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The concept of buyers’ agency is a relatively new one in Australia. The first of these agencies only surfaced here in the mid ’90s, and there are only about 100 in the whole country. 
As a result it’s not surprising that I am often asked the question “What is the difference between a buyers’ agent and a real estate agent; aren’t they the same thing?” 
Curiously the answer lies somewhere in between, but the simplest definition in layman’s terms is: 
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<li>A buyer’s agent is a licensed real estate agent who acts exclusively for the buyer in real estate transactions. His or her duty is to negotiate the best or lowest possible price for a property while acting in the best interest of the client. </li>
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<li>Real estate agents (known as the listing or selling agents) act exclusively for the seller of a property. His or her duty is to negotiate the highest possible price for a property while acting in the best interest of the client.</li>
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It is important to note that real estate agents (selling agents) charge their own fees on the sale of a property to their clients, and buyers’ agents charge a separate fee for the successful purchase of a property. Each is bound by respective ethical and fiduciary industry regulations, and there is no conflict of interest.
Most buyers’ agents previously worked the “other side of the coin” as real estate agents, so clearly they know the tricks of the trade. In many cases they have also worked in specific suburbs and areas for many years. The relationship between the two is symbiotic (of mutual benefit) and results in a win-win outcome for all stakeholders involved in real estate transactions. 
Successful buyers’ agents have close working relationships with a large number of real estate agents whom they have known and dealt with personally over a long period of time. They are constantly in touch with them in the search process for their clients.
Do you remember your natural science classes and the bit about the bees and the flowers and how they help each other? In this case the different agents dance to a constant tango of communication involving “I’ve got a buyer to $1 million, what have you got for me?”, and “Just listed a beauty and it’s a perfect match for your buyer”.
At the end of the day the buyers’ agent, who has great connections in the industry and the real estate agent, who works closely with them are both going to benefit in favour of their respective clients.
I have to admit that I prefer to work with real estate agents I know personally. This is especially important when negotiations begin on a purchase because it cuts out a lot of bullshit and so called “killer tactics”. I’ve been there, done that, and just want the best possible deal for my client!
Tim Mansfield is founder and principal of Sydney-based buyers' agency <a href="https://www.primepropertybuyer.com/" target="_blank">Prime Property Buyer</a>.
 
 
 
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Selling agents and buyers' agents work together but have opposing goals

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In my last article I covered the<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/the-mad-%E2%80%93-and-very-fashionable-%E2%80%93-expressions-of-interest/2011110652221" target="_blank"> method of sale by “expressions of interest”</a>, so in this one I am expanding on the wider subject to discuss the system of sale by tender. 
According to Wikipedia, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tender_offer">‘A tender offer is a corporate finance term denoting a type of takeover bid’.</a> The site doesn’t even consider it as a means of selling residential property. So clearly this system is really going to confuse everyone in the residential market. 
Or will it? This is actually a very effective mechanism for the sale of high-value property where there is genuine uncertainty about the potential price. The fact is that appraising the value range of most properties is fairly easy to do. You do your research, investigate recent comparable sales, talk to the neighbours to get their feedback (who will of course add 30% to their own estimates, which you then deduct) and Bob’s your uncle. 
But what if the property isn’t so easy to appraise, either by the vendor or by the agent? And what if there are no recent comparable sales or current listings to go by? What if the property is a deep-waterfront with its own jetty in Point Piper and the question is not what it is worth but what someone will pay for it? (A classic contradiction in terms). 
This is when you go to tender, and the system offers significant advantages: 
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<li>No ceiling set on asking price </li>
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<li>Tenders only attract genuine buyers and encourage them to offer their best price </li>
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<li>Flexibility of terms and conditions of sale –the vendors set the most beneficial terms for themselves such as “settlement period up to 12 months”, but can also allow the buyer to include incentives that may be deal-breakers. i.e. “I’ll pay you $5 million and throw in my Ferrari”. </li>
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<li>Confidentiality - Tenders submitted are confidential and the final sale price of the property or buyer’s name are not generally disclosed to the public </li>
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<li>Tender only requires one bidder where auction requires two or more to push the price up </li>
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<li>Sense of urgency – Tenders have a start and finish date </li>
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<li>Tender submissions may be limited to buyers who pay a refundable cash deposit as a sign of good faith (weeding out tyre-kickers) </li>
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So what happens if the tender falls flat on the closing day and there is no clear winner? This is when the parties (and their agents) are now in a perfect position to negotiate and close the deal based on the most favourable conditions on the table.
Tim Mansfield is founder and principal of Sydney-based buyers' agency <a target="_blank" href="https://www.primepropertybuyer.com/">Prime Property Buyer</a>.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Tenders 101: A guide to understanding the tender process

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Possibly the maddest – but fashionable – phrase used in the marketing of million-dollar homes in Sydney’s exclusive eastern suburbs is the ubiquitous for sale “by expressions of interest”.
You can imagine eager buyers as they leaf from page to page of glossy images of luxury properties along the sparkling harbour foreshore in the weekly dose provided by our very own local Wentworth Courier.
Well, of course it’s obvious, reasons the somewhat puzzled buyer. “Expressions of interest” just means that I should phone the agent and say that I am interested. He or she will give me a price and I’m well on my way to owning the pile I have always dreamed about.
But wait a minute, what if the agent can’t give me a price range because he or she doesn’t actually have one? And hang on again – what if the vendors have agreed to the wording of “by expressions of interest” because they have such an outrageous price in mind that the agent doesn’t dare to print it?
Well, no worries, concludes the interested buyer. What I’ll do is phone the agent and make a completely outlandish expression of my interest and see what he says and that will get the ball rolling for sure.
Now of course I have a fair idea that my dream home is worth about a million (based on the mother-in-law’s invaluable advice and my own research in the same street) so what I’ll do is phone the agent and say, “OK, $750,000, and that’s my best offer”. And crikey, this does get a response as I am clearly a real buyer and worth at least two minutes of his busy schedule.
His instant response is “Sorry, I don’t know the actual asking price, that’s why we are asking for interesting expressions. I mean even the vendor doesn’t know what he wants exactly but I’ve already got a firm offer of roughly over $750,000. Why don’t you try in the mid-ones?” So the buyer replies: “You mean the vendor is looking for twice what I just offered?” A pause and he replies “No, but you are somewhere in the ballpark”.
In these circumstances I feel for the vendor, the agent and the prospective buyer. Before I morphed myself into a buyers’ agent and worked as a real estate sales agent I loved the old system of “for sale by private treaty”. I understood the term and everyone else involved was on the same page from day one. There was actually a price tag on a property then, but clearly times have changed!
Tim Mansfield is founder and principal of Sydney-based buyers' agency <a target="_blank" href="https://www.primepropertybuyer.com/">Prime Property Buyer</a>.
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The mad – and very fashionable – 'expressions of interest'

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The catch-cry of the property buyer – “save time, money and stress” – has been used over and over within this specialist industry sector since the first of these agencies appeared in New South Wales in the mid-1990s. Interestingly, this area of the real estate industry remains largely unknown. A quick internet search reveals that that there are a total of around 50 buyers’ agents in NSW, 20 of whom are accredited members of the REBAA (Real Estate Buyers’ Agency Association of Australia). Of the total number only 20 or so appear on a web search, and these tech-savvy businesses appear to have the lion’s share of the market. 
There is something intriguing about buyers’ agents. They appear seemingly out of nowhere at open inspections with clients in tow, and at many auctions nowadays their presence is noted with alarm by prospective bidders who hadn’t thought about bringing one with them. This does seem like a killer tactic if you are determined to buy that ideal property and scare the daylights out of the competition at the same time. 
But the question is: who really needs a buyers’ agent? After all, buyers have been successfully purchasing property for themselves for centuries without needing to engage a professional to do it for them. 
My industry colleagues and I constantly face the same arguments, and to a certain extent they do make sense until you understand our logic. 
Here are some of them from both points of view: 
The buyer: 
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<li>Why would I engage a property buyer in what is clearly a buyers’ market?</li>
<li>I wouldn’t engage a property buyer because I have purchased before and always got the best price.</li>
<li>I know the market very well and don’t need to pay for someone to advise me on that score. </li>
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The Agent: 
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<li>Even in a buyers’ market an experienced buyers’ agent can ensure that 1) you have been provided with extensive market information related to your proposed purchase and are able to make an informed decision on price, and 2) endeavour to buy the property for you at the best possible price (and not the price the vendor or his real estate agent had anticipated). Expectation is one thing; reality is another. </li>
<li>From our viewpoint everyone needs the best advice they can get when investing large amounts of money in purchasing either a home or investment property. It is not enough to rely on the mother-in-law’s advice (with great respect to those lovely ladies). There are a number of critical factors that can affect the successful negotiation of a purchase (at auction or by private treaty), but the best known of these are market knowledge, the emotional cost factor, nerves on the day and negotiation skills. </li>
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If you had a toothache would you pull the offending thing out yourself just to save money? Would you represent yourself in court, or try to fix your broken boiler at home? As buyers’ agents we believe you should have a professional on your side of the fence. The vendor will have retained a real estate agent, whose only objective is to get the highest possible price he can for your property. What about you? In your own best interest you need representation too. 
Pulitzer Prize-winning humourist Dave Barry said about negotiating: “I strongly advise you to use a broker, for the same reason that I'd advise you to pay somebody else to repair your automobile transmission, namely: no matter how incompetent or overpaid this person is, he or she can't possibly screw things up as badly as you would if you did it yourself.” 
On the more serious side John McGrath of McGrath Agents said: “Often seen as ‘the other side of the coin’, buyers’ agents comprise a very professional industry group. The majority have spent a large part of their careers working as real estate agents before changing roles and have gained invaluable market experience as well as perfecting their negotiating skills.”
Engaging a property buyer may be one of the best decisions you have ever made.
Tim Mansfield is founder and principal of Sydney-based buyers' agency <a href="https://www.primepropertybuyer.com/" target="_blank">Prime Property Buyer</a>.
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Engaging a buyers' agent will level the playing field

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

A local downsizer has splashed $6.5 million on a penthouse in Perifa's Alex &amp; Willow development in Crows Nest. 
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The purchaser sold their long-held family home in the area before embarking on a six-month search for the right apartment. After inspecting a range of options across the Lower North Shore, the buyer returned to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/alex-willow-crows-nest-82-90-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Alex &amp; Willow</a>. 
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The buyer profile reflects the project’s broader purchaser mix. <a>Alex &amp; Willow</a> has attracted predominantly local downsizers looking to transition from larger homes without compromising on space or quality, alongside a smaller cohort of upsizers and investors drawn to the project’s location and design credentials. 
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The milestone sale comes as the project, developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">Perifa</a>&nbsp;and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile-made-construction">Versatile Construction</a>, both part of Versatile Group, reaches 60 per cent sold.

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Eddie Mansour, Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects">Ray White Projects</a>, said the result demonstrates not only a headline price but also depth of demand. 
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“This is an exceptional outcome and a clear reflection of sustained buyer demand for premium, well-located downsizer product,” Mansour said.

“We’re seeing a consistent pattern of local homeowners selling family residences and reinvesting into high-quality apartments that allow them to remain within their community. Alex &amp; Willow has resonated strongly with this group because it offers genuine scale, thoughtful design and immediate proximity to the village.” 
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The sale reflects a broader and consistent trend of local downsizers actively seeking high-quality, low-maintenance residences close to established village centres. Agents report that demand for this product type has remained resilient, particularly where developments offer a rare combination of scale, design quality and walkable amenity. 
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Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Perifa and Versatile Group, said the sale marks a defining moment for the project. 
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“The penthouse sale is a strong endorsement of the quality we have delivered, alongside our partners, and the clear demand from local downsizers for premium, boutique residences in this location,” Perilli said.&nbsp; 
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“Most importantly, we’re proud to see the Alex &amp; Willow community beginning to take shape. As we move closer to completion, we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and seeing the project come to life.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>, Alex &amp; Willow is a boutique collection of generously sized two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Crows Nest village.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Alex & Willow, Crows Nest penthouse sells off the plan for $6.5 million

Fresh from launching the first stage of its Wollongong precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, builder-developer Urban Property Group has unveiled plans for the next phase of the masterplanned community.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway is a State Significant Development Application for a further 657 homes on the prominent gateway site opposite Beaton Park.

The proposal comprises three buildings, including two build-to-sell towers rising 25 and 30 storeys, delivering 391 apartments, alongside a 12-storey co-living building with 266 residences, making it one of the largest co-living proposals currently planned in regional New South Wales.

Of the apartments proposed in the build-to-sell towers, the majority, 310, are two-bedroom dwellings. The balance comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and 37 three-bedroom residences. Apartment sizes range from around 50 sqm for one-bedroom homes to approximately 90 sqm for three-bedroom apartments.

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The submission says the proposal has evolved significantly from its original Housing Delivery Authority application following extensive consultation with the State Design Review Panel and Wollongong City Council.

The final scheme has been designed to align with the emerging vision for the Flinders Street Precinct, an area identified by Council as a future high-density mixed-use neighbourhood capable of accommodating substantial housing growth close to transport, employment and community infrastructure.

According to the design report prepared by COX Architecture, the development aims to "deliver a built outcome consistent with the future character of the Wollongong CBD while responding to the site's unique constraints and opportunities."

"Our vision for the next phase of the site evolution in Wollongong is grounded in three design pillars that guide the design response: place, natural environment and celebration," COX said.

"Inspired by its surroundings and grounded in the stories of place on Wodi Wodi Country, the design proposal acknowledges the established character of its setting while creating a unique and timeless identity that sits harmoniously within it.

"The design proposal responds to its specific site conditions, acknowledging the vegetation, climate, wind conditions and solar access of the site."

The architecture responds directly to the site's position between Wollongong's urban core and its natural landscape setting.

COX identified views towards Mount Keira and the Illawarra Escarpment as defining features of the site, while the upper levels of the towers will also capture expansive views across the city and out to the Pacific Ocean.

The design team has positioned the tallest buildings closer to the rail corridor, where overshadowing impacts can be better managed while establishing a landmark built form on the northern approach into the city.

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Urban Property Group secured the 11,000 sqm Smith Street site in 2022 and has since progressed plans for the broader Keira Place precinct.

Construction recently commenced on the first stage of Keira Place, which will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, alongside activated ground-floor retail and commercial space.

Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the commencement of construction 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/groundbreaking-marks-start-of-construction-at-keira-place-in-wollongong-cbd">Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD</a>

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