ANDERS SÖRMAN-NILSSON TO HEADLINE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY FUTURES EVENT IN SYDNEY
An unmissable evening of foresight, finance and the future of real estate.
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Swedish-Australian futurist Anders Sörman-Nilsson, one of the world’s most sought-after innovation strategists, will headline an exclusive event hosted by Kanebridge Quarterly Magazine this August in Sydney.
Held at the elegant Royal Automobile Club of Australia, this evening event will bring together some of the country’s most forward-thinking property and finance minds to decode what lies ahead for investors, developers and capital leaders.
Sörman-Nilsson is globally recognised for helping businesses navigate disruption and turn emerging trends into competitive advantage.
With clients including Apple, ING and Macquarie Bank, his high-energy keynotes blend behavioural science, futurism and technology, delivering insights that challenge the status quo and ignite strategic action.
His session will explore the tectonic shifts in demographics, sustainability, artificial intelligence and climate-driven design — and what they mean for the built environment.
Also on the agenda is Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist at My Housing Market, who will deliver a sharp analysis of Australia’s evolving economic landscape, with insights into interest rates, inflation, migration and what they signal for the housing sector over the next 12–24 months.
The gold star line-up also includes Darren Younger, CEO of Assetora, a fast-growing platform bridging the gap between property and fintech innovation; and Paul Chapko, from JLL Capital Markets, who will offer exclusive insights into capital trends, financing shifts and what’s next for global property investment platforms.
Designed for high-level professionals across property, investment and finance, the evening will include networking, light refreshments, and access to rare, high-impact thought leadership in a premium setting.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday 7 August 2024
🕠 5:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Royal Automobile Club of Australia, 89 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Spaces are limited and demand is high.
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Leading Australian development manager Fortis has secured a landmark off-the-plan sale at Richmond Square, with high-profile hospitality entrepreneurs Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh purchasing a 550sqm penthouse residence in Carmine House, establishing a new price benchmark for apartment living in Richmond.
The purchase underscores the continued demand for premium, amenity-rich residences in Melbourne’s inner east.
The transaction marks a significant milestone for the $330 million mixed-use precinct, reinforcing buyer appetite for integrated, lifestyle-led developments.
Richmond Square comprises two residential offerings – Carmine House and Wiltshire House – alongside a 57-room boutique hotel, strata office space and a curated mix of retail and lifestyle operators.
As part of Carmine House, residents have access to hotel-style amenities and services, including concierge, housekeeping, dry cleaning and in-residence food and beverage delivery.
Best known for building The Big Group into one of Australia’s leading luxury hospitality and events businesses, the Keebaughs were drawn to the precinct’s integrated lifestyle offering and its proximity to Melbourne’s hospitality, cultural and sporting precincts, while remaining well connected to the Mornington Peninsula, where they spend much of their time.
As well, Chyka is well known to Australian audiences as one of the original stars of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, appearing across three seasons of the hit reality series.
Alongside her business ventures with Bruce, she has built a public profile as a lifestyle authority, authoring two books on home and entertaining, Chyka Home and Chyka Celebrate.
“We weren’t simply looking for a luxury apartment,: the couple said. “We were looking for a home that delivers an exceptional lifestyle every day. The combination of design, walkability, security and the broader precinct vision for the broader precinct immediately stood out.”
Jordan Winada, Head of Acquisitions (Commercial) Victoria at Fortis, said the result highlights evolving priorities at the top end of the market.
“This sale reinforces that premium buyers are prioritising the complete lifestyle experience,” says Winada.
“They’re increasingly looking beyond the apartment itself and assessing the quality of the surrounding neighbourhood as well.”
Sean Cussell, Director at Christie’s International Real Estate Victoria, who negotiated the transaction, said the result reflects the lack of comparable product at this level of the market.
“There’s simply no direct comparison for this in Richmond. It’s not just an apartment; it’s part of a fully integrated precinct combining residential, hotel, workplace and lifestyle amenity,” Cussell said.
“Buyers are increasingly assessing the broader offering, from amenity and walkability to service and convenience. Projects that deliver a complete lifestyle experience continue to outperform.”
The sale contributes to Fortis’ strong national performance, with the business recording more than $124 million in sales since March, the last three all record-breaking penthouse sales across the country, reflecting sustained momentum across its portfolio and continued appetite for premium, design-driven developments.
This follows Fortis’ recent record-breaking Ruby House penthouse sale in Sydney’s Double Bay, which set a new benchmark for apartment living in the suburb and underscores the strength of demand at the ultra-premium end of the market.
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