<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/consolidated-properties">Consolidated Properties Group</a> (CPG) is approaching the launch of its latest Brisbane riverfront development, Castile, on the dress circle Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

VIP buyers are now being engaged, with a full public sales launch coming later this year.

Positioned as the final opportunity to secure a new absolute riverfront residence on the East bank of Newstead, Teneriffe or New Farm, Castile at 47 Skyring Terrace has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> as a timeless addition to the Brisbane skyline.&nbsp;

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The name Castile draws on themes of permanence, sophistication and legacy, reflecting a broader vision centred on enduring architecture and timelessness in the rarest of riverfront positions.&nbsp;

CPG Chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke said the project had been envisioned as a future Brisbane icon.&nbsp;

“With 47 metres of direct river frontage and never to be built out views, 47 Skyring Terrace is the definitive address on the Brisbane River,” O’Rorke said.&nbsp;

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“Rather than following trend-based apartment design, Castile draws inspiration from Brisbane’s great heritage buildings, reinterpreting classical architecture into a contemporary riverfront landmark designed to stand proudly for the next 100 years,” he said.&nbsp;

The approved development will comprise 227 apartments across a 25-storey tower alongside a boutique six-storey riverfront building of just 12 residences.&nbsp;

Construction is scheduled to commence in September 2026.

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CPG unveils Castile Newstead ahead of upcoming sales launch

Australia’s online shopping habits have shifted dramatically over the last decade. As eCommerce volumes surged, so too did the frustrations that came with traditional parcel delivery: missed deliveries, long Post Office queues, parcel theft and the challenge of being home during business hours.

Australia Post’s Parcel Lockers emerged as one of the more practical responses to that changing consumer behaviour.

What started as a relatively niche delivery option has evolved into a nationwide network of more than 1,400 self-service Parcel Lockers positioned at train stations, shopping centres, supermarkets and Post Offices across the country. The system allows Australians to send, collect and return parcels 24 hours a day, fundamentally changing how many people interact with deliveries.

The appeal is relatively straightforward: flexibility.

Instead of waiting at home for a delivery driver or rushing to a Post Office before closing time, users can direct eligible parcels to a Parcel Locker location of their choice. Once the parcel arrives, Australia Post sends a notification with a collection code or QR access through the AusPost app, allowing customers to retrieve their package at any time within the collection window.

For apartment residents in particular, the system has become increasingly valuable.

Higher-density living has created logistical challenges around deliveries, especially in buildings without concierge services or secure parcel rooms. Missed deliveries are common, while parcel theft has become an increasing concern as online shopping volumes continue to rise.

Australia Post itself has repeatedly highlighted the growing issue of “porch pirates” during peak shopping periods, encouraging customers to use Parcel Lockers as a safer alternative to unattended home deliveries.

That security aspect is one of the key reasons the Australia Post Parcel Locker network has grown so rapidly.

Parcel Lockers are positioned as secure, monitored collection points that reduce the risk of theft while also improving delivery efficiency for Australia Post. Instead of multiple redelivery attempts, parcels can be consolidated into a single secure destination.

The Parcel Lockers themselves are free to use through a MyPost account and support a range of parcel sizes up to 16 kilograms and dimensions of approximately 35 x 44 x 61 centimetres.

Beyond receiving parcels, the system has increasingly become integrated into the broader eCommerce ecosystem.

Customers can now use Parcel Lockers to return online purchases, while retailers have embraced the model as a way to improve delivery success rates and reduce friction in the shopping process. Australia Post has actively expanded partnerships with major retailers and promoted Parcel Lockers as part of a broader out-of-home strategy.

The timing of that expansion aligns with broader changes in Australian shopping behaviour.

The acceleration of online retail during and after the pandemic placed enormous pressure on delivery infrastructure. Parcel volumes reached record highs, particularly during Black Friday and Christmas periods, with Australia Post delivering more than 100 million parcels during peak festive seasons.

That growth forced logistics providers to rethink the “last mile” of delivery, widely regarded as the most expensive and operationally difficult stage of the process.

Parcel Locker systems have increasingly been viewed as part of the long-term solution.

The concept itself is not unique to Australia. Parcel Locker networks have become common globally, particularly across Europe and Asia, where dense urban environments and apartment living create similar logistical challenges. But Australia’s geography and suburban sprawl made adoption slower initially.

Now, however, the convenience factor is driving mainstream usage.

For commuters, Parcel Lockers near train stations allow parcels to be collected on the way home from work. For apartment dwellers, they remove the uncertainty around access and missed deliveries.

The rise of the AusPost app has also streamlined the experience, centralising notifications, tracking and Parcel Locker access into a single platform. Australia Post has increasingly pushed customers toward app-based delivery management, partly as a way to combat phishing scams and fake delivery notifications, which have become more sophisticated in recent years.

The Parcel Locker model is also beginning to influence property development itself.

Parcel management has become a growing consideration in apartment building design, particularly as online shopping becomes embedded in everyday life. Many new residential developments are now incorporating dedicated parcel rooms or Parcel Locker systems into foyers and communal spaces.

For developers, parcel management is increasingly viewed as part of the broader resident amenity offering, alongside gyms, wellness spaces and communal work areas.

That reflects a wider evolution in how residential buildings are designed.

Apartment buyers are placing greater emphasis on convenience, security and operational functionality, particularly in higher-density urban environments. Parcel delivery, once considered a minor operational detail, has become an increasingly important part of that equation.

Australia Post’s Parcel Locker network sits at the centre of that behavioural shift.

What began as a simple alternative delivery option has evolved into a key piece of infrastructure supporting Australia’s growing eCommerce economy and changing urban lifestyles.

And as online shopping continues to expand, the role of Parcel Lockers is likely to become even more embedded in how Australians live, shop and receive goods.

How Australia Post Parcel Lockers changed parcel delivery convenience in Australia

Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Byron Bay

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Byron Bay continues to perform well on the back of improving tourist numbers, the relatively compact nature of the CBD and the lack of any large shopping centre facilities, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) commercial report.
The valuation firm took a look at the changing face of the retail sector across the nation in the report. 
"Construction of the new centre at Byron Plaza South is likely to create an additional supply, however the traditional CBD’s proximity to the beach is likely to maintain its strength," the valuer suggested. 
Alternative styles of accommodation for retail uses are being utilised within the industrial area, located approximately three kilometres to the west of the CBD, which are a reflection of affordability and the marrying of unapproved/illegal residential and retail components.
A current listing is a 87 square metre retail space priced at $190,000 (pictured above).
The shop situated at<a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-nsw-byron+bay-502944882" target="_blank"> 1-3/52 Jonson Street </a>features large shopfront window displays, track lighting throughout and exposure with a constant stream of passing foot traffic. 
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Another 90 square metre retail space located in the Byron Bay Industrial Estate has been listed for lease with the price of $620 per week (pictured above).
Located at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-nsw-byron+bay-502961282" target="_blank">2/1 Banksia Drive</a>, the property consists of lower level open plan with amenities, small storage room, and a good size mezzanine area upstairs with kitchenette and oven.
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Byron Bay retail market continues strong performance: HTW

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Melbourne-based former Swisse Vitamins owner Stephen Ring has bought the Byron Bay holding of art collector and onetime Skilled Engineering group boss Greg Hargrave.
Hargrave, who is also based in Melbourne, paid $7.55 million for the home when buying from medico David Kirwan, who secured the 800 square metre oceanfront reserve property for $900,000 in 1996. 
The original two bedroom cottage had been on and off the market for seven years before its recent sale through Byron Bay Property agent Vicky Innes.
There were $10 million hopes for the property that came with approval for a luxury six bedroom home designed by Harley Graham Architects.
Ring, who's dad Kevin opened a naturopathics shop in St Kilda in the early 1970s, also spent $7.58 million on the Sorrento cottage Iluka on the Mornington Peninsula in 2016.
In the hinterland, Friday Hut Estate, the luxury estate belonging to the family of Cricket Australia board member Michelle Tredenick, has been listed for sale.
Bangalow Real Estate agent Gary Brazenor is marketing the 2005 built, eight bedroom retreat with 18 metre infinity pool.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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Former Swisse Vitamins owner buys Wategos, Byron Bay retreat

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Friday Hut Estate, the Byron Bay hinterland retreat, has been listed for sale by the family of Michelle Tredenick, board member of Cricket Australia.
The family paid $2.93 million for the 1.6 hectare property in 2014.
The contemporary 2005 built home, created with timber, marble and aluminium, has five bedrooms, a separate two bedroom cottage, one bedroom studio and an 18 metre infinity edge freshwater swimming pool.
Bangalow Real Estate agent Gary Brazenor is marketing the home.
Tredenick, currently at Insurance Australia Group, joined the CA board in 2015 and has held senior positions at Bank of Queensland, NAB, MLC and Suncorp.
Located on a hilltop with a North-East aspect, the architecturally designed, contemporary main residence sits among 100 year old fig trees.
Selling agent, Gary Brazenor says Friday Hut Estate offers a real sense of peace and privacy.
The estate also includes a charming two bed cottage.
"When we bought the property, I didn’t fully appreciate just how convenient the location is. We are close to town but feel complete peace and privacy at the same time," said Tredenick.
"It’s the perfect combination.
"We have loved the quality of the build and the attention to detail which makes our home so comfortable, such as the under-floor heating in winter.
"When friends and family come to stay it is wonderful to have the accommodation and space to all enjoy our beautiful gardens, location and infinity pool overlooking the hinterland.
"We will be sad to sell."
This main residence was built in 200 by a local builder for his own family.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph. 
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Cricket Australia board member Michelle Tredenick family lists Byron Bay hinterland retreat 

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The Anytime Fitness Australia co-founder Jacinta McDonell has snappily sold her Byron Bay hinterland retreat, as she intends to spend more time on overseas charity projects.
No price reveal, but Helen Huntly-Barrett at First National Byron Bay had a guide of $2.6 million to $2.8 million for the offering which was on the market for less than a month.
The fitness entrepreneur paid $2.1 million in 2015 for the Queenslander home on 9000 square metres at Federal.
Located about 30 minutes drive west of Byron Bay, the classic character Weemala Lane weatherboard is wrapped in verandahs which overlook the 15 metre heated salt water swimming pool. 
The property came with an award-winning contemporary extension.
It was initially renovated around 2001 by architect Sharon Fraser and her builder partner, Steve Esson after the Queenslander had been transported to the property in the 1980s.
McDonell and her brother Justin co-founded Anytime Fitness Australia in 2008, having opened their first gym soon out of graduating from high school in 1992.
McDonell more recently founded W1LL, an online yoga and meditation platform matched to music and visuals.
The mother of three has also founded a not-for-profit foundation, The Human Kind Project, which funds projects in Africa and India.
While she's grateful for her time at Byron, O'Donell intends spending more time overseas for the foundation and in Sydney working on her own residential home project.
Meanwhile down on the beachfront the former Skilled Engineering group boss Greg Hargrave has finally sold at Wategos Beach.
The Marine Parade offering has been on and off the market for the past seven years.
It was bought for $7.55 million in 2009 from the Albury medico David Kirwan, who had secured the oceanfront reserve property for $900,000 in 1996. 
It had been listed for April auction with a reserve of $7.5 million through Byron Bay Property Sales agents Vicky Innes and Jeremy Bennett.
The property on 800 sqm came with approval for a luxury six bedroom home designed by Harley Graham Architects.
Currently on the parcel sits an original two bedroom beach cottage.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Anytime Fitness Australia founder Jacinta McDonell sells Byron Bay hinterland holiday home

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Anytime Fitness Australia co-founder Jacinta McDonell is selling her Byron Bay hinterland retreat, as she intends to spend more time on overseas projects.
The fitness entrepreneur paid $2.1 million in 2015 for the Queenslander on 9000 square metres at Federal about 30 minutes drive west of Byron Bay. 
Helen Huntly-Barrett at First National Byron Bay has a guide of $2.6 million to $2.8 million.
Two years ago McDonell, who oversees a gym empire of over 430 clubs across Australia, sold her Balmain trophy home for $3,775,000.
Earlier this year she spent $3.47 million on a duplex-style Federation residence with ocean views in Clovelly, with plans to turn into a family home.
McDonell and her brother Justin co-founded Anytime Fitness Australia in 2008, having opened their first gym soon out of high school in 1992.
McDonell more recently founded W1LL, an online yoga and meditation platform matched to music and visuals.
The mother of three has also founded a not-for-profit foundation, The Human Kind Project, which funds projects in Africa and India.
While she's grateful for her time at Byron, O'Donell intends spending more time overseas for the foundation and in Sydney working on her development.
McDonell says space away from the daily grind was critical to allow for "big-picture thinking".
The classic character Weemala Lane weatherboard is wrapped in verandahs which overlook the 15 metre heated salt water swimming pool. 
The property, with an award-winning contemporary extension, was initially renovated around 2001 by architect Sharon Fraser and her builder partner, Steve Esson after the Queenslander had been transported to the property in the 1980s. 
Since McDonell bought it, the separate studio had just been converted into a health and fitness area with bathroom. 
It comes with a fully equipped stainless-steel kitchen that flows in to the lounge rooms, complete with large glass windows to take in the vistas and a stand alone open fireplace.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
 
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Anytime Fitness founder Jacinta McDonell lists Byron Bay hinterland retreat 

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The former Casuarina Ocean Health Retreat, which sold for $4.1 million less than two years ago, is back for sale - asking double its last sale price.
The property at <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/770-casuarina-way-casuarina-nsw-2487-2014552878" target="_blank">770 Casuarina Way</a> was also known as the Cabarita Ocean Health Retreat before it was shut down in 2015 by its then Brisbane family owners.
They decided to develop and 18-lot subdivision on 2.5 hectares behind the retreat. The area included the resort's tennis court and swimming pool.
They listed the property for $6.5 million, with Bruce Williams, the listing agent at the time, saying it was being sold "well below replacement cost". It went on to sell for $4.1 million after sitting idly on the market.
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Raine &amp; Horne Byron Bay agent Sophie Christou, the listing agent this time round, said its $8 million to $8.8 million guide is still below replacement value.
The resort dates back to the 1970s when developed by Cabarita identity Ken Hansen. It has passed through the hands of several owners and run as a holistic health spa before ending up with the Brisbane family.
Until a few year ago, guests were paying up to $1045 a day to stay there, indulging in detoxifying therapies, massages, consultations with a naturopath and macrobiotic foods.
The retreat with direct access to Casuarina Beach boasts 12 bohemian inspired ensuited bedrooms, a day spa with six treatment rooms, gym, and a yoga room.
There's approval for a restaurant or cafe open to the public, as well as approval for a 25 metre swimming pool and an extra gym.
A rooftop terrace has views to Mount Warning.
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Byron Bay's former Casuarina Ocean Health Retreat wants double its 2016 sale 

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Gaby Kennard is the latest family member of the Kennard storage clan to head north.
The aviator, who was the first Australian woman to fly around the globe, has paid $3,525,000 for a garden apartment in the development project of Jim Goldburg.
The three bedroom unit comes with its own plunge pool.
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LJ Hooker Byron Bay agents Tony Farrell and Peter Yopp sold the apartment.
Gaby had a windfall result at Woolloomooloo, where she sold her Finger Wharf unit for $5.5 million to rag trader Wassim Gazal after its SJB Architects fit out.
Her move north follows her son Jim, who spent $4.15 million on a designer Coopers Shoot home.
Other son Angus recently sold in Manly to trade up to the $18 million Cremorne home, Glencoe.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
 
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Globetrotter Gaby Kennard sells in Woolloomooloo and buys at Byron

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Whalers, a Byron Bay light-filled cottage has been recently listed for sale with a price guide of $1.25 million to $1.4 million.
It is offered by Ed Silk from Ed Silk Byron Bay.
<a href="http://www.edsilkbyronbay.com.au/property/light-filled-whalers-cottage-presents-endless-opportunity/?utm_source=Agent+Box&amp;utm_campaign=910229bc14-104+Yagers+Lane+-+Newsletter_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_a6178be1a1-910229bc14-99809275" target="_blank">Located at  22 Burns Street</a>, the Whalers cottage is located just minutes walk to Main Beach and Town.
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Set on a 397sqm north facing block, the home comes with two bedrooms plus studio, living area, kitchen, sunroom, and backyard. 
The enclosed studio, sitting separately from the home which can act as an art studio, home office, games room or anything else.
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The suburb's median house price sits on $1.47 million, according to CoreLogic.  
 
 
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Byron Bay whalers cottage listed for sale

The Byron Bay hinterland estate that hosted Margot Robbie's 2016 wedding to British film director Tom Ackerley, has been listed for sale.

It was also where Brisbane-born actress Jacinda Barrett married Suits star Gabriel 'Harvey' Macht in 2004.

The property, dubbed Coorabella, has been owned by Love &amp; Hatred luxury jewellery founder Giovanni D'Ercole for the last 25 years.

He has recently traded in the hinterland for the beach, spending $4.3 million on the Brownell Drive dress circle near Wategos.

Coorabella is a private 23 hectare estate surrounded by lush rainforest and green valleys, 13 kilometres inland from Byron in Coorabell, where Natalie Imbruglia has her Australia base.

A stream runs through the property which has frontage to the Wilson River. There's large deep swimming holes and a waterfall.

The transformed Queenslander-style homestead has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and two study.

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It has towering 14 ft ceilings with original pressed-tin finishes, textured leadlight window panels and an open fireplace.

Wrap around verandahs overlook the grounds and a 15 metre swimming pool.

As well as a popular wedding destination for the stars, Coorabella was the setting for the 1992 movie FernGully:The Last Rainforest.

Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay agent Ku Darroch said properties of this calibre are genuinely rare in the market.

She expects a high level of interest from both national and international buyers.

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A new Netflix documentary "Under Cover," narrated by Margot Robbie, is shining a spotlight on Australia's fastest-growing homeless demographic: women over 50. While the film reveals confronting stories of women facing housing insecurity, it also highlights an innovative private sector response through the work of Housing All Australians (HAA) and its corporate partners.

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Margot Robbie's Byron Bay wedding venue for sale

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Mercato on Byron is set to be the ultimate fusion of urban chic and coastal cool with its new and innovative approach to shopping, dining and entertainment. 
Collers International Retail Leasing team has been appointed to secure tenants in conjunction with Raine &amp; Horne Byron Bay.
Offering the latest in sustainable design and technology, Mercato on Byron will be set over <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-nsw-byron+bay-502821410" target="_blank">two levels of 7,895 sqm on Jonson St</a>, with open dining spaces and room for outdoor markets, galleries and performances.
It has been designed with natural aesthetics of the surrounding environment in mind. 
The use of sunlight, vertical gardens and trees, stone, timber and recycled materials feature heavily.There are also provisions for solar electricity, and rainwater harvesting and re-use.
Mercato on Byron aims to be the first regional one-stop shopping complex aimed at achieving a Five Green Star design rating, with retail, F&amp;B and entertainment all located in one location.
It’s a community-based environment for tourists and locals alike, offering a friendly family-focused entertainment precinct, fresh food, casual dining and a place to meet for a drink or to socialise.
Mercato will be anchored by a new 3,400 sq m Woolworths store on the ground floor. The current 2,000 sq m Woolworths store welcomes 35,000 customers a week. This is expected to increase to approximately 50,000 customers once the size increases to 3,400 sq m.
Tenants have been attracted to Mercato because of the high foot-traffic and buzz that’s being created around the development. The new tenants will include a new nine-cinema Palace Cinema complex, restaurant Beach and Beef, Zaza Kebabs, Crispy Fried Chicken, Bed, Bath and Table, The Don Traditional Barber, and a handful of boutique speciality retailers.
The project is a joint venture between Wingate and Azzura and is expected to be open in time for Christmas 2018.
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