Hi, and welcome to Eagle Vision’s The Visual Pulse June Edition,
Recently, news headlines have been dominated by the new Federal Budget’s $2 billion housing push, the debate over negative gearing and capital gains tax reform, recent interest rate relief for homeowners, and growing concerns that policy changes alone won’t solve Australia’s housing supply challenges, particularly as developers move away from entry-level apartments and investors return to the market.
What we are seeing on the inside, though, is an uptick in development activity compared to this time last year – across a range of sectors, from infill residential marketing to new communities being established and commercial centre developments – so while the news headlines are there “to sell newspapers”, developers, both private and public, are actively out there creating new housing and commercial projects.
We’ve collated a range of insightful articles and industry conversations exploring the forces currently shaping development, investment, and housing delivery across Australia and beyond. From the articles, we’re also seeing broader shifts reshape the future of housing and development, from China’s housing slowdown and the rise of regional growth corridors, through to multigenerational living trends, AI-powered construction technology, and evolving conversations around more connected, community-focused housing design.
Media Articles of Interest
Developers abandon entry-level apartments
Will CGT and negative gearing budget changes make housing cheaper for first home buyers?
Aussie reno queen unleashes world-first robot tradie on live build
The Rise Of The Multigenerational Mansion
Anthony Burke: ‘It won’t be uncommon in 20 years to have four houses sharing one back yard’
Record-breaking apartment building 3D printed in just 34 days
‘Crashed’: Aus city’s stunning home price fall
Budget 2026–27: tax shake-up and $2b housing push
Australia’s biggest builders warn budget won’t boost housing supply
Aussies are about to discover house prices are not about tax
Why developers are building – and selling – in smaller cities
Property investors are buying more, not exiting
Shannon Hill – Master Planning the Future of Land Development
For the featured podcast episode this month. Shannon Hill, Associate Director at Urban Design & Management and a well-known voice in Victoria’s planning and development industry, is featured in Episode 5 of Season 3 of The Land Pioneers Podcast.
With a wealth of expertise in complex development approvals, infrastructure coordination, and strategic planning, Shannon offers insightful commentary on the changing issues influencing the current urban growth environment.
In this episode, we examine the realities of balancing infrastructure requirements, sustainability, and commercial viability, and dissect the concepts developers must grasp to successfully navigate an increasingly complex planning environment.
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Salina Towers, Mt Gravatt East
This month’s featured project is Salina Towers, a modern multi-residential complex in Mount Gravatt East that offers elegant urban living in 72 well-designed apartments. To help buyers see the vision before construction even started, we created a premium series of interior and exterior renders tailored specifically to what future residents care about.
We worked hand in hand with the architects to nail the material palette and styling, and even brought in a drone photographer to capture the actual, sweeping views of Mount Gravatt and the Brisbane skyline.
Click Here to See the Visualisation
June Means So Much
Hi everyone, MJ here, again!
While June usually brings the winter chill in Australia, for me, it brings a whole lot of warmth and gratitude. This June 18th officially marks my third anniversary with Eagle Vision, and I wanted to take a moment to share why this milestone holds such significance for me.
I’m sharing this today not just as a celebration of my three years here but as an expression of deep gratitude. I also want to use this milestone to let Australian companies know just how profound their impact is. When an Aussie business chooses to hire a VA from developing nations like the Philippines, they aren’t just filling a role, they are completely changing a family’s life. Before landing this role, I spent months searching, hoping, and praying for an opportunity. As a mum of three, I wasn’t just looking for a job; I was looking for a lifeline. When Stan and the team welcomed me aboard, it felt like an absolute answer to my prayer.
One of the absolute best parts about working for an Aussie company is the time zone; we actually get to have a normal night’s sleep! No more dreaded graveyard shifts. Because of this job and these regular hours, I truly get to work from home and be fully present. I can provide for my three kids’ future, and most importantly, give my eldest child, who has special needs, the focused attention and care he deserves. Now, I don’t have to choose between being a healthy, present mother and pursuing my professional dreams; Eagle Vision allows me to do both.
What makes this team truly special is the trust. Being trusted, trained, and empowered to do amazing work from across the globe is something I never take for granted. So, this month, I want to send a massive thank-you to Stan for his unwavering trust and to the entire team for making the past three years so fulfilling!
To all the international employers out there who believe in us, you are doing so much more than just hiring talent. You are providing a sustainable living, keeping families together, and allowing parents like me to get a good night’s rest while being there for our children and working on our dreams. Thank you for the last three years, Eagle Vision. Here’s to many, many more years with you!
That will be all for this month’s edition. I hope you find The Visual Pulse helpful, and as always, we look forward to your thoughts and suggestions!
Cheers!
MJ Adlawon
The Visual Pulse Marketing Curator