Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/auyin-property-development">Auyin</a> is the latest to turn to the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program in an effort to secure approval for its long-planned, mixed-use project in Elsternwick.

In 2018, Auyin lodged plans with Glen Eira City Council for a 14-storey building, however Council approved a reduced eight-storey scheme. A subsequent VCAT appeal in 2019 upheld the eight-storey height limit.

The project was later amended to nine storeys, but Auyin is now seeking to revive something closer to its original vision. The developer argues that the planning context has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within the Elsternwick Activity Centre, where higher-density development has increasingly been encouraged along Glen Huntly Road.

The proposal would transform the 1,239 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-12-horne-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">7-15 Horne Street</a>, opposite Elsternwick Railway Station, into a 13-storey residential and retail development designed by CBG Architects, with 40 apartments

The site currently comprises three commercial properties.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 25 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom residences above 200 sqm of retail space at ground level. Residents would have access to a 90 sqm wellness facility, a 351 sqm communal indoor and outdoor terrace on the third level, and extensive landscaped areas throughout the development. A publicly accessible 135 sqm plaza would be created on the north-east corner of the site, providing seating, landscaping, and a new gathering space adjoining Horne Street.

The design adopts a four-storey podium that references the finer-grain character of the surrounding streetscape, with the upper tower recessed behind generous setbacks on all boundaries.

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A key element of the proposal is the reconfiguration and widening of the surrounding laneways. Vehicle access would be retained from Lois Lane, with upgraded pedestrian connections linking Ross Street and Horne Street. The development would provide 58 residential car spaces, two retail car spaces, and 52 bicycle spaces across two basement levels and ground-floor facilities.

Architecturally, the building draws inspiration from the established character of Elsternwick Village. The façade combines dark charcoal brickwork, textured concrete, bronze-toned metal detailing, and extensive planting integrated into podium and tower levels. The design also incorporates a chamfered corner treatment and publicly accessible plaza intended to strengthen pedestrian activity around the station precinct.

Elsternwick's last new development completion was&nbsp;EVA Elsternwick by Pitard late last year. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is working away on its nature-led neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, on Gordon Street, with its first stage expected to complete next year.

Joel Robinson

First look: Auyin seeks mixed-use apartment project in growing Elsternwick Activity Centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/otium-parkdale-123-125-como-parade-east-parkdale-vic-3195">Otium Parkdale</a>, the 13-residence boutique development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/huxtable-property">Huxtable Property</a>, has entered its final stages of delivery, with completion expected within the coming month and more than half of the residences sold.

The Como Parade East project is nearing the finish line at a time when opportunities to purchase new apartments in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parkdale-vic-3195">Parkdale</a> remain exceptionally limited. Fewer than 10 per cent of dwellings in the bayside suburb are apartments, making developments like Otium a relatively rare addition to a market traditionally dominated by detached housing.

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The three-level development comprises 13 residences, including ten two-bedroom apartments and three larger three-bedroom homes, all positioned above a secure basement car park.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/almeida-architects">Almeida Architects</a> with a strong connection to its coastal surroundings, Otium combines red brick, exposed concrete and dark metal detailing with integrated landscaping and greenery. Expansive glazing, generous balconies and terraces have been incorporated throughout the design to maximise natural light and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.

Inside, the residences feature engineered European oak flooring, natural and reconstituted stone benchtops, Bosch kitchen appliances, ducted heating and cooling, lift access and secure entry systems. The larger three-bedroom residences on the upper level have been designed with house-like proportions, while the two-bedroom apartments prioritise functionality, flexibility and low-maintenance living.

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The project is now in its final stages, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/labco">Labco</a> completing the remaining landscaping and external finishing works following the completion of the residences' interiors.

Otium's location within the heart of Parkdale continues to underpin its appeal. Residents will be just steps from local cafés, restaurants, shops and the newly elevated Parkdale Station, while the beach is less than a kilometre away.

With the project tracking ahead of schedule, buyers can currently secure a residence with a five per cent deposit and benefit from settlement terms of up to eight months. The advanced stage of construction also provides buyers with the opportunity to walk through the near-complete residences and experience the quality and finishes firsthand ahead of completion.

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Otium Parkdale enters final month before completion as rare apartment opportunity nears sellout

A new boutique apartment development is entering the market in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>, with Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ausdev">Ausdev</a> bringing 33 residences to a well-connected pocket of Brisbane's north.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">Parkdrive Apartments</a>, at 25 Sammells Drive, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences positioned within walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Bradbury Park.

Established in 1989, Ausdev has a long-standing presence across both development and construction, with Parkdrive Apartments representing its latest residential project in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

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The development has been designed around open-plan living and natural light, with residences featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, BOSCH appliances, and private balconies that extend the living areas outdoors.

Kitchens are positioned as the centrepiece of the homes, incorporating natural material palettes and integrated appliances, while bathrooms have been designed with a focus on functionality and understated finishes.

Residents will have access to a communal barbecue and entertaining area on Level 3, providing shared outdoor space within the development. Secure parking and lift access are also incorporated into the building.

The project will deliver a limited collection of 33 apartments, with one-bedroom residences priced from $749,000.

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Beyond the building itself, the location places residents within easy reach of several of Chermside's key amenities. Bradbury Park is around 350 metres away, while Westfield Chermside is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the site. The Prince Charles Hospital is located within 750 metres, and the Chermside Bus Interchange is around 1.5 kilometres away, providing connections across Brisbane.

Parkdrive Apartments adds to the growing residential pipeline in Chermside, a suburb that continues to evolve as a major retail, healthcare, and transport hub for Brisbane's north.

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Ausdev introduces boutique Parkdrive Apartments to Chermside's growing centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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Skymark takes out 10-year Resilience Insurance LDI at Solis Cronulla

Investors may soon find themselves with fewer reasons to buy established property and more incentives to look towards the new apartment market.

Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions would see new and off-the-plan apartments retain access to the tax benefits, while established properties would miss out, creating a clear advantage for buyers purchasing newly built housing.

The policy direction aligns with what many developers have been saying for several years. Australia needs more housing supply, and governments are increasingly looking for ways to encourage investment into new stock rather than existing homes.

The challenge for investors is that suitable product is becoming harder to find.

For much of the last decade, one-bedroom apartments were the cornerstone of investor demand. They offered a lower entry price, strong rental appeal, and were a common feature across most apartment developments.

Today, the development pipeline looks very different.

Across both New South Wales and South East Queensland, developers are increasingly targeting owner-occupiers and downsizers, delivering larger two, three and four-bedroom apartments in response to changing buyer preferences. While one-bedroom apartments still exist, they now form a much smaller portion of many new projects.

That shift has created a shortage of investor-friendly stock, particularly in well-located projects close to transport, employment hubs and lifestyle amenity.

At the same time, rising apartment prices have pushed many new developments beyond the reach of traditional investors. On the Gold Coast and across South East Queensland, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find new apartments priced around the $1 million mark, particularly those offering strong rental fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.

We've rounded up four new apartment developments where investors can still secure a foothold in the market for around $1 million or less.

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<h2>Priced from: $1.07 million</h2>

Popular Palm Beach developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa</a> is soon to officially launch its newest local apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>.

The one-bedroom apartments in the building were only offered to first home buyers rather than investors, and all of those have been snapped up. The two-bedroom apartments will start from $1.07 million, and the three-bedrooms, still a good investment given the popularity of Palm Beach for owner-occupiers, starting at $2,045,000.

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Flourish Soliera will comprise 153 apartments across two buildings, connected by a skybridge, the first ever delivered in the suburb.

True to Sherpa's booming Flourish brand of apartment projects, Flourish Soleira will have extensive rooftop amenity across both buildings including a&nbsp;wellness centre with gym, work from home, yoga, pilates, a&nbsp;heated pool, private dining rooms, pizza oven and barbecues, basketball court, and golf simulator.

<h2>Corallo, Palm Beach</h2>

Priced from: $841,500

Nearby Flourish Soleira is Changfa Group's beachfront-inspired <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corallo-palm-beach-5-palm-beach-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Corallo</a> development. They still have some one-bedroom apartments remaining, priced from $841,500.

The 105-apartment project on Palm Beach Avenue is otherwise dominated by larger two and three-bedroom residences, many of which are aimed at owner-occupiers and downsizers.

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For investors, the appeal lies in Palm Beach's continued transformation from a laid-back beachside suburb into one of the Gold Coast's most sought-after residential markets. Residents at Corallo will be within walking distance of Palm Beach's surf beaches, the recreational amenity of Tallebudgera Creek, and the increasingly popular collection of cafes, restaurants and boutique retailers along the suburb's central dining precinct.

<h2>Corner House, Stones Corner</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $880,000</h2>

One of only two Brisbane apartment developments to make the list with prices under $1 million is DeMartini Fletcher's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corner-house-stones-corner-18-stoneham-street-stones-corner-qld-4120">Corner House development</a> in Stones Corner.

One-bedroom apartments start from $880,000 within the 88-apartment development, providing investors with exposure to one of Brisbane's most established inner-south locations.

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Stones Corner has long been supported by strong tenant demand due to its proximity to major employment and education destinations. The suburb sits less than five kilometres from Brisbane's CBD and is within easy reach of the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Queensland Children's Hospital and several university campuses.

The project's location within a walkable urban village environment, surrounded by retail, dining and public transport infrastructure, continues to attract both professionals and healthcare workers seeking accommodation close to work.

Parkdrive Apartments, Chermside

Priced from: $749,000

The most affordable apartments across Brisbane's new and off the plan market are in Chermside where developer AusDev is selling one-bedroom apartments from $749,000, and two-beds from $929,000, at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">recently launched Parkdrive development</a>.

The development is strategically positioned in one of Brisbane's largest employment and retail precincts, placing residents within easy walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside and the suburb's major bus interchange.

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Already under construction and scheduled for completion in early 2028, Parkdrive benefits from Chermside's ongoing evolution into Brisbane's northern metropolitan centre. The suburb continues to attract significant public and private investment, supporting population growth and underpinning long-term rental demand.

For investors focused on yield and tenant depth, the combination of healthcare, retail and transport infrastructure within close proximity provides a strong foundation for occupancy and rental performance.

Investors to turn to new apartments after federal government changes spark hunt for Queensland's best $1 million apartments

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A double fronted Victorian Port Melbourne house has been sold for $1.375 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-125156166" target="_blank">205 Clark Street</a>, the property is generously proportioned and situated in one of Port Melbourne’s best localities.
Originally a corner store original elements have been preserved with the signage from the 1950s.
Prior to this the property has had various different businesses such as milk bar and confectionery operating out of the front of the premises.
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Featuring four large bedrooms along with separate living, kitchen, dining areas that leads to a ear garden with desirable northern aspect.
Ready for immediate moving in or further extend (STCA) if so desired.
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Other features includes central bathroom and excellent vehicle access.
Moments away from Bay Street, public transport and the bay.
The property was offered through Hockingstuart agents Simon Graf and Thomas Larwill.
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Former Port Melbourne corner store house sold for $1.375 million

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The planning equivalent of a 'Days of our Lives' episode may be on the verge of a development resolution.

<a href="/developers/action-group-australia">Action Group Australia's</a> very long and public bid to redevelop a prime slice of land opposite Station Pier has entered its latest phase, with plans now on display for a new design seeking grace the defunct site. Since development plans for <a href="/new-apartments/port-melbourne-vic-3207">1-7 Waterfront Place</a> first surfaced early this decade, it has been subject to a local resident backlash, <a href="http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/waterfront-place-development.htm">Council bids to protect the site</a> from overdevelopment, VCAT hearings and <a href="http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/amendment-C104-Waterfront-Place.htm">Ministerial intervention</a>.

During 2015, the Minister for Planning approved site specific amendments to the Port Phillip Planning Scheme, which ushered in new policy and planning controls. Among them were a mandatory 35m maximum height limit, in addition to podium, setback and overshadowing requirements.

Via entity Waterfront Place Pty Ltd, Action Group Australia and long serving project architect <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a> have come back with revised plans for a substantial residential project featuring a mass of resident amenities.

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<a href="/new-apartments/port-melbourne-vic-3207">1-7 Waterfront Place</a> application summary</h2>

<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/image39wp.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A broadside perspective of the proposed development. Planning image: Fender Katsalidis"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="307" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image39wp.jpg?itok=Lgr8z1qc" title="A broadside perspective of the proposed development. Planning image: Fender Katsalidis" width="580"></a>

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<li>Site area: 5,487sqm</li>
	<li>Currently a vacant amenities complex for the immediate area</li>
	<li>Proposed: 10 level residential building spanning 38.5m to plant level</li>
	<li>175 dwellings: 31 x 1BR, 8 x 1BR townhouse, 103 x 2BR, 14 x 2BR townhouse, 17 x 3BR, 1 x Penthouse</li>
	<li>Provisions for 244 car spaces across 2 basement levels</li>
	<li>184sqm of ground floor retail space</li>
	<li>A publicly accessible plaza and north-south laneway</li>
	<li>Amenities include: golf simulator, fitness studio, lounge, lap pool, library, business room, dining and events room.</li>
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Two retail tenancies opposite the Port Melbourne railway station frame a proposed western plaza that continues through the development at ground level. A large northern courtyard also breaks the building's form to Beach Street.

The Waterfront Place frontage is dominated by townhouses across the building's podium, whilst public artwork is also set to feature at ground level.

<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/image41_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Development at the human scale. Planning image: Fender Katsalidis"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="318" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image41_2.jpg?itok=FSGgs6Lx" title="Development at the human scale. Planning image: Fender Katsalidis" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Development at the human scale. Planning image: Fender Katsalidis</figcaption></figure>1-7 Waterfront Place has spawned a number of designs over the years, with the most notable being an early wave-shaped tower that was also the largest proposal seen for the site. Subsequently, following designs have been more modest in height, with the latest version being the shortest.

On the current scheme, planning consultancy <a href="/developers/urbis">Urbis</a> asserts "DDO23 is a site-specific overlay that has taken into account the strategic location and objectives for the site. Accordingly, this report assesses the planning permits of the proposal, primarily in regard to the objectives and requirements of DDO23 but also the relevant sections of the Port Phillip Planning Scheme."

All things being in accordance with the regulatory formwork, it now looks like one of this city's longest planning sagas will find resolution soon enough.

<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/image47_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Designs for Waterfront place that have been consigned to history"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="471" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image47_4.jpg?itok=mSOnV1B_" title="Designs for Waterfront place that have been consigned to history" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Designs for Waterfront place that have been consigned to history</figcaption></figure><h2>1-7 Waterfront Place development team</h2>

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<li>Developer: Waterfront Place Pty Ltd (Action Group Australia)</li>
	<li>Architecture and Urban Context Report: Fender Katsalidis</li>
	<li>Planning: Urbis</li>
	<li>Sustainability Management Plan: Norman Disney &amp; Young</li>
	<li>Traffic Impact Assessment: Cardno</li>
	<li>Waste Management Plan: Salt</li>
	<li>Landscape Plan and Landscape Report: Tract</li>
	<li>Acoustic Assessment: Acoustic Logic</li>
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Port Melbourne's long running Waterfront Place saga enters a new phase

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Bevilles jewellery chain owner Gary Beville has listed his 12h floor Port Melbourne penthouse.
Overlooking the beach, Station Pier and the bay, Beville’s <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/1203-115-beach-street-port-melbourne-vic/property-details-buy-residential-10836779/" target="_blank">renovated three-bedroom unit</a>has wide limed-oak floors, gas fireplace and premium kitchen with European appliances and stone benches.
The main bathroom and the main bedroom en suite are furnished in marble. Marshall White agent Nicholas Hoo is expecting more than $2 million at its March 4 auction.
Beville paid $1.62 million for the home in 2008.
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Port Melbourne penthouse jewel listed

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BRICKX has added a freestanding in Port Melbourne to its fractional ownership investment portfolio.
Equity in the house can be bought for $157.
BRICKX CEO Anthony Millet said BRICKX was popular amongst those who "feel frustrated at being locked out of the housing market including aspiring first time buyers who are using BRICKX to track the housing market with their deposit savings as well as investors keen to expand their existing property portfolio in a more affordable, accessible way.”
Millet said it was a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-124001166" target="_blank">picturesque property</a> on one of Port Melbourne’s most prestigious streets.
The two bedroom, two bathroom house on Esplanade East is five kilometres from the CBD.
"We expect the rental demand for this property to be strong, and in the current Melbourne housing market, there have been few opportunities for investors to be able to get investment exposure to such a popular Melbourne suburb,” Mr Millet added.
“Port Melbourne provides a cosmopolitan lifestyle close to cafes, restaurants and bars along with the beach, light rail and access to the CBD.
The $1,455,000 purchase joins properties already in the portfolio in Prahran, Bondi Beach, Enmore, Mosman, Annandale and Double Bay.
It last traded at $587,500 in 2006.
Millet believes the newly acquired Port Melbourne house will be <a href="https://www.brickx.com/properties" target="_blank">very popular with investors</a> having had a strong capital growth of 10.85% over the last five years.
The house, which has a classic block-fronted look, and been recently renovated, sold at recent Marshall White auction.
Pre-Order will be open from December 14, with settlements from 9th February 9 next year. 
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BrickX buys fractional Port Melbourne house offering

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The Nicholas Murray-designed Port Melbourne property auction on the weekend fetched about $400,000 over reserve.
The home at 126 Heath Street sold for $3,705,000 through Greg Hocking Holdsworth who had a price guide of $2.5m plus for the luxury build.
Auction bidding opened at $2.3 million.
It was announced as on the market at $3.3 million.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-124001662">MBAV's Best Custom Home award winner</a> was designed by Nicholas Murray architects and constructed by Hansen Living as the builder's own residence.
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an executive home office, surround sound cinema room and a roof top terrace 
Dual decks surrounding a central swimming pool on the 214 sqm parcel.
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Nicholas Murray Port Melbourne design sells at $3,705,000

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An award winning home in Port Melbourne has hit the market.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-124001662" target="_blank">MBAV's Best Custom Home award winner</a> was designed by Nicholas Murray architects and constructed by Hansen Living as the builder's own residence.
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an executive home office, surround sound cinema room and a roof top terrace.
Dual decks surrounding a central swimming pool on the 214 sqm parcel.
Greg Hocking and Simon Gowling at Greg Hocking Real Estate have set a November 26 auction.
Greg says that "interest appears to be in the mid $2 milion range."
Meanwhile Biggin &amp; Scott say the last six weeks of the Port Melbourne property market has been positive and very different to previous spring peak property selling periods.
It advised the high demand for property in the area has stayed strong in both the house and apartment markets.
"The Port Melbourne house/townhouse market has continued to perform well.
"We think one of the key reasons for the strong demand is the low supply of houses that have been offered to the market.
"In the past six weeks, we have seen just 13 homes sell; this is quite low for the area at one of the peak selling times of the year."
It suggested the standout sales have been 436 Graham Street, near the corner of Williamstown Road, which was fought over by four bidders and sold well over the reserve and 8 Garton Street, situated on a small block of land of 107 square metres out of the heart of Port Melbourne, selling for $1,080,000.
There are thirty-one auctions set to be conducted in Port Melbourne between now and the 17th of December. 
The Port Melbourne Apartment market over the same six week period has been far more active than the housing market.
There have been 37 apartments sold of which only thirteen sold at auction.
The majority of apartments sell through the private sale method and have average days on the market of 45 days, so roughly fifteen days longer than the house/townhouse market.
"This time last year the average days on the market for an apartment in Port Melbourne was hovering around the 60 to 63 days," the agency advised.
Some 18 of the thirty-seven apartments sold for more than one million dollars.
Last Saturday, Biggin &amp; Scott auctioned 1/164 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne as part of the television show The Block.
"We felt privileged to represent Will and Karlie, the very talented couple from Brisbane and were thrilled to achieve $2.6 million under the hammer for the three bedroom, two bathroom, one car space apartment, selling for a massive $715,000 over reserve," it noted.
 
 
 
 
 
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Nicholas Murray award winning home listed in Port Melbourne

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Comedian Dave Hughes was in attendance in Port Melbourne as The Block apartments went under the hammer on Sunday night.
Despite registering to bid for one of the five apartments, Hughes did not raise his number 23 paddle during the televised finale.
Picture taken from Dave's Instagram.
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The comedian spoke about his exprience to Matt and Meshel on KISS FM on Monday morning.
His main issues were with the height of the ceilings in the upper level apartments and the difficulty of parking.
'You've got one car port and you've gotta walk quite a way to get to the car port,' he said.
'There's no parking people!'
Hughes did however go on to suggest how 'extraordinary' the building was.
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Dave had learned from previous mistakes and didn't bid. He has previously purchased a house on a whim before.
A few years ago he walked past an auction walking his dog and came home with a house. He said he would not do it again.
'If that mistaken bidding thing hadn't happened years ago and I wasn't living in that house right now, I would have put my paddle up,' he said.
'But because of that, I realised you can't just bid for fun.' 
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Comedian Dave Hughes attends The Block final auctions

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The final of this year's The Block in Port Melbourne saw young Queenslanders Will and Karlie take the top prize.
Their ground floor garden apartment sold for $2.6 million, selling for $715,000 over its reserve on the Sunday night auction episode.
It was the biggest sale of an apartment The Block has ever seen, beating the $2.47 million paid in 2014 for a converted cinema apartment in Albert Park.
There appeared to be a limited pool of potential buyers, judging by what went to air, with the supply line coming via the close knit Block buyers' agent team who appear on the series.
Four of the five apartments were snapped up by buyers’ advocates — three by Nicole Jacobs, and one by Frank Valentic, none by Greville Pabst - who have all appeared as guest judges and have become prolific publicity seekers via purchasers for clients.
Will and Karlie's cool hallway and study nook
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The total sales also broke a suburb record.
The price per square metre record for Port Melbourne was $7,000, however each of the five apartments fetched between $8,764 and $10,528 per sqm.
Melbourne's Julia and Sasha weren't far behind the winners in second, selling their penthouse apartment $660,000 over reserve at $2.59 million.
Perth couple, and the oldest competitors in The Block history Dan and Karleen, sold their apartment for $2.3 million, beating their reserve by $525,000.
Geelong best mates and heavy favourites Andy and Ben finished fourth when their apartment sold for $2.25 million, topping their reserve by $510,000.
Last and not least were New South Wales representatives Kim and Chris, who were some way off the pace, only going $425,000 over their reserve in their $2,305,000 sale.
Winners Will and Karlie admitted they were battling a mortgage when they applied for the reality program. The 25 year old novice renovators left $815,000 richer (extra $100,000 winners cheque).
“A few months ago we were struggling, we were at home and thought we would put in an entry to The Block, didn’t think anything of it,” Will said.
“Our emotions were ballistic.”
The couple will use the money to renovate their three bedroom home in Rochedale South that cost them $350,000 in January.
Channel Nine paid out $2,835,000 across the five couples, short of the record of $3,165,000 set last year in South Yarra.
The comedian Dave Hughes was among the interested parties in the crowd for the auction. Despite registering for the right to bid, Hughes never raised his hand.
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The Block finale; Winners and suburb records

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An apartment at Port Melbourne designed by Block contestants Carleen and Dan will be auctioned this weekend.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123813650" target="_blank">3/164 Ingles Street</a> the property features three bedrooms and a study area with the overall renovation overseen by architect Julian Brenchley and topped by David Franklin’s city-view skygarden.
The apartment features much of its original timber doors and period cornices with the home’s floorplan set in the modern day with lounge and dining areas plus an additional living-dining zone in a balcony alfresco-room with outdoor kitchen.
The grand master ensuite features a vast double ensuite with dual vanity and double shower with a decadent dressing room, the apartment also features a secondary bedroom with their own fitted dressing areas and a custom-built study beyond the impressive entry lobby
The kitchen features every Bosch appliances while a butler’s pantry adds a second dishwasher and more sleek storage.
Bathrooms channel the building’s Art Deco spirit with shiny metallic finishes and matt black and white feature tiling.
Every room has its own individual climate control with a wireless Bose sound system, automated blinds and generous double-glazing.
The dining table is hand crafted and takes centre stage with the apartment combining fine leather dining and occasional seating.
However the apartment’s most notable features include the original Art Deco lighting that matches the fine wallpaper, a sparkling multi-facet mirror centred in the lobby and precious object d’art including an angular Christofle tea set and sinuous bronze panther.
The property is secured by video intercom, keypad entry, lift access and auto-gated undercover parking with artisan-restored terrazzo and timber detailing through reception and access areas.
It is minutes walk to the CBD and just 800 metres from the Convention Centre with the Port Melbourne Football Club directly opposite the property.
The property is offered through Hodges agents Julian Augustini and Romana Preston
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Block contestants Carleen and Dan's apartment at Port Melbourne for sale

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Will and Karlie’s apartment from the block at Port Melbourne is for auction this weekend.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123805830" target="_blank">1/164 Ingles Street</a> the property is former J. Kitchen and Sons Art Deco soap factory that has been spectacularly transformed. It is a massive 205 sqm ground floor residence which boasts a hand-perfected custom interior, soaring 3.75 meter ceilings as well as a 2.7 meters internal doors and an exclusive one-of-a-kind artwork/furniture package.
It has trimmed precious timbers, midnight black and rose gold accents, along with three luxurious King-sized bedrooms with a stunning his-and-her master ensuite, walk-in wardrobes, two study corners as well as a huge 64 sqm open-plan living/dining area at a rear complemented by a state-of-the-art Neff kitchen and premium wall-integrated gas appliances.
The property features an exquisite artwork and one-of-a-kind furniture package included along with remote-controlled sheer sunscreen and block-out blinds throughout.
There is also advanced double-glazing all around with gorgeous designer light features.
There are also motion-activated LED ceiling lights plus “Halo” background lightning with video intercom entry with online streaming and unlocking via mobile devices and centralised digital climate control.
Trendy “Satin” power points plus Foxtel, free TV, internet and USB outlets in all the living spaces. The bathrooms also have heated towel racks. There is also convenient lift access and off-street parking for one car.
It is only 1.5 kilometers to the CBD’s first-class cosmopolitan lifestyle and it is only a leisurely stroll to South Wharf’s world-class eateries and shopping plus the renowned Crown entertanment precinct nearby.
The property is also close to premier sports grounds, parklands, South Melbourne Market and the crystalline beaches of Port Melbourne with buses and high-frequency trams just a stone’s throw away.
The property is offered through Biggin and Scott agents David Lack and Will Jonas.
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