- PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards hosted inaugural Sydney gala in 2025.
- Eterno Property Group honoured for excellence, sustainability, and innovation.
- Design, luxury, and community impact drove winning projects across Australia.
The best and brightest of Australia’s real estate sector took centre stage at the 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Australia, held for the first time at the Shangri-La Sydney. The event, hosted by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), brought together leading developers, architects, and industry visionaries from across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and beyond to celebrate achievements and innovation within one of the Asia-Pacific’s most vibrant markets.
Setting the Gold Standard for Excellence
Presented across 20 prestigious categories and supported by Sub-Zero and Wolf, this year’s ceremony saw Eterno Property Group sweep six awards, including the coveted Best Developer title. The company’s headline project, The Newlands, captured both Best Apartment Development Australia and Best Nature Integrated Development, while further recognition went to their signature developments Ode Double Bay and Munro House, as well as their office headquarters.
Honouring Innovation and Sustainability
Kuber Projects made headlines as Best Breakthrough Developer, winning for their Kuber Villas developments in Mandurah and Golden Bay. Skyland Group earned distinction as Best Luxury Developer New South Wales for Eliza Darling Point, and Managing Partner Travis Su received the inaugural Rising Star Award for championing sustainable luxury and innovative, low-impact living design.
Meanwhile, Dr. Bay Yeo of Exal Group was named Real Estate Personality of the Year, applauded for community-focused, owner-centric approaches to student housing and sustainable design.
Celebrating Diverse and Dynamic Achievements
Waterfront and urban projects stood out this year, with The Dunes, Scarborough by Edge Visionary Living and Wanda View by 16MC Developments leading the accolades. Notable winners also included Eve Residences by Homecorp (Best Oceanview Apartment Development), Maris by MRCB International (Queensland), and First Light by DCF Property Group (Victoria).
“This year’s winners showcase what makes Australian property stand out internationally – quality homes, strong investment potential, and superb liveability in iconic locations.”
Jules Kay, General Manager – PropertyGuru
Upholding Integrity and Vision
A respected, independent panel of judges ensured the Awards’ high standards. Ivan Lam, Chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Australia, applauded the winners for groundbreaking projects addressing market needs and dynamic demographic trends, setting benchmarks in connectivity, central locations, and proximity to Australia’s greatest natural assets.
Looking Ahead to the Grand Final
Winners of the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Australia will advance to the highly anticipated Asia Property Awards Grand Final, to be held on the 12th of December 2025 in Bangkok. The annual event continues to position Australia as a pillar of innovation and excellence within the global real estate community.
Complete List of 2025 Winners
Developer Awards
Best Developer
WINNER: Eterno Property Group
Best Luxury Developer (New South Wales)
WINNER: Skyland Group
Best Breakthrough Developer
WINNER: Kuber Projects
Development Awards
Best Luxury Apartment Development (New South Wales)
WINNER: Ode Double Bay by Eterno Property Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Elevate Hume Place by Third.i Group
Best Luxury Boutique Apartment Development (New South Wales)
WINNER: First Light by DCF Property Group
Best Apartment Development (Queensland)
WINNER: Maris by MRCB International
Best Waterfront Apartment Development
WINNER: Wanda View by 16MC Development
Best Oceanview Apartment Development
WINNER: Eve Residences by Homecorp
Best Connectivity Apartment Development
WINNER: Elevate Hume Place by Third.i Group
Best Completed Apartment Development
WINNER: Munro House by Eterno Property Group
Best Housing Development (Western Australia)
WINNER: Kuber Villas, Mandurah by Kuber Projects
Best Investment Housing Development
WINNER: Kuber Villas, Golden Bay by Kuber Projects
Best Nature Integrated Development
WINNER: The Newlands by Eterno Property Group
Design Awards
Best Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (Queensland)
WINNER: Glam by YHY Group
Best Office Interior Design
WINNER: Eterno Head Office by Eterno Property Group
Best of Australia
Best Apartment Development (Australia)
WINNER: The Newlands by Eterno Property Group
Individual Awards
Real Estate Personality of the Year
WINNER: Dr. Bay Yeo, Founder & Group Managing Director, Exal Group
Rising Star
WINNER: Travis Su, Managing Partner, Skyland Group
