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These spacious three bedroom townhomes arrive at the doorstep of nature in Eumemmerring, Victoria. 
Developer will match the First Home Owners Grant, providing up to $10,000 Saving until the End of June. 

Residents are offered a lifestyle balance of urban living and nature with stunning views through protected river red gums. Your view extends from your residence across lush green fields, sporting ovals and walking trails combining the ideal location for a magnificent piece of architecture nestled within a friendly and vibrant community.

The design of the townhomes takes inspiration from the surrounding environment, delivering an enduring linear form expressed through a natural, tactile and robust material palette.

Parkside Edition features stunning park views that will never be built out. These open plan double storey, 3 bedroom residences are flooded with natural light and offer secure and private spaces.

Materials have been carefully selected for their durability and timeless appeal.

These sophisticated townhomes are designed to provide a sense of sanctuary with a family focus. Generous kitchens feature island benches to create a hub for socialising whilst state of the art appliances make cooking easy and exciting. Living rooms open up to private landscaped terraces, perfect for relaxing or entertaining while spacious bathrooms and sleeping zones are beautifully finished in an elegant natural palette.

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<figcaption>Living rooms open up to private landscaped terraces</figcaption></figure>There are ample amounts of storage in the lockup garages housing laundry and a rainwater tank.

Two unique colour schemes are available for you to personalise your home, featuring the Contemporary light scheme and the Industry scheme.

'Contemporary' features light floorboards, white cabinetry, light grey tiles and beige grey carpet making for an open and airy aesthetic. The 'Industry' colour scheme consists of dark grey carpet, dark grey tiles and overhead cabinetry with a feature woodgrain, presenting a sophisticated look.

Located in Eumemmerring, Victoria, a tranquil suburb that is regarded as one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets, Parkside Edition will become part of the exciting new housing estate Medina Park.
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Nick Dante

Medina Park 'Parkside Edition' offers residents a coveted and balanced lifestyle of nature & urban living.

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There is much debate about the current uncertain economic climate with <a href="/guides">Covid-19</a> and the indication that we are facing a recession. The future looks as bright as we wish it to be despite what statistics are telling us. There is no doubt that the current challenges; put an additional strain on businesses and that is particularly felt in your cash flow.

Without money flowing into your business, survival is impossible. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, whether we are in a recession or not. To control your business better, help that cash to flow, and make your life generally easier, a business plan will help but there are two systems that all businesses must have in place as part of this planning process.

The first is a <a href="/guides/looking-for-a-home-on-a-budget-here-are-10-melbourne-apartments-under-385-000">living budget</a>. 
Your cash flow forecast is your indication of how your business will perform over the next 12 months. Basically, you are estimating how much income you will generate, where it will come from, what your likely expenses will be, and when they will occur. Given the current challenges, this can be very difficult but the business planning process focussing on your marketing efforts can provide you with some guidance. You are now in a good position to arrange major expenses to occur when the business can afford them. You can evaluate your cash flow to maximise your efficiency by how you control your debtors or pay your creditors and thus minimise your overdraft.

When you have produced this very valuable document, you have an essential aid that will keep your business on track and successful. It is not a document to be filed away, it is a working tool. During the year, you must be in the habit of keeping your cashbook up to date so that at the end of each month you can compare your actual results with your budget forecast. Challenge any variations and, if necessary, make changes to the remaining part of the budget so that you can continue to use it as a success tool.

The second important area to focus on is your debt collection. 
Evidence shows that the introduction of tax changes exacerbates the strain on already burdened cash flows resulting in the need for a more serious systematic approach to credit control.

It is vital that you have an appropriate application for a credit form that allows you to obtain accurate information about the legal entity you are dealing with and a personal guarantee. Then you need at least three trade references, and these should be diligently checked <a href="/expert-insights/buying/4-reasons-to-have-faith-in-australia-s-property-market-for-the-long-run">before you grant credit</a>. At least you will be able to gain some idea of this new customer's credit history. This must be followed with a systematic follow up for late payments immediately they become due.

Unfortunately, although the process is very simple, it is also a little time-consuming in your already busy day and it becomes one of those chores that you are always going to get around to but never do. But isn't it worth the effort to get paid?

Then there are the businesses that don't want to offend their customers by asking for a credit reference or even delay in following up those outstanding debts. Remember a customer is not a real customer until they have paid you for your goods or services. 

Set a bit of time aside now to plan your business activities for the next financial year.

Julian has been advising small businesses in the Hunter for over 30 years. He is the author of several business books and you can tune in to hear his business wisdom tips each week on 2NURFM at 1pm on Thursdays for “Business, the Law and You” a popular program that has been running for over 18 years.
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Will Your Business Survive a Recession?

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Some would say that I may have had too much time on my hands when I sat down over a period of 12 months to deconstruct and examine the commercial leasing industry in a determined effort to find a better way of doing things.  

While the current situation has served the sector for a great many years, it can be likened to some degree to the evolution (or rather, lack thereof) of sharks. It simply hasn’t evolved enough and has mainly survived through brute strength and sustained due to necessity.

Our industry talks of efficiency and innovation and outcomes ad nauseum.

But whether you’re a building owner, a tenant, an agent, a fit out contractor, a lawyer or a marketing guru, there are so many pain points in the commercial leasing process that remain unresolved.

In general terms, I think the current system of matching <a href="/news/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-commercial-property">commercial property</a> and people, is broken. 

<ul>
<li>It has an unhealthy reliance on luck. </li>
	<li>At times, it is bloody annoying. </li>
	<li>It takes way, way too long to get deals done.</li>
</ul>
The current system assumes that all property owners and tenants are commercial property experts when they aren’t. This is particularly prevalent at the smaller end. And as a result, in many instances, it does not meet the needs of either party.

Flexspace is great. I love what it has brought to our cities and its people and can only see upside for those operators and their customers. Traditional office leasing could learn a lot more from our flex-friends. There’s lots of current chatter around traditional leasing versus <a href="/news/lendlease-welcomes-co-working-operator-spaces-to-melbourne-quarter">flex-space</a>. But to assume that these are the only two options for an occupier belies belief.

To explain, let’s take the simple example of booking accommodation for a holiday (OMG I how I miss thee!).

In the old days you would simply book a hotel room or resort.

Today, think of the multitude of options for a traveller outside of traditional hotel and resort operators. Great thinkers like <a href="/news/airbnb-plans-to-help-house-100000-covid-19-responders">Airbnb &amp; Unyoked</a> have us staying in modern little boxes is deserted vineyards, drinking tinnies with cattle drovers in front of roaring fires in the outback, or eating dinner with local farmers in the rainforest with guinea pigs running around their feet searching for scraps.

In essence, there is practically no limit to the experiences you can get with travel accommodation. 
Those of us that provide office accommodation would do well to think of our assets and the people that use them in the same way. It shouldn’t be about how great their building is or what award it has won or whose end of trip facilities are the most state of the art.

In many instances, you could swap the names of building owners, the cities in which these buildings reside, and the agents that sell or lease them and you’d struggle to tell the difference. 
The “come and lease my building ‘because we and the building are amazing, and we understand you” is homogenous and omnipresent and frankly boring.

The next <a href="/expert-insights/buying/line-between-apartments-offices-and-hospitality-become-a-blur">generation of office solution</a> providers is coming. They will shift the conversation from how great our buildings and services are and start creating customer journeys and outcomes that will be remembered by the way they make people feel.

What an incredible opportunity.

Who wants in?
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Deconstructing the problem with the commercial leasing industry

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Rent-vesting is not a new term in today’s <a href="/guides/how-to-navigate-buying-property-during-the-covid-19-crisis">property investment market</a>. The trend has been increasingly popular especially for young professionals. For those who are not heard of rent-vesting, it means that you purchase an investment property while renting somewhere else to live. 

Property prices have continuously risen and it is becoming more difficult for first home buyers to find and purchase their ‘dream home’. If you try and google ‘first home buyer’s guide’, most of the info that you can find will have one common message: “You must speak with a financial institution to determine the amount that you can borrow”. 
A very harsh and reality check indeed. It means that when you embark on your journey to hunt for <a href="/expert-insights/buying/4-reasons-to-have-faith-in-australia-s-property-market-for-the-long-run">your dream home</a>, many of those factors in your wish list have to be compromised. That is the reason why now there are many first home buyers who are opting to buy investment properties while renting.

Being a rentvestor has many benefits. You can <a href="/expert-insights/buying/your-home-is-your-safe-haven-could-covid-19-encourage-more-renters-to-purchase-property">choose to live in any suburbs</a> that you like without having to worry about the hefty price tag of the property. You can rent at a place close to your office, and imagine the extra things that you can do by avoiding the daily 2 hours of traffic congestion you have to face, let alone the stress of being stuck in traffic or chasing the train’s timetable. You can also have the possibility to send your kids to some of the best schools in the state by rent in the good schools catchment zone. Did you also know that you can enjoy tax benefits (negative gearing) when you own an investment property?

So now that you know there are so many benefits of being a rentvestor, I would like to let you know that in the current Covid-19 outbreak, it is the best time to be a rentvestor. 

Rents are at ridiculously cheap price

Due to the <a href="/guides">Covid-19 pandemic</a>, many countries are currently in the lockdown restriction. There are currently no international travelers or even domestic business travelers, traveling in between. This has severely impacted the short term accommodation and Airbnb market. Most of the owners of these properties now opt for the long term rental market. There is currently an oversupply of stocks available for rent as the vacancy rate has increased substantially in the month of April. 
Landlords are offering discounted rent to attract and secure a tenant. You can take advantage of the current market to negotiate cheap rent with a long term lease (18 - 24 months). 

ii)   Take advantage of off-the-plan (OTP) property investment

I would not be a strong advocate to purchase an established investment property now (unless you can get a very good offer from the seller). The current rental market is competitive and it is very hard to secure a new tenant with good asking rent. You might end up having to wait for some time before being able to secure a tenant. Therefore, it is wise to turn your attention to off the plan investment. 
Off the plan, investment helps you to dodge the current storm of the competitive rental market. Remember that prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are witnessing one of the fastest market recoveries. The market fundamentals are still there, supply is dropping drastically in the coming years. 

iii)  You are in a position to negotiate an offer 

Developers and real estate agents are more willing to listen to offers in this current state of the market. With many economists and analysts foreseeing the property market price to remain volatile in the coming months, many investors are holding their nerve to wait for the episode to unfold. Therefore, developers and agents are willing to provide attractive incentives for people who are willing to take action now. 

iv)  There is no need to have a financial burden at this moment

If you purchase an owner-occupied property now, even if you are financially capable, borrowing at this point is not the best option. The road to our economic recovery will not be swift and easy. It is not like Thanos snapped the finger to decimate the world’s population by half, and another snap will bring everything back. The damage is here to stay. It is best to have a cash reserve at this time to ride through the difficult time should things become tricky for you in the coming months. If you buy an owner-occupied property now, your monthly mortgage repayment will be higher as compared to the cheap rental properties that you can find in the market.

Covid-19 outbreak is a black swan event that no one expected would come. Australia has done a good job in effectively containing the spread of virus and allows the ease of lockdown restriction. However when we look at many other countries in the world, it is still a mess. We do not foresee international travel will resume in the next 3-6 months and to a select few countries, maybe over a year. It is the best time to find a rental property at a discounted rate, while being able to take advantage of the incentives that developers are offering for the off the plan projects.

This article was written by Justin Chang, a freelance contributor at Apartments.com.au
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Why Now Is The Best Time To Be A Rentvestor

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If you have never been involved with an Owners Corporation, it can seem a little intimidating but this is far from reality. In fact, there are many good reasons to purchase into an Owners Corporation, not the least being affordability for owner-occupiers and investors. 

What is an Owners Corporation?

In some states, an <a href="/guides/how-much-can-i-expect-to-pay-for-owners-corporation-fees">Owners Corporation (OC)</a> is known as a Body Corporate or a Strata Company. This is the legal entity that manages the common property in a multi-unit development. It could be residential, commercial, retail or mixed-use property development. It is made up of all the owners of the property. 

When you purchase a unit – usually called a lot according to the plan of subdivision - in such a development, you automatically become a member of the OC. This gives you the authority to vote at Annual General Meetings and to have a say in how the building is managed and maintained. 

What is Common Property?

Common property includes foyers, stairs, lifts, paths, fences, driveways, pools, gardens, fences, or any other shared facility designed for use by owners and occupiers.

All common property areas need to be repaired and maintained by all owners, which is why an Owners Corporation Administration Fund is set up to cover the expenses of common property maintenance. As a member of the Owners Corporation, you have a legal and financial responsibility to the owner's corporation to contribute your proportion of the expenses as set out in the Registered Plan of Subdivision or its equivalent in your state.

What are the obligations of an Owners Corporation?

Owners Corporation must:

<ul>
<li>take out building reinstatement and replacement insurance </li>
	<li>take out public liability insurance </li>
	<li>collect levy fees from all the lot owners to fund expenses</li>
	<li>provide annual financial statements </li>
	<li>keep a log of all lot owners’ postal details</li>
	<li>have an owners corporation committee</li>
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What are the Benefits of an Owners Corporation?

There are many benefits to being part of an Owners Corporation such as:

<ul>
<li>Costs are shared by all lot owners</li>
	<li>Work around the property is arranged through the Owners Corporation</li>
	<li>A good community environment and spirit is created</li>
	<li>Shared Gym/pool/spa services</li>
</ul>
A <a href="/news/taking-an-active-approach-to-strata-services">property maintained by the Owners Corporation</a> increases your investment value by making it more attractive to potential buyers as they realise that they will not need to outlay extra funds for unexpected repairs caused by the lack of maintenance.  

<a href="/developments">Urban</a> can be a great research tool to fulfill your dream to invest in this market and to become an active member of an owner's corporation. 
This piece was written by Con Vjero, Business Development Manager &amp; Senior Owners Corporation Manager at AMK Owners Corp.
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What is an Owners Corporation (OC)?

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Located within walking distance of Canberra Civic Centre and prominent business districts, immerse yourself in the creativity and progressive nature of the vibrant suburb surrounding you.  
Core Developments is bringing 68 apartments to Mort Street, Braddon. Architecturally designed by Judd.Studio, the 1,2 &amp; 3 bedroom apartments reinvigorate living off the city’s heartbeat. A rare opportunity to live among the hustle of the local culinary scene, capitalise on the suburbs creativity, and relish in the comfort of a contemporary home on the city’s edge. Key selling points include:

• Quiet tree-lined avenues

• Iconic location

• Walking distance to CBD, Canberra Centre, Australian National University

• Reasonably priced

• Well-designed floorplans with quality inclusions 

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<figcaption>Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>Mixed commercial units on the ground floor and first floor are suitable for cafes, restaurants, retail and offices. All you have to do is go downstairs for your morning coffee or peruse the street for local, diverse cuisine. 
On the top floor, there are only four three-bedroom apartments offering an incredibly spacious floor coverage, perfect for families or downsizers. 
Residences include two stylish colour selections, to personalise your space, LED downlights throughout, individual multi-split systems, double glazed windows and sliding doors leading out to your private balcony, connected seamlessly to interior living spaces.

The kitchens are spacious featuring Smeg and Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, 20mm stone benchtops, soft close cabinet doors and drawers. Private underground parking and lockable storage cages are provided to each apartment, with an intercom connected to the front entrance, promising a secure environment.

For more information, <a href="/new-apartments/m42-42-mort-street-braddon">reach out to an M42 sales agent</a> via Urban.
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Immerse yourself in Canberra's most exciting and progressive suburbs, your new home at M42 awaits

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Southbank is set to welcome newcomer <a href="/buildings/focus-melbourne-81-city-road-southbank">FOCUS</a> Melbourne at 75 City Road Southbank, the product of a partnership between Central Equity and <a href="/architects/doig-architecture">Doig Architecture</a>.

Located on City Road, residents will benefit from easy access to an abundance of cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options, with the Botanic Gardens, Crown Entertainment Complex, Arts Centre and the Melbourne CBD all within walking distance.

Enjoy a meal along the <a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a> Promenade where restaurants line the Yarra River, cycle through the inner city trails around Albert Park Lake or find yourself boutique hopping in Australia’s leading retail capital.

Comprising of 592 one, two and three-bedroom apartments spread across 50 levels, this glazed high-rise features a contemporary facade of strong rectilinear geometry, clear and bronze glass, and the retention of a heritage façade along the streetscape.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-a0a8a3e1c06b33cba90fc347335578aa.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The glass-roofed heated pool,"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-a0a8a3e1c06b33cba90fc347335578aa.jpg?itok=jeDz6zR3" title="The glass-roofed heated pool," width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The glass-roofed heated pool,</figcaption></figure>Apartments are available in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, and have been designed to convey a sense of spaciousness and sophistication. Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light, which permeates throughout the spacious open plan layouts and offer panoramic city vistas.

Featuring carpets throughout living areas (timber flooring is an additional extra), kitchens feature stone benchtops and splashbacks, Miele stainless steel oven, full-size gas cooktop and externally ducted rangehood as well as 2pac joinery. Additional options include Miele dishwasher or Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated dishwasher-drawer.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-bec4b18ff5ef7e887849d6d4ef3686f1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-bec4b18ff5ef7e887849d6d4ef3686f1.jpg?itok=fMyd5R4R" title="Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light</figcaption></figure>The versatility of the kitchens is shown through the composite stone bench-tops, stainless steel sink, LED feature lighting, German tapware, soft close cabinetry and excellent storage spaces. Bathrooms are fully-tiled and boast elegant mirrored wall cabinets, semi-frameless glass shower screens, a composite stone shelf with feature LED lighting and crisp white basins.

Architects and designers have worked alongside Melbourne’s best acoustic engineers to ensure the apartments punch above the expectation of building standards to achieve unparalleled peace and comfort. 
Amenities include a glass-roofed heated pool, gym and sauna, a stylish resident’s lounge and dining area, landscaped BBQ terrace, a luxe theatre, 24/7 concierge and outdoor spaces. 
Construction has now commenced. For more information, <a href="/buildings/focus-melbourne-81-city-road-southbank">reach out to a Focus sales agent via Urban</a> today. 
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Construction has commenced on Southbank’s newest major apartment development, Focus, brought to you by Central Equity

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Brought to you by developer <a href="/developers/aultun-property-group">Aultun Property Group</a> and <a href="/architects/point-architects">Point Architects</a>, Collins &amp; Bates are two individually styled buildings portrayed to convey a sense of distinction and identity, allowing residents to enjoy a sense of boutique living in surroundings that feel familiar and well-connected. 

Located just 15 minutes from the most iconic and largest fashion capitals in the Southern Hemisphere, <a href="/new-apartments/chadstone-vic-3148">Chadstone</a> Shopping Centre, never be without access to over 600 stores with the latest fashion, high-end luxury items, fine dining, and entertainment options.

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<figcaption>Living areas extend into leafy courtyards</figcaption></figure>Within walking distance of the Holmesglen Institute, the charming village of cafes, local shops, and restaurants on Warrigal Road Holmesglen Station with an under 25-minute train ride into the CBD, you’ll find yourself in love with your new neighbourhood.

Designed for individuality and comfort, the peaceful residence provides one-bedroom apartments starting from $399,000, two-bedroom apartments starting from $520,000. Three-bedroom apartments are now sold out. 

Living areas extend into leafy courtyards, which in turn create a discrete garden backdrop to the bedrooms, and the perfect setting to entertain or unwind. 

Discover the exclusive Collins &amp; Bates residences and explore all they have to offer, from thoughtfully crafted architecture to an exceptional location.

Open home inspections will be available at the display suite located at 1234 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, and 314 Stephensons Road, Mount Waverley. <a href="/buildings/collins-bates-19-25-collins-street-chadstone">Make a booking today via Urban</a>.
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As Melbourne speaks of style and Chadstone speaks of luxury, one address unites them both – Collins & Bates

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Premium lifestyle residences above a brand-new retail precinct – directly opposite Sydney’s new metro. 

<a href="/developers/cbus-property">Cbus Property</a>, one of Australia’s most awarded and trusted national developers, presents The Langston, the pinnacle new address for unprecedented urban connectivity, architectural grandeur and community-focused living.

Complementing an already thriving <a href="/new-apartments/epping-nsw-2121">Epping</a> community, <a href="/buildings/the-langston-epping-12-22-langston-place-epping">The Langston</a> is set to become a desirable new urban precinct filled with lush green streetscapes, a buzzing retail plaza and a pedestrian-friendly shareway connecting Epping Train Station to the eastern side of the suburb.

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<figcaption>Langston Place features ground-floor retail.</figcaption></figure>Langston Tower, the project’s first release of premium one, two and three-bedroom apartments, is situated on Epping’s highest vantage point, resulting in breathtaking panoramic views to the Sydney CBD, the Blue Mountains and surrounding suburbs.

Acclaimed architects, Architectus, bring meticulously-crafted contemporary interiors detailed in neutral tones, as well as a range of premium inclusions, setting a new benchmark in quality apartment living.

Living at Langston Tower will afford residents a lifestyle of the utmost luxury, tranquillity, and convenience.

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<figcaption>Interiors are generously proportioned and maximise natural sunlight intake.</figcaption></figure>• Construction underway – Tier 1 Builder Hutchinson Builders appointed 
• First release of 1, 2, &amp; 3 bedroom residences now selling 
• New retail plaza, including a metro-style supermarket, cafés and restaurants at your doorstep 
• Private residents’ gardens and open communal spaces designed by Arcadia Landscape Architecture 
• Conveniently located close to many of Sydney’s top secondary schools and only 5 mins to Macquarie University 
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Stirling 230 rises in the heart of <a href="/new-townhouses/beaconsfield-vic-3807">Beaconsfield</a>, in a growing community set to become one of Melbourne's biggest growth areas.

Only a 40-minute drive to Melbourne’s CBD (off-peak), Beaconsfield offers a laid back lifestyle that’s connected to the city.

<a href="/buildings/stirling-230-230-princes-highway-beaconsfield">Stirling 230</a> includes a collection of thoughtfully designed homes, all featuring double garages, low maintenance backyards, and a 6-star energy rating.

Choose between four internal colour schemes to truly make your home personable to you and your family and have all the work done for you on your behalf.

From landscaping to your letterbox, bathroom benchtops to built-in robes, Fairhaven Homes take care of all the details so that you can simply move in and enjoy.

Designed thoughtfully by Fairhaven Homes architects, living areas are open plan, making entertainment a breeze and your home, warm and welcoming.

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<figcaption>Living areas are open plan and full of natural light</figcaption></figure>Sliding doors are large and connect you seamlessly to your private landscaped garden for all the family to enjoy. Interior colours and materials have been specially selected by interior designers, including reconstituted stone for benchtops, chrome handles for kitchen cupboards, and a gloss finish to skirting, architraves, and doors.

Each home features ample storage throughout, including built-in robes for all bedrooms, a walk-in linen cupboard in the laundry, and a large storage alcove in the garage. 

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The well-connected area also gives you immediate access to childcare facilities, sporting and recreational reserves, and off-lead dog parks as well as leading schools.

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Stirling 230: Become part of one of Melbourne’s fastest growing communities

Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Joel Robinson

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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