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A Noarlunga, South Australia mortgagee offering has been listed for sale via auction with a price guide of $195,000.
The unit last sold for $195,000 in 2015 and previously in 2012 for $200,000.
Brian Pounsett of Harcourts is marketing the property.
Situated at 8/21-23 Witton Road, the abode comprises a one bedroom, one bathroom unit with a carport.
Built in 1950, the upstairs strata unit holds sea and mountain views as well as a timber deck.
Featuring 48 square metres of internal space, the apartment was last listed as a rental in 2013 seeking $185 per week.
It is located within proximity to public transport, the Port Noarlunga township and is just a walk to the beach with its jetty and world heritage reef.
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The median sale price for a home in <a href="/developments/port-noarlunga-sa-5167">Noarlunga, SA</a> is $420,000, according to the latest CoreLogic data.
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Age Group has announced Ace Hotel, the US lifestyle hotel branded chain, will form part of its Surry Hills project.
Located on Wentworth Avenue and designed by Bates Smart, the 18 storey hotel will be built around Tyne House.
It will feature 264 rooms, a ground floor lobby bar, restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, gymnasium and a rooftop bar and restaurant.
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Established in 1999, Ace Hotel has cemented itself as a household name in the United States with locations including New York, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Chicago, Seattle, Pittsburgh, New Orleans and Portland, as well as London Shoreditch and the soon to open Ace Hotel Kyoto.
“Traditional 5-star hotels are finding it hard to compete with lifestyle-driven hotels which place a greater emphasis on experience, culture and art,” Golden Age Founder and Managing Director Jeff Xu said.
“Cities abroad have been faster to adopt this new trend but Australia is still a young market, and there's a demand for it.
“Ace Hotel is one of the best and draws inspiration from the characteristics of the city they operate in.
“Surry Hills is known for being a culinary hub with a stylish culture and acts as a great canvas to design a hotel from.”
To ensure the hotel caters to the local market, an Australian design firm will be appointed to design the hotel’s interiors and rooftop bar, alongside Atelier Ace, Ace Hotel’s in-house creative and development team.
Golden Age has 10 years of hotel experience, with Ace Hotel marking the group’s first Sydney hotel project.
Ace Hotel Sydney is scheduled to open in 2021. 
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In the past 12 months, almost 20% of fridges tested have been delivered non-functional, had a noticeable fault which caused it to be returned, or failed energy testing, according to Choice. 
Choice say it rigorously test up to 40 fridges per year.
Fridges are purchased and delivered using the same process any Australian would to ensure they get the <a href="https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/kitchen/fridges/articles/how-to-avoid-buying-a-faulty-fridge" target="_blank">most authentic buying process</a> possible. 
"We've had a huge number of fridges fail our testing lately," said Choice white goods expert Ashley Iredale.
"As Australians often spend hundreds or thousands on a fridge, this is not acceptable.
"Fridges are also supposed to last 10 to 15 years, which means that you could be stuck with problems for a very long time." 
Some fridge brands fared worse than others. Beko, for example, is particularly prone to faults and general poor performance, said Iredale.
Two of the Beko models tested by CHOICE scored less than 50%. 
"Beko is a popular brand, but we've had so many problems with these models that we're considering a moratorium on testing them," said Iredale. 
"When your new fridge arrives, put a thermometer into the fridge and freezer to make sure that it's at the right temperature. If your fridge isn't performing as it should, contact the retailer.
"If your fridge is faulty the consumer law gives you the protection to get a repair, replacement or refund, depending on the nature of the fault. And because this product is so large, the retailer or the manufacturer should be paying the transport costs when something goes wrong."
If you're thinking of purchasing a new fridge, Iredale recommends checking out the<a href="https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/kitchen/fridges/review-and-compare/fridges" target="_blank"> independent fridge reviews</a>. 
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More new fridges than ever failing on delivery: Choice

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<h2>A home in Sydney's Dover Heights, sold earlier this month for $3.57 million in an auction that attracted strong competition at Cooley Auctions.</h2>
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The house, at 6 Elvina Street, features five bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
It sits on a 550 square metre block, and is within walking distance to Bondi Beach.
Bidding started at $2.6 million, and, while several bidders opted out once offers reached the $3 million range, two individuals went back and forth 29 times before the winning price was reached. 
The home previously traded in 2000, when it sold for $1.22 million.
The median house price in Dover Heights is currently $3.95 million. 
Georgia Cleary and Alexandra Churchill, from BradfieldCleary Double Bay, listed the property.
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A Morley, West Australia mortgagee home has been listed for $235,000.
The villa last sold for $280,000 in 2008, meaning this latest marketing campaign marks a $45,000 reduction in value.
Max Comben of Max Comben Group - Realty is marketing the property.
Situated at 7/6 Tuart Place, the abode comprises two bedrooms, one bathroom and a one car garage.
Located in a small complex, the villa is adjacent to parkland and 12 kilometres from the Perth CBD.
According to the listing new floor coverings were installed recently and it has been given a fresh lick of paint.
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The median sale price for an apartment in <a href="/developments/morley-wa-6062">Morley, WA</a> is $450,000, according to the latest CoreLogic data.
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Three final retail properties in Sydney CBD's Central Park has been sold for $174.5 million at a 5.5 percent yield. 
Frasers Property Australia and Sekisui House Australia, the joint venture partners behind the award-winning $2 billion Central Park, have sold the assets to a consortium comprising Fortius Funds Management and SC Capital Partners Group on behalf of its RECAP V Fund.
Central Park Retail comprises three freehold retail assets – Central Park Mall, DUO Retail and Park Lane Retail – with a total combined GLA of 14,600 sqm.
Central Park Mall, the largest of the three assets, opened in late 2013.
It is anchored by a high performing Woolworths supermarket and state-of-the-art Palace Central cinema complex.
 It houses a diverse mix of entertainment, fashion and experiential retailers, complemented by an alfresco dining precinct.
The Central Park development transformed a former brewery site into a mixed-use precinct with retail, commercial, hotel, education, student accommodation and residential uses. 
 
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Central Park Retail was located in a trade area undergoing rapid gentrification and redevelopment, with retail expenditure projected to increase by 4.2 per cent per annum, Sam Sproats, at Fortius Funds Management said.
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The Central Park precinct's customer traffic and sales have grown 33 per cent and 56 per cent respectively since 2014.
The assets were sold in one line by Lachlan MacGillivray at Colliers International.
 
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Three industrial assets with a combined value of more than $26 million in the Sutherland Shire have been listed for sale. 
The first property, 7 Box Road, Taren Point (pictured above) is a 4,036 square metre office and warehouse owned by John Fisher, expected to fetch around $13 million. 
7 Box Road has a 12 metre internal warehouse clearance with a modern office and showroom spanning over two levels.
It features access for trucks through two on-site separate driveways and roller doors as well as 30 car spaces.
The asset has a 12-month lease back, giving investors ample time to locate a new long-term tenant. 
25 Wurrook Circuit &amp; 5-7 Meta Street, Caringbah (pictured below) is a 4,208 square metre parcel of industrial land.
It comprises three lots side by side, with exposure across two street frontages. 
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The land is zoned B7 Business Park allowing for office buildings and warehouse and strata developments.
Owned by the Coptic Orthodox Church, it is anticipated to sell for more than $7 million. 
Finally, Colliers are also selling 5-7 Resolution Drive in Carinbah (pictured below); a ground floor warehouse with office space and 12 car parks being sold for around $6.7 million.
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The property is located at close proximity to major transport hubs such as Sydney Domestic Airport, Port Botany, Sydney CBD, and Caringbah Train Station.  
“The industrial market is as strong as we’ve ever seen it, due to low land supply and low vacancy. Many owners are capitalising on this and cashing out,” said Trent Gallagher, National Director, Property Sales and Leasing at Colliers International. 
“There is a shift from South Sydney users around the airport coming to the Sutherland Shire due to the lack of industrial land in south Sydney and cheaper values in the Sutherland Shire along with cheaper outgoings.
“Land values have doubled in the past three years, meaning more buyers are shifting south.” 
Both properties are being sold via an Expressions of Interest campaign.
7 Box Road, Taren Point closes late November while 25 Wurrook Circuit and 5-7 Meta Street, Caringbah closes end of October.
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Invested Australia Property Fund have listed the 11- storey office building located at 757 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, to market.
It comes with an expected price guide of in excess of $90 million.
Cushman &amp; Wakefield have been appointed to undertake an expression of interest campaign which commences 14 October.
Completed in 2014, the state-of-the-art building comprises 9,422 sqm of A grade office space. 
The building is fully-leased with a weighted average lease expiry of about five years. 
The property’s strong income profile is supported by the anchor tenant - multi-billion dollar technology company, Asea Brown Boveri.
The building occupies a corner position on Ann Street, one of Fortitude Valley’s main thoroughfares, and Morgan Street. 
Brisbane’s renowned rooftop bar, Bar Eleven, is also located on the top floor.
The building is located just one kilometre from Brisbane’s CBD in the tightest-held Brisbane fringe market, the Urban Renewal precinct. 
According to Cushman &amp; Wakefield research, vacancies in the area have dropped from 14.2% to 12.1% between January 2019 and June 2019.
Cushion &amp; Wakefield’s Joint Head of Middle Markets, Peter Court said the entire commercial component of the asset is structured on a net lease basis, providing smooth, predictable cash flow for investors. 
“This, combined with the building being 100% leased, a multi- billion dollar blue chip anchor tenant, and a strong local office leasing market adds to the attractiveness for prospective buyers that are chasing diminishing yields in other asset classes.”
The A-grade tower was designed by Nettleton Tribe and completed in 2014.
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Sydney property set to be back on the boil: James Nihill 

66% of non home owner millenials plan to buy property within 5 years: Gateway Bank

One of North Sydney's best-known commercial buildings could become hundreds of new homes, with insurance giant Zurich Australia lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to transform 5 Blue Street into a mixed-use residential development above North Sydney Station.

Rather than demolishing the existing building and starting again, Zurich is proposing an adaptive reuse project that would convert the landmark office building into a 15-level residential development delivering 62 apartments, 86 affordable co-living dwellings, activated retail and significant upgrades to the Blue Street Plaza.

The proposal reflects a growing trend of commercial property owners repositioning ageing office assets into residential housing as Sydney grapples with housing supply shortages and changing workplace demand.

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Located directly above North Sydney Metro and train station, the 3,051 sqm site occupies one of the most strategically positioned parcels of land on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Designed by fjcstudio, the proposal seeks to retain and adapt much of the existing structure while creating a contemporary residential address that better connects with the public domain surrounding North Sydney Station.

The application proposes two basement levels, ground floor retail, affordable co-living accommodation across the podium levels, and apartments above, while preserving and enhancing the publicly accessible Blue Street Plaza.

Rather than pursuing maximum apartment numbers, Zurich has opted for a housing mix heavily weighted towards larger owner-occupier residences.

The proposal includes 62 build-to-sell apartments comprising 12 one-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom, 29 three-bedroom apartments and two premium penthouses. It also incorporates 86 affordable co-living dwellings, which would be managed in perpetuity by a Community Housing Provider.

That balance between traditional apartments and affordable housing reflects the NSW Government's push to increase housing diversity around major transport infrastructure.

The proposal has been lodged concurrently with a rezoning application, with Zurich arguing the site is ideally positioned to support additional housing given its immediate proximity to public transport, employment and services.

"The proposal aims to respond to the housing challenges facing Sydney through the delivery of diverse housing types in a highly accessible location," the design report by fjcstudio states. It also seeks to improve pedestrian amenity through upgrades to Blue Street Plaza while creating a high-performing residential building that responds to the surrounding context.

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Rather than replacing the commercial building, fjcstudio has developed a design that works with the existing structural framework above the rail corridor, an approach that significantly reduces demolition while allowing the site to be repositioned as a mixed-use residential precinct.

The existing structural constraints have informed much of the building's design, including its relationship with Blue Street and surrounding public spaces.

The building has been designed as a slender tower rising above a clearly defined podium, with vertically expressed façades intended to reduce the perceived bulk while reinforcing North Sydney's emerging skyline.

According to fjcstudio, the architectural language responds directly to the surrounding commercial towers while maintaining a finer grain expression more closely aligned with the neighbouring Lavender Bay streetscape.

The tower incorporates articulated façade elements, landscaped podium edges and recessed upper levels to soften its appearance and improve pedestrian amenity below.

A significant component of the proposal is the revitalisation of Blue Street Plaza.

The existing public space has long served as one of the primary pedestrian connections between North Sydney Station, Greenwood Plaza and Blue Street, yet its role is expected to become even more important following the opening of Sydney Metro.

Zurich's proposal seeks to strengthen that role by improving landscaping, introducing new retail frontages, enhancing pedestrian permeability and creating more active edges throughout the day and evening.

Ground floor retail would wrap the plaza, while separate residential and co-living entries have been designed to improve wayfinding without reducing street activation.

Landscape design has been integrated throughout the podium and public realm, softening what is currently one of the most heavily urbanised parts of North Sydney.

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fjcstudio has carefully oriented apartments towards Sydney Harbour and the CBD while using privacy blades and articulated façades to minimise overlooking between neighbouring buildings.

Large framed openings along the western elevation maximise harbour outlooks, while the eastern apartments have been angled towards the south-east to improve privacy from neighbouring development.

The project forms part of the continuing transformation of North Sydney from a predominantly commercial CBD into a genuine mixed-use city centre.

Since the completion of Victoria Cross Metro Station, developers have increasingly shifted their attention towards residential projects capable of leveraging the area's unparalleled transport connectivity.

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FiveX recently lodged plans for a 61-storey, 490-apartment tower that would become one of the tallest residential buildings in North Sydney if approved.

Aqualand continues to expand its Lower North Shore presence following the completion of AURA on Walker Street and its recent St Leonards and Roseville proposals.

Developers are also progressing projects throughout Walker Street, Miller Street and the Victoria Cross precinct as demand for well-located owner-occupier apartments continues to strengthen.

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First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station

Busy developer Aqualand Prestige has formally taken the next step in its expansion across Sydney's Lower North Shore, lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for its long-held Archer Street site in Chatswood.

The application covers <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/51-55-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">51-55 Archer Street</a>, a 1,767 sqm amalgamated site on the eastern edge of the Chatswood CBD, where the developer is seeking approval for a 45-level mixed-use tower delivering 114 apartments, including a significant affordable housing component, alongside retail, commercial space and six basement levels of parking.

The SSDA marks the latest milestone for a project Aqualand has been quietly progressing over the past two years. The developer first secured the site for its Aqualand Prestige platform before undertaking an alternative design excellence process with PTW Architects, ultimately avoiding a formal design competition through the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The proposal has evolved considerably from Aqualand's original concept. The revised scheme has been designed around larger owner-occupier product, with an unusually high proportion of three and four-bedroom apartments, targeting the more affluent buyer profile, and downsizer, emerging across the North Shore.

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The 114-apartment mix comprises six studios, 27 one-bedroom apartments, 18 two-bedroom apartments, 50 three-bedroom residences and 13 four-bedroom homes. A quarter of the building will be dedicated to affordable housing, well above the mandated 15 per cent&nbsp;

PTW has structured the building vertically, with affordable housing across levels one to six, premium apartments through levels seven to 31, duplex skyhomes on klevels 32 to 43, a penthouse on level 44, and a rooftop plant level above. Six basement levels will provide resident parking and servicing.

The tower is proposed to reach approximately 154 metres, placing it among a growing collection of residential high-rises transforming Chatswood's skyline.

Rather than competing purely on height, PTW says the design has been driven by creating a slimmer tower capable of delivering significantly larger apartments.

"The primary objective of this project was to create a distinctive building that stands out from the recently approved or built structures in the Chatswood area," the design report states, noting the structural efficiency allows greater investment into apartment quality and resident amenity.

Residents would have access to more than 450 sqm of communal open space including landscaped gardens, swimming pool, rooftop entertaining areas, fitness spaces, community gardens, children's play areas and barbecue facilities.

A major focus of the design has been the public domain.

The ground plane has been opened up through landscaped terraces inspired by Willoughby's sandstone ridges, with native planting, public seating, artwork, retail activation and a series of gathering spaces intended to soften what has traditionally been a hard commercial streetscape.

The landscape strategy references Blue Gum forests once common throughout the area, while incorporating Indigenous storytelling, public art and lighting installations to strengthen the connection to Country.

Chatswood has been one of Sydney's busiest apartment markets over the past 12 months, with a steady pipeline of both new project launches and fresh development applications.

Hyecorp recently launched Celine, a 122-apartment development just along Archer Street, while Changfa and Huirong Group are progressing The Anderson, an 84-apartment project on Anderson Street.

Develotek recently secured approval for a 101-apartment tower on Pacific Highway, while Tian An LFD received the green light for Hammond Greens, its apartment development on the edge of the Chatswood Bowling Club.

Commercial property developer FiveX is also making its move into the residential market. Last month it lodged plans for a 61-storey tower with 490 apartments, which, if approved, would become one of the tallest residential buildings in Chatswood.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-fivex-targets-chatswood-skyline-with-61-storey-tower-after-north-sydney-plans">First look: FiveX targets Chatswood skyline with 61-storey tower after North Sydney plans</a>

Aqualand is also expanding its development pipeline following the launch of its luxury residential brand, Aqualand Prestige. The developer has delivered a string of high-end apartment projects across Sydney's affluent suburbs over the past decade, most recently AURA by Aqualand on Walker Street in North Sydney.

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It has since quietly assembled its next wave of projects.

Earlier this year Aqualand launched Boronia in Roseville, a boutique 111-apartment development on Larkin Street. The project is one of the first significant apartment developments to launch in the suburb ahead of what is expected to become one of Sydney's most active new housing precincts under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms, which allow greater density around train stations.

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The developer has also lodged plans for a two-tower, 413-apartment development on Herbert Street in nearby St Leonards, further strengthening its presence across the Lower North Shore.

Beyond that, Aqualand remains behind the final stage of Barangaroo, where plans will deliver a five-hectare mixed-use precinct comprising new homes, retail, hospitality and community facilities, alongside a new Metro entrance and more than two hectares of public open space, completing the Barangaroo precinct.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/central-barangaroo-development-takes-big-step-with-concept-proposal-approval">Central Barangaroo development takes big step with concept proposal approval</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-aqualand-joins-st-leonards-apartment-party">First look: Aqualand joins St Leonards apartment party</a> 
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First look: Aqualand pushes ahead with Chatswood apartment tower as SSDA lodged for Archer Street

Mass timber is becoming an increasingly popular construction material in apartment developments, but Adelaide developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> is taking the approach a step further.

At its new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flowe-bowden-18-gibson-street-bowden-sa-5007">Flowe Bowden</a> development, the exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure isn't just about reducing the building's environmental footprint. It also forms the foundation of a broader wellness strategy, influencing everything from indoor air quality and natural materials to the way residents move through and experience the building.

The 115-apartment mixed-use development, designed by Melbourne-based architecture practice Fieldwork, will occupy a prominent island site opposite Bowden Village Reserve, combining one, two and three-bedroom apartments with retail and a dedicated wellness destination.

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Wellness isn't confined to a gym or shared resident facility at Flowe. Instead, Fieldwork embedded the concept into the building itself.

The development has been split into two residential wings connected by a naturally ventilated central breezeway, replacing traditional enclosed corridors with open-air walkways that improve natural light, encourage cross ventilation and create more opportunities for neighbourly interaction.

"Rather than treating wellness as something that only happens on the ground floor, our response integrates it throughout the building, which led us to ask what it really means to design a healthy building," Fieldwork Director Quino Holland said.

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The building's architecture also reflects Bowden's industrial heritage. The lower podium references the area's historic brick and sandstone buildings, while the upper levels transition to exposed CLT, allowing the timber structure to become a defining feature throughout the apartments and shared spaces.

The use of mass timber sits alongside a range of sustainability initiatives, including a fully electric, gas-free design, rooftop solar and a targeted 5 Star Green Star rating.

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Inside the residences, the focus remains on natural, durable materials. Blackbutt engineered timber flooring, exposed CLT ceilings, porcelain surfaces and warm timber joinery create a calming interior palette, while low-VOC finishes and responsibly sourced materials have been selected to improve indoor air quality.

Kitchens have been designed as the centrepiece of each apartment, featuring porcelain island benchtops, timber-look cabinetry and brushed steel tapware, with layouts that maximise natural light and ventilation.

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The more traditional interpretation of wellness comes in the form of Level Eleven, a two-storey wellness club spanning the ground floor, mezzanine and first floor.

The facility will include a gym, yoga and reformer Pilates studios, Finnish and infrared saunas, magnesium hot and cold plunge pools, and dedicated recovery spaces. Unlike many residential wellness facilities, Level Eleven will also operate commercially, allowing the broader Bowden community to access the venue while giving residents exclusive membership benefits.

The ground floor has also been designed around everyday living. A café overlooking Bowden Village Reserve will activate the street frontage, while a bike workshop with tool storage, co-working space and dog wash has been incorporated to support daily routines and encourage interaction between residents.

"Flowe brings together my two biggest passions, creating places and creating healthier lives," Otello founder Daniel Harris said.

"We wanted to create something Adelaide hasn't seen before, a genuinely healthy building, where the way you live is lifted without even trying."

Flowe is positioned directly opposite Bowden Village Reserve and within walking distance of Bowden Railway Station and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, placing future residents just minutes from the Adelaide CBD while remaining connected to one of the city's most established urban renewal precincts.

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Otello launches wellness-focused Flowe Bowden with Adelaide-first mass timber apartment design

Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

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