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Veteran advertising industry media buyer Harold Mitchell has spent $4.3 million on another Western Australia cattle station through Elders agent Graeme Macarthur.
The 177,100 hectare holding is in the Kimberley region of Western Australia with 6000 head of cattle.
 “This is the best time ever to get positioned,” Mr Mitchell told The Australian Financial Review.
“We can see a turnaround, there is no doubt about it,” he said which has been interpreted as calling the bottom of Australia’s cattle station market which was hurt by Indonesia live export trade difficulties.
The AFR says Australia’s cattle station market had collapsed under a multitude of pressures including high debt, the then high Australian dollar and a drought.
The dialogue with Indonesia are progressing.
“I am confident that relations are improving between the two nations,” Mr Mitchell said.
Mr Mitchell owns and operates several cattle stations with business partner and Seven West Media director Doug Flynn.
In 2011, the pair snapped up the 274,000-hectare Bulka Station adjoining their Yougawalla Station,also in the Kimberley, for about $9 million.
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Adman Harold Mitchell buys another Western Australia cattle farm

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It's not something that Scottie or Keith are likely to rave about, but Property Observer spotted that the The Block Sky High has received its formal strata approval.
The paperwork (pictured) shows the floor layout and unit entitlement at 142 Park Street. Interestingly all units have the same allocation on the strata, so there are no clues as to the actual differences in values that one would think would occur in real life appraisals especially when it came to the highest apartment penthouse.
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Other legalistic issues are contained within - all that potential buyers and their solicitors will no doubt be casting an eye over before the July 27 auction.
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The Block Sky High gets strata approval

Retired spin bowler Shane Warne has&nbsp;revealed to the Herald Sun Confidential columnist Luke Dennehy that&nbsp;putting his Brighton mansion for sale&nbsp;was&nbsp;a &quot;bittersweet&quot; decision given, in part,&nbsp;he&nbsp;had&nbsp;put his heart and soul into renovating the heritage property.

But his living arrangements&nbsp;now with fiance Elizabeth Hurley meant it was the right time to sell.

He will&nbsp;be buying something smaller to&nbsp;spend his estimated 120 to 140 days&nbsp;in Australia&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;children -&nbsp;spacing&nbsp;out his visits&nbsp;every five or six weeks&nbsp;for two or three weeks.

&#39;&#39;I love Melbourne, I think it&#39;s the best city in the world,&#39;&#39; he said.

Luke Dennehy suggested&nbsp;Warne had an offer to sell the mansion for $20 million late in 2011, but the timing wasn&#39;t right.

&#39;&#39;I was just about to start the Big Bash and the house was finally finished after two years of renovations,&#39;&#39; Warne told him.

&#39;&#39;Elizabeth and her son Damian were coming out for Christmas and my kids wanted to be in the house they had been waiting two years for.

&#39;&#39;At that stage I had no intention of ever moving again.

&#39;&#39;The past 10 to 15 years I&#39;d probably had six houses, and my intention and vision for this house was to build absolutely everything I wanted so I wouldn&#39;t have to move again.


&#39;&#39;I spent a lot of time doing up. I&#39;ve got theatres, entertaining areas, huge wine cellars, a big pool area, a tennis court, I think a 6000 square metre underground basement.

&#39;&#39;But obviously things have changed. It&#39;s a pretty special home, and it&#39;s sad to let it go.

The Brighton real estate agent J.P. Dixon has the <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/6-william-street-brighton/Property-Details-buy-residential-5632107" target="_blank">William Street property&nbsp;</a>listed at $15 million.

When it was listed last year&nbsp;Sportsbet.com.au briefly took&nbsp;bets on what the&nbsp;property would&nbsp;fetch.

It&nbsp;had $10 million to $12 million as the favourite price bracket, with the odds at $2.60.

Selling for less than $10 million was the next closest bet at $3, while&nbsp;more than $20 million&nbsp;dropped back from $3 odds in August to a less impressive $13 just before the betting board was removed.

The Brighton property&nbsp;will&nbsp;set a new price record in the bayside suburb if it sells for more than $15.6 million.

It&nbsp;was totally renovated by Warne and features a gym, cinema, basement garage, tennis court, and a pool with Warne&#39;s cricket number, 23, inscribed on the bottom.

Warne paid $8.55 million for the heritage listed home in 2009, which he shared with partner Simone Callaghan and their three children before the couple split in 2010.

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A few months later, the mansion - decked out with privacy shields along the fence line - became the scene of an almost&nbsp;riotous media scrum when the English actress and model Liz Hurley came to stay after months of flirtation on Twitter.

They are now set to marry at some time.

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The merits of auctioning was obvious on the weekend at Yowie Bay. As auctioneer Andrew Cooley of Cooley Auctions tweeted.
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Andrew Cooley was under instructions to keep the location secret, but Property Observer's attendee advised it was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-yowie+bay-114051855">39 Warrah Road, Yowie Bay</a> (pictured below) which sold on Saturday through <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sanders.com.au/">Sanders Property Agents</a>. There were four competing parties interested in the offering.
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Urban myth meets weekend auction reality: Andrew Cooley ?@Andrew__Cooley on why auction works

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There are 290 scheduled weekend auctions across Sydney this weekend, down from last weekend's 440, according to Australian Property Monitors.
The numbers remain higher than the 250 auctioned over the same weekend a year ago. July is the lowest month, after January, for auction activity as buyers and sellers hibernate to await the spring selling season.
The inner west flames on with 62 properties scheduled for this weekend just below last weekend's 67 auctions.
Its reflects the inner west as Sydney's auction hot spot, indicated by what APM senior economist Dr Andrew Wilson described as a "stunning 90% auction clearance rate last weekend."
Sydney's southern estate agents are scheduled to hold 35 auctions this weekend, with the city and east having 31 and then the upper north shore with 29 auctions.
Mosman with seven auctions is the busiest suburb this weekend followed by five in both Redfern and Potts Point.
"After the strongest June auction season on record in Sydney, expect buyer activity to continue to surge despite the usual prospect of lower mid-winter auction numbers," Dr Andrew Wilson said.
Last weekend's strong auction clearance rate in Sydney was 77.4% despite the school holidays and the wet weather.
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This weekend marks the beginning of the typically quiet month of July for auction listings.
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Just 290 weekend auctions for Sydney but inner west flames on

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The lofty ambitions for the southern hemisphere's tallest skyscraper in Southbank, Australia 108 have been grounded.
Fender Katsalidis Architects which has fronted the developer consortium for the 108 storey proposal for the 2642 square metre site at 70 Southbank Boulevard, confirmed it was now redesigning plans for the site.
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They advised Fairfax Media that a ''hybrid of requirements'' had made the proposal ''impossible.''
It was only in March that the Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy approved the 108-level proposal.
But other authorities held concerns regarding its scale, traffic congestion and shadowing and even obstructing flight paths.
The $600 million Australia 108 had started taking expressions of interest deposits last November from buyers keen to know more about the 664 prestige apartments.
It had been scheduled for mooted late 2015 completion. Buyer registrations cost $1,000.
Prices were to start at $425,000 for one-bedroom apartments and from $575,000 for two-bedroom apartments. Its three bedrooms were priced from $775,000.
<a href="https://australia108.com.au/" target="_blank">The 108-storey project</a> was unveiled to be the southern hemisphere's tallest six-star hotel/apartment building – with its mooted mammoth 388-metre skyscraper high above Melbourne's Yarra River.
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The site is set on the corner of City Road and Southbank Boulevard.
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Architect Nonda Katsalidis super-sized his plans saying the economy had strengthened and Melbourne was more confident and ready for an iconic centrepiece.
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"Buildings like this change cities, they make the city more dynamic, more interesting, more exciting," he said on its unveiling.
In July last year Property Observer<a href="/news"> reported the site was owned by Katsalidis and property developer Adrian Valmorbida </a>from the Valmorbida family.
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The ambitious 108 proposal came after an unsuccessful advertising marketing campaign to sell the development site for about $25 million last year when it came with approval for a 72-level, 607-unit apartment complex.
Melbourne's tallest tower is the 92-level Eureka building which was also developed by the Katsalidis group.
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Australia 108 skyscraper plans fail to fly as southern hemisphere's tallest residential proposal can't overcome hurdles

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Ten locations across Australia have been identified by Terry Ryder's latest hotspotting report.
They have been described as "long shot" locations in Ryder's list in News Ltd papers.
Blackall, Qld
Blackall is a regional wool town in central western Queensland with its role and its size possibly transformed by coal exploration in the Eromanga Basin.
Gloucester, NSW
Gloucester in the Hunter Region will change if coal and gas companies have their way.
Hastings precinct, Vic
Hastings and neighbouring locations on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne, have a solid property market. But could reach another level were plans to upgrade the Western Port occur.
Hervey Bay, Qld
Hervey Bay has had little capital growth for several years because of oversupply but a resurgence could occur if fly-in-fly-out workers continue to target affordable Hervey Bay.
Hughenden, Qld
Several billion-dollar enterprises planned for the region may transform Hughenden which is a typical outback town, servicing surrounding farmers and struggling to maintain population.
Mandurah, WA
Mandurah was known nationally for its growth up to 2007, when it went into serious decline. But improved transport links to Perth have FIFO workers moving there in big numbers.
Mortlake, Vic
Prices in this small west town rose given the power station and more staff housing may be required were a second stage to proceed or if wind farms plans proceed.
Rouse Hill, NSW
The suburbs of Sydney's northwest have had mediocre growth rates, but that may change if the NSW Government delivers the $8 billion North West Rail Link.
Whitsunday, Qld
Fly-in-fly-out miners are moving in and may spark a major revival in the Whitsunday region which has the worst capital growth rate in Queensland. Units are worth less than five years ago.
Wollongong, NSW
Wollongong's economy, traditionally based on manufacturing enterprises, has been hit by business closures and downsizing. The city is backing new ventures and a number of major projects.
Terry Ryder says the 10 localities present some of the best opportunities for double-digit property growth.
Terry Ryder writes twice a week for Property Observer.
His website is <a target="_blank" href="https://hotspotting.com.au/">hotspotting.com.au</a>.
 
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From Blackall to Wollongong - the 10 longshot property hotspots from Hotspotting's Terry Ryder

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Sheeva Tavakoli, the wife of the Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli, has emerged as the mystery $16.35 million buyer of a Darling Point harbourfront.

It was sold by the property developer Eduard Litver and his wife, Adriana with the buyer's identity a closely kept secret until the recent settlement lodgement details on the five-bedroom waterfront reserve house with swimming pool.

It had been listed on and off since late 2011 initially with overly ambitious $20 million-plus hopes.

The house is at the bottom of a steep site comes with a glass-covered inclinator.

The land was once part of the Babworth Estate.

The property was bought by the Litvers for $5 million in 2008 when it was only partially built to capitalise on its views across Double Bay. It comes with 750 square metres internal space.

Title Tattle gathers the three-storey Eastbourne Road house was sold through Steven Chen at McGrath Estate Agents.

Darling Point's highest house sale remains the Sutton's $18.25 million purchase in 2007 from tourism entrprenuer Barry Wain.

The next priciest was back in 2001 when the Davey family bought Craigend for $16 million.

The cosmetic surgeon, who has 16,827 likes on facebook, was last in the social pages big-time when he threw a party called Plastique Fantastique at Zeta Bar. The Sydney print gossip columnists, Hornery and Horton were briefly captivated with the Tavakoli's described as a "camera-ready couple" by one scribe.

Dr Tavokoli settled into his new New South Road, Double Bay clinic, which comes with full-frontal signage, last month.

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Sheeva Tavakoli, wife of plastic surgeon Kourosh Tavakoli buys $16.35 million Sydney harbourfront

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There's improved selling conditions on Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide with mild drops in the level of vendor discounting required to secure dwelling sales over the first half of 2013, according to Australian Property Monitors.
Between January and June, Sydney's average discount fell from 5.8% to 5.5%, Melbourne's from 7.0% to 6.6%, Brisbane's from 7.6% to 6.9% and Gold Coast's from 10.0% to 8.9%.
But the month of June saw an increase in the required discounting required in four capitals. Canberra vendors are requiring to meet higher levels of buyer caution by offering 6% discounting.
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Under the pump Canberra vendors now discounting by 6% to secure dwelling sales: APM heat chart

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Premium housing markets in Sydney are rallying, according to RP Data's Tim Lawlesss. But Perth's most affordable market showed the highest price growth - of 5% - over the past six months.
Sydney was the only capital city where the most expensive 25% of the market recorded the strongest performance within the city market over the first half of 2013.
Values across the premium Sydney housing market are up 4.8% compared with a 4.6% rise in values across the broad-middle of the market, and a 3.2% increase in values at the most affordable end of the market.
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Tim Lawless noted excluding Sydney every other major capital city was showing the highest capital gains to be occurring at the most affordable end of the housing market followed by the broad middle of the market.
"Sydney’s premium housing market is often the first market to show a shift in premium buyer trends.
"Often the catalyst for a surge in buyer interest at the top end of the housing market is the share market where based on the S&amp;P ASX/200 index, shares remain almost 30 per cent below their 2007 peak but have recovered about 53 per cent since bottoming out in early 2009.
"The wealth created from improved share portfolio positions is likely to be one of the key drivers of the prestige housing market as equity profits flow into the housing market," Mr Lawless said.
The RP Data-Rismark Stratified Hedonic Index segments the housing market performance across broad value bands: the most affordable 25% of dwellings, the broad middle 50% of dwellings and the most expensive 25% of dwellings. The Index provides a useful insight about how price based segments of each market is performing.
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Perth's most affordable market showed the highest national price growth over the past six months: RP Data

Buying into a masterplanned community often means committing to a vision still years from taking shape. At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>, that vision is already visible.

Residents have moved into the completed first stage, landscaped spaces are established, and the next chapter is now underway. Stage 1 has been completed and settled, with Stage 2 now selling off-the-plan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> combines attainable apartment living with sustainability initiatives rarely seen at this price point, including rooftop solar, battery storage and a resident EV-sharing program.

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Located on Schofi​elds Road, just moments from Tal​lawong Metro Station and Schof​ields Train Station, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been designed to appeal to a broad mix of buyers, from first-home purchasers looking for a foothold in Sy​dney's property market to downsizers seeking a connected, low-maintenance lifestyle.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been conceived as a thoughtfully planned masterplanned community that will evolve over multiple stages, with buyers now able to secure one, two and three-bedroom apartments within a neighbourhood that is already beginning to establish its identity.

One of the project's defining features is its focus on sustainability. Solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure have been incorporated throughout the development, reflecting a long-term approach to both environmental performance and everyday convenience.

Sustainability sits at the centre of the development's vision, with solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure integrated throughout the community.

That emphasis on future-ready living extends beyond the technology. Landscaped communal gardens, outdoor gathering spaces and plans for a future retail precinct aim to create a neighbourhood where residents can access daily conveniences without travelling far from home.

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The apartments themselves have been designed with liveability front of mind. Rather than chasing maximum density, the focus has been placed on creating practical homes with generous natural light, usable layouts and strong connections to outdoor space.

Importantly, these design principles have been applied consistently across the one, two and three-bedroom apartment offerings.

The appeal of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> is also closely linked to its location within Syd​ney's rapidly evolving north-west growth corridor. Over the past decade, major infrastructure investment has transformed the area, with new transport links, business precincts and community facilities reshaping suburbs like Talla​wong and Schofiel​ds.

The agent says buyers are increasingly recognising the area's long-term potential.

"Typical buyers that we're finding across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> especially are your first-home buyers, your investors, your upsizers as well as your downsizers," Hawes says.

Connectivity remains one of the project's strongest drawcards. Residents have access to both Tallaw​ong Metro Station and Schofi​elds Train Station, providing links to the Sydn​ey CBD, Norw​est Business Park, Macquari​e Park and other major employment hubs. Retail centres including Rous​e Hill Town Centre and Sch​ofields Village are also nearby, alongside schools, parks and future healthcare infrastructure.

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For Stage 1 resident Roji, it is the balance between convenience and comfort that has defined the experience of living at Kew.

"For me, it's a balance of quality and convenience," she says. "Everything I need is right here."

"If I wanted to catch the train, Scho​fields Station is just around the corner. Tallaw​ong Metro connects me to the city."

More importantly, she says, the development has delivered something that cannot be measured in floorplans or specifications.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> feels like home."

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As Stage 2 enters the market, that lived experience may be one of the project's strongest selling points. Buyers are not purchasing into an untested concept or a future promise. They are joining a community that is already taking shape.

Ongoing investment in transport, retail, healthcare and public open space continues to strengthen the appeal of Syd​ney's north-west growth corridor, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>'s established first stage provides buyers with a tangible sense of the community's future direction.

For a limited time, buyer can secure a new home at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> with just a $10,000.

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Kew Tallawong: A growing community taking shape in Sydney's north-west

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/freecity">Freecity</a> has received development approval for its 51-storey mixed-use tower at 153-157 Walker Street, North Sydney, set to be one of the tallest mixed-use residential-led buildings in one of Sydney’s most sought-after commercial and residential addresses.

Lodged as a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) through the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway and approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a comprehensive public exhibition and submissions process, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/153-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">the project</a> will deliver 296 apartments, alongside a 170-room, luxury hotel, activated retail and significant public domain improvements.

Situated just 200 metres from Victoria Cross Metro Station, on one of the largest developable sites in North Sydney, the development will rise to 234 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in the suburb. With an end value of approximately $1.5 billion, the project responds directly to the NSW Government’s mandate to accelerate housing delivery in well-located, transit-connected areas.

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The apartment mix will cater to a broad range of buyers, with 65 studio and one-bedroom apartments, 139 two-bedroom residences, 35 three-bedroom apartments, 48 four-bedroom homes, and nine penthouses. Residents will have access to a dedicated amenity level on Level 33, featuring a swimming pool with views towards the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and North Sydney CBD, as well as a gym, library, shared kitchen, lounge and outdoor entertaining areas.

The hotel will occupy the lower six levels of the building and include meeting and function spaces, a wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, swimming pool and sauna, further strengthening North Sydney's growing hospitality offering.

At ground level, the development has been designed to improve pedestrian connections through the precinct. More than 700 sqm of retail space will activate the street frontage, while a landscaped through-site link connecting Walker Street, Little Walker Street and Doris Fitton Park will provide new public open space with seating, paving and extensive native landscaping.

Freecity Group Co-Founder and Joint CEO Tony Sun said the project represents one of the most significant development opportunities currently available in North Sydney.

"This is one of the most significant development sites in North Sydney and it comes at a pivotal moment for the precinct," Sun said.

"North Sydney is undergoing a genuine transformation, and this project will contribute housing the city urgently needs while creating a landmark destination."

Executive Director of Development Michael Romano said demand for both residential and hotel accommodation would continue to strengthen as the Metro precinct matures.

"The structural demand for high-quality housing and hotel accommodation in North Sydney is compelling, and will only grow as the precinct continues to evolve around the new Metro station," Romano said.

Architectus has designed the tower, orientating the apartments to maximise views towards Sydney Harbour while introducing a sculpted façade intended to respond to light, wind and the surrounding skyline.

Architectus Principal Marko Damic said the design sought to create a tower that contributes to the public realm as much as the skyline.

"We wanted to design a tower that doesn't just sit in the skyline but actively participates and contributes to city life," Damic said.

First look: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use apartment and hotel tower in North Sydney

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> have celebrated the topping out of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf,</a> marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of Syd​ney's most anticipated waterfront communities.

Located on Sydney's harbourfront at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a>, the project has now reached its highest structural point, with construction progressing strongly towards completion in 2027. 
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The milestone was celebrated on-site with project partners Phoenix Property Investors, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Versatile Construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, consultants and stakeholders, to recognise the collective effort behind the transformation of the historic waterfront site into a vibrant new residential, marina and lifestyle destination.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will deliver a mix of waterfront residences and terraces, complemented by a private 36-berth marina, waterfront dining opportunities and a revitalised foreshore designed to reconnect the community with the river's edge. 
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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said the project represented a rare opportunity to create the next chapter in Sydn​ey's long history of successful waterfront precincts. 
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"Throughout Sydney, some of the city's most sought-after addresses have emerged from carefully considered waterfront precincts such as Woolloom​ooloo Wharf, Walsh Bay and Breakfast Point," Brown said.

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"What makes these places so successful is that they become much more than residential developments," Brown said.

"They bring together homes, hospitality, marina facilities, public spaces and a strong sense of community in locations where future supply is incredibly limited."

Brown has long described absolute waterfront land in Sy​dney as "finite."

"Once these opportunities are developed, they are rarely replicated. That's why Syd​ney's waterfront precincts have consistently demonstrated strong demand and long-term value growth over many decades. 
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"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is one of the few remaining opportunities to secure a residence within a masterplanned waterfront community that combines direct water access, marina ownership opportunities and a genuine village lifestyle just moments from the Sy​dney CBD."

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PERIFA Founder and Managing Director Fabrizio Perilli said the project reflected a shared commitment to delivering exceptional places that create long-term value for residents and the broader community. 
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"The topping out milestone is a significant achievement for the Versatile Group and a testament to the collaboration between all project partners, consultants and contractors involved," Perilli said. 
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"Beyond the residences themselves, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will establish a new waterfront destination that celebrates the history, character and lifestyle of this unique location while creating a lasting legacy for future generations."

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Construction is being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile">Versatile Construction</a>, with structural works now substantially complete across the precinct. Attention will progressively shift to the construction of the waterview terraces, apartment façades, services and interior fit-out works over the coming months. 
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With limited residences and marina berths remaining, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> continues to attract strong interest from owner occupiers and downsizers seeking a premium waterfront lifestyle within close proximity to Putne​y Village, Rh​odes, Top Ry​de and the Syd​ney CBD. 
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As one of the last opportunities to secure a residence within a new masterplanned waterfront community on Sy​dney Harbour, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is expected to remain a highly sought-after address for years to come.

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Abadeen, PERIFA, top out Putney Wharf harbourfront precinct

Kew has long been regarded as one of Melbourne's premier residential suburbs. It's a location defined by its grand period homes, leafy streets and some of the city's most prestigious schools, yet it has often sat just outside the spotlight cast on neighbouring Hawthorn and Camberwell.

Increasingly, however, buyers are recognising that Kew offers much of what draws people to those suburbs, with a quieter residential setting, exceptional amenity and long-term owner-occupier appeal.

Within a few minutes' walk, residents can access Kew Junction, one of Melbourne's most established village centres. Cafés, bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, boutique retailers and everyday services are all on the doorstep, with local favourites including Centonove, Adeney Milk Bar Cafe, and Frank &amp; Harri creating the type of walkable lifestyle that has become increasingly difficult to find in Melbourne's inner east. Beyond the immediate neighbourhood, Glenferrie Road's renowned shopping and dining precinct in Hawthorn and the retail, dining and entertainment offerings of Camberwell Junction are both just a short drive or tram ride away.

The suburb is equally well connected. Tram routes 48 and 109 provide direct access to the CBD, while High Street and Cotham Road connect residents to the wider inner east.&nbsp;Nearby access to the Eastern Freeway also places the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne Airport within easy reach, adding another layer of convenience for weekend travel.&nbsp;It's a rare combination of connectivity and tranquillity, where quiet residential streets sit just moments from some of Melbourne's most established shopping and lifestyle precincts.

For families, Kew remains one of Melbourne's most tightly held addresses. Carey Baptist Grammar School, Xavier College, Methodist Ladies' College, Trinity Grammar, Ruyton Girls' School and Genazzano FCJ College are all nearby, while the Yarra River parklands, walking trails and sporting clubs provide another layer of lifestyle appeal.

It's within this established pocket that developer Ricdanic is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wimba-ave-kew-9-11-wimba-avenue-kew-vic-3101">Wimba Ave</a>, a boutique collection of just 13 residences across two buildings named after its location on the tree-lined Wimba Avenue,&nbsp;within one of Kew's most prestigious pockets where homes have been known to sell up to and above $8 million.

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The residences prioritise the space that buyers are increasingly searching for but struggling to find in established suburbs. Living areas extend beyond five metres in width, ceiling heights range from three to five metres, and apartments open onto private gardens averaging around 125 sqm. Selected residences also feature balconies of approximately 60 sqm, while premium inclusions include Miele appliances, double-glazed windows, EV readiness, fully electric systems and a 7.2 NatHERS energy rating.

Architect Chris Idle says opportunities to deliver homes of this scale within established suburbs have become increasingly uncommon.

"There are very few opportunities to do these kinds of developments in leafy, established suburbs," he says. "To get this level of amenity, natural light, and architectural freedom in such a setting is extremely rare."

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The architecture draws on Kew's established character through the use of handmade Krause bricks, while landscaping by John Patrick introduces 23 plant species, including nine native varieties, creating an environment which focuses just as much on nature as it does the building.

Construction on Wimba Ave is well underway by renowned high-end builder Sinjen, with completion expected in late 2027. Prices start from $2.22 million.

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The enduring appeal of Kew's tree-lined streets and village lifestyle

"For me, it's the location." That was the first thing Chris pointed to when reflecting on why he and his wife Marita decided to purchase at Candela Ivanhoe, the under-construction new apartment development by Salter Brothers in the heart of the north-eastern M​elb​ourne​ suburb. ​

"We've lived here before… everything is here," Chris said.

"Our doctor is around the corner, there's dentists, pilates, everything we need, restaurants, fast food places, two train stations, Ivanhoe and Darebin, both in walking distance. You don't need anything else."

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Just 10 kilometres from Melbo​urn​e's CBD, Ivanhoe combines direct city connectivity with the amenity of an established village community. Residents have access to highly regarded schools, expansive parklands, public transport, and a thriving retail and hospitality precinct centred around Upper Heidelberg Road, all within a neighbourhood that has retained its leafy character despite its proximity to the city.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a> sits within the heart of this established landscape, positioned just moments from Ivanhoe Village and within walking distance of many of the suburb's most sought-after amenities.

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From Candela, residents can access cafés, grocers, wine bars, restaurants and essential services on foot, while Ivanhoe Station and Darebin Station provide direct connectivity across Mel​bour​ne. The development is also surrounded by some of the suburb's best-known lifestyle destinations, including Pinkie, Laurent, Enni, Docasa and Woodfire Pizza e Cucina, alongside Ivanhoe Plaza, Woolworths, pharmacies and specialty retailers.

Green space is another defining feature of the suburb. Darebin Parklands, Ivanhoe Park, Nellie Ibbot Park and the Yarra River trail network provide extensive opportunities for recreation, while Ivanhoe Golf Course and Ivanhoe Tennis Club continue to underpin the area's long-established lifestyle appeal.

The suburb's education offering further strengthens demand. Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Mary Immaculate Primary School and Ivanhoe Primary School have helped establish the area as one of Melbou​​rne's most sought-after schooling precincts, attracting families and downsizers alike who want to remain connected to the area.

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While location was the priority for Marita and Chris, the project itself also needed to meet their expectations.

"Whilst location was paramount, I was also looking at design of the environment and Candela ticked every box," Marita said.

"We're just thrilled with our choice."

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Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>, Candela Ivanhoe has been designed to complement its village setting, with an emphasis on generous floorplans, natural light and practical everyday living.

Residents will have access to a range of shared amenities, including a communal rooftop garden and dedicated residential lounge, complemented by a ground-floor café and lifestyle wellbeing centre, helping foster the sense of community already emerging among future owners.

That approach has resonated strongly with the market. More than 90 per cent of purchasers at Candela Ivanhoe are owner-occupiers, with buyers ranging from downsizers and second-home buyers to young families and first home buyers, creating a genuinely multi-generational community of grandparents, parents and children. It reflects a broader shift across Melbo​​urne's apartment market, where buyers are increasingly prioritising neighbourhood quality, lifestyle amenity and long-term liveability.

Currently under construction by Ironside, Candela Ivanhoe comprises 58 apartments. Candela Ivanhoe is scheduled for completion in the coming months, and residents can move in from September. One to four bedroom residences, prices from $649,000 and limited opportunities remaining.

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Jonathan Chancellor

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