McGrath PDS is an independent real estate development advisory firm based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in acquisitions, planning, development strategy and project delivery.
Our Story
McGrath PDS was founded on a family heritage deeply rooted in property, construction and long-term investment.
That legacy, combined with more than 20 years of experience across leading developers, institutional investors and government agencies, has shaped a business built on commercial discipline, integrity and delivery.
Today, we partner with landowners, investors, developers and builders to unlock value through acquisition strategy, planning approvals, development management and end-to-end project delivery, bringing institutional expertise and hands-on leadership to every opportunity.
Our Services
Acquisition strategy and deal sourcing
Investment strategy and mandate development
Investment due diligence
Feasibility and highest & best use analysis
Financial modelling and return analysis
Capital structuring and funding strategy
Debt and equity procurement
Joint venture structuring
Portfolio and asset optimisation
Asset management strategy
Risk assessment and mitigation strategy
Investment committee reporting
Institutional and private capital advisory
Disposal and exit strategy
Investment Management
Site acquisition and due diligence
Development feasibility modelling
Planning and approvals strategy
HDA, SSDA and DA management
Consultant coordination
Design management and yield optimisation
Value engineering and cost optimisation
Procurement and builder selection
Programme and budget management
Authority and stakeholder engagement
Utility and infrastructure coordination
Construction phase management
Sales and marketing coordination
Settlement management
Defects and post-completion management
Development Management
Client-side project leadership
Programme management
Cost and risk management
Design coordination
Consultant management
Tender management
Contract administration oversight
Construction monitoring
Quality assurance
Authority approvals and compliance
Value engineering and design optimisation
Superintendent and contractor coordination
Practical completion coordination
Occupation certificate and handover management
Project Management
Portfolio Snapshot
Our portfolio reflects the breadth of capability required to deliver complex real estate outcomes.
Featured projects demonstrate experience leading Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) and State Significant Development (SSDA) pathways, optimising investment product and development strategy, representing landowner interests under complex Project Delivery Agreements (PDAs), delivering strategic acquisitions for ultra-high-net-worth investors, and managing high-rise residential, mixed-use and serviced apartment developments through to completion.
Across every engagement, the objective remains the same: unlock value, manage risk and deliver commercially successful outcomes.
Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.
We work with landowners, investors, developers, builders and government agencies across Australia and internationally.
Get in touch to discuss your project and how we can help unlock value, reduce risk and move it forward.