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A 4,047 square metre Queensland industrial property has been purchased for $1.3 million plus GST.
The site, at 67 Radley Street, Virginia, was purchased by Corbsmoothy Investments Pty Ltd from S &amp; B Carew Pty Ltd.
It is a vacant industrial land site, with general industry zoning, of regular shape and providing 40 metres of frontage to Radley Street.
JLL’s Brendan Delahunty and Chris Davis negotiated the sale.
“The property presents one of the last remaining land parcels within the tightly-held Northern Industrial precinct of Virginia,” according to Delahunty and Davis.
“It has been purchased by a local owner and developer with the intention to speculatively build a circa 2,200 square metre industrial facility.”
It was noted that there is a very limited supply of prime grade buildings in the 1,000 to 3,000 square metre size range on the north side of Brisbane, so strong interest was received for the listing.
Back in 2012, the property was sold for $1.15 million plus GST to an owner occupier with apparent plans to develop a cold storage facility for dairy products.
Raine &amp; Horne Commercial, who organized the previous sale, noted that it had been occupied by Arrow Caravans since 2002, when they expanded from 38 Radley Street, which had been their premises since 1988. In 2012 they sold due to a Sandgate Road relocation opportunity.
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Queensland industrial site snapped up for $1.3 million

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Two new Woolworths supermarkets will be built at Meriton developments, one in Sydney and one on the Gold Coast, under a newly signed deal.
The Mascot Central Woolworths will be 3,200 square metres and will service 1,200 residential and serviced apartments alongside Woolworths. There will also be 16 supporting shops.
The Southport, Queensland development will include a 1,200 square metre supermarket at 55-storey Sundale, providing for 551 residential and serviced apartments. There will be 12 supporting shops.
They are both expecting completion in 2016.
Meriton national leasing and asset manager Omri Zelunzuk said that they’re looking forward to welcoming the iconic Australian brand.
“Woolworths will be an integral part of our retail offering in both locations, creating a neighbourhood shopping centre that will act as a meeting hub for our residential community. We’re looking forward to seeing Australia’s largest supermarket chain open at Mascot and Southport,” he said.
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Meriton and Woolworths sign deal for stores at Sydney and Gold Coast developments

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A vacant development site in Caloundra’s CBD is going to auction this month, through Ray White Commercial Caloundra’s Alan Gray and Len Greedy.
The 22 Omuz Avenue site was formerly the Tesch brothers’ timber and hardware business.
Greedy said that it is a slice of Caloundra’s history, and the owner is selling due to changed circumstances of Pipi Holdings Pty Ltd.
“For around 50 years the Tesch family enterprise supplied timber and associated hardwares from their Ormuz Avenue and Bulcock Street lands for a majority of homes being built in the Caloundra area,” he said.
“The Tesch enterprise through its outlets in Ormuz Avenue and Bulcock Street made an enormous contribution in a practical sense to the establishment of Caloundra, Golden Beach and the environs of Caloundra.”
The buildings that were previously on the site were damaged by vandals in the 1980s and subsequently levelled.
The 2,588 square metre site is one of the last remaining vacant blocks in the area, said Gray.
“The land is being offered in one line or alternatively in two portions of approximately 1,340 sqm and 1,248 sqm,” he said.
It has 72 metres of frontage of Omuz Avenue and is zoned to Caloundra Regional Business Centre with general zoning commercial.
“This is an opportunity to enter a thriving commercial area in one of Australia’s fastest growing cities,” he said.
The auction takes place at 11am on 19 July at the Caloundra Events Centre.
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Piece of Caloundra history for sale as development site

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Glenn Coleman, the former Cronulla rugby league player and Sharks club chairman, is selling a development site with approval for a residential apartment building.
The Canterbury development site at 2 Broughton Street is adjacent to the Canterbury railway station, and will be going to auction through Ray White.
Ray White Commercial NSW managing director Jeff Moxham, and project directors Marcello Bo and Peter Apostolou, are marketing the site.
The 1,405 square metre site has development approval for 42 residential apartments over seven levels, said Moxham. It would include 35 two-bedroom apartments, seven one-bedroom apartments and a ground floor retail area of 115 square metres.
“The unit sizes are also generous with the two bedrooms up to 78.5 square metres and the one bedroom units over 50 square metres,” said Moxham.
“We have already had strong interest in this property which is coming onto the market at an ideal time,” he said.
He expects strong interest both on and offshore.
The auction will take place on 12 August at 10.30am at Auctionworks.
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Former NRL star Glenn Coleman's Canterbury, Sydney development site to go under the hammer

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The Uniting Church has nominated Leighton Properties as the preferred developer for the restoration of their Wesley Upper Lonsdale Street property, noting their ideal to keep the site reflecting God’s concern for the environment.
Now in documentation and approval stage, the final plans are expected for September this year for the property, which sits in the most tightly held precinct of Melbourne’s CBD.
The plan for the site is to revitalise but retain its history and cultural significance, said Leighton Properties national head of commercial Andrew Borger.
The development is to include an A-Grade commercial office tower, a Town Square and courtyard/garden spaces.
Currently, the Wesley Church is located centrally on the site. It will be retained and restored, in addition to the Parsonage/Manse, School House and Caretaker’s Cottage.
“Leighton Properties' capabilities and experience in providing innovative solutions for large-scale projects positions us well to deliver on what will become a quality, landmark development for The Uniting Church,” said Borger.
“This development offers the opportunity to positively address the underlying demand for space in Melbourne's CBD. We are looking forward to working in partnership with all key stakeholders to create a green, active, connected and welcoming urban environment that retains the best aspects of a calm sanctuary in the urban realm,” he said.
Meanwhile, Wesley Church minister Alistair Macrae, who was also a member of the Project Control Group, said that the Church’s mission was at the centre of Leighton Properties’ proposal.
“We want to ensure that the developed spaces enable relationships between people, that its uses are consistent with the values of the Uniting Church and reflect God's concern for the environment,” said Macrae.
“The transformation of this historic site as an important social, commercial and missional space places the church at its centre, opening up opportunities for the Wesley congregation to be in mission with the changing demographic of the inner-city,” he said.
Wesley Mission Victoria chief executive officer Rob Evers said Wesley was committed to the project and would return to Lonsdale St when the development is completed.
Head of property for The Uniting Church in Australia, Paul Walec, said that the transaction structure with Leighton Properties looks to balance their mission with risk and commercial outcomes.
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The Uniting Church choose Leighton for Melbourne CBD Wesley Church site

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Brisbane-based Sentinel Property Group has purchased the Tuggeranong Homeworld Centre for $31 million, with their plans to expand their retail property sector presence further south.
The Sentinel Tuggeranong Retail Trust acquired the property with a forecast year one distribution of 10.25% per annum, paid monthly. The sale was undertaken by Carl Molony and Phil Gardtland of Stonebridge Property Group.
The Homeworld, at 150-180 Soward Way, Greenway, is on a single-level and attached to an office. It covers 21,945 square metres, or one street block, and includes multiple car access point.
The centre covers 12,245 square metres and there is a central carpark with 333 spaces.
Tenants include Aldi Foods, Dan Murphys, Dick Smith, Jetts Fitness, Cash Converters and the Department of Human Services.
This brings Sentinel Property Group’s total portfolio to 24 retail, office and industrial assets, and to a combined $500 million in value.
Sentinel’s Warren Ebert says that the centre is prominent in position, has a strong tenancy profile, and includes future development potential.
“The retail centre is well established in the local community and features a strong lease profile with 72.4% of income provided by national tenants,” he said.
“The property comprises an expansive entire street block within Tuggeranong Town Centre with potential mixed-use redevelopment potential, including residential apartment development.”
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Homeworld Tuggeranong bought for $31 million as Sentinel expands

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A local private investor has leased out their Moorabbin warehouse facility and office to Mercury Heating and Cooling Systems.
The new lease has been organised by Savills Australia’s Daniel Kelly and Lynton Williams in the south-east bayside area of Melbourne to the heating and air-conditioning firm.
The property is located off of Warrigal Road in the area’s industrial precinct, at 85 Levanswell Road. It includes a 650 square metre office and warehouse with on-site parking and roller door access.
It is understood that the property was leased on a three year term with a three year option at $43,500 per annum net.
Kelly said that the lessee had relocated from nearby premises to here in order to upsize and keep pace with their business’ growth.
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Local investor secures tenant for Moorabbin office and warehouse

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VCAT has been asked to clarify whether a landlord or tenant should pay the costs of complying with the Essential Safety Measures in commercial premises.
The below matters have been referred to VCAT for clarity:
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<li>The responsibilities of a landlord or tenant under a commercial lease concerning compliance with essential safety measures requirements under the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2006;</li>
<li>Who should pay for the costs of essential safety measures compliance under the Building Act 1993; and</li>
<li>Who should pay for the costs of repairs and maintenance obligations under the Retail Leases Act 2003.</li>
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The clarification has been sought by the Victorian Small Business Commissioner Geoffrey Martin Browne.
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VCAT asked for commercial property safety measures clarification

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Trend retail turnover in the Northern Territory increased by 0.3% in May 2014, according to latest statistics, with the month’s growth making it the 13th consecutive growth month recorded.
This was the equal highest monthly growth, matching New South Wales.
In the ACT, the largest decline, 0.6%, was recorded, followed by a 0.1% decline in Tasmania. Nationally, results were flat.
Over the year to May 2014, the Northern Territory’s retail trade turnover situation was up 4.6%. Retail trade turnover nationally was just behind for the same period, with 4.3% growth.
Treasurer Dave Tollner said that there is currently low unemployment and high levels of economic activity.
“Economic forecasters have been predicting strong growth in the Territory economy and it’s reassuring to see our monthly indicators continuing to rise,” he said. 
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A Doreen service station offering is open for an expressions of interest campaign until the end of the month.
The 940 Bridge Inn Road property is on a corner allotment, and covers 2,820 square metres. It includes a high clearance canopy and retail shop, as well as two adjoining retail shops.
Anchored by United Petroleum Pty Ltd, who has signed to a 10-year lease until 2022, the other two retail stores operate as a food store and noodle shop.
Paul Tzamalis, Jamus Campbell and Dean Hunt from CBRE are selling the property. The vendors are a syndicate of private investors.
“Located three kilometres south of the highly successful Laurimar Estate by Lend Lease, this asset stands to leverage off significant growth and increased traffic flow in the area, fuelled by a collection of new communities being established in the Mernda-Doreen region,” Tzamalis said.
“The property is also surrounded by several established service and food operators, such as McDonald’s cafes, takeaway outlets, a car wash and Repco, as well as a number of key  sites earmarked for development.”
The Memda-Doreen population has forecasted growth expectations of 164% for the 2011 to 2021 period, according to population forecast researchers, .id, who base their data on ABS information.
“This is an opportunity for investors to capitalise on future growth and own a corner property in what is tipped to become a highly desired commercial location,” he said.
Expressions of Interest close on 30 July at 2pm.
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Expressions of interest open for service station in fast-growing Melbourne area

Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

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Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

Brisbane developer Red &amp; Co's decision to include dual key apartments in its debut Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO Varsity Lakes</a>, is proving to be one of the project's biggest drawcards, with buyers quickly snapping up the flexible residences.

More than half of the project's 36 dual key apartments have already sold, helping drive COMO beyond the 50 per cent sold mark within the first month of launch.

The strong response highlights growing demand for apartment designs that can adapt to changing lifestyles, with buyers increasingly looking for homes that accommodate multi-generational living, provide rental income opportunities or simply offer greater flexibility over time.

Located on the shores of Lake Orr, COMO will deliver 156 apartments across 16 levels, with the dual-key residences forming a limited release within the broader development.

Each combines a primary two-bedroom apartment with a fully self-contained studio on a single title, connected by a shared foyer and lockable internal door. The design allows owners to house ageing parents, adult children or guests while maintaining privacy, or lease the secondary residence to generate additional income.

Just 17 of the original 36 dual key apartments remain available.

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The innovative configuration combines two fully self-contained residences on a single title, typically comprising a primary two-bedroom apartment alongside a separate studio residence, connected via a shared foyer and lockable internal door.&nbsp;

The model is proving particularly attractive to owner occupiers navigating changing family dynamics and the realities of the current housing crisis.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/npa">NPA</a>&nbsp;CEO Andrew Erwin said dual key living was resonating strongly with modern buyers because it delivered both financial flexibility and practical lifestyle benefits.&nbsp;

“The housing crisis and rising cost of living are fundamentally changing how Australians think about home ownership,” Erwin said.&nbsp;

“Dual key apartments provide a genuine solution for families who want to stay connected while maintaining independence. Parents can help adult children save for a future home, ageing parents can remain nearby without moving into aged care, and owners still retain privacy and flexibility.

“Importantly, buyers are also recognising the financial advantages. It creates the opportunity to generate additional income from part of the home without the holding costs associated with owning a separate investment property.”&nbsp;

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Unlike traditional dual occupancy arrangements, the residences operate under a single title, meaning owners only incur one set of body corporate fees, council rates and holding costs.&nbsp;

The secondary residence can also evolve over time - functioning as guest accommodation, a home office, creative studio or private retreat before later becoming an income-producing asset.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;Director and Co-Founder David Laverty said the strong early sales reflected growing buyer urgency and changing priorities within the market.&nbsp;

“Securing more than half of COMO’s residences within such a short timeframe is an outstanding result and a clear endorsement of both the design and location,” Laverty said.&nbsp;

“Buyers are responding to the combination of location, connectivity and amenity, but ultimately it’s value relative to other East Coast markets that is driving enquiry.”&nbsp;

“We’re also seeing strong interest from owner occupiers looking for homes that can adapt with them over time. Flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for buyers in today’s market.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, COMO features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with 2.7-metre ceilings and larger-format floorplans aimed at owner occupiers, downsizers and lifestyle-focused buyers.&nbsp;

The development will feature an extensive rooftop recreation and wellness offering including a 25-metre lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, gym, sauna, plunge baths, landscaped gardens, wellness spaces and rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts.

The remaining dual key apartments range from 137 sqm to 167 sqm and include generous three-bedroom layouts with separate self-contained studio accommodation and dual parking.&nbsp;

Erwin said the dual key concept represented a broader shift in how Australians would live in the future.

“People want homes that can evolve with their lives,” he said.&nbsp;

“A dual key apartment can suit a family today, support an ageing parent tomorrow, and potentially generate income later on. That adaptability is becoming incredibly valuable in the current environment.”

Prices currently range from $2,115,750 to $2,583,000.&nbsp;

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Inter-generational living drives demand for COMO’s dual key apartments as housing pressures reshape buyer priorities 

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ceerose">Ceerose</a> has doubled down on its Leichhardt ambitions, lodging its second State Significant Development Application (SSDA) in the suburb in the last six months.

Their newest proposal seeks to transform a former industrial precinct into a new residential community centred around the adaptive reuse of one of the site's heritage warehouse buildings.

The new project, on a 6,930 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-76-william-street-leichhardt-nsw-2040">40–76 William Street</a>, will bring more than 200 apartments to a suburb that has seen little to no new supply in recent years. It follows Ceerose's late 2025 SSDA for a mixed-use apartment project on nearby Parramatta Road, signalling the developer's growing investment in Sydney's Inner West.

Ceerose Founder Edward Doueihi told Apartments.com.au the developer’s long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West had given it a strong understanding of how the area has evolved and where its future opportunities lie.

“Ceerose has had a long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West, giving us a unique understanding of the area’s evolution and future potential,” Doueihi said.

“Having delivered projects throughout the region, we have witnessed the suburb’s transformation first-hand and understand the opportunities for its continued growth.”

Doueihi said that understanding also informed the planning process, with a comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report prepared before the application was lodged.

The report identified the key issues and concerns raised by neighbouring residents and other stakeholders, allowing those matters to be considered and incorporated into the design where appropriate.

He said the delivery of additional housing would also play an important role in supporting the revitalisation of Norton Street and the Italian Forum.

“By increasing the local residential population, the development is expected to strengthen demand for local businesses, encourage further investment, and help restore the vibrancy that made the precinct a thriving destination in the early 2000s.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the redevelopment would involve the demolition of four existing industrial buildings while retaining and adaptively reusing the site's most significant warehouse. The retained structure would anchor a new residential precinct comprising five interconnected buildings arranged around a large central landscaped courtyard, with heights stepping from five storeys along the surrounding residential streets to 11 storeys at the William Street corner.

According to the Architecture Design Report by Woods Bagot, the proposal "seeks to create a residential village centred around a generous green heart while celebrating the site's industrial heritage through the adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse building."

The development would comprise 203 apartments, with 188 proposed as build-to-sell residences, alongside 15 affordable housing apartments.

Rather than treating the retained warehouse as a standalone heritage object, Woods Bagot has sought to weave the site's industrial history throughout the masterplan. The proposal retains the north and west facades of the landmark corner warehouse, while new buildings reinterpret the site's brick-and-steel industrial language through their material palette and architectural expression.

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The design is organised around what Woods Bagot describes as a "green heart", a landscaped communal open space that reinstates the leafy character removed when the site became an industrial storage facility. A new pedestrian laneway running through the site would improve permeability between William, North and Francis streets, linking residents through landscaped public spaces while activating the ground plane.

Residents would have access to communal gardens and shared recreation areas distributed throughout the development. Sustainability has also been prioritised, with the project targeting an average 7.9-star NatHERS rating. Proposed initiatives include rooftop solar generation, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, naturally ventilated lobbies, extensive cross-ventilation and the reuse of existing building fabric to reduce embodied carbon.

The adaptive reuse strategy became a defining feature of the application after heritage investigations found only one of the site's industrial buildings could feasibly be retained. The Heritage Impact Statement concludes that preserving the key warehouse façades while referencing the site's industrial character throughout the new development provides an appropriate balance between renewal and conservation.

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"Retention and adaptation of the site buildings has been explored but found not to be feasible except for the tallest building, whose street facades will be retained," the heritage report states.

"The proposed building will interpret the brick and steel character of the subject site, including reuse of some components and construction of a large 'sawtooth' structure in the proposed open space."

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The William Street site is located around 300 metres from Leichhardt North Light Rail station and a short walk to Norton Street's retail, dining and hospitality precinct. The surrounding area has increasingly become a focus for urban renewal given its proximity to public transport and the Parramatta Road corridor.

Doueihi founded Ceerose in 1998 and has grown the business to become one of Sydney's more active apartment developers in recent years, with completed projects including The Alex Collective in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay. They are currently delivering Belgravia, 17 luxury apartments in Potts Point.

Jennifer Duke

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