All Transactions

Macquarie Park, NSW

Costi Cohen have successfully negotiated and secured the off market amalgamation of three adjoining unit blocks in Macquarie Park achieving a combined $47.25 million on behalf of our client. This landmark deal unlocks a major landholding in the heart of Macquarie Park set to become one of the precinct’s largest purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) developments with plans for over 600 apartments. Strategically located within walking distance of Macquarie University, Macquarie Centre, and the Metro Station, the site is perfectly positioned in one of Sydney’s fastest growing urban precincts underpinned by local infrastructure, strong education links and growing employment corridor. This transaction follows two years of negotiations with 45 individual owners culminating in one of the most significant amalgamations the

Bunnings Shellharbour, NSW

On behalf of our private investor client, Costi Cohen has acquired Bunnings Shellharbour for $40,600,000. This transaction, purchased on an initial yield of 4.89% which increased to over 5.02% by January 2025, represents the largest Bunnings Warehouse to exchange hands in New South Wales in over three years and the largest nationally since early 2023. The property occupies a highly strategic 32,000+ square metre site and offers 13,120 square metres of GLA. Bunnings opened in 2018 and offers outstanding security of income and tenure, offering a WALE of ~6 years, with further extensive option periods to 2078.

Parramatta, NSW

On behalf of our developer client, Costi Cohen sourced and secured this off-market development site in Parramatta for $27,000,000. The 1,874sqm site has B4 mixed-use zoning, 6:1 FSR and a 54 metre height limit.

Woollahra, NSW

An 892sqm commercial holding at Woollahra, purchased for $25,500,000 on a 4.25% net yield. We negotiated 14% below the price expectation despite an open campaign, which on an asset of this size is where the value of representation shows.

Milperra, NSW

Costi Cohen has secured this modern corporate warehouse facility on behalf of one of Australia’s largest logistics operators. Acquired off market, the asset directly meets the client’s requirements, providing immediate functionality within a tightly held precinct. Land parcels of this size, ready to transact, are exceptionally scarce particularly across Sydney’s core logistics markets. Positioned within an established industrial precinct, the property offers immediate access to the M5 Motorway and Airport connecting directly into Sydney’s primary freight and logistics network.

Double Bay, NSW

A five-storey mixed-use development in the heart of Double Bay. A 353sqm mixed use development holding in Double Bay, secured off market for $20,500,000.Development sites inside the Double Bay village are among the tightest held in Sydney, and this one was negotiated without ever reaching the market.

Tamarama, NSW

Purchased by Costi Cohen for a second time. The vendor was a past client, approached directly to facilitate the sale rather than waiting for a campaign. The 611sqm holding traded at $20,100,000, five years after we bought the same building for the same client at $15,000,000.

Double Bay, NSW

The Roma Arcade in Double Bay, acquired off market for $20,000,000 with 20 tenancies across 1,400sqm of building area. We negotiated 21.1% below the price expectation on a blue chip holding that carries development upside behind the existing income.

Bella Vista, NSW

One of very few remaining lots in the Norwest precinct, secured for $19,900,000 at $1,950 per square metre across 10,200sqm. This is the third purchase we have made for this client, who was looking for scale in a precinct where developable land has almost run out.

Double Bay, NSW

Tenanted 770m2 building corner site in Double Bay comprising 14 apartments and 16 car spaces with potential for 22m building height and 1,715m2 GFA. Tenanted 770m2 corner site in Double Bay comprising 14 apartments and 16 car spaces.The holding carries potential for 22m building height and 1,715m2 of GFA, so our client acquired income on day one with the option to redevelop when the timing suits.

Double Bay, NSW

A 570sqm commercial holding in Double Bay, acquired off market for $14,150,000. We negotiated 12% below the price expectation on a village freehold in a market where owners are rarely in a hurry to sell.

Penrith, NSW

Brand new 10 year lease with 6 x 5 year options to ASX listed tenant. A retail investment at Penrith on a 4,199sqm site, secured at auction for $13,250,000 on a 5.13% net yield.The property carries a new ten year lease to an ASX listed tenant with six five year options, and we negotiated 5.4% below expectation despite buying under the hammer.

Rozelle, NSW

The property features an ASX-listed tenant, Reece Plumbing Supplies, and four residential apartments upstairs with Harbour Bridge views. An 800sqm mixed use holding at Rozelle, acquired off market for $13,000,000 on a 4.25% net yield.We negotiated 15% below the price expectation on an asset combining retail income with residential above.

Rose Bay, NSW

An 834sqm residential development holding at Rose Bay, acquired off market for $12,500,000. We negotiated 7.5% below the price expectation, and the site never reached an open campaign, which is how a holding of this size stays inside a single negotiation.

Petrie Shopping Village, QLD

Costi Cohen has secured this Woolworths anchored neighbourhood shopping centre on behalf of our client, comprising a 9,596sqm land-rich holding within one of South East Queensland’s fastest growing corridors. Acquired off market and well below replacement cost, the asset presents significant repositioning and rental uplift potential. Strategically located within the Moreton Bay growth corridor, approximately 25 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, the broader precinct is forecast to deliver approximately 6,000 ongoing jobs by 2036 further supported by the nearby University campus, Petrie Station and major transport connectivity all key drivers of ongoing economic and demographic growth.The proposed strategy centres around a major refurbishment and redevelopment program designed to retain Woolworths as the long-term anchor tenant, while enhancing the Centre’s

Milsons Point, NSW

A once in a generation strata office across three whole floors, with panoramic views of Sydney Harbour. Strata office space at Milsons Point across three whole floors with panoramic views, acquired for $12,000,000.We negotiated 20% below the price expectation on a holding of a scale that comes up once in a generation on this side of the harbour.

Avalon, NSW

Double block in tightly held location with substantial value-add component. A 1,771sqm retail holding at Avalon, acquired off market for $11,000,000.We negotiated 9% below the price expectation on a beachside retail strip where freehold stock is limited and rarely offered publicly.

Thornleigh, NSW

High-yielding asset with head company lease to international tenant Ampol until 2054. A service station at Thornleigh on a 2,880sqm site, purchased for $10,750,000 on a 6.35% net yield.The head company lease runs to Ampol until 2054, which gives our client three decades of income from an international tenant without re-leasing risk.

Bellevue Hill, NSW

In one of Bellevue Hill’s most exclusive blue-chip pockets, Costi Cohen has secured this off-market acquisition on behalf of a repeat client.The site permits a luxury dual-occupancy development under CDC, with a prized north-east aspect capturing elevated views across the golf course and Rose Bay Harbour.With Bellevue Hill’s median house price now approximately $12,000,000 and five-year average annual growth of 8.6%, the suburb continues to demonstrate sustained capital performance. This acquisition positions our client within a market defined by sustained capital growth, limited supply, and continued demand for premium development sites.

North Sydney, NSW

A three storey freestanding corner building in North Sydney, bought off market for $10,300,000 on a 370sqm site. Freestanding corner holdings this close to the North Sydney core rarely trade, and buying it off market meant our client avoided competing with the wider buyer pool.

Bellevue Hill, NSW

In one of Bellevue Hill’s most prestigious blue chip pockets, Costi Cohen has secured the acquisition of a freestanding approx 900m² dual occupancy development site just moments from Double Bay.The landholding offers rare dual street frontage across two of Bellevue Hill’s most sought after addresses creating clear scope to maximise the site’s position, scale and underlying land value. Freestanding parcels of this size are tightly held in Bellevue Hill with only a limited number offering genuine development potential.Bellevue Hill’s median house price now stands at $12,000,000, supported by average annual growth of 8.6% over the past five years.

Bellevue Hill, NSW

In the heart of Bellevue Hill, one of the Eastern Suburbs’ most prestigious residential markets, Costi Cohen has secured this 700m² dual occupancy development site. Positioned on a premium landholding, the property holds DA approval for two luxury residences with a combined 500m² of internal area, together with CDC approval for a standalone luxury home. DA approved sites rarely come to market in Bellevue Hill and this dual pathway offers high end development outcomes in one of Sydney’s most tightly held blue chip suburbs. Bellevue Hill’s median house price now sits at $12,000,000, reflecting an average year on year growth rate of 8.6% over the last five years. We look forward to seeing the final outcome for our client.

Five Dock, NSW

A 1,391sqm childcare holding at Five Dock, secured off market for $9,600,000. We negotiated 21% below the price expectation, one of the larger savings in our record, on an asset in an established inner west catchment.

Bondi Junction, NSW

A mixed use development site in the heart of Bondi Junction, secured off market for $9,150,000 across 581sqm. We negotiated 8.5% below the price expectation on a site that never reached the open market.

Parramatta, NSW

Costi Cohen has secured a freehold commercial building in Parramatta on behalf of a national not-for-profit organisation. The purchase represents their second acquisition with us, with further state-by-state transactions underway as part of a national occupier strategy. Freehold opportunities of this nature are tightly held and rarely transact in the Parramatta CBD. The precinct continues to transition into one of Sydney's key metropolitan commercial centres, driven by institutional demand and infrastructure investment. The building has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and will be occupied by our client for their Sydney headquarters following completion of a tailored fit-out later this year.

Smithfield, NSW

Shopping centre currently configured for 10 specialty retailers, anchored by Coles Supermarket with a 1-year WALE. A 4,799sqm retail holding at Smithfield, acquired off market for $9,000,000.Sites of this size in the western Sydney industrial and retail corridor are usually held long term, so the opportunity came through a direct approach rather than a listing.

Clovelly, NSW

A block of units at Clovelly on a 478sqm site, secured off market for $8,830,000. We negotiated 12.9% below the price expectation, and the building never reached the market, which is where most of that margin came from.

Banksmeadow, NSW

A high clearance warehouse with hardstand area and dual container roller door access points. An industrial holding at Banksmeadow, secured off market for $8,800,000.The location puts our client inside the Port Botany catchment, where occupiers pay to be close to the port and the airport.

Double Bay, NSW

A 207sqm mixed use holding in Double Bay, secured off market for $8,630,000. We negotiated 6.5% below the price expectation in a village where small freehold titles change hands quietly and almost never through a campaign.

Mollymook, NSW

Costi Cohen has secured a rare 2,083sqm beachfront landholding in Mollymook, marking the property’s first sale in more than 40 years. Positioned directly behind the beach and zoned MU1 Mixed Use, the site provides multiple future development pathways including residential, hospitality and mixed-use outcomes (STCA). With existing improvements generating holding income, the asset offers the flexibility to land bank while future plans are progressed.This acquisition continues our client’s blue-chip portfolio strategy, securing one of the NSW South Coast’s most tightly held beachfront sites with both immediate income and significant long-term development potential.

Freshwater, NSW

Retail property in a tightly held neighbourhood centre at Freshwater, acquired off market for $8,500,000. The holding has high exposure to passing trade and sits in a centre where tenants stay for long stretches, which is what our client was looking for.

Vaucluse, NSW

Dual occupancy development site with sweeping harbour views. Costi Cohen secured this 670sqm dual occupancy development site in Vaucluse off market for $8,500,000.The site holds sweeping harbour views and sits in a pocket where development stock rarely trades, so it reached our client before it reached the wider market.

Bradfield, NSW

Vacant parcel of land spanning 2.32 hectares (5.73 acres), strategically located in the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis Precinct. A vacant 2.32 hectare parcel in the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis, acquired off market for $8,000,000 at $345 per square metre.Land of this scale inside the Aerotropolis footprint is finite, and buying it off market kept our client out of a contested process.

Eight Mile Plains, QLD

A-Grade Service Station and fast-food investment with global retail tenants, just 14km from Brisbane CBD. A service station at Eight Mile Plains on a 3,029sqm site, purchased for $8,000,000 on a 6.425% net yield.We negotiated 12.5% below the price expectation during an open campaign, which is unusual on an asset with this yield profile.

Jamisontown, NSW

92-place childcare centre with 100% occupancy and ASX listed tenant. A 92 place childcare centre at Jamisontown on a 1,306sqm site, secured off market for $8,000,000 on a 5.1% net yield.The centre runs at full occupancy with an ASX listed tenant, so our client bought proven trade rather than a forecast.

Marsden Park, NSW

Brand new A-grade childcare asset with 18-year net lease to national operator, Young Academics. A 1,400sqm childcare asset at Marsden Park, acquired off market for $8,000,000.Marsden Park has been one of the fastest growing residential fronts in north west Sydney, which is the demand a childcare centre in this location relies on.

Wilton, NSW

Costi Cohen acquired this 2,486sqm childcare investment in Wilton off market for $7,900,000. Wilton is one of the faster growing corridors in south west Sydney, which is what drew our client to a childcare asset in this location.

Rose Bay, NSW

A duplex development site at Rose Bay with Harbour Bridge views, purchased for $7,620,000 on 514sqm. Sites of this size with those views come up rarely on the eastern harbour foreshore, so our client moved on it during an open campaign.

Drummoyne, NSW

Freehold triple-block in prominent corner position with development upside. A freehold triple block on a prominent Drummoyne corner, secured off market for $7,550,000 across 971sqm.The holding carries development potential, so our client controls the whole corner rather than one title in the middle of it.

Bondi Beach, NSW

Whole block of units comprising four strata residences on approximately 400sqm of land in the tightly held North Bondi pocket.The building consists of two 3-bedroom and two 2-bedroom residences each offering strong value add potential. Our client intends to undertake a refurbishment to maximise capital growth and long term yield.

Westmead, NSW

Highly sought after redevelopment precinct with two street frontages. A 2,390sqm development site at Westmead, secured before auction for $7,150,000.We negotiated 13.5% below the price expectation, taking the site out of the campaign in a precinct anchored by the hospital and health district.

Paddington, NSW

Comprises ground floor retail with anchor tenant Oroton, and two units upstairs in the heart of Paddington. A 268sqm mixed use holding on Oxford Street, Paddington, bought off market for $7,100,000.Freehold titles on this stretch are held for decades at a time, so the transaction happened through a direct approach to the owner.

Bellevue Hill, NSW

A 653sqm residential development site at Bellevue Hill, bought before auction for $7,000,000. Buying ahead of the campaign meant our client set the terms rather than bidding against a room assembled by the agent.

Tamarama, NSW

Block of Units with views of Tamarama Beach comprising six character-filled apartments. A block of six apartments with views of Tamarama Beach, secured for $6,900,000 across a 747sqm holding.We negotiated 37% below the original price expectation, the largest saving in our transaction record, on a property that was openly marketed.

Crestmead, QLD

A newly built childcare centre at Crestmead on a 1,558sqm site, purchased for $6,650,000 on a yield near 5.25%. The 20 year triple net lease means the tenant carries the outgoings, and a new building keeps capital expenditure off our client's plate for years.

Killara, NSW

Two-storey property with 50 car basement parking. A 1,092sqm commercial holding at Killara, purchased for $6,600,000 on a 5.5% net yield after the campaign closed.We negotiated 6% below the price expectation, which is the advantage of staying with a property once the market has moved on.

North Bondi, NSW

A 614sqm residential development site at North Bondi, acquired off market for $6,400,000. We negotiated 8.5% below the price expectation on a site that would have drawn a crowd had it been advertised.

Bondi Beach, NSW

Tightly held corner Art Deco apartment block comprising four 2 bedroom apartments across a 563sqm landholding, just 300 metres from the sand. Development Approval is in place for major alterations and additions including full internal reconfiguration, extensions and an additional level to capture elevated beach and district views.

Pendle Hill, NSW

On behalf of our valued client, Costi Cohen recently secured 3 whole industrial buildings in one line in Pendle Hill, 10 minutes away from Parramatta CBD for $6,280,000.Situated on a corner block of 3,785sqm with 2,640sqm of floor area, this property was ideal for our food manufacturing client who had been searching for an industrial asset for over 18 months with no success. We were able to source, negotiate and secure this property for our client within 6 weeks. At a building rate of around $2320 p/sqm, this represents a ~40% discount to the market rate.

Blacktown, NSW

A well located 440sqm mixed-use facility positioned on a 1,020sqm landholding with exceptional exposure to passing traffic and key arterial links. The property combines a high clearance warehouse and open plan showroom, offering flexibility for a wide range of commercial and industrial uses. With mixed use zoning and strong underlying land value, the site provides future potential for repositioning or redevelopment (STCA).

North Bondi, NSW

A block of four units in tightly-held North Bondi, featuring a north-facing garden. A block of units at North Bondi on a 481sqm site, secured at auction for $6,225,000.Buying a whole block under the hammer means committing in the room, so the work is all done before the auction rather than during it.

Lindfield, NSW

Two-storey freehold commercial building with dual street frontages and on-site parking. A retail holding at Lindfield on a 670sqm site, acquired off market for $6,100,000.We negotiated 8% below the price expectation, and buying off market meant our client was not bidding against the depth of demand this part of the North Shore usually attracts.

North Bondi, NSW

A block of units at North Bondi on 382sqm, purchased for $5,735,000 on a 4.25% net yield after the campaign ended. We negotiated 12.5% below the price expectation by staying with the property once the marketed process had run out of buyers.

Kirrawee, NSW

Rare corner development site in the tightly-held industrial market of Kirrawee. A corner industrial development site at Kirrawee spanning 1,963sqm, secured off market for $5,675,000 at $2,890 per square metre.Industrial land in the Sutherland Shire is tightly held, so a corner holding of this size reaching our client before the market was the whole opportunity.

West Tamworth, NSW

20-year lease and 2 x 10 year options to national tenant Guzman y Gomez. This property is the highest yielding freehold Guzman y Gomez traded in Australia. A retail investment at West Tamworth on a 2,037sqm site, purchased for $5,500,000 on a 4.7% net yield.The property carries a 20 year lease to Guzman y Gomez with two ten year options, and it remains the highest price paid for this asset type in the region.

Concord West, NSW

In Sydney’s thriving Inner West Costi Cohen has secured the off market acquisition of 19 Victoria Avenue on behalf of our client. Located moments from Concord West Train Station and major arterial routes, the asset benefits from strong local amenity and connectivity.

North Bondi, NSW

R3 zoning and a short walk to Bondi Beach and surrounds. A 533sqm residential development site at North Bondi, secured at auction for $5,270,000.Eastern suburbs development sites draw the widest possible bidding, so the discipline is knowing the number before the auction starts.

Wilsonton, QLD

Marking their second acquisition with us in just three months, Costi Cohen has secured this modern freehold 7-Eleven investment within Toowoomba’s evolving retail precinct. Constructed in 2023 by Hutchinson Builders with fibreglass tanks, the corner site gains exposure to over 18,500 vehicles daily. The property is secured by a 12-year lease with further options extending to 2055 and the tenant responsible for 100% of outgoings, delivering a net yield of c.6%. Limited comparable transactions of this calibre across the board, underlining the rarity of this offering.Positioned adjacent to the recently refurbished Wilsonton Shopping Centre and surrounded by national retailers (GYG, Petbarn and Coles), the asset forms part of a dominant retail hub servicing a trade area of approximately 43,000+ residents.

Bronte, NSW

Whole block of four strata units with eight car spaces. A block of units at Bronte on 427sqm, acquired off market for $5,100,000.We negotiated 15% below the price expectation on a holding that would have been contested had it been advertised.

The Gap, QLD

High-yielding Service Station with 16 year lease to Viva Energy to 2033. A service station at The Gap on a 2,294sqm site, purchased for $5,067,000 on a 5.5% net yield.The asset carries a 16 year lease to Viva Energy running to 2033, so the income is set for the best part of a decade with a tenant of that standing behind it.

Bondi Beach, NSW

A block of units at Bondi Beach on 263sqm, bought off market for $4,750,000. We negotiated 11.5% below the price expectation on a building within walking distance of the beach, where whole blocks seldom trade.

Alexandria, NSW

A 600sqm commercial holding at Alexandria, bought for $4,600,000 after the campaign closed with 30% negotiated off the price expectation. Repositioned, the asset now runs at a 12% net yield, so the return came from the work done after settlement rather than the purchase alone.

Deception Bay, QLD

Costi Cohen has secured this convenience retail centre on behalf of a repeat client, continuing the strategic expansion of their portfolio into high-quality, income-producing assets. Positioned on a 5,083sqm freehold corner site, the asset offers immediate value-add potential through a targeted leasing strategy. Comprising a supermarket, medical centre, bakery and complementary retail and service tenancies, the centre is underpinned by non-discretionary income with future development upside.Located within the Moreton Bay region, the property services a rapidly expanding residential and working population, with the corridor forecast to nearly double by 2046.Established, non-discretionary retail centres of this calibre within growth markets are tightly held and rarely available off market.

Edgecliff, NSW

A 257sqm retail holding at Edgecliff, secured at auction for $4,010,000. We negotiated 17% below the price expectation, an unusual result under the hammer and a sign the room was thinner than the campaign suggested.

Kingswood, NSW

In the heart of the Nepean Medical Hub with over 6,600 sqm of GFA permissible. A 2,134sqm development site at Kingswood, bought for $4,000,000 after the campaign had run its course.We negotiated 10% below the price expectation, which is often what happens when a site passes through the market without a buyer and the vendor's position changes.

Seven Hills, NSW

Costi Cohen has secured this 719 m² industrial unit for a local flooring business completing their first acquisition. With only 3 small industrial pockets suitable for operations, Seven Hills was the client’s preferred location and the hardest market to transact in, making this a rare opportunity.Exceeding the client’s 600 m² requirement, the unit was secured in the first week of the market campaign. Sales of this scale occur roughly once per quarter, underscoring the scarcity of industrial assets in the area.Positioned on Prince William Drive, just off the M2 and M7 Motorway and Old Windsor Road, the property is one of only 3 industrial units on the estate, offering a premium location for an owner‑occupier.

Box Hill, NSW

In one of Sydney’s fastest growth corridors, Costi Cohen has secured the off market acquisition of a DA approved 96 place childcare site on behalf of a valued repeat client. The approval is supported by a strong child to place ratio above 3:1 and more than 900 students across seven schools within a 10km radius. Acquired at $40,625 per place, the site delivers strong entry value within a tightly held childcare corridor. Box Hill has recorded more than 600% growth in the past five years and continues to experience rising demand from families and education providers. This acquisition positions our client in one of North West Sydney’s fastest evolving suburban markets.

Paddington, NSW

A north-east facing, double frontage block in the heart of Paddington. A 133sqm residential investment in Paddington, secured off market for $3,800,000.Small freehold holdings in the terraces here are tightly held, and this one was negotiated directly with the owner.

Maroubra, NSW

A duplex development site in Maroubra spanning 772sqm, acquired off market for $3,800,000. Eastern suburbs sites that suit a straightforward duplex are tightly contested, so buying before the campaign was the difference for our client.

Lurnea, NSW

Three adjoining properties bought in one line at Lurnea for $3,650,000, giving our client a 1,147sqm site with DA approval for a 100 place childcare centre. Amalgamating three owners off market takes longer than a single purchase but it is the only way to get a site of this shape.

Balgowlah, NSW

Primely positioned level block in Balgowlah below market value with DA approval. A 683sqm residential development site at Balgowlah, bought at auction for $3,520,000.We negotiated 9% below the price expectation, which on the northern beaches means the site was assessed more carefully than the campaign priced it.

Blue Bay, NSW

Prime waterfront development opportunity with potential for eight apartments, currently generating income from an established holiday rental. A waterfront development holding at Blue Bay, purchased for $3,500,000.The site carries potential for eight apartments and currently generates income from an established holiday operation, so our client holds a working asset while the development case is worked through.

Marayong, NSW

In one of Western Sydney’s key growth pockets, Costi Cohen has secured the off market acquisition of a 1,720m² DA approved childcare site on behalf of our investor client marking their fourth NSW purchase. The approval provides capacity for 96 places, supported by a strong child to place ratio above 3:1 and a wide mix of nearby primary and secondary schools. Acquired at $34,375 per place the asset offers strong entry value within a tightly held childcare corridor.

Erina, NSW

An immaculate medical facility is leased to one of Australia’s leading diagnostic imaging providers, PRP Diagnostic Imaging, servicing over one million patients annually across 32 locations. The property features a substantial tenant funded fit out including MRI, CT, and radiology infrastructure. Located in the heart of Erina’s medical and commercial precinct, the site enjoys strong exposure to The Entrance Road, ample on-grade parking, and proximity to major retailers including Petbarn, Bunnings, and Guzman y Gomez.

Hunters Hill, NSW

A 936sqm residential development site at Hunters Hill, secured before auction for $3,100,000. We negotiated 5.5% below the price expectation, and buying ahead of the campaign meant our client avoided the room on the day.

Malabar, NSW

A 504sqm residential investment at Malabar, secured at auction for $3,100,000. We negotiated 6.2% below the price expectation, which on an auction result means the number was set before the bidding started.

Matraville, NSW

The client’s second purchase in six months with Costi Cohen. A 550sqm development site at Matraville, acquired off market for $3,040,000.Sites in this pocket tend to trade between locals and rarely reach a campaign, so a direct approach was the way in for our client.

Darlington, NSW

A fully leased seven room boarding house in Darlington, bought off market for $3,000,000 on a 4.5% net yield. The property had previously been marketed with expectations around $3,200,000, so acquiring it off market removed the competition and the premium that came with it.

St Marys, NSW

DA-approved for 89 places, positioned within 6km of six schools, each with 500+ enrolments. Costi Cohen sourced and secured this 1,514sqm development site in St Marys off market for $3,000,000.The site is DA approved for an 89 place childcare centre and sits within 6km of six schools, each with more than 500 enrolments, giving the future centre a deep catchment.

Balmain, NSW

A 280sqm residential development site at Balmain, secured off market for $2,950,000 with 11% negotiated off the price expectation. Balmain sites are small and contested, so getting to the owner first is most of the work.

Darlinghurst, NSW

A 96sqm commercial holding at Darlinghurst, acquired off market for $2,950,000 on a 5% net yield. We negotiated 28.5% below the price expectation, the widest margin in our record, on a small freehold in a tightly held street.

Hawks Nest, NSW

Costi Cohen has purchased the freehold IGA in Hawks Nest for $2,900,000. It is the only supermarket within a 5km radius, benefiting from strong barriers to entry and a captive retail catchment. The investment is underpinned by a secure income profile, delivering a 6.33 year WALE. 100% of outgoings are recoverable by the landlord including land tax and management fees, supporting a fully net lease structure. Income growth is uncapped via annual reviews to the greater of 3% or turnover rent, with percentage rent currently payable. Coastal retail assets at this price point and income security remain tightly held and rarely transacting.

Matraville, NSW

A 657sqm residential development site at Matraville, acquired off market for $2,900,000. We negotiated 9% below the price expectation on a site our client would otherwise have been competing for in an open campaign.

Paddington, NSW

A three-level high end residence with dual-access block. A 138sqm residential development holding in Paddington, secured before auction for $2,880,000 with 9% negotiated off the price expectation.Buying pre-auction on a small site keeps the process private and the price contained.

Double Bay, NSW

An apartment holding in Double Bay, acquired off market for $2,430,000. Stock in this pocket is held tightly and the purchase was negotiated directly rather than through a campaign.

Kenmore, QLD

Ampol Service Station with 15-year ground lease until 2030, with options extending to 2050. An Ampol service station at Kenmore on a 1,247sqm site, secured before auction for $2,425,000.The ground lease runs to 2030 with options extending to 2050, so the income is contracted well beyond the usual investment horizon.

Double Bay, NSW

An office holding in Double Bay, bought off market for $2,375,000 with 9% negotiated off the price expectation. Suites in the village suit owner occupiers who want to be walking distance from their clients.

Virginia, QLD

26 Robinson Road, East Virginia QLD A freestanding industrial facility positioned in the tightly held northern suburb of Virginia just 10 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD.Situated on a 600sqm building, the property enjoys prime exposure to Robinson Road and easy access to major arterial routes including Sandgate, Zillmere and the Gateway Motorway providing direct access to Brisbane Airport, the Australia Trade Coast and the Gold and Sunshine Coast corridors.

Castle Hill, NSW

Medical office with R4 zoning in a very tightly held area. A medical office on a 530sqm site in Castle Hill, secured before auction for $2,125,000.The property carries R4 zoning in a tightly held pocket, so our client holds a working medical asset with a longer term residential option behind it.

Windsor, NSW

An industrial holding at Windsor on a 2,312sqm site, secured at auction for $2,011,000 on a yield near 5%. The property carries a five year triple net lease to Tradelink with a further five year option, so outgoings sit with the tenant rather than our client.

Marrickville, NSW

Boutique warehouse and office purchased for use as a studio for our photographer client. A boutique warehouse and office in Marrickville, bought off market for $2,000,000 for use as a studio by our photographer client.The brief was specific and the stock was thin, so we sourced it directly rather than waiting for something suitable to be advertised.

East Victoria Park, WA

Leased to the head office of national childcare operator Goodstart Early Learning, who has occupied since 2012. An office building at East Victoria Park on a 490sqm site, acquired off market for $1,650,000 on a 7% net yield.It is leased to the head office of a national childcare group, and we negotiated 10.8% below the price expectation.

Brendale, QLD

Positioned within the Moreton Bay growth corridor, Costi Cohen has secured this industrial warehouse on behalf of our client. The property is constructed using concrete tilt panels and fully leased with the tenant responsible for 100% of outgoings. The asset forms part of a 6 unit complex known as The Caves, offering modern industrial accommodation. Approximately 20km north of Brisbane CBD, the precinct benefits from strong infrastructure, excellent transport connectivity and proximity to major distribution networks. With sustained population growth and an active local development pipeline, Brendale continues to attract ongoing investment from logistics, manufacturing and trade occupiers. With construction underway on the $92 million Brendale Adventure Home HQ retail and lifestyle precinct, this acquisition positions our client within one

Beresfield, NSW

High-yielding strata industrial unit with strong street exposure. A strata industrial unit at Beresfield with strong street exposure, purchased for $1,450,000 on a 5.99% net yield.Smaller industrial units in the Hunter attract both owner occupiers and investors, which supports value when it comes time to sell.

Yatala, QLD

Within one of South East Queensland’s strongest industrial precincts - Costi Cohen has secured the acquisition of an architecturally designed industrial facility on behalf of our client. Constructed using concrete tilt panel design, the asset is secured by a brand new three year lease with the tenant responsible for 100 percent of outgoings. The property is located within the Yatala Enterprise Area, the largest industrial precinct in the Gold Coast region and one of South East Queensland’s most significant employment and logistics hubs.The precinct accommodates more than 550 industrial businesses, supports over 4,000 manufacturing jobs and forms a core component of the region’s long-term economic and industrial strategy.With direct access to the M1 Motorway and positioning between Brisbane City and

Murarrie, QLD

An industrial and office strata unit at Murarrie, 10km from the Brisbane CBD, bought off market for $1,300,000 on a 5.77% net yield. The unit carries a new five year lease with a five year option, so the income is set while our client holds inner Brisbane industrial land.

Banksmeadow, NSW

Strata unit purchased through a sale and lease-back structure. An industrial holding at Banksmeadow, bought off market for $1,250,000 with 7.5% negotiated off the price expectation.Banksmeadow sits inside the Port Botany freight catchment, where tenant demand for small industrial space stays consistent.

Brookvale, NSW

An industrial holding at Brookvale, bought off market for $1,250,000 with 5% negotiated off the price expectation. Brookvale industrial stock is steadily being lost to other uses, which is what makes a small holding here worth owning.

Brendale, QLD

In Brisbane’s northern industrial corridor, Costi Cohen has secured the off market acquisition of a strata, concrete tilt panel facility on behalf of a SMSF investor, marking the first asset in a broader acquisition strategy. The property is positioned within a tightly held industrial pocket and is backed by a brand new 3-year lease with fixed 2.5% annual reviews. Brendale continues to record strong population growth and sustained demand for modern industrial facilities supported by an active local development pipeline.

Willawong, QLD

In one of Brisbane’s tightly held industrial corridors, Costi Cohen has secured the off market acquisition of a brand new 235m² strata titled facility on behalf of our client. The asset is backed by a new two year lease with further options of 2+1+1 years and tenant responsibility for 100% of outgoings, delivering a net yield of 5.27%. Constructed in 2025 from concrete tilt panels, the property provides low maintenance and long term industrial fundamentals. Willawong benefits from strong infrastructure, excellent transport connectivity and proximity to major employment and logistics hubs. Ongoing investment from national and local occupiers across logistics, warehousing and trade services reinforces the precinct’s position as one of Brisbane’s most sought after industrial markets.

Murarrie, QLD

An industrial strata unit in the heart of the Brisbane metropolitan industrial market, purchased for $1,050,000 on a 5% net yield. We negotiated 6% below the price expectation on a unit in the size band that draws the deepest tenant demand.

Cameron Park, NSW

Costi Cohen has secured this fully leased industrial asset on behalf of a repeat client marking their second acquisition with us. Acquired on a 6.03% net yield, the property is leased to Gulf Western Premium Quality Lubricating Oil (Australia) Pty Ltd and forms part of the tightly held Cameron Park industrial precinct. Positioned within one of the Hunter Region's key industrial and logistics hubs, the asset benefits from direct access to the M1 Motorway and connectivity to the Port of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport. National occupiers including Australia Post, Ampcontrol, Hyne Timber and AusSteel reinforce the precinct's position as a key freight and distribution hub.The investment is further supported by the proposed Newcastle Link Road and Minmi Road interchange upgrade,

Byron Bay, NSW

A strata titled warehouse in a boutique complex of eight units at Byron Bay, bought off market for $900,000 on a 6.7% net yield. We negotiated 10% below the price expectation in a market where industrial stock almost never becomes available.

Potts Point, NSW

Top floor strata office suite with natural light. A 70sqm office suite at Potts Point, acquired off market for $850,000 with 11% negotiated off the price expectation.Small suites like this suit owner occupiers who want to stop paying rent, and they trade quietly.

Cameron Park, NSW

Strata unit leased to a national tenant on a brand new 7-year lease with options. An industrial strata unit at Cameron Park, purchased for $790,000 on a 6.15% net yield.The unit is leased to a national tenant on a new seven year term with options, giving our client a small holding with income already locked away.

Edgewater, WA

Well-maintained commercial unit in a tightly held medical centre, strategically located opposite Edgewater Shopping Centre. A commercial unit in a tightly held medical centre at Edgewater, opposite Edgewater Shopping Centre, bought for $717,000 on a 6.9% net yield.The unit is well maintained and we negotiated 10.4% below the price expectation on a public campaign.

Jannali, NSW

Over 10,000 sqm of vacant land in the Sutherland Shire secured for just $41,000, or $3.99 per sqm. More than 10,000 square metres of vacant land in the Sutherland Shire, secured at auction for $41,000.That is $3.99 per square metre, a price that reflects the constraints on the parcel rather than the value of Shire land generally.

Blacktown, NSW

DA approved site for 90 places acquired for an exceptional $32,220 per place. Located in a tightly held precinct and surrounded by a strong mix of schools within a 10km radius.

Perth, WA

A strata medical asset strategically located within a thriving healthcare precinct just south of Perth’s CBD. A strata medical asset in an established healthcare precinct just south of the Perth CBD, secured off market on a 5.91% net yield.Medical tenants tend to stay put once they have fitted out a suite, which is what makes this kind of holding worth owning.

Perth, WA

A strata medical asset located within a dynamic Health Precinct just 13km south of Perth CBD. A strata medical asset inside an established Perth health precinct, secured off market on a 5.74% net yield.Suites in working precincts hold their tenants, and buying off market meant our client was not competing with the private investor demand these assets usually attract.

Woollahra, NSW

A rare opportunity offering exceptional street presence positioned within a highly sought after Mixed Use zoning locale. Costi Cohen secured this 119sqm retail holding in Woollahra after the auction.The property has strong street presence in a mixed use zone, and small freehold retail on Queen Street comes up infrequently, so buying post-campaign gave our client a result the auction itself did not deliver.

Miranda, NSW

High exposure medical office in a tightly-held market. A medical asset at Miranda bought off market on a 5% net yield, with the price held confidential at the vendor's request.We negotiated 19% below the price expectation, which on a medical holding of this quality is a wide margin.

Wahroonga, NSW

Strata office situated in Wahroonga Village, an exclusive pocket of Sydney’s Upper North Shore. An office building at Wahroonga bought off market for an owner occupier client, with the price held confidential.The brief was to own rather than lease, so the search ran until a building that suited the business became available.

Mascot, NSW

New freestanding office headquarters for a major online fashion retailer. A 512sqm office holding at Mascot, secured through an expression of interest campaign with the price held confidential.We negotiated 13% below the price expectation in a location that trades on its access to the airport.

Bondi, NSW

An apartment holding at Bondi, acquired off market for our client. The purchase was negotiated directly with the owner, so it was never advertised and never contested.

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