<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

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Fitzy &amp; Wippa sidekick Sarah McGilvray and her husband, Thales Group director James Couche, pulled their Balmain terrace from its recent auction.
They were hoping to flip it after the couple paid $2,040,000 just last year.
The auctioneer turned up in the rain for the early evening onsite auction, but not the bidders.
Belle Property Balmain agents Lyndsey Kemp and Kristyn Brennan had a $2.1 million guide. It is now for sale at $2.18 million.
The home (above) has three bedrooms and one bathroom on its 135 square metre parcel.
The couple have been busy renovating, even while they had their first child, William, late last year. 
The new mother, who was in London with the team for the recent Royal Wedding, joined the Nova FM team in 2016 and produces Fitzy &amp; Wippa's breakfast show.
They're opting to be closer to the North Shore where much of their family live.
The inner west's auction success rate is running at around 55 percent, with Balmain leading the declining success rate.
Last weekend the long-time Balmain home of celebrity pâtissière Adriano Zumbo failed to sell at auction.
It now has a price tag of $1.7 million.
There were four contenders at the auction, although Paul Cooper at the Coopers Agency, who is marketing the home with his son Matt, said only one had finance approval.
"Finance approvals are presently taking so much longer than in the past," Paul said.
There has been an offer at $1.7 million but subject to forthcoming approval.
The dessert king, who crafted his trade in the inner-west paid $675,000 back in 2003 after returning from a year stint working in France.
The property sits 800 metres from his flagship Balmain store which he opened in 2007. He spent some time working at the also nearby Victorie Bakerie.
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Set on 340 sqm, the home has three bedrooms, one bathroom and of course a renovated kitchen.
Paul and Matt Cooper and Coopers Agency are marketing the home that is leased until July 2019, returning over $1,000 a week.
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Balmain auctions leave vendors waiting

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The biggest dread among vendors going to auction is that their property will be passed in on auction day.
With auction clearance rates now in the 50 percent range, and even lower in some suburbs, this is a very real likelihood.
Selling at a fair market value - or better - is often dependent on the extent of buyer numbers and enthusiasm.
One bidder auctions have become far more prevalent, as vendors lose their grip on being able to secure above reserve outcomes at their auctions across Sydney every Saturday.
There's a special negotiating skill needed for the listing agent to immediately secure a sale in such onsite circumstances.
Ofcourse the agent can knock heads together during the auction, but that will take a bit of give and take from both vendor and buyer.
Vendors certainly need to anticipate this possibility.
But should vendors accept the price drop on offer from the only buyer at the auction or are they best holding off selling until later Saturday afternoon or sometime in the next week.
It all depends on the level of actual and perceived buyer interest, starting from the number of contracts that have been issued in the run up to the auction.
Agents need to follow all their potential buyers closely, and keep their vendors in the loop.
An emerging factor has been that bank finance approvals are slower and harder to get, and many buyers are finding just days before the auction that they need to lodge more information before safely securing finance.
They necessarily sit out the auction. 
This has come about as the financial regulators and the royal commission have frightened the banks so that they are dotting all the i's and crossing every t.
Coming together for post-auction negotiations is a skill that some agents need if their vendors aren't going to sell for far less than they wish.
The biggest myth about properties that sell after auction is that they go on to sell for a poor price.
That is not the case, veteran estate agent John McGrath recently noted given that fresh buyers are coming into the market every week.
The recent clearance rate downturn has likely undermined the benefits many see in a sale by auction which typically come with the potential for a premium sale price.
Unmotivated sellers rarely auction their properties.
Stuart Benson at Benson Auctions noted at a recent realestate.com.au auctioneers' round table that his clearance rate in north west Sydney was down by 15 percent, but after six weeks on the market the sales sat around 90 percent.
Following any post auction campaign that doesn't end in a sale, it is important vendors respond to the issues that possibly caused it.
Best relook at price, presentation and/or marketing), and there is no reason to think it property won’t sell.
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The home of acclaimed Australian sculptor David Ball, is up for auction.
The property is on the edge of Mittagong's Lake Alexandra.
Ball, the current winner of Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea, has added sculptural touches to the lakeside property.
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It is listed through Di Jones agent Daniel Garnett.
There have been renovations to the home, plus a newly designed and built steel arbour.
The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mittagong-128455462" target="_blank">60 Alfred Street</a> will be auctioned on June 30.
It has a price guide of $990,000.
 
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Sculptor David Ball Mittagong's Lake Alexandra home for auction

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The boxing legend Johnny Famechon is downsizing from the Frankston South home he built more than four decades ago.
The double-storey, four bedroom house sits on a 2809sq m block with a pool and tennis court.
It has a price guide of $1,195,000 to $1,314,500 for its July 7 auction.
UFirst Mornington director Juan Merchan has the listing with former AFL player-turned-real estate agent Jarrad Grant.
It was built in the 1970s with Mediterranean touches, as a family home for former world featherweight boxing champion.
Famechon had been crowned world featherweight champ in 1969.
He was inducted in the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003, having recorded 56 wins, six draws and five losses over his impressive 20-year career.
The 73-year-old was recently immortalised in a statue at Frankston’s Ballam Park.
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The top 5 busiest suburbs for auctions this weekend are all in Melbourne, according to CoreLogic.
Topping the list with 17 homes scheduled for auction is Reservoir, followed by Craigieburn with 16, Glen Waverley and Richmond each to host 13 and South Yarra with 12.
Auction activity is set to rise across the combined capital cities this week, with the number of homes scheduled for auction more than doubling over the week after last week’s Queens’s birthday long weekend slowdown.
CoreLogic is currently tracking 1,886 capital city auctions this week, rising on last week when final figures showed 904 auctions held.
Melbourne is set to be the busiest auction market this week, with a total of 932 homes scheduled for auction, increasing on last week when a very subdued 275 homes were taken to auction on the long weekend.
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Volumes are also set to increase across Australia’s second largest auction market Sydney, with a total of 680 homes scheduled to go under the hammer this week, up on the 415 auctions held last week.
Across the smaller markets, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth are all expected to see a considerable increase in activity this week, while volumes across Brisbane are set to remain relatively steady, with Tasmania the only auction market set to see a fall in auction volumes over the week.
One upcoming auction in Reservoir is a multi-level house with views of Bundoora Park and Golf Course which priced at $859,000 to $899,000 (pictured below).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-128330082" target="_blank">Located at 17 Ayr St</a>,  the house comes with four generously sized bedrooms, an additional fifth bedroom or home office on the ground level, formal lounge and large family room.
Nestled on a 767 sqm of land plus 53sqm ROW on title, it also features ducted heating/cooling, double insulated roof, alarming system and multiple garage accommodations.
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Another Reservoir two bedroom townhouse will be auctioned on Saturday priced at $550,000 to $595,000 (pictured below). 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-reservoir-128393918" target="_blank">Positioned at 3/3 Mattea Court,</a> the townhouse features two generous size bedrooms, separate toilet at ground floor, high ceilings and hardwood floorboards.
Only 13km from Melbourne's CBD, it's just a short drive away from the Western Ring Road, the Hume Freeway and Tullamarine airport.
It is also with quick access to RMIT, La Trobe and Melbourne Universities.
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Sydney was the busiest auction market last week, outperforming Melbourne in terms of clearance rate and number of auctions. There were 415 Sydney homes taken to auction last week returning a 56 per cent success rate, increasing on the week prior when the final clearance rate dropped to 47.1 per cent; albeit volumes were considerably higher across the city.
The public holiday long weekend resulted in very low activity across Melbourne last week, with a very modest 275 homes taken to market returning a 54.9 per cent final clearance rate, decreasing significantly on the week prior when 1,079 auctions were held and 59.8 per cent cleared.
Brisbane, Perth and Tasmania all saw an improvement in clearance rates week-on-week, while Adelaide and Canberra’s final clearance rate fell.
Geelong was the best performing non-capital city region last week, with a clearance rate of 63.6 per cent across 21 auctions.
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Craigieburn is the busiest Melbourne suburb on the Queens Birthday long weekend.
A clearance rate of 62 per cent was recorded this week compared to 63 per cent last week and 77 per cent this week last year. There were 975 auctions reported to the REIV, with 606 selling and 369 being passed in, 191 of those on a vendor bid.
 
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The REIV collected 95% of auction results last week with a total of 1052 results including 48 withdrawn and 29 postponed.
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One upcoming auction in Cragieburn on Saturday is a three bedroom house with an indicative selling price ranging between $470,000 to $510,000 (pictured below).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-craigieburn-128408738" target="_blank">Located at 25 Yarcombe Crescent</a>, it comes with three bedrooms, separate lounge, kitchen with adjoining meals area and double garage.
The house situated on a 600 sqm land is within walking distance to local bus stops, train station, schools and shops.
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Another Waterview Boulevard four bedroom house also has been scheduled for auction on June 9 with the indicative selling price ranging between $780,000 to $840,000 (pictured below).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-craigieburn-128345446" target="_blank">The 113 Waterview Boulevard</a> home features ducted heating, garden shed evaporative cooling, video intercom, and double garage.
The ground level consist of a master bedroom with WIR, study, and a kitchen with family size bench spaces.
Upstairs offers a kids retreat area with three good sized bedrooms, and a central bathroom.
It is just minutes from schools, parks, transport and Craigieburn Central.
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Craigieburn ranks as busiest long weekend auction locality in Victoria: REIV

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The busiest suburb for auctions this weekend is Reservoir in Victoria, with 20 homes set to go under the hammer, followed with 17 auctions scheduled in Port Macquarie in NSW and Bentleigh East in Victoria.
CoreLogic is tracking 2,121 capital city auctions this week, down slightly on last week’s 2,297 auctions held, with weekly volumes remaining relatively steady over past month while the weighted average clearance rate has continued to weaken. Over the same period one year ago, there was a considerably higher 2,578 auctions held.
As usual, Melbourne and Sydney are the two busiest capital city auction markets this week, with 990 and 791 homes scheduled to go to auction; down from last week’s final result which saw 1,132and 814 auctions held across the cities respectively.
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Auction activity is expected to be lower week-on week across Brisbane, Perth and Tasmania, while Adelaide and Canberra are expected to be the only capital cities this week to see a rise in volumes.
A Reservoir two bedroom unit priced at $550,000 - $600,000 has been scheduled for auction on June 2 (pictured below).
It is offered by Andrew Montalto and Lillian Akkari from Hockingstuart.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-vic-reservoir-128288882" target="_blank">Situated at 1/116 Boldewood Parade, Resevoir,</a> the unit comes with two bedrooms,  living area adjoined by a dining space and a kitchen, and secure single garage. 
It is close to Broadway shops, public transport, the recreation facilities of Gibson Reserve and bike paths by Darebin Creek.
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Another scheduled auction on Saturday is a Port Macquarie four bedroom house with a price guide of $660,000 to $710,000 (pictured below).
It is listed by Jenny Magill from Percival Property. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-128208890" target="_blank">Located at 12 Cathie Rd,</a> the house on a 1270 sqm elevated lot features four bedrooms,  spacious dining/lounge room, enclosed patio and game room.
It is just a five minute walk to Emerald Downs Shopping Centre and tavern, and only a five minute walk to Watonga Street shopping precinct.
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The combined capital city final auction clearance rate fell to 56.2 per cent last week; the third consecutive week where the combined weighted average has progressively declined. There were 2,297 homes taken to market which was only slightly higher than the week prior when 2,100 auctions were held and 56.8 per cent cleared. The last time clearance rates were tracking at a similar level was in early 2013 when volumes were less comparable over what was the January low period (667).
There were 1,132 Melbourne homes taken to market last week, increasing on the 1,033 over the week prior. The higher volumes saw the final clearance rate drop below 60 per cent, with 59 per cent of auctions successful down on the 62 per cent the previous week.
In Sydney, both auction volumes and the final clearance rate increased last week, with 814 auctions held returning a final auction clearance rate of 56.1 per cent, which was higher than the 54 per cent over the previous week when 672 auctions were held across the city.
Adelaide, Canberra and Perth all saw a week-on-week improvement in clearance rates, while Brisbane and Tasmania’s clearance rate fell.
Across the non-capital city regions, the highest clearance rate was recorded across the Hunter region, with 72.4 per cent of the 54 auctions successful.
 
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Reservoir ranks again as busiest weekend auction suburb

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The 2018 autumn selling season saw fewer bidders at its weekend auctions, which triggered a marked decline in clearance rates along with property prices beginning to fall.
On the final Autumn weekend, agents secured a national clearance rate of 59.7 per cent, according to CoreLogic, which was well down on summer's final weekend when 70.5 per cent of stock was sold in late February.
The gardening guru television host Brendan Moar is among the last minute Autumn listings with his Camperdown going to auction next weekend, before the cyclical winter listings hibernation takes effect from the June Queens Birthday long weekend.
Moar's four bedroom home is a fusion of futuristic modernist styles, according to the marketing by the BresicWhitney Glebe agents Chris Nunn and Nick Playfair.
They describe the home as a one-off poolside entertainer spanning three levels. 
A top floor master retreat comes with its own roof garden.
Moar paid $1,265,000 in 2009 for the home that is scheduled for June 2 auction with a price guide of $2.5 million.
The garden recently featured on The Living Room on Channel 10.
Sydney had the nation's dearest weekend result. It was a parkside lagoon four bedroom house at Manly (top).
The <a id="x_mcntLPlnk590898" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-manly-128275026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">53 Eurobin Avenue offering</a> sold to a Singaporean, according to Fairfax Media, for $4.615 million just above its $4.5 million expectations through Clarke and Humel agent Michael Clarke.
Melbourne had the nation's cheapest sale.
The $225,000 sale was a <a id="x_mcntLPlnk235819" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/20-16-south-circular-road-gladstone-park-vic/property-details-buy-residential-11831239/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">one bedroom unit at Gladstone Park</a>. The 20/16 South Circular Road offering (below) last sold in 2016 at $185,000. It had been listed with $190,000 to $209,000 price guidance.
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It was offered on a secure fixed lease until January 2019 at $978 per calendar month. It comes with a covenant stating that its occupier - but not necessarily its owner - must be 55 years of age or older, the marketing agent advised.
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The most expensive Melbourne house was Granada, a five bedroom house at St Kilda (below). The <a id="x_mcntLPlnk541754" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/28-eildon-road-st-kilda-vic/property-details-sold-residential-11835567/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">28 Eildon Road</a> property, a 1928 architect designed five bedroom Spanish Mission trophy home, sold through Marshall White for $4 million.
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The buyers guide was $2.7 million to $2.9 million, with the property announced on the market at $3 million.
It last sold at $885,000 in 1998.
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_0" align="left">Sydney</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_0" colspan="2">53 Eurobin Av, Manly NSW 2095, 4 br House, Clarke &amp; Humel Property Management Pty Ltd</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_0">$4,615,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_1" align="left">Melbourne</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_1" colspan="2">28 Eildon Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182, 5 br House, Marshall White Bayside</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_1">$4,000,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_2" align="left">Adelaide</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_2" colspan="2">9 Owen St, Goodwood SA 5034, 3 br House, Klemich Real Estate - RLA174424</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_2">$1,010,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_3" align="left">Brisbane</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_3" colspan="2">107 Upper Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007, 4 br House, RW Ascot</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_3">$1,550,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveCity_4" align="left">Canberra</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveLocation_4" colspan="2">9 Warramoo Cr, Narrabundah ACT 2604, 5 br House, Belle Property Kingston</td>
<td id="x_rpMostExpensive_tdMostExpensiveSold_4">$1,578,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_0" align="left">Sydney</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_0" colspan="2">20/68 Bayswater Rd, Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011, 0 br Studio, Laing+Simmons Potts Point</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_0">$436,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_1" align="left">Melbourne</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_1" colspan="2">20/16 South Circular Rd, Gladstone Park VIC 3043, 1 br Unit, Barry Plant Gladstone Park</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_1">$225,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_2" align="left">Adelaide</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_2" colspan="2">11 McNamara St, Modbury Heights SA 5092, 3 br House, Weeks &amp; Macklin</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_2">$310,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_3" align="left">Brisbane</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_3" colspan="2">55 Bestman Av, Bongaree QLD 4507, 2 br House, RW Bribie Island</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_3">$490,000</td>
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<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableCity_4" align="left">Canberra</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableLocation_4" colspan="2">26/126 Thynne St, Bruce ACT 2617, 2 br Unit, LJH Belconnen</td>
<td id="x_rpMostAffordable_tdMostAffordableSold_4">$344,000 
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EXPERT OBSERVATION

With the advent of lower clearance rates, we are seeing more Melbourne auctions ending in a pass in.

A “pass in” occurs when the bidding at an auction does not reach the vendor’s reserve and, as such, the auctioneer having failed to illicit a high enough bid, passes the property in and according to the rules of the auction, must negotiate with the highest bidder first. 

If you have been to many auctions, you will probably have heard the auctioneer open up the auction with a “vendor bid”.

This is a bid, made by the auctioneer, on behalf of the vendor, quite often, to kick things off and get the bidding started.

But it is sometimes used by auctioneers to advance the bidding if they have only one bidder.

In other words, a bidder from the crowd bids $600,000 and nobody else says anything, so the auctioneer will bid $650,000 “Vendor Bid” and then ask the original bidder to go over the top. 

Now the auctioneer will say things like, only the top bidder gets the lawful right of first negotiation and as the Vendor Bid is the highest, then nobody has this right.

This is totally incorrect and a total lie.

The highest “real bid” from the audience does have the first right to negotiate with the vendor. 

In both 2012 and again in 2016 the Real Estate Institute of Victoria analysed the rules and publicly acknowledged that if a genuine bid had been made, that no vendor bid could be used to remove the right to first negotiation. 

<a href="https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/buying-and-selling-property/selling-property/selling-property-by-auction" target="_blank">Consumer Affairs Victoria </a>have also addressed this exact situation and on their website has said that the highest bidder has the first right too negotiate with the vendor.

This includes if the property is passed in on a vendor bid.

So, if you are bidding anywhere in Victoria on Saturday and you have the highest bid, and the auctioneer tries to remove your right of first negotiation by continually vendor bidding over you, call him out.

If you are the highest “real” bid you do have the first right to negotiate ahead of anyone else.

Ian James is a director at JPP Buyer Advocates

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All of the busiest suburbs for auctions on the weekend were in Victoria. Reservoir topped the list with 19 homes set to go under the hammer, followed by Bentleigh East and Mount Waverley with 14 auctions each.
A Reservoir four bedroom house with hopes for over $1 million (above) sold for $1.26 million.
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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-128199090" target="_blank">Located at 29 Queen St</a>, Reservoir, the house with city skyline with comes with four generous bedrooms, formal lounge, kitchen/meals with stainless steel cooker and adjoining living room.
Other features include gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling, wood heater (living room), high ceilings, laundry, and large storeroom/kitchenette.
It is within walking distance to buses, Regent Station and Plenty Road trams, local cafes and parks, and Preston Primary School. 
There was a higher sale at $1,332,000 according to the REIV.
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<td>19/05/2018</td>
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<td>21 Lloyd Av, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>3</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/19d3ef48.jpg"></td>
<td>House (Res)</td>
<td>Passed in at Auction</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>Nelson Alexander</td>
<td> </td>
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<td>2/6 Mccrae St, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>2</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/953d8ea5.jpg"></td>
<td>Unit</td>
<td>Auction Sale</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>Barry Plant</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
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<td>27 Moira Av, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>4</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/c492629f.jpg"></td>
<td>House (Res)</td>
<td>Passed in Vendor Bid</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>Nelson Alexander</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
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<td>791 Plenty Rd, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>3</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/ddd9262b.jpg"></td>
<td>House (Res)</td>
<td>Auction Sale</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>Love &amp; Co</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
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<td>3/90 Purinuan Rd, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>2</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/5e91fe25.jpg"></td>
<td>Unit</td>
<td>Auction Sale</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>Ray White</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
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<td>29 Queen St, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>4</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/9e344320.jpg"></td>
<td>House (Res)</td>
<td>Auction Sale</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>Nelson Alexander</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
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<td>2/214 Spring St, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>2</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/d6f4f25d.jpg"></td>
<td>Unit</td>
<td>Passed in at Auction</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>Stockdale &amp; Leggo Reservoir</td>
<td> </td>
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<td>47 Wattle Gr, RESERVOIR</td>
<td>3</td>
<td><img src="https://reiv.com.au/REIV/propertyimages/prices/ceac3eb8.jpg"></td>
<td>House (Res)</td>
<td>Auction Sale</td>
<td>19/05/2018</td>
<td>LJ Hooker South Morang</td>
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A clearance rate of 64 per cent was recorded on the weekend compared to 63 per cent last weekend and 80 per cent this weekend last year. 
There were 798 auctions reported to the REIV, with 512 selling and 286 being passed in, 153 of those on a vendor bid.
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