About Us
Founded by William Stronach in 1923, Stronach Property has stood the test of time as an independent, Newcastle-based leader in property development, investment, and asset management. With a rich history spanning a century, we bring unparalleled expertise to residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail development.
Our legacy speaks of innovative property solutions, adept project management for stakeholders, and a commitment to personalized service, ensuring the successful delivery of exceptional projects from inception to completion.
In 1927, William Stronach laid the foundation for the iconic Civic Theatre on Hunter Street, Newcastle. Since then, the Stronach brand has remained a symbol of resilience, deeply intertwined with the people of Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Key Personnel
Keith Stronach
Managing Director
Keith is the third generation to continue the legacy of the Stronach business. Over a period of more than forty years, he has been at the forefront of the company’s direction, growth and development.
Today, Keith oversees the Stronach Group's direction as well as identifying and establishing new projects. He has a passion for Newcastle and adaptive re-use projects incorporating heritage elements of the CBD or infill sites. Keith was also involved, together with the late Len Evans, with Tower Lodge & Winery for several years, not only as its developer and builder but also as a member of its Board. Keith has held several other Board/Director positions over the years including Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle Master Builders Association, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Newcastle Rotary Club.
Lachlan Stronach
Development Manager / Director
Lachlan holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Management and Leadership and a Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Newcastle as well as a Master of Property Development from the University of Technology Sydney. He previously worked for Richard Crookes Constructions on Stage 1 of the “East End” development ($130m value).
During his studies he met with the Tomaree Business Chamber to create a solution that would retain youth in the area and prevent a “brain-drain” of students leaving the bay to move to Newcastle or Sydney. This resulted in the creation of a report recommending a Connected Learning Centre (CLC) be built which resulted in state funding for a $7 million centre in Tomaree.
Lachlan joined Stronach in June 2021 and is the fourth generation to work in the Stronach business.
Kate Harvey
Commercial Asset Manager
Kate has been an integral part of the Stronach Property team since 2002. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s administration, accounts and commercial asset management. Kate is Asset Manager for the Stronach Group's property portfolio, including Watt St Commercial. She is responsible for maintaining relationships with our tenants, managing advertising and leasing and maintaining the properties to A-Grade standard.
Kate also supports Keith Stronach in an Executive Assistant role, managing his personal assets/investments and property portfolio.
Prior to joining Stronach Property, Kate worked in the investment banking and finance industry in Sydney, New York and London in administration and executive assistant roles. She also worked for Ernst & Young in Newcastle for 10 years.
Track Record
Arena
75-77 Shortland Esplanade Newcastle
RESIDENTIAL
Bolton St Building
19 Bolton St Newcastle
Office Conversion
Arvia
67 Watt St Newcastle
Residential
