Our Approach

Over three decades of understated success has not diluted our passion to create visionary communities.

The scale and quality of our portfolio, and the depth of our expertise reflect our unwavering commitment to design that puts people first. In every residential, retail and commercial community we design, build and manage, we pay close attention to the details that matter to residents, tenants, and to customers and employees. We connect our places intuitively to the heritage and lifestyle of their surrounding neighbourhoods, creating a legacy with lasting value for the wider community.

As a family business that spans generations, we take our responsibilities seriously. We also bring courage, fresh energy and confidence to our purpose, working with respect for each other and our partners. With every project, we strive to exceed expectations – because every decision we make showcases our focus and commitment. This is what sets a Holdmark property apart. Not only can you see it in the details, you can feel and experience the difference.

History

Holdmark has transformed many of Sydney’s urban landscapes to quality living, working and playing environments.

For more than 30 years, we have designed, developed, built and managed exceptional residential and retail communities. Places people want to live in, work in, shop in and enjoy now, and in the future.

Building on a strong foundation of highly regarded residential communities, and commercial and retail precincts, our most recent award-winning developments are paving the way for an exciting future.

Explore the years below to read about our whole 30 year story.

SCROLL ACROSS the years below to read about our whole 30 year story.

1987

2004

2006

2012

2013

2015

2023+

1987

HOLDMARK BEGINS

The Origin Story

Sarkis Nassif migrated to Australia from Lebanon and found work on construction sites in Western Sydney.

Two years later Sarkis bought his first site in Concord West. He turned this into 20 apartments, acting as a form worker, steel fixer and civil contractor on site.

The Holdmark trajectory was underway.

2004

FIRST PROJECT

George Street, North Strathfield

Holdmark’s first major residential masterplan was a significant turning point.

The purpose-built facility in Strathfield was also the first in an enduring partnership with Australia’s Department of Defence.

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2006

FIRST MIXED USE PRECINCT

Auburn Central

A shopping centre with commercial suites and residential apartments in Auburn Central, signalled further diversification for the business.

2012

FIRST COMMUNITY PRECINCT

Shepherds Bay Oxford

After acquiring a riverfront site in Shepherds Bay, we began bringing our vision for a masterplanned community of 2,500 dwellings to life.

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2013

FIRST INDUSTRIAL PROJECT

Knorr-Bremse, Clyde

A purpose built manufacturing facility for Knorr-Bremse in Clyde marked Holdmark’s move into industrial assets. The business also began diversifying into other investments, including retail, commercial and agriculture.

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2015

FIRST HIGH RISE PROJECT

Air, St Leonards

We commenced work on Air St Leonards, our first high-rise mixed use residential and hotel precinct.

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2023+

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

As visionaries, every project presents the opportunity to see how we can provide even more for our customers in the next one.

Whether it’s a home someone wants to live in, an office someone wants to work in or a precinct someone wants to spend their time in – our plans for the future stretch far and wide.

Our Commitment

We believe community engagement shapes better urban neighbourhoods. In partnering for the long-term with our tenants so they can realise their business vision. And in making aspirational lifestyles more attainable for all.

Holdmark is working at the forefront of city-shaping mixed-use developments. Our approach is grounded in the genuinely human aspect of urban planning and design: people.

How they want to live, work, and play today, and in the future. And how we can help more people secure their future financial security, by building, developing and managing the very best residential, commercial and retail precincts. Creating communities that will continually exceed expectations.

Our Commitment to our Customers

Creating Communities

Revitalising the River City

The John Paul Foundation

With a shared can-do commitment to creating communities, our team is bold, responsive and progressive.

Together, we are shaping cities.

As a long-standing family-run business, our diverse team of talented, experienced property professionals help us push the boundaries on what is possible – setting new standards for places that will form an enduring legacy for the people of Sydney.

We also collaborate with highly-respected, forward-thinking architects, designers and planning consultants to create exceptional spaces and lifestyle experiences – working together with trust and honesty to continually exceed our customer and tenant expectations.