The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

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Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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The number of properties listed for sale in Toowoomba is rising and with slowing sales activity, there may need to be some adjustment in asking prices to attract buyers, according to the valuation firm, Herron Todd White.
It anticipates the key drivers of the Toowoomba market moving forward will continue to be local owner-occupiers and local investors. 
The valuation firm's August update says Toowoomba, the major regional centre servicing Queensland agricultural sectors, had become a target for interstate investors who found the affordability and position as the gateway to the Surat Basin attractive.
"During this period and in conjunction with development of the privately funded Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, sales activity increased with the strong influence of interstate investors driving up values, particularly in the sub-$500,000 price bracket.
"To capitalise on this demand, developers saw opportunity to develop units and townhouses which are popular amongst the investor market.
"As the market now cools, there is an emerging oversupply of new or modern units, particularly across new estates in Glenvale.
"The rental vacancy trend has stabilised, although this may be in line with seasonal movements.
"Sitting at 3.5 percent, the vacancy rate had crept up to as high as 4 percent during late 2015 and early 2016."
This follows many years of consistently low vacancies around the 1.4 percent to 1.8 percent.
HTW said the dwelling sales activity has slowed in 2016 and this follows slowing activity since the recent peak in 2013.
The development of the Toowoomba second Range Crossing Road and new industries such as a large milk powder processing facility supplying directly to China may provide some short to medium term growth opportunities for the region. 
Toowoomba has not been subject to volatile property market movements, according to the valuation firm, Herron Todd White, given the relatively stable workforce underpinned by large government employers including numerous schools, the University of Southern Queensland, three large hospitals and the Oakey and Cabarlah Army bases.
The coal seam gas and energy resources boom between 2010 and 2014 in the Surat Basin to the west created significant hype in the Toowoomba region.
Estate agent John McGrath recently described Toowoomba as a "hotspot."
 
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Toowoomba residential property is cooling: Herron Todd White

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Toowoomba, located 125km west of Brisbane, has been pinpointed by estate agent John McGrath as one of the most exciting emerging regional centres in Australia. 
"Right now, Toowoomba has all the hallmarks for growth.
"We believe its strong focus and investment in infrastructure, retail and lifestyle precincts will have an impact on both interstate migration and employment opportunities in the short, medium and long term."
McGrath's forecast comes as several multi-million dollar projects are either underway or being planned, namely the $1.6 billion Second Range Crossing, the development of the 550 hectare Wellcamp Airport Business Park; the $500 million redevelopment of Grand Central shopping centre and the transformation of the railway precinct into an urban village and parklands.
He told his Switzer blog readers that the key indicators of a hot spot are beneficial new infrastructure, redevelopment of retail centres and more lifestyle amenities.
"Toowoomba has them all," he said adding the median house price is just $362,000 (CoreLogic).
"This affordable price point is not only attractive to the locals, it’s also attractive to tree changers, downsizers and investors.'
The median house rent is $305 per week (realestate.com.au) – a respectable yield of 4.4%.
The McGrath Toowoomba agent Toby Sandell advised that Toowoomba was at "the best point" in the cycle for buying for long-term capital growth now.
“Our local market has been subdued for the past year since the banks tightened investment lending.
"As a result, we’ve seen very few investors in the marketplace, a decline in sales volumes of 33% (APM) and the region’s average days on market has increased to 67 days (REA),” Sandell says. 
“While there’s fewer investors, the flipside is we’ve seen more first home buyers and upgraders taking advantage of affordable buying and lower interest rates. There is good demand from locals for quality properties in the right areas.
“Interestingly, the median house price rose by 1% over the year despite these tougher conditions.
"The fact that the price is holding and even increasing slightly is a sign of Toowoomba’s resilience and strength.
"One reason for this is strong and stable employment with the state’s lowest unemployment figures.
“In the lead-up to Spring, we are just starting to see a few more positive signs with a bit more buyer enquiry and a few more investors from Sydney and Melbourne returning to look for well-priced homes.
“Stock is tight but we have been busy doing more appraisals for the past four-six weeks so we’re expecting that stock shortage to ease. We are currently marketing a number of high-end properties which have all attracted good numbers at opens.” 
McGrath looked at specific projects.
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport
The airport is having a positive effect on the accessibility of the region both domestically and into Asian markets. It is continuing to expand, with direct passenger flights to Melbourne and Cairns commencing in March. Several agri-based companies are setting up in the surrounding Business Park in order to take their produce directly to Asia. One of these is a baby milk formula factory – the first in Queensland, which will export directly to China.
Second Range Crossing
This new 41km road is important because it will take trucks off city streets, creating a better community amenity, while also enabling a faster trip for freight services. It will create 1,800 full-time jobs. Major construction is underway, with the peak phase expected around mid-2017, so as more workers move in during summer and into 2017, we expect to see weekly rents rise as well.
Grand Central redevelopment
Stage 1 of this massive new shopping centre should be open for Christmas retailing. The redevelopment will include a new dining precinct, department stores, supermarkets and almost 160 other stores.
Railway Parklands Precinct redevelopment
This 50 hectare site will incorporate a central park, shops, commercial and industrial facilities and residential options. The council estimates it will provide up to 3,300 jobs during construction and a further 1,800 jobs in retail and service industries. The developer is currently working with council to finalise the plans.
Super-Hot Spots within a Hot Spot
McGrath advised every city has its super-hot spots.
"Right now, most of Toowoomba presents great buying," he said.
South Toowoomba and Centenary Heights
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Hot price bracket: $350k-$500k</li>
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Buyer demographic: Young families wanting value for money and close proximity to the CBD</li>
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Property Observer went looking at recent sales and listings.
A three bedroom, one bathroom home in South Toowoomba sold yesterday for $390,000. The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-south+toowoomba-122505078" target="_blank">209 Geddes Street</a> (below) last traded for $104,063 in 2000.
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Another three bedroom, one bathroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-south+toowoomba-123207906">127 Perth Street</a> (below) has been listed with $395,000 hopes. The cottage on a generous 559 sqm parcel last traded for $259,000 in 2012.
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East Toowoomba and Rangeville
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Hot price bracket: $500k-$800k</li>
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Buyer demographic: Premium suburbs for upgrading families, although stock is very tight</li>
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Priced at $799,000, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-east+toowoomba-123143286" target="_blank">15 Fletcher Street</a> (below) in East Toowoomba comes with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and its own pool. The home last traded for $580,000 in 2010.
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A four bedroom, two bathroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-east+toowoomba-121578562" target="_blank">10 Anderson Street</a> (below) in East Toowoomba sold earlier this month for $696,000. It last traded for $124,000 in 1990.
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But other commentary has emerged this month. The number of properties listed for sale in Toowoomba is rising and with slowing sales activity, there may need to be some adjustment in asking prices to attract buyers, according to the valuation firm, Herron Todd White.
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Toowoomba's super hot spots: John McGrath's tips

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A professionally qualified, independent decision-maker who determines adjudication applications under the BCCM Act. In making decisions, adjudicators are not subject to direction (for example, by the Commissioner or Attorney-General).
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BUGT Act
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Expeditable application      
An application for final orders that may be progressed more quickly, either because there is no dispute or because of the urgency of the circumstances.
Extension       
Extra time which may be allowed on the due date to provide information, make a submission, or reply to submissions.
Interim order
A temporary order which puts an action on hold or keeps things as they are until a final order can be made about the dispute. Interim orders are distinct from expeditable applications. 
Jurisdiction    
The legislative power of a conciliator to conciliate an application; or an adjudicator or referee to decide an application.
Order  
The written decision of an adjudicator or referee to determine an application, accompanied by a statement of reasons. An order may grant or dismiss the orders sought, or made alternative orders. An order is legally binding and enforceable. It is an offence to contravene an order.
See also Interim order, Declaratory order and Consent order 
Parties to a dispute  
Those named in an application as being involved in a dispute – the applicant, respondent and affected persons.
QCAT  Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. QCAT determines appeals of adjudicators’ orders and complex disputes, as well as disputes about debts owed by owners to a body corporate. 
Referee           
A professionally qualified, independent decision-maker who determines applications for orders under the BUGT Act 
Regulation module   
Each community titles scheme is registered under one of five regulations (subordinate legislation) made under the BCCM Act which helps determine the procedures applicable to that scheme.
Rejection       
A decision of the commissioner to end an application, for example because it is not within jurisdiction, or the applicant has not attempted self-resolution or conciliation, or the applicant has not supplied requested information.
Reply to submissions           
A written response made by an applicant to the submissions made about their application. 
Respondent  
A person named by an applicant as the person against whom the outcome in an application is sought. 
Self resolution           
Attempts to resolve a dispute before lodging an application. Self-resolution is compulsory for all applications.
Specialist adjudicator          
A professionally qualified, independent decision-maker who determines adjudication applications, particularly complex disputes, under the BCCM Act. Appointed by the commissioner at the request and with the agreement of the parties to the dispute.
Submission   
Written comments on an application made by a person invited to make a submission. Submissions cannot be confidential.
Withdrawal   
A request by an applicant not to proceed with an application. An application must be withdrawn in writing.
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Property 101: Glossary of Queensland's strata dispute resolution terms

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GUEST OBSERVER
The Queensland Government has announced that it will introduce a 3 percent Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (‘AFAD’) to be paid by foreign persons who purchase certain land in Queensland that is, or will be, solely or primarily used for residential purposes from 1 October 2016.
The move comes as part of the 2016-2017 Budget measures and will apply only if liability to pay transfer duty, landholder duty or corporate trustee duty arises in respect of a transaction on or after 1 October 2016.
The AFAD has been introduced by the Government “to ensure that foreign purchasers of residential land, who benefit from Government services and infrastructure, make a contribution to their delivery” as they are “not necessarily subject to some of the other major sources of State Government revenue”.
The Duties and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (Qld) (‘the Bill’) was introduced to Parliament to amend the Duties Act 2001 (Qld). The Bill was passed on 17 June 2016 and will now be presented for royal assent after which it will become law.
In other Budget measures, it has been announced the existing family farm transfer duty concession for the familial transfer of farm businesses will be extended from 1 July 2016 to remove the requirement that the transaction be by way of gift (meaning the concession will now also be available where consideration is paid for the transfer).
The Government has also made a commitment to temporarily increase the First Home Owners’ Grant from $15,000 to $20,000 to assist first home buyers to enter the housing market. The grant will be available for contracts signed between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 for new houses, units or townhouses valued at less than $750,000.
Clive Nichol is partner at Barry. Nilsson. Lawyers and can be <a href="https://www.bnlaw.com.au" target="_blank">contacted here.</a>
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Property 101:  The Queensland AFAD property tax

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With the median house price in Townsville currently trending at around $330,000, an investment of $500,000 will net you a good quality modern home in desirable residential suburbs or a renovated house within the inner city suburbs, say valuation firm Herron Todd White in their July 2016 residential market report. 
“Our suggestions from 12 months ago have not changed much with the median price and market sentiment softening during this period making it very much a market for owner occupier buyers,” says HTW.
Following the recent announcement of federal funding from both sides of government for the proposed CBD stadium and entertainment precinct, houses in the inner city localities of South Townsville, North Ward and Belgian Gardens would be a desirable location for a $500,000 investment. These suburbs typically have renovated older style houses, typically on traditional sized lots within close proximity to the CBD and The Strand. 
Other suggested localities include the middle class suburbs of Idalia, Annandale and Douglas.
"For $500,000 you could buy a good quality masonry block constructed home within a modern residential estate featuring lifestyle facilities such as parks and walking and bike paths," says HTW.
These areas are also within close proximity of major employment hubs including Lavarack Army Barracks, Townsville Hospital and James Cook University. 
Property Observer found a two-bedroom, two-bathroom inner city apartment around the median price on www.realestate.com.au at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-townsville+city-122431462" target="_blank">1206/106 Denham Street, Townsville City, Qld</a>, which recently exchanged hands for $355,000.
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A modern home beckons owner occupiers for $500,000 in Queensland’s Townsville: HTW 

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Unlicensed property agent work is against the law.
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<thead><tr>
<th id="table00388r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table00388r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
</tr></thead>
<tbody>
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<td headers="table00388r1c1">
Working without a licence or registration
</td>
<td headers="table00388r1c2">
$24,380 or 2 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table00388r1c1">
Employing a person who in unlicensed and unregistered
</td>
<td headers="table00388r1c2">
$24,380 or 2 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table00388r1c1">
Selling, hiring or lending out a licence or registration
</td>
<td headers="table00388r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
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<h2>Dealing with licences</h2>
<h3>Serious offences</h3>
We will cancel your licence if you’re convicted of:
<ul>
<li>violent offences (including threats to use violence)</li>
<li>fraud or dishonesty offences</li>
<li>drug trafficking</li>
<li>extortion</li>
<li>arson</li>
<li>unlawful stalking</li>
<li>an offence of a sexual nature.</li>
</ul>
You will have 14 days to return your licence to us. The maximum fine for failing to do so is $12,190.
<h3>Change of details</h3>
You must advise us in writing within 14 days about any changes to:
<ul>
<li>personal details</li>
<li>any aspect of your licence.</li>
</ul>
The maximum fine for failing to do so is $12,190.
<h3>Produce licence on request</h3>
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<th id="table77016r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table77016r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
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<td headers="table77016r1c1">
Failing to show a licence or certificate of registration to an inspector
</td>
<td headers="table77016r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table77016r1c1">
Failing to show a copy of a licence or certificate of registration to a potential buyer, client or other party after they ask to see it
</td>
<td headers="table77016r1c2">$12,190</td>
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<h3>Substitute licensee</h3>
You must follow the rules when appointing a substitute licensee. If you do not, you risk being fined.
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<th id="table99699r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table99699r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
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<tbody>
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Not having the consent and evidence of appointment at the office
</td>
<td headers="table99699r1c2">
$12,190
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table99699r1c1">
Not lodging extension of appointment substitute licence for more than 30 days
</td>
<td headers="table99699r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table99699r1c1">
Acting as licensee while you have a substitute appointed
</td>
<td headers="table99699r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Person in charge</h2>
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<th id="table42782r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table42782r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
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<td headers="table42782r1c1">
Not having a licensee or registered salesperson in charge of place of business
</td>
<td headers="table42782r1c2">
$24,380 (individual) $12,190 (corporation)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table42782r1c1">
Having a real estate salesperson in charge of a place of business if their conditions or registration prohibit this
</td>
<td headers="table42782r1c2">
$24,380 (individual) $12,190 (corporation)
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Documentation</h2>
You must make sure that you:
<ul>
<li>complete all of your documents correctly</li>
<li>give copies to consumers when the law says you need to.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Appointment</h3>
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<thead><tr>
<th id="table10091r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table10091r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
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Acting for a client without a written appointment to act
</td>
<td headers="table10091r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table10091r1c1">
Not giving a copy of the appointment to act
</td>
<td headers="table10091r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table10091r1c1">
Acting for more than 1 party to a transaction
</td>
<td headers="table10091r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table10091r1c1">
Not explaining the relevant details of a sole or exclusive agency appointment
</td>
<td headers="table10091r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Supply of documents</h3>
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<thead><tr>
<th id="table50978r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table50978r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
</tr></thead>
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<td headers="table50978r1c1">
Failing to include the warning statement in the required section of a sale contract
</td>
<td headers="table50978r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
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<h3>Disclosure</h3>
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<th id="table37835r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table37835r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
</tr></thead>
<tbody>
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Non-disclosure of benefit to buyer
</td>
<td headers="table37835r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table37835r1c1">
Not disclosing a beneficial interest to a seller
</td>
<td headers="table37835r1c2">
$24,380 or 3 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table37835r1c1">
Charging a buyer’s premium on goods connected to a real property without getting the consent of the owner and/or not disclosing a buyer's premium is payable on goods
</td>
<td headers="table37835r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Commission</h3>
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<thead><tr>
<th id="table42495r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table42495r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
</tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table42495r1c1">
Claiming commission worked out on an amount more than the actual sale price
</td>
<td headers="table42495r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table42495r1c1">
Retaining or suing for commission when not entitled (for example, not licensed or not authorised to act)
</td>
<td headers="table42495r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Trust account offences</h2>
It is in an offence to steal or misuse trust monies. You risk a fine and imprisonment if you break the law.
<h3>Trust money</h3>
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<th id="table47002r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table47002r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
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<tbody>
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<td headers="table47002r1c1">
Wrongful conversion and false accounts
</td>
<td headers="table47002r1c2">
$12,190 or 5 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table47002r1c1">
Unauthorised use of trust account
</td>
<td headers="table47002r1c2">
$24,380 or 2 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table47002r1c1">
Trust monies are not banked immediately (to trust account)
</td>
<td headers="table47002r1c2">
$24,380 or 2 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table47002r1c1">
Banking of non-trust monies to a trust account
</td>
<td headers="table47002r1c2">
$24,380 or 1 year imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table47002r1c1">
Licensee does not account to client
</td>
<td headers="table47002r1c2">
$24,380 or 2 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Audit reports</h3>
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<thead><tr>
<th id="table71648r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table71648r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
</tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table71648r1c1">
Failing to appoint an auditor
</td>
<td headers="table71648r1c2">
$24,380 or 1 year imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table71648r1c1">
Failing to lodge audit report within time limit
</td>
<td headers="table71648r1c2">
$24,380 or 2 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table71648r1c1">
Failing to lodge a final audit within 2 months of ceasing to be a principle licensee
</td>
<td headers="table71648r1c2">
$24,380 or 2 years imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Offences by auditors</h3>
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<thead><tr>
<th id="table00876r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table00876r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
</tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table00876r1c1">
Auditor does not file advice immediately of irregularities to Chief Executive
</td>
<td headers="table00876r1c2">
$24,380 or 1 year imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table00876r1c1">
Auditor fails to notify Chief Executive when denied access to other records
</td>
<td headers="table00876r1c2">
$24,380 or 1 year imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td headers="table00876r1c1">
Auditor fails to supply report to licensee
</td>
<td headers="table00876r1c2">
$24,380 or 1 year imprisonment
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Inspector's powers</h2>
Inspectors have the legal authority to make sure that you don’t break the law. You must follow their lawful directions, or you risk a fine.
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<th id="table25521r1c1">Offence</th>
<th id="table25521r1c2">Maximum penalty</th>
</tr></thead>
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<tr class="even">
<td headers="table25521r1c1">
Failure to comply with warrant, produce documents or provide information to an inspector
</td>
<td headers="table25521r1c2">
$24,380
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td headers="table25521r1c1">
Failure to give name and address to an inspector in certain circumstances
</td>
<td headers="table25521r1c2">
$6,095
 
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
For more information, <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au" target="_blank">click here.</a>
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Property 101: Queensland property industry breaches and penalties

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The market in Queensland's Toowoomba looks set to continue to soften into the second half of 2016, but the sub-$500,000 price bracket remains the most active as it attracts investors, owner-occupiers and renovators alike, say valuation firm Herron Todd White in its residential property report for July 2016. The report focuses on property investing in the $500,000 range.
Toowoomba’s median house price sits marginally below that of the previous year at $363,000 with reduced sale volumes also recorded. Of all dwelling sales recorded in 2016 to date, approximately 41 percent were between $300,000 and $400,000, while sales over $500,000 only constituted approximately 18 percent. Therefore despite reduced volumes, the sub $500,000 price bracket which comfortably encompasses the median price remains significantly more active than higher price points.
At the $500,000 price point there is a broad range of properties available. The sales below are examples of contrasting property types that have recently sold.
The property below sold for $499,000 in February (CoreLogic) and is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom, renovated colonial dwelling in East Toowoomba. 
<img src="/images/2016/07/11/Toowoomba-first.png" alt="">
In contrast, a Middle Ridge, modern, brick, three-bedroom, two-bathroom property sold for $505,000 in February, according to CoreLogic.
As for rental demand, Toowoomba’s vacancy rate is at 3.7 percent, which is almost double that of previous years and accordingly, there has been a parallel weakening of rental values. Despite this, sub $400 per week rentals have continued to see a relatively stable level of enquiry.
"Overall, despite the softening market conditions there is likely to be continued demand across the board for properties for sale below $500,000 and it is predicted that the owner-occupier dominated suburbs such as East Toowoomba, Middle Ridge, Kearneys Spring, South Toowoomba, Mount Lofty, Darling Heights and Rangeville will continue to record a more stable growth pattern than new investor driven developments across Toowoomba’s western suburbs," the HTW report concludes.
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Queensland's Toowoomba property market set to soften, but sub-$500,000 still scores: HTW

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The Dutch real estate investor Universal Partners is selling off its rural holding on Queensland's Curtis Island with likely buyers tipped to be tourism operators.
The 2680 hectare holding was once owned by cattle baron Sir Graham McCamley who sold in  2003.
The land with rugged coastline, white sand beaches and fresh water lagoons was purchased by the Rotterdam-based investment group for more than $10 million over a decade ago.
It sits 55 kilometres east of Rockhampton, within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
The North Hollywood-based Australian Resort Enterprises has a major parcel of land at the southern end of the island. 
The Australian Financial Review noted the neighbouring Monte Christo cattle station came to an end in 2014 when three gas companies, Santos GLNG, Australia Pacific LNG and Queensland Curtis LNG, jointly purchased the 22,000 hectares for environmental offsets. 
CBRE have been appointed to sell Universal Partners holding which includes 25 freehold titles and two air strips.
"Opportunities abound to create a private retreat, boutique eco resort or commercial hub capitalising on North Curtis Island's outstanding location," Chris Holgar said. 
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Hi Margaret, just wondering if things have changed in the Lockyer Valley and whether it is a growth area and worth looking at from a long term investment perspective?
Answer: 
When you make that decision to invest in property, there is much more to consider than whether an expert is predicting whether an area will make a good investment, or not.
You see, working out whether an area has the potential to be a good investment is a little like asking how long is a piece of string – that also depends upon the piece of string, and who cut it in the first place. 
You must start by establishing a few things about yourself – the time till you will need to realise this investment, the personal cash flows you can afford to support along the way, and how much is your borrowing capacity.  You also need to know whether your immediate reliance will be on growth, giving you equity quickly to be able to buy more property, or on cash flow – providing enough rental return to enable you to stay in the market and make your loan repayments and meet expenses.
Some investors have plenty of equity in their own home which allows them to buy more than one property, and so they can afford to wait for growth and buy in areas which may be a little more speculative or long term.  Such areas, as long as they have the correct growth drivers, will grow in the long term and probably get pretty good rent returns in the short term. 
Other investors have no equity or little in the way of deposits, and so each and every purchase must grow immediately, or they won’t be able to add to their portfolio.  Always remember that to make money from property you need to buy more than one, and so it is important to really understand what you can afford both in terms of supporting the property financially in the short term and seeing it grow in the longer term.
Once you know this you can establish what you can afford, whether you need a higher or a lower rental yield and if you can wait until the longer term for that important growth to occur.  Make no mistake, cash flow is important but if the property never grows, it’s most likely not worth the time and effort to buy it.
In terms of the Lockyer Valley, it’s a growing area, but it’s on a very slow burn and, in my opinion, will be so for some time.  Considered the ‘salad bowl’ of Southern Queensland, there’s still quite a way to go until the population mass reaches the critical point where super infrastructure begins to be built, population explodes and the micro economy burgeons.  I have no doubt that, over the longer term this is an area which can deliver some reasonable results, but that term is going to be quite lengthy.
It’s now up to you to determine whether you can speculate long enough and wait for this growth, or whether an area with more assured growth, sooner (albeit one which may have relatively lower yields) is more up your alley.
 Have a property question?  <a href="mailto:%20&lt;script%20type='text/javascript'&gt;%20/n%20&lt;/script&gt;&lt;script%20type='text/javascript'&gt;%20%20&lt;/script&gt;This%20email%20address%20is%20being%20protected%20from%20spambots.%20You%20need%20JavaScript%20enabled%20to%20view%20it.%20&lt;script%20type='text/javascript'&gt;%20%20&lt;/script&gt;" target="_blank">Ask Margaret!</a>
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Property market in Laidley, Gatton and Lockyer Valley: Ask Margaret 

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A circa 4,000 hectare rural landholding in Queensland’s premium cattle country has been listed for the sale via auction on July 20, the first time the land has been offered in more than 150 years.  
Located in Mundubbera, in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Burnett region, Lot 1 and 4 of Deepbank Station comprise two freehold titles covering nearly 4,187 hectares. 
The grazing land, comprising a mix of cleared and improved soil types, is being sold by the McCord family, which have a connection with the region spanning six generations. 
The listing is through CBRE Agribusiness’ Thomas Warriner, Geoff Warriner and Chris Holgar. 
“Properties in this area do no change hands often, which is testament to the productive nature of the region,” said Holgar. 
The property was originally timbered to Brigalow, Box and Ironbark trees, while grass types including Buffel, Creeping Bluegrass, Green Panic, Urochloa and Rhode support a productive cattle operation. 
The property’s major selling factors include the secure stock water resources, which include six bores, six dams and three creek systems, said Warriner.
Holgar said the areas timbered with Narrow Leaf Ironbark and Spotted Gum were also ideal for harvest as an additional source of income. 
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