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A class action has been flagged against the State Government by dust-affected residents of Port Hedland over a voluntary buyback scheme for their homes.
The government announced that, under the terms of the a $200 million scheme, residents of Hedland’s West End will be offered a 35 per cent premium to the agreed market value of their homes on August 6 last year along with $20,000 for transaction costs.
The scheme is to be funded by iron ore miners such as BHP after months of negotiation between industry and residents, who have complained about the dust from iron ore loading operations at the port affecting both their health and amenity.
It will open in the second half of the year and remain open for at least three years.
Residents who bought during the last mining boom, however, are likely to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars on the original value of their homes as property prices have diminished due to the worsening dust problem.
Port Hedland Community Progress Association spokesman Jim Henneberry said West End residents wanted to see a 35 per cent premium to the “unaffected value” of their homes.
“The people of Port Hedland don’t want the port to stop growing… but do it in a healthy manner or give people their fair share and buy them out,” Mr Henneberry said.
According to Mr Henneberry, the progress association has a class action almost ready to go.
“We’re not just going to lie down and take it”, he said.
BHP WA Iron Ore acting asset president Tim Day said the company supported the voluntary buyback scheme, yet it is still unclear what proportion of the plan will be funded by individual port users.
The buyback offer comes after an ACIL Allen report which estimated the port contributed $54.7 billion to the WA economy last financial year.
The Port Hedland Industries Council, who commissioned the report, also welcomed the scheme, saying it would consult the State Government to determine a suitable funding arrangement.
The State Government said the voluntary scheme, which is available to owners of more than 400 permanent residential dwellings, would not lessen its responsibilities for dust mitigation in the town.
Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan said the scheme was designed to provide options to property owners in the West End whose land was subject to a rezoning to limit residential use.
“The McGowan Government is committed to developing the West End as Port Hedland’s buzzing maritime and commercial hub, backed by our investment into the Spoilbank Marina and ongoing work on future opportunities for the area,” she said.
Source: <a href="https://edition.thewest.com.au/html5/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=WAN%2F2020%2F06%2F13&amp;entity=Ar06301&amp;sk=4352F19E&amp;mode=text" target="_blank">Port Hedland Dust-up</a> published by the West Australian
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Port Headland residents launch class action over buyback scheme

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More than three million Australians are thinking about changing careers once the virus subsides, says ING bank.
More than a quarter (28 per cent) have considered learning new skills to insulate themselves from future economic upheaval, including those with jobs.
The report noted a decade’s worth of technological advancement and skills evolution had been being compressed into 2020 due to COVID-19.
"The virus has unleashed a global ‘future of work’ experiment on us all and businesses have had to adapt at exponential speeds," it noted.
Almost a third (32 per cent) believe it will be difficult to find new opportunities, and almost one in four (23 per cent) feel anxious about the thought of job hunting in the current economic climate.
ING head of retail banking Melanie Evans said the pandemic has caused Australians to dream about a different life and consider whether their existing skills will always be needed.
"Looking at our current circumstances, there are many questions about the world we live in," futurist Anders Sörman-Nilsson noted.
The report noted almost 600,000 Australians lost their jobs due to COVID-19 in April 2020.
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The research indicating one in three (35%) Aussie adults are likely to look for a new job post pandemic including almost half (45%) of all Millennials. 
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Millions of Australians thinking about changing careers after pandemic

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Leading PropTech innovator Valocity has launched Valocity Connect, a mobile property valuation App for the post-COVID-19 world which empowers valuers and lenders to remotely and safely inspect and value properties.
The Mobile App is the first in Australia to enable occupiers to take and share time-stamped, geo-location validated photos of the property, providing credible evidence of the features and condition of the property without the need for a physical inspection. The Mobile App also operates with bank-grade security, ensuring it meets the rigorous privacy and security standards of financial institutions.
This announcement comes at a time when the company is accelerating growth in Australia, including a new partnership with the Australian Property Institute (API), to launch a solution for valuers called APIX. APIX cross-references and aligns disparate data sources to provide comprehensive Australian property analysis in an intuitive digital platform. 
In addition to Valocity Connect and the API Partnership, Valocity is also releasing the first cloud based digital Commercial Property Valuations Platform in Australia.
Valocity chief executive cfficer, Carmen Vicelich said Valocity has innovated for the Australian market in close collaboration with the industry to create new ways of solving old problems through technology and data.   
“We are delighted to today launch Valocity Connect, a mobile platform which will enable the property industry to digitise and streamline valuations, improve efficiencies in the mortgage application process and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission for both valuers and occupiers,” she said.
“The platform enables occupiers to capture, verify and share all the data valuers and lenders require in a customisable and configurable template, and then seamlessly share this information in a bank-grade secure end-to-end digital process.”
“In our extensive discussions with industry stakeholders we have heard loud and clear that the industry is ripe for this sort of digital innovation. Valocity Connect was designed in close collaboration with these industry partners and will equip lenders and valuers with the mobile tools they need to both operate in the post-COVID landscape, and thrive in the new decade.” 
Top Australian property valuation firm PRP is the first global customer of the platform, and PRP CEO Greg Sugars said Valocity Connect will be essential for the COVID valuation market.
“We were absolutely delighted to introduce the Valocity Connect App to our business during the crisis and it really allowed us to reduce the number of access refusals. The Valocity Connect App is easy to use, customisable to our stringent requirements, but most importantly provided bank grade security for all data stored and transmitted.  
“Utilising the App, occupants undertake the internal inspection on our behalf by taking geocoded photos, and completing a PRP-designed questionnaire. The feedback has been great and it has helped us move through the backlog of delayed valuation instructions, particularly for the banks we work for, where turnaround times are so important.”
Since launching in New Zealand in 2013, Valocity has rapidly become a leading provider of innovative and data-led solutions to the property sector in Australia, New Zealand and India, including partnerships with ING Australia, Bank of New Zealand, ASB Bank, Pepper Money, and the Australian Property Institute. 
Valocity has powered more than half a trillion dollars in loan decisions through its innovative property valuation platform, One Smart Platform, and was recently named the Global Fintech Startup of the Year 2019 at the India Fintech Awards.
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Valocity launches property valuation app to enable post-COVID valuations

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Springvale Business Park represents a new level of industrial warehouses for business and personal use for Melbourne, delivered by Ledlin Developments. 
Springvale Business Park has been popular amongst owner-occupiers as stage one (pictured above) sold out prior to settlement and stage two (pictured below) completely sold out well ahead of schedule. 
“<a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=L2tPTGRCWlhwQlJ2WTF5cGVJMHB2S0VCSkZSdk9ldHZwYkM2aUxNUVZ4ZEs1TVlQd3JKVlhibzJaSTNNczhFTTQvZTZ6SEoxRGxqR1RyZ2M2dEhORDlwRm91Q1ZGYWNrQnNpYnQ2LzViSVk2YnF3UHNtcjFPb0pQSFRYSnpuRzVoMkdDSGwrTmNJUE5wR25KeUhiM2tlVFV4Qjg4TThzUkpvVUo3SkNLOWVrcERFb04xdWVqY09xa0VvVUp4VUpS&amp;rh=ff0063484712d8216bcbb805214d9a353f47436b" target="_blank">Stage two</a> has completely sold out prior to construction commencing – that gives you an idea of how popular they have been,” said Ray White agent Theo Karkanis.   “<a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=L2tPTGRCWlhwQlJ2WTF5cGVJMHB2S0VCSkZSdk9ldHZwYkM2aUxNUVZ4ZEs1TVlQd3JKVlhibzJaSTNNczhFTTQvZTZ6SEoxRGxqR1RyZ2M2dEhORDlwRm91Q1ZGYWNrQnNpYnQ2LzViSVpWTDFKUFdCTmZsNk9RaGpKWmk4Ui96RTduRWxhUEx2RWlFWHRON0RBSEVRUXBIcnFpbEhPNkpCTmlNTFpYUVo4dVAybkNsSWxKQ0lJM1lweGp4S1lR&amp;rh=ff0063484712d8216bcbb805214d9a353f47436b" target="_blank">Stage one</a> offered investors and owner-occupiers the chance to surround themselves with complementing businesses like IKEA, Bunnings, the Springvale Homemaker Centre and M-City."   Stage two is known as Spring Boulevard.
“In a market starved of opportunities for small business premises, stage two units range from 88sqm to 198sqm.   “What's particularly interesting is the fact that 85 percent of all units purchased so far have been snapped up by owner-occupiers.    “We have some stage one options currently for lease, and have sold through stage two well ahead of schedule, so we’re very excited to see the development come to life in the coming days as settlements take place for stage one and businesses start to move in. “Stage three is also in the process of being drawn up," he said.
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Springvale Business Park stage two sold out prior to construction commencing

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Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW Government response to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) Review of the Local Government Rating System. 
The Government has, somewhat belatedly, decided to reject IPART’s core recommendation that the base for setting rates should be changed from the unimproved value of land to the Capital Improved Value of land.
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“The tax system should not punish those willing to invest in construction and improvement.  It is the land that is the most valuable component of a property and the tax system should encourage investment which best utilises that land. Mr Forrest said:
“The last thing we need during the COVID-19 recession is a disincentive for investment in property and employment.
“IPART’s recommendation for change would have resulted in a manifest disincentive for and owners to invest in the improvement of their property. IPART completed its Review in December 2016.  The Government response has been a long time coming – but on this occasion, it was worth waiting for”, Mr Forrest said.
Mr Forrest said he was disappointed that more had not been done to scrap rate pegging.  The rate pegging system means that Councils with growing populations have been strapped for cash and have progressively pushed more and more costs onto developers and new home buyers.  
“These additional costs are passed onto new home buyers – often those young people who can least afford the extra costs.  The current system works to actively discourage Councils from agreeing to increasing urban density, even around major infrastructure upgrades”, Mr Forrest said.
Mr Forrest said that the Minister for Local Government, Hon Shelly Hancock MLA, has announced some changes to allow Councils to increase their rates as the population grows and this is very welcome.  
The rate pegging system has actually worked to limit growth.  Many Councils have complained that the onerous burden of applying to IPART for special variations was just not worth the hassle.  Urban Taskforce has called on the Government to scrap rate pegging and completely review the role of IPART. Urban Taskforce supports the role of the NSW Productivity Commissioner, Peter Achterstraat, who is now reviewing all aspects of state and local infrastructure levies, taxes and fees.  
“We urge the Government to revisit the issue of Council rates and consider removing or relaxing the pegs on rates in the course of the Productivity Commissioner’s review,” Mr Forrest said.
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The NSW Government yesterday introduced legislation to strengthen disclosure requirements for water ownership and trades for all NSW Members of Parliament.
Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the Constitution Amendment (Water Accountability and Transparency) Bill 2020 will provide more certainty to Members of Parliament and improve public confidence in the pecuniary interests register.
“The community rightfully expects Members of Parliament to be diligent and fully transparent when disclosing their pecuniary interests, but there is currently a lack of clarity around how valuable water assets should be recorded,” Mrs Pavey said.
“The proposed legislation will require all Members to record water ownership and share components as an asset, in the same way they must declare business or real estate interests – this includes a delivery right within an irrigation corporation.
“The legislation will also require any water trades to be declared within 14 days, rather than the current six months, along with any money earned and the net impact on remaining water holdings.”
The inclusion of water trades and tightening timeframes on reporting them is a significant change.
“Water asset ownership and how they’re traded is something we are taking very seriously to improve confidence among our communities and is also another step in improving transparency within the sector,” Mrs Pavey said.
“The NSW Government is committed to completing its water reform agenda, including strengthening public registers for water ownership and trading.
“Any further changes to registers involving private citizens must be done in a way that promotes transparency whilst protecting the privacy of our farmers.”
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A local development group has snapped up a Sunnybank Hills residential development site for $2,200,000 at <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=eG9WUEdZSU5rM2hhTUVhQlZhcWtSOTF5M0VPNUNML3pWRllxVUJoNmxWZ1Bjcmd6elhxblhMblhNSDcrSXlrYnlCK3FyVUJQNUpYNWpBSzQ5WFlKS0VLQ1E1YVY5aENseTNmRUFQOW9yU3JPbk5KQlRZQ3JScnQ0Q2xNdWJCRGVYK0g5ZDlLVW1naDR1VGMxLzlBa20rdnB1S3Azby85WUlLZWxVdk5SU3UxU0JPZ1ZzZjF5aG9HMHozTVNzSnE4VDhZc3VRSStBZVE9&amp;rh=ff0061e12424f7bdc41b090d4448bfbaedafd5e5" target="_blank">51 and 59 Bardolph Place</a>.   The property offered an approximately 5,688 sqm land parcel and was sold after a successful tender campaign on behalf of a deceased estate.    The asset was marketed and sold by James Hanley, Mark Creevey and Tony Williams of Ray White Special Projects Queensland.   Mr Hanley said the campaign drew a large amount of interest from a wide range of different groups, that included small-to-medium sized developers, local builders and syndicates. “We attracted really strong interest from the market with 74 enquiries received throughout the campaign and a total of nine formal offers at the close of tender,” he said.   “The site was purchased by a local development group who entered into a cash unconditional contract post the completion of the tender campaign. “They will propose to undertake a 10-lot community title residential subdivision scheme, with lots ranging in size between 406 sqm and 454 sqm.”
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Mr Creevey said the land parcel was over two existing lots and provided one of the few remaining development opportunities within the local area.   “The site benefited from being within the affluent suburb of Sunnybank Hills, one of the most highly sought-after localities in Brisbane,” he said.   “The site was zoned Low Density Residential, which restricted development outcomes on the site to predominantly detached housing.”   Mr Williams said although the site would have traditionally been suitable for a townhouse development, recent amendments to the Brisbane City Plan limited the development of multiple dwellings for sites zoned Low Density Residential.    “The site is very well positioned within a 400m vwalk east of the Coles and Aldi anchored Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown, providing future residents with ‘walkable access’ to various retail and healthcare amenity,” he said. 
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Telstra has secured a 300sqm retail space for a new Telstra Business Centre in North Sydney.  
The telecommunications provider will open its store at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/53-berry-st-north-sydney-nsw-2060" target="_blank">Shop 1, 53 Berry Street</a> for an initial gross rent of $1,435 per square metre +GST.
CBRE’s Amy Pfeiffer and Leif Olson negotiated the five-year lease, with an additional five-year option. 
The ground floor, corner retail space has a 28-metre floor-to-ceiling glass frontage that faces both Miller and Berry Street.
“The main drawcard for the tenant was the incredible amount of exposure the site has to not only foot traffic and vehicles, but also the upcoming Victoria Cross Metro Station,” Ms Pfeiffer said.
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<html><body>Ray White has come to Glenorchy, opened by locals Farzin Hesari and Nawwar Alshawi and backed by some of Hobart’s most experienced real estate consultants.  While the business duo and close friends are bringing decades of business experience to the table, their new recruits include Hobart real estate agents Samantha and David Johnston who have been serving Glenorchy buyers and sellers for more than ten years.  “We live in the area and know it well, which is why we are so excited that Ray White has opened a franchise here,” Mrs Johnston said.  They also pride themselves on their ability to obtain the best price in the market with Mrs Johnston saying they are always willing to go above and beyond to achieve premium results for their clients. “At the end of the day, Tasmania is a small place so word of mouth and referrals are extremely important and make up around 90 per cent of our business.” Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Stephen Dullens said he is excited to welcome Mr Hesari and Mr Alshawi to the Ray White family.  “Tasmania holds a special place in our family business, with so much of our 118 year history tracing back to Hobart and the surrounding areas.  We're thrilled to welcome the Glenorchy team to Ray White and look forward to supporting them in providing exceptional service to their clients," Mr Dullens said.  Ray White Chairman Brian White warmly welcomed the Glenorchy team.  “My grandfather, Ray White, was born in Tasmania on the site of the now Odeon Theatre back in 1878,” Mr White said.  </body></html>

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Following the call for the registration of more building and design practitioners since its incorporation, the NSW Government has delivered on its promise to restore public confidence in the building industry by successfully passing the Association of Accredited Certifiers (AAC)'s Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019. 
This bill will increase accountability in the construction sector and improve outcomes for consumers. The legislation ensures that building designers and building practitioners are register in NSW and more accountable for their work on building sites. 
AAC CEO, Jill Brookfield said the Bill will increase accountability, protect consumers, and weed out practitioners doing the wrong thing. "The passage of this Bill is a win for the community and a win for every building practitioner who wants their industry cleaned up," said Ms Brookfield. 
“For too long, unregistered building and design practitioners have been allowed to work on NSW construction sites without any accountability. These reforms mean their days are coming to an end. 
“As we have argued for some time, more building practitioners must be registered and insured if we are to improve accountability and outcomes for the community. 
“This will work to establish a more robust construction industry in NSW, which puts consumers first and weeds out operators doing the wrong thing.
“The NSW Government has rightly identified the importance of the construction industry in supporting the broader economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“These reforms are crucial in ensuring the right framework for the construction industry is in place to assist in the post-COVID-19 economic rebuild.
“The Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 provides an important framework for improving accountability amongst building practitioners in NSW. 
“The Bill is the first step in addressing this lack of accountability and improving confidence in the entire system.
“Central to ensuring its operational success will be the development of robust and thorough associated regulations, which establish professional indemnity insurance requirements for these newly registered practitioners.”
Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson said the much-needed reforms, passed by Parliament today, mark the start of a new era in the design and construction of buildings in NSW.  
“The NSW Government has a no nonsense approach to achieving and maintaining best practice regulation across all of the industries that it regulates, and the building sector is no exception,” Mr Anderson said. 
“This Bill is all about putting consumers first by giving those entering the property market peace of mind that their home will be expertly designed and built in compliance with the Australian Building Codes.” 
The Minister said the Bill, developed through extensive consultation with industry stakeholders and the public, will ensure NSW has a leading system of design and building regulation that delivers well-constructed buildings into the future.
“The passing of the Bill is a huge step forward in the rebuilding the construction sector into a transparent, accountable, customer-centric industry that consumers deserve,” Mr Anderson said. 
“Owners of apartment buildings with defects will benefit immediately from the statutory duty of care that applies to all new buildings and those less than ten years old.”
Also introduced to NSW Parliament this week is the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Bill 2020, boosting the Building Commissioner’s power to stop dodgy builders and developers in their tracks.  
The NSW Building Commissioner, David Chandler OAM, will be leading the regulator’s implementation of both Bills, through an expert team of up to 60 new staff who will undertake increased investigation, audit and compliance activities. 
“Combined, these two Bills put the interests of consumers first and show that the Government is serious about lifting the standard of work across the building and construction sector,” Mr Chandler said.
“The laws will give my team a broad range of powers, including the ability to issue stop work orders, prevent strata plan registration and occupation certificates, and to issue hefty fines for those doing the wrong thing.”  
The two pieces of legislation forms one part of the NSW Government’s comprehensive six part reform agenda to lift standards and accountability in the building sector. 
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NSW Government delivers historic building reforms to restore industry confidence

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

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First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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