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Lathlain is the Western Australia location which has had a dramatic decline in its house listings.
Investar suggests that the decrease of sale stock is around 61%, from 46 houses this time last year to its current 18 offerings. 
There is one Rayment Street offering under contract priced at over $749,000 (pictured below).
Built in 1961, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-lathlain-127476026" target="_blank">25 Rayment Street home</a> comes with three bedrooms, separate large lounge room an open plan kitchen.
Additional features include ducted evaporative air-conditioning, ceiling fans in kitchen and bore-fully reticulated gardens.
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A Howick Street four bedroom house has been recently sold for $600,000 (pictured below).
It was sold by Ken Nelligan from LJ Hooker.
Located at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-lathlain-126988670" target="_blank"> 50A Howick Street</a>, the Western Australian home comes with four bedrooms, separate formal lounge/theatre room and open plan kitchen.
It is only a short walk to Victoria Park train station, and minutes to Crown Entertainment complex, Perth Stadium and Lathlain Park.
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Another Lathilain three-bedroom house was sold for $670,000 in July 2017 (pictured below).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-lathlain-124548662" target="_blank">The 26 Rutland Avenue house</a> was sold by Craig Wildman from Acton.
Fully renovated, the 1920s built home comes with three bedrooms, modern kitchen and large backyard.
It also has double glazed windows,  ducted reverse cycle air conditioning and a CCTV system.
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Investar puts it the suburb median rental at $360.
The suburb's median house price sits on $660,000 according to CoreLogic. 
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Lathlain has biggest stock decrease in WA

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Julian Cress, executive producer of The Block, and wife Sarah have listed their redundant Annandale warehouse.
It previously belonged to Julian's late father, the artist Fred Cress.
The couple, who have set up base in Melbourne's Albert Park with their two young boys, commissioned architect Julian Brenchley and designer Darren Palmer to undertake the recent conversion.
The Johnston Lane warehouse now with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a ground floor gallery has $4 million hopes at its March 24 McGrath auction.
Cress has been the executive producer of the now-Melbourne based series since its 2003 Bondi launch.
He became critical of Sydney council approvals in his pursuit of development sites for the Channel 9 show.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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The Block executive Julian Cress lists Annandale warehouse

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The Northern Beaches was the Sydney sub-region with the highest weekend clearance rate.
The total auctions were up to 96 to the week ending February 25. There were 68 CoreLogic auction results. 
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The 'Dorothy Cottage' at Manly has been sold at auction earlier this month (pictured above).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-manly-127442586" target="_blank">Located at 48 Wood Street,</a> the architecturally transformed worker's cottage comes with four spacious bedrooms lounge room with cast iron fireplace, and Caesarstone kitchen.
Additional features include ducted a/c, tranquil garden and oak flooring.
Another Dee Why two bedroom apartment was sold at auction on February 23 (pictured below).
Positioned opposite parkland, near Dee Why Lagoon and Dee Why Beach, supermarkets and bus stops are within short walking distance. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-dee+why-127460290" target="_blank">The 8/30 Clyde Road</a> home comes with two bedrooms, a modern kitchen with breakfast bar and open living area.
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Northern Beaches ranks as Sydney's weekend auction hotspot: CoreLogic

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A Port Kennedy four bedroom house has been listed by mortgagees with $365,000 hopes.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-port+kennedy-127469326" target="_blank">Positioned at 26 Canberra Close</a>, the West Australian home comes with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal lounge /dining, and large living areas.
Other features include solar panels, extensive enclosed patio areas and full side gate access.
According to CoreLogic, the suburb's median house price is $370,000.
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Port Kennedy, WA house listed by mortgagee

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A former real estate agent who misappropriated more than $6 million from clients to fund his lavish lifestyle has asked a Melbourne judge to spare him from prison.
But Tri Duc Ngo, also known as Joseph Ngo, who has pleaded guilty to misusing $6.49 million from trust account funds of 46 clients linked to six LJ Hooker offices in Melbourne, was advised he should serve some time in jail for his crime.
Ngo co-operated six LJ Hooke branches at Glen Waverley, Box Hill, Burwood, Doncaster, Keysborough and Mount Waverley.
County Court Judge Michael Bourke said Ngo, who was reported to suffer psychosis and a schizoaffective disorder, should serve some time in jail.
He spent some of the money on drugs such as ice.
The court heard at a plea hearing in November that Mr Ngo had splashed stolen cash at high-end jewellery stores including Swarovski and Tiffany &amp; Co.
Six LJ Hooker offices in Melbourne's outer east were closed when Consumer Affairs Victoria was alerted.
Defence lawyer Erol Cinar said the father-of-four should be spared jail because his four-year-old had not yet made lasting memories of his father.
He also argued Ngo was active in his church community.
The court was advised the remorseful Ngo had no intention to return to real estate.
Judge Michael Bourke released Ngo on bail for one day to collect his medications, with plans to remand him in custody on Tuesday before sentencing at a later date.
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"The offending occurred over a protracted period between January 2015 and March 2016," crown prosecutor Robyn Harper.
"The offending occurred over a protracted period between January 2015 and March 2016," she said.
"The scale is massive ... (and) there's been no evidence he's repaid the money."
 
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LJ Hooker fraud estate agent set for prison despite plea 

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The Logan City suburb, Logan Reserve, experienced the biggest stock increase in Queensland over the past year according to Investar.
It has been regularly at the top of the supply list.
Investar suggests the stock for sale has grown by 190 percent, from 97 houses this time last year to its current 284 offerings. 
A four bedroom yet to be completed home (below) is currently priced at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-logan+reserve-127413738?listingType=buy" target="_blank"> </a>$429,694.
The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-logan+reserve-127413738?listingType=bu" target="_blank">140 New Road</a> comes with two living areas and two garage spaces.
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Another newly built three-bedroom house was sold for<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-logan+reserve-124991966" target="_blank"> $425,000</a> last year. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-logan+reserve-124991966" target="_blank">The 37 Sidney Court house</a> came with three bedrooms, ducted air-conditioning, stone bench tops, 900mm free-standing cooker, ducted vacuum system, security system with video intercom and floor to ceiling tiling in the bathroom.
A four bedroom house was on the rental market at $400 per week. 
The 32 Malachite Drive home comes with four bedrooms, double lock up garage and open plan living lounge room.
Investar puts it the suburb median rental at $395 a week.
According to the CoreLogic, the median house price sits on $388,000.
Last June Logan Reserve had the largest increase of housing stock in Queensland, according to Investar’s June report.
The property investment firm said that in the past year to date Logan Reserve’s housing stock has increased by 181%.
This was followed by Holmview with 93% and Jensen with 89%.
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Postcode
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Current median price
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Current sales stock
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Sales stock 1 year ago
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Sales stock growth
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Logan Reserve
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4133
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$416,000
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180
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64
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181%
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Holmview
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4207
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$425,000
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112
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58
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93%
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Jensen
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4818
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$476,000
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36
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19
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89%
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Helidon
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4344
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$315,000
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32
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18
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77%
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Brookwater
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4300
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$679,000
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62
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36
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72%
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A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-logan+reserve-423121938" target="_blank">3 Lake Bogong Court</a>, Logan Reserve (top) that sold for over $307,500, is up for $330 a week.
Similarly a four bedroom house at 26 Coralina Crescent, Logan Reserve (below) was listed last year $425,000.
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A four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-logan+reserve-124426878" target="_blank">41 Lakeview Drive</a>, Logan Reserve (below) was sold on March last year for $415,000.
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Similarly a four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-logan+reserve-124586378" target="_blank">17 Lake Broumba Street</a>, Logan Reserve (below) was sold in March last year for $415,000.
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Logan Reserve ranked first in Investar biggest stock increase suburbs, QLD

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The Agency has secured a top inner bayside Melbourne agent Michael Paproth from Marshall White.
Paproth helped sold $170 million worth of real estate last year to hold a number of suburban sale price records.
Some recent results included three sales over $6,500,000, eight sales over $5,000,000, 10 sales over $4,000,000, 23 sales over $3,000,000, 75 sales over $2,000,000 with a total sales volume of over $170,000,000 in 2017.
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His sales included the $6.6 million sale of a Port Melbourne penthouse in 2015.
The 20 year-plus real estate veteran, spent the past six of them at Marshall White.
Paproth joins The Agency's new Victoria Avenue, Albert Park office, led by Victorian director Peter Kakos, with whom he previously worked at Marshall White and McGrath (above).
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It is hard to see any reasons for the current buoyant Mildura rural property market not to continue throughout 2018, according to HTW valuer Graeme Whyte.
"The current property cycle is remarkable for the fact that virtually all local commodities are enjoying above average returns, with the outlook for most commodity prices currently being very favourable," the recent update advised.
"At the same time, there is a large pool of corporate buyers targeting Australian agriculture," added. 
Buyers are actively chasing most types of horticultural property as well as cropping and grazing enterprises and appear prepared to pay historically high prices for properties that provide good economies of scale and have a good standard of improvements.
There also continues to be large scale green field development of almonds, olives, table grapes, citrus and to a lesser extent dried fruit, however the pool of available land for such development is getting smaller. 
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The valuation firm noted the foundations for the current good export returns for commodities such as citrus, table grapes and almonds date back to many years of patient market development combined with the signing of free trade agreements with key Asian countries.
The ability of growers and marketers to ensure all market protocols are met will be the key to maintaining these lucrative markets.
"Maintaining a competitive exchange rate will also be important." 
The other main factor affecting the horticultural sector will be the irrigation water outlook, Whyte advised.
"There was above average winter rainfall (and snow fall) during 2016 and 2017, which contributed to high allocations in the Murray Valley and readily available temporary water on the leasing market.
"The cost of leasing water has been mostly below $130 per megalitre for the past 18 months.
"Forecasting future rainfall is beyond my brief, however history suggests that there will be a drier winter during one of the next few years and that at some stage, irrigators will have to face the prospect of paying more for temporary water." 
One of the more noteworthy recent sales is of <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-mixed+farming-nsw-arumpo-7893338" target="_blank">Petro Station</a>, which is a large scale cropping and grazing property located in south-western New South Wales, approximately 60 kilometres north of Mildura.
This property, held under NSW Western Lands lease, included approximately 8,400 hectares of good standard cropping country.
The $11.8 million sale was advised with the land transfer at $9 million. It was bought by GoFarm Australia which snared one of Victoria's biggest parcels of water with its purchase of Del Rios for around $22 million in 2016. The 900ha vineyard, north of Swan Hill and near the junction of the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers at Kenley, was sold along with its 5476 megalitres of high-security water.
HTW advised the Petro sale shows over $900 per hectare for well regarded arable land, but located in an area with an average rainfall of around 300 millimetres.
It was offered for the first time in 73 years by the Doyle family.
The property is 26,685 hectares of which 9000 hectares is of cropping country with sandy loam soil type and solid cropping history and average rainfall 302.5 mm and 17,500 hectares approximately of grazing land with some 800 dorpers and 90 per cent fully fenced.
The property has a further 200 hectares cropping license undeveloped, and the balance of land consists of pristine Mallee scrub and locked up conservation in conjunction with Dept of Infrastructure and Natural Resources .
Petro has a permanent 21 megalitre water entitlement with private diversion from the Darling river via a 32 km, 2 inch line.
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Meanwhile, the purchaser of this property sold an 1,130 hectare parcel of mostly arable land adjoining the Robinvale irrigation district for approximately $4,500 per hectare, which showed a healthy 240% capital gain in the three years they owned it.
The purchaser of the Robinvale property is an established table grape growing family, who intends to complete a large scale horticultural development.
"This last sale highlights how quickly market sentiment in the horticultural sector can shift." 
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Some of the trends HTW expect to see during 2018 include:
• A large number of sales continuing to be negotiated in off market transactions, with both buyers and sellers willing to by-pass real estate agents. In most cases, buyers are directly approaching owners of properties deemed to suit their requirements. 
• The price gap between highly improved and just average standard properties will narrow. It will get harder to find highly improved properties and buyers will likely become more pragmatic as a result. 
• There will continue to be sales of winegrape vineyards where the purchaser intends to redevelop to a higher returning crop. 
• As the market moves through the current cycle, there will be some properties purchased for prices that are subsequently viewed as being at above market levels.
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Mildura rural market to remain bouyant in 2018 

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A 1997-built Narre Warren three bedroom house has been sold by mortgagees for $652,000.
It was sold by Rebecca Borg and Bradley Ryan from Harcourts. 
It had last sold for $48,000 in 1998.
Its rental department appraised the property at $380-$400 p/w.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-narre+warren-127312658" target="_blank">The 15 Heyfield Court</a> offering comes with three bedrooms, combined meals&amp;living room and double lock up garage.
Other features include formal lounge, gas ducted heating and ducted evaporative cooling.
Located in a quiet location, local reserves and Maramba primary school are within walking distance.
According to CoreLogic, the suburb's median house price sits on $570,000.
 
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Narre Warren three bedroom house sold by mortgagee

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Hong Kong-based billionaire Tony Fung has put his empty Gold Coast penthouse on the market for $7.95 million, three years after buying the four-storey apartment atop the Soul tower.
Fung bought it from receivers for $7 million in 2015 as an empty shell.
Fung had visions of creating a Surfers Paradise trophy home engaging architectural firm BVN.
He reportedly prefers to spend his time living on his boat, the Asteria, or at Aquis Farm, his racehorse breeding property located at Caungra.​
Sitting more than 220 metres above sea level, it spans 1040 square metres of living space. 
It has been listed through Kollosche Prestige.
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Tony Fung lists soul-less Gold Coast penthouse

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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