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 52-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 52-storey tower, which has just shy of 250 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

Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Brighton

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A newly built bathing box, built by the local council, at Brighton has been sold at a record price.
It was listed through Nick Johnstone Real Estate agent Alan McGillivray for weekend auction.
Given its location on the strip, a cautious mid-$200,000s price guidance was being given for Box 85.
But it sold on Saturday for $326,000.
The orange and yellow striped box, number 85, smashed the previous records when $295,000 was set in early 2016 and mid-year when <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-122566182" target="_blank">bathing box 44</a> sold at $307,000.
The Herald Sun reported the auctioneer Nick Johnstone told the crowd only three more of the boxes will be built.
There were three bidders with it knocked down to Brighton East resident Warren Kerr, a father of three daughters.
There are far cheaper ones for sale, especially at Rosebud.
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Brighton's $326,000 record bathing box sale

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Seccull House, the modernised, acclaimed Guilford Bell designed home in Brighton remains listed through the Kay &amp; Burton agent Darren Lewenberg.
Offers in excess of $9 million for the home of cardiologists Martin Hiscock and Silvana Marasco were initially sought in early spring.
Now its offers around $8.8 million.
The couple are only the third owners of the home.
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It was built for William and Elaine Seccull in 1972.
Considered one of Bell's most important works, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-123966306" target="_blank">Seccull House</a> was renovated by Martin and Silvana with the help of Bell's younger business partner Graham Fisher.
Bell's iconic full-height, uninterrupted glazed windows allow the home to open to the outside.
Martin Hiscock recently led the team seeking a revival of fortunes at Richmond Football Club.
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Seccull House, Brighton for sale with $8.8 million hopes

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The retired St Kilda champion Lenny Hayes sold his Brighton home at weekend auction, amid the bumper pre-Christmas auction rush where buyers lapped up the offerings.
Next Saturday sees record volumes for the near-final Saturday before Christmas, though at least one Sydney vendor will be trying their luck on December 24, Christmas Eve.  
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-brighton-124136314" target="_blank">Hayes’ three-bedroom house</a> fetched $2.901 million as five bidders competed for the 1920s offering that last sold at $2.25 million in 2010.
His former teammate Nick Riewoldt was spotted by Domain among the crowd who watched the property soar $200,000 above reserve through Kay &amp; Burton agent Michael Armstrong.
It was commonly viewed as a knock down on its 700 sq m block overlooking Elsternwick Park.
Hayes returned home to Sydney to join Greater Western Sydney as an assistant coach last year.
Melbourne's top sale was $5.1 million at 13 St Vincent Place, Albert Park. The five bedroom 1870s Belgrave Terrace fetched $600,000 above reserve price at its Marshall White auction.
It last sold at $900,000 in 1996.
The top sale across Australia was $5.6 million at Russell Lea in Sydney's inner west.
The waterfront reserve home was offered for the first time in 50 years, selling agent Adrian Sereni from Warwick Williams Real Estate said.
A two bedroom Thomastown villa in Melbourne's northern suburb was the nation's cheapest with Ray White securing $262,750.
The single storey unit with courtyard and covered carport last sold at $32,750 in 1982.
The block's previous highest sale was $250,000 in 2009 and its most recent was $240,000 in 2015.
”Auction activity does not appear to be slowing through the festive period, with auction numbers reaching the highest level since March earlier this year," CoreLogic's Kevin Brogan noted.
There were 3,411 auctions held, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 74.6 per cent, up from last week’s 72.3 per cent.
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It sits substantially higher than the equivalent period last year when it dipped during December to 58 per cent.
"The combined capitals clearance rate has been tracking above 70 per cent consistently over the past 20 weeks, with the clearance rate has been higher than 75 per cent over eleven of the past twenty week’s," Kevin Brogan noted.
The last time the combined capital city clearance rate was tracking over 70 per cent over the given period was in 2009.
Across Australia’s two largest markets in Sydney and Melbourne, clearance rates rose this week, with preliminary results showing 77.4 per cent and 80.2 per cent respectively.
Melbourne's preliminary auction clearance rate of 80.2 per cent came from the 1,683 auctions compared with the week prior when the final clearance rate tally was recorded at 77.3 per cent across 1,416 auctions.
"This time last year, 1,572 properties were taken to auction across Melbourne and a clearance rate of 64.9 per cent was recorded," he noted.
The busiest Melbourne sub-regions this week were Melbourne’s Inner region and the Inner South region, where 337 and 214 auctions were held respectively.
Sydney’s preliminary clearance rate this week was 77.4 per cent across 922 auction results. There were a total of 1,157 auctions held across the city.
"This is higher than the corresponding week last year, when 891 auctions were held across Sydney and a clearance rate of 54.7 per cent was recorded."
North Sydney and Hornsby hosted the most auctions of any Sydney sub-region this week, with 177 properties taken to auction. 
There were 203 Brisbane auctions with a preliminary clearance rate of 48.1 per cent, higher than the 42.7 per cent recorded last week across 204 auctions, and also higher than one year ago when there were 180 auctions with a success rate of 41.9 per cent.
Adelaide recorded a clearance rate of 66 per cent across 151 auctions.
Perth’s preliminary clearance rate sat at 26 per cent.
Canberra’s preliminary auction clearance rate of 64.9 per cent this week is higher than last week, when the final auction clearance rate was 60.6 per cent and also higher than the 48.6 per cent recorded last year. 
Next Saturday, Melbourne will host more than 1000 auctions, which will be the highest final weekend offering for the city on record.
Domain's senior economist Dr Andrew Wilson says Sydney will host well over 600 auctions next Saturday, which is also the highest final weekend offering for the city on record.
The only known December 24 auction is at Leumeah.
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Lenny Hayes' Brighton home sold amid pre-Christmas auction rush

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A newly built bathing box, built by the local council, at Brighton has been listed for sale.
It has been listed through Nick Johnstone Real Estate agent Alan McGillivray for December 17 auction.
Given its location on the strip, a cautious mid-$200,000s price guidance is being given for Box 85.
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Brighton bathing box 85 for December auction

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The Brighton home of the former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas and his wife, Kerry has hit the market.
They are seeking $9 million plus for the six-bedroom, eight bathroom home.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/23-moule-ave-brighton-vic-3186">The house and a separate studio residence</a> sit on a 1443 sq m block on Moule Avenue, with a pool, spa and tennis court.
The property cost $2.44 million in 2001.
Loewe Projects, a prestige building company owned by another former St Kilda footballer, Stewart Loewe, undertook renovations which include feature walls of River Bed Rock and wide American Oak floorboards.
Kay &amp; Burton had a late November expressions of interest campaign.
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Former St Kilda star Lenny Hayes has listed his Brighton home.
The three-time All Australian midfielder is reportedly hoping for $2.25 million plus for the home that cost him $2,255,000 in 2010.
He's rented the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-124136314" target="_blank">three-bedroom home</a> in recent years now he's working with the Greater Western Sydney AFL side.
Set on 714 square metres just three blocks from the beach, the 1920s home has a swimming pool and is advertised as having scope to renovate.
Hayes played 297 games for St Kilda, captained the club in 2004 and 2007 and played in the Saints' heartbreaking defeats in the 2009 and 2010 Grand Finals.
Kay &amp; Burton's Michael Armstrong has scheduled a December 10 auction.
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Former Saint Lenny Hayes lists in Brighton

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A Victorian mansion in Brighton has been listed with $7 million hopes.
The 1880's home on an elevated 1,275 sqm was restored in 2000 by architect Bruce Trethowan who oversaw the restoration of the Melbourne's Regent Theatre.
Spread over five levels, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-123804434" target="_blank">five bedroom, four bathroom family home</a> also features a large wine cellar and a steam room.
There's an enclosed swimming pool and a copper conservatory roof. 
Sherife Olmez and Trudy Biggin at Biggin &amp; Scott have the listing. 
It last traded for $1.1 million in 1995.
 
 
 
 
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Victorian trophy home mansion listed in Brighton 

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Seccull House, the modernised, acclaimed Guilford Bell designed home in Brighton has been listed by the Kay &amp; Burton agent Darren Lewenberg.
Offers in excess of $9 million are being sought for the home of cardiologists Martin Hiscock and Silvana Marasco.
The couple were only the third owners of the home.
It was built for William and Elaine Seccull in 1972.
Considered one of Bell's most important works, Seccull House was renovated by Martin and Silvana with the help of Bell's younger business partner Graham Fisher.
Bell's iconic full-height, uninterrupted glazed windows allow the home to open to the outside.
Martin Hiscock recently led the team seeking a revival of fortunes at Richmond Football Club.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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Seccull House, the Guilford Bell-designed Brighton home listed by cardiologists

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All the attention has been on Shane Warne's $14 million plus buy-back in Brighton, so the bayside's second highest sale has gone through the slips.
It has emerged that the travel industry veteran Andrew Burnes, who heads Helloworld, and his wife Cinzia, have recently spent $13.5 million on a 1910 home.
They head a network of more than 1600 travel agencies which is an amalgamation of Harvey World Travel, American Express Travelscene, Jetset, and AOT, the travel firm he founded.
The home was marketed by JP Dixon as one of the last great period estates of the Golden Mile, although the slate-roofed, red-brick Edwardian home, with a glass-tiled pool and grass tennis-court on 2460 sqm does have a James Rigney contemporary update amid Paul Bangay gardens.
It had been home of the late Vince Chiodo who sold motorcycles. 
Burnes, who co-founded the Australian Outback Travel firm in 1987 is the honorary treasurer of the federal Liberal Party.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section. 
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HelloWorld boss buys in Brighton

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Richmond star Jack Riewoldt has listed his Brighton home as he and fiancee Carly Ziegler look to upsize.
The Tigers forward bought the property in 2011 and renovated the three bedroom bungalow.
“It was a deceased estate when we bought it in February 2011, so we’ve updated quite a bit,” he told the Herald Sun.
“We’ve stripped the old carpet out. We’ve taken out all the old joinery and put in a brand new galley-style kitchen. The floorboards have been reinvigorated, which are now quite a feature.
“The dining area has been completely opened up and we’ve put in a set of French doors to the outside.
"The backyard has north-facing light, which is great. There’s even a little hammock hook at the back door which, when you rig it up, catches all the sunshine. 
The childhood sweethearts from Tasmania are looking to buy something bigger. They hope the sale will pay for the wedding.
He says the couple plans to stay in the neighbourhood.
Buxton Brighton agents Matthew Pillios and Andrew Campbell have an auction date of November 12. It's expected to fetch more than $1.5 million
 
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