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Mirvac is teaming up with Belle Magazine to create three pop-up display apartments at their Sydney Harold Park development, representative of groups of people at different stages of life.
Belle interior designer and editor Steve Cordony has designed the first of the display apartments, which is targeted at the young sophisticate.
One bedroom apartment pictured below
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Cordony has used sample furnishing from Coco Republic, Cavit &amp; Co, Cadrys and Great Dane to name a few and has used a mix of raw and polished textures.
The young sophisticate is “brand conscious and wired to the rhythm and pulse of the city.”
Two bedroom apartment pictured below
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Mirvac national marketing and sales director Diana Sarcasmo says there is a huge emotional investment in buying a home and that needs to be reflected in the communication with potential buyers.
“This form of experiential marketing gives our clients an opportunity to feel included in what we are doing and, through the partnership with Belle, reinforces the brand values of Harold Park,” says Sarcasmo.
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<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/mirvac-to-pull-forward-harold-park-project-sales-and-construction-goldman-sachs/2013050761121" target="_blank">Mirvac is transforming the former Harold Park Paceway </a>into a $1 billion-plus infill housing development.
The Harold Park master plan allows for 1,250 dwellings with a 208,000 square metre network of landscaped parks.
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“Harold Park has the distinction of offering the perfect lifestyle to a great range of people.
“That is due to a combination of factors – proximity to the city, parkside location, access to public transport and integrity of design.
“This has resulted in an incredibly broad mix of people buying at Harold Park.
“The apartments and terraces have been designed to reflect this diversity and we are giving further expression to it through the Life Series,” says Sarcasmo. 
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Belle editor-in-chief and judge on The Block Neale Whitaker launched the collaboration at an event at Harold Park on Tuesday night.
The <a href="https://haroldparkbymirvac.com/contact-us" target="_blank">pop-up display</a> in Glebe will run from July 25 to July 28.
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Belle Magazine and Mirvac join forces at Harold Park development

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A  harbourfront apartment comprising of an entire floor in Darling Point is on the market for the first time in over 40 years.
It has a price guide of $6 million plus.
Apartment 1A and 1B of 73 Yarranabbe Road was originally two units but was renovated into a five-bedroom, four-bathroom ground floor home.
The home features a CaesarStone entertainer’s kitchen and a waterfront garden and pool boasting views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the CBD.
The vendor Judith Brand runs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gardensoftievetara.com/">Tieve Tara</a>, an extensive garden project in Mount Macedon.
Tieve Tara has been featured on Gardening Australia, Coxy’s Big Break and Getaway.
The most expensive sale in the complex was the four-bedroom penthouse, which sold in March last year for $7 million.
Victoria Green of Laing+Simmons Double Bay says the penthouse had been completely gutted and renovated.
The ground floor apartment is listed for August 24 auction through Victoria Green of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.laingsimmons.com.au/property/119959-1a-and-1b/-yarranabbe-road">Laing+Simmons Double Bay</a> in conjunction with Michael Pallier of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-2507-4000044021/1a-1b-73-yarranabbe-road-darling-point-darling-point-sydney-sw-2027">Sydney Sothebys International Realty</a>.
The median apartment price in <a target="_blank" href="/news">Darling Point</a> is $1.3 million, a 13.3% decline in five years, according to RP Data.
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Harbourfront Darling Point trophy apartment listed

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The home of the late producer and director Roger Mirams in Great Mackerel Beach has sold prior to its July 21 auction.
It was listed with a $1.15 million plus price guide.
Mirams is fondly remembered for the production of the children’s television show Search for Treasure Island, with some of the paraphernalia of the shows set still in the home.
The late Roger Mirams is a grandfather of television newsreader Amelia Adams, presenter of Nine Morning News &amp; Nine Afternoon News.
Mirams and his wife Irene purchased the home in 1986 for $152,000.
The three-bedroom weatherboard home boasts views over Pittwater and can only be accessed via a ferry from Palm Beach.
Mirams passed away in 2004 and his wife wants to downsize.
The exact price is undisclosed but the price guide reflects an annual appreciation rate of approximately 7%.
The property was listed with <a href="https://kathrynhallrealestate.com.au/listings/id-5042--treasure-island-under-contract" target="_blank">Kathryn Hall of Kathryn Hall Real Estate</a>. The property had its own<a href="https://www.facebook.com/15MonashAvenue" target="_blank"> facebook </a>page.
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Great Mackerel Beach's Treasure Island home sells

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A futuristic looking apartment complex in St Kilda is the latest collaboration between Pace Development Group and Jackson Clements Burrows architects.
Located on St Kilda Road, The Icon will comprise of a series of six askew cubes sitting atop of each other, housing 118 apartments across 17 levels.
“The artwork ceoncept for the façade intends to address a visual coherency by directly referencing the existing natural topography and coloration of St Kilda,” says Matthew Johnson of Jackson Clements Burrows.
“Each level is depicted in different colour hues variations from earth to sky, which cross references the nature of the geographical and environmental stratums.
“This flux of seasonal change is portrayed through subtle tonal gradation,” says Johnson.
The development is currently 60% sold.
Apartments will feature Miele appliances and Italiana stone bench tops and large balconies with views to Arthurs Seat and the Dandenong Ranges.
Residents of The Icon will have access to the guest lounge, which features a suspended fireplace, wine lockers and a Teppanyaki BBQ deck.
One-bedroom apartments range in size from 46 square metres and start from $395,000.
Two-bedroom apartments range in size from 64 square metres and start from $535,000.
Three-bedroom apartments are 94 square metres and start from $660,000.
“We believe this new residential building will set an exemplar architectural and urban design outcome for an emerging precinct that will be both an exciting and entertaining addition to St Kilda Junction,” says Tim Jackson director of Jackson Clements Burrows.
“It is our belief that The Icon will engage with the surrounding context in a new and positive way and set a pattern of expectation that is deserving of this important intersection both within the context of Melbourne’s history and future development,” says Jackson.
The proposed plans were initially rejected by the local Port Phillip Council, but the rejection was over-ridden by the Victorian Civil and Administrative tribunal.
Jackson Clements Burrows is also behind the design of Carlton's <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/developments/piccolos-upper-house-carlton-apartment-complex-secures-70-sellout-after-10-weeks/2012112158011" target="_blank">Upper House</a>.
The median unit price in <a href="/news">St Kilda</a> is $450,000, a 15.4% change in five years, according to RP Data.
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Futuristic styled apartment complex, The Icon, set to land in St Kilda

Reality television stars Polly and Waz have listed their Chatswood investment property for $590,000 plus.&nbsp;

Located at 15 Church Street, the renovated apartment features two bedrooms and one bathroom.

It also includes a CaesarStone gas kitchen and a living and dining area, which leads to an entertainers balcony.

Polly Porter and Warwick &quot;Waz&quot; Jones purchased the already renovated property in 2009 for $505,000, after it was listed for $490,000 plus.

They won the 2011 Richmond cottage season of the hit Channel 9 show.

The investment property price guide reflects an approximate 3.5% annual price appreciation over the interim.

It will go to auction on August 17 through Hugh Macfarlan and Rebecca Harrison of Raine &amp; Horne Chatswood.

The median apartment price in <a href="/news">Chatswood</a> is $642,250, a 28% change in five years, according to RP Data.

The apartment is in a 1974 complex of 17 units.&nbsp;Renovated in 2007, it comes with elevated entry level unit and balcony totalling around 85 square metres plus a 40 square metre garage and workshop.

Polly and Waz list Chatswood investment property

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The $290 million development Jaques in Richmond by Riverside Group and Macquarie Real Estate Funds has released stage two, after the successful sell-out of stage one.
Located only three kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, stage two of <a href="https://www.jaquesrichmond.com.au/home/" target="_blank">Jaques</a> will include 229 apartments spread across two buildings.
The two buildings include the 10-level 5 Tonne Apartments and the six-level Iron Works building.
The 9,945 square metre site on Palmer Street was home to the Jaques rock crushing plant, which eventually sold in 1997.
Apartments range in size from 46 square metres to 170 square metres.
One-bedroom apartments range in price from $380,000 to $435,000.
Two-bedroom apartments start from $535,000 and three-bedroom apartments start from $990,000.
A range of studio apartments are available from $460,000.
The development will feature interiors by Hecker Guthrie Interiors and work by Fender Katsalidis Architects, who was behind the design of Eureka and Republic Tower.
“Jaques is built on a site with a strong local history that’s in the collective fabric of the community,” says Karl Fender of Fender Katsalidis.
“Through adaption, modification and contemporary reinterpretation the original perimeter of the brick wall retained in the design of stage one continues to be the defining feature of Jaques, ensuring the site remains part of the precinct’s urban morphology of Richmond,” says Fender.
Apartments will feature a variety of earthy tones and materials including glass, copper and timber.
Balconies will feature timber paneling on the walls with rendered concrete columns to create industrial features.
“Jaques is being developed on a historic site that was used to built giant rock crushers 100 years ago,” says Paul Hecker director of Hecker Guthrie.
“We wanted to bring to life a sense of this and what was previously there so we derived ideas from the actual industry that occurred on the site and also from the aesthetic of the original buildings,” says Hecker.
Residents will have access to a communal rooftop atop of the 5 Tonne Apartment building, a central courtyard and a gym.
The development will also feature Little Bridge Lane, a retail laneway offering food and retail opportunities for residents and the community.
Stage one – which is 100% sold - is currently under construction and will feature 109 apartments spread across two buildings and 17 townhouses.
“We’re thrilled to continue the Jaques story with the release of stage two where our commitment to delivering a range of high end, quality product that is attainable for a cross section of the community continues,” says Kristine Lee marketing director of the Riverside Group.
Construction for stage two is scheduled to commence in early 2014.
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Richmond's Jaques apartments releases stage two development plans

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BCS Strata Management has been appointed as the owners corporate manager for 142 Park Street, South Melbourne, aka The Block Sky High.
BCS Chief executive officer Greg Haywood says the BCS looks forward to working with the new owners as they settle into their new homes after the July 27 auction.
“On one episode of The Block Sky High, foreman Keith was heard to say that the building was likely to be another iconic building for Melbourne.
“With its outdoor roof terrace, vertical gardens, six high quality apartments and the fact we’ve all seen it transform before us on TV, it certainly would seeM to fit the criteria for being iconic,” says Haywood.
BMT has identified significant deductions available to property investors bidding at the July 27 auctions where prices are tipped to be $1.2 million plus.
 
 
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BCS Strata Management to manage The Block Sky High

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The first images of a new Sydney development by Crown Group have been unveiled, with designs by Koichi Takada Architects.
The residential development will feature a 24-level modern glass-and-steel tower with a curved steel roof structure. 
It will also include heritage inspired archways on lower levels and a through-site pedestrian walkway between Clarence and Kent Streets.
Koichi Takada Architects were selected as the winners of the design competition for the building located at 161-165 Clarence Street.
Crown Group chief executive Iwan Suito says Koichi Takada Architect’s design would utilise the entire site to its full potential.
“Koichi Takada Architects have competed against a field of world-class architecture firms to win this competition,” says Sunito.
“Koichi Takada Architect’s striking design is an exceptional use of space, bravely combining functionality with architectural flair and creativity to a standard befitting this first-class location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
“This building will be unlike any other in Sydney,” says Sunito.
The development will have a rear façade on Kent Street and will be accessible to pedestrians via Clarence, Kent and King Streets.
It will include 200 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with retail, commercial and a restaurant precinct on the ground floor.
“Inspired by the characteristic arches and masonry of Sydney’s significant heritage, a duality is introduced to the façade, represented by the varied aesthetics of the podium and modern and elegant tower,” says Koichi Takada, founder of Koichi Takada Architects.
“The through-site link adds public benefit and is designed to enrich and regenerate public amenity in this area of the CBD.
“The sculptural tower element floats above the podium, shaping the skyline with a gentle and organic form,” says Takada.
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Crown Group purchased the 936-square-metre site last year for $29,977,292 million.
Construction is expected to commence in mid-2014.
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Koichi Takada designs new Sydney CBD development by Crown Group

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A six-bedroom brick home with a 21.3-metre water frontage in New Farm is this week’s most expensive sale, selling for $5.2 million, according to RP Data.
The property sold at its July 20 auction through Matt Lancashire of <a href="https://rwnf.com.au/qld/new-farm/987473/" target="_blank">Ray White New Farm</a>.
Located at 9 Griffith Street, the 1960s two-storey home (pictured below) features in an indoor swimming pool, an internal lift, library and a media room.
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The 962-square-metre allotment is split into two lots and is zoned medium density, offering the potential for a development.
The successful buyer has the option of demolishing the original home or to move in as is.
Lancashire says the property was purchased by individuals who will more than likely redevelop the site.
The property also includes a private pontoon.
It last sold in July 2002 for $2.5 million, reflecting a 6.85% annual price growth. It also sold in January 2002 for $2.8 million.
The median house price in <a target="_blank" href="/news">New Farm</a> is $925,000, a 14.4% decline in five years, according to RP Data.
The week's top 10 most expensive sales:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/9_griffith_street_new_farm_qld_4005/6420292">9 Griffith Street, New Farm, QLD, 4005,</a> six-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 20 by Ray White New Farm for $5.2 million
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/14_pacific_avenue_tamarama_nsw_2026/6666727">14 Pacific Avenue, Tamarama, NSW, 2026,</a> four-bedroom house, sold on July 18 by GoodyerDonnelley Real Estate for $3.95 million
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/11/75_macleay_street_potts_point_nsw_2011/5576240">11/75 Macleay Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011,</a> three-bedroom unit, sold on July 16 by Di Jones Real Estate for $3.6 million
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/1/8_aston_garden_bellevue_hill_nsw_2023/1366526">1/8 Aston Garden, Bellevue Hill, NSW, 2023,</a> six-bedroom unit, sold on July 17 by Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty for $3.1025 million
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/501/17a_hickson_road_dawes_point_nsw_2000/2077331">501/17a Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000,</a> three-bedroom unit, sold on July 18 by McGrath Estate Agents for $3.05 million
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/2_bloomfield_street_south_coogee_nsw_2034/6254105">2 Bloomfield Street, South Coogee, NSW, 2034</a>, four-bedroom house, sold on July 17 by Black Lifestyle Property Randwick for $2.9 million. 
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/1_netherby_avenue_netherby_sa_5062/10162548">1 Netherby Avenue, Netherby, SA, 5062,</a> four-bedroom house, sold on July 18 by Harcourts Brock Williams Luxury Property Selection for $2.65 million
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/113_seaforth_crescent_seaforth_nsw_2092/6144302">113 Seaforth Crescent, Seaforth, NSW, 2092,</a> three-bedroom house, sold on July 17 by Richardson &amp; Wrench Seaforth for $2.4 million 
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/6_pendey_street_willoughby_nsw_2068/7595464">6 Pendey Street, Willoughby, NSW, 2068,</a> five-bedroom house, sold prior to auction on July 20 by McGrath Estate Agents for $2.36 million
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.myrp.com.au/property/45/3_macquarie_street_sydney_nsw_2000/6610766">45/3 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000,</a> two-bedroom house, sold on July 16 by Ray White Lower North Shore for $2.3 million
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Waterfront New Farm property most expensive sale: RP Data

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The volume of auctions scheduled this week across the capital cities has increased slightly to 1,339 auctions, according to RP Data.
There were a revised 1,131 auctions held last week across the capital cities, up from the previous week of a revised 984 auctions.
The clearance rate dropped nationally to 65.4% last week, from 67.7% the previous week.
At the same time last year, auction volumes were substantially lower at 880 auctions and a clearance rate of 52.1%.
Scheduled auctions in Melbourne are slightly up this week to 593.
Melbourne held a revised 486 auctions last week and 426 the previous week.
Melbourne’s clearance rate was down from 67.9% the previous week to 62.8% last week.
Sydney auctions volumes this week are similar to last week with 421 scheduled.
Sydney held a revised 410 auctions last week and 378 auctions the previous week.
The clearance rate in Sydney was up last week to 79.1% from 77.4% the previous week.
At the same time last year, both Melbourne and Sydney had a clearance rate of 57.6%.
Melbourne volumes last year were much lower at 370 auctions, and Sydney held 311 auctions.
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Auctions volumes slightly up: RP Data

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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Nicola Trotman

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