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Brisbane's cheapest recent offering has been a Nundah three-bedroom house listed at $89,900, but that's all you get.
The land it currently sits on is not included in the price.
The sale price of the house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-nundah-127631946" target="_blank">5 Imbros Street, Nundah</a>, does include moving it and installing it onto your block of land, within 100 kilometres.
According to its listing Drake Removal Homes will deliver, and install on new foundations
It has a large central open plan lounge and dining room and polished timber floors throughout.
The property was among the most viewed on realestate.com.au than any other property in Queensland in recent times.
CoreLogic advise it has now been sold.
The land cost $755,000 in 2015 with plans for a $589,000 Clarendon Home now approved.
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An original two-bedroom Rosebery home secretly snapped up by Channel Seven last September for $1.25 million, has returned to the market as new home for auction this weekend.
It’s with a guide of $1.6 million through Purplebricks.
The transformation will be aired in the upcoming season of Channel Seven’s hit television show House Rules, the reality show hosted by Johanna Griggs. 
News Local's Southern Courier noted that the Rosebery neighbours began to speculate when they noticed a house at 54 Tramway Street was knocked down and rebuilt in the record time of just seven days. 
Below is the former home, which <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-rosebery-126269874" target="_blank">sold in September.</a>
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The new dual level residence offers open-plan living, dining and kitchen and a spacious outdoor entertainment area.
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<div>The listing agent Dean Emerson says it presents a creative fusion of subtle warehouse-inspired industrial chic, natural finishes and up-to-the-minute designer style.
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<div>It is being sold fully furnished.</div>
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<div>There have been three development applications for the project totalling $350,000 according to CoreLogic. </div>
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<div>Season six of the series was officially confirmed last October.</div>
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Westpac is offering discounts of up to 105 basis points for property investment loans.
The latest round of cuts sees Westpac especially targeting first-time home buyers and rentvestors.
Andy Wright, Westpac head of portfolio management for home ownership, said it had reduced fixed rates for first time buyers by 40 basis points for principal and interest repayments.
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The "flexi" five-year loan is set at 3.79 per cent, which includes a discount of 80 basis points.
"These changes are designed to help first time buyers at the start of their home ownership journey and a cut in fees means they can put their savings towards purchases for their new home," Mr Wright told Fairfax Media.
"This offer also extends to 'rentvestor' first-home buyers who are looking to purchase their first property to rent out. We're seeing this trend increase, with many first-home buyers purchasing properties to rent in more affordable areas while choosing to live in close proximity to the city."
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Westpac cuts rates for FHB rentvestors

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The Wellington in East Brisbane has achieved a 100% settlement rate for their off-the-plan apartment sales.
The EPV Developments project, which is being marketed by TOTAL Property Group, has just 16 of the total 127 apartments still for sale.
The prices range between $339,000 and $560,000, within the nine-storey mixed-use development.
The newly-completed development comprises one and two bedroom units, as well as a rooftop pool and entertainment area, complete with a podium level garden and recreation area.
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There's a boutique retail and dining precinct on the ground floor.
TOTAL Property Group managing director Adrian Parsons, who handled the marketing for the apartments, said the perfect settlement rate for The Wellington was a notable achievement, particularly in the current market. 
“We credit the high settlement rate of off-the-plan apartment purchases to our sales strategy, the quality of The Wellington development and our sales focus on the local domestic market,” he said. 
TOTAL Property Group worked with EPV Developments in the initial stages, making some changes to the floor plans, the building design and interior finishes to suit the targeted local market. 
The Wellington’s central East Brisbane address attracted a range of local buyers, from young professionals to mature downsizers.
EPV Developments director Karl Jameson said the perfect settlement rate was testament to the idea that if you build a high quality, well-priced product in a good location, demand would be strong. 
“TOTAL Property Group understands the apartment market and what we have delivered at The Wellington is stylish, luxury owner-occupier liveable space,” he said. 
“We are very pleased to see our overall vision for The Wellington come together seamlessly, with the high-quality onsite facilities, apartments with contemporary design finishes, and tenants on the ground floor retail precinct beginning to open for business.” 
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GUEST OBSERVER
The regeneration of inner-city areas is a global challenge. Inner cities in France certainly have their problems, but the nation also has a good record of successful major urban regeneration projects. We have analysed three of these initiatives to understand what factors contribute to good regeneration outcomes.
Urban regeneration can be defined as a holistic approach to revitalise under-used areas of the city. It’s commonly associated, however, with the related challenges of gentrification, rising property values, and displacement of low-income groups. And these projects do not always achieve a sense of place.
French cities have much higher densities than Australian cities. For instance, Paris has 10,000 inhabitants per square kilometre, which is more than five times the population density of Sydney’s 1,900/km2. Higher density and more accessibility to public transport are important for successful urban regeneration. But this is not the only explanation for its success in France.
With the post-industrial society, new approaches are emerging to solve planning challenges in France. Since the nation began decentralisation in 1982, local authorities have gained more power to implement planning strategies.
At the same time, the multiplicity of urban stakeholders makes decision-making difficult. Since the 1990s, legal obligations to consult with residents have increased. Regeneration projects have to follow general planning principles but must also allow some flexibility to enable the local community to have an input.
Lyon Confluence
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The Lyon Confluence area comprises 150 hectares between the Rhone and Saône rivers. <a class="source" href="http://www.lyon-confluence.fr/ressources/flipbooks/DossierPresseJuin2015/GB/files/assets/basic-html/page-2" target="_blank">Lyon Confluence</a>
Lyon Confluence is the largest urban regeneration project in Europe with 150 hectares of land having been redeveloped since 2003. The project is led by public redevelopment company SPL Lyon. It is 89% owned by Greater Lyon, a metropolitan institution made up of 59 local authorities.
SPL Lyon is able to set up strict planning and urban design principles. Developers are required to integrate these principles into their designs to be part of the project.
SPL sells the land to developers at a fixed rate. Developers need to win design competitions to be part of the project and not just offer the best price for the land.
Lyon Confluence has attracted foreign investors, such as Japan’s NEDO, and became a model for smart positive energy buildings, which produce more energy than they consume.
<h2>Île de Nantes</h2>
The Île de Nantes regeneration project aims to transform a 337-hectare industrial area into a sustainable living and working environment. There is a strong emphasis on preserving the industrial character of the area.
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The Île de Nantes project has transformed warehouses into places for cultural events. <a class="source" href="http://www.iledenantes.com/en/projets/63-the-warehouses" target="_blank">Île de Nantes</a>
Another objective is to attract creative industries firms to a creative arts district to replace the local shipbuilding industry, which closed in 1987.
A public redevelopment company known as SAMOA oversees the Île de Nantes project, which will be completed in 2037. Innovative placemaking strategies are being developed to create a sense of place connected to the area’s industrial past. The project includes a lot of consultation with urban stakeholders.
Paris Rive-Gauche
The Paris Rive Gauche project is one of the most important regeneration project in the city. The 130-hectare site is located in the east of Paris, on the banks of the Seine. Paris Rive Gauche means Paris Left Bank and refers to the Paris of an earlier era.
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Work on the Paris Rive Gauche redevelopment began in the early 1990s and is now halfway through. The aim is to create a mixed-use neighbourhood around landmarks such as the national library and Paris Diderot University. <a class="source" href="http://www.parisrivegauche.com/Les-quartiers-et-leurs-projets/Tolbiac-nord" target="_blank">Paris Rive Gauche</a>
The aim is to redevelop industrial wasteland located around the Austerlitz train station. A publicly owned local development company, SEMAPA, manages the project.
The concerted development zone, or ZAC (zone d'aménagement concertée), was launched in 1991. Works included the construction of the François Mitterrand National Library (BNF), which began in 1991 and was completed in 1995.
Despite being overseen by one leading agency, the project is based on strong public involvement and the program has been modified. Powerful local associations went to court as there was not enough public space and the density was too high. In 1997, to prevent further revisions, SEMAPA developed a meaningful public involvement process to ensure the intentions of community stakeholders are incorporated in this large-scale project; developers are obliged to integrate these intentions.
The role of the development agency is to select developers through a competitive process to achieve the best design outcomes. Paris Rive Gauche is not just another business district like La Défense, but a real urban neighbourhood developed around existing urban landmarks. It combines a mix of uses (offices, housing, local retail and services, green spaces) and good access to public transport.
What do these projects have in common?
The three regeneration initiatives presented here are all led by a single development agency financed with public money. This type of governance allows for clear leadership, which is essential to complete projects with a 30-year lifespan.
Development agencies ensure through a public involvement process that these initiatives reflect local community aspirations. The creation of the ZAC as a planning instrument allows for the project’s objectives to be modified as it evolves.
<img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/91652/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1">Development agencies have the financial capacity to sell the land below market prices and to subsidise housing for low-income households. The French planning instruments and financing mechanisms associated with public involvement in decision-making contribute to successful urban regeneration. This approach is known as “transactional urbanism”, reflecting the increasing negotiations between the development agency and the community.
Sebastien Darchen, Lecturer in Planning, The University of Queensland 
 Gwendal Simon, Assistant Professor of Planning and Urban Planning, Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (UPEM)
This article was originally published on <a href="http://theconversation.com" target="_blank">The Conversation</a>. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/france-has-a-unique-approach-to-regenerating-inner-cities-what-can-we-learn-from-its-success-91652" target="_blank">original article</a>.
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France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities – what can we learn from its success?

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Located in Mt Isa's suburb of Healy, a four bedroom house has gone under contract.
The Queensland offering been listed by the mortgagee for sale for $299,000 by City &amp; Coutry Reality for the past month.
It last sold at $420,000 in 2011.
It sold at $209,000 in 2005.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-mount+isa-127504006" target="_blank">The 19 Stubbings Avenue</a> house comes with four carpeted bedrooms.
There was a divided kitchen with bench and storage space and internal laundry located off the kitchen.
Other features include an in-ground pool and undercover entertaining area on the 969 square metre block.
Schools and shops are within a five minute walk. 
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A Surry Hills 300 square metre office plus single level warehouse conversion has been listed for sale for $1.75 million to $3.5 million by DB Property.
The property at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-nsw-surry+hills-502700186" target="_blank">6-7, 50 Reservoir Street</a> features 168 square metres to 335 square metres of office/showroom space, kitchen, shower and bathroom amenities, as well as timber floors.
It can be sold separately or in one line.
The short-term lease expires end of July 2018.
The current outgoings are approximately $28,995 per annum, including strata levy, council and water rates.
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The Canberra office market has been historically characterised as having one of the strongest supply pipelines nationally.
Over the past few years it has delivered high levels of stock, against a background of strong net absorption.
In the 12 months to December 2017, Savills Research identified approximately $571.7 million worth of office transactions (greater than $5 million) in the Canberra office market.
However, as a result of falling leasing demand from the Commonwealth leading up to, and following from, the election of the Coalition to Government in 2013, the speculative development phase that had been experienced in Canberra ended in 2015-2016, Savills said.
Over 2015/2016, developers were largely reluctant to build speculatively, following weaker economic conditions and moderating leasing demand driven by cost cutting measures initiated by Commonwealth tenants.
But following two years of negative net supply, 2017 saw new additions amounting to 51,364 square metres. Improving market conditions and a strengthening economy are providing the impetus for an increase in developments.
According to the latest research report from Savills Australia, the commencement of two new speculative developments in the CBD will add approximately 35,000 square metres of new accommodation in the 2019/20 period.
A further 20,000 square metres of space in the CBD and 15,000 square metres in Dickson have been pre-committed by the ACT Government and are due to be completed over the same period.
Anecdotal evidence from current leasing campaigns on these developments suggest a significant upward revision of rents.
Andrew Stewart, managing director of Savills ACT said this level of activity is well beyond the 10 year average of $416 million and can be traced to a single transaction; the sale of 50 Marcus Clarke Street, City. 
“The asset was sold for $321 million to South Korean asset management firm, Mirae Asset Global Investments at an equated yield of 5.75% by Malaysian vendor CIMB Trust &amp; Malaysian Employees Provident Fund. It is important to note that traditionally, these larger assets are tightly held with only four trading in the past five years," said Stewart.
“Demand for Canberra assets are being driven by domestic and foreign investors focused on secure income streams and long Weighted Average Lease Expiry’s (WALEs) owing to the majority of office space being leased by Government tenants.” 
Stewart said that large funds and trusts that rely on both income growth as well as capital growth are certainly attracted to the Canberra market. 
“We are also seeing a trend towards more privatisation which has led to a greater diversity in tenant base as more consulting firms relocate to Canberra for jobs that are being outsourced by the Federal government off the back of cost cutting measures implemented by the Liberal government.”
There was a notable increase in local institutional funds and private investors purchasing office assets in Canberra.
One noteworthy transaction was the sale of 44 Sydney, Forrest in November 2017 for $64.70 million on an equivalent yield of 6.24%, purchased by Australian based fund manager Charter Hall.
Anecdotal evidence is suggestive of increasing demand for new or new-near buildings with long-WALE’s, with current owners of such properties reluctant to divest themselves of their properties.
According to Shrabastee Mallik, Senior Analyst - Capital Strategy at Savills Australia, market yields in Canberra Civic, as at December 2017, are estimated to range between 5.50% and 7.25% for A grade, and between 7.50% and 10.50% for B grade buildings.
“The average yield for A grade office buildings in the quarter to December 2017 is 6.40%, representing a 35 basis point firming over the year.
“Capital values in the Civic precinct in Canberra, as at December 2017, are estimated to range from $5,265 per square metre to $8,350 per square metre for A grade buildings, and between $3,500 per square metre and $5,400 per square metre for B grade buildings” she said.
Ms Mallik believes that fewer projected public service job cuts and a more relaxed budget looks likely to lead to a resurgence in office leasing demand and an increase in developments.
“Rents for new and near-new ‘A’ Grade stock have been maintained at a stable level, with a small level of face rent growth at the top end of the market” she said. 
Pip Doogan, Director of Office Leasing at Savills ACT said the level of incentives on offer for this class of property have stabilised, and are trending down gradually in those areas with low vacancy rates, which should result in a rise in effective gross rents in this market sector.  
“Net face rents in the Canberra Civic precinct range from $340 to $400 per square metre per annum for A Grade and from $290 to $325 per square metre per annum for B Grade, as of Dec 2017”.
 
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Investors looking to Canberra office market for long-WALE's: Savills

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An old 1950s Outward Bound property set in the Hawkesbury region has been listed for sale.
It last sold 17 years ago when bought by its next-door neighbour 17 years ago, Ian Gowrie-Smith.
The 3.2-hectare block at Fishermans Point on Berowra Creek has about a dozen buildings in original condition, including a 26-bedroom boarding house capable of sleeping 120 people, and a commercial kitchen and recreational facilities.
It has a price guide of between $4.4 million and $4.8 million through LJ Hooker Terrigal agent Tim Andrews, who expects it to appeal to buyers seeking a resort or health retreat.
The property was run as a Knox Grammar school camp before it was bought by its current owner.
Outward Bound Australia started its camping and adventure activities there in 1956 until 1974.
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Former Outward Bound camp in the Hawkesbury region listed

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The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has welcomed the appointment of experienced professional town planners to the new Independent Hearing Assessment Panels (IHAPS) being implemented across the greater Sydney and Wollongong regions.
Of the 41 chairs allocated to the IHAPS by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, 18 are accredited planners and PIA members.
The panels became operational on 1 March.
PIA chief executive David Williams said that many eminent NSW planners had been successful, who will bow help to grow the NSW government’s partnership with councils, local communities and environmental groups.
PIA represents over 5000 planners nationally, and each year engages with nearly 10,000 planners working in the public and private sectors.
Planners who are PIA members have undertaken accredited planning degrees and gained professional experience working in diverse areas of planning ranging from the neighbourhood to the national level.
They also adhere to a comprehensive Professional Code of Conduct.
Experienced planners understand the complexity of legislation that impacts Australia’s diverse urban environments and appreciate the critical role played by community in the planning process, Williams said.
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Professional planning experts to play critical part of IHAPS

Buyers considering a residence at boutique Gordon townhouse development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/lume-gordon-43-47-dumaresq-street-gordon-nsw-2072">Lume</a>&nbsp;now have another reason to bring forward their decision.

For a limited time, purchasers of a residence at Lume will receive a BMW iX3 50 electric SUV, valued at more than $120,000, as part of their purchase. The offer is designed to add value for buyers while complementing the lifestyle envisioned for the architecturally designed Upper North Shore development.

Scott Timmins, Development Manager at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/winim">WINIM</a>, said the partnership was created to provide buyers with a compelling reason to act.

"In today's market, buyers need a compelling reason to act now, and the BMW partnership was designed to create that catalyst. We wanted to add genuine value for our future purchasers. Choosing the all-electric BMW iX3 50 also reflects the values behind LUME, forward-thinking design, innovation and a more sustainable way of living. It's a premium incentive that complements the lifestyle our buyers aspire to and rewards those who commit early."

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Delivered by WINIM in partnership with Burtonwood Investment Partners, Lume comprises 14 architecturally designed two, three and four-bedroom townhomes created for families seeking the space of a freestanding house with the ease of modern, low-maintenance living.

The three-storey residences, designed by award-winning architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, have been tailored for families and multi-generational living, featuring private internal lifts, flexible lower-level spaces, generous open-plan living and entertaining areas, media rooms, and landscaped outdoor spaces with custom outdoor kitchens.&nbsp;

Inside, engineered oak flooring, bespoke dining joinery with integrated wine fridges and backlit bars, sculptural porcelain bathrooms, Parisi freestanding baths and Astra Walker tapware create interiors that balance functionality with refined finishes.

Each townhome has been designed to combine generous internal spaces with sustainability initiatives such as EV charging infrastructure, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>'s landscaped communal areas, centred around a restored creek line and native planting, encourage residents to connect with nature and spend more time outdoors.

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Rothelowman's Gary Tsui said the architecture was conceived to respond carefully to its Upper North Shore setting.

"Our vision was to create elegant, uplifting homes that draw on and positively contribute to the local character through meticulously considered design and an interaction with the surroundings."

The communal landscape has been designed as more than an open space between homes. Arcadia's Ben Newell and Kate Phillips said the adjoining reserve provided an opportunity to create a distinctive natural retreat for residents.

"Just as waterways carve their way through Ku-ring-gai's landscape, a raised boardwalk weaves through the reserve, connecting the homes to this tranquil oasis."

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Located just 300 metres from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/gordon-nsw-2072">Gordon</a> Village and Gordon railway station, Lume offers convenient access to Sydney's CBD while placing residents close to some of the North Shore's leading schools, including Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College and Knox Grammar. Lane Cove National Park, Gordon Golf Club and a range of cafés and restaurants further reinforce the family-focused lifestyle on offer, with the BMW iX3 50 complementing everything from local trips around Gordon to weekend drives and city commutes.

Construction is underway with completion expected in mid-2027.

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Boutique Gordon townhomes now come with a BMW iX3 50

Two apartments have sold for more than $10 million at EADE Byron Bay, setting some of the highest apartment prices ever achieved in the coastal town and underlining the growing appetite for luxury beachfront apartments in Australia's most popular coastal locations.

The $210 million project by Vitale Property Group has now secured more than $70 million in sales, led by residences that changed hands for $12.75 million and $11.75 million.

The record-breaking transactions reinforce the shift occurring in Byron Bay's premium property market, where affluent downsizers and lifestyle buyers are increasingly opting for high-end apartments over large beachfront homes.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/eade-byron-bay-29-shirley-street-byron-bay-nsw-2481">EADE Byron Bay</a> occupies a rare 6,000 sqm absolute beachfront site on the corner of Shirley and Milton Streets overlooking Main Beach and The Wreck surf break, just 350 metres from Byron Bay's town centre.

The 25-residence development is the first beachfront apartment project approved in Byron Bay in more than a decade and is currently under construction, with completion expected in May 2027.

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The project has attracted a mix of local Byron Shire residents downsizing from larger homes, alongside interstate buyers from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane seeking a permanent coastal lifestyle without compromising on space.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a> and with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/alexander-co">Alexander &amp; Co</a>, EADE comprises&nbsp;10 garden apartments ranging from 284 sqm to 622 sqm, nine with private pools, five full-floor apartments and 10 rooftop residences with private plunge pools, expansive outdoor entertaining areas and uninterrupted ocean views.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/vitale-property-group">Vitale Property Group</a> Managing Partner Chris Vitale said the project's combination of scale, location and limited future supply was driving buyer demand.

"There isn't another beachfront holding in Byron Bay of this size and position that could be developed again," Vitale said.

"Buyers are responding to the scarcity and the irreplaceability of a site of this calibre and to floorplans they can't find elsewhere in the market.

"We are seeing buyers place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of the location. The sales achieved to date demonstrate that discerning purchasers recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay.

"Many are coming from larger homes in the Byron region, or from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and are after the space, security and convenience, without the upkeep of a house."

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The Byron Bay project follows Vitale Property Group's delivery of the Mondrian Hotel and Private Residences at Burleigh Heads, with EADE continuing the developer's focus on luxury coastal developments.

Residents will have access to a resort-style swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, cold plunge pool, concierge services and dedicated workspaces, while the project is targeting an 8-Star Green Star rating.

EADE Byron Bay is being exclusively marketed by Projx Australia in conjunction with WHITEFOX Projects.

WHITEFOX National Projects Director Phillip Rand said demand had been driven predominantly by owner-occupiers.

"We are seeing buyers at EADE place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of this location," Rand says.

"The sales achieved to date demonstrate that purchasers at this level recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay."

Residences at EADE Byron Bay are currently priced between $4.75 million and $15.95 million.

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Vitale breaks Byron Bay records with EADE sales flurry 

When buying an apartment, most people compare the big-ticket items first. Floorplans. Kitchens. Balcony size. Natural light. The view.

But there's one everyday consideration that often doesn't come up until after moving in: how parcels are delivered.

As online shopping has become part of everyday life, parcel deliveries have shifted from an occasional event to a regular occurrence. Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally.

For apartment residents, that can present a challenge.

If nobody is home to accept a delivery, parcels may be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in a building lobby or common area, or require building management to step in. In higher-density buildings, where dozens or even hundreds of residents may receive deliveries each day, parcel management has become an increasingly important part of everyday living.

That can create a range of frustrations. A missed delivery often means making time to collect a parcel elsewhere, while packages left unattended in foyers or mail areas can create clutter and increase the risk of theft. What seems like a minor inconvenience can quickly become a recurring issue for residents who shop online regularly.

It's one of those details that rarely features in a display suite but can have a noticeable impact once residents move in.

As a result, buyers are beginning to look beyond traditional apartment features and consider how a building supports day-to-day convenience, including whether there are secure options for receiving deliveries.

Australia Post's Parcel Lockers provide one solution.

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Rather than having a parcel delivered directly to an apartment, eligible deliveries can be sent to a nominated Parcel Locker. Once the parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can collect it using a QR code or one-time PIN at a time that suits them.

The Parcel Locker network now includes more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with installations at Post Offices, shopping centres, transport hubs and an increasing number of residential developments. By providing a secure collection point, Parcel Lockers help reduce missed deliveries and avoid parcels being left unattended in common areas.

For developers, parcel infrastructure is becoming another way to improve the resident experience. Rather than relying on concierge staff or leaving parcels in communal spaces, secure collection points help streamline deliveries while preserving the presentation and functionality of shared areas.

For buyers, it's a reminder that the best apartment features aren't always the most obvious.

A generous floorplan or quality finishes might help narrow the shortlist, but the conveniences that simplify everyday life, whether that's EV charging, secure bike storage or reliable parcel delivery, often become the features residents appreciate most once they're living there.

The apartment feature many buyers don't think about, until their first missed delivery

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hg-developments">HG Developments</a> is doubling down on Maud Street in Newstead, filing plans for a new apartment tower just a few doors down from its under-construction Aire Newstead development.

Recently submitted to Brisbane City Council, the proposal is for an 18-storey building designed by bureau^proberts, which has drawn heavily on Brisbane's subtropical design principles while referencing the suburb's industrial heritage.

A total of 64 apartments are planned for the amalgamated 1,518 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/17-21-maud-street-newstead-qld-4006">17–21 Maud Street</a>, a short walk from the Brisbane River and Newstead Riverwalk.

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"The building is defined by a series of vaulted motifs that reinterpret the arches, colonnades and layered facades evident throughout Newstead's historic built fabric," the Urban Design Report states.

"Combined with recessed glazing and generous balconies, these elements create a layered building envelope that provides shade, weather protection and opportunities for natural ventilation whilst establishing a distinctive architectural identity."

The proposal comprises 64 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 18 residential levels, positioning it alongside a growing number of taller residential projects transforming Newstead's northern precinct. The tower incorporates extensive subtropical landscaping, with cascading planter boxes, deep planting at street level and a landscaped rooftop recreation area.

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Bureau Proberts has prioritised passive environmental design throughout the project, with generous balconies, recessed glazing and operable façades helping reduce solar heat gain while maximising natural ventilation. River views become available from the upper levels, while the building has been orientated to capture prevailing breezes from both the Brisbane River and the west.

The architects say landscape is intended to be integral to the building rather than an applied element.

"Vertical greenery, cascading planter boxes and elevated gardens are woven throughout the architecture, softening the built form and strengthening the connection between residents and the subtropical environment."

"Through the integration of landscape, high-quality materials and passive design principles, the development delivers a refined residential address that celebrates Newstead's heritage character while contributing positively to Brisbane's evolving subtropical identity."

Newstead has remained one of Brisbane's most active apartment markets in recent years, with a number of developers continuing to back the inner-city suburb.

HG Developments is currently delivering the 40-apartment Aire Newstead at 25 Maud Street. Fortis recently launched the 65-apartment <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> on Kyabra Street, while builder-developer BPG and Don O'Rorke's Consolidated Properties are both expected to launch their respective Newstead projects before the end of the year.

HG Developments doubles down in Newstead with second Maud Street apartment development

Walk past a new apartment development promoting its sustainability credentials and it's easy to picture rooftop gardens, mature trees, landscaped courtyards and residents surrounded by nature.

But in many cases, that's not actually what those sustainability ratings guarantee.

Australia's leading environmental rating tools have played a significant role in improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of buildings. Yet despite their focus on reducing emissions, many don't require developers to include trees, biodiversity or meaningful green space.

In other words, a building can achieve one of the country's highest sustainability ratings while containing little more than concrete, glass and hard landscaping.

That disconnect has led to the emergence of a new movement across Australia's property industry: nature-based cities.

The concept goes beyond designing buildings that consume less energy. Instead, it encourages developers to treat nature as essential infrastructure, integrating biodiversity, tree canopy, living landscapes and green spaces into projects from the earliest stages of planning.

Research has consistently linked access to nature with better physical and mental health, cooler neighbourhoods, improved biodiversity, stronger climate resilience and more connected communities. As Australia's cities continue to become denser, advocates say those outcomes should be considered just as important as energy efficiency.

Nature Based Cities (NBC) was established in 2022 to help accelerate that shift.

Founded by Hamton Executive Chairman Paul Hameister OAM, the not-for-profit was created after research highlighted a significant gap in Australia's sustainability framework. While existing environmental rating tools rewarded energy performance and emissions reductions, they placed little emphasis on the inclusion of 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."

Since its launch, NBC has developed independent design guidelines and accreditation frameworks that encourage developers to prioritise ecology, biodiversity, tree canopy, walkability and living landscapes alongside traditional sustainability measures. The organisation first focused on medium and high-density residential developments before recently expanding into precinct-scale communities and masterplanned neighbourhoods.

Jan Talacko, founder of sustainability consultancy Ark Resources and a member of the Nature Based Cities Advisory Council, says the initiative addresses an area that has largely been overlooked by the property industry.

"Throughout my 25 years of working collaboratively with all stakeholders in the property sector, I've always favoured a pragmatic approach to sustainable design which encourages initiatives that not only meet environmental expectations but also improve amenity," Talacko says.

"Whilst we are making steady progress in relation to energy and carbon emissions from buildings, there has been much less emphasis on encouraging biodiversity and tackling the urban heat island effect.

"The Nature Based Cities initiative responds to a gap in the suite of tools currently used by the property development sector, which don't provide sufficient incentive, or recognition, for the integration of landscaping and greenery."

For apartment buyers, the shift is also changing the questions worth asking.

Rather than assuming a sustainable building will naturally include abundant green space, buyers are increasingly being encouraged to look beyond environmental ratings and ask what nature is actually being delivered. How much tree canopy will the development create? Has biodiversity been considered? Are landscaped spaces designed for people as well as appearance?

As Australia's cities continue to grow upwards and outwards, the next generation of sustainability may not simply be measured by lower emissions, but by how successfully developments bring nature back into everyday urban life.

Staff reporter

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