Choose Catylis Properties for trust, experience and results
Catylis Properties are property advisory specialists that analysis the market, identify opportunities and execute with a wealth of confidence and proven results.
Richard Hughes - B. Build (U.N.S.W.), MAICD has over 35 years’ experience in property development, investment and construction in Australia, Europe and Asia.
He has established and led property development and project management businesses in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Warsaw and Jakarta. Richard’s experience covers all property sectors, including commercial, industrial, business parks, residential, retail and mixed use.
Catylis Properties has specific expertise in obtaining re-zoning approvals and master planning of sites for large mixed use developments. Richard is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Property Council of Australia.
Over 35+ years in the property industry
Catylis Properties has been working to provide solid solutions for your property developments and business strategy needs for over 35 years. All of our services are tailored to meet the diverse phases of your property growth to maximise profit. Our services include property advisory and development management with experience in project management and property initiation.
Why Catylis Properties?
Richard Hughes' full career breakdown in the Property Industry
Career timeline
2002 – Present: Principal & Director of Catylis Properties Pty Ltd Sydney
2018 - Present: President YMCA NSW, Sydney
2016 - Present: Development Manager, Sydney Metro
2002 – 2008: Joint Principal & Director of Catylis Group Sydney & Melbourne
1999 - 2001: Head of Development, Macquarie Goodman Management Limited Sydney
1997 - 1999: Head of Development, Goodman Holdings Pty Ltd
1996 - 1997: Managing Director (Joint Principal) Sydney, Mainland Developments Pty Ltd
1990 - 1994: Principal (Joint MD) London & Warsaw, Euromost Sp. z o.o.
1988 -1990: Executive Director (London), Condux Corporation Limited
1984 -1988: General Manager (Sydney), Condux Developments Pty Ltd
1982 – 1984: Consultant Contract Administrator, William Brothers CMPS, Sydney
1981 – 1982: Development Manager, Pan Continental Reality, Sydney
1978 – 1981: Development Manager, Costain Australia Limited, Sydney
1977 - 1978: Estimator, Hooker Homes (NSW) Pty Ltd, Sydney
1973 – 1975: Cadet Site Co-ordinator, E.A.Watts, Sydney
1973 – 1976 Bachelor of Building Degree (B. Build), University of New South Wales
Testimonials

Richard is a committed and enthusiastic advisor to, and participant in, the property industry. I have worked with Richard on a number of projects and found his operating style to be extremely effective and trustworthy. His knowledge of, and commitment to, a transaction will mean strategically clever and financially sound results can be achieved. I thoroughly recommend Richard’s expertise.
Carolyn C -
Partner at HFW

I have no hesitation in recommending Richard Hughes of Catylis Properties as true property professional who approaches tasks using his extensive experience and considered thought to gain pre-determined outcomes.
Richard operates with the highest level of integrity and in my dealings with him in a joint venture development role on a $50m project, Richard proved to be the perfect partner.
Robert M -
National Development Manager, Industrial at Stockland