A Future for Housing, One Community at a Time

Locale Living Co. is a socially conscious and innovative housing developer dedicated to thoughtful design, liveability, and community.

Building Connected Communities

At Locale Living Co., we’re not just constructing homes — we’re shaping neighbourhoods. Through smart design and shared spaces, we create environments where residents feel connected. Our high-quality homes are financially accessible without compromising comfort or liveability.

We redefine the standard

People First

We prioritize liveability, affordability by design, and sustainability—ensuring residents have a place they are proud to call home.

Liveability & Design

We believe homes and neighbourhoods should be experienced, not just observed. Our approach fosters connection, embraces innovation, and enhances everyday living. By blending the physical and intangible elements that bring cities to life, we create spaces where people thrive.

Pursuit of Excellence

From design to delivery, we uphold the highest standards. Every project is an opportunity to strengthen communities and improve lives.

team

Benn Zemek | Director

With over 15 years experience as a senior real estate development and investment management executive, Benn has played a crucial role in one of the world's largest urban regeneration projects. Throughout his career Benn has successfully facilitated over $17 billion of residential and commercial development across Australian and the UK.

Relevant Experience:

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Battersea Power Station Development
  • Transaction Manager at Macquarie Real Estate Equity Funds
Ben Dowden | Director

Over 15 years of corporate real estate and valuation experience across a broad range of property sectors and functions.  He also has experience in owning, and managing Management and Letting Rights across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

Ben has passionate interest in affordable development which seeks to resolve the current housing crisis and bridge the structural dislocation between community needs and market supply.

Relevant Experience

  • Director, Strategic Consulting Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
  • Manager, Real Estate Advisory Services, KPMG
  • Commercial Valuer, LandMark White
Ian Leslie | Director

Over 15 years of real estate experience advising on large scale urban renewal projects and JV transactions.

He has advised on and facilitated projects with a combined end value in excess of $6bn

Relevant Experience 

  • Executive, Strategic Consulting Jones Lang LaSalle 
  • Executive, Real Estate Advisory Services, KPMG 
  • Asset Manager, Macquarie Real Estate 

Upcoming
PROjects

15 Pretoria Street
Residential
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Zillmere
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DA Commenced

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