There’s a quiet patch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, between the bustle of Glenferrie Road and the curve of the Yarra, that rarely sees change, and even more rarely, new apartments. But that’s exactly where <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pomeroy-pacific-quattro-corp">PQD</a> is planting Kooyongkoot: a deliberate, 18-residence answer to the question of what downsizers actually want.

“This is something this pocket of Hawthorn has never seen before,” says Fil Gacesa, head of sales at PQD. “<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a> will deliver just 18 large-scale apartments in the heart of Hawthorn. It is the true definition of resort-style living.”

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That scale is central to the story. It’s what allows for two dedicated lift cores, short corridors, and a generous lightcourt that draws natural ventilation and sunlight into every residence. It’s also what makes room for the sort of amenity usually confined to high-density towers: a fully equipped wellness centre with infrared and traditional saunas, yoga and pilates studio, cold therapy shower, and treatment room. There’s a golf simulator, car and dog wash stations, and extensive storage too, not bolted on, but baked in from the start.

But more than the checklist, it’s the design intent that carries weight. “This project has been many years in the making,” says Mark Pomeroy, Director of PQD. “Not just in planning, but in listening, to what our buyers and the local community are looking for”.

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That listening shows up in the materials, oak floors, natural stone, V-ZUG appliances, and in how space is handled. Penthouses feature private rooftop terraces with pools. Terraces and garden residences embrace outdoor connection. Inside, the layouts skew large and open, geared for hosting, not just housing.

Architecturally, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>’s approach is grounded. There’s no reaching for spectacle here. Instead, the building offers a sculptural calm, anchored by landscaping from Eckersley Garden Architecture.&nbsp;

“We wanted to create spaces that feel expansive, serene, and meaningfully connected to daily life,” said founding partner Chris Stribley elsewhere.

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That sentiment, calm, connection, echoes in the location itself. Kooyongkoot sits just a short stroll from Central Gardens, Fairview Park, and the Rivoli Cinema. Tram lines and schools are close, but the street is tucked, quiet, and leaf-lined.&nbsp;

“Residents of Kooyongkoot will be a short stroll from Fairview Park, Central Gardens, and the Glenferrie Road retail strip," Gacesa notes, "but you're also cocooned in this peaceful pocket behind extensive landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture.”

Kooyongkoot is set for completion in late 2026.

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The project that said no to compromise: Inside Kooyongkoot, Hawthorn

When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

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The two level penthouse atop Woolloomooloo's Crown Gardens has sold for $6.25 million.
The apartment, that last traded for $2.7 million in 2001, spans 460 sqm of the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-woolloomooloo-127836002" target="_blank">north east corner of the resort-style block.</a>
The lower level of the apartment holds the living and entertaining areas.
There's a state-of-the-art kitchen, lounge room and a large outdoor terrace with Weber gas barbecue.
Upstairs homes the three bedrooms, as well as a walled courtyard. 
Lifestyle Property agent Rohan Alexander sold the apartment which has just been leased at $3,000 a week.
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Woolloomooloo penthouse fetches $6.25 million

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The redundant Potts Point apartment of printing magnate Michael Hannan has sold for a building record $6,025,000.
The fourth level 2000 built block cost Hannan $4.85 million in 2015, reflecting over seven percent annual price growth.
Spanning 280 sqm, the apartment has has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a loggia style space adjoining the outdoor terracing.
Hannan, a non executive director at PMP, has recently upgraded to the $8,325,000 duplex penthouse crowning the Ikon building up the street.
The three bedroom apartment spans 340 sqm of living space with 95 sqm of terraces. It was bought from New York-based private equity boss Leonard Harlan and wife Fleur.
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Printer Michael Hannan upgrades in Potts Point

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The luxury Cottesloe apartment of Elizabeth Gaines, the new CEO to Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's mining company Fortsecue Metals, and husband Kevin Manuel, is under contract.
There was no price indication through Andrew Porteous at William Porteous Property International.
The apartment cost the couple $3.57 million in 2016 when they bought from the Hughes car dealership family, just after Gaines was made CFO at the company.
It became their WA base after they sold on Sydney northern beaches, the former home of model and Myer ambassador Jennifer Hawkins and builder husband Jake Wall at North Curl Curl.
The three level Cottesloe apartment is in a block of just four designed by the architect Blane Brackenridge. 
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
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Fortescue Metals boss Elizabeth Gaines' Cottesloe apartment goes under contract

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Former World Cup winning Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer and wife Ruth have sold their Centennial Park bolthole.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-centennial+park-126602142" target="_blank">The apartment</a> fetched $703,000, easily above the suburb's $622,500 one bedroom apartment median price.
The Southern Highlands based couple had sought $720,000.
They have owned the Cook Road apartment for five years.
It was a bolthole when they visited Sydney, every few weeks from the Southern Highlands.
“We are coming to Sydney less and less, and we thought it was not really a good use of the money,” Dwyer said.
Dwyer, who coached Sydney club Randwick before becoming the Wallabies coach in the early 1980s, have been in the Highlands since 2002.
They downsized in 2014 when they sold Two Gates Farm, a 40-hectare property at Robertson.
They had bought it as land in 2002 for $865,000 then secured $4.7 million for the Richard Rowe-designed pavillion-style house that sat in Annie Wilkes-designed gardens. 
They spent many years living in the English countryside and were looking for a similar feel for their rural retreat.
The couple downsize to a three-bedroom house on 2,000 square metres in Bowral. 
Dwyer won the Rugby World Cup in 1991 against England at Twickenham.
Dwyer coached Australia in 74 Tests and in 144 matches overall, winning 99 of them. His 70 per cent strike rate makes him the most successful coach in Australian rugby history. 
Earlier this year Dwyer says he would be interested in joining a national coaching panel that Michael Cheika signalled he wanted to be established by the end of the year. 
Dwyer attended his first coaching education course at Hawkesbury Agricultural College in the mid-1970s.
After playing 347 matches as a backrower in Randwick's Myrtle Green, Dwyer went on to coach Randwick to six premierships.
This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph.
 
 
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Paul H Dainty and Moreen Anderson, authors of The Capable Executive, have spent $1.5 million on an apartment in Melbourne's Docklands.
The 27th floor in the 2013-built Yarra Point building has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study.
A balcony off the open plan living and dining area looks out over the Yarra River and the city skyline.
The unit last traded for 1,590,950 in 2013.
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<div>Waratahs backorder Michael Wells was the buyer of an $890,000 Lane Cove apartment at onsite auction earlier this month.</div>
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The 24 year old Wells, who is studying commerce law at Macquarie University, gave his girlfriend, Amelia a big hug after the hammer came down.
They were up against six other registered bidders, at the auction conducted by Belle Lane Cove agent Patrick Lang.
The auction was broadcast live on Sky News's Saturday afternoon real estate show.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/9-19-ralston-st-lane-cove-north-nsw-2066" target="_blank">pre-auction price guidance was $825,000</a>, but the opening bid was $845,000.
Wells' first bid was next at $860,000.
At 6 foot 3 inches he stood out in the auction crowd.
The refinished 1960s unit last sold for $575,000 in 2011.
CoreLogic calculate the Land Cove two bedroom median unit price sits at $830,000.
It had been a $600 a week rental during 2016.
As a youngster he was selected to the Australian Sevens Program for the 2014/15 Sevens World Series after strong performances for the North Harbour Rays in the 2014 National Rugby Championship.
He has also represented Australian Schoolboys in 2011 and Australia at the U20 level and has played for Northern Suburbs in Sydney’s Shute Shield.
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Waratahs backorder Michael Wells buys in Lane Cove

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The king of Melbourne casual dining Chris Lucas has bought a Sydney bolthole ahead of the opening of the Chin Chin restaurant in Surry Hills this month.
Lucas, head of The Lucas Group, has quietly paid $3.4 million for a two bedroom Potts Point apartment. 
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It is in the 2015 built SJB Architects designed Wylde Street building ensuring the Geelong-born restaurateur gets gun-barrel views over Sydney Harbour.
Lucas is spending time in Sydney as any day now his first restaurant outside of Melbourne will be opened.
Chin Chin in Melbourne still sees lines of customers seeking meals at the popular Flinders Lane eatery which opened in 2011.
It will be located on the ground floor of the Griffiths Teas Building on Wentworth Avenue.
Lucas is viewed as something of a serial restaurateur, being joined in his next Melbourne project with Sydney restaurateurs Martin Benn and Vicki Wild, who closed their acclaimed fine diner Sepia to make the move to Melbourne to join Lucas in running the new venture. His group are set to employ 1000 staff, including 200 chefs by year's end.
His two bedroom, two bathroom Potts Point apartment last traded off the plan in 2013 when Oceanlinx chief financial officer Colin Parbery paid $2.45 million.
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Michael and Judy McMahon, the longtime owners of Rose Bay's iconic restaurant Catalina's, were previous owners in the complex.
The couple sold their Potts Point apartment late last year for $3.3 million having paid $2.6 million for the three bedroom apartment off the plan in 2013.
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The children's TV show host Jack Yabsley has settled on his first apartment in Sydney's inner west.
Yabsley, who is best known for hosting Seven's Saturday Disney when he was in his early 20s, paid $715,000 for the Ashfield apartment with girlfriend Lauren Wiley, a production and casting administrator at Michael Cassel Group. 
Yabsley, now 31, has also taken to directing.
He has directed as written short films The Virgin and Super Nice, as well as directing Kings of Baxter, a documentary following 14 juvenile justice detainees creating a production of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Set in a 1940s block of eight, the Art Deco style two bedroom apartment on the ground floor matched the $715,000 CoreLogic median price for a two bedroom unit in the suburb.
It came with a study and a renovated bathroom.
Belle Property Ashfield agents Tommy Ajaka and Rick Nicholson sold the apartment that last traded for $437,000 in 2012, reflecting near 12 percent annual growth.
Yabsley, who has worked extensively in children's TV, was recently the host of Seven gameshow Match It.
He is occasionally a reporter on Sydney Weekender.
Jack's hosting career began in 2004 when he was a regular presenter on Totally Wild on Network Ten.
He moved to the Seven Network and hosted Saturday Disney from 2007 to 2011.
Last year he was a voice in the family animation series Hoot Hoot and Go!
Wiley has previously worked at the Sydney Theatre company under the co-artistic directorship of A-listers Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton.
This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph.
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Children's TV show host Jack Yabsley buys in Sydney's inner west

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The former Federal Minster Ian Macfarlane has bought an apartment on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
He has paid a savvy $1.25 million for an apartment in the Jedda complex which <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-mooloolaba-123072514" target="_blank">overlooks Mooloolaba Beach</a>.
The apartment last traded for $1.25 million in 2006 and then was completely refurbished three years ago.
Villa Prestige Property agent Linda Shore-Perez was asking $1.5 million for the apartment that had been on the market for nearly 200 days.
Set on the top floor, the unit has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private rooftop with jacuzzi.
There are views to the Point Cartwright lighthouse and Old Women Island.
The Mount Lofty-based Macfarlane represented the Groom electorate for 18 years before retiring last year, then becoming the chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian Mansion Australia section.
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The Sir Norman Foster-designed Lumiere Sydney CBD apartment of cyber bullying warrior Tara Moss is under contract.
Moss, who recently hosted the critically acclaimed ABC documentary Cyberhate, has taken advantage of the booming Sydney property market, although it did spend 88 days on the market.
She had failed to sell the two bedroom Lumiere apartment back in 2012 when it came with $1.06 million hopes. After the five year property boom, that seems to be slowing down, it's been sold presumably around its $1.65 million asking price through Focus Property Management agent Bernie Mitchell.
It's a huge win for Moss, who will have scored nearly 100 percent price growth since her $850,000 purchase in 2008, a year before she married poet and philosophy professor Brendt Sellheim, 
The unit had also been a consistent rental after Moss' tree change eight years ago to the Blue Mountains with her Sellheim.
The couple live in a three bedroom Blackheath retreat with their six year old daughter.
The acreage on the outskirts of town had been operating as the popular weekend cafe Bushrock Cafe before they bought it for $585,000 in 2009. 
In the Sydney rental market, Moss found tenant for the Bathurst Street apartment initially at $895 a week, then $1,000, and most recently $1,150 a week, a steady increase over its five years rental stint.
Set in the 2007 Foster + Partners designed Lumiere Tower, the 107 sqm apartment features a large courtyard from its commanding 15th level position.
The Canada born TV presenter has been handy with the pen since she published her debut novel when she was 23.
Named Fetish, the novel went on to win the Sassy Award for Best Novel in 1999 and was shortlisted for the 2000 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Novel.
Moss, UNICEF Australia's national ambassador, has written 11 bestselling fiction and non-fiction books.
The much in demand public speaker recently gave a keynote talk in Adelaide at the Mobile-ising Women in Business conference.
Her ABC six part series tells her own story of dealing with online threats and examines the phenomenon of online abuse.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph.
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