Work has&nbsp; commenced on a 136-hectare masterplannned community in the heart of the regional city, Busselton.&nbsp;

Positioned at the gateway to the Western Australian food and wine mecca of the Margaret River, the new community, Embark, is located in one of the fastest growing regions in the southern half of the state, which Yolk Property Group and Banner Asset Management are set to capitalise on.&nbsp;

Banner Asset Management Chief Investment Officer, John Byrne, said the project is the company’s first in Western Australia, marked as a strategic investment which diversifies its product portfolio and expands its national footprint.

“In addition to the asset’s outstanding location and residential zoning, we were drawn to the region’s rapidly growing population which is being stimulated by a broadening employment base and coastal lifestyle attractions,” he said.

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“Busselton has benefitted from significant private and civic infrastructure investment over the past few years making this an attractive long-term opportunity.”

956 new housing lots will be created across the site, which is bounded by the Vasse Highway, Bussell Highway and Outer Bussell Highway.&nbsp;

Plans are also already underway to open a pop-up café on site at Embark in the new year, and Yolk is working with the City of Busselton to fast-track an adventure playground and display village.&nbsp;

Tao Bourton, CEO of Yolk Property Group, said the company was pleased to see earthworks for the project get underway.&nbsp;

“We’re looking forward to bringing to Busselton our fresh-thinking approach to community, housing design and liveable neighbourhoods,” said Bourton, who has family ties to Busselton.&nbsp;

“The scale of the development at Embark will enable significant investment in community infrastructure, while the new design and landscaping concept will complement the natural landscape and adjoining residential community.”&nbsp;

In line with Yolk Property Group’s commitment to innovation, the focus at Embark Busselton will be on bigger blocks, with the average parcel of land spanning 650 sqm, in addition to more trees and natural vegetation, along with a host of features designed with the community and their lifestyle in mind.&nbsp;

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As the largest masterplanned community in Busselton, Embark will deliver a range of housing choices, including retirement living, along with a new town centre as well.&nbsp;

Mayor Grant Henley, who recently turned the first sod at the project site said Embark had an important role to play as the City of Busselton continued to evolve and grow in the coming years.

“Embark will help meet escalating demand for new housing as our population heads towards 50,000 people by 2026,” Henley said.

“Investment in infrastructure, attractions and our beloved foreshore have reaffirmed Busselton’s popularity as a thriving destination for visitors and thousands of new locals alike.”

Yolk is inviting expressions of interest in the first lots at Embark, due for release in February 2023.

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Yolk Property Group and Banner Asset Management to deliver Busselton’s largest master planned community

Following hot on the heels of Bassar Construction Group’s sell-out success project, Infinity, the group has launched its sister development on a prime beachside site in Broadbeach.&nbsp;

Hutchinson Builders are due to complete work on Infinity in the second quarter of 2023 before moving on to start construction on Eternity, which has been designed by the award-winning Plus Architecture.&nbsp;

Conceived as a slender and coastal-inspired tower, the building will be interwoven with elements of nature.&nbsp;

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Lush landscaping and perimeter planting is set to don the ground level of the development, with Bassar’s Leo Sarris saying they want people to feel a connection to nature the moment they enter Eternity.&nbsp;

“We want people to feel that connection to nature from the moment they step inside the grounds, from the comfort of their living spaces, and from their balconies facing the ocean,” he said.&nbsp;

“Even though Broadbeach is an inner-city suburb, you have this wonderful foreshore and the beach right there on the doorstep.”

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The project will deliver 88 apartments across 35 levels, in addition to a full level dedicated to residential amenity, including a pool, gym, yoga lawn, an outdoor deck with barbecue facilities, a private dining room, and a business centre to cater for remote workers.&nbsp;

A mix of floorplans will be on offer at Eternity with three-bedroom apartments planned for the lower levels, spanning from 189 sqm to 214 sqm. 300 sqm half-floor sky homes will also be available, featuring four-bedrooms plus a multi-purpose room, along with two 597 sqm penthouses which will be set over two levels, complete with a rooftop terrace.&nbsp;

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Located at 14-18 Mary Avenue, view lines are set to be the main attraction at Eternity, with the eye travelling to the ocean over school grounds which will never be built out.&nbsp;

“For those who are downsizing from a house in a suburb away from the beach or coming from city locations, views of the ocean are number one,” said Sarris.

“Having lived through the events of the past two years, the ability to sit outside, see the water, and walk to the beach or exercise along the foreshore are almost non-negotiable.”

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Finishes in a classic coastal palette will reflect a laid back luxury beachside lifestyle, with wide engineered oak floorboards complementing natural stone bench tops, brushed metal tap ware, wool carpet, and timber veneer cabinetry.

Apartments are priced from $1,750,000 with&nbsp;Sales Agent, Andrew Ramsey suggesting&nbsp;Eternity is ticking the right boxes with buyers.

“Eternity was presented to the Kollosche database as well as those who purchased in Infinity,” Ramsey said.&nbsp;

“Buyers have instantly seen the value of the location, size, and finishes on offer at Eternity.”

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Bassar Group launch Eternity, the sister apartment development to Infinity Broadbeach

Mirvac are teaming up with the multi-award winning Smart Design Studio to bring a collection of terraces to the rapidly expanding Green Square Town Centre.&nbsp;

Portman St Terraces by Mirvac will introduce seven limited edition terrace homes to the leafy Portman Street, forming a contemporary extension to the Victorian-era terraces and cottages that have endured since the 19th century.

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Displaying the signature white on white that has become synonymous with the William Smart led studio, the Portman St Terraces will benefit from their own street address and entry, in addition to a lift from the secure basement parking and a rooftop entertaining deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen and flexible family room.

“There was a sense of creating something quite grand and luxurious but with an understated approach to luxury,” Smart said.

“Something that would feel on trend now and in 30 years. It’s more about the precision of the detailing and quality of the materials and the way they work together.”

The terrace homes will deliver open plan living on the ground level, with four-bedrooms spread across two levels. The kitchens will feature timber joinery and large format stone benchtops, as well as Gaggenau appliances, connecting to timber wall panelling in the living and dining areas.

“The colour palette is also pared back; where Victorian terraces typically favour high contrast, we were interested in exploring a subtle and harmonious combination of materials and colours."

In a further break with Victorian tradition the terraces will be light and airy, with courtyards both in the front and back, along with a central sculptural staircase that funnels light through the building to the rooms on every level.

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Mirvac General Manager of Residential Development NSW, Toby Long said the opportunity to own a Smart-designed, Mirvac terrace home in a neighbourhood where new construction tends towards apartments not houses, would satisfy the interest from buyers in search of high-end homes at Green Square.

“Green Square Town Centre has become a magnet for people in search of a luxury designer home where they can enjoy the urban buzz and still be close to the CBD,” said Long.

“The demand for three and four-bedroom residences at The Frederick, a collaboration with Smart Design Studio and Mirvac Design, has been extraordinary. We had the same experience with Portman on the Park and Portman House, a CO-AP and Mirvac Design collaboration, which led to a number of apartment amalgamations to form larger residences.”

“Our Green Square properties have been selling extremely well, signalling the strength of the owner occupier market and the growing appeal of this neighbourhood to those seeking a high end luxury home,” Long added.&nbsp;

While details of the Portman St Terraces have been kept under wraps before the official marketing launch, word of mouth has led to a steady stream of inquiry which has come as no surprise to Long.

“William Smart is one of Australia’s most celebrated architects,” he said.&nbsp;

“We have partnered with Smart Design Studio on several previous projects, including Maxwell Place at Harold Park and The Moreton at Bondi, and The Frederick, which is now under construction.”

In a further break with Victorian tradition the terraces will be light and airy, with courtyards both in the front and back, along with a central sculptural staircase that funnels light through the building to the rooms on every level.

Mirvac reimagines the traditional victorian terrace at Green Square

Polites Property Group has bolstered it's growing Gold Coast apartment development pipeline, submitting plans for a boutique tower on a recently acquired site on Surf Parade in Broadbeach.

Acquired off market, the 607 sqm 152 Surf Parade site is located in the heart of Broadbeach, opposite Nikiforides Family Park and near to Broadbeach Bowls Club and Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club.

It will home just 21 apartments, 18 three-bed units and three four-bedroom apartments.

With sweeping protected views overlooking the green expanses of the park extending to the ocean, Polites joint Managing Director, Marcus Polites said the site had been purchased with the intention of building a boutique project featuring an exclusive number of full-floor residences.

“With an idyllic location opposite one of Broadbeach’s most iconic parks, this site offers a unique aspect in a coveted, central location,” Polites said.

“There is strong demand for large format, full floor apartments along the coastal strip and in Broadbeach, this is hard to come by.”

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“Our intention is to create a development that provides a boutique offering comprising 22 full floor residences including two sub penthouses and a penthouse boasting exceptional park, ocean, and coastline views. The residences will be accompanied by an array of premium, exclusive and private luxurious amenities and four levels of basement parking.”

Marcus and his twin brother Alex are the grandson’s of late property tycoon and BRW rich-lister Con Polites, who amassed a portfolio of more than 50 Adelaide CBD buildings before his death in 2001, which the Polites family still own, manage and develop.

Reaping the benefits of three generations of property experience and a track record working with some of the best in the business, the brothers are the developers behind several prominent Gold Coast sites, all of which are being developed as joint ventures, including the sell-out success Cabana at Palm Beach, Belvue Broadwater at Runaway Bay, and La Mer at Main Beach.

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Polites said the proposed development is expected to assist with addressing the significant dwelling supply shortfall in the city and will add a new level of sophistication and luxury to the residential apartment offering in the thriving suburb of Broadbeach.

“Broadbeach is peaking in popularity as the suburb redefines itself as the Gold Coast’s celebrated epicentre,” he said.&nbsp;

“As a result, a broad demographic of residents are seeking out the suburb to experience everything the iconic Gold Coast lifestyle has to offer, with easy access to premium lifestyle amenities in a stunning yet central beachside location.

“This suburb has long been renowned for its high level of walkability, and with easy access to more than 50 quality cafes and restaurants, high-end retail at Pacific Fair, the casino, the convention centre and surf clubs plus the beach and parklands - it is no surprise that Broadbeach continues its reign as one of the Gold Coast’s most desired destinations.

Polites said the proposed development is expected to assist with addressing the significant dwelling supply shortfall in the city and will add a new level of sophistication and luxury to the residential apartment offering in the thriving suburb of Broadbeach.

Polites plot $89 million luxury Broadbeach apartment project on Surf Parade 

ALAND has welcomed the first crop of residents in two of their Western Sydney projects; Lotus and Breynia in Schofields and The Hoxton in Liverpool.&nbsp;

Delivering 677 homes to market at a time when New South Wales is facing one of the most dire supply shortages in decades, a majority of the stock has been taken up by first home buyers, looking to get their foot in the property market door.&nbsp;

According to the 2022 Apartment Supply Pipeline Report just delivered by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW, the state’s current apartment deficit of 48,000 units is expected to get worse before apartment completions would eventually reach demand.&nbsp;

The report shows that New South Wales would need to produce 25,000 new apartments each year for the next 13 years to balance the scales.

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ALAND founder and director Andrew Hrsto said despite the sobering outlook and the rising interest rate environment, the grroup has forged ahead this year to settle 374 apartments in stages five and six of its staged Schofield Gardens project along with 303 apartments at The Hoxton, a 32-storey apartment project in Liverpool.

“We have been able to find the formula for creating quality homes at affordable prices in locations that are future growth centres,” Hrsto said.&nbsp;

“We’ve been very encouraged that the apartments are settling – the valuations have held up, and our buyers are able to lock in the finance and that’s exceptional news,” Andrew Hrsto says.”

ALAND will have over 1300 apartments under construction in 2023, with 652 apartment units expected to be completed in the second half of the year, as well as progressing the planning of a further 5500 homes.

Currently under construction is ALAND’s Carson on the Park in St Marys that will bring 289 apartments priced from $475,000, Paramount in Parkes in Parramatta will deliver 331 apartments with prices beginning from $655,000.

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In Merrylands, The Gladstone Village offers 363 apartments starting at $482,000, while Archibald in Gosford offers 363 apartments starting at $475,000.

“We are dedicated to making a positive contribution to the future of Western Sydney and both Schofield Gardens and The Hoxton, Liverpool are a reflection of that promise. Our commitment is to deliver quality homes that represent true value for money for all buyers,” he added.

Both the Schofields Gardens stages and The Hoxton Liverpool are sold out with more than half of the apartments bought by first-home buyers. At Schofield Gardens, where sale prices were between $430,000 for a one-bedroom and $800,000 for a three bedroom, approximately 56 per cent of the apartments were purchased by first-timers. The Hoxton Liverpool, where prices ranged between $432,000 and $709,000, approximately 55 per cent of apartments were sold to first-home buyers.

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“At ALAND, we see an opportunity to help even up that disconnect between supply and demand while delivering quality homes and investment opportunities in Western Sydney, specifically in areas supported by great infrastructure.”

“Liverpool and Schofields are two vibrant communities offering residents a wealth of amenities including lifestyle facilities, great transport connections and employment hubs. We’re delighted to have created these landmark properties which will provide high quality accommodation for hundreds of people for decades to come.”

NSW Treasury data has revealed Liverpool and Schofields were the top two in-demand suburbs for first home buyers over the last financial year. Both developments fell within the price thresholds for a variety of government assistance schemes, therefore allowing hundreds of buyers to get onto the property ladder sooner.

In the year to July 31, the NSW Government assisted first-home buyers with almost $566 million in grants, duty exemptions and concessions.&nbsp;

From January 16, eligible first-home buyers purchasing a home under $1.5 million can also avoid a hefty up-front stamp duty fee by opting into an on-going property tax instead.

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ALAND CEO George Tadrosse said by supplying the market with a variety of quality affordable housing stock, both first-home buyers and investors are able to tap into the power of real estate as a source of wealth creation.

“Investors have been turning to these projects in Schofields and Liverpool in the knowledge that there is a genuine need for more rental stock in Sydney. With low vacancy rates and an influx of post-pandemic immigration on the cards, investors are filling an incredible need for accommodation,” Tadrosse said.

In stages five and six of Schofield Gardens approximately 26 per cent of the apartments went to investors while at The Hoxton Liverpool investors accounted for 34 per cent of the sales.

“Our goal moving forward is to continue to help Sydney meet this growing demand by releasing more stock into the marketplace. There are ongoing challenges including the impacts of a complicated planning environment, but we remain hopeful that we’ll be able to continue to progress the additional 5500 homes we have in the earliest stages of delivery next year,” George Tadrosse added.

In stages five and six of Schofield Gardens approximately 26 per cent of the apartments went to investors while at The Hoxton Liverpool investors accounted for 34 per cent of the sales.

ALAND set to deliver over 675 apartments amid New South Wales supply shortage 

A new trend of sorts is starting to occur at one of Melbourne’s newest addresses.&nbsp;

More than half the buyers at an exclusive hotel-branded residences in the last quarter have reserved more than one apartment.&nbsp;

80 per cent of the apartments at Riverlee’s luxury mixed-use precinct, Seafarers, have been sold, taking the project’s sales total to $170 million, with just 18 properties left on the market.&nbsp;

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The $550 million project has been crafted in collaboration with&nbsp;renowned architecture firms Fender Katsalidis, Oculus, CARR design and ODO,&nbsp;centred on an inspired reimagining of the heritage-protected Goods Shed No.5.

The landmark development heralds a new era of luxury riverfront living, with the five-star amenity and services of the world’s leading sustainable luxury hotel at its centre. The precinct will feature a luxurious lobby lounge bar, world-class event venue and meeting spaces, a state-of-the-art health centre, food and beverage offerings, and a 3,500 sqm landscaped haven, known as Seafarers Rest.

Recent sales data has also revealed that purchasers are finding value in a new approach to multi-generational living, purchasing more than one residence to accommodate extended family members and guests.

Colliers director Brett Griffith says as more downsizers embrace luxury apartment living, they are finding unique ways to still accommodate their loved ones under one roof.

“The majority of the Seafarers community are downsizers, and 50 per cent of our buyers in the last quarter have purchased more than one apartment. We are now seeing existing Seafarers purchasers reserve additional residences for their loved ones, including one family that has bought multiple apartments,” he said.

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“While it may seem unconventional at first glance, one of the biggest concerns for downsizers is where they will accommodate guests, older parents or mature-age children when the need arises. Leveraging the equity from their old family home to invest in a second property within the same building presents a solution to this.”

Home to Australia’s first 1 Hotel property, and Melbourne’s first international hotel-branded residences, Seafarers will provide residents with all the luxury amenity and services on offer within the building’s five-star hotel, including housekeeping, in-house maintenance, room service and a 24-hour valet.

In addition to the amenity, the hotel provides an additional opportunity for residents to have their friends and family stay with them under the same roof, but not in the same home.

Riverlee Development Director, David Lee said the range of luxury amenities and unparalleled level of service on offer at Seafarers appealed to a broad demographic.

“The multitude of hotel services offered – concierge, valet, personal shopping, botanical care, and many others – really appeals to many different purchaser profiles. Speaking to our purchasers, those downsizing find the hotel and included amenity a great comfort,” Lee said.&nbsp;

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“Their day-to-day life no longer requires a four-bedroom home, but having children and grandchildren stay, remains a constant. The hotel affords them the ability to have family stay, while at the same time enjoy the luxuries of a lower maintenance lifestyle.”

“Our residents are optimising on the opportunity to share the convenience and lifestyle benefits of Seafarers with their friends and families, and that will ultimately play a really vibrant role in the fabric of the Seafarers community.

“Seafarers has broad appeal across age groups because it brings so many elements together. It’s the combination of the sustainable luxury of 1 Hotel Melbourne and the bespoke interiors, all within the context of a Fender Katsalidis-designed building that reactivates an iconic heritage site for all of the community to enjoy.”

Between 2012 and 2015, a study conducted by the University of New South Wales found that 20 per cent of Australians live in multigenerational households — homes with more than one generation of adults.

Senior Research Fellow from the UNSW City Futures Research Centre, Dr Edgar Liu, studies the emergence of multigenerational housing in Australia. He says that while housing affordability is one of the key drivers behind the growth of multigenerational living, there were emotional factors.

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“Both housing affordability and lack of quality aged care supply were factors, but many parents also reported they feel a sense of obligation in looking after their children or older parents,” Liu said.

“Those we interviewed were more likely to comment, ‘I can’t bear the thought of sending mum to a nursing home’ than, ‘I can’t find a nursing home to send mum to’. When faced with these scenarios, wealthier families are able to have more options when it concerns their living arrangements,” he added.

Currently under construction, Seafarers is slated for completion in 2024.

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In addition to the amenity, the hotel provides an additional opportunity for residents to have their friends and family stay with them under the same roof, but not in the same home.

Downsizing with flexibility: Multi-generational apartment living takes over Seafarers 

National property developers, WST Property Group has announced the acquisition of a 30.9-hectare site, located at 10-32 Terry Rd Box Hill in the heart of Sydney’s thriving North West growth corridor.&nbsp;

The acquisition is the latest addition to WST Property Group’s master planned communities, with a current pipeline ranging from light industrial to business park and greenfield residential, to retail town centres, with Managing Director, Krenalin Moodley speaking to the thriving nature of Sydney’s North West.&nbsp;

“This is an exciting opportunity for WST to develop quality dwellings for Sydney’s Northwest and to deliver our vision of quality for our customers via master planned communities. The North West is thriving and we believe this project provides a wonderful opportunity for first home buyers and families looking to purchase their own homes,” Moodley said.&nbsp;

The land was sold through Knight Frank, with Head of Investment Sales, Grant Bulpett saying it was one of the largest remaining residential development parcels in northwestern Sydney.&nbsp;

“The sale result underlines the value of Northwestern Sydney as a strong and diverse community and a great place to live, with Box Hill a key emerging precinct with incoming amenities including a hospital and educational facilities,” Bulpett said.&nbsp;

As a result of the rarity of the land parcel, Knight Frank’s Director of Investment Sales , Mark Litwin said the campaign attracted interest from a range of buyers, both locally and internationally, including private family offices in Singapore.&nbsp;

“This is a significant sale in the current macroeconomic environment, demonstrating that there is buyer interest in larger residential sites, particularly in light of the fact that there is still a chronic housing undersupply in Sydney which will lead to stronger demand for homes in the future,” Litwin said.&nbsp;

Located 42 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, the Box Hill site is adjacent to the new Box Hill City Centre and located just a short drive from the Hills of Carmel Shopping Village. In direct proximity to a wealth of public and private healthcare, the location provides easy access to Blacktown Hospital and the future (under development) Rouse Hill Regional Hospital.

The site also falls within proximity to a number of green and open spaces, including Rouse Hill Regional Park, Windsor Beach, Hawkesbury River and Scheyville National Park, while families who take up a parcel of land will be within a short drive to schools, preschools and day care facilities.&nbsp;

For commuters, Rouse Hill Metro and Tallawong Metro stations are located within easy reach of the project, with both stations connecting to the existing Epping to Chatswood railway line, with an extension to the CBD expected to be complete by 2024. Further enhancing transport networks, the Northconnex Tunnel connects the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga with the M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills.&nbsp;

Recognised as a rural area on the outskirts of Sydney, Box Hill is rapidly transitioning to an ideal residential area as part of Sydney’s North West growth corridor. Box Hill’s population is forecast to increase 4.6 per cent by 2031 with the majority of growth driven by being part of the North West Growth Corridor.&nbsp;

The suburb is undergoing rezoning from RU2 Rural Landscape to a range of urban zones under the Standard Instrument Template, allowing for retail and commercial development within one town centre and three villages, provision of power, water and sewer infrastructure, and local services.&nbsp;

“Our goal is to deliver our vision of quality master planned communities to our customers that provide a wonderful opportunity for families and first time home buyers looking to purchase homes in locations that offer a range of lifestyle amenities, are close to transport, education and healthcare facilities, and of course, offer affordability,” Moodley said.&nbsp;

“For the WST team, this acquisition is an important part of our future and growth strategy, that allows us to continue our credible, track record of creating and delivering projects that make a positive contribution to the community.”

McCall Community Foundation previously owned the 30.9-hectare parcel, agreeing to sell the surplus land to future proof its work for the next 20 to 50 years. The Foundation will retain 4.74-hectares of land for its existing community facilities and operations, in addition to expanding the depth and breadth of the services it currently provides to the disabled community in the area.&nbsp;

The 30.9 hectare Box Hill site is set to only bolster the group’s already immersive portfolio of masterplanned communities.



WST Property Group acquire 30.9-hectare site in Sydney’s North West

With the up and coming suburb in Sydney's South West on the cusp of expansion and the new type of residential product planned by Poly Australia, the area is tipped to become a hotspot for owner-occupiers, and particularly first home buyers.&nbsp;

Within each home, the level of finishes and fittings belies the affordable first home buyer price point.&nbsp;

All have been thoughtfully curated and colour matched to ensure an elegant harmony throughout.

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The masterplanned community has been designed to create a genuine sense of neighbourhood, complete with communal gardens and a broad mix of amenities. This includes integrated retail, commercial and childcare spaces making up just a small part of nearly 6,600 sqm of total amenity space.

Comprising a generous mix of apartments, in various configurations, from studios, up to three-bedrooms, Spring Square by Poly has a price point that few other developments can hope to match - which is only bolstered by the fact all the studio apartments have all already been sold.&nbsp;

Once the nearby Metro is up and running in 2024, these homes will arguably be one of the few opportunities in Sydney where you can purchase a brand new two-bedroom residence for $695,000, within an estimated 30-minute commute to the CBD.

In a host of ways, convenience is built into the plan of Spring Square, with public transport to the CBD and Parramatta accessed right in the heart of the precinct.

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But even simpler connectivity occurs when residents can live upstairs, work close by and enjoy the retail and entertainment options immediately downstairs. Al fresco retail, landscaped communal gardens, a children’s playground, shaded seating areas, and barbecue facilities form just a fraction of the year-round amenities available at the development.

Poly Australia are no stranger to projects of this stature, having significant experience in multi-stage delivery of large-scale integrated retail, commercial and residential offerings.

With substantial urban renewal funding earmarked by the NSW state government, Spring Square by Poly will be poised to take advantage of all the recently renewed investment plans.

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Why owner-occupiers are tipped for Spring Square by Poly

It's a rare feat to find new, completed and ready to move in apartments in Melbourne’s inner-city at the moment.&nbsp;

A number of developments have been hit by extreme worker shortages, the pandemic, and rising material costs, resulting in prolonged construction times.&nbsp;

A handful of developers have managed to overcome these, prevailing through to deliver, with a handful even welcoming their first residents this year.&nbsp;

We’ve taken a closer look at some of the ready-to-move-in options across Melbourne.&nbsp;

<h2>HOME&nbsp;</h2>

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Located in Alphington at the corner of Heidelberg Road and Chandler Highway, HOME sits atop the highest and most prominent position in the Alphington Paper Mill Development.

Sleek lines and bold design create this landmark building. The brick podium is a nod to the industrial heritage of the site whilst the parallel lines of the curved glazed tower showcase the latest in contemporary architecture.

Every material used on the exterior is raw and timeless. Brick, concrete, timber, metal and glass forms are cleverly sculpted together to reveal vast inner spaces. And space is something you'll find in abundance at HOME.

The leafy, riverside, sits just 6.5-kilometres north-east of the city, with HOME comprising 16 stories of terrace homes, sky homes and apartments.

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All of the one-bedroom apartments have already been sold in HOME, with a handful of two and three-bedders remaining. &nbsp;

Cera Stribley collaborated in the design of the residences, with all 326 apartments featuring large floorplans and light-filled living spaces.&nbsp;

Designed with the homeowner in mind, the 326 apartments feature large floor plans, light-filled living spaces and the modern must-haves, with generous storage, quality appliances, secure parking, concierge services and home automation technology.

The Terrace Homes offer an exclusive living option within HOME, with each spread across three spacious levels.&nbsp;

Natural materials reign supreme throughout, with wood grain joinery, wool-rich carpets, solid timber partitions and brass metal handles giving the living spaces a refined, pared-back feel.

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The proportions are generous as well, with three queen-sized bedrooms in each Terrace Home, along with walk-in and fitted robes and ensuites.

Abundant natural light features through the open plan living spaces, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a double-height lightwell above the lounge and bi-fold doors opening out to the expansive balconies as well.&nbsp;

<h2>Ovation</h2>

<h2>Developer: Keystone Property Group</h2>

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Located in the heart of Footscray, Ovation reaps all the benefits of inner-city living, maintaining proximity to public transport, schools, dining and recreational amenity, while still feeling like its own set place.

Locals Keystone Property Group are the developers behind Ovation, which comprises 131 residences with a mix of two and three-bedders remaining.&nbsp;

Keystone are no strangers to the burgeoning Footscray area, with the developers boasting a string of already sold out projects, including, The Buckley and Victoria Corner.

Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD) handled the design of Ovation, with owner Billy Kavellaris saying the vision was to honour Footscray’s unique architectural character, while still establishing a new level of design ingenuity for the area.

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The building’s form is bold in its depiction of recessed voids, unique shapes and protrusions, with a layer of greenery added through the landscape design which is integrated tactfully into the recesses on the façade, juxtaposing the building’s built form with lush, natural beauty.

The interiors of Ovation are also very much defined by what exists outside of the apartments, with full height windows inviting in ample sunlight and stunning views of the city skyline and surrounding streetscapes.

Textured timber joinery teams with oak floors, imbuing living spaces with a neutral warmth; a blank canvas of sorts for buyers to fill with their own memories and moments.&nbsp;

Kitchen bench tops are appointed with a modern concrete finish for style and durability, next to plentiful integrated storage.&nbsp;

<h2>Yarra One</h2>

<h2>Developer: EcoWorld International&nbsp;</h2>

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EcoWorld's recently completed South Yarra apartment development, Yarra One, was a solid addition to the group's already substantial international portfolio.

Carrying on the traditional themes see throughout other EcoWorld projects, the completed Claremont Street development is designed with liveability and lifestyle in mind.

Presenting as the finishing touch to the elite Forest Hill pocket of South Yarra, Yarra One delivers 250 residences, designed by multi-disciplinary international design firm, Fender Katsalidis.

The 27-storey tower offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of penthouses, with floor plans spanning from 56 sqm up to 109 sqm.

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In designing Yarra One, Fender Katsalidis envisioned the birth of a new urban space to unwind and connect for the community and neighbours of Forrest Hill alike.

The location of Yarra One’s atrium between the South Yarra train station and Chapel Street makes it a key destination and gathering place for residents and neighbours of South Yarra, while the tower’s façade and slender linear form speaks directly to the existing language of its neighbouring towers.

Buyers will be at home with a residents' dining room, wine cellar, and rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities, along with a gym, yoga room, outdoor spa, sauna and steam room, pet wash and Tesla car share services.

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With a number of developers hit by worker shortages and rising material costs, we’ve taken a closer look at some of those who have prevailed through, with a handful of ready-to-move-in options across Melbourne now. 

The top Melbourne apartments welcoming residents now 

The dream team of CHT Architects, Sora Interior Architecture and Design, and Tract Landscape Architects have combined with construction heavyweights Hamilton Marino to deliver the first stage in Blue Earth Group’s community, Spotswood Yards.&nbsp;

CHT has a long history collaborating with Blue Earth, spanning over 10 years across 22 projects, with the group boasting a long line of luxury apartment developments in their time.&nbsp;

Based in Melbourne, with projects both local and interstate, the group’s work consists of high-quality, distinctive buildings and spaces that respond to the aspirations of modern Australia, with the added experience of Sora Interiors only bolstering the development.&nbsp;

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143 residences will be delivered across the first stage in Porter, with the functional interiors kept deliberately neutral and timeless, with considered detail across three collections, the Premier Collection, the Penthouse Collection and the Townhouse Collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Porter project, set on Birmingham Street, uses only carefully selected, timeless materials of brickwork, concrete, steel and glass. Designed to contribute to the existing neighbourhood, Porter combines compositions of form and material to present a timeless facade, softened by the townhouse courtyard landscaping.

With floorplans designed for comfort and functionality, Porter’s generous open plan spaces benefit from premium materials and a natural ambiance that champion sophistication and style.

The Townhouse Collection incorporates a range of two-level residences which benefit from private street entrances.&nbsp;

With impressive floor plans designed for comfort and functionality, the open-plan interiors include premium materials and a natural ambiance that champion sophistication and style.&nbsp;

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Directly integrated with the Birmingham Street neighbourhood, the Porter Townhouses feature sun drenched landscaped courtyards creating a sense of the traditional home.&nbsp;

One-bedroom is featured across the ground floor in each of the townhouses, with an additional bedroom and a flexi-room on the first floor, providing buyers with the option of transforming the space into a home office, kid's zone or second living area instead.

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Inside the Townhouse Collection at Spotswood Yards

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Joel Robinson

Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

A local downsizer has splashed $6.5 million on a penthouse in Perifa's Alex &amp; Willow development in Crows Nest. 
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The purchaser sold their long-held family home in the area before embarking on a six-month search for the right apartment. After inspecting a range of options across the Lower North Shore, the buyer returned to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/alex-willow-crows-nest-82-90-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Alex &amp; Willow</a>. 
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The buyer profile reflects the project’s broader purchaser mix. <a>Alex &amp; Willow</a> has attracted predominantly local downsizers looking to transition from larger homes without compromising on space or quality, alongside a smaller cohort of upsizers and investors drawn to the project’s location and design credentials. 
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The milestone sale comes as the project, developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">Perifa</a>&nbsp;and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile-made-construction">Versatile Construction</a>, both part of Versatile Group, reaches 60 per cent sold.

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Eddie Mansour, Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects">Ray White Projects</a>, said the result demonstrates not only a headline price but also depth of demand. 
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“This is an exceptional outcome and a clear reflection of sustained buyer demand for premium, well-located downsizer product,” Mansour said.

“We’re seeing a consistent pattern of local homeowners selling family residences and reinvesting into high-quality apartments that allow them to remain within their community. Alex &amp; Willow has resonated strongly with this group because it offers genuine scale, thoughtful design and immediate proximity to the village.” 
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The sale reflects a broader and consistent trend of local downsizers actively seeking high-quality, low-maintenance residences close to established village centres. Agents report that demand for this product type has remained resilient, particularly where developments offer a rare combination of scale, design quality and walkable amenity. 
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Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Perifa and Versatile Group, said the sale marks a defining moment for the project. 
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“The penthouse sale is a strong endorsement of the quality we have delivered, alongside our partners, and the clear demand from local downsizers for premium, boutique residences in this location,” Perilli said.&nbsp; 
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“Most importantly, we’re proud to see the Alex &amp; Willow community beginning to take shape. As we move closer to completion, we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and seeing the project come to life.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>, Alex &amp; Willow is a boutique collection of generously sized two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Crows Nest village.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Alex & Willow, Crows Nest penthouse sells off the plan for $6.5 million

Fresh from launching the first stage of its Wollongong precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, builder-developer Urban Property Group has unveiled plans for the next phase of the masterplanned community.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway is a State Significant Development Application for a further 657 homes on the prominent gateway site opposite Beaton Park.

The proposal comprises three buildings, including two build-to-sell towers rising 25 and 30 storeys, delivering 391 apartments, alongside a 12-storey co-living building with 266 residences, making it one of the largest co-living proposals currently planned in regional New South Wales.

Of the apartments proposed in the build-to-sell towers, the majority, 310, are two-bedroom dwellings. The balance comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and 37 three-bedroom residences. Apartment sizes range from around 50 sqm for one-bedroom homes to approximately 90 sqm for three-bedroom apartments.

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The submission says the proposal has evolved significantly from its original Housing Delivery Authority application following extensive consultation with the State Design Review Panel and Wollongong City Council.

The final scheme has been designed to align with the emerging vision for the Flinders Street Precinct, an area identified by Council as a future high-density mixed-use neighbourhood capable of accommodating substantial housing growth close to transport, employment and community infrastructure.

According to the design report prepared by COX Architecture, the development aims to "deliver a built outcome consistent with the future character of the Wollongong CBD while responding to the site's unique constraints and opportunities."

"Our vision for the next phase of the site evolution in Wollongong is grounded in three design pillars that guide the design response: place, natural environment and celebration," COX said.

"Inspired by its surroundings and grounded in the stories of place on Wodi Wodi Country, the design proposal acknowledges the established character of its setting while creating a unique and timeless identity that sits harmoniously within it.

"The design proposal responds to its specific site conditions, acknowledging the vegetation, climate, wind conditions and solar access of the site."

The architecture responds directly to the site's position between Wollongong's urban core and its natural landscape setting.

COX identified views towards Mount Keira and the Illawarra Escarpment as defining features of the site, while the upper levels of the towers will also capture expansive views across the city and out to the Pacific Ocean.

The design team has positioned the tallest buildings closer to the rail corridor, where overshadowing impacts can be better managed while establishing a landmark built form on the northern approach into the city.

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Urban Property Group secured the 11,000 sqm Smith Street site in 2022 and has since progressed plans for the broader Keira Place precinct.

Construction recently commenced on the first stage of Keira Place, which will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, alongside activated ground-floor retail and commercial space.

Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the commencement of construction marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/groundbreaking-marks-start-of-construction-at-keira-place-in-wollongong-cbd">Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD</a>

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Alison Warters

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