Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Abadeen unveils signature penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

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Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

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Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

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Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

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Over the March 2019 quarter, resales of residential properties in Perth created $904 million worth of resale profits which accounted for 6.3% of resale profits nationally.
But Perth also created $145 million in loss making resales, accounting for 25% of all losses nationally.
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The regions of the city with the fewest resales at a loss over the quarter were: Peppermint Grove, Nedlands and Murray, while the highest share of resale losses were in Perth, Rockingham and Mundaring.
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Perth has continued to see values fall over the quarter and subsequently resale losses have also risen, a trend likely to continue.
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Perth accounts for 25% of all resale losses nationally: CoreLogic Pain & Gain report 

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Perth's burgeoning property market is continuing to provide new off-the-plan developments suitably priced for first home buyers. According to the Housing Industry Association's (HIA) <a href="https://hia.com.au/foundation/-/media/HIA-Website/Files/IndustryBusiness/Economic/publications/affordability-report-extract.ashx?la=en&amp;hash=1D18CF3A2F7B99C3DB6F7B24968D59C71AEF15FC">quarterly housing affordability report</a> released earlier this year, house prices in Perth are at their most affordable rate in over 20 years. Baring this sentiment in mind, we took a look at the Urban's project database to discover some of Western Australia's most affordable properties. 

Here are 5 Perth apartments priced from $262,500.

<h2>#1 RIVERENA </h2>

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Location: 5 Rowe Ave, Rivervale WA

For $299,000 you can get a 1-bedroom Riverena apartment which boasts an impressive 8-star NatHERS energy efficiency rating, noise and thermal protective double glazing and solar heating. The open-plan design offers modern living with special features including stone benchtops, glass splashbacks, refuse chutes and the choice of three different interior colour schemes.

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<h2>#2 AFFINITY AT THE SPRINGS</h2>

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<figcaption>Credit: Hillam Architects</figcaption></figure>Architect: Hillam Architects

Developers: Dragon Century

Location: 3 Hawksburn Road, Rivervale

The Hillam Architects-designed Affitinty apartments provide the perfect resort-style living only 3km from Perth CBD. Complete with pool, spa, cabana, gym, bbq, yoga zone and bike parking, Affinity’s exceptional amenity offering is a rare find for such affordable apartments, priced from $279,000. The apartments are perfectly positioned along Swan River, with stunning views of the city and beyond.

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<h2>#3 VICINITY APARTMENTS</h2>

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Location: 2 Signal Terrace, Cockburn Central WA

Located only 30 mins from central Perth and 20 mins from Freemantle, Vicinity apartments are located in the Cockburn Living complex and offer one-bedroom apartments from just $262,500.

The apartments, delivered by Frasers Property, have been designed with a sustainable focus, featuring light sensors; WELS rated fixtures and Waterwise native landscaping and gardens; solar panels and energy-efficient lighting. Vicinity apartments also feature Smeg appliances, stone kitchen benchtops and air-conditioning.

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<h2>#4 PALMYRA APARTMENT ESTATE</h2>

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Location: 45 McGregor Road Palmyra

Palmyra Apartment Estate is a low-rise collection of 5 buildings surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and exceptional communal amenity. On offer to residents is a 25-metre lap pool, commercial-grade gym, spa, sauna, residents lounge and pool table. The residence is located just 10 minutes drive from the Garden City Shopping Centre. Enjoy affordable luxury just 6 mins from Freemantle and 24 mins from Perth CBD from just $300,000.

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Developers: Edge Visionary Living

Location: 60 Riversdale Road, Rivervale

Vantage apartments are situated right on the riverfront and within walking distance to Perth Stadium and the CBD. Buyers are invited to choose from a selection of 3 luxury interior schemes. Each apartment features 2.7m ceiling heights, AEG appliances, reverse cycle ducted air conditioning and spectacular views from the city to the hills. Residents may book communal facilities such as the fully equipped theatre room for private events. One-bedroom apartments priced from $385,000.

 

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5 Perth apartments under $385k

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The Perth market is an example of how misleading – and indeed worthless – are the price figures published by research firms and mindlessly recycled by media.
According to most of the generalised data (one figure to describe an entire large city), Perth prices are down – but an in-depth analysis shows there are growth markets sprouting across the Perth metro area.
Domain, the ABS, SQM Research and realestate.com.au report that Perth houses prices, in annual terms, are down by between 2.2% and 3.6%. CoreLogic, always the odd one out with more negative numbers, says Perth is down 7.6%.
But our suburb-by-suburb analysis shows that those generalised figures tell us nothing that’s useful. Against a background where most of the market data depicts recovery, 40% of Perth suburbs have median prices higher than a year ago.
Overall, the Perth market is the strongest it’s been since it lapsed into downturn five years ago (in general alignment with events in the resources sector). Vacancies are down (from 4.1% a year ago to 2.9% now, according to SQM), rents are rising again (according to most sources, including rent.com.au, SQM and the REIWA) and sales activity is up (there are more suburbs with rising buyer demand than at any time in the past five years). 
Recovery is under way – and this is starting to deliver price growth in some markets.
Our suburb-by-suburb analysis of 216 Perth markets shows that 85 have median prices higher than a year ago (58 have risen by less than 5% and 27 have risen 5% or more) and 131 suburbs have medians still lower than a year ago (72 are down by less than 5% and 59 have dropped 5% or more).
That means 40% of Perth suburbs have rising prices and 60% still have prices down.
Many of the locations with price growth are upmarket areas. Growth suburbs with median house prices above $1 million include Claremont (up 18%), Ardross (up 5%), East Fremantle (7%), Floreat (5%)_, Mosman Park (8%), South Perth (5%), Subiaco (7%) and West Leederville (10%). But the standout market is Mount Pleasant, where the median has risen 26% to $1.27 million in the past year.
Beyond the millionaire suburbs, growth markets include Brabham (up 21% to $395,000), Kensington (up 19% to $895,000) and West Perth (up 16% to $750,000).
There are also a number of suburbs which have recorded double-digit declines in their median prices. They are spread across the metropolitan area and the various price ranges, but a standout struggle market is the Kwinana LGA in the south, a noted affordable area for young buyers. Sales activity is down, against the general rising trend in Perth, in several Kwinana suburbs - and median prices are down in Bertram (7%), Leda (11%), Medina (6%), Orelia (17%) and Parmelia (10%). Most of these suburbs now have medians in the low-to-mid $200,000s, making it the cheapest precinct in the Perth market.
Overall, however, the data on prices across Perth is the most positive it has been in five years.
The outlook is even more optimistic when we examine sales activity. The number of suburbs with upwardly-mobile markets (53) is a record for Perth since we began our quarterly sales surveys four years ago.
The trend continues to be led by standout LGAs like Joondalup, Melville, Stirling and Wanneroo, with the Canning LGA emerging recently as a new growth contender.
Terry Ryder is the founder of hotspotting.com.au
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Where the Perth property market is on the rise: Terry Ryder

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The family of Malaysian billionaire Chiu Chi Wen has clocked up Perth's highest house sale since 2017.
They've spent $15 million on the Mosman Park home of a local estate agent.
It was built in 2006 after the 1070 square metre Chine Place holding had been bought for $4.05 million in 2003 from geologist Dr Douglas Dunnet.
The home, sold off-market, sits near Chiu Chi's wellness centre.
The family sold their Peppermint Grove home for $7.75 million late last year.
Chiu Chi's investment in Perth began over two decades ago when his family group Hawaiian acquired the Parmelia Hilton.
He also owns Broome's Cable Beach Club.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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Malaysian billionaire spends $15 million in Perth's Mosman Park

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Perth’s residential market is now at a turning point, according to a new report.
Vacancy is below the supply equilibrium at 3% and several market drivers - including a growing population, an improving WA economy on the back of a resurgent mining sector, and first home owner grants - are likely to underpin further demand, according to independent valuer and advisor m3property. 
Commenting following the release of its latest National Residential Development 2019 report, m3property national director residential development, Luana Kenny, said the Perth market was no longer considered to be oversupplied. 
"After peaking at 7.3% in June 2017, Perth dwelling vacancy fell to 2.8% in December 2018 which is below the supply equilibrium (according to REIWA)," said Kenny.
"While pockets of oversupply remain, Perth looks to have turned the corner. 
"With the population growing at an average 32,000 people per annum and the potential for additional growth as a result of potential changes to Federal immigration policy and growth in the mining sector, the five year outlook is looking decidedly positive. 
"We have already seen significant growth in lot prices since mid-2018 and that will ultimately drive up dwelling values."
She said house prices were expected to rise by 1% to 3% in 2019 and increase by 2% to 6% over the next five years, however new apartment supply, including the revitalisation of Elizabeth Quay, may result in an oversupply of apartments and a fall in prices in that sector over the medium-term. 
According to the report population growth is expected to increase by 1% to 1.8% per annum until 2027 (22,800-42,700 people per annum), while changes to immigration policy designed to push new migrants out of Sydney and Melbourne may result in further increases keeping vacancy fairly stable over the next five years. 
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M3property national director research, Jennifer Williams, said Perth could well see more growth in land values driven by the WA Government’s focus on in-fill development sites. 
"We have seen double digit growth in land values in the six months to December 2018, and with the State Government focused on infill development, which is expected to limit the release of greenfield sites, we may see further upward pressure on land values over the next five years," Williams said. 
She said demand for infill land is expected to account for around 45% of new sites by 2023 according to the WA government. 
"Higher price points are likely to make infill developments more attractive to developers and authorities looking to capitalise on existing infrastructure and that should result in upward pressure on dwelling values," Ms Williams said.
Williams said the First Home Owners (FHO) Grant was still available in WA.
As of November 2018, first home buyers accounted for 25% of dwelling finance according to the ABS, and was expected to continue to rise as a percentage of total buyers in Perth, accounting for 27% of all dwelling finance approvals by late 2019. 
"The FHO grant will be another factor that will help to drive price growth in 2019 as buyers seek to take advantage of a greater level of affordability in the market," Williams said.
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Perth at a turning point as vacancy dips

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A Hope island apartment is set to go under the mortgagee auction hammer on April 3.
The two bedroom three bathroom unit features one underground parking space. 
Mark Worthington of LJ Hooker holds the listing.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-hope+island-130660170" target="_blank">1106/2 Activa Way</a> it is part of the Azzura Greens development.
With 155 sqm of floorspace, the property is inside the Hope Island Resort community.
Located adjacent to the Tennis Academy &amp; links to the Hope Island Golf Club it features a verandah.
Last sold in 2008 the apartment traded for $506,450.
It was listed as recently as 2017 initially asking for offers from $362,000 before reducing the price guide to $350,000 and being taken off market after 54 days.
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The median price for a home in <a href="/developments/hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a> is $972,500 according to CoreLogic, which calculate its annual change in median price over the past 10 years as -2.5%.
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Hope Island, QLD apartment going under mortgagee auction hammer

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Accor is launching TRIBE a new brand in the lifestyle hotel sector.
This new hotel brand is designed for the midscale market.
TRIBE currently consists of one address (with 126 rooms) near the botanic garden at Kings Park, Perth, Australia – one of the largest inner-city parks in the world.
Ten other openings are already scheduled to take place by 2022 in Europe and Asia Pacific, totaling more than 1,700 rooms.
Gaurav Bhushan, chief development officer at Accor said, “The pipeline of over 50 hotels currently being negotiated for the coming years leads us to believe that the TRIBE brand will achieve significant growth all over the world including in gateway locations such as Paris, London, Singapore, Dubai Bangkok."
"It will be making its debut in 150 international destinations by 2030.”
In their rooms, guests will benefit from under-bed storage, Smart TV's and a Grab &amp; Go station which is available 24/7.
One night in Tribe Perth for a one bedroom "comfort room" cost's around $189.
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Forty-nine per cent of dwelling sales in Perth occurred below $500,000 in February, according to the latest reiwa.com data.
REIWA President Damian Collins said while CoreLogic’s Home Value Index showed prices in Perth had declined 1.5 per cent to $438,952 in February, reiwa.com data shows the composition of sales during the month favoured the lower end of the market.
Mr Collins said almost half of all transactions occurred below $500,000 in February, "which is a trend we’ve observed for the last three months."
"When we take a closer look, 32 per cent of sales last month were between $350,000 and $500,000, while 17 per cent were below $349,000."
“Traditionally, when there is a greater proportion of activity occurring below $500,000, this indicates first home buyers are on the move,” he added.
Perth’s top selling suburbs in February were Baldivis, Morley, Willetton, Canning Vale and Dianella.
A four bedroom Baldivis house has been recently sold for $430,000 (pictured below).
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-baldivis-129894738" target="_blank">50 Tribute Vista</a>, the family home comes with four bedrooms, over 235sqm of living space, enclosed theatre room and kitchen with big island bench. 
It's located close to primary schools, parks, shops and transport options.
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Another $485,000 sale at Baldivis was a four bedroom display home with a reduced price of $485,000 (pictured below).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-baldivis-127679374" target="_blank">Located at 1 Morwell Loop</a>, the house consists of four bedrooms, large open living and dining areas, separate formal lounge or home theatre, and manicured gardens.
Other features include quality tiles, high ceilings, glass sliding doors in the living area, and double garage with remote door. 
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Reiwa.com data shows there were 13 suburbs that saw sales activity increase in February; Karrinyup, Bayswater, Hamilton Hill, Sorrento, Aveley, Waikiki, Tapping, Morley, Ocean Reef, Mullaloo, Yangebup, Rockingham and Greenfields.
Duncraig, Willetton, Palmyra, Doubleview and Padbury, Woodvale, Scarborough, Ocean Reef, North Perth and Sorrento were the 10 fastest selling suburbs in February, all recording average selling times below the Perth average of 76 days.
A three bedroom Palmyra cottage was sold for $505,000 in February (pictured below).
Sitting on a elevated block, the cottage at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-palmyra-129966298" target="_blank">107 Cleopatra Street </a>comes with three bedrooms, large formal living room, kitchen with original Warren No.1 cooker, and large private rear alfresco. 
The post war cottage has the original features including timber boards, high ceilings and Jarrah trimmings. 
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Another three bedroom house at Padbury with extensive inland view has been recently sold for $475,000 (pictured below).
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-padbury-129916742" target="_blank">30 Kennedy Way</a>, it comprises of three bedrooms, spacious living and dining room, modern ktichen with dishwasher, game room and pool.
It's only 5 minutes stroll to Whitfords Shopping Centre, and close to schools, parks and transport.
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“Seven of these fastest selling suburbs have median house prices above $600,000, which indicates buyers are needing to act quickly in Perth’s trade-up and luxury markets to ensure they secure the property,” Mr Collins said.
Perth rental market
There were 37 suburbs in Perth that saw their median rent price increase during the month.
The five suburbs to record the biggest increase in median rent (percentage wise) were Cottesloe, Shenton Park, Kingsley, East Fremantle and Redcliffe.
Mr Collins said while Perth’s overall median rent price continued to hold at $350 per week, it was encouraging to see a substantial portion of suburbs start to see positive price movement.
“Perth’s overall median rent has been stable for an unprecedented amount of time. With an increasing number of suburbs starting to see rents increase, it’s only a matter of time before the Perth median rent follows suit, which will be a welcome development for landlords,” he stated.
75 suburbs recorded an increase in leasing activity, with Bull Creek, Queens Park, Parkwood, Wilson and Willetton seeing the most growth in February.
Mr Collins said, “on an annual basis, leasing activity in the overall Perth market is up six per cent compared to last February."
"As we head into March, which is traditionally one of the busiest months of the year for the rental market, we should see tenant activity continue to build, creating more competition in the market and putting upward pressure on rents,” he concluded.
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Half of all home sales in Perth were below $500,000: REIWA

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Perth's the first major office transaction of the year, The $86 million sale of ENI House, paves the way for a billion-dollar 2019, according to CBRE.
The seven-level, A-grade office building, located at 226 Adelaide Terrace in Perth’s eastern CBD precinct, is fully leased to the Federal Government and corporate tenants.
These include Wood &amp; Grieve Engineers and ENI Australia Ltd.
CBRE’s Aaron Desange and Flint Davidson, jointly with JLL’s John Williams and Sean Flynn completed the sale to WA-based property fund manager, Primewest.
Mr Desange said “The lease expiry profile of ENI House was a major drawcard for investors, with it providing ideal timing to capitalise on improving market conditions over the next two – three years, when the office leasing market will not only be more robust, but in a strong growth phase."
Mr Williams said Western Australia would continue to be a preferred destination for offshore investment in 2019, with several Asia Pacific capital cities close to approaching their peak in the cycle.
“In Perth specifically, Asian investors have dominated the value-add space, as they are able to be more aggressive in deals with vacancy risk or capital expenditure requirements through their cheaper cost of capital. They are also attracted to our low sovereign risk and comparatively high yielding assets,” he added.
CBRE Research expect Perth to benefit from a strong spike in rental growth over the next five years – more so than any other Australian city.
Over the next three years, premium net effective rents are forecast to increase by 56.3% and A-grade rents are tipped to lift by 41.6% - largely due to a reduction in incentives.
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ENI House is Perth's first major office transaction of 2019

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A historic Perth hotel, the Paddington Ale House, is being offered for lease. 
Located at <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/141-scarborough-beach-road-mount-hawthorn-wa-6016-12925310" target="_blank">141 Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn</a>, the Paddington Ale House comprises a trading area of 1,676 sqm.
It is positioned on a corner block.
Built circa 1932, the hotel consists of a restaurant, bar, alfresco dining, and accommodation rooms.
The Paddington Ale House is licensed to hold 520 patrons.
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CBRE’s Ryan McGinnity and Chloe Mason have been appointed to market the long-term lease for the venue via an expressions of interest campaign closing March 12.
Mr McGinnity said The Paddo is a Perth institution, "being one of the city’s most well-frequented hotels over its 87-year existence."
"Not only does it benefit from an established reputation, but The Paddo’s position in a strong growth area will underpin its future success as a highly frequented venue."
“The venue’s location, 4km from the Perth CBD, proximity to Leederville, North Perth and Wembley and the potential to obtain a long lease term, all weigh in favour of the offering," Mr McGinnity concluded.
Ms Mason said with the City of Vincent’s population is expected to increase 33% over the next 17 years, local businesses such as the Paddington Ale House would benefit.
Plican Neil Randall sold The Paddington Ale House to his landlord in November 2018.
Mt Hawthorn Hospitality Co directors Robert and Ben Swanson took over.
Neil had owned the ale house for 31 years.
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