Dalcott is a premium residential developer founded by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh. Backed by extensive industry experience and a proven portfolio of successful developments, we deliver high calibre residential projects that celebrate location, inspire community and elevate living.
OUR STORY
Founded by experienced developers Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, Dalcott is the latest evolution of our shared vision to create truly exemplary places to live.
Combining deep industry expertise with hands-on leadership, we craft developments that strike at the heart of what makes each site unique. In doing so, we embed each project with it's own identity— one shaped by its surrounds and strengthened by its connection to community.
By partnering with leading architects and designers, we aim to deliver elevated and enduring property that thoughtfully balances luxury and liveability. Homes designed to feel both inspired, yet instinctive—capable of enhancing and enriching the everyday.
OUR VISION
‘Shaping Living Landmarks’ reflects our belief that a truly great development doesn’t just define a skyline, it defines how people live, interact, and belong.
With that belief underpinning our every decision, we strive to deliver high-calibre residential property shaped for today and tomorrow. Places of architectural distinction, brought to life by community, and infused with the spirit of their locale. Leveraging industry intelligence, years of experience and a clear-eyed determination, we seek to realise our vision of crafting iconic and enduring homes—with confidence and certainty.
OUR TEAM
Lachlan Cottee
Founder & Managing Director
Lachlan brings forward-thinking entrepreneurial vision and proven development expertise to his role as Managing Director. Building on the success of Pyco Group, which he founded in 2018, Dalcott represents the next evolution of his development vision: a focused pursuit of premium residential projects that unite design excellence, refined insight, and long-term value creation, underpinned by a deep understanding of the Queensland property market.
Ben Dalgliesh
Founder & Director
With over a decade of experience across property research, consultancy, and development, Ben brings deep industry expertise across every stage of project delivery — from site acquisition and analysis through to construction and completion. Having delivered a number of residential and mixed-use projects across Sydney and Brisbane, Ben is driven by a commitment to quality, precision, and design excellence, endlessly seeking to push the boundaries of contemporary architecture and construction.
Dalcott was founded as part of a strategic decision to sharpen our focus on premium developments. It represents the natural next step in our journey—one that allows us to hone our approach and continue to raise the benchmark for design-driven, locally-conscious residential property.
LACHLAN COTTEE
Founder & Managing Director
OuR VALUES
At Dalcott, these six principles shape how we think, design and deliver—guiding every decision from the first sketch to the final detail.
Enduring design
We create functional, considered spaces guided by design excellence—crafting places with integrity and longevity, designed to stand the test of time and enrich the lives of those who call them home.
Places of personality
Context shapes identity. We craft homes with authentic local character—drawn from the spirit of their setting—to create places that feel deeply connected to the neighbourhoods and communities they belong to.
Collaborative excellence
Great places are created together. We collaborate closely with architects, designers and builders who share our commitment to quality—bringing diverse expertise together to shape thoughtful, enduring places.
Assured delivery
Backed by a strong track record of successful delivery, we offer buyers and investors genuine confidence—assurance that every project is delivered with care, on time, and to the highest standard.
Small details matter
Attention to detail is paramount. From design through to delivery, our commitment to craft, creativity and precision ensures we maintain an uncompromising level of quality.
Agility & innovation
With an agile mindset and an innovative approach, we read the market in motion—shaping creative solutions that respond to place, people and an ever-evolving Australian way of life.
