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<div class="pop-up-list-section">Jaycar recently renewed the lease until 2022 for the 125 Bronte Road premises.</div>
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<div class="pop-up-list-section">They are a national tenant with 100 stores through Australia and New Zealand.</div>
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<div class="pop-up-list-section">Jaycar have been at this location since 2006.</div>
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<div class="pop-up-list-section">The site (pictured above) recently secured DA approval for a four level boarding house with 21 studio apartments.</div>
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It is set over 424 sqm.
The property currently has a net income of $217,350 pa + GST and a net lease with tenant paying 100% of all outgoings, as per lease with fixed 3.5% increases annually.
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The corner has three street frontages (pictured above).
The property last sold for $2.04 million in 2014.
The auction is October 23.
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Jaycar, Bondi Junction premises listed with boarding house potential

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The Moonee Ponds offering Glenlee is a 1900s Queen Anne Gothic Revival residence that has undergone a recent renovation.
The home, located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-moonee+ponds-129268854" target="_blank">62 Park Street, Mooney Ponds</a> is wrapped in Paul Bangay-designed gardens.
The four bedroom, three bathroom home was refurbished by Bagnato Architects.
AlexKarbon Real Estate North Melbourne agents Charles Bongiovanni and Alex Puglia have a $5.65 million to $6.2 million guide for the property. 
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Features include bespoke light sculpture from Glowing Structures, formal lounge, fine dining/sitting room and custom-made library with marble fireplaces, soaring ceilings, oriel bay windows and American Oak parquetry floors. 
The home, set on a 1,050 sqm block, is within walking distance of schools, Queens Park, Puckle Street cafés and varied transport links.
Glenlee last sold in 2004 for $2.475 million which at the time was a big jump from its 2003 sale of $1.6 million.
The expressions of interest campaign for the home ends October 16.
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Glenlee, Moonee Ponds trophy home listing with Paul Bangay gardens

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A 1950s beach house on an 810 sqm double block at <a id="m_9083155385028456755LPlnk275780" class="m_9083155385028456755OWAAutoLink" href="http://icm-tracking.meltwater.com/link.php?DynEngagement=true&amp;H=I%2BqMhXDuIS2RujNbavWSOKShOr7Ezi73JeGvxlkJ09Qb0kDpZZQFeKKxA9rgcD13ozk%2F54rWX279gcjsIVFRXwUNrky5srizq4G3tIi%2F8JpW2e%2FTjA4ZM4Sf2%2FG4Lse%2B%2FbA93HDw7Zs%3D&amp;G=0&amp;R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.raywhite.com%2Fqld%2Ftugun%2F1967099%2F%3Flang%3Den&amp;I=20181003052600.00000000a1ce%40mail6-46-ussnn1&amp;X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjViYjQ1MGE0MDlkYWM2ZTZkZWQ1ZDliNDs%3D&amp;S=4oMpjKT9B1D5wPDuqIz3A5xB6-KRRlwVTavNkkqbvSg" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://icm-tracking.meltwater.com/link.php?DynEngagement%3Dtrue%26H%3DI%252BqMhXDuIS2RujNbavWSOKShOr7Ezi73JeGvxlkJ09Qb0kDpZZQFeKKxA9rgcD13ozk%252F54rWX279gcjsIVFRXwUNrky5srizq4G3tIi%252F8JpW2e%252FTjA4ZM4Sf2%252FG4Lse%252B%252FbA93HDw7Zs%253D%26G%3D0%26R%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.raywhite.com%252Fqld%252Ftugun%252F1967099%252F%253Flang%253Den%26I%3D20181003052600.00000000a1ce%2540mail6-46-ussnn1%26X%3DMHwxMDQ2NzU4OjViYjQ1MGE0MDlkYWM2ZTZkZWQ1ZDliNDs%253D%26S%3D4oMpjKT9B1D5wPDuqIz3A5xB6-KRRlwVTavNkkqbvSg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538697288559000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFYykBneDOAxRoWsKl86o4rS2FQig">Tugun</a>, has been listed.
No other property on the market compares to <a id="m_9083155385028456755LPlnk275780" class="m_9083155385028456755OWAAutoLink" href="http://icm-tracking.meltwater.com/link.php?DynEngagement=true&amp;H=I%2BqMhXDuIS2RujNbavWSOKShOr7Ezi73JeGvxlkJ09Qb0kDpZZQFeKKxA9rgcD13ozk%2F54rWX279gcjsIVFRXwUNrky5srizq4G3tIi%2F8JpW2e%2FTjA4ZM4Sf2%2FG4Lse%2B%2FbA93HDw7Zs%3D&amp;G=0&amp;R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.raywhite.com%2Fqld%2Ftugun%2F1967099%2F%3Flang%3Den&amp;I=20181003052600.00000000a1ce%40mail6-46-ussnn1&amp;X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjViYjQ1MGE0MDlkYWM2ZTZkZWQ1ZDliNDs%3D&amp;S=4oMpjKT9B1D5wPDuqIz3A5xB6-KRRlwVTavNkkqbvSg" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://icm-tracking.meltwater.com/link.php?DynEngagement%3Dtrue%26H%3DI%252BqMhXDuIS2RujNbavWSOKShOr7Ezi73JeGvxlkJ09Qb0kDpZZQFeKKxA9rgcD13ozk%252F54rWX279gcjsIVFRXwUNrky5srizq4G3tIi%252F8JpW2e%252FTjA4ZM4Sf2%252FG4Lse%252B%252FbA93HDw7Zs%253D%26G%3D0%26R%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.raywhite.com%252Fqld%252Ftugun%252F1967099%252F%253Flang%253Den%26I%3D20181003052600.00000000a1ce%2540mail6-46-ussnn1%26X%3DMHwxMDQ2NzU4OjViYjQ1MGE0MDlkYWM2ZTZkZWQ1ZDliNDs%253D%26S%3D4oMpjKT9B1D5wPDuqIz3A5xB6-KRRlwVTavNkkqbvSg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538697288559000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFYykBneDOAxRoWsKl86o4rS2FQig">22-24 Wagawn Sreet, Tugun</a>, according to Ray White Mermaid Beach sales agent Troy Dowker who holds the listing. 
The 1950s beach house on an 810 sqm double block was purchased by Gerrit van Dijk and his wife Fiona Landreth in 2014.
With plans to transform the property into a comfortable family home, the couple replaced the kitchen, polished the floorboards, redid the ceiling, updated the bathroom, replaced old water pipes and electric wiring, and closed in the storage cavity under the house.
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Wagawn Street is widely regarded as the premier beachside address in Tugun, just metres from the ocean, beachfront parkland, Tugun Village, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and the weekly Village Markets.
Mr Dowker said the large block offered scope to capitalise with an array of redevelopment options to explore, subject to council approval.
“Beachside Tugun is tightly held and has had little sales activity in the second quarter and first two months of the third quarter,” Mr Dowker said.
The 810 sqm double block property has potential to subdivide or reconfigure plus a 15m height limit.
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The home is just 5 mins from the Gold Coast Airport and 45 minutes from Byron Bay.
The GCCC rates for the property are roughly $2,467.04 for a six month period.
The auction takes place on the 27th of October.
Comparable sales include the transaction of the neighbouring house 26 Wagawn Street, Tugun (pictured below) which sold in February of this year for $2.055 million.
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Rare 1950s Tugun beach house set for auction

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A luxuriously-finished Collingwood apartment with 7-star energy rating has hit the market.
Its estimated price range has been given as between $700,000 to $750,000.
It has been offered by Simon Shrimpton and Danielle Reynolds from Jellis Craig.
Situated at the corner of Oxford and Peel St, the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/property-details-22-Peel-Street-Collingwood/710161" target="_blank">22 Peel Street</a> apartment consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, marble Miele kitchen, living/dining room and city-view entertainer's terrace. 
Additional features include double-glazing, hydronic heating, solar electricity, lift access and secure car space/storage as well as art park opposite.
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The apartment is near Smith Street.
It has been scheduled for auction on October 27. 
The suburb's median unit price sits at $531,250, according to CoreLogic.  
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Peel Street, Collingwood loft apartment for auction

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A 37 acre rural Flinders trophy home has been listed for sale with $7 million hopes.
Held within the same family for over 30 years, it offers views across the valley to Western Port, Phillip Island, the Nobbies and Seal Rocks.
Set within the rolling countryside of Flinders, the rural property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-flinders-129403422" target="_blank">25 Beechers Way</a> comes with a family home, grazing paddocks and native bush. 
The brick home comprises of three bedrooms, central kitchen, dining and living room, second sitting room, covered veranda and garden. 
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The property also features five well-fenced grazing paddocks, an area of native bush, a large spring-fed dam, stockyards and a spacious 5-bay machinery shed with workshop and woodshed.
It is just a short drive from Flinders village, local beaches, award winning wineries and restaurants, shops, schools and all the attractions of the Mornington Peninsula.
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The suburb's median house price sits at $1.67 million, according to CoreLogic.  
Tom Barr Smith and Prue McLaughlin from Kay &amp; Burton Flinders are marketing the home until October 23.
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37 acre Flinders trophy home listed

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A contemporary Edwardian home marketed as being in Prahran was sold late last month for an as of yet undisclosed price.
It was listed by agents from Hockingstuart with a price guidance of $2.25 million.
The four bedroom home at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-prahran-129011210" target="_blank"> 74 Peel Street</a> is well inside Windsor.
It last sold at $986,500 in 2009.
It comes with open plan living, dining and kitchen, 3 way Chazelles fireplace, private backdrop's plumbed barbeque, and elevated solar heated lap pool.
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Additional features include soaring metal pressed ceilings, timber floors, Miele appliances and a woodfire pizza oven. 
It is within walking distance to Prahran, South Yarra and St Kilda’s vast array of restaurant and retail precincts, Albert Park Lake, Windsor station and Prahran market.
The suburb's median house price sits at $1.47 million, according to CoreLogic. 
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Edwardian style Prahran home sold

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A three level Paradise Waters home metres from the water has been listed for $5.25 million.
It has been offered by Elie Fakhri and Paula Fakhri from Joseph Douglas. 
The house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-paradise+waters-129404678" target="_blank"> 27 Midshipman Court</a> features high-end quality constructions including soaring ceilings, selected materials and topnotch fixtures.
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Situated on a 903 sqm allotment, it comes with five king-sized bedrooms, upstairs master bedroom, five bathrooms, home office and library with study nook, open plan family, living and dining, and Italian kitchen.
Other highlights include the roofed poolside terrace, garage for six cars, extensive gardens, and 33 m beach water frontage. 
Paradise Waters is close to Surfers City, main beach and Southport CBD. 
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Paradise Waters home on the waterfront listed

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A two-level, two bedroom, three bathroom Omnia apartment situated in the heart of Kings Cross with city skyline views is now on the market.
It is being offered by Robert Alfeldi and Caroline Fagerlund from CBRE Residential Agency as its off the plan buyers move towards imminent settlements. 
The Omnia unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-potts+point-129404070" target="_blank">15.16/226 Victoria Street</a> consists of two large bedrooms with ensuites, open plan living, kitchen and dining, balcony and secure car parking.
Its off the plan purchase price has not been revealed.
Greenland sold 70 percent of the residential apartments at Omnia, at 226 Victoria Street, on the first day of the November 2015 sales launch, including an $11 million penthouse.
At the time the price advisory was one beds (average 53 square metres) from $775,000; twos (average 89 square metres) from $1.5 million; threes (average 124 square metres) from $2.7 million. 
<a href="http://www.omniapottspoint.com.au,/" title=""></a>The initial completion guidance was early 2018.
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The architectural curve of Omnia's design providing extra wide panorama of the City, Harbour bridge, Opera House and Harbour from both levels.
Alfredi says the listed apartment "enjoys some of the finest views available in the building."
The suburb's median unit price sits at $641,000, according to CoreLogic. 
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It was March 2017 when construction on the $300 million mixed-use project Omnia in Potts Point began.
Located on the former Crest Hotel site at the intersection of Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Street, Omnia has135 apartments over 19 storeys, an hour-glass façade, a Woolworths, other specialty retailers, and a proposed top-tier restaurant.
The project’s communal facilities include a landscaped outdoor BBQ area, community garden and residents’ private wine room and lounge.
The penthouse in Omnia sold for $11 million, with the $60,000 per sqm purchase rivalling some of the most expensive apartments across the globe.
CBRE confirmed the sale price of $60,000 per sqm for the penthouse which will be 182 sqm internal, but 323 sqm in total, including terraces.
The buyer, a European national and Australian resident, plan to live in the three bedroom apartment.
 
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Two level Omnia, Kings Cross apartment listed

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A Brighton, bayside home has been listed for sale via expression of interest with $3.05 million to $3.35 million price guidance. 
The dual level property has been offered by Justin Follett and Marcus Heron from Follett &amp; Co. 
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-129407442" target="_blank">65 Male Street, Brighton</a>, the house has been designed and created by acclaimed Caia Group with Porto Di Mare limestone detail outside.
It comes with the central living hub for both lounge and dining, kitchen with Dekton benchtop and Miele appliances, power room, and entertainer's courtyard. 
The upstairs comprises of master bedroom with walk-in robe, two other bedrooms with built-ins, and study space.
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Other property features include Mitsubishi zoned ducted heating and cooling, rainwater tank, side garden with Japanese maples and Star jasmines, double remote garage, and a turntable at the front. 
It has easy access to Bay Street and Church Street shops, cafes, and restaurants, and only moments from Brighton Primary School, Wilson Street Reserve, buses, and Train Stations.
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The suburb's median house price sits at $2.5 million, according to CoreLogic. 
The expression of Interest campaign for the property will close on October 23. 
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Dual level Brighton bayside trophy home listed

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One of Australia’s largest integrated beef and cropping businesses, spanning nearly 26,000ha is being offered to the market for sale.
CBRE Agribusiness has been appointed to sell the northern NSW aggregation, comprising a large scale integrated business producing more than 100,000 MSA graded cattle and 40,000 tonnes of grain on a yearly cycle.
Located in NSW’s north-west, the business recently received certification and trade mark for its unique cattle finishing model, ‘Certified Free Range Grain &amp; Grass Fed’, which has underpinned its award-winning beef brands.
CBRE’s Richard Royle and Col Medway are seeking a buyer via an expressions of interest campaign closing October 31.
Mr Royle said the opportunity to secure a successful enterprise with both scale and diversity had already generated significant investment interest.
“To date, inspections have been conducted by a wide variety of buyers, including Australian and international corporates, Australian family offices, private capital advisors, private equity managers, cropping businesses and beef industry participants,” Mr Royle said.
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The aggregation has a current cattle capacity of 30,000 head of cattle, with an annual turnoff capacity in excess of 140,000 and further expansion capabilities. The cattle are accommodated in the licensed 7,000 SCU feedlot
(DA approval for an expansion to 20,000 SCU) with the remainder in paddocks under the grain and grass fed system.
The dry land cropping ranges from flat Moree plains to rolling hillside at Croppa Creek/Warialda. The business also operates its own fleet of modern livestock and bulk trucks, ensuring the prompt delivery of cattle to processors and customers.
Structural improvements and infrastructure include quality plant and machinery, grain storage facilities, reticulated water troughs, fencing, cattle yards, storage facilities and accommodation. It also includes a long-standing management team and support team of mechanics and maintenance staff.
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26,000 hectare agri footprint in NSW’s Golden Triangle hits the market

A who's who of Australian surfing, business and entertainment has emerged on title records following the completion of Esprit Rainbow Bay, the latest boutique beachfront apartment development by former professional surfer Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects.

The completed project has attracted an enviable collection of owners, many with long-standing ties to the southern Gold Coast and the surf culture that has helped define Rainbow Bay and neighbouring Kirra for generations.

Given Gedoun's own background in surfing, it perhaps comes as little surprise that some of Australia's most recognisable surfers have chosen to buy into the development overlooking one of the country's most celebrated stretches of coastline.

Pezet Matheson directors Jayde Pezet and Todd Matheson launched the project in late 2021, and have managed the sales campaign all the way through to its sell-out and recent completion.

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Former world champion Mick Fanning, who grew up in Coolangatta, secured an apartment in 2023. He paid&nbsp;$2.07 million. Last year he sold his Bilinga home for over $16 million.

Three-time world champion Joel Parkinson also purchased in the development, alongside big wave surfer Mark Mathews. Mathews bought the most expensive apartment in the building, spending just over $4 million.

Joining them is Rip Curl founder Doug Warbrick, whose company helped shape Australia's global surfing industry over the past five decades.

The appeal of Rainbow Bay has extended well beyond the surfing community.

International DJ Paul Fisher purchased an apartment through his investment vehicle, YLB Developments, an abbreviation of his trademark phrase "You Little Beauty".

The purchase comes as Fisher and his wife Chloe are developing their own luxury apartment project further north in Palm Beach. Their boutique beachfront development, Pescado, comprises just seven apartments on Jefferson Lane, which start from just shy of $6 million. The couple intend to retain the two-level penthouse as their Australian base between international touring commitments.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy and his wife Wendy have also invested in Esprit, purchasing two apartments after spending decades holidaying on the southern Gold Coast. They also have a luxury apartment in Joe Adsett's Rockpool, less than 400m away from Esprit.

<h2>Boutique project draws owner-occupiers</h2>

Esprit launched in 2021 and sold strongly, with buyers drawn to its boutique scale, beachfront position and contemporary design.

The completed development comprises 94 apartments across 11 levels, offering expansive floorplans designed primarily for owner-occupiers rather than the investor market.

Crowning the building is Club Esprit, pitched as being the Gold Coast's first residential rooftop wellness centre. The roof features a&nbsp;25 metre magnesium lap pool, which is surrounded by wet daybeds and poolside cabanas,&nbsp;multiple barbecue areas,&nbsp;a yoga and relaxation play lawn, and a private dining room with a kitchen scullery, bar, lounges, and an outdoor terrace.

The wellness centre is&nbsp;fully equipped with a Technogym, ice bath, infra-red sauna, steam room, thermal room, and treatment room. The roof has views spanning&nbsp;Rainbow Bay, Snapper Rocks and the Pacific Ocean.

<h2>S&amp;S Projects continues to shape Rainbow Bay</h2>

S&amp;S Projects founder Paul Gedoun has become one of the key figures behind Rainbow Bay's evolution over the past several years.

After establishing S&amp;S Projects, Gedoun has focused on delivering lifestyle-driven apartment developments designed primarily for owner-occupiers seeking a permanent coastal home.

Esprit is Gedoun's third completed project in Rainbow Bay, following Flow and Awaken, both of which achieved record prices for the suburb.

He is now delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, a 38-apartment development on Boundary Street that is currently selling, and has no plans to leave the precinct anytime soon. S&amp;S Projects has also lodged plans for its fifth Rainbow Bay development, an 88-apartment project on Boundary Street featuring a strong wellness focus.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">First look: S&amp;S Projects proposes 88-apartment wellness tower at Coolangatta's Boundary Street</a>

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Who's who of buyers revealed as Esprit Rainbow Bay settles

Nature Based Cities (NBC), the not-for-profit organisation focused on improving biodiversity and nature outcomes in urban development, has launched its latest industry design guidelines and accreditation framework, this time targeting precinct-scale residential communities.

The move extends NBC’s influence beyond its initial focus on medium and high-density residential developments. Several projects have already achieved NBC accreditation since the launch of its Medium &amp; High-Density Residential Guidelines in early 2025.

The expansion into masterplanned communities and new residential precincts reflects the growing need for stronger nature-positive benchmarks as Australia’s outer suburban growth corridors continue to expand at pace.

Paul Hameister OAM, NBC Founder and the Executive Chairman of Melbourne developer Hamton who itself leans heavily into nature and biodiversity in its developments, says the&nbsp;nature-first approach to mitigate the effects of climate change has become standard in other parts of the world such as the UK, but Australia is lagging.&nbsp;Australia’s environmentally sustainable design (ESD) rating tools have no minimum mandatory requirements for living landscapes.

“We’ve always wanted to do more, and we know other developers who want to do more, but the ESD rating tools just aren’t there,” Hameister says. “In Australia, you can have a five-green-star rated building that’s concrete and glass with not a blade of grass. 
 
“The focus is on reducing emissions, which is laudable, but there hasn’t been enough attention paid to protecting and re-establishing nature. We need both for the health of the environment and for communities.”

He says that having now&nbsp;made good progress in supporting developers of medium and high-density residential projects, NBC is now looking to bolster better nature-based decision-making and recognise developers of greenfield projects in the outer ring and large inner-ring brownfield precincts, who want to champion nature and living landscape as a defining feature.

Since 2022, the not-for-profit has sought to remove the roadblocks preventing developers from incorporating nature and living landscapes into their projects, shifting the conversation from the reduction of emissions and grey infrastructure, toward recognising nature as an essential infrastructure.

The New Communities Design Guidelines and Scorecard arm developers with the tools needed to deliver a nature positive outcome for their new communities. Intended to be adopted at the outset of the planning process, the guidelines are designed to help create communities that are cooler, healthier and more resilient while also enhancing social wellbeing and long-term economic value.&nbsp;

New Communities developers seeking accreditation will be independently assessed across a range of key criteria including ecology, tree canopy, biodiversity, and walkability. Once the masterplan is complete and submitted for approval, the scorecard is formalised based on proposed outcomes. Projects that meet the NBC criteria will receive either Commended or Exemplary accreditation outcomes, creating a clear benchmark for nature-positive new communities in Australia.&nbsp;

Janis Fischer, Director at Tract and NBC Advisory Council member, said the development of new communities in our suburbs can have a substantial impact on nature and biodiversity.

"By incorporating nature-based design principles at the inception of a project, developers and their design teams can achieve nature positive outcomes that are good for both people and the planet.’’&nbsp;

NBC accredited New Community projects will gain access to NBC branding and marketing tools to help communicate their nature-based credentials to purchasers and the broader market.&nbsp;

Nature Based Cities: A new Australian benchmark for developing nature-positive new communities

Apartment buildings are increasingly being designed around how people actually live day to day, not just how they want a building to look.

For buyers, that shift is showing up in practical inclusions that respond to changing habits. Work-from-home spaces, EV charging, wellness amenities, secure bike storage and parcel management are becoming part of the broader apartment conversation, reflecting a move toward buildings that reduce friction in everyday life.

Online shopping has become one of the clearest examples of that change.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion online in 2025, with nearly one in four retail dollars now spent online. That has made parcel delivery a regular part of apartment living, rather than an occasional inconvenience.

For apartment residents, however, the delivery process can be less straightforward than it is for detached homes. Parcels may be left in lobbies, redirected to Post Offices, missed entirely, or placed under the responsibility of building managers and concierge teams.

That is why secure parcel infrastructure is increasingly being considered alongside more familiar apartment amenities.

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Australia Post Parcel Lockers offer one way to address the issue. When a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS, then collect it using a QR code or one-time PIN. The parcel is kept secure, accessible and removed from common areas.

The broader Parcel Locker network now includes more than 1,500 locations across Australia, positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and other accessible locations.

For new apartment projects, the relevance is clear. A building’s amenity offering is no longer only about lifestyle spaces, but also about convenience, security and functionality.

As buyer expectations evolve, secure parcel delivery is becoming part of the same design conversation as flexible working, sustainable transport and resident wellbeing.

It is one less thing for residents to worry about, and another example of apartment design adapting to the way Australians now live.

Apartment design is adapting to the way Australians shop

While school holidays and trips to Europe tend to define the winter property market, there's been no cold snap at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-177-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> in North Sydney.

Developer-builder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a> sold more than $35 million worth of apartments throughout June, including a $6.8 million apartment that now ranks among the highest apartment sales ever recorded in North Sydney.

SRM Residential agent Ben Stewart said buyer demand throughout June reflected a mix of improving market confidence and longer-term thinking from owner-occupiers.

"We're seeing strong demand from owner-occupiers who are taking a longer-term view," Stewart said.

"Many recognise the opportunity to secure an apartment in an iconic building and premium location while values remain attractive. They may initially lease the property, but the intention is to eventually move in themselves, rather than purchasing purely as an investment."

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Located at 177 Walker Street, The Walden will deliver 161 one, two, three and four-bedroom residences across a 30-storey tower designed by Rothelowman. Every apartment occupies a corner position, maximising natural light, cross ventilation and views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, Sydney Heads and the northern districts.

Rather than a traditional balcony, the residences feature winter gardens that seamlessly extend the open plan living areas, creating versatile spaces for relaxing or entertaining throughout the year. Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws in natural light while showcasing sweeping views from the building's elevated Walker Street position.

Every apartment features high-end Calacatta marble, bespoke joinery, and fully integrated appliances.

The larger residences have been planned with distinct entertaining and private zones, with many master suites positioned on corners to capture natural light and harbour views. Walk-in dressing rooms, freestanding baths and refined stone finishes reinforce the house-like feel that has resonated with downsizers and owner-occupiers.

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Rothelowman Principal Ben Pomroy said the project was designed to make the most of its unique position overlooking the harbour.

"The Walden is a celebration of all things beautiful, curated for those who expect nothing less than exceptional," Pomroy says.

"Meticulously designed entertaining spaces and light-filled living areas that capitalise on capturing the natural beauty of Sydney's iconic harbour."

Residents will also have exclusive access to The Pavilion, a dedicated amenity building featuring a rooftop pool, wellness studio, gymnasium, sauna, concierge service, residents' lounge, private dining spaces and work-from-home facilities.

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The project marks ALAND's first major luxury apartment development in Sydney's inner-city market after more than two decades delivering residential communities across Greater Sydney.

Founder and CEO Andrew Hrsto previously said the rarity of the Walker Street site made it an opportunity the company could not overlook.

"This is a rare opportunity to bring a truly exceptional project to life in one of Sydney's most iconic locations, and to showcase our craftsmanship and design expertise at a world-class level," Hrsto said.

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The Walden has been introduced to the market at a time when demand for living in North Sydney is at an all-time high. Billions of dollars have been invested in infrastructure, including the recently opened Victoria Cross Metro station, located just 300 metres from The Walden, providing residents with direct access to the Sydney CBD in just minutes.

Private investment has also transformed the area through the arrival of new retail and dining destinations, elevating the lifestyle offering in what was once considered primarily a commercial precinct rather than an aspirational residential address.

The Walden is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

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ALAND records $35 million in sales in North Sydney as The Walden bucks quiet winter selling season

The long-awaited redevelopment of the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre site has reached a major milestone, with Conquest's plans for a new mixed-use precinct officially placed on public exhibition.

The State Significant Development Application would transform the 1.7-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/19a-evans-avenue-eastlakes-nsw-2018">19A Evans Avenue</a> into one of Sydney's largest urban renewal projects, delivering 736 apartments above a new shopping centre anchored by Woolworths, alongside specialty retail, dining, commercial space and new public open spaces.

The public exhibition marks the next chapter for the project after <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/conquest">Conquest</a> acquired the stalled Stage Two development from Crown Group, who completed the first stage across the road prior to their voluntary liquidation.

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Designed by DKO Architecture, the proposal comprises four residential buildings ranging from 14 to 18 storeys above a two-level retail podium. The development would deliver 736 apartments, including 74 affordable homes, 215 Build-to-Rent apartments and 521 market residences. Provision has also been made for dual-key apartments, which could increase the total number of dwellings to 877.

At ground level, the shopping centre has been designed as the suburb's new meeting place, anchored by a full-line Woolworths and complemented by a curated mix of fresh food retailers, cafés, restaurants, health services and everyday convenience shopping. Generous pedestrian links and landscaped public spaces will connect the retail precinct through to Jack Mundey Reserve, creating a more walkable and connected neighbourhood.

Conquest CEO Michael Akkawi said the redevelopment was about far more than replacing a shopping centre.

"Eastlakes has been overlooked for too long, and this is the community’s moment. We are building a shopping centre and homes, a genuine heart for the suburb, and we genuinely want locals to help shape it."

"We enrich communities through the creation of homes, places, and experiences designed for life, built to last, and owner for generations. That starts with listening, so we warmly encourage everyone with a connection to Eastlakes to view the plans and share their thoughts."

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DKO said the design had been shaped by the site's landscape setting and surrounding open space.

"Our vision for the site embraces its unique Bidjigal identity by blending the residential living with generous landscaping and a material palette inspired by the Bidjigal locality, and celebrating the panoramic views to Botany Bay and the wetlands reserves."

"Taking cues from Country, we seek to harmonise built form with the landscape and lightly touch the earth. By reconnecting, retaining and regenerating existing ecology, and weaving in natural elements, we can deepen our connection to Country."

The landscape strategy extends across the podium and rooftops, incorporating communal gardens, children's play areas, lawns, community gardens, family gathering spaces and extensive tree planting. New landscaped links will also strengthen the connection between the precinct and Jack Mundey Reserve, while publicly accessible open spaces have been integrated throughout the development.

The proposal builds on Conquest's broader placemaking strategy for the site. Through an ongoing partnership, local artist Joe Rashbrook has been appointed Urban Art Curator, working alongside young residents to transform the project's site hoardings into a public art gallery that allows the community to engage with the redevelopment before construction is complete.

Conquest has rapidly expanded its development pipeline since acquiring the Eastlakes site, with more than $6 billion worth of mixed-use projects now in planning across Sydney, including Stanmore, Castlecrag and Waterloo.

Conquest CEO Michael Akkawi said the redevelopment was about far more than replacing a shopping centre.

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