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

The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every First Home Owner Grant for new property by state

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

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

Staff Writer

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

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

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

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

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Resolute silence from both real estate company Ray White and the wider industry has followed Sam White’s decision to quit the board of the REA Group, publisher of site realestate.com.au.
White quit the board after nearly nine years as a non-executive director. He was also a member of its HR committee.
His decision to step down has fuelled speculation that Ray White might throw its support behind a rival website.
Ray White, which has about 1,000 offices in Australasia, is a shareholder in Property Page, along with LJ Hooker, Raine &amp; Horne and Century 21.
Property Page owns homehound.com.au with the Hannan family’s media and printing company, Independent Print Media Group.
In July 2009, Ray White ceased being a major shareholder in REA, selling most of holding for $77.6 million. It had been a major shareholder in REA, which operates realestate.com.au. It had acquired its 15.8% stake from Macquarie Bank in 2002.
News Limited owns 59% of REA, and Sam White retains a small holding of 0.44%.
Neither Sam White nor Ray White could be reached for comment yesterday, and other industry players declined to comment.
A spokesperson for the REA Group told Property Observer it had nothing further to add “at this moment” to a media release in which it thanked White for being a “vital member of the board since 2002, helping to guide the company in its transition from a small listed business to a market capitalisation of around $1.5 billion today”. 
The media release says White has stepped down “to focus on his family business, the Ray White Group”. 
The most recent REA annual report reveals that White attended just five out of nine board meeting in the 2011 financial year –fewer than all other board members, which include McGrath Real Estate boss John McGrath, the only other board member with direct ties to the real estate sector. 
White is the executive chairman of the Ray White’s mortgage broking arm, the Loan Market Group, which has grown into one of the largest aggregators with about 600 brokers writing about $600 million in mortgages each month.
In October last year <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/news/real-estate-agents-planning-rebellion-against-rea-dominance/2011062350577">REA came under attack from industry players</a> over accusations that it was abusing its dominant market position to push through excessive price rises. It also angered agents by announcing that it would directly approach real estate agents’ clients to upsell ads.
Realestate.com.au has also faced more competition in the listings space with emergence of realestateview.com.au, which is operated by the state real estate institutes and which added to its NSW and Victoria sales teams in December.
In August last year, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/western-australia/west-australian-launches-localised-rea-rival/2011080150973">the West Australian newspaper group and the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia set up their own listings website</a> for the WA market. The website, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.westrealestate.com.au/">www.westrealestate.com.au</a>, is owned by West Australian newspapers, with content and listings provided by the REIWA and its members.
A month later, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland began including state property listings on its website for the first time as part of a revamped website. Only members of the institute are able to list their properties on the website.
The increased competition has had little impact though on REA, with the group revealing revenue up 23% to $238.4 million in its 2011 annual results and net profit after tax up 37% to $67.5 million.
REA earns three-quarters of revenue from 9,500 estate agents who pay to list their properties on realestate.com.au and its other affiliated websites.
The company reported close to 200 million page views in the 2011 more than double that of its nearest rival Domain.com.au (91 million page views), which is owned by Fairfax.
Real estate commentary website Business2 reports that Domain.com.au has advised some clients it will increase advertising rates from February 1, 2012, with Andrew Blachut from PropertyNow.com.au saying the increase “is the equivalent of filling ones petrol tank today for $60 and then going to the petrol station tomorrow and being charged $1,800”.
Just before Christmas <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/industry-news/fairfax-pays-%2435-million-for-half-of-the-weekly-review/2011122352946">Fairfax paid $35 million to acquire a 50% share in Antony Catalano’s Metro Media Publishing business</a>, publisher of Melbourne real estate advertising vehicle The Weekly Review.
 
 
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Sam White quits REA board to focus on the family business

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Land valuations in Sydney’s northern beaches – in the Pittwater and Warringah municipalities – rank among the weakest in NSW.
Values fell 3.7% in the year to July in Pittwater and 5.4% in Warringah, according to the latest values issued last week by the New South Wales Valuer-General.
Falls in regional coastal values were not as severe with the decreases in the Tweed, down 3%, and Bega Valley, down 2.3%.
The latest prestige sale in the priciest suburb in Pittwater, Palm Beach, highlights the price stagnation, and suggests the Valuer-General’s annual valuation process isn’t quite in lockstep with the buyer’s mindset.
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Shay Lewis-Thorp, a daughter of the late property developer Bernard Lewis and his wife, Toni, recently paid $7.4 million for stockbroker Walter Lewin's <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.thehomepage.com.au/property/residential/21-ocean-road-palm-beach/124228">four-bedroom Palm Beach house</a> (pictured above).
It had been listed through David Edwards at LJ Hooker.
Set well back on the Ocean Road dress circle – with much of the 1,220-square-metre block being deep level lawn – the property last sold in 2005 for $7.3 million when bought from Barry and Victoria Roberts-Thompson.
Records from NSW Land and Property Information show a $4.08 million unimproved land valuation in 2005, the freehold value of the land excluding any structural improvements.
It was $5.8 million in 2010, a 42% hike on 2005’s valuation, suggesting a continued disconnect between the Valuer-General’s movements in values and actual price sentiment.
One estate agent told Property Observer he expected the strong merchant banking constituency of the Palm Beach peninsula to start challenging their valuations in Land and Environment Court proceedings.
The last successful hearing was when the value of Kalua, a prime beachfront holding, had its valuation reduced in 2006 proceedings over its 2004 valuation by about 14%.
The Lewin land component consisted of 55% of its 2005 sale price, and about 78% of its latest sale price, with Pittwater Council records not indicating any development application within the six-year period.
The latest valuation for the 2011 year is not yet on public records, but Title Tattle will report it when it is on the NSW <a href="https://www.lpi.nsw.gov.au/valuation/land_value_search?utm_source=lpihp&amp;utm_medium=middlebanner&amp;utm_campaign=landvaluesearch">LPI website</a>.
The land tax on the property, if its not a principal place of residence, based on a $5.8 million three-year averaging would be about $100,000.
Its value in 1984 was $190,000, according to RP Data.
The whispers of the Lewis acquisition were noted by <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/heather-ridout-%E2%80%93-now-on-the-reserve-bank-of-mosman-%E2%80%93-has-ridden-out-recessionary-downturns-title-tattle/2011120952768">Title Tattle in early December</a>.
It was the second highest price paid at Palm Beach during 2011.
The dearest Palm Beach sale in 2011 was <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/a-rising-tide-lifts-all-luxury-yachts/2011062950650">on the beachfront at Iluka Road in May</a>, which briefly brought some hope to the top end market.
The new land valuation notices will be mailed to 877,000 ratepayers across 48 local government areas from today, January 9.
“Some 2.45 million properties were valued as at 1 July 2011 producing a total land value for NSW of around $977 billion,” Valuer-General Philip Western says.
“The 48 councils are those that will review their rates this year based upon the new land values. The valuations are one of the factors councils will use to determine each landowner’s rating liability.
“While it is difficult to generalise across the state, overall land values for the whole of NSW have increased 1.7 % in the 12 months to 30th June 2011.
“This compares with a 5.4% increase for the 12 months to 30th June 2010,” Western notes.
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Official Palm Beach land values barely reflect the real price woes, so stand by for a wave of L&E court objections: Title Tattle 

The property movers and shakers of Byron Bay during 2011: Title Tattle

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Peta Minton, wife of the equity firm Archer Capital managing director Greg Minton, has spent $4.76 million at <place><city>Palm Beach</city></place>.
It’s a 1917 house – last sold 40 years ago – with sandstone basement and shingle-clad upper level with polished floors, three-metre-high ceilings and a sandstone open fireplace. All very much a throwback to the pioneering days when <place><city>Palm Beach</city></place> precincts garnered enduring nicknames such as “Pill Hill”, given the prevalence of <street><address>Macquarie Street</address></street> doctors on the hillside overlooking the beach and “Spin Hill” given the many spinsters on Sunrise Road.
Quite possibly the lower strip of Palm Beach Road will in future become known as Archer Capital Slopes, as the Minton’s near neighbour is Peter Wiggs, another managing director at Archer Capital. Wiggs and his wife, Electra, paid $4.5 million to secure Awarua in 2007. Wiggs, one of the longest-serving executives in the Australian private equity industry, having previously been at Rothschild <place><country-region>Australia</country-region></place>, joined Archer Capital in 1997. There's one house between the two acquisitions.
Awarua, a 1930s weekender that sits on an 873-square-metre block, previously traded in 1960 when it was bought by Edeline Jenkyn, wife of <place><city>Sydney</city></place> barrister Norman Jenkyn, QC.
The Mintons’ recently purchased property is listed on the Pittwater Local Environment Plan given its heritage significance, but extensions are possible given council approval. It was sold by the Boden family through LJ Hooker Palm Beach agents David Edwards and Amethyst McKee, who had marketed the property with $4.5 million-plus hopes.
Before joining Archer Capital in 2000, Greg Minton spent six years in management roles with CSR Limited including CSR Humes, the manufacturer of precast concrete products. Archer Capital, with $2 billion in funds under management or advice, has notched up over 30 acquisitions in leveraged buyouts since 1996 involving total aggregate funding of $5 billion. But the directors have some way before catching up to catch up with the long-acquisitive merchant banking types from Macquarie Bank et al.
In some years over the past three decades there have been $100 million plus in acquisitions by banking types as enriched old-timers depart the pricey peninsula. At <city>Palm Beach</city>, and also <place><placename>Whale</placename><placetype>Beach</placetype></place>, the emerging banking takeover can be traced back to the late 1980s when merchant banker Jim Dominguez and wife, Suzanne, snapped up their hillside double block for just $215,000. In 1990 the 2,200-square-metre Moonrising property was bought by merchant banker Stephen Higgs for a record $3 million. Merchant banker Rob Barry and wife, Mary, then spent $2.2 million on a house in 1992.
A property called Tehongi, on <street><address>Florida Road</address></street>, sold for $1.9 million to merchant banker Chris Roberts and wife, Frances, in 1993. And merchant banker Rob Rankin bought a property in 1995 for $852,500.
Nick Whitlam, when of the merchant bank Whitlam Turnbull, jokingly called his former <placename>Whale</placename><placetype>Beach</placetype> holiday home Wokka Waters – a reference to the estimated $9 million fee his firm received for its 1988 advice to the <city><place>Fairfax</place></city> publishing group.
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Summer Beach Spotlight: Archer Capital's acquisitive Palm Beach weekender buy-up 

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As in Australia, US consumer confidence is inextricably linked to the value of houses – and the slump in US housing is what has prevented the 2011 American stimulus measures from working as hoped. It looks like at last, in 2012, there is some good news coming.
But if American growth is to stay in the black, the US needs to stop the house price decline, because many Americans have their businesses attached to their property in some way and so are starved of capital. 
Even more importantly, many Americans can afford to stay in their homes, but are in negative equity so can’t move. This reduces workforce mobility, which means there are some jobs being filled by substandard candidates, or no one at all, because the ideal worker is stuck in Atlanta with a home loan that’s underwater. Quite possibly they’ll be earning less as well.
It’s amazing to think that with the European debt crisis threatening to send the global financial system into a Lehman-style freeze, the spark that shut down credit markets in the first place – the US property market – is still struggling.
If that doesn’t get Europeans thinking about how long it takes to recover from a debt crisis, nothing will.
While a European catastrophe would have an adverse effect on interest rates for US property – at which point all bets are off – the source of the GFC seems to be getting close to finding a solid floor.
The latest signal came from the November building starts data, which really got the market talking. Statistics from the Commerce Department pointed to a 9.3% jump in building starts to 685,000 annually, the highest level since April 2010.
To put this into context, at the height of the subprime mortgage crisis, annual housing starts were hitting two million. But those levels were fuelled by cheap credit – among other things – and the latest increase, from an admittedly low base, is one of the first things economists are looking for to signal the true bottom of the US housing market.
In December, Goldman Sachs analysts Hui Shan and Sven Jari Stehn published a note revealing their belief that the Case-Shiller US home price index has another 2.5% to fall by the middle of this year, but that will be the bottom.
They come to this conclusion with a new model.
Shan and Stehn took a sample of 147 US metro areas and estimated “equilibrium” for each one, based on population, income, lending costs and construction costs. The researchers concluded that US home prices are getting back to their fundamentally based equilibrium prices after shooting well ahead of them during the boom years.
It should also be noted that the US property market has already shown some strong signs of recovery this year that onlookers have too frequently failed to notice.
Barclays Capital analyst Stephen Kim has pointed this out to us.
US house prices are seen as a singular market, but the subprime phenomenon creates a world of haves and have-nots. Areas that were prone to subprime lending are continuing to struggle but of course the non-distressed areas have been stabilising for all of 2011, he says.
“This is the most important trend in the housing industry right now, and we are amazed at how little attention it has been getting from the media and the street,” Kim says. “This stability on the part of non-distressed prices has occurred despite a very high share of distressed activity and continued declines in overall prices.”
Not all areas in the US are recovering and so, unfortunately for workers with negative equity in Atlanta hoping for greener pastures, they’re living in a city that isn’t likely to show signs of improvement this year. In fact, the Goldman analysts expect Atlanta house prices to fall another 6% in 2012, with New York City prices tipped to match that and Portland, Oregon slipping 8%.
But on the other side of the ledger is Miami, which sits in one of the states hardest hit by the subprime crisis that continues to boast some of the highest foreclosure numbers in the US – Florida. Miami house prices are tipped to rise 3%, while it’s a similar story in Detroit, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio.
Of course, much of this could be turned on its head if Europe falls over. But if the eurozone is to hold together, you can expect to see a similar story as with the US housing market in a few years down the track. Some areas will be leading the way, others will continue to frustrate and nick all the headlines.
This article was co-written with Alexander Liddington-Cox.
This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.businessspectator.com.au/" target="_blank">Business Spectator</a>.
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A firmer floor for US housing: Robert Gottliebsen

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Belvedere, a limestone 1897 Cottesloe residence, has been listed with $5.5 million-plus hopes. 
It’s been listed by <city><place>Perth</place></city> lawyer Liz Barclay through estate agent Justin Davies of Space Real Estate. 
The heritage-listed house with turret views to <place><placename>Rottnest</placename><placetype>Island</placetype></place> is one of three limestone homes in a rare grouping that includes Tukurua and Le Fanu. They are examples of grand beachside homes exhibiting the affluence that accompanied the gold boom of the 1890s. 
Belvedere was constructed by a wealthy mining investor, J. J. Campbell, who managed a tin mine in <state><place>Queensland</place></state> and built Belvedere for his father, mother and siblings. 
It was used as a family residence until the 1930s, when it was let out as a boarding house. 
In 1974 the house was put on the market as a development site but purchased by Loretta and Tom Pell, who restored the house for family use. 
Belvedere was set for demolition in 1974 but the <street><address>Rosendo Street</address></street> house, which sits on a 1,300-square-metre block, was saved and restored to its former Federation Queen Anne-style glory. 
Cottesloe was named by Governor Frederick Broome, in 1886, soon gathering the wealthy of <city><place>Perth</place></city> during the summer months as the beach is sheltered from the south-west winds in summer and protected by reefs and islands off the coast. 
Although the <city><place>Perth-to-Fremantle</place></city> railway opened in 1881, the beach remained relatively unsettled, with only six permanent residents living there in 1893. 
But by 1897, the population of the Cottesloe area was approaching 1,500 permanent residents. 
Its three-storey, 11-metre-tall tower was reputedly built so that retired sea captain Thomas Campbell could watch shipping movements with a telescope. 
The property which originally stretched to the beach reserve is now 50 metres from the beach. 
It has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, wrap-around verandas and pool. It last traded in 2005 at $3.85 million. 
Another Cottesloe Federation Queen Anne-style property, Trafalgar House, constructed in 1915 for William Liddell, the manager of Hoskins Foundry and Kalgoorlie Foundry, is listed through Chris Shellabear at Shellabears.
 
 
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Summer Beach Spotlight: Cottesloe 1890s mining boom offering with captain’s turret

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The redundant Stanwell Park, NSW coastal holiday home of Peter and Divonne Holmes à Court has been sold for $1.9 million.
Its McGrath Thirroul listing agent Amanda Moore had expected $2.1 million-plus bidding when it was auctioned in conjunction with LJ Hooker Helensburgh in early December.
Last traded at $2.1 million in 2008, it is understood to have been bought by a surfwear entreprenuer.
Set about one hour south of Sydney, the four-bedroom oceanfront home at Stanwell Park attracted no bids at its auction.
It comes with Luigi Roselli-designed and council-approved plans for extensive additions.
Due to spending more time in Europe, the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/peter-holmes-a-courts-nsw-coastal-retreat-listed-for-sale/2011113052622" target="_blank">Holmes à Court family decided they would not build their dream beach house extension</a> on the 1,568-square-metre Kallaroo Avenue site.
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Summer Beach Spotlight: Tide goes out on Peter Holmes a Court's Stanwell Park offering

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There was only Christmas cheer for buyers following from 2011's last prestige <place><placename>Mermaid</placename><placetype>Beach</placetype></place> sale. Crown chief executive Rowen Craigie's three-bedroom <street><address>Hedges Avenue</address></street> beachfront cottage was snapped up post-auction in late December for $3.65 million.
It had been listed through McGrath Broadbeach agent Chez Fraser with $3.9 million-plus hopes. Roy Schwenke of Ray White CBD Residential notified RP Data of the sale in the week prior to Christmas.
Its sale price represented a 46% drop on its $6.75 million sale in 2008. It was marketed as the chance to secure one of the most affordable beachfront cottages in the strip.
"This property is one of the last remaining original cottages and offers the choice of an immediately liveable home or a fantastic opportunity to build your ideal beachfront home on its full 405 square metre block," Fraser suggested.
It had been for sale since its August 2009 auction, with its price expectations dropping from $5.75 million in January 2011 to $4.75 million hopes.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/the-8-biggest-losses-on-mermaid-beach-s-millionaire-s-row-show-no-post-gfc-recovery-in-sight/2011113052610">Craigie is certainly not the first to take a huge hit in Mermaid Beach.</a>
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Summer Beach Spotlight: Rowen Craigie's Mermaid Beach misgamble

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Media giant Fairfax has paid $35 million to acquire a 50% share in Antony Catalano’s Metro Media Publishing business, publisher of Melbourne real estate advertising vehicle The Weekly Review.
As part of the deal Fairfax will merge its 32-masthead strong Fairfax Community Network papers – which competed directly with The Weekly Review for real estate advertising dollars – into MMP.
Catalano will remain as managing director and chief executive of MMP while both parties have committed to improving the suite of products available to real estate agents.
Catalano launched The Weekly Review in April 2010 in partnership with a number of real estate agencies after serving out a non-compete period following his departure from the position of advertising director at The Age.
The glossy magazine took about $20 million in real estate advertising from Fairfax when it started being distributed to home owners in Melbourne’s wealthy eastern suburbs.
Fairfax acquired 50% of MMP by purchasing equity stakes from some existing MMP shareholders.
Catalano has a private stake alongside real estate agents – Kay &amp; Burton, Jellis Craig, Marshall White and Bennison Mackinnon, plus several others.
According to Crikey, the editorial functions of The Weekly Review will remain the same, with staff continuing to be housed in its South Melbourne headquarters.
Fairfax Community Network papers have a weekly circulation of 1.25 million households while The Weekly Review is distributed to 220,000 households.
The Weekly Review's coverage extends from Melbourne's affluent bayside suburbs to middle Camberwell and also -- via a separate edition -- to the Heidelberg and Ivanhoe "green belt".
Crikey notes that Catalano maintains good relations with Fairfax CEO Greg Hywood, who elevated him from The Age's newsroom floor in 2001 to oversee its advertising.
Hywood's son Tom works at The Weekly Review in an advertising role.
The merger is subject to approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
 
 
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Fairfax pays $35 million for half of The Weekly Review

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Collins Street, Melbourne certainly  had impressive Christmas decorations, as the photo package by Alistair Walsh shows. 333 Collins Street did the CBD proud. We're not not sure about the Town Hall gift wrapping, though.
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101 Collins Street
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45 Collins Street
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Melbourne Town Hall
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333 Collins Street
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