Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

Joel Robinson

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

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Developer GURNER™ Group has revealed $1.65 billion in residential sales nationally across the 12 months to December 2025, driven largely by the continued momentum of its Docklands wellness-focused precinct, Elysium Fields.

The sales result was generated across seven projects in Victoria and New South Wales, headlined by Elysium Fields, GURNER™’s $2.75 billion mixed-use precinct planned for Harbour Esplanade in Docklands.

The project has recorded more than $500 million in sales across the first three towers, equating to around 580 apartments sold.

The first tower, Helios, has now sold out of its 240 private residences, with GURNER™ preparing to release a premium penthouse collection comprising 15 three-bedroom penthouses in coming weeks.

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Elysium Fields is being developed on the long-held 20,000 sqm Docklands site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade, which had remained undeveloped for more than two decades prior to GURNER™ taking over the project around four years ago.

Construction has now commenced across four towers ranging between 18 and 30 storeys, with Hamilton Marino and Maxcon appointed as builders.

Once complete, the precinct is expected to comprise around 1,100 residences, alongside retail, hospitality and public realm uses integrated throughout the site.

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Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners in collaboration with GURNER™ Design House, the project has been positioned around the developer’s broader focus on wellness-led residential living.

“We don’t sell apartments. We create a true luxury lifestyle that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in the market today,” Founder and Executive Chairman Tim Gurner said.

“To deliver that requires an extraordinary level of detail, coordination and discipline across multiple verticals, from design and hospitality through to wellness and service.”

“We’ve always believed that living extends far beyond the physical residence. It’s about how you feel the moment you arrive, how you live day-to-day, and the ecosystem that supports that.” 
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The project’s design places a heavy focus on landscaping, wellness amenities and biophilic design principles.

Plans include around 3,700 sqm of landscaped gardens and open space throughout the precinct, alongside a retail and dining offering spanning approximately 5,000 sqm.

The broader public realm strategy centres around what GURNER™ describes as the “Path of Life”, an urban forest and landscaped pedestrian environment intended to connect the various buildings and wellness spaces across the precinct.

The apartments themselves will incorporate a range of wellness-focused inclusions, including purified air and water systems, circadian lighting, antimicrobial surfaces, and optional in-home wellness upgrades.

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Gurner said the company’s experience through its Saint Haven wellness clubs had directly informed the residential offering now being incorporated into Elysium Fields.

“We’re seeing a clear global shift toward longevity, performance and proactive health,” Gurner said.

“Our role is to deliver that in a way that feels seamless, highly private and beautifully resolved within the environments we create.”

A large component of the wellness offering is planned through the resident amenity and health facilities proposed within the precinct.

That includes plans for bathing and recovery facilities spread throughout the towers, incorporating mineral pools, saunas, steam rooms, flotation therapy, red light therapy and wellness lounges.

The developer is also seeking approvals for what it describes as a “reverse ageing medical clinic” within the precinct.

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According to project information released by the group, the proposed facility would include cryotherapy, IV infusion therapy, infrared and dry saunas, PEMF beds, MRIs, DEXA scans, brain scans and blood analysis services.

Within the first tower, Helios, residents will also have access to a dedicated amenity offering known as the Sky Private Club.

The upper 15 levels of the building will include private lounges, dining spaces, rooftop amenities and optional private wellness studios integrated within residences.

The Helios tower itself comprises 260 apartments ranging between 60 sqm and 300 sqm, including a collection of penthouses.

That includes a planned two-storey penthouse spanning around 600 sqm with uninterrupted bay views.

The Elysium Fields precinct is being delivered in partnership with Digital Harbour Holdings, a consortium that includes the Liberman family, which controls the development rights across the Docklands site.

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The sales result comes as GURNER™ continues expanding its national development pipeline beyond Victoria.

“We have a strong pipeline across Australia and are now focused on scaling into key markets including New South Wales and Queensland, while continuing to build on our Melbourne base,” Gurner said.

“We currently have more than $3 billion in the market, growing to over $5 billion by October, and expect to materially outperform last year in the 2026 calendar year.”

The result also reflects the continued strength of the upper-end apartment market in Melbourne, particularly for owner-occupier-focused product with large-scale amenity and lifestyle offerings.

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Record result anchored by the Group’s “utopian” Elysium Fields precinct – defying market headwinds in Docklands.

Elysium Fields drive Gurner to $1.65 billion in apartment sales over 2025

National Australia Bank (NAB) will fund <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera</a>, a $1 billion, 52-level luxury residential tower being developed by Central Equity in one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held coastal locations at Northcliffe.

The project, launched recently by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a>, one of Victoria’s largest private residential developers, comes at a time when construction funding for large residential developments has become increasingly competitive as lenders tighten exposure to the sector.

Multiplex has been appointed the builder, and construction is now underway.

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Since its first project, Central Equity has delivered more than 85 residential developments with a combined end value exceeding $8 billion.

Palmera reflects Central Equity’s growing focus on the Gold Coast luxury apartment market and continues a relationship between Central Equity and NAB that dates back to the late 1980s, when the bank funded one of Melbourne’s earliest inner-city residential towers at a time when high-rise apartment living in the CBD was largely unproven.

“NAB’s funding of Central Equity’s $36 million CBD development in the late 1980’s to the financing of the billion-dollar tower today highlights the long-term relationship between the two organisations in delivering major residential projects” said Central Equity Founder and Chairman Eddie Kutner.

He said NAB’s early support was instrumental in helping establish the company’s development model.

“When we commenced our first residential tower in the late 1980s the concept of funding off-the-plan apartments was still largely untested in Australia,” Kutner said.

“NAB recognised the opportunity early and supported the project when others were uncertain. That relationship has now continued for more than 37 years across many developments.”

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Central Equity was established in 1987 when Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank precinct were still dominated by warehouses and commercial buildings. Fewer than 100 residents lived in Southbank at the time, and large-scale residential development in the inner city was not widely considered.

Recognising changing demographics and lifestyle preferences, the company began developing high-rise residential projects designed to bring permanent residents into the city centre.

Central Equity has provided accommodation for approximately 40,000 residents across Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank, while also incorporating supporting infrastructure including essential lifestyle facilities like retail spaces, childcare facilities and neighbourhood activity centres.

Central Equity has spent many years assembling the Palmera development site on the corner of Garfield Terrace and Frederick Street in Northcliffe, creating a supersite of around 3,300 sqm.

The developer said the Palmera apartment tower reflects its long-term view of the Gold Coast as a growing and increasingly diversified economy.

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Supported by infrastructure including the light rail network, major road upgrades expanded education, hospital and medical facilities and continued expansion at the Gold Coast Airport with more international and domestic flights.

Positioned in the tightly held Northcliffe precinct, the 52-level tower will deliver 347 apartments, targeting buyers seeking a high-end coastal lifestyle, from downsizers to interstate investors.

Designed by Marchese Partners with interiors by DBI, Palmera has been conceived as a next-generation residential offering, featuring a collection of oversized apartments, with premium three-bedroom residences offering sweeping northern views stretching from Surfers Paradise through to Burleigh Heads.

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NAB funds $1 billion Surfers Paradise apartment development, Palmera

Two years after completing one of the newest developments in North Sydney, developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> is turning its attention to the rapidly evolving St Leonards apartment market.

The developer, which completed AURA by Aqualand on North Sydney's Walker Street, has lodged plans for a 5,918 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-37-herbert-street-st-leonards-nsw-2065">33-37 Herbert Street, St Leonards,</a> seeking approval for a pair of residential towers rising above a shared podium opposite Royal North Shore Hospital.

The proposal forms part of the broader transformation underway across the St Leonards-Crows Nest precinct, where former industrial and commercial sites are increasingly being redeveloped into high-density mixed-use projects tied to major transport infrastructure.

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According to the planning documents, the site sits “within the St Leonards–Crows Nest Strategic Centre, identified by the NSW Government as a key area for accommodating future jobs and housing across Sydney.”

The proposal has been designed by fjcstudio, formerly FJMT Studio, and is being progressed through the State Significant Development pathway due to its scale and affordable housing provision.

The scheme would comprise 413 apartments, including 46 affordable housing units, alongside retail and commercial uses fronting Herbert Street. The project would also include communal open space, landscaping, a swimming pool, gymnasium, children’s play areas and podium-level resident amenities.

Planning documents show the development would consist of a part-13, part-39 storey tower form positioned above a four-storey podium.

“The development comprises a unified podium that activates the street interface, and two setback towers to accommodate new housing supply while maintaining an appropriate human scale at ground level,” fjcstudio noted in its Design Report.

The northern and southern towers have been shaped to respond to the surrounding skyline while also limiting overshadowing impacts to nearby public open space, particularly Talus Reserve.

The design report said the differing tower heights were intended to “contribute to a varied skyline while responding to the surrounding built form context and solar access considerations.”

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The site sits directly opposite Royal North Shore Hospital and within walking distance of both St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

While the site itself sits just outside the formal Crows Nest Transport Oriented Development boundary, the planning documents repeatedly reference its alignment with the broader TOD objectives reshaping the Lower North Shore.

“The site is located adjacent to St Leonards Station and in close proximity to Crows Nest Metro which is within the Crows Nest Transit Orientated Development Accelerated Precinct which has been identified by the NSW Government to support housing delivery,” the Design Verification Statement noted.

According to fjcstudio, the project has been designed to respond to the broader transition occurring across St Leonards, where increasing residential density is being concentrated around transport infrastructure and employment hubs.

“The broader precinct is undergoing significant change, with a mix of existing mid-rise buildings and newer high-density developments,” the report stated.

“Recent and approved projects indicate a consistent shift toward taller built form, typically organised as tower-and-podium typologies with more active ground levels.”

The proposal includes close to 6,000 sqm of retail and commercial space across the ground floor and podium levels, designed to create a more activated street edge along Herbert Street.

Aqualand’s plans would also introduce a landscaped podium shared between the two towers, with communal open space in the form of a podium rooftop designed to support resident interaction and improve urban greening outcomes. The scheme would also introduce pocket parks at the northern and southern ends of the site, including a landscaped area at the corner of Herbert and Ella streets designed to improve pedestrian amenity and soften the streetscape.

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The proposal is being progressed through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway, which was introduced to accelerate housing supply across the state. The application was declared State Significant Development in April 2025 following an expression of interest process.

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St Leonards has been particularly active with new developments in recent weeks. Developer SP Setia’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-sp-setia-targets-st-leonards-skyline-with-40-storey-tod-tower">plans for a new 42-storey tower</a> recently went on exhibition through the same pathway, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">Stockland’s 52-storey tower proposal</a> was also recently unveiled.

Aside from the St Leonards project, which is expected to take around nine months to move through the approvals process ahead of a potential 2027 launch, Aqualand is also preparing to launch Boronia, a new apartment project in Roseville comprising around 111 apartments on Larkin Street.

The developer also has approvals in place for the next stage of the Barangaroo precinct, which will feature new residential, retail, hospitality and community uses, alongside a new metro entry across the five-hectare site.

More than 50 new retail destinations are planned for Central Barangaroo, alongside a 270-metre-long boulevard connecting Hickson Park to Nawi Cove. Together with Harbour Park, more than 50 per cent of the precinct will comprise public open space and parkland.

First look: Aqualand joins St Leonards apartment party

Sydney

Arcadia is among&nbsp;Lane Cove’s most coveted new addresses, combining bushland panoramas with sophisticated architectural designs.

Never to be built-out natural vistas create a green backdrop to the apartment development, nestled at the doorstep of the bushland reserve along Stringybark Creek.

Delivered by DASCO, Arcadia features&nbsp;69 one, two and three-bedroom residences across three individual buildings.

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Diverse floorplans feature a range of offerings, including double-storey layouts, studies, media spaces, while select three-storey, terrace-style residences feature their own private entrances.

Floorplans extend up to 227sqm, making these apartments more than $800,000 cheaper than a similar-sized, free-standing home in the area.

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Arcadia focuses on alfresco living, with generous private terraces, courtyards and sun-soaked balconies providing a sublime setting for relaxing and entertaining outdoors.

Inside, living spaces are roomy and airy, graced with top-quality Italian ILVE appliances, stone benchtops, a smart home system and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Residents can choose between two considered colour schemes. The stylish lighter and darker colour palettes, Sunrise and Sunset, allows buyers to personalise their surroundings to suit their taste.

Lane Cove lies within one of Australia’s top 10 most advantaged Local Government Areas, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Located close to several major centres including the Sydney and North Sydney CBDs, Macquarie Park and Chatswood, its convenience is a major drawcard.

A number of infrastructure and community projects and upgrades have helped to transform the suburb and its village, which has become a popular and diverse destination in its own right.

These include an upgrade of Lane Cove Plaza and the opening of The Canopy, poised to become Lane Cove’s premier dining and shopping destination.

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Central and convenient, Arcadia enjoys easy access to the area’s many attractions and amenities. It is located a 4-minute walk from the nearest bus stop on Centennial Avenue and a 12-minute bus ride to Chatswood.

The CBD lies within a 15-minute drive from the residence and premier education institutions are within close proximity, including Lane Cove and Lane Cove West Public Schools, St Ignatius’ College Riverview and Macquarie Uni.

“We are thrilled to bring our signature quality, vision and lifestyle focus to beautiful Lane Cove and deliver a product that we know will resonate with style-conscious buyers”, DASCO director Salim Nicolas said.

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Arcadia delivers a lush living experience to a range of buyers, and the lush surrounding treescape ensures a feeling of peace, tranquillity and seclusion rarely found in urban living.

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A number of infrastructure and community projects and upgrades have helped to transform the suburb and its village, which has become a popular and diverse destination in its own right.

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Arcadia, the Lower North Shore apartments attracting families and investors

Polo Collection, delivered by Meriton, is the third release within a brand new four-stage masterplanned community designed by an award-winning quartet of leading architectural firms.

The luxury resort-style development sits in Rosebery&rsquo;s vibrant heart, boasting a collection of unique low-rise towers tailored to display its considered architecture and interior design.

Each stage of &lsquo;The Gallery&rsquo; was individually designed by either SJB, Tribe Studio, DKO and Fox Johnston.

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Designed by SJB, Polo Collection comprises 270 luxury apartments across four buildings, set amongst tree-lined boulevards, and neighbouring the newly-created 5,683sqm Rosebery Park.

&ldquo;Polo Collection will feature contemporary landscape and architectural design elements which celebrate Rosebery&rsquo;s industrial history while enhancing the recreational needs of residents&rdquo;, said SJB Architects&rsquo; Nick Hatzi.

The buildings incorporate various materials including bricks, tiles, timber and steel mesh which pay homage to the industrial past of the suburb and interacts with the surrounds.

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One, two and three-bedroom apartments boast an innovative design, with large format tiles flowing throughout the open-plan living and dining areas, leading to a generous balcony, terrace or courtyard.

Bathrooms and ensuites feature clean, uncluttered lines, while neutral colour palettes deliver luxurious and inviting spa-like quality.

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Many apartments feature a study room with bedroom-sized proportions, complete with a window and air conditioning.

Other design features include limestone-look tiles for low maintenance style, spacious gourmet kitchens and an internal laundry with dryer and cabinetry.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows maximise sunlight, accentuate the generous designs and add character to the fa&ccedil;ade, which also feature ribbons of herringbone tile that hint to wrapped candy boxes.

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Meriton&rsquo;s vibrant residential, retail and leisure hub combines some of the most luxurious and largest residences in the area with convenient shopping amenities including a Woolworths.

Other amenities include an onsite retail precinct, comprehensive security network, onsite childcare centre for over 80 children and a dedicated building manager&rsquo;s office.

Families will enjoy the finest recreational and parkland facilities including picnic lawns, play equipment, a barbeque pavilion and alfresco dining area.

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The luxury resort-style development sits in Rosebery’s vibrant heart, boasting a collection of unique low-rise towers tailored to display its considered architecture and interior design

Design brief: Meriton’s Polo Collection brings a modern and distinctive style to Rosebery 

Reducing your commute by living near a train station does not only make life convenient but it may increase the value of your property.

Sydney apartments near train stations are becoming great investments for homebuyers seeking to add a premium to their new property.

This premium was recorded at an average of 4.5 per cent for homes within 400 metres of a station, according to a Sydney study analysing rail projects between 2000 and 2014.

Urban takes a look at eight brand-new, off-the-plan properties that sit within 500 metres of a train station.

1. Lotus Residences, Hurstville 
Developer: TQM Design and Construct 
170 metres from Hurstville Station

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Lotus Residences is a collection of 120 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Hurstville, located just a two-minute walk from the station.

Designed by Anthony Vavayis &amp; Associates, the development delivers light-filled residences, complete with premium Miele appliances, scenic views of Sydney and resident-only amenities.

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The home is also close by a plethora of dining, retail and recreation in and around the Westfield shopping centre.

2. Auburn Square, Auburn 
Developer: Tian An 
300 metres from Auburn Station

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Few residences remain at Tian An&rsquo;s latest Auburn development, Auburn Square, ideal for investors seeking established amenity and unrivalled connection.

The residential development is located a four-minute walk from the train station and features impressive communal rooftop gardens, and 2,000sqm of green space for privacy and entertaining.

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Designed by Rothelowman, the brand-new one, two and three-bedroom apartments feature high-end finishes, premium inclusions, and a vendor rental guarantee at 5 per cent for two years.

3. Portman on the Park, Zetland 
Developer: Mirvac 
350 metres from Green Square Station

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A similar four-minute walk from its local station, Portman on the Park is the latest release in the Green Square by Mirvac development.

The residence offers exceptional luxury apartment living, with world-class amenities and Mirvac&#39;s thoughtful design offering elevated living just minutes from Sydney CBD.

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Designed by Mirvac in collaboration with CO-AP, the one and two-bedroom apartments offer light-filled living spaces, muted tones and a range of resident-only spaces.

4. The Galleria, Parramatta 
Developer: Nucorp 
350 metres from Parramatta Station

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Conveniently located in Sydney&rsquo;s second-largest CBD, The Galleria puts you front and centre for the exceptional growth and cultural change that Parramatta is undergoing.

The 19-storey tower is a short five-minute walk from Parramatta Station, with local schools, universities and research centres adding to its investment appeal.

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Designed by Architex, the 140 residences boast in-built robes, Parisi hardware, quality SMEG appliances and onsite commercial spaces.

5. Pavilions, Sydney Olympic Park 
Developer: Mirvac 
450 metres from Olympic Park Station

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Another strong offering by Mirvac, Pavilions is a newly completed development, nestled amongst verdant parklands and a six-minute walk from Olympic Park Station.

Pavilions includes a 4,500sqm courtyard for residents to enjoy alfresco dining facilities and relaxing amongst nature, an on-site gymnasium and a community room.

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A large selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and terrace homes are available, designed by BVN Architects in collaboration with Mirvac Design.

6. Kogarah Grand, Kogarah 
Developer: Modern Developments 
450 metres from Kogarah Station

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Residents at Kogarah Grand will enjoy living a six-minute walk from their nearest train station, from where it&rsquo;s just a 20-minute ride to the CBD or four stops to the airport.

Immersed in the heart of a rapidly transforming community, residents are surrounded by a range of amenities and a welcoming neighbourhood.

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One, two and three-bedroom apartments deliver views from the bays of Monterey and Brighton-Le-Sands north-east to the city skyline.

7. Mason &amp; Main, Merrylands 
Developer: Coronation Property 
500 metres from Merrylands Station

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Located a seven-minute walk from Merrylands Station, Mason &amp; Main is a high-quality development in Sydney&rsquo;s growing West.

&ldquo;Combining established neighbourhood character with proximity to the second CBD of Parramatta, everything is in place for a positive future [at Mason &amp; Main]&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

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Boasting 346 residences, the Woods Bagot-designed development features timeless aesthetics, exclusive residential amenities and spacious floorplans.

8. Destination, Macquarie Park 
Developer: Meriton 
500 metres from Macquarie University Station

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Within walking distance to Macquarie University, Macquarie shopping centre and a seven-minute walk to Macquarie University station, Destination boasts a desirable location.

Meriton&rsquo;s vision of creating the ultimate apartment living experiences comes alive in this unique mixed-use neighbourhood.

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Designed by DKO Architecture, the interiors have been curated to satisfy market demand, providing exceptionally large apartment layouts of house-like proportions.

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The extended lockdown across greater Sydney could be the catalyst for another Australian recession, according to experts surveyed in this month&rsquo;s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey.&nbsp;

All 40 experts and economists that weigh&nbsp;in on future cash rate moves and other issues relating to the state of the economy, expect&nbsp;a rate hold for this month.

With greater Sydney set to be in lockdown until at least the end of August, the majority of experts who weighed in* (63%, 19/30) believe that the lockdowns could see Australia enter another recession.&nbsp;

Nearly 2 in 5 (38%, 8/21) of economists think that it could take as little as another two months in lockdown for the recession to hit.&nbsp;

Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, said all eyes will be on the length of Sydney&rsquo;s lockdown.

Close to half of respondents who responded (43%, 12) think that Australia&rsquo;s response to the pandemic has hurt its international reputation.&nbsp;

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Uncertainty returns for employment and wage growth&nbsp;

While positivity towards both wage growth and employment surged in July, August saw both of these economic indicators dip significantly.&nbsp;

Cooke said it was no surprise that the latest Covid developments had driven sentiment into the ground.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Last month, we saw positivity towards wage growth spike to its highest point since our survey began. While this has seen a sharp decrease, it&rsquo;s employment that&rsquo;s seen the biggest dip, dropping from 71% in July to 29% in August.&quot;

&ldquo;Positive economic sentiment overall has dropped to 14% in August, down from 28% last month,&rdquo; Cooke added.&nbsp;

All 40 experts and economists surveyed expect a rate hold for this month.

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Experts warn extended Sydney lockdown could lead to another recession: Finder

Sydney apartment values rose a further 1.6&nbsp;per cent, according to property data firm CoreLogic.

Values have now grown 10 per cent over 2021, with 1.6 per cent over June&nbsp;and 1.8 per cent&nbsp;over May, a rolling quarterly gain of 5.1 per cent.

Sydney&#39;s median apartment value is now $810,000, having started the year at $734,000.

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The gains in the apartment market come as the booming housing market lost a little bit of steam over July.&nbsp;Sydney has recorded the sharpest reduction, with the monthly capital gain falling from 3.7% in March to 2.0% in July.&nbsp;

CoreLogic&#39;s research director, Tim Lawless, suggests one of the reasons house prices are starting to lose a bit of steam is that they are becoming unaffordable for many.

&ldquo;Sydney is the most expensive capital city by some margin and it has also been the city where values have risen the most over the first seven months of the year. Worsening affordability is likely a key contributing factor in the slowdown here, along with the negative impact on consumer sentiment as the city moves through an extended lockdown period,&quot; Lawless says.

&quot;Along with declining home affordability, much of the earlier COVID related fiscal support (particularly fiscal support related to housing) has expired.&quot;

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Recently there has been some volatility in new inventory levels, with the number of newly advertised properties falling sharply across Sydney and Melbourne amidst lockdowns.

In Sydney, the monthly number of new listings added to the market has fallen by approximately -30% since the week ending June 27th, dragging total active listing numbers -13.7% below the five-year average.

&ldquo;At the other end of the spectrum are the apartment sectors of Melbourne and Sydney, where rental conditions have been substantially looser.&quot;

&quot;The good news for landlords is that rental markets in these areas are stabilising following a substantial reduction in rents due to high vacancy rates attributable to stalled overseas migration and a preference shift away from high density living during the pandemic,&rdquo; Mr Lawless continued.

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We have seen the same trend through earlier lockdowns, where both buyer activity and vendor activity reduce before recovering to pre-lockdown levels once restrictions are eased or lifted.

&ldquo;With stock levels remaining tight, selling conditions have been skewed towards vendors.&quot;

&quot;Auction clearance rates have remained in the low-to-mid 70% range across the major auction markets through July and private treaty sales continue to record rapid selling times and low discounting rates,&rdquo; Lawless said.

Sydney's median apartment value is now $810,000, having started the year at $734,000

What happened to Sydney apartment values over July?

Chapman Gardens is a new residential offering in Sydney’s leafy Hills Shire, boasting a collection of 100 duplex-style apartments.

Developed by the CG Group, Chapman Gardens offers one, two and three-bedroom residences that are situated just six minutes from the Hills Showground metro station.

The landmark development comprises three low-rise buildings in a landscaped setting, with an articulated design that cleverly softens the streetscape.

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“Clever design and contemporary features combine to create interiors that fuse style with substance”, the project marketing reads.

Designed by PTW and Urbis, the development offers generous apartments with sophisticated interiors and high-quality finishes, with three-bedroom apartments in Castle Hill under $1,000,000.

The kitchens form the heart of the residences and boast stone benchtops with a contemporary waterfall edge and pull-out pantries that optimise storage space.

Ideal for entertaining friends and family, the homes feature abundant entertaining areas, high ceilings and low-maintenance alfresco zones, while a select number of apartments feature private courtyards and direct street access.

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Castle Hill is adored for its recreational attractions and abundance of green open space, with picnic areas, walking tracks and playgrounds within close proximity to the development.

"The Hills Showground Station Precinct is poised for significant redevelopment, including new housing, retail and a public plaza and park, which will inject new life into the suburb while enjoying lifestyle benefits and value-growth", the project marketing highlighted.

Well-connected by public transport, commuters will only have to travel a short distance into employment hubs such as Chatswood and Parramatta.

The state-ranked Baulkham Hills High School is located a short bus trip away, as well as numerous private schools.

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The landmark development comprises three low-rise buildings in a landscaped setting, with an articulated design that cleverly softens the streetscape. 

Three-bedroom apartments at the brand-new Chapman Gardens development in Sydney’s Castle Hill

Astute property investors are recognising the potential of Sydney property, with its numerous amenities, leading universities and great employment opportunities.

As free-standing home prices surge and approvals to build new houses reach record highs, homebuyers are looking to the off-the-plan apartment market to find savings on brand-new luxury developments.

For many buyers, a downside to off-the-plan purchases include the long wait for construction but with many projects expected to reach completion before the end of the year, Urban has decided to take a look at five soon-to-be-completed developments offered in Sydney.

1. Georgette, Schofields 
Developer: Positive Investment Enterprise 
Two-bedroom apartments from $535,000

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Kew Schofields second stage, Georgette, is expected to reach completion later this year, with 137 apartments available in one and two-bedroom configurations.

Designed by PBD Architects, residents can enjoy light-filled apartments in Sydney&rsquo;s fast-growing north-west.

Delivering a change of scenery from the bustling city setting, Georgette is set amongst lush green spaces for privacy and natural beauty.

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Each apartment boasts extended gardens, ample storage and, in partnership with Tesla, state-of-the-art energy and storage innovations.

2. 180 George, Parramatta 
Developer: Meriton 
Two-bedroom apartments from $715,000

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Hailed as Parramatta&rsquo;s tallest residential tower, 180 George is a new world-class development that brings beautiful residences with luxury amenities.

Set to reach completion in December, the 767-apartment tower features communal open space, rooftop gardens, a sundrenched podium terrace and barbeque area.

The 1,200 sqm podium gardens complement the adjoining 58-level hotel suites tower.

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Within walking distance is the Westfield Parramatta, Parramatta Park and a diverse range of bars and restaurants that line Church Street.

3. Ed.Square, Edmondson Park 
Developer: Frasers Property 
Two-bedroom apartments from $620,000

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Estimated to reach completion in December 2021, Ed.Square is the latest innovation from Fraser Property that is set to deliver new net zero energy demand homes.

Situated in Sydney&rsquo;s south-west suburb of Edmonson Park, the homes will produce more energy than they consume, saving residents up to 43 per cent of their energy costs.

Its sustainable features include LED lighting, electric-boosted solar hot water, geothermal heating and will not feature natural gas.

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The homes are located within convenient access to an array of shopping, dining and entertainment facilities.

4. Castle Residences 
Developer: United Development Sydney 
One-bedroom apartments from $1,230,000

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Anticipated to reach completion before the end of the year, United Development Sydney&rsquo;s sought-after Castle Residences is delivering 131 apartments just off Hyde Park.

The project merges five-star luxury hotel services and amenities with high-end apartments designed by Candalepas Associates.

The construction includes the refurbishment of the 142-year-old heritage-listed Porter House building and will include amenities such as luxurious dining areas, private dining spaces and in-residence catering.

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Timeless sculptural alcoves and arches bring together historical and contemporary architecture, while interior styling takes inspiration from Manhattan apartments.

5. Beyond, Hurstville 
Developer: Fridcorp 
Two-bedroom apartments from $850,000

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Fridcorp&rsquo;s latest Hurstville development, Beyond, will deliver its residents a number of on-site amenities that match the quality of the world&rsquo;s best hotels before the end of 2021.

Each residence exudes uncompromised quality from every aspect, with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments on offer.

Designed by DKO Architecture, the light-filled interiors boast wide frontages and a refined, contemporary aesthetic.

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Among its amenities include a two-podium platform, an outdoor dining and teppanyaki grill, gardens, lobby bar and residents&rsquo; dining.

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The top five Sydney apartments completing construction before the end of 2021

Around $435m worth of apartments were sold on the weekend in the Sydney&rsquo;s Sirius building.

The 60 plus off the plan sales were secured by developer JDH Capital through CBRE with up to $118,000 per square metre results.

Prices started at $1.7 million for one-bedrooms in the redevelopment which is &shy;expected to be finished late next year.

The highest price of the 76 apartments on offer was a penthouse for $35 million which was secured in the days prior to the weekend sales spree.

The NSW government sold the exisiting Sirius building for $150 million in 2019 after the last of the NSW Housing Commission tenants departed the late 1970s building.

CBRE executive chairman Justin Brown and agents Ben Stewart and Ben Wicks noted strong demand after the sales continued through the weekend.

There were purchasers from Point Piper, Coogee, Vaucluse, Longueville, Lindfield and Mosman following 3500 inquiries.

No purchasers required Foreign Investment Review Board approval.

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Stewart said it was the biggest weekend project marketing sales tally for many years.&nbsp;

Prior record prices per square metre &shy;included sales in the Opera complex, just across Circular Quay, that fetched a &shy;record-setting $96,400 per square metre off the plan in late 2016.

The Sydney architectural firm BVN, led by Phillip Rossington, have designed the apartments within and atop of the original building to &ldquo;retain, &shy;restore and reimagine&rdquo; the building.

BVN will oversee repairing and stabilising the internal supports, restoring the original concrete fa&ccedil;ade and removing some internal walls and adding open balcony spaces.&nbsp;

The new architectural design elements will see prefabricated pods wrapped in recycled copper.&nbsp;

Kelly Hoppen was commissioned to assist with the interiors.

JDH is &shy;headed by the former Macquarie banker Jean-Dominique Huynh.

There was a $20 million penthouse deal on Sunday by developer JDH Capital

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Sirius secures $435 million in weekend OTP project marketing sales

Sierra Residences is among the newest residential developments finding roots in Sydney&rsquo;s north-western suburb of Kellyville.

Delivered by Metro Property Development, Sierra boasts a boutique collection of 51 house and land sites&nbsp;with prestige inclusions.

Situated in an area of booming growth, residents can enjoy natural bushland, local parks, village hubs and major retail centres, positioned between Rouse Hill and Castle Hill.

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&ldquo;[Sierra] presents the perfect family address, enjoying excellent amenities and connectivity&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Designed to suit a variety of lifestyle needs, 11 architecturally designed freestanding residences are included within the residential development.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom residences include high-quality kitchen finishes, such as engineered stone benchtops and stainless steel Miele appliances.

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Among its other features include built-in robes, ducted air conditioning, low-maintenance gardens and modern chrome hardware.

Set amongst beautiful streetscapes, many Sierra homes also enjoy Blue Mountains views.

Kellyville is the ideal Sydney suburbs for young families, with nearby schools including Ironbark Ridge Public School, which offers opportunity classes (OC).

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Sierra Residences is located a brief four-minute drive to the Kellyville Station, well-serviced by metro trains that connect to Macquarie Park, Chatswood and soon the new inner-city line.

Families can enjoy living in close proximity to Kellyville Park&rsquo;s sporting complexes, Castle Hill Country Club, the historic Bella Vista Farm and Castle Towers.

The freestanding homes are listed from $1,125,000.

Delivered by Metro Property Development, Sierra Residences boasts a boutique collection of 51 house and land sites with prestige inclusions

Sierra Residences, the brand-new four-bedroom homes coming to Sydney’s north-west

Auburn Square is the latest development from Tian An in Sydney&rsquo;s west, receiving development approval for six mixed-use buildings.

Located in Auburn&nbsp; which is named after&nbsp;Oliver Goldsmith&#39;s poem&nbsp;The Deserted Village.&nbsp;Auburn prides itself as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, being home to a high percentage of immigrants from&nbsp;Afghan,&nbsp;Turkish,&nbsp;Lebanese, and&nbsp;Chinese&nbsp;backgrounds.

That means there&#39;s a range of quality cuisine and shopping options exemplifying the melting pot that is Auburn.&nbsp;There is no end of demand from home buyers and investors who want to live in Sydney&rsquo;s gentrifying inner Western suburbs.

Auburn Square sets a new benchmark for residential developments in Western Sydney, with the precinct design largely inspired by the nearby Auburn Botanical Gardens. It is home&nbsp;all aspects of life and family with lush green surrounds through the apartments, landscaping, retail precinct and public domain.

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Comprising a total 427 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, the apartments will include nine retail and commercial suites as well as numerous amenities.

The on-site amenities include and&nbsp;expansive rooftop providing&nbsp;a generous dining experience, outdoor fitness equipment, and impressive cityscape views just to name a few.

The impressive communal rooftop garden comes complete with BBQ areas so you can enjoy a meal alfresco.

There are more than 10 new retail shops downstairs with great food and coffee at your doorstep.

Designed by Ground Ink, 2,000 sqm of green space will be featured to provide common areas between buildings and a high level of amenity for occupants and local residents.

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Auburn is a hub of connectivity situated in the geographical heart of Sydney. It offers great transport accessibility to business centres including Parramatta and the CBD. Walk to Auburn train station in 3 minutes or take Parramatta Road and the M4 motorway for direct and easy access further west or into the city.

A commercial area is located close to&nbsp;Auburn railway station which itself is just a 10 minute walk away. There are many multicultural restaurants and cafes.

South of the railway station, the commercial area stretches for approximately 1 kilometre and features many shops, restaurants and supermarkets, including a number of shops and restaurants specialising in&nbsp;Middle Eastern,&nbsp;Turkish&nbsp;and&nbsp;East Asian&nbsp;products and cuisine.

Nearby schools include the Sydney Adventist and Auburn Girls High.

Home buyers can enjoy a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Auburn Square for as low as $505,000, or a two bedroom unit for $600,000,&nbsp;well&nbsp;below the $730,000 median apartment price for Sydney.&nbsp;

Also within a more than reasonable price range, three bedroom homes start at&nbsp;$837,000.

Auburn prides itself as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, being home to a high percentage of immigrants from all walks of life

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