Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

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Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

Brisbane developer Red &amp; Co's decision to include dual key apartments in its debut Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO Varsity Lakes</a>, is proving to be one of the project's biggest drawcards, with buyers quickly snapping up the flexible residences.

More than half of the project's 36 dual key apartments have already sold, helping drive COMO beyond the 50 per cent sold mark within the first month of launch.

The strong response highlights growing demand for apartment designs that can adapt to changing lifestyles, with buyers increasingly looking for homes that accommodate multi-generational living, provide rental income opportunities or simply offer greater flexibility over time.

Located on the shores of Lake Orr, COMO will deliver 156 apartments across 16 levels, with the dual-key residences forming a limited release within the broader development.

Each combines a primary two-bedroom apartment with a fully self-contained studio on a single title, connected by a shared foyer and lockable internal door. The design allows owners to house ageing parents, adult children or guests while maintaining privacy, or lease the secondary residence to generate additional income.

Just 17 of the original 36 dual key apartments remain available.

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The innovative configuration combines two fully self-contained residences on a single title, typically comprising a primary two-bedroom apartment alongside a separate studio residence, connected via a shared foyer and lockable internal door.&nbsp;

The model is proving particularly attractive to owner occupiers navigating changing family dynamics and the realities of the current housing crisis.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/npa">NPA</a>&nbsp;CEO Andrew Erwin said dual key living was resonating strongly with modern buyers because it delivered both financial flexibility and practical lifestyle benefits.&nbsp;

“The housing crisis and rising cost of living are fundamentally changing how Australians think about home ownership,” Erwin said.&nbsp;

“Dual key apartments provide a genuine solution for families who want to stay connected while maintaining independence. Parents can help adult children save for a future home, ageing parents can remain nearby without moving into aged care, and owners still retain privacy and flexibility.

“Importantly, buyers are also recognising the financial advantages. It creates the opportunity to generate additional income from part of the home without the holding costs associated with owning a separate investment property.”&nbsp;

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Unlike traditional dual occupancy arrangements, the residences operate under a single title, meaning owners only incur one set of body corporate fees, council rates and holding costs.&nbsp;

The secondary residence can also evolve over time - functioning as guest accommodation, a home office, creative studio or private retreat before later becoming an income-producing asset.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;Director and Co-Founder David Laverty said the strong early sales reflected growing buyer urgency and changing priorities within the market.&nbsp;

“Securing more than half of COMO’s residences within such a short timeframe is an outstanding result and a clear endorsement of both the design and location,” Laverty said.&nbsp;

“Buyers are responding to the combination of location, connectivity and amenity, but ultimately it’s value relative to other East Coast markets that is driving enquiry.”&nbsp;

“We’re also seeing strong interest from owner occupiers looking for homes that can adapt with them over time. Flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for buyers in today’s market.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, COMO features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with 2.7-metre ceilings and larger-format floorplans aimed at owner occupiers, downsizers and lifestyle-focused buyers.&nbsp;

The development will feature an extensive rooftop recreation and wellness offering including a 25-metre lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, gym, sauna, plunge baths, landscaped gardens, wellness spaces and rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts.

The remaining dual key apartments range from 137 sqm to 167 sqm and include generous three-bedroom layouts with separate self-contained studio accommodation and dual parking.&nbsp;

Erwin said the dual key concept represented a broader shift in how Australians would live in the future.

“People want homes that can evolve with their lives,” he said.&nbsp;

“A dual key apartment can suit a family today, support an ageing parent tomorrow, and potentially generate income later on. That adaptability is becoming incredibly valuable in the current environment.”

Prices currently range from $2,115,750 to $2,583,000.&nbsp;

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Inter-generational living drives demand for COMO’s dual key apartments as housing pressures reshape buyer priorities 

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ceerose">Ceerose</a> has doubled down on its Leichhardt ambitions, lodging its second State Significant Development Application (SSDA) in the suburb in the last six months.

Their newest proposal seeks to transform a former industrial precinct into a new residential community centred around the adaptive reuse of one of the site's heritage warehouse buildings.

The new project, on a 6,930 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-76-william-street-leichhardt-nsw-2040">40–76 William Street</a>, will bring more than 200 apartments to a suburb that has seen little to no new supply in recent years. It follows Ceerose's late 2025 SSDA for a mixed-use apartment project on nearby Parramatta Road, signalling the developer's growing investment in Sydney's Inner West.

Ceerose Founder Edward Doueihi told Apartments.com.au the developer’s long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West had given it a strong understanding of how the area has evolved and where its future opportunities lie.

“Ceerose has had a long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West, giving us a unique understanding of the area’s evolution and future potential,” Doueihi said.

“Having delivered projects throughout the region, we have witnessed the suburb’s transformation first-hand and understand the opportunities for its continued growth.”

Doueihi said that understanding also informed the planning process, with a comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report prepared before the application was lodged.

The report identified the key issues and concerns raised by neighbouring residents and other stakeholders, allowing those matters to be considered and incorporated into the design where appropriate.

He said the delivery of additional housing would also play an important role in supporting the revitalisation of Norton Street and the Italian Forum.

“By increasing the local residential population, the development is expected to strengthen demand for local businesses, encourage further investment, and help restore the vibrancy that made the precinct a thriving destination in the early 2000s.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the redevelopment would involve the demolition of four existing industrial buildings while retaining and adaptively reusing the site's most significant warehouse. The retained structure would anchor a new residential precinct comprising five interconnected buildings arranged around a large central landscaped courtyard, with heights stepping from five storeys along the surrounding residential streets to 11 storeys at the William Street corner.

According to the Architecture Design Report by Woods Bagot, the proposal "seeks to create a residential village centred around a generous green heart while celebrating the site's industrial heritage through the adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse building."

The development would comprise 203 apartments, with 188 proposed as build-to-sell residences, alongside 15 affordable housing apartments.

Rather than treating the retained warehouse as a standalone heritage object, Woods Bagot has sought to weave the site's industrial history throughout the masterplan. The proposal retains the north and west facades of the landmark corner warehouse, while new buildings reinterpret the site's brick-and-steel industrial language through their material palette and architectural expression.

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The design is organised around what Woods Bagot describes as a "green heart", a landscaped communal open space that reinstates the leafy character removed when the site became an industrial storage facility. A new pedestrian laneway running through the site would improve permeability between William, North and Francis streets, linking residents through landscaped public spaces while activating the ground plane.

Residents would have access to communal gardens and shared recreation areas distributed throughout the development. Sustainability has also been prioritised, with the project targeting an average 7.9-star NatHERS rating. Proposed initiatives include rooftop solar generation, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, naturally ventilated lobbies, extensive cross-ventilation and the reuse of existing building fabric to reduce embodied carbon.

The adaptive reuse strategy became a defining feature of the application after heritage investigations found only one of the site's industrial buildings could feasibly be retained. The Heritage Impact Statement concludes that preserving the key warehouse façades while referencing the site's industrial character throughout the new development provides an appropriate balance between renewal and conservation.

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"Retention and adaptation of the site buildings has been explored but found not to be feasible except for the tallest building, whose street facades will be retained," the heritage report states.

"The proposed building will interpret the brick and steel character of the subject site, including reuse of some components and construction of a large 'sawtooth' structure in the proposed open space."

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The William Street site is located around 300 metres from Leichhardt North Light Rail station and a short walk to Norton Street's retail, dining and hospitality precinct. The surrounding area has increasingly become a focus for urban renewal given its proximity to public transport and the Parramatta Road corridor.

Doueihi founded Ceerose in 1998 and has grown the business to become one of Sydney's more active apartment developers in recent years, with completed projects including The Alex Collective in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay. They are currently delivering Belgravia, 17 luxury apartments in Potts Point.

First look: Ceerose doubles down in Leichhardt with adaptive reuse of former warehouse site

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A standard dwelling in Byron Bay will cost between $700,000 and $1 million, according to Herron Todd White’s (HTW) latest monthly market report.
The property advisory firm says that for the same price range for a standard dwelling in Byron, a buyer could get a good quality home newly renovated in nearby Lennox.
In Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores the most favoured price point is between $500,000 and $750,000 for a standard dwelling.
An example would be a three bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mullumbimby-123828414" target="_blank">6 Hibiscus Place</a> (pictured above) that is for sale for $649,000.
The main demographic for this price point is owner occupiers, predominantly a mix of local buyers trading up and people relocating from the major cities.
The main reason that this price point is so favoured is due to this bracket offering an affordable coastal living family home to middle income earners who want to enjoy the resort style of living, HTW said. 
The slowest price point in the region are for prestige properties priced $4 million and above.
These properties are pretty much only available to the rich and famous and are either owner occupied or kept as holiday accommodation.
Although there are more transactions taking place at the moment, it is still a very thinly traded sector of the market with a high level of volatility.
Another slow price point is secondary rural residential areas. The buyers in this range tend to be local buyers, however, due to these locations being that little bit further away from the towns and airports, they trend towards the slower price point category.
The most favoured price points in Ballina are between $500,000 and $650,000 which tends to be owner occupiers, particularly young families.
"You will get a standard dwelling in this price bracket which includes recently built houses," the report noted.
These are considered the most affordable dwellings in the region for families.
Families priced out of this bracket in Ballina can move slightly further inland to Wollongbar where they can build a new standard home for between $450,000 and $550,000.
The slowest price point for the area is anything priced over $1 million.
Although the area has seen a few good sales over the $1 million mark, transactions are limited.
Professional couples are the most likely buyer group over this price point, HTW noted.
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Standard Byron Bay home options at $700,000 plus: HTW

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Giovanni D'Ercole, the jewellery designer of Love and Hatred, has listed the River House, a five bedroom home in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Tucked away on the sub-tropical ridge, the 42 ha property has been listed through Nicolette van Wijngaarden at Unique Estates Australia with a $3.7 million asking price.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-coorabell-118612343" target="_blank">The timber home</a>, entered through antique Indian doors, comes with cathedral ceilings. It has a spa therapy room with a hydrotherapy tub.
The 2005-built home is surrounded by stands of old native rainforest with small creeks that all feed into the billabong at the front of the house.
It comes with approval for six rural tourism cottages. 
D'Ercole paid $1.7 million in 2007 when it was bought from Mark Morgan. His other nearby property, Coorabella, the magical 125-year-old home on 23 hectares, remains a holiday rental. It was briefly listed for sale in 2013 at $7.5 million.
Panoramix Studio founder Bertrand Lalanne and his wife, Dianne secured the district's highest sale when La Grande Vue, their Peter Hobbs-designed home on a hectare holding sold at $4.25 million through Liam Annesley at LJ Hooker earlier this year.
Singer Natalie Imbruglia recently spent $1.3 million on a two hectare property with shack through Glen Irwin, of LJ Hooker Byron Bay.
Another recent Coorabell sale saw the veteran recording studio, The Music Farm sold at $2.9 million. 
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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The River House at Coorabell listed at $3.7 million

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The London-based chartered surveyor Charles Lee visited Byron Bay when visiting during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and decided to purchase at Wategos Beach.
The Lees are selling their home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-123519782" target="_blank">5 Marine Parade</a>.
Comprising a main residence and an adjoining villa – which, combined, generated nearly $200,000 in gross holiday letting fees last financial year – the property is a two minute stroll to family-friendly Wategos Beach and the Cape Byron Nature Walk.
The main residence boasts three bedrooms, including an expansive 8.2m x 5.1m master with double walk-in robes. Two bedrooms in the main residence both have ensuites while the third bedroom jointly accesses the main bathroom.
The Marine Parade property has a price guide of $6 million to $6.5 million through Tony Farrell and Liam Annesley at LJ Hooker Byron Bay.
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Marine Parade, Wategos Beach trophy home with $200,000 annual rental income

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Celebrity hairdresser Paul Guttenbeil has listed his five bedroom Byron Bay retreat which sits between the bush and the beach.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-suffolk+park-123567250">The Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park</a> offering has been listed as he intends to downsize locally.
The Get Smart, Darlinghurst salon owner built the two-storey residence about eight years ago.
The 1250 sqm vacant block was bought in 2006 for $820,000.
The price guidance is between $2.25 million and $2,475,000.
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Celebrity hairdresser lists at Suffolk Park

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Photographer and author Anna Swain and her husband, builder Andrew, have listed their charming Byron Bay family home.
Bought for $460,000 in 2013 when just a 684 sqm block of Pacific Vista Drive vacant block, Andrew went about building the home, completing it just seven months after starting.
Now stands a six bedroom, three bathroom home. 
Built from a blend of modern and reclaimed materials, the home has a French industrial warehouse feel.
It comes with nine sets of marching French doors salvaged from an old hotel in Rockhampton, antique sash windows and 100 year old restored French and Spanish tiles.
There's a saltwater pool, level backyard and a front courtyard complete with pizza oven and herb garden at the Pacific Vista Drive home.
Anna spoke at the recent Byron Bay Writers Festival where she showcased her first book, Burma Tiffins, Nuns and Turmeric, a photographic travel book capturing Burma's culture. 
Featuring floating villages, ox and carts, majestic pagodas, pink robed nuns and teak monasteries, the book has almost 300 photographs, some travel tales and recipes. 
First National Byron Bay agent Tara Torkkola takes the home to October 1 auction.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Byron Bay home with French industrial warehouse feel listed

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Panoramix Studio founder Bertrand Lalanne and his wife, Dianne have sold La Grande Vue, their property at Coorabell, just west of Byron Bay.
It was 2006 when, opting out of Sydney, they bought the 1970s hinterland home on 17 hectares for $1.75 million, commissioning architect Peter Hobbs to design their retreat which was completed in 2013.
Filled with rich cedar, La Grande Vue, with high ceilings and walls of glass, was dubbed a shrine to the view.
The four-bedroom home sits on a hectare holding with four horse-friendly paddocks and stables.
There's five dams and a spring on the property which is set about 50m below the ridge line.
The Coolamon Scenic Drive home was priced at $4.35 million through Liam Annesley at LJ Hooker.
There's no price disclosure, but it is understood to have been bought by a Queensland buyer. 
Bertrand Lalanne, was born in England to an Australian mother and French father), raised in France and educated in the US, at Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles.
His interest in recording and sound engineering came about in 1995 when he formed a band in a Parisian cellar.
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Byron Bay hinterland's La Grande Vue sold

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Television viewers never got to see 4 Palm Valley Drive in Byron Bay on Grand Designs, but its been the work in progress of the host Peter Maddison for the last two years.
The acclaimed architect has been working on the beach home, renovating the luxury Byron Bay Beach house, Wattai, which sold for $5.6 million to a Melburnian.
Janis Perkins of Real Estate of Distinction secured the sale for Melbourne property developer, Allan Sinclair, father of Sydney Swans footballer Callum Sinclair.
He paid $3.7 million for the home in 2004.
Set on the path to Watego's Beach, each of Wattai's four bedrooms come with ensuites. 
Set on 790 sqm, the home includes a large self-contained flat which leads to an outdoor decking, fitted with bbq area and a salt water wet edge pool. 
The most striking feature of the home is the 183 sqm rooftop terrace, complete with a 10 person spa.
It's going to be a busy year for the Melbourne-based architect.
On top of juggling his own business, Maddison Architects, he is renovating his family home in Brighton.
The family moved out of their mid-century home they've lived in for 15 years to allow the work to be done.
Maddison paid $790,000 in 2000 with the project costing a lot more money expected and it's taking a lot longer than he thought. 
"It's costing a lot more and it's taking a lot longer than I thought ... but it's coming along," he laughed.
"The plan is to renovate being sympathetic to the home's unique 1960s styling elements while adding a fresh touch."
Grand Designs Australia airs on The LifeStyle Channel and has been running since 2010.
Maddison will hope he is a little more successful than British counter-part Kevin McCloud in the property market.
McCloud, who present the British Grand Designs, has come under fire for his recent eco development in Stroud, which is said to be riddled with damp and unsafe to live in.
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Grand Designs host Peter Maddison's Byron Bay reno

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In NSW North Coast, there's little change from 12 months ago in terms of what one can score in property with a lazy half a million, according to valuation firm Herron Todd White's July 2016 residential market report on homes in the sub-$500,000 range.
The product mix may have varied slightly, particularly in the more regional areas within the Richmond Valley and Kyogle Council areas.
"In a lot of ways it resembles a typical poker hand," say HTW. For example, consider the five of a kind:
• Five $100,000 (or less) vacant steep timber 40 hectare bush blocks in the rural localities of Drake or Tabulam; or
• Five $100,000 standard vacant residential blocks in Casino or Kyogle. Relatively flat but may ask slightly more than $100,000 individually, so a package deal of say five at the nice round figure of $100,000 each would be hard for a vendor to pass up in the current subdued market.
"Alternatively, secure a nice three- to four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a garage for around $300,000 to $350,000 and throw in another vacant residential block at $100,000 to $120,000."
There are not too many residential properties within Casino or Kyogle that would use up the whole $500,000 in one transaction, however, those that do usually deliver the full quota of features from air-conditioning, good quality appointments, pool, established landscaping or full renovation of an older style character home.
For those inclined towards a more rural residential setting, there are opportunities to use a substantial part of the $500,000 to acquire established properties of modern four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes with double garages in close proximity to the town centres of Casino and Kyogle.
Typically, such properties would comprise lots ranging in size from 4,000 square metres to five hectares. Semi-remote rural localities with properties on lots from 40 hectares to 100 hectares may still be purchased under $500,000 and provide semi-modern homes with established ancillary improvements, however, distance and maintenance of the land are factors that any potential purchaser must consider.
"Within Lismore city, the lazy half million is somewhat more restricted in its purchasing power, however, opportunities are still available. Good quality level vacant residential lots are around the $200,000 mark in the new, developing residential estates, so buy two and possibly use the remaining $100,000 as a $50,000 deposit for a house to be built on each of the lots, or purchase one of the steeper vacant blocks for around $100,000 (just keep in mind that your building costs will rise significantly)."
It should be relatively easy to find two residential house properties for around $250,000 each, however, they are likely to be located in a flood prone area, need some cosmetic attention or front a busy road.
There are a number of two-bedroom, one-bathroom, brick and tile residential units with single carports available within reasonable proximity of shopping and educational facilities in Lismore city which have an expected price range of $130,000 to $170,000 and attract a rent of around $175 to $200 per week.
Failing that, and if you so wish, $500,000 would go a long way to fully or near fully acquire or brand new four- or five-bedroom, two-bathroom, double garage residence in the modern residential estates of Goonellabah or Lismore Heights (where most of the new build action is) with pool and established landscaping.
The rental assessments can vary widely depending on features, but expect something in the order of $450 plus per week.
"At present, even with the record low interest rate levels, the future of any significant price improvement is not generally clear or warranted as there is still the overriding climate of that old age concern....is my job secure?” say HTW. "Therefore, don’t expect any significant rapid sales activity any time soon."
Property Observer tracked down a three-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-lismore-113095571" target="_blank">36 Keen Street, Lismore, NSW 2480</a> that sold recently for $252,000, leaving another $250,000 to invest as HTW suggests.
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The Clarence Valley
Further to the south in Yamba, $500,000 does not get you as close to the beach as it did 12 months ago where the June 2015 entry point was for a circa 1980s canal home or an older circa 1950s dwelling close to the beach.
Entry point now is in a modern four-bedroom, two-bathroom modern dwelling in Yamba’s residential estates located west of Yamba town centre. However, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom strata townhouse complex by the beachside is still within reach and includes resort facilities and holiday rental income.
In Yamba, the $500,000 and above market is driven by steady interest from the capital cities due to the town’s good proximity to proposed large infrastructure developments such as the Pacific Highway. In the region surrounding Grafton, $500,000 is considered to be in the premium residential range and has stayed pretty steady in comparison to 12 months ago. Properties may include large residential grazing cattle farms of over 50 hectares to modern quality built residential dwellings on acreage parcels close to Grafton.
Byron Bay/Lennox Head/Ocean Shores
There is little that can be purchased in or around Byron Bay or Lennox Head for a lazy half million and your money will take you only as far as a basic two- or three-bedroom townhouse or villa located just west of Byron Bay township in the Sunrise Estate.
Lennox Head has even less to offer and you would be lucky to see a duplex unit on the market for around $500,000. Buyers around Byron Bay and Lennox Head will almost need a lazy $700,000 to enter the market. A lazy half million will be easier to spend in Ocean Shores where a semi-modern to modern three-bedroom house can be purchased around the $500,000 mark. There has been relatively little change in the past 12 months in Ocean Shores.
Property Observer found a two-bedroom, two bathroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nsw-byron+bay-122352434" target="_blank">5/20 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay, NSW 2481</a> recently sold for $457,500.
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The options of what $500,000 can get you are somewhat limited and more so than 12 months ago. Finding a house in West Ballina or Ballina Island is becoming more difficult and similar to 12 months ago, you will need to settle for a circa 1970 to 1990 two- or three-bedroom unit if you wish to be close to the beach. There are still opportunities to purchase a house in Alstonville or Wollongbar around the $500,000 mark.
The other alternative is to purchase land in an Alstonville or Wollongbar residential estate and build a project home. This can still be done in Ballina (Ferngrove and River Oaks Estate) and Cumbalum (Ballina Heights), however, a basic project home is really all you will get for your lazy half million.
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NSW North Coast "resembles a poker hand" in the sub-$500,000 property market: HTW

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A luxury Byron Bay retreat has been listed for June 25 auction with a price guide of $2.3 million and $2.5 million.
Located in a tightly held and sought after enclave, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-coopers+shoot-122685202" target="_blank">163 Coopers Shoot Road </a>is set on a large 8240 sqm corner block.
The main house is situated on the first level and has three bedrooms and a gourmet kitchen.
There's also a detached studio and a 12 metre saltwater pool which offers views to the ocean.
The property is available through Raine &amp; Horne Byron Bay principal Sophie Christou who expects significant interest.
“With multiple opportunities to view this exceptional home in the lead up to auction, we’re expecting significant interest from high-end Sydney and Brisbane-based buyers, plus well-to-do locals,” she said.
“Because of this property’s position at the Byron end of an exclusive ridgeline in the secluded Coopers Shoot enclave, we’re expecting it to sell for anywhere between $2.3 million and $2.5 million.”
 
 
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Luxury Coopers Shoot offering at Byron Bay

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Melbourne businessman Max Twigg has listed one of Australia's most iconic pubs, the Byron Bay Beach hotel.
It comes with market expectations of between $75 million and $80 million.
Mr Twigg, who made his money in waste management, bought the hotel in mid-2007 from its developer, John Cornell.
Mr Twigg paid $44 million for the pub's land component in 2007 with the total business purchase price taking the outlay closer to $65 million.
Daniel Dragicevich of CBRE Hotels and Tony Bargwanna and Jared Hodge of Ray White Hotels have the 4585 sqm listing.
The hotel is leased to Melbourne pub industry identity John van Haandel until mid-2017 with a further two, 10-year lease options and currently brings in annual income of around $4.2 million. 
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