Development Pipeline Scheduled for 2028

Wakefield Street

LiveStay Unveils First Integrated Veriu and UKO Development

Scheduled to open in 2028, the development will feature 120 Veriu apartment hotel keys and 120 UKO co-living residences, representing the first fully integrated expression of the LiveStay model. Located at 124 Wakefield Street in the Adelaide CBD, the project has been designed to cater to a broad mix of demand, from overnight corporate travellers through to extended-stay guests and long-term residents.

“Wakefield Street is a strong example of where the market is heading,” Sanjana said. “By combining different living models within one asset, we can create more resilient, higher-performing developments that respond to multiple demand streams.”

The Veriu component will offer a mix of studio, studio interconnecting & accessible options suited to families, colleagues and group stays, while UKO will deliver community-focused living for longer-term residents. The development will have two conference spaces, resident communal spaces, a gym, lobby, guest pantry and car parking spaces.

The Adelaide location was selected based on strong underlying fundamentals, including sustained corporate travel demand, a growing visitor economy and major activity across events, education and health sectors.

“Adelaide continues to see consistent demand across multiple segments, and there’s a clear opportunity for more flexible, apartment-style accommodation,” Sanjana said. “This development allows us to meet that demand in a way that’s both operationally efficient and customer focused.”

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UKO is one of the leading operators of BTR, pioneering co-living in Australia and operating the largest portfolio of sites nationally of any Operator.  UKO is a truly independent operating platform that is not capital aligned and is able to focus its teams towards generating above market returns for its Owners.  The UKO brand leverages its hospitality origins to provide its residents with an experience grounded in community,...

Veriu Hotels & Suites is an Australian hotel and apartment-hotel brand positioned around boutique, neighbourhood-led stays with a strong serviced-apartment and extended-stay offer. On its official site, Veriu describes itself as a bespoke collection of hotels designed to connect guests with the character of the local area, while also promoting practical business-travel features such as prime urban locations, fully serviced apartment-style...

LiveStay is a leading Australian living sector platform with over 30 years of experience owning, operating, and managing accommodation assets across the country. The Group operates across serviced apartments, hotels, co-living and BTR through its three brands: Veriu Hotels & Suites, Punthill Apartment Hotels and UKO.