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Illawarra home values have increased over the past year by 14.3 percent for houses and 13.9 percent for units, according to CoreLogic's regional market report.
Growth across the region, however, is beginning to moderate, down from a 17.8 percent year-on-year growth for houses in February this year, and 15 per cent for units over the year to May.
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Sales volumes have lowered over the past two years and are currently 10 per cent lower than one year ago.
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Average vendor discounting and time on market rates indicate the market is still geared towards those selling their properties, with less room for negotiations on the buyers’ side.
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Rental returns across the region are trending lower, at 4.5 per cent for houses currently, compared to 4.9 per cent one year ago and 4.9 per cent for units, down from 5.3 per cent in June 2015.
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Big increase in home values in Illawarra

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Sales activity across Townsville has been trending lower over the past few years and the most recent 12 month period is no exception, with 10.4 percent fewer transactions over the 12 month period ending May 2016 when compared to the year ending May 2015, according to CoreLogic's regional market report.
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Over the past five years, Townsville has averaged 3,778 sales annually, which is much lower than the 5,202 over the preceding five year period.
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More recently, Townsville home values have fallen on the back of a weak local economy, down 4.5 per cent for houses to $317,125 and 3.7 per cent lower over the year for units, with the typical unit value currently sitting at $254,381.
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Townsville home values are currently lower than they were five years ago.
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Weak local economy causes home values to fall in Townsville region: CoreLogic

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Some of the overall weakness across the Western Australian market is currently being reflected in Bunbury, according to CoreLogic's regional market report.
Sales volumes are -14.3 percent lower than they were last year and homes are taking increasingly longer to sell, an additional 11 days for houses and 10 days for units, when compared to the same period one year earlier.
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Advertised rental rates have also shifted lower over the past 12 months, down $20/per week for both houses and units when compared to June 2015.
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Despite this, rental yields have remained steady over the past year, at a relatively strong 5.1 per cent for houses and 5.3 per cent for units and the median house value has risen by 3.0 per cent over the 12 months ending June 2016.
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Weakness of WA market now reflected in Bunbury, WA region: CoreLogic

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Villa Riverbend in the Gold Coast has been listed for sale, and listing agent Vicki Pfeiffer has gone off book in its advertising campaign.
The first image you come across on its <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-carrara-123512066" target="_blank">realestate.com.au listing</a> is a picture of Elvis (below), with a $15 million price tag which draws you on to the next page.
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The marketing proceeds to suggest the property would have been Elvis' Gold Coast vacation residence, had he have known about 'the magic of the Gold Coast'.
Surrounded by park-like grounds down a private driveway, the two storey, double brick homestead comprises three fully self-contained residences in one vast structure.
The five bedroom, six bathroom home offers palatial entertaining areas, a full size cinema and a wine cellar.
There's a 25 metre lap pool, championship size tennis court.
Canopy's Edge agent Vicki Pfeiffer is selling the home which includes a vacant 5312 sqm riverfront allotment and a large private jetty with deepwater mooring.
 
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Elvis Presley's Gold Coast holiday home?

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The South West is the fastest growing region in Western Australia.
As the rest of the state is slowing in population growth the South West is continuing to grow and expand, according to Herron Todd White.
The valuation advisory firm said the region is a very desirable place to live as it "boasts amazing beaches, surf, a good climate, a relaxed lifestyle and world renowned wineries."
Because of these characteristics people want to live in the region, it suggested.
The demographics of the people moving into the locality range from young adults who love the beaches and work in hospitality, young families who want their children to experience a relaxed, outdoor upbringing and of course the baby boomers who have reached or are getting close to retirement and want to live out the golden years away from the frenetic pace of Perth.
"The increasing population has helped the property market," HTW noted.
"The Perth market has been weak for approximately 24 months and values have been declining because of a slow down in the state’s resource sector, causing significant job losses and general economic uncertainty.
"The South West has traditionally followed the highs and the lows of the metropolitan market, however for the first 18 months the region has been resilient and values have remained stable.
"It has only been in the past six months that the market has started to weaken but nowhere near the reduction in values that occurred in the Perth market.
"The strong population growth has been a reason for this resilience."
HTW noted another driver of the South West market is the tourism industry.
"With the Australian dollar weakening over the past couple of years we have seen significant numbers of interstate and international tourists visiting the region.
"These numbers have increased considerably in recent times which have also helped underpin the overall local economy.
"The upcoming expansion of the Busselton Airport to interstate and potentially international standard should also increase the number of tourists visiting the region.
"Therefore on the back of an increasing population and a strong tourism industry the South West continues to be driven forward, making the long term future of the region look promising and exciting," HTW noted.
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The South West hasn't seen the slowdown of elsewhere in WA: HTW

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The long-time Edgecliff home of the late Lady Marjorie Pagan, one of Sydney's grandest dames, has been listed.
Pagan resided in<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-edgecliff-123520486" target="_blank"> the townhouse</a> for around four decades, after spending the prior decades in Point Piper with her company director husband, Sir Jock Pagan who had died in 1986.
It was in June last year when Lady Pagan died, aged 91, one week after a stroke.
The garden apartment comes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study. It was filled with books and flowers.
The September 26 auction listing through Georgia Cleary at BradfieldCleary includes approved plans for a one bedroom studio.
French doors lead from the kitchen to a north-facing, stone-flagged verandah which overlooks the swimming pool and level lawn.
For decades Marjorie presided over the salon. Her retreat was the famed Kennerton Green, Mittagong estate.
Marjorie Hoskins was born at Windarra, her parents' house at Marrangaroo, near Lithgow, the youngest of six children of Sir Cecil Hoskins and his wife, Dorothy.
She sprang from a line of successful, philanthropic, industrialists and builders.
In 1924 the family moved to the gabled Hillside in Edgecliff then into Invergowrie at Exeter, a new house designed by her uncle. 
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Poolside Edgecliff townhouse offering

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Housing market performance across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is currently mixed, according to CoreLogic's latest regional report.
On one hand, median values are increasing, up 8.9 percent for houses and 5.6 percent for units over the 12 month period ending June 2016.
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Transaction activity, however, is lower on a year-on-year basis, with just over 300 less homes transacting over the year to May 2016.
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Despite less sales activity across the market, homes are selling faster than they were one year ago, with houses typically transacting 61 days after first being advertised for sale, compared to 65 days one year ago and units moving from 61 days last year to an average of 59 days currently.
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Across the two product types, rental rates are moving in the opposite direction, with house rents up year-on-year, while unit rents have softened.
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Low activity in housing markets of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie: CoreLogic

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South Sydney Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess has sought to offload his former Rushcutters Bay home, the first property he bought when he arrived on Sydney's shores.
He paid $1,075,000 in 2011 for the apartment when he was just an NRL new-comer. It has been quietly listed at around $1.8 million.
Located in the Advanx building, the two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is complete with a full alfresco dining terrace.
The sale hasn't come as a surprise following his $3.8 million Maroubra mansion purchase in January. 
His newest acquisition where he and wife Phoebe Hooke reside is a four bedroom French provincial inspired home with swimming pool and home theatre.
Burgess retains an investment apartment on Bondi Beach. He paid $2.065 million off the plan apartment in the new Pacific Bondi blockin 2012, with settlement late last year.
Sam listed the Bondi two bedroom garden apartment for sale at $2.95 million, however instead then opted to put  it up for $1,950 a week lease.
His latest property manouvres come as he's been seen spotted driving a new $250,000 red Continental GT Bentley.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Sam Burgess sells first Sydney home at Rushcutters Bay

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The Archibald penthouse in The Residence on Hyde Park has returned to the market, having last sold for $10.5 million in March last year.
The two-storey penthouse with its own pool and spectacular views across the harbour and city has been listed by its Chinese owner through Anthony Birdsall at Laing Real Estate.
It was the last of the apartments sold by the developer who redeveloped the building, which was once the NSW Police Headquarters.
The bigger penthouse in the Residence, which has more extensive harbour views, sold for $17 million in 2013 also to a Chinese buyer.
The sale comes as the streets lining Hyde Park in the city centre have become a hot spot as more Sydneysiders and international buyers look to parkside city fringe living.
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Archibald Penthouse, The Residence listed for sale 

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Webjet website director Steven Scheuer is likely to be booking more flights having bought on the Sunshine Coast, far away from his chilly Collingwood ragtrading offices.
Scheuer and Catherine Miller have paid $4.1 million for a popular Sunshine Beach holiday rental that recently sold through Richardson &amp; Wrench Noosa agent Rory Williamson.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.randw.com.au/property/0000299939" target="_blank">The three bedroom, three bathroom beach house</a> had an all-white facelift in 2009 from the interior designers Kidd &amp; Co.
It's now listed with as a Richardson &amp; Wrench holiday rental ranging from $350 to $975 a night depending on the season.
Scheuer joined Webjet in 2000 as a non-executive director.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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All-white Kidd & Co designed Sunshine Coast trophy home sale

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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