Who we are
Nexus Developers is a Canberra-based property development company delivering considered, high-quality projects across the Canberra Region and Yass Valley.
With a strong focus on rural residential subdivisions, premium residential communities and select commercial developments, Nexus Developers is committed to shaping places that balance lifestyle, design excellence and long-term value.
Our portfolio includes some of the region’s most recognised communities, including The Fields Murrumbateman, Sunningdale Estate, The Fields Sutton and The Fields Cooma - each reflecting our emphasis on thoughtful masterplanning, generous lot design and integration with the natural landscape.
At Nexus Developers, we prioritise quality over quantity. Every project is delivered with a focus on durable infrastructure, carefully considered community outcomes and cohesive design standards. We integrate essential community infrastructure solutions into our developments, ensuring they are not only desirable places to live and work today, but sustainable and resilient communities for the future.
We are equally committed to providing diverse and attainable housing options. By offering a range of lot sizes and collaborating closely with buyers, builders and stakeholders, we help individuals and families find a property solution tailored to their lifestyle and aspirations.
Nexus Developers stands for integrity, collaboration and long-term vision — delivering projects that strengthen communities while setting new benchmarks for regional development.
Our Team
Paul Powderly
Principal & DirectorWith over 38-years of experience, Paul has been intimately involved in the development sector and consulted on more than 500 office and residential development projects, with a major focus on institutional grade assets. Paul is currently the National Director of Development for Colliers Australia and was previously the State Chief Executive for 21-years.
Paul as the principal and director of Nexus Developers is passionate about delivering considered residential communities in the Canberra Region & Yass Valley Council with a major focus on creating long-lasting local infrastructure and housing affordability & diversity.
In addition to Pauls key roles within Colliers & Nexus Developers he has been a board member on the Canberra Raiders for 14-years, and previously served as President of the Australian Property Institute, and was Chairman of the ACT Australian Olympic Committee.
Paul is very active within the Canberra community and often works closely with various charities to help raise funds from Corporate Canberra. Paul was a board member for Boundless Canberra which fund-raised and constructed Canberra’s first all-abilities playground on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. In addition to this, he has hosted a number of events for local charities including Raw Potential Canberra, The Ricky Stuart Foundation & The Cancarians.
Head of Sales & DevelopmentJames Powderly
With over 9-years of experience in property development, sales and client relations, James serves as the Head of Sales & Development at Nexus Developers. James focuses on delivering impactful residential projects aligning with the company’s goal of delivering premium residential communities.
Prior to working for Nexus Developers, James worked for a number of major commercial construction companies including Bloc Constructions, Construction Control, FDC Construction & Fitout and Chase Constructions. In his time at these groups he worked on major commercial and residential projects including but limited to; A&A Apartments, DKSN, ATO Albury, DHA Gungahlin, The Riverina Conservatorium of Music & ACT Governments Dickson Office.
James has a Bachelors Degree in Building and Construction Management from University of Canberra, a Masters in Property Investment and Development from Western University, whilst also holding real estate licenses in ACT & NSW, and an A-class builders license in the ACT.
James has recently joined the board of Raw Potential Canberra, a charity aimed at assisting youth homelessness within the ACT.
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