<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA</a>&nbsp;doesn’t just rise over North Sydney, it redefines it. Now in its final release, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>’s $1 billion architectural statement is not just complete, but already reshaping the way people live, connect and dine in this rapidly evolving harbourside CBD.

Positioned beside the new Victoria Cross Metro Station and boasting panoramic views across Sydney Harbour, Aura’s 386 residences crown a mixed-use precinct designed with unapologetic ambition. The curvaceous sandstone-inspired form by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, paired with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richard Stanisich</a>’s understated interiors, sets a design tone that’s both monumental and intimate.

At its peak, literally, the two penthouses so spectacular they command their own names; La Davina and Il Magnate. The residents are spread across the&nbsp;entire top floor, offering what many consider the most refined residences ever built in North Sydney. Designed by Richard and Kirsten Stanisich, each four-bedroom home is meticulously crafted to evoke calm, space, and permanence.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are fully wrapped in natural stone, with integrated Gaggenau appliances, Sub-Zero fridges, concealed sculleries, and even a zip hydro tap delivering boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand. A linear stone fireplace anchors the open-plan living space, dividing lounge and dining zones with quiet sophistication.&nbsp;

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The master suite, meanwhile, feels more like a private retreat, complete with a custom stone makeup vanity, walk-through dressing area, and spa-inspired ensuite with heated stone floors, a freestanding Villeroy &amp; Boch tub, and timber veneer joinery throughout.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director of Richards Stanisich, said the penthouses offer incredible scale reflective of a single residence.&nbsp;

“We sought inspiration for these remarkable residences from the classic top-floor Parisian apartment," Stanisich said.

"We looked at what made these French apartments so elegant and found it really came down to their scale. It was ultimately this generosity of space that we used for the AURA penthouses, where we’ve designed considered rooms with deep large-scale proportions."

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Everyday living at Aura feels no less elevated. A dedicated 24-hour concierge, Technogym fitness centre, sky dining terraces, and a resort-style pool serve a lifestyle designed to rival luxury hotels.

At street level, Aqualand’s own hospitality arm, Etymon Projects, curates a precinct of LA-style bistros, Japanese fine dining, and local wine bars, all seamlessly integrated into the building’s sculptural podium.

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This final chapter, aptly dubbed The Finale, is more than a sales phase, it’s an invitation to two of the most exclusive apartments ever to be built in North Sydney.

With limited residences remaining, buyers can access curated incentives including stamp duty rebates, rental guarantees, legal fee coverage, and even $20,000 towards dining within the precinct.

From generous one-bedders to The Icons, two singular penthouses priced well into prestige territory, Aura’s offerings reflect a scale and calibre rarely seen in urban Sydney. And with move-in now immediate, this is no longer a promise of future luxury. It’s happening.

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Staff Writer

Aqualand unveils penthouse collection at AURA By Aqualand in North Sydney

There’s no sign of the development wave that began several years ago slowing along Old Burleigh Road.

Around 10 new apartment developments are either underway or preparing to launch along the 800-metre strip stretching from the southern edge of Surfers Paradise towards the heart of Broadbeach, collectively adding just shy of 1,000 new apartments to the beachfront corridor.

The latest plans propose a further 30 apartments to replace an original six-unit walk-up on a 658 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/20a-old-burleigh-road-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">20A Old Burleigh Road</a>. The 14-storey building has been designed by Ferro Chow Architecture, which recently joined the Elevation Architecture Group.

The developer behind the project is Geoffrey Booth, whose Future Liv In has focused on delivering rental accommodation across regional Australia.

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The Old Burleigh Road development will comprise 18 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom residence occupying the entirety of level 12. Above, the building will be crowned by a two-storey penthouse with its own private lift, several multi-purpose rooms, and two rooftop terraces — one featuring a puppy lawn and spa, the other offering a private swimming pool, sunset deck, and built-in barbecue.

Resident amenities will be located on the second level and include a pool with adjoining spa, cabana, and pool deck, along with an indoor residents’ lounge featuring a bar and an alfresco barbecue kitchen.

In the architectural statement submitted by Elevation Architecture, the project is referred to as “UMI”, which the firm says has been “inspired by the majestic hinterlands and shaped by the coastal climate”.

“It is an exemplar of how community living can still feel at one with nature, breathable, and deeply connected in place,” the architects noted.

They added that the site benefits from established building separation to adjoining towers, helping to maintain privacy, sunlight, and residential amenity, while still offering direct beach access within an urban setting.

“Drawing inspiration from the Gold Coast hinterlands and the region’s natural landscape, the podium and tower detail highlights the contrasting elements of treetop green and cliff-face peach. The vibrant texture and materiality shaped by time has a richness in depth and character.”

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Old Burleigh Road has become a hotspot for developers, with the three-tower Jewel development kickstarting a wave of projects up and down the strip when it was completed in 2020.

Currently under construction and approaching completion is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">FARO Broadbeach</a> by 5Point and Bottega, 21 large-scale half- and full-floor apartments. 5Point is also behind the recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lumara-108-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Lumara</a>, another 37 apartments to add to the pipeline.

Luxury builder GRAYA is progressing construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Enclave</a>, its first Gold Coast tower, while Polycell remains the most active developer on the street. They are preparing to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sandpiper-broadbeach-155-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Sandpiper</a>, a 50-storey redevelopment of the former Sandpiper Holiday Resort that will deliver around 200 apartments alongside extensive resident amenity. The group also has another 130-apartment project approved nearby, as does <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/dvb-approved-for-second-broadbeach-apartment-development">Dean Gallagher’s DVB Projects</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Old Burleigh Road apartment development wave continues

Sunshine Coast developer Habitat Development Group continues to position itself as one of the region’s largest new apartment developers.

Its latest project is in Maroochydore, where it is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-millwell-2-millwell-road-east-maroochydore-qld-4558">The Millwell</a>. Adjacent to the new 53-hectare Maroochydore City Centre project, Habitat is planning a further 180 apartments on a 3,468 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/132-136-aerodrome-road-maroochydore-qld-4558">132–136 Aerodrome Road</a>. The site was purchased with approval for a smaller 13-storey, 103-unit building.

Habitat will demolish the two existing retail centres, currently home to the Salvation Army Family Store and Neighbours Aid, and replace them with an 18-storey building featuring the significant rooftop amenities that have become a hallmark of Habitat developments in recent years. The rooftop will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, anchored by an infinity swimming pool.

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There will be a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments.

The Development Assessment Report, submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council, says the proposal&nbsp;is not speculative, but a response to both zoning intent and demonstrated housing need.

“The proposed development represents an appropriate and logical intensification of the site, consistent with the planning framework and the intended urban outcomes for the locality.”

Across the Sunshine Coast, councils are increasingly scrutinising not just height or yield, but whether new projects genuinely align with the long-term structure plans underpinning growth corridors. The&nbsp;ASTP Planning Report&nbsp;reinforces the approach, noting that the project has been shaped around site responsiveness rather than generic typology.

“The development has been designed to respond to the physical constraints and opportunities of the site, while delivering a high-quality residential outcome that integrates with the existing and emerging urban context.”

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In mid-2025, Habitat, a developer that also builds its own projects, commenced construction on The Millwell, located just over one kilometre from the new proposal. The Millwell will comprise more than 200 apartments across two eight-storey buildings.

Habitat also has two projects on Lake Kawana in Birtinya: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/st-clair-birtinya-930-931-waterside-retreat-birtinya-qld-4575">St Clair</a>, a 200-unit, two-building development launched last year and set to welcome buyers this year; and Esperance, a 175-apartment project currently progressing through the development approval process.

First look: Habitat continues to bolster Sunshine Coast apartment pipeline with Maroochydore development plans

John Camilleri, the breeder of legendary racehorse Winx, is set to deliver a landmark two-tower beachfront development that would redefine the Surfers Paradise skyline.

Camilleri, who spent around $100 million acquiring development sites across the Gold Coast in 2025, has lodged plans for two new towers on the dress-circle stretch of Garfield Terrace, just two days before Christmas.

In assembling the site, Camilleri's Celestino Developments has effectively acquired the 71 Garfield project by Iris Capital and AALTO by Weiya Holdings, creating an unrivalled <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">4,000 sqm beachfront holding along Garfield Terrace</a>.

The proposal comprises two residential towers of 55 and 48 storeys, linked by a dramatic skybridge which will home “exclusive VIP and wellness amenities.”

In total, the development would deliver 275 two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments across the two towers, rising above a shared landscaped podium that incorporates a central green space and a beachfront swimming pool stretching more than 90 metres.

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Architecture firm DBI, in documents submitted to Gold Coast City Council, said the project at 63–79 Garfield Terrace would “establish a new benchmark for beachfront residential living on the Gold Coast.”

"The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience. Together, the 48-storey North Tower and 55-storey South Tower form a distinctive twin-tower composition whose dynamic silhouette will make a significant contribution to the Surfers Paradise skyline."

DBI said the architectural language draws inspiration from the fluidity and movement of the coastal landscape.

"Each tower is defined by organic, curving forms and continuous balcony ribbons that wrap the buildings, providing deep shading, enhancing environmental performance, and reinforcing the rhythmic, sculptural expression of the façade. These balcony forms also reduce the apparent mass of the towers while maintaining strong visual continuity from podium to summit. Sculpted reflective downturns run along the western spine of both towers, shifting and lifting as they extend upwards to frame service zones and open eastward to maximise ocean views."

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The project’s most striking feature is the skybridge at level 45, which will house executive lounges, formal dining spaces, wellness facilities and panoramic ocean-facing views.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI added.

The podium will host an extensive suite of recreational amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a large open green lawn, and the signature 90-metre pool stretching along the beachfront. The pool is divided into lap, lounge and children’s zones.

The southern end of the podium will accommodate additional wellness facilities, including a gymnasium, plunge pools, treatment rooms and a dedicated yoga lawn.

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There will be 127 apartments in the North Tower and 148 in the South Tower, including multiple penthouses, while the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages will be activated by a series of food and beverage tenancies.

Camilleri emerged as the most active site acquirer on the Gold Coast in 2025. He spent just over $30 million acquiring Pacific Point, a 10-level Surfers Paradise apartment block and an adjoining three-level duplex, from fellow racing identity and Aquis billionaire Tony Fung. Plans are now underway for a 93-apartment, 40-storey tower on the 1,682 sqm site.

He also paid $53.65 million for the 1,500 sqm Garfield Terrace site previously marketed as AALTO by Weiya Holdings, before acquiring the adjoining parcel from hotel billionaire Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital, the developer behind V&amp;A Broadbeach.

First look exclusive: Billionaire Winx breeder’s bold two-tower Surfers Paradise play with 45th-storey skybridge

The Melbourne-based HLA Group is the latest developer to expand into South East Queensland, lodging plans for a unique mixed-use short-term accomodation and apartment building in Taringa, with the building design inspired by the Glasswing Butterfly.

The development application for 10 Morrow Street seeks approval for a total of 232 dwellings, comprising 116 residential apartments and 116 short-stay accommodation units. The build-to-sell residential component is made up of 31 one-bedroom apartments, 67 two-bedroom apartments, 17 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom apartment, offering a diverse mix aimed at singles, couples, families, and downsizers.

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Designed by Ellivo Architects, the tower takes strong inspiration from nature, with the architectural language driven by one of Queensland’s most delicate species. As described in the planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council, Ellivo Architects state the design is “inspired by the elegance of the Glasswing butterfly," and mirrors the graceful sweep of its wings, a form that feels light, fluid, and alive.

“Lush subtropical greenery is throughtfull woven throughout, transforming the building into a sanctuary in the heart of the city.”

The proposal positions the building as more than a conventional residential tower, with Ellivo Architects describing 10 Morrow Street as “an urban oasis that blends short term accomodation with residential living. A destination for rest, relaxation, and renewal.”

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Formally, the building’s massing and floorplate are directly shaped by its butterfly inspiration. Ellivo explain that, “adopting the wings of the Glasswing Butterfly, the tower's plan is divided into four distinct quadrants, each shaped to mirror the wing's segmented geometry and taking the slender ‘veins’ up the facade of the tower.”

"This approach results in a sculpted tower form with articulated façades and a strong vertical expression."

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The Assessment Report by Human Habitats said the 19-storey tower capitalises on its strategic connectivity and prominence at the entrance of Taringa Village and adjoining the Taringa Station.

"The proposal offers a significant revitalisation of the subject site that integrates architectural excellence, innovation, and sustainable design to directly address long-standing connectivity and safety challenges, housing supply , and diversity together with enhanced streetscape activation and convenient access to major transport corridors."

HLA Group Australia is registered to South Yarra and is currently delivering Adamson No.5, just 15 luxury apartments that start from around $2 million.&nbsp;

The Butterfly Effect: Glasswing butterfly inspires Taringa apartment development

Mount Waverley

Mount Waverley, known for its safe and convenient lifestyle, is now offering a unique opportunity to become part of its prestigious community, with construction due to complete on the latest residential offering.&nbsp;

A collection of just nine architecturally designed townhomes form Syndal Place, combining contemporary aesthetics, thoughtful design, and top-notch fixtures.

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Mount Waverley, often referred to as the jewel in the crown of Melbourne's southeast, is renowned for its heritage streets and captivating charm. Situated a mere 20 kilometres from the CBD, it has consistently ranked among the top choices for families seeking a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle in Melbourne.

The demand for housing in Mount Waverley, particularly within the Glen Waverley Secondary school zones, has reached unprecedented levels in recent times, with families and individuals drawn to the suburb's friendly ambience and the convenience of being close to The Glen.&nbsp;

Located near Syndal Village, construction on the Jesse Ant Architects designed townhouses is due to wrap up shortly.

All the two-bedroom townhouses have already been sold in the development, with only a limited collection of three and four-bedroom floorplans remaining, with prices beginning from&nbsp;&nbsp;$1.22 million.&nbsp;

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The floorplans span from 156 sqm through to 222 sqm, each providing two car paces, along with a choice between two, three or four-bathroom options.&nbsp;

The townhouses are set across multiple levels, with each benefitting from spacious balconies on the upper levels, in addition to ground floor landscape courtyards.&nbsp;

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Construction due to wrap at Mount Waverley townhouses, Syndal Place

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There are 966 homes scheduled for auction across Melbourne this weekend up from the 255 held during Melbourne Cup weekend.
There were more auctions squeezed in the week before the cup than this week. The city saw roughly 1,400 auctions take place in the week preceding the event.
The Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley is host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend, with 19 homes set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Next busiest are Reservoir, set for 18 auctions, as well as Craigieburn and Glen Waverley, also in Melbourne, with 17 scheduled auctions each.
This week, the number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is expected to rise, with 2,257 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, increasing from the 1,555 auctions held last week at final results.
Over the same week, last year a higher 2,386 auctions took place across the capital cities.
Sydney is also expected to see an increase in activity this week, with 887 homes scheduled for auction, increasing on the 843 auctions held last week.
Across the smaller auction markets, the number of homes scheduled for auction this week is lower across Adelaide and Brisbane, higher in Canberra and Perth, while Tasmania will host only 6 auctions.
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Melbourne auction volumes bounce back following Melbourne Cup break

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The Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley is host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend, with 10 homes set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Next busiest are Glen Waverley and Reservoir, also in Melbourne, with nine scheduled auctions each, along with the Sydney Suburb of Surry Hills.
This week, the number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is expected to fall, with 1,144 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, down from the 1,479 auctions held last week at final results.
Over the same week, last year a much higher 2,279 auctions took place across the capital cities.
Both Melbourne and Sydney are expected to see a decrease in activity this week, with 500 homes scheduled for auction across Melbourne, while Sydney is set to host 431 auctions, decreasing on the 672 and 539 auctions held last week respectively.
The smaller auction markets will also see a lower volume of homes auctioned week on week with the exception of Adelaide where more auctions are scheduled and Tasmania where there is no change.
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The busy auction weekend in Mount Waverley sees <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+waverley-130926706" target="_blank">7 Annesley Court</a> (pictured in title) offered.
The property going under the hammer is a five bedroom three bathroom house.
It comes with an indicative price guide of $2,100,000 - $2,310,000.
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Another example of the breadth of auctions taking place in Mount Waverley is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-mount+waverley-127599530" target="_blank">1/22 Surrey Road</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a four bedroom three bathroom townhouse.
It comes with an indicative price guide of $1,300,000 - $1,420,000.
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A third property going to auction in Mount Waverley this week is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+waverley-130938934" target="_blank">13 Biscayne Drive</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a three bedroom one bathroom house. 
It comes with an indicative price guide of $1,250,000 - $1,350,000.
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A planning application before City of Monash has sidestepped the traditional 'mixed-use' format, instead opting to label the pending project as a ‘multi-age precinct’ development.

BC Mount Waverley Project Pty Ltd is pushing through with the application across 445-467 Blackburn Road Mount Waverley, which also abuts the Monash Freeway. The Box Hill North-based entity was created during 2015 to purchase the property and existing 4-star Hotel Bruce County, with the intent of delivering a larger development onsite.

And that development consists of the ‘multi-age precinct’ which would cater specifically for both children and the elderly, whilst adding short, mid and long-term accommodation options.

445-467 Blackburn Road is the work of Marchese Partners, whose last major Melbourne design effort was <a href="http://www.marchesepartners.com/project/v1/">Village Docklands V1 Tower</a> which was completed during 2005.

<h2>445-467 Blackburn Road application summary</h2>

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<li>Current use: Hotel Bruce County, conference centre, restaurant, car park</li>
	<li>Site area: 6,353sqm with 2 street frontages</li>
	<li>Proposed: U-shaped building rising to 10 levels or 32.4m</li>
	<li>Hotel: 120 rooms and 8 serviced apartments</li>
	<li>Retirement village: 60 independent living units</li>
	<li>47 apartments and 10 townhouses</li>
	<li>A medical centre and retail outlet</li>
	<li>Single basement level for 135 cars</li>
	<li>Child care centre for 140 children. 589.9sqm indoor area and a 320.9sqm terrace</li>
	<li>Amenities: central courtyard, gym, swimming pool, hydro therapy area</li>
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The architectural detailing of the proposed building is exceptional in quality, which is a rare occurrence in the middle and outer ring suburbs of Melbourne. As a result, the proposed development makes a significant contribution to the neighbourhood, presenting a well-resolved design with highly articulated facades and active ground level interfaces.

The 10 storey building height proposed in this part of the site presents a robust interface to the Monash Freeway exit ramp and Blackburn Road, defining this corner and recognising the prominence of this location by proposing a key built form marker for the locality.

The proposal makes a positive contribution to the public realm by providing attractive and activated frontages to all street addresses. The commercial address to Blackburn Road will be retained and new food and drink premises and health care services fronting the central courtyard will promote activity and engagement within the site.
<cite>Urban Context Report and Design Response: Hollerich Town Planning</cite>
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<figcaption>Rendered perspective. Planning image: Marchese Partners</figcaption></figure><h2>Mount Waverley's largest</h2>

445-467 Blackburn Road inserts itself as Mount Waverley's largest project in development. Apartments.com.au is tracking six other projects within the suburb, but all pale into insignificance relative to 445-467 Blackburn Road's overall size.

Current notable projects within Mount Waverley include further commercial buildings slated for the Axxess Corporate Park on Gilby Road and the intended mixed-use development spanning 170-174 Highbury Road. The latter was well publicised as early works ran into issues during the excavation process, resulting in damage to adjoining properties.

Also in the works for Mount Waverley is Pace Development Group's 554-558 High Street Road; awaiting a VCAT hearing, Pace took the proposal to VCAT because Council did not decide upon the application within the required 60 day timeframe

445-467 Blackburn Road on the other hand was lodged with City of Monash earlier this year, and only began its advertising stint last week.
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The Axxess Corporate Park in Mount Waverley by Dexus has seen three new tenancy commitments, following upgrades to the properties by the property group.
The three are Monash University, Mason Seir Turnbull (MST) Lawyers and Suncorp Group, with the deals brokered by Colliers International. 
Monash University has signed on for 4,800 sqm at 321 Ferntree Gully Road, MST has taken 1,800 sqm at 315 Ferntree Gully Road and Suncorp Group has a 1,100 sqm office space and a 3,000 sqm warehouse at 47 Gilby Road.
All three leases were struck on mid-term tenures.
The leasing agents were Travis Myerscough, Rob Joyes, Ash Dean and Kevin Tutty of Colliers. 
“There was a need to provide modern, functional facilities that matched the appeal of the well-serviced estate,” Myerscough said, referring to the refurbishment work by Dexus.
Amenities for staff includes cafes, a childcare centre, gymnasium, badminton courts, on-site mechanic and BBQ areas.
Dexus also recently completed the construction of two more fully fitted and furnished suites at 307 Ferntree Gully Road, Mount Waverley.
“These upgrades are part of Dexus’ portfolio-wide suite strategy, where space is subdivided and speculatively fitted out to attract smaller space users,” Myerscough said.
“Following the success of subdividing whole floors in its high-rise buildings in the city, Dexus sought to implement the approach in its suburban properties.”
Dexus has found a tenant for 307 Ferntree Gully Road, with toy manufacturer Funtastic taking up a 550 sqm tenancy while relocating from Chadstone Shopping Centre.
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Dexus finds major tenants for Mount Waverley business park

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An entertainers paradise in Mount Waverley has sold for $3,806,000 ahead of its auction.
Designed by En Vogue Developments and constructed around seven years ago, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-mount+waverley-123102614" target="_blank">two storey grand home</a> offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a three car garage.
Meticulously updated, the home with home office is set on 1500 square metres of landscaped grounds and is just steps from the Riversdale Golf Course.
The outdoor comprises an oversized rear deck and the outdoor entertaining area has a steel kitchen, barbecue, wood fire pizza oven and bar fridge.
It's accompanied by a dramatic waterfall that meets a gas-heated, self-cleaning, self-refilling and self-salting swimming pool.
Harcourts Judd White agent Sin Chan secured the sale.
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The Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced that he ordered the sale of eight more properties due to more breaches in foreign investment ownership laws.
The owners had come from Malaysia, Taiwan, the United States, India, Canada and China. 
The newest enforced sales takes the tally to 27 properties that the federal government have ordered to be sold, totalling around $75 million in value. <a href="/news/australian-buyer-lola-wang-li-emerges-with-villa-del-mare-the-39-million-point-piper-firb-home">Villa del Mare in Point Piper</a> sold last year at $39 million being the headline one. 
Queensland took the brunt of the latest divestiture orders with properties in Eight Mile Plans, Park Ridge, Robertson and Crestmead all being forced to sell.
There was one property from Windsor, New South Wales and three from Victoria on Morrison's hit list, the most expensive being 35-37 Regent Street in Mount Waverley which was purchased for $5.1 million without permission, and resold under the amnesty at $6 million late last year.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+waverley-119802483" target="_blank">The four bedroom home is one of Mount Waverley's largest land holdings</a> over 4097 sqm and features a tennis court, swimming pool and pool house with sauna, was briefly owned by a Malaysian.
It was advertised as having the potential for redevelopment into multiple townhouses. <a href="/news">CoreLogic RP Data puts the house price median at $1.2 million</a>.
Morrison said that the tax office are now looking after investigations into illegal purchases and still have 800 cases to look in to.
He also said the government amnesty period meant the owners of the eight properties would escape criminal charges.
"The foreign investors either purchased established residential property without Foreign Investment Review Board approval, or had approval but their circumstances changed meaning they were breaking the rules.
"Under the reduced penalty period announced in May, the investors linked to the eight properties now have 12 months to sell the properties, rather than the normal three month period, and will not be referred for criminal prosecution," he said.
Fines of up to $135,000 or three years imprisonment can be enforced for individuals and $675,000 can be imposed for companies.
The Mt Waverley foreign buyers are understood to have come forward under an amnesty period between May and November, so were not referred for prosecution.
The homes forced back to market in the Brisbane and Logan suburbs of Eight Mile Plains, Park Ridge, Robertson and Crestmead were priced from $780,000 to $250,000. In Melbourne the Blackburn property was valued at $525,000 and in Carlton at $215,000 and in Windsor, outside Sydney a $518,000 property.
 
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To be more specific, <a href="/new-apartments/mulgrave-vic-3170">Mulgrave</a> in Melbourne's South East is experiencing somewhat of a commercial office space surge with a handful of projects currently under construction. With well established credentials as home to in excess of 300,000sqm of office space, Mulgrave and to a lesser extent adjoining <a href="/new-apartments/mount-waverley-vic-3149">Mount Waverley</a> continue to expand at pace.

Largest of the current crop is <a href="/builders/australand">Australand</a> and Commercial &amp; Industrial Property's 211 Wellington Road in Mulgrave which is well into construction of its first phase. A five star NABERS rated, seven-level office building valued at $62.6 million is under development alongside a multi-level 650 bay car park.

<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/image45.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The first phase of 211 Wellington Road. Renders courtesy Colliers"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="401" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image45.jpg?itok=1B2jJ6kC" title="The first phase of 211 Wellington Road. Renders courtesy Colliers" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The first phase of 211 Wellington Road. Renders courtesy Colliers</figcaption></figure>With a lettable area of 12,718sqm, the under construction office building covers a fraction of the 10,930sqm development site which is expected to see additional commercial buildings delivered in due course. Monash University have elected to take 7,825sqm within the initial office building that has an expected completion date of early 2016.

In addition, last week's <a href="http://www.afr.com/real-estate/australand-wins-new-suburban-office-tenants-20150416-1mmisk">AFR reported</a> that Mazda Australia will commit to its new Australian headquarters at the facility. Covering 6710sqm, the development is also seen above and represents the next phase of 211 Wellington Road which may yield in excess of 40,000sqm of lettable space upon completion.

Nearby and construction has begun on 545 Blackburn Road, the follow-up to Fortune Building's initial 549 Blackburn Road office project which is now headquarters to business solutions company, Pentana Solutions.

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<figcaption>Under construction. Image courtesy 545blackburn.com.au</figcaption></figure>The new accommodation, seen above, will hold 7,400sqm of commercial office space above a basement catering for in excess of 330 vehicles. As has become the norm with many commercial developments citywide, end of trip facilities have been designed into the building, as has been a ground level cafe and rooftop recreation area.

Rounding out the trio of current builds is <a href="/developers/salta-properties">Salta Properties</a> ever expanding Nexus Corporate development. The recently completed nine level car park/office structure has been replaced by another build, namely a new corporate office complex at the north east corner of the development site.

<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/image48_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Nexus' most recent and upcoming. Render courtesy Colliers"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="195" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image48_1.jpg?itok=ggRtzQot" title="Nexus' most recent and upcoming. Render courtesy Colliers" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Nexus' most recent and upcoming. Render courtesy Colliers</figcaption></figure>The 4.5-star NABERS rated building under construction will not be the last for Nexus Corporate either with Salta holding the adjoining 2-22 McDonalds Lane. With a site are aof approximately 15,000sqm, the development plan shows the potential for 14 separate buildings within the precinct, as opposed to the six currently completed.

The redevelopment of the remaining plots is a long term prospect, given the existing buildings are leased.

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<figcaption>Development plan. Image courtesy nexuscorporate.com.au/</figcaption></figure>
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