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‘Surprising’ survey results are often the most interesting. That was undoubtedly the case with the Nov Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment survey.
Despite what can be viewed as a de facto tightening in financial conditions following moves by banks to increase mortgage rates, sentiment posted a solid gain in the month to climb back over the 100 level for only the third time in the last 21 months.
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Clearly there were some powerful offsetting positives at work this month. These all centred on the outlook for the economy, with the ‘economic outlook’ sub-indexes up over 20% in the last 2mths on a combined basis.
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The circumstantial evidence strongly implicates the leadership change in mid Sep as a key positive catalyst. Disentangling the various influences on consumer sentiment can often be very difficult but this month we have a closer look at how views on the ‘economic outlook, next 5yrs’ relates to sentiment more generally and responses to opinion polls. The analysis points to recent gains being due to a mix of improved polling, a ‘honeymoon’ effect following leadership changes and a more general improvement in sentiment.
Of course, it remains to be seen how well this resurgence in economic confidence is sustained. And views on the economy tend to have less influence on actual spending decisions than those around family finances and buyer sentiment.
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On this front, the Nov survey was a more mixed update. On the more sober side, our preferred gauges of demand momentum remain subdued in line with the soft spending seen through much of 2015. Sentiment around housing also remains weak with assessments of ‘time to buy a dwelling’ pointing to a material correction and price expectations cooling rapidly.
On the more positive side, responses to direct questions about planned Christmas spending were the most upbeat we have seen since the GFC. The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Unemployment Expectations Index also sustained most of last month’s big improvement, suggesting a genuine breakout from the intense pessimism around job security that has hung over the consumer since 2011.
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On balance, sentiment is starting to look more conducive to a lift in spending but there are clearly still some weaknesses.
Bill Evans is chief economist of <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/" target="_blank">Westpac</a>.
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Weakness in housing sentiment: Westpac's Bill Evans

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The level of residential vacancies rose nationally in October with a 2.3% increase over the month to 70, 827 according to SQM Research.
But Canberra and Sydney notched up monthly falls.
SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher said vacancies have been soaring in Perth and Darwin, while east coast capital cities have been stable.
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“There is a sharp contrast in the national rental market at this point in time," he said.
"Vacancies have been soaring in Perth and Darwin, while our east coast capital cities have generally been stable. This is just one indicator on how the mining downturn has effected the economy.
"Clearly, not everywhere has been effected, but those cities and townships that do have exposure have been hit hard.”
SQM Research reported vacancy rates stayed the same for Adelaide and Brisbane over the month, year-on-year vacancy rates dropped in both Melbourne and Hobart and Sydney vacancy rates remain unchanged over the last year, with figures from October 2015 recording a vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Sydney's October vacancy rate at low 1.6%: SQM Research

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Perth vendors are needing to discount asking prices by 7.7%, the highest level since 2011, according to Australian Property Monitors.
There was only one capital, Adelaide where vendor discounting eased during October. 
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Perth vendors needing to discount asking prices by 7.7%: APM 

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New South Wales auction results for the week ending Sunday 15 November show a preliminary clearance rate of 61% from 1200 total scheduled auctions.
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<div class="num">According to data from realestate.com.au, 317 properties were sold at auction within NSW, 243 passed in and 214 sold prior to auction.</div>
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<div class="num">One standout sale in the Sydney suburb of Blakehurst, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-blakehurst-120988130" target="_blank">71 Terry Street</a>, was a six bedroom home that sold for $2,980,000. The median price for a home in <a href="/news">Blakehurst is $1.5 million</a>, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
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New South Wales clearance rate at 61%: Realestate.com.au

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The top sale of the week was a five bedroom Point Piper manor overlooking Sydney harbour, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The property, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-darling+point-121034170" target="_blank">145 Darling Point Road Darling Point</a>, sold for $5,460,000 through Georgia Cleary and Alexandra Churchill of BradfieldCleary Double Bay.
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145 Darling Point, Darling Point, NSW, 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car house $5,460,000 BradfieldCleary Double Bay
2/16 Arthur Avenue, Cronulla, NSW, 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car unit $5,000,000, Cripps &amp; Cripps Property Cronulla
424 Princes Highway, Blakehurst, NSW, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car house $4,800,000, McGrath Estate Agents
520 Barkers Road, Hawthorn East, Vic, 5 bed, 4 bath, 4 car house $4,361,000, Vicprop Group, Melbourne
38 Richmond Terrace, Richmond, Vic, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car house $4,320,000, Jellis Craig Richmond
23 Hope Street, Pymble, NSW, 6 bed, 5 bath, 2 car house $4,300,000, McGrath Estate Agents
33 Callantina Road, Hawthorn, Vic, 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car house $4,251,000, Marshall White Hawthorn
2 Cooroora Street, Dicky Beach, Qld, 4 bed, 5 bath, 2 car house $4,250,000, Ray White Caloundra
29 Karranga Avenue, Killara, NSW, 5 bed, 3 bath, 1 car house $3,875,000, Savills Cordeau Marshall Lindfield
7 Maysbury Avenue, Brighton, Vic, 5 bed, 5 bath, 2 car house $3,750,000, Nick Johnstone Brighton
 
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Darling Point manor leads CoreLogic RP Data top ten list

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Melbourne's west holds a preliminary auction clearance rate of 75.2% for the week ending 15 November, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
CoreLogic RP Data found only four regions exceeded clearance rates of above 70%, with the Inner region at 70.1%, Inner South at 70.7%, Outer East with 70.9% and West at 75.2%. 
The Mornington Peninsula recorded a preliminary a clearance rate of 64.8%.
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At a sold 64%, the Mornington Peninsula records Melbourne's lowest clearance rate: CoreLogic RP Data

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North Sydney, the Inner South and the Eastern Suburbs all recorded a preliminary clearance rate of above 70% for the week ending 15 November, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
According to CoreLogic RP Data  the preliminary clearance rate for the city and inner south is 73.3%, the eastern suburbs at 76.6% and North Sydney and Hornsby at 71.1%.
The Central Coast had preliminary clearance rate of 34.8%) and the South West 34.2%.
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South West ranks as Sydney's weakest auction region: CoreLogic RP Data

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The joint study between the Federal and NSW Governments into options for a rail link to service Sydney’s proposed second airport at Badgerys Creek must join the major sites for development in Sydney now and into the future. 
The new airport for Western Sydney must be connected by a rapid rail system to the Sydney CBD in order to maximise the success of the airport. Studies show that it doesn’t matter how far away the airport is from the CBD, it matters how long it takes to get from the airport to the CBD.
It is therefore good news that the State and Federal Governments are undertaking a study to explore options for the rail link.
One option that should be investigated is to connect existing and future large development sites that are likely to occur over the next few decades so that the rail system could also support proposed development. 
Sites that could be connected would be Liverpool, Parramatta, Camelia, Sydney Olympic Park, the Bays Precinct and Barangaroo. Each of these sites could become precincts for increased density, delivering housing and employment with some form of contribution towards the new railway.
It is important that when investing in new public transport infrastructure in Sydney that significant new density is encouraged along the route. 
The NSW Government should examine a range of special sites along the route that could become new urban centres in the future, and provide additional housing and employment opportunities for Sydneysiders.
Chris Johnson is chief executive officer of property development industry group Urban Taskforce and can be contacted <a href="https://www.urbantaskforce.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=97&amp;Itemid=126#.Vdaart55dFI" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Australian Property Monitors (APM) has released a list of auction results in Sydney for Saturday 14 November. 
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Sydney auction results for 14 November 

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Las week was the third busiest week for auctions in 2015 with 3,226 properties going under the hammer nationally, according CoreLogic RP Data's market summary for the week ending 15 November.
The combined capital city auction rate came in at 63.8%, up from last week's 61.4%.
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Third busiest week for auctions nationally: CoreLogic RP Data

Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

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Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

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Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

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Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Michael Crawford

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