As we enter 2025, we’d like to share achievements across our portfolio and our vision for the year ahead.
This year, as we prepare to welcome our first guests and residents to Australia’s first 1 Hotel & Homes at Seafarers, we’re reminded that the most meaningful projects are worth the wait.
Beginning in 2011, we began a journey to reimagine a forgotten piece of Melbourne’s waterfront, over a decade on we’re excited to share this milestone with you and look forward to welcoming you to experience Seafarers firsthand.
More broadly across our portfolio, New Epping set new standards in sustainable community development. Our commercial spaces at 179 Queen Street showcase the power of innovative tenant engagement, and Hobart’s Max Angus House demonstrates our commitment to workplaces that celebrate cultural significance. Explore the details of each project below.
Thank you for being part of this journey. 2025 promises to be a defining chapter in our story, and we’re excited to share it with you.
David Lee,
Development Director
Get ready for Australia’s first 1 Hotel & Homes
Bringing eco-conscious luxury to Melbourne’s waterfront
A MOMENT YEARS IN THE MAKING HAS ARRIVED:
Bookings are now open for 1 Hotel Melbourne at Seafarers, welcoming guests from mid-2025.
Rising above the restored heritage-listed Goods Shed No.5, our 277 guest rooms offer a sanctuary where sustainability meets unparalleled luxury. Throughout the hotel, discover signature farm-to-table dining, bars, Australia’s first Bamford Wellness Spa, and spaces that celebrate the connection between nature and design.
A story of regeneration unfolds in every detail with 2,000 restored heritage elements, 4,500sqm of reclaimed timbers, and natural plantings flowing seamlessly from outside to in – inviting you to experience luxury, reimagined.
Discover more and book your stay.
New Epping achieves world leading status in sustainable community development
New Epping leads the way with prestigious global certification
WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY AT THE HEART:
New Epping has officially achieved the 6 Star Green Star Communities certification – recognising its world leadership in environmental, social and community value. As one of only six projects in Victoria to reach this milestone, it celebrates our team’s dedication to creating enduring, sustainable communities.
Bringing this to life, our newly opened Vision Centre invites community members to connect, explore and learn about this growing precinct. Private appointments now available to experience New Epping’s future firsthand.
The precinct continues to evolve, with 100+ Punthill serviced apartments by Veriu Group breaking ground soon within our expanding commercial precinct.
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Creating thriving communities
We share five strategies for leasing success
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING:
In the face of Melbourne CBD’s stagnant office vacancy rates, Riverlee has achieved what many thought impossible. At 179 Queen Street, they’ve slashed vacancy rates from a concerning 33% to just 5.8% in a single year.
How? Nick Warren, General Manager – Asset Management, Riverlee has developed five proven strategies that are changing the game. From creating custom-designed workspaces and building genuine tenant communities to implementing hands-on management approaches and embracing sustainability, these practical methods are helping commercial landlords not only attract but keep quality tenants in today’s challenging market.
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Introducing Max Angus House
Introducing Max Angus House
AN ART-INSPIRED WORKPLACE:
Max Angus House is officially unveiled at 116 Bathurst Street Hobart – named after the celebrated Tasmanian artist whose iconic mosaic murals have adorned this building since 1959. Beyond just a name change, we’ve added practical improvements including new end-of-trip facilities, a refreshed lobby, and updated amenities. Our building’s new identity takes inspiration from Angus’s distinctive geometric patterns, creating a thoughtful bridge between history and modern design.
Situated within The Hanging Garden’s dynamic cultural hub, Max Angus House connects forward-thinking businesses with Hobart’s creative community, offering a workspace that honors the past while embracing the future.
