McGrath PDS helps landowners, developers and investors make better property decisions, unlock site value and deliver successful projects from strategy to completion.
Our Story
McGrath PDS brings a heritage in construction, development and investment, with experience spanning complex projects and large scale property portfolios since 2003.
We have worked across leading private, listed, institutional and government organisations, providing commercial leadership through every stage of the property lifecycle from acquisition, feasibility and planning through to development management, delivery and completion.
"Great developments are shaped by the decisions made long before construction begins.
We bring the investment insight, development expertise and delivery experience to help clients make those decisions with confidence."
Elias McGrath
Managing Director
Our Services
Strategy
Strategic advice to support acquisition, investment and development decisions.
Acquisition strategy
Investment due diligence
Feasibility & highest and best use
Financial modelling
Capital structuring
Joint ventures & partnerships
Development and exit strategy
Development
Commercial development leadership from concept through approval.
Development strategy
Planning & approvals
HDA, SSDA & DA pathways
Product, yield & value optimisation
Consultant leadership
Authority engagement
Development risk management
Delivery
Client side leadership from procurement through completion.
Procurement strategy
Builder selection
Programme management
Cost & value management
Construction oversight
Practical completion
Defects & handover
Portfolio Snapshot
Our experience spans residential, commercial, mixed-use, urban renewal, build-to-rent, co-living, hospitality and town centre developments across Australia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
The featured projects demonstrate capability across the full real estate lifecycle from origination, acquisition, feasibility and capital strategy through planning, approvals, development management, procurement, delivery and exit.
Across every engagement, our focus is consistent: unlock value, manage risk and deliver commercially successful outcomes.
Sutherland TOD – Mixed-Use Town Centre Development
Al Qirawan – Mixed-Use Residential & Hospitality Development
King Salman Park – Parkside Mixed-Use Residential Master Plan
Jeddah Marina District – Waterfront Mixed-Use Urban Master Plan
Riyadh TOD – Major Transit-Oriented Mixed-Use Urban Master Plan
Lidcombe Rise – Mixed-Tenure Residential & Affordable Housing Development
Bondi Junction Mill Hill – Heritage Pub & Luxury Apartment Development
Parramatta Altitude – Landmark Residential & Serviced Apartment Tower
Parramatta Riverside – Mixed-Use Riverfront Residential Development
Primus Sydney CBD – Luxury Heritage Hotel Disposal
Where We Add Value
Unlocking an Opportunity
Test the site, asset or acquisition to confirm its highest and best use, commercial potential and recommended path forward.
Navigating Complexity
Bring structure and leadership to complex planning pathways, HDA / SSDA processes, planning proposals, VPAs, JVs, PDAs and stakeholder issues.
Protecting the Owner’s Position
Act for landowners, investors and capital partners to protect interests, manage risk, challenge assumptions and maintain accountability.
Strengthening Delivery
Provide senior support where projects need sharper decision-making, stronger oversight, issue resolution or delivery momentum.
Discuss Your Next Development Opportunity
Whether you are acquiring a site, preparing a planning strategy, managing a complex approval or delivering a project, McGrath PDS can help you test the opportunity, manage risk and move forward with confidence.
Contact us to discuss your project, site or development mandate.