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<p>No selling season is ever the same. This spring, against the backdrop of an oversupply in unsold stock, more sellers and their estate agents are considering selling by private sale rather than by auction.</p>
<p>This eBook notes the importance of intending sellers working with their estate agents to select the best sales method for their home.</p>
<p>The eBook highlights the arguments for both methods to assist in the selection of the best marketing recommendation for vendors.</p>
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<p><strong>Also featured in this eBook are nine timeless pieces of property wisdom for spring selling and buying, including:</strong></p>
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<li>Choosing the right <br>agent to suit your needs</li>
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<h3>What is Property Observer?</h3>
<p>Property Observer is Australia's number one property investment website for investors and savvy buyers, featuring property news, property information, market forecasts and expert commentary and analysis.</p>
<p>Every day, we provide authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments we make.</p>
<p>We deliver to readers the best property news, advice and analysis from Australia's residential and commercial property markets.</p>
<p>Our industry leading experts deliver wisdom on winning ways in property and provide the fundamental knowledge you need to play the property game.</p>
<p>The site is published by Private Media, an internet publishing company that is owned by some of Australia's most experienced media practitioners including Eric Beecher, Amanda Gome, John Addis, Chong Weng-Ho and James Thomson.</p>
<p><strong>Property Observer was co-founded by Jonathan Chancellor</strong></p>
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<p>"I have been writing about property for more than 25 years, and I've learnt that getting passionate about property is easy. Getting it right is trickier. I intend for Property Observer to be property central, providing the essential news and analysis on the ins and outs of property. We will cover the capital cities, up and down the coast, and inland to the regional towns and the bush.</p>
<p>We will offer plenty of authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments that top up our incomes.</p>
<p>Property Observer will showcase the best houses and apartments and all the big-name buyers and sellers. We will also keep a watchful eye on new developments, and the plush over-55 developments that seek out the growing band of empty nesters."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/about-us" target="_blank" title="Property Observer">Read more...</a></p>
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<p>Lend Lease has created something new for Melbourne – Studio Nine Richmond.</p>
<img style="padding: 0 0 20px 20px; float: right;" title="Studio Nine Richmond" alt="Studio Nine Richmond" class="event_image" src="/images/marketing/ebooks/studio-nine-ebook-cover.jpg" width="150"><p>Lend Lease has created something new for Melbourne – Studio Nine Richmond.</p>
<p>The master-planned community will pay homage to its iconic industrial and broadcast past while embracing the cutting-edge designs and sustainable features of tomorrow.</p>
<p>The development will include heritage and contemporary apartments and townhouses, all in keeping with the vibrant and diverse surroundings of Richmond. </p>
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<h1 style="font-size: 20px;">Free eBook: Investing outside the square<br>                         10 smart alternative property investments</h1>
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<p>One in seven Australian taxpayers has an investment property of some kind, with the overwhelming majority of these owning one rental house or unit, according to the Australian Taxation Office.</p>
<p>But traditional house or unit investment properties don’t suit everyone.</p>
<p>In this eBook we provide 10 smart alternative property investments, from car parks to serviced apartments, holiday accommodation to granny flats.</p>
<img class="event_image" src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/events/ebooks/quest_ebook_investing-outsi.png" alt="Investing outside the square" title="Investing outside the square"><h3>In this eBook you will find:</h3>
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<li>Advice from RP Data-Residex Daily <br>and the Home Value Index.</li>
<li>A good place to start for suggestions<br> for investment opportunities you had <br>not yet considered.</li>
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<p>There is no shortage of hotspot lists.</p>
<p>Too many Australians buy property armed with nothing more than poorly understood clichés. The challenge for property investors is to buy in an upwards cycle ahead of the pack, but it's not easy.</p>
<p><em>Property Observer's</em> experts will guide your thinking and provide principles and tools to help you beat the investment herd. Experts include valuation firm WBP, Metropole Property Investment Strategists, and the latest research compiled by RP Data.</p>
<p><strong>Learn how to navigate the hotspot tipping maze with this eBook:</strong></p>
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<li>Developing an analysis framework for choosing a property that represents good value.</li>
<li>How to do your own research on touted hotspots in metro, regional and mining locations.</li>
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<h3>What is Property Observer?</h3>
<p>Property Observer is Australia's number one property investment website for investors and savvy buyers, featuring property news, property information, market forecasts and expert commentary and analysis.</p>
<p>Every day, we provide authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments we make.</p>
<p>We deliver to readers the best property news, advice and analysis from Australia's residential and commercial property markets.</p>
<p>Our industry leading experts deliver wisdom on winning ways in property and provide the fundamental knowledge you need to play the property game.</p>
<p>The site is published by Private Media, an internet publishing company that is owned by some of Australia's most experienced media practitioners including Eric Beecher, Marina Go, John Addis, and Chong Weng-Ho.</p>
<p><strong>Property Observer was co-founded by Jonathan Chancellor</strong></p>
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<p>"I have been writing about property for more than 25 years, and I've learnt that getting passionate about property is easy. Getting it right is trickier. I intend for Property Observer to be property central, providing the essential news and analysis on the ins and outs of property. We will cover the capital cities, up and down the coast, and inland to the regional towns and the bush.</p>
<p>We will offer plenty of authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments that top up our incomes.</p>
<p>Property Observer will showcase the best houses and apartments and all the big-name buyers and sellers. We will also keep a watchful eye on new developments, and the plush over-55 developments that seek out the growing band of empty nesters."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/about-us" target="_blank" title="Property Observer">Read more...</a></p>
<p>Jonathan Chancellor, Editor, Property Observer</p>
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<p>The inner Brisbane property market is the focus of a wave of new apartment projects being marketed to investors and owner-occupiers.</p>
<p>Though the January 2011 floods had a devastating impact on the Brisbane property market, there are now opportunities for investors and astute buyers.</p>
<p>The situation provides wonderful choice, but investors and savvy buyers will need to have their wits about them to ensure they wisely select their off-the-plan purchase. This eBook helps set out the current inner-Brisbane apartment market scene.</p>
<img class="event_image" src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/events/ebooks/brisbane-po-ebook-cover.gif" alt="Brisbane's inner-city urbane renewal" title="Brisbane's inner-city urbane renewal"><h3>Download this eBook for insights into:</h3>
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<p>The mining boom has helped change many areas of Australia’s economy and the property sector is no different. For property investors, the attraction is clear – booming local communities, well-paid potential tenants and, in many areas, limited supply. But smart investors still need to do their homework on buying residential properties and land in Queensland’s mining boom.</p>
<p>In this eBook, Property Observer will examine the key things investors should consider about the buying and owning property in the mining regions.</p>
<img class="event_image" src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/events/ebooks/po-ebook-resource-boom-yell.png" alt="Brisbane Property Market" title="Brisbane Property Market"><h3>Download this eBook to discover:</h3>
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<p>Sydney has always been Australia’s most popular city, so the push ever outwards was inevitable. Now the desire for convenient inner city living – with modern, secure, maintenance-free apartments – resonates almost as strongly as residential preferences adapt to the times.</p>
<p>Savvy property developers are ensuring that their offerings reflect the new way these Sydneysiders want to live, work and play in villages across Sydney.</p>
<img class="event_image" src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/stories/marketing/advertising/ebooks/red-circle200w.gif" alt="Sydney embracing the world of tomorrow" title="Sydney embracing the world of tomorrow"><h3>This eBook looks at why property investors are wise to hone in on the latest and next offerings, including:</h3>
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<h1 style="font-size: 20px;">Free eBook: Top 21 tax strategies: Our year-end guide for smart property investors</h1>
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<p>Filing tax documents can be a minefield for property investors. How do you calculate depreciation? What constitutes a repair, and what a capital improvement?</p>
<p>The Australian Tax Office has indicated that it will take a hard look at property investors’ tax returns this year, trying to catch out those unawares.</p>
<p><em>Property Observer</em>’s inaugural guide to end-of-year tax planning for property investors will help you avoid an unpleasant call from the taxman.</p>
<img class="event_image" src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/stories/marketing/advertising/ebooks/yellow21-tax-strategies-ebo.png" alt="21 top tax strategies" title="21 top tax strategies"><h3>Download the eBook now for great tax-time advice on:</h3>
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<li>How to sidestep the tax traps that often<br>catch property investors at the end of<br>the tax year</li>
<li>What you should claim to ensure you<br>maximise and accelerate deductions<br>for your investment properties</li>
<li>How to legitimately defer rental <br>income until the new financial year<br>without upsetting the ATO</li>
<li>How to maximise your CGT cost base</li>
<li>How to make a large deductible</li>
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<p>Australia loves property reality TV. From <em>The Block 2012</em> to <em>Hot Property</em>, <em>The Renovators</em> to <em>Grand Designs</em>, we just can’t get enough property action on the small screen. But are they more entertainment than education, or do they have important lessons alongside the drama?</p>
<p>In this eBook, Property Observer has collected the views of a panel of experts on what proprty investment and management lessons can be learnt and what advice we can take away from our favourite shows.</p>
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<li>Case studies of properties recently shown on our screens</li>
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<li>Tips for property investors whose first purchase is an investment property</li>
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<p>Property Observer is Australia's number one property investment website for investors and savvy buyers, featuring property news, property information, market forecasts and expert commentary and analysis.</p>
<p>Every day, we provide authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments we make.</p>
<p>We deliver to readers the best property news, advice and analysis from Australia's residential and commercial property markets.</p>
<p>Our industry leading experts deliver wisdom on winning ways in property and provide the fundamental knowledge you need to play the property game.</p>
<p>The site is published by Private Media, an internet publishing company that is owned by some of Australia's most experienced media practitioners including Eric Beecher, Marina Go, John Addis, and Chong Weng-Ho.</p>
<p><strong>Property Observer was co-founded by Jonathan Chancellor</strong></p>
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<p>"I have been writing about property for more than 25 years, and I've learnt that getting passionate about property is easy. Getting it right is trickier. I intend for Property Observer to be property central, providing the essential news and analysis on the ins and outs of property. We will cover the capital cities, up and down the coast, and inland to the regional towns and the bush.</p>
<p>We will offer plenty of authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments that top up our incomes.</p>
<p>Property Observer will showcase the best houses and apartments and all the big-name buyers and sellers. We will also keep a watchful eye on new developments, and the plush over-55 developments that seek out the growing band of empty nesters."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/about-us" target="_blank" title="Property Observer">Read more...</a></p>
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<p>Where does your capital city market sit on the property clock? Any property expert will tell you there is not one property market in Australia, there are many. Some are falling, some are rising, some are stagnant and some selling quickly.</p>
<p>In this eBook, we chart each capital city’s property market on the property clock.</p>
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<li>Where each capital city’s unit market sits on the property clock</li>
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<h3>What is Property Observer?</h3>
<p>Property Observer is a free, independent online publication dedicated to astute home buyers and savvy property investors.</p>
<p>Every day, we provide authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments we make.</p>
<p>We deliver to readers the best news, advice and analysis from Australia's residential and commercial property sectors.</p>
<p>Our industry leading experts deliver wisdom on winning ways in property and provide the fundamental knowledge you need to play the property game.</p>
<p>The site is published by Private Media, an internet publishing company that is owned by some of Australia's most experienced media practitioners including Eric Beecher, Marina Go, John Addis, and Chong Weng-Ho.</p>
<p><strong>Property Observer was co-founded by Jonathan Chancellor</strong></p>
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<p>"I have been writing about property for more than 25 years, and I've learnt that getting passionate about property is easy. Getting it right is trickier. I intend for Property Observer to be property central, providing the essential news and analysis on the ins and outs of property. We will cover the capital cities, up and down the coast, and inland to the regional towns and the bush.</p>
<p>We will offer plenty of authoritative coverage about the homes we live in and the investments that top up our incomes.</p>
<p>Property Observer will showcase the best houses and apartments and all the big-name buyers and sellers. We will also keep a watchful eye on new developments, and the plush over-55 developments that seek out the growing band of empty nesters."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/about-us" target="_blank" title="Property Observer">Read more...</a></p>
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<p>One of Brisbane's last major riverfront redevelopment opportunities has taken a significant step forward, with Lendlease selected as the Queensland Government's preferred development partner for the former Visy site in South Brisbane.</p>

<p>The seven-hectare industrial site, positioned between South Bank and West End and 1.3 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, will be transformed into a mixed-use precinct expected to deliver more than 4,000 new homes alongside extensive public open space and riverfront parkland.</p>

<p>The project is one of the largest urban renewal opportunities currently planned in Brisbane and is expected to play a key role in accommodating the city's growing population ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.</p>

<p>Plans for the precinct include a network of riverfront promenades and boardwalks, new public plazas, parkland, amphitheatre-style gathering spaces and shared pedestrian and cycling links designed to reconnect the long-isolated site with the Brisbane River.</p>

<p>The Queensland Government is targeting delivery of the first homes and key public spaces before the 2032 Games, allowing the precinct to begin contributing new housing and public amenity well before the broader masterplan is complete.</p>

<p>The redevelopment is also expected to support more than 3,000 jobs across planning, construction and ongoing operations.</p>

<p>For Lendlease, the appointment adds another major urban regeneration project to its Queensland portfolio. The developer has operated in the state for more than 70 years and has delivered a number of large-scale mixed-use precincts in partnership with government.</p>

<p>Lendlease Development CEO Claire Johnston said the project represented one of Brisbane's most significant redevelopment opportunities.</p>

<p>"The transformation of the former Visy site represents a rare opportunity to reimagine one of Brisbane's most significant riverfront locations, deliver thousands of much-needed homes, and create long-term legacy," Johnston said.</p>

<p>"In partnership with the Queensland Government, we have the opportunity to create a new riverside destination that will help shape Brisbane's growth and how people experience the city for decades to come.</p>

<p>"This is exactly the type of large-scale, city-shaping development that will provide lasting benefits for Queensland, bringing together housing, jobs and world-class public spaces."</p>

<p>Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the riverfront transformation would deliver a thriving new community precinct.</p>

<p>“The Crisafulli Government is delivering this golden opportunity to unlock a riverfront jewel for all Queenslanders,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.</p>

<p>“This is a once-in-a-generation moment to reshape a significant slice of Brisbane and deliver lasting benefits – thousands of new homes, and public spaces for all Queenslanders to enjoy well beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – unlike Labor’s plan which would have delivered zero benefits and zero new homes.</p>

<p>“Queensland is well and truly open for business and through partnership with the private sector, we are accelerating delivery while ensuring strong housing, community and economic outcomes."</p>

<p>Early works on the precinct are expected to commence in April 2027.</p>


Joel Robinson

Lendlease selected to deliver transformative South Brisbane riverfront precinct

<p>Eddy Haddad's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> is levelling up its approved Wollongong development, as the coastal city south of Sydney continues to prove popular in the high-density development space.</p>

<p>Level 33, a longtime developer in the Wollongong area, has gone through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority to upsize its approved two-tower development on the corner of Crown Street and Gladstone Avenue, just 100 metres from Wollongong Station.</p>

<p>The developer currently has approval for 252 apartments across two buildings rising to 19 storeys. It is now seeking approval for 33 and 38-storey towers that would deliver 467 apartments, including 67 affordable homes.</p>

<p>Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bka-architecture">BKA Architecture</a>, the development would comprise apartments above a three-level podium with around 1,100 sqm of retail space, along with basement parking for 448 vehicles.</p>

<p>According to the Urban Design Report by BKA, the proposal has the capacity to "reinforce the precinct's identity by strengthening links between health, education, and transport services, while also contributing to Wollongong's ongoing evolution as a key regional centre."</p>

<p>Wollongong is somewhat in vogue. Between Level 33 and Urban Property Group, the two developers have several thousand apartments planned across the city.</p>

<p>Level 33 is currently delivering Easterly Wollongong, one of its most boutique projects to date with just 21 high-end apartments, as well as Atchison &amp; Kenny, a 329-apartment development due for completion later this year.</p>

<p>The developer plans to redevelop the 13,088 sqm WIN Grand megasite into <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crown-square-216-238-keira-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Crown Square</a>, a new $500 million precinct with nearly 600 apartments. It also has more than 900 apartments planned for the former Bunnings Warehouse site at the intersection of Gipps and Flinders streets.</p>

<p>Urban Property Group is also playing a major role in the city's transformation. Its five-tower Keira Place precinct will deliver more than 800 homes, and it has recently lodged plans for a further 300 apartments near Wollongong Station.</p>


First look: Level 33 upsizes Wollongong apartment towers

<p>Just a week after filing plans for the final stage of its major Keira Place masterplan, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has unveiled another significant housing proposal in Wollongong, this time targeting a prominent site opposite North Wollongong Station.</p>

<p>The developer has lodged a State Significant Development Application for a 38-storey mixed-use tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-4a-flinders-street-north-wollongong-nsw-2500">4-4A Flinders Street</a>, around one kilometre north of the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place precinct</a> currently taking shape on the edge of the CBD.</p>

<p><img alt="First look: Urban Property Group plans 38-storey North Wollongong tower as Keira Place expansion gathers pace" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2b6428f1-6405-4038-8476-897de440e90d" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/flinders%20podium.png?VersionId=QLqEvK0OuCEwRC47oHNftrw2B1YqaHF8" /></p>

<p>Designed by Studio.SC, the proposal comprises a 38-storey mixed-use development containing 303 apartments, including 45 affordable housing units, alongside 174 co-living residences. The scheme also includes ground-floor retail space, extensive landscaping and public domain improvements.</p>

<p>Studio.SC noted in the proposal it "outlines a vision for a landmark transit-oriented mixed-use development centred around North Wollongong Station, designed to support the city’s future growth while responding to the NSW Government’s housing and planning reforms."</p>

<p>The architecture firm said the proposal responds to the opportunities and constraints shaping future growth within the 400-metre catchment of the station and represents "a coordinated and future-focused approach to urban intensification, contributing to the long-term evolution of North Wollongong as a connected, walkable and high-density station precinct."</p>

<p>The site occupies a strategic corner bounded by Flinders Street, Station Street, Stafford Street and the Princes Highway, directly opposite North Wollongong Station.</p>

<p><img alt="First look: Urban Property Group plans 38-storey North Wollongong tower as Keira Place expansion gathers pace" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7863adad-1f71-4022-b850-f44b252738fd" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/flinders%20podium%20a.png?VersionId=WsU7av0g8_8R2tGHWxgHeFSlhu7yeY1V" /></p>

<p>The proposal follows Urban Property Group's recent submission for the second and final stage of Keira Place, which would deliver a further three buildings comprising 657 homes opposite Beaton Park. It builds on the first stage, which features 150 apartments across two towers and recently commenced construction.</p>

<p>Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said breaking ground on the first stage marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.</p>

<p>"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

<p><strong><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/urban-property-group-unveils-trio-of-towers-for-next-stage-of-new-wollongong-precinct-keira-place">Urban Property Group unveils trio of towers for next stage of new Wollongong precinct, Keira Place</a></em></strong></p>


First look: Urban Property Group plans next major Wollongong tower

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/arada">Arada</a> has wasted little time expanding its ambitions in Campsie, lodging plans for a second major project in the rapidly transforming town centre just months after unveiling its three-tower One Campsie proposal on Beamish Street.</p>

<p>The UAE-backed developer has now taken aim at one of the suburb’s most strategically positioned sites, filing a State Significant Development Application for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/10-north-parade-campsie-nsw-2194">33-storey mixed-use tower</a> at 10 London Street and 43 North Parade, directly opposite the future Campsie Metro Station. The proposal is currently on public exhibition and represents another significant vote of confidence in Campsie's emergence as one of Sydney’s key transit-oriented growth centres.</p>

<p>Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the development would deliver 156 apartments above a podium containing retail and commercial space, creating a new residential and commercial gateway to the town centre. The scheme also includes a four-level above-ground parking podium and a dedicated residential amenity floor featuring wellness and recreation facilities. At least 10 per cent of the apartments would be allocated as affordable housing for a period of 10 years.</p>

<p>The proposal occupies a 1,631 sqm site bounded by London Street, North Parade and Dispensary Lane, immediately adjoining the future Metro station precinct and just metres from Beamish Street’s retail and dining strip. According to the Urban Design Report, the project seeks to deliver "a great place that prioritises human-scaled experience and provides spatial improvements to the area."</p>

<p><img alt="First look: Arada doubles down in Campsie with 33-storey Metro-front tower plans" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="175a8324-015b-4856-abe3-ce6f23199fa7" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/podium%20campsie.png?VersionId=742UGwXFhFBX4GEl6wX4PYIWREAgn6il" /></p>

<p>Woods Bagot describes the tower as a key marker within Campsie's next phase of growth.</p>

<p>"Located directly opposite the new Campsie Metro Station on North Parade, 10 London Street is a thoughtfully composed 33-storey mixed-use tower that contributes to the ongoing transformation of the town centre," the Architectural Design Report states. The report says the project is intended to provide "high-quality homes within a vibrant, connected urban environment, while helping define Campsie's future skyline."</p>

<p>A strong emphasis has been placed on the public realm. The ground floor incorporates over 500 sqm of retail space and active frontages along both London Street and North Parade, while the podium is wrapped by extensive landscaped planting intended to soften the building's scale and strengthen the pedestrian experience. The development would also widen surrounding footpaths and improve connections between the Metro station and the broader town centre.</p>

<p>Above the podium, residents would have access to more than 1,400 sqm of communal amenities, including a pool, gym and landscaped recreation spaces. A distinctive green-wall treatment extending across four podium levels forms a major architectural feature, helping differentiate the project within the emerging high-density precinct.</p>

<p>The tower's design is closely tied to the broader Campsie Town Centre Master Plan and the arrival of Sydney Metro. The Urban Design Report notes the proposal "directly supports the Campsie Town Centre Master Plan by delivering new homes in a location explicitly identified for growth, improved accessibility, and high-quality urban renewal." It adds that the project contributes to the master plan's vision for a strengthened town centre supported by thousands of new homes around the future Metro station.</p>

<p><img alt="First look: Arada doubles down in Campsie with 33-storey Metro-front tower plans" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bfd17654-253e-489a-bade-6278d63db412" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/base%20campsie.png?VersionId=3roJPMQGs36dazpkhvpvbDDP73Ld.Ica" /></p>

<p>The application follows Arada's recently lodged One Campsie project at 124–142 Beamish Street and 16–18 Ninth Avenue, where the developer is seeking approval for 346 apartments across three towers rising 24, 32 and 39 storeys. Together, the two proposals would cement Arada as one of the most influential developers shaping Campsie's future urban form.</p>

<p><strong><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-arada-files-for-trio-of-apartment-towers-in-campsie-town-centre">First Look: Arada files for trio of apartment towers in Campsie town centre</a></em></strong></p>

<p>Arada entered the Australian market in 2024 and has rapidly assembled a significant development pipeline across Sydney. Alongside its Campsie holdings, the developer is soon to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wattle-green-2-fishburn-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Wattle Green</a> in Castle Hill, and has expanded its local operations following its acquisition of construction firm Roberts &amp; Co.</p>

<p>Located around 14 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, the site sits at the centre of one of Sydney's fastest-changing middle-ring precincts. The Metro conversion of Campsie Station, combined with Canterbury-Bankstown Council's master planning framework, is driving significant residential intensification around Beamish Street and North Parade, with thousands of new homes expected over coming decades.</p>


First look: Arada doubles down in Campsie with 33-storey Metro-front tower plans

<p>For the first time in a long time, Australia's inflation story is starting to look more like a landing than a fight.</p>

<p>The latest Consumer Price Index figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed annual inflation eased to four per cent in May, down from 4.2 per cent in April. On the surface, that might not seem like a major move. Inflation remains above the Reserve Bank's target range and some categories continue to record stubborn price growth.</p>

<p>But the significance of this result lies less in where inflation sits today and more in what it means for where interest rates are likely heading next.</p>

<p>The biggest takeaway is that inflation continues to move in the right direction.</p>

<p>Markets had been bracing for another sticky result after a period where progress appeared to stall. Instead, headline inflation came in softer than expected, helped by falling fuel prices and easing transport costs. Annual transport inflation halved from 6.6 per cent in April to 3.3 per cent in May, while automotive fuel prices fell 11.9 per cent during the month following lower oil prices and the impact of reduced fuel excise measures.</p>

<p>While petrol prices don't solve Australia's affordability challenges, they are one of the most visible and immediate costs for consumers. Falling fuel costs feed through the economy quickly, helping ease pressure on household budgets and business operating expenses.</p>

<p>The ABS data also showed headline inflation is now sitting at its lowest annual level in several months, reinforcing the broader trend that price growth is gradually moderating.</p>

<p>That trend is important because it aligns with what many economists and lenders have been saying for the last month.</p>

<p>Prior to this week's inflation data, ANZ, NAB and Commonwealth Bank had all shifted their forecasts, now believing the Reserve Bank had likely reached the peak of the interest rate cycle. Following the May inflation release, ANZ reaffirmed that view.</p>

<p>In its latest economic update, ANZ said it expects quarterly trimmed mean inflation to come in at 3.7 per cent for the June quarter, slightly below the Reserve Bank's forecast of 3.8 per cent. Importantly, the bank said that outcome, when combined with slowing economic activity, "supports our view that the cash rate has peaked".</p>

<p>The Reserve Bank has spent the better part of three years attempting to bring inflation under control through higher interest rates. If Australia's major banks are correct and rates have now peaked, the conversation shifts from how much higher rates could go to when they might begin coming down.</p>

<p>Westpac's caution comes from underlying inflation. The trimmed mean, the measure most closely watched by the Reserve Bank, increased from 3.4 per cent to 3.6 per cent annually. Housing inflation remains elevated at 6.5 per cent, reflecting ongoing increases in rents, electricity costs and new dwelling construction.</p>

<p>Electricity prices remain particularly problematic, rising 21.1 per cent over the past year following the removal of government rebates.</p>

<p>Housing construction costs are also showing signs of renewed pressure. ANZ noted new dwelling costs rose 0.9 per cent in May and are now running at an annualised pace of 8.6 per cent over the past three months. Builders continue to face higher labour, fuel and material costs, a reminder that inflationary pressures have not completely disappeared.</p>

<p>Housing affordability has deteriorated largely because of higher interest rates rather than higher property prices alone. Even modest reductions in mortgage rates would improve borrowing capacity, increase buyer confidence and reduce repayment pressure on existing homeowners.</p>

<p>While August is far from a certainty, the latest inflation result has strengthened the view that the next move in rates is more likely to be down than up. For borrowers, buyers and the development sector, that alone represents a significant shift from the conversation that dominated much of the past two years.</p>


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