<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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Consumer sentiment towards the housing market may be the biggest casualty from yesterday’s unexpected decision by the RBA to leave the cash rate on hold on Melbourne Cup Day.
However, its impact on the property market and prices is likely to be small with interest rates offered by lenders already very low (with fixed rates continuing to fall) and with housing data from both ABS and RP Data showing the housing market treading water at the moment with no major adjustment in prices despite rate cuts in May, June and October.
Over the three months to October, RP Data has capital city property prices down 0.6% while preliminary ABS September quarter figures have capital city house prices up a negligible 0.3%.
Sentiment about the housing market has been improving with the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer House Price Expectations Index posting a solid gain in October, rising 9.1pts from 25.2 in July to 34.4 in October.
“The rise is not surprising given the further interest rate easing in October and evidence of a stabilisation in house prices nationally,” said Westpac senior economist Matthew Hassan.
Yesterday, following the release of the ABS housing data and just before the RBA announcement, Hassan said despite a "promising improvement" in auction clearance rates and sentiment readings in October, the expectation remained that “prices will tend to 'consolidate' near term before further rate cuts drive a clearer recovery mid to late next year”.
With most economists tipping another rate cut – possibly two – in the next few months, the decision by the RBA to hold back in November is likely to do no more than ruffle the feathers of some in property and mortgage lending circles, moderately disappoint borrowers and please savers.
Indeed, while activity has picked up some sectors of the housing market and there was a mini-four month rally in property prices (as recorded by RP Data) part of this could be attributed to the busier spring selling as to the lower interest rate settings.
Among those to slam was did slam the decision was Aussie Home Loans chairman John Symond who called it “very disappointing”.
Symond has been on a crusade against the RBA in recent months calling it “asleep at the wheel” and not reacting fast enough to changes in the economy.
“It’s very disappointing and a lost opportunity to help manufacturers and retailers in the lead-up to Christmas,” Symond in an interview on Channel 7's Sunrise this morning, though he made no reference to either the mortgage market or property prices.
However, he did make the point about the rate hold creating uncertainty in the minds of consumers.
“The decision will create more uncertainty as expectations were high for a rate cut.
“Confidence is everything - there is not much confidence out there."
Symond says a rate cut is needed in December but would not go so far as to say the RBA would do so.
“They don’t seem to be in sync with what is happening in the real economy. They are making some pretty odd decisions and overall it’s pretty disappointing,” he said.
Property market analyst Margaret Lomas tells Property Observer that while investors and home buyers may have been appreciative of a further cut, “we are already in an environment where rates are at a low which we have not seen for some time”.
She says the property market has already shown signs of movements, "albeit small ones, on the back of the prior interest rate cuts".
“The stimulus has occurred and affordability has returned to the market.  Prepayments on mortgages are at an all- time high and many mortgage holders are feeling a security.  I think that few were too disappointed in not seeing another cut and I doubt that this failure to drop rates will have too big an impact on the recovering market.
“I also believe that Australians are more informed and many understand the significant benefits which occur in our economy if the Reserve bank continues with careful measures.  It’s important to keep rates at realistic levels, just as occurred during the GFC, to protect all Australians in these unstable world economic times,” says Lomas.
 
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Property market unlikely to feel too much pain from RBA rate decision

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A landmark historical commercial building in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Williamstown that was once the premises of turn-of-the-century grocer Robert Punshon has sold for $2.5 million.
The two-storey freehold building, designed by local architect CJ Polain and built by James Rowsthorn in 1890, was sold to Wayne Elly, owner of Greg Hocking Elly partners.
The building was marketed and sold by Fitzroys Associate James Gregson.
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Elly will use the building as his business premises.
According to Victorian Heritage the building is a “novel adaptation” of the English Queen Anne architectural style and notable for its ornamental façade, which houses a bas-relief bust of its original owner, Robert Punshon.
Punshon operated from the shop under the name of Punshon’s Federal Stores.
Most recently the property had been occupied by Marks Brothers electrical store for over 20 years.
It was sold with vacant possession with the vendor being local businessman John Marks.
The Williamstown Chronicle reported in 1904 that both 82 -84 Ferguson Street and 78 Ferguson Street were sold by "Mrs. R. Punshon to W.N. McAlister and Co., a grocery, wine and spirit business".
John Pentase, a grocer and the ES&amp;A Bank shared the premises in the 1920s.
Victorian Heritage notes that the building is of historical significance as it “perhaps best illustrates the increasing importance of Ferguson Street as the main commercial centre of Williamstown during the latter half the nineteenth century”.
“It is also notable for its original and long association with the locally important Punshon family and for its long use as a grocery.”
The 750 square metre building comprises ground floor retail space, a grand first floor dwelling and a basement.
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Local estate agent Wayne Elly buys historic former Williamstown grocer for $2.5 million

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Estate agent John Bongiorno has part ownership of two runners in today’s Melbourne Cup.
He has an interest in Glencadam Gold and also Fiorente, both trained by Gai Waterhouse.
Glencadam Gold has been among the most successful of horses the Waterhouse stable has identified in Europe.
He won his first four starts in Australia ending last month winning the McGrath Estate Agents Metropolitan, the group one race at Randwick, before failing as favourite in the Caulfield Cup.
Fiorente will be having his first start for Waterhouse in the race. John Bongiorno is part of the Bongiorno Herron syndicate, who along with Team McDonnell, the Sydney businessman John McDonnell and wife, Anne are co-owners with K Wood, R Smith, Paul McClure, B Pang, G Diamond, Fesen Pty Ltd, B Stracey &amp; the UK Stayers.
John Bongiorno, a director of Marshall White, has also just published a children’s book.  <a href="https://www.santaandhisbrotherdownunder.com.au/">Santa and his Brother Down Under</a>, the book, was launched in <city><place>Melbourne</place></city> last week.
The inspiration for the book came after jogging past the Australian Embassy in <state>Washington where he </state>noticed the entrance decorated for Christmas with lights depicting Santa on a surfboard being pulled through the sky by kangaroos instead of reindeers.
With illustrations by Caroline Keys, the book tells the tale of a busy and beleaguered Santa, who turns to his brother in Australia and a mob of flying kangaroos for help delivering presents.
Profits from the book, which sells for $14.95, go to Koala Kids, a Children's Cancer Centre Foundation program.
KOALA Kids was founded in 2005 by a 13 year old <place><placename>Melbourne</placename><placetype>Grammar School</placetype></place> student Nick Mandie and today is run by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Most of Melbourne's agents take time off during the Melbourne Cup carnival - with just the 163 weekend auctions last Saturday.
But no doubt Bongiorno is still always seeking out interested buyers of prestige Melbourne  property. His listings include the Brighton home of mining executive Peter Reeve and his wife Anne with expectations of more than $7.5 million.
 
 
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Estate agent John Bongiorno seeks Melbourne Cup quinella

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Rainham, a historic Georgian Bathurst homestead, has been listed for sale for the first time in more than 150 years.
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It comes with $500,000-plus homes for its December 6 auction through John Fagan of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/bathurst/properties/249684">Raine &amp; Horne Bathurst</a>.
The 31-hectare property could appeal to renovators, tree-changers and especially history buffs as well as having commercial potential.
The home was built in 1832 by Captain Thomas Raine, whose son, Tom co-founded Raine &amp; Horne. It comes with well-preserved convict accommodation wing and horse stables with cobblestone floor and traditional swinging doors.
It was held by the Raine family for about three decades. It's been held by the Boyd and Richardson families for five generations.
It's prime farm land with views towards Queen Charlotte Vale Creek and the Blue Mountains.
It's being marketed as viable as a restaurant or a bed and breakfast.
Bathurst is a regional centre in NSW about 200 kilometres west of Sydney. It is the oldest inland European settlement in Australia and has a population of about 37,000.
Rainham is one of five period properties being offered for sale through the agency.
The others are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/60-mitre-street-bathurst/Property-Details-buy-residential-4640885">60 Mitre Street</a>, a grand Victorian home in one of Bathurst’s most sought after established areas;
Trevallyn at 154 Peel Street, a six bedroom home next to the heritage listed Miss Trails cottage;
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bathurst-112146567">152 Brilliant Street</a>, a circa 1897 home adjacent to George Park at the top of the CBD; and
176 Rocket Street, which is a four-bedroom home boasting a panoramic outlook over Bathurst’s CBD and beyond.
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Rainham, the Bathurst Georgian homestead built for the Raine family, listed

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The failed builder Southern Cross Constructions (NSW) owes its subcontractors and suppliers at least $42 million, according to the first preliminary esdtate by its administrators Cor Cordis.

The information was advised to the creditors meeting in Sydney yesterday, a source confirmed to The Australian Financial Review.

The figure eclipses the<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/news/southern-cross-constructions-nsw-in-voluntary-administration/2012102657459" target="_blank"> initial $17 million estimate given by the CFMEU </a> when the company went into voluntary administration two weeks ago. Southern Cross Construction was a commercial builder, with 39 staff members owed $1.5 million and four projects underway in NSW, including a Bunnings Warehouse and Woolworths at Balgowlah in Sydney’s North.

The administrators will examine a transaction earlier this year when Melbourne construction company Icon bought Southern Cross Constructions and launched a new company called Icon Southern Cross, the source said.

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The administrators told creditors they would investigate what projects and benefits transferred from Southern Cross Constructions into the Icon Southern Cross entity.

The directors of Southern Cross Constructions, Andrew Box and Lewis Yazbek, are partners in Icon Southern Cross.

Uncertainty surrounds $230 million worth of commercial and residential projects in NSW after Southern Cross Constructions (NSW) was placed administration.

Box and Yazbek did not put forward a proposal to resume control of Southern Cross Constructions, and it looks likely that the company would be placed into liquidation.

Creditors were told that the company’s main assets were a property in Edgecliff that houses its headquarters, which is worth about $9 million and traded at $6.5 million in 2002. 

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There is also reportedly a building at Neutral Bay worth about $17 million.

A separate business in the Southern Cross group, Southern Cross Constructions (WA) was placed into administration on November 1. 

Administrators from Hall Chadwick were called into Southern Cross Constructions (WA) by the builder's two Sydney-based directors, Andrew Box and Lewis Yazbek.

The WA arm is believed to owe millions to building sub-contractors who worked on the company's construction of Bunnings' new warehouse in Armadale.

It is due to open next week.
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Southern Cross (NSW) debt at $42 million after collapse

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Rents have risen 22% over the past two years in the remote north-west Queensland base metals mining town of Mount Isa, driven by demand for temporary accommodation from mining employees.
PRDnationwide calculates that median rents in <a target="_blank" href="/news">Mount Isa</a> have risen to $550 per week, while house prices in the Mount Isa municipality have experienced “exceptional growth” of 12.4% per annum.
According to Australian Property Monitors, Mount Isa has median house price of $350,000 for the 12 months to August and a regional house price of $330,000.
Mount Isa lies 1,800 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 900 kilometres west of Townsville.
The urban region of Mount Isa has around 20,500 people, according to the 2011 census, and sits directly below enormous mining operations, with smoke stacks billowing plumes into the sky day and night. Among the mining companies operating in the area is Xstrata, which operates the underground Mount Isa Mines, which extract copper and zinc-lead-silver.
Around 43% of Mount Isa residents rent.
Since June, the Queensland state government has been receiving hourly data updates from Xstrata's 10 air pollution monitoring units after the Department of Environment and Resource noted that air pollution levels in Mount Isa are much higher than other parts of the state.
Recent sales in Mount Isa include <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-mount+isa-111332071">this four-bedroom house</a> (below) sold by Brenda Slade of Vivid Realty for $380,000 on October 24.
Photograph of Mount Isa courtesy of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.flickr.com/">Flickr.</a>
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Four-bedroom houses rent in Mount Isa from around $700 to $850. At the low rental point, this would equate to yield of around 9.5%
 
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According to PRDnationwide, the largely transient miner population has contributed to an annual population growth rate of 3.1% over the past five years, compared with the nation's growth of 1.6% per annum. 
 
Mount Isa is benefiting from significant infrastructure investment with a new gas-fired power station under way and due to be operation from 2014, with Mount Isa and Cairns base hospitals currently being redeveloped at a combined cost of $920 million.
PRDnationwide research director Aaron Maskrey says Mount Isa was established as the first "company town" in Australia, due to the discovery of its mineral resources.
“It has now become the administrative, commercial and industrial centre for the state's large north-western region.


"There are currently approximately six operational mines in the north-west region, producing lead, silver, copper and zinc with a further 62 locations of known mineral deposits.
“The recent overturn from the Queensland state government on uranium mining should allow for an economic boost to the local economy. To date there are approximately 12 known deposits of uranium within the region."
Maskrey says the influence of the local mining industry on the property market has been significant.


In a recent column for Property Observer, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/queensland/mount-isa-s-property-investment-potential-has-improved-due-to-the-dirty-business-of-uranium-mining-terry-ryder/2012102457422">Terry Ryder noted</a> that Queensland’s estimated $18 billion worth of uranium resources “mostly lurk in the state’s north-west, “a lot of it not too far from Mount Isa”.


“One of the largest known reserves is just 35 kilometres outside the town,” says Ryder, who calls Mount Isa the “most polluted town in the nation”. 

However, Ryder says that from the “cold perspective of pure bloody-minded investment potential Mount Isa has improved of late”.

“Rents have risen, yields have improved and over the long term it has a good capital growth record (the various suburbs of Mount Isa have long-term growth averages ranging from 11% to 16% per year, according to Australian Property Monitors),” he says.

Ryder says the highly polluted Mount Isa is “about copper, gold, lead, zinc – some of them metals you don’t want to be living near when the processing is going on. And, now it seems, uranium,” he says.

He does not include Mount Isa among his preferred mining town investment options, picking instead mining towns with more diverse economies including <a target="_blank" href="/news">Cloncurry</a> (grazing, tourism and mining) and Galilee basin (four mega projects including Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer projects) in Queensland and the NSW frontier town of <a target="_blank" href="/news">Broken Hill</a> (agriculture, tourism, creative industries in addition to mining).


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Rents and house prices rise in Mount Isa due to demand from mining employees

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The former AFL Melbourne champion-turned-football commentator Garry Lyon has listed his Inverloch holiday home for sale at $899,000.

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It's been listed LJ Hooker Inverloch director Allan Mann.
Architecturally designed with a contemporary style, its being marketed as able to accommodate a large family for either permanent or holiday living.
The four-bedroom <a target="_blank" href="/news">Inverloch</a> home has seamless in/outdoor entertaining space.
It was built by local award-winning builder Steve Fisher to capture the northern winter sun at the popular South Gippsland summer spot.
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Garry Lyon's Inverloch weekender listed

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BIS Shrapnel is currently working through its Inner Brisbane Apartments 2012 to 2019 study, a look at the demand and supply prospects for the inner-Brisbane apartment market. A detailed picture of demand is required to determine whether the current supply pipeline can be met. Following are highlights of the inner-Brisbane apartment population using the newly released 2011 census data.
Occupants in inner-Brisbane apartments are heavily skewed into the young adult age groups, being dominated by those aged 20 to 39 years old. At the youngest end, many are likely to be students at tertiary institutions, while those who are older are typically employed in Brisbane CBD or CBD fringe locations.
The age profile of the apartment population has changed little between the 2006 and 2011 census, although the most prevalent age cohort increased from 20- to 24-year-olds to 25- to 29-year-olds. This suggests that some of the younger apartment occupants are remaining living in the inner city.
Age profile of apartment occupants, Inner Brisbane, 2006 and 2011
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The inner-Brisbane apartment market is dominated by investors. At the 2011 census, 58% of apartments were owned by investors and were rented out. Some 11% were reported as unoccupied. While some of these unoccupied dwellings are vacant and available for rent or sale, or by occupants who were away on census night, the majority are likely to be “lock-up and leave” – apartments owned as a second home by an owner living elsewhere, or as a long-term speculative purchase.
Just under a third of apartments are owner-occupied (32%). The majority of these are apartments with a mortgage (being purchased) rather than fully owned.
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The age profile differs according to tenure. Renters are likely to be younger, dominated by those aged 20 to 29 years old. Those aged 25 to 29 have the greatest prevalence in being purchased (with a mortgage) apartments, while there is also a higher prevalence of all age cohorts 30 to 64 years old in being purchased apartments than occupants in inner Brisbane overall. This would suggest that there is some element of renters moving through to owner occupation. Occupiers of fully owned apartments are dominated by those aged 55 years old and over, indicating empty-nester and retiree households.
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Younger couple without children households, younger single-person households and group households comprise well over half of households in inner-Brisbane apartments. There has not been a major change in household structure between the 2006 and 2011 censuses, although only two household types have recorded an increase in their share of total households – younger couples without children and family households with children. Given the apparent propensity for the young adult population to remain in inner Brisbane, some component of the growth in share of family households with children could be coming from those forming families while living in inner-Brisbane apartments.
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An analysis of the 2011 census data indicates that full-time tertiary students comprise 17% of the inner-Brisbane apartment population. Most of the media focus on students living in inner-city apartments has been on overseas students.
While overseas students comprise the majority of tertiary students living in inner-Brisbane apartments, local, Australian-born students still make up a significant 38% of the full-time student population.
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While the above provides a broad “top level” analysis of occupiers of inner-Brisbane apartments, the profile of demand varies across inner-Brisbane locations. The occupier profile of the CBD, Southbank/West End, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, etc, regions differs widely and product has to be tailored to that demand. The identification of this localised demand, as well as it outlook for rents, prices and new dwelling activity, is one of the aims the upcoming BIS Shrapnel Inner Brisbane Apartments 2012 to 2019 study.
Angie Zigomanis is senior manager of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bis.com.au/" title="BIS Shrapnel">BIS Shrapnel.</a>
 
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Inner-Brisbane apartment market dominated by investors with 20-something tenants

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Brisbane was the only capital where the pace of residential property sales slowed during October, according to Australian Property Monitors.
It was a dramatic tunraround for Brisbane given its September results.
Stock was selling faster - or equally as fast in Melbourne and Canberra  - in most capital city markets over October.
The biggest improver was Perth were the time on market dropped from 120 days to 110 days.
Canberra remained the quickest, Clinton McNabb at Australian Property Monitors said.
 
 
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Stock selling faster - or equally as fast - in seven capital city markets in October: APM

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Bantry, the Burradoo retreat of former federal government minister-turned-political commentator Graham Richardson and his estranged wife, Cheryl, has been sold.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.drewlindsay.com.au/properties/propertyDetailPages/BantryBurradoo">It was listed at $1.3 million </a>through Lindsay Real Estate in conjunction with Margaret McCauley Real Estate.
Its reputed sale price was $1.2 million.
The 4.5-hectare Bantry cost $725,000 in 1995.
Just a quick walk from the popular pub The Briars, the four-bedroom <a target="_blank" href="/news">Bundaroo</a> house is a relocated 1885 homestead.
Title Tattle recalls Graham Richardson planted many trees outside his own Southern Highlands residence given it needed to be protected from the Moss Vale Road traffic noise. 
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