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Brisbane’s industrial space has seen a few new estates come online recently.
They all have two things in common: good access to major transportation infrastructure and surrounding amenities, according to the latest report from Herron Todd White (HTW).
This is the case in particular for North Lakes Business Park (further stage released in 2017 and now almost sold out), Metroplex at Westgate South in Richlands (one lot remaining) and Colmslie Business Park on Lytton Road in Morningside (recently released).
North Lakes Business Park is a mixed-use development precinct that accommodates a variety of uses including retail, office, warehousing and service industry.
An example if a a new office/warehouse warehouse (pictured above) that sold for $3.1 million just weeks after completion last year.
The valuers stated that "this prime location has attracted a wide variety of occupiers due to its exposure and road connectivity to the Bruce Highway, Gateway Motorway and Gympie Road".
"Stage 1 was completely sold out after being released in 2017 and Stage 2 is expected to come online around the third quarter of 2018."
The Metroplex at Westgate has offered an alternative to Brisbane’s existing high profile commercial centres within the CBD, Airport precinct and Port of Brisbane.
The Metroplex South estate is located in Wacol within Brisbane’s "western growth corridor" and sits at the nexus of the Ipswich Motorway, Logan Motorway and Centenary Highway.
Metroplex Westgate is serviced by both rail and bus transport options.
Transportation infrastructure around Metroplex Westgate has been significantly upgraded, making it a prime industrial location the report noted.
The valuers stated that Colmslie Business Park’s prime location within the TradeCoast is a major asset to the development, having direct access to the Brisbane Airport, Port of Brisbane and major transport routes with the added benefit of being close to the CBD, major infrastructure and public transport.
The TradeCoast precinct is the most tightly held industrial precinct in Brisbane.
"We expect to see high levels of pre-commitments throughout 2018, as was seen in 2017 with a 19% increase in space from 2016 supply levels."
"This is due to the desire of tenants to occupy new, modern space with attractive rents and good incentives," noted the valuers at HTW.
On the other hand, there has been limited levels of speculative development.
Development activity for owner-occupiers has been "subdued" with Sigma Pharmaceuticals being the only major build in 2017 of approximately 14,990 square metres.
Hilton Foods meat processing facility at Logos Heathwood Logistics Estate will comprise circa 45,000 square metres as well as a Coca-Cola Amatil expansion being completed in the first half of 2018.
Several transport-related infrastructure projects are well underway in Brisbane that will stimulate industrial development through better connectivity and transport options.
The Kingsford Smith Drive update commenced mid-2016 at a cost of $650 million and involves widening Kingsford Smith Drive from four to six lanes in certain areas, road improvement works, public transport improvements and cycling and pedestrian infrastructure and is projected to be completed in 2019.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has invested $1.7 billion in infrastructure projects since 2012 with a further $1.7 billion investment in redeveloping the domestic terminal, building a new runway, building a new multi-storey car park, investing in the latest passenger friendly technology and developing a new Industrial Park and Auto Mall project.
The Gateway Upgrade North Project (Nudgee to Bracken Ridge) is a $1.143 billion project aimed to reduce congestion (particularly from population growth and continued expansion of the TradeCoast), improve safety and increase the efficiency of the motorway network.
The Logan Enhancement Project is a $512 million project to improve congestion along the Logan Motorway/Mt Lindesay Highway/Beaudesert Road interchange and the Wembley Road/Logan Motorway interchanges.
It also includes construction of southfacing on and off-ramps on the Gateway Extension Motorway at Compton Road. 
The Inland Rail is another major project that will see the construction of a 1,700-kilometre freight rail that will run from Tottenham in Victoria to Acacia Ridge in Queensland.
This will be up to ten hours faster than the existing rail network via Sydney and will assist in reducing congestion on highways the report noted.
The valuers stated that overall, industrial yields stabilised over the first quarter of 2018.
Prime yields are currently sitting between 6.25% and 7.25% with the TradeCoast precinct having the tightest investment yields, whilst secondary stock typically ranges between 8% and 12%.
The latest report noted rent levels have been low some time now but have remained stable over the past year.
Developers offering competitive rents and incentives in the pre-commitment market are factors holding back rental growth.
Leasing demand increased over the first quarter of 2018 and was mostly concentrated in the south side.
Net face rents for prime industrial assets generally range between $95 and $140 per square metre per annum whilst secondary rents range between $50 and $100 per square metre per annum.
Incentives being offered to secure tenants typically range between 5% and 20% for prime assets depending on size and between 8% and 25% for secondary assets.
The majority of leasing transactions during 2017 were design and construct and pre-commitments, with a high volume of this also expected for 2018.
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Latest industrial estates to hit the Brisbane market coming up big: HTW 

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Bradbury Hall Estate, a six bedroom house with views of the River Derwent in Taroona, Tasmania, has hit the market for the first time in over 30 years. 
It is offered by Kim Chandler-Storey from Fall Real Estate. 
Designed by architect Otto Hellwig, <a href="https://fall.com.au/properties/taroona-tas-9510/" target="_blank">Bradbury Hall Estate</a> comes with six bedrooms, multiple living areas, enormous lounge room, dining room with built in cabinetry and access via French doors to the garden, or the pleasant sunroom.
It features include original myrtle floorboards on entry, high ceilings, Axminster carpets, ceiling roses and cornices throughout, and timber panelling. 
Built circa 1937, the three-level house retains all of its original features.
The suburb's median house price sits on $675,500, according to CoreLogic. 
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Otto Helwig-designed 1937 Bradbury Hall Estate on the market

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A South Morang three bedroom house has been sold by a mortgagee.
Listed with an indicative price range between $510,000 to $561,000, the house fetched $570,000.
It last sold in 2011 at $350,000.
The house was listed by Nick Petrovski and Rod Taylor from Ray White.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-south+morang-128266270" target="_blank">Located at 5 Amber Court</a>, South Morang, the house comes with three bedrooms (ensuite to master), kitchen with adjoining meals area and separate lounge.
Other features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, covered outdoor area and double carport.
It is close to shops and transport.
The suburb's median house price sits on $611,500, according to CoreLogic. 
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South Morang three bedroom house sold by mortgagee

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Cbus Property has outlined its upcoming project, The Langston in Epping, in Sydney’s booming north-west.
It is located 100m from Epping Train Station, on the site of the current Westpac office.
There's approval for three towers of 19, 24 and 29 storeys containing 463 apartments. The project will offer a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from around $650,000.
Tower Three, to be known as Langston Tower, will be located on the corner of Langston Place and Epping Road.
Tower Two (Langston Central) will be located to the south-west of Tower Three, and Tower One (Langston Parkview) will be located at the corner of Pembroke Street and Chambers Court. 
Designed by architectural firm Architectus, with landscaping by landscape architects, Arcadia, the development will be situated on the highest land point in the suburb.
The Langston will also include a mixed-use precinct comprising 1,681sqm of retail space and 1,921sqm of communal open space, with laneway and pedestrian links to feature throughout the site, connecting The Langston with the existing public library and recreational facilities. 
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Works on The Langston are scheduled to commence in January 2019.
According to Adrian Pozzo, Chief Executive Officer at Cbus Property, the project will be a key element of the Epping Town Centre revitalisation.
“The future Epping Town Centre will deliver an increase in housing capacity of around 3,750 new homes within a 10-minute walk of the train station, as well as many new employment opportunities and local services,” he noted.
“There will also be significant road and intersection upgrades, and important major regional transport infrastructure, including the Hills M2 upgrade, and the $8.3 billion Sydney Metro North West, which is due to open next year.
“In addition, Epping is also only five to 10 minutes from existing major regional amenities such as Macquarie University and Macquarie Shopping Centre.”
 
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CBUS set to develop landmark three-tower Epping development

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Offers close tomorrow (Tuesday June 19) for the Hawthorn home of the former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour.
Invergowrie has $40 million to $44 million hopes.
The marketing campaign copped a neighbouring rival listing when Avon Court (pictured above) was listed recently off market with $45 million to $50 million price hopes. 
The Hawthorn trophy home, Invergowrie was bought by Fahour bought off-market with wife Dionnie in 2013 for $22 million, when he was Australia’s highest-paid public servant.
The Victorian record likely remains unchallenged as it sits at around $52.5 million for the Stonington mansion in Malvern.
Its June 19 expressions of interest public marketing has surprised industry players since most record setters sell off-market or at private boardroom auctions.
Its marketing was launched on the listing agent's instragram, but there have been no internal photos made available.
Domain spruiked its internal access, but readers were only offered written impressions, not pictorial.
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Fahour, now executive chairman of packaging group Pro-Pac, had renovated the historic home that sits on a 1.11 hecatre block, having lodged $4.5 million renovation plans.
Its features a five-bedroom main home, plus a three-bedroom brick house, a bluestone two-bedroom cottage and an old bluestone hall that can be used as a garage, gym or studio.
He reinstated a tennis court.
The property, once known as Burwood, features a working bell tower and a billiards room.
Fahour is downsizing after recently buying a $16 million mansion in Kinkora Road, Hawthorn. 
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Offers close tomorrow on Ahmed Fahour's Hawthorn trophy home, Invergowrie

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A three bedroom house in Western Australia's Spearwood has been sold by mortgagees.  It was sold at $355,000.
It was sold by Mark Grljusich at Harcourts.
It last sold at $260,000 in 2006.
The <a href="https://reiwa.com.au/23-skeahan-street-spearwood-4040328/" target="_blank">23 Skeahan Street, Spearwood</a> house is a very old and run down three bedroom, one bathroom home on a large 728sqm block, with a 18.1 metre frontage.
Zoned R30, the agent said it was "ready to sell, ideal for the savvy investor, renovator or developer who wants a property in a great location, that has large potential and are prepared to do some work to get a positive result."  The suburb's median house price sits on $460,000 according to CoreLogic.
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$355,000 Spearwood house sold by mortgagee

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A four bedroom 2003-built house in Western Australia's Ellenbrook has been sold by mortgagees.  It was sold at $367,500, just slightly down from it's most recent asking price at $377,500.
It was sold by Jim McConnell at RayWhite after an earlier sale failed to eventuate.
It came with a $430,000 asking price after its failed December 2017 auction.
It last sold at $71,000 in 2002 as a building block.
The <a href="https://reiwa.com.au/15-lissadell-terrace-ellenbrook-4002020/" target="_blank">15 Lissadell Terrace, Ellenbrook</a> house is a about 196sqm home that features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, study, large patio at the backside, and a below ground pool. It also includes new carpets, fresh paint work, and new blinds.  It is less than 1km walking distance to shops, schools, parks and public transport.
The suburb's median house price sits on $380,000 according to CoreLogic.
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$367,500 Ellenbrook house sold by mortgagee

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A contemporary Lilyfield house was sold prior to its scheduled weekend auction by Pilcher Residential.
The 2013-built house at 13 Alfred Street was due to be auctioned on Saturday.
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Selling agent Simon Pilcher said the home had a $3.4 million guide price.
It sold for $3.5 million after two families put in offers.
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Both had been looking for over 12 months,” he said.
The master bedroom had its own outside retreat with a spa and a day bed.
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Lilyfield trophy home fetches $3.5 million

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During his final year of his architecture degree in the late 1980s, Ian Moore was commissioned to work on a Darlinghurst terrace.
The terrace had been a burnt out squatters den with Moore remembering climbing over people sleeping on mattresses in the graffiti covered rooms.
His reconfiguration of the terrace into two separate spaces took four years.
Its exposed rear steel-framed wing with spiral staircase has become an architectural landmark, built in stark contrast to the street facade which was restored to its original Victorian detail.
Davis House featured in 100 Amazing Sydney Homes.
The Surrey Street property is now for sale as a large family home offering with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a three car garage.
1st City Real Estate Double Bay agent Julian Hasemer calls the home a "triumph of design in a fashionable urban village setting."  
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
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Ian Moore's univeristy days Darlinghurst terrace commission for sale

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Sydney’s residential vacancy rate has steadied, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
The REINSW Deputy President Peter Matthews said the May 2018 REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey saw availability fall just 0.1 percentage points at 2.4 per cent across the Sydney metropolitan area.
“We have seen a level of consistency for renters as we move into the cooler months,” Mr Matthews said.
“In Inner Sydney vacancy rates are back on the upward trend with a rise of 0.2 percentage points to 2.4 per cent, while Outer Sydney fell 0.1 percentage points at 2.4 per cent and Middle Sydney fell 0.3 percentage points at 2.6 per cent.”
In the Hunter, vacancy rates fell 0.1 percentage points to 1.6 per cent, with Newcastle dropped 0.3 percentage points at 1.9 per cent. The Illawarra added 0.3 percentage points to 2.4 per cent with Wollongong falling 0.2 percentage points to 2.1 per cent.  Across regional areas, New England and Northern Rivers remained steady at 1.9 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively, while Albury rose 0.2 percentage points to 2.0 per cent and the South Coast jumped 0.5 percentage points to 3.5 per cent. 
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Sydney vacancy rate steadies: REINSW

The Gold Coast economy has grown by 25 per cent since 2020/21 to surpass $55 billion, but perhaps the more significant story is what sits behind the headline number.

For decades, the Gold Coast has been viewed through the lens of tourism, lifestyle and population growth. The latest State of the City Report suggests that perception is increasingly out of step with reality.

Released by Invest Gold Coast, the report ranks the Gold Coast as Australia's largest non-capital city economy and, perhaps more notably, second nationally behind Sydney for Economic Complexity, a measure that assesses the diversity and sophistication of an economy.

It's a result that places the Gold Coast ahead of Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, highlighting the extent to which the city's economic base has broadened beyond its traditional industries.

Today, the Gold Coast supports more than 350,000 jobs, is home to over 83,000 businesses and generates $19 billion in annual exports. Manufacturing now accounts for 62 per cent of international export growth, while sectors including health, education, advanced manufacturing, technology and professional services are becoming increasingly important contributors to the local economy.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the report confirmed the city's evolution into one of Australia's most significant economies.

"The Gold Coast economy continues to grow at an incredible pace. This is no surprise to those of us who have watched the evolution up close," Mayor Tate said.

"As one of the most entrepreneurial, investment driven and opportunity focused economies in the country our ambition has been realised and possibilities are endless.

"The Gold Coast has built a reputation as the city that says yes. We say yes to investment, yes to opportunity and yes to people who want to build something.

"It's this mindset helping us drive major growth across health, advanced manufacturing, screen production, marine, technology and the knowledge economy."

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While population growth has been one of the defining stories of the past decade, the report points to a broader economic transformation taking place.

The city's knowledge economy now contributes $7.9 billion annually and supports around 31,000 jobs, while the health and wellbeing sector contributes $5.2 billion and employs more than 42,000 people. Together, the six priority sectors identified in the report account for almost $24 billion in economic output and more than 145,000 jobs.

One of the strongest examples is the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct at Southport. The 200-hectare precinct now contains more than $5 billion worth of health, education, research and innovation infrastructure and supports over 16,000 jobs.

The report also highlights the growing role of advanced manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, defence and modular construction.

Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies recently became the first Australian commercial company to attempt an orbital launch, while companies including Modscape and ModnPods are helping establish the Yatala-Stapylton corridor as one of Australia's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing hubs.

The city's entrepreneurial culture is also translating into business growth.

Since 2019/20, the number of businesses operating on the Gold Coast has increased by 22 per cent, while firms employing more than 200 people have grown by 80 per cent. The report suggests the next challenge is converting more local start-ups and medium-sized businesses into nationally significant companies.

Development activity remains another key indicator of confidence.

There are currently more than $23 billion worth of major projects underway across the Gold Coast, supported by a record 75 active cranes, a figure that now exceeds Brisbane and represents a 150 per cent increase since 2016.

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Importantly, the report notes the next phase of investment will need to extend beyond residential development.

While 93 per cent of crane activity is currently tied to housing, Invest Gold Coast argues future investment will increasingly need to focus on cultural, civic, infrastructure and industry-enabling projects that strengthen the city's long-term economic resilience.

Invest Gold Coast Chair Will Hodgman said the city was now benefiting from years of economic diversification.

"What is happening on the Gold Coast is the result of the city's economic base broadening, fuelled by industries with long-term, high-growth potential," Mr Hodgman said.

"This is no longer a secondary Australian economy, the Gold Coast is becoming a globally connected city with deeper capability across health, knowledge and creative industries, advanced manufacturing, technology and exports."

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Looking ahead, the Gold Coast's population is projected to exceed one million residents by 2046.

For a city that was once largely defined by tourism and lifestyle, the latest figures suggest the Gold Coast is becoming something more significant, one of Australia's most diverse and economically sophisticated urban economies, and increasingly one that national and international investors can no longer afford to overlook.

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75 cranes, $23 billion pipeline and a $55 billion economy: Inside the Gold Coast economic boom

Ron Bakir's Homecorp has sold more than 75 per cent of the apartments in its wellness-driven Florence Residences in Surfers Paradise following its first weekend release.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/florence-residences-24-monte-carlo-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">26-storey project on Monte Carlo Avenue</a>, which commenced construction earlier this year, has seen a flurry of buyers secure their slice of the Gold Coast's latest wellbeing-focused offering in one of the nation's most competitive property markets.

Since the pandemic, the Gold Coast's population has grown by more than 11 per cent, a rate approximately four times faster than Sydney's, driven largely by lifestyle changes and interstate migration. While buyer activity has moderated in some markets nationally, demand for newly built dwellings on the Gold Coast continues to gain momentum as purchasers increasingly prioritise lifestyle, amenity, wellbeing, liveability and long-term investment potential.

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Homecorp CEO Ron Bakir says buyers today are looking for more than just a home.

"What we are seeing is a shift in how people define value in property," Bakir says.

"What attracts residents to new developments is a desire for more than just a residence. They are looking for a place that complements their lifestyle, supports their wellbeing and reflects the way they want to live into the future.

"Lifestyle, longevity, proactive health, wellbeing, connection and a sense of community are increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, particularly on the Gold Coast, where these factors continue to be a major drawcard."

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Bakir says Homecorp is responding to this shift through an approach that places greater emphasis on design, amenity and experience working together to create places that feel considered, connected and enduring in value.

Inspired by Eastern European design, Florence Residences will comprise 120 apartments alongside a private residents-only wellness club featuring a resort-style rooftop pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a spa retreat, contemporary gymnasium, and a spacious yoga and Pilates studio.

The development will also feature a residents-only lounge with private dining facilities and a rooftop bar, premium outdoor entertaining areas, a hotel-style lobby lounge, generous bike parking, and pet-friendly amenities including a heated dog wash.

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A limited number of apartments remain available, with an exclusive collection of four-bedroom sub-penthouses set to be released in the coming months.

Florence is one of the latest additions to Homecorp's expanding multi-billion-dollar property portfolio, which also includes plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/homecorp-lodges-plans-for-260-million-moroccan-bathhouse-inspired-tower-in-budds-beach">$260 million development in Budds Beach</a> tailored to the growing wellness market.

A development application has been lodged for a 27-storey, 156-residence tower at 8–10 Acacia Avenue and 25–27 Oak Avenue, featuring a residents-only Moroccan spa-inspired sanctuary.

Apartments at Florence Residences are priced from $1,249,000, with construction expected to be completed by late 2027.

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Buyers rush to Homecorp's Florence Residences as Gold Coast wellness trend gains momentum

The NSW Government has expanded its $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program, broadening access for affordable housing providers and smaller residential developments as it seeks to accelerate housing delivery across the state.

The Minns Government says the program has already helped bring forward more than 600 homes across Sydney and regional NSW since launching in September 2025, with similar models now adopted in South Australia and Western Australia.

The latest changes, announced by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, are designed to improve access to finance for projects that have planning approval but are struggling to secure funding.

Among the key changes is an expansion of support for community housing providers. The program will now support up to 100 per cent affordable housing projects valued at up to $30 million when delivered by not-for-profit providers, while support for larger affordable housing developments will increase for projects worth up to $80 million.

The government says the changes will help accelerate the delivery of housing for low-income workers, older people, people living with disability, and those at risk of homelessness, while reducing reliance on direct grants or subsidised loans to bridge funding gaps.

The eligibility criteria for smaller residential developments have also been broadened. The previous $5 million minimum project value threshold has been removed and replaced with a requirement that projects deliver at least four homes.

Support has also increased for projects delivering fewer than 20 homes, with the guarantee now able to cover up to 75 per cent of dwellings in a development, capped at $30 million per project.

The changes are expected to particularly benefit smaller-scale and regional developments, which often face greater challenges meeting pre-sale requirements imposed by lenders.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the scheme demonstrates how government can use its balance sheet to stimulate housing supply without relying solely on taxpayer-funded grants.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee shows how this Government is using its balance sheet to reduce risk and unlock private investment, enabling new homes to move from design to construction faster," Mookhey said.

"This landmark reform allows us to deliver homes for working families at a lower cost to taxpayers, while also maintaining strong financial discipline."

Planning Minister Paul Scully said the program had already proven effective in bringing stalled projects to market.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee has already proven it can unlock stalled projects and accelerate housing delivery by giving lenders the confidence they need to back good developments," Scully said.

"These changes will allow more affordable housing and smaller developments to access support so more homes can be built faster where communities need them most."

Housing Minister Rose Jackson said the expansion would help community housing providers overcome financing barriers that often delay projects.

"We know community housing providers are ready to build more homes, too often they're held back by barriers to finance," Jackson said.

"Expanding the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee helps remove those barriers so more affordable homes can get off the ground sooner."

The announcement was welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, which has long advocated for measures aimed at improving project feasibility and access to finance.

Property Council NSW Executive Director Katie Stevenson described the expansion as a practical intervention that addresses one of the most immediate constraints on housing delivery.

"This is exactly the kind of practical intervention we need right now, focused on getting projects out of the ground, not just approved," Stevenson said.

"It builds on a model the Property Council has worked closely with government to develop following calls for such a scheme ahead of last year's NSW Budget, so it's great to see it being expanded."

Stevenson said the reforms would help unlock projects that are ready to proceed but have been delayed by financing challenges. However, she noted that broader feasibility issues remain a significant barrier to increasing housing supply.

"The biggest challenge in NSW housing today is delivery. Too many projects have planning approval but are simply not financially viable to proceed under current settings," she said.

Speaking at the Property Council's NSW Housing Summit, Housing Minister Rose Jackson acknowledged that feasibility and financing pressures continue to constrain housing delivery, while reaffirming the government's commitment to work with industry on solutions.

Stevenson said the government's recognition of those challenges was encouraging ahead of next week's state budget.

"It's positive to see the government clearly recognising that feasibility pressures are now a binding constraint on supply," she said.

"With the Budget just days away, the focus must be on backing delivery, making sure projects stack up, finance can flow, and more homes can move from approval to construction."

The expanded Pre-sale Finance Guarantee forms part of the NSW Government's broader housing agenda, which also includes planning reforms, the NSW Housing Pattern Book, and a series of rezonings intended to increase housing capacity across the state.

NSW expands Pre-sale Finance Guarantee to unlock more affordable and regional housing

Design-led developer-builder Lowe Living has unveiled its latest residential development, Jardin House, marking its first foray into Melbourne's blue-chip City of Boroondara.

Located a short walk from Camberwell Junction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House</a> has been designed to appeal to affluent local downsizers and established families seeking a low-maintenance alternative to the large homes that have long defined Camberwell and surrounding suburbs.

The project will comprise a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 92 sqm to 280 sqm, alongside a limited number of penthouse residences featuring rooftop terraces spanning more than 100 sqm, with optional private pools.

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Lowe Living Co-Founder and Managing Director Tim Lowe said Camberwell represented a natural next step for the developer as it expands into some of Melbourne's most tightly held residential markets.

"Jardin House is an important project for our team as it marks the next evolution of our portfolio into different well-established blue-chip pockets of Melbourne," Lowe said.

"Camberwell, with its incredible walkability, family-led neighbourhood feel and superb access to education and transport, makes it a natural choice for us."

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Designed by Tristan Wong Architects, with interiors by Hecker Guthrie and landscaping by Acre, the development takes inspiration from the Art Deco architecture that remains a defining feature of many of Camberwell's established streets.

A curved facade, arched openings, textured brickwork and sculpted forms reference the suburb's architectural heritage, while extensive landscaping softens the building's presence and creates a strong connection to the surrounding tree-lined streetscape.

The project will be set behind a secure gated entrance, with residents arriving through landscaped gardens designed to create a transition between the public realm and private residences.

Inside, the residences feature natural stone and timber finishes, full-height glazing, Miele appliances and generous open-plan living areas designed for long-term owner occupation.

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While the apartments themselves have been designed to attract discerning owner-occupiers, it is the amenity offering that sets Jardin House apart from many other boutique projects currently launching across Melbourne.

The centrepiece is a 350 sqm private bathhouse curated in partnership with Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse founder Lyndall Mitchell.

The wellness precinct includes mineral pools, hydrotherapy experiences, a Himalayan salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools and dedicated relaxation spaces, creating what Lowe Living describes as a private wellness retreat exclusively for residents.

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The collaboration follows Lowe Living's recent partnership with Aurora at Maison Savoy in Brighton, although Jardin House is the first project to incorporate both indoor and outdoor wellness experiences.

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said wellness was becoming an increasingly important consideration for apartment buyers.

"Collaborating with Lyndall Mitchell from Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse for a second time is an intentional nod to creating residences that are more than just homes, but a way to enrich the lives of our residents through wellness and longevity," Lowe said.

The amenity offering is complemented by a Technogym fitness studio, residents' lounge, private dining spaces and concierge services.

The launch comes as developers increasingly target Melbourne's established eastern suburbs, where rising land values, ageing housing stock and growing downsizer demand are creating opportunities for boutique apartment projects.

Lowe said the company expects significant generational wealth transfer across suburbs such as Camberwell in coming years, creating further demand for luxury apartment living.

"Camberwell is a blue-chip suburb where homes regularly transact for multiple millions of dollars," he said.

"The generational change of wealth in these locations expected in the coming years is significant, so we see an opportunity to create exclusive residences that appeal to older families and downsizers in order to meet this demand."

Apartments at Jardin house start from $1,195,000. The project forms part of Lowe Living's near-$1 billion portfolio of new developments across Melbourne.

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Lowe Living launches Jardin House in Camberwell

As <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> continues its transition from a commercial centre into a more layered residential and lifestyle precinct, a new generation of apartment developments is reshaping expectations around scale, amenity, and long-term liveability.

Improved transport connections through the Victoria Cross Metro, continued investment in dining and public spaces, and a constrained supply of new luxury apartments have sharpened demand for homes that combine proximity to the CBD with the privacy and outlook traditionally associated with harbourside houses.

At 177 Walker Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a>’s new apartment development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-177-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> enters the market with a distinctly residential approach to high-rise living. The 30-level tower will deliver 161 residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to sub-penthouses and a full-floor penthouse, all oriented to capture uninterrupted views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and out toward the Pacific Ocean.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the project takes advantage of the site’s natural topography and elevated position above the harbour. Rather than relying on density alone, the architecture focuses on outlook, orientation, and spatial flow, with every apartment occupying a corner position to maximise natural light and cross ventilation.

Rothelowman says the site itself shaped much of the architectural response.

“The site has a long history in terms of its inevitable transformation and when we came in, we took inspiration from the idea of reestablishing a sense of the site’s natural terrain and fall. Our scheme aims to integrate with the terrain and the landscape, using the undulating site to slowly reveal glimpses and views of the harbour. The rotation of the tower off grid means every apartment has a view and is naturally cross ventilated. The building's colour palette is quintessentially Sydney, with bronze and sandstone and a luminescent green colour in the glass, making it very earthy and grounded in its location.”

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Inside the residences, the emphasis moves toward larger-format living typically associated with standalone homes. Kitchens sit at the centre of the apartments, connecting directly to open-plan dining and living areas before extending outward into expansive winter gardens and balconies. Calacatta marble, bespoke joinery, integrated appliances, and custom metal detailing are used throughout, while three distinct interior palettes, Terrace, Opera, and Harbour, allow buyers to personalise the spaces without compromising the architectural consistency of the project.

The larger residences place particular attention on separation between entertaining and private zones. In many apartments, master suites occupy the outer corners of the floorplates, allowing bedrooms to benefit from floor-to-ceiling glazing and harbour outlooks independent of the living spaces. Dressing rooms and ensuites continue the material palette through fluted detailing, freestanding baths, and layered stone finishes.

Rothelowman says the design intent centred on creating homes that feel enduring rather than transient.

“Our philosophy is all about the way people live in these spaces, and we wanted to create homes that reflect the quality of life in this unique Sydney location. The apartments showcase expansive living spaces that are generous, sophisticated, and bold, with the ability to connect with views throughout each apartment.”

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A separate four-storey amenity building known as The Pavilion expands the residential offering beyond the apartments themselves. Positioned alongside the tower, the building consolidates wellness, recreation, and social spaces into a dedicated resident retreat. Facilities include a 20-metre rooftop pool and sundeck, sauna, spa, ice bath, wellness studio, gymnasium, concierge service, wine cellar, residents’ lounge, private dining spaces, and dedicated co-working areas with meeting rooms and boardroom facilities.

The amenity mix reflects the buyer profile emerging in North Sydney, where owner-occupiers and downsizers are increasingly prioritising convenience, apartment scale, and long-term usability over purely investment-driven decisions.

The Walden also represents a significant milestone for ALAND, marking the company’s first major move into Sydney’s inner-city luxury apartment market after more than two decades delivering large-scale residential communities across Greater Sydney. Founder Andrew Hrsto says the Walker Street site stood apart because of both its positioning and its rarity.

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“As a company, we had been searching for a site in one of Sydney’s blue-chip locations, spanning the Eastern Suburbs, the Sydney CBD and the North Shore, and when we had the opportunity to purchase this site, we immediately recognised that it could be something iconic.”

At launch, The Walden recorded more than $103 million in sales, with buyers drawn to the project’s harbour positioning, apartment scale, and proximity to the Metro, which now connects North Sydney to Barangaroo in three minutes and Martin Place in five.

ALAND has commenced construction, and is expecting a completion date in 2028.

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