Coronation Property acquire $41 million Merrylands residential site

Sydney-based developer, Coronation Property Co, has announced the acquisition of its latest western Sydney site in Merrylands Court, Merrylands.

Situated at 52-54 McFarlane Street, the 12,418 sqm site sits in the heart of the Merrylands town centre, adjacent to one of Stockland’s top-performing shopping centres.

Acquired from Stockland for $41 million, the site is currently DA-approved for the construction of five high-density towers that will comprise 562 residential apartments, as well as approximately 4,500 sqm of ground level retail and basement parking.

Pictured above is a render of the previous owner's plans for the Merryland site (Source: https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au).

Following the DA approval, the Merrylands Town Centre planning controls have been amended and as such Coronation is also exploring increased yield at the site, says Managing Director, Joseph Nahas.

“Our goal is to deliver a mixed-use precinct with a combination of build-to-rent and build-to-sell apartments, as well as a bustling new retail offering for the community that will include a gym, supermarket and a wide variety of food and beverage vendors,” said Managing Director, Joseph Nahas

On the topic of build-to-rent, Mr Nahas says Coronation Property is backing the concept to succeed in Australia, adding that he saw the site as a "seed investment" for their build-to-rent business.

Coronation aim to deliver 5,000 apartments over the next seven years and play a leading roles in built-to-rent for Australia.