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Tasmania has see a spike in mortgage market activity, according to CoreLogic. But across the mainland activity in financing inquiry has been subdued.
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Tasmania sees mortgages market activity spike: CoreLogic

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Any local will tell you that Gladstone has always been a boom and bust town, according to Herron Todd White.
Investment in the town soars when a new project begins as demonstrated over the past 50 years, the valuation firm advised.
"This is always followed by a bust during which the town re-gathers itself and gets back to normal.
"Presently we are in the fourth year of Gladstone’s latest downward cycle.
"Established housing has declined as much as 50% and units as much as 80% from values achieved in the peak of the market."
It advised in its September report the vacancy rate peaked in the first quarter of 2016 at just over 10% and has been steadily falling since.
"It may indicate we have seen the worst of this bust.
"Only time will tell," HTW advised.
The traditional property types in Gladstone have all been established on the back of major booms in the industrial sector, according to Herron Todd White's latest monthly market indicator.
The property advisory firm says that prior to the 1960s Gladstone remained a relatively small port city serving the local cattle industry.
In 1963 Queensland Alumina Refinery (QAL) was announced, beginning over a decade long boom during which Gladstone’s population doubled.
The first, second and third stages of the refinery were built along with the first stage of the Gladstone Power Station.
Most of Gladstone’s central suburbs including South and West Gladstone and Barney Point were well established.
Homes in these suburbs are popular in today’s market given their close proximity to the CBD and the varying views available from the low and high set style homes. These suburbs also offer good opportunities to renovate older style homes in central locations.
The entry level price point for homes in West Gladstone and South Gladstone is around $200,000 in the current market.
The early 1980s saw the next wave of industrial development with the commencement of the Boyne Aluminium Smelter. Much of the established parts of Boyne Island and adjoining Tannum Sands were developed during this time. Construction ranged between on ground and high set homes.
Price points for this style of housing in Boyne Island and Tannum Sands ranges between $300,000 and $350,000 in the current market. Gladstone suburbs such as Kin Kora, Sun Valley and parts of Clinton and New Auckland were also established during this time. Kin Kora and Sun Valley comprise mostly high set homes and are popular well established suburbs in today’s market. Prices in these suburbs range typically between $250,000 and $350,000.
In the 1990s the coal industry boomed giving Gladstone another boom in property prices and demand. New housing estates in Clinton, New Auckland, Glen Eden and Telina were developed comprising mostly 3-bedroom on ground brick houses. New Auckland and Clinton were further established in the early 2000s when Rio Tinto announced the Yarwun Alumina Refinery was to proceed.
The most recent construction boom (2010 to 2012) commenced when construction started on three LNG plants being built on Curtis Island off the coast of Gladstone.
This boom saw fringe suburbs including Glen Eden, New Auckland and Kirkwood being extensively developed with modern housing.
It noted a transformation also occurred in Gladstone City with multiple high rise apartment buildings going up in the CBD and extensive townhouse developments taking place in the suburbs. Over 1,000 units have been built in the past five years alone.
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Gladstone property values nearly 80 percent down from residential peak: HTW

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Following the buy back of his Brighton trophy home, former Aussie cricketer Shane Warne has sold his other Brighton home, Camden.
Reportedly priced between $5 million and $6 million with JP Dixon's Paul McKenzie and Marcus Gollings, the home has a purchaser's caveat lodged on title documents.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-123354734" target="_blank">four bedroom manor</a> is modelled on a Mediterranean villa and features a home office, designer kitchen and heated swimming pool.
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It's just 100 metre from the foreshore.
The cricket legend will be moving back into <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-122625206" target="_blank">Melville, the Brighton trophy</a> that he previously shared with ex-wife Simone Callahan.
He sold the home nine years ago in 2007 for $8.8 million and is rumoured to have spent $14 million plus.
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The couple had bought the home for $3.6 million in 2000 and renovated extensively. 
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Shane Warne's Brighton merry-go-round continues

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Thornbury, in Melbourne's inner north, ranks as the fastest selling suburb in Victoria, with its townhouses selling in very quick time, according to realestateinvestar.com.au.
Its annual growth has been put at 17.7 percent with the typical townhouse spending just 33 days on market and selling at a $730,000 median price.
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Recent townhouse sales include <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-thornbury-123153002" target="_blank">a $596,000 offering</a> on Streetle Street (above) and a $612,500 sale on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-thornbury-122981238" target="_blank">Clarendon Street</a> (below). 
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The next hottest selling market segment are units in Caulfield North.
Bellfield has the fastest selling houses across Melbourne.
Suburb             Type    Beds    Sell time   Median    Year growth
THORNBURY Townhouse  3        33         $730,000        17.74%
N. CAULFIELD   Unit        3         40         $675,000         0.74%
BELLFIELD        House    3          41         $620,000        12.72%
KENSINGTON    House   2           41         $680,000        12.39%
FLEMINGTON    House   3           41         $835,000          9.29%
HEIDELBERG    House   3           42         $800,000         19.40%
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Thornbury tops the six fastest selling suburbs in Victoria

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Auction numbers are down across every capital city, according to the preliminary results from last weekend kept by CoreLogic.
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Auction volumes down across the capitals: CoreLogic

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Home value for capital cities such as Sydney and Melbourne are increasing, but other capitals not so over the past month, according to CoreLogic's property market update report.
In the last 12 months there has been an overall increase of 8 percent for the five capital cities listed in the chart below.
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Just Sydney and Melbourne capital city home values up in last month: CoreLogic

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JLL has been appointed to negotiate the sale of Arana Hills Plaza on behalf of ISPT.
Arana Hills Plaza is a well-established food, service and convenience based sub-regional shopping centre securely anchored by long term leases to leading national retailers; Coles, Kmart and Aldi, in addition to 23 specialty tenants, 4 kiosks, 2 ATMs and a freestanding Shell Petrol Station, providing a total gross lettable area of 14,355 square metres.
According to JLL’s Head of Retail Investments Simon Rooney demand for convenience-based sub-regional assets such as Arana Hills has been building up due to a lack of investment opportunities throughout 2016.
“Sourcing retail assets within capital city metropolitan areas is challenging at present, particularly for sub-regional centres."
There have been only five sub-regional centres sold within the Brisbane metropolitan area in the last five years, highlighting the limited stock in this asset class.
The centre is on a 5.61 hectare site 10km north-west of the Brisbane CBD, in the established suburb of Arana Hills. 
Its Coles and Kmart leases include provisions that require a high contribution toward both statutory and variable outgoings, providing income protection to future increases in outgoings and together with potential income growth via future percentage rent. 
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Brisbane sub-regional shopping centre, Arana Hills comes to market

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New South Wales continues to grow at an above-trend rate according to the ANZ’s Stateometer, but momentum has eased further and growth may soon be back at trend.
The Stateometer suggests that Victoria’s economy is growing at a slightly above-trend rate. Queensland’s growth has stabilised at a well-below trend rate, fully unwinding the significant improvement in late 2015. Growth in Western Australia remains very weak, with the recent small improvement unwound. 
The Northern Territory is also growing at a below-trend rate, but momentum has improved over the past months.  Tasmania and South Australia are both growing at near-trend rates. Growth in the Australian Capital Territory has accelerated and it is now well above trend.
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New South Wales 
NEW SOUTH WALES GROWTH SLIDES FURTHER AND MAY SOON BE BACK AT TREND
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<li>The smoothed New South Wales index remains positive, suggesting economic activity is expanding at above trend pace.</li>
<li>However, the index continues to fall from the thirteen-year high reached in 2015, reflecting a broad slowdown in the underlying indicators.</li>
<li>Given the weakness in the Stateometer’s components, we see a risk that the smoothed index falls further in August, where growth may soon be back at trend.</li>
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VICTORIA CONTINUES TO GROW AT AN ABOVE- TREND PACE
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<li>The Victorian index suggests that the state’s economy is still expanding at a slightly above-trend rate, with the main driver of growth being the buoyancy of the labour market.</li>
<li>Unless the strength in the labour market translates into higher spending, we think that a significant improvement in the smoothed index is unlikely.</li>
<li>The underlying statistics suggest that the smoothed index will be little changed in August.</li>
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QUEENSLAND'S ECONOMY REMAINS WEAK
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<li>Queensland’s economic growth has been steadily decelerating over the past few months and is now well below trend. This means that the index has fully unwound the significant improvement in late 2015.</li>
<li>The fall in the smoothed index reflects a broad- based slowdown in the underlying series, with the weakness in the labour market being the prime driver.</li>
<li>The underlying data suggest to us that there is a risk that growth will stay weak in August.</li>
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South Australia SOUTH AUSTRALIA IS NEAR TREND GROWTH
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<li>The smoothed index for the South Australia’s economy has risen further and is almost at the zero mark signifying trend growth.</li>
<li>The significant improvement in labour market conditions over the recent months has supported the rise in the smoothed index.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, the underlying data suggests to us some upside risks for growth in August.</li>
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S SMALL GAIN PROVES SHORTLIVED
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<li>The recent small gain in the smoothed index for Western Australia has been unwound and the Stateometer remains close to the seven-year low reached in January, indicating well below trend pace growth.</li>
<li>The weakness in the underlying data is broadly based.</li>
<li>Based on the underlying data, we see little change in August.</li>
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TASMANIA’S GROWTH BROADLY STABILISES AT A NEAR-TREND RATE
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<li>Tasmania’s economic growth has improved slightly over recent months and has stabilised at a rate that is just below trend.</li>
<li>As the labour market remains weak and slowed further in July, we see a risk that the earlier improvement may be partly unwound.</li>
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THE NORTHERN TERRITORY’S MOMENTUM CONTINUES TO IMPROVE
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<li>After reaching a five-year low in April, the territory’s smoothed index has improved slightly. This suggests to us that growth in the Northern Territory may have passed a turning point.</li>
<li>The more positive momentum has been driven by improvement in the labour and household sectors.</li>
<li>Reflecting the underlying data, we see little change in August.</li>
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THE ACT'S GROWTH ACCELERATES
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<li>Economic activity in the Australian Capital Territory is growing at an above-trend rate and accelerated sharply in July, with the smoothed index being at its highest level since February 2011.</li>
<li>The key contributor to the improvement in the index remains the buoyancy in labour market conditions.</li>
<li>The underlying data suggest that the Stateometer will improve further in August.</li>
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NSW's above trend economic growth, but signs of weakness: ANZ

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There are limited properties under $500,000 within suburbs close to the city, according to the latest Herron Todd White report.
The valuation firm suggested the market for older units even close to the city is somewhat stagnant as there are larger numbers of newer apartments and townhouses on the market and decreasing numbers of first home buyers that may have previously considered a unit for a first home.
As a result, there are more residents moving further from the CBD to seek housing within an affordable price bracket.
HTW noted there is increasing in-fill development within suburbs such as Happy Valley as well as new development in Woodcroft which is improving the overall appeal of these suburbs.
"Although further from the CBD, these locations are well serviced with local shopping facilities in good proximity.
"These suburbs provide good opportunities for first home buyers seeking detached housing within the $300,000 to $400,000 price bracket.
"These opportunities are few and far between within close proximity of the CBD with the exception of smaller unit style accommodation.
"These areas have fairly consistent levels of demand from buyers and tenants alike."
An example of the price differences between suburbs was shown with a Woodcroft offering, situated 20 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, while Parkside (situated in the Unley Local Government Area) is situated within three kilometres of the CBD.
A property on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-woodcroft-122638130" target="_blank">Mawson Circuit, Woodcroft</a> sold in March 2016 for $330,000. It is a circa 1994 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom dwelling with single garage (under the main roof) on a 435 square metre allotment.
In comparison, a circa 1990 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom dwelling (350 square metre allotment) on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-parkside-121444430" target="_blank">Kenilworth Road, Parkside</a> sold for $705,000.
This reflects a 47% difference in price and provides a good indication of the impact proximity to the CBD has on a property.
HTW advised the median house price in Woodcroft is $365,000 while in Parkside it is $705,000.
In summary, well serviced, quality housing within proximity of the CBD will continue to experience good demand.
Coastal areas such as Henley Beach and Grange will also remain popular given their proximity to the beach and good access to the city and surrounding shopping and café facilities.
The report noted that many busy potential purchasers in the Adelaide market are chasing the elusive work-life balance and are therefore seeking properties where everything is done.
"Lower maintenance properties mean more time to spend with family and friends.
"Popular property types as always are dependent on life stage.
"For example, many young families are still keenly seeking larger family homes with a back yard while those downsizing appreciate the low maintenance lifestyle that a new property on a smaller allotment offers.
"Given the increasing townhouse and apartment construction in the CBD and surrounding suburbs, potential purchasers in Adelaide are gradually moving away from large detached dwellings particularly in less affordable locations.
"Quality housing in suburbs within ten kilometres of the CBD has always been attractive to long-term investors and this is the same for home owners.
"Suburbs that provide proximity to the CBD, good shopping facilities, access to public transport, reserves and local cafes are attractive for investors and home buyers alike."
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Adelaide residential buyers seeking affordable further out: HTW

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Property listings in capital cities such as Sydney and Melbourne are slightly under stock levels last year, according to CoreLogic's market indicator report.
Perth has the biggest increase in property listings with an increase of 17.5 percent over 12 months for overall total listings. For new listings this has increased by 13.1 percent.
Meanwhile the number of properties being listed in Hobart has decreased by 28.7 percent while the number of new properties being listed in Darwin has fallen by 20.3 percent.
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Capital city property listings patchy: CoreLogic

Avant Townhomes is adding to Ivanhoe’s family-sized housing options with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/three-82-ivanhoe-382-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Three 82</a>, a collection of just 16 four-bedroom townhomes on Upper Heidelberg Road.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/intrapac-property">Intrapac Property</a> townhome division has taken a contemporary approach to the traditional family home, pairing larger floorplans with the lower-maintenance format of a townhouse.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/arcadia-studio">Arcadia</a>, with landscaping by Landsite, the homes feature generous open-plan living and dining areas that connect directly to outdoor spaces, with layouts also designed to maximise natural light and privacy.

Natural stone is used throughout the interiors, including in kitchens that pair stone surfaces with bespoke cabinetry, considered storage and SMEG appliances.

The four-bedroom layouts include built-in wardrobes and a main bedroom with its own ensuite, while family bathrooms service the additional bedrooms. Each home also includes a lock-up double garage and intercom entry.

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Energy efficiency has been incorporated into the design through solar panels, double glazing and reverse-cycle heating and cooling, with the homes targeting 7-star energy ratings.

Rather than incorporating extensive communal facilities, Three 82 has been conceived around private residential amenity, with the 16-home scale keeping the focus on individual homes and their own indoor and outdoor spaces.

The development is located at 382 Upper Heidelberg Road, around one kilometre from Ivanhoe Village's cafés and retail and a short drive from Eaglemont Station and Ivanhoe Station.

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Several of Ivanhoe's established schools are also nearby, including Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar and Ivanhoe Grammar School. The address also provides access to the suburb's parklands and the wider Yarra River corridor.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/nelson-alexander">Nelson Alexander</a> has been appointed to handle sales.

Construction is underway and progressing well, with Three 82 currently tracking toward completion in Q2 2027.

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Joel Robinson

Three 82 brings boutique four-bedroom townhome collection to Ivanhoe

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has secured a prime Newstead site from fellow developer Fraser, subsequently lodging plans for The Silo, a major mixed-use residential project in Newstead designed around a new public laneway linking the James Street precinct with the wider Gasworks and Newstead neighbourhood.

Proposed for the corner of Chester and Morse streets, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bureauproberts">Bureau^Proberts</a>-designed project places its strongest emphasis at ground level, where retail, landscaping and a new cobblestone pedestrian connection would open the site to the surrounding neighbourhood. The design team describes The Silo as “more than a residential building”, positioning the development as an extension of Newstead’s public realm rather than a standalone apartment tower.

“A new cobblestone laneway and landscaped connection between James Street and Gasworks unlock a missing pedestrian link, improving walkability and stitching together two of Brisbane’s significant urban destinations,” Bureau Proberts said in its Urban Design Report.

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The Silo is planned as a mixed-use development incorporating apartments alongside a bar and centre activities including food and drink outlets, indoor sport and recreation, office and retail uses.

Architecturally, Bureau Proberts has conceived the building as a collection of vertically expressed, stepping forms rather than a single uniform tower. The composition rises from an articulated podium before being broken by a triple-height landscaped recreation level, with the upper section becoming more compact before terminating in a landscaped rooftop garden.

The project's name and architectural language draw directly from Newstead's industrial history. Patterned off-form concrete is proposed as the principal façade material, complemented by slender metal rod balustrades and extensive planting. The cylindrical and vertically ribbed elements give the building its silo-like expression, while curved balconies and planted edges introduce a softer subtropical layer.

“The Silo reinterprets its robust forms, scale and materiality through a contemporary subtropical architectural expression, creating a building that acknowledges its industrial legacy, while responding to the way the precinct is occupied today,” Bureau^Proberts said.

The recreation level is one of the defining breaks in the tower. Plans include a lap pool, mature subtropical planting and shared resident facilities within an elevated communal garden. Landscaping continues through the podium and onto the rooftop, where a further garden forms what the architects describe as a “subtropical crown” to the building.

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At street level, the development has been designed to establish a more permeable block. Retail and hospitality tenancies address the public realm, while landscaped pedestrian spaces lead into the new laneway connection. Renders in the design report show the proposed “Silo Lane” as a substantial opening through the podium, framed by cylindrical concrete forms with cascading planting above.

The Silo continues Graya's move into larger apartment developments after building its reputation across high-end residential projects in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Graya buys Frasers Newstead site, plans The Silo between James Street and Gasworks precincts

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/wickton">Wickton</a>’s completed Linacre Rise development in Hampton is giving Bayside downsizers the opportunity to move into a spacious apartment near the beach, with the developer covering stamp duty for a limited time.

The 27-residence development has been designed for buyers who want to simplify their living arrangements without giving up the space, warmth and quality associated with a long-term family home. Most apartments have already been secured by Bayside locals, leaving a select collection of two and three-bedroom residences and penthouses available.

Two-bedroom apartments are priced from $1.275 million, three-bedroom residences from $2.25 million and penthouses from $3.375 million, with the completed homes available to inspect and move into now.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/linacre-rise-hampton-8-10-linacre-road-hampton-vic-3188">Linacre Rise</a> occupies an elevated position on one of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a>’s quiet, tree-lined streets, around 250 metres from the bay and 500 metres from Hampton’s village centre. Its setting gives residents access to the beach, local cafés, shops and Hampton Train Station while retaining the feel of an established residential neighbourhood.

Architecture and interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a> draw on the warmth and permanence of traditional brickwork, with the building integrated into terraced landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick</a>. Ground-floor apartments are elevated above the street and include private garden courtyards, while several upper-level residences have generous balconies and outlooks toward the bay.

Inside, the residences favour natural materials and generous proportions. Herringbone-pattern European oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, premium joinery and Swiss V-ZUG appliances are among the key inclusions, while integrated storage has been incorporated across kitchens, bathrooms, studies and living areas.

The kitchens have been planned as practical spaces for both everyday use and entertaining, with substantial island benches, detailed cabinetry and adjoining dining and living zones. Full-height wardrobes, plush bedroom carpeting and carefully considered lighting reinforce the residential character Wickton sought to retain for buyers moving from larger homes.

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A Linacre Rise purchaser said the completed apartment had delivered the space, outlook and construction quality they had been seeking.

“The unit is very light, has views to die for over the bay, all construction materials and fittings are premium quality, we have secure parking for three cars, EV charging at very competitive rates, the neighbours are friendly and there is just a lovely ambiance about the place,” the purchaser said.

Environmental features include solar panels, shared electric vehicle charging stations, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation, double-glazed windows and water-efficient fixtures and appliances.

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The development was built by Balmain &amp; Co, with Wickton managing the broader development process through its in-house team.

For downsizers, the project’s completed status removes much of the uncertainty associated with buying off the plan. Purchasers can inspect the finished apartments, understand their outlook and proportions, and move in without waiting for construction to conclude.

The remaining selection includes north-oriented balconies, corner configurations and penthouses with elevated bay views. The developer-paid stamp duty initiative is available for a limited time, with potential savings of up to $200,000 depending on the residence purchased.

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Limited-time stamp duty offer at completed Linacre Rise apartments in Hampton

Luxury apartment buyers have long prioritised design, space and finishes, but increasingly they're placing equal importance on something less tangible: how easily they can live without relying on a car.

At <a>Richmond Square</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> believes that convenience begins beyond the apartment itself, with the mixed-use precinct earning a near-perfect Walk Score of 99.

The development has been planned around the idea that some of the most valuable amenities aren't contained within a building, they're the restaurants, cafés, parks, transport connections and daily conveniences that can all be reached on foot.

Located just behind Swan Street and Church Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/richmond-square-1-wiltshire-street-richmond-vic-3121">Richmond Square</a> places residents within one of Melbo​u​rne's most established lifestyle precincts while offering a quieter residential setting removed from the busiest thoroughfares. East Richmond Station is moments away, trams run along both Swan and Church Streets, and the MCG, Melb​​ourne Park, Yarra River trails and the CBD are all within walking distance. At the same time, the precinct itself will introduce a curated mix of dining, retail, hospitality and wellness offerings, creating a destination that extends well beyond its residential buildings.

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For Fortis, that combination of location and scale was what made the site unique.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/richmond-vic-3121">Richmond</a> is one of Melb​o​urne's most established and distinctive inner-city neighbourhoods, with a rare combination of dining, culture, recreation, public transport and proximity to the CBD," the developer said.

"The opportunity at Wiltshire Street was particularly compelling because the site sits slightly removed from the activity of Swan and Church Streets while remaining only moments from everything that makes the area desirable."

Rather than developing a standalone apartment building, Fortis consolidated 15 individual properties to create one of the larger development parcels assembled on Mel​b​ourne's city fringe in recent years. That allowed the team to deliver a genuine mixed-use precinct comprising 107 residences across Wiltshire House and Carmine House, premium office space, hospitality venues, retail, wellness offerings and a future 57-room hotel.

"The scale of the site allowed Fortis to think beyond a standalone apartment building," the developer said.

"Richmond Square could be planned as a complete lifestyle precinct, bringing homes, workplaces, dining, retail, hospitality and wellness together around a series of activated public spaces. The aim was to create a destination that feels connected to Richmond rather than separate from it."

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The emphasis on walkability has also resonated with buyers.

Interest has been strongest from established owner-occupiers, particularly downsizers from Richmond and Melb​ourne's inner east who want to remain close to familiar restaurants, workplaces, family and social networks while moving into a more secure, lower-maintenance home. The project is also attracting Mornington Peninsula and interstate buyers seeking a Melb​ourne residence they can lock up and leave between visits.

Many are looking for generous living spaces, room to entertain, quality finishes and confidence in the project team, but location remains one of the biggest deciding factors.

"For many buyers, Richmond Square provides a way to simplify the practical side of home ownership without reducing the quality of their lifestyle," the sales team said.

"Location is also a major driver of interest. Buyers can remain connected to the CBD, major sporting events, the arts centres, local restaurants, cafes and bars and their family while living in a private and secure residence that is easy to lock up and leave for weekends or longer periods away."

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The residences themselves have been designed with that buyer in mind. Award-winning architecture practice SJB and interior designers Hecker Guthrie have created spacious two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses that prioritise generous living areas, natural light, bespoke joinery and private terraces. Above, a rooftop sanctuary by Acre includes landscaped lawns, bookable dining rooms, barbecue facilities, wellness spaces and panoramic views across the CBD, the MCG and Port Phillip Bay.

Fortis believes Richmond Square reflects a broader evolution in apartment living, where the surrounding neighbourhood becomes just as important as the residence itself.

"Richmond Square introduces a different proposition: generously proportioned residences within a genuinely mixed-use, hospitality-led destination," the developer said.

"The project's location and Walk Score of 99 further support a lifestyle where residents can complete many everyday journeys without relying on a car."

Fortis has assembled an experienced team that includes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/hecker-guthrie">Hecker Guthrie</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a> and builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hacer-group">Hacer Group</a>, reflecting the developer's commitment to creating projects with enduring design quality and meaningful connections to the communities in which they sit.&nbsp;

Richmond Square is an expression of that philosophy, bringing together homes, workplaces, hospitality and wellness within one of Me​lb​ourne's most walkable neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

Construction is now almost complete, providing purchasers with growing confidence ahead of its expected September 2026 completion.

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Walk Score of 99 places Richmond Square at the heart of Melbourne's most connected lifestyle

<h3 data-end="19" data-section-id="1dvgwoe" data-start="0">Summary</h3>

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	<li data-end="170" data-section-id="1o77v31" data-start="21">Walker Corporation has lodged plans for a second major residential development in the Maroochydore City Centre, a 29-storey tower known as Celeste.</li>
	<li data-end="327" data-section-id="1lb0y6t" data-start="171">The Plus Studio-designed proposal at Lot 30 Sunshine Coast Parade would deliver 208 apartments, including four four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.</li>
	<li data-end="487" data-section-id="za720" data-start="328">The application comes as Walker doubles down on Maroochydore following the strong sales campaign at SOL by Walker, where the first tower is nearing sell-out.</li>
	<li data-end="634" data-section-id="5sovec" data-start="488">Walker is a key partner in the transformation of the Maroochydore City Centre, which is expected to ultimately deliver at least 4,000 new homes.</li>
</ul>

Walker Corporation is doubling down on Maroochydore following the successful sales campaign at its first residential project in the emerging CBD.

The national developer has filed plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/celeste-30-sunshine-coast-parade-maroochydore-qld-4558">Celeste</a>, a new 29-storey apartment tower at Lot 30 Sunshine Coast Parade, just metres from its under-construction SOL by Walker development.

The plans, prepared by Plus Studio, would see 208 apartments delivered across a 100-metre tower on the 2,376 sqm site, which fronts Sunshine Coast Parade, First Avenue and Future Way within the Maroochydore Priority Development Area.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 36 one-bedroom apartments, 48 two-bedroom apartments, 72 two-bedroom apartments with an additional multipurpose space, and 48 three-bedroom apartments.

The upper levels would be capped by two four-bedroom sub-penthouses and two four-bedroom penthouses, taking the total apartment count to 208. The preliminary yield study also provides 262 car spaces, 114 resident bicycle spaces and storage for each apartment.

It represents Walker's next major residential move in the new Maroochydore CBD after the success of SOL by Walker, its $220 million two-tower project nearby.

SOL launched to market in early 2025 and has since seen strong demand, particularly from local owner-occupiers. By February this year, Walker said the first SOL tower was nearing sell-out, with a strong waitlist also emerging for its recently released penthouse collection.

Construction is already underway on SOL, with the first tower expected to be completed in late 2027 and the second to follow in early 2028.

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<h2 data-end="2518" data-section-id="1b2dyo5" data-start="2459">Celeste to rise 100 metres over Maroochydore City Centre</h2>

Celeste would take a different form to the twin 19-storey buildings at SOL.

Plus Studio has designed a single 100-metre tower above an activated podium, with the architecture responding to the site's prominent position and three street frontages.

The podium would incorporate commercial tenancies and public art, with sweeping façade elements wrapping the street edges. The scalloped concrete podium has been inspired by the patterns created in sand at low tide, while extensive landscaping would continue vertically through the tower.

The ground level plans show three commercial tenancies addressing Sunshine Coast Parade alongside the residential lobby and landscaped public realm. The podium would then accommodate several levels of car parking before the residential tower rises above.

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Plus Studio said the tower had been designed to maximise views from each apartment, taking in the Maroochy River, Sunshine Coast hinterland, Cotton Tree and Maroochydore Beach and ocean.

Those views have also shaped one of the project's key features, with Walker proposing to put the primary resident amenity on Level 29 rather than lower within the building.

The rooftop would feature a 284.9 sqm pool area with an infinity edge, along with a cold pool, spa, sauna, 93.2 sqm gym, sunset lounge, BBQ and dining areas, pool deck and private dining space. Cabanas and day beds are also shown across the recreation level.

The two penthouses would extend across the upper levels and each feature private terraces and plunge pools.

<h2 data-end="4202" data-section-id="v5f4ix" data-start="4160">Walker's growing Maroochydore footprint</h2>

Celeste further reinforces Walker's commitment to the transformation of Maroochydore City Centre.

Walker is one of the key partners delivering the new CBD alongside Sunshine Coast Council and SunCentral Maroochydore, with the broader 62-hectare Priority Development Area occupying the former Horton Park Golf Course and surrounding land.

The precinct is ultimately expected to accommodate at least 4,000 new homes as Maroochydore evolves into the Sunshine Coast's principal commercial and residential centre.

When SOL secured approval in February 2025, Walker Managing Director and CEO David Gallant described it as the "first of many residential projects" the company planned for the Maroochydore City Centre.

Celeste now provides the clearest indication yet of what comes next.

The site sits immediately within the new CBD, with the design report identifying Sunshine Plaza and surrounding parkland within walking distance and Maroochydore Beach around a five-minute drive away.

For Walker, the timing of the application comes as its first residential bet on the new CBD appears to have been vindicated.

SOL has progressed from planning approval to construction while its first release has approached sell-out, giving Walker confidence to push ahead with another 208 apartments and take its residential pipeline in the Maroochydore City Centre to around 450 dwellings across the two projects.

Celeste remains subject to planning approval, with the architectural material describing the scheme as a preliminary yield study that may change through the assessment process.

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