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A refurbished 1950s home in Seaforth has sold for $4.1 million.
The house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-seaforth-123454338" target="_blank">4 Abernethy Street</a> was purchased along with a jetty, boatshed, sandstone harbour pool and pontoon. 
The three-level four-bedroom, two-bathroom house sits on 1,728 square metres of land. 
The median house price in Seaforth is $2.2 million according to CoreLogic.
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Seaforth waterfront fetches $4.1 million at auction

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Whalan takes the equal top spot as Sydney's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in houses with an expected increase of seven percent over the next 12 months.
The median price at Whalan is currently $480,000, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
An example would be a four bedroom home currently on sale for between $485,000-$525,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-whalan-123290346" target="_blank">227 Luxford Rd</a> Whalan (above), which is between $5,000 - $45,000 above the median price.
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Similarly a four bedroom house was recently sold for $495,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-whalan-122168302" target="_blank">66 Torres Crescent</a> (above), which is $15,000 above the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Burwood as second best hotspot.
Suburb               Postcode    Median price      12 month forecast
Whalan               2770         $480,000           7%
Burwood             2134         $2,250,000        7%
North Strathfield  2137         $1,652,257        6%
South Granville    2142         $820,500           6%
Cabarita              2137         $2,632,000        5%
Sylvania Waters   2224         $1,817,500         5%
Manly                 2095         $2,715,000         5%
Telopea              2117          $1,082,500        5%
Homebush         2140          $1,931,460         4%
Pitt Town           2756          $1,070,000         3%
 
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Whalan tops list of 2017 Sydney property hotspots

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Singaporean billioniare Ronald Ooi has finally sold the historic Clyde Cottage in Woollahra for just shy of $13 million after transforming it into a contemporary home.
Ronald paid $4 million for the Queen Street heritage residence that was the childhood home of opera star Dame Joan Sutherland.
The Victorian front section has been extensively restored and the rear section features a contemporary rear pavilion.
Designed by Studiointernationale and May+Swan Architects, the HIA 2015 award winning home has four bedrooms, six bathrooms and an upstairs studio.
It was on the market since February.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Dame Joan Sutherland's Clyde Cottage, Woollahra sold

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Investors in Morwell can pick up a miner’s cottage in the vicinity of $130,000 and rent for around $210 per week reflecting an 8 percent yield, according to Herron Todd White's latest monthly market report.
Miners cottages are very common throughout Morwell, Moe and parts of Traralgon. These are generic 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom, timber weatherboard dwellings which seem to be popular with investors.
There is such <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-morwell-123584550">an offering at $129,000</a> currently.
The property advisory firm says that Gippsland has the option of the brick veneer, described as an iconic family home and generally structurally sound, but built in the good old days with hardwood frames and flooring.
Entry level at the median price of around $270,000 for the regional city of Sale would likely see a 3-bedroom brick veneer in original or dated condition.
A renovated California Bungalow in a central location will likely fetch around $500,000.
Classic styles for the Gippsland region include 1970s to 1980s brick veneer or in older areas of towns, circa 1930s California Bungalows.
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Gippsland offers 8 percent Morwell investor weatherboards: HTW

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Adelaide ranks as the cheapest capital city for houses and units, according to recent CoreLogic data on private treaty sales. Hobart is even cheaper.
Property Observer went searching for houses in Adelaide at around its $410,000 average.
A one bedroom home at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-sa-adelaide-122872858" target="_blank"> 54 Corryton Street Adelaide</a> (above) recently sold for $394,000.
A one bedroom home at <a class="property-card__info-text" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-sa-adelaide-122968118" target="_blank" data-reactid="104">16 Allen Place, Adelaide</a> recently sold for $511,000.
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Adelaide's $410,000 median house prices: CoreLogic

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Vacant land prices grew in value and price across most greater growth in the cost of established housing stock, according to CoreLogic.
Key Findings:
• As at June 2016, the national median vacant land sales price was $212,000 and decreased by -2.3 percent over the past 12 months.
• The median vacant land sales price was recorded at $270,350 across the combined capital cities, and $164,250 for the combined regional areas.
• Combined capital city selling prices increased by 8.1% over the year while combined regional area sales prices fell by - 1.9%.
• The median combined capital city vacant land selling price is now 65% higher than median prices in regional areas, the largest differential since September 2003 and the median size of residential land sales was recorded at 450sqm within the combined capital cities compared to 812sqm across the combined regional areas.
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Mr Kusher said, “Although nationally median prices are lower, there has been a divergence between price growth across the capital city and regional markets.”
The results show that the median land size has held reasonably steady (+0.4%) over the year across the capital cities and is 11.5% higher across the combined regional areas. Capital city vacant land sizes reached a low point after remaining at current levels for some time while regional market land sizes experienced a small increase over the past year, and are now substantially larger than those within the capital cities.
CoreLogic reported that based on vacant land selling prices, and the size of the lots, the rate per square metre of vacant land as at June 2016 was recorded at $584 across the combined capital cities and $177 across the combined regional areas.
The rate per square metre for vacant land sold increased by 4.3% over the year across the combined capital cities and fell by -17.0% across the combined regional areas. On a rate per square metre basis, capital city vacant land is now 231% more expensive than land outside of the capital cities which is the largest differential on record. (Note: The adjacent statistics table details the key vacant land statistics across each of the state capital city markets.)
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Mr Kusher said, “While it’s no surprise that the cost of vacant land in Sydney is significantly higher than in all other capital cities, of note is just how strong the increases in land prices have been in Sydney and Melbourne over the past year, with rises in excess of those for home values.”
“Excluding Hobart, each city currently shows a median lot size below 500sqm. Interestingly, median lot sizes have increased over the past year in a number of capital cities including Sydney and Melbourne where median land prices have increased significantly.”
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“On a rate per square metre, housing costs have increased across each capital city over the past year. Again Sydney and Melbourne recorded the greatest increases over the period.”
“A significant driver for the cost increases has been the price to purchase land. Therefore, it’s no wonder median house prices in Sydney are hovering around $900,000 when new vacant land (most of which is on the outskirts of the city) has a median price in excess of $422,000.
“An increase in the amount of land available for development, as well as lower fees and charges applied to land development, and more competition amongst developers would likely reduce land costs. Potentially, this would slow the escalation in housing costs, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne,” Mr Kusher said.
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Capital city land prices continue to climb: CoreLogic

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Trinity Beach ranks amongst Investar's 10 most distressed suburbs. It is among the eight Queensland suburbs listed on the top 10 list.
Investar put the distressed rate at 50 percent at Trinity.
Bargara, also from Queensland, topped the list with Toongabbie and Denman being the only suburbs from NSW.
The list was produced using live on the market rental and sales listing data including distressed sale condition keyword analysis.
It identified listings with one or more keywords that would indicate an increased level of seller motivation and calculated this as a percentage of total listings on the market.
This data is designed to identify suburbs with the highest percentage of potentially distressed price stock based on the descriptions used by agents and vendors.
There is no suggestion the sales are being forced, just that the owner was keen for a sale.
"The owners are serious about selling this fabulous property and have reduced the price," advised one current listing.
"Reduced for Immediate Sale!" is the urging on the 2/24 Moore Street listing. Its initial asking price was $360,000 in early 2016. <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-trinity+beach-121825090" target="_blank">It is now $339,000 negotiable</a> (below). It last sold at $355,000 in 2007.
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Another example includes a property on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-trinity+beach-119215775" target="_blank">Lot 702 Coastline Parade Trinity Beach Qld 4879</a> (below) that was formerly on sale for $635,000, but marketing advised it has "now reduced" to $595,000.
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Suburb   State  Type Rooms Days to sell Median Price Median Price Growth
BARGARA QLD Unit    1          8             $182,500                 -8.30%
TRINITY BEACH QLD Unit  1         11      $145,000                   4.31% 
TOONGABBIE NSW Unit     2         29      $549,000                 12.61%
LONGREACH QLD  House   3         20       $265,000                  2.31%
RIVER HEADS QLD House  3         12       $330,000                 0.00% 
INNES PARK QLD 4 House 3          9        $374,000                10.32%
CLIFTON BEACH QLD Unit 3          8        $300,000                  0.33%
PIALBA QLD    Townhouse 3          8        $279,000                 -5.43% 
DENMAN NSW House        3         10       $280,000                -13.59% 
EMERALD QLD  Unit         2          25       $269,000                  0.00% 
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Trinity Beach vendors wanting out rank high on Investar's distressed suburbs list

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There are currently bargains across all price points at Emerald in Queensland, according to Herron Todd White.
They are from the basic neat home built in the 1980s around $140,000 through to executive homes built in the 1990s selling at around $250,000 up to acreage selling in the range of $400,000 to $550,000.
The acreage had held firm the longest but in the past 12 months we have seen it come back significantly in line with the fall in single dwelling properties in town, the valuation firm advised this month.
"The market is currently in a position where you can get much more with a lot less money than you could four years ago.
"If you’re a first home buyer or have a deposit and ready to go, now is the cheapest time to buy in the past 11 years," it suggested.
Emerald has gone through four major building and construction booms over the past fifty years.
There was a major construction phase in the 1960s to 1970s of railway homes, housing commission and blue collar workers’ accommodation.
"These are now selling near the bottom of the market in the $120,000 to $160,000 range," according to Herron Todd White's latest monthly market report. 
The property advisory firm says that then there was the opening up of many coal mines in the Bowen Basin region in the late 1970s when mining companies built many homes in town from 1978 to 1994 of very similar design and style. 
These are now selling mostly in the $160,000 to $220,000 range.
"We then saw a large expansion of the town by private developers and our own council in the 1990s with many owner-occupier and custom built homes of the highest quality the town had ever seen.
"These were your large executive style homes along with a great expansion in the rural residential market.
"This created some prestige estates which still hold a premium today. 
"Then we saw the last boom from 2004 to 2012 which was the largest the town had experienced with many single dwellings and unit complexes being constructed.
"Some of these large, modern homes under ten years of age with pool, shed and located in good estates are holding at the top of the market in a range of $450,000 to $550,000, back from the peak of $700,000." 
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Queensland's Emerald offers residential bargains: HTW

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The property next door to outgoing RBA governor Glenn Stevens at Sylvania Waters has been listed for September 24 auction.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-sylvania+waters-123482290" target="_blank">four bedroom, two storey home</a> on 600 sqm isn't too dissimiliar to the home owned by Glenn Stevens.
The corner non-waterfront home - on the market for the first time in 40 plus years through Dave Watkins and John Basa at DJW Property Sylvania Waters - has $1.35 million to $1.4 million price guidance.
It last sold in 1971 at $43,000.
Glenn Stevens and wife Susan have owned next since 1992 when they paid $312,500.
"My house is not a fibro house, but it is a piece of spec rubbish built in the 1970s, and in many respects it shows that," Stevens told a 2007 House of Representatives hearing.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Glenn Stevens' Sylvania Waters neighbour to provide market insights

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BrickX, a new innovative trading platform that offers part ownership of properties, has bought a two bedroom Double Bay apartment. The initial entry price for investors will be $95.
The new fractional ownership platform, that allows the online purchase and the sale of 'Bricks', have paid $1.305 million for the Ocean Avenue property.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-double+bay-123223142" target="_blank">recreated Art Deco apartment</a> in the heart of Double Bay is a mid level apartment with grand-timbered entrance foyer, high ceilings and a marble bathroom.
Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay selling agents Louise Snowden and Molly Bellemore described the home as 'a nod to Manhattan style'. There were three bidders including John Spender QC.
It last traded for $655,000 in 2010.
BrickX is offering an innovative way into the housing market for young home buyers, with fractional investments starting from as little as $67 in residential properties.
The Double Bay bricks will be initially priced at $95. The settlement date for the first buyers will be late October. There is debt funding on the acquisition. Its expected rent will be $850 a week.
Anthony Millet, the BrickX chief executive, said they were working towards having 100 properties. A waiting list has been commenced for potential investors in the Double Bay investment trust.
To read more about BrickX, click here.
 
 
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BrickX purchase Double Bay apartment 

Buying into a masterplanned community often means committing to a vision still years from taking shape. At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>, that vision is already visible.

Residents have moved into the completed first stage, landscaped spaces are established, and the next chapter is now underway. Stage 1 has been completed and settled, with Stage 2 now selling off-the-plan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> combines attainable apartment living with sustainability initiatives rarely seen at this price point, including rooftop solar, battery storage and a resident EV-sharing program.

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Located on Schofi​elds Road, just moments from Tal​lawong Metro Station and Schof​ields Train Station, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been designed to appeal to a broad mix of buyers, from first-home purchasers looking for a foothold in Sy​dney's property market to downsizers seeking a connected, low-maintenance lifestyle.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been conceived as a thoughtfully planned masterplanned community that will evolve over multiple stages, with buyers now able to secure one, two and three-bedroom apartments within a neighbourhood that is already beginning to establish its identity.

One of the project's defining features is its focus on sustainability. Solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure have been incorporated throughout the development, reflecting a long-term approach to both environmental performance and everyday convenience.

Sustainability sits at the centre of the development's vision, with solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure integrated throughout the community.

That emphasis on future-ready living extends beyond the technology. Landscaped communal gardens, outdoor gathering spaces and plans for a future retail precinct aim to create a neighbourhood where residents can access daily conveniences without travelling far from home.

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The apartments themselves have been designed with liveability front of mind. Rather than chasing maximum density, the focus has been placed on creating practical homes with generous natural light, usable layouts and strong connections to outdoor space.

Importantly, these design principles have been applied consistently across the one, two and three-bedroom apartment offerings.

The appeal of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> is also closely linked to its location within Syd​ney's rapidly evolving north-west growth corridor. Over the past decade, major infrastructure investment has transformed the area, with new transport links, business precincts and community facilities reshaping suburbs like Talla​wong and Schofiel​ds.

The agent says buyers are increasingly recognising the area's long-term potential.

"Typical buyers that we're finding across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> especially are your first-home buyers, your investors, your upsizers as well as your downsizers," Hawes says.

Connectivity remains one of the project's strongest drawcards. Residents have access to both Tallaw​ong Metro Station and Schofi​elds Train Station, providing links to the Sydn​ey CBD, Norw​est Business Park, Macquari​e Park and other major employment hubs. Retail centres including Rous​e Hill Town Centre and Sch​ofields Village are also nearby, alongside schools, parks and future healthcare infrastructure.

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For Stage 1 resident Roji, it is the balance between convenience and comfort that has defined the experience of living at Kew.

"For me, it's a balance of quality and convenience," she says. "Everything I need is right here."

"If I wanted to catch the train, Scho​fields Station is just around the corner. Tallaw​ong Metro connects me to the city."

More importantly, she says, the development has delivered something that cannot be measured in floorplans or specifications.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> feels like home."

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As Stage 2 enters the market, that lived experience may be one of the project's strongest selling points. Buyers are not purchasing into an untested concept or a future promise. They are joining a community that is already taking shape.

Ongoing investment in transport, retail, healthcare and public open space continues to strengthen the appeal of Syd​ney's north-west growth corridor, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>'s established first stage provides buyers with a tangible sense of the community's future direction.

For a limited time, buyer can secure a new home at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> with just a $10,000.

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Kew Tallawong: A growing community taking shape in Sydney's north-west

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/freecity">Freecity</a> has received development approval for its 51-storey mixed-use tower at 153-157 Walker Street, North Sydney, set to be one of the tallest mixed-use residential-led buildings in one of Sydney’s most sought-after commercial and residential addresses.

Lodged as a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) through the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway and approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a comprehensive public exhibition and submissions process, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/153-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">the project</a> will deliver 296 apartments, alongside a 170-room, luxury hotel, activated retail and significant public domain improvements.

Situated just 200 metres from Victoria Cross Metro Station, on one of the largest developable sites in North Sydney, the development will rise to 234 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in the suburb. With an end value of approximately $1.5 billion, the project responds directly to the NSW Government’s mandate to accelerate housing delivery in well-located, transit-connected areas.

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The apartment mix will cater to a broad range of buyers, with 65 studio and one-bedroom apartments, 139 two-bedroom residences, 35 three-bedroom apartments, 48 four-bedroom homes, and nine penthouses. Residents will have access to a dedicated amenity level on Level 33, featuring a swimming pool with views towards the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and North Sydney CBD, as well as a gym, library, shared kitchen, lounge and outdoor entertaining areas.

The hotel will occupy the lower six levels of the building and include meeting and function spaces, a wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, swimming pool and sauna, further strengthening North Sydney's growing hospitality offering.

At ground level, the development has been designed to improve pedestrian connections through the precinct. More than 700 sqm of retail space will activate the street frontage, while a landscaped through-site link connecting Walker Street, Little Walker Street and Doris Fitton Park will provide new public open space with seating, paving and extensive native landscaping.

Freecity Group Co-Founder and Joint CEO Tony Sun said the project represents one of the most significant development opportunities currently available in North Sydney.

"This is one of the most significant development sites in North Sydney and it comes at a pivotal moment for the precinct," Sun said.

"North Sydney is undergoing a genuine transformation, and this project will contribute housing the city urgently needs while creating a landmark destination."

Executive Director of Development Michael Romano said demand for both residential and hotel accommodation would continue to strengthen as the Metro precinct matures.

"The structural demand for high-quality housing and hotel accommodation in North Sydney is compelling, and will only grow as the precinct continues to evolve around the new Metro station," Romano said.

Architectus has designed the tower, orientating the apartments to maximise views towards Sydney Harbour while introducing a sculpted façade intended to respond to light, wind and the surrounding skyline.

Architectus Principal Marko Damic said the design sought to create a tower that contributes to the public realm as much as the skyline.

"We wanted to design a tower that doesn't just sit in the skyline but actively participates and contributes to city life," Damic said.

First look: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use apartment and hotel tower in North Sydney

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> have celebrated the topping out of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf,</a> marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of Syd​ney's most anticipated waterfront communities.

Located on Sydney's harbourfront at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a>, the project has now reached its highest structural point, with construction progressing strongly towards completion in 2027. 
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The milestone was celebrated on-site with project partners Phoenix Property Investors, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Versatile Construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, consultants and stakeholders, to recognise the collective effort behind the transformation of the historic waterfront site into a vibrant new residential, marina and lifestyle destination.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will deliver a mix of waterfront residences and terraces, complemented by a private 36-berth marina, waterfront dining opportunities and a revitalised foreshore designed to reconnect the community with the river's edge. 
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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said the project represented a rare opportunity to create the next chapter in Sydn​ey's long history of successful waterfront precincts. 
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"Throughout Sydney, some of the city's most sought-after addresses have emerged from carefully considered waterfront precincts such as Woolloom​ooloo Wharf, Walsh Bay and Breakfast Point," Brown said.

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"What makes these places so successful is that they become much more than residential developments," Brown said.

"They bring together homes, hospitality, marina facilities, public spaces and a strong sense of community in locations where future supply is incredibly limited."

Brown has long described absolute waterfront land in Sy​dney as "finite."

"Once these opportunities are developed, they are rarely replicated. That's why Syd​ney's waterfront precincts have consistently demonstrated strong demand and long-term value growth over many decades. 
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"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is one of the few remaining opportunities to secure a residence within a masterplanned waterfront community that combines direct water access, marina ownership opportunities and a genuine village lifestyle just moments from the Sy​dney CBD."

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PERIFA Founder and Managing Director Fabrizio Perilli said the project reflected a shared commitment to delivering exceptional places that create long-term value for residents and the broader community. 
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"The topping out milestone is a significant achievement for the Versatile Group and a testament to the collaboration between all project partners, consultants and contractors involved," Perilli said. 
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"Beyond the residences themselves, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will establish a new waterfront destination that celebrates the history, character and lifestyle of this unique location while creating a lasting legacy for future generations."

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Construction is being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile">Versatile Construction</a>, with structural works now substantially complete across the precinct. Attention will progressively shift to the construction of the waterview terraces, apartment façades, services and interior fit-out works over the coming months. 
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With limited residences and marina berths remaining, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> continues to attract strong interest from owner occupiers and downsizers seeking a premium waterfront lifestyle within close proximity to Putne​y Village, Rh​odes, Top Ry​de and the Syd​ney CBD. 
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As one of the last opportunities to secure a residence within a new masterplanned waterfront community on Sy​dney Harbour, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is expected to remain a highly sought-after address for years to come.

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Abadeen, PERIFA, top out Putney Wharf harbourfront precinct

Kew has long been regarded as one of Melbourne's premier residential suburbs. It's a location defined by its grand period homes, leafy streets and some of the city's most prestigious schools, yet it has often sat just outside the spotlight cast on neighbouring Hawthorn and Camberwell.

Increasingly, however, buyers are recognising that Kew offers much of what draws people to those suburbs, with a quieter residential setting, exceptional amenity and long-term owner-occupier appeal.

Within a few minutes' walk, residents can access Kew Junction, one of Melbourne's most established village centres. Cafés, bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, boutique retailers and everyday services are all on the doorstep, with local favourites including Centonove, Adeney Milk Bar Cafe, and Frank &amp; Harri creating the type of walkable lifestyle that has become increasingly difficult to find in Melbourne's inner east. Beyond the immediate neighbourhood, Glenferrie Road's renowned shopping and dining precinct in Hawthorn and the retail, dining and entertainment offerings of Camberwell Junction are both just a short drive or tram ride away.

The suburb is equally well connected. Tram routes 48 and 109 provide direct access to the CBD, while High Street and Cotham Road connect residents to the wider inner east.&nbsp;Nearby access to the Eastern Freeway also places the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne Airport within easy reach, adding another layer of convenience for weekend travel.&nbsp;It's a rare combination of connectivity and tranquillity, where quiet residential streets sit just moments from some of Melbourne's most established shopping and lifestyle precincts.

For families, Kew remains one of Melbourne's most tightly held addresses. Carey Baptist Grammar School, Xavier College, Methodist Ladies' College, Trinity Grammar, Ruyton Girls' School and Genazzano FCJ College are all nearby, while the Yarra River parklands, walking trails and sporting clubs provide another layer of lifestyle appeal.

It's within this established pocket that developer Ricdanic is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wimba-ave-kew-9-11-wimba-avenue-kew-vic-3101">Wimba Ave</a>, a boutique collection of just 13 residences across two buildings named after its location on the tree-lined Wimba Avenue,&nbsp;within one of Kew's most prestigious pockets where homes have been known to sell up to and above $8 million.

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The residences prioritise the space that buyers are increasingly searching for but struggling to find in established suburbs. Living areas extend beyond five metres in width, ceiling heights range from three to five metres, and apartments open onto private gardens averaging around 125 sqm. Selected residences also feature balconies of approximately 60 sqm, while premium inclusions include Miele appliances, double-glazed windows, EV readiness, fully electric systems and a 7.2 NatHERS energy rating.

Architect Chris Idle says opportunities to deliver homes of this scale within established suburbs have become increasingly uncommon.

"There are very few opportunities to do these kinds of developments in leafy, established suburbs," he says. "To get this level of amenity, natural light, and architectural freedom in such a setting is extremely rare."

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The architecture draws on Kew's established character through the use of handmade Krause bricks, while landscaping by John Patrick introduces 23 plant species, including nine native varieties, creating an environment which focuses just as much on nature as it does the building.

Construction on Wimba Ave is well underway by renowned high-end builder Sinjen, with completion expected in late 2027. Prices start from $2.22 million.

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The enduring appeal of Kew's tree-lined streets and village lifestyle

"For me, it's the location." That was the first thing Chris pointed to when reflecting on why he and his wife Marita decided to purchase at Candela Ivanhoe, the under-construction new apartment development by Salter Brothers in the heart of the north-eastern M​elb​ourne​ suburb. ​

"We've lived here before… everything is here," Chris said.

"Our doctor is around the corner, there's dentists, pilates, everything we need, restaurants, fast food places, two train stations, Ivanhoe and Darebin, both in walking distance. You don't need anything else."

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Just 10 kilometres from Melbo​urn​e's CBD, Ivanhoe combines direct city connectivity with the amenity of an established village community. Residents have access to highly regarded schools, expansive parklands, public transport, and a thriving retail and hospitality precinct centred around Upper Heidelberg Road, all within a neighbourhood that has retained its leafy character despite its proximity to the city.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a> sits within the heart of this established landscape, positioned just moments from Ivanhoe Village and within walking distance of many of the suburb's most sought-after amenities.

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From Candela, residents can access cafés, grocers, wine bars, restaurants and essential services on foot, while Ivanhoe Station and Darebin Station provide direct connectivity across Mel​bour​ne. The development is also surrounded by some of the suburb's best-known lifestyle destinations, including Pinkie, Laurent, Enni, Docasa and Woodfire Pizza e Cucina, alongside Ivanhoe Plaza, Woolworths, pharmacies and specialty retailers.

Green space is another defining feature of the suburb. Darebin Parklands, Ivanhoe Park, Nellie Ibbot Park and the Yarra River trail network provide extensive opportunities for recreation, while Ivanhoe Golf Course and Ivanhoe Tennis Club continue to underpin the area's long-established lifestyle appeal.

The suburb's education offering further strengthens demand. Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Mary Immaculate Primary School and Ivanhoe Primary School have helped establish the area as one of Melbou​​rne's most sought-after schooling precincts, attracting families and downsizers alike who want to remain connected to the area.

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While location was the priority for Marita and Chris, the project itself also needed to meet their expectations.

"Whilst location was paramount, I was also looking at design of the environment and Candela ticked every box," Marita said.

"We're just thrilled with our choice."

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Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>, Candela Ivanhoe has been designed to complement its village setting, with an emphasis on generous floorplans, natural light and practical everyday living.

Residents will have access to a range of shared amenities, including a communal rooftop garden and dedicated residential lounge, complemented by a ground-floor café and lifestyle wellbeing centre, helping foster the sense of community already emerging among future owners.

That approach has resonated strongly with the market. More than 90 per cent of purchasers at Candela Ivanhoe are owner-occupiers, with buyers ranging from downsizers and second-home buyers to young families and first home buyers, creating a genuinely multi-generational community of grandparents, parents and children. It reflects a broader shift across Melbo​​urne's apartment market, where buyers are increasingly prioritising neighbourhood quality, lifestyle amenity and long-term liveability.

Currently under construction by Ironside, Candela Ivanhoe comprises 58 apartments. Candela Ivanhoe is scheduled for completion in the coming months, and residents can move in from September. One to four bedroom residences, prices from $649,000 and limited opportunities remaining.

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