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Sydney’s City and Inner South region had the highest weekend auction clearance rate, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says that out of the 53 auctions in the area 84.9% resulted in a successful outcome.
This was followed by the Inner West with 82.1% and the Northern Beaches with 80.7%.
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Only 52.6% of Blacktown's 19 auctions were cleared making it Sydney's lowest clearance rate region.
A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-kurnell-125892974" target="_blank">37 Dampier Street</a>, Kurnell (above) was sold for $1.38 million.
It was last sold in 2011 for $530,000.
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Sydney's City and Inner South scores 84% auction clearance rate: CoreLogic

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Brisbane businessman Alan Pinkey, best known as the owner of Hendra's popular convenience store Pinkey's, and his wife Sharon have sold their Hendra home for $1.71 million.
The couple paid $380,000 for the home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-hendra-125486474" target="_blank">94 Spring Street</a> in 2001.
Set over two levels, the 512 sqm home has five bedroom, four bathrooms and a living area with its own bar.
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French doors open to a north-easterly facing pool and a covered outdoor entertaining area.
Ray White – Ascot agent Leigh Kortlang sold the home.
The couple are set to relocate to the Gold Coast.
 
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Melbourne’s North West region had the highest weekend auction clearance rate, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says that out of the 77 auctions in the area 87% were successfully cleared.
This was followed by the Mornington Peninsula with 79.2% and the Inner South with 77.7%.
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The Inner East region had the lowest clearance rate with only 71.4% of its 105 auctions cleared.
A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-keilor+east-125908850" target="_blank">42 Borva Drive</a>, Keilor East (above) was sold for $824,000 over the weekend.
Another three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-keilor+east-125831622" target="_blank">10a Woorite Place</a>, Keilor East (below) was sold for $787,500.
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Brisbane has notched up the lowest weekly home value growth, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says that Brisbane’s home value grew by 0.1% in the past week.
This was lower compared to Melbourne’s 0.5% or Adelaide’s 0.4%.
Perth was in decline, the property data company advised.
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Brisbane also has the lowest year to date home value growth with only 0.8% compared to Melbourne’s 9.6%.
It’s home value growth per month is also the lowest with a decline of 1% compared to Perth’s 0.6% decline.
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Brisbane's slow home value growth: CoreLogic

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Geelong once again takes the top spot for the highest weekend auction clearance rate, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says that 78.3% of Geelong’s 23 auctions were cleared over the weekend.
This was followed by the Sunshine Coast with 68.8% and the Hunter region with 68.4%.
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The Gold Coast had the lowest clearance rate with only 40% of its 20 auctions cleared.
A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-hamlyn+heights-125908154" target="_blank">8 Griffen Street</a>, Hamlyn Heights (above) was sold for $545,000 over the weekend.
A two bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-vic-north+geelong-122886898" target="_blank">228 Thompson Road</a>, North Geelong (below) was sold over the weekend.
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Geelong scores top spot once again for highest clearance rate: CoreLogic

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Property portal realestateVIEW.com.au has been relaunched as view.com.au.
The portal features an insights tool called Property 360, which features over 10 million properties and allows people to track the value of their home, calculate property price estimates, and see historical sales/rent data.
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Enzo Raimondo, chief executive officer of view.com.au said the goal of the new view.com.au portal is to empower people through property data and analytics. 
“Our research shows that consumers are looking for more data-driven information to help them make more informed decisions, and with spring being the peak buying and selling season in Australia we wanted to launch this new information-led portal in advance to support those looking to place their property on the market and/or to purchase a property,” he said. 
“View.com.au provides intelligence and accurate property price estimates, giving people more control over how they browse, as well as greater access to insights and a better view of the whole picture.”
The old site (below).
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"Four valuable tips for buyers, sellers and renters in the lead-up to the spring market is with national real estate listings increasing three percent in June and house prices trending slightly lower (the June QTR the lowest since Dec 2015), the pendulum of power has swung back to buyers.
"High unit supply will likely put downward pressure on inner city unit prices, particularly in Melbourne and Brisbane
"While there has been a slight dip in clearance rates over the past few weeks, this is a common occurrence in the cooler months and we’re expecting clearance rate to increase again with the onset of Spring.
"The democratisation of data has put the power back into the hands of the consumer, allowing them to be more educated and more informed, thus making the property decision easier for the individuals and agents." 
Enzo Raimondo established realestateVIEW.com.au in 2001 during his time at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. In 2016 Enzo retired from the REIV and became the CEO. 
You can view the site <a href="https://www.view.com.au" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Houses in Newcastle, the NSW Central Coast and Coffs Harbour are still at market peak according to the August Property Clock from Herron Todd White.
The locations were at peak of market for houses in July as well, according to HTW.
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Herron Todd White said over 50 percent of residential sales in the Lower Hunter in the past financial year being to investors, this region is certainly a hot spot for property investment. 
"The number of investment home loans has dropped nationally over the past year and this trend is predicted to continue due to the regulatory clampdowns that have been imposed," HTW said.
"These regulations and the government’s efforts to cool the housing market especially in major cities would suggest that investment should slow down nationwide. 
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"This may not be the case in the Lower Hunter however; in fact it will probably buck the trend. 
"Newcastle is still an enticing prospect for investors due its close proximity to Sydney, its affordability compared to the capital cities and an excellent rental market with a current vacancy rate of just 2.3 percent. 
"With Newcastle being a university city there is a high investor involvement in good rental yield suburbs close to the university such as Jesmond and Wallsend. 
"However investors are also looking at inner city and coastal suburbs such as Cooks Hill, Wickham and Adamstown for higher capital gains. 
"Strong rental returns, larger blocks, competitive capital gains and the ability to find low maintenance 2- to 3-bedroom properties for under $500,000 means the region offers plenty of good investment opportunities for those who can’t afford the larger capital cities, especially Sydney."
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Houses in Newcastle, the NSW Central Coast and Coffs Harbour at market peak: HTW Property Clock

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A three bedroom Mosman apartment has sold for $4.7 million making it Sydney’s most expensive weekend auction sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-mosman-125786674" target="_blank">20B Redan Street</a>, the 342 sqm property is positioned on the Balmoral Slopes.
It was last sold in 1995 for $1.025 million.
It features gardens with views of the harbour as well as dual street access.
There are three bedrooms along with two bathrooms and a designer kitchen.
A large formal lounge, separate formal dining and outdoor terraces with views are also available.
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One of two duplex properties it is just moments from shops, cafes and Balmoral Beach.
Other features includes a double garage and wine cellar.
The property was offered through Max Walls International agent Anthony Walls.
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A one bedroom St Kilda East apartment has sold for $307,000 making it Melbourne’s cheapest reported weekend sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda+east-124621614" target="_blank">22/87 Alma Road</a>, the property was marketed as perfect for first home buyers.
Built in 1960 it was last sold in 2010 for the same price of $307,000
It features original timber floors and has its own built-in robes and separate study nook for the bedroom.
Stainless steel appliances and tiled splashbacks for the kitchen are also included.
There is also a large living and dining area along with an entry level car space.
The property is in close proximity to shops, restaurants and public transport.
The property was offered through Buxton agents Simon Pintado and James French.
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Australian Supercars driver Rick Kelly secured the $3.7 million weekend sale of his beachfront home at Carrum overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
The sale (below) came soon after the two-storey Nepean Highway house had been passed in at $3.4 million at its Ray White auction.
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<div class="x_w_ad x_w_unruly">The resort-style property, that features three bedrooms, sold to a local mature-age couple.</div>
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The nation's top sale came elsewhere in Melbourne when the Armadale home of the former Qantas chairwoman Margaret Jackson was sold for $5.84 million (lead image).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-armadale-125913590" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The four-bedroom house</a> saw two bidders compete for the property owned by downsizes, Ms Jackson and her husband, Roger Donazzan.
The Marshall White auctioneer Justin Long opened with a vendor bid of $4.8 million, then declaring it on the market at $5.42 million.
Last traded in 2004 at $2.75 million, it was offered with price hopes of $4.9 million to $5.39 million.
Melbourne's inner east was the only Melbourne region to register a clearance rate below 70 per cent, according to Domain.
The northern suburbs region scored a 91.7 per cent clearance rate on Saturday.
The first weekend of August saw fewer auctions across the capital cities, according to the CoreLogic property data firm which calculated the national clearance rose to 71.5 per cent.
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The capital cities had 1,846 auctions, down from the 1,987 auctions held over the prior week, but still up on a year ago when there were the 1,540 auctions.
The preliminary auction clearance compared with the prior weekend's preliminary clearance of 70.7 percent success rate.
But this was revised to 68.7 per cent after late results, according to Kevin Brogan, the CoreLogic auction analyst.
"Final results have been consistently in the high 60 per cent range since the first week of June," he noted.
Across the two larger auction markets, Melbourne continued to show resilience.
Melbourne's 75.7 per cent result came from 799 reported auctions.
There were 907 auctions held across the city, down from 956 last week when the final auction clearance rate was 75.6 per cent.
The volume was higher than the 724 auctions held one year ago, along with a lower clearance rate of 74.2 per cent last August.
An Albert Park house sold for $5 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-albert+park-125864530" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">24 Herbert Street</a>, (below) the home came with three bedrooms plus study, along with two bathrooms.
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The home was set behind a striking, original Art Deco facade, of the former Morris Bros Union Dairy on the 327 sqm block.
The property, offered through David Wood at Hockingstuart, had a $4.6 million reserve.
It was a family that eventually came out on top, paying $400,000 above reserve set by the vendor who renovated after the property was bought for $626,400 in 1999.
Melbourne's St Kilda East has the nation's cheapest sale when a one bedroom apartment sold for $307,000.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda+east-124621614" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">22/87 Alma Road</a> (below) the property was marketed as perfect for first home buyers.
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Built in 1960 it was last sold in 2010 for the same price of $307,000.
Across Sydney, 615 homes were taken to auction with a preliminary clearance rate of 71.1 per cent across 477 reported results.
Last week, the final clearance rate for the city was 65.4 per cent, across 714 auctions.
One year ago, 544 Sydney homes were taken to auction and the clearance rate was 77.5 per cent.
The City and Inner South had a success rate of 84.9 per cent and the Inner West at 82.1 per cent.
Sydney's top sale was <a href="https://www.maxwalls.com/buying/search/detail?id=ID223" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a three bedroom Mosman apartment</a> (below) that sold for $4.7 million.
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Located at 20B Redan Street, the Balmoral Slopes offering last sold in 1995 for $1.025 million.
The duplex was offered through Max Walls International agent Anthony Walls.
Domain reported over the first seven months of this year, 19,221 Sydney homes had been auctioned - some 31 per cent higher or 4628 more than the 14,593 listed over the same period last year.
There were 153 Brisbane homes taken to auction this weekend, with the preliminary clearance rate at 48.8 per cent, down from 49.6 per cent last week.
Brisbane's Fig Tree Pocket saw <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-fig+tree+pocket-125861762" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rivergum Retreat</a> (below), a mansion, owned by former Linc Energy boss Peter Bond, fail to sell at auction.
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<div class="x_in-content-ad">The riverfront seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion on 1.2 hectares was passed in at $9.25 million, $250,000 short of its 2008 purchase price.</div>
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<div class="x_in-content-ad">Ray White agent Matt Lancashire marketed it as “one of the most substantial properties in Brisbane."</div>
Bidding between two parties started at $8 million. 
Brisbane's top sale was a five bedroom house at Calamvale for $3.3 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-calamvale-125905222" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">85 Menser Street</a> (below), the 10,119 sqm property was marketed as having development potential.
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The property was last sold in 2016 for $3.08 million has approval for 38 town houses.
Adelaide recorded a clearance rate of 69.4 per cent across 59 auctions on the weekend, up from 64 per cent across 82 auctions on the prior weekend.
A 1910 stone-fronted Prospect house was among Adelaide's results, selling for $955,000.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-prospect-125906674" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">46 Johns Road</a>, (below) the four bedroom 1910 property last sold in 1994 for $165,000.
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Perth’s clearance rate surprised with a 72.7 per cent across 35 auctions.
It was up from the previous week, when 28 auctions were held and a clearance rate of 34.8 per cent was recorded.
Canberra’s preliminary auction clearance rate of 69.6 per cent was lower than last weekend, when the final auction clearance rate was 70.5 per cent and lower than the 74.1 per cent recorded on the same weekend last year.
A five bedroom Hackett house sold for $1.26 million making it Canberra’s most expensive weekend auction sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-hackett-125919762" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">4 Verco Street</a>, (below) the property is set on the foothills of Mount Majura nature reserve.
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Australia's top weekend sale in Armadale, Melbourne

A trio of Queensland property groups have unveiled plans for a $300 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former Noosa Bowls Club site, a proposal that would deliver more than 200 new homes in one of the Sunshine Coast's most supply-constrained markets.

Kilter Property, Frank Developments and Calile Malouf Investments are behind the plans for the 1.8-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-noosa-drive-noosa-heads-qld-4567">99 Noosa Drive</a>, which would transform the long-vacant site into a new residential precinct featuring 208 apartments, retail, hospitality and public space.

The proposal comes as Noosa continues to grapple with housing affordability and a shortage of permanent accommodation, particularly for key workers. The site's location in Noosa Junction, close to shops, public transport and employment, aligns with the direction of Noosa Council's Housing Strategy, which encourages higher-density housing within established activity centres rather than continued urban expansion.

The draft plans include 48 affordable-by-design apartments and 48 rooming accommodation units aimed at key workers. Around 2,000 sqm of ground-floor retail and food and beverage space would activate the street frontage, alongside a new public town square and landscaped open space.

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Frank Developments Founder and Director Frank Licastro said the development would continue the company's focus on architecturally-led residential projects while addressing one of the region's biggest challenges.

"Not only will this project exude a sense of luxury, it will also enhance not only the built environment but also the surrounding community," Licastro said.

"Noosa's success relies on the people who live and work here. Providing well-designed accommodation for key workers is critical to supporting the local economy and ensuring the Shire can continue to thrive."

Kilter Property Co-Founder Huw Williams said the focus was on delivering additional permanent housing while creating a mixed-use destination that benefits both residents and the wider community.

"Our focus is on delivering a well-considered mixed-use project that provides more permanent housing options, supports local workers and businesses, and delivers an exceptional product for the local market," Williams said.

"The redevelopment vision aligns with the long-term evolution of Noosa Junction as a vibrant activity centre, creating a destination that enhances the area's character while delivering significant economic and community benefits."

Calile Malouf Investments, best known for its role in Brisbane's James Street precinct and The Calile Hotel, will bring its place-making experience to the project. The company recently commenced construction on The Calile Noosa hotel and says the residential development will complement its growing investment in the region.

CMI Director Cal Malouf said the aim was to create a walkable precinct combining housing, retail and hospitality while remaining true to Noosa's character.

"We see a similar opportunity in Noosa to deliver a vibrant, walkable destination that combines exceptional housing, hospitality and retail in one integrated project," Malouf said.

Brisbane-based Cavill Architects has been appointed to design the project.

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Noosa Bowls Club to be redeveloped into mixed-use apartment precinct

One of Brisbane's last major riverfront redevelopment opportunities has taken a significant step forward, with Lendlease selected as the Queensland Government's preferred development partner for the former Visy site in South Brisbane.

The seven-hectare industrial site, positioned between South Bank and West End and 1.3 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, will be transformed into a mixed-use precinct expected to deliver more than 4,000 new homes alongside extensive public open space and riverfront parkland.

The project is one of the largest urban renewal opportunities currently planned in Brisbane and is expected to play a key role in accommodating the city's growing population ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Plans for the precinct include a network of riverfront promenades and boardwalks, new public plazas, parkland, amphitheatre-style gathering spaces and shared pedestrian and cycling links designed to reconnect the long-isolated site with the Brisbane River.

The Queensland Government is targeting delivery of the first homes and key public spaces before the 2032 Games, allowing the precinct to begin contributing new housing and public amenity well before the broader masterplan is complete.

The redevelopment is also expected to support more than 3,000 jobs across planning, construction and ongoing operations.

For Lendlease, the appointment adds another major urban regeneration project to its Queensland portfolio. The developer has operated in the state for more than 70 years and has delivered a number of large-scale mixed-use precincts in partnership with government.

Lendlease Development CEO Claire Johnston said the project represented one of Brisbane's most significant redevelopment opportunities.

"The transformation of the former Visy site represents a rare opportunity to reimagine one of Brisbane's most significant riverfront locations, deliver thousands of much-needed homes, and create long-term legacy," Johnston said.

"In partnership with the Queensland Government, we have the opportunity to create a new riverside destination that will help shape Brisbane's growth and how people experience the city for decades to come.

"This is exactly the type of large-scale, city-shaping development that will provide lasting benefits for Queensland, bringing together housing, jobs and world-class public spaces."

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the riverfront transformation would deliver a thriving new community precinct.

“The Crisafulli Government is delivering this golden opportunity to unlock a riverfront jewel for all Queenslanders,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.

“This is a once-in-a-generation moment to reshape a significant slice of Brisbane and deliver lasting benefits – thousands of new homes, and public spaces for all Queenslanders to enjoy well beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – unlike Labor’s plan which would have delivered zero benefits and zero new homes.

“Queensland is well and truly open for business and through partnership with the private sector, we are accelerating delivery while ensuring strong housing, community and economic outcomes."

Early works on the precinct are expected to commence in April 2027.

Lendlease selected to deliver transformative South Brisbane riverfront precinct

Eddy Haddad's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> is levelling up its approved Wollongong development, as the coastal city south of Sydney continues to prove popular in the high-density development space.

Level 33, a longtime developer in the Wollongong area, has gone through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority to upsize its approved two-tower development on the corner of Crown Street and Gladstone Avenue, just 100 metres from Wollongong Station.

The developer currently has approval for 252 apartments across two buildings rising to 19 storeys. It is now seeking approval for 33 and 38-storey towers that would deliver 467 apartments, including 67 affordable homes.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bka-architecture">BKA Architecture</a>, the development would comprise apartments above a three-level podium with around 1,100 sqm of retail space, along with basement parking for 448 vehicles.

According to the Urban Design Report by BKA, the proposal has the capacity to "reinforce the precinct's identity by strengthening links between health, education, and transport services, while also contributing to Wollongong's ongoing evolution as a key regional centre."

Wollongong is somewhat in vogue. Between Level 33 and Urban Property Group, the two developers have several thousand apartments planned across the city.

Level 33 is currently delivering Easterly Wollongong, one of its most boutique projects to date with just 21 high-end apartments, as well as Atchison &amp; Kenny, a 329-apartment development due for completion later this year.

The developer plans to redevelop the 13,088 sqm WIN Grand megasite into <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crown-square-216-238-keira-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Crown Square</a>, a new $500 million precinct with nearly 600 apartments. It also has more than 900 apartments planned for the former Bunnings Warehouse site at the intersection of Gipps and Flinders streets.

Urban Property Group is also playing a major role in the city's transformation. Its five-tower Keira Place precinct will deliver more than 800 homes, and it has recently lodged plans for a further 300 apartments near Wollongong Station.

First look: Level 33 upsizes Wollongong apartment towers

Just a week after filing plans for the final stage of its major Keira Place masterplan, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has unveiled another significant housing proposal in Wollongong, this time targeting a prominent site opposite North Wollongong Station.

The developer has lodged a State Significant Development Application for a 38-storey mixed-use tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-4a-flinders-street-north-wollongong-nsw-2500">4-4A Flinders Street</a>, around one kilometre north of the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place precinct</a> currently taking shape on the edge of the CBD.

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Designed by Studio.SC, the proposal comprises a 38-storey mixed-use development containing 303 apartments, including 45 affordable housing units, alongside 174 co-living residences. The scheme also includes ground-floor retail space, extensive landscaping and public domain improvements.

Studio.SC noted in the proposal it "outlines a vision for a landmark transit-oriented mixed-use development centred around North Wollongong Station, designed to support the city’s future growth while responding to the NSW Government’s housing and planning reforms."

The architecture firm said the proposal responds to the opportunities and constraints shaping future growth within the 400-metre catchment of the station and represents "a coordinated and future-focused approach to urban intensification, contributing to the long-term evolution of North Wollongong as a connected, walkable and high-density station precinct."

The site occupies a strategic corner bounded by Flinders Street, Station Street, Stafford Street and the Princes Highway, directly opposite North Wollongong Station.

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The proposal follows Urban Property Group's recent submission for the second and final stage of Keira Place, which would deliver a further three buildings comprising 657 homes opposite Beaton Park. It builds on the first stage, which features 150 apartments across two towers and recently commenced construction.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said breaking ground on the first stage marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/urban-property-group-unveils-trio-of-towers-for-next-stage-of-new-wollongong-precinct-keira-place">Urban Property Group unveils trio of towers for next stage of new Wollongong precinct, Keira Place</a>

First look: Urban Property Group plans next major Wollongong tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/arada">Arada Australia</a> has wasted little time expanding its ambitions in Campsie, lodging plans for a second major project in the rapidly transforming town centre just months after unveiling its three-tower One Campsie proposal on Beamish Street.

The UAE-backed developer has now taken aim at one of the suburb’s most strategically positioned sites, filing a State Significant Development Application for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/10-north-parade-campsie-nsw-2194">33-storey mixed-use tower</a> at 10 London Street and 43 North Parade, directly opposite the future Campsie Metro Station. The proposal is currently on public exhibition and represents another significant vote of confidence in Campsie's emergence as one of Sydney’s key transit-oriented growth centres.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the development would deliver 156 apartments above a podium containing retail and commercial space, creating a new residential and commercial gateway to the town centre. The scheme also includes a four-level above-ground parking podium and a dedicated residential amenity floor featuring wellness and recreation facilities. At least 10 per cent of the apartments would be allocated as affordable housing for a period of 10 years.

The proposal occupies a 1,631 sqm site bounded by London Street, North Parade and Dispensary Lane, immediately adjoining the future Metro station precinct and just metres from Beamish Street’s retail and dining strip. According to the Urban Design Report, the project seeks to deliver "a great place that prioritises human-scaled experience and provides spatial improvements to the area."

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Woods Bagot describes the tower as a key marker within Campsie's next phase of growth.

"Located directly opposite the new Campsie Metro Station on North Parade, 10 London Street is a thoughtfully composed 33-storey mixed-use tower that contributes to the ongoing transformation of the town centre," the Architectural Design Report states. The report says the project is intended to provide "high-quality homes within a vibrant, connected urban environment, while helping define Campsie's future skyline."

A strong emphasis has been placed on the public realm. The ground floor incorporates over 500 sqm of retail space and active frontages along both London Street and North Parade, while the podium is wrapped by extensive landscaped planting intended to soften the building's scale and strengthen the pedestrian experience. The development would also widen surrounding footpaths and improve connections between the Metro station and the broader town centre.

Above the podium, residents would have access to more than 1,400 sqm of communal amenities, including a pool, gym and landscaped recreation spaces. A distinctive green-wall treatment extending across four podium levels forms a major architectural feature, helping differentiate the project within the emerging high-density precinct.

The tower's design is closely tied to the broader Campsie Town Centre Master Plan and the arrival of Sydney Metro. The Urban Design Report notes the proposal "directly supports the Campsie Town Centre Master Plan by delivering new homes in a location explicitly identified for growth, improved accessibility, and high-quality urban renewal." It adds that the project contributes to the master plan's vision for a strengthened town centre supported by thousands of new homes around the future Metro station.

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The application follows Arada Australia's recently lodged One Campsie project at 124–142 Beamish Street and 16–18 Ninth Avenue, where the developer is seeking approval for 346 apartments across three towers rising 24, 32 and 39 storeys. Together, the two proposals would cement Arada Australia as one of the most influential developers shaping Campsie's future urban form.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-arada-files-for-trio-of-apartment-towers-in-campsie-town-centre">First Look: Arada Australia files for trio of apartment towers in Campsie town centre</a>

Arada Australia entered the Australian market in 2024 and has rapidly assembled a significant development pipeline across Sydney. Alongside its Campsie holdings, the developer is soon to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wattle-green-2-fishburn-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Wattle Green</a> in Castle Hill, and has expanded its local operations following its acquisition of construction firm Roberts &amp; Co.

Located around 14 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, the site sits at the centre of one of Sydney's fastest-changing middle-ring precincts. The Metro conversion of Campsie Station, combined with Canterbury-Bankstown Council's master planning framework, is driving significant residential intensification around Beamish Street and North Parade, with thousands of new homes expected over coming decades.

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