<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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Joel Robinson

The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

First look: New 139-apartment plans revive long-stalled Campbelltown city centre site

First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

Sydney’s property market is known for high prices, competitive bidding, and mounting pressure on first home buyers. But change is on the horizon.

From late 2025, eligible first home buyers in New South Wales will have access to a new federal government initiative aimed at addressing affordability: the Help to Buy Scheme.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the Help to Buy Scheme?</h2>

The program introduces a shared equity model intended to reduce the upfront cost of entering the property market, particularly in high-demand urban areas such as Sydney.

The scheme operates under a shared ownership structure in which the federal government takes an equity stake of up to 40 per cent for new homes, or 30 per cent for existing dwellings. This arrangement allows eligible buyers to significantly reduce their loan size and avoid the added cost of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).

Under this model, purchasers can enter the property market with as little as a two per cent deposit, well below the traditional 10 to 20 per cent usually required. The government’s contribution is not a loan but a co-ownership stake in the property. As such, there is no interest or rent charged on its portion.

Because the government’s equity combined with the buyer’s deposit typically meets or exceeds the 20 per cent threshold, LMI does not apply. The remaining balance, generally between 60 and 70 per cent of the property’s value, is financed through a standard home loan with a participating lender.

The government's equity in the property remains in place until the buyer chooses to repay it voluntarily or until the property is sold. Buyers can buy back the government’s share over time, in increments of at least five per cent, depending on their financial situation.

There is no fixed repayment timeline, but the amount to be repaid will be based on the property's market value at the time of repayment, not the original purchase price.

<h2>How do you qualify for the&nbsp;Help to Buy Scheme?</h2>

To qualify for the Help to Buy Scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:

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	<li>Be an Australian citizen at least 18 years of age.</li>
	<li>Be a first-home buyer who does not currently own property.</li>
	<li>Intend to live in the property as their primary residence.</li>
	<li>Earn less than $100,000 per year for individuals, or $160,000 for couples.</li>
	<li>Purchase a property within the regional price caps, currently $950,000 in Sydney, though this is expected to rise to approximately $1.3 million ahead of the program’s launch.</li>
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While the Help to Buy Scheme does not solve affordability challenges across the board, it does offer a more accessible pathway for a defined segment of the market, particularly younger buyers with moderate incomes who have been priced out of traditional lending routes.

The scheme is expected to commence in NSW in late 2025, as part of a national rollout.

Under the new model, purchasers can enter the property market with as little as a two per cent deposit, well below the traditional 10 to 20 per cent usually required

Help to Buy Scheme: What first home buyers in NSW need to know

The First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is a government initiative designed to help eligible first-time home buyers by offering financial assistance towards the purchase or construction of a new home.

While the FHOG is a nationwide program, it is administered separately by each state and territory, meaning the eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and property requirements can vary depending on your location. This means that the amount available and the conditions attached to the grant will differ, so it is important to check the specific guidelines for your state or territory.

It’s important to note that the FHOG is just one of several incentives available to first home buyers. In most states and territories, the grant is not linked to stamp duty exemptions or concessions, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The FHOG is typically a one-off payment, reducing the overall cost of purchasing or building a new home before any stamp duty concessions are applied.

Below, we provide a breakdown of the First Home Owner Grants available across Australia, outlining the specific details for each state and territory.

<h2>New South Wales First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes valued up to $600,000. For land purchases and owner-builders, the threshold extends to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Benefits: Provides full stamp duty exemption for homes valued up to $800,000, with concessions available for properties up to $1 million.

<h2>Victoria South Wales First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Provides a $10,000 grant for first-home buyers purchasing or building new homes valued up to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Benefits: Offers full stamp duty exemption for properties up to $600,000, with concessions available up to $750,000.

<h2>Queensland First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers $30,000 for contracts signed between 20 November 2023 and 30 June 2025. The FHOG applies to new homes valued up to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Concessions: Provides additional concessions for properties valued up to $800,000.

<h2>Western Australia First Home Owner Grant</h2>

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First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes valued up to $750,000 in the southern regions and up to $1 million in the northern regions.

Stamp Duty Concessions: Available for homes valued up to $600,000 for transactions entered into on or after 9 May 2024.

<h2>Australian Capital Territory First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Replaced by the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, offering full stamp duty concessions for eligible buyers.

<h2>South Australia First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Provides up to $15,000 for new homes, including houses, apartments, and townhouses. As of 6 June 2024, there is no property value cap for eligibility.

Stamp Duty Relief: Available for new homes and vacant land purchases.

<h2>Tasmania First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes and off the plan purchases.

Stamp Duty Exemption: Between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026, first home buyers of established homes valued up to $750,000 receive a full exemption on property transfer duty.

<h2>Northern Territory First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: The Northern Territory provides a $10,000 grant for new homes only. Additional government grants and concessions are available for first home buyers.

Stamp Duty Exemption: The only stamp duty exemption available to property buyers is the House and Land Package Exemption (HLPE).

Eligibility criteria and application processes differ across states. Prospective buyers should refer to their respective state revenue offices for full details on grant availability, conditions, and additional concessions.

Every First Home Owner Grant for new property by state

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable architecture and environmentally conscious design, systems and ratings in place can help determine the energy efficiency of residential buildings in Australia.

Australia has multiple building rating systems that evaluate energy efficiency and sustainability in existing and new building designs.

Some systems assess individual building components, while others provide an overall rating for the entire structure.

A rating system ensures that homes are comfortable and energy-efficient, whether you are buying, renovating, or building.

NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) is a common way for new homes to meet energy efficiency requirements.

As new developments continue to shape the urban environment, understanding NatHERS ratings becomes essential for developers and homeowners. This article delves into the concept of NatHERS ratings, their significance, and how they contribute to creating energy-efficient homes.

<h2>What is NatHERS?</h2>

NatHERS is a national initiative implemented by the Australian government to promote energy efficiency in residential buildings. The scheme aims to provide a standardised method for assessing the thermal performance of homes, considering factors such as insulation, orientation, ventilation, and building materials.&nbsp;

NatHERS ratings are the most common way new homes meet the National Construction Code's (NCC's) minimum energy efficiency requirements.&nbsp;

NatHERS assessments provide thermal and whole-home ratings for new homes, townhouses, and apartments.

The rating helps evaluate the energy performance of buildings, guides homeowners and developers to make informed decisions about the energy efficiency of their properties, and encourages the construction of more sustainable, comfortable, and cost-effective homes.

<h2>How NatHERS Ratings Work</h2>

NatHERS ratings are determined through four accredited software tools (AccuRate, BERS Pro, FirstRate5, HERO) using a calculation engine CSIRO developed to predict building temperature based on various factors.

The tools can model complex effects of building mass, insulation, window size, and other elements.

The outcome is a star rating that reflects the building's overall thermal efficiency, indicating how well it can maintain a comfortable indoor temperature without excessive reliance on heating or cooling systems.

The star rating scale ranges from 0 to 10, with a 6-star rating being the minimum requirement for compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC).&nbsp;

Achieving a higher star rating demonstrates a commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability, as the building is better equipped to minimise its environmental impact and reduce long-term energy costs.

Anyone can use NatHERS tools, but accredited assessors can provide certified ratings and professional advice.

<h2>Benefits of Higher NatHERS Ratings</h2>

Energy Efficiency: Buildings with higher NatHERS ratings are more energy-efficient, requiring less heating and cooling energy. This reduces the structure's carbon footprint and lowers occupants' energy bills.

Cost Savings: Homes with higher NatHERS ratings are generally more energy-efficient, resulting in reduced energy consumption for heating and cooling. This translates to lower energy bills for homeowners, making sustainable living environmentally friendly and economically viable in the long run.

Environmental Impact: Lower energy consumption directly translates to a reduced environmental impact. Buildings with higher NatHERS ratings contribute to the overall goal of mitigating climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions associated with heating and cooling systems.

Improved Comfort: Buildings with high NatHERS ratings offer better thermal comfort to occupants. Proper insulation, well-designed ventilation, and optimal orientation maintain a consistent and comfortable indoor temperature, providing occupants with a more enjoyable and healthier space.

Market Value and Desirability: Higher NatHERS ratings can enhance the market value of a property. As energy efficiency becomes a more significant consideration for homebuyers, a well-rated building may attract a premium price and stand out in the real estate market.

Compliance with Building Codes: NatHERS ratings are a vital component of the National Construction Code (NCC), and compliance with these ratings is often a mandatory requirement for new developments. Local councils and planning authorities may set minimum energy efficiency standards that must be met to obtain development approval.

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is a crucial initiative shaping the future of energy-efficient, resilient, and cost-effective homes. With its recent upgrades, NatHERS has evolved into a world-leading tool for the building sector, supporting the global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Staff Writer

What is a NatHERS rating in new off the plan apartment developments?

Mixed-use developments have gained significant popularity across Australia in recent years due to their unique blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

Unlike traditional single-purpose developments, mixed-use projects offer a harmonious integration of various functions within a single locale.

Residential units seamlessly coexist with commercial establishments, retail outlets, dining venues, entertainment hubs, and recreational facilities, with the combination not only enhances convenience but also fosters a vibrant lifestyle and a sense of community.

<h3>Convenience and accessibility</h3>

Mixed-use developments are designed with convenience in mind. They often integrate residential units with commercial spaces, retail outlets, restaurants, and recreational facilities, creating a self-contained community.

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The proximity allows residents to enjoy the convenience of having essential amenities and services within walking distance. Whether it's grabbing a cup of coffee, going grocery shopping, or accessing healthcare services, everything is conveniently located, saving residents time and effort.

<h3>Vibrant lifestyle and community</h3>

One of the major advantages of mixed-use developments is the vibrant lifestyle they offer. With a diverse range of amenities and communal spaces, residents have ample opportunities to interact, socialise, and build a sense of community.

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The presence of parks, community centres, and shared spaces fosters a lively atmosphere, encouraging residents to engage in various activities and events. The vibrant lifestyle within these developments creates a unique sense of belonging and camaraderie among the residents.

<h3>Potential for higher rental yields and property value appreciation</h3>

Mixed-use developments tend to attract a broad range of tenants and buyers due to their versatile nature. This high demand can result in higher rental yields for investors and potentially lead to property value appreciation over time.

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The integration of commercial and retail spaces attracts businesses, which can provide a stable rental income stream. Additionally, the popularity of mixed-use developments often drives up property values, making them a potentially lucrative investment in the long term.

<h3>Enhanced security and maintenance</h3>

Mixed-use developments typically have comprehensive security measures in place. With controlled access points, CCTV surveillance, and professional security staff, residents can enjoy enhanced safety and peace of mind.

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Additionally, these developments often have dedicated maintenance teams responsible for the upkeep of common areas, landscaping, and infrastructure. This ensures that the overall appearance and functionality of the development are well-maintained, creating a pleasant living environment for residents.

<h3>Live-work-play balance</h3>

One of the key attractions of mixed-use developments is the ability to achieve a desirable live-work-play balance. The integration of residential and commercial spaces allows residents to live closer to their workplaces, reducing commuting time and improving work-life balance.

The proximity to various amenities and recreational facilities encourages an active and healthy lifestyle. Residents can easily access fitness centres, parks, restaurants, and entertainment options, all within the same development, leading to a more fulfilling and convenient way of life.

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The top five reasons to buy in a mixed-use development

When buying a property, everyone needs to be aware of the additional costs that come as part of the buying process.

Often the largest outlay, after the deposit which goes to the bank, is stamp duty.

<h2 style="line-height: 1.38;">What is Stamp Duty?</h2>

Stamp duty is an extra tax to pay the government when you buy land, a property, and other certain assets.

It happens when the legal ownership is transferred. It can also be known as property transfer duty or transfer duty.

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<h2>Who pays Stamp Duty?</h2>

In some circumstances, you may get an exemption. For some states, you won’t have to pay for stamp duty if you are a first home buyer or a pensioner for houses under a particular price. There are also stamp duty concessions, where you may be entitled to a discount.

<h2>How much does Stamp Duty cost?</h2>

Each state has different rules which affect how much you need to pay. These rules can affect the rate you pay, and the timeframe you will need to pay in. Before you buy land or a property, make sure you check the up-to-date information for your state’s stamp duty.

You can use a free stamp duty calculator online to see approximately how much you’ll need to pay. Find out if you’re eligible for an exemption by enquiring on a project via Urban!

Overall, the stamp duty you need to pay will depend on:

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1">How much your land/property is worth</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Where your land/property is located</li>
	<li aria-level="1">What type of land/property it is</li>
</ul>

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Ellen Walker

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A striking 1957 two-level Toowong brick house – designed by immigrant architect Vitaly Gzell – has been sold.
Exuding 1950s style, the refurbished house retains its original solid structure.
It has had a contemporary renovation of the kitchen and bathrooms.
Set on 658 square metres, <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-toowong-qld-4066/174775" target="_blank">it was sold by McGrath agent Gabrielle Trickey for $1,135,000</a>.
"It was spacious, quiet and generous," she said.
Listed in October last year with $1,265,000 hopes, the Herbert Street house had last sold at $1.1 million in 2010.
It had previously sold in 2000 at $320,000 and $235,000 in 1993.
The marketing says the house appeared in the 1959 book, Buildings of Queensland, published by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Queensland chapter.
It doesn't, however, appear with the collection of papers relating to <a href="https://www.library.uq.edu.au/fryer/ms/uqfl227.pdf" target="_blank">47 projects </a>by Vitaly Gzell held by the University of Queensland.
Writer David Malouf once wrote that "Gzell was largely unknown on the world stage but contributed many distinguished buildings."
"Working within an honest everyday modernism which was both appropriate to the terrain but also nudged architecture forward here, within a very conservative climate," <a href="https://www.cityofsound.com/blog/2007/08/hear-that-rain" target="_blank">he blogged</a>.
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Modern 1950s Queensland gem sells

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Last Wednesday evening marked the final Night Market hosted at the Queen Vic over a prolonged summer season due to the fine weather spell. Their website provides a brief overview, <q cite="https://web.archive.org/web/20130120020937/http://www.qvm.com.au/snm/snm_home.aspx">Now in its 15th year, the Suzuki Night Market attracts over 200 stall holders and showcases some of Melbourne’s finest artisans, producing locally made clothing, jewellery, prints and an array of cultural goods.</q> I must admit i'm not much for jewellery and the like, but the food stalls and entertainment are second to none.
This summer may have come and gone but next summer season at the Night Market promises to be bigger and better, as all that have passed previously. Find below a photographic essay taken over a number of hot and humid wednesday evenings with a particular slant toward food... bring on next summer!
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A Melbourne summer tradition

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Once the domain of  Smorgy's and more recently a buffet restaurant, developer Park Rise Australia has for some time sought to knife and fork the existing building in the hope of delivering a multi-building apartment complex some 14 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. Mid last year Crikey blog The Urbanist ran an article reagrding the <a href="http://blogs.crikey.com.au/theurbanist/2012/05/31/do-existing-residents-see-the-benefits-of-urban-renewal/" target="_blank">proposed development at 1091 Plenty Rd, Bundoora</a>. The aforementioned in depth and incisive piece touched on a number of pertinent topics relevant to both this proposed development and development in general. 600 plus local residents opposed the development at the time, while local council <a href="http://preston-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/not-in-this-bundoora-car-park/" target="_blank">unanimously rejected the proposal</a> designed by Cornetta Partners Architects. Images of the now defunct original scheme are provided below
 
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<a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/Image2_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Snake Gully Drive perspective © Cornetta Partners Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="http://urbanmelbourne.info/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/Image2_2.jpg" title="Snake Gully Drive perspective © Cornetta Partners Architects" typeof="Image"></a>
<a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/Image7_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Bundoora Park perspective © Cornetta Partners Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="http://urbanmelbourne.info/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/Image7_2.jpg" title="Bundoora Park perspective © Cornetta Partners Architects" typeof="Image"></a>
 
December 2012 saw a revised planning application put to Darebin City Council along with a February VCAT hearing for 1091 Plenty Rd. Designed by Peddle Thorp Architects, the new scheme maintains 474 units, although all 3 bedroom options have been deleted in favour of one and two bedroom dwellings. Planned bycicle spaces would fall from 329 to 251, available retail space diminsihes from 1389sqm to 958sqm while single bedroom residences fall from 135 to 123, therefore resulting in an increase of dual bedroom dwellings to 351. A new architect brings a new design ethos, with Peddle Thorp paying particular attention to a terraced building design; Peddle Thorp documentation reads as follows
 
"The revised scheme has an improved response to the context by stepping and terracing the buildings 2,3,4 and 5 from the internal street to the Bundoora Park interface. The stepped garden roof terraces with landscaped planter boxes better integrate these buildings with the Park enviorns. Elevation views of the buildings from the park are softer and less imposing. The building floor plates for buildings 2,3,4 and 5 have been redesigned featuring triangular bay windows which provide all living areas with direct views of Bundoora Park and reduce over looking into adjacent buildings. This dsignfeature also created more articulated and sculptured facade for all these buildings."
 
According to the submitted planning document, the essential figures are as follows
Building 1A        7 inhabited levels       76 apartments            height 28m
Building 1B        6 inhabited levels       44 apartments            height 24m
Building 2           5 inhabited levels       31 apartments            height 18m
Building 3          10 inhabited levels     107 apartments          height 33m
Building 4          11 inhabited levels      122 apartments          height 36m
Building 5          9 inhabited levels        94 apartments            height 30m
 
All buildings share a common underground carpark. Logic would suggest that if approved the entire carpark and at least one apartment complex would begin simultaneously, whilst other buildings may be built at a later time in line with market conditions.
 
The VCAT decision on 1091 Plenty Rd is imminent
 
Images of the current planning application below are courtesy and © Peddle Thorp Architects
 
 
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1091 Plenty Rd, Bundoora

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As the sun set on Tasman Street, Bondi, Friday evening, the first auction sign went up out front of one of the four The Block All Stars cottage offerings.
<img src="/images/stories/2013/02/philamityauction.jpg" width="470" height="351" alt="philamityauction">
It's the cottage listed by Phil and Amity through 1st City Hasemer + Caldwell.Eyles Double Bay.
<img src="/images/stories/2013/02/philamityauction2.jpg" width="470" height="351" alt="philamityauction2">
They've revealed their offering ahead of the pack.
<img alt="philamityauction3" height="339" width="470" src="/images/stories/2013/02/philamityauction3.jpg">
Meanwhile. Ray White boss Brian White congratulated his Maroubra agent, Cameron Airlie, on Twitter today.
"About to have the real estate experience of his life! He's the agent for Josh &amp; Jenna from TV's The Block," White tweeted.
Mystery surrounds the Josh and Jenna agency as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhdoublebay" target="_blank">the televised footage</a> this week suggested <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/doublebaybondibeach/cms_lists/5437/cms_pages/9148">Paul Langsam</a> from Raine &amp; Horne had secured the selling role.
McGrath agent Chris Volpatti was spotted undertaking diligence at Dan and Dani's cottage yesterday. <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://m.mcgrath.com.au/buy/details/176408" target="_blank">His website </a>gives the revealed bedroom image in the two bedroom, two bathroom offering.
BresicWhitney agent Seaton Jones has the offering of the tradesmen, Mark and Duncan, although his colleagues knew nothing when asked of his soon to be starring role.
The Phil and Amity offering is a three-bedroom cottage with two bathrooms and one loft study.
The signage has no auction date as The Block All Stars auction is only tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, with neighbours being advised recently of the provisional auction timetable countdown.
Property Observer understands it will be a by-invitation-only registered bidders onsite event. 
The public open for inspections of all four offerings is also tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3, subject to Waverley Council approval. Unlike the initial 2003 series, there are now strict television filming approvals required by council.
The reality television show’s audience sat steady at 842,000 on Thursday night, the same as Wednesday night.
But it ranked, excluding news and current affairs, as the night’s third most popular show across the networks, which Property Observer gleans was its highest overall ranking so far this series.
The second room reveal will be this Sunday.
 
 
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Auction sign board goes up on The Block All Stars without any date

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A<a target="_blank" href="/news"> Dee Why</a>, Sydney, property caught in a storm over market price estimates, has been sold for $890,000.
The property had been listed with $880,000-plus hopes through First National Dee Why agent Frank Caterina.
However it had been given a <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-Sale/House/NSW/Dee-Why/?adid=2010280218">$725,000 to $800,000 market price estimate</a> by the Domain website which the agent told Property Observer had not been helpful.
The property (pictured below) now appears as under contract on the Domain site.
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The property had previously sold at $850,000 in May 2012 having been listed with $820,000 plus hopes.
The listing was among those earlier this month where vendor advertisements on Domain were being given unsolicited market price estimates from Australian Property Monitors, the Fairfax-owned data company.
But the Domain management <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/news/domain-pulls-apm-market-price-estimate-campaign/2013021559360?utm_source=po&amp;utm_medium=aida&amp;utm_campaign=news">took down the market price estimates from listings</a> across the country after the initiative caused chaos.
 
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Dee Why property sells at agent's price guide, as Domain market estimate falls short

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Domain, the Fairfax Media real estate website, has scrapped its recent Australian Property Monitors market price estimate offering.
The market price estimates were being published until mid-morning today on vendor-paid Domain property listings, but they were causing havoc among listing agents.
Vendors were threatening to withdraw their advertising unless price estimates were removed from the site as the APM market price estimates were often at distinct odds with the selling agency/vendor expectations.
One agent told Property Observer after it was brought to his attention that "it would not surprise me if vendors withdrew their property listing from the Domain property portal".
'It was very client unfriendly – and not helping the mum and dad vendor one bit," he said.
One agent said clients had threatened to report the agent to the office of fair trading given the advertisement included price estimates well below the vendor asking price. 
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/unders-and-overs-apm-s-askew-market-price-estimates-upsetting-domain-agents-listings-aplenty/2013021359339?utm_source=po&amp;utm_medium=aida&amp;utm_campaign=industrynews" target="_blank">The free market price estimate offering chaos was reported by Property Observer yesterday</a>. The Domain links now longer come with the free market price estimate, but page impressions taken by Property Observer show the campaign before being pulled by Fairfax management.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/industry-news/friday-feb-15-observer-why-you-should-not-rely-on-property-data-reports-patrick-bright/2013021459354?utm_source=po&amp;utm_medium=aida&amp;utm_campaign=observers" target="_blank">Property industry commentators</a> have contributed to the ensuing debate about the merits and usefulness of the various data offerings.
The offering is tipped to return to the Domain website in future weeks, but in a different format.
It would be likely that free private access to the market price estimate was available without any very public damaging disclosure.
  
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Camelot, the 1967 Martin Road, Centennial Park house designed by Nicholas Munster, has finally been sold.
The outstanding example of 1960s architecture last traded for $5.61 million in 2006.
It's been resold at $4.175 million.
It's been bought by Damian Secen, co-chairman of Macquarie Renaissance Infrastructure, through <a href="https://www.ballardproperty.com.au/Buying/Search/residentialresult/residentialdetail.aspx?id=WOOLLAHRA%202012008&amp;wlid=736117da-d072-496d-8443-ca2a58e062e6" target="_blank">Ballard Property agent Mark Lowe</a>. Renaissance Group specializes in high opportunity emerging markets in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States and Cyprus.
It had been listed by Dana Swebeck, wife of architect William Zuccon, for sale in October 2010.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/welcome-to-the-60s-in-centennial-park/2011072550905" target="_blank">Property Observer reported on its listing in July 2011</a>.
It was the iconic home of Ford Pills founder William Rogers. The single-storey, flat-roofed Martin Road house, built to a design by Nicholas Munster, after the land was sold for $36,000 in 1967.
It was first traded for $1,295,000 in 1992 by Rogers' daughter, Joan. 
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Camelot at Centennial Park finally sells but with bitter price pill

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Residential property developer Sunland Group has reported a strong rise in interim profits for the half-year to December 31 driven by the sale of the Palazzo Versace hotel on the Gold Coast for $68.5 million at the end of 2012.
This was up from $185,000 in the previous corresponding period.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/leisure/as-palazzo-versace-sells-check-out-15-global-flashy-fashion-branded-hotels/2012121656738">The fashion-branded hotel </a>was reportedly sold to unnamed Chinese buyers with the deal requiring Foreign Investment Review Board approval.
Sunland declared a 2¢ fully franked special dividend to shareholders on the back of the sale.
Despite the improved result, Sunland continued to warn of “challenging and subdued” market conditions.
Sunland managing director Sahba Abedian said the group would continue to focus on its core market of residential land and housing.
But in contrast to the recent write-downs for residential land banks and apartment projects from listed developers Stockland and Mirvac, Sunland said it would continue to hunt for acquisitions following $37.8 million of them in the first half of the year.
Sunland managed 111 contracted sales over the six month period totalling $59 million with 204 settlements generating $77.4 million – well down from $132 million worth of settlements in the second half of fiscal 2012.
Settlements occurred at Glades, Gardene and Royal Pines on the Gold Coast and Kellyville in Sydney.
In addition, Sunland has 330 pre-sales contracts on hand totalling $183 million.
Sunland reported that sales had “slowed over the period”.
The developer has a land bank pipeline of 3,110 allotments with a potential end value of $1.3 billion, but it could be years before any of these projects come to fruition.
Despite the tough market conditions, Sunland plans to go ahead with off the plan marketing of its Brisbane CBD high rise apartment project previously named Carrington in the second half of 2013 financial year.
During the six month period Sunland acquired residential development sits at <a target="_blank" href="/news">North Kellyville</a> in Sydney’s west and <a target="_blank" href="/news">Point Cook</a> on the Melbourne fringe.
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Palazzo Versace hotel sale helps lift Sunland interim profits as residential sales slow

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Property Observer has written a great article on listing website <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/unders-and-overs-apm-s-askew-market-price-estimates-upsetting-domain-agents-listings-aplenty/2013021359339" target="_blank">Domain's new property price estimates</a> that highlights several of the pitfalls of relying on data reports.
Some good points have been made, including: "APM stresses the figure does not take into account the potential impact of external influences such as a change in economic conditions, future planned infrastructure and environmental conditions."
This is exactly right, and I don't know of any other data reports that do.  The reports also don’t take into account the shape of the block or the slope of the block. If the house is at the front, back or middle of the block.
It doesn’t state whether the property is on the high side or low side of the street and how much natural light it gets.  Other unanswered questions include: what does the floor plan/layout look like? How about the size of the bedrooms, bathrooms, lounge, dining or kitchen, all of which will have a significant impact on price?
They also fail to take into consideration the internal condition of a property. For example: is it renovated, partly renovated or unrenovated, and if renovated, has it been done properly or has it been renovated by a DIY Bunnings weekend warrior?
Another thing the valuation tool doesn't take into account is privacy. Are any of the bedrooms or living spaces looked in on by neighbours? How about the backyard or pool area? If there’s a view is it a big view or a small one? What material is the home constructed out of – brick, fibro or timber?  The list goes on, and from my decades of experience in the building and real estate industry these variables that data reports don't take into account can impact a price by easily 20% or more. By the way, this is not unique to an APM report or market price guide, as they are often referred to. I am yet to see any automated property data report that can do what a real person can do.
Here’s another quote of interest: "Market price estimate reports are typically bought by buyers seeking some price guidance,"
Yes, they are and people who rely on them are likely to either pay too much or be putting in an offer that has little resemblance to fair value so they will more than likely miss out.
The really interesting/scary thing is that most valuers rely on data services just like APM to assist them in conducting their valuations.
Sure, because there is a human element added to the valuation report they can and do dismiss properties that obviously shouldn't be included in formulating the price estimate provided it’s not a "desktop valuation" and they actually got in their car and drove by some of the properties they used in the valuation report. However, given they can't inspect inside or see out the back of the properties used as comparables in their report they are still likely to be quite a bit out. There are not too many valuation reports I have seen over the past decade that I would have been happy to have relied upon.
I think the last four paragraphs pretty much sum it up: “Property Observer conducted a survey in April last year that concluded that buyers and sellers placing belief in free online web price estimates when estimating envisaged house price values are more often than not being misdirected – with serious over- and under-estimating being given.
"A survey of weekend auction results across Sydney and Melbourne showed estimates by real estate portal OnTheHouse.com.au were askew 67% of the time.
"Of the 80 auction results analysed, 54 estimate were incorrect, with some actual sale prices up to  55% off the pre-auction valuation range given by OnTheHouse.com.au.
"Just 26 sales actually fell within the wide estimate band."
I believe property data reports are helpful when you actually know and have seen inside or out the back of some if not all of the properties mentioned in the report so you can benchmark them against the target property. If not, they can be quite confusing and misleading. This is why you should listen to an experienced real estate agent, be they a selling agent or buyers' agent, as they will have been in many of the properties that are noted on such reports. With their experience they can help you determine whether the property you are either selling or buying is a good comparable and if it is actually superior or inferior (and in what way) to the ones mentioned in such a data report.
Should you rely on property data reports? I wouldn't.
 
Patrick Bright is a real estate author and founder of Sydney-based buyer’s agency <a target="_blank" href="https://%20www.epspropertysearch.com.au">EPS Property Search</a>. Bright has purchased over $500 million worth of real estate for clients. His best-selling titles include The Insider’s Guide to Buying Real Estate, The Insider’s Guide to Saving Thousands at Auction and The Insider’s Guide to Profitable Property Investing. 
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Why you should not rely on property data reports

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It was 2007 when one of Victoria’s then most successful bookmakers Simon Beasley quietly purchased a luxury penthouse in South Yarra’s Domain Road.
Now the former bookie Simon Beasley has sold - and understood to have secured $8 million plus on his luxurious pad.
The full-floor apartment - one of only three in the 155 Domain Road block - covers 400 square metres.
The former VFL player and his wife, Meredith, bought into the boutique development for $3.98 million in 2007. The boutique apartment complex was developed by Sam Beck, the son of Max Beck, of Becton fame who reportedly joined forces with South Yarra general practitioner Dr E. C. Wong on the project. It was designed by Michael Jefferson, with interiors by Stephen Akehurst, with contemporary European-influences. Beck jnr bought the original Victorian pair of houses on the site.
Across from the Botantic Gardens, the property has four bedrooms, four living areas, four outdoor terrace areas and private lift access.
Kay &amp; Burton agent Andrew Baines is keeping things quiet, but Title Tattle can affirm the apartment did better than the one directly above sold which fetched $7.52 million in 2010.
Simon Beasley, who prior to becoming a bookie had been champion 1980s full-forward for the Footscray Football Club, is speculated to return to bookmaking very soon.
 
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