Buyers considering a residence at boutique Gordon townhouse development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/lume-gordon-43-47-dumaresq-street-gordon-nsw-2072">Lume</a>&nbsp;now have another reason to bring forward their decision.

For a limited time, purchasers of a residence at Lume will receive a BMW iX3 50 electric SUV, valued at more than $120,000, as part of their purchase. The offer is designed to add value for buyers while complementing the lifestyle envisioned for the architecturally designed Upper North Shore development.

Scott Timmins, Development Manager at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/winim">WINIM</a>, said the partnership was created to provide buyers with a compelling reason to act.

"In today's market, buyers need a compelling reason to act now, and the BMW partnership was designed to create that catalyst. We wanted to add genuine value for our future purchasers. Choosing the all-electric BMW iX3 50 also reflects the values behind LUME, forward-thinking design, innovation and a more sustainable way of living. It's a premium incentive that complements the lifestyle our buyers aspire to and rewards those who commit early."

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Delivered by WINIM in partnership with Burtonwood Investment Partners, Lume comprises 14 architecturally designed two, three and four-bedroom townhomes created for families seeking the space of a freestanding house with the ease of modern, low-maintenance living.

The three-storey residences, designed by award-winning architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, have been tailored for families and multi-generational living, featuring private internal lifts, flexible lower-level spaces, generous open-plan living and entertaining areas, media rooms, and landscaped outdoor spaces with custom outdoor kitchens.&nbsp;

Inside, engineered oak flooring, bespoke dining joinery with integrated wine fridges and backlit bars, sculptural porcelain bathrooms, Parisi freestanding baths and Astra Walker tapware create interiors that balance functionality with refined finishes.

Each townhome has been designed to combine generous internal spaces with sustainability initiatives such as EV charging infrastructure, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>'s landscaped communal areas, centred around a restored creek line and native planting, encourage residents to connect with nature and spend more time outdoors.

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Rothelowman's Gary Tsui said the architecture was conceived to respond carefully to its Upper North Shore setting.

"Our vision was to create elegant, uplifting homes that draw on and positively contribute to the local character through meticulously considered design and an interaction with the surroundings."

The communal landscape has been designed as more than an open space between homes. Arcadia's Ben Newell and Kate Phillips said the adjoining reserve provided an opportunity to create a distinctive natural retreat for residents.

"Just as waterways carve their way through Ku-ring-gai's landscape, a raised boardwalk weaves through the reserve, connecting the homes to this tranquil oasis."

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Located just 300 metres from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/gordon-nsw-2072">Gordon</a> Village and Gordon railway station, Lume offers convenient access to Sydney's CBD while placing residents close to some of the North Shore's leading schools, including Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College and Knox Grammar. Lane Cove National Park, Gordon Golf Club and a range of cafés and restaurants further reinforce the family-focused lifestyle on offer, with the BMW iX3 50 complementing everything from local trips around Gordon to weekend drives and city commutes.

Construction is underway with completion expected in mid-2027.

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Boutique Gordon townhomes now come with a BMW iX3 50

Two apartments have sold for more than $10 million at EADE Byron Bay, setting some of the highest apartment prices ever achieved in the coastal town and underlining the growing appetite for luxury beachfront apartments in Australia's most popular coastal locations.

The $210 million project by Vitale Property Group has now secured more than $70 million in sales, led by residences that changed hands for $12.75 million and $11.75 million.

The record-breaking transactions reinforce the shift occurring in Byron Bay's premium property market, where affluent downsizers and lifestyle buyers are increasingly opting for high-end apartments over large beachfront homes.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/eade-byron-bay-29-shirley-street-byron-bay-nsw-2481">EADE Byron Bay</a> occupies a rare 6,000 sqm absolute beachfront site on the corner of Shirley and Milton Streets overlooking Main Beach and The Wreck surf break, just 350 metres from Byron Bay's town centre.

The 25-residence development is the first beachfront apartment project approved in Byron Bay in more than a decade and is currently under construction, with completion expected in May 2027.

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The project has attracted a mix of local Byron Shire residents downsizing from larger homes, alongside interstate buyers from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane seeking a permanent coastal lifestyle without compromising on space.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a> and with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/alexander-co">Alexander &amp; Co</a>, EADE comprises&nbsp;10 garden apartments ranging from 284 sqm to 622 sqm, nine with private pools, five full-floor apartments and 10 rooftop residences with private plunge pools, expansive outdoor entertaining areas and uninterrupted ocean views.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/vitale-property-group">Vitale Property Group</a> Managing Partner Chris Vitale said the project's combination of scale, location and limited future supply was driving buyer demand.

"There isn't another beachfront holding in Byron Bay of this size and position that could be developed again," Vitale said.

"Buyers are responding to the scarcity and the irreplaceability of a site of this calibre and to floorplans they can't find elsewhere in the market.

"We are seeing buyers place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of the location. The sales achieved to date demonstrate that discerning purchasers recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay.

"Many are coming from larger homes in the Byron region, or from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and are after the space, security and convenience, without the upkeep of a house."

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The Byron Bay project follows Vitale Property Group's delivery of the Mondrian Hotel and Private Residences at Burleigh Heads, with EADE continuing the developer's focus on luxury coastal developments.

Residents will have access to a resort-style swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, cold plunge pool, concierge services and dedicated workspaces, while the project is targeting an 8-Star Green Star rating.

EADE Byron Bay is being exclusively marketed by Projx Australia in conjunction with WHITEFOX Projects.

WHITEFOX National Projects Director Phillip Rand said demand had been driven predominantly by owner-occupiers.

"We are seeing buyers at EADE place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of this location," Rand says.

"The sales achieved to date demonstrate that purchasers at this level recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay."

Residences at EADE Byron Bay are currently priced between $4.75 million and $15.95 million.

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When buying an apartment, most people compare the big-ticket items first. Floorplans. Kitchens. Balcony size. Natural light. The view.

But there's one everyday consideration that often doesn't come up until after moving in: how parcels are delivered.

As online shopping has become part of everyday life, parcel deliveries have shifted from an occasional event to a regular occurrence. Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally.

For apartment residents, that can present a challenge.

If nobody is home to accept a delivery, parcels may be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in a building lobby or common area, or require building management to step in. In higher-density buildings, where dozens or even hundreds of residents may receive deliveries each day, parcel management has become an increasingly important part of everyday living.

That can create a range of frustrations. A missed delivery often means making time to collect a parcel elsewhere, while packages left unattended in foyers or mail areas can create clutter and increase the risk of theft. What seems like a minor inconvenience can quickly become a recurring issue for residents who shop online regularly.

It's one of those details that rarely features in a display suite but can have a noticeable impact once residents move in.

As a result, buyers are beginning to look beyond traditional apartment features and consider how a building supports day-to-day convenience, including whether there are secure options for receiving deliveries.

Australia Post's Parcel Lockers provide one solution.

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Rather than having a parcel delivered directly to an apartment, eligible deliveries can be sent to a nominated Parcel Locker. Once the parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can collect it using a QR code or one-time PIN at a time that suits them.

The Parcel Locker network now includes more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with installations at Post Offices, shopping centres, transport hubs and an increasing number of residential developments. By providing a secure collection point, Parcel Lockers help reduce missed deliveries and avoid parcels being left unattended in common areas.

For developers, parcel infrastructure is becoming another way to improve the resident experience. Rather than relying on concierge staff or leaving parcels in communal spaces, secure collection points help streamline deliveries while preserving the presentation and functionality of shared areas.

For buyers, it's a reminder that the best apartment features aren't always the most obvious.

A generous floorplan or quality finishes might help narrow the shortlist, but the conveniences that simplify everyday life, whether that's EV charging, secure bike storage or reliable parcel delivery, often become the features residents appreciate most once they're living there.

The apartment feature many buyers don't think about, until their first missed delivery

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hg-developments">HG Developments</a> is doubling down on Maud Street in Newstead, filing plans for a new apartment tower just a few doors down from its under-construction Aire Newstead development.

Recently submitted to Brisbane City Council, the proposal is for an 18-storey building designed by bureau^proberts, which has drawn heavily on Brisbane's subtropical design principles while referencing the suburb's industrial heritage.

A total of 64 apartments are planned for the amalgamated 1,518 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/17-21-maud-street-newstead-qld-4006">17–21 Maud Street</a>, a short walk from the Brisbane River and Newstead Riverwalk.

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"The building is defined by a series of vaulted motifs that reinterpret the arches, colonnades and layered facades evident throughout Newstead's historic built fabric," the Urban Design Report states.

"Combined with recessed glazing and generous balconies, these elements create a layered building envelope that provides shade, weather protection and opportunities for natural ventilation whilst establishing a distinctive architectural identity."

The proposal comprises 64 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 18 residential levels, positioning it alongside a growing number of taller residential projects transforming Newstead's northern precinct. The tower incorporates extensive subtropical landscaping, with cascading planter boxes, deep planting at street level and a landscaped rooftop recreation area.

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Bureau Proberts has prioritised passive environmental design throughout the project, with generous balconies, recessed glazing and operable façades helping reduce solar heat gain while maximising natural ventilation. River views become available from the upper levels, while the building has been orientated to capture prevailing breezes from both the Brisbane River and the west.

The architects say landscape is intended to be integral to the building rather than an applied element.

"Vertical greenery, cascading planter boxes and elevated gardens are woven throughout the architecture, softening the built form and strengthening the connection between residents and the subtropical environment."

"Through the integration of landscape, high-quality materials and passive design principles, the development delivers a refined residential address that celebrates Newstead's heritage character while contributing positively to Brisbane's evolving subtropical identity."

Newstead has remained one of Brisbane's most active apartment markets in recent years, with a number of developers continuing to back the inner-city suburb.

HG Developments is currently delivering the 40-apartment Aire Newstead at 25 Maud Street. Fortis recently launched the 65-apartment <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> on Kyabra Street, while builder-developer BPG and Don O'Rorke's Consolidated Properties are both expected to launch their respective Newstead projects before the end of the year.

HG Developments doubles down in Newstead with second Maud Street apartment development

Walk past a new apartment development promoting its sustainability credentials and it's easy to picture rooftop gardens, mature trees, landscaped courtyards and residents surrounded by nature.

But in many cases, that's not actually what those sustainability ratings guarantee.

Australia's leading environmental rating tools have played a significant role in improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of buildings. Yet despite their focus on reducing emissions, many don't require developers to include trees, biodiversity or meaningful green space.

In other words, a building can achieve one of the country's highest sustainability ratings while containing little more than concrete, glass and hard landscaping.

That disconnect has led to the emergence of a new movement across Australia's property industry: nature-based cities.

The concept goes beyond designing buildings that consume less energy. Instead, it encourages developers to treat nature as essential infrastructure, integrating biodiversity, tree canopy, living landscapes and green spaces into projects from the earliest stages of planning.

Research has consistently linked access to nature with better physical and mental health, cooler neighbourhoods, improved biodiversity, stronger climate resilience and more connected communities. As Australia's cities continue to become denser, advocates say those outcomes should be considered just as important as energy efficiency.

Nature Based Cities (NBC) was established in 2022 to help accelerate that shift.

Founded by Hamton Executive Chairman Paul Hameister OAM, the not-for-profit was created after research highlighted a significant gap in Australia's sustainability framework. While existing environmental rating tools rewarded energy performance and emissions reductions, they placed little emphasis on the inclusion of living landscapes.

"We've always wanted to do more, and we know other developers who want to do more, but the ESD rating tools just aren't there," Hameister says.

"In Australia, you can have a five-green-star rated building that's concrete and glass with not a blade of grass.

"The focus is on reducing emissions, which is laudable, but there hasn't been enough attention paid to protecting and re-establishing nature. We need both for the health of the environment and for communities."

Since its launch, NBC has developed independent design guidelines and accreditation frameworks that encourage developers to prioritise ecology, biodiversity, tree canopy, walkability and living landscapes alongside traditional sustainability measures. The organisation first focused on medium and high-density residential developments before recently expanding into precinct-scale communities and masterplanned neighbourhoods.

Jan Talacko, founder of sustainability consultancy Ark Resources and a member of the Nature Based Cities Advisory Council, says the initiative addresses an area that has largely been overlooked by the property industry.

"Throughout my 25 years of working collaboratively with all stakeholders in the property sector, I've always favoured a pragmatic approach to sustainable design which encourages initiatives that not only meet environmental expectations but also improve amenity," Talacko says.

"Whilst we are making steady progress in relation to energy and carbon emissions from buildings, there has been much less emphasis on encouraging biodiversity and tackling the urban heat island effect.

"The Nature Based Cities initiative responds to a gap in the suite of tools currently used by the property development sector, which don't provide sufficient incentive, or recognition, for the integration of landscaping and greenery."

For apartment buyers, the shift is also changing the questions worth asking.

Rather than assuming a sustainable building will naturally include abundant green space, buyers are increasingly being encouraged to look beyond environmental ratings and ask what nature is actually being delivered. How much tree canopy will the development create? Has biodiversity been considered? Are landscaped spaces designed for people as well as appearance?

As Australia's cities continue to grow upwards and outwards, the next generation of sustainability may not simply be measured by lower emissions, but by how successfully developments bring nature back into everyday urban life.

What does it really mean for a building to be 'green'?

Auction Volumes

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This week, 400 capital city homes were scheduled for auction, with preliminary results returning a 64.0 per cent clearance rate, according to CoreLogic data.
Volumes were down as last week saw 480 homes scheduled for auction and a final clearance rate of 59.9 per cent while one year ago, there were 930 homes taken to auction and a 55.2 per cent clearance rate.
It is important to interpret clearance rates with caution given auction volumes remain substantially lower than usual due to the ongoing health pandemic.
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Sydney, one of Australia’s largest auction markets, returned a preliminary clearance rate of 73.4%, suggesting the relaxation in social distancing policies specific to housing are having an immediate and positive impact on home auctions, although the number of auctions remains well down on last year.
It saw 193 auctions scheduled this week compared to 2016 last week when Sydney saw a success rate of 66.3 per cent.
 
In Melbourne, 118 homes were scheduled to go under the hammer this week. So far 93 auctions have been reported, returning a preliminary success rate of 60.2 per cent.
The previous week saw a final clearance rate of 56.5 per cent across 163 auctions.
As mentioned over the previous week, with restrictions easing across many states and territories, we will likely see the number of homes taken to auction increase in the coming weeks.
The smaller auction markets saw little change with Canberra the busiest at 41 auctions followed by Brisbane with 28.
The highest confirmed residential auction sale in Sydney from yesterday was 68 Moruben Road, Mosman (pictured in title) which is reported to have sold for $7,500,000.
That five bedroom, four bathroom house sits on an 850 sqm block.
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Mid-May auction clearance rates rise while volumes shrink pre-COVID-19 winter hibernation

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The number of homes scheduled for auction continues to trend lower, with only 365 auctions to take place this week, lower than the 480 auctions last week, according to CoreLogic data.
CoreLogic noted that while most states have lifted the ban on onsite auctions and inspections, it’s likely to take a few weeks before we see an uplift in scheduled volumes.
This is due to vendors and agents generally relying on at least a four week marketing campaign leading up to the auction event.
There are 110 Melbourne homes scheduled for auction this week, down on the 163 held last week.
Sydney is expected to be the busiest auction market for another week, with 167 scheduled auctions this week, down on the 216 held last week.
Brisbane &amp; Perth are the only capital city auction markets expected to see an increase in volumes over the week, with volumes lower across Adelaide and Canberra. Tasmania has no scheduled auctions this week.
The capital city final auction clearance rate came in at 59.9% last week, the highest final result seen since Mid-March.
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Of the 395 results collected last week, 22% were withdrawn which was much lower than the 50% seen a few weeks ago, which is the main factor in the improvement of clearances rates.
The number of ‘sold prior’ results was also slightly lower this week, however still remain higher than we would usually see with 43.8% of properties selling prior to the scheduled date.
During this weekend last year there was a 65% clearance rate from 359 auctions held in Melbourne, according to the REIV.
The REIV is expecting about 130 auctions in 97 suburbs this week.
The highest volume auction locations this week are Craigieburn with 4 scheduled auctions. Mount Waverley, Lara, Albert Park, Coburg, Templestowe, Burwood East, Caulfield South, Mulgrave and Pascoe Vale follows with 3 listings in each.
An example of the auction volume in Craigieburn this weekend is 1 Yorkshire Terrace.
The three bedroom, one bathroom home is described as the ideal first house in the marketing material.
It comes with a price guide of $435,000.
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Auction volumes down despite restrictions lifting across multiple states

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Auction volumes were up to 1,848 across the nation this weekend, according to CoreLogic, up from 634 last week.
Clearance rates however were similarly low across the nation with hundreds pulling out of auctions especially in Sydney and Melbourne.
Of the auctions scheduled 852 were withdrawn across the nation, 500 from Melbourne and 314 in Sydney, according to Domain's findings.
CoreLogic data showed preliminary clearance rates reached 40% in Sydney and Melbourne with 73.2% of the successful Melbourne auction properties actually sold prior to the scheduled auction date.
A similar showing occurred in Sydney where 60.2% were sold prior to the scheduled auction event.
<img src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/2020/4/20/CL%20auctions%20April%2018th.JPG" alt="">Across the smaller cities, Canberra continues to outperform the remaining capital cities with a 66.7% preliminary success rate and the lowest rate of withdrawn auctions (25%).
The existing challenges around new policies banning onsite auctions and inspections are still impeding on activity across the auction market.
As confidence remains low and circumstances uncertain, it’s expected that fewer vendors will elect auction as their preferred method of sale and either convert to private treaty method or hold off on selling all together and scheduled volumes will likely decrease over the coming weeks.
Online auctions have helped take some of this strain off but as evidenced by the 50% pullout rate, many people would rather hold their cards close to their chest than trust in online auctions and marketing.
One standout home bucked this trend attracting competition from nine registered bidders at 199 Military Road, Dover Heights (pictured in title).
Featuring sweeping Sydney City, Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, the home, which has been owned by the same family for over 60 years, sold for $3.86 million.
The winning bidder told Ray White “I’ve been looking for the perfect property for six months... I plan on moving in first and then seeking DA approval to rebuild because it offers me a great opportunity to build the property of my dreams."
The three bedroom, one bathroom property sits directly opposite Dudley Page Reserve and is close to schools, bus and ferry transport.
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Majority of weekend 'auction sales' took place prior the scheduled auction 

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The Sydney suburb of Randwick is set to be host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend.
It has eight properties set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Pascoe Vale in Melbourne also has eight properties going to auction, followed by Reservoir, also in Melbourne, which has seven.
This week, the number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is expected to fall, with 789 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, down from the 953 auctions held last week at final results.
Both Melbourne and Sydney are expected to see a decrease in activity of 17% this week, with 322 homes scheduled for auction across Melbourne, while Sydney is set to host 297 auctions, decreasing on the 388 and 359 auctions held last week respectively.
The smaller auction markets will also see a lower volume of homes auctioned week on week with the exception of Brisbane where auction volumes are set for an increase.
Total auction volumes are also down on a year ago as this time last year a higher 1,178 homes went under the hammer across the combined capital cities over the same week.
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The busy auction weekend in Randwick sees <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-randwick-131374058" target="_blank">36 Cook Street</a> (pictured top) offered for sale.
The classic full brick 1890's Victorian terrace has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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Another example of the breadth of auctions taking place in Randwick is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-randwick-131416414" target="_blank">3/2 Ethne Avenue</a> (pictured above).
The two bedroom, one bathroom apartment has a price guide of $725,000.
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A third property going to auction in Randwick this week is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-randwick-131361990" target="_blank">5/76 Wentworth Street</a> (pictured above).
The three bedroom, one bathroom villa has a price guide of $620,000 to $670,000.
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Randwick set to be busiest weekend auction hotspot

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The Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley is host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend, with 10 homes set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Next busiest are Glen Waverley and Reservoir, also in Melbourne, with nine scheduled auctions each, along with the Sydney Suburb of Surry Hills.
This week, the number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is expected to fall, with 1,144 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, down from the 1,479 auctions held last week at final results.
Over the same week, last year a much higher 2,279 auctions took place across the capital cities.
Both Melbourne and Sydney are expected to see a decrease in activity this week, with 500 homes scheduled for auction across Melbourne, while Sydney is set to host 431 auctions, decreasing on the 672 and 539 auctions held last week respectively.
The smaller auction markets will also see a lower volume of homes auctioned week on week with the exception of Adelaide where more auctions are scheduled and Tasmania where there is no change.
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The busy auction weekend in Mount Waverley sees <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+waverley-130926706" target="_blank">7 Annesley Court</a> (pictured in title) offered.
The property going under the hammer is a five bedroom three bathroom house.
It comes with an indicative price guide of $2,100,000 - $2,310,000.
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Another example of the breadth of auctions taking place in Mount Waverley is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-mount+waverley-127599530" target="_blank">1/22 Surrey Road</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a four bedroom three bathroom townhouse.
It comes with an indicative price guide of $1,300,000 - $1,420,000.
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A third property going to auction in Mount Waverley this week is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+waverley-130938934" target="_blank">13 Biscayne Drive</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a three bedroom one bathroom house. 
It comes with an indicative price guide of $1,250,000 - $1,350,000.
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The Melbourne suburb of Bentleigh East is host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend, with 18 homes set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Next busiest are Cheltenham, Kew, Mount Waverley, Reservoir and Yarraville, all in Melbourne, which are expecting 12 auctions each this week, along with Mosman in Sydney.
Last week saw 2,164 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a final auction clearance rate of 50.9%, unchanged from the previous week when 1,667 auctions were held.
Over the same week last year just 670 auctions were held due to the Easter weekend, returning a clearance rate of 64.8%.
In Melbourne, Australia’s largest auction market, the number of scheduled auctions has fallen week-on-week with 840 homes set to go under the hammer across the city, down from 978 last week.
Over the same week last year, 723 auctions were held.
Sydney is expecting to see fewer properties taken to auction this week with 700 homes currently scheduled to go under the hammer across the city, down from 801 last week and 795 last year.
Across the smaller auction markets, Canberra, Perth and Tasmania are expecting to see an increase in auction volumes week-on-week, while activity is set to be lower in Adelaide and Brisbane.
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The busy auction weekend in Bentleigh East sees <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-bentleigh+east-130718914" target="_blank">18 Millard Street</a> (pictured above) offered.
The property going under the hammer is a three bedroom one bathroom house.
It comes with a price guide of $810,000 - $890,000.
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Another example of the breadth of auctions taking place in Bentleigh East is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-villa-vic-bentleigh+east-130726274" target="_blank">3/27 May Street</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a two bedroom one bathroom circa 60's Villa.
It comes with a price guide of $550,000 - $600,000.
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A third property going to auction in Bentleigh East this week is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-bentleigh+east-130729270">47 Gladwyn Avenue</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a four bedroom three bathroom house.
It comes with a price guide of $1,120,000 - $1,170,000.
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Bentleigh East set to be busiest weekend auction hotspot

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The three busiest suburbs for auction locations this week are in New South Wales where Port Macquarie tops the list with 20 homes scheduled for auction, according to CoreLogic data.
Their data shows, Lane Cove and Randwick follow with 15 and 12 scheduled auctions respectively.
Auction volumes are set to rise this week, with over 1,000 homes scheduled for auction across the combined capital cities.
<img src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/2019/2/14/14-02%20CL.JPG" alt="">
CoreLogic is currently tracking 1,359 auctions across the capital’s, with volumes up by 46.4 per cent on last week (928), however the lower year on year trend continues with volumes down 31.8 per cent when compared to the same week last year (1,992).
Melbourne is expected to see the most significant increase in volumes over the week, with 607 properties scheduled for auction, up from 350.
Across Sydney, 501 homes are set to go under the hammer this week, increasing from 32.
Canberra and Perth will see an increase in activity over the week, while the remaining cities will see fewer homes taken to auction.
This Sunday, Damien Cooley will be Auctioneering for Elders Real Estate Port Macquarie at Rydges Hotel at 11 am, with a prestige canalfront listing at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/27-ballina-cres-port-macquarie-nsw-2444" target="_blank">27 Ballina Crescent.</a>
Amid the busy auction weekend in Port Macquarie is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-129983054" target="_blank">88 O'Briens Road</a> (pictured in title).
The four bedroom three bathroom house comes with a price guide of $670,000 to $710,000
Set on 806 sqm, the listing notes the home was recently refurbished.
<img src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/2019/2/14/Port%20Macq%202.JPG" alt="">
Another in Port Macquarie is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-130240306" target="_blank">6 Mahogany Hill</a>.
The three bedroom two bathroom house has an price guide of $599,000 to $658,000
Set on 1,018 sqm it is a 5 minute drive from the CBD.
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Auction volumes up 46% with Port Macquarie the busiest

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The busiest capital city suburb for auctions this weekend is Footscray with 8 homes set to be auctioned.
Manly (NSW) and Craigieburn (Vic) follow closely with 7 scheduled auctions each.
The combined capital cities have an addition 338 auctions taking place this week, with 874 homes set for auction.
While this is 60% more than the 536 homes auctioned last week, volumes are down 40% year on year (1,470).
The most substantial increase in volumes this week are across the two largest auction markets of Melbourne and Sydney, where over double the number of homes are expected to go to auction over the week.
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Melbourne will see 331 homes taken to auction this week, while Sydney has 302 auctions scheduled.
Brisbane and Canberra are the only auction markets were fewer homes are scheduled for auction this week compared to last.
Compard the same week last year, volumes are down across every capital city: Canberra (- 43.8%), Melbourne (-46.5%), Perth (-34.6%), Sydney (-42.1%), Tasmania (-45.5%), Adelaide (-5.1%), Brisbane (-25.2%).
One such property going under the hammer in Footscray this weekend is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-footscray-130057846" target="_blank">46 Cross Street</a> (pictured top).
The property comes with a price guide of $795,000 - $860,000.
Set across two levels this three bedroom two bathroom home features split-system heating and cooling, ceiling fans, panel heaters and a security system.
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Another home going to auction in Craysfoot this weekend is 35 Essex Street.
Described in the listing as a "spacious Californian bungalow" it is a three bedroom one bathroom house.
The property comes with a price guide of $900,000 to $990,000.
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February auction volumes picking up but still down on 2018 levels

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Auction activity across the combined capital cities is expected to remain relatively steady week-on-week, with a total of 2,610 homes scheduled for auction this week, down only slightly on last week when 2,701 auctions took place.
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Melbourne will see a higher volume of auctions take place this week, with volumes increasing by 14.5 per cent on last week.
There are 1,296 homes scheduled for auction across the city, up on last week when 1,132 auctions were held.
There are fewer auctions scheduled this week in Sydney, with 904 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, after last week saw over 1,000 homes taken to auction across the city.
Perth and Tasmania are expected to see a higher number of homes auctioned this week, while volumes are down in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra
Indicative of the high number of auctions in Glen Waverley is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-glen+waverley-129760878" target="_blank">12 Brazilia Drive, Glen Waverley</a> (pictured top).
The five bedroom five bathroom home features it's own home theatre and comes with a price guide of $2 - $2.2 million.
Set on 741 square metres, the house last sold in 2011 for $735,100.
<img src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/2018/11/29/Nottingham%201.JPG" alt="">
Another example of the high number of auctions in Glen Waverley is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-glen+waverley-129500450" target="_blank">50 Nottingham Street, Glen Waverley</a> (pictured above). 
The four bedroom two bathroom home comes with a price guide of $1.75 - $1.85 million.
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<div>Set on 780 square metres, the property last sold for 170,000 in 1998.</div>
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A third example of the high auction volumes in Glen Waverley is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-glen+waverley-129750210" target="_blank">74B Nottingham Street, Glen Waverley</a> (pictured above).
The four bedroom two bathroom home features comes with a price guide of $1.2 - $1.3 million.
Set on 312 square metres, the property last sold for $1.03 million in 2014.
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Glen Waverley the busiest auction suburb this weekend: CoreLogic

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EXPERT OBSERVER
Reduced lending flows continue to stymie property purchases, auction volumes, new car sales, and stamp duty and transfer receipts.
Total annual duty transfer receipts have been holding up due to some large non-residential transactions and off-the-plan settlements from the death throes of the apartment construction cycle.
<div>But both the residential receipts and the leading indicators are now heading to Hades at warp speed, with the most timely available figures suggesting that transaction levels for established property will be at cyclical lows soon enough, if they're not there already. </div>
 
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<div class="separator">The New South Wales economy has been tracking very well in recent times. </div>
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<div>But the key leading indicators are weakening by the month.</div>
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<div>Building permits and dwelling starts are dropping away, and money growth is at quarter-century lows.</div>
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