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<p>The Wells Street property, with weatherboard facade, was sold by Woodards estate agents Maria Xu and Richard Kurz for $2.95 million. </p>
<p>The 780 sqm home with architecturally designed renovations and extensions, features landscaped gardens at the front.</p>
<p>Insidxe there's wide Woodcut engineered flooring and grand entry hall with a clay beaded chandelier. </p>
<p>The split level home has a front formal lounge with colonial windows which can be used as a sitting room, a kids' play area, or even a fifth bedroom. </p>
<p>The central living zone with northern orientation spills into the family room that has a gas stone fireplace, and dining zone with four-metre hight ceilings. </p>
<p>The kitchen is the centrepiece of the home which is fitted with Calacatta Ors porcelain bench tops, Franke dual sink, and premium stainless steel appliances including double AEG ovens and an Asko dishwasher. </p>
<p>The master ensuite bedroom is situated on the top floor and has a dressing room and private balcony. Meanwhile, the spacious guest bedroom is on the lower level with easy access to a sleek bathroom. The other two bedrooms come with built-in robes, double vanity central bathroom which has floor-to-ceiling tiling, a freestanding bath, standout laundry with a drying room, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, plush carpet and Calacatta marble.</p>
<p>There are three dedicated outdoor areas including a large garden at the rear with grass space and bluestone paving, an entertaining area accessed via stacker doors from the living zone, and the sizeable front porch and garden.</p>
<p>The property was last sold in 2016 for $1,850,000, and first bought in 1979 for £37,000. </p>
<p>The most recent five-bedroom house sold on Queen Street was for $3,720,000 in November 2019. </p>
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<p>A Paddington period terrace with views across the city skyline has hit the market. </p>
<p>The four bedroom, two bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-paddington-132913750" target="_blank">8 Jersey Road</a>. </p>
<p>It comes with living area with fireplace, additional family/media room at rear, and marble kitchen.</p>
<p>Other highlights include courtgarden, ample storage, and rear lane access via Tivoli Street into single car space. </p>
<p>The home is close to Oxford Street, CBD/Bondi Junction bound buses and quality schools. </p>
<p>It has been scheduled to go under the hammer on February 29. </p>
<p>Mark Lowe and Clint Ballard, of Ballard Property Group Double Bay, listed the property. </p>
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<p>In 1988 the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) projected a population of 25 million by 2050. Australia reached that estimate 30 years earlier. Our population grew by more than 400,000 in 2018-19, and the ABS now projects a population of 30 million by 2030.</p>
<p>At this growth rate, Australia will need to house an additional 16.8 million residents in the next 40 years. This is the equivalent of a new city the size of Canberra every year for the next 40 years – or a city the size of Darwin every 12 weeks.</p>
<p>Mike provides recommendations to governments and urban developers building sustainable cities that will avoid putting further strain on our existing capital cities, maintain our standard of living and health, provide local jobs, make housing attainable for every generation, save water and create safe streets for pedestrians and cyclists.</p>
<p><strong>Mike’s 7 recommendations to building new cities that will ease the squeeze:</strong></p>
<p><em>1.</em> Locate new cities between Sydney and Melbourne. Mike says now is the time to think about potential sites for new cities. For instance, eight could be built along the Sydney-to-Melbourne high-speed rail service that is being considered by government. Connecting the two cities provides an opportunity to promote the ‘twin cities’ of Melbourne and Sydney, considered by many as the world’s most liveable and beautiful cities.</p>
<p><em>2.</em> Build ‘urban’ cities from the start. Mike says new cities must be medium- to high-density from the outset, be connected within by sustainable forms of transport and offer local jobs. A specific rapid mixed use, walkable, urban city model is being advocated to Federal and State Governments by Consolidated Land and Rail Australia (CLARA) – a private group RobertsDay is assisting – which is offering solutions to re-balance Australia’s existing settlement and deliver new ways of planning and building liveable, sustainable, connected cities, transport and infrastructure.</p>
<p><em>3.</em> De-centralise jobs. Mike says most land uses can now happily co-exist. However, any new cities that we build will require multiple ‘outer-suburb mixed use urban centres with mixed-use retail, commercial and residential areas that are transit-based, compact and walkable. This will ensure short commute times and avoid putting pressure on transport systems and roads. Mike says our existing cities – especially Sydney and Melbourne, where the cost of commuting and housing attainability is a major problem – would also benefit from additional outer-suburb mixed use urban centres.</p>
<p><em>4.</em> Create low-water-use outdoor community spaces. Grass requires a lot of water. With water levels expected to be a major long-term issue, Mike says cities can better manage water usage by developing courtyard-style housing, and European-style outdoor community spaces (much like piazzas) that are water-wise through the use of materials such as pea gravel to replace turf and drought-tolerate plant species such as olive trees.</p>
<p><em>5.</em> Build water-wise, medium-density homes. NSW planning minister Rob Stokes is pushing for more medium-density housing in the State. This will bring residents multiple benefits. Townhouses and courtyard homes, with their turf-free outdoor spaces, will result in a significant reduction in water usage. In contrast to apartment complexes, townhouses and terraces provide individual street frontages, allowing residents to feel connected to their neighbourhoods. If townhouses are designed like the successful terrace models in Sydney, Melbourne, Vancouver, Seattle and Toronto, homeowners will be able to capitalise on their properties by building 40 sqm granny flats above their garages.</p>
<p><em>6.</em> Recognise walking and cycling as the privileged modes of transport. Townhouse communities can be designed with small streets at their rear providing access to garages. This minimises garages and driveways at the front of properties, enabling uninterrupted walking and cycling along tree-lined street frontages. This will improve safety and quality of life for pedestrians and cyclists. Imagine kids being able to safely walk to school again!</p>
<p><em>7.</em> Strive to embrace the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. All 193 United Nations member countries have adopted the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be achieved by 2030. These SDGs envisage the delivery of sustainable cities and neighbourhoods, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for all. Mike says that the bushfires have raised our awareness internationally, and that we need to act on them now. The Federal Government, State Government and the urban development industry need to more comprehensively action the SDGs.</p>
<p><strong>MIKE DAY </strong><em>is one of Australia’s best-known urban planners and designers, the co-founder and director of <a href="https://www.robertsday.com.au/people/mike-day/" target="_blank">RobertsDay</a> and a fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia </em></p>
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<p><span>Starting off the new year with the right market </span>conditions, there are a handful of locations that have indicated strong growth potential this year in the south- eastern regions of Melbourne, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. </p>

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<p><span>The report suggests one of the suburbs to look out for is Officer. </span></p>

<p><span>Located approximately 50 kilometres south-east of the central business district and situated between Pakenham and Berwick, Officer has become one of the fastest growing<br>
suburbs in the outer south-eastern growth corridor.</span></p>

<p><span>"Officer stands to be one of the best suburbs to invest in for 2020, where the median house price is $549,000 and the gross yield is 3.8 percent.</span></p>

<p><span>"With affordable house and land packages combined with low interest rates, government incentives and looser loan serviceability tests, these new estates are perfect for those looking to purchase their first home or migrating families who are looking to make Melbourne their home for the first time," the valuation firm said. </span></p>

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<p><span>A four bedroom house in Officer has recently been sold for $610,000.</span></p>

<p>The four bedroom, two bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-officer-132746354" target="_blank">13 Zoe Lane</a> (pictured below).</p>

<p><span>It features open plan family room, formal lounge, modern kitchen and decked outdoor space. </span></p>

<p><span>The house is situated within walking distance to the cafe, future town centre and new medical centre. </span></p>

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<p>A current listing in Officer is a four bedroom brick veneer house priced at $540,000 to$580,000.</p>

<p>Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-officer-131691118" target="_blank">58 Millicent Parade</a> (pictured below), the home comprises four bedrooms, two separate entertaining areas, and kitchen with walk in pantry. </p>

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<p>Other features include wall to wall carpets, tiled wet areas and landscaped front and rear gardens. </p>
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<p><span>The property market has shone in the past seven years showing extraordinary growth in property prices in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. </span></p>
<p><span>The report notes last year’s property market results ended on a high note as we saw </span>the fastest turnaround in history, with improving prices and clearance rates leading into the new year of 2020.</p>
<p>With property values rising, sellers are expected to cautiously return to the market, increasing stock levels.</p>
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<p><span>"So, what do we know moving forward into 2020? We can be assured that the Reserve Bank’s main focus will be to decrease unemployment rates and to increase wages, which will likely result in interest rates falling further throughout the year, making </span>it even more affordable to enter the market," the valuation firm said. </p>
<p>This trend could see an upside in developing areas such as Craigieburn, Kalkallo and Mickleham, which may prove to be the only truly affordable option for the inner and outer northern suburbs.</p>
<p><span>"By offering properties at affordable prices, these areas may still be the choice for migrating families moving to Melbourne or country Victorians wanting to move closer to Melbourne," the valuation firm said. </span></p>
<p><span>A Craigieburn three bedroom house has been sold for $570,000.</span></p>
<p>The three bedroom, two bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-craigieburn-132823606" target="_blank">32 Newlyn Drive </a>(pictured below).</p>
<p><span>Set on 650sqm, the home comes with well-appointed kitchen, meals area, and pergola overlooking backyard. </span></p>
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<p><span>Areas in the desirable suburbs of the inner north such as Abbotsford, Carlton and Richmond should expect to see moderate to low stock on the market.</span></p>
<p><span>The report notes blue chip properties that tick all the boxes will continue to perform in 2020.</span></p>
<p><span>"Low vacancy rates will also be evident in these areas with vacant dwellings being snapped up either by investors or renters," the valuation firm said. </span></p>
<p>A Richmond Victorian house has recently been sold for $1.67 million. </p>
<p>The three bedroom, one bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-richmond-132848686" target="_blank">10 Moorhouse Street</a> (pictured below). </p>
<p>It comes with open plan living, north facing courtyard and spacious kitchen. </p>
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<div class="column">The report suggests 2020 should see demand for Melbourne apartments remain steady as approvals for new residential developments hit a peak in 2017 and have since slowed down.</div>
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<div class="column">A two bedroom apartment in Melbourne CBD has been listed for rent with a price guide of $700 per week.</div>
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<div class="column">The two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-melbourne-424612982" target="_blank">502/9-23 MacKenzie Street </a>(pictured below). </div>
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<p><span>The report notes that one of the biggest struggles in the market is settlement for off-the-plan apartments. </span></p>
<p><span>It is proving a significant challenge for developers with many of the major lenders tightening or altering their lending policies to foreign investors or contracts subject to the Foreign Investment Review Board resulting in longer than normal settlement periods and further exacerbating settlement risk.</span></p>
<p><span>"New developments within city fringe suburbs such as South Yarra, Richmond, St Kilda, Abbotsford and Collingwood are contributing to this concern of oversupply. </span></p>
<p><span>"Demand will need to remain strong if supply is to be matched over the medium term." </span></p>
<p><span>A St Kilda one bedroom apartment has recently been sold for $406,000.</span></p>
<p>The 4th floor apartment is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda-132835810" target="_blank">408A/33 Inkerman Street</a> (pictured below).</p>
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<p><span>It features open plan living and dining, designer kitchen, alfresco balcony and bedroom with fitted BIRs. </span></p>
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<p><span>2019 started in the doldrums and finished on a high with record sales across a number of suburbs in Newcastle, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. </span></p>
<p><span>The valuation firm asked their </span>valuers to give an educated outlook on the residential market in their service areas.</p>
<p><span>The report notes records sales tend not to happen in a falling or subdued market.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bar+beach-131859426" target="_blank">16 Bar Beach Avenue, Bar Beach</a> (pictured below) sold for $5.525 million towards the end of 2019 and set the record in Newcastle for a single residential holding.</p>
<p><span>This eclipsed the $5.51 million paid at the beginning of 2019 for 40 Kilgour Avenue, Merewether.</span></p>
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<p><span>This property saw strong interest after a significant media campaign and is a record for the Merewether Heights location.</span></p>
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<p><span>The same could not be said for Newcastle and the Hunter 12 months prior in January 2019. </span></p>
<p><span>This time last year, pessimism abounded. </span></p>
<p><span>"How long this current resurgence lasts or whether it can be knocked off course easily is yet to be seen. </span>Our prediction is that it can’t be as strong as the last uptick (2012 to 2017), which was unprecedented for the area with massive increases across the board in all property sectors," the valuation firm said. </p>
<p><span>“Part-time psychologist hat being reached for and placed on head at a jaunty angle” warning.<br></span></p>
<p><span>"If we were to hazard a guess, it would be fair to say that we are at an interesting juncture in the market," the valuation firm said. </span></p>
<p><span>The recent boom is fresh in the minds of all property investors and professionals. </span></p>
<p><span>When the boom finished, many who either missed the boat or didn’t fully capitalise will have made promises to themselves that next time the ship sets off, they would get up that gangplank sharpish (or whatever it is they board ships with these days; with our smarts, we have probably moved past planks). </span></p>
<p><span>"We suspect that the recent gains in the market locally are born from the fear of missing out a second time. That’s a powerful driver in any market." </span></p>
<p><span>2020 is set to be a pivotal year in our future with a number of events all converging to a point where something monumental is likely to happen. </span></p>
<p><span>"We have US elections winding up like a coiled spring, ever-growing awareness of and focus on climate action and China testing out sovereign nations’ resolve across the globe. </span>Any of these have the ability to derail or boost the economy like nothing has for a decade or more," the valuation firm noted. </p>
<p>And Newcastle and the Hunter is like a bug hanging on for grim death to the windscreen, being buffeted by headwinds as speed quickly escalates, whilst simultaneously trying to avoid the jet of water shot fair up the caboose followed by the wiper of death.</p>
<p>"We are at the mercy of things bigger and more complex than us." </p>
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<p>CBRE’s Melbourne City Sales team have been appointed to market 273 Swanston Street, which is set to <span>go to auction on </span><span>March 12</span><span>.</span></p>
<p>It is next to the McDonald’s on the corner of Lonsdale Street and Swanston Street. </p>
<p>In the Melbourne CBD’s booming northern precinct between Melbourne Central, Emporium Melbourne and QV Melbourne, the property is being offered to the market fully leased to an established hospitality operator.</p>
<p>“Swanston Street has long been regarded as Melbourne CBD’s most highly desirable and tightly held street of property ownership and this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Alex Brierley said.</p>
<p>Over the past five years Swanston Street has been transformed from a retail strip to food and beverage destination catering to Melbourne CBD’s booming student population. </p>
<p>Recent food and beverage leasing deals along Swanston Street have achieved rentals as high as $6,000 per square metre for smaller shops.</p>
<p>In a landmark deal, the former Jack London retail store at 301 Swanston Street was leased to popular chain David’s Hot Pot for approximately $400,000, for the 107 square metre ground floor space, negotiated by CBRE’s Zelman Ainsworth and Tan Thach.</p>
<p>“273 Swanston Street is well positioned to benefit from GPT’s new 10-level office tower that will sit atop Melbourne Central mall at 300 Lonsdale Street, which will drive rental growth well into the future,” Julian White added.</p>
<p>The last building to transact on Swanston Street was the 1930s-style, heritage 123 Swanston Street, which sold for just under $16 million, reflecting a 2.75 per cent yield, in 2015.</p>
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<p><span>Smithfield Property has purchased a mixed-use gem with multiple value add options for $3.9 million in Brisbane’s New Farm.</span></p>
<p><span>The property, at <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=jRYOrR8N39R+6hBQZ7yXMtZbL8K1IrWjVUh45Aq1JPvZgRKLiO1yIdaTuGmyPY7RBzTjk87oMXyuFthyeL5QE+aqhgjQE5jC4s771CGlAYIY1lj9REGYQGs6KxnEZLDH2o6oAsmKn60=&amp;rh=ff005a1ef76267a9fd1d1906694490ebed71f6fc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">599 Brunswick Street</a>, offered a diversified income stream with a complimentary mix of retail, office and 16-room boarding house.</span><br><br><span>It was partially tenanted with half of the ground floor retail vacant and a short WALE of 1.05.</span><br><br><span>The property was sold by Ray White Commercial (QLD) Retail Investment Sales Michael Feltoe.</span><br><br><span>“The property had some unique features that really divided buyers into two camps. There were three easements and council requirements that significantly restricted development upside of the car parking land," Mr Feltoe said.</span></p>
<p><span><span>“The buyer acquired the asset on an eight per cent yield that reflected the long-term vacancy, overall short-term income security, and the amount of work required to bring the property up to standard.</span><br><br><span>In the last two years, the property had been formally on the market for sale twice with two other agencies, and had been under contract and fallen over a few times in some off-market processes by other agencies.</span><br><br><span>“Instead of doing the same thing again and expecting a different result, we recommended marketing the asset for sale via auction which generated a huge amount of enquiry (147).</span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>“Smithfield Property were the perfect buyer due to both their track record with properties that need creative solutions and their requirement to relocate their office into the vacancy."</span><br></span></span></p>
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<p>The valuation firm asked their valuers to give an educated outlook on the residential market in their service areas.</p>
<p>"This time last year, we were discussing the reality of being amidst a property downturn, particularly due to tightening credit availability as a result of the banking royal commission along with widespread negative market sentiment.</p>
<p>"We are now experiencing very different conditions with most inner city agents reporting persistently low levels of listings and this, combined with the renewed interest caused by interest rate declines, is set to cause the market to continue to recover," the valuation firm stated.</p>
<p>This is particularly the case for good quality, owner- occupier dwellings.</p>
<p>The first home loan deposit scheme commenced on 1 January 2020 and is likely to have a direct impact on the lower end of the property market but also flow-on effects to mid-level properties.</p>
<p>The usual possible headwinds for the Sydney property market include affordability constraints, credit availability and wider economic and political matters.</p>
<p>"Surry Hills is one to watch this year, particularly since the completion of the light rail, which has improved the public transport servicing the area and implemented traffic calming and management measures to reduce congestion," the valuation firm said.</p>
<p>This combined with the removal of construction and the associated aesthetic improvements should see a price increase in the area.</p>
<p>It is then likely that the neighbouring bridesmaid suburbs of Darlinghurst and Redfern will see some value uplift as a flow-on.</p>
<p>"Similarly, Randwick, Kensington and Kingsford in the east will benefit from the completion of the Randwick section of the light rail last December, with the Kingsford section due to open in March this year," the valuation firm added.</p>
<p>Kingsford in particular, with a median house price of $1.98 million according to realestate.com. au, could well prove popular for buyers priced out of the neighbouring suburbs of Randwick ($2.35 million) and Kensington ($2,571,500).</p>
<p>After being one of the worst performing inner city suburbs in 2018, Pyrmont appears to be recovering, largely due to plans to redevelop the fish markets and surrounding Blackwattle Bay precinct.</p>
<p>In addition, Mirvac is looking to redevelop the nearby Harbourside shopping centre and The Star casino is undergoing expansion and refurbishment, with a proposal for a new hotel atop the building.</p>
<p>Redfern is well serviced by public transport and is close to the city, yet provides plenty of green spaces.</p>
<p>It appears to be comparatively affordable in relation to its surrounding suburbs with a median of $1.4 million for a three-bedroom property (realestate.com.au).</p>
<p>The median for a similar property in Surry Hills is $1.65 million and across the park in Paddington is a whopping $2.235 million.</p>
<p>A renovated three bedroom house in Surry Hills has recently been sold for $1.615 million.</p>
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<p>It features stone topped kitchen, chic bathroom, and easycare garden.</p>
<p>The location is within close proximity to parks, Oxford Street and the CBD.</p>
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<p>"The suburb as a whole is shaking its social stigma and it remains a popular choice for young professionals and families with the eastern corridor of the suburb considered the most desirable," the valuation firm commented. </p>
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<p>As always, high density, investor centric markets should be treated with caution, particularly those with large pipelines of new apartments, including Waterloo, Zetland and Rosebery.</p>
<p>Whilst the current supply pipeline may settle and even return to below average levels in 2021, the timing of projects settling throughout 2020 is unfortunate for purchasers, as many projects sold off the plan in the peak of the market.</p>
<p>Therefore any purchasers unable to settle may be required to off load at a loss.</p>
<p>A recent example is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-waterloo-131445738" target="_blank">106/16A Gadigal Avenue, Waterloo </a>(pictured below) in the Emblem development (below) that was sold off the plan on 17 June 2015 for $970,000 and re-sold (nine months after completion) on 21 August 2019 for $910,000.</p>
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<p>The report suggests the other factor impacting this market segment is the ongoing negative sentiment related to building issues in newer, large scale developments.</p>
<p>This could potentially continue to be a significant factor and it is imperative that purchasers take due care when buying into newer large scale developments.</p>
<p>There are a few other elements that will unfold throughout the year that could have specific effects on some locations throughout the inner regions of Sydney.</p>
<p>For example, the lockout laws are set to be wound back across much of inner city Sydney (although not in Kings Cross).</p>
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Inner Sydney market continues to recover in 2020: HTW residential 

<p>Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.</p>

<p>At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.</p>

<p>Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.</p>

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<p>"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.</p>

<p>Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.</p>

<p>“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.</p>

<p>He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.</p>

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<p>After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.</p>

<p>"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."</p>

<p>Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.</p>

<p>"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."</p>

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<p>Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.</p>

<p>"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."</p>

<p>For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.</p>

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<p>The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.</p>

<p>"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."</p>

<p>As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.</p>

<p>"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.</p>

<p>"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."</p>

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<p>Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.</p>

<p>"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."</p>

<p>That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.</p>

<p>"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."</p>

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<p>Aimee says one moment stood out.</p>

<p>"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."</p>

<p>The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.</p>

<p>Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.</p>

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<p>ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.</p>

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<p>For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.</p>

<p>"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."</p>

<p>For Aimee, the change is measured in time.</p>

<p>“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.</p>

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<p>Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.</p>

<p>ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.</p>

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

<p>Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.</p>

<p>Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.</p>

<p>"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.</p>

<p>"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."</p>

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<p>Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.</p>

<p>"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.</p>

<p>The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."</p>

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<p>Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.</p>

<p>According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.</p>

<p>Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.</p>

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<p>Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.</p>

<p>The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.</p>

<p>The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.</p>

<p>"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."</p>

<p>The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.</p>

<p>With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.</p>

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

<p>Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.</p>

<p>The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.</p>

<p>Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.</p>

<p>Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.</p>

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<p>The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.</p>

<p>Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.</p>

<p>"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.</p>

<p>The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.</p>

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<p>The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.</p>

<p>According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.</p>

<p>The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.</p>

<p>"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.</p>

<p>"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."</p>

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<p>Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.</p>

<p>Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.</p>

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

<p>New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.</p>

<p>It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.</p>

<p>With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.</p>

<p>The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.</p>

<p>Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.</p>

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<p>Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.</p>

<p>"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.</p>

<p>"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."</p>

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<p>Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.</p>

<p>Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.</p>

<p>That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.</p>

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<p>Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.</p>

<p>Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.</p>

<p>"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.</p>

<p>"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."</p>

<p>Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.</p>

<p>"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."</p>

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<p>The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.</p>

<p>Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.</p>

<p>That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.</p>

<p>"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."</p>

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

<p>A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.</p>

<p>The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.</p>

<p>The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.</p>

<p>The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.</p>

<p>Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.</p>

<p>"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.</p>

<p>"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."</p>

<p><img alt="Flow" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c585b206-2130-4eee-a50c-3f27c51a7c70" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-07-06%20at%208.33.25%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=m3pHRDV62Y3fvN.XQuQHq.52ilTWpRLf" /></p>

<p>Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.</p>

<p>Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.</p>

<p>Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.</p>

<p>"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.</p>

<p>"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."</p>

<p>Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.</p>

<p>Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.</p>


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