Experienced Perth Property Developer

We’re proud to be a trusted name in development backed by years of experience. Erben has delivered a range of sustainable and award-winning projects valued at more than $1 billion, creating lasting value and enhancing communities.

We first opened our doors in 2005, and it’s safe to say that a lot has happened since then. Over time, we’ve continued to change and evolve, learning from the past to create a strong foundation for the future.

We’re bold and curious by nature, with a passion for innovative thinking and turning possibilities into real-life opportunities. Every project we deliver has its own distinct character, underpinned by innovative sustainability and design to create long-term value for residents.

Above all, we create spaces that adapt to the lives and needs of those who live and work there. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions, but take a holistic approach to ensure all connections are considered. Our experience continues to shape who we are and where we’re going, and we’re proud to build on that into the future.

History

Where we’ve come from and where we’re going.

2026

Florin Parkside receives 5-Star Green Star As-Built Certification.

2025

Completion of award-winning Cirque Duet luxury apartments.

Erben celebrates 20 years of delivering high-quality, sustainable developments.

2024

Completion of Florin Parkside - a high-quality apartment development.

Cirque Duet receives 5-star Greenstar As-Designed Certification.

Florin Parkside receives 6-star Greenstar As-Designed Certification.

2023

The Switch receives 5-Star Green Star As-Built Certification.

The launch of Erben - a brand that acknowledges our history and origins, while reflecting our people centered focus of creating generational homes and connected communities.

2022

Launch of a new generation of projects led by Windfall Residences, Florin Parkside and Cirque Duet.

2021

Completion of the highly commended Treehouse Apartments.

Completion of The Switch 555 Wellington Street – WA’s tallest residential and co-living tower.

Luke Reinecke sells his ownership of The Switch.

The Switch grows into a national platform, with assets in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

3 Ord Street is recognised in the top 12% of office buildings in Perth for sustainability by NABERs.

2020

Completion of 26 on Charles – a high-quality mixed-use development.

Completion of award-winning 3 Ord Street – adaptive re-use and building upgrade for prime commercial office space.

2019

Completion of award-winning Cirque Apartments.

Installation of the largest residential greenwall in WA and completion of award-winning Verdant Apartments.

Delivery of WA’s first off-campus, purpose-built student accommodation building (The Boulevard) in partnership with GSA.

Luke Reinecke co-founds The Switch, a co-living operator.

2017 – 2018

Completion of Barque Apartments.

Cirque Apartments achieves the first 5 Star Green Star design rating for a residential development in WA.

2016

Completion of the highly successful Amber Apartments.

Winner of Landcorp tender for delivery of high-density residential sites in Jolimont.

Pipeline exceeds $500 million of residential apartments.

2015

Completion of award-winning Marina Apartments Mindarie, which sell out in record time.

2012 – 2014

Completion of a large-scale medium density housing project in partnership with ABN Group.

First commercial office acquisition in Perth CBD.

2011

Luke returns to Stirling Capital, which then acquires Australian Financial Services Licence 322592.

2007 – 10

Luke relocates to the UK to deliver a portfolio of on- and off-campus purpose-built student accommodation from inception to over 3,500 beds across the UK.

2006

Complete a range of office, industrial and multi-residential projects in Perth.

Completion of a luxury apartment development in Cottesloe WA.

2005

Luke and Bob Reinecke establish Stirling Capital.

Awards

2026

Cirque Duet

Winner Professional Excellence Award - Commercial Construction over $60 Million Category - Australian Institute of Building 2026 National Professional Excellence in Building Awards

Cirque Duet

Winner of Professional Excellence Award - Commercial Construction over $60 Million Category - Australian Institute of Building 2026 Western Australia Professional Excellence in Building Awards

2025

Cirque Duet

Judges Commendation – 2025 Urban Development Institute of Australia, WA Awards for Excellence, Apartments (High-Rise) Category

Cirque Duet

Finalist - 2025 Master Builders Association of WA - Building Excellence Awards, High-Rise Apartment Building Over 3 Storeys - Over $50 Million Category

Florin Parkside

Finalist - 2025 Urban Development Institute of Australia, WA Awards for Excellence, Apartments (Mid-Rise) Category

2024

The Switch

Winner - Best of Region, 2024 Shaw Contract Design Awards

Erben - Cirque Duet

Winner - Team of the Year, 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia, WA Awards for Excellence

2023

The Switch

Winner - Innovation and Technology Category, 2023 WinConnect Apartment Awards for Excellence

2022

The Switch

Winner – $50-100M Category, 2022 Master Builders Association of WA Awards for Construction

Treehouse

Commendation – 2022 Australian Institute of Architects Awards

2021

Cirque

Winner - Luxury Category, 2021 Australian Apartment Awards for Excellence

The Boulevard

Winner - Affordability Category, 2021 Australian Apartment Awards for Excellence

Treehouse

Finalist - Excellence in Medium Density Development, 2021 Urban Development Institute of Australia, WA Awards for Excellence

3 Ord Street

Winner - Best Refurbishment or Renovation up to $5M, 2021 Master Builders Association of WA Awards

Winner - Best Office Building, 2021 Master Builders Association of WA Awards

2020

Cirque

Winner - High Density Development, 2020 Urban Development Institute of Australia National Awards for Excellence

Verdant

Winner – The Harold Krantz Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing, 2020 WA Architecture Awards

26 On Charles

Finalist - Excellence in Medium Density Development, 2020 Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Awards for Excellence

2019

The Boulevard

Finalist - Excellence in Social & Community Infastructure, 2019 Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Awards for Excellence

Cirque

Winner - Russel Perry Award for Urban Development Excellence, 2019 Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Awards for Excellence

Winner - High Density Development, 2019 Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Awards for Excellence

Winner - The Harold Krantz Architecture Award – Multiple Housing, 2019 Australian Institute of Architects WA Awards

Winner - Best Multi-Unit Development, 2019 Master Builders Australia & Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards

Winner - Apartment Complex Over Three Storeys, 2019 HIA Truecore Steel Perth Housing Awards

Finalist - Environmental Excellence, 2019 Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Awards for Excellence

Finalist - Best Project, 2019 Master Builders Australia & Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards

Finalist - Multiple Dwelling, 2019 Sustainable Building Awards

National Finalist – Innovation, 2019 Property Council of Australia Design and Innovation Awards

WA’s First 5 Star Greenstar Rated Residential Building, 2019 Green Building Council Australia

Verdant

Finalist - Excellence in High Density Development, 2019 Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Awards for Excellence

2015

The Marina Apartments

Winner - Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing, 2015 WA Architecture Awards

People

Backed by a passionate team of industry leaders.

Luke Reinecke

As Managing Director, Luke is responsible for Erben’s vision of delivering sustainable projects that bring people and communities together, leaving a positive impact for generations to come.

As Managing Director, Luke is responsible for Erben’s vision of delivering sustainable projects that bring people and communities together, leaving a positive impact for generations to come.

Luke manages an accomplished team and has consistently delivered award-winning projects across Australia and the UK. He brings significant industry experience and a drive to create long-term value, with over 25 years’ experience and having delivered more than $1 billion worth of assets in the living sector.

Luke is a Responsible Manager for AFSL 322 592, and the Licensee for Real Estate Licence RA75349.

Luke Reinecke

As Managing Director, Luke is responsible for Erben’s vision of delivering sustainable projects that bring people and communities together, leaving a positive impact for generations to come.

As Managing Director, Luke is responsible for Erben’s vision of delivering sustainable projects that bring people and communities together, leaving a positive impact for generations to come.

Luke manages an accomplished team and has consistently delivered award-winning projects across Australia and the UK. He brings significant industry experience and a drive to create long-term value, with over 25 years’ experience and having delivered more than $1 billion worth of assets in the living sector.

Luke is a Responsible Manager for AFSL 322 592, and the Licensee for Real Estate Licence RA75349.

Mark Adams

As Group Financial Controller of Erben, Mark is responsible for financial management and overseeing compliance and governance across the group.

As Group Financial Controller of Erben, Mark is responsible for financial management and overseeing compliance and governance across the group.

Mark brings over 30 years’ financial services experience to Erben, having worked in private and listed companies across the property and finance industries in Australia and the UK. He is a qualified Certified Practising Accountant, with a strong background in executive finance, taxation, and compliance.

Mark is a Responsible Manager for AFSL 322 592.

Mark Adams

As Group Financial Controller of Erben, Mark is responsible for financial management and overseeing compliance and governance across the group.

As Group Financial Controller of Erben, Mark is responsible for financial management and overseeing compliance and governance across the group.

Mark brings over 30 years’ financial services experience to Erben, having worked in private and listed companies across the property and finance industries in Australia and the UK. He is a qualified Certified Practising Accountant, with a strong background in executive finance, taxation, and compliance.

Mark is a Responsible Manager for AFSL 322 592.

As the Operations and Marketing Manager for Erben, Brooke is responsible for brand management, marketing, and overseeing operational requirements of the group.

As the Operations and Marketing Manager for Erben, Brooke is responsible for brand management, marketing, and overseeing operational requirements of the group.

Brooke is a highly experienced with the implementation and management of systems and processes having worked across the banking and property sectors for more than 20 years.

As the Operations and Marketing Manager for Erben, Brooke is responsible for brand management, marketing, and overseeing operational requirements of the group.

As the Operations and Marketing Manager for Erben, Brooke is responsible for brand management, marketing, and overseeing operational requirements of the group.

Brooke is a highly experienced with the implementation and management of systems and processes having worked across the banking and property sectors for more than 20 years.

Jacqui Stewart

As the Compliance Manager for Erben, Jacqui is responsible for corporate governance, risk management and compliance for the group.

As the Compliance Manager for Erben, Jacqui is responsible for corporate governance, risk management and compliance for the group.

Jacqui has over 20 years’ experience in governance and brings specific expertise in the design, implementation and maintenance of governance, risk and compliance frameworks with a focus on meeting the strategic and commercial objectives of Erben, whilst also addressing legal and compliance responsibilities.

Jacqui is a Certified Compliance Professional and a Chartered Secretary.

Jacqui Stewart

As the Compliance Manager for Erben, Jacqui is responsible for corporate governance, risk management and compliance for the group.

As the Compliance Manager for Erben, Jacqui is responsible for corporate governance, risk management and compliance for the group.

Jacqui has over 20 years’ experience in governance and brings specific expertise in the design, implementation and maintenance of governance, risk and compliance frameworks with a focus on meeting the strategic and commercial objectives of Erben, whilst also addressing legal and compliance responsibilities.

Jacqui is a Certified Compliance Professional and a Chartered Secretary.

As a Development Manager at Erben, Nick is responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of development projects, managing each stage of the project lifecycle from acquisition through to completion.

As a Development Manager at Erben, Nick is responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of development projects, managing each stage of the project lifecycle from acquisition through to completion.

Nick brings more than 10 years industry experience, with a strong focus on built-form outcomes. His expertise spans design coordination, procurement and construction delivery, ensuring commercial objectives are aligned with design excellence and market demand.

Nick holds tertiary qualifications in Construction Management.

As a Development Manager at Erben, Nick is responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of development projects, managing each stage of the project lifecycle from acquisition through to completion.

As a Development Manager at Erben, Nick is responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of development projects, managing each stage of the project lifecycle from acquisition through to completion.

Nick brings more than 10 years industry experience, with a strong focus on built-form outcomes. His expertise spans design coordination, procurement and construction delivery, ensuring commercial objectives are aligned with design excellence and market demand.

Nick holds tertiary qualifications in Construction Management.

As Investment Manager at Erben, Sean contributes to development delivery, investment management and strategic planning across the project lifecycle.

As Investment Manager at Erben, Sean contributes to development delivery, investment management and strategic planning across the project lifecycle.

With more than 15 years' experience in property and infrastructure, he brings expertise in acquisitions, feasibility, development coordination, project finance, procurement and asset optimisation.

Sean holds qualifications including a Master's in Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Finance.

As Investment Manager at Erben, Sean contributes to development delivery, investment management and strategic planning across the project lifecycle.

As Investment Manager at Erben, Sean contributes to development delivery, investment management and strategic planning across the project lifecycle.

With more than 15 years' experience in property and infrastructure, he brings expertise in acquisitions, feasibility, development coordination, project finance, procurement and asset optimisation.

Sean holds qualifications including a Master's in Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Finance.

Membership

Urban Development Institute of Australia Member 2026/2027
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