Mass timber is becoming an increasingly popular construction material in apartment developments, but Adelaide developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> is taking the approach a step further.

At its new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flowe-bowden-18-gibson-street-bowden-sa-5007">Flowe Bowden</a> development, the exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure isn't just about reducing the building's environmental footprint. It also forms the foundation of a broader wellness strategy, influencing everything from indoor air quality and natural materials to the way residents move through and experience the building.

The 115-apartment mixed-use development, designed by Melbourne-based architecture practice Fieldwork, will occupy a prominent island site opposite Bowden Village Reserve, combining one, two and three-bedroom apartments with retail and a dedicated wellness destination.

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Wellness isn't confined to a gym or shared resident facility at Flowe. Instead, Fieldwork embedded the concept into the building itself.

The development has been split into two residential wings connected by a naturally ventilated central breezeway, replacing traditional enclosed corridors with open-air walkways that improve natural light, encourage cross ventilation and create more opportunities for neighbourly interaction.

"Rather than treating wellness as something that only happens on the ground floor, our response integrates it throughout the building, which led us to ask what it really means to design a healthy building," Fieldwork Director Quino Holland said.

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The building's architecture also reflects Bowden's industrial heritage. The lower podium references the area's historic brick and sandstone buildings, while the upper levels transition to exposed CLT, allowing the timber structure to become a defining feature throughout the apartments and shared spaces.

The use of mass timber sits alongside a range of sustainability initiatives, including a fully electric, gas-free design, rooftop solar and a targeted 5 Star Green Star rating.

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Inside the residences, the focus remains on natural, durable materials. Blackbutt engineered timber flooring, exposed CLT ceilings, porcelain surfaces and warm timber joinery create a calming interior palette, while low-VOC finishes and responsibly sourced materials have been selected to improve indoor air quality.

Kitchens have been designed as the centrepiece of each apartment, featuring porcelain island benchtops, timber-look cabinetry and brushed steel tapware, with layouts that maximise natural light and ventilation.

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The more traditional interpretation of wellness comes in the form of Level Eleven, a two-storey wellness club spanning the ground floor, mezzanine and first floor.

The facility will include a gym, yoga and reformer Pilates studios, Finnish and infrared saunas, magnesium hot and cold plunge pools, and dedicated recovery spaces. Unlike many residential wellness facilities, Level Eleven will also operate commercially, allowing the broader Bowden community to access the venue while giving residents exclusive membership benefits.

The ground floor has also been designed around everyday living. A café overlooking Bowden Village Reserve will activate the street frontage, while a bike workshop with tool storage, co-working space and dog wash has been incorporated to support daily routines and encourage interaction between residents.

"Flowe brings together my two biggest passions, creating places and creating healthier lives," Otello founder Daniel Harris said.

"We wanted to create something Adelaide hasn't seen before, a genuinely healthy building, where the way you live is lifted without even trying."

Flowe is positioned directly opposite Bowden Village Reserve and within walking distance of Bowden Railway Station and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, placing future residents just minutes from the Adelaide CBD while remaining connected to one of the city's most established urban renewal precincts.

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Otello launches wellness-focused Flowe Bowden with Adelaide-first mass timber apartment design

Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Construction to commence on 131-residence tower designed around wellness-focused living

Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

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Submissions have opened for the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) - the unique awards program that honours the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses across the property and media industries.
Submission will remain open until 30 June 2017.
Awards include Innovation, Community, Service and Marketing Excellence categories and encompass the entire property industry (residential, commercial, project developers) as well as those working in media.
This year a brand new award has been introduced – the Gold AREA – Agency of the Year. The Agency of the Year award will recognise agencies who work hard to set themselves apart from competitors and excel in all three award categories.
The second AREAs will be held in November this year and are submission-based and reviewed by an independent judging panel. There will also be a consumer voting component for selected awards.
Andrew Rechtman, REA Group Executive General Manager, Residential, commented said REA Group wants to celebrate the industry’s success and achievements, and that means highlighting customer success and achievements.
“Every day we work with people across the property and media industries who are doing amazing things," he said.
"This includes contributing to their local communities, delivering exceptional service to their market and clients, or how they are using technology in new and innovative ways.
“We’re also excited to take it up a notch this year, introducing the new Gold AREA – Agency of the Year Award that will recognise the agency who has set themselves apart from the rest of the field,” said Mr Rechtman. 
For more information on the AREAs, <a href="https://www.theareas.com.au/" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Customer-owned Greater Bank has won the Bank of the Year Award (non big 4 bank) at the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards in Melbourne.
The bank noted customer satisfaction ratings of 95 percent during 2016.
Scott Morgan, chief executive officer, Greater Bank said the result is a fantastic achievement given it could only enter the bank of the year category from May 2016 when it changed its name from Greater Building Society.  
"Greater Bank won more monthly customer satisfaction awards than any other non Big 4 bank during the year despite the late start," he said.
“We changed our name to Greater Bank to better reflect what we offer, but in changing our name we never lost sight of why we exist.
“We let our customers determine how they want to be served by us – whether it is in branch, on a mobile or tablet, via LiveChat, on the phone to our Australian based customer centre staff or via social media.
Roy Morgan sourced the data for the awards from a survey of more than 50,000 people.
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Greater Bank named Bank of the Year in Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards

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Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd's project Double Cove sets a new benchmark for large-scale residential developments.
With panoramic views of two bays and bordered by extensive woodland and coastline, Double Cove’s masterplan features 265,000 square metres of sustainable housing in 21 residential towers ranging in size from 10 to 35 storeys.
It comes with ample green space covering 50 percent of the site. Green roofs, walls and water features are scattered throughout the development to combat the heat island effect.
Double Cove incorporates 3,500 residential units, as well as a shopping mall, clubhouse, kindergarten, car parks, landscaped gardens and a central park which acts as the precinct’s ‘green lung’.
There's more than 80 electric vehicle charge stations at Ma On Shan, at 39 Conduit Road.
Recycled rainwater harvesting captures 1,700 cubic metres of water each year, saving around 70 percent of the precinct’s drinking water.
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Hong Kong's Double Cove energy reduction residential complex sustainable design

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Raine &amp; Horne's website has won an award at the 2016 Asia Pacific Property Awards 2016 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Raine &amp; Horne has now completed a Phase 2 enhancement of their website, <a href="https://www.rh.com.au" target="_blank">rh.com.au</a>.
The rollout of the Phase involved extensive development and testing, and the focus for the enhancements was threefold, according to  Angus Raine, Executive Chairman, Raine &amp; Horne.
“The first objective involved revising the user interface to put more focus on calls to action such as ‘find an agent’ and ‘appraisal requests’,” he said.
"The second step involved simplifying and streamlining the search function, enabling properties to be displayed with one click and then allowing users to refine the search parameters.
“A recent Microsoft study found that our online attention span is down to 8 seconds. So if customers can’t find easily find what they’re looking for fast, they’re onto the next site.
“With this research in mind, we’ve streamlined the website’s search functions to help consumers find what they’re looking for rapidly and to keep them coming back to Raine &amp; Horne.”
“Thirdly, we were determined the transition to the new design would not require a significant learning curve for office administrators or create additional work for our offices, and would have minimal impact on existing content.
“I’m happy to say it’s been a case of mission accomplished in relation to meeting the three objectives, and the finished product has been well received by our customers, offices and the wider international real estate community.”
Bill Russell, Raine &amp; Horne’s General Manager International, was on hand to collect the award, along with Ms Zaidatul Adawlyah Zaki of Raine &amp; Horne Malaysia. 
“We know the Raine &amp; Horne website is ever-evolving, and we work closely with our network to ensure we meet both their needs and those of our customers,” said Mr Raine.
“As such, we conducted a detailed design process for the enhancement of our residential website with a working group that included members of our corporate IT and marketing teams and representatives from our 300-plus global office network.”
However, Mr Raine has foreshadowed that these will not be the last of the changes to the Raine &amp; Horne website, as the real estate market and technology continues to evolve.
 
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Raine & Horne ramps up website

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The Australian Institute of Architects has opened voting for the public to choose from 14 shortlisted residential projects to celebrate World Architecture Day on October 3.
Selected by a national jury, the 14 projects range from discreet alterations to grand works of art, showcasing the best residential architecture – both new builds and alterations and additions – from around the country.
Voting for the National Architecture Awards' 2016 People's Choice Award is open until October 27.
The winning project will be announced at the National Architecture Awards ceremony on November 3 in Sydney along with all the winners as chosen by the panel of judges.
People who choose to cast their vote also stand a chance to win prizes by writing a short summary in 25 words justifying their choice.
More information on the 2016 National Architecture Awards and access to voting in the People's Choice Award is available via <a href="https://wp.architecture.com.au/awards-2016/" target="_blank">wp.architecture.com.au/awards-2016/</a> 
Projects vying for the vote are:
Camino House (WA) by Bosske Architecture (above)
Chapel Hill House (QLD) by Reddog Architects Pty Ltd
Darlinghurst Rooftop (NSW) by CO-AP (Architects)
Deepdene House (VIC) by Kennedy Nolan
Deepwater (NSW) by Tobias Partners
Five Yards House (TAS) by Archier
Granville Residence (QLD) by Richard Kirk Architect
House in Hamilton (QLD) by phorm architecture + design with Tato Architects
Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio
Jenny's House (TAS) by Rosevear Stephenson
Mills, The Toy Management House (VIC) by Austin Maynard Architects
Point Lonsdale House (VIC) by NMBW Architecture Studio
Project Zero (QLD) by BVN
Rosalie House (QLD) by Owen Architecture
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The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the finalists for the 19th annual REINSW Awards for Excellence.  
REINSW President John Cunningham said being nominated as a finalist in the REINSW Awards for Excellence was the most significant accolade a real estate agent operating in NSW can receive. 
“The achievement of being recognised as a finalist is highly valued by both consumers and the profession.  “This year’s Awards program sees 21 categories spanning all facets of our industry including innovation, community service, residential and commercial professionals, as well as rising stars and auctioneers,” Mr Cunningham said.  The REINSW Awards will be announced in October 2016. 
2016 REINSW Awards for Excellence 
FINALISTS
 
AUCTIONEER
Gavin Croft – BresicWhitney/ Real Estate Auction Services
Jesse Davidson – auctionWORKS
Josh Larsen – McGrath Estate Agents
Edward Riley – McGrath Estate Agents
 
 
BUYERS’ AGENT
Nicky Cadry - BuyEast Buyers Agent
Joshua Coleman – JLL
Amanda Gould - HighSpec Properties
Rich Harvey – propertybuyer
Sebastian James - Hunter James
Jacqueline Parker – House Search Australia
 
 
COMMERCIAL AGENCY – SMALL
Commercial Property Group - Bankstown
Commercial Property Group - Bennett
Knight Frank Wagga Wagga
MMJ Real Estate
PRDnationwide - Norwest
Sutton Anderson
COMMERCIAL AGENCY – LARGE
CBRE
CI Australia
Colliers International (NSW)
Knight Frank
 
 
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGER
Jason Bowen - First National Commercial Shultz/Taree
David Ferreri - Coutts - Wetherill Park
Marlene Lynam - Highlands Property
Petah Richards - CBRE
Maidee Tirado - Knight Frank Australia
 
 
COMMERCIAL SALESPERSON
Hugh Anderson - Sutton Anderson
Sam Brewer - JLL
Michael Crombie - Colliers International (NSW)
Kymbal Dunne - Knight Frank
David Inkster - PRDnationwide - Norwest
Miron Solomons - Colliers International (NSW)    CORPORATE SUPPORT
Laura Beattie – auctionWORKS
Sarah Bester - Ray White Double Bay
Rachel Lilley - McLachlan Partners
Sonia Merciai - Laing+Simmons Corporation
Kristina Munro - Commercial Property Group – Bennett
Belinda Tolevski - Colliers International (NSW)
 
 
DIGITAL MARKETING
Sponsored by realestate.com.au
Chadwick Real Estate
Colliers International (NSW)
Cooley Auctions
Di Jones Real Estate
Pilcher Residential
 
 
INNOVATION
Sponsored by Rockend
Di Jones Real Estate
Laing+Simmons Corporation
Raine &amp; Horne Terrigal - Avoca Beach
Raine &amp; Horne Concord
Thirdi Sales &amp; Leasing
 
 
JOHN GREIG OAM COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sponsored by REI Super
Hugh Bateman - The Property Shop (NSW)
Christian Bracci – Raine &amp; Horne Concord
Aris Dendrinos - Richardson &amp; Wrench Hurlstone Park and Marrickville Kathryn Hall – Kathryn Hall Real Estate
Peter Mylonas - Peter Mylonas Property Solutions
Ian Qiu - Morton
Edward Riley – McGrath Estate Agents
 
 
PROPERTY MARKETER
Kate McCullagh - Di Jones Real Estate
Thomas Mosca - CBRE
Louisa Jackson – Langulin
Cranston Schwarz - LJ Hooker Freshwater
Sean St Clair - Ray White Lower North Shore
Anna van Schie - Ray White Balgowlah
 
 
REAL ESTATE AGENCY – SMALL
John Flood Estate Agents
Justin Ferguson Property Specialists
Lawson Estate Agents
One Agency Reeves Properties
Ray White Rural Temora
Unrealestate Coffs Coast   REAL ESTATE AGENCY – MEDIUM
Sponsored by Industrie Media
Callagher Estate Agents
McGrath Estate Agents - Wollongong
Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay
Strathfield Partners Real Estate
 
 
REAL ESTATE AGENCY – LARGE
Sponsored by PropertySafe
Chadwick Real Estate
Morton
Ray White Lower North Shore
 
 
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM
Chadwick Real Estate - St Ives
Dowling Real Estate Raymond Terrace
Dukes Estate Agents
Leah Jay
Morton
Richardson &amp; Wrench Hurlstone Park
 
 
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGER
Sponsored by Direct Connect
Maria Eveleigh - Richardson &amp; Wrench Hurlstone Park &amp; Marrickville
Melissa Howard – Morton
Michelle Lucas – LJ Hooker Freshwater
Zac Morgan - Living Here Double Bay
Laetitia Pearce - Home Specialist Property Management
Emma Prgomelja – Di Jones Real Estate
 
 
RESIDENTIAL SALES TEAM
HOME789
McGrath Estate Agents - Coogee
McGrath Estate Agents - Edgecliff
McGrath Estate Agents - Terrigal
Raine &amp; Horne Terrigal - Avoca Beach
Strathfield Partners Real Estate
 
 
RESIDENTIAL SALESPERSON
Sponsored by realestate.com.au
James Crow – Morton
D'Leanne Lewis – Laing+Simmons Double Bay and Laing+Simmons Bondi Beach
George Rafty - First National Newcastle City
Nick Separovich - McGrath Estate Agents
Ettiene West - Morton
 
 
RISING STAR
Henry Burke - Colliers International (NSW)
Jessica Male - JLL
Peter Mihailou - Knight Frank Australia
Danny Shi – CBRE
Cameron Wakeham - Colliers International (NSW)
Brian Whiteman – McGrath Estate Agents
 
RURAL MARKETER
Sponsored by realestate.com.au
Richard Gemmell – Elders Real Estate
David Goldring – The Property Shop (NSW)
Edward Zouch Hamilton - Ray White Rural Forbes
Richard Royle – Colliers International (NSW)
Sam Triggs - William Inglis &amp; Sons
 
 
YOUNG AGENT
Sponsored by Commander
Elodie Fabre - Di Jones Real Estate
David Goldring - The Property Shop (NSW)
Natalie Jo Lett - Lawson Estate Agents
Alyse Pilley - The Property Shop (NSW)
Cameron Porter - Hunter James Exclusive Buyers Agents
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REINSW announce finalists in annual awards

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The AREAs, an industry awards program that spans the property and media industries, will make 17 awards in its inaugural competition.
It is open to estate agents, residential and commercial, developers, home builders, project marketers and media agencies.
<a href="https://theareas.com.au/" target="_blank">The awards</a> will cover the three categories of innovation, service excellence and contribution to the community.
REA Group customers are eligible to enter the following awards: 
 Game Changer of the Year 
 Contribution to Community x 2 – one of which is a People’s Choice Award, open to the public for voting 
 Excellence in Customer Service  Project Campaign of the Year 
 Commercial Property Campaign of the Year 
 Property Campaign of the Year 
 Brand Campaign of the Year 
 Direct Response Campaign of the Year 
The People’s Choice Award is a separate award that will be voted on by consumers after a short-list has been established by the panel of judges. 
The winner will be determined by the highest number of votes received.
Coming from the media, property, data, technology and not-for-profit sectors, the judging panel include: 
 Andrew Winter, real estate expert &amp; host of the LifeStyle Channel’s Selling Houses Australia 
 Chris Gray, CEO Your Empire; leading investment property expert and media commentator 
 Danni Addison, CEO, Urban Development Institute of Australia, Victoria 
 David Spriggs, CEO, Infoxchange 
 Dick Karlsson, Co-Founder and Chief Sales &amp; Marketing Officer, Diakrit 
 Dr Heather Holst, Deputy CEO, Launch Housing 
 Greg Dickason, EGM Real Estate &amp; Partnerships, CoreLogic RP Data 
 Paul Fisher, CEO, UnLtd 
 Greg Troughton, CEO, Real Estate Institute of South Australia 
 Steven Persson, CEO, The Big Issue 
 Tim Burrowes, Editor - Mumbrella 
 Tim McKibbin, CEO, Real Estate Institute of New South Wales 
The panel will be reviewing the property industry’s best examples of service and marketing excellence. 
"To be an agent today and survive is a huge challenge, we have a constantly evolving marketing environment and whilst embracing the continual flow of the next 'must do' still I'm pleased to say the real winners are agents remembering this is a totally people driven industry where outstanding service and human referrals are still vital," Andrew Winter said. 
He offered a tip for those thinking of entering the AREAs before the July 1 cut-off.
 “What I’ll be looking for are submissions that clearly tell a story – a beginning (what was the situation), a middle (what did the person or business do) and an end (what was the impact). If you follow that format you’ll be on the right track."
REA Group CEO Tracey Fellows said the AREAs aimed to help recognise and celebrate people doing amazing things in property and media.
REA Group has been recently included in LinkedIn’s Top Attractors list, featuring the top 25 companies where Australians would most like to work now, based on LinkedIn data.
It was the sole company featured from both the digital and media industries.
 
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AREAs judging panel announced by realestate.com.au

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Melbourne's Library at The Dock took out the top award at the annual Property Council of Australia Victorian awards. 
A finalist in three categories – innovation, best public building and best new sustainable development, the library got the “Development of the Year” award. 
Delivered through a tri-partnership between the City of Melbourne, Places Victoria and Lendlease and designed by architects Clare Design with Hayball as architect of record, Library at The Dock will now be in the running for the national award, due to be announced in Sydney next month.  
Chair of the City of Melbourne’s Environment Portfolio, Cr Arron Wood said along with its green design the building offers an extensive traditional library collection, music and sound recording facilities, digital gaming, and a performance space that holds 120 people. 
“The library pays homage to Docklands’ rich maritime heritage with reclaimed hardwood from the waterfront used throughout the building. It is located in a spectacular setting on the waterfront in Victoria Harbour and is anchored by a new park and children’s play space,” Cr Wood said.
Lendlease’s managing director of Urban Regeneration, Jonathan Emery said he was thrilled that the library continues to be recognised.  
City-shaping projects like the library are crucial in order for us to create the best places for people to live, work, visit and play across our large scale urban regeneration projects.”
Following its opening in mid-2014, the library has grown in popularity, with more than 123,000 visitors in its first year and over 15,000 attending library events.
The library is only the second building in Australia to be constructed from Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), which is carbon neutral, and the first public building to be constructed from the material. It is also the first public building in Australia to have achieved a six-star green star as-built rating from the Green Building Council of Australia’s public buildings rating tool.   
The national Property Council Awards event will be held in Sydney on June 3. 
 
 
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Melbourne's Library at The Dock wins at Property Council Victorian awards 

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The 26th MIPIM Awards have been announced at a gala ceremony held in Cannes.
Europe came close to taking all the trophies with winning projects from Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Scotland, Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.
Organised by Reed MIDEM, a subsidiary of Reed Exhibitions, MIPIM is currently taking place in Cannes.
The MIPIM Awards 2016 winners are:
 BEST HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT Queen Elizabeth University Hospital &amp; Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow, United Kingdom Developer: Brookfield Multiplex Architect: IBI Group Client: NHS Greater Glasgow &amp; Clyde Other: WSP Group, TUV SUD, Doig and Smith, Gillespies LLP, Ginko Projects  BEST HOTEL &amp; TOURISM RESORT  JW Marriott Venice Resort &amp; Spa Venice, Italy Developer: La Sessola Srl Architect: Matteo Thun &amp; Partners Project Manager: Luca Colombo BEST INDUSTRIAL &amp; LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT ELI Beamlines Prague, Czech Republic Developer: Fyzikální ústav Akademie, věd ČR, v.v.i., Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic Architect: Bogle Architects BEST INNOVATIVE GREEN BUILDING 
 Treurenberg Brussels, Belgium Developer: AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets Architect: ASSAR ARCHITECTS Owner: AXA Belgium BEST OFFICE &amp; BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT #CLOUD.PARIS Paris, France Developer: SFL (Société Foncière Lyonnaise) Architect: PCA Philippe Chiambaretta Architecte BEST REFURBISHED BUILDING Papillon Düsseldorf, Germany Developer: 741 Projektentwicklung GmbH Architect: Luczak Architekten &amp; SW Häuser GmbH Other: Cadman GmbH, Hellmich Gruppe &amp; CarLoft BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Katscha Norrköping, Sweden Developer: Ivarsson Byggnads AB Architect: Kai Wartiainen and Ingrid Reppen, arkitektur + development ab Public Authority: Norrköpings kommun BEST SHOPPING CENTRE Les Docks Village Marseille, France Developer: Constructa Urban Systems Architect: 5+1 AA Other: JP Morgan Asset Management BEST URBAN REGENERATION PROJECT Crossrail Place London, United Kingdom Developer: Canary Wharf Group Architect: Foster + Partners Engineer: Arup, Wiehag  BEST FUTURA PROJECT Paradis Express Liège, Belgium Developer: Fedimmo Architect: association A2M - Jaspers-Eyers Architects – BAG Other: Bureau Lemaire, TPF engineering, D2S, Heinz Winters Atelier, Duchêne, Galère, Interbuild BEST FUTURA MEGA PROJECT
DUO PARIS – Taking urban sensations to new heights Paris, France Developer: Ivanhoé Cambridge  Architect: Jean Nouvel Project Manager: Hines    PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD   Shanghai Tower
Shanghai, China 
Developer: Shanghai Tower Construction &amp; Development Co. Ltd
Architect: Gensler
Other:  Shanghai Construction Group, Thornton Tomasetti, Cosentini Associates, SWA Group, I.DEA Ecological Solutions
The MIPIM Awards Jury is composed of the following experts:
Barbara A. Knoflach - Deputy Chief Executive &amp; Global Head of Investment Management, BNP Paribas Real Estate
Martin J. Brühl FRICS - President, RICS
Madeleine Cosgrave - Managing Director, Real Estate Investment, GIC Real Estate
Serge Fautré - Chief Executive Officer, AG Real Estate
John Forrester - Chief Executive Officer, EMEA , Cushman &amp; Wakefield 
Paolo Gencarelli - Head of Group Real Estate, Unicredit 
Frank Khoo - Global Head of Asia, Axa Real Estate 
Sergey Kuznetsov - Chief Architect, City of Moscow 
Ralf Niebergall - Vice President, Federal Chamber of German Architects 
Denis Valode - Architect and Co-founder, Valode &amp; Pistre
Olle Zetterberg - Chief Executive Officer, Stockholm Business Region 
 
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JW Marriott wins MIPIM award

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Frasers Property Australia's residential development Putney Hill has won a number of recent industry awards for building excellence for its apartments and premium homes and apartments.
Putney Hill won awards for the best townhouse/villa developer, the commendation winner in the masterplanned development category and many others. The awards came from the UDIA NSW, MBA NSW and the HIA.
Taylor Construction Group continues building the development at Putney Hill, having been appointed to build its $51 million trio of apartment buildings known as Canopy, as part of the development's Morrison Road Precinct. 
Construction is underway on the second stage of the master planned community, with completion expected early 2017.
The Morrison Road Precinct directly overlooks the new 2.4 hectare Lardelli Park and comprises over 300 apartments.
Canopy and Putney Hill’s latest apartment release, PEAK, set within native trees and lush landscaped gardens, will commence construction in early 2016.
PEAK’s 174 apartments and penthouses are currently selling fast with over $68 million in sales.
Set across two low-rise buildings, PEAK occupies the site’s highest point and affords residents spectacular views from Sydney CBD to the Parramatta River and Blue Mountains.
Frasers Property development director Warwick Dowler said the property group were delighted with the MBA award win and to be recognised for the dedication and commitment to excellence for the complex.
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