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Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands. The business maintains suburb intelligence profiles for over 100 suburbs with detailed market data, median prices, growth trends, and planning overlays.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

ACRES Advisory Team

Planning Expertise

In-depth knowledge of zoning, overlays, yield potential, and planning frameworks across Brisbane and beyond.

Navigate Planning Complexity

Planning and zoning can make or break a development opportunity. Our team has deep expertise in Brisbane's planning schemes, overlays, and development frameworks, helping clients unlock value and navigate approval processes.

We assess zoning potential, overlay impacts, yield calculations, and approval pathways to determine true development capacity and optimal outcomes.

Zoning & overlay analysis

Yield potential calculations

Development approval pathways

Planning scheme interpretation

State planning policy impact

Infrastructure charge assessment

Zoning Analysis

Comprehensive assessment of zoning designations, overlay impacts, and development rights.

Yield Optimization

Expert calculation of maximum developable yield within planning constraints and market viability.

Approval Strategy

Strategic guidance on DA pathways, timing, and risk mitigation through the approval process.

Unlock Planning Potential

Leverage our planning expertise to maximize development yield and navigate approval processes successfully.

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