Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

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Reservoir in Victoria, one of the most consistently busy suburbs, has been joined by Surfers Paradise as the busiest auction markets this weekend, according to CoreLogic.
Each have 19 auctions scheduled.
Burwood and Point Cook are the next busiest suburbs with 14 auctions scheduled each.
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In total there are 1,592 properties scheduled for auction, down from last week's 1,915 auctions held.
It's also lower than the total this time last year, which saw 1,751 auctions held across the capital city markets.
Of the 19 auctions in Surfers Paradise, arguably the most interesting is a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-127949562" target="_blank">three bedroom apartment in the Chevron Renaissance Towers</a> on Ferny Avenue.
The 24th floor apartment traded for $590,000 in 2013 when there were $769,000 hopes.
 
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Surfers Paradise joins Reservoir as busiest auction suburb

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The majestic residence at 31 Buccaneer Court, Surfers Paradise has been sold by Sam Guo of Ray White Broadbeach.
It fetched a street record of just under $6 million when sold to a local Chinese buyer.
Pat Worboys, who owns an interior design styling business<a href="http://designready.com.au/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=http://designready.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1524145503271000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFGoLGCbLlt26Dj_VXarq0erK0Igg"> designready.com.au</a>, transformed the home over 18 months.
It was marketed as a picture of functional opulence and timeless beauty, taking inspiration from a classic French chateau with contemporary upstate New York influences.
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The five bedroom home sold to a buyer who fell in love with its classy fittings, position and beautiful presentation.
The waterfront home boasts the finest fittings and fixtures throughout, including imported marble, polished Italian Shivakashi granite, pristine Baltic Oak parquetry floors, forged iron balconies and grand staircase, imported French shutters and Himalayan sandstone.
The latest sale comes on the back of Mr Guo selling <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=31-33+The+Corso&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g">31-33 The Corso</a>, Isle of Capri for $8.8 million off-market to an undisclosed Asian buyer during the lucky Chinese lunar golden week. 
“The Gold Coast has well and truly come of age and it’s great to see such confidence in the luxury market.”
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French chateau Buccaneer Court, Surfers Paradise trophy home sale

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Philanthropist Kevin Chatfield and wife Vicki have emerged as the buyers of entrepreneur Ron Bakir's record breaking Surfers Paradise penthouse.
The couple paid $9.5 million for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-124032282" target="_blank">Ferny Avenue spread atop the Chevron Renaissance building</a> earlier this year.
The sale, which took 435 days, topped the previous penthouse high of $9.2 million, set six years ago when Melbourne builder Peter Devitt bought in Main Beach’s Liberty Panorama tower.
Bakir turned the apartment from an empty shell of an office in to a four bedroom apartment, having paid $1.2 million in 2014 for the ex-Raptis offices.
The apartment features a 12 seat rooftop teppanyaki grill, eight drop-down TV set and parking space for 21 cars.
Michael Kollosche at Kollosche Prestige sold the apartment.
Kevin Chatfield founded AV Technology, an audiovisual integration company.
Kevin and Vicki own a nearby Surfers home on the the pricey riverfront Admiralty Drive that cost them $4.8 million in 2011.
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Buyers of record breaking Surfers Paradise penthouse revealed

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Hong Kong-based billionaire Tony Fung has put his empty Gold Coast penthouse on the market for $7.95 million, three years after buying the four-storey apartment atop the Soul tower.
Fung bought it from receivers for $7 million in 2015 as an empty shell.
Fung had visions of creating a Surfers Paradise trophy home engaging architectural firm BVN.
He reportedly prefers to spend his time living on his boat, the Asteria, or at Aquis Farm, his racehorse breeding property located at Caungra.​
Sitting more than 220 metres above sea level, it spans 1040 square metres of living space. 
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The lowest price paid at big weekend auction, The Event was $136,000 for a one-bedroom furnished hotel room at Surfers Paradise.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-surfers+paradise-127261054" target="_blank">1417 Mantra on View unit</a> is holiday let though on-site managers with owners allowed to stay for 28 days per year.
It last sold in 2009 at $219,500 to a WA investors.
“The strong contingent of local buyers was the big surprise of the day,” said Andrew Bell, the CEO of Ray White Surfers Paradise Group. 
Among the properties passed in was a grand three-storey historic home at Warwick known as The Abbey. The property boasts 50 rooms, a chapel, grand dining room and function rooms.
A five-bedroom waterfront home with Florida-style architectural elements at 80 Admiralty Drive, Paradise Waters, was passed in at $4 million. It had been on and off the market for two years without success.
“We’re expecting to secure sales for a number of properties passed in over the weekend over the coming weeks,” Mr Bell said.
Strong interest from interstate buyers didn’t translate to strong bidder numbers at Ray White Surfers Paradise’s The Event on Sunday.  </div>
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<div>Some 41 properties worth $35.4 million sold at the auction where 170 registered bidders, mainly from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, registered to bid.</div>
<div>Ten properties sold prior to auction among the 80 plus offerings.</div>
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RWSP Group CEO Andrew Bell said they had over 2000 inspections on properties over the last four weeks," Mr Bell said.
Bell had tipped interest from southern buyers to lead sales.
Mantra's resales have been loss making for some time. A sale last November was at $148,000 having sold at $320,000 in 2006, according to CoreLogic. 
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The penthouse in the Chevron Renaissance in Surfers Paradise has hit the market, just days after a nearby apartment set a new Gold Coast penthouse record.
The tower two northern penthouse has been listed for $4.495 million by its owner, retirement village developer Peter Puljich who bought off the plan in 2007.
The property is listed through Tolemy Stevens of Harcourts Luxury — Prestige Specialist. 
The penthouse features Versace style furniture.
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“In this market it’s a fair price, it’s probably a discounted price,” he told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-126925062" target="_blank">2481/23 Ferny Avenue offering </a>is on the 48th and 49th floors.
The top level features a large swimming pool
The record $9.5 million was by property development company owner Ron Bakir, who spent several million dollars turning what was a floor of ex-Raptis Group offices into a luxe penthouse.
It was listed at $12.5 million selling after Kollosche Prestige cut the asking price. to $9.95 million.
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Andrew and Shadda Abercrombie of The Abercrombie Group are selling their sub-penthouse in Soul, Surfers Paradise.
Spanning 455 square metres, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment features wraparound balconies with views over the region.
There is a C-bus smart home system installed in the unit.
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The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-127201026" target="_blank">64th level apartment</a> has been scheduled for February 18 auction.
It last traded in 2013 at $3.2 million when bought from Juniper.
There is a smaller sub-penthouse is currently on the market for $4.95 million having last traded for $6 million in 2012 when bought by a Malaysian businesswoman as a holiday home. 
It has been operating as a holiday let for the last 18 months. It could be booked for a week for around $12,000.
Kollosche Prestige agent Jordan Williams told the Courier Mail he expects it to sell in the first quarter of the year.
The Soul building is the second highest tower in the Gold Coast, only second to nearby Q1.
 
 
 
 
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Soul sub-penthouse of Abercrombie Group boss for sale

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An oceanfront 64th floor Soul, Surfers Paradise apartment has been listed with a $4.95 million asking price.
The <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https:/www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-127177466" target="_blank">four bedroom, four bathroom sub-penthouse</a> comes with wrap around terrace.
There is open plan living and dining space plus a gourmet galley style kitchen.
All up there is 410 sqm of living space. It is one of only two apartments on 64th floor, serviced with an express lift.
It comes with four car spaces.
Michael Kollosche and Jordan Williams at Kollosche Prestige is marketing the apartment for the Malaysian vendor who paid $6 million in 2012 when bought from the developer, Juniper.
It was listed in 2016 for $6 million but no buyer emerged during its 250 day marketing campaign.
 
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Coffee mogul Phillip Di Bella and his wife Gianna have listed their whole floor Allure luxury apartment in Surfers Paradise.
Ray White Surfers Paradise Group agent Robert Graham has the beachfront offering scheduled for the group's big annual auction, The Event on January 28.
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Di Bella calculated the family had only spend 20 nights at the Northcliffe Terrace apartment in the past 2.5 years. They plan to spend more time in Queenstown, New Zealand where they have built a four-level house on Queenstown Hill with views over Lake Wakatipu.
The Di Bella’s apartment spans <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-surfers+paradise-127206706" target="_blank">the fourth floor apartment</a> with almost 350sq m of living space.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian property section.
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Di Bella coffee moguls list Surfers Paradise apartment

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Andrew Grech, former chief executive of beleaguered law firm Slater and Gordon, and wife, Daniela have sold their Surfers Paradise holiday home.
The three bedroom, three bathroom <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-broadbeach-126573218" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12.16px;">sub penthouse apartment</a> in the Carmel by the Sea block at Broadbeach fetched $2,605,000.
The Melbourne-based Grech's wife, Daniela paid $1.95 million in 2006.
Set on the 26th level, the apartment spans 370 sqm of indoor and outdoor living with two living areas and a number of alfresco terraces overlooking the beach.
It was the last sale by the late Ray White agent Rob Astbury.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian property section.
 
 
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