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VIC Market Insights Event Summary September 2026

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10 September 2026 - Half Acre, South Melbourne

Apartments.com.au hosted the VIC Market Insight Live Event, the first of a six-part series for 27FY, in partnership with Resilience Insurance, iCIRT from Equifax, Artis, Urbis and Conversion Assist.

A private lunch in Melbourne for 180 of VIC's apartment industry leaders, including expert panelists Chris O'Keefe, Time & Place; Illan Samuel, Samuel Property; Vanessa Lai, Metropolis; Joelene Riedo, Colliers; Katya Crema, Hip V. Hype; Fergus Humphries, Hamton; Brad Walters, iCIRT from Equifax; Corey Nugent, Resilience Insurance; Joel Robinson, Apartments.com.au and Mike Bird, Apartments.com.au.

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In Market Insights EP 76, Adam Sparkes from McGrath Projects discusses the growing importance of Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) with Urban.com.au CEO Mike Bird. With increasing concerns over construction quality, LDI provides a 10-year structural defect policy, giving buyers peace of mind. Projects like Grandview in Castle Hill have leveraged LDI as a competitive edge, boosting buyer confidence and sales. Research shows that 70% of buyers are willing to pay a premium for this assurance. Sparkes encourages developers to adopt LDI, as it enhances trust, marketability, and long-term project success.
Michael Bird
5
min read
Market Insights

#75: How LDI is Transforming Off-the-Plan Confidence – A Discussion with Deicorp’s Robert Furolo

Deicorp’s Robert Furolo joins Market Insights EP 75 to discuss Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) and its impact on the off-the-plan market. LDI protects buyers against structural defects and includes independent technical inspections to ensure quality. First applied to Deicorp’s Downtown project in Zetland, LDI is now a standard in their developments. With 70% of buyers willing to pay a premium, it’s becoming a key market differentiator, and Furolo predicts it will be industry-standard within a decade.
Michael Bird
6
min read
Market Insights

#74 Michael Searle from R.Corporation on R.Iconic, South Melbourne

Michael Searle of R.Corporation update on R.Iconic, South Melbourne, designed to captivate buyers with its lifestyle-first offering. This video provides buyers a direct line to the development team to share their vision for the properties as Michael shares a compelling narratives to support the buyer journey.
Michael Bird
8
min read
Market Insights

#73 Leveraging Data & Analytics for Sales with John Meagher, ThreeSixty Property Group, & George Glover, Social Garden

How data analytics and AI are transforming real estate sales strategies. Insights from industry experts John Meagher, ThreeSixty Property Group & George Glover, Social Garden on leveraging consumer data, predictive analytics, and personalised marketing to boost conversions and optimise project outcomes
Michael Bird
28
min read
Market Insights

#72 Michael McCormack from Milieu Property and Matt Malseed from Hamton Property Group Market Insights

In this episode of Market Insights, Mike Bird speaks with developers Michael McCormack and Matt Malseed about delivering successful large-scale projects in today’s unpredictable market. They discuss managing rising costs, changing buyer preferences, and maintaining quality amid competition.
Michael Bird
4
min read
Market Insights

#71 Corey Nugent from Resilience Insurance Market Insights

Corey Nugent from Resilience Insurance explains how Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) boosts consumer confidence by offering 10-year protection for buyers and reducing risks for developers. LDI is transforming the Australian property market by ensuring quality and security for both sides.
Michael Bird
4
min read
Market Insights

#70 Resilience Insurance on The Growing Importance of Risk Management in Property Development

In Episode 70 Market Insights: Corey Nugent, CEO of Resilience Insurance, on how latent defects insurance is transforming the property market.
Michael Bird
3
min read
Market Insights

#69 Anthony Falas from TOGA Market Insights

Anthony Falas from TOGA discusses the Surry Hills Village development, featuring luxury apartments, a vibrant retail precinct, and strategic commercial spaces. The project appeals to local buyers and empty-nesters, with spacious, high-quality homes just minutes from Sydney’s CBD.
Michael Bird
3
min read
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