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One of the last remaining development sites in central Traralgon in Victoria's Gippsland region is on the market.
It is expected to fetch more than $3 million.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-traralgon-501734170" target="_blank">14-28 Dunbar Road</a> mixed use site covering 30,900 square metres offers a range of development options, including high-density residential, retail, commercial, and aged care.
The property will be sold by expressions of interest closing November 11.
The listing agents are Julian Heatherich and James Lockwood of Savills Australia, along with Justin Clarkson of Clarkson Commercial.
"Dunbar Road forms part of the Traralgon Inner City South Precinct, a precinct designated to deliver medium density residential and employment use development opportunities," Heatherich said.
The three hectare site has a combined 326 metres street frontage, is largely vacant with the exception of several warehouse-style buildings, is close to Traralgon’s town centre and railway station.
Lockwood said estimates of current residential land supply suggested Traralgon had only a four-year supply.
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Residential Traralgon site for mixed use expects to fetch $3 million 

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Valuation experts Herron Todd White have suggested that in comparison to the city and other SA regional areas, the returns on properties in the Mount Gambier region have been relatively good in recent years.
The November HTW review advised that while the rental returns are attractive for investment properties, capital growth in the region has remained relatively stable.
"Local and out of town investors are purchasing properties in Mount Gambier.
"Local investors typically will spend less on a property (say under $250,000) and generally lean towards a detached family home."
The report added that in recent years the number of unit sales occurring has stabilized, however they are approximately half of what they were around five years ago.
"In recent years we have averaged around 70 units sales a year, while from 2007 to 2009 there were approximately 140 unit sales per year.
"Out of town investors often have larger budgets and will invest in properties with a value greater than $300,000."
The review noted that properties in Mount Gambier are much more affordable than other regions and $300,000 will buy a good quality family home and will appear to the investor that they are getting good value for money compared to other locations.
"Also in this price range the dwellings are likely to have been recently constructed offering good tax depreciation benefits to the investor.
"Gross yields for groups of flats range from 6% to 8%.
Yields vary for a number of reasons, but typically the location, age of improvements and condition are the main influences."
The report showed that maisonettes have higher gross yields ranging from 8% to 10%.
"While the yields are higher these types of properties are generally riskier as they are situated in less desirable locations, accommodation is basic and properties tend to get poorly treated.
"Houses in regional areas can show gross yields of around 5% to 6%, however they typically are a more risky investment as market values can fluctuate and they can often have extended periods of vacancy."
 
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High investment interest continues in Mount Gambier: HTW

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The investor market in Canberra has generally increased with the Mr. Fluffy government buyback scheme proving to be the main stimulus for investment, Herron Todd White has reported.
The valuation firms monthly review explained that the nature of this scheme opens up the potential for smaller developments and subdivisions to occur, in particular, smaller townhouse developments.
"Potential investors or opportunistic builders and developers are actively looking for the right block with the appropriate zoning to possibly develop, which generally leads to a ripple effect within the suburb as values could increase due to the increased activity stimulation these potential blocks attract.
"This has not come into full effect but we see that this trend is on the cusp of occurring.
"However we can currently see that demand for general investment has tightened due to the slowed market conditions of Canberra. The current lease variation charges that developers must take on has been the biggest obstacle in investment and development.
The report goes on to mention there is still a significant amount of construction occurring in Canberra, whether it be units, in particular the north side and Molonglo Valley, or the development of green sites in Lawson, Moncrieff, Wright and Molonglo.
"The strong population of builders, which is a mixture of local and out of towners can see the potential opportunity of investment in these blocks of land and are expressing interest in these areas.
"These particular Mr. Fluffy blocks are predominantly within certain established circa 1940s to 1980s geographical pockets around Canberra where asbestos has been previously used. These pockets are mostly the inner city, Weston Creek/Woden Valley and the older suburbs of Belconnen and Tuggeranong."
The November review went on to show the yields that achieve a stronger return are found in the newer suburbs of Gungahlin and Woden Weston (5% to 6%) as the price points ($500,000 to $700,000) are relatively low and the quality of surrounding services is appealing.
"This yield is also evident in the modern areas of Macgregor as this suburb provides affordable modern dwellings ($400,000 to $600,00).
"The inner suburbs have a 3% to 4% yield due to the higher price points ($600,000 to $1 million) of these areas and the increase in newer boutique unit developments. As always in Canberra, it’s the inner suburbs that retain relatively strong capital value. Location is king."
Lawson is a brand new suburb in Belconnen and is in very close proximity to the University of Canberra and Westfield Belconnen, the review indicates.
"The vacant land sales have been very strong and we have noticed that some investors have been looking to build large dwellings accommodating a higher amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, perhaps looking to rent out the many rooms to potential students and increasing their gross yield.
"Location is the major driver, however until the suburb and general development of buildings and the respective services are completed in the area we cannot fully determine the extent of this."
The report concludes by suggesting availability of the Mr. Fluffy sites with development potential in the ACT will eventually run out in the medium to long term however the NSW government has recently acknowledged the presence of Mr. Fluffy dwellings in the NSW Queanbeyan region.
"Perhaps similar townhouse and unit developments will occur in these areas."
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The latest HTW report notes that Newcastle residential yields are in the 3.5% to 4.5% range - which they describe as exceedingly low.
The Herron Todd White report suggested investors were in such instances having an over-reliance on capital growth to keep their investment equation in balance.
"This is also likely to mean that unless rental rates start increasing again, values may have to correct themselves," it tipped.
The valuation firm Herron Todd White noted the recent rate rises by the banks did not come without warning.
"APRA has been making noises about the capital raising of lenders for some time" the HTW November report states.
"The general consensus appears to be that several markets are overheated and a correction could be a major economic issue for Australia.
"The recent move to increase the interest rate for investors has had the effect of subduing the ardour from some investors to portfolio build, likely the prime goal of the rise.
"While the actual increase itself is minor, the psychological effect is something more substantial.
"We have had a long sustained period of interest rate decreases."
The HTW report highlights that the last increase by the RBA dates back to November 2010 and since that time investors have seen capital values rise, rental rates rise and portfolio values increase with little to no effort.
"To suddenly see an interest rate increase is a fundamental shift in mindset that may rock a few and place on the back foot those investors who have leveraged their portfolios too high."
The report goes on to suggest that discussions with agents indicate that investor enquiry in the Hunter is waning slowly.
"Previously agents could sell investment stock to a list on a database without the irritating hard work that open homes and general listing duties generally require.
"Instead of setting a price on the off chance that someone takes the hook, prices now require a little bit of prep work prior to unleashing them on the market.
"One might say that purchasers are at that point where they are exercising a small, but increasing amount of power to be choosy. Are the days of the seller’s market over?
"We aren’t that keen to declare that statement fact yet, but fledgling signs are there, as if a tiny seedling is emerging in the first few days of spring from the damp, steaming ground.
"What could stop it? Why, your retired dad doing you a favour and attacking your weeds with Roundup TM of course.
"Nothing like dad maintaining a garden.
"Rental rates in the Hunter region have been stagnant for a period of time now, unless you are in an area impacted by mines where the rates have been falling for a number of years now", says the HTW November review.
"Rental rates are one side of the yield/value/income triangle."
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An industrial warehouse at the Orbis Business Park in Melbourne’s Ravenhall is on the market with expectations of more than $4.75 million.
The <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/25-31-business-park-drive-ravenhall-vic-3023-2012274980" target="_blank">25-31 Business Park Drive</a> site has a 4,373 square metre facility.
It is leased to Australia’s leading electric go-karting company Hi Voltage Karts Pty Ltd on a six-year term at $349,840 per annum net.
The recently completed facility is sited on a 7,867 square metre allotment 1.5 kilometres from a four-way freeway interchange and 20 mins from Melbourne CBD and docks. It features B-Double compliance and 24/7 access.
The property is being marketed by Savills Australia industrial directors Chris Jones and Ben Hegerty along with Crabtrees’ Grant Tishler and Andrew Loudon.
"The investment market has been quite active for some time now and ultimately that has meant a shortage in the number of assets available. Those that do come up are usually well received, especially those well located assets," said Chris Jones.
 
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Two lots of prime land ideally suited to land banking at Hurstbridge in Melbourne’s outer north-east are up for grabs.
The sites at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-vic-hurstbridge-201318370" target="_blank">43 Haleys Gully Road </a>will be sold by expressions of interest closing November 18 with each lot expected to fetch more than $900,000.
The site is spread over 15.1 hectares, which can be purchased separately as 7.75 and 7.35 hectare lots.
According to listing agents Larry Takis of Teska Carson and Peter Koiker of Barry Plants, the site has potential for longer term subdivision subject to council approval. The property abuts an established residential subdivision.
The site is close to Hurstbridge railway station, shops, and school.
"The Shire of Nillumbik, and particularly its northern precincts, has long been a very popular area for those who like to live in a superb semi-rural environment within easy commuting distance to the CBD and wider Melbourne," said Takis.
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A freestanding warehouse at Hemmant in the Australia TradeCoast precinct in Brisbane’s east sold for $1.2 million.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-industrial+warehouse-qld-hemmant-501623773" target="_blank">1327 Lytton Road</a> property was bought by a local investor for a yield of 7.5%.
The vendor is leasing back the property for the next 12 months as he would be building a new facility in the TradeCoast precinct, said Ray White Industrial Milton principal Stephen Ferguson.
The tilt panel building offers a net lettable area of 590 square metres and is on a land area of 819 square metres.
“The property is securely fenced and gated and enjoys excellent exposure to Lytton Rd with huge signage possibilities,” Ferguson said.
The site has on-site parking as well as seven exclusive car spaces. 
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Mount Gambier Central, a sub-regional shopping centre in the largest regional town in South Australia, has sold for $24.5 million.
The centre is anchored by Kmart and complimented by mini-major retailers, including Best &amp; Less, The Reject Shop, Gambier City Chemmart Pharmacy, 37 specialty shops, two kiosks and four ATMs.
Mount Gambier Central is a single-level predominantly enclosed and air-conditioned shopping centre developed in 1986. Upgrades in 1997 and 2010 provided modern entrances, malls and store fit-out.
It has a gross lettable area of 12,781 square metres plus decked parking for 532 cars.
The selling agents were Peter Isaksson, Rino Carpinelli and Steven Lerche of Savills.
Carpinelli said the sale highlighted the strong investor demand for well located, high quality sub-regional shopping centres.
“This centre is well supported by local and passing trade due to its strategic positioning in the heart of the Mount Gambier CBD, a major regional town servicing some 65,000 residents and a key transport hub mid-way between Adelaide and Melbourne,” he said.
The property’s large site of 2.924 hectares also provides the potential to redevelop the vacant pad site adjacent to the main shopping centre.
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A securely let retail property within the Ormond Village shopping strip in Melbourne has been snapped up by a private investor at a yield of 3.1% at auction.
Located at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-ormond-501705825" target="_blank">750 North Road</a>, the property comprises a single level, 180 square metre building on a 220 square metre site with parking at the rear and frontage to North Road.
The property was sold subject to a five-year lease with a further five-year option to Coffee Tribe at a rental of $22,000 per annum net.
The winning bid was for $690,000, more than $90,000 above the vendor’s reserve, said selling agent George Takis of Teska Carson.
"This was a property which drew very good enquiry due to the very affordable price range, the fact that it offered the security of a virtually new five-year lease, and the general market factors such as low interest rates, share market volatility and the recent increase in non-residential investment," said Takis.
"Investment properties in the circa $1 million and under price range have and will continue to entice strong enquiry especially while interest rates remain so low.’’ 
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Investor buys Melbourne's Ormond retail at 3.1% yield

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A mixed use investment property with further development potential in Melbourne’s inner east suburb of Hawthorn is expected to fetch more than $1.6 million at auction.
Located at 81-83 Church Street, the 300 square metre property on the corner of Brook Crescent comprises a two-level brick building including a ground floor café and a first floor, three bedroom apartment.
Situated in the heart of Hawthorn, Commercial 1 zoned site has been listed through Teska Carson’s Matthew Feld.
The auction is on November 20.
The property will be sold subject to two leases -- a five-year for the ground floor café and a monthly lease for the first floor residence -- for a total annual rental of $80,151.
He said the property presented substantial development potential subject to council approval in a popular suburb. It had a strong holding income and potential for capital growth.
"As such this property offers options for investors, developers and owner-occupiers in a very accessible and desirable location within the leafy inner eastern suburbs,’’ Feld said.
He said the area, only five kilometres from the CBD, had seen high-end residential and commercial developments in recent years and various other projects are under construction or in the planning stages.
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Investment property in Melbourne's Hawthorn expected to fetch more than $1.6 million

ASX-listed developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/stockland">Stockland</a>&nbsp;is continuing its push back into the new apartment market, filing plans for a prominent gateway site between Collingwood and East Melbourne.

The development giant, which moved back into the new apartment space when it announced Stanton Place in Sydney's Rosebery and have since filed plans for a 50-storey tower, are jumping into the off the plan Melbourne market.

They are hoping to create a mixed-use neighbourhood precinct for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/79-81-victoria-parade-collingwood-vic-3066">79-81 Victoria Parade</a>, replacing an existing commercial building with a scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/john-wardle-architects">Wardle</a>&nbsp;for 478 apartments,&nbsp;ground-floor retail, new public open spaces and a publicly accessible pedestrian laneway.

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The design report identifies the public realm as a central driver of the proposal.

"Collingwood has limited access to high-quality parks and public open space, and the proposal delivers valuable new areas for respite, social interaction and fine-grain retail activity."

The development would deliver a diverse mix of housing, including studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments alongside townhouse-style residences. Two basement levels are proposed beneath the development, providing resident and retail parking as well as extensive bicycle facilities.

Wardle's design draws heavily on Collingwood's industrial character, using articulated building forms, brickwork and robust materials inspired by the suburb's warehouse and manufacturing heritage. The built form has been broken into a series of smaller volumes to better respond to the surrounding streetscape while extensive communal gardens, rooftop amenities and shared resident spaces are integrated throughout the project.

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The planning documents describe the existing office building as offering little engagement with the public realm, with the redevelopment intended to create a more permeable and active neighbourhood destination.

"The proposed scheme presents a significant opportunity to deliver a vibrant retail plaza and a local neighbourhood hub serving both existing and future Collingwood residents."

The 79–81 Victoria Parade site occupies a strategic location about 1.5 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD, at the threshold between Collingwood and East Melbourne. It is well served by tram services along Victoria Parade and sits within walking distance of St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy Gardens, the Fitzroy activity centre and a broad range of employment, retail and hospitality destinations.

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Stockland plans new mixed-use neighbourhood precinct for Collingwood gateway site

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.

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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