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Former Hunters and Collectors guitarist, Barry Palmer and his interior designer wife, Jodie Cousins’ Kew home was this week’s most expensive sale, according to RP Data.
Located at 108 Sackville Street, the six-bedroom home (pictured above) sold at its July 27 auction for $3.362 million.
Barry Palmer (pictured below) joined the iconic Australian rock group Hunters and Collectors in 1988 and played guitar on hits 'When the River Runs Dry' and 'Holy Grail' among many others. He and and his wife are planning to relocate to Los Angeles later this year.
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Situated on 921-square-metres, the five split-level home was built in 1974 by architect Ken Edelstein.
Palmer and his wife bought the property 13 years ago and have since given it a few cosmetic touches.
The home features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and polished concrete floors.
The ground level includes a Euro stainless steel hostess kitchen and a gymnasium and the lower level features a basement games room and theatre. 
Located on an L-shaped block, the home includes a built in BBQ, pool and spa, in ground trampoline and a skate ramp.
Over 120 people attended the auction and it was a bid-out between three bidders, according to Mal James of James Buyers Advocates.
“This is a true entertainer’s home,” says James.
James says it’s in a great position, near a lot of quality schools and public transport, however does not have a brilliant front to back flow.
“The secondary bedrooms don’t really connect up or down easily or directly to the bathrooms, and at the end of the day the materials are basic,” says James.
The property was sold through Stuart Evans and Duana Wolowiec of <a href="https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/sold/5733007/" target="_blank">Marshall White Real Estate Hawthorn.</a>
The median house price in <a href="/news">Kew</a> is $1,380,000, according to RP Data.
Top 10 most expensive sales:
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/108_sackville_street_kew_vic_3101/11356482" target="_blank">108 Sackville Street, Kew, VIC, 3101,</a> six-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 27 by Marshall White Real Estate Hawthorn for $3.362 million
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/84_canterbury_road_middle_park_vic_3206/11776141" target="_blank">84 Canterbury Road, Middle Park, VIC, 3206,</a> four-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 27 by Cayzer Real Estate for $3.055 million
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/14_firth_avenue_strathfield_nsw_2135/6484603" target="_blank">14 Firth Avenue, Strathfield, NSW, 2135,</a> eight-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 27 by Strathfield Partners Strathfield for $2.8 million
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/12_botanic_road_mosman_nsw_2088/4478288" target="_blank">12 Botanic Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088,</a> three-bedroom house, sold on July 23 by Richardson &amp; Wrench Mosman/Neutral Bay for $2.75 million
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/36_feez_street_yeronga_qld_4104/15927680" target="_blank">36 Feez Street, Yeronga, QLD, 4104,</a> six-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 25 by Ray White South Brisbane for $2.62 million 
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/65_glassop_street_balmain_nsw_2041/1256075" target="_blank">65 Glassop Street, Balmain, NSW, 2041,</a> four-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 27 by McGrath Estate Agents for $2.5 million
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/24/93_elizabeth_bay_road_elizabeth_bay_nsw_2011/2232164" target="_blank">24/93 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, 2011,</a> three-bedroom unit, sold on July 23 by Richardson &amp; Wrench Elizabeth Bay/Potts Point for $2.3 million 
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/1/9_carrington_avenue_bellevue_hill_nsw_2023/1368831" target="_blank">1/9 Carrington Avenue, Bellevue Hill, NSW, 2023,</a> three-bedroom unit, sold on July 23 by BHR Estate Agents for $2.125 million 
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/22a_gregory_street_south_coogee_nsw_2034/6255318" target="_blank">22a Gregory Street, South Coogee, NSW, 2034,</a> three-bedroom house, sold on July 24 by Eastside Realty for $2.1 million
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/38_broome_street_cottesloe_wa_6011/11942318" target="_blank">38 Broome Street, Cottesloe, WA, 6011</a>, three-bedroom house, sold on July 25 by Acton Cottesloe/Peppermint Grove for $2.055 million
Picture of Barry Palmer courtesy of  <a target="_blank" href="https://www.humanfrailty.com.au/">humanfrailty.com.au</a>.
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Hunters and Collectors' guitarist Barry Palmer's Kew home most expensive sale: RP Data

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Melbourne’s Collingwood is currently being overshadowed by the East-West link debacle but a $140 million development by Urban Inc has been launched, offering first homebuyers and investors a step into the inner city market.
Located at the junction of Stanley Street and Oxford Street, it is not affected by the current issues facing some residents.
<a href="https://www.oxleyapartments.com.au/" target="_blank">Oxley</a> (exterior pictured below) will comprise of 233 apartments and penthouses across four low-rise buildings; Tailor, Foy, Mason and Gibson.
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The buildings will be connected by two laneways.
“At 0.7%, Collingwood has the lowest vacancy rates in Melbourne,” says Urban Inc director Tim Gurner.
“Oxley is one of the most significant projects to be developed in the area for some time, especially within such a significant heritage precinct,” says Gurner.
Oxley has already sold 190 apartments through VIP clients and networking.
Tailor will feature 59 one- and two-bedroom apartments across eight levels and Foy will feature 55 one- and two-bedroom apartments across seven levels.
Mason will include 68 one- and two-bedroom apartments across nine levels and Gibson will feature 51 one-bedroom apartments across four levels.
Apartments range in size from 54 square metres to 93 square metres.
One-bedroom apartments are priced from $330,000 and two-bedroom apartments are priced from $485,000.
Two-bedroom penthouses start from $590,000.
Designed by Elenberg Fraser, the development will feature vertical gardens, climbing vines, indigenous planting, courtyards and winter gardens.
A sky terrace will be located on level four and will feature a swimming pool and BBQ area.
Apartments will be framed by industrial-style material and neutral colours, with a choice of a light modern scheme or a dark polished scheme.
Purchasers can upgrade to the Oxley industrial scheme, which features Miele appliances, polished concrete, natural stone and industrial stainless steel finishes.
“Purchasers have obviously been attracted to the unique attributes of living in one of only four boutique buildings with access to amenities usually only available in larger projects,” says Gurner.
Director of Elenberg, Fraser Callum Fraser says the material used in Oxley is derived from the area’s manufacturing past.
“Oxley will be part of the local fabric, and is integrated and sympathetic to the broader community.
“It’s a model for urban renewal that doesn’t drive young people out of the central city environment,” says Fraser.
There will also be three retail spaces in the development, totaling 300 square metres.
Construction is scheduled to commence late 2013, with a scheduled completion date of mid-2015.
The median apartment price in <a target="_blank" href="/news">Collingwood</a> is $520,000, a 12.5% change in five years, according to RP Data.
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Elenberg Fraser-designed Collingwood Oxley development sells 190 pre-marketing

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Meriton’s Inifinity development in Brisbane is reaching new heights with construction now at level 75.
At 81 levels and 262 metres tall, Infinity will be the tallest tower in the Brisbane CBD.
Meriton’s first Brisbane development – Soleil – will have lost its mantle of tallest tower in the city.
Infinity features 549 apartments, with just under 85 apartments still available.
Of the 549 apartments, are plans by Meriton to keep 250 as serviced apartments - a growing component of the Meriton business.
One-bedroom apartments still on offer range in price from $480,000 to $498,000.
Two-bedroom apartments range in price from $619,000 to $656,000.
Three-bedroom apartments still available range in price from $933,000 to $984,000.
Apartments will boast views through floor to ceiling windows and will include bathrooms with freestanding baths and wall-mounted basins.
The gourmet kitchens feature stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances.
Residences will also have access to an indoor heated pool, sauna and spa.
Infinity is adopting the latest in elevator technology; a traffic management system to group people who are travelling to the same floors, therefore reducing the number of intermediate stops in between.
Meriton is offering a range of savings for potential buyers, including a stamp duty refund and 5% vendor finance.
Owners will also be eligible for the $15,000 first homeowner construction grant and investors are guaranteed a tenant on settlement.
Construction on <a href="https://www.meriton.com.au/properties/infinity-apartments-brisbane-cbd/" target="_blank">Meriton's Infinity</a> is scheduled for completion in late 2013.
The median apartment price in the <a href="/news">Brisbane CBD</a> is $455,000, a 1.1% change in five years, according to RP Data.
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Construction on Meriton's Infinity reaches new heights

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Qantas senior executive vice president Wally Mariani is selling his three-bedroom Bellevue Hill apartment.
It comes with $3.6 million plus hopes.
Wally Mariani is based in California and no longer needs his Sydney base.
Located in the Azzurra complex on Benelong Crescent, the apartment features 300 square metres of indoor and outdoor space.
The property features a wrap around northern terrace with views of the harbour, ocean and golf course.
Azzurra is made up of six apartments and includes pool and gym facilities.
Mariani purchased the apartment in June 2006 for $3.4 million.
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The property is listed with Brad Caldwell-Eyles, Cara Atchison and Julian Hasemer of <a href="https://www.1stcity.com.au/Buying/Open-House/Detail.aspx?id=HCES329&amp;wlid=2329712c-389a-41dc-9660-70425a6fa007" target="_blank">1st city</a> for September 2 auction.
The median apartment price in <a href="/news">Bellevue Hill</a> is $755,000, a 29% change in five years, according to RP Data.
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Qantas executive Wally Mariani lists Bellevue Hill base

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Construction on Botanic Lane Cove has now commenced, as apartment sales reach 75%.
Developed by Greenbush Group, <a target="_blank" href="https://botaniclanecove.com.au/">Botanic Lane Cove</a> has sold 60 of its 79 apartments after the development launched in February this year.
“We’ve been pleasantly surprised by the incredibly high level of interest,” says Peter Walsh of Greenbush Group.
“We’ve found that the majority of our buyers are owner-occupiers, but investor interest is solid too.
“While we’ve had a lot of local interest, Botanic has also captured attention from buyers in country New South Wales wanting a Sydney base, and also expats returning to Australia,” says Walsh.
Located less then 10 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, Botanic offers studio, one-, two- and three bedroom apartments as well as seven penthouses.
Two-bedroom apartments are still available starting from $831,000 and three-bedroom apartments are also available, starting from $1,107,000.
Walsh says Greenbush Group expects the remaining apartments to be snapped up quickly.
The apartments boast oak floors and Carrara marble in both the kitchen and bathrooms.
The project is designed by Mijollo International with interiors designed by SJB Interiors.
Walsh says the name Botanic was chosen due to the complex being bound by large mature trees and landscaped gardens.
“We wanted to achieve a sense of garden by tying in the name,” says Walsh.
The median apartment price in <a target="_blank" href="/news">Lane Cove</a> is $545,000, a 23.3% change in five years, according to RP Data.
The development is expected to be completed towards the end of 2014.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/developments/sydney-s-lane-cove-proves-an-apartment-construction-hotspot/2013040759968" target="_blank">Lane Cove is proving to be a development hotspot </a>with $388 million worth of construction underway and more than $37 million yet to come.
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Botanic Lane Cove 75% sold as construction commences

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There are 335 scheduled weekend auctions across Sydney this weekend, up from last weekend’s 307, according to Australian Property Monitors.
The numbers are higher than the 323 auctioned over the same weekend a year ago.
Sydney’s inner west will be the most popular region for the second week in a row with 65 auctions scheduled.
The upper north shore follows with 37 auctions scheduled.
The city and east and the south both have 35 auctions scheduled, and Canterbury Bankstown has 33 scheduled.
Strathfield is again the most popular suburb with 14 auctions scheduled, followed by Yagoona at 7.
Ashfield and Georges Hall both have six auctions scheduled.
Strathfield is the most popular suburb for units with five scheduled auctions this weekend.
Last weekend’s strong auction clearance rate in Sydney was 81.4%, almost identical to the previous week at 81%.
APM senior economist Dr Andrew Wilson says it’s the highest clearance rates recorded in Sydney at this time of year since the 2002 housing boom.
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Sydney's inner west continues to dominate weekend auctions

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Adelaide sisters Alisa and Lysandra are tipped to be the winners of tomorrow’s The Block Sky High auction, according to betting website Sportsbet.
The South Australian twins on level one have $1.65 odds, followed by the penthouse couple Trixie and Johnno at $3.00.
Madi and Jarrod on level four sit in third place with a betting odd of $5.00, followed by Bec and George at $7.00.
Level two Western Australia couple Matt and Kim are tipped for last place at $9.00.
Interior designer Shaynna Blaze is also backing the twins to win or Melbourne couple Bec and George.
“Bec and George, being in the middle apartment, are the first to get the view and theirs is the most sellable as a blank canvas,” says Blaze.
“I think between the quality of their [Alisa and Lysandra] finishing’s and having the lowest reserve the girls will do brilliantly.
“If those girls had the top apartment then it would have been game over,” says Blaze.
But Melbourne buyers agent <a href="/news">Frank Valentic</a> says the top two levels, Trixie and Johnno and Madi and Jarrod, are likely to bring home the big bucks with people willing to pay a premium price for views.
Valentic says level one, two and three are facing the challenge of a potential three-storey townhouse redevelopment to be built next door, potentially having their views built out.
“People pay a premium price for views, a potential 10% to 20% higher,” says Valentic.
“Level one, two and three may potentially have no views in the future when the development happens next door."
The apartments will go under the hammer on Saturday July 27, with the public to find out the results on Sunday July 28.
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Alisa and Lysandra tipped to win The Block Sky High, but it all might depend on your view

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Buyers agent Frank Valentic from Advantage Property Consultants is not new to the reality renovation show, the Block.
He represented bidders at last year’s The Block South Melbourne terrace auction and also secured the only under the hammer purchase in the Richmond cottage series.
Valentic says the upper level apartments certainly have interest from "mature age empty nesters who no longer need a backyard."
And middle age investors have been showing interest in apartments "due to the large depreciation benefits and the included furniture,” says Valentic.
The apartments will go under the hammer on Saturday July 27.
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Buyers agent Frank Valentic seems set to return for another Block auction 

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A three-bedroom cottage only metres away from the proposed Eastern Freeway exit in Collingwood passed in at recent auction as the crowd stood quiet.
Now an apartment located directly opposite the entire block of homes set to be demolished has appeared on the market, but the agent declined to comment on the East-West Link debacle.
Property Observer takes a look at the suburb of Collingwood and what affect the East-West Link project is having on the market so far.
A circa 1900 freestanding Victorian cottage at 15 Forest Street passed in at its July 20 auction but secured $1.04 million after negotiations.
The cottage has undergone extensive renovations and extensions 13 years ago and features an entertainer’s kitchen, two bathrooms and open fireplaces.
It was listed with Rolan Paterson of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nelsonalexander.com.au/properties/buying/collingwood-15-forest-street">Nelson Alexander</a>.
A couple of streets away on Bendigo Street, 118 homes and businesses are set to be demolished to make way for an East-West link off-ramp.
A one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment on the safe side of Bendigo Street has been put on the market with an asking price of $239,000.
It was purchased in May 2009 for $217,500, reflecting an approximate 2.25% annual price appreciation.
It is currently tenanted for $280 a week, reflecting a 6.09% rental yield, but securing a tenant in the future may prove difficult.
Listing agent Paul Markovic of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/cgi-bin/view.pl?OID=5542693&amp;s=1213590937&amp;Sub=COLLINGWOOD&amp;BeL=0&amp;BeH=9999&amp;PrL=0&amp;PrH=99999&amp;Surr=&amp;IKW=&amp;PT=&amp;PTr=r&amp;CS=VIC&amp;OrderBy=suburb&amp;OrderStr=&amp;Con=S&amp;SearchPage=&amp;Bkmk=_&amp;OFI=&amp;OFIDays=&amp;OFIDateL=&amp;OFIDateH=&amp;ListedDays=&amp;BS=10&amp;Thu=on&amp;Qui=">Peter Markovic Realty</a> declined to comment on the matter and said he was tired of all the media approaches.
“I’m sure you can appreciate how annoying it is – I’m tired of it,” Markovic told Property Observer.
Meanwhile, a two-bedroom home on Gold Street – a few hundred metres from the proposed East-West link – is on the market for $600,000 plus.
The home features high ceilings and period features as well as an entertainer’s courtyard.
Listing agent Edwards Hobbs says he doesn't believe it's in an affected area, however could deter some buyers.
"For some buyers it possibly could, every property we sell there’s always a downside.
"If the buyer has to adjust his price, he will, but we're trying to downplay it and for it not be a focal point," says Hobbs.
It is scheduled for a August 17 auction through Edward Hobbs and Tabitha Robb of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.bigginscott.com.au/property/details/12021">Biggin &amp; Scott Richmond.</a>
The median house price in <a target="_blank" href="/news">Collingwood</a> is $730,000 and the median apartment price is $520,000, according to RP Data.
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Collingwood's East-West link buying dilemma 

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Professional golfer and former world top-10 Rodger Davis has listed his Burleigh Heads Mediterranean-inspired home for $1.5 million plus.
The four-bedroom home is located on a 1,144-square-metre parcel of land and features views to Surfers Paradise and the living spaces feature polished parquetry flooring and the home includes a gourmet kitchen, wine cellar and pool.
Rodger Davis had originally bought the property in July 2006 for $2.25 million and the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-burleigh-heads-qld-4220/161139" target="_blank">stated price guide of $1,500,000 - $1,950,000</a> represents a substantial drop from the intial purchase.
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The property is listed through Michele Meers and Ian Mills of <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-burleigh-heads-qld-4220/161139" target="_blank">McGrath Palm Beach.</a>
The median house price in <a href="/news">Burleigh Heads</a> is $500,500, a 11.2% decline in five years, according to RP Data.
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Professional golfer Rodger Davis lists Burleigh Heads trophy home

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;

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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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Nicola Trotman

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