This episode features Michael Grant. Michael established Cornerstone property group in 1994, and his driven and detailed approach has seen it create an admirable track record of development success, with more than 60 projects completed over the last two decades valued at over $2B. Specialising in mixed-use projects in Sydney’s City Fringe and Northern Beaches area, Cornerstone’s key past projects have included multi award winning brands such as Cleveland & Co in Redfern and the Griffiths Teas building and No. 1 Lacey Street heritage restorations in Surry Hills. Cornerstone is building an enviable reputation for the adaptive re-use of existing buildings with a genuine passion for iconic heritage buildings which they creatively and meticulously refurbish into prestige living and working spaces tailor-made for the 21st Century. The simple vision at Cornerstone is to challenge convention, to transform the urban footprint and change the way people live and work. In this interview Michael provides his insights on how to build productive and lasting relationships with architects, council and purchasers as well as tips on creating and marketing the world’s most awarded buildings.

Peter began his career over 30 years as the founder of Realm Project Marketing Group – one of the first independent project marketing firms in Australia. Since then he has held senior management roles at Winten Property Group Stockland and subsequently Colliers International – where he is currently the National Managing Director of residential property. Throughout his career, Peter has personally sold, managed and or overseen the sales of $100B worth of real estate, created his own blog with over 4,000 subscribers and pioneered some of the property industries most innovative marketing methods.