<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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Damien Cooley, founder of Cooley Auctions, talks about starting his company nine years ago and how to be a great auctioneer. Just today he auctioned off a St Marys industrial offering for $730,000 , with six interested parties competing for the 3,700-square-metre Bent Street warehouse property at its Colliers International auction carried out in conjunction with PRD Nationwide Commercial Penrith.
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How long have you been in the industry? I started in real estate in 1999 as a leasing clerk and property manager, and in 2003 I launched Cooley Auctions.
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What’s happening in the area you specialise in? Auction activity has most definitely increased since the beginning of the 2012-13 financial year. There is an increase in the level of buyer activity, and vendors are being a lot more realistic on values and yields. Buyers are quick to rule out properties that have unrealistic price expectations or do not meet their purchasing criteria. Quality assets in quality locations are still performing well, and auction is creating the urgency to sell in a shorter period of time than any other method of sale.
Describe the most interesting property you have sold. A portfolio sale in Victoria for Colliers International. We auctioned a number of properties leased to Tobin Brothers funeral parlour. Interesting and exciting for me because it was the first time that I was rewarded by a seller for achieving a terrific result. Auctioneers are remunerated per auction without incentive, and in this case the seller doubled my fee. I was thrilled.
What are the ingredients to being successful in your job? Being a great auctioneer is about understanding people. I love being able to look at sale without emotion and advise the best way to attack it. My role is to get the best result for the seller. Auction creates urgency and potentially a competitive environment. My advice on auction day to a seller and agent is critical in achieving the best result. I achieve these results by creating an environment where buyers feel comfortable with open and transparent communication.
What aspects of your role do you enjoy the most? I love the excitement of chasing a deal and getting the best out of someone.
Where would invest a spare $750,000? I don’t think $750,000 gets you far in commercial real estate in Sydney. I’d be looking to leverage off that $750,000 as much as possible. I’d be looking close to Sydney CBD for something with a strong tenancy and an 8% + yield. Alternatively something around the inner west with potential re-zoning to residential.
Which football team do you support? The greatest rugby league team in the history of the game, South Sydney Rabbitohs.
What’s your favourite app or techno gadget? Twitter App and Emma, my in car sat nav that is so polite to me every single day
Follow Damien on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/damiencooley" target="_blank">@damiencooley</a>; <a href="https://twitter.com/CooleyAuctions" target="_blank">@CooleyAuctions</a>
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In profile: Auctioneer Damien Cooley

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Property investors should take a good look at the remote, historic Queensland outback town of Cloncurry, about 770 kilometres west of Townsville, according to hotspotting.com.au's Terry Ryder.
The town is the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctors service and maverick independent MP Bob Katter.
Cloncurry is one of just three mining hotspots picked by Ryder – the others being coal seam gas-rich the Galilee Basin (inland from Townsville and Gladstone) and Broken Hill in outback NSW, where there are $7 billion in mining projects.
Ryder's mining town recommendations come with the warning that all mining towns are high-risk property investments – though with the potential for strong gains –  and only suitable for those investors with a high-risk appetite.
In Cloncurry's favour is the fact that it is the focus of a number of mining projects but also has ties to the grazing industry and to outback tourism.
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“Cloncurry is not essentially a mining town, but a regional town of just 3,000 people far north-west Queensland near Mt Isa,” said Ryder in a Property Observer webinar.
“It services the grazing economy around it and the tourism industry, as it is quite a historic town.
“Mines are starting to spring up around it and are entering the construction phase.
“The good thing is they are not iron ore mines or coal mines (where commodity prices have fallen), but copper and zinc mines."
Major mining projects include Xstrata’s $580 million expansion of Ernest Henry mine (named after the founder of Cloncurry), which produces copper, gold and magnetite.
Other mining projects include the Cudeco copper mine just outside Cloncurry, where blast-hole drilling and other pre-blasting activities are now complete, MMG’s Dugald River project – one of the world’s largest and highest grade known undeveloped lead-zinc-silver deposits and Xstrata’s Mt Margaret mine, which will produce around 30,000 tonnes of copper per year over the next five years. 
At the same time a multi-user rail facility is being built to service all those mining companies and due for completion in mid-2014.
 
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The median house price in Cloncurry is around $260,000, making it one of the more affordable mining hotspots.
Ryder points out this is well below the median house price in other mining towns in Queensland, such as Moranbah and Dysart, where the median price is around the $700,000 mark.
“We are potentially going to see growth in prices and rents in Cloncurry as these mining projects create housing demand from those workers involved,” he says.
Houses in Cloncurry are not pretty, but recent sales show the potential for capital gains.
They include <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-cloncurry-108078636">this four-bedroom fibre cement house</a> (pictured below), which sold through Elaine Raffin from RealWay Property Consultants Mount Isa for $245,000 in January this year.
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The property last sold for $130,000 in February 2006.
It is listed for rent at $500 per week a gross yield of 10.6%
Another relatively recent sale was a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-cloncurry-108836946" target="_blank">three-bedroom wood panel house</a> (pictured below) sold by Jean Rutherfurd also from RealWay Property Consultants Mount Isa.
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The house sold for $300,000, having been listed between $275,000 and $325,000.
Cloncurry Shire Council sold the 914-square-metre block of land for $21,000 in November 2005.
Assuming rent of around $400 per week would equate to a yield of around 7%.
The majority of 1,300 dwellings in Cloncurry are houses, and two-thirds of these are three and four-bedroom houses according census 2011.
A high percentage – 52% of dwellings in Cloncurry– are rented, with only 22% of residents owning their homes outright.
In 1861 Burke and Wills with King and Gray were the first Europeans to come into the area on their ill-fated expedition to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Burke named the river “Cloncurry” for his cousin, Lady Elizabeth Cloncurry of County Galway in Ireland.
The Australian Aerial Medical Service (known more commonly as the flying doctors) took off on its first flight from Cloncurry on May 15, 1928.
The service made use of a de Havilland DH.50 aircraft hired from the then small airline Qantas.
A Royal Flying Doctor Service museum is situated in the town.
The town also includes the Mary Kathleen Memorial Park and Museum, with its notable memorabilia being a water bottle used by famed explorer Robert O'Hara Burke, who led the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition from Melbourne to Gulf of Carpenteria and who died, alongside Wills and five other explorers, on the return journey.
Traces of copper were discovered at Cloncurry in the 1860s by John McKinlay, while searching for Burke and Wills, with pastoralist Ernest Henry discovering the first copper lodes six years later.
To listen to all of Terry Ryder’s tips for property investors looking to benefit from the mining boom, <a href="/news">view Property Observer’s free webinar here</a>
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Remote Cloncurry, Queensland, a hotspot with high yield potential: Terry Ryder

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With $13 million-plus expectations, Geoff Cousins, the adman-turned-environmental activist and author, has listed his six bedroom beach house at Whale Beach.
Named ‘The Wedge’, after the famous surf beach break at the northern corner of Whale Beach, the home occupies nearly 1,440 square metres.
It is one of the largest beachfront land holdings in Sydney, with its rolling lawns flowing directly onto the sandy beach. It was more than 20 years ago when the Cousins family commissioned architect John Crawford to design the home, which was completed in 1991 with quintessential Australian beach elements.
Designed as three pavilions with living spaces adjoining vast timber decking, the weekend retreat suited the large family and stream of international guests who would visit over the summer.
The home has high pitched ceilings with striking timber beams, a huge fireplace constructed from river stones, soaring bookshelves in rooms with polished flooded gum and blackbutt floors.
"This property is arguably one of the best beach houses Australia has to offer," its Raine &amp; Horne Palm Beach listing agent Glenn Lee says.
Offers are due November 14 ,with Lee suggesting he expects to beat the current Whale Beach record of $13 million achieved for 245 Whale Beach Road in May 2007.
Cousins paid $1.45 million for the Whale Beach Road property in 1987.
 
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Geoff Cousins seeks $13 million-plus Whale Beach buyers

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House and unit prices have been on the rise for the past six months while property prices fell in regional Victoria, according to graphs released by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. 
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The charts, part of a REIV presentation at the Melbourne Home Buyer and Property Investor Show, also show that over the past 10 years the median Melbourne house and unit prices have risen in fits and starts, while regional Victoria has shown more steady, even growth. 
For example, house and unit prices in Melbourne show a sharp spike in 2007, whereas growth is more measured across regional Victoria. 
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Regional Victorian property prices have shown long-term mild growth: REIV

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With a disclosed $750,000 reserve price and 14 contract requests, the weekend auction of a striking modern home at Gisborne triggered an $807,500 sale.
The <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/115-outlook-lane-gisborne/Property-Details-buy-residential-4406745" target="_blank">115 Outlook Lane</a> house, with views of Mount Macdeon, sold through Julian Davies at Keatings Real Estate.
Set above Jacksons Creek, the 1.7-hectare vacant building holding was bought in late 2007 for $340,000 by Kate and Ollie Luciano.
There are views from every room through floor-to-ceiling glass along the entire length of the semicircular design of the valley where deer roam.
After their initial inspection of the site the Lucianos took a sketch made on butcher's paper to the architect Design Edge, who came up with a structure designed as a series of 12 wedge-shaped segments, each supported by a framework of high-strength steel columns and beams and spanned by extra-thick laminated glass panels.
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Striking Gisborne semicircular home finds  $807,500 buyer looking for views

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Sydney’s prestige northern beach suburbs property markets remain weak, “with no sign of improvement" according to property valuers Herron Todd White’s (HTW) October market review.
According to HTW, the northern beaches of Sydney – comprising the suburbs of Pittwater, Manly and Warringah all the way to Palm Beach – traditionally are among the hardest hit when the overall Sydney market is soft.
“The first suburbs to show signs of softening tend to be the upper northern beaches suburbs, and the further north you go, the weaker the market tends to be.
“The main factor resulting in this trend is the number of holiday/weekender type properties.
“People who work in inner Sydney during the week may purchase a property on the northern beaches to get away for the weekend.
“When economic conditions remain soft, these weekend homes are often the first asset to be sold off by owners,” says HTW.
According to the firm, the trend of Sydneysiders selling their holiday properties on the northern beaches occurred during the GFC, and in the last 12 months there is “evidence of this pattern repeating itself”.
“With the global economic situation still unstable a turnaround in market conditions is unlikely in the foreseeable future.
A further factor contributing to the weak northern beaches market is the lack of transport, “which has always been a negative for the area”.
“Although relatively close to the Sydney CBD, public transport and worsening vehicle access due to traffic contribute strongly to the weakened demand for property, especially in soft market conditions.
“There have been many local government proposals to improve the roads into the northern beaches but we are yet to see any action taken,” says HTW.
Similar challenges facing prestige suburbs are noted by John McGrath in his Sydney spring McGrath report, who says the Sydney property market is experiencing “a two-speed turnaround”.
“Properties under $1 million are in strong demand whilst those above $2  million are less so.
“The key catalyst for the upper end recovery will be the share market. Interest rates, rents and unemployment are not really influencing factors for the top end.
“Many luxury owners are still awaiting some clearer resolution on the macro economy and the eurozone before jumping back into the market,” says McGrath.
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The outlook for the North Sydney residential market – just across the city from the CBD – is a lot better, despite HTW witnessing a slight decrease in activity in the first-home buyers’ market and mid-market range in the last year and local agents advising that a lack of stock is slowing down the market.
“We are still seeing property that has been marketed well and realistically priced being sold in short periods of time," says HTW.
“We believe this illustrates that the market is still quite strong with prospective purchasers present in the market, ready to move in and purchase the ‘right home’."
However, HTW also warns of the need for better transport infrastructure and growing traffic congestion issues.
“As more people move to the north west there is going to be more demand placed on key transport and road corridors, so a lot of pressure falls on to the government to proceed with the construction of the new North West City Rail Link.
“With the lack of transport in these areas, more and more people are driving and this leads to traffic congestion.
“In the past potential purchasers may have thought twice before buying in the area due to the lack of support by government for a north-west city rail link.
According to HTW, across Sydney, units and entry level homes are the best performers, with these properties continually in high demand.
It notes that there is still strong demand for properties price below $1 million.
“Ashfield, on the outer fringe of Sydney’s inner-west market has been a very strong performer recently.
“As the inner-west suburbs become too expensive for first time home buyers, we have seen Ashfield representing excellent value resulting in increased demand.
“Ashfield is on the fringe of the first time home-buyers bracket for single residences and long term growth is expected as evident from other inner west suburbs.
“Proximity to the CBD and public transport are positives for Ashfield adding to the popularity,” says HTW.
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Sydney northern beaches residential market still weak with no turnaround in sight: HTW

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Melbourne estate agent Kon Balasis and Victorian Realty Group Pty Ltd (VRG), which operated as Century 21 Craigieburn, have been permanently disqualified by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) from holding estate agents’ licences after $167,000 was found missing from a trust account.
In a seperate VCAT ruling, real estate agent’s representative Zoran Rakocevic was banned from being an estate agent's representative or holding an estate agent’s licence for five years after being found guilty of offences, including creating false deposit receipts that led to him benefiting by $156,000.
The permanent disqualification against Kon Balasis and Victorian Realty Group Pty Ltd (VRG) was handed down by VCAT on October 1, reported Consumer Affairs Victoria.
At the VCAT hearing it was found that VRG and Balasis breached the Estate Agents Act 1980 in relation to a deficiency in the Century 21 Craigieburn trust account of $166,935.27 on March 27, 2012, regarding deposits paid on six property sales and that VRG "fraudulently omitting to pay about $177,000 to the persons entitled to that money, which was being held by VRG as a stakeholder pending completion of sales of land.
"Mr Balasis at the time was an officer of VRG and he knowingly authorised these contraventions," said Consumer Affairs.
VRG was also found to have not kept "full and accurate accounting records so as to show the true position of all moneys it received and had also breached the Sale of Land Act in that "it received deposit moneys in the course of transactions for the sale of land and did not hold that money as stakeholder until the purchasers became entitled to those deposits".
The tribunal ruled that Balasis was guilty of conduct as an estate agent that rendered him unfit to hold a licence and he was not of good character or otherwise a fit and proper person to hold an estate agent’s licence.
VCAT cancelled Balasis’ licence and permanently disqualified VRG and Balasis from holding a licence.
In the hearing into allegations against Zoran Rakocevic, Consumer Affairs said he had "created false receipts for the sale of four properties, stating that Compton and Green Real Estate Pty Ltd (where he was employed as an agent’s representative) had received a deposit on each, when it had not,” said Consumer Affairs Victoria.
VCAT also upheld Consumer Affairs' allegations that Rakocevic made false statements in contracts of sale in relation to six properties, "incorrectly stating that C&amp;G was the vendor’s agent when C&amp;G was not the vendor’s agent".
In a further three contracts of sale, Rakocevic was found to have falsely stated that "the vendor had agreed to sell the property described in the contract when the vendor had not so agreed"
VCAT made orders that Rakocevic was "not of good character and is not otherwise a fit and proper person to be an agent’s representative".
In her finding, VCAT senior member Jacqueline Preuss described Rakocevic’s conduct as "deliberate, calculated and carried out over a number of months".
Preuss found that Rakocevic benefitted from his offences because, in three of the transactions involving false deposit receipts and contracts of sale, the company of which he was sole director and shareholder, Montex Corporation Pty Ltd, received $156,419.99.
"Mr Rakocevic’s behaviour was compounded by the fact that he exhibited an unwillingness to admit indisputable facts such as receipt by him of a financial benefit from the transactions. In my view, this indicated a disregard for his duty of honesty and candour’, she said.
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Financial adviser Paul Clitheroe says despite a string of rate cuts in the last 12 months, many borrowers are still paying more on their home loan than they were three years ago.
"Home owners may have breathed a sigh of relief when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced its latest cut to official interest rates but keep a close eye on how your lender responds," he said.
"If you're not getting a decent share of the recent rate cut, it could be time to find a better deal,' said Paul Clitheroe who is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money magazine.<a href=""></a> "The RBA's official cash rate of 3.25% is now at a 3-year low, and the October rate cut will undoubtedly be welcomed by families with a variable rate mortgage as the expensive holiday season is just around the corner.
However despite a string of rate cuts in the last 12 months, many borrowers are still paying more on their home loan than they were three years ago."
 He said it essential for borrowers to keep track of their home loan rate and compare it to what was available elsewhere.
"<a href=""></a>The cash rate may be at its lowest level since October 2009, but the same can't be said about mortgage rates."
Back in October 2009, when the cash rate was also 3.25%, the average rate on standard variable loans was 5.7%.
T<a href=""></a>he average is 6.35% now - but Clitheroe says with some shopping around borrowers can secure a far lower rate.
He noted according to comparison site RateCity, the difference between the lowest and highest variable home loan rates is currently 1.8%.
"On a loan worth $300,000 that can mean paying an extra $355 per month - money that's going straight to your lender's coffers with no benefit to you," he said on his website, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paulsmoney.com.au/">www.paulsmoney.com.au</a>.
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Paul Clitheroe says time to shop around for cheaper varaiable interest rates

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The Carss Park mansion of the champion boxer Kostya Tszyu and his wife, Natasha, is back for sale after the intending buyer did not proceed to settlement.
It had been listed with $3 million-plus auction hopes in July and passed in at $3.25 million through Mark Kourouche of First National Real Estate Greenacre.
It's now listed with offers over $2.85 million being sought.
The Benwerrin Avenue property was reportedly sold for $3.5 million a week after passing in at its July auction.
Tszyu's wife, Natasha, told News Ltd the deadline for a deposit to be paid passed last month with little word from the buyer, who was believed to be a friend of her husband's.
The highest price paid in Carss Park was $2.45 million in late 2008 for a five-bedroom, seven-bathroom house on a 1,865-square-metre Gnarbo Avenue block.
The Russian-born Tsyzu has since returned to his homeland to reside after the house was <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/boxer-kostya-tszyus-carss-park-mansion-under-offer-as-former-champ-aims-to-knock-out-suburb-record/2012070455423">under offer in July</a>.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/boxer-kostya-tszyu-seeks-to-knock-out-carrs-park-record/2012062655273" target="_blank">His six-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence </a>has been renovated and extended since the couple bought it for $785,000 in 2000. He had previously lived at Sans Souci.
The 2,400-square-metre Benwerrin Avenue property has resort-style facilities including a tennis court and heated saltwater pool.
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Boxer Kostya Tszyu’s Carss Park mansion back up for sale

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Socceroo Jason Culina and his wife, Terri, has reputedly spent about $1.3 million to buy a colonial mansion at Ingleburn in Sydney's western suburbs.
It's one of NSW's most significant colonial palladian houses, Denham Court, and was built by Captain Richard Brooks, the enterprising sailor who settled at the Ingleburn holding in 1820.
The distinctive two-storey front-section extension was designed by John Verge in 1832, having had its initial stages constructed over earlier deacdes.
The sale of the 2.42-hectare holding with heritage-listed five-bedroom residence was by the Okey family, who first listed it more than two years ago with higher hopes, but on a much larger land holding.
The mansion comes with a ballroom, library and large formal living and dining rooms. It was based on the design of <a target="_blank" href="https://rwmg.com.au/nsw/denham-court/773532/">Denham Court</a>, the 1670 ancestral Buckinghamshire, England, property of Judge Advocate Richard Bowyer Atkins, the original owner of the land grant of 200 hectares made by Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
The nearby suburb of Denham Court is named after the property. It sold through Tim Doyle of Ray White Macarthur Group
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