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<p>The NSW Land &amp; Environment Court has refused RDA Property Group's appeal to build seven more units at its Bronte Place apartment project on the controversial former Bronte RSL site.</p>
<p>RDA, headed by the former fashion identity Danny Avidan, sought an intensification of the project at at 109-113 Macpherson Street, which had been previously approved for 21 apartments last year.</p>
<p>RDA lodged a revised development application last December, which was refused by Waverley Council.</p>
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<p>It took four years to obtain development approval for the project which the former fashion identity Danny Avidan bought from the Sydney developer Winston Langley.</p>
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<p>Commissioner Dickson on Tuesday dismissed the appeal due to the solar impact the additional units could cause to existing approved units.</p>
<p>"The proposed development results in a material change in impact to the solar amenity experienced by the approved apartments and to a lesser extent the adjoining development," the judgement ruled adding the impact arises from an exceedance of the controls.</p>
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<div>Avidan told Fairfax Media he accepted the decision.</div>
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<p>"I respectfully accept the court's decision despite the fact that I disagree with the findings. I will proceed with the current approvals," he said.</p>
<p>The community, led by the Save Bronte group, successfully protested the developer's decision to vary the 21-unit low-rise approval.</p>
<p>A three-bedroom penthouse, one of two in the boutique Bronte Place development, was sold on its launch last October, for $4 million.</p>
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<p>The project was being sold through CBRE in what was the first major apartment project in Bronte in two decades.</p>
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<p>Westpac, Australia's second-largest lender, has cut its rates for first-time home buyers and investors.</p>
<p>Its affiliates St George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA are also cutting fixed rates.</p>
<p>The campaign comes mid-spring in the peak residential selling season. Based on Westpac’s credit criteria, residential lending is not available for non-Australian resident borrowers. The offer commences 23rd October 2017 and is only available for a limited time.</p>
<p>They are also targeting a revival in first-time home buyers encouraged by state government stamp duty cuts amid less competition from investors and overseas buyers. </p>
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<p>The latest cuts include increasing the two-year introductory offer discount on Flexi First Option home loan from 71 basis points to 84 basis points for the first two years.</p>
<p>The headline rate will be 3.75 per cent which at the end of the term will roll into the product's base rate, which sits currently at 4.59 per cent.</p>
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<p>Allan Raad of Wentworthville, NSW and his brother-in-law Yousef Joseph Bazouni of Sandringham, NSW, have appeared in the Downing Centre Local Court on charges of breaching their director duties and fraudulently removing company assets. <br><br>ASIC alleges that Mr Raad dishonestly used his position as a director of Cornish Property Services Pty Ltd (the company) with the intention of indirectly gaining an advantage for himself and that he fraudulently removed property belonging to the company. It is also alleged that Mr Bazouni aided Mr Raad in these alleged offences. <br><br>The charges were brought against Mr Raad and Mr Bazouni following an ASIC investigation into the sale of the company assets shortly before it was placed in liquidation. <br><br>ASIC alleges that on 2 July 2011, Mr Raad sold some of the company assets to Mr Bazouni's company for $20,000.</p>
<p>Then, on 4 August 2011, Mr Bazouni on-sold some of those assets to an unrelated party for $176,000 and gave the proceeds to Mr Raad.</p>
<p>ASIC alleges that Mr Raad used the funds on personal expenses and to make preferential payments to creditors of the company to whom Mr Raad provided personal guarantees. However, Mr Raad did not make payments to other creditors of the Company.<br><br>ASIC also investigated debtor payments that were owed to the Company. ASIC alleges that on 29 July 2011 and 11 August 2011 Mr Raad and Mr Bazouni redirected the debtor payments to Mr Bazouni's company. Once the money was received, Mr Bazouni transferred $21,000 to Mr Raad.<br><br>Mr Raad placed the company into voluntary liquidation on 18 August 2011 having outstanding liabilities of $1,643,052.55, of which $1,115,197.12 was owed to unsecured creditors. <br><br>Messrs Raad and Bazouni appeared last week on 18 October 2017.</p>
<p>The matter was adjourned for mention to 21 November 2017 at the Downing Centre Local Court.</p>
<p>The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is prosecuting the matter.</p>
<h2><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.15999984741211px;">Mr Raad has been charged with one count under s184(2) of the Corporations Act and two counts under s590(1) of the Corporations Act. Mr Bazouni has been charged with aiding and abetting Mr Raad in committing these offences pursuant to Clause 11.2(1) of the Commonwealth Criminal Code.</span></h2>
<p><br>The maximum penalty for a breach of s184(2) is 2000 penalty units or imprisonment for five years, or both.The maximum penalty for a breach of s590(1) is 100 penalty units or imprisonment for two years, or both.</p>
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<p><span>The market within the Port Macquarie area is still receiving strong activity from home owners, but the recent </span>rapid price increases have slowed, according to a recent report by valuers, Herron Todd White.</p>
<p>Recent sales show a trend of home owners purchasing new residential properties in the outer suburbs of Port Macquarie within new subdivisions.</p>
<p>"Here the land component is less expensive than the beachside suburbs with blocks ranging from $210,000 to $240,000," HTW noted.</p>
<p><span>Older standard and more centrally located 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom dwellings are proving to be popular with the first home buyer section, however steep competition earlier in the year has caused rapid increases in prices.</span></p>
<p>A two-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-125178742" target="_blank">73/270 Hastings River Drive</a> (above) at Port Macquarie has sold for $210,000. The selling agent was Edward Bajt of Wiseberry.</p>
<p>A two-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-125486154" target="_blank">129/1 Ocean Street</a> in Port Macquarie sold for $230,000. The selling agent was Louise Fleming of Wiseberry.</p>
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<p>"This rapid increase has slowed and we are now seeing some of these houses taking longer to sell and often at below asking price.</p>
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<p><span>"In the first half of 2017 these properties were mostly </span>selling at listing price within one to two weeks."</p>
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<p><span>HTW noted that the investor market has "somewhat cooled" with rental returns within the township of Port Macquarie decreasing slightly and allowing entry level owner-occupiers to be more active within the sector. </span></p>
<p><span>Houses within the middle range are still selling well with many of these properties being more suitable for middle to high level income families. </span></p>
<p><span>A high percentage of these houses include pools, indicating that family friendly houses are being sought after within the region.</span></p>
<p><span>"Generally though, as investor activity has dropped off, owner-occupier activity has increased and overall market activity has lessened slightly during the second half of the year to date.</span></p>
<p>"Come springtime the markets tend to pick up again."</p>
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<p><span>As housing affordability in Melbourne continues to be a major issue, buyers are looking to regional areas as a way to get their foot in the property market.<br></span></p>
<p><span>The valuation firm Herron Todd White says the Melbourne buyer has entered the Ballarat market targeting centrally located properties.</span></p>
<p><span>They e</span>specially want properties within close proximity to the railway station.</p>
<p>Soldiers Hill situated north of the railway station has experienced steady growth over the past year with the median house price in April 2017 at $365,000 up from $318,000 the same time last year.</p>
<p>A three-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-ballarat+central-126481234" target="_blank">504A Urquhart Street</a> (above) in Ballarat has sold recently for $330,000. It was transacted through Damien Larkin and David Morrison of Ballarat Real Estate.</p>
<p>A three-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-ballarat+central-126427158" target="_blank">83 Peel Street South</a> in Ballarat Central was snapped up for $275,000. The selling agents were Mark Nunn and Chris McAteer of Buxton Ballarat.</p>
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<p>Central Ballarat and Alfredton also experienced a 6.5% increase in the first quarter of the year.</p>
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<p>HTW noted market confidence in Ballarat continues to rise with the State Government moving 600 jobs to the Ballarat Civic Hall site in 2020.</p>
<p><span>It also noted upgrades to the railway line to decrease commuter time to Melbourne and redevelopment of the Ballarat Station precinct had assisted buyer interest in the town. </span></p>
<p><span>"July 1 saw the commencement of the new First Home Owner’s Grant, with stamp duty concession on existing dwellings under $600,000 and an increased incentive to newly built homes. </span></p>
<p><span>"In the lead up to July 1st, first home buyers withdrew from the market waiting to cash in on the government incentives," HTW noted.<br></span></p>
<p><span>"As the financial year clicked over, central areas of Ballarat experienced the greatest growth in prices. </span></p>
<p><span>The volume of vacant land sales spiked in new residential estates as of July 1.</span></p>
<p><span> Ballarat has no shortage of vacant land for sale with new residential estates offering land in Bonshaw, Lucas, Delacombe and Alfredton. </span></p>
<p><span>HTW noted prices have eased for land due to the oversupply over the past few years. </span></p>
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<p><span>First home buyers are significantly active in Albury-Wodonga, according to the valuation firm, Herron Todd White.</span></p>
<p><span>Its first home owners appear to be enticed by their first home being a new home and often this is achievable if they have been living at home or renting affordably whilst saving a deposit. </span></p>
<p><span>However, recent increases in vacant land prices may have given rise to first home owners reconsidering existing dwellings as their starting point, HTW noted.</span></p>
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<p>It noted the detached dwelling sub $200,000 market diminish significantly, in most part due to investors rather than home owners.</p>
<p><span>"First home owners appear reluctant to buy the basic starter house despite a good supply of dwellings available sub $300,000. </span></p>
<p><span>"Upgraders seem to be on the move with better prices being achieved for basic housing stock and they are paying more as a result for the next home or trying to keep the first home as well."</span></p>
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<p>First home owners have options in Albury-Wodonga and a budget of between $280,000 to $350,000 will secure a detached dwelling in a new housing estate or sub $300,000 budget gives options in the existing dwelling market.</p>
<p>A three-bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-nsw-albury-126207782" target="_blank">1/300 Norfolk Street</a> (above) in Albury has just sold for $285,000 through Steam Nicholls.</p>
<p>A four-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-albury-126171606" target="_blank">427 Schubach Street</a> in Albury was snapped up for $315,000. The estate agent was Tom Sanderson of Wodonga Real Estate.</p>
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<p>The upgraders’ budget is around $350,000 to $450,000 depending on the property they are jumping up from and can be spread evenly between new and existing stock.</p>
<p><span> The forever home owner has the largest budget range of between $500,000 to $800,000 which may be a build or fully renovated dwelling. </span></p>
<p><span>The downsizer’s budget may also be dependant on where they have divested and is usually between $400,000 and $600,000 - low maintenance, central, all done or ready to tackle major renovation in prime locations with cash to spare. </span></p>
<p><span>HTW noted the last two categories are experiencing competition from many cashed up ex-Sydney or Melbourne relocators and the lower end of market is facing competition from out of town investors. </span></p>
<p><span>Around Albury-Wodonga 85% of dwellings are detached, with the remainder semi-detached with very few units. </span></p>
<p><span>The new housing </span>stock is predominantly 3- to 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached dwelling on varying allotment sizes.</p>
<p>There have been some new developments completed with small allotments with a mix of homeowners and renters occupying these dwellings.</p>
<p>HTW noted there was also a recent spike in duplex construction usually with configuration of 3-bedrooms and 1- or 2-bedrooms, although the majority were marketed and sold to the investor market.</p>
<p>"Overall, probably due to the expectation of living in the country, a detached dwelling is preferable, in plentiful supply and still top of mind for most home buyers." </p>
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<p><span>The Toowoomba and surrounding residential property market remains steady at present, according to the valuation firm, Herron Todd White, with low sales volumes widespread across all sectors. </span></p>
<p><span>Being one of the more affordable regional locations in Australia, Toowoomba offers an opportunity for fi</span>rst home buyers in the sub $450,000 segment.</p>
<p>"Toowoomba and surrounding suburbs offer an opportunity for many different types of home owners, with various industry and job opportunities, a central hub location, a diverse property market and varying segments.</p>
<p>HTW noted while lending has tightened and property ownership has become more difficult, there are still good opportunities in the Toowoomba region.</p>
<p>"Strategies such as joint ownership can also bring affordability to young people getting their foot in the ownership door and out of the rental market," their recent report noted.</p>
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<p><span>The typical product attractive to first home buyers tends to be in the sub $450,000 segment, being new 2- and 3-bedroom units as well as 3- and 4-bedroom houses located in active investor areas in the western suburbs of Toowoomba and satellite suburbs such as Cambooya and Wyreema. </span></p>
<p><span>"The other trending option is to buy older housing in more established areas."</span></p>
<p>A three-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-newtown-125333342" target="_blank">2a McDowall Street</a> (above) in Toowoomba’s Newtown suburb sold for $412,500 recently. The selling agent was Darren Bliesner of Professionals.</p>
<p>A four-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-harristown-124937858" target="_blank">24 Friend Street</a> in Harristown (Toowoomba) changed hands for $420,000. The selling agent was Craig Horncy of Century 21.</p>
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<p>Noting families generally seek slightly different properties to first home buyers, with a focus on more space (i.e. 4-bedroom houses), bigger back yards and close proximity to schools, HTW noted this type of housing was found throughout Toowoomba, Highfields and Westbrook in the sub $600,000 segment.</p>
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<p><span>"Attached housing and detached housing on small lots are tending to grow in popularity throughout the Toowoomba area, particularly in the older areas close to the CBD. </span></p>
<p><span>"The dream of having a big back yard appears to be changing. </span></p>
<p><span>"Many infill blocks have been sub-divided into smaller lots or have had unit complexes built on them. </span></p>
<p><span>"This type of product may be attractive to empty nesters looking to downsize for maintenance and convenience reasons."</span></p>
<p><span>It noted attached housing is also becoming more appealing to first home buyers for affordability. </span></p>
<p><span>"This product is often more suited to home buyers than investors due to costs for the location and resulting returns on capital."</span></p>
<p><span>HTW advised the sector most active is upgraders looking toget into a bigger house or a more desirable location. </span></p>
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<p class="noindent">A 2,435 sqm development site in Williamstown has been bought by a Chinese national for $4.5 million.</p>
<p class="noindent">Savills sold the vacant corner property at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-williamstown-502443422" target="_blank">9-27 Kororoit Creek Road</a> with residential zoning.</p>
<p>The land, sold by VicRoads, is opposite the North Williamstown railway station.</p>
<p>Its level crossing is being converted into an overpass.</p>
<p>The site has been in the hands of VicRoads since the 1970s for the purposes of widening the road.</p>
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<p>Property investors will soon have a new organisation lobbying governments, with a group set to launch aiming to protect their interests.</p>
<p>The soon-to-be-formed Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) describes themselves as a not-for-profit association run “by property investors, for the interests of property investors”. </p>
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<p>With the ambitious aim of a membership base of more than one million members, the organisation was launched at the Sydney Property Buyer Expo on Saturday.</p>
<p>The chair of the group is Empower Wealth chief executive Ben Kingsley who said "the two million-plus property investors in Australia currently don’t have a voice”.</p>
<p>They will also push for the regulation of property advice, something that has also been the goal of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia group, which Mr Kingsley also chairs.</p>
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<p class="first-para"><span style="font-size: 12.16px;">Investment banker Scott Malcolm and his wife Jane Taylor have reportedly sold Carmel in Edgecliff for more than $15 million.</span></p>
<p>The classic Edgecliff trophy home Carmel has had a who's who of owners.</p>
<p>Its trophy sale price fell well short of the $19 million originally sought when it was listed in April through Sothebys.</p>
<p><span class="lead-wide"><span class="domain-article-caption">The 1930s house with distinctive art deco and Mediterranean villa touches is s</span></span>et on 1290 square metres, designed by F. Glynn Gilling for prominent stockbroker, Stanley Utz.</p>
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<p>The founder of the Daily Mirror newspaper Ezra Norton bought it in 1959 for £17,000.</p>
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<p>Businessman John Mellick and his wife Gemile bought it in 1990 for $3.25 million, transferring it to their daughter Kate and her husband Dominic Roche, of the Nutrimetics family for $4.5 million in 1999.</p>
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	<li data-end="459" data-section-id="5hbcyr" data-start="311">Pikos Group has released the five-penthouse collection at Skye Kangaroo Point, headlined by a two-storey sky home spanning more than 1,000 sqm.</li>
	<li data-end="561" data-section-id="1p7lq8n" data-start="460">Early buyer interest suggests the residences could set a new Queensland apartment price record.</li>
	<li data-end="667" data-section-id="1y70z0l" data-start="562">The collection includes four move-in ready penthouses and the highly customised Skye One residence.</li>
	<li data-end="785" data-section-id="yvm0y1" data-start="668">The release caps one of Bri​sbane's most ambitious luxury apartment developments overlooking the Brisbane River.</li>
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<p data-end="896" data-section-id="ojaazg" data-start="792">Pikos Group has released the five-penthouse collection at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/skye-residences-by-pikos-kangaroo-point-8-river-terrace-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Skye by Pikos</a> development in Kangaroo Point, with early buyer interest indicating the flagship residences could eclipse every apartment sale previously recorded in Queensland.</p>

<p data-end="1358" data-start="1137">The collection crowns the luxury riverfront development with five residences, including four completed penthouses and Skye One, a two-level sky home spanning more than 1,000 sqm that will be tailored to its eventual owner.</p>

<p data-end="1358" data-start="1137">[smartcode_project:default project_id=90059 project_image_fid=374075]</p>

<p data-end="1577" data-start="1360">Wanting to offer a fully customisable home, Pikos is offering Skye One as a blank canvas, allowing the buyer to work alongside the developer's design team to customise the home's layout, finishes and internal spaces.</p>

<p data-end="1781" data-start="1579">The residence will feature a 247 sqm private rooftop terrace with its own swimming pool, sauna, steam room, outdoor kitchen and multiple entertaining areas overlooking the Brisbane River and CBD skyline.</p>

<p data-end="1977" data-start="1783">The remaining four penthouses have been completed and are ready for immediate occupation, each offering four bedrooms, expansive open-plan living areas, soaring ceilings and private lift access.</p>

<p data-end="1977" data-start="1783">[smartcode_project:default project_id=90059 project_image_fid=374059]</p>

<p data-end="2314" data-start="1979">One of the defining features throughout the project is its use of Roman Classic Travertine, with more than 20,000 sqm of the natural stone imported from Italy after being personally selected by Pikos Group Founder and Executive Director Pedro Pikos, interior designer Julie Williamson and third-generation stone specialist Mario Caucci.</p>

<p data-end="2423" data-start="2316">Pikos said the penthouse collection represented the culmination of the company's long-term vision for Skye.</p>

<p data-end="2519" data-start="2425">"True legacy isn't measured by what we build today, but by what endures tomorrow," Pikos said.</p>

<p data-end="2688" data-start="2521">"Our ambition is to create places that become more valuable with time, enrich the lives of generations, and stand as timeless landmarks long after we've stepped away."</p>

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<p data-end="2840" data-start="2690">Williamson said the interiors were inspired by the natural character of Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane River rather than international design trends.</p>

<p data-end="2900" data-start="2842">"Materiality tells the story of a place," Williamson said.</p>

<p data-end="3105" data-start="2902">"We looked to the movement of the Brisbane River, the texture of the cliff face and the warmth of the surrounding landscape to create interiors that feel understated, enduring and unmistakably Brisbane."</p>

<p data-end="3300" data-start="3107">Positioned above the Kangaroo Point cliffs, Skye places residents within walking distance of Howard Smith Wharves, South Bank and James Street while offering uninterrupted river and city views.</p>

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Joel Robinson

Brisbane's next apartment price record? Pikos unveils Skye's exclusive penthouse collection

<p data-end="288" data-start="269"><strong data-end="288" data-start="269">Article summary</strong></p>

<ul data-end="888" data-start="289">
	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289"><strong data-end="374" data-start="291">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development</strong>, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443"><strong data-end="513" data-start="445">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences</strong>, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574"><strong data-end="646" data-start="576">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project</strong>, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718"><strong data-end="787" data-start="720">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road</strong>, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
</ul>

<p data-end="1011" data-start="790"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.</p>

<p data-end="1296" data-start="1013">The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion</p>

<p data-end="1296" data-start="1013"><img alt="DVB Projects to commence demolition on $320m Broadbeach luxury tower" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2944b4be-c84e-4b54-8dc1-c712e76704c0" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/E02_Exterior_Street%20Level%20Entrance.jpg?VersionId=YoNig7pRdrE3HCue7sUj78LzJteeQf3H" /></p>

<p>The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.</p>

<p>“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."</p>

<p>Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."</p>

<p>"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”</p>

<p><img alt="DVB Projects to commence demolition on $320m Broadbeach luxury tower" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="398f377a-c037-455e-9250-0c5e0d84c35b" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/I12_FF%20Balcony.jpg?VersionId=NwOiRWGMubR1c8wthuEfggklcja7al9." /></p>

<p>The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.</p>

<p>A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.</p>

<p>Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.</p>

<p><img alt="DVB Projects to commence demolition on $320m Broadbeach luxury tower" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d1642bb0-9a66-4427-a022-dfc0988c6287" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/A02_Pool%20to%20View.jpg?VersionId=c0IXPyn_Gp_Kn3XCwzMrqIVkAdCEwVXP" /></p>

<p>Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.</p>

<p>“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.</p>

<p>“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.</p>

<p>“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”</p>

<p><img alt="DVB Projects to commence demolition on $320m Broadbeach luxury tower" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="59aae0ca-5639-4320-8aca-d0bf60f48e43" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/E01_Exterior%20Hero.jpg?VersionId=DS8Zfy2WtgUEtdfe0TEUuf1W1GfcZq8S" /></p>

<p>Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.</p>

<p>With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.</p>

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<p>A proposal to redevelop one of North Sydney's ageing commercial buildings has taken another step forward, with plans for a 38-storey mixed-use tower adding momentum to the long-awaited transformation of the Alfred Street precinct.</p>

<p>Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority-led State Significant Development pathway, the proposal for 271-273 Alfred Street would replace an underutilised commercial building with 95 apartments, ground-floor retail, commercial space and affordable housing. The proposal was submitted by&nbsp;Tara Shore Pty Ltd, acting for the John Taylor Family Trust.</p>

<p>While the project will deliver much-needed housing on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, it also represents another piece of a broader precinct that has spent years in planning limbo.</p>

<p><img alt="First look: New public domain vision underpins 95-apartment North Sydney tower on Alfred Street" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7e1ce1b4-38df-48ab-992f-386814d86308" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Alfred%20St%20da%20podium.png?VersionId=sC_h6w.A9VEoB98qsqowPlIoz__sBZBt" /></p>

<p>Despite its proximity to both North Sydney Station and the Victoria Cross Metro, redevelopment of Alfred Street has progressed slowly over the past decade as broader planning controls, zoning and building heights remained unresolved. The introduction of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway has provided a new avenue for projects to progress, allowing rezoning and development assessment to occur concurrently and unlocking sites that have long been earmarked for renewal.</p>

<p>Designed by Office of Cortese &amp; Gilder, the proposal seeks to do more than replace an ageing office building. The architects have positioned the project as the first stage of a wider public domain vision that would improve pedestrian connectivity and create a more cohesive mixed-use precinct as neighbouring sites are redeveloped over time.</p>

<p>The proposal includes a widened Alfred Street setback, new street trees, landscaping and outdoor seating, along with a landscaped through-site pedestrian link connecting Alfred Street with Little Alfred Street. The connection is intended to become the first section of a future east-west pedestrian network extending across the precinct.</p>

<p><img alt="First look: New public domain vision underpins 95-apartment North Sydney tower on Alfred Street" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8ea39ac3-46ad-4562-b4a0-b862e91c2dda" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Alfred%20St%20da%20site.png?VersionId=K7umCd21KpetEFuVfsPlnJKhUOsmTTdV" /></p>

<p>The mixed-use tower would comprise retail space at ground level, commercial uses on level two and apartments from level three upwards.</p>

<p>In total, the development would deliver 95 apartments, including nine one-bedroom, 28 two-bedroom, 56 three-bedroom and two four-bedroom residences. Twenty-one apartments, representing 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area, would be secured as affordable housing and managed by a registered community housing provider for at least 15 years.</p>

<p>Nine basement levels would provide 133 resident car spaces, seven motorcycle spaces and 111 bicycle spaces.</p>

<p>According to the Architecture and Urban Design Report, the public domain strategy is designed to transform what is currently an inward-facing commercial edge into a more active and connected pedestrian environment, creating a stronger relationship between the commercial core and surrounding residential neighbourhoods.</p>

<p>Office of Cortese &amp; Gilder has also prepared a broader public domain framework spanning neighbouring properties between 263 and 283 Alfred Street, arguing that a coordinated approach to redevelopment will deliver better public spaces, improved tower separation and a more connected streetscape as the precinct evolves.</p>

<p>The proposal comes at a time where North Sydney is slated for future residential growth. Commercial developer FiveX has residential plans for the neighbouring site at 275 Alfred Street. They've proposed a 39-storey mixed-use tower with 184 apartments, while Freecity was recently approved for nearly 300 apartments across a 51-storey building on Walker Street.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-freecity-gets-green-light-for-mixed-use-apartment-and-hotel-tower-in-north-sydney">First look: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use apartment and hotel tower in North Sydney</a></em></p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-fivex-plans-39-storey-residential-tower-in-booming-north-sydney">First look: Fivex plans 39-storey residential tower in booming North Sydney</a></em></p>

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Alfred Street the latest North Sydney pocket to be transformed by residential development

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>Rothelowman's Gary Tsui said the architecture was conceived to respond carefully to its Upper North Shore setting.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>Construction is underway with completion expected in mid-2027.</p>

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Boutique Gordon townhomes now come with a BMW iX3 50

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p><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.</p>

<p>"There isn't another beachfront holding in Byron Bay of this size and position that could be developed again," Vitale said.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

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<p>[smartcode_project:default project_id=145590 project_image_fid=359523]</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>EADE Byron Bay is being exclusively marketed by Projx Australia in conjunction with WHITEFOX Projects.</p>

<p>WHITEFOX National Projects Director Phillip Rand said demand had been driven predominantly by owner-occupiers.</p>

<p>"We are seeing buyers at EADE place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of this location," Rand says.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

<p>Residences at EADE Byron Bay are currently priced between $4.75 million and $15.95 million.</p>

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