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Lance Franklin, the former Hawk turned Sydney Swans' grand finalist, has listed his contemporary Brighton East house for October 26 auction.
The 55 Hodder Street offering has $1.6 million to $1.7 million price guidance.
After renting briefing elsewhere in Brighton, Franklin bought the house on its 678 square metre block in late 2010 for $1.635 million through hockingstuart.
It had also sold at $1.45 million in 2006 on its completion.
It is a four-bedroom, two bathroom home with a pool.
He is not yet known to have bought any Sydney property. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAhpDOAoDNc" target="_blank">The Brighton property</a> with pool room has been rented out since late 2013.
Before his Brighton purchase he had spent $860,000 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs just weeks before the 2008 premiership, aged 21 years after renting in Box Hill. 
Despite reports he's turning his back on Melbourne property, Title Tattle understands Buddy retains this first property, a Donvale Palladian-inspired executive home which is home of his parents. 
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There have been two recent sales on Hodder Street. 66 Hodder sold at $1.45 million and 66A at an undisclosed price., also in August this year.
AFL footballers in the bayside precinct include Chris Judd from Carlton. It was 2010 when Judd and his then model fiancee Rebecca Twigley bought their 671 square metre Brighton property for $2.125 million through Kay and Burton agent Justin Follett. They rebuilt and moved in this year.
St Kilda's Nick Riewoldt and wife, Catherine spent $4.1 million in February in Brighton for their 1,100 square metre block.
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Actor Chris Hemsworth has reportedly spent about $7 million to buy Kooeloah, the Broken Head, Byron Bay retreat, according to News Ltd.
With its name meaning 'home of the dolphins', it’s a haven away from the Hollywood fast lane overlooking Seven Mile Beach from its lagoon and lap pools complete with two bales.
The road into the property doesn't even have a name, the marketing suggested.
The multi-level Balinese-style main residence comes with three more villas over its 4.2-hectare holding.
All up there are eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
It was <a href="/news/nsw/kooeloah-byron-bays-15-million-balienese-listing-title-tattle">listed in 2012 with reported $15 million hopes, </a>so Hemsworth's unconfirmed purchase would appear nicely timed.
Local architect Christine Vadasz designed the Balinese-style home, which was built by Ian Heanes for Suinee Wong Lomas, a retired film and television producer, and Eric Lomas, the retired chief executive of Singapore’s The Yellow River Network, after they bought the northern NSW property in 1989.
When approached by The Australian Suinee said she could not disclose anything about the sale.
There were sightings of Hemsworth around the Byron township last week, appearing on Facebook after he stopped into Yoflo for some of Byron's best frozen yoghurt.
No estate agent was given credit for the reported sale.
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A Templestowe trophy home was sold mid-week following its second auction in the past two months.
Some 70 people turned up to see four bidders compete for the offering.
It was passed in at $2.5 million, and sold soon after at an undisclosed higher price on Wednesday night.
The Templestowe home had been knocked down at $3.35 million at its <a href="/expert-insights/buying/south-yarra-then-templestowe-top-weekend-melbourne-auctions">August auction</a> when it had been listed with $2.4 million hopes.
The home was purchased 11 years ago for $870,000, but the current owners doubled the internal size, keeping in style with<a href="/news/architect-phillip-mannerheims-former-templestowe-house-listed"> architect Phillip Mannerheim’s original vision</a>, while creating an oriental inspired, feng shui home.
The <a href="https://raywhitemanningham.com.au/vic/templestowe/1163486/" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.3em;">4 Winifred Court, Templestowe home,</a> a four bedroom, five bathroom house on 3,986 square metres was relisted by Carmen Stenta at Ray White Manningham.
She told Property Observer that the August buyer had a death in the family following the purchase with their assets being frozen.
The August underbidder had bought elsewhere through Stenta.
 
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The retired AFL premiership player Darren Jolly and his wife Deanne have secured $1,735,000 for their self-renovated Edwardian-era Surrey Hills home.
<a href="/expert-insights/buying/former-afl-ruckman-darren-jolly-sells-surrey-hills-and-joins-the-block-prahran">The house sold ahead of its March auction</a>, but on delayed settlement terms with the sale price only registered earlier this month.
Paul Richards, the Bekdon Richards selling agent, described the three bedroom cottage's renovation as one of the best he’d seen in 13 years in real estate.
The 1910 property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-surrey+hills-116232795" target="_blank">17 Empress Road</a> had period features including high ceilings, stained glass and original fireplaces as well as for contemporary comforts such as refrigerated cooling and ducted heating. 
The former Collingwood, Sydney and Melbourne ruck man, a reluctant 2013 AFL retiree, and wife Deanne would often return to the Surrey Hills home during their recent filming of The Block Glasshouse, the office block conversion in High Street, Prahran.
The Surrey Hills cottage was renovated by the ruckman on days off and after training, along design lines by Deanne.
Last year Jolly completed his building and construction certificate four at night school. The couple paid $1.35 million in 2010.
It was bought by a buyer from Camberwell.
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Blockheads Deanne and Darren Jolly secure $1.735 million in Surrey Hills

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The property veteran John McGrath has inspected the latest The Block Glasshouse apartments.
His conclusion, having been associated with The Block through the nine series since the original 2003 version, was emphatic.
"This is the biggest and best by far," he said.
McGrath has done brief cameos in recent series but for many years, until 2013's The Block All Stars, he was a weekly room reveal judge. He was replaced by Darren Palmer, who joined Shaynna Blaze and Neale Whitaker, the former editor of Belle magazine.
Meanwhile Whitaker has accepted a role with NewsLifeMedia’s lifestyle brand Vogue Living, and will also be a columnist for News Corp’s Sunday papers in Australia.
Whitaker's new job has yet to be acknowledged by the Scott Cam voiceover on The Block.
Bauer Media recently appointed Tanya Buchanan as editor of Belle magazine, which is set to celebrate 40 years of continuous publication.
The latest Audit Bureau of Circulation figures revealed Belle's circulation at 45,000 copies.
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After just four years ownership, music manager Roger Davies and his wife, actor Rebecca, have listed their Whale Beach retreat.

The Queenslander-style weekender of the Vaucluse-based couple was bought in 2010 for $4,175,000.

The two-storey property, with views over Dolphin Bay, has been <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-whale+beach-117955231" target="_blank">listed through LJ Hooker Palm Beach's David Edwards</a> with $4.8 million plus hopes.

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Offers close November 5.

Over the year Roger Davies has had the likes of Tina Turner, Olivia Newton-John and Pink under his wings.
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Billionaire Harry Triguboff’s Meriton Group has become the country’s largest home builder, the latest HIA-Colorbond Housing 100 report shows.
It jumped from fourth place after more than tripling the number of housing starts from last year to 7,929.
"The leap to the top from last year's fourth placing reflects the growing trend towards apartment living and a nationwide apartment boom," Meriton's managing director Harry Triguboff said.
Meriton's dwellings commenced in the year 2013/2014 trumped Perth’s traditional home builder BGC, who ran second with 5,004 housing starts.
“We are very proud to become the premier home builder in Australia,” said Triguboff.
 “This became possible because of the hard work and dedication of all our staff. We believe that building apartments is very important for the country, the state, the councils, subcontractors, employees and the purchasers. The main thing is – we all did well.” 
Meriton has been New South Wales’ largest apartment developer for several years and last year became Australia’s number one apartment developer. Its 7,929 starts represents more than 10% of the 66,764 dwelling commencements of the entire Housing 100.
The surge in new apartment starts pushed Brookfield Multiplex (with 2,189) and LU Simon (1,179) into the top 20 builders list.
Among the share of dwellings started by the 100 largest builders, apartments, or multi-residential dwellings, rose in proportion to 24% of the total from 16% a year earlier.
The HIA-Colorbond report predicts 182,416 housing starts for the year to June, up 12.7% from the previous year.
Meriton’s status as Australia’s largest home builder is a significant achievement for a company that operates only on Australia’s east coast.
It has constructed more than 60,000 dwellings in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast over the past 50 years. 
Currently, Meriton has more than 15,000 apartments in its construction pipeline across 25 sites. 
It has spent $431 million on six site acquisitions in 2014 to date, purchasing in covetable inner-city areas with plans to build both residential and serviced apartment accommodation.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned investors about the risks of buying student apartments.
Reserve Bank officials are concerned the number of smaller apartments targeted at student rentals will be hard for investors to resell in future years.
"This could place downward pressure on apartment prices if student demand weakens or if there are other shocks that reduce foreign investors' appetite for these apartments," it said in the RBA's twice-yearly Financial Stability Review released on Wednesday.
Micro-apartments of 15 square metres to 20 square metres may attract the budget-minded investor, but they seriously lag behind in price growth when compared with larger ­apartments.
Recent PRDnationwide data shows the value of Melbourne micro-apartments increased 10.7% over five years, while prices for two-bedroom apartments had increased 35%.
The data analysed mirco-apartments in the Melbourne CBD inner ring from 2009 to 2014 with the sample including studio apartments and one-bedroom, along with one-bathroom apartments with no car parks.
From 2009 to 2014, the median price of micro-apartments increased from $365,000 to $404,000, while two-bedroom apartments increased from $400,000 to $540,000.
PRDnationwide research manager Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo said micro-apartments fell short when appreciating over a long time.
The RBA suggested yesterday the risk of localised oversupply seemed "somewhat higher" in Melbourne where there has been greater geographic concentration of building activity recently. 
"Apartment construction in the inner city has been at high levels for some time and, given the time lags in completing higher density constructions, is expected to remain elevated for the next few years. 
"That said, liaison suggests that construction in Melbourne continues to be driven by strong demand, including from foreign investors, with pre-sale levels remaining high.
"A related risk, which is likely to be currently most pronounced in Melbourne, is that some new developments may appeal to a relatively narrow segment of tenant or owner demand. 
"For example, some new developments involve smaller-sized apartments that are targeted at international students, which could be harder to sell in the secondary market than more traditional-sized apartments. 
"This could place downward pressure on apartment prices if student demand weakens or if there are other shocks that reduce foreign investors’ appetite for these apartments."
The RBA noted the momentum in investor housing activity had been concentrated in Sydney "and to a lesser extent Melbourne."
It noted investor housing loan approvals are almost 90% higher in New South Wales than they were two years ago and are 50% higher over the same period in Victoria.
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The Block's Josh Densten and Jenna Whitehead's renovated three bedroom investment cottage at East Albury has been sold for just under $400,000.
<a href="https://instagram.com/p/tKIJgdQcLy/" target="_blank">The contestants</a> of the 2011 Richmond series of The Block bought the 670 square metre Beaumont Crescent property in 2008 for $250,000.
They tried to sell it in early 2011 for $300,000 plus.
It was listed for <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/public/propertydetails.aspx?adid=2011398946&amp;" target="_blank">20 September Stean Nicholls auction</a> with the official sale price undisclosed.
Agents Amanda Giblin and Geoff Stean marketed  the home as offering "plenty of modern living and renovated in style," with easy care gardens and impressive views over Albury, allowing the buyer to enjoy their home with minimal effort.
The couple's first appearance on The Block in 2011 saw their renovated home sell for $1 million, but with little gain, while their second home in 2013's The Block: All Stars netted $1.65 million, $275,000 of which was profit.
East Albury's median house price sits at $323,000, <a href="/news">according to RP Data</a>, which is less than its 2008 and 2011 peaks.
The couple run <a href="https://bickerdesign.com.au" target="_blank">Bickerdesign</a>.
The Block stars Josh Densten and Jenna Whitehead are turned their flair for interior design into a fulltime business with the launch of decorating/renovation business Bicker Design.
Josh and Jenna's <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/victoria/take-two-auction-frenzy-as-only-one-offering-left-on-the-block/2011082351266" target="_blank">double-fronted Victorian cottage in Richmond sold for $1 million</a> through Ruth Roberts of Woodards a few days after 2011 The Block auction.
It was the three bedroom 37 Cameron Street Richmond cottage renovated by Josh and Jenna who had a $950,000 Block 2011 auction reserve.
 
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is discussing additional steps that might be taken to reinforce sound lending practices, particularly for lending to investors, with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
"The composition of housing and mortgage markets is becoming unbalanced," the RBA said in its latest bi-annual Financial Stability Review, issued today.
It also noted that "with attractive yields on Australian commercial property, many of the dynamics evident in investor housing are also playing out in this market, increasing the vulnerability of the commercial property market to a price correction".
The Reserve Bank noted that the low interest rate environment and, more recently, strong price competition among lenders had translated into a strong pick-up in growth in lending for investor housing.
"As a result, the composition of housing and mortgage markets is becoming unbalanced, with new lending to investors being out of proportion to rental housing’s share of the housing stock.
"Both construction and lending activity are increasingly concentrated in Sydney and Melbourne, where prices have also risen the most."
The bank observed that the risks are likely to be macroeconomic in nature, rather than direct risks to the stability of financial institutions.
"Property investors in Australia have historically been at least as creditworthy as owner-occupiers, and mortgage lending standards remain firmer than in the years leading up to the financial crisis.
"Even so, a broader risk remains that additional speculative demand can amplify the property price cycle and increase the potential for prices to fall later, with associated effects on household wealth and spending.
"These dynamics can affect households more widely than just those that are currently taking out loans: the households most affected by the declines in wealth need not necessarily be those that contributed to heightened activity. Furthermore, the direct risks to financial institutions would increase if these high rates of lending growth persist, or increase further."
It suggested the apparent increase in interest-only loans by both owner-occupiers and investors might also be consistent with increasingly speculative motives behind current housing demand.
"At this stage the main risk from this strong investor activity appears to be that the extra demand may exacerbate the housing price cycle and increase the potential for prices to fall later."
On the commercial property front, the bank noted strong demand for commercial property continued to boost prices, especially for CBD office and industrial properties, despite weak leasing conditions and subdued tenant demand in some states.
"In particular, lower demand from government organisations in Brisbane and mining- related companies in Brisbane and Perth has weighed on conditions in these CBD office markets. 
"By contrast, the Sydney office market, where price rises have been greatest, has been somewhat shielded from the effects of weaker tenant demand, in part because withdrawals of property from the market (particularly the conversion of older office space to residential property) have constrained supply.
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"Beyond this, industry liaison indicates that the current softness in tenant demand has led to some projects being delayed or cancelled, and building approvals have declined over the first half of this year. Supply-side pressure in the retail sector should remain limited, with the increase in construction activity over the past few years largely related to the refurbishment 80 and modest expansion of existing centres, and construction of large retail centres (occupied by a single retailer).
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"One risk facing the commercial property sector is that a reversal in the strong growth in investor demand might expose the market to a sharp repricing. 
"In particular, inflows of foreign capital could slow or cease once global interest rates start to rise or if conditions were to weaken in foreign investors’ home countries. The risk may also be exacerbated by further weakness in commercial property leasing conditions.
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"Another risk facing commercial property lending, especially lending for new property development, is tenancy risk – that is, the risk that the developer fails to secure tenants for their property and consequently struggles to meet their loan repayments. 
"This risk is higher for developments with a lower precommitment rate. 
"For office property, the strength in investment demand and relative weakness in tenant demand have contributed to a decline in the average precommitment rate, though available data for selected years from the early 1990s suggest it remains significantly higher now than it was in the lead-up to the severe market downturn in the early 1990s."
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A trio of Queensland property groups have unveiled plans for a $300 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former Noosa Bowls Club site, a proposal that would deliver more than 200 new homes in one of the Sunshine Coast's most supply-constrained markets.

Kilter Property, Frank Developments and Calile Malouf Investments are behind the plans for the 1.8-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-noosa-drive-noosa-heads-qld-4567">99 Noosa Drive</a>, which would transform the long-vacant site into a new residential precinct featuring 208 apartments, retail, hospitality and public space.

The proposal comes as Noosa continues to grapple with housing affordability and a shortage of permanent accommodation, particularly for key workers. The site's location in Noosa Junction, close to shops, public transport and employment, aligns with the direction of Noosa Council's Housing Strategy, which encourages higher-density housing within established activity centres rather than continued urban expansion.

The draft plans include 48 affordable-by-design apartments and 48 rooming accommodation units aimed at key workers. Around 2,000 sqm of ground-floor retail and food and beverage space would activate the street frontage, alongside a new public town square and landscaped open space.

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Frank Developments Founder and Director Frank Licastro said the development would continue the company's focus on architecturally-led residential projects while addressing one of the region's biggest challenges.

"Not only will this project exude a sense of luxury, it will also enhance not only the built environment but also the surrounding community," Licastro said.

"Noosa's success relies on the people who live and work here. Providing well-designed accommodation for key workers is critical to supporting the local economy and ensuring the Shire can continue to thrive."

Kilter Property Co-Founder Huw Williams said the focus was on delivering additional permanent housing while creating a mixed-use destination that benefits both residents and the wider community.

"Our focus is on delivering a well-considered mixed-use project that provides more permanent housing options, supports local workers and businesses, and delivers an exceptional product for the local market," Williams said.

"The redevelopment vision aligns with the long-term evolution of Noosa Junction as a vibrant activity centre, creating a destination that enhances the area's character while delivering significant economic and community benefits."

Calile Malouf Investments, best known for its role in Brisbane's James Street precinct and The Calile Hotel, will bring its place-making experience to the project. The company recently commenced construction on The Calile Noosa hotel and says the residential development will complement its growing investment in the region.

CMI Director Cal Malouf said the aim was to create a walkable precinct combining housing, retail and hospitality while remaining true to Noosa's character.

"We see a similar opportunity in Noosa to deliver a vibrant, walkable destination that combines exceptional housing, hospitality and retail in one integrated project," Malouf said.

Brisbane-based Cavill Architects has been appointed to design the project.

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Noosa Bowls Club to be redeveloped into mixed-use apartment precinct

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The redevelopment is also expected to support more than 3,000 jobs across planning, construction and ongoing operations.

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.

Lendlease Development CEO Claire Johnston said the project represented one of Brisbane's most significant redevelopment opportunities.

"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.

"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.

"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."

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the riverfront transformation would deliver a thriving new community precinct.

“The Crisafulli Government is delivering this golden opportunity to unlock a riverfront jewel for all Queenslanders,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.

“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.

“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."

Early works on the precinct are expected to commence in April 2027.

Lendlease selected to deliver transformative South Brisbane riverfront precinct

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Wollongong is somewhat in vogue. Between Level 33 and Urban Property Group, the two developers have several thousand apartments planned across the city.

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.

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.

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.

First look: Level 33 upsizes Wollongong apartment towers

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.

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.

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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.

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."

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."

The site occupies a strategic corner bounded by Flinders Street, Station Street, Stafford Street and the Princes Highway, directly opposite North Wollongong Station.

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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.

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.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/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>

First look: Urban Property Group plans next major Wollongong tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/arada">Arada Australia</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.

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.

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.

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."

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Woods Bagot describes the tower as a key marker within Campsie's next phase of growth.

"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."

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.

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.

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.

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The application follows Arada Australia'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 Australia as one of the most influential developers shaping Campsie's future urban form.

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 Australia files for trio of apartment towers in Campsie town centre</a>

Arada Australia 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.

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.

Jonathan Chancellor

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