diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 13903e4c..beddb308 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ springVersion=3.2.10.RELEASE
 springDataCommonsVersion=1.8.4.RELEASE
 log4jVersion=1.2.17
 hamcrestVersion=1.3
-version=1.4.4.RELEASE
+version=1.4.5.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
 jacksonVersion=1.9.12
 gemfire.range="[6.5, 8.0)"
 mockitoVersion=1.9.5