The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

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The Bondi hoarders' property - withdrawn from sheriff's auction last week - is set to be rescheduled despite the family turning up to court with wads of hundred-dollar notes.
The family managed to stave off the forced auction of their home on Thursday night.
Then on Friday Mary Bobolas and her adult daughters Elena and Liana arrived in court carrying several bags each, desirious of paying their debt owed to Waverley Council.
They produced bags of $100 notes as a “show of good will that funds were available”.
But magistrate Joanne Keogh said the family had failed to demonstrate sufficient means to pay the money owed to the council.
There remains the prospect the family will lodge an appeal.
A $2 million sale had been anticipated due to its prime location and 550 sqm block size.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bondi-118903099" target="_blank">19 Boonara Avenue</a> offering was listed under instructions of the NSW Sheriff's Office.
It was the third time that the marketing failed to end in any under the hammer sale.
There was an unexpected delay last month.
Previously the owner Mary Bobolas dodged the sale of the property February last year by coming up with $180,000 to pay Waverley Council's cleaning and legal bills just hours before that scheduled auction.
The drawn out process has seen buyer interest wane as when it was first listed in 2015, 63 contracts had been handed out. Last month it was in the 30s. This time interest was down to around the expected 10 attendees.
They will need to pay a further $160,000 to meet the newest set of cleaning and legal bills.
The council's solicitors wrote to the Bobolas family in November asking for settlement of the outstanding money to avoid the sale but they received no funds.
Raine &amp; Horne agent Ric Serrao was commissioned by the NSW Sheriff's Office to sell the property so that clean-up costs can be recovered on behalf of the council.
Rubbish flowed out of the door and onto the property frontage on the latest listing images despite a 10 truck clear up in July last year.
There were no inspections possible for prospective buyers.
Ric Serrao couldn't even access the property so there were no internal photos or floor plan available.
 
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The cheapest price at any auction across the long weekend was $213,000 at Brisbane's fringe locality, Beenleigh.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-beenleigh-122665278" target="_blank">The two bedroom Hawthorne Street unit l</a>ast sold at $300,000 in 2009, at the height of the first home buyers' frenzy in the Logan municipality.
The complex's most recent sale was another unit that sold at less than last time too. It sold to the latest fad buying type, a superannuation fund which paid $172,000 which had fetched $263,000 in 2009.
The latest offering was advised as a $280 a week rental. It sold to a local investor who was one of three registered bidders.
Keen interest came from an ACT investor.
<a href="https://harcourts.com.au/Property/657135/QMG2229/10-12-Hawthorne-street" target="_blank">The adjoining apartment </a>has been listed for sale through the Harcourt's selling agent Susan Foley. 
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Beenleigh secures weekend's cheapest sale

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The former LJ Hooker agent at the centre of controversy for allegedly misappropriating her clients money had her two Narre Warren houses passed in at auction on Wednesday.
Judy Tranh Truc planned to compensate the victims with the proceeds of the sales however neither were forthcoming.
The two properties on Cranston Close, were bought for a combined $3 million in 2014 and 2015.
The houses were auctioned by a team of Ray White Noble Park/Springvale agents.
Number 6-8 was the first of the two to be auctioned but was passed in at $1.5 million amid at least three bidders.
The second was even further away, firstly receiving a low-ball offer of $700,000, followed by a $1 million and $1.1 million vendor bid.
Interest again fell short of what the vendor paid for the home.
Ray White spokeswoman Lisa Pennell said the reserve for both properties were undisclosed. 
Both properties were slapped with a caveat by Consumer Affairs Victoria so the properties can't be transferred without official say-so.
Truc's legal representatives said the caveats were only in place to secure payment after auction and wouldn't block any sale.
“The caveats were placed on the properties with Mrs Nguyen’s consent,” the statement said.
“It has always been the intention of Mrs Nguyen to make all of the proceeds of the sale available to the victims. That is why Mrs Nguyen allowed Consumer Affairs to place the caveats on the properties.”
Judy Tranh Truc was a franchisee and had to close six of her Melbourne LJ Hooker offices in April.
To read more about the two homes click here.
 
 
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LJ Hooker Glen Waverley agent's homes passed in at Narre Warren auction

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The infamous Bondi hoarders' property was withdrawn from auction last night, in yet another stalled chapter in its 26 year saga.
There were around 10 interested parties expected, but the property was pulled just an hour before its scheduled 6pm auction.
The owner Mary Bobolas had secured a temporary legal stay that stopped any auction.
A $2 million sale had been anticipated due to its prime location and 550 sqm block size.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bondi-118903099" target="_blank">19 Boonara Avenue</a> offering was listed under instructions of the NSW Sheriff's Office.
It was the third time that the marketing failed to end in an under the hammer sale.
There was an unexpected delay last month with the paperwork not quite right.
Previously the owner Mary Bobolas dodged the sale of the property February last year by coming up with $180,000 to pay Waverley Council's cleaning and legal bills just hours before that scheduled auction.
The drawn out process has seen buyer interest wane as when it was first listed in 2015, 63 contracts had been handed out. Last month it was in the 30s. This time interest was down to around the expected 10 attendees.
They will need to pay a further $160,000 to meet the newest set of cleaning and legal bills.
The council's solicitors wrote to the Bobolas family in November asking for settlement of the outstanding money to avoid the sale but they received no funds.
Raine &amp; Horne agent Ric Serrao was commissioned by the NSW Sheriff's Office to sell the property so that clean-up costs can be recovered on behalf of the council.
Rubbish flowed out of the door and onto the property frontage on the latest listing images despite a 10 truck clear up in July last year.
There were no inspections possible for prospective buyers.
Ric Serrao couldn't even access the property so there were no internal photos or floor plan available.
This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph. 
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Bondi hoarders home auction postponed again

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The most affordable property reported sold at the weekend auctions was a one-bedroom unit at 10/2-4 Elizabeth Street in Braybrook.
It was sold for $240,000 by Pagan Real Estate.
More than $230,000 was the <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/10-2-4-elizabeth-street-braybrook-vic-3019-2012790581" target="_blank">price guidance</a>.
It had been available for rent at $220 a week in 2013.
There have been sales of up to $260,000 in the block.
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Braybrook $240,000 one bedder the weekend's cheapest

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The 26 year Bondi hoarders saga may finally be coming to an end, again, as a June 9 date has been set for it's new auction.
The great escape continued after the home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bondi-118903099" target="_blank">19 Boonara Avenue</a> skipped auction as the NWS Sheriff's Office couldn't proceed with the auction set for May 19.
A possible $2 million sale is on the cards for its prime location and 550 sqm land parcel.
The property was set for sale in February last year but owner Mary Bobolas and her daughters Elena and Liana came up with the $180,000 to pay Waverly Council’s cleaning and legal bills just hours before the auction.
This time they're not expected to be so lucky, as they need to come up with $160,000 in the next eight days to save the home.
In November the council’s solicitors wrote to the Bobolas family asking for settlement of the outstanding money to avoid the sale of the property but no received no reply.
The NSW Sheriff’s Office has commissioned Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay’s Ric Serrao to sell the property so that clean-up costs can be recovered on behalf of the council.
The listing shows rubbish flowing out of the door onto the houses frontage despite a 10 truck clear up in July last year.
Bidders hoping to secure the property will take on the responsibility on the clean-up costs of the rubbish left on the land.
When it was listed in 2015, 63 contracts had been handed out. Last month it was in the 30s.
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Bondi hoarders auction rescheduled for June 9

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A vacant site with development potential at Footscray in Melbourne’s inner western suburbs is up for auction on June 23 with price expectations of more than $1 million. 
The 116-120 Buckley Street property comprises a 521 square metre allotment, with 12 metres street frontage.
The property is zoned Activity Centre Zone (ACZ1), which encourages a mix of uses including intensive development focussing on business, apartments, shopping, leisure, transport and community facilities. 
The site is being marketed by Teska Carson's George Takis.
"Footscray is one of the most rapidly growing suburbs in Metropolitan Melbourne, with the location currently subject to unprecedented levels of residential and commercial development. 
Located five kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, Footscray's population is expected to double over the next 20 years, driving continued commercial and residential development.
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Site in Melbourne's Footscray up for auction with $1 million plus expectations

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A development site in Melbourne's Caulfield North is to be auctioned off on June 8 through Savills Australia and is expected to fetch around $3.9 million.
The 41-45 Hawthorn Road property comprises an 893 square metre site with retail frontage to Hawthorn Road and a flexible Commercial 1 Zone. Current improvements include a single and two-storey building.
It is being marketed by Savills’ Nick Peden and Jesse Radisich
Radisich said apart from public transport and retail, there were several schools, parks and recreation facilities nearby, including Melbourne and Caulfield Grammar, Caulfield Racecourse and Caulfield Park Bowling Club.
"Caulfield North and surrounds have been high on the list of desirable suburbs for those seeking apartment living and the demand has been driven further by a high median house price of $1,850,000 in the suburb,” Radisich said. 
The property will be sold with vacant possession.
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Development site in Melbourne's Caulfield North to go under the hammer

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A freestanding property in southern Sydney's Kingsgrove occupied by the Salvation Army went under the hammer for $3.25 million at auctionWorks' commercial property auction in Sydney on April 19.
The order of sale had four properties listed, but one was sold prior while the world class winery Sweetwater in the rolling hills of the Hunter Valley was withdrawn. The fourth was passed.
The one at 61-65 Kingsway Road property was well bid, with offers quickly rising from $1 million to $2.6 million, but auctioneer Jesse Davidson said it was still below the reserve price.
Finally, the last two bidders pushed the price past $3 million.
The selling agents were JLL's Edward Washer and Blair Peterken.
The total building area is 678.1 sqm and the flexible zoning allows for a child care centre, commercial owner occupiers, medical centres and more subject to council approval.
The property is close to Beverly Hills Train Station and 14 km from Sydney CBD.
In contrast to the competitive bidding for the Kingsgrove property, the one in Liverpool was passed after the sole bid of $375,000 fell short of the vendor bid of $395,000.
Suite 107, 161 Bigge Street is a medical suite with an internal space of 104 sqm and annual income of $33,119.52 + GST net. It is leased until October this year.
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Sydney's Kingsgrove property sells for $3.25 million at auction

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The former Prime Minister’s Ascot Vale residence is going under the hammer. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ascot+vale-122285618" target="_blank">75 Maribyrnong Road</a> residence was built for Samuel Bruce, Australia’s eighth Prime Minister in 1887.
During the land boom, elevated land near the Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds railway stations attracted prestigious villa residences such as this. 
This prestigious two-storey six bedroom, three-bathroom mansion retains many period details, such as wraparound lace verandas, ornate ceilings, a grand staircase, open-fireplaces, marble mantelpieces and leadlight detail. Subsequent renovations include a formal lounge, library and huge open plan living area extending onto an alfresco entertaining zone and formal gardens. Also featured are a music/theatre room, casual living room and cellar space 
The bedrooms are all large and the master includes a period-inspired ensuite. The family bathroom features a large spa, while the powder room caters for guests. Added conveniences include hydronic-heating, split-systems, intercom/alarm, automated double garage and more. 
This historically significant home is going to auction on April 30 and is expected to fetch $2,800,000.  The agents listing this property are Liz Brettell and Noel Kenny of Brad Teal.
 
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