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Activity in the rural scene over the past month in Mildura has finally seen the wine grape and table grape harvest in full swing after an abnormally late start to the picking season, according to Herron Todd White’s latest report.
The property data firm says that this will result in both harvests extending well into April.
The weather throughout recent weeks has been excellent for the grape harvest with warm conditions and no rain or storms.
“Reports filtering in advise that quality is high and above average yields are apparent for wine grapes, which on the back of slightly better prices this year is some welcome news for growers.
Growers are also reporting another good year in the table grape sector with prices remaining firm particularly for the better market preferred varieties,” the report stated.
The Bureau of Meteorology continue to forecast warm and dry conditions to remain throughout Autumn in the region.
“This is not overly good news for dryland cropping farmers who are looking to the skies for an early autumn break.
"The forecast late break will result in a larger area of land being dry sown throughout April and early May, with reports that some farmers have already commenced this practice,” the report warned.
HTW says that investment in rural regions are outstripping supply.
“Following on from previous editions, the ongoing interest and demand in the agricultural sector from international and domestic corporate entities investing in the Sunraysia region appears to be resulting in current demand outstripping supply.
"Prices being paid for good quality properties continue to firm with reports of a number of significant transactions in recent weeks of table grape, citrus and also an aggregation of dryland cropping land being negotiated, all at strong levels,” the report stated.
A horticultural wine grape rural property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-horticulture-vic-red+cliffs-7885558" target="_blank">490 Lowan Avenue</a>, Red Cliffs (above) has been listed for between $310,000 to $350,000.
Similarly 23 acres of agricultural land at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-other-vic-yelta-7738223" target="_blank">637 Wentworth Road</a>, Yelta (below) has been listed for $220,000.
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Mildura wine property bringing in high to average yields: HTW

Toorak the most expensive Melbourne suburb to purchase property: REIV

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The Gold Coast sits at the peak of the market on the unit property clock, according to Herron Todd White’s latest report.
The property valuation firm says there are also five other locations at their peak.
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Sydney is a rising once again.
Meanwhile Melbourne, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast remain at their peak.
Last month Property Observer reported on Sydney joining Melbourne at the peak of the housing market.
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The Gold Coast new apartment market recorded 255 unconditional sales in the March 2017 quarter, according to the latest research by property consultants Urbis.
It was a decline on the previous quarter’s sales,  Urbis Senior Consultant Lynda Campbell noted.
She added the Gold Coast apartment market was no longer centred on beach front locations.
“Coastal Fringe suburbs such as Robina, Varsity Lakes, Ashmore and Benowa offer buyers easy access to transport and amenity including shopping centres, university, hospitals – all within easy reach of the beaches the Gold Coast is famous for. On top of that, the lower price point makes this precinct very attractive for both investors and owner occupiers.”
The Gold Coast weighted average sale price across the four precincts decreased by $21,752 from the previous quarter, registering $632,171 – however annually a price increase of 5.9 per cent was recorded.
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“The Coastal Fringe Precinct recorded the lowest weighted average sale price at $473,165, highlighting its affordability and boosting sales in the area,” Ms Campbell said.
For the fifth time in two years the Coastal Fringe Precinct has been the highest performer.
In the March 2017 quarter, 113 sales were recorded in the Coastal Fringe Precinct – this is 44 per cent of total sales.
As well as a move away from the traditionally beach front located high rise precincts, this quarter saw medium rise projects dominate, with medium rise sales out-performing high rise sales by 25 per cent. Sixty-two per cent of medium rise projects are in the Coastal Fringe Precinct.
Only 1,373 apartments remain available for sale at the end of March 2017, which equates to one year’s supply at the current annual sales rate.
“The Gold Coast apartment market is maintaining a good balance of supply and demand,” Ms Campbell said.
“In the March 2017 quarter, four new projects were launched and four projects sold out.”
Once again, two-bedroom apartments dominated the market, making up 74 per cent of total sales, she noted.
The proportion of three-bedroom-plus product dropped to 13 per cent of total sales – equalling one-bedroom product sales.
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Gold Coast apartment market peaking: May HTW Clock

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An architecturally designed pastoral homestead owned by BRW rich-lister Michael Gordon in the Cunnamulla region of Queensland has been listed for sale. 
The grazing property known as <a href="https://www.eldersrealestate.com.au/rural/buy/property-grazing-qld-cunnamulla-683334" style="font-size: 12.16px; line-height: 1.3em;">Noorama Station</a> encompasses 105,000-hectares.
It is primarily used for sheep and wool production along with cattle breeding. 
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It is an aggregation of five properties which Gordon began accumulating in 2005.
Cunnamulla is a small town that lies in South West Queensland, just north of the NSW border and 750 kilometres west of Brisbane.
It comes with highlights such as a modern four bedroom manager’s residence, staff accommodation, office, school room, laundry, garage, recreational and covered entertaining area are
Four hectares of landscaped lawns, with an inground swimming pool and tennis court are also included.
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The homestead is prepared with farming architecture totalling 68 main paddocks and 16 holding paddocks are paired with shearing sheds, shearers quarters, sheep and cattle yards, machinery shed, aircraft landing strip and hangar, and an internal road system.
Three creek systems traverse the property with a number of permanent and semi-permanent water holes.
The property is for sale by expressions of interest through Elders Real Estate agents Richard Gemmell and Dick Allpass.
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Pastoral homestead Noorama Station listed in Cunnamulla

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Residents have been welcomed into Ebsworth, the first apartment building to be completed as part of the $8bn Green Square Town Centre development.
Developed by Mirvac and UrbanGrowth NSW, the building is situated on Ebsworth Street.
The town centre anchors a broader $13 billion Green Square urban renewal precinct which spans 287 hectares.
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The new town centre will deliver much needed retail and community amenity for inner Sydney, as well as jobs and over 30,500 new dwellings. A total of 61,000 people are expected to live in Green Square by 2030.
“Green Square Town Centre is a prime example of our organisation’s ambition to transform city living,” commented UrbanGrowth NSW chief executive Michael Brodie.
“It is enormously satisfying to see this strategic location that was otherwise under-utilised, so successfully transformed into a new transit-oriented development that will provide new homes, community facilities, and job opportunities so close to the CBD,” he said.
Ebsworth offers residents inner-city living, incorporating a diverse range of layouts. It is comprised of 174 one, two and three bedroom apartments with construction completed on schedule earlier this year.
Most residents have already settled and are moving into their new homes. The buyers are a mix of investors, owner occupiers and first home buyers.
Ebsworth residents will enjoy access to high quality amenities including a new Woolworths supermarket on the ground floor of the building opening mid-year, as well as landscaped parks, playing fields, a civic plaza and library, and an aquatic centre to be completed progressively by the City of Sydney.
“Mirvac is extremely proud to be partnering with UrbanGrowth NSW to deliver new homes and a new community for Sydney,” added Mirvac CEO and managing director, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz.
“Green Square Town Centre showcases Mirvac’s commitment to developing communities within and beyond the boundaries of our developments,” she said.
Mirvac is UrbanGrowth NSW’s delivery partner in Green Square Town Centre, delivering Ebsworth, the adjoining Ovo, No. 8 Ebsworth and Ovo Portman Place - estimated to complete construction by 2018, and future residential, retail and commercial stages.
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A double fronted Victorian Port Melbourne house has been sold for $1.375 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-125156166" target="_blank">205 Clark Street</a>, the property is generously proportioned and situated in one of Port Melbourne’s best localities.
Originally a corner store original elements have been preserved with the signage from the 1950s.
Prior to this the property has had various different businesses such as milk bar and confectionery operating out of the front of the premises.
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Featuring four large bedrooms along with separate living, kitchen, dining areas that leads to a ear garden with desirable northern aspect.
Ready for immediate moving in or further extend (STCA) if so desired.
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Other features includes central bathroom and excellent vehicle access.
Moments away from Bay Street, public transport and the bay.
The property was offered through Hockingstuart agents Simon Graf and Thomas Larwill.
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Former Port Melbourne corner store house sold for $1.375 million

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A four bedroom waterfront trophy home has been listed for sale in Encounter Bay, South Australia.
The two storey residence at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-encounter+bay-125165538" target="_blank">90a Franklin Parade</a> features an exterior crafted from a mix of Western Australian sandstone and weatherboard, with a glass facade facing the ocean.
Encounter Bay is a bay on the south central coast of South Australia, about 100 kilometres from the Adelaide city centre.
Buyers are greeted with an entrance hall and foyer designed with Italian porcelain tiles, leading upstairs to an open plan living and dining room with a gas fireplace.
A modern kitchen is decked out with Caesarstone benchtops and Miele kitchen appliances, and large sliding doors open up to the alfresco balcony.
The master bedroom suite is north facing with French doors opening onto a private balcony, while guests can enjoy a powder room. High ceilings on both levels are a feature, framing the view of Wright Island.
Listing agent Mark Forde of Harcourts South Coast is seeking $1.650 million for the property.
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Encounter Bay waterfront property listed

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A newly remastered family estate in Killara, Sydney has been listed for auction by Belle Property Lindfield.
The residence at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-killara-125303074" target="_blank">9A Arnold Street</a> occupies a 3,026 sqm block and was recently overhauled by Playoust Churcher Architects, interior designer Justine Hugh-Jones and landscaper Peter Fudge.
The home offers a formal lounge room, dining room, casual living room off the marble kitchen and a vast media or games room with wet bar and underfloor heating. All four rooms have fireplaces.
Front and rear terraces overlook the in-ground pool and gardens, and both provide alfresco entertaining zones with built-in Smeg barbecues and heating.
Among its highlights is a newly-resurfaced grass tennis court, and a new 17.5 metre fully tiled, gas heated and fully automated pool.
Additional rooms include a 1,467 bottle temperature and humidity-controlled insulated wine cellar, a professional gymnasium with children's play area, two powder rooms, a separate store room and roof storage area.
Designer touches include timber panelling, imported Phillip Jeffries seagrass wallpaper, European oak timber floors and Alpaca wool carpeting in the bedrooms.
A guest wing comes with separate staircase entry, living area and ensuite.
It was last sold in 2007 and 36 similar properties have recently been traded in Killara. The median price for a 5 bedroom house in this suburb currently sits at $3,200,000.
A five bedroom home at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-killara-123507286" target="_blank"> 2 Rosetta Avenue</a> was sold in January for $4.2 million.
Listing agent Geoff Dean will put the home under the hammer on May 27.
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Killara family estate up for auction

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Kew and St Kilda are expected to be the two busiest suburb auctions this weekend in Melbourne, according to CoreLogic.
The property data firm says Essendon and Mount Waverley are set to host 17 auctions.
Kew and St Kilda will host 19 and 18 residential auctions respectively, followed closely by Essendon and Mount Waverley each set to host 17 auctions.
The number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is set to rise this week, with 2,619 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, up from 2,409 auctions last week, and higher than the 1,920 auctions held over the same week last year.
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Auction activity across Melbourne and Sydney, the two major auction markets, is expected to increase, with 1,222 Melbourne homes to go to auction, rising from last week’s 1,098, and 1,003 auctions scheduled across Sydney, up from last week’s 960.
Across the smaller markets, volumes will also increase across the remaining capital cities, with the exception of Canberra where volumes are expected remain relatively steady.
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A five bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-125296910" target="_blank">75 Studley Park Road</a>, Kew (above) has been listed for auction this weekend.
It last sold for $2.398 million in 2008.
Similarly a three bedroom townhouse at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-kew-125235126" target="_blank">3/89 Earl Street</a>, Kew (below) has been listed for auction with a price guide of between $800,000 to $880,000.
It last sold for $610,000 in 2007.
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Kew, St Kilda the busiest weekend auction suburbs: CoreLogic

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Queensland's oldest Banyan Fig tree will be part of a new residential development in Brisbane's Cleveland Point.
The development is to feature 33 apartments integrated with the heritage-listed tree and is designed by architecture firm The Buchan Group.
Gerry Holmes, director, The Buchan Group director said Banyan Fig tree on site has a 12-metre trunk with an extensive root system underneath, so it was important for us to develop a design that would not impact the tree, both now and in the future," he said.
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“The building has been significantly set back from the streetscape to provide a buffer between the tree and the apartments and to ensure a generous landscaped area adjacent to North Street’s pedestrian link.
“This also creates an enjoyable space to be used by residents and visitors, while also showcasing the Banyan Tree.
“The design pays tribute to the surrounding urban, historical and coastal context of the area, whilst enhancing the visual amenity of the site for residents, visitors and the local community.
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“The upper floor of the complex is terraced to soften the building’s impact from the street. This design strategy reduces the visual bulk of the building and also allows the project to sit comfortably in the surrounding landscape."
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Apartment development to integrate Queensland's oldest Banyan Fig tree

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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