<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">Aura by Aqualand</a> has entered its final chapter with a limited release of its last available residences, alongside a lifestyle incentives package for both owner-occupiers and investors.

The landmark $1 billion mixed-use development, now complete and move-in ready, has become a focal point in the suburb’s shift toward a more connected and design-conscious urban centre.&nbsp;

Located at 168 Walker Street, adjacent to the new Victoria Cross Metro Station, Aura has already drawn recognition at the 2025 Asia Pacific International Property Awards, where it was named Australia’s Best Residential High Rise.

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In what <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> is calling The Finale, the developer is offering a limited-time curated lifestyle incentives package, which may includes:

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	<li>2.5% deposit option</li>
	<li>Stamp duty rate cover</li>
	<li>2% mortgage cover</li>
	<li>Two years’ strata levy cover</li>
	<li>5% rental guarantee</li>
	<li>Up to $20,000 toward Etymon dining</li>
	<li>Space Furniture styling package</li>
	<li>Legal fees covered up to $3,300</li>
	<li>Complimentary white glove relocation service</li>
	<li>Black Key concierge membership</li>
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The final residences span a mix of oversized one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from $1.9 million. The release also introduces The Icons: two exclusive penthouses that crown the 29-level building.

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AURA by Aqualand comprises a total of 386 apartments above a landscaped retail and dining podium, designed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and interior designer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richard Stanisich</a>.&nbsp;

Its curved sandstone-inspired form and activated ground plane have redefined <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a>’s urban identity, introducing new hospitality destinations including a providore, café, wine bar, and Japanese restaurant.

The hourglass-shaped tower has been conceived as four interlinked volumes, and includes a resident amenity level at its sculpted ‘waist’ on level nine.&nbsp;

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Positioned adjacent to the new Victoria Cross Metro Station, AURA stands at the centre of North Sydney’s transformation into a high-amenity, connected urban hub.

The final release follows AURA’s completion earlier this year, with residents now moved in and enjoying amenities including a 24-hour concierge, wellness room, Technogym-equipped fitness studio, and sky terrace dining spaces.

AURA’s final release marks the closing chapter in one of Sydney’s most transformative residential developments.

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Aqualand unveils final release at AURA, North Sydney, with exclusive buyer incentives

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-regent-fitzroy-340-fitzroy-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">The Regent</a> in Fitzroy, future residents aren’t simply choosing a home; they’re shaping one that reflects who they are and how they live.

Melbourne-based interior design studio <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/studio-tate">Studio Tate</a>, led by Alex Hopkins, has partnered with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sma-projects">SMA Projects</a> to offer something rare in apartment living — the opportunity to collaborate directly on the design of their new home and create a place that truly feels like their own.

Set on the historic site of the former Regent Theatre at 340 Fitzroy Street, moments from Johnston and Brunswick Streets, the nine-storey development reimagines Fitzroy’s heritage through contemporary design by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a> and Studio Tate — creating a future <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> classic, inspired by the past and designed for contemporary life.

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Studio Tate’s personalised interiors begin with two distinct palettes: the light and timeless Classic Collection, and the moodier Arthouse Collection.&nbsp;

Within these foundations, buyers are invited to co-author their home, customising everything from finishes and joinery to reconfigured layouts in consultation with the Studio Tate team.

From there, residents can refine finishes, adjust layouts, and add details that reflect their lifestyle, aesthetic, and daily rituals — from subtle changes like repositioning a kitchen sink to more ambitious transformations.&nbsp;

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One buyer, an architect, worked with Studio Tate to merge a two-bedroom layout into a spacious one-bedroom home, creating a larger kitchen and living area designed for entertaining.

This level of collaboration is almost unheard of in off-the-plan developments, where efficiency often takes precedence over individuality. For Studio Tate, it’s not a novelty but an extension of their philosophy — to design homes that are intelligent, responsive, and genuinely personal.

“Homes should evolve with the people who live in them,” says Alex Hopkins. “No two apartments at The Regent are the same, and that’s exactly how it should be.”

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The studio’s work centres on intelligent, responsive design that enhances how people live - an approach that has resulted in homes that feel personalised rather than prescribed.

SMA Projects Founder Martin Strode says the partnership reflects the developer’s belief that off-the-plan buyers deserve more meaningful choice.&nbsp;

SMA’s guiding philosophy, “If you haven’t found it, let’s create it for you,” has become central to The Regent’s appeal. Buyers who modify their layouts receive credits for unused fit-outs, allowing them to reinvest in other elements like upgraded appliances or bespoke finishes.

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Residents will also enjoy a collection of shared spaces that reflect the project’s attention to design, including a 315-square-metre rooftop terrace with dining and barbecue areas, a concierge, a guest suite, and a workshop and dog wash for everyday convenience.

The Regent will comprise 64 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with two-bedroom, two-bathroom residences starting from $699,000 and the penthouse selling at $8.5 million. Currently, off-the-plan apartment buyers in Victoria can purchase with no stamp duty for a limited time only.

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Curated for the way you live: Studio Tate brings personalised interiors to The Regent

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/callista-on-park-west-end-49-mollison-street-west-end-qld-4101">Callista on Park</a> marks the final chapter of West End's celebrated West Village precinct, emerging alongside the expansive green canopy of Mollison Park.&nbsp;

This new addition seamlessly integrates into a vibrant urban fabric where lush parklands, riverfront walkways, and a thriving retail and dining village come together within metres of home.

Residents will be immersed in one of Brisbane’s most walkable neighbourhoods. With a 99/100 walk score, West Village places daily conveniences and lifestyle luxuries on foot.&nbsp;

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Woolworths, Harris Farm Markets, and a mix of retail and dining venues anchor the precinct, while boutiques like Mott and Mulberry and homewares from ZJOOSH offer an afternoon of leisurely discovery.

Everyday wellbeing is supported by a 24/7 Goodlife gym and a suite of health-focused operators including Soak Bathhouse, Next Medical Practice, Modern Dentistry, and Vitalign Chiropractor.

The broader <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> district adds depth to this convenience. Boundary Street, just moments away, is a cultural corridor of indie retailers, acclaimed restaurants, and local institutions like the West End Markets, drawing residents into a weekly rhythm of fresh produce, global cuisine, and lively community exchange.

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Just a five-minute walk from home, tranquil riverside paths shaded by jacarandas offer a leafy escape for rowers and morning walkers alike.

Art and performance are ever-present, with Metro Arts hosting regular exhibitions within the precinct and South Bank’s cultural quarter - home to QAGOMA, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the State Library - just 500 metres away.

Education and healthcare infrastructure are close at hand, with proximity to universities, elite schools, and medical centres enhancing the area's liveability.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>, Callista on Park also completes a decade-long transformation of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream Factory site.&nbsp;

The tower introduces 96 residences and an elevated rooftop conservatory complete with infinity pool, spa, private dining, and undulating gardens that echo the nearby parkland setting.

The Level 6 slab has just been poured at Callista on Park, with completion expected in late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $2.4 million.

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Callista on Park completes West Village’s walkable, parkside vision

Challenging the trend of compact living, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-eighth-south-melbourne-22-kings-place-south-melbourne-vic-3205">The Eighth</a> delivers true house-like scale in a vertical format.

Positioned on the penultimate level of The Eighth, a newly completed development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/crema-group">Projects by Crema</a>, the sub-penthouse offers more than just generous dimensions, it redefines what sub-penthouse living can look like in Melbourne’s Domain Precinct.

At 256 sqm, this residence exceeds the scale of most new apartments on the market. It provides the proportions of a freestanding home - three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, walk-in laundry, and a separate retreat - all within the security and convenience of a high-end vertical community.

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Its elevated corner position allows for uninterrupted, 270-degree views across the city skyline, Albert Park and the Botanic Garden, an outlook increasingly difficult to replicate in denser urban pockets. Full-height glazing frames these views throughout the home, anchoring each room to its setting.

Designed by Miriam Fanning of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a>, the interiors prioritise durability and spatial clarity. Stone benchtops, cove lighting, custom joinery and a fireplace enrich the central living areas.&nbsp;

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A Gaggenau kitchen with integrated Liebherr refrigeration and a full butler’s pantry supports serious home cooking and entertaining, while a wine cellar and media room add versatility.

Each bedroom features a tiled ensuite and bespoke robes, with the main suite offering privacy and corner views. Private lift access, ducted air conditioning, three side-by-side car parks and ample storage round out the functional offering.

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Residents of The Eighth benefit from a cohesive lifestyle ecosystem. A rooftop pool and BBQ terrace, wellness facilities at EQ, and an Italian café downstairs all contribute to a vertically integrated community - balancing amenity with calm, day-to-day usability.

Located just off St Kilda Road and moments from ANZAC Station and The Tan, The Eighth provides immediate access to transport, green space and cultural institutions, while remaining quietly removed from the city’s pace.

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Importantly, the building is complete. With just 36 apartments across 18 levels, The Eighth offers long-term privacy, minimal turnover, and immediate move-in certainty.&nbsp;

The sub-penthouse stands as one of the final, and most compelling, opportunities within this now-established address.

Taylor Dow of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/dow-real-estate">DOW Real Estate</a> is the exclusive selling agent for the sub-penthouse, and the remaining few apartments in The Eighth.

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A rare South Melbourne sub-penthouse with room to move

Just weeks after launching to their latest new Melbourne apartment development to the market, national apartment developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>&nbsp;has secured the sale of its sub-penthouse.

A local downsizer has spent $6.25 million on a sub-penthouse in The Parker, just 24 apartments on the the doorstep of Caulfield Park. The sale equated to $23,000 per sqm.

The buyer was drawn to the&nbsp;park-fronted lifestyle and panoramic city and bay views.

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“The first sale at $6.25 million completely vindicated our decision to acquire the site and reimagine it for owner-occupiers,” said Andrew Leoncelli, Managing Director of Abadeen.

“We took what was originally conceived as a smaller apartment product and transformed it into something exceptional — larger homes of enduring quality and understated luxury.”

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-parker-on-caulfield-park-219-balaclava-road-caulfield-north-vic-3161">The Parker</a>&nbsp;has been designed by&nbsp;award-winning architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/powell-glenn">Powell &amp; Glenn</a> and will be enveloped in landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a>. It was the position within the context to the park that drove the design of the building, with 70 per cent of the apartments overlook the 28-hectare space complete with&nbsp;walking trails, ovals, and playgrounds.

“Caulfield Park isn’t a typical recreational space, it has a generosity and nuance in its layering of trees and light,” said Ed Glenn, Principal at Powell &amp; Glenn.

“Our aim was to create a building that feels grounded and connected, with spaces that open to the park and unfold with light. The architecture provides a sense of refuge and prospect, balancing intimate privacy with expansive views."

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The architecture is defined by sculptural columns that flare like tree trunks, cascading greenery by Acre that softens the façade, and interior spaces by Powell &amp; Glenn’s Clementine Jacobs that use stone, timber, and brass finishes designed to age beautifully over time.

“The Parker is about connection where the building meets the park, people meet nature, and elevated design meets everyday life,” said Brett Robinson, Creative Director of Acre.

“We’ve created lush, year-round gardens that drape the building, softening its form and bringing the outdoors in. Every balcony and outdoor space is treated as an intimate ‘room’ framed by planting, texture, and movement. Sustainability is about timelessness; using robust, natural materials and drought-tolerant plantings that endure.”

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The Parker is Abadeen's second Melbourne apartment development, following the successful Malea, on Central Park in Malvern, which recently completed its construction.

“The Parker offers something truly unique; design elegance, community connection, and green space at your door,” Leoncelli added.

“It’s the kind of place you dream about, then realise you can actually live in.”

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Joel Robinson

Abadeen launches The Parker in Caulfield North, secures $6.25 million sub-penthouse sale

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Just two apartments remain for sale in Maison, the off the plan New Farm, Brisbane apartment.

It is a collaboration between Graya, Frank Developments and Joe Adsett Architects at 60 Moray Street.

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Each of the four-bedroom residences come with direct lift access.

All have been created for entertaining, with deep outdoor balconies and terraces that capture city, river and New Farm views with floor-to-ceiling glass.

There is a private rooftop retreat along with swimming pools, BBQ areas and relaxation zones.

Level 1 and 2 skyhomes are the ones still available through Ray White New Farm agents Matt Lancashire and Josh Brown.

The level 1 and 2 skyhomes are the ones still available through Ray White New Farm agents Matt Lancashire and Josh Brown

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Last two apartments for sale in off the plan New Farm development Maison

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The BPM Melbourne developer Jonathan Hallinan is reportedly close to selling the hotel component of his Southbank skyscraper, Shadow Play.
The 70 apartments have been leased to Mantra who will be paying over $2 million per annum.
The hotel spreads across the first nine floors of the 46-storey building and comprise one and two bedroom hotel rooms.
The building is currently under construction on the north-east corner of Clarendon Street and City Road.
The Age reported an undisclosed investor was paying a speculated $20 million plus, following a campaign by JRW Property International's Leo Ren and Joyce Liu.
 
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BPM's Jonathan Hallinan closing in on Shadow Play hotel sale

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The departing Australia Olympic Committee media director Mike Tancred has listed his Mosman apartment, as he seeks his long-planned Lennox Head seachange.
There are $1.3 million hopes for the top-floor Mandolong Road offering.
With views over Middle Harbour from the entertaining terrace, the apartment has two bedrooms and a study. 
Belle Property Manly agent Sandro Petrini has scheduled an October 7 auction, with 20 buyer parties going through at yesterday’s first open house. 
Tancred, who served 18 years at the Australia Olympic Committee, was at Macquarie Links putting in a round of golf. After the AOC announced that Tancred would leave, he told me he’s off to Lennox Head. 
“I’m going to ride my bike, play some golf and swim, and then I will make up my mind on what consultancy work I will do,” he said.” 
He retains Lennox Head commercial investments plus an apartment.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Departing Australia Olympic Committee media director Mike Tancred lists in Mosman

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More than $2.9 million is being sought by the former General Manager of Rheem, Phil Whitburn, and his wife Heather in Kirribilli.
Their <a href="https://www.belleproperty.com/listings/529301/1631-39-elamang-avenue-kirribilli-nsw-2061/#&amp;gid=1&amp;pid=1" target="_blank">first floor waterfront apartment</a> faces north over Careening Cove. 
One of six, the apartment has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. 
There’s a communal pool and barbecue area.
The property goes to auction on July 29. 
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Rheem GM Phil Whitburn lists Kirribilli waterfront

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Two loft-style apartments in Sydney's Millers Point have been listed for sale by Property NSW on behalf of Family and Community Services.
The two bedroom split level units, 48 Gloucester Street and 48A Gloucester Street are heritage-listed and available through McGrath Estate Agents and set for May 24 auction. 
Proceeds from the sale will be reinvested in social housing across New South Wales.
Millers Point sales have netted over $390 million to fund new social housing dwellings.
McGrath Edgecliff agent, Lorraine Crawford, <a href="/news/more-millers-point-property-sold-by-nsw-government-including-hit-miss-hotel-premises">said the Millers Point market</a> "continues to show strength."
For more details please visit <a href="https://gloucesterst.com.au/" target="_blank">www.gloucesterst.com.au</a>.
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Melbourne interior designer David Hicks is selling his St Kilda Road, Melbourne apartment that he designed from scratch.
David designed the lock and leave <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-melbourne-124719790" target="_blank">three bedroom apartment</a> in the Elenberg Fraser designed, Morry Schwartz-built development after paying $2,975,000 in 2007.
No expense was spared in the interiors, with hand selected materials in the gallery like open spaces with travertine-lined floors.
He layered in his collection of vintage, antique and modern furniture and art.
Terraces lead off every room of the apartment, with a leafy and secluded outlook over South Yarra. 
He's previously said he loves apartment living, and from a design perspective he suggests contained spaces mean owners can often go a little more glamorous than they would with a house.
Kay &amp; Burton South Yarra agents Damon Krongold and Tom Staughton have a March 15 offer deadline.
 This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian's Mansion Australia section.
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Interior designer David Hicks lists St Kilda Road apartment

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After heading to the beaches, designer couple Tamsin and Patrick Johnson have listed their Darling Point apartment.
They're selling their two bedroom apartment overlooking Rushcutters Bay Park having spent $3.85 million on an original home in Tamarama.
The <a href="https://rwdbgroup.com/nsw/darling-point/1603638/" target="_blank">Yarranabbe Road</a> apartment has a split level lounge and a large terrace with water views.
Gavin Rubenstein and Oliver Lavers have a set a February 23 auction date.
Patrick is the owner of P.Johnson Tailors, which has showrooms in Melbourne, Paddington and the Sydney CBD.
Tamsin is an interior designer and runs her own company, Tamsin Johnson Interiors.
 
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Designer duo listing in Darling Point

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The Southbank, Melbourne apartment of Lin Tan, who heads up Rubberduck Café in Malaysia, has been listed for sale.
It is on <a href="https://www.corerealty.com.au/3418499/" target="_blank">level 26 in the Triptych building</a> on Kavanagh Street. She paid $1.95 million for the apartment in 2010.
There are three bedrooms, two with built-in storage and the master with a full ensuite.
There is a large open-plan living room with a stone-topped Miele kitchen and butler’s pantry.
Floor-to-ceiling windows capture views over the Botanic Gardens and communal facilities include an indoor lap pool, rooftop garden and concierge service.
The property is listed with Corene Chan of Core Realty with $2.5 million hopes.
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The Savage Garden instrumentalist Daniel Jones and wife Kathleen De Leon, formerly of children’s group Hi-5, are selling two adjoining Surfers Paradise apartments.
The musical duo now call Las Vegas home.
They are selling their apartments on the 34th floor of Chevron Renaissance at 23 Ferny Avenue.
“We want something a little bigger than the two apartments though — so we want to put the value of two properties into one,” he told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
The pair paid $785,000 and $582,000 for the apartments in 2005. 
 Apartment 2347/23 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise is one of the two, two-bedroom apartments along with 2346/23 Ferny Ave, which is an ex-display unit with ocean views.
The 2347 apartment has hinterland and river views.
The apartments will be auctioned <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-124112250" target="_blank">December 8 through Harry Ranchod at Ray White</a>.
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Two Surfers Paradise apartments listed by Savage Garden Daniel Jones

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The veteran bookmaker and former VFL player Simon Beasley and his wife, Merrie, have listed their South Yarra apartment with $7.5 million hopes.
The 2015-built three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment was designed by Allan Powell with interiors by Lombard and Jack for the Hudson Conway project.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-south+yarra-123522802" target="_blank">Marne Street apartment</a> was bought for $5.74 million off the plan in 2013. All nine apartments sold prior to construction through Kay &amp; Burton's Gerald Delany extensive off-market contact book.
It marked a return to South Yarra for the champion 1980s Footscray full-forward who had previously been in a Domain Road, South block developed by Sam Beck which they sold for $8.13 million in 2013 having paid $3.98 million in 2007. 
 
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