An experienced developer and investor
MAKE Property Group (MAKE) is a privately-owned property development and strategic investment company based in Melbourne. We invest in innovative precincts that assist in meeting long-term community needs across residential living, mixed-use, commercial, health and retail assets.
MAKE is passionate about building better spaces and places, contributing positively to the built environment and the communities we become part of.
Founded in 2014, MAKE has significant expertise across the Australian property market. Our leadership and experience enable us to navigate the complex development process, adding value and providing superior outcomes that meet the objectives and expectations of our client, partner, customer and community stakeholders.
Our Values
MAKE is driven by the principles of professionalism, integrity, innovation and collaboration, which shape our culture and operations.
+ MAKE is committed to the highest standards of professionalism. With an open mind we act decisively and consistently. We are determined to deliver outstanding quality so that our relationships remain close and long-lasting.
+ MAKE is committed to integrity in all that we do. Our honesty and principles, and commitment to making ethical business decisions, are the pillars of our business and enable us to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
+ MAKE recognises the role innovation plays in maximising stakeholder value and creating distinctive, connected communities. We innovate across housing models, planning, design approaches and sustainable practices.
+ MAKE strategically partners and collaborates with like-minded industry leaders to bring each project to life. On each project, we share expertise, local knowledge and creative vision to deliver authentic communities that people want to be a part of. This approach is driven by MAKE’s long-term commitment to people and place.
2014
Establishment of MAKE
A property development and strategic investment company, MAKE established in partnership to focus on projects and precincts that assist in meeting long-term community needs across residential, commercial, retail, health, aged care and employment sectors.
2015
MAKE Bentleigh
MAKE acquires 246 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East a 4.3ha strategically located middle ring industrial asset suitable for a transition to higher order uses, at a precinct level scale over time.
MAKE South Yarra
MAKE acquires 225 Williams Road, South Yarra.
2016
MAKE Clayton
MAKE acquires its second precinct scale asset in 209 Carinish Road, Clayton a 2.1ha strategically located middle ring industrial asset suitable for higher order use, located within the Monash National Employment & Innovation Cluster.
2017
MAKE Torquay
MAKE acquires 120 Messmate Road, Torquay.
2018
MAKE forms Assemble
A build-to-rent and alternate housing platform, Assemble Communities aims to deliver affordable housing for moderate and low-income Australians in response to the rise of housing affordability issues nationally.
MAKE Kensington
MAKE acquires 38 Albermarle Street, Kensington.
MAKE launches Assemble Futures
The first Assemble Futures project is launched at 38 Albermarle Street, Kensington. An alternate build-to-rent-to-own pathway to home ownership, Assemble Futures enables residents to rent securely for five years with the option to buy their home at the end of the lease.
2020
AustralianSuper acquires minority interest in Assemble
MAKE facilitates institutional investment into affordable housing, with AustralianSuper – Australia’s largest industry superfund - acquiring a minority share in Assemble Communities with an equity commitment for the investment into institutionally owned residential housing.
MAKE’s experience in residential development, investment origination and structuring and alternate build-to-rent housing models helped Assemble secure the largest portfolio of institutionally financed affordable housing in Australia over the period spanning 2020 – 2024.
2021
MAKE Clayton and MAKE Bentleigh rezoning
MAKE secures rezoning approval for its two key residential and mix-used sites in Clayton and East Bentleigh to facilitate the delivery of over 1,600 homes together with health, commercial and retail uses.
2022
MAKE Preston
MAKE acquires its third precinct scale asset in 687 High Street, Preston, a 1.6ha strategically located investment asset suitable for a transition to higher order mixed use over time.
2023
MAKE Murrumbeena
MAKE partners with the Victorian State Government through the Level Crossing Removal Project (a division of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority) to develop the Murrumbeena IDO, adjacent to the Murrumbeena Train Station for mixed use development.
2024
Assemble Communities and SHP Merger, MAKE exit
Assemble Communities and Super Housing Partnerships merge to form Assemble, with the backing of AustralianSuper and HESTA as majority shareholders to facilitate increased institutional investment in housing assets at scale and develop investment opportunities for AustralianSuper, HESTA and other investor partners. MAKE divests its equity, establishing a housing partnership with Assembles to become its largest third-party project housing delivery partner across various, alternative build-to-rent housing models.