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A culture of care

If there’s one theme that underpins this edition of the Live proud magazine, it’s the importance of care.

11 May 2022

Whether it’s designing and crafting the neighbourhoods of tomorrow, the communities we consult with as we breathe new life into forgotten places, or the genuine human connection we strive to create with the people that call our properties home, we have learnt in our proud 98-year legacy of developing Australia that a caring approach is central to it all.

And there’s a lot of news to share with you on that front. At the old Bradmill Cotton Factory site in Melbourne’s Yarraville, our team are documenting the 80-year history of the mill through the fascinating stories of the people that worked there. We’re also sharing, free to all, our invaluable Greensheet resource listing more than 1,400 tried-and-tested building products that helped us meet the rigorous standards of the Living Building Challenge® at Burwood Brickworks, the world’s most sustainable retail centre.

We also take a look at the outstanding work which our Customer Care team does to assist our customers through the exciting and challenging time of purchasing a property, as well as shining a light on the care our communities have for each other as they come back together and reconnect after a challenging couple of years.

I hope you enjoy reading our stories. Until next time, take care.

Cameron Leggatt
Executive General Manager Development


26 April 2023 8 minute read
From Port Coogee to Paris: One young sailor’s quest for gold

Back in 2019, Live proud magazine caught up with Olympic-hopefuls and ‘Sailing Sisters’, Elyse and Jacinta Ainsworth from Port Coogee in Western Australia. This year, Elyse is going it alone with an eye on competing at the Paris Games in 2024.
26 April 2023 9 minute read
A new home for tomorrow’s gamechangers

Sydney’s new tech district at the southern edge of the city is gaining momentum as the circa $3 billion Central Place Sydney commercial precinct receives development approval.
16 March 2023 10 minute read
100 years of Developing Australia

Next year marks a major milestone for Frasers Property – a centenary of developing Australia that extends all the way back to the days of T.M.Burke in 1924.
16 February 2023 8 minute read
Why Australia’s housing market will never be the same again

Lifestyle looms large when it comes to buyers’ choices — it’s influencing price, location and the design of new communities.
26 November 2022 8 minute read
Is development the solution to sustainability?

Passive House (or Passivhaus) building standard is showing customers and developers what's possible when it comes to sustainable building design and the journey towards net zero.
27 October 2022 10 minute read
Reinventing apartment living

As more people seek the benefits of apartment life, apartments are getting more spacious, connected to amenity, and are increasingly lifestyle-oriented.
07 October 2022 4 minute read
The Development of Australia

It’s been famously said that ‘we shape our buildings, and thereafter they shape us’. And it’s not just buildings – the design of our cities and suburbs also shape who we become as people and communities. The fascinating story of how exactly urban development does this is the theme of a new editorial series created in partnership between Frasers Property Australia and Realestate.com.au, called The Development of Australia. We take a look.
29 August 2022 6 minute read
Is the Great Australian Dream still alive?

A quarter-acre block with a family sized home and big backyard was long desired by Australian buyers. But is this dream still realistic?

08 August 2022 7 minute read
The revolution in how new communities are made

The best new residential developments are those embraced wholeheartedly by the community.
12 July 2022 10 minute read
Why community is more important than ever

The concept of community — being closely connected to those around us — has fundamentally changed.
09 June 2022 4 minute read
Why we choose to live near our friends and family

Home sweet home becomes even sweeter if you live near people you know and trust. With this in mind, some new home buyers are choosing properties in the same communities as their friends and family.
17 May 2022 6 minute read
Paying it forward

As Frasers Property Australia approaches its centenary year, Executive General Manager Development, Cameron Leggatt, finds himself reflecting on the value of legacy and what it means to create the places that support the hopes and ambitions of hundreds of thousands of Australians. A legacy that’s not just about what’s left for posterity, but what is bequeathed to future generations.
16 May 2022 4 minute read
The way we were

It might not be something you think about every day, but the development of Australia’s cities, towns, and suburbs is happening all around us, all the time. We asked four long-serving Frasers Property people to weigh in with their perspectives, refined through the wisdom of experience
11 May 2022 6 minute read
Communities coming back together

It’s been a while since we’ve all been able to get together without any restrictions. But now that we can, the residents of Frasers Property communities have certainly been making up for lost time!

05 October 2021 4 minute read
Foundations for a better future

How the PIF House Program is changing the lives of Melbourne’s at-risk and homeless youth.
02 October 2021 8 minute read
The art of community building

Frasers Property Australia has been creating places for people to belong since 1924. At the very heart of this ethos are their Community Development Managers, people like Michelle Mrzyglocki, who are responsible for nurturing and driving community spirit. They know better than all of us that a place where community thrives is a place where people feel they truly belong.
02 October 2021 8 minute read
Property people talk belonging

The funny thing about belonging is that you know it when you feel it, even when it remains difficult to describe. Our Community Development team at Frasers Property Australia have the tools it takes to transform the notion of belonging from the abstract into lived experience.
14 April 2021 8 minute read
Our future depends on how we live life together

In his sixteenth year at Frasers Property, Anthony Boyd has come up through the business with a level of authenticity and integrity that's made him the kind of man people want to follow.
19 May 2020 5 minute read
Calm after the storm

Rod Fehring, CEO Frasers Property Australia
16 April 2020 5 minute read
Staying connected, while social distancing

How you can stay connected to your community while maintaining social distance.
15 April 2020 5 minute read
Open up to more

How community designers are approaching the increased need for density by offering buyers more, not less.

23 January 2020 4 minute read
The moments that make us

For most of us, the stories of our happiest moments come from days spent in our homes. They’re the first days with new family members, long conversations over homecooked meals, birthday parties, holidays, anniversaries, laughter, tears, learning.
23 January 2020 4 minute read
The Walk of Life

How walkable communities are the key to healthier, happier, and more prosperous cities.
01 October 2019 5 minute read
Good neighbours become good friends

We took to social media to ask residents of our communities across the country to share their stories with us, and nominate the neighbours who have touched their lives and truly become friends and family.
24 September 2019 5 minute read
Man's best friend

Dogs are a crucial part of thousands of Aussie homes. That’s why Frasers Property designs pet-friendly communities for dog lovers around the country.
20 May 2019 6 minute read
Sisters set their sights on Olympic success

It’s smooth sailing for Port Coogee sisters Jacinta and Elyse Ainsworth as they kick their training into high gear leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Before the family’s relocation to Port Coogee, WA, in 2014, mum Diane regularly drove more than an hour to get the girls to training, but now with the Fremantle Sailing Club just a few minutes away, the girls are able to spend less time in the car and more time on the water.
20 May 2019 4 minute read
How to be a better neighbour

Let’s face it, most of us are guilty of being standoffish neighbours from time to time. But getting to know your neighbours can offer more than just a person to feed your cat when you go on holidays. It’s an opportunity to form a real human connection that can significantly improve your mental and emotional wellbeing. So where do you begin? Here are a few ways that you can start to form connections and become a better neighbour.
20 May 2019 4 minute read
Crafting connection

There’s a lot that goes into building a masterplanned community. The location is analysed carefully; open spaces and parklands are incorporated to provide residents with spaces to gather, eat, play and move; and roads, walkways and cycling paths are drawn and redrawn countless times. But while infrastructure and amenity may drive sales, how do you take a group of strangers who have purchased side-by-side homes, and turn them into a community? That’s where Community Development Managers like Michelle Mrzyglocki come in.
20 May 2019 4 minute read
Osaka: A city for all seasons

If you’re looking for your next travel adventure but are unsure what time of year is best to go, Osaka could be the city for you. Simply breathtaking no matter the season, Osaka thrills the senses and delights the mind.
03 April 2019 5 minute read
How to choose the right community for you

Whether you’re looking at building your own home in a new community, or apartment living is more your style, deciding on a development can really dictate how you’ll live. Before you sign on the dotted line, use our handy checklist to make sure you’ve decided what’s best for you.
03 April 2019 5 minute read
Inside the mind of a master community planner

"Every single thing we do has a real impact on how people are going to live in that community, and it's a responsibility not to be taken lightly." - Tod O’Dwyer, General Manager Development Western Australia