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Coorparoo Square, a joint venture between Honeycombes Property Group and Frasers Property Australia, has won the national Liberty Award for Best Mixed-Use Development at the 2019 Property Council &amp; Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation &amp; Excellence Awards. 
Coorparoo Square, designed in consultation with Conrad Gargett Architects, comprises 366 apartments across three residential towers, exclusive residents use facilities and a major new retail, dining and entertainment precinct that has reactivated the street front. 
The project began construction in 2015 and was completed in 2017.
It sold out ahead of ahead of expectations with 90 per cent of the project’s first stage had sold within three months of release. 
Peter Honeycombe, Managing Director at Honeycombes Property Group, says it was a great honour to have been selected for this coveted national award. 
The joint venture partners also paid tribute to the property’s history by resurrecting the original MYER sign on the site. 
Coorparoo Square was recognised in the annual Property Council of Australia &amp; Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation &amp; Excellence Awards for delivering a mixed use of residential apartments and a vibrant new retail, dining and entertainment precinct comprising a Dendy cinema complex, ALDI supermarket and 2,650 sqm of supporting retail tenancies. 
The category saw five other state-of-the-art developments compete as finalists for the prestigious award including Meriton’s Altitude Parramatta; Cornerstone Property Group’s Griffith Teas in Surry Hills; Jewel in Wentworth Point developed by Payce and Sekisui House; HCAP Development’s Haven in Newstead and Lucent Gasworks in Newstead developed by Cavcorp. 
Cameron Leggatt, General Manager – Residential Queensland at Frasers Property Australia, says, “The retail leasing strategy sought to target, alongside national anchor tenants, an eclectic mix of specialty tenancies.” 
Coorparoo Square’s residents enjoy resort-style amenities including Club Coorparoo, a podium level recreation area featuring a tennis court, 25-metre lap pool, barbecue areas and gym.
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Melbourne Connect, delivered by the University of Melbourne in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, is set to create a mixed-use hub at the site of the former Royal Women’s Hospital.
Located on the corner of Grattan and Swanston Streets, Melbourne Connect will see industry, researchers, students, government and the community co-locate and collaborate.
Melbourne Connect will be home to the Melbourne School of Engineering as well as the Science Gallery Melbourne, which will showcase experiments and exhibitions from artists, scientists and researchers.  
In addition, it will create a vibrant hub for Carlton and the broader Melbourne community with shops, cafes, public spaces and interconnected laneways, providing pedestrians with direct access to Swanson, Grattan and Cardigan Streets. 
Ground floor retail spaces will also accompany the development, with eight spaces to be offered to tenants.  
CBRE’s Zelman Ainsworth, Jason Orenbuch and Tan Thach have been appointed to exclusively market the retail spaces and will be launching the campaign in July.  
Mr Ainsworth said, “the ultimate drawcard is the large amount of university students, however, Melbourne Connect is not restricted by university schedule – we see this as a 52-week precinct,” Mr Ainsworth said. 
Although the retail campaign has not officially been launched, CBRE stated that they had received strong interest for the ground floor opportunities, situated below office spaces, childcare and co-working space.  
Lendlease Development Director Emma Woodhouse said the project is attracting an increased amount of attention and interest, both domestically and internationally.
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Melbourne Connect drawing interest domestically and internationally

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Expressions of interest are being sought for a commercial asset that is somewhat of a landmark for the Shire of Chittering in Bindoon.   The property at <a id="LPlnk992971" href="http://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=jRYOrR8N39QzG/Nyy8oj1MsQ8lDBqOLe+ogmk3CjBYgeqD5dxG9NpBkrz2mOBCOjaeEUETrSS+iaUa4b4ri3cmmeivM9hyDJLWme+7BsHdMkXpY86DSGPaQigIxnUv6B&amp;rh=ff004cd6b6ffdfd5089c2a96b84b9a9bd1843f7c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">27 Binda Place</a>, that comes with a 785sqm net lettable area and 1,252sqm land area, is fully tenanted with a 5.3-year W.A.L.E.   The property is being marketed and sold by Ray White Commercial (WA) Director Stephen Harrison.   Mr Harrison said the prominent location and the reliable long-term tenants in place would be real drawcards for potential buyers.   "The property is anchored by the Bindoon Bakehaus, this is complemented by a long-standing dentist and real estate agency."
"All tenants have tenanted the premises for many years, have just renewed leases, and have an immaculate payment history."
"The building was only built 10 years ago and benefits from a modern design, producing $192,476 p.a. net passing income."   The premises neighbours the local pharmacy and shares the compact town centre with the Shire of Chittering Council, the offices of the regional parliamentary representative, the new Mitre 10, the new IGA, Caltex and other conveniences. 
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“It has experienced over the last 15 years an average annual population growth of 4.2* per cent, roughly to per cent above the regional average.   “This is largely due to its close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area, making it feasible for residents to commute to Perth for work.   “Current ongoing road upgrades will make the commute faster and easier, further boosting the local population,” he concluded.   Expressions of interest close Monday, June 24.
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Fully tenanted Bindoon, WA landmark hits the market

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Nail and beauty distribution giant Hawley Products has inked a five-year lease on a brand-new industrial facility in Sydney’s north west.  
The 75 5sqm office/warehouse building, located at 14 Brumby Street, Seven Hills, features container height roller door access, internal clearances of up to 8.5 metres and modern office accommodation over two levels. 
Completed in June, the property is ideally situated in proximity to the M2 Motorway, providing connection to Sydney’s major road distribution network. 
CBRE’s Matthew Alessi and Brendan Wein negotiated the lease transaction on behalf of the private lessor at a rental rate of $160 per square metre (net).  
Mr Alessi said the property’s size and location were key factors underpinning the deal.  
“After identifying this site as being on the market with another agent for more than 12 months, we were able to achieve an excellent result for both parties – with the tenant being able to increase its footprint and racking capacity, and the owner securing a long-term tenant,” Mr Alessi said.
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Woolworths Metro will move into the purpose built 1700 sqm ground floor retail space of Granville Place, according to SHOKAI Ausbao and Develotek.
Granville Place is a $400 million mixed-use development in Sydney’s Central River City.
It is one of the Parramatta region’s largest developments.
The design for its ground floor space includes a supermarket, restaurants, café's, retail and speciality stores, childcare and a medical centre.
“We previously joined forces with Woolworths at our The Quay, Haymarket development, so we know the Australian supermarket industry giant is a perfect fit for Granville Place’s higher residential living standards and amenity requirements,” says Jason Gao, from Shokai Ausbao.
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Justin Nolan, General Manager, Metro Woolworths said, “we’re delighted to be apart of the new Granville development in Western Sydney and look forward to welcoming customers in 2020.”
Construction has already begun on site, with the completion of Stage 1 – Towers A, B and the retail precinct – expected by the end of 2020. 
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Lakeside Plaza, situated in the growing Perth suburb of Byford, has been listed for sale.
Opening in December 2017, Lakeside Plaza is a 4,710 sqm neighbourhood shopping centre, situated in the heart of The Glades.
The award-winning master-planned residential community The Glades will be home to 10,000 residents. 
Located on the corner of Doley Road and Meade Street, on a 13,312 sqm site, the purpose-built centre is anchored by a 1,254sqm IGA supermarket with 19 specialty retailers, including a pharmacy, childcare centre, vet clinic and medical/dental centre. 
CBRE’s Richard Cash and Anthony Del Borrello, conjunctionally with Knight Frank’s Todd Schaffer and Rick McIntosh-Whyte, have been appointed to steer the sale process via Expressions of Interest. 
Mr Cash said Byford’s lifestyle appeal and population growth would underpin buyer interest. 
“With planning underway to extend the Armadale train line south to Byford, connectivity and accessibility to Perth will improve significantly and ultimately underpin continued population growth, which is forecasted to increase by 4.29% per annum till 2036,” Mr Cash said. 
Mr Schaffer added, “Investor demand for modern neighbourhood shopping centres remains robust, with four shopping centres having transacted and a further two currently under contract in the first half of 2019. Buyers continue to target convenience focused shopping centres in high growth catchment areas.” 
Lakeside Plaza is being offered for sale via expressions of interest closing July 18.
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The busiest suburbs for auctions this week are Bentleigh East and Reservoir in Victoria with 14 homes set to go under the hammer each.
Next up are Maroubra (NSW), Craigieburn (Vic) and Richmond (Vic) all with 9 scheduled auctions this week.
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Upcoming auctions
This week, 1,394 capital city auctions are currently being tracked by CoreLogic, down from the 1,505 auctions held last week at final results. One year ago, a higher 1,849 auctions took place across the capital cities.
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Melbourne is expected to see a decrease in activity this week, with 600 homes scheduled for auction across the city, down from the 724 auctions held last week.
Activity is set to remain relatively steady across Sydney this week, with 525 scheduled auctions, down only slightly from the 534 homes taken to auction last week.
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One of the auctions is a four bedroom brick house situated on a 690 sqm corner allotment at Bentleigh East. 
Located just two blocks from the Centre Road shopping strip, the family house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-bentleigh+east-131260334" target="_blank">64 Elizabeth Street</a> (pictured below) comprises four bedrooms, free-flowing living areas, Bosch-appliance kitchen and gardens.
Additional features include ducted heating and air-conditioning, ceiling fans, built-in robes and open-fireplace.
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Another weekend Auction in Bentleigh East is a two bedroom apartment priced between $480,000 and $520,000.
Situated in the heart of Bentleigh's lifestyle centre, the apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-bentleigh+east-129817498" target="_blank">302/663-667 Centre Road </a>(pictured below) comes with two bedrooms, kitchen with Ceaserstone bench tops, and living area featuring oak flooring. 
It's within close proximity to the beach, Bentleigh station and schools. 
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Last week, the combined capital city final auction clearance rate increased to 61.8 per cent, after the week prior saw the final clearance rate drop to 48.3 percent.
 Last week’s improved clearance rate was across a higher volume ofauctions (1,505) and also happened to be the highest weighted average seen since 6 May 2018 (62.1 per cent). 
While clearance rates have seen some improvement over the last few weeks, volumes are still tracking lower year-on- year with 2,002 homes taken to market over the same week last year when 52.4 per cent cleared.
Melbourne and Sydney saw clearance rates reach their highest level seen since April 2018 last week, both coming in at the mid 60 per cent mark.
There were 724 Melbourne homes taken to auction last week, returning a higher final clearance rate week-on-week, with 64.9 per cent of auctions successful, up on the 62.8 per cent over the week prior when there were only 215 homes taken to auction.
In Sydney, a final clearance rate of 66.4 per cent was recorded across a higher volume of auctions over the week, with 534 homes taken to market, up on the 313 auctions held over the previous week when fewer returned a successful result (56.2 per cent).
The smaller auction markets all saw an improvement in clearance rates over the week, with Canberra coming in with the highest final clearance rate of 48.7 per cent.
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A large industrial infill development site in Brisbane’s south has changed hands in an off-market transaction. 
The 91,776 sqm corner allotment at 425-479 Freeman Road in the heart of Richlands was bought by the Dexus Australian Logistics Trust (DALT) for $26.5 million. 
Greg Russell of Knight Frank negotiated the sale on behalf of the property owner, fund manager Heathley Asset Management Limited. 
He said major institutional owners were scouring the market for land opportunities, with the availability of sites currently scarce.  
“This particular site was attractive to developers due to the scarcity of such sites, as well as its location close to the Centenary Highway and Ipswich Motorway, which will be attractive to future and potential tenants."
“It also has significant road frontage in excess of 640 metres, providing future tenants with fantastic exposure.” 
Mr Russell saidvthere is a shortage of A-grade opportunities within the precinct, with the adjacent Drive Industrial Estate, owned by Dexus Wholesale Property Fund, completed in 2015 and fully leased. 
The Richlands property is comprised of five adjoining, separately titled lots, with areas ranging from around one hectare to just over four hectares. 
DALT is a circa $2 billion unlisted trust that invests in Australian logistics properties. The trust plans to construct a 55,000 sqm facility on the site, with a flexible design to suit varying tenancy sizes. 
Mr Russell said the sale of the Richlands property was a strong reflection of the appetite from major institutions for well-located infill sites to accommodate their development pipelines and ultimately lead to the growth of their industrial sector holdings. 
“There is a dearth of core investment opportunities, hence development opportunities are filling the void and creating a new level of investment-grade product, including 14.7 metre internal clearances, solar power, LED lighting and super awnings inter alia,” he concluded.
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Brisbane industrial infill site snapped up off market

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A private investment group has listed one of the first premium grade healthcare offerings in Mornington in two years.  
Recently refurbished, the property sits within the centre of the Mornington healthcare hub. 
CBRE agents Josh Twelftree, Sandro Peluso, Jimmy Tat and Marcello Caspani-Muto have been exclusively appointed to negotiate the sale, following a generous track record of success along Melbourne’s coast. 
Mr Twelftree noted, “The property’s Beleura Hill medical precinct location is a relatively tightly held pocket in the area.” 
“Less than 1km from Beleura Private Hospital, Bays Hospital and Mornington Centre – Peninsula Health, it’s a real medical hotspot – benefiting from strong cross flow demand in the region.”  
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The 635 sqm landholding features a medium-term lease to beauty clinician Jo Hannah of Hannah Aesthetics, former CEO of ASX listed Total Face Group, offering a passing income of $90,000 per annum. 
1050 Nepean Highway will be sold via public auction on July 13.
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Rare refurbished medical property offered in Mornington

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A historic complex in the suburb of Riverstone has just been listed with $1.5 million hopes.  
Originally built in 1985, <a id="LPlnk313152" href="https://www.starrpartners.com.au/property-Commercial-NSW-Riverstone-20247803" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable">16 Wealtheasy Street, Riverstone</a> is home to the Saint Mary of Cherso (SMOC) Association – a not-for-profit association and function centre.
SMOC was established in the 50’s to cater for the waves of European immigrants arriving in Australia, especially in Blacktown. 
As a cultural club and community icon, it was the decision of the SMOC Association to donate 100 per cent of the sale of the premises to charity, including The Cancer Council, The Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Heart Foundation and St Vincent de Paul society, among other beneficiaries.  
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A spokesperson for the community said, “with many of the original members having passed away, or now in their twilight years, it was the decision of the SMOC community that no member will personally benefit financially from the club. 
As a result, the decision was made to sell the premises, with 100 per cent of the proceeds to be donated to worthwhile charities, to further benefit the community.”
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Starr Partners sales agent, John Kelly said, “as a fully licensed venue with two functioning commercial kitchens, a servery bar, a stage with a PA system, and a ‘Hall of fame’ board, it is the hope of the committee members that the club premises will remain a community centre in some form."
“Situated in the nascent Blacktown City region, wherein billions have been spent on master-planned developments and infrastructure projects, such as the nearby Marsden Park Business Hub, there’s great potential for future development of this land,” Kelly concluded. 
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Historic Riverstone complex listed, with 100% of proceeds donated to charity

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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