An entity directed by HSN's Rafi Assouline and Rebel Property's Allen Linz has filed plans for an impressive new precinct in Woolloomooloo.

The major mixed-use development would transform a prominent William Street site into a new residential village anchored by affordable housing and a large public park.

The proposal, submitted as a State Significant Development Application, covers 164-172 and 174-194 William Street, a 6,398 sqm site between Forbes Street and Dowling Street on the southern edge of Woolloomooloo.

Designed by fjcstudio in collaboration with Bangawarra, Studio Bright and Tribe Studio Architects, the scheme would deliver 227 apartments across four residential buildings ranging in height up to 18 storeys, alongside retail space, public domain improvements and a new publicly accessible park.

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It's another design scheme for Rebel, who took <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-rebel-property-group-takes-woolloomooloo-precinct-to-nsw-government">concept plans to the NSW Gov late last year</a>.

The latest plans will be a mix of 167 build-to-sell apartments and 60 affordable apartments, with the affordable housing component representing 15 per cent of the project's gross floor area. The apartment mix includes 12 one-bedroom, 53 two-bedroom, 89 three-bedroom apartments and 13 penthouses, while the affordable housing component would comprise 42 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments.

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Rebel Property is seeking to take advantage of the NSW Government's infill affordable housing bonus provisions under the Housing SEPP, which provide additional floor space and height in exchange for the delivery of affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years. The planning pathway allows a 30 per cent increase in floor space ratio and building height where 15 per cent of the development is dedicated to affordable housing.

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At the centre of the development is a 1,356 sqm sunlit public park designed to become a new community gathering space at the gateway to Woolloomooloo. The park would be complemented by a network of pedestrian laneways connecting William Street with the surrounding streets, improving permeability through what is currently a largely impermeable block.

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The design team says the public domain has been heavily influenced by the site's topography and Aboriginal cultural heritage, drawing on the escarpments, gullies and landscape characteristics that historically defined the area before urbanisation. The landscape design has been developed in partnership with First Nations consultancy Bangawarra.

The project would be delivered across four separate buildings. The William Street East and William Street West buildings, designed by fjcstudio, would contain the majority of the apartments. Melbourne-based Studio Bright has designed the Forbes Street building, while Tribe Studio Architects is responsible for the Dowling Street building.

Rebel had secured approval for the concept plans late last year.

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First look: HSN, Rebel, advances Woolloomooloo precinct plans

A locally heritage-listed furniture showroom on Water Street is set to become the centrepiece of a new mixed-use residential development as local developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/keylin-group">Keylin</a> seeks approval for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lotus-on-water-street-290-water-street-fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Lotus on Water Street</a>, a 15-storey project on the Fortitude Valley side of Spring Hill.

The proposal spans 290 Water Street and 137-141 Warry Street, combining several properties into a 2,869 sqm site that sits between Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill and the rapidly evolving Victoria Park precinct. Keylin's plans would deliver 132 apartments alongside new retail, hospitality and commercial space, while retaining and repurposing the historic Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom that fronts Water Street.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-teece">Jackson Teece</a>, Lotus on Water Street comprises a 12-storey residential tower rising above a three-storey podium and communal rooftop terrace. The development includes 76 apartments classified as multiple dwellings and a further 56 units proposed as short-term accommodation, designed to be flexibly used as either accommodation or permanent residences. The apartment mix comprises six one-bedroom, 54 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom homes.

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Residents would have access to an extensive rooftop recreation level spanning more than 1,200 sqm of communal open space. Plans include a pool, gym, sauna, infrared sauna, yoga area, library, private dining room, barbecue facilities and landscaped entertainment spaces, making the rooftop the project's largest shared amenity offering.

At street level, the proposal focuses on the adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings along Water Street, where 518 sqm of retail and commercial space is planned across shop, office and food and drink outlet uses. A permeable residential lobby would be positioned between the retained heritage buildings, creating a pedestrian connection between the historic streetscape and the new tower behind.

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The heritage retention strategy is central to the scheme. The development application notes that the Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom and adjoining heritage buildings will remain, with only non-significant structures on the site earmarked for removal under a previously issued Heritage Exemption Certificate. Levels one and two of the new podium are recessed behind the heritage façades to maintain their prominence within the streetscape.

Jackson Teece has drawn inspiration from the site's manufacturing history when designing the podium. The planning documents state that the façade incorporates perforated metal screening that references the woven and rattan furniture historically produced on the site. Cascading and climbing plants are integrated throughout the podium to soften the building's presentation and screen parking levels behind. The landscape strategy also informs the project's name, Lotus on Water Street, drawing on the historic Spring Hollow waterholes that once ran through Spring Hill and the blue water lilies associated with Meeanjin, Brisbane's traditional name.

The proposal also incorporates the neighbouring property at 141 Warry Street, currently occupied by a healthcare service. The existing building would remain, with nine dedicated parking spaces allocated within the new development to support its ongoing operation. In total, Lotus on Water Street proposes 117 car spaces, including 110 resident spaces and seven visitor bays, alongside 100 bicycle spaces.

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The site sits within the Spring Hill East Precinct of the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan and is positioned around 650 metres from both Fortitude Valley Station and Exhibition Station. It is also within walking distance of the King Street precinct, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Quarter and Victoria Park, which is earmarked to become a major venue precinct ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Planning documents describe the location as a key gateway between Spring Hill and Fortitude Valley and highlight the area's increasing importance as new transport infrastructure and Olympic-related investment reshape Brisbane's inner north. The development team argues the project will contribute additional housing supply while activating a section of Water Street that has historically received less investment than other parts of the Valley.

Keylin has become increasingly active across Brisbane and southeast Queensland, assembling sites in strategic inner-city locations. They are currently selling and delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/oria-spring-hill-447-gregory-terrace-spring-hill-qld-4000">Oria Spring Hill</a>, just over 140 apartments due for completion in 2027.

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Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

Auction Volumes

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Last week, the combined capital city auction clearance rate held relatively steady, up slightly from 61% the previous week to 61.4%. Of the 2,947 auctions held, CoreLogic RP Data captured 2,683 results, equivalent to a collection rate of 91%.
The two major capital city markets of Sydney and Melbourne are both showing variations in their latest results. While both cities each had a similar number of auctions, 1,204 in Melbourne and 1,248 in Sydney, Melbourne’s clearance rate rose from 65.6% the previous week to 69% last week while Sydney’s clearance rate was down to 58.4% after recording 60.2% the previous week.
The clearance rate for Sydney this week is the lowest seen since the Easter weekend in 2013 and  represents the 9th consecutive week where Melbourne’s clearance rate has been stronger (this shift is highlighted in the graph below).  Between 2010 and mid-2013, it was common for Melbourne’s clearance rate to outperform Sydney’s, however since that time, Sydney’s auction clearance rate has been consistently outperforming until recently.
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For the second week in a row, auction activity across the capital cities is expected to increase, with just over 3,300 auctions currently expected by CoreLogic RP Data, providing plenty of stock for buyers to choose from. Melbourne is expecting 1,563 residential auctions, reflective of conditions seen one year ago when 1,504 auctions were held, while across Sydney 1,270 auctions are being held this week, lower than one year ago (1,417).
Brisbane is set for a busy week, with 207 auctions, compared to 168 last week, while in Adelaide (121 compared to 146), Canberra (97 compared to 122) and Perth (37 compared to 44) auction activity this week will be quieter than last week.
The two busiest suburbs for auction this week are Reservoir, in Victoria with 29 auctions, and Mosman in New South Wales where 20 properties will go under the hammer.
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Auction volumes rise again: CoreLogic RP Data's Shana Miller

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The combined capital cities are expected to see auction activity ramp up over the week, with a total of 2,593 properties set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic data. This week’s scheduled volumes are 24% higher than last week’s final figures which saw 2,085 auctions held. Plus this time last year, a higher 2,804 homes were taken to auction across the combined capitals.

There are over 1,000 homes set to be taken to auction across each of Australia’s two largest auction markets this week. Melbourne is expected to be the busier of the two with 1,153 properties scheduled for auction, an increase of 28% on last week. Sydney isn’t far behind with a total of 1,037 auctions scheduled to take place, an expected rise of almost 20%.

While activity across Melbourne has certainly bounced back from the lows seen throughout most of the second half of the year, volumes are still below 2019 levels with 1,405 homes taken to auction over the same week last year. Meanwhile one year ago in Sydney, volumes were lower at 875.

The remaining smaller markets are all expected to see a rise in activity over the week, with Brisbane set to be the busiest of the smaller cities with 147 auctions scheduled to take place. This is followed by Canberra (115), Adelaide (101), Perth (36) and Tasmania (4).

One example of a property headed to auction in Melbourne this weekend is an apartment at 705/547-551 Flinders Lane. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Docklands sits on the top floor of Morgan Place. It goes to auction with a guide of between $291,000 and $320,000.

The apartment sits near the Docklands project Melbourne Quarter at 628 Flinders Street, developed by Lendlease. The Fender Katsalidis-designed East Tower has 719 apartments, a mix of one and two bedrooms which are for sale starting from $458,000. 
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There are over 1,000 homes set to be taken to auction across each of Australia’s two largest auction markets this week.

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Auction volumes up 20% or more across Melbourne and Sydney 

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There are 968 capital city auctions being tracked by CoreLogic this week, increasing on the previous week when 816 auctions were held.
Over the same week last year, 1,983 homes were taken to auction across the combined capitals.
There are 726 Sydney homes scheduled for auction this week, increasing on both last week when 600 Sydney homes were taken to auction, and one year ago, when 646 auctions were held across the city. 
Melbourne auction volumes remain at levels usually only seen over the seasonally quiet early January period with just 14 auctions on the radar this week, compared to 13 last week. Over the same week last year 1,020 auctions were held across the city.
The REIV is expecting about 20 auctions this week, only slightly more than CoreLogic's figures.
Across the smaller auction markets, Canberra is set to hold the most auctions this week (74), followed closely by Adelaide (73). Brisbane is expecting to host 66 auctions, while Perth has 13 auctions on the radar. Once again, Tasmania is set to see just 2 properties up for auction.
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Australia’s largest property market is shaking off the cold weather as spring selling season continues to bring in premium stock for the leading agency.
In Sydney’s inner city suburbs, Ray White Surry Hills | Alexandria | Glebe | Erskineville Associate Director Matthew Carvalho said first home buyers have been lining up to inspect 5/191-195 Bridge Rd, Glebe (pictured in title).
The auction will be called by Ray White NSW CEO Jason Andrew. Mr Carvahlo noted that feedback has been at the $1 million to $1.1 million mark.
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The successful buyers may need to cool off at Bondi Beach after what is expected to be a hot auction 5/312 Bondi Rd.
The two bedroom apartment is being sold through Ray White Woollahra | Paddington Director of Sales Clay Brodie who said he has overseen roughly 100 inspections on the home.
“Buyers are interested in the beachside location but have also been really impressed by the scale and quality of the renovations the owners have done,” Mr Brodie said.
The Bondi Road apartment has a price guide of $1,100,000 and the auction will also be conducted by NSW CEO Jason Andrew.
Ray White Petersham Director Nicholas Arena has also had a huge amount of interest on 38a Constitution Rd, Dulwich Hill (pictured above) after more than 120 groups inspected the four bedroom home. Mr Arena said he is confident of a great result this weekend.
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Spring selling season is starting to show results in Sydney

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Auction activity is set to be lower across the combined capital cities this week as scheduled volumes plummet across Melbourne.
There are 937 capital city auctions being tracked by CoreLogic this week, down from 1,128 auctions last week and the 1,533 held over the same week last year.
In Melbourne, only 30 properties are expected to be auctioned this week as the city enters its fifth week in stage 4 lockdowns. Last week, 162 homes were taken to auction and one year ago 765 auctions were held across the city.
This week is set to be the lowest number of auctions held over a week in Melbourne, outside of the early January period or Easter.
There are 676 Sydney homes scheduled for auction this week, down from 706 last week, and higher than the 528 held one year ago.
Although there are fewer auctions scheduled relative to last week, the number of auctions held across Sydney has been consistently trending higher since mid-May.
Across the smaller auction markets, Canberra is set to hold the most auctions this week (80), followed by Brisbane (65), Adelaide (64) and Perth (18). While Tasmania has 4 auctions scheduled.
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Buyer demand remains strong as Australians continue to view property as a safe haven during uncertain times. Throughout August, the Ray White Group conducted 848 auctions with 4.7 average registered bidders per auction, marking an increase on this time last year.
While on the last weekend of August alone, the leading auction agency booked a 66.3 per cent clearance rate and an increase of 1.8 bidders from last year taking the total to 5.4 average bidders.
As Ray White heads into the first weekend of September the group has 126 properties scheduled to go under the hammer. 
Early Saturday morning, buyers will be flocking to the auction of 21 Prince Alfred Pde (pictured in title) in the hopes of securing themselves a slice of Newport paradise.
Tom Fernon and Noel Nicholson of Ray White Prestige (Palm Beach) have overseen the campaign which Mr Fernon described as strong from start to finish.
The four bedroom home has a price guide of $2.2 to $2.4 million.
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The auction at 3 Rowallan Ave, Castle Hill (pictured above) is shaping up with Ray White Castle Hill sales agent Sara Perry saying she expects it to be one of the best auctions ever to happen in the Hills District.
“We have had a huge amount of interest in Rowallan Avenue and many buyers have said they want the property at whatever the cost so we are expecting some fierce competition,” Ms Perry said.
Also in the afternoon, Ray White Elizabeth Bay’s Renee Cross is confident she’ll be welcoming a new owner to 91 York Rd, Queens Park. While at Killara, Ray White Upper North Shore Agent Domenic Maxwell said he is equally as confident about the auction of 10/5-7 Spencer Rd.
Capping off the day is 8 Burleigh Avenue, Caringbah being sold through Ray White Caringbah Principal Wendy Samrani.
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This weekend, Ray White Blackburn Director Peter Schenck will be auctioning 3 Allison Rd, Mont Albert North from his living room to an audience of online bidders.
Mr Schenck said this will be the office’s first listing marketed entirely in Stage Four lockdown.
“We’ve still been able to take people through a virtual tour done by the vendor and we’re confident the auction will go well,” Mr Schenck said.
“There has been some really solid interest between the $1.1 to $1.2 million mark and we are expecting it to sell on the higher end of that range," he concluded.
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Melbourne to see less than 50 auctions this weekend

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This week, auction volumes are expected to remain somewhat steady on both a week-on week and year-on-year basis.
CoreLogic are currently tracking 1,190 auctions this week, while final results last week saw 1,154 auctions take place and one year ago 1,111 auctions were held.
In Melbourne, 275 homes are set to be auctioned this week, down on the 357 last week and the 500 last year.
There are 692 Sydney homes set to go under the hammer this week, increasing by over 20% on last week’s volumes (566) and almost double the number of auctions held over the same week last year (367).
Adelaide (46), Brisbane (109) and Canberra (51) all have a lower number of auctions scheduled over the week, while volumes are higher across Perth (17).
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Ray White Drummoyne’ Chris Wilkins is gearing up for a good result this weekend at the auction of 7 Burnell St, Drummoyne (pictured in title).
The newly built five bedroom Drummoyne mansion looks out towards Iron Cove and Rodd Island. 
“We have had 256 groups in just three weeks. There’s been massive interest from older families from across Sydney and we even have a couple of expat buyers looking to come home,” Mr Wilkins said.
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The two bedroom apartment at 4/347-349 Trafalgar St, Petersham (pictured above) is also set to fly on Saturday with Ray White NSW CEO Jason Andrew calling the auction.
The Petersham unit is being sold by Ray White Surry Hills | Alexandria | Glebe | Erskineville Associate Director Matthew Carvalho who has given out a price guide of $800,000 to $850,000.
“We’ve had a lot of interest in Petersham, it’s one of those popular inner west suburbs that is going through gentrification at the moment and attracting lots of young professionals and young families,” Carvalho said.
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Sydney auction volumes again leaping ahead of Melbourne's Stage 4 slump

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There are 1,115 capital city auctions being tracked by CoreLogic this week, down from 1,485 auctions last week which can be in part be attributed to school holidays.
However volumes remained higher than this time last year when just 953 homes were taken to auction. 
In Melbourne, 417 auctions are scheduled across the city this week, down from 645 auctions last week, although higher than volumes from the same week last year (388).
There are 538 Sydney homes scheduled for auction this week, down from 644 last week according to final figures, and higher than the 359 held one year ago.
Across the smaller markets, scheduled volumes are set to fall week on week across Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Tasmania, while a higher volume of auctions are scheduled in Canberra this week\
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Despite school holidays, Ray White said their auction numbers are holding steady with 175 homes going under the hammer on Saturday.
Particularly busy is Ray White Surry Hills | Alexandria | Glebe | Erskineville where 8 auctions are set to take place. 
Associate Director Matthew Carvalho from the inner Sydney group is auctioning two of those eight with both being called by Ray White NSW CEO Jason Andrew.
First up will be Terrace 9, 269 Trafalgar St, Annandale, (pictured in title) which Mr Carvalho said has attracted both upsizers and downsizers from around Sydney.
“Feedback from buyers has been good and they’re particularly liking the size of the house and that it’s got a double garage plus an extra car space which is almost unheard of in the inner west,” Mr Carvalho said.
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Later in the day will be 134 Catherine St, Leichhardt (pictured above) which is currently getting interest from first and second home buyers. Mr Carvalho said space is a big factor for these buyers and the three bedroom Leichhardt home ticks that box.
“It’s a good layout on a great size plot of land. The buyers are predominantly a little bit younger - couples or families with one child,” he said.
“They’re coming out of apartments and upsizing for more space and to get into more of a community which Leichhardt offers.”
Despite recent uncertainty, Mr Carvalho also said he is finding that good properties are still in high demand.
“Supply is still so low particularly for free standing homes but we’re finding when they are on the market, prices and demand are quite strong and will continue to be so until inventory begins to spike,” he said.
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School holidays impact otherwise strong auction weekend

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Winter may be setting in but lockdown restrictions are continuing to thaw, leading to a rise in auction numbers for this second weekend of June, according to CoreLogic data.
There are 1,179 capital city auctions being tracked by CoreLogic this week, increasing on the 711 auctions last week.
While volumes are expected to be the highest we’ve seen since mid-April, auction activity remains lower than what we would usually see, with 1,505 auctions held over the same week one year ago.
There are 561 Sydney homes scheduled for auction this week, up on the 398 held last week according to final figures, and higher than the 534 held one year ago.
In Melbourne, 467 auctions are scheduled across the city this week, increasing on the 195 auctions last week, however lower than volumes from the same week last year 724.
Across the smaller markets, scheduled volumes are set to remain steady across Perth, while the remaining cities are all expected to see a rise in activity over the week.
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The Ray White Surry Hills | Alexandria | Glebe | Erskineville office is heading into the weekend with eight homes going under the hammer on-site.
Examining some highlights, Director Ercan Ersan said the converted warehouse apartment at C80/240 Wyndham St, Alexandria in The Hudson has had 100 groups through and 30 contracts given out.
“It’s the epitome of luxury inner city living designed by the celebrated architects at Allen Jack+Cottier,” Mr Ersan said.
“We’re expecting between 10 and 15 registered bidders and it should break the building record.”
Another standout is 4/11-33 Maddison St (pictured in title) in Redfern with Mr Ersan saying the apartment has one of the best renovations he’s seen.
“We’ve already got five people coming to the auction and it should sell at $1.4 million,” he said.
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Soaring Winter auction volumes as lockdown restrictions thaw

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In total this week, 867 capital city homes were scheduled for auction, with preliminary results returning a 65.9 per cent clearance rate, according to CoreLogic data.
Last week, their findings showed 612 homes scheduled for auction and a final clearance rate of 62.7 per cent, while one year ago, there were 1,661 homes taken to auction and a 58.0 per cent clearance rate.
In Melbourne, 259 homes were scheduled to go under the hammer this week. So far 192 auctions have been reported, returning a preliminary success rate of 71.9 per cent.
The previous week saw a final clearance rate of 68.0 per cent across 168 auctions.
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In Sydney, 469 homes were scheduled for auction this week, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 68.1 per cent across 320 results.
In comparison, last week saw 309 homes taken to auction with a success rate of 65.0 per cent.
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Notably 31 auctions were withdrawn in Sydney last week, the most since mid-April.
Although the number of auctions held remains low, since restrictive policies around open homes and onsite auctions were lifted, the trend has been towards more auctions held and a substantial reduction in the proportion of auctions withdrawn prior to the event.
The number of auctions held this week was the highest since the week ending April 19th.
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Across the smaller auction markets both Adelaide and Canberra saw preliminary clearance rates over 65% while Brisbane's remained low at just 40.9%
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Clearance rates strengthen but auction volumes remain low

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The combined capital city auction market is expected to see a slight increase in auction volumes this week, with CoreLogic currently tracking 692 scheduled auctions.
Last week, a lower 612 auctions were scheduled across the capital cities.
While scheduled numbers are set to increase, with this week expected to be the busiest since mid-April, volumes remain substantially lower than typical.
Over the same week one year ago, 1,661 capital city homes were taken to auction.
There are 195 Melbourne homes scheduled for auction this week, up on the 168 over the previous week.
Sydney is expected to be the busiest city for auctions for the 6th consecutive week, with 382 properties scheduled to go under the hammer, rising on the 309 held last week.
Across the smaller auction markets, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are all expected to see a higher number of auctions held this week, while scheduled volumes are lower in Canberra.
There are no auctions scheduled in Tasmania this week.
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The final weighted average clearance rate came in at 62.7% last week, surpassing the previous week’s 60.4% as the highest result since the week ending 15 March.
An example of the ongoing auction volume of Sydney is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-lilyfield-133537266" target="_blank">88 Cecily Street, Lilyfield</a> (pictured in title), set for auction this Saturday.
The four bedroom, two bathroom home has been listed with a price guide of $2.3 million
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Upcoming auction weekend the busiest since April

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There are 472 capital city auctions being tracked by CoreLogic this week, increasing on the 417 auctions last week.
CoreLogic data shows that while volumes are up over the week, auction activity remains significantly lower than what we would usually see, with 2,055 auctions held over the same week one year ago.
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Sydney is expected to be the busiest auction market for yet another week, with 245 homes scheduled to go under the hammer this week, up on the 194 auctions last week.
There are 123 Melbourne homes scheduled for auction this week, down by only 4 auctions on last week’s final numbers.
Auction activity remains subdued across the smaller cities, with Brisbane &amp; Perth the only capital cities set to see an increase in volumes, with activity across Canberra expected to remain steady over the week and quite a bit lower in Adelaide.
Tasmania has just 2 auctions scheduled this week.
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An example of Sydney's auction volume is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-birchgrove-133456446" target="_blank">30 Rose Street, Birchgrove</a> (pictured above).
The three bedroom one bathroom townhouse sits on a 208 sqm block.
It comes with an auction price guide of $2,000,000 - $2,200,000.
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