Abadeen Group
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Property development |
| Founded 📆 | 2000 |
| Founder 👔 | Justin Brown |
Area served 🗺️ | Australia |
Key people | Justin Brown (Founder and Executive Chairman) |
| Products 📟 | Residential, mixed-use, and build-to-rent developments |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.abadeen.com.au/ |
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Abadeen Group is an Australian private property development and investment firm, is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales.[1][2] The company, often simply referred to as Abadeen, focuses on developing projects across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, including residential, mixed-use, and residential properties.[3][4] It was founded by Justin Brown, who serves as executive chairman and founder.[5]
History
Justin Brown founded Abadeen after working in senior roles at CBRE Residential Projects.[5] The company initially delivered boutique residential developments in Sydney’s Lower North Shore before expanding its activities into Victoria and Queensland.[3][6]
In 2025, Abadeen expanded its operations into Victoria with a build-to-rent and owner-occupier project pipeline.[3] The company has engaged in joint ventures, including a collaboration with Phoenix targeting residential developments in Sydney.[7]
Operations
Abadeen develops residential, mixed-use, and build-to-rent projects across Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast.[8][9] Activities include land acquisition, project design, development delivery, and sales.[10] In Melbourne, executive Andrew Leoncelli highlighted the group’s focus on high-end residential owner-occupier projects.[11][12]
Major projects
Sydney
- Mosman Shoptop Project – $60 million development near Balmoral Beach, approved in 2023.[13][14][6]
- Neutral Bay Residences – Topped out in 2024.[15][16]
- Putney Wharf Waterfront Precinct – $240 million project delivered in partnership with other developers.[17][18]
- Chatswood Build-to-Rent Complex – 198-unit complex announced in 2025.[19]
Melbourne
- Grandview, Toorak – $19.5 million penthouse; early sales exceeded $50 million.[20][21]
- Historic Kilburn redevelopment.[22]
Queensland
- Gold Coast residential projects through joint ventures targeting lifestyle-driven apartments.[8]
Build-to-rent platform
Abadeen launched its build-to-rent platform in 2023.[23]
Transactions
In 2025, a backpacker hostel property was sold for redevelopment.[24] An inner-city project subsequently recorded A$42 million in early unit sales.[25]
References
- ↑ Kwan, Campbell (2023-06-05). "Mosman developer opts for court over councils for approvals". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Abadeen Property Services (APS) Pty Ltd ABN Lookup". Australian Business Register. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Burnett, Clare (2023-12-12). "Debut Projects Greenlit as Abadeen Moves into Victoria". The Urban Developer. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Office development gains pace in Sydney industrial heartland". Australian Financial Review. 2021-06-15. Archived from the original on 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Allen, Lisa (2025-03-21). "CBRE Axes Residential Project Arm as Justin Brown Focuses on Property Developer Abadeen". RealCommercial. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Tan, Su-Lin (2016-10-23). "CBRE's Justin Brown trades up with $10 million mansion buy". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ Hermans, Michael. "Phoenix Joint Venture with Abadeen Targets Sydney Luxury Unit Opportunities". Herald Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Interstate Developers Move to Cash in on Booming Gold Coast". API Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Scott, Mackenzie. "Build-to-Rent Pipeline Expands with New Players". RealCommercial. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Gunningham, Charlie (2021-09-09). "Two more Gold Coast projects in the offing". The Property Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ↑ Bird, Mike (2024-02-14). "How Abadeen Will Contribute to Melbourne's High-End Owner-Occupier Market". Apartments. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Dorrington, Benn. "The former AFL player bringing Abadeen Group to Melbourne". Realestate.com.au. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Nicholson, Ralph (2022-11-15). "Sydney Mosman development approval". The Urban Developer. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Allen, Lisa (2025-10-17). "New Mosman project revealed near Balmoral Beach". RealCommercial. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Abadeen tops out Neutral Bay residences". Build Australia. 2025-10-27. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Photos of the Week, June 10, 2023". Australian Financial Review. 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ↑ "Developers Unveil $240m Waterfront Precinct in Putney". Build Australia. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Bleby, Michael (2024-11-03). "Rising costs, longer lead times stymie unit sales". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ Cummins, Carolyn (2025-12-04). "Chatswood to house $290m 198-unit built-to-rent complex". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ↑ "$19.5m Penthouse Headlines Melbourne's Latest Development". Build Australia. 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Hermans, Michael (2025-12-16). "Abadeen Celebrates $50 Million Sales Success at Grandview". The ASEAN Developer. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Boutique Developers Trade Historic Kilburn". RealEstateSource. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Bartsch, Phil (2023-06-24). "Abadeen Group Build-to-Rent Platform Launched". The Urban Developer. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Cummins, Carolyn. "Manly's Boardrider Backpackers sold to glam up for 'flashpacker'crowd". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ "Buyers snap up $42m of units in a week at rare inner city project - realestate.com.au". www.realestate.com.au. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
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