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BuyMyplace has signed a conditional agreement to acquire on-line conveyancing business MyPlace Conveyancing.
MyPlace Conveyancing was founded in October 2014 in Bendigo, Victoria with the backing of local law firm Robertson Hyetts.
Paul Heath, CEO of buyMyplace said conveyancing is an essential element of any property sales transaction and My Place Conveyancing’ provides the appropriate contracts for the respective state legislations as well as the usual conveyancing services required for transfer of property.
"The addition of conveyancing to our in-house product offering will provide our customers with a complete ‘one stop shop’ solution from listing their property through to settlement," he said.
“MyPlace Conveyancing is a natural acquisition for buyMyplace with buyers and sellers able to manage all contact via desktop and telephone, without the need to visit a conveyancer or solicitor.
“With approximately 500,000 properties listed in Australia, each year, Conveyancing is estimated to be in excess of a $1 billion market and this is a significant additional opportunity for buyMyplace.
Tim Robertson, of Robertson Hyetts Solicitors, which is selling MyPlace Conveyancing to buyMyplace sees the sale as a positive one for both parties.
“We have spent almost three years developing Myplace Conveyancing and we feel that buyMyplace, an online real estate business, is ideally placed to acquire the company and take it to the next level due to the obvious synergies,” he said.
The acquisition is expected to be earnings and cashflow positive for buyMyplace in FY2018, with completion of the acquisition expected to occur in July.
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Victoria has all the busiest suburbs for auctions this weekend, with 16 properties scheduled to go under the hammer in Craigieburn, followed closely by Glen Waverley (15), Werribee (13), and Epping and Mount Waverley both set to host 12 auctions each.
Auction activity across the combined capital cities is set to remain somewhat steady this week, with 1,581 properties scheduled to go to auction, decreasing slightly when compared to last week’s 1,627 auctions and higher than the 1,329 auctions held over the same week last year.
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In Melbourne, week-on-week activity will remain relatively unchanged, with 757 auctions scheduled across the city, up only slightly from the 756 held last week.
While in Sydney, volumes will fall over the week, with 569 homes scheduled to go to auction, down from the 609 auctions last week.
Activity across the remaining capital cities will be mixed this week, with volumes expected to increase in Adelaide and Canberra, while Brisbane, Perth and Tasmania will see fewer auctions held this week compared to last.
A four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-craigieburn-125821670%5D" target="_blank">12 Glacier Street</a>, Craigieburn (above) will be auctioned this Saturday.
Similarly a four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-craigieburn-125822942" target="_blank">16 Gallantry Avenue</a>, Craigieburn (below) will be auctioned this Saturday as well.
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Acclaimed Iwan Iwanoff's The Frank House, has been listed for sale in the Perth suburb of Menora.
The late architect’s distinctive, enduring modernist style designed trophy home has been listed by Carmen Forde and her husband Michael, who own Perth’s Mary Street Bakery chain.
They bought the house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-menora-125733254" target="_blank">5 Patula Place seven years ago</a> from the Frank family who built the home in 1969.
Bulgarian-born Iwanoff is known for his 1960s and 70s homes with brutalist influences and the dramatic use of concrete blocks. 
More recent improvements to the four-bedroom, two-bathroom Frank House include polished concrete floors, reverse cycle air-conditioning, a Sonos sound system in each room, as well as a kitchen revamp and an ensuite bathroom.
The courtyard is adorned with the breeze block pattern screening, adding to the retro vibe.
Much of his works, which feature timber interiors and built-in cabinetry, are scattered through the suburbs, including in Dianella, City Beach, Karrinyup and Mount Lawley.
Agent Jen Jones, from Harcourts City Central Perth, says there has been widespread interest in The Frank House since she listed it for sale
He had, between residential and commercial, approximately 88 projects in his career in Perth through the 1960s, 70s and into the 80s.
One of Iwanoff’s most famous gems, the Paganin House on The Boulevard, Floreat, was destroyed by fire in December 2015 which Jones said created a whole new level of awareness.
Iwanoff migrated to Australia as a refugee, arriving in Perth in 1950 after studying architecture in Germany and later worked in Perth and Melbourne becoming a celebrated and influential architect. He died in 1986.
 
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The Fordes paid $950,000 for The Frank House in 2010.
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Iwan Iwanoff Menora masterpiece, The Frank House, listed for sale

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A three bedroom Haigslea, Queensland house has been sold for $277,000 making it Brisbane’s most affordable auction sale last weekend.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-haigslea-125740370">304 Haigslea Malabar Road</a>, the 3843 sqm property is located in the quite country side.
It features three bedrooms all with built-in as well as views of the surrounding countryside.
The formal dining/second lounge room has access to rear patio along with an alfresco dining with a large gazebo.
Other features include swimming pool, sheds and single carport.
The property was offered through RealWay Property Consultants agent Rodney Rapmund.
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Countryside three bedroom Haigslea house sold for $277,000

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Spencer and Brooke Lambert, owners of commercial kitchen design and fit-out company Lamberts, have listed their Brisbane riverfront property.
It is a contemporary family home with pool, jet-ski landing and deep water pontoon at Yeronga.
More than $2.5 million is expected for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/39-instow-st-yeronga-qld-4104" target="_blank">39 Instow Street, Yeronga</a> house that showcases a mix of polished and raw timber, polished concrete, stone and glass to take advantage of the views over the Brisbane River and Indooroopilly Golf Course. 
Sarah Hackett of Place Estate Agents Bulimia has the listing.
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Brisbane riverfront trophy listed

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A French classical style Wallis Island house has been relisted with $12 million hopes.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-wallis+lake-125430702">Le Marais</a>, the 104 hectare property is guarded by sphinx-like sculptures.
Chateau Le Marias is a two-storey chateau with five bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathrooms with four opening up onto terraces.
Its downstairs features 18th century French chimneys, a French oak parquet de Versailles-floored study as well as a large kitchen.
The games room, living room, dining room, conservatory and laundry are also located downstairs.
The property is 300 kilometres north of Sydney.
It is a three minutes boat ride from Coomba Park.
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The property is marketed as having one of the best climates in the world with its own orchard and botanical collection amid natural surrounds.
Some 100 metres from the property is its own jetty and helicopter pad with a shoreline of 1.5 kilometre beachfront.
The property is offered through Ray White agents Mark Clarke and Lorna Angell.
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French classical-style Wallis Island house listed for $12 million

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Melbourne’s eclectic cultural mix continues to draw Australians in, driving property prices up, according to Domain's latest State of the Market report.
The median house price is now just over $860,000, a much more attractive price tag than that of its neighbouring capital, Sydney.
With the unit median price now pushing up to $475,000, this city brings more than just the ‘cool’ factor to the table – it brings opportunity for first home buyers and investors alike.
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The capital has a strong track record for "astounding" price growth, with a yearly growth of 15.1%, Domain noted.
Performance paired with an appealing lifestyle, makes it the market to watch over the coming months, it said.
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<td valign="top" width="113">
Houses
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
Jun 2017
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
Mar 2017
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
Jun 2016
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
Quarter-on-quarter
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
Year-on-year
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="113">
Ballarat
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$348,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$325,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$310,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
7.1%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
12.3%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="113">
Greater Bendigo
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$350,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$349,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$338,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
0.1%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
3.5%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="113">
Greater Geelong
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$466,750
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$450,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$420,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
3.7%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
11.1%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="113">
Greater Shepparton
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$260,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$275,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$270,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
-5.5%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
-3.7%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="113">
Mildura
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$265,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$273,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$265,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
-3%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
0%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="113">
Surf Coast
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$770,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$735,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$666,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
4.8%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
15.6%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="113">
Warrnambool
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$349,900
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$350,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$325,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
0%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
7.7%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="113">
Wodonga
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$320,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$333,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$315,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="70">
-3.9%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="69">
1.6%
</td>
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Melbourne's 'astounding' property price growth continues

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Australia’s cosmopolitan hub continues to boom with price growth increasing yet again this quarter, according to Domain’s latest State of the Market report.
The median house price is now sitting just under $1.2 million, with the unit median almost breaking $760,000.
Sydney’s house price growth is showing signs of ease, with June’s results half of the rates recorded in 2016.
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While this may be welcome news for buyers seeking a house, the increasing growth of unit prices indicates it’s a strong seller market.
There is a range of property prices across the vibrant city’s suburbs, but what you can buy in the city comes down to lifestyle and individual needs.
If strong price growth is something you’re looking for, Sydney remains the capital of choice.
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</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
Jun 2017
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
Mar 2017
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
Jun 2016
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
Quarter-on-quarter
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
Year-on-year
</td>
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Albury
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$299,225
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$330,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$312,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
-9.3%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
-4.2%
</td>
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Armidale Dumaresq
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$352,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$328,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$361,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
7.5%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
-2.4%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="93">
Ballina
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$597,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$545,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$527,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
9.6%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
13.4%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="93">
Bathurst
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$417,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$410,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$385,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
1.7%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
8.3%
</td>
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<td valign="top" width="93">
Byron
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$910,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$850,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$704,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
7.1%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
29.2%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="93">
Clarence Valley
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$360,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$369,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$330,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
-2.4%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
9.1%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Coffs Harbour
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$486,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$453,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$432,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
7.3%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
12.5%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Dubbo
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$337,750
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$367,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$345,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
-8%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
-2.1%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Eurobodalla
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$445,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$438,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$392,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
1.6%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
13.4%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="93">
Great Lakes
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$485,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$514,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$441,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
-5.6%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
9.9%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Lismore
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$372,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$349,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$350,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
6.4%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
6.3%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Newcastle
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$620,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$565,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$502,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
9.7%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
23.5%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="93">
Orange
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$370,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$345,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$331,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
7.2%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
11.8%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Port Macquarie-Hastings
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$499,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$505,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$465,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
-1.3%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
7.3%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Richmond Valley
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$265,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$318,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$253,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
-16.5%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
4.7%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Shellharbour
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$645,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$605,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$550,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
6.6%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
17.3%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Shoalhaven
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$537,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$525,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$456,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
2.3%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
17.8%
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top" width="93">
Tamworth Regional
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$332,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$325,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$325,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
2.2%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
2.2%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Tweed
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$580,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$565,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$507,500
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
2.7%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
14.3%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Wagga Wagga
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$342,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$340,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$337,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
0.6%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
1.4%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Wingecarribee
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$800,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$780,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$675,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
2.6%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
18.5%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="93">
Wollongong
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$760,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="67">
$719,250
</td>
<td valign="top" width="65">
$640,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="81">
5.7%
</td>
<td valign="top" width="80">
18.8%
</td>
</tr>
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Sydney's property price growth continues to rise

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Perth’s housing market reported steady performance, according to CoreLogic’s latest update report.
The property data firm says that house values remained unchanged while unit values increased slightly.
For more information see the video below:
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Perth housing market update: Tim Lawless

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Perth continues to present opportunities for both buyers and investors, according to Domain's latest State of the Market report.
The median house price has fallen to just under $556,000 this quarter, while unit prices grew to almost $378,000.
The mixed market is prime for first home buyers looking to secure something with ocean views, without breaking the bank.
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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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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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