What Gurner does

GURNER Group is a privately-held Australian luxury real estate developer and lifestyle brand founded in 2013 by Tim Gurner, headquartered in South Yarra, Melbourne. The company designs, develops, and manages premium residential and mixed-use property across Australia, with a portfolio exceeding $14bn in value encompassing more than 11,000 apartments completed and under development. Its operations span four core revenue streams: one-time luxury property sales (including the GQ Build-To-Rent platform with 3,650+ apartments in partnership with Qualitas), recurring wellness and social club memberships (Saint Haven and SAINT Private Social Clubs across five Victorian locations), property management and selling services (LIFE/ Real Estate Group with exclusive pre-settlement leasing rights on GURNER Residences), and owned hospitality venues including Bar Bianco, Anelli, Woodsyard, and Baja Modern Mexican.

The company's underlying technology is centered on the in-house GURNER Design House — a team of internationally recruited architects and interior designers (including talent influenced by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel & Partners) who collaborate with external firms such as Elenberg Fraser, Rothelowman, Grimshaw, Jack Merlo, and David Hicks. Operational technology is limited: the Saint Haven member app is powered by the third-party Mind Body platform, and there is no disclosed proprietary software, AI/ML, or API infrastructure. The business model targets Australian high-net-worth individuals through direct sales for property and referral-based exclusive memberships for wellness, with a capital-light partnership structure (Qualitas, MaxCap, and family-office co-investors such as Costa, Liberman, and Smorgon) enabling the company to deploy large-scale developments without sole balance-sheet exposure.

Geographically, GURNER currently operates across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, with announced expansion of Saint Haven wellness clubs into Sydney (Mosman) and plans for international growth in the US and Dubai. The company is privately held and controlled by founder Tim Gurner, with no public listing or disclosed equity funding rounds; institutional capital is deployed at the project level through joint ventures and sovereign wealth fund backing rather than at the corporate level. Recent leadership changes include the appointment of a former Goldman Sachs banker to run the group in 2026 and a former Crown Hotels CEO for the hospitality division, signaling a professionalization phase ahead of international expansion.

Name

Gurner

Legal name

Gurner re management pty ltd

Website

https://gurner.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GURNER is a privately-held Australian luxury real estate developer and lifestyle brand founded in 2013, targeting high-net-worth individuals with integrated property development, private wellness and social clubs (Saint Haven, SAINT), hospitality venues, and property management across a $14bn+ portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Prahran

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: One-time property sales from luxury residential developments including apartments, mixed-use projects, boutique developments, and luxury homes. Revenue generated from development margins on property sales to end buyers.
2. Wellness Club Memberships: Recurring membership fees from Saint Haven private wellness clubs and SAINT Private Social Clubs. Includes personalized health, fitness, and longevity services.
3. Property Management Services: LIFE/ Real Estate Group provides property management and selling services for residential properties, including exclusive pre-settlement leasing rights to GURNER Residences.
4. Hospitality Venues: Revenue from owned hospitality venues including Bar Bianco, Anelli, Woodsyard, and Baja Modern Mexican restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gurner is an Australian luxury lifestyle brand that designs, develops, and sells premium residential and mixed-use real estate. The company operates GURNER Design House, an in-house architecture and interior design team, and runs private wellness clubs (Saint Haven) and social clubs (SAINT) alongside property management services (LIFE/) and hospitality venues. Its portfolio exceeds $14 billion with over 11,000 apartments completed or under development across Australia.

Product overview

GURNER™ Group is a luxury lifestyle brand offering integrated real estate development, private wellness clubs, hospitality venues, and property management services. The portfolio includes major mixed-use developments and boutique residential projects under the GQ Build-To-Rent platform, complemented by Saint Haven Private Club and SAINT Private Social Club wellness concepts, the GURNER Design House in-house design team, LIFE/ property management services, and various hospitality venues. The company was founded in 2013 by Tim Gurner and manages over $14bn+ in assets with 11,000+ apartments completed and under development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saint Haven: Private wellness club focused on health, fitness and social connection, offering personalised services and programs tailored to members' health and life ambitions. Locations in Collingwood, South Yarra, Toorak with new clubs opening in NSW and internationally.
• SAINT
• LIFE/ by GURNER™
• GURNER™ Design House

Products and services

• Luxury Real Estate Development Design, development, and sale of luxury residential and mixed-use properties across Australia, including major projects, boutique developments, luxury homes, and build-to-rent apartments under the GQ Build-To-Rent platform. Portfolio exceeds $14 billion with over 11,000 apartments completed or under development.
• GURNER Design House In-house design service offering world-leading architects, interior designers, and decorators hand-selected globally to create luxury residences, hotels, and commercial projects for GURNER developments. Portfolio exceeds $10 billion across more than 10,000 apartments, commercial spaces, hotels, and retail projects in Australia.
• GQ Build-To-Rent Build-to-rent residential platform offering premium apartments for rent with lifestyle amenities, managed by GURNER's lifestyle team. Operates as a capital-light model in partnership with Qualitas.
• Saint Haven Private Club Members-only private wellness club offering health, fitness, recovery, and longevity services. Features personal training, meditation, breathwork, food and nutrition, executive health checks, massage, ancient baths, and recovery treatments. Locations in Collingwood, South Yarra, Toorak, St Kilda, and Southbank with planned expansion to Sydney and internationally.
• SAINT Private Social Club Exclusive private social club in St Kilda and South Melbourne offering a holistic lifestyle experience combining design environment, social connection, food and drinks, workspace, therapeutic recovery, anti-ageing treatments, and luxury fitness.
• LIFE/ Real Estate Group Property management and selling services for residential property, specializing in GURNER Residences with exclusive pre-settlement leasing rights. Operates from South Melbourne.
• GURNER Hospitality Venues Owned hospitality and dining venues including Bar Bianco (Italian-inspired), Anelli (Italian), Woodsyard (provedore, wine, espresso), and Baja Modern Mexican restaurants.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elenberg FrasercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally acclaimed architects who have designed multiple GURNER projects including 401 St Kilda Road, A'Beckett Tower, Alessi, and 1810 Malvern. Partnership won consecutive Institute of Architects awards in 2010 and 2011.
• Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel & PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobally respected architecture firm that has influenced Simon Brugaletta's design philosophy as Interior Design Director for GURNER Design House.
• Mind BodycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering the Saint Haven App. Mind Body handles personal information (including health information) collected through the app in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Ben GreenfieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiohacker and wellness expert engaged by GURNER Group for wellness programming at Saint Haven clubs. Featured in editorial content and events.
• Jack MerlocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape designers appointed for 74 Eastern Road luxury residences project in South Melbourne.
• David HickscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer appointed for 74 Eastern Road luxury residences project alongside architects Elenberg Fraser and landscape designers Jack Merlo.
• RothelowmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning architectural firm that designed Canopy Apartments (65 apartments in Elwood) and Leroy Apartments (85 apartments in St Kilda) for GURNER.
• Grimshaw ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational architecture firm where Timothy Lamb, Design Manager at GURNER, gained experience before joining the company.
• ProbuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for 401 St Kilda Road project, completed in 2010.
• ICON ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for A'Beckett Tower project, completed six months ahead of schedule.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Soho House: Global private members club operator with hospitality, wellness, and social experiences targeting creative professionals and high-net-worth individuals. Directly comparable to GURNER's SAINT Private Social Club model with referral-based membership and waitlists.
• Aman Group: Ultra-luxury hospitality and residential brand operating resorts and branded residences globally with integrated wellness programming. Comparable to GURNER's integrated luxury living + wellness philosophy, design-led approach, and brand-driven premium pricing.
• Casa Cipriani: Luxury private members club and hospitality brand combining social, dining, wellness, and accommodation in ultra-premium settings. Comparable to GURNER's SAINT Private Social Club and integrated lifestyle hospitality offering.
• Equinox: Luxury fitness and wellness club operator with premium pricing, integrated spa and longevity services, and ultra-premium positioning. Directly comparable to Saint Haven's luxury wellness club model with personalized health and longevity services.
• Related Companies: US-based luxury real estate developer behind Hudson Yards and other landmark mixed-use projects, with branded residences and lifestyle integrations. Comparable to GURNER's luxury mixed-use and branded residence model at scale, with similar design-led approach.

Broad incumbents

• Lendlease: Major Australian-listed property and development company with luxury residential and mixed-use projects globally. Comparable to GURNER's Australian luxury development pipeline and large-scale mixed-use capabilities, though broader in scope including commercial and infrastructure.
• Mirvac: Australian-listed property developer with significant residential portfolio including premium apartment developments and build-to-rent exposure. Comparable in Australian luxury residential market focus, though broader and more institutional than GURNER's founder-led boutique approach.
• Meriton (Harry Triguboff): Australia's largest residential apartment developer with deep luxury high-rise portfolio in Sydney and other east coast markets. Comparable in Australian luxury high-rise apartment development, though volume-focused rather than boutique design-led.

Emerging players

• RH (Restoration Hardware): Luxury home furnishings brand that has expanded into RH Residences and hospitality (RH Guesthouses), pursuing integrated luxury lifestyle model. Comparable in brand-extension strategy and design-led luxury positioning, though primarily US-focused and furnishings-rooted.

Regional players

• Grocon: Australian family-owned property developer known for high-profile luxury and commercial projects in Melbourne and Sydney. Comparable in Australian luxury development profile and founder-led model, though primarily commercial-focused.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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