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A 1910 stone-fronted Prospect house has sold for $955,000 making it Adelaide’s most expensive auction sale last weekend.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-prospect-125906674" target="_blank">46 Johns Road</a>, the property has a north facing position and surrounded by gardens.
Built in 1910 it was last sold in 1994 for $165,000.
It features a versatile floorplan with four bedrooms, all having their own open fires, ass well as a living area.
There are two bathrooms featuring modern ensuite and main bathroom.
The kitchen is adjacent to the dining and lounge area with bench space, pantry and dishwasher.
The lounge has built-in bookcases and slow combustion heater.
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There are also detached versatile spaces three compost bays and garden shed as well as a workshop and large studio.
The property is close to Prospect Road’s shops and cafes as well as Adelaide Fresh/Schinella’s Market and North Park/Sefton Park shopping centres, Rite Price and North Adelaide.
The property was offered through Ouwens Casserly agent Margie Saint.
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A five bedroom Hackett house has sold for $1.26 million making it Canberra’s most expensive weekend auction sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-hackett-125919762" target="_blank">4 Verco Street</a>, the 987 sqm property is nestled on the foothills of Mount Majura nature reserve and siding vacant land.
The four bedroom house has an attached one bedroom flat.
It has views of the mountains and the reserve.
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There is a large front patio and formal entry along with a large living room and separate dining area that is joining the original kitchen.
The property was offered through Luton agents Michael and Jenny McReynolds.
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Five bedroom Hackett house sold for $1.26 million

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Some 55 homeowners in Sydney’s Macquarie Park have become instant millionaires in one of the biggest amalgamations in the country, with a private developer paying $80 million.
The 5,130sqm site situated at <a href="https://www.savills.com.au/_news/article/109976/153819-0/6/2017/macquarie-park-home-owners-to-follow-successful-merger-trend" target="_blank">15-21 Cottonwood Crescent</a> has potential for a new mixed use landmark tower of 270 apartments plus ground floor commercial suites (STCA) extending up to 65 metres, circa 21 storeys.
Providing approximately 23,085sq m of Gross Floor Area, the site was sold in two stages, with the purchaser first securing 15-19 Cottonwood Crescent, and later 21 Cottonwood Crescent, resulting in the strongest sales rate per square metre of proposed GFA achieved to date for a collective sale.
Stuart Cox and Neil Cooke of Savills Australia conducted a five week campaign that resulted in over 220 enquiries being received.
There were over 50 requests for the due diligence material, resulting in 13 offers received at the close of the EOI.
According to Stuart Cox, Director of Residential Site Sales at Savills Australia, this site was considered one of the most premium sites offered to the market within Macquarie Park given its elevated nature perched high upon the intersection of Waterloo Road and Cottonwood Crescent, its close proximity to Macquarie Centre, Macquarie University Railway Station and Macquarie University.
“Given the strong demand for the site, we undertook a second round EOI that resulted in a record sale price being achieved for the site.
“Of the 13 EOI’s received, 12 were from offshore large scale Asian developers drawn to the area by the vast array of amenities on offer within this suburb, namely retail, education and excellent transport” he said.
The site benefits from an amazing northerly aspect overlooking Macquarie Centre as well as over Elouera Reserve to the north-western elevation.
All future redevelopment in this area will be constructed to the south of the site.
The lawyer acting for the owners, Mr Ian McKnight of ClarkeKann Lawyers, said that he was able to devise a legally innovative and effective means to enable the owners to collectively sell their properties which provided a lot of certainty for both sides during the sale campaign.
According to Neil Cooke, Director of Residential Site Sales at Savills Australia, 91 per cent of the neighbours agreed to combine their properties in a bid to further evolve the master planned community of Macquarie Park.
“The new Strata Law reform legislation, particularly in well located areas, gives owners whom join together in a collective sale offering of over 75 per cent, substantial uplift benefit at a time when their existing capital works programs are becoming cost prohibitive."
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A local buyer has offered around $18 million for a penthouse at Shanghai United's luxury apartment project, Castle Residences ahead of its launch this Saturday.
It is understood the buyer has offered to pay more than $60,000 a square metre for the 300 sqm penthouse.
Its price will almost mirror AMP Capital's recent Circular Quay Loftus Lane penthouse sale at $67,000 a square metre in June.
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Shanghai United has more than 100 buyers have registered to buy the first 80 luxury apartments at Castle Residences project, including 21 Melbourne private buyers who flew up to Sydney on Monday to personally register for the apartments after seeing an advertisement for the apartments in a Chinese newspaper.
CBRE is marketing the project.
"Interests have exceeded our expectations," Shanghai United chief executive Yangdong Xu said.
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"Potential buyers have said the combination of a five-star hotel in a mixed-use apartment project in a good location was key."
The $380 million project at 110-118 Bathurst and 203 Castlereagh Streets is a mixed-use tower incorporating the 121-room Porter House Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel and 131 apartments known as Castle Residence Apartments.
The hotel, by Accorhotels will be on levels one to nine and the apartments will be located above it.
One of the Melbourne buyers, Raymond Wang, said the inclusion of the hotel in an apartment tower especially in a top location like Sydney CBD would raise its value.
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"In Melbourne there are so many apartments but Sydney's supply shortage and stable rents are more attractive to an investor," he told Shanghai United.
Shanghai United, which is backed by 10 mainland developers, has gone from strength to strength since arriving on the Australian property scene just over a year ago.
Its latest acquisition is Sydney Double Bay's Intercontinental Hotel for $140 million.
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A Toorak mansion sold at auction two months ago for $19.1 million has resold to the underbidder at a reported $16 million after the original buyer failed to pay their deposit.
Businessman Craig Harwood and his wife Natalie, underbidders at the late May private auction, bought the newly built home from the developer Chris Holland.
Orna Ida, the wife of expatriate businessman Yoav Ida, lifted a caveat she had placed on the five bedroom property after the Abercromby's auction, records show.
The Australian Financial Review noted Ms Ida did not complete the purchase, or even pay the deposit, but by putting a caveat on the property she was able to delay the owner from selling
The May sale was nearly $5 million above the quoted pre-auction price range.
Harwood last year sold his security company Securecorp Australia and associated properties to Shanghai-listed China Security &amp; Fire for a reported $157.5 million.
 
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A four bedroom San Remo house has sold for $450,000 making it Sydney’s cheapest sale last weekend at auction.
It sits on the Central Coast, 90 minutes north of Sydney.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-san+remo-125907066">84 Katoomba Avenue</a>, the 575 sqm property is in close proximity to shops and public transport.
It last sold in 2003 for $225,000, doubling in price over the 14 years.
The property has new flooring throughout the living area and the there is also a combined kitchen/dining room.
The lounge room has its own air conditioning and ceiling fan.
There is the potential to create a granny flat STCA.
Other feature includes a single carport with drive through access to rear.
The property was offered through SORENSEN Real Estate agents Andrew Sorensen and Bruno Stramandinoli.
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Apartment buyers in more than 87 suburbs across Australia will find it harder to get a Citi mortgage given tightened lending criteria.
In a note sent to mortgage brokers at the end of July, Citi pinpointed 34 Sydney postcodes, 27 in Melbourne and 12 in Queensland where borrowers would have higher deposit requirements.
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Citi has imposed new lending conditions fearing high density "blackspots" face a surge in approvals.
Buyers in nearly 90 postcodes will require deposits of up to 35 per cent.
Investors also face tougher terms for cash-out loans, which enable a borrower to draw-down a property's equity, according to an update sent to the bank's network of mortgage brokers, obtained by The Australian Financial Review.
The black list is similar to previous lists of high density apartment inner city suburbs, but expands particularly in the western suburbs of Sydney and south-east suburbs of Melbourne.
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The global bank only has a small mortgage book in Australia but does have a high profile with offshore Asian investors.
Citi's analysts are warning the 20 per cent rise in private apartment approvals during June will increase the threat of over-supply as construction is completed.
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"The surge in approvals was heavily concentrated in Sydney, which is surprising given the tightening of lending standards and rise in lending to investors and interest-only occupiers," according to the bank's analysis.
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NSW
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Suburb
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Postcode
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Sydney
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2000
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Ultimo
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2007
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Alexandria
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2015
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Waterloo
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2017
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Rosebery
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2018
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Botany
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2019
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Mascot
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2020
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Bondi Junction
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2022
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Stanmore
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2048
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Greenwich
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2065
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Longueville
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2066
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Chatswood
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2067
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Ryde
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2112
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<td valign="top" width="126">
North Ryde
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2113
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West Ryde
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2114
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Epping
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2121
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Sydney Olympic Park
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2127
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Strathfield
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2135
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Enfield
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2136
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Concord
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2137
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Liberty Grove
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2138
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Homebush
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2140
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Granville
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2142
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Parramatta
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2150
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North Rocks
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2151
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Castle Hill
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2154
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Kellyville
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2155
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Canterbury
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2193
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Campsie
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2194
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Lakemba
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2195
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Marrickville
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2204
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Arncliffe
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2205
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Rockdale
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2216
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Hurstville
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
2220
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ACT
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Canberra
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2600
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City, ACT
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2601
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Narrabundah
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2604
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Braddon
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2612
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University of Canberra
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<td valign="top" width="64">
2617
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WA
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Postcode
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Perth
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<td valign="top" width="64">
6000
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<td valign="top" width="84">
East Perth
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
6004
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="84">
West Perth
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
6005
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="84">
Subiaco
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<td valign="top" width="64">
6008
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="84">
Claremont
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
6010
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="84">
Maylands
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
6051
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="84">
Victoria Park
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<td valign="top" width="64">
6100
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<td valign="top" width="84">
Perth Airport
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<td valign="top" width="64">
6105
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VIC
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Postcode
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Melbourne
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3000
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<td valign="top" width="126">
East Melbourne
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3002
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
West Melbourne
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3003
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
St Kilda Road
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3004
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Southbank
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3006
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Docklands
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3008
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
North Melbourne
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3051
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Melbourne University
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3052
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Carlton
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3053
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Princes Hill
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3054
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Sumner
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3057
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Collingwood
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3066
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="126">
Abbotsford
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3067
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="126">
Doncaster
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3108
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="126">
Doncaster East
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3109
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</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="126">
Richmond
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3121
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</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="126">
Hawthorn
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3122
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Auburn
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3123
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Box Hill
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3128
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
South Yarra
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3141
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Darling
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3145
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Dandenong
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3175
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
St Kilda
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3182
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="126">
Balaclava
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3183
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="126">
South Melbourne
</td>
<td valign="top" width="64">
3205
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Albert Park
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3206
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<td valign="top" width="126">
Port Melbourne
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<td valign="top" width="64">
3207
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QLD
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Postcode
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Brisbane City
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4000
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<td valign="top" width="99">
New Farm
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4005
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Fortitude Valley
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4006
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Hamilton
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4007
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Albion
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4010
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Chermside
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4032
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<td valign="top" width="99">
South Brisbane
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4101
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Buranda
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4102
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Greenslopes
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4120
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Coorparoo
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4151
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East Brisbane
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4169
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<td valign="top" width="99">
Seven Hills
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4170
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SA
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Adelaide
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<td valign="top" width="64">
5000
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Citi is among the lenders that has increased funding costs for interest-only property borrowers.
Last year the NAB expanded its list of blacklisted suburbs
Earlier this year about 57% of Brisbane cranes were deemed located in areas that had been blacklisted.
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The 87 blacklist suburbs when it comes to Citi apartment lending 

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The Stockland Liveability Index has found the most important factors in creating a liveable city is for it to be connected, healthy, smart and affordable.
The index is based on the results of a survey of 2,500 people that was conducted between January and March 2017 in partnership with Colmar Brunton.
Findings and relevance to the future direction of our cities will be discussed at a special event hosted by the Committee for Sydney featuring land use expert Professor Christopher Leinberger, Greater Sydney Chief Commissioner Lucy Turnbull AO, Stockland CEO and managing director Mark Steinert, and co-founder of Roberts Day, Mike Day.
Mark Steinert, Stockland managing director and CEO, said they are delighted to partner with the Committee for Sydney and bring Professor Leinberger to Australia at a time when as a nation we are rethinking the future of our cities, with a strong focus on liveability.
“For communities to be liveable, they need to be smart, healthy, connected and importantly, affordable," he said.
"The powerful emerging market trend toward walkable urban development in the US is one we expect to see replicated in Australia, as our cities continue their strong growth trajectories.
“Capturing and applying the insights from research by experts such as Professor Leinberger will help ensure our growth story is a positive one for the people who live, work and visit our metropolitan centres.”
Professor Leinberger’s 2016 report, Foot Traffic Ahead, shows that: “For perhaps the first time in 60 years, walkable urban places (‘WalkUPs’) in all 30 of the [US’] largest metros are gaining market share over their drivable sub-urban competition — and showing substantially higher rental premiums.”
Tim Williams, Chief Executive of the Committee for Sydney said governments at all levels are accelerating their efforts to shape the future of our cities, with a focus on ensuring we have the right infrastructure and public amenities in place to make them sustainable and liveable over the long-term.  
Mike Day, Co-Founder of Roberts Day, said with Sydney suffering from the overlapping crises of health and affordability, a key step to transform Sydney is creating walkable places.
"Walkable places offer people safety, comfort and delight," he said.
"Benefits of a walkable Sydney include creating a true 30 minute city to address the fact people of Western Sydney are three times more likely to suffer from diabetes than their inner-city counterparts.
“The emerging equity issue Sydney needs to address is people’s proximity to walkable places.
"By giving priority to walkable places as the new missing middle of Sydney’s density done well discussion, the added value of improved health, happiness and productivity, means everyone benefits.
“The obesity statistics present a significant challenge facing the liveability of Australian cities. 
“Our research shows us that if we work with government and other key stakeholders to fast-track schools, parks, childcare, cafés and shops, we can have a profound impact on the liveability of our communities and the health of residents.
"The social imperatives for doing so is compelling and is supported by equally clear commercial ones.
“The Federal Government’s Smart Cities Plan, as well as State planning policies including the recently-released Greater Sydney Commission District Plans, reflect the importance of liveability measures.
“The unique perspective offered by our Liveability Index is the voices of more than 2,500 residents – from the ground up, sharing their experiences of what makes a community work well.”
The Stockland Liveability Index provides three key lessons for cities:
1.     Provide opportunities for community interaction:
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<li>Parks, cafés, walkways, schools, children’s playgrounds, cycleways</li>
<li>Build in technology, to connect communities from the outset and enhance customer experience</li>
<li>Create links with the natural environment</li>
<li>Community programs, like parents’ groups and exercise classes, for community connection and physical exercise.</li>
</ul>
2.     Introduce well-designed neighbourhoods:
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<li>Smart design, with places that are walkable</li>
<li>Carefully plan all new homes to be close to childcare, schools, retail, parks and playgrounds</li>
<li>Access to employment, transport and health facilities.</li>
</ul>
3.     Deliver infrastructure early, where possible:
<ul>
<li>Fast tracking key infrastructure such as playgrounds, schools, public transport, parks,</li>
<li>outdoor exercise stations</li>
<li>Proven to generate high levels of resident satisfaction and community pride.</li>
</ul>
A recording of the discussion will be available at <a href="https://www.sydney.org.au" target="_blank">www.sydney.org.au</a>.
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A celebrity dry cleaners on a corner block in Sydney's Rozelle is on the market for the first time in 50 years.
The property at 714-716 Darling Street, Rozelle goes to auction on 15 August 2017.
Robert Maher, Gunning Real Estate sales agent said the current owners purchased the property in 1964 as a dry cleaning business.
“The shop was a hardware store for many years before the mid '50s when the dry cleaners was established which has been running ever since,” he said.
“The current owners cared for the changing fashions through the 60s, 70s &amp; 80s, until they sold it in 1983 to the current operators.
“The dry cleaning business has served many celebrities over the years including Nicole Kidman to Joe Hasham.
“They cleaned the local mayors and the priests robes as well as theatrical and performance costumes."
Tom Speakman, Director of Gunning Real Estate said the shop has seen the suburb evolve from servicing wharfies to the affluent café culture it is today.
“The very tightly held location in Darling Street is again experiencing a rejuvenation and purchasers will benefit from the improving infrastructure and local amenity with the introduction of the WestConnex, the proposed Metro West Rail line and gentrification of Rozelle Park," he said.
“Long term capital growth as a result of these improvements as well as its close proximity to the proposed new Balmain Leagues Club entrance and the foreshore redevelopment make this an attractive property.
“There is an excellent opportunity to value add and reposition the asset in order to unlock additional floor space and rental income.
“Being on a corner position, with 48 meters of street frontage there are a myriad of potential redevelopment options for the 381sqm site."
The property at 714-716 Darling Street, Rozelle goes to auction on 15 August 2017 at 10.30am at AuctionWORKS, 50 Margaret Street, Sydney unless sold prior.
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Celebrity dry cleaners hits the market in Sydney's Rozelle

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A four bedroom Park Orchards Victoria home has been listed for between $3.3 million to $3.6 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/37-39-gosford-ct-park-orchards-vic-3114" target="_blank">37-39 Gosford Court</a>, the 4046 sqm property has park-like gardens surrounding it.
It features a floor plan consisting of living zones, sitting room, formal dining and an area with a full bar.
There are also open plan meals zone that includes a kitchen with stone benchtops, Bosch appliances and huge butlers pantry.
It features four bedrooms including a master bedroom with its own ensuite and walk-in robe.
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There is also a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with its own kitchen and living zone as well as mezzanine room that can be used for a variety of things.
Outdoor features include an alfresco area with wraparound decking as well as an in-ground pool and spa.
Built in 2013 the block of land was last sold in 2010 for $942,000.
The property is offered through Hoskins agents Peter Moulden and John Hoskins.
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Four bedroom Park Orchards house listed for between $3.3 million to $3.6 million

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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>
</ul>

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Pikos said the penthouse collection represented the culmination of the company's long-term vision for Skye.

"True legacy isn't measured by what we build today, but by what endures tomorrow," Pikos said.

"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."

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Williamson said the interiors were inspired by the natural character of Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane River rather than international design trends.

"Materiality tells the story of a place," Williamson said.

"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."

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.

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Joel Robinson

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

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<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.

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

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“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;

“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."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"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.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

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.

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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.

“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.

“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.

“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.”

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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.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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The mixed-use tower would comprise retail space at ground level, commercial uses on level two and apartments from level three upwards.

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.

Nine basement levels would provide 133 resident car spaces, seven motorcycle spaces and 111 bicycle spaces.

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.

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.

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.

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>

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>

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Alfred Street the latest North Sydney pocket to be transformed by residential development

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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