<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

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For a cool $5 million, you could experience a lifetime of royal treatment, including private drivers, Vue De Monde sommeliers upon request and even a book collection curated by none other than the Queen’s personal librarian.

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<figcaption>Reception and 24-hour concierge. Credit: Gurner</figcaption></figure>The recently announced <a href="/buildings/saint-moritz-st-kilda-14-16-the-esplanade-st-kilda">Saint Moritz by GurnerTM</a> development will feature 120 luxury residences, and Melbourne’s next most expensive penthouse, which sold off-the-plan for $30 million. Fender Katsalidis Architects are appointed as lead architects for the project which will span three buildings – one of which is to be designed by Koichi Takada Architects.

The ambitious project aims to deliver a $150 million ‘Glass Cube’ entranceway, which has been modelled off Apple’s Fifth Avenue store in NYC, and over 5,000 square meters of hyper-luxury amenity.

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<figcaption>Glass cube entranceway inspired by NYC's Fifth Avenue Apple store. Credit: Gurner</figcaption></figure>GurnerTM is striving to revolutionise resident amenity offerings, and create a 6-star hotel experience, 365 days a year. The property will feature its very own ‘residents only’ Gold Class Cinema, an in-house art curator, a 3,000-bottle wine cellar and a golf simulator. On-call health and wellness specialists will be available to residents round the clock should they require an in-house facialist, masseuses, personal trainer, nurse, medical practitioner and even a personal stylist. 

Situated in St Kilda, the building is set to commence construction on the former Novotel Hotel site, right on The Esplanade, and just a short stroll to the beach. 

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<figcaption>The opulent spa facility. Credit: Gurner</figcaption></figure>THE PENTHOUSE

Saint Moritz’s penthouse was quickly snapped up by Australian rich-lister Antony Catalano for his family. The property features seven large bedrooms, four living rooms and two pools. The two-storey cascading waterfall and floating fireplace exude modern opulence, and the built-in 1000-bottle wine cellar adds a notch of prestige to the already glamorous residence. The penthouse also contains an in-house sauna, gym, seven car garage and private lift access. However, you could argue that the best feature of the house is the Nero Marquina bathtub which contains 180º water views across St Kilda.

All off-the-plan Saint Moritz apartments will be on sale this June. 

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Olivia Round

Live like royalty in a $5 million St Kilda apartment

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Creating an apartment building which will cater to every need of its inhabitants can be a challenging pursuit. However, Mirvac’s newest addition to its Tullamore precinct 'Folia Apartments' challenges this idea with a multitude of resident amenities including co-working facilities, private gardens and opportunities to entertain guests. 

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“We recognise that as the Tullamore community evolves, living options need to be more customisable, responsive and flexible. Mirvac Design has achieved this at Folia, with a diverse range of apartment configurations and generous floor plans that provide a genuine alternative to a traditional home.”
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- Elysa Anderson, Mirvac General Manager of Residential Victoria

The low-rise structure will feature 102 boutique apartments, ranging from one bedroom apartments through to 171 square meter penthouses will join Tullamore's Phoenix Apartments which are due for completion next month. The precinct will be replacing the former 47-hectare Eastern Golf Course in Melbourne’s Doncaster region, and will feature a Next Gen Health &amp; Lifestyle Club; cafes and restaurants; walking and cycling trails; indoor and outdoor pools; tennis courts; and even events hosted by Tullamore’s management. 

The Mirvac design team have taken into consideration the needs of owner-occupier buyers. Whether it be savvy first-home-buyers, down-sizers or those wanting a low-maintenance lifestyle, the design will offer something unique for everyone.

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“We listen and learn from our customers and there is demand in particular from downsizers who want an apartment tailored to their needs, as well as a secure, low-maintenance lifestyle within an established community. They want to remain in the area where they may have lived for the past 20 to 30 years, in an environment that fosters social connectivity and a healthy lifestyle."
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- Elysa Anderson, Mirvac General Manager of Residential Victoria

A semi-enclosed, generous entertaining area is located on the building’s rooftop and has been designed to ensure residents have somewhere private and relaxing to entertain friends. A kitchen, lounge and dining areas are available to book for events. The precinct itself also contains over 20% of green open spaces to be enjoyed by the community — including multiple BBQs, parks and picnic areas, perfect for alfresco dining. 

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<figcaption>Folia's luxurious shared dining area, surrounded by lush greenery. Credit: Mirvac</figcaption></figure>A co-working facility will give residents the flexibility to work from home, while a ground level kitchen garden will provide fresh produce year-round. Each balcony and terrace will feature large planter boxes for the keen gardener. Each kitchen will boast state-of-the-art Miele appliances, island benches and even the option to upgrade your appliances for those who seriously love cooking.

The design draws on inspiration from its surrounding landscape by using organic free-flowing curves and natural materials such as timber, soft grey terrazzo tile flooring as well as neutral colouring. Large stacker-slider doors and recessed downlights create a sense of space in each apartment, and an abundance of greenery inspires a relaxing and tranquil environment.

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<figcaption>An apartment conservatory and kitchen area featuring terrazzo tiles. Credit: Mirvac</figcaption></figure><figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_bedroom.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Large stacker doors and recessed lighting creates a feeling of spaciousness. Credit: Mirvac"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="383" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/mirvac_apartments_of_tullamore_folia_bedroom.jpg?itok=lxPlWJ9l" title="Large stacker doors and recessed lighting creates a feeling of spaciousness. Credit: Mirvac" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Large stacker doors and recessed lighting creates a feeling of spaciousness. Credit: Mirvac</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
“The design of Folia is graceful and organic, featuring expansive glass and timber surrounded by hanging greenery that creates a connection to the landscaped environment of the Tullamore community. The building is a series of linked pavilions, complemented by a curved façade with balconies that wrap the building, creating a natural viewing platform for residents to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding parks and garden.” 
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- Michael Wiener, Mirvac Design Director

The limited collection of off-the-plan new apartments includes:

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<li>One bedroom apartments from $395,000 </li>
	<li>Two bedroom apartments from $560,000</li>
	<li>Three bedroom apartments from $995,000</li>
	<li>Six luxury penthouses are also available for purchase. </li>
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Folia apartments have been scheduled for completion by 2020.

Lead image credit: Mirvac
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Mirvac’s latest apartment building to offer private gardens, co-working spaces and unparalleled entertaining facilities

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A local private investor has sold a South Melbourne childcare centre for $10.25 million. 
The deal represents a sales rate of $85,415 per child, the only offering of this kind to have sold within 1.5 kilometres of the Melbourne CBD in the past five years. 
CBRE’s childcare specialists Sandro Peluso, Josh Twelftree and Jimmy Tat were the sales agents appointed to market the investment property at 97 Tope Street, which transacted on a tight yield of 4.2%.  
Featuring 360-degree views of the city skyline, the 1,700 square metre facility is currently leased to Guardian Early Learning and provides a passing income of $434,700 per annum. 
Peluso said 97 Tope Street was one of the most exciting childcare offerings to hit the market in recent years. 
“The site’s corner landholding and city fringe location, only 850 metres from Crown Casino and 1.5 kilometres from the CBD, offer a solid long-term investment and future development prospects,” Peluso said.  
“The property is currently zoned Commercial 2 and a scheduled review of its zoning will be taking place in 2028. Its blue-chip location and flexible lease inclusions made this opportunity suitable for a range of investor profiles.”  
Twelftree commented that Guardian is one of the country’s most sought after childcare covenants and a substantial amount of capital has been spent on the property’s fit out.” 
“As volumes of new childcare industry supply decrease, demand for premium offerings remain strong due to landlords’ confidence in tenant ability to achieve and maintain high levels of occupancy into the future.” 
Peluso noted the sector’s improved outlook has also been driven by a reduction in supply, due to tighter planning and borrowing criteria; increased government funding; and population growth in the 0-4 years age bracket.” 
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Inner-Melbourne childcare centre sale tops $10 million

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The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania has put its 130 Little Collins Street office building on the market in Melbourne’s prized east end.
The building boasts a net lettable area of 3,797 square metres, comprising eight levels of office, ground floor retail, and 15 car spaces.
It is on a 651 square metre corner site with 53 metres of frontage to Little Collins Street (16 metres) and Coromandel Place (37 metres). 
The Uniting Church has occupied the building since its construction.
It has decided to offer the property to market in anticipation of its move to the redeveloped Wesley Place site at 130 Lonsdale Street in 2020. 
CBRE, in conjunction with Colliers International, are offering it to the market with a permit for an Elenberg Fraser designed 26-level hotel development. 
Recent sales history have seen CBD office property with yields averaging under 4% including a low of 2.3% achieved with the December sale of 288 Queen Street. 
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Source: CBRE 
The permit is for an 11,957 square metre (GFA), lifestyle hotel with multi-level food and beverage amenities, conferencing facilities and rooftop bar.
The asset would be sold with a view to create vacant possession in 18 months’ time.
Offers for the property close June 13.
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Melbourne City Mission, Melbourne Melbourne’s oldest charity organisation, has continued to expand, leasing a whole floor in the Victory Tower.
Fitzroys agents Stephen Land and Sam Friend negotiated the five-year lease with a three year option over 393 sqm on Level 10 of Victory Tower, at $175,000 per annum plus GST on behalf of a private Melbourne-based landlord.
Melbourne City Mission said they intend to sub-lease part of the floor to Youth Law, another not-for-profit group they are co-locating with.
The lease comes just weeks before Melbourne City Mission opens its new $8 million crisis accommodation and homeless support centre on King Street in the CBD, which will be Victoria’s largest.
Stephen land said, “The premises contained existing workstations and chairs, and a recent upgrade that included new carpet, paint and kitchenette made the office desirable to prospective tenants that were looking to occupy an office with minimal work involved."
“Landlords are benefiting from the race to secure sub-500 sqm tenancies across the Melbourne CBD, as operators across a range of industries increasingly look to secure a city address.” 
“These major developments have prompted a broadening range of tenant enquiry in this part of the city. Operators want to be among the enhanced lifestyle, food and beverage offerings in the area that have been spurred by the booming worker population,” Land concluded.
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EXPERT OBSERVATION
The main concern when talking about the liveability of a city like Melbourne should be sustaining the health and well-being of residents.
For seven years, Melbourne boasted the title of “world’s most liveable city”, but <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-14/melbourne-loses-most-liveable-city-title-to-vienna/10117338" target="_blank">recently lost the top spot to Vienna</a>. The Economist Intelligence Unit awards the title each year when it publishes its <a href="http://www.eiu.com/topic/liveability" target="_blank">Global Liveability Index</a>. This ranks 140 cities for their urban quality of life based on assessments of stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
The rankings have their <a href="https://theconversation.com/melbourne-the-worlds-most-liveable-city-not-exactly-17677" target="_blank">limitations</a>, which have been <a href="https://theconversation.com/liveability-prizes-are-nice-but-we-have-to-er-live-here-3194" target="_blank">criticised</a>. To regain top spot, or indeed just to become a <a href="https://theconversation.com/liveability-prizes-are-nice-but-we-have-to-er-live-here-3194" target="_blank">better place for the people who actually live in the city</a>, perhaps Melbourne and other cities like it should go beyond the traditional indicators. This means considering other factors that affect not only liveability but also health and sustainability.
Health and mobility are linked
Urban and transport planning has a large impact on sustainability, liveability and health. <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27346385" target="_blank">A recent study in Barcelona</a> estimated 3,000 people die prematurely each year (20% of total mortality) because of urban and transport planning-related environmental and lifestyle factors. The largest contributor to premature death was lack of physical activity, followed by air pollution, noise, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/feb/21/urban-heat-islands-cooling-things-down-with-trees-green-roads-and-fewer-cars" target="_blank">heat island effects</a> and lack of green space.
A city that makes walking more convenient has many benefits for health and well-being. 
Melbourne is a sprawling city with <a href="https://theconversation.com/city-by-city-analysis-shows-our-capitals-arent-liveable-for-many-residents-85676" target="_blank">not enough public and active transport</a>. The result is a high level of <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27671671" target="_blank">car dependency (85% of trips are by car). </a>
There are <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319749822" target="_blank">direct links between urban and transport planning, level of environmental exposures and physical activity and health and well-being</a>. For example, infrastructure for cars results in higher car use and increases in air pollution, noise, CO2 emissions, stress, mental health problems and heat island effects, and lack of physical activity, green space and social contacts.
On the other hand, an investment in infrastructure for active transport such as cycling and walking leads to reductions in air pollution, noise, CO2 emissions, stress, mental health problems and heat island effects, and increases in physical activity, social contacts and possibly green space.
Climate change is a real threat and motorised traffic is one of the large contributors to CO2 emissions. And motorised traffic takes up a lot of public space in a city – <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27276440" target="_blank">up to 60%-70%</a>. This space could be used in much better ways to make a more pleasant living environment.
A shift from cars to cycling could free up a lot of road and parking space in the city.
Creating a sustainable, liveable and healthy city
So how do we make Melbourne not only more liveable, but also more sustainable and healthy? We urgently need to reduce urban sprawl and car dependency, increase public space for people, increase public and active transport, and increase green space.
Resulting reductions in air pollution, noise and heat island effects and increased physical activity will improve health and well-being. Furthermore, the changes in transport modes and CO2 storage by greening will mitigate climate change effects.
There are no magic bullets to achieve these goals. It requires a package of measures, strong political leadership and large investments.
The following are seven strategies, with examples of specific measures:
1. Put people at the centre of public spaces
<ul>
<li>
change the hierarchy of planning from car/motorbikes, public transport, cycling and pedestrians to pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and car/motorbikes
</li>
<li>
adopt the <a href="https://www.vox.com/2016/8/4/12342806/barcelona-superblocks" target="_blank">Barcelona superblock model</a> for the CBD to start with, to increase public space for people
</li>
<li>
introduce a 30km/h speed limit for neighbourhoods.
</li>
</ul>
2. Increase density and land-use mix
<ul>
<li>
increase urban density (make the city more compact) and reduce sprawl, but do not build high-rises – limit buildings to 5-6 floors
</li>
<li>
increase the mix of housing, places of work or schooling and access to basic services and shopping, and improve walkability to reduce the need for travelling longer distances.
</li>
</ul>
3. Reduce motorised traffic and move towards public and active transport
<ul>
<li>
reduce the number of motorised vehicles circulating (50% reduction by 2030) with an overall aim of a car-free city, starting with making the CBD car-free
</li>
<li>
introduce levies for parking at work in the city (e.g. $500-1,000 per year) that can be used to fund public transport
</li>
<li>
introduce transport planning policies that result in the same travel time for cars and public transport from and to a given destination, by giving priority to public transport
</li>
<li>
make a shared delivery system for shops to reduce the number of vehicles
</li>
<li>
increase the cycling network with a segregated cycling lane on each road and make sure it is well connected
</li>
<li>
encourage and provide financial incentives for electric bicycles for long-distance cycling and/or cycling in hilly areas
</li>
<li>
create policies and infrastructure so all children can get to school by active and public transport.
</li>
</ul>
4. Zero-emission motorised traffic by 2035
<ul>
<li>
make all remaining buses, trucks, cars and motorbikes electric by 2035 – all new motorised vehicles should be electric from 2025 onward
</li>
<li>
use roof tops for a distributed solar power system (with solar panels) to provide renewable energy for electric vehicles and households.
</li>
</ul>
5. Increase green space
<ul>
<li>
create more green space with trees in every street, greening of vacant lots and tunnelling of roads with green space on top (target a green space of 1 hectare within 300 metres of every residence)
</li>
<li>
increase green roofs and walls on buildings
</li>
<li>
green school patios and make these areas accessible to the neighbourhood on weekends and holidays
</li>
<li>
connect existing green infrastructure by creating green corridors that are also suitable for active transport.
</li>
</ul>
6. Control pollution emissions from other sources
<ul>
<li>
stricter control on emissions from the port
</li>
<li>
stricter control on emissions from other sources, such as industry and rubbish
</li>
<li>
better insulation of buildings to reduce energy use for heating and cooling
</li>
<li>
aim for a low-carbon city with zero CO2 emissions by 2035.
</li>
</ul>
7. Improve governance
<ul>
<li>
strong political leadership to make changes
</li>
<li>
provide administrative structure within the metropolitan area that integrates urban and transport planning, environment and public health policies to promote sustainability, health and well-being
</li>
<li>
work more closely with regional authorities and councils on integrating the transport system
</li>
<li>
create genuine participatory processes and involve citizens.
</li>
</ul>
We can make our cities more sustainable, liveable and healthy, but it requires a large joint effort and can only be achieved with a strong vision and commitment. However, the results can be highly rewarding.
Most people nowadays choose cities to live. These currently have detrimental effects on the environment, health and well-being, so let’s create more liveable cities that promote health and well-being.
<a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/mark-nieuwenhuijsen-509819" target="_blank">Mark Nieuwenhuijsen</a>, Professorial Fellow, ACU, and Research Professor ISGlobal, <a href="http://theconversation.com/institutions/instituto-de-salud-global-de-barcelona-isglobal-3626" target="_blank">Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona (ISGlobal)</a>
This article is republished from <a href="http://theconversation.com" target="_blank">The Conversation</a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/seven-steps-melbourne-can-take-to-regain-its-liveable-city-crown-113726" target="_blank">original article</a>.
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Seven steps Melbourne can take to regain its ‘liveable city’ crown: Mark Nieuwenhuijsen

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According to this year’s <a href="https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/time-out-index">Time Out Index</a>, Melbourne has just been crowned the 2nd most exciting city in the world <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/new-york-time-out-index-most-exciting-city/index">after New York City</a>.

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<figcaption>Time Out's most 'exciting cities in the world'</figcaption></figure>The survey conducted by Tapestry Research interviewed 34,000 people across hundreds of different cities worldwide, with respondents claiming that happiness, creativity, food and live music were the key factors of why they loved Melbourne. Sydney also made the list, taking the 39th place following Moscow, Delhi and Seattle.

Check out some exciting <a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">apartments in Melbourne</a> in 2019:

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<figcaption>435 Bourke Street by Cbus Property</figcaption></figure><a href="/news/cbus-property-submits-planning-application-for-its-landmark-435-bourke-street-site">435 BOURKE STREET</a> by Cbus Property

The 55-storey, highly sustainable project will serve as a vertical village for more than 5,500 city workers. Designed by Bates Smart, the $1 billion commercial project will introduce approximately 64,500 square metres of premium grade office space and create a new icon for Melbourne’s skyline on the corner of Queen and Bourke Streets. 435 Bourke Street will be a significant and pioneering project for the city that responds to a future Melbourne workforce, with sustainability, wellness, connection to nature and productivity emphasised in the building’s design and performance which includes multi-vertical villages, outdoor terraces and dedicated wellness hub. <a href="/news/cbus-property-submits-planning-application-for-its-landmark-435-bourke-street-site">Read more here</a>.

Architect: Bates Smart

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<figcaption>Southbank by Beulah</figcaption></figure><a href="/news/southbank-by-beulah-the-winning-design-for-australias-tallest-tower-revealed">SOUTHBANK by BEULAH/THE GREEN SPINE</a>

Cox Architecture + UN Studio's Green Spine design has been planned to reach a towering height of 356m and if approval is granted, the tower is set to become Australia's tallest tower by 2020. A six-month global search involving six of the world’s best architectural firms; BIG, Coop Himmelb(l)au, MAD Architects, MVRDV, OMA and UN Studio took place, with Cox Architecture + UN Studio's Green Spine design winning overall. 

Architect: Cox Architecture + UN Studio

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<figcaption>WOWOWA Architect's plan for Yarra Pool</figcaption></figure><a href="/news/wowowa-and-yarra-pools-unveil-public-pool-proposal-for-melbournes-northbank">YARRA POOL</a> (Community project)

Yarra Pools is a community-led proposal which seeks to transform an under-utilised section of the Yarra River's Northbank into a 'swimmable river'. 

<blockquote>
“What I like about this [design] is the wetlands, the soft connection with our waterway. It turns an under-loved part of the river into a magnet for people (and wildlife) and celebrates our connection with water!”
</blockquote>

- Andrew Kelly, Yarra Riverkeeper

Architect: WOWOWA

Check out the full list of Melbourne's headline acts <a href="/news/melbournes-headline-acts-for-2019">here</a>.

The extensive range of hotels opening throughout the next few years is also an indication of the growing tourism rates in Melbourne.

Here's a list of new hotels in the pipeline for the next few years:

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<figcaption>360 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne</figcaption></figure><a href="/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">PARK HOTEL</a>

The Bates Smart designed hotel features 308 hotel rooms and draws on the rhythm of the surrounding streetscape with a predominantly vertical expression.

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<figcaption>7-23 Spencer Street, Melbourne</figcaption></figure><a href="/buildings/flinders-bank-7-23-spencer-street-melbourne">ST REGIS</a>

A triple-tower development designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects will house Melbourne's new St Regis hotel, featuring 500 luxury apartments and 167 five-star hotel rooms.

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<figcaption>3-43 Waterfront Way, Docklands</figcaption></figure><a href="/buildings/the-docklands-residences-3-43-waterfront-way-docklands">MARRIOTT</a>

Australia's first Marriott Hotel to be built in 20 years is planned to open its doors in 2020. DKO Architecture has worked with Marriott Group to redefine the traditional "hotel", and instead create a versatile, minimalist space where guests can relax. Gone are the clunky writing desks, large wardrobes and carpet – a fresh new look will feature wooden floors, modern bed frames and furniture and large windows.

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<figcaption>582-606 Collins Street, Melbourne</figcaption></figure><a href="/buildings/582-606-collins-street-melbourne">MANDARIN ORIENTAL</a>

The delicate filigree exterior and wave-like form are synonymous with Zaha Hadid's iconic style of sculptural opulence. Mandarin Oriental (also known as Mayfair) will be a pivotal feature of the Melbourne cityscape, the completion date is yet to be announced.

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<figcaption>Shangri-La at Sapphire By The Gardens</figcaption></figure><a href="/news/s-p-setia-and-shangri-la-break-ground-on-sapphire-by-the-gardens">SHANGRI LA</a>

The $565 million Sapphire by the Gardens development will see a 5-star Shangri La hotel open by 2021. The hotel will contain 500 state-of-the-art hotel rooms, while the eastern tower will house 300 luxury residential apartments.

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<figcaption>250 Spencer Street, Melbourne</figcaption></figure><a href="/buildings/west-side-place-melbourne-250-spencer-street-melbourne-vic-3000">RITZ CARLTON</a>

The new Ritz Carlton hotel will raise the bar for luxury hotels across Melbourne, claiming the title of the country's tallest hotel building. With a prolific global reputation for its luxury hospitality, Ritz Carlton Melbourne will tower 79 stories on Spencer Street and feature sky restaurants, a sky bar, a pool, a pool bar, a gym, a day spa and a ballroom. 

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<figcaption>1 Hotel, Seafarers</figcaption></figure><a href="/news/riverlee-announces-1-hotel-for-450m-seafarers-project">1 HOTEL</a>

The 1 Hotel brand is part of the award-winning hotel group SH Hotels &amp; Resorts, which maintains an exemplary environmental responsibility and has already gained worldwide recognition since opening its first three hotels in the United States including, Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park in New York, and South Beach in Miami.

Late last year, Time Out also announced that Melbourne’s trendy Fitzroy won the 10th place on their list of '<a href="https://www.timeout.com/coolest-neighbourhoods-in-the-world">50 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the world</a>'.

Check out these really cool <a href="/new-apartments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy apartments</a>

<a href="/new-apartments/fitzroy-house-71-75-argyle-street-fitzroy">FITZROY HO</a><a href="/new-apartments/fitzroy-house-71-75-argyle-street-fitzroy">USE</a> by <a href="https://fitzroyhouse.com.au/">Piccolo</a>

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<figcaption>Fitzroy House. Credit: Jackson Clements Burrows</figcaption></figure>Architect: Jackson Clements Burrows

Status: Approved

<a href="/buildings/napier-street-223-napier-street-fitzroy">223 NAPIER STREET</a>, Fitzroy by <a href="https://milieuproperty.com.au/space/napier-street">Milieu</a>

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<figcaption>223 Napier Street, Fitzroy. Credit: Milieu</figcaption></figure>Architect: Freadman White

Status: Under construction

<a href="/buildings/no-108-108-leicester-street-fitzroy">108 LEICESTER STREET</a> by <a href="http://www.108fitzroy.com/">FOURSQ</a>

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<figcaption>108 Leicester Street. Credit: 108 Fitzroy</figcaption></figure>Architect: BKK Architects

Status: Registration and sales

<a href="/new-apartments/onefifty-cecil-150-cecil-street-fitzroy">ONE FIFTY</a><a href="/new-apartments/onefifty-cecil-150-cecil-street-fitzroy"> CECIL</a> by AIRWORX

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<figcaption>ONE FIFTY CECIL. Credit: Airworx</figcaption></figure>Architect: Rothelowman

Status: Registration and sales

<a href="/buildings/the-spanish-club-57-61-johnston-street-fitzroy">THE SPANISH CLUB</a> by <a href="https://spanishclubresidences.com.au/">Gurner</a>

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<figcaption>The Spanish Club. Credit: Gurner</figcaption></figure>Architect: Warren and Mahoney

Status: Under construction

Header image credit: City of Melbourne
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Melbourne: The 2nd Most Exciting City in The World (2019) 

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Upgrades and Investment at 140 William Street has lead to a number new leases according to owner Rest.
Colliers International’s Shane Burns and Tony Landrigan, in conjunction with James Pappas and Hamish Sutherland of Knight Frank, have negotiated 11 new leases totalling more than 7,500sqm at 140 William Street. 
New tenants include Bank of Montreal, Law Institute of Victoria and Marble Group, among others. 
“An iconic Melbourne business destination, 140 William Street is constantly updating and evolving to ensure the building can best service tenant demand in the ever-changing Melbourne market,” Mr Burns said. 
“Progressive building owners and management consistently pre-empt workplace demands and trends to remain a commercial destination of choice, which has helped drive a highly successful leasing campaign, particularly in the past 12 months."
Over the last 24 months, superannuation owner Rest has invested in a lift and mechanical upgrade, the provision of end-of-trip facilities and new services.
Mr Pappas added, “The building has experienced great leasing success, including six refurbished whole floors – as well as securing a range of part floor tenants including Finite Group, Wonder Property, King and Whittle and NOPSEMA." 
“Further improving the buildings offering, 2018 also saw the execution of fitted part floors or small suites, responding to increasing market demand.” 
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Recent leasing deals have included: 
* Newcity Development (One) Pty Ltd: 251.5sqm on Level 25 on a five-year lease (+ 11 months) 
* Lysander Consulting Group: 259.2sqm on Level 14 on a six-year lease 
* Law Institute of Victoria 
* King &amp; Whittle Pty Ltd 
* Kidman Resources Ltd:315sqm on Level 30, on a 5-year lease 
* National Offshore Petroleum Safety &amp; Environmental Management Authority: 728sqm on Level 25, on a 6-year lease 
* Wonder Property: 300sqm on Level 37, on a 7-year lease 
* Marble Group: 430sqm on Level 37, on a 6-year lease 
* Bank of Montreal: 300sqm on Level 33, on a 5-year lease 
* Finite Group: 430sqm on Level 33, on a 5-year lease 
* Undisclosed tenant has taken 1,232,90qsm on Level 8 
Rents in the building range from $580/sqm in the low rise to around $700/sqm net in the high rise for a fully fitted, turn-key suite. 
“The accelerated demand we have experienced this year highlights the strength in sentiment among small business owners and reflects the lack of supply in this market,” Mr Burns said.
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140 William Street, Melbourne upgrade yields new tenants 

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This week I sit down with Lucent Development Manager Sophie Whittakers. This follows on from Apartments.com.au being invited on <a href="/news/urban-goes-onsite-with-lucent-at-lt-miller-nightingale">a site tour of Lt. Miller &amp; Nightingale last month</a>, which Sophie was kind enough to facilitate. 

Sophie and I chat about a range of topics including:

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<li>How Sophie and her team went in the Oxfam 100km Trek</li>
	<li>Sophie's professional background from studying interior design to working abroad at an architecture firm to studying construction management and;</li>
	<li>Sophie also provides a bit of background on how she found herself working at Lucent and its history</li>
	<li>Has planning become a bit of a box ticking exercise in Victoria</li>
	<li>Are planning outcomes clearly communicated in the planning scheme</li>
	<li>We touch on Lucent's next project - <a href="/buildings/the-stewart-collective-269-stewart-street-brunswick-east">The Stewart Collective</a> and;</li>
	<li>I also ask Sophie which projects (if any) she admires or would have liked to have worked on.</li>
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Listen below for the full interview.

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Laurence Dragomir

Podcast - Episode 49: Lucent's Sophie Whittakers

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Melbourne has has remained in the peak of market position on the HTW commercial office property clock for March, according to valuation firm Herron Todd White latest report.
Meanwhile, Lismore and Coffs Harbour have dropped a notch to a starting to decline market position. Echuca has dropped a notch further as well reaching the declining market position.
Toowoomba and Gladstone however have transitioned to a bottom of the market position. They are joining Darwin, Perth, Brisbane and Hobart
Others the bottom of the property cycle include, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Launceston, Rockhampton and Wide Bay
Click <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/images/2019/3/6/HTW%20Property%20Clock%20Commecial%20March%202019.JPG" target="_blank">here</a> to enlarge
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Canberra and Adelaide remain in the start of recovery position, alongside Mildura and the Central Coast. 
Ballarat and the Sunshine Coast hold steady as rising markets, while Sydney, Newcastle and the Mid North Coast are a notch above in the approaching peak of market position.
The HTW report authors aid, "The office property sector is an excellent measure of a region’s overall economic health."
"With heightened fiscal activity comes increased demand from businesses keen to take on floor space."
"This month, our team is looking forward and forming opinions on how our country’s various office markets will track throughout 2019."
"While there are plenty of unknowns yet to come this year, the submissions from our valuers provide a brilliant baseline against which you can judge the year’s progress," They concluded
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