Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

A local downsizer has splashed $6.5 million on a penthouse in Perifa's Alex &amp; Willow development in Crows Nest. 
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The purchaser sold their long-held family home in the area before embarking on a six-month search for the right apartment. After inspecting a range of options across the Lower North Shore, the buyer returned to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/alex-willow-crows-nest-82-90-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Alex &amp; Willow</a>. 
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The buyer profile reflects the project’s broader purchaser mix. <a>Alex &amp; Willow</a> has attracted predominantly local downsizers looking to transition from larger homes without compromising on space or quality, alongside a smaller cohort of upsizers and investors drawn to the project’s location and design credentials. 
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The milestone sale comes as the project, developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">Perifa</a>&nbsp;and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile-made-construction">Versatile Construction</a>, both part of Versatile Group, reaches 60 per cent sold.

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Eddie Mansour, Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects">Ray White Projects</a>, said the result demonstrates not only a headline price but also depth of demand. 
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“This is an exceptional outcome and a clear reflection of sustained buyer demand for premium, well-located downsizer product,” Mansour said.

“We’re seeing a consistent pattern of local homeowners selling family residences and reinvesting into high-quality apartments that allow them to remain within their community. Alex &amp; Willow has resonated strongly with this group because it offers genuine scale, thoughtful design and immediate proximity to the village.” 
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The sale reflects a broader and consistent trend of local downsizers actively seeking high-quality, low-maintenance residences close to established village centres. Agents report that demand for this product type has remained resilient, particularly where developments offer a rare combination of scale, design quality and walkable amenity. 
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Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Perifa and Versatile Group, said the sale marks a defining moment for the project. 
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“The penthouse sale is a strong endorsement of the quality we have delivered, alongside our partners, and the clear demand from local downsizers for premium, boutique residences in this location,” Perilli said.&nbsp; 
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“Most importantly, we’re proud to see the Alex &amp; Willow community beginning to take shape. As we move closer to completion, we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and seeing the project come to life.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>, Alex &amp; Willow is a boutique collection of generously sized two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Crows Nest village.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Alex & Willow, Crows Nest penthouse sells off the plan for $6.5 million

Fresh from launching the first stage of its Wollongong precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, builder-developer Urban Property Group has unveiled plans for the next phase of the masterplanned community.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway is a State Significant Development Application for a further 657 homes on the prominent gateway site opposite Beaton Park.

The proposal comprises three buildings, including two build-to-sell towers rising 25 and 30 storeys, delivering 391 apartments, alongside a 12-storey co-living building with 266 residences, making it one of the largest co-living proposals currently planned in regional New South Wales.

Of the apartments proposed in the build-to-sell towers, the majority, 310, are two-bedroom dwellings. The balance comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and 37 three-bedroom residences. Apartment sizes range from around 50 sqm for one-bedroom homes to approximately 90 sqm for three-bedroom apartments.

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The submission says the proposal has evolved significantly from its original Housing Delivery Authority application following extensive consultation with the State Design Review Panel and Wollongong City Council.

The final scheme has been designed to align with the emerging vision for the Flinders Street Precinct, an area identified by Council as a future high-density mixed-use neighbourhood capable of accommodating substantial housing growth close to transport, employment and community infrastructure.

According to the design report prepared by COX Architecture, the development aims to "deliver a built outcome consistent with the future character of the Wollongong CBD while responding to the site's unique constraints and opportunities."

"Our vision for the next phase of the site evolution in Wollongong is grounded in three design pillars that guide the design response: place, natural environment and celebration," COX said.

"Inspired by its surroundings and grounded in the stories of place on Wodi Wodi Country, the design proposal acknowledges the established character of its setting while creating a unique and timeless identity that sits harmoniously within it.

"The design proposal responds to its specific site conditions, acknowledging the vegetation, climate, wind conditions and solar access of the site."

The architecture responds directly to the site's position between Wollongong's urban core and its natural landscape setting.

COX identified views towards Mount Keira and the Illawarra Escarpment as defining features of the site, while the upper levels of the towers will also capture expansive views across the city and out to the Pacific Ocean.

The design team has positioned the tallest buildings closer to the rail corridor, where overshadowing impacts can be better managed while establishing a landmark built form on the northern approach into the city.

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Urban Property Group secured the 11,000 sqm Smith Street site in 2022 and has since progressed plans for the broader Keira Place precinct.

Construction recently commenced on the first stage of Keira Place, which will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, alongside activated ground-floor retail and commercial space.

Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the commencement of construction marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/groundbreaking-marks-start-of-construction-at-keira-place-in-wollongong-cbd">Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD</a>

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Urban Property Group unveils trio of towers for next stage of new Wollongong precinct, Keira Place

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Builder Phil Emanuele and wife Nicky have been breaking residential records in the South Coogee area for a decade of so, and now they hope 14a Mermaid Avenue, Maroubra will likewise set a new record.
They reckon the home sets a high benchmark for design and living, so their pricing through Clint Ballard at Ballard Property is $6.5 million plus. 
Set on its 450 sqm block, there is around 800 sqm internal space at the house with innovative rock coat render that doesn’t require painting. Even the external timber is called Parklex from Spain, a treated veneer that never needs any maintenance. Plenty of copper external features too. 
The couple won the Asia Pacific Property award for their last design at 8 Bloomfield Street, South Coogee which was briefly owned by Paul Roos, the former Swans Coach.
Just this week Maroubra benefited from China’s Golden Week with an oceanfront home on Mermaid Avenue fetching $10.5 million, selling to buyers from Shanghai. The oceanfront property was sold accountant Anthony George to buyers had flown into Sydney during the eight-day Chinese holiday period.
The oceanfront home on Mermaid Avenue did have initial hopes of $15 million earlier this year.
The oceanfront property, covering 6156 square metres, was sold accountant Anthony George to buyers had flown into Sydney during the eight-day Chinese holiday period
The seven bedrom home came with four-car garage, tennis court and pool on Mermaid Avenue.
It last traded in 1999 for $3.02 million when sold by lawyer John Gerathy.
The sale tops the suburb’s previous high of $8 million sit in 2007 for the oceanfront house on Waterside Street owned by Leslie Mosca, director of plastics and resin manufacturer Hpfox when sold by the Yu family.
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The Woollahra Hotel, one of the eastern suburbs' iconic celebratory watering holes, has been sold by publican John Ryan.
The off-market sale came after a surprise offer from the Waugh family through Ray White Hotel broker Andrew Jolliffe.
John Ryan was telling customers Friday night over a glass of champers that it was "bitter sweet" since he'd never thought to sell. 
It was four years ago when the Ryan family paid around $16 million, at a capitalisation rate of 11%, for the hotel on the prominent Queen and Moncur street corner.
It has always been regarded as one the jewels of the Sydney pub market, having been associated over past decades with the likes of Alan Bond and even Abe Saffron.
It was a depressed market back in 2011 when the White family sold the hotel with rival interest reportedly came from Leon Fink and John Singleton.
On its purchase from the White family, its co-owner Damien Pignolet's services were briefly retained as executive chef at Bistro Moncur.
Peter Ryan and wife, Toni (nee Barrett) remain the patriach and matriach of the well-regarded Sydney hotelier family.
They both followed in the footsteps of their families in the pub business.
"I knew how to run a pub and I wasn't much good at anything else," Peter Ryan once said.
The rumoured $30 million acquisition of The Woollahra late Friday afternoon by Public House Management Group - owned by brothers Mitchell &amp; Ashton Waugh - follows their other recent acquisitions including the nearby The Royal, Paddington, The Collaroy and The Buena Vista, Mosman.
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The most popular price range for locals upgrading in Sydney for the year ending 30 June is between $1 million and $2 million, according to Herron Todd White.
Herron Todd White's October Month in Review said the inner west suburbs of Newtown, Erskineville and Dulwich Hill are very strong with plenty of sales activity in new unit developments with units starting from around $1 million.
"Homes priced between $1 million and $1.5 million within close proximity to infrastructure are attracting a lot of attention, with single level 2-bedroom Victorian terraces (with no parking) and two storey terraces are the main style of dwelling in this price range. 
"Eastern suburbs such as Bondi, Bondi Junction and Double Bay continued to provide strong auction results for homes and units alike.
"An example of a strong result within the year is a modern 5-bedroom project home in the southern suburb of Como recently selling at auction for an astonishing $1.8 million. This home was previously sold in March 2014 for $1.355 million, so this was a tidy profit. Local agents attribute the increase to the mere convenience of move in and enjoy with absolutely no work required."
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Sydney locals love sub $2 million price bracket: Herron Todd White

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Investors, self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and owner occupiers are dominating commercial property in the $1 million to $3 million price bracket, largely thanks to the RBA slashing interest rates to a record low of 2%. This is creating significant interest in the sale of commercial properties with long leases and solid tenants.
What’s more, the falling Australian dollar means Australian property markets are also increasingly attractive to international investors. However on the domestic front we have seen small to medium enterprises (SMEs) sitting on their hands, as they delay a decision to upgrade to larger or newer commercial premises. Still, with the significant spike in residential house prices, some SMEs are now starting to branch out and use this asset growth as collateral to fund new business and commercial ventures.
The other big factor driving some of our commercial property markets is infrastructure investment, with billions of dollars committed to developments such as Barangaroo in the Sydney CBD, while the prospect of a light rail service for busy Cleveland Street is another major plus. In greater Sydney, the Badgerys Creek airport project is translating into increased commercial interest from St Marys down to Camden, while the North West Rail Link and the North Connex and West Connex road projects are also spurring commercial activity.
In regional Queensland, the massive recent infrastructure injection, courtesy of the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, has already seen a number of large commercial developments spring up on the western side of Toowoomba, attracting enquiries from businesses considering a relocation from Brisbane. Further north, and the ongoing Inpex LNG project at Blaydin Point in Darwin is expected to propel commercial interest for some years to come.
At Raine &amp; Horne Commercial, we’ve also taken the opportunity to expand our network coverage to Queensland’s Sunshine and Gold Coasts, with the recruitment of businesses from a rival network. The opening of Raine &amp; Horne Commercial Sunshine Coast is timely as the property market in Queensland is starting to show the form that we’ve come to expect from the southern states. Meanwhile, Raine &amp; Horne Commercial Gold Coast has entered a market that is picking up for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis, with the completion of the Gold Coast Light Rail and Commonwealth Games infrastructure buoying business confidenc
Raine &amp; Horne’s growth hasn’t stopped there either, with our international expansion now taking in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which has emerged as a leading regional commercial hub with state-of-the art infrastructure and a world-class business environment. Our Raine &amp; Horne Dubai operation is located in Business Bay, which will have upwards of 240 new commercial and residential buildings completed in the next few years.
On a personal note, I’ve also recently exclusively taken on the role of Executive Chairman, in which capacity I’ll be concentrating on further expanding the business in Australia and overseas. 
Angus Raine is Executive Chairman, <a href="https://www.raineandhorne.com.au" target="_blank">Raine &amp; Horne</a>.
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Billions driving infrastructure development: Angus Raine

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The biggest challenge facing the Sydney residential property market is successfully calling the market accurately as against some who pluck figures out of the air with astonishing aplomb.
My preferred guide is the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) capital city indexes for Established Houses which is released on a quarterly basis – it’s all about measuring price movements over time.
So I struggle when I see BIS Shrapnel noting that Sydney house prices have soared 45% since 2009 although I remain somewhat confused as we need to add further perspective by taking into account that house prices fell approximately 20 to 30% during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). When we average out the fall in prices at say 25% then factor the recent run on the market prices then they have in real terms only climbed 20% which is a different story to the reported 45%.
Over this same period we have seen the emergence of an entirely new market namely the investment market which has been the stand – out performer, although it has very little to do with the established house prices. I’m sure if one looks hard enough you can find data that identifies Sydney house prices have jumped 45% although I don’t believe this is an accurate assessment – more a market price manipulation.
If we go back a decade for Sydney house prices we see most interesting market price machinations – from the September quarter 2004 through to June 2006 (eight quarters) the Established Houses in Sydney were in negative growth at around -5% per quarter. From September 2006 until June 2008 Sydney went into positive growth mode although not exceeding +10% growth with a quarter average of around 5% – then the GFC hit. From September 2008 through to June 2009 Sydney was back in negative growth with negative growth quarters of 6 and 7% the highest reported. Then in September 2009 until December 2010 house prices went back into positive growth where in March 2010 price growth peaked at 19%. Then in June 2011 through to June 2012 prices fell back into negative growth although not alarming with five quarters of bouncing from -1% to -3%. Then in September 2012 until June 2015 Sydney has been experiencing its bull run which has now extended to twelve consecutive quarters with the June quarter posting the highest quarterly growth of 21% – the previous high was 17% in September 2014. I might add that the month of September seems to be a catalyst month in property price movements both positive and negative.
We also need to recognise that in the December quarter of 2008 the Rudd Government moved the off – the – plan sales for new developments from 50% to 100%, so this has been a significant driver in the investor property market. Sydney has added approximately 20,000 new apartment developments which is unprecedented by modern day property data and this has been strongly assisted by the record low cash rate of 2% that will probably go lower in 2016.
The big question that remains for the best part unanswered is just how many of the new 20,000 apartments will have their purchasers default as APRA has increased the loan value ratios and the much speculated Asian buyer defaults given the massive correction in the Chinese stock market. It’s no secret that many banks and developers have these developments on a red alert for these most obvious reasons.
Having said that we need to clearly identify that these are investors and should not be compared to the traditional housing market. The off – the – plan prices in Sydney apartment blocks has gone off the Richter scale so if there is a price correction there this would then have minimal effect on the established home prices although it would slow the market down as a result.
We just need to balance the debate – over the past 44 quarters for the percentage change in median values for established houses in Sydney 17 quarters have been in negative growth and 27 quarters in positive growth. We also need to look at the cash rate which was 3.00% in April 2013 and fell to 2.75% in May 2013 and has been stuck on 2.00% since May 2015.
The United States has been sitting on their record low cash rate for a decade now so it appears that record low cash rates is the new norm in global economies.
There is no need to panic about property prices for the established homes although the investor market will make for fascinating viewing over the next few years.
I also can’t recall ever seeing the established house market with record low numbers of properties on the market either.
<h5>MOSMAN – 2088</h5>
• Number of houses on the market this time last year – 82
• Number of houses on the market last week – 48
• Number of houses on the market this week – 49
• Number of apartments on the market this time last year – 50
• Number of apartments on the market last week – 60
• Number of apartments on the market this week – 60
<h5>CREMORNE – 2090</h5>
• Number of houses on the market this time last year – 14
• Number of houses on the market last week – 7
• Number of houses on the market this week – 9
• Number of apartments on the market this time last year – 22
• Number of apartments on the market last week – 23
• Number of apartments on the market this week – 23
<h5>NEUTRAL BAY – 2089</h5>
• Number of houses on the market this time last year – 5
• Number of houses on the market last week – 9
•Number of houses on the market this week – 9
• Number of apartments on the market this time last year– 51
• Number of apartments on the market last week – 21
• Number of apartments on the market this week – 23
ROBERT SIMEON is a director of <a href="https://www.rwm.com.au/" target="_blank" title="RWM" rel="nofollow">Richardson Wrench Mosman and Neutral Bay</a> and has been selling residential real estate in Sydney since 1985.  He has also been writing real estate blog <a href="https://www.rwm.com.au/news/" target="_blank" title="Virtual Realty News" rel="nofollow">Virtual Realty News</a> since 2000. 
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How to manipulate property market machinations: Robert Simeon

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The retired Richmond forward Jake King has sold his five-bedroom house in Northcote.
The home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-northcote-120573881" target="_blank">82 Christmas St</a> had also been expected to fetch $1.4 million, and after being passed in sold four days later for an undisclosed price.
King, who is a football commentator on Triple M, bought the 1950s home for $745,000 in 2008.
It has been renovated and extended with a designer kitchen. There's also an internal spa deck and an outdoor entertaining zone.
 
 
 
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Retired Tiger Jake King sells in Northcote

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A three level home in Shorncliffe has been listed for sale with $1.49 million hopes through John Decker at John Decker Real Estate in Sandgate.
Eagle View, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-shorncliffe-119818643" target="_blank">82 Park Parade</a>, is a towering Queenslander which overlooks Moreton Bay.
The property was one of many 1900s former hotels of these once in-vogue English-style seaside suburb.
It was divided into flats before reunification as a four-bedroom home, 25 years ago.
It also has three bathrooms, four car spaces and an attic, an open, multi-purpose area.
The median price for a home in <a href="/news">Shorncliffe is $710,000</a>, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
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Shorncliffe's Eagle View listed with $1.49 million hopes

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A South Australian home with valley views has been listed for sale with $650,000 expectations through Dale Gray at Ouwens Casserly.
The Crafers West property, <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/8-fern-road-crafers-west/Property-Details-buy-residential-9362068" target="_blank">8 Fern Road</a>, is located on the high side of the road and sits on 2,000sqm.
It was built in 1994, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with the front bedrooms overlooking the misty valley.
The property is located 20 minutes to the CBD.
The median price of a home in <a href="/news">Crafers West is $540,250</a>, according to CoreLogic RP Data. 
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South Australian valley vistas in Crafers West listing

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A heritage 1879 house in Parkville, Melbourne listed for sale with $3 million plus hopes through Nicholas Corby and Paula Beavis at Collins Simms has sold at $3.52 million.
The double-fronted, two-level home with bluestone alfresco terrace and heritage ceilings at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/129-park-drive-parkville/Property-Details-buy-residential-9420342" target="_blank">129 Park Drive</a> sits on 545 square metres.
It is near Royal Park and Melbourne University.
The median price for a home in <a href="/news">Parkville is $1,440,000</a>, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
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1879 Parkville home sold at $3.52 million

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New South Wales team Shay &amp; Dean have secured the winning Block combination, Damien Cooley and Andrew McCann of Jellis Craig Real Estate, to sell their penthouse apartment on The Block. 
The couple have already showed their strength in the game winning the first two rooms on the renovation reality television show.
This will mark Damien’s eighth appearance, the most booked auctioneer on the show.
Damien and Andrew will be aiming for their third win together having won the last two series’ for brothers Shannon &amp; Simon and All Star couple Deanne &amp; Darren.
Damien will personally be going for his fifth win on the show.
“We’re really excited to have Damien Cooley as our auctioneer, he’s got a great track record on the show and we know he will do a fantastic job,” the contestant couple said.
“Our apartment is extremely different from every other floor, we’ve taken risks where others haven’t and being on the top level we have amazing views across South Yarra and the city.”
“We can’t wait to see how the auction goes at the end of the series. We’ve put our heart and soul into this apartment and it’s something we are very proud of.”
“I had a call from a few of the other contestants but for me for me the NSW connection, and in particular the Newcastle connection, played a big role in our decision to choose Dean &amp; Shay," Damien Cooley said.
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