<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jwland-development">JWLand</a>’s De Burgh, the final residential release within the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, is nearing completion just as the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme prepares for its most significant expansion to date.&nbsp;

From October 2025, the scheme will allow first home buyers to enter the market with just a five per cent deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), removing some of the most common barriers to ownership.

With <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a> on track for residents to move in by late spring 2025, the timing creates a strong opportunity for first home buyers seeking brand-new apartments in Canberra’s sought-after Inner North.&nbsp;

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The project delivers 350 residences across two buildings, with layouts ranging from compact studios through to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

JWLand has tailored the development for long-term liveability, integrating natural light, privacy and outdoor space into each home. Ground-floor residences feature private courtyards, while upper levels benefit from generous balconies.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and all apartments include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with smartphone app control for lighting and climate.&nbsp;

Shared resident facilities include a rooftop garden, gym, lounge and parcel lockers, alongside landscaped green space within the precinct.

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For buyers, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme removes income caps and introduces unlimited places, making it more accessible than ever. With most De Burgh apartments priced under $1 million, they fall well within the updated eligibility thresholds.

The policy changes provide first home buyers with greater certainty and a smoother path to finance. Combined with the quality and location of De Burgh, the expanded scheme is expected to draw a new wave of buyers to Canberra’s Inner North.

Residents will benefit from the project’s central setting, just 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD. The precinct is bordered by the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands and sits within easy reach of cafes, restaurants, schools and the ANU.

With completion scheduled for late 2025, De Burgh is set to be among the first major apartment projects to meet the expanded scheme head-on, offering first-time buyers a realistic pathway to ownership in one of Canberra’s most connected neighbourhoods.

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Joel Robinson

JWLand’s De Burgh aligns with expanded Homebuyer Scheme, opening doors for first home buyers in Canberra’s Inner North

A subtropical pair of residential towers are in planning for a key South Brisbane site neighbouring the iconic Expo ’88 Skyneedle, with new documents revealing a vertically layered vision designed to respond to the precinct’s evolving high-density character.

The proposal has been lodged by&nbsp;Darveniza Group, which is also is behind the 400-apartment Station Quarter precinct in Alderley.

Darveniza Group, led by Jane Darveniza, the Brisbane-based investor and Queensland rich-lister and widow of the late property magnate Bojan Darveniza, is seeking approval for a mixed-use project encompassing 204 apartments, ground-level retail, food and drink tenancies, and office space across two architecturally integrated towers at 37–39 Manning Street.

Occupying an 1,822 sqm site, the proposed towers would rise above a sculptural podium base, with a recessed landscaped centre, rooftop communal areas, and a total of 220 car parks and 256 bicycle bays. The apartment mix spans one- to five-bedroom dwellings, with a design emphasis on generous balconies, cross-ventilation, and climate-responsive materials.

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“The development is conceived as two slender twin buildings that meet at a lushly landscaped central recess,” the Finegrain design report states. “The façade is highly articulated with the plan form stepping back and forth to reduce visual bulk and maximise internal occupants’ access to natural light and air”.

A hallmark of the proposal is its integration of greenery, both visually and functionally. Around 77 per cent of the site’s green plot ratio is delivered through vertical planting spines, a green podium wall, and rooftop amenity. Ground-level deep planting and landscaped communal zones aim to create a shaded, walkable interface along Manning Street.

“The stepped plan form introduces variation in balcony setbacks and enclosed apartment areas, enriching both the façade expression and the resident experience,” the design team notes. “At ground and podium levels, this stepping also enhances permeability, maximising pedestrian view lines to the neighbouring Skyneedle and reinforcing a strong sense of local identity”.

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The site directly adjoins the heritage-listed Skyneedle at 35 Manning Street, an enduring legacy of World Expo ’88. The accompanying heritage impact report by Pendergast Architects contends that the proposal has been carefully conceived to protect the cultural significance and landmark visibility of the structure.

“The design provides setbacks, tower separation and podium articulation to maintain the visibility and landmark role of the adjoining Skyneedle,” the report states. “The significance of the Skyneedle lies principally in its landmark visibility and cultural symbolism, rather than in detailed fabric or architectural setting”.

The proposal sits within the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct, under Brisbane’s TLPI 02/2023, where revised planning controls support high-density, mixed-use development integrated with subtropical design and increased public realm contributions.

Finegrain’s design reflects this intent, drawing cues from the site's adjacency to Musgrave Park, the subtropical landscape of South Brisbane, and cultural landmarks such as QPAC and South Bank.

Twin green towers proposed for Manning Street, South Brisbane site beside Skyneedle

A first-of-its-kind culinary precinct is coming to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a>, inspired by global street-food flavours and best-in-class restaurants and entertainment.

Deicorp’s emerging mid-city precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/melrose-central-melrose-park-33-hope-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Central</a>, will become the go-to precinct within the wider Melrose Park community, and at its heart, a first-of-its-kind culinary precinct that brings the buzz of Asia’s most iconic food streets to life.

Spanning more than 4,700 sqm, Melrose Central street food precinct is inspired by the energy and vibrant flavours of street-food neighbourhoods from Hong Kong and Tokyo to Seoul and Singapore.

This new destination will be over three times the size of existing offerings like Burwood Chinatown or Westfield Chatswood’s Hawker Lane, positioning Melrose Central as a must-visit dining hub for all of Sydney.

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Designed by Anthony Ho of Basalt Studio, this street food concept blurs the lines between culinary theatre, art, and entertainment, offering an immersive experience. Neon-lit laneways thread between open kitchens and live grill stations, while murals, interactive displays, and light installations will bring the precinct to life, trading until late, a first for the area.

“We’ve imagined our street food concept as a graduated evolution of everything people love about Burwood Chinatown, East Village and Regent Place, elevated by the immersive artistry creating a city-style dining offer,” said Bilinda Turner, Head of Retail at Deicorp.

“By curating the very best tenants from across Australia, we’re creating a fit-for-purpose town centre for 2025 and beyond. It’s something that people truly haven’t seen before."

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Melrose Central is far more than a food precinct. Spanning 30,000 sqm across four levels, the shopping centre will be home to approximately 100 retailers, providing a total lifestyle offering from morning until late evening.

Fresh food offerings span a brand new Coles Supermarket, Local Grocer, Korean Supermarket, Bakery and boutique fresh food, as well as a Dan Murphy's, while health needs are covered from a pharmacy, medical centre and allied health. Fitness and wellbeing take centre stage from a dedicated wellbeing hub that includes pilates, recovery, Infrared saunas and a gym, to name a few.

Variety stores will feature throughout, as well as personal care offerings from nail salons to hairdressers, as well as a dedicated early-learning centre on level 1.

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Situated above the retail precinct will be 495 Turner Studio-designed apartments that open onto 6,000 sqm of lush podium gardens and rooftop terraces.

Located just six kilometres east of Parramatta’s CBD and 15km from Sydney CBD, Melrose Central forms the retail and lifestyle heart of Melrose Park, an urban-renewal precinct that is set to deliver more than 11,000 homes, 22,000 new residents, and 50,000 sqm of park and open space.

A dedicated stop on Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will arrive at the precinct’s Hope Street entrance, and the forthcoming Parramatta Gateway Bridge will link directly to Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point.&nbsp;

Supported by a 10-minute drive, this growing catchment of 200,000 people, which is projected to grow to 279,000 by 2026, and an average household income above the Greater Sydney average, Melrose Central embodies Deicorp’s vision for transport-oriented, community-focused placemaking.&nbsp;

Melrose Central street food precinct and the wider Melrose Central retail town centre are both slated to open in mid-2026.

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Melrose Central: First-of-its-kind culinary precinct coming to Sydney’s West

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> has unveiled the fifth and final stage of its $1 billion Norwest community, The Orchards.

The final stage, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/zeste-at-the-orchards-norwest-104-fairway-drive-norwest-nsw-2153">Zeste</a>, will deliver 209 apartments across two distinctive buildings, Essence and Eden. The 135 apartments in Essence will be the first to be released to the market, which will bring to an end the decade-long vision to create a&nbsp;neighbourhood defined by design excellence, sustainability, and community engagement.

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David Lee, Sales Manager at Sekisui House Australia said, Zeste's oversized living spaces and diverse apartment mix, which includes the introduction of&nbsp;Breezeway Sky Homes for the first time, deliver a unique lifestyle offering.

Early purchasers will benefit from exclusive VIP pricing as well as the choice of one premium upgrade, which Lee says is a "thank you" for their commitment to the project.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, Zeste embodies Sekisui House’s global design philosophy of creating harmony between people, homes and nature. Principal Ben Pomroy explained that Zeste is about living within the landscape.

“With two large courtyards, the lagoon pool precinct for the wider community and a central courtyard with pavilion exclusively for Zeste residents, the architecture frames an experience of living in a park," Pomroy said.

“Over 50 per cent of the site is landscaped, ensuring a deep connection to nature at every stage of daily life. The buildings are designed as a collection of smaller, finer-grain forms, with over 85% of apartments enjoying dual aspects.

“The focus on natural ventilation, generous layouts and communal interaction creates a residential environment that is both sustainable and socially connected.”

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Natalie Shalala, a member of Rothelowman’s interiors team said they reimagined the former site’s Orchard homestead with a contemporary twist. &nbsp;

“The design draws on the nostalgia of the past orchard – timber floors, the warmth of a fireplace, the rituals of the homestead and reinvents them for modern apartment living,"&nbsp;Shalala said.

“We have created two tonal palettes, one with pale honey undertones and another with a soft blush inspired by nectar. A highlight feature is the cathedral glass light box, a bespoke design element that re-interprets the classic lantern. It is both beautiful and functional, tying kitchen and bathroom spaces together in a way that feels entirely unique."

Shalala said the&nbsp;day-to-day liveability has been carefully considered, with abundant storage solutions, butler’s pantries, bike storage and joinery designed to simplify routines and enhance comfort.

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Apartments in Zeste start from $715,000 for one-bedrooms and extend through to expansive three-bedroom Sky Homes priced from $2.25 million. Floorplans range from 59 sqm to 144sqm.

The mix in Essence comprises 41 one-bedroom, seven one-bedroom + Max space, 39 two-bedroom, 40 two-bedroom Breezeway Sky Homes (24 of which include additional Max spaces), and eight three-bedroom residences.&nbsp;

Max spaces are integrated into select residences, offering a flexible room that can be tailored to individual needs, ideal as a home office, children’s play area, or additional storage.

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Zeste continues Sekisui House Australia’s partnership with Altogether Group, providing sustainable water, power and data services to residents. Passive design strategies include cross-ventilation, deep landscaping and water features that encourage evaporative cooling, aligning with The Orchards long-term environmental goals.&nbsp;

Construction is set to commence on the Zeste buildings in early 2026, with completion anticipated in late 2027 to early 2028.&nbsp;

More than 850 apartments have been sold across the masterplan, contributing to The Orchards community of 1,300 apartments when complete.

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Sekisui House Australia launches Zeste, the final stage of its $1 billion Norwest masterplan

A significant addition to the Bella Vista Station Precinct is in the pipeline, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/landen-property">Landen</a> formally lodging a State Significant Development Application for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-memorial-avenue-bella-vista-40-memorial-avenue-nsw-2153">new apartment community on Memorial Avenue</a>.

Positioned beside the Elizabeth Macarthur Creek corridor, the project is among the first major transit-oriented residential proposals within the Metro precinct.

The masterplan, designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/turner-studio">Turner Architects</a>,&nbsp;outlines a four-stage delivery, comprising four buildings between four and fifteen storeys, and includes a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a limited selection of four-bedroom penthouses and terraces.

The project places a strong emphasis on housing diversity and liveability, with apartment sizes ranging from 50 to 180 sqm. The first stage will deliver 213 dwellings, followed by 231 in the second stage. Construction is expected to commence in 2026, pending approvals.

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As the first transit-oriented development (TOD) in the precinct, Landen’s Bella Vista community has been designed to align closely with the surrounding Metro infrastructure. The proposal integrates new pedestrian and cycling paths, a new bridge over Elizabeth Macarthur Creek, and direct access to Bella Vista Metro Station.

Lush communal amenities are also central to the design. 'The Grove' and the 'Garden Link' will create landscaped community areas that reflect the area's agricultural heritage and provide direct access to the creekside.&nbsp;

The ‘Garden Patio’ is conceived as a multi-use indoor-outdoor facility offering a gym, study nooks, and communal lounge spaces.&nbsp;Rooftop terraces across the buildings will offer views to the Blue Mountains and Parramatta skyline.

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Landen’s Head of Property, Shane Harding, said the proposal highlights the developer’s precinct-scale ambition.

“As the first TOD proposal in Bella Vista, it highlights Landen’s ability to pioneer precinct-scale projects, integrate housing with infrastructure, and deliver outcomes that align with government priorities,” Harding told the Daily Telegraph.

The project arrives at a time of rapid growth in Western Sydney, with Bella Vista alone forecast to more than double in population by 2046. The development’s location, between the Bella Vista and Kellyville Metro stations, positions it as a connected lifestyle hub for families, professionals and downsizers seeking access to transport, schools, and employment centres.

Pending approval, the development is slated for completion in 2028.

Landen plans 444-apartment community in Bella Vista Metro zone

Bulimba

Brisbane's premier riverfront suburbs have long been sought-after for apartment dwellers.

It's more common for new projects to appear in the likes of Newstead, Albion and New Farm, than it is in Bulimba.

But the small suburb south of the Brisbane River looks set for a new development, with Chris Mundey, Founder and Managing Director of Friday Capital, submitting plans for a new development at 43 Wambool Street.

Looking to tap into the high-end downsizer market, the building will comprise just eight three-bedroom apartments across a three-level building.

Brisbane locals, Gatehouse Architects have been appointed to design the project on the large 1,012 sqm site, with the main design intent focusing on seamlessly integrating into the existing neighbourhood's character and charm.

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Located at 43 Wambool Street, the development's design is centred around the concept of incorporating natural light into the living spaces, creating an open and airy atmosphere that encourages a sense of community, harmony, and tranquility. The architecture blends modern and traditional elements, using carefully selected building materials that match the surrounding context.

The building's large windows, balconies, and terraces take advantage of Brisbane's sunny climate and leafy green surroundings, providing residents with a sense of openness and connection to the outside world while maintaining privacy and security.

The addition of a rooftop communal area is designed to encourage social interaction and community across the site, with&nbsp;the 84 sqm space featuring a permeable pergola structure, as well as a range of passive and active recreation opportunities, including a lounge area and outdoor dining space.

The development is designed to respond to Brisbane's subtropical climate and lifestyle, with all units featuring well-proportioned living areas and balconies that create indoor/outdoor living spaces, maximising access to natural light and ventilation.

Ground level units include private open spaces comprising patio areas ranging in size between 25 sqm to 46 sqm, while upper-level units feature balconies ranging in size between 19 sqm through to 48 sqm.

The additional landscaping on the rooftop space further softens the built form from the streetscape and adjoining properties, adding to the amenity of the communal area.

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Residents will be just over 200 metres from the bustling Oxford Street, which is home to a mix of retail and food outlets, health care services, bars and cinemas. A number of bus routes also run along Oxford Street, while the Bulimba Ferry Terminal is less than a kilometre away.

The heritage-listed Bulimba Memorial Park is also just a short walk.

Prior to launching Friday Capital, Mundey was the Head of Consulting and Capital Management at an East Coast Boutique Advisory firm and was the lead partner in its Sydney office, with the group working across the eastern seaboard, with projects in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

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The developer has tapped Brisbane locals, Gatehouse Architects to design the project on the large 1,012 sqm site

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First look: New plans lodged set to tap into high end Bulimba apartment market

The luxury home builder and now residential apartment developer, Graya, has been given the green light to push on with its second high-end residential project in Brisbane&#39;s inner-ring.

They&#39;ll soon be launching Canvas, a collection of just 21 two, three and four-bedroom apartments in the sought-after riverfront suburb of Bulimba.

Speaking recently to Urban, Rob Gray, who with brother Andrew founded Graya in 2013, said they were attracted to the&nbsp;Love Street site given its proximity to the Oxford Street lifestyle precinct.

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Gray said the three-level zoning allowed them to create something&nbsp;more affordable than what they usually create in the trophy home space.

&quot;We saw value in being able to bring something to what is one of Brisbane&#39;s top suburbs without pricing out the majority of the market as we do in the single home space,&quot; Gray said.

&quot;Most GRAYA supporters now have a change to own one for themselves.&quot;

Canvas will home a rooftop amenity level with the standout feature the infinity pool and spa. The rooftop offers&nbsp;views back to the Brisbane CBD.

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Graya has a long-line of prestige home builds to their name, setting a number of street and suburb records in the last few years.

But the move to multi-res was on the cards from day one.

&quot;We always wanted to go into multi-res, it was just a case of timing,&quot; Gray said. The team have been building around 12 luxury houses a year in some of Brisbane&#39;s best suburbs.

Their first multi-res project, Maison in New Farm, was just five luxury full-floor apartments that all sold off th​e plan with an average price of $3.2 million, with sales ranging between $2.8 million and $4.3 million.

Gray says&nbsp;buyers at Canvas should have confidence in the resale value of the Graya product.&nbsp;A Maison apartment that sold off th​e plan for $2.9 million in 2020 resold earlier this year for $5 million.

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Gray&nbsp;adds that, in the current uncertain times regarding&nbsp;the problematic construction industry, those developers who also build their project, are ultimately going to deliver.

&quot;There will be a real shortage of supply in the coming years, with developers who also build not facing the same types of challenges of those having to hire an external company to construct the project,&quot; Gray suggested.

&quot;There&#39;s also the fact that as a developer and builder, it&#39;s our job to think about every facet of the development. Sometimes when the developer isn&#39;t the builder, details can be missed.&quot;

They had bureau^proberts design&nbsp;Canvas, with the&nbsp;brief to create Graya homes in the sky and&nbsp;create the best unit block in the suburb..

&quot;Bureau^proberts stood out for us having nailed the luxury owner-occupier stock,&quot; Gray said, adding that their last 10 designs, which included Glasshouse, Thornton Residences, Cala Dei and Natura, have been very successful.

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Graya&#39;s longstanding reputation has seen them field a number of enquiries from either past clients, or friends of past clients, who know the Graya brand and have seen first hand what they&#39;ve produced over the years.

The name Canvas derives from the art world.

&quot;We try to make every project like a work of art,&quot; Gray said, adding that the facade of Canvas was so unique, and some of the intricate details they have brought into the rest of the building, that the&nbsp;word Canvas was an apt name for the project.

Motiv&#39;s Carly Cottam will be handling the sales of Canvas, with launch expected in late June.

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Speaking recently to Urban, Rob Gray, who with brother Andrew founded Graya in 2013, said they were attracted to the Love Street site given its proximity to the Oxford Street lifestyle precinct

Exclusive: GRAYA get green light for Canvas, luxury Bulimba apartments

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The now Melbourne-based rugby star Quade Cooper has finally offload his Bulimba home.
He got just over $2.2 million, having failed to find a buyer over the past two years.
He had been seeking offers in the low to mid $2 millions through a different agency, having in initially failed when asking $2.65 million after its failed 2018 auction.
Cooper, now playing with the Melbourne Rebels, bought the 2006-built home for $1.845 million in 2015 when he was with the Queensland Reds.
It got a facelift in 2017 by Graya Constructions.
Set on 445 sqm, the home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and a 12 metre marina berth on the Brisbane River.
Cooper lived in the property with his girlfriend, former Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic.
 
 
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Wallaby Quade Cooper sells Brisbane home

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A record $8.4 million has been paid on the Brisbane riverfront at auction last night.
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The riverfront home at Bulimba ranks as the city’s most expensive property ever sold under the hammer.
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The five-bedroom European-style mansion at 95-99 McConnell Street saw two families compete after the initial $5.5 million offer.
The prized north-facing 1473 square metres of land comes with 32 metres of river frontage.
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The 95-99 McConnell Street, Bulimba offering sold through Sarah Hackett of Place Estate Agents Bulimba.
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Brisbane’s most expensive auction sales
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Address
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Brisbane Suburb
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Year
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Auction Price
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95-99 McConnell Street
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Bulimba
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2019
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<td>
$8.4 million
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<td>
39 Griffith Street
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<td>
New Farm
</td>
<td>
2019
</td>
<td>
$7.75 million
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
22 Sandford Street
</td>
<td>
St Lucia
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<td>
2009
</td>
<td>
$7.75 million
</td>
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<td>
29 Laurence Street
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<td>
St Lucia
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<td>
2010
</td>
<td>
$7 million
</td>
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78 Jilba Street
</td>
<td>
Indooroopilly
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<td>
2007
</td>
<td>
$6.1 million
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
20 Scott Street
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<td>
Hawthorne
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<td>
2017
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<td>
$5.6 million
</td>
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22 Langside Road
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<td>
Hamilton
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<td>
2016
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<td>
$5,385,000
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34 Quay Street
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<td>
Bulimba
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<td>
2016
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$5.33 million
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14 Otway Street
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Holland Park
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2016
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$5,225,000
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9 Griffith Street
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New Farm
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2013
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$5.2 million
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Source: Domain Group (results based on sales made on the auction day under the hammer only).
The previous record auction was $7.75 million, back in 2009 at Sandford Street, St Lucia, which was then equalled in March this year when 39 Griffith Street, New Farm sold under the hammer.
It was purchased by Ben Seymour, the grandson of Queensland rich-lister and developer Kevin Seymour.
 
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A Bulimba, Queensland mortgagee apartment has been successfully sold for $335,000.
The sales represents a reduction in the value of $54,000 compared to the previous sale price.
Jared Candlin and Michael Clarke marketed the unit.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-qld-bulimba-131592998" target="_blank">107/425 Hawthorne Road</a>, the property consists of a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with a single parking space.
Set on 74 sqm, the abode successfully sold under the auction hammer on August 18.
The home was listed as a rental as recently as 2014 and 2015 seeking $395/pw, less than what it sought when it was listed as a rental in 2012/2013 when it asked for $420-$435/pw
Last sold in 2011, the unit transacted for $389,000.
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The median sale price for a home in <a href="/developments/bulimba-qld-4171">Bulimba</a> is $600,000, according to CoreLogic
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Bulimba, Queensland mortgagee home sold for $54,000 loss

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The now Melbourne-based rugby star Quade Cooper is attempting to offload his Bulimba home having failed to find a buyer first time around.
He's now asking for offers in the low to mid $2 millions through a different agency, having previously failed late last year when asking $2.65 million after its failed auction.
New agent Michael Bacon from Place Kangaroo Point Instagram messaged Cooper to tell him he could sell the home after it had been on the market for four months with another agency.
Cooper, now playing with the Melbourne Rebels, bought the 2006-built home for $1,845,000 in 2015 when he was with the Queensland Reds.
It got a facelift in 2017 by Graya Constructions.
Set on 445 square metres, the home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and a 12 metre marina berth on the Brisbane River.
Cooper lived in the property with his girlfriend, former Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
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Wallaby Quade Cooper tries again to sell Brisbane home

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Quade Cooper and Laura Dundovic’s renovated Brisbane house has been given a $2.65 million price tag after failing to sell at its late 2018 auction. 
The rugby star and former Miss Universe Australia listed the near riverfront Bulimba house in November following Cooper’s signing to the Melbourne Rebels. 
Ray White has listed the 446 sqm property for $2.65 million.
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Cooper bought the property for $1.845 million in 2015. 
In 2017 the celebrity couple commissioned Graya Construction to give the property a facelift.
The property has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and a 12m marina berth on the Brisbane River.
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Rugby star Quade Cooper's luxury Bulimba home gets asking price

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Rugby star Quade Cooper and his model girlfriend Laura Dundovic are set to list their luxury Bulimba pad as he heads to Melbourne to play with the Melbourne Rebels.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-bulimba-129921130" target="_blank">near riverfront got a complete makeover</a> last year by Graya Construction.
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Cooper paid $1.845 million for the home in 2015 when moving from Hawthorne.
The two-storey home near popular Oxford Street has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
There's also a 20 metre glass-framed pool and 12 metre marina berth. 
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It was a $1,700 a week rental when Cooper was overseas playing for Toulon in France.
The New Zealand-born star offloaded his Hawthorne house for $1.6 million in 2015.
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A three bedroom Bulimba house has sold for $1,885,000.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-bulimba-126229074" target="_blank">11 Pine Street</a>, the 835 square metre property is suitable for development.
It features a frontage of 15 metres with the allotment’s removable post-war home 70 metres from the Oxford Street area.
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It is a zoned LMR (two or three storey mix) and suitable for constructing multiple luxury apartments or townhouses.
The property is four kilometres from the CBD and public transport is nearby.
Oxford Street features a Woolworths supermarket and fitness centre, while parkland is also nearby.
The property was offered through Ray White agent Jose Peralta.
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Bulimba has the highest unit stock growth in Queensland, according to Investar’s latest June report.
The property investment firm says that Bulimba’s unit stock has grown by 162 percent.
This is followed by Yorkey’s Knob with 68 percent and Nelly Bay with 61 percent.
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Postcode
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Current median price
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<td valign="top" width="71">
Current sales stock
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<td valign="top" width="71">
Sales stock 1 year ago
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Sales stock growth
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Bulimba
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4171
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<td valign="top" width="83">
$600,000
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<td valign="top" width="71">
105
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<td valign="top" width="71">
40
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<td valign="top" width="71">
162%
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Yorkey’s Knob
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4878
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<td valign="top" width="83">
$227,000
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<td valign="top" width="71">
59
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<td valign="top" width="71">
35
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<td valign="top" width="71">
68%
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Nelly Bay
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4819
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<td valign="top" width="83">
$298,000
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<td valign="top" width="71">
50
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<td valign="top" width="71">
31
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<td valign="top" width="71">
61%
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Morningside
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4170
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<td valign="top" width="83">
$449,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="71">
71
</td>
<td valign="top" width="71">
47
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<td valign="top" width="71">
51%
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Yeronga
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<td valign="top" width="64">
4104
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<td valign="top" width="83">
$399,000
</td>
<td valign="top" width="71">
42
</td>
<td valign="top" width="71">
28
</td>
<td valign="top" width="71">
50%
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A two bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-bulimba-123512114" target="_blank">32/1 Oxford Street</a>, Bulimba (above) has been listed with a price guide of between $550,000 to $600,000.
It last sold in 2010 for $536,000 and again in 2004 for $450,000.
Similarly a two bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-bulimba-125228014" target="_blank">17/12 Barrambul</a>, Bulimba (below) has been listed for $579,000.
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A two bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-qld-bulimba-108227411" target="_blank">22/17 Ferry Lane</a>, Bulimba (below) was sold in February for $589,000.
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Similarly a two bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-qld-bulimba-123940574" target="_blank">88/16 Hetherington Avenue</a>, Bulimba (below) was sold in January for $570,000.
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