Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

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First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

Local Little Bay residents, along with buyers from premium postcodes across Sydney’s affluent Eastern Suburbs, have dominated purchases in developer-builder Urban Property Group’s first Eastern Suburbs apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a>.

The $250 million coastal project, one of the first new developments in the area in several years, has proven particularly popular with downsizers, especially those from Coogee and Bondi. One Double Bay downsizer paid $4.7 million for a four-bedroom penthouse, setting a new local apartment price record in the process.

Buyers have been attracted to the combination of coastal tranquillity, premium design and amenity-rich neighbourhood living. The walkable village setting, along with proximity to three of Sydney’s leading golf courses, New South Wales Golf Club, St Michael’s Golf Club and The Coast Golf Club, has also been a key drawcard.

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Built across two low-rise buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hill-thalis-architecture-urban-projects-pty-ltd">Hill Thalis</a> and set along a lush, landscaped green spine, designed by leading landscape architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>, ESTE Little Bay offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences with interiors by Richards Stanisich.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> Sales Director, Tom McIvor said the response to ESTE has been "nothing short of extraordinary."

“Buyers have been quick to recognise ESTE as a rare opportunity to invest in a coastal sanctuary that offers both seclusion and connectivity to the heart of Sydney,” McIvor said.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Senior Director, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">Clayton Ross</a> said the local market has responded incredibly well, driven by ESTE’s exceptional location and the rarity it offers.

“We’ve seen strong interest from a variety of buyer groups, all of whom are drawn to the exclusivity and quality of the build and construction by the 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder / developer, Urban Property Group. There’s truly nothing else like it along Sydney’s coastline.”

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The project also includes robust buyer protections, including Resilience Insurance’s Latent Defects Insurance, providing 10 years of structural cover, and an independent iCIRT-rating of the developer.

“The iCIRT-rating adds another layer of confidence,” Ross added. “Buyers see it as a safeguard for their investment and their lifestyle.” A highlight of ESTE’s offering is its exclusive wellness amenities, including a heated rooftop infinity pool and outdoor heated spa, a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre, and a sauna.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a> is topped out and is on track to complete towards the end of 2026, with residents moving in before Christmas.

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CoreLogic expects a significant increase in auctions for this weekend across all capital cities except Brisbane.
Some 3,275 auctions are scheduled to take place nationwide, up from last week’s 2,657.
Cameron Kusher from CoreLogic said the ramp up in auction activity this week is consistent to what we have seen in previous years where volumes increase in the lead up to Easter.
"Over the corresponding week last year, volumes were significantly lower (1,831) as Easter weekend was in March last year," he said.
 "Victoria has the busiest suburbs for auctions across the nation this week with 23 residential homes set to go under the hammer in Glen Waverley, followed by 18 each in Craigieburn, Preston and St Albans."
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Despite falling auction volumes the preliminary clearance rate remains strong, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says that the combined capital city preliminary clearance rate remains in the mid-high 70 percent range for another week, while auction volumes decrease week-on-week.
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There were 2,646 properties taken to auction this week, down from 3,171 last week, when auction volumes reached their second highest level so far this year.
Despite auction volumes shifting generally higher over the last few weeks, the weighted average clearance rate has remained relatively consistent, with preliminary results this week showing 78.1 percent of the 2,121 reported auctions were successful.
This is an increase from 74.5 per cent last week and also higher than the corresponding week last year when a 66.6 percent clearance rate was recorded across a significantly lower volume of auctions coming out of the Easter period (1,582).
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Across Melbourne, preliminary results show that 80.6 percent of the 1,007 reported auctions sold this week.
There were 1,139 properties taken to auction across the city, decreasing from 1,607 last week when the final clearance rate was recorded at 78.9 percent.
This is also higher than the same time last year, when a 69.2 percent clearance rate was recorded across a much lower volume of auctions (584).
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The Inner region of Melbourne had the highest number of auctions this week (234), with a preliminary clearance rate of 79.7 percent.
However, the strongest rate of clearance was recorded across the North West region and West region, where 86.3 percent and 86.2 percent of auctions were successful.
In Sydney, the preliminary clearance rate of 80.7 percent is up from 75.8 percent last week, and also higher than the corresponding week last year, when a clearance rate of 69.8 percent was recorded across a much lower 664 auctions.
There were 1,098 auctions held this week, down from 1,098 last week.
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Of the Sydney sub-regions, Inner West region recorded the strongest clearance rate of 93.7 percent across 76 auctions, while the North Sydney and Hornsby region had the highest volume of auctions (183).
The preliminary clearance rate in Brisbane this week rose to 56.8 percent, from 42.0 percent last week.
Auction volumes were lower this week with 173 auctions held, down from 196 last week.
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Meanwhile, across the Gold Coast, 57.1 percent of the 14 reported auctions were successful.
This week, Adelaide saw a preliminary clearance rate of 80.6 percent, with 67 reported results across a total of 113 scheduled auctions.
In comparison, over the previous week Adelaide’s clearance rate was 66.4 percent and 71.2 percent one year ago.
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Perth’s clearance rate of 35.7 percent across 43 auctions is up slightly from last week, when 33 auctions were held and a clearance rate of 35.3 percent was recorded.
Over the same week last year, the clearance rate was a higher 46.9 percent, and 40 auctions were held.
Canberra’s clearance rate was 76.3 percent this week across 66 auctions, down from 77.4 percent last week across 103 auctions.
There were 14 Tasmanian auctions held this week. 3 were reported as sold.
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Preliminary clearance rate strong as auction volumes fall: CoreLogic

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The combined capital city auction clearance rate was recorded at 74.5 percent across 3,171 auctions last week, according to CoreLogic's latest data.
The property data firm says that clearance rates increased on higher volumes last week with the clearance rate recorded at 74.1 percent the previous week from 2,916 auctions.
Auction clearance rates last week were higher than they were a year ago when they were recorded at 70.9 percent.
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Melbourne’s auction clearance rate rose from 77.0 percent the previous week to 78.9 percent last week while auction volumes also rose from 1,441.
In Sydney, clearance rates were slightly lower last week than over the previous week, falling to 75.8 percent from 76.8 percent.
Sydney auction volumes were higher over the week increasing to 1,098 from 1,001.
Outside of the major auction markets, clearance rates increased in Adelaide, Canberra and Tasmania but were lower elsewhere.
The number of new and total residential properties advertised for sale has fallen again over the past week and each remain lower than they were a year ago.
Over the 28 days to March 26, there were 45,228 newly advertised residential properties for sale nationally and 28,302 newly advertised for sale properties across the combined capital cities.
The number of new properties advertised for sale is -0.9 percent lower over the year nationally but 4.9 percent higher across the combined capital cities.
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The number of newly advertised properties available for sale is lower over the year in Brisbane (-9.9 percent), Adelaide (-0.1 percent) and Perth (-6.0 percent) but is higher across the remaining capital cities.
Nationally there were 232,160 total properties advertised for sale over the past 28 days with 107,198 advertised across the combined capital cities.
Total advertised stock is -6.9 percent lower over the year nationally and -4.0 percent lower across the combined capital cities.
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Each individual capital city currently has fewer homes advertised for sale relative to a year ago with Hobart (-27.5 percent) and Canberra (-8.3 percent) having seen the greatest declines.
The lack of stock advertised for sale, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin is contributing to the relatively large increases in dwelling values.
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Auction clearance rate recorded at 74 percent: CoreLogic

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Sydney auction numbers are down for this weekend with the second week of April preparing for a 'record flood' of listings, according to Domain's Dr Andrew Wilson.
He said nearly 800 homes will go under the hammer this Saturday which is well ahead of the 538 auctioned over the same weekend last year.
"The upper north shore will again host the most number of auctions on Saturday with 121 followed by the inner west 106, the city and east 91, the south 88, the lower north 81, the northern beaches 73, the west 70, Canterbury Bankstown 49, the south west 39, the north west 35, the central coast 26 and the Blue Mountains with 5 auctions listed for Saturday," he said.
"The most popular suburbs for auctions this weekend in Sydney are Mosman, Ryde anSd Baulkham Hills each with 10 followed by Manly and Blacktown each with 8 and a number of suburbs with 7 auctions listed on Saturday including Marsfield, Auburn, Neutral Bay and Darlinghurst.
"Auction numbers in Melbourne’s strong and steady home auction market will be down this weekend with many buyers and sellers distracted by the commencement of the school holidays.
"Despite the holiday pause, a significant volume of homes will still go under the hammer on Saturday providing hungry buyers with a reasonable choice of listings.
"Well over 900 homes are scheduled for auction which although significantly lower than last Saturdays total of 1351 auctions, remains well ahead of the 482 conducted over the same weekend last year.
"Melbourne’s western suburbs is again top of list for auction numbers this weekend in Melbourne  with 153 followed by the inner city 138, the north east 130, the inner south 116, the outer east 111, the inner east 109, the north 91 and the south east 62.
"Most popular suburb for auctions in Melbourne this weekend is Reservoir with 15 followed by Elwood 14, Kew and Mount Waverley each with 13, Brunswick 12, Toorak 11 and a number of suburbs with 10 auctions scheduled including Glen Waverley, Craigieburn, Moonee Ponds and Epping."
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Sydney, Melbourne auction numbers dip for weekend

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Melbourne weekend auctions are up year on year with March weekend clearance rates around 79.4 percent compared to 73.4 percent in March last year.
Andrew Wilson from Domain said next weekend numbers will be well down by comparison with just over 900 auctions listed.
"A higher clearance rate was recorded at the weekend despite a surge in pre-school holiday listings with 1351 auctions scheduled compared to 1212 the previous weekend," he said.
"Although the Melbourne housing market is in top shape for sellers, the local rental market remains tough for tenants, with February asking rents for houses surging 5.3 percent over the past year. Unit rents were also higher, increasing by 1.3 per cent since February last year.
"Melbourne’s northern suburbs are booming and recorded another strong weekend clearance rate at 90 percent.
"Behind but still strong was the south-east at 83.1 per cent followed by the north-east at 82.9 percent, the inner east at 80.8 percent and the outer east at 79.6 percent.
"The inner south recorded a clearance rate of 78.9 percent followed by the west at 78.8 percent and the highest sales at 152, and the inner city at 78.4 percent."
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Melbourne's northern suburbs leads weekend clearance rate

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The combined capital city clearance rate increased to 76.2 percent, up from last week's figure of 75.1 percent, according to CoreLogic.
CoreLogic state 2,844 homes nationwide were taken to auction, with volumes at 3,540 last year. 
"Each individual capital city market has seen a rise in auction volumes over the week, while clearance rates have been somewhat varied," CoreLogic said.
"The highest preliminary clearance rate was in Sydney where 83.9 percent of auctions cleared over the week, followed by Canberra at 76.6 percent."
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Combined capital city clearance rate at 76.2 percent: CoreLogic

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Preliminary clearance rate along with auction volumes shows an increase across the combined capital cities, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says that the capital city clearance rate increased this week, with preliminary results showing that 76.2 percent of reported auctions across the combined capital cities were successful.
This is compared to 75.1 percent last week and 68.8 percent one year ago.
Auction activity increased over the week with 2,844 homes taken to auction, up from 1,473 last week; however this time last year, volumes were higher with 3,540 properties taken to auction.
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Each individual capital city market has seen a rise in auction volumes over the week, while clearance rates have been somewhat varied.
The highest preliminary clearance rate was in Sydney where 83.9 per cent of auctions cleared over the week, followed by Canberra at 76.6 per cent.
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National auction clearance rate at 76 percent: CoreLogic

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A 1905 Melbourne mansion in Malvern East, once-owned by Little River Band guitarist Beeb Birtles, was likely the nation's highest weekend auction sale.
It sold post auction at an undisclosed price, understood to be for more than $6 million.
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house on 1400 sqm at <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/10-manning-road-malvern-east-vic-3145-2013403328" target="_blank">10 Manning Road</a> (above) originally came with $8 million plus hopes through an unsuccessful expressions of interest campaign last November.
Domain reported there was just the one bidder at $5.95 million
Harleston Firs was sold by the band member for $1,265,000 in 1991 to the current vendors.
A one bedroom, one bathroom apartment at Kingsville, some nine kms from the Melbourne CBD, sold at weekend for $210,000, making it the most cheapest sale across the capital cities.
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Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-kingsville-124745538" target="_blank">2/57 Kingsville Street</a>, (above) the property has been a $210 a week rental.
Sydney's clearance rate remains the strongest in the country. Domain economist Dr Andrew Wilson described the Sydney auction market as "relentless." 
The national capital city clearance rate increased this weekend sat at 76 per cent, compared to 75 per cent last weekend and 68.8 per cent one year ago. 
Auction activity increased over the week with 2,844 homes taken to auction, up from 1,473 last week; however this time last year, volumes were higher with 3,540 properties taken to auction.
Each individual capital city market has seen a rise in auction volumes over the week, while clearance rates have been somewhat varied, noted Kevin Brogan at CoreLogic.
The highest preliminary clearance rate was in Sydney where 83.9 per cent of auctions cleared over the week, followed by Canberra at 76.6 per cent.
Melbourne was the busiest city for auctions this week, with 1,415 homes going under the hammer.
Of the 1,059 reported auctions, 804 were successful, representing a preliminary clearance rate of 75 per cent.
One offering that didn't sell was when the comedian and writer Glynn Nicholas’ converted warehouse two-bedroom apartment passed in on a $750,000 vendor bid.
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It now comes with an $865,000 asking price (above).
Nicholas has owned the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda-124808438" target="_blank">13/1-5 Martin Street</a> apartment since paying $190,000 in 2000, using it as an office space before converting it and recently adding a mezzanine floor.
Melbourne’s clearance rate dipped from the 79 per cent across 385 auctions on the Moomba long weekend, while last year 72 per cent of the 1,788 auctions held were successful. 
The busiest Melbourne sub-regions this week were Melbourne’s Inner region and the Inner South region, where 204 and 145 auctions were held respectively. 
The strongest clearance rate was recorded across the North West region, where 89 per cent of auctions were successful based on 74 results.
Melbourne sales included Anthony Hudson — an SEN radio host and Fox Footy commentator - who sold in Brighton for $3.305 million.
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It has been <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-124873658" target="_blank">four bedroom home</a> (above) with his wife Eloise and their three daughters since traded in 2010 for $2.175 million.  
The Herald Sun reported the renovated 1960s home attracted competitive bidding between two of the four bidders — topping a reserve price around $2.9 million after an opening vendor bid of $2.6 million.
This week, 962 Sydney homes were auctioned and preliminary results show 83.9 per cent were successful, representing a rise from 77 per cent last weekend across 803 auctions.
One year ago, 1,114 auctions were held across Sydney and a clearance rate of 71 per cent was recorded.
Looking at the sub-regions of Sydney, the Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury and Ryde regions recorded the strongest clearance rate of 92 per cent across 23 and 50 auctions respectively, followed by Eastern Suburbs' 92.7 per cent.
A 1900s bungalow at Mosman fetched $5.58 million, making it Sydney's most expensive weekend auction result.
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Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-mosman-124763630">12 Edwards Bay Road</a>, (above) the property has been held by the same family for 50 years.
With views over Balmoral Beach, the property was offered through McGrath.
There were 175 Brisbane homes taken to auction this weekend. The preliminary clearance rate for the city is 49 per cent, down from 55 per cent last week and similar to one year ago, when 49 per cent of the 284 properties taken to auction were successful. 
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Brisbane's top priced result was in Wilston where a city-view house sold for $1.55 million, located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-wilston-124729202" target="_blank">18 Main Avenue</a> (above).
Adelaide recorded a clearance rate of 64 per cent across 105 auctions this weekend, down from 73 per cent across 87 auctions last week. At the same time last year, 145 homes were taken to auction, with 67 per cent recording a successful result.
Perth’s clearance rate of 60 per cent across 58 auctions is up from the previous week, when 26 auctions were held and a clearance rate of 39 per cent was recorded. Over the same week last year, the clearance rate was a lower 36 per cent, and 81 auctions were held.
In Canberra, 113 auctions were held this week, and of the 64 reported results, 76 per cent were successful. Last week, 45 auctions were held and the clearance rate was a lower 67 per cent. This time last year, 119 auctions were held and a clearance rate of 67 per cent was recorded.
A resort style Yarralumla home sold for $2.275 million, making it Canberra’s most expensive sale on the weekend.
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Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-act-yarralumla-124814718" target="_blank">7 Drummond Row</a>, (above) it was five bedroom home positioned in a quiet, blue ribbon cul-de-sac. 
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Sydney auction market 'relentless', clearance rate nation's strongest

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Melbourne's weekend home auction market is full steam ahead following last weekend's Labour Day holiday with more than 1200 homes slated for auction.
Sydney's auction numbers are still rising, according to Domain's Andrew Wilson, with sellers taking advantage of the strong local market conditions.
He said nearly 700 hundred auctions are scheduled in Sydney for Saturday, up from the 626 auctioned last weekend.
"Although Sydney's auction numbers will be higher, this weekend’s listings will be well below the 911 auctions conducted over the pre-Easter Super Saturday on the same weekend last year," he said.
"With continuing high levels of demand, higher numbers of auctions this weekend however be welcomed by buyers.
"The upper north shore will host the most number of auctions with 89 closely followed by the south with 87, the city and east 79, the inner west 76, the northern beaches 68, the south west 49, the lower north 48, the west 38, the north west 33, Canterbury Bankstown 31, the central coast 15 and the Blue Mountains with 1 auction listed for Saturday.
"The most popular suburb for auctions this weekend in Sydney is Wahroonga with 12 followed by Randwick with 9, Turramurra, Epping and Bexley each with 8 and a number of suburbs with 7 auctions listed including Paddington, Lane Cove North, Castle Hill and Carlingford.
"Although auction numbers will surge, this weekend’s listings will be well below the 1598 auctions conducted over the pre-Easter Super Saturday on the same weekend last year. With continuing high levels of demand, this weekend’s return to normal will however be welcomed by buyers.
"In Melbourne, over 1200 homes are scheduled to go under the hammer at the weekend which will be predictably well ahead last Saturdays holiday impacted total of just 258 auctions.
"The west suburban region will yet again host the most number of auctions on Saturday with 191 followed by the north east 176, the inner south 174, the inner city 170, the outer east 149, the inner east  142, the north 96 and the south east with 79 auctions listed on the weekend.
"The most popular suburb for auctions this weekend in Melbourne is Reservoir with 22 followed by Prahran 20, Glen Waverley 19, St Kilda 18, Kew 17 and Preston, East Bentleigh and Epping each with 15 auctions on Saturday."
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Melbourne auction market full steam ahead, Sydney still rising

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The combined capital city auction clearance rate was recorded at 75.1% across 1,473 auctions last week, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says this figure is based upon results collected for 87.8% of the capital city auctions held over the past week
Clearance rates increased on lower volumes last week with the clearance rate recorded at 74.6% the previous week from 2,907 auctions.
Although auction clearance rates fell last week, they remain much higher than they were at the same time last year when they were recorded at 64.9%.
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Melbourne’s auction clearance rate rose from 78.4% the previous week to 79.6% last week while auction volumes also fell, down to 385 from 1,459.
In Sydney, clearance rates also increased from 76.0% to 77.8% while auction volumes fell from 950 the previous week to 803 last week.
Each region except for Canberra and Tasmania recorded higher auction clearance rates last week compared to the previous week.
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The number of newly advertised and total residential properties listed for sale has remained fairly steady over the past week and is now higher than it was 12 months ago, while total stock for sale remains lower.
The 48,673 newly advertised properties nationally is 1.8% higher than a year ago and the 229,325 total properties advertised for sale across the country is 5.4% lower than a year ago.
At a combined capital city level there are 30,519 fresh properties advertised for sale, which is 4.3% higher than a year ago, and 105,034 total properties advertised for sale which is 1.3% lower than a year ago.
The number of newly advertised properties for sale is higher over the year in all capital cities except Adelaide (-5.5%), Perth (-7.8%) and Darwin (-17.1%).
The total number of properties advertised for sale is lower over the year across all capital cities except for Brisbane (-6.1%).
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