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An industrial unit is the Brisbane suburb of Nundah has changed hands for $2.47 million.
The 2,355 square metre building at 2 Jenner Street, which is 8 kilometres north of Brisbane, has a 1,503 square metre warehouse plus a 785 square metre open plan office zone.
The property is fully leased to a rag trader with a rental return of $25,000 a year, reflecting a yield of 8.6%.
Dan Costello of Ray White Industrial Milton handled the sale.
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Nundah industrial unit sells at 8.6% yield

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The new Northpoint Shopping Centre sold for $36.5 million in a newly developed suburb just north of Toowoomba.
The 1.95 hectare property has four street frontages including Ruthven Street, which is also the New England Highway. Developer Hallmark Property offloaded it through Jones Lang LaSalle’s Jacob Swan and Sam Hatcher.
The centre is the first investment of the Australian Property Opportunities Fund II.
The fully leased income is $2.751 million, which shows a yield of 7.63%.
The centre, which opened earlier this year, has a land area of 6,868 square metres and is anchored by a Coles supermarket and a medical centre.
There are 24 specialty shops and one kiosk, with a strong national tenant representation including Subway, Coffee Club, The Reject Shop and BWS.
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Northpoint Centre, Toowoomba sold

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The historic Corkman Irish Pub in Melbourne hip inner area of Carlton is for sale with interest north of $3 million.
Formerly known as the Carlton Inn, the pub is at 154 Leicester Street, which is near buzzing Lygon Street and surrounded by Melbourne University campuses and students digs.
The buyers have the potential to take control of the business when the current lease expires in six months or consider development potential.
The Corkman is a two level hotel on 450 square metres of land that is zoned mixed use. The holding income is about  $82,000 a year, sitting on 450sqm of land, with a mixed-use zoning.
CBRE Hotels agents Scott Callow, Mark Wizel and Joseph Du Rieu are exclusive agents for the pub, which will be auctioned on October 30.
The agents are anticipating interest from local, national and international buyers, given the lucrative nature of Carlton real estate.
According to figure held by RP Data, the pub has been with the same owner since it last traded in 1987 for $900,000.
It will be offered as a freehold site, subject to a six-month lease - with the ability for vacant possession in the short term.
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Corkman Irish Pub, Carlton for sale

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The British Crown Hotel in Melbourne’s funky inner suburb of Collingwood is for sale.
The recently refurbished iconic pub at 14 Smith Street is two kilometres away from the CBD. Set on 550 square metres of land, the two-level hotel is likely to attract offers of more than $3 million.
According to RP Data, it last sold in 1987 for $1,085,000. Before that is had changed hands in 1982 for $260,000.
The British Crown is being offered with an established lease in place.
CBRE Hotels agents Scott Callow, Mark Wizel and Joseph Du Rieu will handle the private treaty sale.
“We have seen many recent property sales along this trend, evident in the transaction of the Clarendon Hotel and Town Hall Hotel in South Melbourne, the Railway Hotel, West Melbourne, and the Duke of Kent Hotel in the north western corner of the CBD,” says Rieu.
Demand for prime sites within the CBD and city fringe is record setting with land values growing from $14,000 a square metre to $28,000 a square metre, according to CBRE.
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British Crown Hotel, Collingwood for sale

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Melbourne’s least expensive house to sell at auction on the weekend traded for $256,000 in Werribee, southwest of the CBD.
The three-bedroom 1970s house has a central bathroom and separate living room and kitchen and is on a 571 square metre block. The 4 Carbon Court property sold through Hocking Stuart Werribee, according to Australian Property Monitors. 
Marketed as a renovators dream, it may also have potential as a knock-down to build another house or units, subject to council approval.
According to RP Data the rent for the area is $276 a week and based on this figure an investor could expect a yield of 5.6%. Growth in the area is at 3.3%. The median price for the suburb was $314,500 in September.
The only other recent sale in Carbon Close was number 8, which exchanged last year for $295,000.
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Werribee $256,000 sale Melbourne weekend's cheapest result

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The most costly property to sell in Brisbane at the weekend auctions was a $1.231 million house in Wellington Point, 22 kilometres southeast of the CBD.
The 10 year old residence at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-wellington+point-105471254" target="_blank">7 Allan Day Drive</a> has four-bedrooms and is moments away from Waterloo Bay. It was sold through Harcourts Green Living, according to Australian Property Monitors.
Located on 800 square metres, the house has reverse cycle air-conditioning, a media room, two ensuite bathrooms and two additional bathrooms, indoor and outdoor living zones plus a pool.
The house was rented in 2013 for $950 a week, which reflects a yield of 4% for an investor.
Wellington Point has a median house price of $520,000, which underscores the exclusive location of this house within the Sovereign Estate, which was developed in the early 2000s. 
It is the first residential sale on the tightly held street this year.
Last year two houses sold on Allan Day Drive. A modern four-bedroom, four bathroom residence on 800 square metres at number 37 traded for $1 million while another resort-style house on 824 square metres exchanged for $1.47 million.
 
 
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Wellington Point secures Brisbane's priciest

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Paralowie, in Adelaide’s north, was the location of the city’s most affordable house sold for $323,000 at weekend auction.
The 1997-home has five bedrooms on a block at 83 Liberator Drive. The modern house has an ensuite to the master bedroom, a three-way bathroom, modern kitchen that serves an adjoining dining area plus outdoor entertaining areas.
Plaza Real Estate, according to APM, handled the sale.
RP data has the median house price for September in Paralowie at $288,000, while capital growth for 2013 was -1.2%.
This year three houses have sold on the street with the least expensive being a three-bedroom house on 300 square metres at 97 Liberator Drive that changed hands for $250,000.
In July another three-bedroom house on 642 square metres sold for $325,000.
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Paralowie Adelaide's cheapest weekend auction sale

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The boutique 1770 Beach Shacks in the Queensland town 1770, south of Bundaberg, has been listed for sale for the first time in 17 years.
The town of 1770 is about 130 kilometres from Bundaberg in the north and Gladstone in the south and 494 kilometres from Brisbane.
Located on Captain Cook Drive, the 1770 Beach Shack has four Balinese-inspired pole houses with private decks, overlooking the 1770 swimming beach. 
The ‘Stone Cottage’ is an adjoining bungalow on 809 square metres of land that holds a separate title and is on Elliot Street. It is currently used as a manager’s residence. The combined land area is about 1,585 square metres.
1770 is named for Captain Cook's second land fall.
Agent Leon Alaban of Ray White is seeking expressions of interest, closing on November 19, in the property as a freehold with a business.
According to RP Data, a house on 610 square metres of land at 632 Captain Cook Drive has been for sale for several years with a price tag of $1.2 million.
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With a $10 million Vaucluse vendor bid, and a $3.45 million Paddington vendor bid, Sydney’s most expensive residence to sell at auction on the weekend was a chic contemporary residence in Sydney’s southern suburb of Sans Souci for $3.125 million.
The ultra-modern 2012-built five-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-sans+souci-117929327" target="_blank">78 The Promenade</a>, with views over Kogarah Bay, sold through McGrath South Hurstville, according to APM.
The house has a three-car garage, wine cellar, an atrium with high ceilings and marble bathrooms. The land area is 638 square metres and includes a swimming pool and spa.
Statistics compiled by RP Data shows that the sale is well above the median house price for the suburb, which was $1.306 million in September this year. For the same month in 2013 the median house price was $1.1 million. In the past 12 months, capital growth for the seaside suburb that flanks Sydney’s historic Botany Bay was 30% for 2013, a dramatic improvement on the negative growth that the area experienced for the previous two years.
The Promenade has had a recent spate of multi-million dollar sales with a four-bedroom house on 828 square metres of land at 75 The Promenade selling for $2.55 million last month while a five bedroom house on 588 square metre at 140 The Promenade sold for $2.35 million in August.
APM reported the Sydney weekend home auction market bounced back at the weekend recording a clearance rate of 81.1% despite over 700 properties going under the hammer.
Last weekend the clearance rate dipped below 80% for the first time in two months as the highest number of auctions since May weighed down buyer activity. 
"High auction numbers were however no impediment to the market on Saturday as the record breaking spring selling season regathered its energy," APM senior economist Dr Andrew Wilson said.
Despite the revival in the clearance rate at the weekend, the underlying trend has weakened over the past month.
"It is definitely still a sellers’ market," Wilson suggested.
 Sydney’s four-weekend average clearance rate now stands at 81.3% compared to 83.0% over the previous four-weekend period.
Sydney’s south took over from the usual leader the inner west as the best suburban region performer at the weekend with an exceptional clearance rate of 90.6% reflecting 87 sales from 90 listings. 
Next best was the city and east with 85.1% closely followed by the north west with 85%, the upper north shore 83.3%, the central coast 81.8%, the northern beaches 81.5% and Canterbury Bankstown 80.6%. 
The inner west however recorded its lowest clearance rate for the spring with a 76.5 percent result.
It was the Vaucluse home of Telenet chief John Porter and his wife Susan Mougey that was passed in on a $10 million vendor bid.
Designed by architect Tom Rivard, the <a href="https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-vaucluse-nsw-2030/228666/?searchID=43654460" target="_blank">four-storey residence</a> sits in Will Dangar-designed gardens.
It last traded in 2006 for $7.17 million then rebuilt in 2009.
Following the family's move to Belgium last year, it was listed for in excess of $11 million.
The Paddington terrace <a href="https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-paddington-nsw-2021/228142/?searchID=43654417" target="_blank">was passed in on a $3.45 million vendor bid</a>. The Paddington Street property was marketed as one of the suburb's largest four level terraces.
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Vaucluse and Paddington passed in so Sans Souci the dearest sold in Sydney

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Victoria’s most pricey property to sell at auction on the weekend was a house in Toorak for $3.525 million.
The stylish three-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-toorak-117970939" target="_blank">14 Glen Road</a> is on a 888 square metre block near the Kooyong Tennis Club. Local agent RT Edgar Toorak handled the sale, according to Australian Property Monitors.
About 100 people attended the ­auction where there was a single bid of $3.2 million. Subsequent negotiations took the sale price higher, said RT Edgar’s Jeremy Fox. 
The modern renovated house is built around a central courtyard and last sold in 2003 for $2.15 million.
The median house price for the area dipped in September with RP Data pegging the median at $2.4 million. In September 2013 the median price was $2.667 million. 
According to RP Data, growth among house prices in Toorak is at 4.2%. In April 2012 the Glen Road house had been available to be rented for $1,390 a week.
One recent sale nearby was 7 Glen Road, which exchanged for $4.15 million<a name="_GoBack" style="line-height: 1.3em;" href=""></a> while 23 Glen Road traded last year for $3.9 million.
The Melbourne weekend home auction market lifted at the weekend following two weekends of falling clearance rates, according to APM.
Melbourne reported a 76.4 percent clearance rate compared to the previous weekends 73.8 percent - the lowest result so far this spring.
Although Melbourne reported an improved result this weekend, the underlying trend has fallen recently, APM senior economist Dr Andrew Wilson said.
"Current clearance rates however continue to reflect solid local market conditions with competition amongst buyers for property encouraging for sellers," he said.
Some 1005 homes were listed for auction at the weekend, well ahead of the previous weekends 903 and also up on the 938 auctioned over the same weekend last year.
Over 1500 auctions are scheduled in the metro area in the usual pre-Melbourne Cup long weekend holiday Super Saturday of auctions.
Melbourne’s eastern suburbs continue to dominate auction results again reporting the highest regional clearance rates at the weekend.
The outer east led again with a clearance rate of 88.3 percent with 83 sales from 94 auctions.  
 
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Toorak tops weekend sales: APM

There’s a quiet patch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, between the bustle of Glenferrie Road and the curve of the Yarra, that rarely sees change, and even more rarely, new apartments. But that’s exactly where <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pomeroy-pacific-quattro-corp">PQD</a> is planting Kooyongkoot: a deliberate, 18-residence answer to the question of what downsizers actually want.

“This is something this pocket of Hawthorn has never seen before,” says Fil Gacesa, head of sales at PQD. “<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a> will deliver just 18 large-scale apartments in the heart of Hawthorn. It is the true definition of resort-style living.”

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That scale is central to the story. It’s what allows for two dedicated lift cores, short corridors, and a generous lightcourt that draws natural ventilation and sunlight into every residence. It’s also what makes room for the sort of amenity usually confined to high-density towers: a fully equipped wellness centre with infrared and traditional saunas, yoga and pilates studio, cold therapy shower, and treatment room. There’s a golf simulator, car and dog wash stations, and extensive storage too, not bolted on, but baked in from the start.

But more than the checklist, it’s the design intent that carries weight. “This project has been many years in the making,” says Mark Pomeroy, Director of PQD. “Not just in planning, but in listening, to what our buyers and the local community are looking for”.

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That listening shows up in the materials, oak floors, natural stone, V-ZUG appliances, and in how space is handled. Penthouses feature private rooftop terraces with pools. Terraces and garden residences embrace outdoor connection. Inside, the layouts skew large and open, geared for hosting, not just housing.

Architecturally, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>’s approach is grounded. There’s no reaching for spectacle here. Instead, the building offers a sculptural calm, anchored by landscaping from Eckersley Garden Architecture.&nbsp;

“We wanted to create spaces that feel expansive, serene, and meaningfully connected to daily life,” said founding partner Chris Stribley elsewhere.

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That sentiment, calm, connection, echoes in the location itself. Kooyongkoot sits just a short stroll from Central Gardens, Fairview Park, and the Rivoli Cinema. Tram lines and schools are close, but the street is tucked, quiet, and leaf-lined.&nbsp;

“Residents of Kooyongkoot will be a short stroll from Fairview Park, Central Gardens, and the Glenferrie Road retail strip," Gacesa notes, "but you're also cocooned in this peaceful pocket behind extensive landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture.”

Kooyongkoot is set for completion in late 2026.

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The project that said no to compromise: Inside Kooyongkoot, Hawthorn

When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Joel Robinson

Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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