Lee David, Author at HillPDA Consulting

Ground leases – The case for and against

What is a Ground Lease When governments recognise they are not property developers there is a structure to achieve development of some significant public sector property assets without development risk for government whilst retaining control of the properties. The structure involves a sale of the air-space by governments to a…

2017 industry committees

HillPDA are passionate advocators for the Australian property market. Our team of experts are thought leaders – committed to driving better practice and influencing change. We understand the important advocacy role of our industry association’s and continue to support them through company membership and sponsorship as well as individual staff…

Martin Hill leads his sailing team to victory

Congratulations to Martin Hill and his Estate Master Sailing team who took out the 2017 Farr 40 NSW State Title on the weekend with a narrow 2 point lead over Angophora. Martin was delighted with the win and the “fantastic effort” and “all-round performance” of his team over the series. They…

HillPDA are proud to announce the appointment of Brent Winter as Associate

Prior to joining HillPDA, Brent spent more than 9 years as an economics and public policy consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers and brings with him diverse experience in complex analytical projects, detailed knowledge in economic and social drivers and effective strategic thinking. Brent’s expertise, strategic thinking and passion compliment the…

HillPDA are proud to be sponsoring the 2016/17 Farr 40 Australian series

Estate Master Pittwater One Design Trophy Winner, Photo credit: Crosbie Lorimer The next race is the Farr 40 Newcastle One Design Trophy which will be held this weekend (21/22 January 2017) and hosted by the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club with racing offshore. Martin Hill and his…

The changing face of affordable housing in Sydney

I have been working as a property economist in the social and affordable housing field for over 25 years. I have, with my planning colleagues and friends in government, pioneered many initiatives including the introduction of inclusionary zoning in CityWest, Green Square and Waverley: mechanisms for bonus FSR…

Working together for a better NSW.

HillPDA Director and EstateMaster CEO, Martin Hill presented the William Kirkby-Jones Oration 2016 at the UDIA Annual Presidents Lunch on Wednesday 7th September. Martin was more than honoured to present the William Kirby-Jones Oration who was a great friend and mentor to both Martin and daughter Sarah Hill (CEO, Greater…

Planners do care!

Opinion piece In response to “Sydney will be unrecognisable now that the planners have gone” Elizabeth Farrelly (SMH 26 May 2016) raises some good points on some of the recent major projects in Sydney. However, we would like to assure your readers that the planners are alive…

Women in Planning

As we say farewell to Sarah who departs HillPDA to head the Greater Sydney Commission, HillPDA recognises our women leading planning. Visionary. Passionate. Fearless. Inspirational. Planning’s industry leader and outgoing director of HillPDA, Sarah Hill, is at the front of the planning pack. Handpicked from HillPDA,…