Michael Edwards - Shiels & Co Property

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

Take a behind-the-scenes look at 19 Morgan Street, Adamstown — a boutique development of just five architecturally designed townhomes.

In this video, the team behind the project - Shade Architects, LUMA Interiors and GWH — share the vision, design approach and features that set these homes apart.

With construction now underway, these residences combine modern design, quality finishes and a low-maintenance lifestyle in a convenient Adamstown location, close to shops, transport and Newcastle’s beaches.

With only five homes available, opportunities like this don’t last long.

Send us a message or enquire today to find out more.

24/04/2026

Thanks Newcastle Herald for the write up on Sugarwood. Incredible response from the public so far to what will be a beautiful estate.

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/9228754/landcom-launch-lots-to-market-in-sugarwood-estate-in-garden-suburb/?src=rss&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post&fbclid=IwY2xjawRYy6dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedRX-19gGTJ8Q16ffAjHi_LVmDR5W9oIHFEdYNMu9CiWFO4MmY8uYJEg02RE_aem_cSI4paqHhhhILNf6aA4cjA

Block sizes range from 471 to 901 square metres.

20/04/2026

DA - Approved Subdivision Site

616 Medowie Road, Medowie
2.75ha of flat land positioned within one of Medowie's most desirable lifestyle pockets.

Michael Edwards | 0407 223 576

https://www.developmentready.com.au/properties/616-medowie-road-medowie-nsw-2318-252064

16/03/2026

"Time kills deals."

At the recent Newcastle Property Developer Networking Event, Karl Hellyar broke down a reality every developer, investor, and dealmaker eventually learns the hard way.

- Pre-construction
- DA
- Build Process

And the one that gets overlooked is Sales timeline.

Managing time through each of those processes is critical to profitable outcomes.

11/03/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁, 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻, 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺?

Many still believe building costs need to fall before developments will stack up.

But observations from MikeMortlock of MCG Quantity Surveyors at our recent 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 suggest we have already seen a structural reset in construction costs.

If that’s the case, the challenge for developers isn’t waiting for costs to drop — it’s adapting to the new reality.

10/03/2026

Development defined by amenity and livability rather than size

09/03/2026

The best developments today aren’t defined by size alone, but by 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁.

Some great insights shared by Karl Hellyar at our recent 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, discussing how developers can maximise space and amenity through clever, considered design.

A valuable reminder that better outcomes don’t always come from building bigger — but from designing smarter.

03/03/2026

A strong turnout this week for our latest 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, where we explored:

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.”

A big thank you to our panel:
- Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors – for unpacking the macro environment and the structural forces shaping housing nationally
- Matthew Brown from Perception Planning Pty Ltd – for sharing insights into the local planning pipeline and where approvals momentum is building
- Karl Hellyar from Hellyar Design + Construct – for bringing practical, on-the-ground perspective from the construction and buyer coalface

Appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. The quality of conversation in the room is what continues to make these sessions worthwhile.

Looking forward to continuing the dialogue.

16/02/2026

Twilight viewing - Wednesday 6.30pm.
8 Aldyth Street, New Lambton.
Offering this incredible view and opportunity with DA Approved Plans or the chance to extend within the current building envelope.