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As your property specialists, we offer a scalable solution to help you from start to finish so you can develop your property with confidence.

Whether you’re a sophisticated property developer, an asset manager or just starting out, you’ll face a myriad of commercial considerations, business decisions and tax issues with far-reaching implications.

We’re here to help you lay a solid foundation by structuring your project in a commercially attractive manner while managing your tax position to maximise project return. Our scalable solution means you can engage us for a specific part of your development or the entire project.

Our dedicated team of property specialists is comprised of professionals who focus exclusively on property and understand the challenges you face. With over 35 years’ experience in the sector, we have access to an extensive network of key players within the industry and pride ourselves on building value through the cycle of property acquisition, ownership, development and sale. Learn more about the Property Development Lifecycle.

Make the most of your next project

Make the most of your next project

We pride ourselves on building value through the cycle of property acquisition, ownership, development and sale. As your property specialists, we offer a scalable solution to help you from start to finish.

Get the best result

Having the relevant advice at the right time gives you the confidence you need. Our project experience allows strategic decisions to be made at an early stage to identify, manage and mitigate key risk and negotiate the right outcomes.

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Agribusiness

A diverse industry that contributes significantly to Australia’s economy, Agribusiness is up against an increasing number of challenges to operating profitably. We can help you navigate the impacts of shifting tax legislating, a fluctuating economy and variable commodity prices to reach results at each stage of your business’ lifecycle.

Education

Australia’s ever-changing and competitive education sector is experiencing a period of both growth and disruption. New service models emerged throughout the pandemic along with changing demands from parents and students. Our experienced advisors can assist you to meet these demands and leverage opportunities for expansion both here and internationally.

Government

Increased accountability, competing stakeholder needs and restricted budgets are just some of the demands faced by government entities today.

Health

Rapidly accelerating technological developments, a growing and ageing population, increasing demands from patients for affordable and remote services, a lack of substantial funding and impacts of a continuing pandemic are just some of the challenges this vital sector is up against. Despite the potential issues caused by these challenges, they also present opportunity.

Hospitality & Tourism

Acute workforce shortages and unstable supply chains continue to threaten our hospitality and tourism industries, which bore the brunt of Australia’s response to the pandemic. Nevertheless, the sectors are demonstrating considerable resilience and face a prosperous future as borders reopen and consumer confidence improves.

Manufacturing

Government incentives, industry reforms and the emergence of Advanced Manufacturing are all driving a revived manufacturing industry with vast opportunities. Meanwhile, an increasing number of industry associations aim to support the sector by boosting productivity, improving competitiveness and enhancing sustainability.

Mining & Energy

Located on the doorstep of growing populations and emerging economies, with diverse and abundant mineral and energy reserves and a skilled workforce, Australia is poised to benefit from the rising international demand for resources through continued inbound investment and cross-border opportunities in the sector.

Not for Profit

Good corporate governance, flexibility and an understanding of changing regulatory requirements are the keys to success in Australia’s purpose-driven not for profit sector. Highly collaborative organisations work with government entities and private businesses to make long lasting impact and deliver for Australians.

Professional Services

A strong and emerging industry in Australia, professional services practitioners operate in franchising, legal and accounting, advertising, engineering, business consulting and many more. Key concerns for the sector are skilled workforce shortages, staff retention and changing regulations.

Retail & Wholesale

Largely consisting of SME businesses, Australia’s highly competitive retail and wholesale industry attracts players from many overseas markets. While the pandemic had markedly different impacts on the various subsectors of the industry, eCommerce benefitted from the temporary shutdown of physical stores and increased online shopping – a trend which has continued.

Technology

Fast growing and aspirational, Australia’s tech sector is currently the third highest contributor to gross domestic product and employs over half a million people. William Buck has significant experience assisting SaaS companies and other tech subsectors to scale, raise capital, identify growth opportunities in transactions and manage divestment mandates.

Transport & Distribution

While previously segregated into several subsectors, the industry is increasingly integrated and employs over half a million people across the country. With new technology including automation shaping the industry, new and emerging skills and business processes are required.

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Latest insights from our Property & Construction team

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Federal Budget announcements for housing and the property and construction sector

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Did your Victorian land tax bill give you a fright?
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Did your Victorian land tax bill give you a fright?

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Property industry winners in this month’s Federal Budget

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Property deals to be impacted by proposed changes to NSW transfer duty provisions
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Property deals to be impacted by proposed changes to NSW transfer duty provisions

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Victoria announces Homebuyer Fund to assist eligible homebuyers purchase property
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Victoria announces Homebuyer Fund to assist eligible homebuyers purchase property

Victoria’s State Revenue Office has announced a Homebuyer Fund that enables eligible homebuyers to now receive a...