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About us

We are an Australian property development company, with a reputation that has been built upon the consistent delivery of premium projects for over 30 years.

Founded and owned by Balfour and Nicola Irvine, IRVINE is a Brisbane family business with more than 30 years’ experience delivering residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects across Southeast Queensland.

From the outset, Balfour and Nicola have built IRVINE around a long-term approach to property — identifying well-located sites, navigating complexity and creating places that are designed to stand the test of time. Their hands-on approach and commitment to quality continue to shape the way Irvine operates today.

We focus on well-located sites where thoughtful redevelopment can unlock long-term benefits for both the project and the wider community. From established urban areas to complex sites with significant potential, IRVINE brings together experience, expertise and a genuine understanding of the places in which we work.

As a Brisbane family business, IRVINE is committed to contributing positively to Southeast Queensland’s growth by transforming challenging sites into well-planned, resilient and enduring places.

Our team

Balfour Irvine
Owner & Managing Director

A visionary leader and entrepreneur, Balfour Irvine has significantly influenced the property industry in Southeast Queensland. With decades of experience in land remediation and property development, he has set new industry standards and transformed practices. Balfour’s commitment to innovation and excellence continues to shape the future of the industry.

A visionary leader and entrepreneur, Balfour Irvine has significantly influenced the property industry in Southeast Queensland. With decades of experience in land remediation and property development, he has set new industry standards and transformed practices. Balfour’s commitment to innovation and excellence continues to shape the future of the industry.

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Michael Irvine
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Michael plays a key role in managing Irvine’s diverse property portfolio, overseeing transactions, development applications, and the strategic management of tenants and assets. With a strong background in commercial real estate, he brings expertise and a results-driven mindset to his work, ensuring the seamless operation and growth of the company’s property interests.
Michael plays a key role in managing Irvine’s diverse property portfolio, overseeing transactions, development applications, and the strategic management of tenants and assets. With a strong background in commercial real estate, he brings expertise and a results-driven mindset to his work, ensuring the seamless operation and growth of the company’s property interests.
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Angus McVay
Chief Operating Officer
With extensive experience as a Development and Project Manager in both Brisbane and Sydney, Angus is highly regarded in the property industry for his dedication and efficiency. Known for his ability to deliver exceptional results, he excels in managing complex projects across various sectors. Angus balances his professional life with quality time spent with family and relaxing at the family farm, embodying a well-rounded commitment to both work and personal life.
With extensive experience as a Development and Project Manager in both Brisbane and Sydney, Angus is highly regarded in the property industry for his dedication and efficiency. Known for his ability to deliver exceptional results, he excels in managing complex projects across various sectors. Angus balances his professional life with quality time spent with family and relaxing at the family farm, embodying a well-rounded commitment to both work and personal life.
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Ben Plunkett
Senior Project Manager
Ben is a Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in the construction, consulting, and property development industries. As a qualified, chartered, and registered engineer (RPEQ), Ben specialises in delivering projects across all phases, from feasibility and master planning to project management and operational leadership. His fresh approach, clear communication, and focus on results make him an invaluable asset to the Irvine team.
Ben is a Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in the construction, consulting, and property development industries. As a qualified, chartered, and registered engineer (RPEQ), Ben specialises in delivering projects across all phases, from feasibility and master planning to project management and operational leadership. His fresh approach, clear communication, and focus on results make him an invaluable asset to the Irvine team.
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Nadine Ross
Commercial Property Manager

With over eight years of experience across architecture, property, and commercial development, Nadine is an accomplished Commercial Property Manager recognised for her solution-driven and people-focused approach. She has a strong background in property and retail development, with expertise spanning lease management, stakeholder relations, and project coordination. Her genuine warmth and ability to build strong relationships make her a valuable asset within the property industry. Outside of work, she enjoys illustration and other creative pursuits, reflecting her eye for detail and balanced approach to both professional and personal growth.

With over eight years of experience across architecture, property, and commercial development, Nadine is an accomplished Commercial Property Manager recognised for her solution-driven and people-focused approach. She has a strong background in property and retail development, with expertise spanning lease management, stakeholder relations, and project coordination. Her genuine warmth and ability to build strong relationships make her a valuable asset within the property industry. Outside of work, she enjoys illustration and other creative pursuits, reflecting her eye for detail and balanced approach to both professional and personal growth.

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Mitch Herrigan
Assistant Development Manager

Bringing a broad and dynamic background in property development, Mitch joins Irvine as an Assistant Development Manager. Holding a Bachelor of Property Economics with a major in Construction Management, Mitch has accumulated 5 years of hands-on experience across both the public and private sectors of Property Development. He began his career as an Analyst in Project Land Sales and Marketing and has since honed his expertise across a variety of projects, including land subdivisions, commercial office buildings, classified defence facilities, and mixed-use urban renewal master-planned precincts. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling, spending time with family and friends, and hanging out with his Spoodle, Bentley.

Bringing a broad and dynamic background in property development, Mitch joins Irvine as an Assistant Development Manager. Holding a Bachelor of Property Economics with a major in Construction Management, Mitch has accumulated 5 years of hands-on experience across both the public and private sectors of Property Development. He began his career as an Analyst in Project Land Sales and Marketing and has since honed his expertise across a variety of projects, including land subdivisions, commercial office buildings, classified defence facilities, and mixed-use urban renewal master-planned precincts. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling, spending time with family and friends, and hanging out with his Spoodle, Bentley.

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Sarah Palmer
Creative Manager
Sarah has over 8 years of experience in marketing and media, with a background in content marketing at News Corp. She holds a Bachelor of Communications & Marketing and has a strong interest in design. Having lived in London and Sydney, she is now based in Brisbane, where she balances her professional career with raising her toddler.
Sarah has over 8 years of experience in marketing and media, with a background in content marketing at News Corp. She holds a Bachelor of Communications & Marketing and has a strong interest in design. Having lived in London and Sydney, she is now based in Brisbane, where she balances her professional career with raising her toddler.
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Our Values

At Irvine, we are driven by a passion to create impactful developments that enhance both our city and the lives of its communities. With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering unique, innovative projects across South East Queensland, underpinned by our core values of trust, agility, commitment, and expertise.

As a family-owned business with strong roots in Brisbane, we have a unique ability to see potential where others see challenges. We specialise in transforming overlooked properties into valuable places that stand the test of time.

We are shaping spaces that foster connection, opportunity, and legacy. Irvine is committed to shaping a future for Brisbane—today and for generations to come.