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Who we are

Legacy Property is an experienced and award winning Australian property development group delivering vibrant masterplanned communities and thoughtfully designed residences across Sydney and the Illawarra. Our focus is on quality, liveability and enduring value for our residents and stakeholders.

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Staff profile

Our leadership

Matthew Hyder

Matthew Hyder

Chief Executive Officer

Matthew founded Legacy Property in 2009 to create apartments and residential communities defined by lasting quality, integrity and value, building the company into one of Australia’s most respected private developers. A Princeton University graduate and former team member of Legacy Partners Residential Development in the US, he brings deep expertise across the full property lifecycle, from acquisition and financial modelling to project management and delivery. Leading strategy, partnerships and culture, Matthew guides a talented team of property professionals, working closely with investors and landowners to realise exceptional outcomes.

Mike Williams

Mike Williams

General Manager

With more than two decades in the development industry, Mike has extensive experience covering the full property lifecycle from acquisitions, strategic planning and approvals to delivery, marketing and sales. As General Manager, Mike is responsible for implementing business strategy and operations, and also leading new acquisitions and rezoning proposals. Recognised early in his career for his leadership skills, Mike received the UDIA NSW Young Leaders’ Award for Excellence.

Tim Spencer

Tim Spencer

Head of Development

Tim brings more than 25 years of experience in Tier 1 construction and development across Australia and Asia, specialising in residential-focused integrated precincts, masterplanned communities and sustainable development. As Head of Development, Tim leads and supports an accomplished team of development directors and managers in delivering some of the most significant, strategic and forward-thinking projects across New South Wales.

Carolyn Teague

Carolyn Teague

Chief Investment Officer

Carolyn is a senior property finance executive with 25 years plus experience in the Australian real estate industry. She specialises in structuring, leading and executing complex capital solutions across senior debt, mezzanine finance, equity and joint venture arrangements, consistently delivering strategic and commercially robust outcomes.

With deep expertise in capital markets, transaction execution and stakeholder engagement, Carolyn is recognised for cultivating trusted relationships with investors, partners and clients and aligning financing structures with long-term business objectives. Her leadership spans high-value financings and bespoke funding solutions delivering discipline and confidence in capital decision-making.

John Clark

John Clark

Chief Financial Officer

Joining the business in 2022, John is responsible for accounting, treasury, taxation, compliance and business transformation at Legacy Property. He has extensive experience as a finance leader across a diverse range of businesses within the property, construction and telecommunications industries in both Australia and the UK, where he held senior finance roles at Cubic Interiors, Marks & Spencer and British Telecom. John qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC London and holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh.

Our team

Cameron Dart

Cameron Dart

Head of Investment

Cameron brings more than 20 years of experience in investor relations, funds management and capital raising, with roles spanning alternative investments, property and private wealth management. He served as Head of Funds Management at Solido Capital and was previously a Senior Private Banker at Westpac Private Bank in Sydney, managing the complex needs of ultra-high-net-worth private investors, family offices and institutions.

Steven Ball

Steven Ball

Development Director

With more than 20 years’ experience across development, design and construction, Steven brings deep expertise spanning the residential, commercial and health sectors. He takes an agile, innovative and holistic approach to creating projects that balance design vision with stakeholder needs. Steven has held multiple executive leadership roles, including Head of Development at BaptistCare, where he led the $1b Macquarie Park masterplan redevelopment. At Legacy Property, he oversaw delivery of the landmark Corrimal Coke Works precinct. He holds an MBA, a Master of Commerce and a Bachelor of Engineering.

Steve Barlow

Steve Barlow

Development Director

Steve is an accomplished leader in the property arena, with extensive experience in acquiring, rezoning and developing high-quality masterplanned communities and residential projects across New South Wales. He has held senior roles within both the private and public sectors, laying the foundation for his success in overseeing a number of Legacy Property’s most significant developments.

Wendy Boyd

Wendy Boyd

Marketing Manager

Wendy has extensive experience managing launches for major land estates, covering all facets of marketing, from brand development, market research, signage and collateral to website, digital, campaign management, database communications and reporting. She is passionate about clearly communicating the vision and benefits of new estates as attractive places to live. She has held a range of marketing positions throughout her career, working for major developers such as Stockland.

Soriah MacLean

Soriah MacLean

Investor Relations Manager

Overseeing the seamless governance of Legacy Property’s management accounting and funds management, Soriah is an experienced finance professional. She honed her talents at PwC Australia, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant and managed a portfolio of private companies ranging from private equity-owned to smaller businesses with audit compliance and associated advisory. Soriah holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting) from Macquarie University.

Adrian Kilburn

Adrian Kilburn

Project Director

Strategically leading projects from inception to completion, Adrian ensures outcomes align with commercial objectives. With more than 20 years’ experience in property development across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, he brings extensive expertise to Legacy Property. Having worked for leading listed and private developers such as Walker Corporation, Charter Hall, Woolworths and Payce, Adrian has in-depth knowledge across sectors including medium-density residential, retail and commercial. He holds a Bachelor of Building in Construction Management from UTS.

Andrew Mariner

Andrew Mariner

Project Director

Responsible for overseeing delivery strategy and managing the full project lifecycle, Andrew is committed to maximising investment returns and achieving outstanding outcomes. After almost two decades in the property and development sector, his honed development management expertise has seen him successfully deliver major masterplanned projects across a range of asset classes. Previously with Landcom and Colliers International, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Property Economics and a Master of Property Development from UTS.

Peter Navratil

Peter Navratil

Project Director

Peter has a profound knowledge of development, construction and management gained over more that 35 years in the Australian and Asian property markets. Career highlights include founding a boutique development company and holding senior client-side roles with major property groups Central Real, Crown Group and Precinct Capital. Excelling in stakeholder engagement, he is known for his collaborative nature, leading consultant teams to optimise design and project feasibility outcomes. Holding a Bachelor of Building from UNSW, he’s active in industry forums like UDIA and enjoys competing as an International Toastmaster.

Andrew Cooper

Andrew Cooper

Senior Development Manager

Andrew has successfully delivered masterplanned estates, residential townhouse projects and industrial developments across NSW and Canada, with almost two decades of experience in the property development and construction sectors. He is passionate about assembling high-performing teams and identifying innovative project solutions. Prior to joining Legacy Property, Andrew held management roles at DevCore Property Group and Rawson Group. Holding a Master of Commerce and a Bachelor of Property & Construction, he is an active member of industry bodies such as Urban Taskforce and the UDIA.

Thomas Kent

Thomas Kent

Senior Development Manager

Thomas specialises in project feasibility management, project cost reporting, project delivery and coordination of debt financing and investment proposals. He previously worked with LandMark White and Herron Todd White in the valuation industry where he focused on residential development valuations, advisory and feasibility analysis. Thomas has provided advice on small and large-scale projects across built-form and land subdivisions with values up to $200m. Holding a Bachelor of Business, Masters of Property Development and an Advanced Diploma in Valuation, he is an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute.

Adam Peacock

Adam Peacock

Senior Investment Manager

Adam oversees the financial performance of Legacy Property’s development portfolio and is responsible for financial modelling, due diligence and negotiations for the acquisition of future projects. He draws on more than 15 years of experience in Sydney’s property development and valuation sectors, including assessing major centres such as Chatswood, Macquarie Park, Castle Hill and Green Square, with land values up to $100m.

Eleanor Jones

Eleanor Jones

Development Manager

Eleanor has over nine years’ experience in the Sydney and regional NSW property market, with experience across residential development, seniors living, and land‑lease community projects. Her background spans the full development lifecycle, including site acquisition, planning and approvals, feasibility assessment, project delivery, and ongoing asset performance.

In her role as Development Manager, Eleanor is particularly focused on early‑stage assessment and strategy, working to unlock value through considered planning and stakeholder engagement.

Eleanor is driven to build enduring communities and assets that seamlessly blend robust commercial results with thoughtful design, innovative building techniques, and enduring value.

Her motivation stems from her passion for crafting living environments that have a positive impact on the lives of existing and future communities.

Ross Kemp

Ross Kemp

Development Manager

With broad valuation experience in Sydney and regional NSW, Ross has worked across development and investment valuation, residential development analysis, commercial, retail and industrial. As Development Manager at Preston Rowe Paterson, he was involved in both the acquisitions and development teams. Ross holds a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Property Development & Valuation and is an Associate member of the Australian Property Institute (AAPI), a registered Certified Practising Valuer with the Australian Property Institute and a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Heath Mallen

Heath Mallen

Development Manager

Managing the design and delivery of complex land development and civil infrastructure projects, Heath is responsible for executing the delivery strategy and managing the project development lifecycle. An accomplished Development Manager with nearly two decades of experience, he has led design, approvals and construction for large-scale greenfield residential projects for Lendlease in Sydney and the Illawarra. Heath holds a Master in Environmental Engineering Management and a Bachelor in Civil & Environmental Engineering.

Elizabeth Yao

Elizabeth Yao

Development Manager

Elizabeth is a dedicated property professional with over 6 years of experience delivering high-quality mixed-use residential communities across Sydney.

Drawing on a background in complex, governance-led developments at Frasers Property, she leads projects at Legacy from initial feasibility through to final settlement.

Elizabeth combines technical expertise with a focus on building trusted stakeholder relationships to transform a strategic vision into enduring community excellence.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s degrees in Construction Management and Property Development.

Ella Kendrick

Ella Kendrick

Assistant Development Manager

Ella has over six years’ experience in the development industry, with significant experience in delivering multi-stage projects across Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining Legacy Property, Ella worked on a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, with a particular focus on retirement living and staged masterplans within New Zealand.

Ella supports the development team and development director across feasibility analysis, budget control, project delivery, debt and capital financing, compliance, and consultant management.

Ella holds a Bachelor of Property and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.

Borana Meta

Borana Meta

Assistant Development Manager

Borana’s experience across diverse developments gives her a nuanced understanding of market dynamics. She’s interested in the way communities and end users create value within spaces, which underpins successful outcomes. Borana started her career in branding and marketing strategy for high-end residential and hospitality projects across Australia, Europe and the US before taking a position at Rawson Group. In 2024 she was selected for UDIA NSW’s Legends & Legacy Program after involvement in its Young Leaders Committee.

What sets us apart

Bold
We champion bold ideas, new methodologies and innovative technology.
Collaborative
We partner with industry leaders who share our vision and future focus.
Creative
We are strategic, agile thinkers who embrace creativity in design.
Reliable
Buyers trust in our product, our promises and our uncompromising quality.
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We approach every project with a fresh perspective and creative mindset, proudly challenging the status quo when there’s a better way to do things.

Matthew Hyder

Join our team

Our success starts with our people. We’re always keen to talk to professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of our cities. Whether your expertise lies in development, design, planning or delivery, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, initiative and critical thinking.

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Privacy Policy

Legacy Property
Last updated: 1st July 2026

1. Introduction

Legacy Property (we, us, our) is committed to protecting your personal information and handling it in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect personal information, including information used to verify your identity.

A current version of this Policy is always available on our website at legacyproperty.com.au.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information about you:

  • Full name
  • Date and place of birth
  • Residential or business address
  • Email address and phone number
  • Government-issued identification details, such as driver licence, passport, Medicare card or other ID document numbers
  • Biometric information, such as a facial image or short video used to verify your identity
  • Information about the services we provide to you and any related transactions
  • Any other information you choose to provide to us

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to carry out our business activities.

3. Why We Collect Your Personal Information

We collect, use and disclose your personal information to:

  • Verify your identity
  • Provide and manage our services to you
  • Communicate with you about your account with us
  • Meet our legal and regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) requirements
  • Detect and prevent fraud, and keep our systems secure
  • Improve our services

4. Identity Verification and Government Data Matching (DVS)

To verify your identity, we may use electronic identity verification services, including the Australian Government’s Document Verification Service (DVS).

Where you have consented, your name, date of birth and identity document details will be securely sent to the relevant Commonwealth or State authority that issued your document. This may include passport offices, driver licence authorities, the Department of Home Affairs, Births Deaths and Marriages, or other authorised record holders.

These authorities check whether the details you have provided match the records they hold.

We do not receive a copy of your government records. The authority returns a match result only, confirming whether your details match (yes or no).

This process may be carried out through accredited identity verification providers, including Legacy Property (Legacy Property, ABN 73 115 939 065) and its sub-providers.

More information about the DVS is available at idmatch.gov.au.

5. Biometric Information

As part of identity verification, we may collect biometric information, such as a facial image or a short video of you holding your ID.

Biometric information may be used to:

  • Confirm that you are a real person and physically present
  • Match your image to the photograph on your identification document
  • Reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft

Biometric information is treated as sensitive information under the Privacy Act. We only use it for identity verification and related compliance purposes, and only with your consent.

6. Consent to Collection and Identity Verification

By providing your personal information and completing the identity verification process, you consent
to:

  • The collection, use and disclosure of your personal information for identity verification, AML/CTF and related compliance purposes
  • The collection and use of biometric information, such as a facial image or video, for identity verification
  • Your information being checked against records held by Commonwealth and State authorities through the DVS
  • Your information being shared with our authorised identity verification providers, including Legacy Property

Your consent is voluntary. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details in section 13.

If you do not consent, or do not provide the information we need, we may not be able to verify your identity electronically. In that case, we may need to verify your identity in another way, or we may not be able to provide our services to you.

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Identity verification providers, including Legacy Property and its authorised sub-providers
  • Commonwealth and State authorities and official record holders, through the DVS
  • Our employees and authorised representatives, on a need-to-know basis
  • Our professional advisers, such as lawyers, accountants and auditors
  • Trusted technology and service providers that help us operate our business
  • Regulators, law enforcement or other third parties where required or authorised by law We do not sell your personal information.

8. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside Australia.

Where this happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is handled in line with the Australian Privacy Principles, including through contractual protections with our providers.

9. Data Security and Storage

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

These steps include secure systems, access controls, and encryption in transit and at rest where appropriate.

We retain personal information only for as long as we need it for the purposes set out in this Policy, or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or de-identify it.

10. Access and Correction

You have the right to ask for access to the personal information we hold about you, and to ask us to correct it if it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

To make a request, please contact us using the details in section 13. We will respond within a reasonable time.

11. Direct Marketing

From time to time, we may use your contact details to send you information about our services that we think may be of interest to you.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our messages, or by contacting us using the details in section 13.

12. Privacy Complaints

If you have a complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first using the details in section 13.

We will acknowledge your complaint, investigate it, and respond to you within a reasonable time.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

13. Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Policy, or want to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us:

  • Business name: Legacy Property
  • Email: [click to email]
  • Phone: (02) 9252 1111
  • Address: Level 45, 25 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in the law.

The latest version will always be available on our website. Where changes are significant, we will let you know.