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Developer Tim Gurner has his Footscray apartment project site up for sale, having secured a permit for a $220 million twin tower project.
The Warde Street GURNER site has been listed for sale as it seeks to divide its growing portfolio evenly between Melbourne and Brisbane.
The 2,190 sqm site, located at 1 Warde Street Footscray and positioned within the State Government’s Joseph Road regeneration precinct, has been listed for sale by Colliers International.
The approved permit allows for between 350 to 380 apartments plus 4000sqm of retail at ground level.
The site has an approximate end value of over $220 million, GURNER founder and director, Tim Gurner says.
It is about to launch two new projects in Melbourne.
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Tim Gurner lists redundant Footscray apartment project site

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The United States-based hospitality group Delaware North has put Lizard Island Resort and Heron Island Resort set in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef up for sale.
It was in 2009 when Delaware North purchased the two luxury islands from the GPT Group.
It has since spent about $50 million on the upgrade of Lizard Island Resort.
JLL Hotels and Hospitality has been appointed to find the buyer for Delaware North, a private company controlled by the Jacobs family.
Earlier this year the Shanghai-based China Capital Investment Group paid about $30 million for former vitamin entrepreneur Vaughan Bullivant’s Daydream Island in the Whitsundays.
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Lizard Island, Heron Island resorts up for sale

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More than $4.5 million is tipped for the Kew property of the Winneke family.
It was the home of the late Sir Henry Winneke who was Governor of Victoria between 1974-1982.
Expressions of interest close October 19 through Jellis Craig Hawthorn agent William Chen.
The restored <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-120729445" target="_blank">389 Barkers Road</a> is one of three homes in Kew designed by John Beswicke. 
Set on a 1297 sqm block, the house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The median house price in <a href="/news">Kew is $1,938,000</a>, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
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John Beswicke-designed Kew home offering

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ASIC's proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against companies associated with Jamie McIntyre and the 21st Century Group continue in relation land banking schemes alleged to be unregistered managed investment schemes
The latest court hearing refused an application by the McIntyre respondents to vary earlier undertakings which would have enabled the fourth respondent (Secret Valley Estate Pty Ltd) to settle the purchase of land.
ASIC alleges that the land banking schemes are unregistered managed investment schemes and that the 21st Century Group companies and Mr McIntyre have been unlawfully carrying on an unlicensed financial services business.
The five schemes are promoted and advertised as:
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<li>Botanica, located at 805 Archer Rd, Kialla, Victoria 3631</li>
<li>Secret Valley Estate, located at  955, Old Sydney Road, Bylands, Victoria 3762</li>
<li>Oak Valley Lakes Estate &amp; Resort, located at  124 Booth Road, Brookhill, Townsville, Qld 4816.</li>
<li>Bendigo Vineyard Estate &amp; Resort, located at  51 Andrews Road, Bendigo, Victoria 3551</li>
<li>Melbourne Grove Estate, located at  1491 Dohertys Road, Mount Cottrell, Victoria 3024</li>
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Jamie McIntyre, the CEO of 21st Century Property released his Secret Valley development land banking project last November.
Set 45mins from Melbourne CBD, it was known as Secret Valley in Wallan.  
The Secret Valley Estate in Wallan was described as 258 acres of <a href="https://21stcenturyeducation.com.au/louharty/land-banking-melbourne/" target="_blank">"breath taking, beautiful landscape and picturesque views of the Macedon Ranges."</a>
Land banking Melbourne options in Secret Valley started at $25,000 for a 1 acre superlot.
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Jamie Mcintyre's Secret Valley Estate court ruling

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AMP Capital has bought back the corner building it developed in 1931 to house its Melbourne operations.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-vic-melbourne-501595553" target="_blank">425 Collins Street</a> building was acquired for $39 million from the Indonesian-based Halim family.
The sale reflects a passing yield of 5.07% and a building rate of $7,250 per square metre. 
Negotiations for the 10-level office and retail building were handled by CBRE’s Kiran Pillai, Mark Wizel and Josh Rutman.
The property has been acquired by AMP’s Wholesale Australian Property Fund, which recently exchanged on the Stud Park Shopping centre in Rowville for $154 million.
The 425 Collins Street campaign had generated interest from Chinese and Singaporean hoteliers looking at a future conversion of the asset.
“Over $3 billion worth of office, retail and residential development is either planned or underway in Melbourne’s mid-town and Cbus’s proposed $1 billion redevelopment of 447 Collins Street is directly opposite", said Josh Rutman.
Designed by Bates, Smart and McCutcheon, the heritage-listed 425 Collins Street has a lettable area of 5,350 square metre.
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AMP Capital buys back heritage-listed Collins Street address

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Sentinel Property Group has expanded into Western Australia with the acquisition of the Geraldton Homemaker Centre for $27.3 million.
Retail properties account for more than 50% of Sentinel’s assets under management, which is closing in on a total value of $1 billion.
The property is the first located off the eastern states of Australia for Sentinel, which has a total portfolio of 35 retail, industrial, office and land assets in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
It is also the second asset for the newly-launched Sentinel Homemaker (Open Ended) Trust.
Warren Ebert, Sentinel managing director, said Geraldton is a strategic hub and major seaport for the mid-west of WA and has enjoyed 14 years of consecutive population growth. 
"A traditional agricultural region, the diverse economy of greater Geraldton now also encompasses mining, fishing and tourism and has an estimated output of $5.072 billion," he said.
The purchase of Geraldton Homemaker Centre was negotiated by Philip Gartland of Stonebridge Property Group and Simon Parsons of Parsons Hill Stenhouse.
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Geraldton Homemaker Centre sold for $27.3 million

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A Hastings Street Noosa Heads investment has been sold for $1.375 million to a local diner investor.
The 194 square metre tenancy has had Montezumas restaurant as a long time tenant.
It was sold to a local investor by Ray White Commercial Noosa and Sunshine Coast North’s Paul Butler and John Petralia.
Set in Bay Village at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-qld-noosa+heads-501607717" target="_blank">27/18 Hastings Street</a> the sale price of the first floor space represented a yield of 7.9%.
“The buyer has been a regular diner in the restaurant so was familiar with the property and the tenant, who has traded from this site for 14 years,” Paul Butler said.
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$1.375 million paid for Noosa Heads restaurant premises

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Singaporean developer World Class Land has appointed global contractor Brookfield Multiplex to construct its landmark tower Australia 108.
It will be the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere when completed in 2020.
The building’s 1105 apartments are almost completely sold out, with construction works to commence this month.
The leading global contractor will be responsible for delivering the 319-metre luxury apartment building designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects across 100 levels.
The tower will be constructed over five stages, with the first stage earmarked for completion in 2018 and the final in 2020.
The full construction contract is estimated to be worth more than $500 million.
Aspial CEO Koh Wee Seng said the appointment of Brookfield Multiplex recognised the company’s expertise in the skyscraper market and aimed to give buyers certainty that the project is on track.
“This is a major milestone for the southern hemisphere’s tallest building, which will go where no development has ever gone before,” he said.
Brookfield Multiplex regional managing director Graham Cottam said the project brings the value of its current residential projects under construction to more than $1 billion.
Australia 108’s luxury apartments launched to market in February, with the tower’s 750 square metre penthouse selling in April to a Chinese national for $25 million, the most expensive apartment sold in Australia.
CBRE Managing Director, Residential Projects, Andrew Leoncelli, said the tower was almost completely sold, with less than 30 Cloud residences still remaining.
“There has been immense interest in this landmark project. The opportunity to own a trophy home in the sky has appealed to buyers both locally and internationally. It’s fair to say Australia 108 will be an enclave for the very discerning,” Mr Leoncelli said.
The building features 161 Cloud Residences above level 71 with their own private lobby including concierge and private lifts as well as an exclusive recreation facility within the Star Club on level 71. This health and wellbeing enclave will feature an infinity pool, private gym and entertaining facilities.
All residents have access to world-class health and wellbeing facilities on level 70 of the Star Club and a separate lobby and lifts. Further resident amenities available to all include a 25 metre lap pool, gym, golf simulator, outdoor BBQ area and theatre on level 11.
Carr Design Group has designed the five-star hotel-like interiors, while international hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), responsible for the interiors of the Wynn Encore in Las Vegas, Park Hyatt Maldives and the Park Lane Intercontinental in London, has designed the communal facilities available only to Cloud Residence owners.
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Just 30 unsold as Brookfield Multiplex wins Australia 108 construction contract

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Capital values in the Sydney CBD strata office market are showing strong growth for the second successive year.
Vanessa Rader, head of research for Ray White Commercial, said 2015 has set a new benchmark for the Sydney CBD office strata market.
More than $75 million of strata suites had changed hands.
The average capital value was up by 7.48% to $6,200 per sqm.
“The average capital value has seen good levels of growth over the last 12 months across all precincts of the CBD,” Vanessa Rader said.
Investment levels may not reach the highs of 2014 but the capital values achieved so far this year are 21.75% greater than achieved in 2013, she added.
The greatest increase in the Sydney CBD strata market had come from the Southern precinct at 37.04%, although given the limited investment pool and the low base of 2014 this result was in line with the volatile nature of this region.
“Midtown has the greatest volume of sales yet achieved the lowest rate of growth of 3.20% to $5,821 per sqm, nearing closer to the high of the Core, which has had a healthy 6.89% increase since 2014 to $6,912 per sqm,” she said.
“The Western Corridor has a wide range of quality in assets from small Chinatown assets to the King Street Wharf resulting in a broad range of capital values. The volumes of transactions have been high thus far in 2015 resulting in a sizeable 8.83% increase to $6,077 per sqm.”
Ms Rader said investment activity in the Sydney CBD strata market reached $75.07 million, which represents 11,862 sqm across 96 transactions.
“The greatest turnover achieved was in Midtown with $28.85 million across 34 sales with an average property size of 141 sqm, which highlights the affordable nature of the precinct compared to the usually dominant Core,” she said.
“In the Core investment of $25.44 million changed hands. There were 42 transactions, highlighting the smaller suite size with an average of 88 sqm.”
Ms Rader said the Western Corridor has historically been an active region with a high level of supply at differing qualities making it an attractive region for both owner occupiers and investors.
“During 2015 there has been $18.11 million sold across 16 transactions in the Wester Corridor which represents 2,980 sqm of stock, bringing the average suite size up to the largest across the CBD at 181sqm,” she said.
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Sydney strata sales sitting at $6200 sqm: Ray White Commercial research

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Breaches of Australia’s foreign property investment laws have prompted former Treasurer Joe Hockey to announce five further forced sales of properties purchased by overseas buyers.
The former Treasurer said 500 FIRB investigations are underway into more than $1 billion worth of residential real estate.
Tax commissioner Chris Jordan announced the investigations at a press conference with Joe Hockey.
They advised the properties to be sold are in Labrador on the Gold Coast, Ardross in Perth, Sydney’s Elizabeth Bay, Underdale in Adelaide and the Brisbane suburb of Stretton.
They were acquired unlawfully by foreign nationals from Singapore, Indonesia, the UK and China.
They voluntarily came forward under the amnesty announced in May.
The highest purchase price was $8.1 million, understood to be a penthouse in Elizabeth Bay.
The cheapest was a $265,000 property.
They have 12 months to sell the properties under the amnesty that ends of November, Joe Hockey said.
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Joe Hockey orders five more illegal FIRB forced property sales

The Gold Coast economy has grown by 25 per cent since 2020/21 to surpass $55 billion, but perhaps the more significant story is what sits behind the headline number.

For decades, the Gold Coast has been viewed through the lens of tourism, lifestyle and population growth. The latest State of the City Report suggests that perception is increasingly out of step with reality.

Released by Invest Gold Coast, the report ranks the Gold Coast as Australia's largest non-capital city economy and, perhaps more notably, second nationally behind Sydney for Economic Complexity, a measure that assesses the diversity and sophistication of an economy.

It's a result that places the Gold Coast ahead of Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, highlighting the extent to which the city's economic base has broadened beyond its traditional industries.

Today, the Gold Coast supports more than 350,000 jobs, is home to over 83,000 businesses and generates $19 billion in annual exports. Manufacturing now accounts for 62 per cent of international export growth, while sectors including health, education, advanced manufacturing, technology and professional services are becoming increasingly important contributors to the local economy.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the report confirmed the city's evolution into one of Australia's most significant economies.

"The Gold Coast economy continues to grow at an incredible pace. This is no surprise to those of us who have watched the evolution up close," Mayor Tate said.

"As one of the most entrepreneurial, investment driven and opportunity focused economies in the country our ambition has been realised and possibilities are endless.

"The Gold Coast has built a reputation as the city that says yes. We say yes to investment, yes to opportunity and yes to people who want to build something.

"It's this mindset helping us drive major growth across health, advanced manufacturing, screen production, marine, technology and the knowledge economy."

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While population growth has been one of the defining stories of the past decade, the report points to a broader economic transformation taking place.

The city's knowledge economy now contributes $7.9 billion annually and supports around 31,000 jobs, while the health and wellbeing sector contributes $5.2 billion and employs more than 42,000 people. Together, the six priority sectors identified in the report account for almost $24 billion in economic output and more than 145,000 jobs.

One of the strongest examples is the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct at Southport. The 200-hectare precinct now contains more than $5 billion worth of health, education, research and innovation infrastructure and supports over 16,000 jobs.

The report also highlights the growing role of advanced manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, defence and modular construction.

Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies recently became the first Australian commercial company to attempt an orbital launch, while companies including Modscape and ModnPods are helping establish the Yatala-Stapylton corridor as one of Australia's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing hubs.

The city's entrepreneurial culture is also translating into business growth.

Since 2019/20, the number of businesses operating on the Gold Coast has increased by 22 per cent, while firms employing more than 200 people have grown by 80 per cent. The report suggests the next challenge is converting more local start-ups and medium-sized businesses into nationally significant companies.

Development activity remains another key indicator of confidence.

There are currently more than $23 billion worth of major projects underway across the Gold Coast, supported by a record 75 active cranes, a figure that now exceeds Brisbane and represents a 150 per cent increase since 2016.

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Importantly, the report notes the next phase of investment will need to extend beyond residential development.

While 93 per cent of crane activity is currently tied to housing, Invest Gold Coast argues future investment will increasingly need to focus on cultural, civic, infrastructure and industry-enabling projects that strengthen the city's long-term economic resilience.

Invest Gold Coast Chair Will Hodgman said the city was now benefiting from years of economic diversification.

"What is happening on the Gold Coast is the result of the city's economic base broadening, fuelled by industries with long-term, high-growth potential," Mr Hodgman said.

"This is no longer a secondary Australian economy, the Gold Coast is becoming a globally connected city with deeper capability across health, knowledge and creative industries, advanced manufacturing, technology and exports."

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Looking ahead, the Gold Coast's population is projected to exceed one million residents by 2046.

For a city that was once largely defined by tourism and lifestyle, the latest figures suggest the Gold Coast is becoming something more significant, one of Australia's most diverse and economically sophisticated urban economies, and increasingly one that national and international investors can no longer afford to overlook.

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75 cranes, $23 billion pipeline and a $55 billion economy: Inside the Gold Coast economic boom

Ron Bakir's Homecorp has sold more than 75 per cent of the apartments in its wellness-driven Florence Residences in Surfers Paradise following its first weekend release.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/florence-residences-24-monte-carlo-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">26-storey project on Monte Carlo Avenue</a>, which commenced construction earlier this year, has seen a flurry of buyers secure their slice of the Gold Coast's latest wellbeing-focused offering in one of the nation's most competitive property markets.

Since the pandemic, the Gold Coast's population has grown by more than 11 per cent, a rate approximately four times faster than Sydney's, driven largely by lifestyle changes and interstate migration. While buyer activity has moderated in some markets nationally, demand for newly built dwellings on the Gold Coast continues to gain momentum as purchasers increasingly prioritise lifestyle, amenity, wellbeing, liveability and long-term investment potential.

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Homecorp CEO Ron Bakir says buyers today are looking for more than just a home.

"What we are seeing is a shift in how people define value in property," Bakir says.

"What attracts residents to new developments is a desire for more than just a residence. They are looking for a place that complements their lifestyle, supports their wellbeing and reflects the way they want to live into the future.

"Lifestyle, longevity, proactive health, wellbeing, connection and a sense of community are increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, particularly on the Gold Coast, where these factors continue to be a major drawcard."

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Bakir says Homecorp is responding to this shift through an approach that places greater emphasis on design, amenity and experience working together to create places that feel considered, connected and enduring in value.

Inspired by Eastern European design, Florence Residences will comprise 120 apartments alongside a private residents-only wellness club featuring a resort-style rooftop pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a spa retreat, contemporary gymnasium, and a spacious yoga and Pilates studio.

The development will also feature a residents-only lounge with private dining facilities and a rooftop bar, premium outdoor entertaining areas, a hotel-style lobby lounge, generous bike parking, and pet-friendly amenities including a heated dog wash.

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A limited number of apartments remain available, with an exclusive collection of four-bedroom sub-penthouses set to be released in the coming months.

Florence is one of the latest additions to Homecorp's expanding multi-billion-dollar property portfolio, which also includes plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/homecorp-lodges-plans-for-260-million-moroccan-bathhouse-inspired-tower-in-budds-beach">$260 million development in Budds Beach</a> tailored to the growing wellness market.

A development application has been lodged for a 27-storey, 156-residence tower at 8–10 Acacia Avenue and 25–27 Oak Avenue, featuring a residents-only Moroccan spa-inspired sanctuary.

Apartments at Florence Residences are priced from $1,249,000, with construction expected to be completed by late 2027.

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Buyers rush to Homecorp's Florence Residences as Gold Coast wellness trend gains momentum

The NSW Government has expanded its $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program, broadening access for affordable housing providers and smaller residential developments as it seeks to accelerate housing delivery across the state.

The Minns Government says the program has already helped bring forward more than 600 homes across Sydney and regional NSW since launching in September 2025, with similar models now adopted in South Australia and Western Australia.

The latest changes, announced by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, are designed to improve access to finance for projects that have planning approval but are struggling to secure funding.

Among the key changes is an expansion of support for community housing providers. The program will now support up to 100 per cent affordable housing projects valued at up to $30 million when delivered by not-for-profit providers, while support for larger affordable housing developments will increase for projects worth up to $80 million.

The government says the changes will help accelerate the delivery of housing for low-income workers, older people, people living with disability, and those at risk of homelessness, while reducing reliance on direct grants or subsidised loans to bridge funding gaps.

The eligibility criteria for smaller residential developments have also been broadened. The previous $5 million minimum project value threshold has been removed and replaced with a requirement that projects deliver at least four homes.

Support has also increased for projects delivering fewer than 20 homes, with the guarantee now able to cover up to 75 per cent of dwellings in a development, capped at $30 million per project.

The changes are expected to particularly benefit smaller-scale and regional developments, which often face greater challenges meeting pre-sale requirements imposed by lenders.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the scheme demonstrates how government can use its balance sheet to stimulate housing supply without relying solely on taxpayer-funded grants.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee shows how this Government is using its balance sheet to reduce risk and unlock private investment, enabling new homes to move from design to construction faster," Mookhey said.

"This landmark reform allows us to deliver homes for working families at a lower cost to taxpayers, while also maintaining strong financial discipline."

Planning Minister Paul Scully said the program had already proven effective in bringing stalled projects to market.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee has already proven it can unlock stalled projects and accelerate housing delivery by giving lenders the confidence they need to back good developments," Scully said.

"These changes will allow more affordable housing and smaller developments to access support so more homes can be built faster where communities need them most."

Housing Minister Rose Jackson said the expansion would help community housing providers overcome financing barriers that often delay projects.

"We know community housing providers are ready to build more homes, too often they're held back by barriers to finance," Jackson said.

"Expanding the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee helps remove those barriers so more affordable homes can get off the ground sooner."

The announcement was welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, which has long advocated for measures aimed at improving project feasibility and access to finance.

Property Council NSW Executive Director Katie Stevenson described the expansion as a practical intervention that addresses one of the most immediate constraints on housing delivery.

"This is exactly the kind of practical intervention we need right now, focused on getting projects out of the ground, not just approved," Stevenson said.

"It builds on a model the Property Council has worked closely with government to develop following calls for such a scheme ahead of last year's NSW Budget, so it's great to see it being expanded."

Stevenson said the reforms would help unlock projects that are ready to proceed but have been delayed by financing challenges. However, she noted that broader feasibility issues remain a significant barrier to increasing housing supply.

"The biggest challenge in NSW housing today is delivery. Too many projects have planning approval but are simply not financially viable to proceed under current settings," she said.

Speaking at the Property Council's NSW Housing Summit, Housing Minister Rose Jackson acknowledged that feasibility and financing pressures continue to constrain housing delivery, while reaffirming the government's commitment to work with industry on solutions.

Stevenson said the government's recognition of those challenges was encouraging ahead of next week's state budget.

"It's positive to see the government clearly recognising that feasibility pressures are now a binding constraint on supply," she said.

"With the Budget just days away, the focus must be on backing delivery, making sure projects stack up, finance can flow, and more homes can move from approval to construction."

The expanded Pre-sale Finance Guarantee forms part of the NSW Government's broader housing agenda, which also includes planning reforms, the NSW Housing Pattern Book, and a series of rezonings intended to increase housing capacity across the state.

NSW expands Pre-sale Finance Guarantee to unlock more affordable and regional housing

Design-led developer-builder Lowe Living has unveiled its latest residential development, Jardin House, marking its first foray into Melbourne's blue-chip City of Boroondara.

Located a short walk from Camberwell Junction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House</a> has been designed to appeal to affluent local downsizers and established families seeking a low-maintenance alternative to the large homes that have long defined Camberwell and surrounding suburbs.

The project will comprise a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 92 sqm to 280 sqm, alongside a limited number of penthouse residences featuring rooftop terraces spanning more than 100 sqm, with optional private pools.

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Lowe Living Co-Founder and Managing Director Tim Lowe said Camberwell represented a natural next step for the developer as it expands into some of Melbourne's most tightly held residential markets.

"Jardin House is an important project for our team as it marks the next evolution of our portfolio into different well-established blue-chip pockets of Melbourne," Lowe said.

"Camberwell, with its incredible walkability, family-led neighbourhood feel and superb access to education and transport, makes it a natural choice for us."

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Designed by Tristan Wong Architects, with interiors by Hecker Guthrie and landscaping by Acre, the development takes inspiration from the Art Deco architecture that remains a defining feature of many of Camberwell's established streets.

A curved facade, arched openings, textured brickwork and sculpted forms reference the suburb's architectural heritage, while extensive landscaping softens the building's presence and creates a strong connection to the surrounding tree-lined streetscape.

The project will be set behind a secure gated entrance, with residents arriving through landscaped gardens designed to create a transition between the public realm and private residences.

Inside, the residences feature natural stone and timber finishes, full-height glazing, Miele appliances and generous open-plan living areas designed for long-term owner occupation.

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While the apartments themselves have been designed to attract discerning owner-occupiers, it is the amenity offering that sets Jardin House apart from many other boutique projects currently launching across Melbourne.

The centrepiece is a 350 sqm private bathhouse curated in partnership with Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse founder Lyndall Mitchell.

The wellness precinct includes mineral pools, hydrotherapy experiences, a Himalayan salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools and dedicated relaxation spaces, creating what Lowe Living describes as a private wellness retreat exclusively for residents.

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The collaboration follows Lowe Living's recent partnership with Aurora at Maison Savoy in Brighton, although Jardin House is the first project to incorporate both indoor and outdoor wellness experiences.

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said wellness was becoming an increasingly important consideration for apartment buyers.

"Collaborating with Lyndall Mitchell from Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse for a second time is an intentional nod to creating residences that are more than just homes, but a way to enrich the lives of our residents through wellness and longevity," Lowe said.

The amenity offering is complemented by a Technogym fitness studio, residents' lounge, private dining spaces and concierge services.

The launch comes as developers increasingly target Melbourne's established eastern suburbs, where rising land values, ageing housing stock and growing downsizer demand are creating opportunities for boutique apartment projects.

Lowe said the company expects significant generational wealth transfer across suburbs such as Camberwell in coming years, creating further demand for luxury apartment living.

"Camberwell is a blue-chip suburb where homes regularly transact for multiple millions of dollars," he said.

"The generational change of wealth in these locations expected in the coming years is significant, so we see an opportunity to create exclusive residences that appeal to older families and downsizers in order to meet this demand."

Apartments at Jardin house start from $1,195,000. The project forms part of Lowe Living's near-$1 billion portfolio of new developments across Melbourne.

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Lowe Living launches Jardin House in Camberwell

As <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> continues its transition from a commercial centre into a more layered residential and lifestyle precinct, a new generation of apartment developments is reshaping expectations around scale, amenity, and long-term liveability.

Improved transport connections through the Victoria Cross Metro, continued investment in dining and public spaces, and a constrained supply of new luxury apartments have sharpened demand for homes that combine proximity to the CBD with the privacy and outlook traditionally associated with harbourside houses.

At 177 Walker Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a>’s new apartment development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-177-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> enters the market with a distinctly residential approach to high-rise living. The 30-level tower will deliver 161 residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to sub-penthouses and a full-floor penthouse, all oriented to capture uninterrupted views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and out toward the Pacific Ocean.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the project takes advantage of the site’s natural topography and elevated position above the harbour. Rather than relying on density alone, the architecture focuses on outlook, orientation, and spatial flow, with every apartment occupying a corner position to maximise natural light and cross ventilation.

Rothelowman says the site itself shaped much of the architectural response.

“The site has a long history in terms of its inevitable transformation and when we came in, we took inspiration from the idea of reestablishing a sense of the site’s natural terrain and fall. Our scheme aims to integrate with the terrain and the landscape, using the undulating site to slowly reveal glimpses and views of the harbour. The rotation of the tower off grid means every apartment has a view and is naturally cross ventilated. The building's colour palette is quintessentially Sydney, with bronze and sandstone and a luminescent green colour in the glass, making it very earthy and grounded in its location.”

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Inside the residences, the emphasis moves toward larger-format living typically associated with standalone homes. Kitchens sit at the centre of the apartments, connecting directly to open-plan dining and living areas before extending outward into expansive winter gardens and balconies. Calacatta marble, bespoke joinery, integrated appliances, and custom metal detailing are used throughout, while three distinct interior palettes, Terrace, Opera, and Harbour, allow buyers to personalise the spaces without compromising the architectural consistency of the project.

The larger residences place particular attention on separation between entertaining and private zones. In many apartments, master suites occupy the outer corners of the floorplates, allowing bedrooms to benefit from floor-to-ceiling glazing and harbour outlooks independent of the living spaces. Dressing rooms and ensuites continue the material palette through fluted detailing, freestanding baths, and layered stone finishes.

Rothelowman says the design intent centred on creating homes that feel enduring rather than transient.

“Our philosophy is all about the way people live in these spaces, and we wanted to create homes that reflect the quality of life in this unique Sydney location. The apartments showcase expansive living spaces that are generous, sophisticated, and bold, with the ability to connect with views throughout each apartment.”

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A separate four-storey amenity building known as The Pavilion expands the residential offering beyond the apartments themselves. Positioned alongside the tower, the building consolidates wellness, recreation, and social spaces into a dedicated resident retreat. Facilities include a 20-metre rooftop pool and sundeck, sauna, spa, ice bath, wellness studio, gymnasium, concierge service, wine cellar, residents’ lounge, private dining spaces, and dedicated co-working areas with meeting rooms and boardroom facilities.

The amenity mix reflects the buyer profile emerging in North Sydney, where owner-occupiers and downsizers are increasingly prioritising convenience, apartment scale, and long-term usability over purely investment-driven decisions.

The Walden also represents a significant milestone for ALAND, marking the company’s first major move into Sydney’s inner-city luxury apartment market after more than two decades delivering large-scale residential communities across Greater Sydney. Founder Andrew Hrsto says the Walker Street site stood apart because of both its positioning and its rarity.

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“As a company, we had been searching for a site in one of Sydney’s blue-chip locations, spanning the Eastern Suburbs, the Sydney CBD and the North Shore, and when we had the opportunity to purchase this site, we immediately recognised that it could be something iconic.”

At launch, The Walden recorded more than $103 million in sales, with buyers drawn to the project’s harbour positioning, apartment scale, and proximity to the Metro, which now connects North Sydney to Barangaroo in three minutes and Martin Place in five.

ALAND has commenced construction, and is expecting a completion date in 2028.

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Jonathan Chancellor

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