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Ben Baines

Associate Director | Melbourne Metro Sales

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Professional Summary

I specialise in the sale of commercial office, premium retail investments and development site sales in the Melbourne Metropolitan market. With an enviable database and track record, I have a major focus in the city fringe, inner eastern and south eastern suburbs.

Actively involved in the real estate industry from a young age, I have created a reputation for providing excellent customer service whilst delivering the best possible results.

Accomplishments

Consistently achieving higher revenue year on year.

A sample of recent successful transactions include:

- 65-81 Dover Street, Cremorne - $26,900,000

- 2-8 Brighton Street, Richmond - $19,175,000

- 649-651 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield - $6,750,000

- 102-106 Stephenson Street, Cremorne - $7,100,000

- 487 Swan Street, Richmond - $5,400,000

- 34-36 James Street, Windsor - $3,850,000

- Off-market Brighton site - $14,250,000

- 49-51 Stead Street, South Melbourne - $10,200,000

- 378-390 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North - $8,130,000

- 125-131 Chapel Street, Windsor - $14,960,000

- 1396-1402 Malvern Road, Glen Iris - $9,182,000

- 36-40 Toorak Road, South Yarra - $9,500,000

- 352-358 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills - $9,400,000

- 385-387 Wattletree Road, Malvern East - $12,650,000

- 529 Chapel Street, South Yarra - $6,850,000

- 147-157 Princes Street, Flemington - $7,252,000

- 1-9 Sylvester Crescent, Malvern East - $15,000,000

- 103-105 High Street, Prahran $10,000,000

- 1457-1459 High Street, Glen Iris $6,600,000

- 1911 Malvern Road, Malvern East $9,850,000

 

Education

Bond University | Bachelor of Property & Sustainable Development

Melbourne Grammar School | VCE

Memberships & Involvements

Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Victoria Racing Club, Melbourne Racing Club, Melbourne Cricket Club, Melbourne Football Club, Old Melburnians

Clients

Ewert Leaf, Fortis, Peregrine Projects, Wilmac, CostaFox, Orchard Piper, APRA AMCOS, Matthies Investments, Australia Post, Pellicano, Vicland, Poly Southlink, Channel Nine, Salco, Holmesglen, Sterling Property Group, Financial Index Australia, Moda Corp, Simpo Solutions Pty Ltd, Grant Thornton, PWC, Department of Treasury and Finance, Dixon Homes, Pacific Asia Express, Secirtam Pty Ltd

Testimonials

"Both Ben and Ted kept us fully informed throughout the process with in-depth reports outlining interested parties feedback and progress.  I am extremely confident that Colliers International were the correct agents for the job and I have no hesitation in recommending Ben and Ted to other vendors"  Robert Natoli, Director of Natcorp Developments Pty Ltd (Re: Sale of 40 Errol Street, Prahran VIC)

"I am writing to thank you and Hamish Burgess for the highly professional services that you provided to the Department during the property's marketing campaign, auction and post-sale negotiations.  I have no hesitation in recommending the real estate services of Colliers International and would welcome the opportunity to work with you again, should the Department require a real estate agent to sell a similar surplus government property."

Brian Dee, Senior Project Manager at the Department of Treasury & Finance, Victoria (Re: Sale of excess land for the State Government)

Services

Service Lines

Investment Services

Property Type

Office, Retail, Land

Specializations

Petrol Stations and Premium Investments Practice Group

Properties

For sale
The Ultimate Richmond Mixed-Use Development Site - #1

The Ultimate Richmond Mixed-Use Development Site

1 Little Lesney Street and 9 Wiltshire Street RICHMOND VIC 3121
Colliers are proud to present 1 Little Lesney St & 9 Wiltshire St Richmond, the ultimate mixed-use development site for sale by expressions of interest closing Wednesday 17th November at 3pm (AEDT).

Located at the epicentre of Melbourne’s most in demand postcode, the site is perfectly positioned
with immediate access to major transport, retail and lifestyle amenity. With an existing Mixed-Use planning permit over 12 storeys, the property is equally suited to an array of multi-storey development outcomes including office, residential or hotel (STCA).

1 Little Lesney Street & 9 Wiltshere Street, Richmond truly does stand out from the pack as it brings a Mixed-use zoning that allows multi-storey development in a location that is connected to all that Richmond has to offer.

Key highlights include:

•Expansive corner site of 907m²*
•Flexible Mixed-Use zoning allows for commercial office, residential or hotel development outcomes (STCA)
•Currently permitted with a high-quality SJB serviced apartment plan over 251 rooms
•Suited to a multi-storey commercial office development. SJB scheme available for 11 storey development.
•Plethora of successful businesses calling this immediate precinct home, such as MYOB, Seek, REA Group, Domain Group
•Uninterrupted stunning views to CBD
•Arguably the best location in Melbourne’s city-fringe whilst being quintessentially Richmond with a unique laneway position
•Immediate access to East Richmond train station and tram stop less than 100m* away
•Situated on the doorstep of Melbourne CBD and world class sporting precinct, including MCG & Rod Laver Arena
•Surrounded by endless retail/hospitality amenity

*approximately
Land Mixed Use Development Site
For Sale
G8 Childcare Centre Leased until 2029 - #1
Health Care

G8 Childcare Centre Leased until 2029

80-88 Ballan Road WERRIBEE VIC 3030
Colliers are pleased to offer an opportunity to acquire this prime childcare investment opportunity at 80 – 88 Ballan Road, Werribee. The investment opportunity features a long-term lease to one of the most prominent childcare operators in Australia, G8 Education.

G8 Education is Australia’s largest private provider of quality early childhood education and care, with more than 46,000 children attending one of its 470+ Australian centres every day

• Renewed lease to G8 Education to 2029.
• One further 5 year option to 2034.
• Net Income: $297,078 pa (approx.)
• Tenant pays all usual outgoings including land tax.
• Modern purpose-built facility, licensed for 131 places
• Prominent 3,016 sqm main road site with 88 metre street frontage.
• Wyndham City: The governments new development plan for the City of Wyndham has seen
• Werribee becoming a “Super City”, which will see significant investment into the development of infrastructure in the education, transport, and business sectors in the area.

Colliers highly recommend this strong performing investment opportunity for your consideration.
Healthcare & Retirement Living
For sale
First time offered to the market in over 100 years - #1

First time offered to the market in over 100 years

45 Gibdon Street BURNLEY VIC 3121
Colliers and Real Properties are proud to present a truly unique development opportunity, Burnley Maltings, situated at 45 Gibdon Street Burnley, for sale by expressions of interest closing Wednesday 10th November at 3pm (AEDT)
As the largest single residential land holding in Burnley, the Burnley Maltings offers an astute buyer the opportunity to transform the property from its industrial past into a modern feature of Melbourne’s city fringe.

Key highlights include:

- Large, coveted corner allotment of 3,568m²*
- Breathtaking 360-degree views of the Melbourne skyline from the existing building
- Ultimate development flexibility with General Residential zoning (GRZ3) allowing potential townhouse, apartment, aged care, retirement village, build-to-rent or gallery/medical facility (STCA)
- Unrivalled connectivity, only metres from Monash Freeway, Yarra River and Main Yarra trail providing easy access to CBD and suburbs
- Immediately bordered by parkland to the south and east with the opportunity to enhance connections to these areas
- Close proximity to Burnley train station which is due to undergo upgrade works as part of the new Australia Post building
- Exclusive and tightly held pocket of inner city Melbourne, surrounded by Toorak, Hawthorn, Richmond & South Yarra
- Walking distance to Burnley Golf Club, Golden Square Bicentennial Park, Melbourne University (Burnley Campus) as well as, exclusive schools and retail amenity
- Significant existing improvements, allowing for alternate or existing-uses (STCA)

*approximately
Land Mixed Use Development Site
For Sale
STYLISH DUAL LEVEL OFFICE IN CREATIVE CREMORNE - #1
Office

STYLISH DUAL LEVEL OFFICE IN CREATIVE CREMORNE

2/98 Dover Street CREMORNE VIC 3121
Colliers & Andrew Baines & Co are delighted to present 2/98 Dover Street, Cremorne, for sale by Expressions of Interest Thursday 21st October 2021 at 3pm.

Key investment highlights are as follows:

•Dual level office building of 97m² (approx.)
•Impressive internal improvements including polished concrete flooring and renovated kitchen, bathroom amenity as well as balcony area overlooking Dover Street
•One (1) secure car space on the ground floor with additional area available for storage
•Located within the heart of Melbourne’s premier commercial precinct, Cremorne with one of the state’s lowest vacancy rates
•Vacant possession allows for immediate occupation
•Surrounding high profile businesses include Walt Disney, 7-Eleven, Uber, Sussan, REA Group, Country Road, MYOB

Colliers & Andrew Baines & Co strongly recommends this rare opportunity for your serious consideration. For further information please contact the selling agents below.
Office
For Sale
PREMIUM PRAHRAN INVESTMENT - #1
Office

PREMIUM PRAHRAN INVESTMENT

Ground Floor, 121 High Street PRAHRAN VIC 3181
Colliers is delighted to present Ground, 121 High Street, Prahran, for sale by EOI closing Thursday 21st October 2021 at 3pm. This outstanding investment opportunity is situated on the ground floor of the ‘Glasshouse’ development completed by The Block and offers investors the opportunity to purchase a fully leased retail with enviable frontage and exposure to popular High Street.
Key investment highlights are as follows:

-8-year lease to Green Heritage Consultants with further options in place
-Substantial rental and strong 3.5% annual rental increases in place and further options
-Surrounded by a number of high profile completed and current high-density developments set to transform the precinct
-Metres from the iconic Chapel Street retail precinct and Prahran Station
-Located within the cosmopolitan suburb of Prahran only 5km from the CBD
-Abundance of lifestyle and retail amenity on the property’s doorstep

Colliers strongly recommends this rare opportunity for your serious consideration. For further information please contact the Colliers agents below.
Office
For sale
Permitted townhouse site in quality location - #1

Permitted townhouse site in quality location

295-299 High Street TEMPLESTOWE LOWER VIC 3107
COLLIERS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT 295–299 HIGH STREET, TEMPLESTOWE LOWER
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) CLOSING THURSDAY 12 AUGUST 3PM.

Within a proven and family friendly residential market, 295–299 High Street has the benefit of planning approval for a medium density townhouse development consisting of eight townhouses.

The vacant land holding commands a site area of 2,137m²* and street frontage of 52m*; and is close to
public transport, shopping centres, sports and recreation facilities, health care services, local parks and an abundance of local cafes and eateries.

Key highlights include:

•Significant site area of 2,137m²*
•Permit approved for a boutique development comprising 8 townhouses
•Suitable typology of predominantly 3-bedroom townhouses
•Quintessential suburban location and position within the heart of Templestowe Lower; a unique and highly sought-after residential area
•Zoning & location provides flexibility for alternative developments such as Childcare (STCA)
•Proven premium location
•Immediate access to public transport
•Close proximity to Bulleen Plaza, Macedon Square & Plaza and Doncaster Shopping Centre
•Median house price of $1,270,000 (REIV)
•Exceptional local amenity including education, health & recreation facilities, as well as ample parklands

*approximately
Land Residential Development Site
For Sale
206 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North - #1
Office

206 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North

206 Balaclava Road CAULFIELD NORTH VIC 3161
Colliers & JLL are pleased to present 206 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North, for sale by Public Auction on Thursday 12th August at 2.30pm, a rare opportunity to acquire a prime slice of Caulfield Junction.

This sensational offering features a classically design two storey building with additional basement, accessible via rear laneway and highly suited to a variety of uses.

Key highlights include:

•Classically designed two level freehold building of 762m2, suited to office, retail and/or medical uses (STCA)
•Additional basement car parking and/or storage, accessible via rear laneway (via Stanley Parade)
•Rare ‘Caulfield Junction’ opportunity for owner occupiers, investors and developers
•Commercial 1 zoned site of 552m2 allows for a vast range of end uses, including commercial office, retail, residential, hotel, medical and education (STCA)
•Redevelopment opportunity with an existing permit for the construction of a five-level building
•Firmly entrenched within one of Melbourne’s most affluent and in-demand residential and commercial precincts, underpinned by an unrivalled level of surrounding retail, lifestyle and public transport amenity
•Convenient access to the Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs via the Malvern Train Station, trams along Balaclava Road and vehicular access via Balaclava Road and Hawthorn Road
•Quality education facilities in close proximity, including Monash University, Caulfield Grammar, Melbourne Grammar (Grimwade Campus) & Mount Scopus College

*approximately

Contact the below selling agents to register to attend the online auction.

Colliers
Daniel Wolman 0412 957 839
Ben Baines 0438 328 407
Ted Dwyer 0411 312 165

JLL
Josh Rutman 0411 273 746
Tim Carr 0415 767 915
Mingxuan Li 0498 688 998
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For Sale
Major Mixed-use Development Site with Permit Approval in Melbourne's Thriving City Fringe - #1
Office

Major Mixed-use Development Site with Permit Approval in Melbourne's Thriving City Fringe

600 Smith Street CLIFTON HILL VIC 3068
Colliers and Stonebridge Property Group are pleased to present for sale 600 Smith Street, Clifton Hill, a major mixed-use development site with permit approval in Melbourne's thriving city fringe.

Exquisitely designed by Bates Smart Architects, this high-rise development comprises a full-line supermarket, associated retail and premium office space.

The key highlights of the opportunity include:

- Permit approved development site for a 10-level major mixed-use project

- Agreement for Lease in place for a full-line 3,300sqm* Woolworths supermarket

- The Woolworths Agreement for Lease is an initial long-term lease, with high trade anticipated, being the only full-line supermarket in the catchment

- 4,978 sqm* high exposure landholding including frontage to Alexandra Avenue with three (3) street frontages totalling 207m*

- Opposite the Fitzroy Gasworks site, a significant project by Development Victoria, comprising 1,100* apartments, community amenity, education & recreational facilities. A major source of future retail trade for the local area

- Only 2kms* from the Melbourne CBD with immediate public transport accessibility via the Smith Street tram, plus Clifton Hill & Victoria Park Train Stations both within easy walking distance

- Immediate access to retail amenity on Smith Street, including cafes, restaurants & bars, making this location a highly vibrant place to live & work

*Approximate

600 Smith Street, Clifton Hill is for sale by International Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 29th July 2021 at 2pm (AEST). To obtain further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact the exclusive selling agents:

Colliers:

Ben Baines
0438 328 407

Ted Dwyer
0411 312 165

Mike Crittenden
0400 544 045

Stonebridge Property Group:

Justin Dowers
0438 098 805

Julian White
0422 764 137

Chao Zhang
0411 625 068
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Richmond's Standout Development Opportunity - #1

Richmond's Standout Development Opportunity

175 Burnley Street RICHMOND VIC 3121
Colliers and Vinci Carbone are proud to exclusively offer 175 Burnley Street, Richmond For Sale via International Expressions of Interest Closing Thursday 17th June at 3pm (AEST).

Located within the exciting inner-city precinct of Richmond just 3km from the Melbourne CBD, the site offers a prime corner location with double street frontage to Burnley Street and Murphy Street totaling 95m*. Richmond is Melbourne’s most in-demand suburb, with direct connectivity to public transport, major arterials, the Yarra River and immediate access to the iconic Richmond food scene.

This significant and high exposure corner freehold provides the opportunity for an array of development options including office and showroom use (STCA). A permit was previously approved for the site for a stunning and high-performance 9-level office building of circa 10,000m², which was designed by Award-winning Australian architectural firm Jackson Clements Burrows Architects.

Key features of this development site are outlined below:
-Significant landholding of 1,985m²*
-Double street frontage to Burnley Street and Murphy Street totaling 95m*
-Zoning allows flexible development outcomes (STCA)
-Outstanding view lines of the CBD and surrounding parklands
-Centrally located to public transport, with Burnley Station in addition to trams along Bridge Road and Victoria Street all within close proximity

*Approximately
STCA – Subject to Council Approval

For more information please contact the Colliers and Vinci Carbone exclusive selling agents:

Colliers
Peter Bremner +61 412 326 942
Ben Baines +61 438 328 407
Ted Dwyer +61 411 312 165
Rachael Clohesy +61 466 918 158

Vinci Carbone
Frank Vinci +61 418 375 375
Joseph Carbone +61 418 351 316
Land Mixed Use Development Site
Sold
Premier St Kilda Hill Development Site - #1

Premier St Kilda Hill Development Site

102-112 St Kilda Road ST KILDA VIC 3182
Colliers is delighted to offer a premier elevated development opportunity at 102-112 St Kilda Road, St Kilda for sale by Expression of Interest closing Wednesday 19th May 2021 at 3pm. The rare offering features six adjoining properties, to be sold in one line, in a premier St Kilda location.

Key investment highlights are as follows

•Commercial 1 zoned site of 827m² (approx.)
•Elevated location in prime St Kilda, providing stunning potential views
•Short-term holding income
•Two street frontages
•Well connected by public transport with trams immediately out the front as well as train stations short walking distance away
•Extremely well serviced with access to Melbourne’s CBD via St Kilda Road
•Plethora of surrounding retail amenities including Fitzroy Street, Inkerman Street, Chapel Street & Carlisle Street
•Close proximity to Alma Park, Albert Park Lake, St Kilda Beach & St Kilda Botanical Gardens
•Suits a variety of development outcomes (STCA)

Colliers strongly recommends this rare opportunity for your serious consideration. For further information please contact the Colliers agents below.
Land Mixed Use Development Site
Sold
Prime Caulfield Development Opportunity - #1

Prime Caulfield Development Opportunity

649-651 Glenhuntly Road CAULFIELD VIC 3162
Colliers are pleased to present a prime development opportunity at 649-651 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield. For sale by expressions of interest closing Thursday 24th June at 3pm, this expansive Commercial 1 site of approximately 1,380m² is sensationally located within one of metropolitan Melbourne’s most sought-after, premium suburbs, Caulfield.

Key highlights include:

•Substantial Commercial 1 zoned site of 1,380m²* with 28m* of frontage to Glen Huntly Road and rare laneway
•Short-term holding income
•Premium location in highly sought-after suburb, Caulfield
•Caulfield median house price of $1,880,000 (REA Group)
•Public transport (tram) options on the doorstep of the property as well as easy access to Elsternwick train station
•Exceptional local amenity including Caulfield Hospital, Glen Huntly Road retail, Caulfield Racecourse, Hopetoun Gardens
•Quality education facilities in close proximity, including Monash University, Caulfield Grammar, Melbourne Grammar (Grimwade Campus) & Mount Scopus Memorial College

*approximately
Land Mixed Use Development Site
Sold
High profile value add opportunity in blue-chip Malvern East - #1

High profile value add opportunity in blue-chip Malvern East

Colliers are pleased to present a prime value-add opportunity at 49-57 Waverley Road, Malvern East.
49-57 Waverley Road MALVERN EAST VIC 3145
For Immediate Private Sale - $3,900,000

Colliers are pleased to present a prime value-add opportunity at 49-57 Waverley Road, Malvern East. This expansive, dual frontage site, featuring substantial improvements, is sensationally located within the Gascoigne Estate, Malvern East, one of metropolitan Melbourne’s most sought-after, premium locations.

Key highlights include:

•Substantial site of 786m²* featuring frontage to Waverley Road & rear laneway
•Three adjoining properties, offered in one line
•Significant existing improvements, including a café, retail, office and residential dwelling, offered with vacant possession, allowing for ultimate flexibility to a variety of users/buyers
•Existing improvements allowing for income generation while obtaining plans and permits for re-development
•Premium location in highly sought-after Gascoigne Estate within Malvern East, featuring some of Melbourne’s most expensive and prestigious residential real estate
•Located only 9 kilometres south east of Melbourne CBD
•Situated directly opposite Monash University Caulfield Campus, premier Australian university
•Malvern East median house price of $1,950,000 (Source REIV)
•Number 3 tram and Caulfield train station on the doorstep of the property
•Short walking distance from Caulfield Racecourse, soon to feature a $570m redevelopment into one of Melbourne’s largest sporting and entertainment precincts
•Further exceptional local amenity including Central Park, Caulfield Park, Ardrie Park, Waverley Road & Burke Road retail strips, Chadstone Shopping Centre, Malvern Central Shopping Centre, Cabrini Hospital, Caulfield Hospital & Koornang Road Carnegie
•Quality education facilities in close proximity, including Monash University, Korowa Anglican Girls School, Sacre Coeur, Caulfield Grammar School (Malvern & Caulfield campus), Melbourne Grammar School (Grimwade campus), Glen Eira College, Saint Mary’s Primary School, Lloyd Street School, Malvern Primary School

*approximately

Colliers International
Ben Baines 0438 328 407
Ted Dwyer 0411 312 165

Arvis & Collins
Jerry Tsiligiannis 0418 840 800

*approximately
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