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<p><span>Fresh listings nationally are up 4.9% when compared to the same time last year, with 44,753 properties advertised over the last 28 days, according to CoreLogic RP Data.</span></p>
<p><span>CoreLogic RP Data's latest Property Pulse found</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> Sydney h</span>ad<span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> the largest increase in new listings when compared to last year at 19.0%. </span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">New listings are up in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra and lower in Perth, Hobart and Darwin and t</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">otal stock levels  down 0.3% nationally and up 1.7% across the combined capital cities. </span></p>
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<p>Retail leasing has opened for Perth's newest shopping centre, Mandurah Central, with the 6,000sqm complex already signing up Woolworths as a flagship tenant.</p>
<p>A further two tenants have already been secured, with three others under offer. The retail outlet ha a total of 15 speciality retail outlets.</p>
<p>CBRE retail leasing negotiator Adrian Morabito said the centre, which is located on Exchequer Avenue directly east of the major intersection of Mandurah Road and Mandjoogoordup Drive, is due for completion by mid-2016. </p>
<p>“There are five projects in WA valued at well in excess of $1.5bn including Mandurah Central, the Federation owned Mandurah Forum and Halls Head Centro, with three of the developments comprising a gross floor area in excess of 100,000sqm, plus mixed use office and residential,” he said.</p>
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<div>Sales spanned $675,000 for a one bedroom plus, through to $5 million for a high-floor, three-bedroom luxury apartment.</div>
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<div>Pre-launch sales began 19 September.</div>
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<div><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">"Jewel is the Gold Coast’s first absolute beachfront development in 30 years, making our residences the first in a generation to enjoy unfettered beach access," he said.</span></div>
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<div>Remaining apartments in the first release of the $970 million, three-tower Jewel development will be made available to the public from 10 October.</div>
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<p style="line-height: 1.3em;"><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">Spring home loans are on sale according to comparison website Mozo.com.au, who state t</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">he gap between the average Big 4 variable home loan rate and the best offer on market has widened since September 2014.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.3em;">The lowest variable home loan rate is now at a new low of 3.84% due to intense competition.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.3em;">Mozo director Kirsty Lamont said <span style="line-height: 1.3em;">data shows that the average Big 4 bank variable home loan rate is now 1.00% more expensive than the best on market, up from 0.84% last year.</span></p>
<p>“Four years ago, the lowest home loan rate was 2.74% higher than today’s, proving how important it is to keep an eye on rates and weigh up the potential savings,” she said. </p>
<p>“Lenders are also promoting cash back offers of up to $1,500, annual fee waivers and other discounts to entice Spring buyers and refinancers so it’s an ideal time to shop around and save yourself some serious cash by getting a better home loan deal.</p>
<p>“Online lenders and challenger banks are tightening the screws on the big banks and aggressively lowering rates in a sign that home loan competition is now well and truly back to pre-GFC levels. <span style="line-height: 1.3em;">“Borrowers who look outside the Big 4 banks can now access huge savings, with the top five home loan rates right now all below 4% and exclusively from smaller lenders."</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.3em;"><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">A 1.00% difference between the average big 4 bank rate and the best on market works out to be a saving of $20,640 over 10 years on the average home loan, according to Mozo.com.au.</span></p>
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Gap widens between Big 4 and best variable rates: Mozo's Kirsty Lamont

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<p><span>McGrath's estate agents have opened a new office in the north west Sydney suburb of The Ponds targeting the growth corridor and </span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">surrounding suburbs Schofields, Riverstone, Marsden Park and Stanhope Gardens.</span></p>
<p><span>The Ponds is a new residential suburb master-planned by UrbanGrowth NSW.</span></p>
<p><span>McGrath The Ponds will act as a satellite office to Rouse Hill branch led by principal Grant Simpson.</span></p>
<p><span>He said </span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">The Ponds and the wider North West region of Sydney are at the beginning of a ten year uplift in terms of infrastructure development and capital growth. </span></p>
<p>“With an upsurge in apartment development over the coming years, The Ponds will continue to strengthen by providing a wider mix of housing types. This will open the area up to a broader segment of the market and provide more rental opportunities to those who are not in a position to buy,” he said.</p>
<p>“The Ponds is a quintessential master planned community with wide leafy streets, parks and good quality schools. It is a very well-thought-out suburb and as a result experiencing strong demand."</p>
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<p><span>The 43 hectare lot has an approved master plan in place and some existing development approvals and will eventually become a new precinct within the City of Logan.</span></p>
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<p><span>Suburban strata retail shops in secondary locations are losing customers to ground floor retail outlets in high density residential developments, according to Herron Todd White.</span></p>
<p><span>Herron Todd White's September Month in Review said these ground floor outlets, mandatory by some council planning controls, has been a concern for some time around areas such as Waterloo, Alexandria and Wolli Creek and is likely to remain as residential development continues to boom.</span></p>
<p><span>Retail outlets in western Sydney suburbs Kellyville and Clempton Park are making waves outside the CBD.</span></p>
<p><span>"The Ponds in Kellyville opened earlier this year and includes a Woolworths and specialty shops. The centre is 7,000 square metres and caters to the new residential developments in the area. Clemton Park is set to open next year and will be anchored by Coles. These areas are strong residential locations with a need for retail space," the report noted.</span></p>
<p><span>"CBD and prime retail locations are going strong with several recent transactions at sub 5% yields.</span></p>
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<p>Sydneysiders are driving an increase in prices in the Southern Tablelands city of Goulburn with a recent spate of local property investment, according to Herron Todd White.</p>
<p>Herron Todd White's September Month in Review found a preference for Torrens title properties rather than residential units in the Tablelands area.</p>
<p>"<span style="line-height: 1.3em;">Rental levels have actually reduced slightly over the past </span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">six months as more rental properties come onto </span><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">the market and some tenants have returned to the Canberra area.," the review noted.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">"There are some semi-modern and modern townhouse and villa complexes with prices ranging from $250,000 to $380,000. </span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">"There are some older style unit buildings, with units selling in the $180,000 to $250,000 range."</span></p>
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<p>The Gold Coast region retail market is undergoing a shopping-centric facelift with beachside occupancy rates increasing on par with stronger hospitality figures, according to Herron Todd White.</p>
<p>Herron Todd White's September Month in Review said some of the major retail renovations include Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre Food Market Mall, Australia Fair West and Showcase on the Beach.</p>
<p>The review said the $670 million Pacific Fair redevelopment will see the centre transformed into the largest shopping centre in Queensland and the fourth largest in Australia.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">"Pacific Fair will have approximately 150,000 square metres of GLAR, incorporating 420 specialty shops, two full-line department stores, two supermarkets, three discount department stores, luxury and high street fashion outlets along with restaurants, bars and entertainment destinations," the report noted.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">"The first stage of Robina Town Centre’s $160 million Food Market expansion was completed in May 2015 and delivered Gold Coast’s first Coles food superstore.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">"The next stage of the Food Market Mall is now underway and is planned to incorporate 55 new retailers when completed in late 2015."</span></p>
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<p><span>Stockland property group released the Sustainability Report and Annual Review for 2015 which noted underlying profit grew by 9.4% to $608 million with statutory profit at $903 million, more than 70% higher than the previous year.</span></p>
<p><span>Stockland Chariman Graham Bradley said the results reflect solid increases in earnings across Commercial Property, Residential and Retirement Living.</span></p>
<p><span>Managing director Mark Steinert said commercial property remains a key driver of the group’s success.</span></p>
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<p><span>"On a comparable basis we achieved operating profit growth of 4.3% across the portfolio, with 4.2% in Retail, 3.1% in Logistics and Business Parks and 6.4% in Office, reflecting our strong focus on property fundamentals," he said.</span></p>
<p><span>"Our residential business achieved a substantial 73.5% uplift in profit and ended the year with a record 3,742 contracts on hand, up 17% on last year. </span></p>
<p><span>"Our Retirement Living operating profit was up 19.9% on FY14 reflecting strong sales, active management and improved efficiency. The business is now two years into our five year plan to achieve a 7% cash return on assets, which is marked by taking a much more active approach to how we manage our village portfolio.</span></p>
<p><span>“These reports show we are intertwining our approaches to property development and sustainability. We are focussed on the development and delivery of sustainable communities… Every year, Stockland engages in an independently-reviewed process to record its achievements, review and update its sustainability strategy, and set new targets for the year ahead.”</span></p>
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<p>A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.</p>

<p>Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.</p>

<p>Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.</p>

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<p>The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.</p>

<p>Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.</p>

<p>Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.</p>

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<p>Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.</p>

<p>The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.</p>

<p>“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.</p>

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<p>“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”</p>

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<p data-end="535" data-start="324">Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.</p>

<p data-end="717" data-start="537">The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.</p>

<p data-end="918" data-start="719">The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.</p>

<p data-end="1131" data-start="920">PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.</p>

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<p data-end="1318" data-start="1133">Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.</p>

<p data-end="1433" data-start="1320">The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.</p>

<p data-end="1658" data-start="1591">A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.</p>

<p data-end="1864" data-start="1660">More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.</p>

<p data-end="2011" data-start="1866">The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.</p>

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<p data-end="2191" data-start="2013">The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.</p>

<p data-end="2365" data-start="2193">PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.</p>

<p data-end="2473" data-start="2367">“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.</p>

<p data-end="2775" data-start="2475">“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”</p>

<p data-end="2943" data-start="2777">The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.</p>

<p data-end="3145" data-start="3001">PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.</p>


PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

<p>Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.</p>

<p>The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.</p>

<p>That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.</p>

<p>The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.</p>

<p>A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.</p>

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<p>Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.</p>

<p>Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.</p>

<p>While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.</p>


First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

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<p>Lewis Land has opened the first completed sky home for inspection at Harbour Shores, giving buyers their first opportunity to step inside one of just three double-storey residences crowning The Waterline.</p>

<p>Each sky home comes with its own private marina berth, rooftop terrace and Broadwater views, combining the scale of a larger home with direct access to the boating lifestyle that underpins the wider <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan.</p>

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<p>Lewis Land Head of Development Michael Long said the inclusion of a berth with every Sky Home had become increasingly valuable as marina access across the Gold Coast tightened.</p>

<p>“Marina berths are becoming increasingly difficult to secure across the Gold Coast, so including one with every Sky Home makes this a genuinely rare offering,” Long said.</p>

<p>“The private 70-berth marina will accommodate boats up to 12 metres in length and is positioned just 2.5 kilometres from the Broadwater, placing the open ocean only 15 minutes away.</p>

<p>“Being able to step out of your home onto your boat is a rare luxury, and it’s something residents here can look forward to when it opens later this year.”</p>

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<p>The display opening comes as construction completes on The Waterline, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.</p>

<p>The three Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and each feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive kitchens with butler's pantries and large balconies taking in the Broadwater outlook.</p>

<p>Each residence also has three secure basement car spaces and additional storage.</p>

<p>“This is the first opportunity the Gold Coast has had to step into Harbour Shores and see, touch and feel what we’re bringing to life here,” Long said.</p>

<p>“There are only three Sky Homes within The Waterline, ranging in size from 282sqm to 367sqm, with each residence featuring three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive custom-built kitchens with butler’s pantry, and large balconies capturing Broadwater views.”</p>

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<p>Residents of The Waterline will have access to a private pool, along with Harbour Shores' wider collection of amenity including a lagoon pool, social clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga facilities and sauna.</p>

<p>Lewis Land partnered with Studio Collective to furnish the completed display, with the interiors designed to demonstrate how the residences could function as permanent homes rather than simply as show apartments.</p>

<p>Studio Collective Director Melissa Park said the surrounding waterways informed the interiors, but in a more restrained way than a traditional coastal scheme.</p>

<p>“We drew inspiration from the canals and coastal surrounds, but our approach was to interpret that subtly through layered materials and a grounded palette of earthy tones, rather than literal coastal references,” Park said.</p>

<p>“We introduced hero moments of green and teal to reference the surrounding waterways, while mirrored elements help reflect natural light.</p>

<p>“The result is a residence that feels elevated yet comfortable, somewhere buyers can genuinely imagine themselves living, entertaining and unwinding.”</p>

<p>Sky Homes are priced from $3.65 million.</p>

<p>Lewis Land is also offering private marina berths with The Residences, its limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas positioned directly along the Harbour Shores waterfront boardwalk.</p>

<p>Three-bedroom villas are priced from $2.99 million, while four-bedroom residences start from $3.19 million.</p>

<p>Harbour Shores is being marketed by Colliers International.</p>

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Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

<p data-end="387" data-start="97">St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has filed plans for a major mixed-use housing precinct on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, adding another significant proposal to a pocket around North Sydn​ey Station that is quickly becoming one of the LGA's busiest development zones.</p>

<p data-end="697" data-start="389">The State Significant Development Application covers a 5,990 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-19-mackenzie-street-lavender-bay-nsw-2060">1-19 MacKenzie Street and 211 Blues Point Road in Lavender Bay</a>, immediately south of Nor​th Sydney Station and between the commercial core and the lower-rise Lavender Bay Heritage Conservation Area.</p>

<p data-end="925" data-start="699">Designed by Wardle, the proposal would deliver a new residential tower comprising 88 build-to-sell apartments and 19 affordable apartments, alongside a separate co-living building with 57 rooms and a building manager's studio.</p>

<p data-end="1217" data-start="927">It would also see the significant restoration and upgrade of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the adaptive reuse of the former school building, new parish facilities, retail, a new public square and around 1,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space.</p>

<p data-end="1217" data-start="927"><img alt="Vinnies North Sydney" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d5dd7f87-a617-463e-b577-17541e01f0e9" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-26%20at%209.10.13%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=4R8TsFN3P_LrrXO2HswTOIrx2blil8lh" /></p>

<p data-end="1538" data-start="1219">The project is seeking a concurrent rezoning of the site to R4 High Density Residential and an increase in the maximum building height to allow a tower reaching RL120, or up to 20 storeys. The proposal was progressed through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway.</p>

<p data-end="1723" data-start="1540">The build-to-sell component will be weighted toward larger apartments, with just six one-bedroom apartments compared with 31 two-beds, 43 three-beds and eight four-bedroom residences.</p>

<p data-end="2063" data-start="1725">The 19 affordable apartments will comprise two studios, 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, taking the total apartment component to 107 residences before the 58 co-living rooms are included.</p>

<p data-end="2063" data-start="1725"><img alt="Vnnies" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7d568ca5-cb90-4e18-96c6-d9795dba0c56" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-26%20at%209.10.05%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=GY2R5M9VtQh0EKy1vajaea19PSLOPuRD" /></p>

<p data-end="2205" data-start="2065">Wardle's design for the Vinnies site has sought to negotiate that emerging high-rise context while retaining the lower-scale character of MacKenzie Street and the adjoining heritage conservation area.</p>

<p data-end="4244" data-start="4087">The main building adopts a three-storey podium and tower arrangement, with the podium aligned to the ridgeline and front setback of St Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp;Wardle has designed the podium with colonnades, seating, recessed entries and active ground-floor frontages, with sandstone-toned precast concrete and face brick referencing the materiality of the existing church.</p>

<p data-end="4598" data-start="4246">The tower then steps back eight metres to the south and six metres to the north before rising in a sculpted form comprising four interlocking quadrants. Wardle has also introduced rounded forms and chamfered corners to reduce the tower's perceived bulk and improve view sharing with neighbouring development sites.</p>

<p data-end="4798" data-start="4600">Resident facilities and outdoor areas are planned at the separation between the podium and tower at Level 3, oriented toward Sydney Harbour and the CBD skyline.</p>

<p data-end="4798" data-start="4600">The tower itself will feature a glass reinforced concrete facade, with recessed balconies and deep reveals used both to provide shading and privacy and frame views toward the harbour and city. The lower levels take a different architectural approach, using brick and sandstone-toned finishes intended to establish a stronger relationship with St Francis Xavier Church. The Church itself will be conserved and upgraded for its continued use, while the former school building will be adaptively reused as part of the co-living component.</p>

<p data-end="5032" data-start="4800"><img alt="Lavendar Bay" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2d4418ad-90aa-4d49-af93-c80b140aea80" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-26%20at%209.09.47%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=Kv4gzbsACaGvZSRuaqcfGC54jEJRXIDJ" /></p>

<p data-end="5486" data-start="5211">&nbsp;</p>

<p data-end="2205" data-start="2065">The proposal adds to an increasingly concentrated pipeline of residential development around Blue Street, MacKenzie Street and Lavender Bay.</p>

<p data-end="2375" data-start="2207">Just west of the site, Central Element lodged plans earlier this year for one of the most significant residential developments proposed in Lavender Bay in recent years.</p>

<p data-end="2712" data-start="2377">Central Element's SJB-designed scheme at 64-66 Lavender Street and 3-7 Middlemiss Street would deliver 163 apartments across two towers rising 23 and 32 storeys, replacing five existing apartment buildings containing 32 homes. The project also forms part of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.</p>

<p data-end="2751" data-start="2714"><em><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-central-element-reveals-lavender-bay-apartment-plans?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">First look: Central Element reveals Lavender Bay apartment plans</a></em></p>

<p data-end="2865" data-start="2753">Immediately around North Sy​dney Station, another two significant proposals have emerged at 5 and 15 Blue Street.</p>

<p data-end="3067" data-start="2867">Zurich Australian Insurance Properties is seeking to adaptively reuse its longstanding commercial building at 5 Blue Street, directly above North Sydney Station, rather than demolishing the structure.</p>

<p data-end="3379" data-start="3069">Its SSDA proposes converting the building into a 14-storey mixed-use development with 62 apartments and 86 co-living rooms, together with ground-floor retail and a major refurbishment of Blue Street Plaza. The application is currently at the Response to Submissions stage.</p>

<p data-end="3379" data-start="3069"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-zurich-targets-north-sydney-office-conversion-with-148-unit-proposal-above-metro-station"><em>First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station</em></a></p>

<p data-end="3883" data-start="3659">&nbsp;</p>


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