Brisbane's rental market is evolving, with more people seeking homes that offer not only convenience and flexibility, but also a stronger sense of connection and belonging.
Today's renters are increasingly looking for places that support their lifestyle, whether that's access to quality amenities, responsive service, flexible living options or opportunities to connect with their neighbours.
Build-to-rent (BTR) is emerging as a new housing choice designed specifically around these needs. Unlike traditional rental models, BTR communities are professionally managed from end to end, with dedicated onsite teams focused on creating a seamless resident experience.
Residents benefit from thoughtfully designed homes, flexible leasing options, responsive maintenance, resident services and access to premium shared amenities, all within a professionally managed community.
Exhibition Place by Living by Lendlease is bringing this approach to Brisbane, offering renters a new way to experience apartment living that combines quality homes, convenience and community in one connected destination.
“This adds an important part to the housing mix, helping to improve supply and provide more choice for renters,” says Andrew Lee, Portfolio Asset Manager with Lendlease.
Exhibition Place brings the flexibility and modern design of build-to-rent to Brisbane.
Exhibition Place is a new property from Living by Lendlease, featuring 443 apartments across 37 levels.
Located at Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills, the new rental community is close to Brisbane’s CBD and on the doorstep of King Street, James Street, Fortitude Valley and Newstead.
Exhibition Place has been designed to combine quality apartments with premium amenities, professional onsite resident services and a strong community focus.
There are studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments available, with thoughtful layouts, quality finishes, whitegoods, and private balconies throughout.
Amenities include a 25-metre heated outdoor lap pool, outdoor spa, sauna, steam room and cold plunge.
Two expansive gyms are available onsite, catering to functional, strength, and cardio training, as well as co-working spaces, focus rooms, a podcast studio, private dining room, home theatre, outdoor terraces with uninterrupted views of the city, barbecue areas, library and Pet Spa.
In addition, the Sky Lounge is a resident communal area located on level 36 featuring a kitchen, television space, pool table, and lounging area, which brings a living room vibe but with social opportunities galore and panoramic views of Brisbane.
Throw in some EV charging stations, secure bicycle storage and a dedicated parcel management area, and residents are pretty well set up.
Communal areas like the private dining rooms mean residents have spaces to come together without leaving the building.
Unlike most of Australia’s rental market, Exhibition Place is professionally managed as a BTR community, without individual landlords or body corporate approval processes for day-to-day resident matters.
“This allows the onsite team to respond more efficiently, while residents also benefit from greater housing security, flexible leasing options and dedicated Resident Services and maintenance teams,” says Mr Lee.
“Plus, with such a strong focus on community, residents will have access to attend onsite community events.”
The building has been designed with a variety of shared spaces that encourage interaction, while still providing opportunities for solo time, even in communal areas.
The Resident Services team not only responds to daily requests, but they also curate events and experiences, including group fitness, wellness activities, and seasonal celebrations, creating opportunities for neighbours to meet and connect.
Exhibition Place has the benefit of a dedicated onsite Resident Services team.
Residents have the flexibility to work, exercise, relax and socialise without leaving the building, which is also pet-friendly, according to Eric Jure-Le Manac'H, General Manager of Exhibition Place.
“A day could include working from the co-working space after grabbing their morning coffee from the various cafes close by, exercising in the gym or swimming in the pool, relaxing in the wellness facilities, and spending the evening in the Sky Lounge, outdoor terraces or nearby King Street precinct,” he says.
Exhibition Place was completed in June and is now move-in ready, with residents already calling it home.
“There is strong interest from professionals wanting to live close to the CBD and Brisbane's lifestyle precincts,” says Mr Jure-Le Manac'H.
“Exhibition Place also appeals to remote and hybrid workers, creative professionals, entrepreneurs and content creators, as well as singles, couples, friends sharing, young families and people relocating to Brisbane.
“We invite people to come and discover which Exhibition Place apartment feels right for them by booking a private tour to explore our display apartments and premium amenities, compare different layouts and find the home that best suits their lifestyle.”
Imagine a place that feels like home from the moment you arrive. At Living by Lendlease, renting is refreshingly simple. Our build-to-rent communities are designed for people who want more freedom and less uncertainty, without the stress of sudden moves or endless restrictions. Live where you want, how you want, in a community that feels just right. Create a lifestyle that works for you, supported by people who care and spaces designed for comfort and ease. Leave the old rental market behind and discover a new way to live, where stability, support and freedom come as standard.
