About
Claire has over 20 years of property development experience. She has delivered residential and mixed-use projects in Brisbane, Perth and London ranging in scale from $20m to $700m. Claire also holds tertiary qualifications in property economics and construction management.
For the first 15 years of her career, Claire worked for some of the world’s largest property developers, including Mirvac, Lendlease, and Barratt London. In 2018, she co-founded a successful Brisbane property consultancy and in 2021 was recognised as one of Queensland’s Top 20 Business Entrepreneurs. In 2023, Claire founded Cohere Projects, a residential developer driven to build high quality residential projects, with a focus on sustainability, design, and community benefit.
Claire is a strong advocate for the property sector and collaborates with numerous industry bodies. She is the Chair for the UDIA BCC Policy Advisory Committee and sits on the UDIA SEQRP Sub-Committee. She also Chairs the ULI’s QLD District Committee and sits on the ULI National Council.
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Affordable Housing | Acquisition Success
Affordable Housing | Acquisition Success
By Claire O'Rourke
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Brisbane City Council’s FREE Prelodgement Meeting Service
Brisbane City Council’s FREE Prelodgement Meeting Service
By Claire O'Rourke
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A great night at the Outanding Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all the national finalists and the winners. It was a thrill to be a finalist!…
A great night at the Outanding Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all the national finalists and the winners. It was a thrill to be a finalist!…
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The atmosphere in #Brisbane is electric as the city builds towards #NRLMagicRound kick-off tonight. Now fans have even more to celebrate, with the…
The atmosphere in #Brisbane is electric as the city builds towards #NRLMagicRound kick-off tonight. Now fans have even more to celebrate, with the…
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We got it! 💪 Brisbane is the birthplace of Magic Round and today we confirmed it will remain its home until 2027. Retaining this major event…
We got it! 💪 Brisbane is the birthplace of Magic Round and today we confirmed it will remain its home until 2027. Retaining this major event…
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Cohere Projects
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This course is an extension of the Property Economics undergraduate degree, with a focus on development processes, urban design, project management, statutory policy and assessment.
Academic Excellence Award received in First Semester. -
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One of the few specialised property courses in Australia, it is centred on all aspects of property, such as investment, asset management, property law, town planning, valuation, finance and property development.
Academic Excellence Award received in 2005 and 2006. -
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Congratulations GreenFort Capital and Reside Communities team for the recent Australian Development of the Year nomination, and thanks to all of our…
Congratulations GreenFort Capital and Reside Communities team for the recent Australian Development of the Year nomination, and thanks to all of our…
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Collaboration will be the key to supercharging our economy over the next 10 years. The NRL Magic Round announcement yesterday was a perfect example…
Collaboration will be the key to supercharging our economy over the next 10 years. The NRL Magic Round announcement yesterday was a perfect example…
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QLD's new strata laws were great in theory but poorly executed. From 1 May, Body Corporates can terminate their schemes with a 75% majority but…
QLD's new strata laws were great in theory but poorly executed. From 1 May, Body Corporates can terminate their schemes with a 75% majority but…
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Good build up to a different housing discussion next week at The Princess Theatre, Brisbane where Jackson Hills will join an economist, a developer…
Good build up to a different housing discussion next week at The Princess Theatre, Brisbane where Jackson Hills will join an economist, a developer…
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Privileged to join the ULI Australia conference. It’s about experience too. One could feel the energy and passion in the room. How can build better…
Privileged to join the ULI Australia conference. It’s about experience too. One could feel the energy and passion in the room. How can build better…
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A great feature by the ABC today with Natalie Rayment and Jackson Hills discussing the opportunities for community housing on underutilised church…
A great feature by the ABC today with Natalie Rayment and Jackson Hills discussing the opportunities for community housing on underutilised church…
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This morning's Property Council of Australia Queensland Breakfast Series event featured special guest and keynote speaker – the recently re-elected…
This morning's Property Council of Australia Queensland Breakfast Series event featured special guest and keynote speaker – the recently re-elected…
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The Matthew Schneider Rising Star Award sponsored by Urbis recognises an individual who is an industry up and comer with a bright future who are…
The Matthew Schneider Rising Star Award sponsored by Urbis recognises an individual who is an industry up and comer with a bright future who are…
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