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A 1960s 204 room hotel in Western Australia  has been listed for sale through CBRE and Burgess Rawson.
The Newman Hotel Motel has been substantially upgraded and currently turns over $1.2 million per month.
The property is being offered for sale by Offers to Purchase closing at 5pm Thursday 3rd September at the offices of CBRE and Burgess Rawson, Perth.
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WA's Newman Hotel Motel listed for sale

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A three bedroom home on Sydney's Central Coast was the most affordable offering over the weekend, selling at auction for $308,000, according to the APM Price Finder weekly report.
The property, 70 Manoa Road, Halekulani is a stone's throw from the beach and features front and back yards.
It sold through Coastlink Real Estate.
The most expensive property was a four bedroom home on 1 Dangar St, Randwick. It sold for $5,150,000.
 
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Sydney cheapest weekend sale on Central Coast: APM

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Two new properties have appeared on SQM Research's top ten most discounted properties nationwide list - one in South Australia and the other in Queensland.
A four bedroom with ocean views at 2 Joy Street in Encounter Bay, South Australia is currently on the market for between $425,000-$450,000and  was first listed with an asking price of between $650,000 and $695,000 in July 2014 (below).
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The second property, a waterfront three bedroom unit overlooking Cylinder Beach at Point Lookout, Queensland, has been on the market since 2013 and, according to SQM, appears just above what potential investors will pay for the size and area.
3/118 Mooloomba Road (below) has been on the market for a total of 938 days and since first listed has had the price deducted by a total of 32%, or $565,000.
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The unit has a verandah with uninterrupted beachfront views, a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe and is in a highly popular holiday rental area.
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Two new entrants on top 10 most discounted properties: SQM Research 

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Ipswich houses are now in a rising market timeframe, according to the HTW August 2015 property clock.
And Mackay houses are now deemed by the valuers as in decline.  
 
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Ipswich houses rising while Mackay is in decline: HTW August 2015 property clock

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Two adjacent Melbourne properties with existing apartment development permits have been listed for sale.
322-324 High Street in Ashburton, totalling a combined 1,450sqm, is for sale through expressions of interest, closing Wednesday September 9 at 2pm.
Hamish Burgess from Colliers International said these two adjacent properties have plans and a permit for 19 luxurious apartments over three levels
“Ashburton is one of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs, with a strong median house price well above $1.2 million and significant demand for apartments in the area," Mr Burgess said.
“Given the high quality permit which is in place, we expect strong interest from both local and offshore developers seeking a boutique-sized project in a high quality area.”
 
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Development plans afoot for neighbouring Ashburton homes

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The leasehold of gastro pub The Terminus Hotel in North Fitzroy is being sold through an expression of interest.
On the corner of Queens Parade and Brennand Street, at 492 Queens Parade, it is subject to a long term lease with 26-plus years remaining, inclusive of options. 
The business is offered for sale via Expressions of Interest closing Wednseday 23rd September through Colliers International.
Vendor Russell Griggs said after 11 years he would love to see the Terminus in the hands of someone who can devote the resources and energy it deserves.
“The Terminus has been an amazing journey. Building the business from only $5,000 a week turnover to where it is today, building a strong local community customer base as well as drawing patrons from all over the state, and even internationally, has been really satisfying."
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North Fitzroy's Terminus Hotel gastro pub leasehold for sale

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A half acre commercial development site on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD is on the market through expressions of interest with expectations higher than $8 million
The 2040 square metre Commercially-zoned site, located at 150-152 Bridge Road and 1 Allowah Terrace, has access from three streets.
He said one of Melbourne’s most active and innovative architectural firms, Elenberg Fraser, had prepared a development scheme for the property comprising 97 one, two and three bedroom units for the site. 
James Moss, from marketers MPC, said the property would be sold subject to five separate tenancies at a current income of $191,000 per annum. He said fully let the property had the potential to return closer to $241,000 per annum. 
"Elenberg Fraser has prepared a development scheme for the property comprising 97 one, two and three bedroom units for the site," Mr Moss said.
Teska Carson's Matthew Feld said the site would be perfect for an apartment developer or hotel development.
The property is being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest closing Thursday, September 3.
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Half acre Richmond site has $8 million expectations

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Melbourne's residential and retail development Capital Grand South Yarra, on the corner of Chapen Street and Toorak Road, has sold $100 million worth of property contracts in the first ten days of sale.
Capital Grand South Yarra will feature two towers linked by a retail area. The trophy LK tower will have 50 storeys and private entrance. The smaller Capital Grand Tower will front Toorak Road.
Those living in LK Tower have access to an infinity pool and gym overlooking Melbourne, as well as two other architectually-designed swimming pools.
LK Property Group chief executive Larry Kestelman said entry price is just under $1million with penthouse apartments expected to sell for over $25 million, which is globally competitive, and with only 400 apartments on offer the demand will exceed supply.
“There are not many high-end luxury developments in the world that can offer a prime location this close to the CBD with iconic status, international shopping, dining and entertainment integrated into six-star concierge living," Mr Kestelman said. 
“This is a development that was designed for luxury buyers who either already own or would be potential purchasers of landmark developments in major global cities such as New York, London and Shanghai.  
“This is not a luxury development that can be replicated. It is the pinnacle of luxury living in Melbourne and one of a kind. I don’t think we’ll see anything like this in Melbourne again for some time, and across Australia, there is only Barangaroo in Sydney that could potentially compete at this top echelon of residential apartment living."
For more information, <a href="https://www.capitolgrand.com" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Capital Grand South Yarra strikes $100 million sales

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A two-storey three bedroom penthouse located on the 56th floor of Collins House in Melbourne's CBD has been listed with $6.88 million hopes.
Four sub-penthouses are also available sized between 213 to 225 square metres. The 245 square metre penthouse, located on 466 Collins Street, was designed by architects Bates Smart features floor to ceiling glass providing 180 degree views of the CBD, the Dandenongs and Port Phillip Bay.
The three bedroom sub-penthouses, located on floors 54 and 55, take up half a floor and are available at an asking price of $3.5 million each. Both the penthouse and sub-penthouses feature marble wall fireplaces, timber herringbone flooring and opulent marble kitchens.
The $200 million development is due to be completed 2018 and will feature 263 luxury apartments.
Collins House is being developed by Asian Pacific Group in conjunction with Golden Age Group.
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<div>Whitehorse Resort developers Barry and Di McGinn have put their Port Douglas trophy home on the market with $4 million plus hopes.</div>
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<div>The contemporary Queenslander, at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-port+douglas-120123685" target="_blank">2 Murphy Street </a>was built in 1995 and has five bedrooms built over three levels and is open for tender until August 12.</div>
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<div>It is being sold through David Cotton, Raine &amp; Horne Port Douglas and marketed through Lynne Malone.</div>
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Tenders open for Port Douglas trophy listing

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

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First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

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.

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.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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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.

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.

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.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

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.

“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.

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“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.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

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.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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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.

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.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“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.”

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.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

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>.

Michael Crawford

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