Brisbane-based builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/bpg-developments">BPG Developments</a> has secured approval for its $250 million Newstead apartment tower.

The building, at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/16-22-maud-street-newstead-qld-4006">16-22 Maud Street</a>, will have 103 apartments across the 15-level building which will be crowned with a rooftop wellness facilities.

Residents will range from expansive two-bedroom residences, through to several penthouses on level 15. There will be 1,380 sqm&nbsp;dedicated to wellness-inspired amenities including shaded outdoor dining nooks, a fire pit, barbecue area, sunset lounge, gym, yoga deck, magnesium lap pool, sun deck, a sauna, steam room, and cold plunge pool.

BPG put together the 2,430 sqm super-site combines three separate titles – a vacant warehouse, an electrical &nbsp;wholesaler and an industrial shed, which were acquired in two separate transactions over a 12 month period. &nbsp;

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BPG was founded by industry veterans Nick Parr and Glen Williams. Parr said the project feels like a "coming home of sorts" for the pair, as they've both spent&nbsp;both spent the majority of their lives living in Brisbane's inner north. &nbsp;

“I lived just up the road in Teneriffe for most of my childhood," Parr said.

"We saw this site as an opportunity to deliver a timeless project in arguably Brisbane’s most popular suburb, where &nbsp;the standard for luxury design and amenities is incredibly high."

Parr believes Brisbane is in a bit of a "sweet spot" currently, in that&nbsp;construction prices have stabilised and demand has continued to climb which means the market is tightening up.&nbsp;

“The Brisbane market is unique in that there is no shortage of sites with existing development approvals, the issue is around the availability of builders who can deliver such projects. We are one of the few builder-developers who can build our own projects at scale &nbsp;so we are able to move quickly into delivery mode which gives confidence to our purchasers.” &nbsp;

Williams said they are proud of the project both&nbsp;in the sense of the significance of the site, but also in the quality and timelessness of the design. &nbsp;

“At BPG Projects we are conscious to prioritise quality over volume, so we tend to &nbsp;approach one project at a time," Williams said.

“For us we are motivated by creating a lasting legacy in our projects, so working with Plus &nbsp;Architecture to realise this vision has been a rewarding journey.” &nbsp;

BPG has appointed MOTIV to handle the sales and marketing of the new tower, which is expected to launch early next year. MOTIV Founder Carly Cottam said the project epitomises everything Newstead is about.

"Newstead is a huge success story in the revitalisation of Brisbane, and as a result it’s now one of the most popular inner suburbs, characterised by its exceptional urban design and wellness-driven lifestyle," Cottam said.

“We know this market values flexibility in floorplates, abundant storage and really liveable &nbsp;kitchens and interiors. That’s why designing an entire building around the owner occupier market with 100 &nbsp;percent of the floorplates representing two or three-bedroom residences mean this project is primed to appeal to the right audience.” &nbsp;

BPG completed Sable Palm Beach on the Gold Coast in 2019, and has plans for more developments in the suburb, as part of their $500 million development pipeline.

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BPG Developments secures development approval for $250 million Newstead project

With three projects currently in market in Elizabeth Bay and Mosman, two of which are under construction and completing next year, apartment developer Toohey Miller is expanding its new development pipeline across Sydney.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/toohey-miller">Toohey Miller</a>, led by Nick Couloumbis, has filed plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/oxford160-160-oxford-street-paddington-nsw-2021">Oxford160</a>, 44 new apartments across a nine-storey building on Oxford Street in Paddington. It will have 12 apartment designated as affordable housing as per the Housing SEPP 2021 mid-rise reforms which trigger increased height limits, and street-level retail spaces.

The vision for the project is to create a "welcoming and family-friendly place to live with a mix of quality and affordable homes to support the Paddington community at different life stages."

Designs prepared by Smart Design Studio outline a contemporary, articulated streetwall along Oxford Street, stepping back at the upper levels to mitigate bulk and improve visual integration with the local character. A new laneway will improve pedestrian connectivity to Shadforth Street, while communal open spaces are integrated at both ground and rooftop levels.

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According to the Urban Design Supporting Letter prepared by architect and urban designer Matthew Pullinger, the new scheme “represents a contextually sensitive, responsive and high quality renewal of the site and the broader urban landscape”.

Pullinger said there are a range of benefits to the project, namely its contribution to the renewal of "this part of Oxford Street as a distinctive higher density urban high street and a defining element of greater Sydney’s urban character, thereby enhancing the vitality and liveability of this important street."

The new building will replace&nbsp;a dated 1960s-era apartment block which has 27 studio apartments.&nbsp;Design documents note that the current structure detracts from the character of Oxford Street, with the proposal seeking to restore and enhance the continuity of active shopfronts along the northern edge of the street.

The last project to launch on Oxford Street sold out immediately. It was fashion legend Robby Ingham's The Cambrian, which sold all of its 15 apartments in the first five hours of its weekend launch in 2023 through Ben Stewart.

Toohey Miller plans rare new apartment development on Oxford Street, Paddington 

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/geocon-group">Geocon</a>&nbsp;is advancing its plans for its new&nbsp;mixed-use precinct in Braddon, updated the designs for the prominent site at the intersection of Northbourne and Wakefield Avenues.

The Canberra-based developer is proposing 558 apartments and seven commercial tenancies across four buildings under a staged application first lodged in 2023. The project also includes four levels of basement parking, communal spaces, pedestrian links, and landscaping enhancements.

While the development’s scale remains consistent, the current amendment introduces extensive changes to apartment layouts, building envelopes, façade articulation, and basement design.

According to the Design Statement by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a>, these adjustments were driven by two core objectives: “enhancing apartment and common area amenity” and “ensuring acknowledgement of the housing design guidelines, entity advice, and planning expectations, while retaining the integrity of the original architectural concept”.

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The revised apartment mix has been rebalanced to increase diversity and affordability, including a broader range of unit sizes and a higher proportion of three-bedroom dwellings. The updated design also removes problematic layouts, such as “snorkel” bedrooms and internalised studies, to improve liveability and natural light access.

Cox Architecture noted that “studios and smaller one-beds provide entry-level housing and broaden affordability,” while the number of family-sized three-bed apartments has been increased “in direct response to market demand and policy objectives”.

The circulation spaces within the towers have been redesigned to improve wayfinding and daylight penetration, while the ground floor layout has been reworked to create clearer and more visible entry points, particularly from Northbourne Avenue.

Refinements to the building’s massing and façades have also been introduced in response to planning feedback, with additional breaks and articulation to reduce perceived bulk. “Rooftop plant and lift overruns have been integrated and screened, resolving visibility concerns,” COX stated.

Basement levels have been consolidated and made more efficient, with improvements to bike and storage facilities.

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The precinct’s pedestrian connections have been clarified, and the public realm has been restructured to improve permeability and align with the broader Northbourne corridor urban design framework. Landscaping updates include increased deep soil zones and rooftop communal areas, with tree management to be addressed separately.

Geocon acquired the 10,633 sqm site earlier in 2023 following approval of a prior build-to-rent scheme by Evri Group. The existing nine-storey commercial building was demolished in 2022.

The current proposal, designed by Cox Architecture, is positioned as a key contributor to the ACT Government’s urban renewal vision for Northbourne Avenue, an established transport and development spine served by light rail and major arterial roads.

First look: Geocon refines plans for four-tower precinct on Braddon's Northbourne Avenue

The booming Bilinga beachfront is set for another luxury apartment development, with plans filed for KYRR, an 11-level block on the dress circle Pacific Parade.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kyrr-70-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">KYRR</a>, on the corner of Pacific Parade and Archer Street, will comprise 24 apartment on its prime 1,009 sqm site. There had previously been plans for a much more boutique seven-storey, five-unit scheme.

Plans have been pitched by CHM Living, an entity associated with James Quinert, the founder of Norwood Constructions which is based in Melbourne.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/byculprit">ByCulprit Architects</a>, the project includes a sculptural façade with soft curves and natural finishes, inspired by the rhythm and calm of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

According to the Town Planning Report by Town Planning Alliance, the project aspires to reflect the intent of the Medium Density Residential zone, aiming to "contribute to the city’s iconic skyline along the coastal spine" with a high degree of architectural modulation and landscaping that softens the built form.

There will be 22 large-scale three-bedroom apartments and two five-bedroom penthouses. The wellness amenities, including a gym, steam room, sauna, pool, golf simulator, and cold plunge, will sit on level one.

Kyrr will follow in the footsteps of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">PIPIS</a> in Bilinga by SIERA, which is all but sold out with just one of its luxury 19 apartments left to sell. The building set suburb records, with the penthouses both selling for over $8 million. Down the road is Bilinga House, which has a wider mix of configurations and price points starting from just over $1.2 million.

First look: Bilinga beachfront set for new luxury apartment development, KYRR

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a> has received development approval for Archer &amp; Albert, a 32-storey, mixed-use residential development in the heart of Chatswood.

Located at 57–61 Archer Street and 34 Albert Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> will deliver 150 new homes, including affordable housing, alongside ground-floor and podium retail, commercial space, a heritage house activated as a café, additional ground-level activation, and a landscaped publicly accessible park designed for community use.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> is one of the few large-scale residential developments in the heart of Chatswood City to progress through a council-led architectural design competition and secure development approval, positioning it at the forefront of design led housing.&nbsp;

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Designed by global architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, long-term collaborators of the Coronation team, the project draws inspiration from the Sydney Blue Gum High Forest and the leafy character of the South Chatswood Heritage Conservation Area. The design integrates a restored heritage-listed home and establishes a landscaped connection between Chatswood’s urban centre and its surrounding residential neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

“This is an important project for us and our first entry into the North Shore,” said Joe Nahas, Managing Director of &nbsp;Coronation Property.&nbsp;

“We are deliberate about where we invest and build, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> stands out because the fundamentals are already strong. Transport, employment, education, retail and health are all in place. Archer &amp; Albert is about adding new housing into a centre that already works and building on what exists.”&nbsp;

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Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformation at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a>, said the project reflects a disciplined, collaborative approach to city shaping.&nbsp;

“Chatswood sits at an important junction between high-density commercial activity and established residential &nbsp;neighbourhoods," Labutis said.

"Our focus for Archer &amp; Albert was to manage that transition carefully, respecting what’s already there &nbsp;while contributing something new that feels deliberate and enduring."

The approved scheme delivers:&nbsp;

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	<li>A 32-storey mixed-use tower comprising 150 homes, including 41 affordable housing dwellings • 530sqm of ground-floor retail, dining and commercial offerings&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A 760sqm wellness tenancy integrated within the podium&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A restored heritage building, thoughtfully reimagined as a café overlooking the park&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A landscaped public park, designed as a calm green retreat in the heart of Chatswood&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Resident amenities include a premium gym, golf simulator, mahjong room, dedicated wellness areas, private &nbsp;dining facilities and a curated wine room&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Deep private balconies designed to capture outlooks and northern light&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A refined material palette of natural stone, timber and terracotta&nbsp;</li>
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Coronation receives green light for Archer & Albert apartments in Chatswood

Bronte

It's the playground for Sydney's rich and famous.

And now one of Bronte's most exclusive streets, Bronte Marine Drive, is set for its first ever, brand new apartment development.

There's only 19 buildings on Bronte Marine Drive, all houses, apart from a tired block of apartments at 2 Bronte Marine Drive that date back to the 1930s.

That block is now set to be demolished and will make way for a striking new Tzannes Architects-designed building in landscaping by Myles Baldwin.

The proposal has been submitted on behalf of the executors of the Estate of Angelina Cordatos.

The project, fittingly dubbed Project Angelina, will have five three-bedroom apartments on the sloping 600 sqm site which overlooks the ocean, beach, and fronts part of the famed Bondi to Coogee walk.

The new proposal seeks to shift the original primary access from Bronte Marine Drive to Bayview Street, which will be via a splayed feature wall adjoining to a private staircase, leading into the residential lobby.&nbsp;

In the design statement submitted to the local council, the aim was for a design which is "consistent with a Sydney coastal garden with a touch of Mediterranean."

The planting palette is made up of a mix of natives and exotics to compliment the surrounding areas, with the terrace planter boxes at balcony edges and green roofs visible from the street.

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Each apartment spans a whole floor and will feature private terraces oriented towards the beach, taking in sweeping south and south-eastern views. The terraces are accessed off the open plan living spaces which will be lined with floor to ceiling doors to take in the views.

The building will be crowned by a two-level penthouse. That will have two open terraces.

The built form will consist of a series of layered stone, concrete and masonry elements, defined at the openings by architectural metalwork and landscaping. The curved, horizontal language is established by bands of masonry that wrap around the full perimeter of the development, on top of expressed floor edges.

The overall form of the building features sweeping corners which soften the built form, and splayed balconies and terraces. These are oriented to address the main view towards Bronte Beach, and prevent onlooking between apartments.

Last Bronte Marine Drive took the record for Bronte's most expensive house sale. The property next door to Project Angelina, 1 Bronte Marine Drive, sold for $23.3 million to Singaporean blockchain entrepreneur Joanne Huynh.

F45 co-founder Rob Deutsche sold his home on Bronte Marine Drive last year for $17.7 million.

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The project, fittingly dubbed Project Angelina, will have five three-bedroom apartments on the sloping 600 sqm site which overlooks the ocean, beach, and fronts part of the famed Bondi to Coogee walk

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First look: One of Bronte's best streets set for first ever new apartment development

Fortis has lodged plans with Waverley Council for&nbsp;their first collection of luxury homes in the affluent eastern suburbs hotspot Bronte.​

​The homes will be&nbsp;developed on the prime&nbsp;2,472 sqm site at&nbsp;122-128 Hewlett Street, which was&nbsp;acquired by Fortis for $44 million in early 2022. The proposed scheme has been developed in response to the increased demand for luxury houses in Sydney&rsquo;s east.&nbsp;

Architecture firm MHN Design Union have drawn up the plans, which will feature&nbsp;architectural facades including custom brickwork and European lime renders and screening.&nbsp;Alexander and Co and Lawless &amp; Meyerson will handle the interiors.

Fortis Director Charles Mellick says the team are looking forward to apply what they know from the multi-residential apartment space to the luxury housing market.​​

​&ldquo;Fortis has carved a reputation for itself over the years for premium residential developments in blue-chip locations across Sydney and Melbourne,&quot; Mellick says.

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&quot;We are excited to be utilising our considered approach to develop luxury houses that offer an enviable combination of location, amenity and quality. 
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&ldquo;This will be the first collection of houses by Fortis, making this project a notable milestone for us. With an expected end value of $125 million, we are investing in the future of the luxury residential coastal market in Sydney that continues to remain buoyant. We look forward to working collaboratively with the community to deliver a superior product in a desirable location.&rdquo; 
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​The collection of private homes will feature three or four bedrooms, four bathrooms and secure basement parking. Open-plan living and dining areas will open onto north-facing private pools and lush gardens by Wyer &amp; Co, in addition to sweeping views of Bronte Beach from the upper levels.&nbsp; 
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​Each home will have private full-floor master retreats including an expansive bedroom, walk-in robes and ensuites, dedicated laundry rooms, custom swimming pools and spas, grotto entertainment areas in the rear garden and integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Select residences will have wellness rooms that can be converted into gyms or&nbsp;studios for pilates and yoga, cinema rooms and the option to have a private art studio or kids rumpus room.

Construction on this site is expected to commence by mid-2023, once plans are approved by the local council.

Fortis Director Charles Mellick says the team are looking forward to apply what they know from the multi-residential apartment space to the luxury housing market

Fortis lodge $125 million Bronte luxury off the plan house plans

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A Fox Johnston Architects-designed four-bedroom, five bathroom contemporary Bronte trophy home has been sold for around $8.5 million.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bronte-133913174" target="_blank">27 Evans Street </a>home owned by property power couple Stephen Auld and Charlotte Peterswald sold to a Yowie Bay family.
Set on an elevated corner block, the home offers over 420sqm of internal living space. 
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It comes with sun-drenched living, open plan dining, north facing terrace with outdoor lounge and rumpus room with cocktail bar. 
The home also features gas fireplace, heated pool, sauna, home gym, triple garage and lift to all levels.
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Situated within Bronte Public School catchment area, it is within walking distance to Bronte Beach and the ocean pool. 
Alexander Phillips and David Tyrrell of PPD Real Estate had the listing.
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Fox Johnston-designed $8.5 million Bronte trophy home sale

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A new Bronte home designed by architect Nick Bell remains on the market.
Bell created the home to embrace the ocean views and natural light, with energy efficient also in mind.
Set on the Blandford Avenue dress circle between Bronte and Tamarama, the contemporary four level duplex was completed last year.
An internal Kone industrial-grade lift services all four stories which home four bedrooms, including the master suite with its own private balcony overlooking Bronte Beach, and a self-contained teenage retreat.
The top level has informal and formal living and dining areas, with the open plan kitchen living and dining space opening to a rear garden with alfresco decking, a lawn and a spa.
Sydney Sotheby's Double Bay agents Mark Goldman and Ben Cohen had an initial $5.5 million guide.
 
 
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A four-bedroom, three-bathroom coastal home in Bronte sold for $5.85 million through Snowden Jones estate agents Louise Snowden and Rick Daniel on June 30, 2020.
Designed by Mary Ellen Hudson, the 53 Palmerston Avenue property is defined by its wave-like architecture.
Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with dual street access, the home is privately walled and gated with intercom entry, a security system and CCTV. 
The house showcases oak flooring, high ceilings, margarine wall finishes, spacious living and dining with Jetmaster gas fireplace, a sculptural central staircase, Artedomus Elba marble bathrooms, Antonio Lupi baths, and Aritcolo Bocci and Serge Mouille designer lighting.
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The designer kitchen with Artedomus Quartzite White Fantasy bench top has premium gas Wolf &amp; Sub Zero appliances, warming drawer and steamers, butler's pantry, custom cabinetry, and a bespoke bar with a  wine fridge. 
All four large bedrooms do not share a common wall, and the master bedroom with a retractable wall features a bespoke walk-in robe and ensuite. 
Situated on 387 sqm of land, the home also features walls of glass which open out to a north-facing courtyard and self-watering gardens, a covered terrace with built-in Wolf barbecue, an outdoor shower and 'Rock' outdoor speakers. 
According to Domain, 23 other four-bedroom houses in Bronte have recently been sold. 
A similar four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Dickson Street sold for $3.45 million on July 2, 2020 and another four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Tipper Avenue sold for $4.9 million on March 16, 2020, according to Realestate.com.au.  
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Coastal designer home in Bronte sold for $5.85 million

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For the first time in 50 years, a historic beachside residence in Bronte sold.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley estate agents Alexander Phillips and David Tyrrell managed the sale.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bronte-132901366" target="_blank">Bronte Road residence</a> is one of only ten properties that backs onto Bronte Park.
The strata-titled duplex sold for around $5 million according to Mr Phillips.
The 308 sqm block was previously divided into two private strata-titled homes, with 114 sqm internally in each duplex. 
The 1940s Art Deco duplex features high ceilings, original fireplace, private entries, open plan dining, a traditional verandah, north-facing gardens, and a basement laundry. 
According to Domain, 22 other four-bedroom houses in the area were recently sold. 
A similar house in the area on St Thomas Street recently sold for $4.1 million in January. 
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Retired Test cricketer Brendon Julian­, who’s having a few late nights hosting Fox Sports' ICC World Cup coverage, has secured tenants­ for his recently-settled­ Bronte investment apartment.
He was among the buyers in Danny Avidan’s redevelopment of the former Bronte RSL site.
Julian paid $2.5 million for a two-bedroom Macpherson Street apartment off the plan back in October 2016, with settlement occuring only recently after delays in commencement.
He sought out $1500-a-week tenants, reflecting a yield of 3.1%.
The 120 square metre Bronte Place apartment is an investment for Julian and his wife, Suzanne, who have a nearby Bronte residence.
They bought a rundown 1970s home for $5.3 million in 2007, before renovating it into a contemporary home with pool.
Former fashion mogul-turned-property developer Avidan purchased the former Bronte RSL site for $8.8 million in late 2015 from developer Winston Langley.
The sale came with approval­ for 21 apartments at the SJB Architects-designed project.
Avidan then lodged an application to add more residences, which was rejected by Waverley Council and then the NSW Land &amp; Environment Court.
When launched in 2016, prices started at $1.5 million for a one-bedroom with study to more than $2 million for a two-bedroom unit — as well as a penthouse that sold for $4.6 million.
Julian likely wouldn’t have made much if he had flipped the apartment.
The neighbouring two-bedroom unit is up for sale for $2.22 million as unsold developer stock, albeit it is a much smaller and narrower apartment.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.  
 
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Fox Sports host Brendon Julian settles on new Bronte apartment

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Lise Buckeridge, an heiress to the late billionaire construction tycoon Len Buckeridge's fortune, has scored a windfall result with her hillside Bronte offering.
The initial guide was revised up from its initial $3.75 million offering to $3.8 million after its first inspection. 
Then a knock-out $4.5 million offer was quickly accepted a few days later for the three storey, freestanding home with a leafy outlook over Bronte Gully.
The buyer had been eyeing the house for about five years.
The four bedroom, three bathroom home only has views to the ocean from its top level.
Set on 385 square metres, the home was initially bought in 1998 for $1.03 million by her late father’s company.
His $2.5 billion construction company is one of the country's biggest privately owned business empires.
There has been a protracted legal dispute over the distribution of his fortune among 15 family members.
Family members have now agreed to a number of changes to his father's will aimed at "provide for the individual expectations of all family members".
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
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Len Buckeridge heiress secures windfall result at Bronte

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The New Zealand-born UBank CEO Lee Hatton has bought again in Bronte.
She's spent $2.35 million on a home, one of only a handful of private homes designed by the late international <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bronte-127409302" target="_blank">architect Paul Pholeros</a>, who was an adjunct professor of architecture at the University of Sydney.
The gardens in the Alfred Street property have won Waverley Council's My Beautiful Gardens Awards.
Set on 245 square metre, the home has two bedrooms, an attic retreat and a wisteria-framed entertainer's deck.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley sold the home.
Hatton owns a $4.25 million home nearby.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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UBank CEO Lee Hatton buys again in Bronte

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Macquarie Group chief economist Ric Deverell has spent $6.35 million in Bronte.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bronte-126189278" target="_blank">grand family home </a>dates back to the 1930s. It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a saltwwater pool.
The home was offered for the first time in 20 years.
Deverell was previous a managing director at Credit Suisse before joining Macquarie late last year. He once worked as the Reserve Bank of Australia and also in Treasury during the 1990s, where he was head of the Asian section during the Asia crisis.
He got his economics degree at the University of Tasmania.
Built on a 570 square metre holding, the freestanding home has views over Bronte to North Bondi and also to Coogee from the upper level deck.
Last month Deverell indicated the bank expected the RBA to remain on hold until early 2019.
While the economy was improving, the unemployment rate remained too high, and wages and price inflation too low for the 25 basis points of rate hikes they had pencilled in for August and November this year.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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