Strong fundamentals, progressive thinking and creative vision sit at the heart of our methodology.

Purpose

Up Property develops, manages and owns real estate, where we can add significant value for all stakeholders, including our partners, tenants and the communities in which we invest.

With a focus on both commercial property investment and residential development, our expertise lies in identifying, acquiring and managing real estate opportunities that offer compelling upside potential.

Every day at Up Property, we seek out the potential which is created when opportunity and vision meet. This is our founding principle and the commitment for which we are proud to be recognised.

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Focus
We recognise opportunities and add value.
02.
Mindset
We have a think big, optimistic and determined attitude.
03.
Approach
We value collaboration and believe success should be shared.
04.
Personality
We are passionate, caring, fun and generous.
05.
DNA
We have honour and integrity in our communication and conduct.

Community

Every project we embark on involves community - whether it is about thoughtfully integrating with an existing one, or contributing to lay the foundations for something new.

We value the input of our audiences in our projects, as equally as we value the input we can provide them, with the ultimate aim being to create developments that enhance the quality of living in the communities in which they are built.

“We see ourselves as partners – not just developers or investors. We walk alongside our clients, and take pride in sharing in the success of every project with them.” Adam Davidson Managing Director

Sustainability

A primary objective of every Up project is to make things better. Better design, better construction, better amenities and open spaces – and a better environment for everyone. We show our commitment to sustainability directly through every aspect of our project lifecycle.

This starts with the sites we secure, through to the types of developments we build, the materials we source and the guidelines we provide all our partners with when engaging them to collaborate with us.

People

We’re passionate about property. Our expert, experienced and agile team moves at the speed of the market, responding quickly and acting decisively to ensure success for our partners.

Adam Davidson

Managing Director and Director of Acquisitions

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With more than 18 years of property investment experience, he transitioned from his dentistry practice to follow his passion for investing full-time. As Founder and Managing Director, Adam leads the Up Property team, business operations and strategy.

He is responsible for all aspects of acquisitions, and investor and stakeholder involvement. Adam’s vision to create an integrated property development and investment business renowned for quality landmark projects has been a success for 15 years.

Ben Kot

Chief Financial Officer

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A qualified chartered accountant with over 15 years’ experience across various industries including Retail, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Corporate Recovery across Melbourne, Sydney and London.

For the past 10 years he has held senior finance roles within the property development and construction industries. Ben has recently been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Up Property, and oversees the fiscal requirements of both the commercial and residential divisions of the business

Frank Caron

Facilities Manager

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With 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Frank is currently the lead on our large commercial projects. He oversees these projects’ day-to-day management onsite, working closely with our project teams, tradespeople and prospective tenants to maintain current infrastructure and maximise efficiency.


Frank also has extensive personal property development experience including new residential builds, residential extensions and subdivisions.

Dora Karageorgiou

Financial Controller

Dora holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and has been a fully accredited CPA Australia accountant for over a decade.

At Up Property her responsibilities include developing accounting systems for new entities, ensuring tax compliance, improving our capturing methods and use of data, and preparing financials for external accounts.

Marcus Jankie

General Manager

With over 15 years of experience, Marcus has built a reputation across the property development and construction industry. Before his role as a General Manager for Up, Marcus saw remarkable global success in New York City, acquiring a diverse skill set across all sectors of the industry. Marcus’ role has him overseeing daily operations, focusing on project delivery, improving efficiencies, managing staff, overseeing budgets and business and marketing strategies.

Michael Di Natale

Property Analyst

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Michael joins Up with over 5 years experience in residential property management and sales. This work is further complemented by a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate from Deakin University. Michael’s role as a Property Analyst will see him assist the team throughout all stages of the acquisition process in addition to facilitating the sales process on our residential projects.

Frank Pansino

Morris Moor

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With 20 years of experience in warehouse and industrial management, Frank is detailed orientated and logistic focused. Frank is responsible for the day to day asset management of Morris Moor, including liaising with all tenants, management of ongoing maintenance and repairs, and events management.

Steven Schmidt

Leasing and Asset Manager

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Steve is responsible for the operational functions of Up’s portfolio and joins the team with over 20 years’ experience across a broad range of industries and market sectors. He brings a unique suite of strategic and analytical skills, spanning property, marketing, technology and finance, a strong entrepreneurial mindset, and a belief in challenging the status quo to promote change for good.

Careers

Our growing team is at the heart of everything we do and we are always looking for people who share our vision and values.

There are currently no career openings, however if you are interested in working with us please send an introduction and your CV to [email protected]. If an opportunity arises that we feel may be suited to you, we will get in touch.