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A Greenbank five bedroom house on a fully fenced 12,800sqm allotment has been sold by mortgagees for $445,000.
It was sold by Tracey Caruana and Paul Kirwan of McGrath Springfield. 
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-greenbank-126729994" target="_blank">39-43 Warbler Court</a>, Greenbank, a rural Logan location in Queensland, it features master room with ensuite, other four bedrooms with built-ins as well as open plan living and dining. 
Additional features include slate tiles throughout home, internal laundry, septic system and water supply by tanks.  
It last sold for $392,500 in 2007.
The suburb's median house price sits at <a href="/developments/greenbank-qld-4124">$605,000</a>, according to CoreLogic. 
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Five bedroom Greenbank, Queensland home sold by mortgagee

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A three bedroom Butler, WA home has been listed by mortgagees for $275,000.
It was listed by Sharen Lewis at Laurence Realty.
Situated at <a href="https://reiwa.com.au/85-holyford-parade-butler-4121941/" target="_blank">85 Hollyford Parade</a>, the house comes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms. It's features include an open plan living and dining area with a kitchen plus all the bedrooms have built-ins.
The property was built in 2015 with a land size of 225sqm and floorspace of 110sqm. Located in the popular Butler growth corridor, it is close to schools, transport, shopping, parkland, restaurants, cafes and the beach.
The suburb's median house price sits at <a href="/developments/butler-wa-6036">$395,000</a> according to CoreLogic. 
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Three bedroom Butler, WA home listed at a loss by mortgagees

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A Bulgarra home with dividing doors between four studio units has been listed by mortgagees for $315,000. 
The investment listing has been offered by Rachel Ross and Tiffinie Guillesser from LJ Hooker 
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-bulgarra-129136254" target="_blank">36A Wellard Way</a>, Bulgarra, each section of the home has a bedroom, ensuite, kitchenette and dining area.
It is a 2011 build on a 371m2 block with 147m2 under roof space. 
It is within walking distance to town.
There was a unit listed as a rental in 2016 at $350 a week and more recently in 2017 at $280 per week.
The suburb's median house price sits at<a href="/developments/bulgarra-wa-6714"> $276,000</a>, according to CoreLogic. 
 
 
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Four bedroom home in Bulgarra, WA listed by mortgagee

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A double brick first-floor Rosewater, SA unit has been recently listed for sale by mortgagees with a price guide of $140,000.
It has been offered by John Bruce and Marie McWilliam from Harcourts Williams.
Built in 1978, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-sa-rosewater-129126994" target="_blank">the unit at 35/1 Henry Street</a> in northwestern Adelaide is in need of redecoration including new floor coverings and upgrading of the bathroom and kitchen facilities.
The home offers two good size bedrooms, open plan living/dining room, separate kitchen and a carpark on it's 13 sqm.
It is close to Port Adelaide, shopping and public transport.
It last sold in 1993 for $45,000.
 
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Two bedroom Rosewater, SA unit listed by mortgagee

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A Pymble two bedroom house has been sold at auction by mortgagees for $1.49 million with 16 registered bidders. 
It was sold by Mark Blake and Stephen Sales from Luschwitz Real Estate Pymble. 
Set on a large 733sqm block, the house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-pymble-128880690" target="_blank"> 45 Lofberg Road</a> is ready for renovation or rebuilding. 
It comes with two bedrooms, one bathroom and one car space. 
It is close to the Bicentennial Park, Kendall Street Shops, Macquarie Uni and West Pymble Public catchment area.
The suburb's median house price sits at<a href="/developments/pymble-nsw-2073"> $2.35 million</a>, according to CoreLogic. 
 
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Knockdown Pymble two bedroom house sold by mortgagee

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A three bedroom Chatswood apartment has been listed for $2,790,000 by its mortgagee. It last sold for $1,370,000 in 2011.
It was listed by Robert McElhone at First National Regency Realty.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-chatswood-128992202" target="_blank">3701/1 Post Office Lane</a>, this home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
It is perched upon the 37th floor of Chatswood's Metro Residences with spacious open-plan living.
It includes easily accessible, multiple lifts to the secure double parking.
Its entry foyer is positioned directly opposite Woolworths adjoining the Chatswood Train Station.
The suburb's median house price sits at <a href="/news">$2,277,500</a> according to CoreLogic. 
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Three bedroom Metro Spire, Chatswood apartment listed by mortgagee

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The Hannah's Pies site in Ultimo has been sold for about $20 million.
The site, next to the Powerhouse Museum at 562-576 Harris Street, was sold with a leaseback to the pie shop. 
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It was sold to Caper Property which owns two sites, both in inner-west Sydney. 
They are the Bald Face Stag Hotel and One Camperdown, Fairfax Media has reported.
Caper Property, which is seeking to capitalise in the build-to-rent and co-living sectors, is led by Chrsytan Paul formerly with boutique investment firm Aura Capital.
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Hannah's Pies, Ultimo site sold to Caper Property

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Homeloans Limited, the non-bank lender and diversified mortgage distribution company, says increased broker referrals helped drive a 19 per cent increase in settlements in the 2018 financial year. 
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Joint CEO Scott McWilliam said home loan customers were asking their mortgage borrowers to see offers from non-banks.
Shares in Homeloans, which merged with Resimac during the year, were trading higher after it reported net profit for the year to June 30 of $26.2 million, up 40 per cent, on total settlements of $4.3 billion, up 19.4 per cent.
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The company is not regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority but by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Homeloans said the number of mortgage borrowers in its prime lending book more than 90 days in arrears sits at 8 basis points, below the level of each of the major banks.
Around 60 percent of the book is lent to owner-occupiers, and 40 per cent with investors. Homeloans’ principally-funded loan book reached $8.6 billion, an increase of 30 percent on 30 June 2017.
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The results encompass the first full reporting year since the complete integration of Homeloans and RESIMAC.
The Company’s strong performance is attributed to a number of factors including above-system sales growth, a market-leading funding program, quality and improved cost discipline. Homeloans continues to bolster its third-party broker and direct channels, and the results of this approach are evident in the strong settlements growth.
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Homeloans continues to be an active issuer in both the domestic and international wholesale funding markets under the RESIMAC brand.
During FY2018 RESIMAC completed $3.5 billion of term funding from five RMBS transactions. 
Diversification objectives were successfully implemented and included a $1 billion private placement of RMBS with a new offshore investor, and increased participation of Asia-Pacific and US-based investors. 
An additional short-term funding line was established with an offshore bank.
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Progress in agricultural technology is gathering pace, attracting investment from sources both inside and outside the industry, according to Savills.
Savills have listed seven innovations that will enable reduced use of resources (from labour to natural resources), better decision-making based on reliable data and improved transparency and traceability within the supply chain. 
1. Robotics and drones
Practical applications for drones are expanding fast. Armed with cameras, they are used to round up livestock, carry out stock and crop checks, apply nutrients and even take crop samples. Using drones for tasks such as these means using smaller machines, which reduces the possibility of damaging natural resources.
2. Sensors
Sensors can be used for myriad of tasks including monitoring temperature, nutrients, moisture, irrigation, environment composition, crop yields and enabling electronic identification (EID) to name but a few – and all in real-time, too. Soil management, crop storage, livestock identification and the supply chain can all benefit from the use of sensors.
3. SMART irrigation
Sustainable, Managed, Accountable, Responsible and Trusted (SMART) irrigation is focused on the efficient use of water and energy to apply irrigation, both for field and intensive cropping systems.
4. Next-generation farms
Vertical and indoor farming systems, which grow food without using soil or sunlight, are popping up in all sorts of locations from vast warehouses in the USA to disused underground stations in the UK. An opportunity to use SMART irrigation, these farming systems are said to use 95% less water to produce the same output and require just 1% of the land used for conventional farming.
5. Big data
The use of data analytics and predictive modelling can enable all parts of the food chain – from field to fork – to make decisions based on reliable data.
6. Artificial intelligence (AI)
Automating basic customer service tasks is just one example of how AI (intelligence demonstrated by machines) can be used to improve customer/user experience and satisfaction.
7. Blockchain
A shared digital record, which everyone can inspect but no single user controls, blockchain is already being used to log cattle ID. Blockchain makes it possible to record all aspects of an animal’s journey through the supply chain, providing complete traceability for the industry and consumers. The Foods Standards Agency has successfully completed a blockchain pilot, using the technology to ensure compliance in a cattle slaughterhouse.
 
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A Sovereign Islands architecturally designed home in with views of Broadwater and hinterland is on the market with a price guide of $5.98 million.
The waterfront home has been offered by Edin Kara and Ali Mian from Ray White Sovereign Islands. 
Nestled on 1260 sqm land, the house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-sovereign+islands-129093802" target="_blank">7 Brittanic Cresent</a> comes with five oversized bedrooms.
There is also a study, media room, multiple formal and private lounges, and dining and outdoor areas overlooking the Broadwater and hinterland.
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Additional features include soaring ceilings, chandeliers, Miele appliances, and landscaped gardens.
With 37 metres waterfrontage and 20 metres pontoon, it is minutes' walk from Paradise Point Shopping Village, restaurants, shops and parklands.
Sovereign Islands is an island estate situated in the middle of the Broadwater surrounded and the estate offers landscaped parks, 24-hour security and waterways.
 
 
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Brittanic Crescent, Sovereign Islands home listed at $5.98 million

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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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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