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Dexus acquire Edward Street site in Brisbane

28 September 2019

In a surprise move by Dexus, the group have acquired a 2 level asset on the corner of Edward Street and Elizabeth Street in Brisbane.

 

The site was held by the Aria Group who obtained a development approval for a 274m residential tower on the site. Aria recently put the site on the chopping block attracting the attention of Dexus who have paid approx $80m for the site.

 

It is understood Dexus is in talks with the Catholic Church, which owns several neighbouring properties on Edward and Elizabeth streets, including the heritage-listed Cathedral of St Stephen.

 

The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane most recently bought 131 Edward Street for $29.5 million.

 

If a partnership were formed, the potential scale of any future development would be significant. Knight Frank is understood to have brokered the deal.