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Develop Masterclass Series: Site Acquisition

Learn what it takes to secure the right site with Andrew Bradford

Site acquisition is one of the most critical decision points in the development process.

In this Masterclass session, Andrew Bradford will share a practical approach to site acquisition, drawing on more than two decades of experience. He’ll explore how market research, buyer analysis, planning context and placemaking considerations come together to inform acquisition decisions that stand the test of time.

Gain first-hand insight into how site acquisition decisions are approached in practice.

This session forms part of the Develop Masterclass Series, designed to build end-to-end development capability across the full property lifecycle. Participants can enrol in individual sessions, a three-session bundle, or the full six-session program.

Event summary

Date

Thursday, 27 August 2026

Time

8:00am – 12:00pm

Location

UDIA Queensland Boardroom
12 / 120 Edward Street, Brisbane

Price

Individual Session: $695 + GST

Three Session Bundle: $1,800 + GST for 3 Sessions

Full Course Registration: $3,500 + GST for 6 Sessions

*This is a member only course

 

Morning tea, barista coffee, and brewed coffee and tea are provided

Key benefits

Understand how sites are assessed before acquisition

Gain insight into how market and buyer analysis informs site selection

Learn how planning context influences site suitability

Understand how placemaking considerations shape acquisition decisions

About Andrew

Andrew Bradford

Project Director – New Business Development
Mirvac

Andrew Bradford is an experienced site acquisition and development leader with more than 20 years’ experience working across residential projects in South East Queensland. In his role at Mirvac, Andrew operates at the front end of the development lifecycle, identifying and assessing site opportunities through market and buyer analysis, planning context and development potential. His experience spans the evaluation and acquisition of sites that support long-term, high-quality development outcomes in competitive markets. Andrew brings a practical, first-hand perspective on site acquisition, grounded in the realities of balancing market insight, planning considerations and placemaking objectives when determining whether a site is worth pursuing.

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