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The landmark Alberg Hotel in Mount Buller is set to change hands for the first time in 28 years.
Set on 3087 sqm, <a href="https://www.colliers.com.au/23697/#.V04-d1fYrVp" target="_blank">the hotel comprises 36 rooms</a>, seven residential rental apartments, ski hire and retail outlets and food and beverage offerings.
Colliers International's Jeremy Gruzewski and Guy Wells have the listing.
Gruzewski said the opportunity to acquire a multi-faceted business and property such as The Arlberg hotel was rare.
“The sale of The Arlberg Hotel is never to be repeated in the Australian market place," he said.
"The opportunity to acquire this unique asset and be part of the evolution of Mount Buller as it evolves to become a year-round tourist destination is not to be missed.
“The blend of accommodation and food and beverage with a 24 hour liquor licence provides ultimate flexibility to an incoming purchaser.”
“It is the most accessible ski resort in Australia and also the closest ski resort to any Australian international airport.
The hotel has been operated by local icons John and Carol Perks for the past 28 years who said they will miss the hotel.
“We have both loved having input to the Chamber of Commerce and the marketing committees on the mountain and have enjoyed the last 37 years involvement very much and will be very sad to move on,” the couple said.
“We hope to be able to pass our history and knowledge on to new people with the drive and enthusiasm that this business deserves going forward.”
The hotel has been an iconic part of the Mount Buller community since its original construction in circa 1970.
Mount Buller is the premier ski resort in Victoria, with more than 300 hectares of skiable terrain.
Summer visitation has been reported to be increasing by some 5% year-on-year to achieve some 120,000 visitors in the traditional ‘off season’.
With the mountain situated some 1,800m above sea level, the winter months are the peak season with an average snow fall of 2.42m. 
Data from the Victorian Alpine Resorts End of Season Report Winter 2015 shows that Mount Buller is the most visited mountain in Victoria.
The Arlberg Hotel is for sale with offers closing July 21, 2016.
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The third house renovated on this year's House Rules series was Team NSW Nancy and Daniel, who's rundown 60's house lies half way between their parent's homes.
Their south Sydney home which they settled on four years ago has a mortgage of $500,000.
When it came to choosing their home, its dire condition nearly scared them away.
"When we first walked in, we went, 'oh no, no' and we walked out," Nancy said.
"But then we came back," added Dan, after realising its potential.
Three years later and no renovations started, the couple were considering selling the house before being accepted onto the show.
“We were in the process of deciding whether we were going to actually go ahead and renovate, or if we were going to detonate and rebuild or sell, so we were tossing all of that up at the same time," Dan said.
"We were leaving it up to fate."
 
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Above, Daniel and Nancy's House Rules.
The couple have two kids, Jonathan, six, and Sophia, three, and didn't want to take time away from them renovating the home.
“We were going to renovate in stages and that would have taken so much of our time away from our children with every weekend spent on planning and renovating, so I really feel like this buys us 20 years with our children,” Nancy said.
They have a lot of concerns with the house, like dampness in the roof, poor layout and just being plain old and worn out..
Wanna-be house proud Dan shies away from inviting people over because of the state of their home.
“The reason we have applied for House Rules is because if someone is coming over Dan says, ‘Have they seen the house before? How long will they stay? Do they have to come over? Why can’t we go to their house?’ ” said Nancy.
A can-do attitude is what will see this pair through, who have limited hands-on experience in renovating.
“I wouldn’t call myself a renovator, not even a handyman,” says Dan.
The first couple on 2016's House Rules were Fil and Joe, who have a 1950's weatherboard house in Melbourne.
The second house transformed on air on this seasons House Rules was South Australian parents Michelle and Brooke.
 
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Established developer Roxy-Pacific has just unveiled its mixed-use project in Potts Point, The Hensley.
Located on Bayswater Road, The Henley was designed by award-wining architects Woods Bagot's, whose bold architectural statement won a design competition to create a one-of-a-kind addition to Potts Point that captures its past and present.
Behind its historic façade, the Hensley's contemporary structure drifts from brick to modern steel and glass.
The lobby mirrors the area's bohemian past, with art deco touches and herringbone floor tiling.
The eight level building has 44 north-east facing one, two and three bedroom apartments, with the higher apartments offering views extending to Rushcutters Bay and the city.
Buyers in The Hensley have the option of a dark and bold or light and bright colour scheme in their apartment.
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As well as spacious balconies extending from the living spaces, there's a rooftop terrace with a communal kitchen garden (above).
The building will also have its own café on the ground floor.
Opening launch has been scheduled for June 4. Construction is expected to begin in August 2016 with completion proposed for December 2017.
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A large Williamstown industrial site has sold under the hammer for $2.9 million.
The 7,081 sqm site at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-industrial+warehouse-vic-williamstown-501937546">64 Tennyson Street</a> was sold to a developer.
It has a combined 241 sqm frontage to Fink Street, Chelmsford Street and Tennyson Street.
Fitzroys agents Chris Kombi and James Gregson handled the auction campaign, in conjunction with Grita Angelucci and Sam Nadde of Property Au.
The site was offered with opportunities for investors, owner occupiers and developers, according to Chris Kombi.
It receveieced more than 60 enquiries throughout the campaign.
Gregson said the property is located in an established and highly sought after industrial precinct in Melbourne’s inner west, with the owner planning to divide the site into around 30 office/warehouse buildings. 
 
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A private Australian syndicate is poised to resurrect the Hinchinbrook Harbour over the next decade.
The revival is expected to cost around $450 million but economic modelling forecasts more than $1 billion will be pumped into the Cassowary Coast region with its reignited tourism.
The Passage Holdings are the syndicate behind the development which includes a restoration of the Cyclone Yasi-ravaged marina, 600 additional residences, hotel, family resort, water theme park, international fishing village, 300-site motorhome park, campgrounds and backpacker accomodation.
MacroPlan Dimasi undertook an economic benefit analysis which showed the project's 10 year construction phase would generate $400 million in direct economic activity and a further $654 million indirectly.
The assessment suggests that the additional accommodation capacity, enhanced entertainment, recreation and general tourism amenity and infrastructure established throughout the development, will support and contribute to ongoing growth in visitation for the region.
Hinchinbrook Harbour will deliver around 90 full-time jobs onsite and 180 jobs indirectly each year during construction.
On completion, the community will support a 430 strong permanent workforce comprising retail, hospitality and office positions.
The completed Harbour would generate 420,000 visitor nights each year for the local industry.
Hinchinbrook Harbour sales and marketing agent Bruce Goddard, of Place Projects, said there had been a significant decline in visitor nights in the region, in part because of the effects of Cyclone Yasi and a post-GFC downturn in tourism.
“This redevelopment is a catalyst for wider economic stimulation and will see the region return to its pre-Yasi halcyon days,” he said.
“Hinchinbrook Harbour will deliver the tourism amenity and capacity required to enhance the overall regional offer.”
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With elections announced for July 2, domestic gripes are back and Australians are facing a few weeks of spin from polarised think tanks, economists and shock jocks, according to Rita Avdiev, managing director of the Avdiev Group.
In Oz, the economic divide is between the healthy service sector economies in the East and the hard yakka states where falling commodity prices bring rising unemployment and property value collapse. 
The property bubble
"It’s back, the slow leak mended by the Reserve Bank," she writes in a post on avdiev.com.au.
The RBA has dropped interest rates to a new low, great for borrowers, especially negatively geared investors, but another blow for self-funded retirees. What will be the unintended consequences on investor behaviour? What impact on welfare needs?
The negative gearing debate is continuing. Removing it was tried and abandoned in the mid-1980s, but that was too long ago for the lessons of history to be remembered. The current government intends to keep it. 
According to Rita Avdiev, it was a win for the property industry which has been the stand out performer of the Oz economy.
"We’ve done well in the pay stakes too. Salary rises in other markets have been low to negligible, property is well ahead."
Although the 2016 Avdiev Property Industry Report findings show a 3% median rise overall, under the surface there are stand out market sectors where shortages are severe and the attraction and retention strategies aggressive. Contributors reported massive pay increases and forecasts in development and building companies, for development managers, project managers and architects with 3-D modelling software skills, all in short supply.  
There’s been lots of action at the top of the property food chain – the major listed property funds, she says. Profits are up, foreign investment continues. Amalgamations, joint ventures and a spectacular but unsuccessful takeover attempt has resulted in resignations and renewal in the senior echelons of both companies. 
Commercial property is doing well, spare space capacity is being absorbed, especially in Sydney. 
Retail is softening - unseasonal weather, consumer sentiment and sluggish sales impact on rents and yields. Regulation, the availability of local finance and a potential slowdown of foreign funds are a worry for developers, especially for the seasoned ones who have seen it all before.  But hope springs eternal for the young ones, they are joint venturing with their sources of capital and looking ahead.
Real Estate has been super busy, at the big end of the property market, and in residential as well. But listing on the stock market is a brave move and does not guarantee success, even if it’s a large franchised residential network and a well known brand name. Time will tell.
The built environment consultants in the active market sectors of property are doing well, but a recent study of business conditions for architects in South Australia tells a tale of woe – fee cutting, low salaries, not enough work. They are not unique, similar conditions exist in other states too, depending on opportunity, specialisations and feral tendering competition.
The Sydney v Melbourne rivalry is still on, she writes.
Both are magnets for foreign investment, both have a healthy economy, dysfunctional planning controls, and infrastructure and transport problems. But the solutions are very different. The NSW government will fund a second harbour rail crossing. Victoria, having abandoned the East West road link at the cost of $1.1 billion, is now focused on removing road and rail level crossings which should have gone a long time ago. What will living next to overhead rail do for the residents of the world’s most liveable city? Shades of Chicago? NSW has completed a review of planning regulations – the latest of how many? What’s the next step? The Victorian Planning Minister has stopped reviewing and started making decisions to allow large CBD developments with foreign funding proceed.
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Commercial property doing well, retail softening, but property still standout of Oz economy: Avdiev 

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A private investor from Queensland has snapped up Aviation House in Canberra for $68.1 million.
The sale by Colliers International director Tim Mutton represents the largest office building deal in Canberra this year.
Located in Woden, Aviation House was sold via an EOI process in conjunction with JLL.
The property is an A-Grade office building comprising 14,812 sqm of high quality office accomodation over nine levels.
It is a fully leased commercial asset underpinned by three Commonwealth Government tenants.
It received interest from international and local buyers seeking to invest in metropolitan markets across the eastern seaboard.
Tim said that Canberra is attracting maiden investors who are finding that supply is becoming increasingly scarce in the Sydney and Melbourne major office markets.
“Major office buildings with Commonwealth leases located in our town centres are seen as attractive investments as the Australian Government considers local impacts before moving tenants out of town centre locations, which we’ve recently seen with Customs and Border Protection staying in Belconnen.
Mutton said that Aviation House represented another strong sale in a Canberra town centre and is great news for businesses in the Woden area, being one of Canberra’s major community and commercial hubs servicing a retail trade area of about 432,000 people and with some 130,000sq m of office space occupied by Government tenants.
Woden has seen an increase in infrastructure projects undertaken by the ACT Government, including the investment of more than $10 million in improving the Bus Interchange and street scapes.
The nearby Westfield Woden Shopping Centre is also to be extended and redesigned.
According to Colliers International research, four major office buildings have sold in 2016 totalling $152.325 million. Tim Mutton expects four more major office buildings to transact before the end of the year.
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Aviation House in Canberra sells for 2016 record

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Sales in Sydney CBD strata offices are being drive by record low interest rates, limited supply and strong demand for investors and owner-occupiers.
Ray White Commercial agent Anthony Harris said that there is now strong demand from tenants looking to buy as they are being forced to move due to the Sydney Metro Project, which will require compulsory acquisition of 19 commercial buildings.
“I think we will see some occupiers having to get out of the CBD to locate their business due to the shortage of supply,” he said. 
“On the leasing side we are seeing multiple tenants compete for space and in some cases tenant advocates offering to pay higher than the advertised rental in an effort to secure properties for their clients.”
Anthony completed two sales in a York Street building for $8.35 million, and one of them was on the first day of market.
The whole 541 sqm office space at level 2/33 York Street sold for $4.25 million on behalf of a private syndicate to an owner occupier who will use it as a medical business.
“The office comes with four car spaces and the sale price represents a rate of just over $7,100 per sqm, assuming a value of $100,000 per car space,” Harris said.
The other 545 sqm office on level six of the same building sold for $4.1 million to the Egyptian Consulate on behalf of Century 21 Australia chairman Charles Tarbey.
“This office comes with three car spaces, representing a rate of around $7,000 per sqm and $100,000 per car space,” Harris said.
 
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A trophy home in Malvern, modelled on Melbourne's iconic Chanel Building is set for weekend auction with $3 million plus hopes.
The elegant four-bedroom home is a venture between Don Ravida, founder of construction company Ravida Homes and the company's business development manager David Scott.
They bought the property for $1.35 million in 2014.
The façade has been paint-matched to the exact colour of the Chanel building on Flinders Lane.
With custom designed with interiors from Samantha Eades of Eades &amp; Bergman, the luxury aspects include double Herringbone oak floors and solid marble bench tops.
Set on 502 sqm, the home office overlooks the landscaped gardens, a built in barbecue bench and a swimming pool.
The property on the quiet tree-lined street at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-malvern-122630006" target="_blank">3 Plant Street</a> goes to auction June 4 through Jellis Craig agents Iain Carmichael.
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The second house transformed on air on this seasons House Rules was South Australian parents Michelle and Brooke.
The Adelaide parents have a 1920's Californian bungalow with a mortgage of $426,000, their prize should they win the Channel 7 competition.
Michelle and Brooke were ecstatic to have bought a house in their dream suburb.
“We love the area; we love the people," Brooke said.
"It’s a great little community especially for Michelle as it’s very arty.
"We are so close to the city, the trams, the beach, close to everything.
Brooke, 43, is a landscaper and ex-footballer who spent a year on the Adelaide Crows books and notched up 165 games in the SANFL for West Adelaide and Glenelg.
“We are set up for retirement - we are next to the bowls club, the tennis club and the croquet club," added wife Michelle.
But the only reason they could afford their house is the fact it sits, literally, right next to the freight train main route from Adelaide to Melbourne.
“Even though we are used to them and they don’t bother us that much, every now and then this massive freight train comes by.” says Michelle.
The inside was a bit of a shambles as well, bringing the price down into their price range.
“I had always wanted a house we could do work to; an old character home we could put our love and inspiration into,” says landscaper Brooke, who admits to having plenty of love but not enough money to bring his ideas to life.
But he had a good start with some basic renos when they first moved in, mainly because cooking in the original kitchen ended up producing inedible meals.
“The chimney was still open so every time you were cooking if there was wind then soot would come down all into your food,” explains Brooke.
So they installed a new kitchen, but admit it is in the wrong location in the house as the bathroom sits right to it.
They did other basic necessities like painting, floorboards and fixing the ceilings – but alas, they have cracked and sagged again already.
“They are still the original horsehair ceilings so they have all dropped and so you can see all the gaps and the dust coming through,” he says.
Designer Michelle admits to being extremely nervous about handing over her keys and the design of her home to anyone else.
“I’m really particular and I know how I like things,” she admits.
“People say that when they buy me presents they are really nervous as I’m quite fussy; it’s rare that someone buys me something I love.”
Parents to Addison, eight, and Tildie, five, they wrestled with the idea of leaving their kids behind to embark on a national renovation tour, but in the end they say they are doing it for the benefit of their family.
“The reason it is all happening is for them, we stressed to them the whole time we are going to build a new house so you have a new room and can invite people over,”  says Brooke. 
The first couple on 2016's House Rules were Fil and Joe, who have a 1950's weatherboard house in Melbourne.
The third house renovated on this year's House Rules series was Team NSW Nancy and Daniel, who's rundown 60's house lies halfway between their parent's homes.
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Dream suburb too good to turn down for Michelle and Brooke

An 1880s timber cottage that has survived Kangaroo Point's transformation from riverside suburb to high-density apartment precinct is set to become the centrepiece of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/zephyr">Zephyr Group</a>'s proposed Banksia development.

Rather than see the locally heritage-listed Alpha Cottage as an obstacle to navigate, plans integrate the landmark home into a new 18-storey residential tower, giving one of the suburb's oldest surviving residences a new role as the project's communal hub.

The development application covers a 1,177 sqm amalgamated site at 127-133 Lambert Street and 30 Shafston Avenue, where Zephyr Group plans to deliver 64 apartments above three basement levels. Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/joe-adsett-architects">Joe Adsett Architects</a>, the proposal carefully weaves the retained heritage cottage into a contemporary residential scheme, with the tower elevated above the historic building to preserve its presence within the Lambert Street streetscape.

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Named after the native Australian Banksia flower, the project draws inspiration from its distinctive form through curved balconies, sculpted planter boxes and cascading subtropical landscaping that soften the building's profile.

As the design report explains: "The tower's identity is defined by its feature facade, drawing direct inspiration from the Banksia wildflower. The building departs from traditional rigidity through the use of elegant, GRC-moulded planter boxes that appear as if shaped by the breeze."

Plans propose 64 apartments, comprising 32 two-bedroom and 32 three-bedroom residences, across an 18-storey tower. Residents would have access to rooftop amenities including a swimming pool, spa, gym, sauna, private cinema, dining spaces and landscaped recreation areas, while more than half the site is dedicated to planting and open space.

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The heritage component is the defining feature of the proposal. Constructed in the early 1880s and occupied from at least 1883, Alpha Cottage is recognised by Brisbane City Council as an important surviving example of Kangaroo Point's nineteenth-century residential development and as a representative transverse-gable timber cottage. Despite extensive redevelopment across the peninsula, the building has retained a high degree of its original form and internal fabric.

As part of the redevelopment, the cottage will be carefully relocated a short distance within its original allotment to facilitate construction before being returned to a prominent position along Lambert Street. Original verandah elements will be dismantled, catalogued and reinstated, while significant internal features, including timber flooring, wall linings, joinery, doors, windows and hardware, will be retained. Later additions, including the enclosed rear verandah, will be removed to better reveal the building's original form.

Once restored, Alpha Cottage will accommodate the building manager's office, mail room and parcel facilities, providing an active everyday use that supports its long-term conservation rather than preserving it as a static display. The heritage strategy also maintains landscaped space around the building, allowing it to remain visually distinct beneath the new tower.

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The Heritage Impact Assessment concludes that "the proposal secures the ongoing occupation, maintenance and conservation of Alpha Cottage," finding the development would result in "no more than a minor impact on the cultural heritage significance" of the building while ensuring its long-term future.

Joe Adsett Architects have designed the tower to sit above the heritage building rather than overwhelm it, creating a clear visual separation between old and new. The development's flowing balconies, integrated planting and organic façade respond to Brisbane's subtropical climate while complementing the restored cottage below.

Banksia occupies a prominent corner in Kangaroo Point within walking distance of the Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane River, ferry services, QUT, the CBD and the Woolloongabba precinct. The site also benefits from direct access to active transport infrastructure and sits within an area earmarked for continued higher-density residential growth.

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Zephyr Group's Banksia to wrap new Kangaroo Point tower around 1880s Alpha Cottage

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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