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	<li data-end="459" data-section-id="5hbcyr" data-start="311">Pikos Group has released the five-penthouse collection at Skye Kangaroo Point, headlined by a two-storey sky home spanning more than 1,000 sqm.</li>
	<li data-end="561" data-section-id="1p7lq8n" data-start="460">Early buyer interest suggests the residences could set a new Queensland apartment price record.</li>
	<li data-end="667" data-section-id="1y70z0l" data-start="562">The collection includes four move-in ready penthouses and the highly customised Skye One residence.</li>
	<li data-end="785" data-section-id="yvm0y1" data-start="668">The release caps one of Bri​sbane's most ambitious luxury apartment developments overlooking the Brisbane River.</li>
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Pikos Group has released the five-penthouse collection at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/skye-residences-by-pikos-kangaroo-point-8-river-terrace-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Skye by Pikos</a> development in Kangaroo Point, with early buyer interest indicating the flagship residences could eclipse every apartment sale previously recorded in Queensland.

The collection crowns the luxury riverfront development with five residences, including four completed penthouses and Skye One, a two-level sky home spanning more than 1,000 sqm that will be tailored to its eventual owner.

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Wanting to offer a fully customisable home, Pikos is offering Skye One as a blank canvas, allowing the buyer to work alongside the developer's design team to customise the home's layout, finishes and internal spaces.

The residence will feature a 247 sqm private rooftop terrace with its own swimming pool, sauna, steam room, outdoor kitchen and multiple entertaining areas overlooking the Brisbane River and CBD skyline.

The remaining four penthouses have been completed and are ready for immediate occupation, each offering four bedrooms, expansive open-plan living areas, soaring ceilings and private lift access.

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One of the defining features throughout the project is its use of Roman Classic Travertine, with more than 20,000 sqm of the natural stone imported from Italy after being personally selected by Pikos Group Founder and Executive Director Pedro Pikos, interior designer Julie Williamson and third-generation stone specialist Mario Caucci.

Pikos said the penthouse collection represented the culmination of the company's long-term vision for Skye.

"True legacy isn't measured by what we build today, but by what endures tomorrow," Pikos said.

"Our ambition is to create places that become more valuable with time, enrich the lives of generations, and stand as timeless landmarks long after we've stepped away."

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Williamson said the interiors were inspired by the natural character of Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane River rather than international design trends.

"Materiality tells the story of a place," Williamson said.

"We looked to the movement of the Brisbane River, the texture of the cliff face and the warmth of the surrounding landscape to create interiors that feel understated, enduring and unmistakably Brisbane."

Positioned above the Kangaroo Point cliffs, Skye places residents within walking distance of Howard Smith Wharves, South Bank and James Street while offering uninterrupted river and city views.

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Joel Robinson

Brisbane's next apartment price record? Pikos unveils Skye's exclusive penthouse collection

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

A proposal to redevelop one of North Sydney's ageing commercial buildings has taken another step forward, with plans for a 38-storey mixed-use tower adding momentum to the long-awaited transformation of the Alfred Street precinct.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority-led State Significant Development pathway, the proposal for 271-273 Alfred Street would replace an underutilised commercial building with 95 apartments, ground-floor retail, commercial space and affordable housing. The proposal was submitted by&nbsp;Tara Shore Pty Ltd, acting for the John Taylor Family Trust.

While the project will deliver much-needed housing on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, it also represents another piece of a broader precinct that has spent years in planning limbo.

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Despite its proximity to both North Sydney Station and the Victoria Cross Metro, redevelopment of Alfred Street has progressed slowly over the past decade as broader planning controls, zoning and building heights remained unresolved. The introduction of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway has provided a new avenue for projects to progress, allowing rezoning and development assessment to occur concurrently and unlocking sites that have long been earmarked for renewal.

Designed by Office of Cortese &amp; Gilder, the proposal seeks to do more than replace an ageing office building. The architects have positioned the project as the first stage of a wider public domain vision that would improve pedestrian connectivity and create a more cohesive mixed-use precinct as neighbouring sites are redeveloped over time.

The proposal includes a widened Alfred Street setback, new street trees, landscaping and outdoor seating, along with a landscaped through-site pedestrian link connecting Alfred Street with Little Alfred Street. The connection is intended to become the first section of a future east-west pedestrian network extending across the precinct.

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The mixed-use tower would comprise retail space at ground level, commercial uses on level two and apartments from level three upwards.

In total, the development would deliver 95 apartments, including nine one-bedroom, 28 two-bedroom, 56 three-bedroom and two four-bedroom residences. Twenty-one apartments, representing 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area, would be secured as affordable housing and managed by a registered community housing provider for at least 15 years.

Nine basement levels would provide 133 resident car spaces, seven motorcycle spaces and 111 bicycle spaces.

According to the Architecture and Urban Design Report, the public domain strategy is designed to transform what is currently an inward-facing commercial edge into a more active and connected pedestrian environment, creating a stronger relationship between the commercial core and surrounding residential neighbourhoods.

Office of Cortese &amp; Gilder has also prepared a broader public domain framework spanning neighbouring properties between 263 and 283 Alfred Street, arguing that a coordinated approach to redevelopment will deliver better public spaces, improved tower separation and a more connected streetscape as the precinct evolves.

The proposal comes at a time where North Sydney is slated for future residential growth. Commercial developer FiveX has residential plans for the neighbouring site at 275 Alfred Street. They've proposed a 39-storey mixed-use tower with 184 apartments, while Freecity was recently approved for nearly 300 apartments across a 51-storey building on Walker Street.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-freecity-gets-green-light-for-mixed-use-apartment-and-hotel-tower-in-north-sydney">First look: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use apartment and hotel tower in North Sydney</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-fivex-plans-39-storey-residential-tower-in-booming-north-sydney">First look: Fivex plans 39-storey residential tower in booming North Sydney</a>

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Alfred Street the latest North Sydney pocket to be transformed by residential development

Buyers considering a residence at boutique Gordon townhouse development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/lume-gordon-43-47-dumaresq-street-gordon-nsw-2072">Lume</a>&nbsp;now have another reason to bring forward their decision.

For a limited time, purchasers of a residence at Lume will receive a BMW iX3 50 electric SUV, valued at more than $120,000, as part of their purchase. The offer is designed to add value for buyers while complementing the lifestyle envisioned for the architecturally designed Upper North Shore development.

Scott Timmins, Development Manager at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/winim">WINIM</a>, said the partnership was created to provide buyers with a compelling reason to act.

"In today's market, buyers need a compelling reason to act now, and the BMW partnership was designed to create that catalyst. We wanted to add genuine value for our future purchasers. Choosing the all-electric BMW iX3 50 also reflects the values behind LUME, forward-thinking design, innovation and a more sustainable way of living. It's a premium incentive that complements the lifestyle our buyers aspire to and rewards those who commit early."

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Delivered by WINIM in partnership with Burtonwood Investment Partners, Lume comprises 14 architecturally designed two, three and four-bedroom townhomes created for families seeking the space of a freestanding house with the ease of modern, low-maintenance living.

The three-storey residences, designed by award-winning architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, have been tailored for families and multi-generational living, featuring private internal lifts, flexible lower-level spaces, generous open-plan living and entertaining areas, media rooms, and landscaped outdoor spaces with custom outdoor kitchens.&nbsp;

Inside, engineered oak flooring, bespoke dining joinery with integrated wine fridges and backlit bars, sculptural porcelain bathrooms, Parisi freestanding baths and Astra Walker tapware create interiors that balance functionality with refined finishes.

Each townhome has been designed to combine generous internal spaces with sustainability initiatives such as EV charging infrastructure, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>'s landscaped communal areas, centred around a restored creek line and native planting, encourage residents to connect with nature and spend more time outdoors.

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Rothelowman's Gary Tsui said the architecture was conceived to respond carefully to its Upper North Shore setting.

"Our vision was to create elegant, uplifting homes that draw on and positively contribute to the local character through meticulously considered design and an interaction with the surroundings."

The communal landscape has been designed as more than an open space between homes. Arcadia's Ben Newell and Kate Phillips said the adjoining reserve provided an opportunity to create a distinctive natural retreat for residents.

"Just as waterways carve their way through Ku-ring-gai's landscape, a raised boardwalk weaves through the reserve, connecting the homes to this tranquil oasis."

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Located just 300 metres from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/gordon-nsw-2072">Gordon</a> Village and Gordon railway station, Lume offers convenient access to Sydney's CBD while placing residents close to some of the North Shore's leading schools, including Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College and Knox Grammar. Lane Cove National Park, Gordon Golf Club and a range of cafés and restaurants further reinforce the family-focused lifestyle on offer, with the BMW iX3 50 complementing everything from local trips around Gordon to weekend drives and city commutes.

Construction is underway with completion expected in mid-2027.

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Boutique Gordon townhomes now come with a BMW iX3 50

Two apartments have sold for more than $10 million at EADE Byron Bay, setting some of the highest apartment prices ever achieved in the coastal town and underlining the growing appetite for luxury beachfront apartments in Australia's most popular coastal locations.

The $210 million project by Vitale Property Group has now secured more than $70 million in sales, led by residences that changed hands for $12.75 million and $11.75 million.

The record-breaking transactions reinforce the shift occurring in Byron Bay's premium property market, where affluent downsizers and lifestyle buyers are increasingly opting for high-end apartments over large beachfront homes.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/eade-byron-bay-29-shirley-street-byron-bay-nsw-2481">EADE Byron Bay</a> occupies a rare 6,000 sqm absolute beachfront site on the corner of Shirley and Milton Streets overlooking Main Beach and The Wreck surf break, just 350 metres from Byron Bay's town centre.

The 25-residence development is the first beachfront apartment project approved in Byron Bay in more than a decade and is currently under construction, with completion expected in May 2027.

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The project has attracted a mix of local Byron Shire residents downsizing from larger homes, alongside interstate buyers from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane seeking a permanent coastal lifestyle without compromising on space.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a> and with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/alexander-co">Alexander &amp; Co</a>, EADE comprises&nbsp;10 garden apartments ranging from 284 sqm to 622 sqm, nine with private pools, five full-floor apartments and 10 rooftop residences with private plunge pools, expansive outdoor entertaining areas and uninterrupted ocean views.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/vitale-property-group">Vitale Property Group</a> Managing Partner Chris Vitale said the project's combination of scale, location and limited future supply was driving buyer demand.

"There isn't another beachfront holding in Byron Bay of this size and position that could be developed again," Vitale said.

"Buyers are responding to the scarcity and the irreplaceability of a site of this calibre and to floorplans they can't find elsewhere in the market.

"We are seeing buyers place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of the location. The sales achieved to date demonstrate that discerning purchasers recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay.

"Many are coming from larger homes in the Byron region, or from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and are after the space, security and convenience, without the upkeep of a house."

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The Byron Bay project follows Vitale Property Group's delivery of the Mondrian Hotel and Private Residences at Burleigh Heads, with EADE continuing the developer's focus on luxury coastal developments.

Residents will have access to a resort-style swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, cold plunge pool, concierge services and dedicated workspaces, while the project is targeting an 8-Star Green Star rating.

EADE Byron Bay is being exclusively marketed by Projx Australia in conjunction with WHITEFOX Projects.

WHITEFOX National Projects Director Phillip Rand said demand had been driven predominantly by owner-occupiers.

"We are seeing buyers at EADE place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of this location," Rand says.

"The sales achieved to date demonstrate that purchasers at this level recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay."

Residences at EADE Byron Bay are currently priced between $4.75 million and $15.95 million.

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Vitale breaks Byron Bay records with EADE sales flurry 

Prominent New Zealand apartment and hotel operator, <a href="/developers/safari-group">Safari Group</a>, is offering up a prime investment opportunity for Australians to purchase off the plan in one of the world’s most popular ski destinations.

They recently took to market Mountain Oak Queenstown Apartments, in the growing precinct of Remarkables Park in Frankton, near the airport and at the foot of The Remarkables - the mountain range the locals like to call “The Remarks”.&nbsp;

Sydney investors have shown interest in the one, two and three-bedroom apartments that secure high-season occupancy six months over the year, primarily over summer and winter months.

They average 90 per cent occupancy across their portfolio over January, February, March, August, November and December, while shoulder season months of April, July, September and October are still occupied 70 per cent of the time, with the growing appeal of Queenstown becoming not just a hotspot for the snow, but a lifestyle destination.

Even in the low seasons of May and June, occupancy levels reach around 40 per cent.

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Safari’s Safari Hotels arm can also manage the holiday letting for an investor, from the listing on holiday accommodation websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com to the cleaning and maintenance of the investment. They’ve been in the short stay management business for 15 years and offer 24/7 support for investors, an important convenience benefit for any overseas investor

Another major drawcard for Australians is that New Zealand doesn’t have a stamp duty policy - so the entry price of NZ$639,000 (AU$586,000), is all that is payable on completion.

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Safari is starting construction of the 141 apartments in Q2 this year, with a two-year build estimated to complete in mid-to-late 2027.<img alt="" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="15" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXczFpFAb7WuA6f4f9TtKWcqXyNwR8qqtakWv352ERkpqNlP3KwIo8YKxw67jZNHfpjEGIZGv5MQTbnvLZwNt8iu9IVdOrswOjCvBZ4zhSoOOLrpt6etVEZTN1gkBho0r_R72zdHNA?key=yq3daOanqHSb88QFd8jGYKdb" title="Click and drag to move" width="15" />​

The apartments will feature modern amenities and contemporary designs with expansive windows capturing sweeping views of The Remarkables mountain range.&nbsp;

Interiors are equipped with modern finishes, premium appliances, and secure electronic key-locked doors, ensuring a comfortable living experience for residents and guests alike.

With its strategic location near Coronet Peak and Cardrona Alpine Resort, as well as key retail and dining precincts such as Market Street, Five Mile Shopping Centre, and Remarkables Market, Mountain Oak offers a strong proposition for investors seeking high rental yields and capital appreciation in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after locations.&nbsp;

Queenstown’s sustained demand for visitor accommodation and rental properties is underpinned by a shortage of housing options, attracting both local and international buyers.

Safari Group offers low-touch investment proposition in Queenstown’s popular ski fields district

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The estimated annual rent per square metre that food businesses have paid to lease space in the Melbourne CBD, with both deals negotiated by Ben Tremellen of Colliers. At 485 La Trobe Street, Tremellen negotiated a deal on behalf of landlord CLSA for café operator Café Saporo to lease 120 square metres of space that was previously foyer seating. At 206 Bourke Street, he negotiated the lease of 501 square metres on Level 1 to another food operator over two tenancies, and at the new SX building on Exhibition Street, a national food operator has taken up 100 square metres.
 
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The estimated gross annual rent per square metre (plus a market incentive) that specialist life insurer TAL will pay to lease new headquarters in the Sydney CBD. The group will lease nine mid-rise floors, over 10,500 square metres of space, at 363?George Street, just south of ­Martin Place, taking over space vacated by the Commonwealth Bank. The building is owned by ISPT and is formerly known as TOWER Australia. TAL will also take over the CBA’s prominent sky sign on the tower. The lease is for 12 years and was negotiated by Cadigal Office Leasing’s Mark Tindale and CBRE. Jason Wright of GJS Property advised TAL, which is relocating from Milsons Point across the harbour
 
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The gross annual rent that Gold Coast digital printing and sign writing company The Rocket Signtists will pay to lease an 86-square-metre warehouse/office space in a commercial complex at Helensvale on the Gold Coast. The company has taken up a tenancy at 3/178 Siganto Drive in a deal negotiated by Steve Macgregor of Ray White Commercial Southport. The Rocket Signtists have secured a three-year lease on the property. 
 
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The net annual rent per square metre plus GST that national travel retail chain Newslink Pty Ltd will pay to lease a 1,368-square-metre office/warehouse in Rosebery. The 6-10 Durdans Avenue property features a modern industrial high-clearance warehouse, mezzanine offices, air-conditioning and an extra-wide container-height door.  The deal was negotiated by CBRE’s Mark Silva and Nathan Egan on behalf of Hamlove Pty Ltd. Newslink has taken a five-year lease. Durdans Avenue is located approximately six kilometres from the Sydney CBD and is situated close to the intersection of Botany and Gardeners roads.
 
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The annual rent per square metre that architectural timber and composite panelling manufacturer Ultraflex Pty Ltd will pay to lease a 999.5-square-metre industrial unit in Silverwater’s Slough Business Park. Located at the corner of Holker Street and Silverwater Road, the unit comprises a high-bay warehouse and an office and is situated at the corner of Slough Business Park. The lease was negotiated by CBRE’s Michael O’Neill and Shaun Timbrell on behalf of Goodman Property Services (Australia) Pty Ltd. Ultraflex has taken a four-year lease. Silverwater is located approximately 20 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD.
 
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How much Coda restaurant will pay to lease 350 square metres of space at Level 1, 96 Flinders Lane in the Melbourne CBD. The deal was negotiated by Ben Tremellen, Colliers International Manager for retail leasing, who said food and beverage sites were hot property in the CBD. Accessed via AC/DC Lane, the site would be home to a new venture from the team behind Coda, with details to be announced in the coming months.
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Commercial leasing: Watch this space

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The amount a Melbourne-based IT software company will pay per square metre (gross) to lease a whole office floor in a strata office building in a deal negotiated by Savills manager of office leasing, Mark Bolis. The lease covers a 434-square-metre space on level 8 in the 171 La Trobe Street building. Bolis says the 10-level building had been extremely tightly held since it was subdivided into separate floors and sold individually in the early 2000s, with only one floor changing hands since 2005, demonstrating the tightly held nature of the building.
 
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The annual rent per square metre that cake manufacturer Bartletts will pay to lease a 1,564-square-metre office/warehouse in Rydalmere, 21 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD. The 6 Pike Street property was recently refurbished and features a high-bay warehouse, large roller door and exclusive yard. The lease was negotiated by CBRE’s Shaun Timbrell and Michael O’Neill on behalf of construction firm Direct Developments. Bartletts has taken a three-year lease.  
 
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The asking price per square metre (gross) for 916 square metres of office space covering level three at 26 College Street, a B-grade office building comprising of six levels of office accommodation on the fringe of the Sydney CBD. The office block adjoins to the Pullman Hotel. It is located on the eastern alignment of College Street, opposite Hyde Park, with Francis and Oxford Streets being the cross streets. Museum Station and Elizabeth Street Bus Terminal are both within close proximity. The space is being marketed by Christian Minards from Ray White Commercial.
 
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The annual rental income (plus GST and outgoings) on a new top floor office lease in Hawthorn. Level six at 523 Burwood Road has been leased by Drive Projects from June this year for five years. The floor will go to auction on June 20 and is expected to sell for more $2.45 million though a campaign led by Colliers International executives Hamish Burgess and Ben Baines. The 410-square-metre strata office includes a 38-square-metre terrace and 12 secure car parks.
 
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The estimated net rent per annum that accounting firm KPMG will pay to lease 500 square metres of commercial space on the Sunshine Coast, in a deal estimated to be worth $180,000 a year net. The firm has signed a seven-year lease plus two five-year renewal options. KPMG is leasing space at the Emporio mixed-use development at 2?Emporio Place, Maroochydore. The lease was negotiated by Tony Justo of Colliers International in conjunction with Justin Welsh of Savills on behalf of Reed Property Group.
 
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How much Two Skinny Men, a specialist digital agency, will pay per square metre net to lease a 62-square-metre office at 56 Bowman Street in Pyrmont from a private investor. A lease term of two years plus a one-year renewal option was secured by Michael Vranic of City Commercial Property.
 
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The net rent per square metre that Kerry Logistics will pay to lease 5,800 square metres of warehouse space at Stockland’s Yennora Distribution Centre in Western Sydney. The lease was negotiated by Olivia Skinner and Fallon Leek from Billicorp and Angus Grier from GJS Property.
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The going rent per square metre for industrial units in Nerang on the Gold Coast, where a property previously occupied by the now-defunct Glenfords Discount Tool Centre is vacant and being marketed for lease by Josh Wright of Colliers International. The 387-square-metre industrial unit is located at 1/12 Lawrence Drive within the Jupiter Plaza complex. According to Wright, the property would be perfect for businesses looking for warehousing space that would benefit from the exposure and quick access on to the nearby M1 Pacific Motorway.
 
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The annual rent per square metre business consulting firm, RXP Services will pay to lease 281 square metres of office on Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD. The property at 406 Collins Street has been leased on a three-year lease. The building has recently undergone a major refurbishment. The lease was negotiated by Josh Langdon of Colliers International.
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An estimate of how much well-known Melbourne restaurateur and chef Marco Santucci will pay per square metre per year to lease a 400-square-metre restaurant space on the ground floor of a New York-style warehouse building at 31 Flinders Lane between Spring and Exhibition streets opposite Collins Place in the Melbourne CBD.  The deal was brokered by Savills Australia retail director Michael Di Carlo alongside colleague Jeremy Marmur.
 
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Roughly how much a Melbourne electrical contractor will pay per square metre per annum net to rent a 700-square-metre office and warehouse building at 13 Ceylon Street industrial facility at Nunawading in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The deal was negotiated by Savills Australia Adrian Smith. The property is located near the intersection of Whitehorse and Springvale roads, providing links with Melbourne’s freeway system via the Eastern Freeway.  The lessor was a local private investor.
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The gross rent per square per annum being sought for a 187-square-metre office space on level 40 within in the 64-level Governor Phillip Tower in the Sydney CBD. The sublease is available until August 2014, with space being offered by Jeremy Piggin of Ray White Commercial Office Leasing. Governor Phillip Tower is located just two blocks from Circular Quay, encompassing an entire CBD block bounded by Bridge, Phillip, Bent and Young streets.
 
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The gross rent per square metre per annum that mining risk insurance consultants Hawcroft will pay to lease a 110-square-metre office at 275 Alfred Street in North Sydney from Fivex Commercial Property. The lease term is three years, with the deal negotiated by Laura Hilder from Aspace Estate Agents.
 
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The gross rent per square metre per annum that travel group the Grand Circle Corporation will pay to lease a 150-square-metre office at 80 William Street in Darlinghurst in Sydney from Terrace Tower Group. The office has been leased for four years plus a four-year renewal option. The deal was negotiated by Michael Vranic from City Commercial Property.
 
 
 
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The gross annual rent that Redback Conferencing will pay to lease 322 square metres of office space at Level 3, 285 George Street in the Sydney CBD. Rowan Humphreys of Tenant Representation Services negotiated the lease on behalf of Redback Conferencing while Dan Walker of Colliers International represented the vendor Kapau Holdings Pty Ltd. The lease period is two years commencing July 1 with a renewal option period of one year. 
 
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The estimated gross annual rent that business solutions provider Lodestone Management Consultants will pay to lease office space in the Canberra CBD. The 248-square-metre tenancy on the third floor at 8-10 Hobart Place, Civic, was secured following negotiations by Aaron Green of Ray White Commercial Canberra. Lodestone has taken out a three-year lease on the premises.
 
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The net annual rent per square metre plus GST that fire door manufacturer Fire Systems Engineering will pay to lease a 1,153-square-metre industrial unit in Alexandria in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The 1/6 Huntley Street site comprises four units, each of which feature high-clearance warehouses, street frontage, air-conditioned office space and off-street parking. The lease was negotiated by CBRE’s Mark Silva on behalf of Tangala Pty Ltd. Fire Systems Engineering has taken a five-year lease.
 
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The net per square metre annual rent that Visy Boxes and More, a subsidiary of Visy Industries, will pay to lease a 1,918-square-metre office/warehouse in Brisbane’s TradeCoast area. The 2/142-150 Benjamin Place, Lytton property benefits from a strategic location on the Port of Brisbane Motorway. The lease was negotiated by CBRE’s Jamie Nason and John Slater on behalf of Opus Capital. Visy has taken a three-year lease with a three-year option.
 
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The initial gross annual rent that health and wellbeing group Results Laser Clinic will pay to lease new premises in Sydney's CBD. Results Laser Clinic, which has 12 locations throughout NSW, Queensland and Victoria, has leased Level 1, 280 George Street, Sydney, via Ray White Commercial office leasing director John Skufris.  “The new location offers an area of 171.3 square metres with natural light on multiple sides and excellent exposure over George Street with Wynyard Station, the Met Centre and Australia Square still all just moments away," says Skufris. 280 George Street is a 13-storey office building Results Laser Clinic has committed to a five-year lease having relocated from 312 George Street.
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The gross face rent that Planet Innovation will pay to lease a 1,000-square-metre office building at 81-89 Cotham Road, Kew in Melbourne. The five-year deal was negotiated by Michael Darvell from Colliers International. The property is owned by a private investor and was previously tenanted by Roche Pharmaceuticals. Planet Innovation has relocated from Botanicca Business Park in Richmond.
 
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The net annual rent that construction firm and earth moving specialists Hawkins Civil Constructions Pty Ltd will pay for an industrial property at Loganholme, south of Brisbane.  The company has taken up a tenancy at 51-53 Cairns Street, Loganholme, in a deal negotiated by Karen Seeto of Ray White Commercial Burleigh. Seeto says the site measures around 1.1 hectares with around 5,800 square metres of hardstand area. Hawkins has secured a two-year lease with a two-year renewal option.
 
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The annual rent per square metre that consulting firm Pacific Strategy Partners will pay to lease level 24, 1 Alfred Street in the Sydney CBD on a 12-month deal. The 400-square-metre suite with existing fit-out in situ and harbour views was negotiated by Ray White Commercial’s Jeremy Piggin. The building, known as Goldfields, is owned by property group Valad and is one of Circular Quay’s oldest office buildings with redevelopment approved.
 
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The annual rent per annum, exclusive of GST, that an Italian restaurant will pay to lease a historical building in Dubbo. The 232-square-metre building with a 63-square-metre mezzanine at 21 Depot Road, Dubbo, was secured following negotiations by Rod Crowfoot of Ray White Commercial Dubbo. Crowfoot says the Depot Road property was previously a café, gallery and cultural centre. The restaurant has secured a two-year lease.
 
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The initial annual rent per square metre that online lead generation company TellUs will pay to lease 327 square metres of office space at level 2, 1 Alfred Street (Goldfields House), Sydney. The Dutch group, located throughout Europe and North America, was in serviced offices at Darling Park. Its 12-month lease offered workstations, three sides of natural light and with views towards the harbour bridge.
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The net rent (in the low $400s) per square metre that industry superannuation fund CareSuper will pay to lease a whole floor at 31 Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD. Josh Langdon from Colliers negotiated a new seven-year lease to CareSuper for 964 square metres on kevel 18 of the building owned by Challenger Diversified Property Group (CDI). Langdon says CDI had embarked on an impressive external makeover of the building since taking ownership 12 months ago. This has taken 31 Queen Street from a 15% vacancy to around 5%.
 
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The estimated annual rent that BDA Architecture will pay to continue to lease its Broadbeach office in The Wave in a three-year lease extension. Colliers International Ed Howard negotiated the deal, and BDA Architecture committed to a 322-square-metre space in the building at 89 Surfers Parade. The Wave is a 34-floor mixed-use development in the heart of Broadbeach, with retail amenity on the ground floor, office over the first two floors and resort accommodation above. The office component of the Wave is now more than 65% leased, with about 1,400 square metres of office space remaining available. Apart from BDA Architecture, other office tenants in The Wave include ANZ, Westpac and AIDA.
 
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The estimated net rent per square metre that Wesfarmers’ Target department store chain will pay to lease 4,462 square metres of office space at 324 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Target will lease five floors of the eight-storey glass-fronted building. The building is owned by Overland Properties. Malcolm Hunter from DTZ negotiated on behalf of Overland Properties, and Target was represented by CBRE’s Grant Tinker.
 
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The net rent per square metre that Business Print Australia will pay on a six-year lease for a warehouse in Botany, Sydney. The company has leased 4,655 square metres of space at units 4 &amp; 4C, 1A Hale Street. It will use the industrial property for printing and storage. The lease was negotiated by Michael Crombie of Colliers International on behalf of GTA Industrial Custodian Pty Ltd.
 
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The gross rent per square metre that Flight Centre Limited will pay to lease a 97-square-metre retail shop at 75 King Street in the Sydney CBD from Samadames Pty Ltd. The lease term is seven years plus a five-year renewal option. The lease agreement was negotiated by Scott Harris, from Property Partnership Australia.
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The estimated rent per square metre that fashion retailer Marcs will pay to lease its flagship store in the Melbourne CBD retail core. The shop at 256 Collins Street comprises 430 square metres of retail space. Marcs has committed to a 10-year lease in a deal negotiated by CBRE’s Max Cookes and Zelman Ainsworth. “The deal illustrates that quality retail properties in prime locations are still achieving strong results,” says Cookes, who added that the incentive was less than 8%, with the rent in line with the market. Ainsworth says the Marcs store adds to the increasing number of major retailers that had secured a presence within this “exclusive pocket of Collins Street”. Other retail leasing deals concluded during the past 18 months include: Telstra at 220 Collins Street, Tiffany&amp; Co. at 367 Collins Street, Nespresso at 247 Collins Street, Gânache Chocolate at 245 Collins Street, Thomas Pink at 357 Collins Street and Vapiano at 357 Collins Street.
 
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The net rent per annum that Adelaide mattress retailer Elite Bedding will pay to lease a 1,500-square-metre office/showroom/warehouse in Edwardstown, six kilometres south-west of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_central_business_district" title="Sydney central business district">Adelaide </a>CBD. The 966-970 South Road property comprises a corner site with prominent street frontage. Elite Bedding has committed to a five-year lease with two five-year options. The deal was negotiated by CBRE’s David Ludlow and Dallas Sears on behalf of a private investor. Ludlow said the property’s multiple facilities were key deciding factors in the lease.
 
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The amount professional body care treatments provider Brazilian Sunset will pay per square metre to lease a 123-square-metre ground floor shop at 410 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. The five-year lease with a five-year renewal option, which commenced on May 1, was negotiated by Colliers International’s Mike Crittenden. “Due to the refurbishment of The Strand Arcade, at the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth Streets in the Melbourne CBD, there has been an increase in demand from sitting tenants looking to relocate within the immediate area,” he says. Crittenden says approximately 158 square metres of office space remains in this building.
 
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The estimated annual rent that building and plumbing supplies company the Building Connection will pay to lease new headquarters in the Gold Coast industrial precinct of Molendinar. The company, which specialises in supplying builders and plumbers for residential and commercial projects, has leased 2/3 Expansion Street, Molendinar, in a deal negotiated by Steve Macgregor of Ray White Industrial Gold Coast. The 423-square-metre property includes an office/mezzanine area, with the warehouse component offering a rear roller door and multiple three-phase power outlets. The company has signed a three-year lease with a three-year renewal option.
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The gross annual rent sought for office space at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art at 140 George Street, Circular Quay. The lease is for 630 square metres on level four of the recently refurbished sandstone building, which features the art gallery in the levels below. The space is being leased by Jeremy Piggin and Anthony Harry from Ray White Commercial.
 
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The net annual rent per square metre that Australian hematite iron ore producer Mount Gibson Iron will pay to lease a 1,440-square-metre office in West Perth. Located at 2 Kings Park Road, the level one office was the last floor to be leased after Western Areas and Kiewit secured space following a major building refurbishment. The lease was negotiated by CBRE’s Luke Bray. Mount Gibson Iron has taken a six year lease.
 
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How much a vegan restaurant will pay per square metre gross to lease an 87-square-metre shop at 157 Broadway in Ultimo in Sydney. The lease was negotiated by Kenneth Ng from Ray White City South on behalf of Tourvas. The lease term is two years plus a five-year renewal option.
 
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The gross rent per square metre per annum that Williams Pressing and Warehousing will pay to lease a 15,613-square-metre warehouse at 67-73 Gow Street in Padstow in Bankstown, south-west of Sydney. The lease was negotiated by Jon Orsborn, Alex Jaafar, Gavin Bishop, Colliers International on behalf of Wix Pty Ltd . It is for three years plus a three-year renewal option.
 
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The advertised annual rent for car yard/display yard in Braybrook in West Melbourne has recently been leased. The car yard measures 1,652 square metres with secure fencing and is a corner location. The premises was leased by Mario Ruberto from MCG Commercial Property Group. The car yard is situated at 252 Ballarat Road.</body></html>

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No matter what the greater market is doing, there are always property gems to be found.

It is important to understand that a current ‘gem’ is just that, current, and therefore the opportunity to pick it up cheaply and then maximise returns has possibly passed.
Investors need to fossick for properties within locations that are set to grow just before they become ‘gems’ in order to make the most out of any investment.
When there’s a market rebound in price growth, it typically starts within the capital city's prime suburbs. And within cheaper suburbs when it comes to rental growth. And when these suburbs – in various price belts – become too expensive for many people to afford to buy or rent, they go looking to neighbouring areas that are more affordable, and then the ripple effect is underway.
Investors can make money is any of the locations so long as their entry price is ahead of the rising market.
Tip 51 will come next week.
 
 
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