Prominent Bondi developer RnB Property Group is making its mark in Byron.

The developer, who is currently delivering boutique developments Mangata and Allara in Vaucluse, has filed for a boutique shoptop development on Byron Bay's dress circle Marvell Street.

The near $11 million plans, for an amalgamated site across 5 Marvell Lane and 8 Marvell Street, will see 10 three-bedroom apartments developed across a four-level building, above two ground floor retail spaces and basement parking, accessed from Marvell Lane.

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The apartments, designed by&nbsp;SRH Architecture, will range in size between 114 sqm and 220 sqm.

SRH’s architectural plans indicate a contemporary façade treatment with varied setbacks to address both Marvell Street and Marvell Lane frontages.&nbsp;

Landscaped common areas are proposed, including 134 sqm of gardens, while deep planting is incorporated to improve the interface with surrounding properties.

BASIX commitments show the project exceeding NSW sustainability targets, achieving a water score of 49 against the target of 40, and an energy score of 61 over the target of 60. All apartments have been designed to achieve compliance with thermal performance standards.

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The development would involve the demolition of a single storey cottage on the site.

RNB Property Group has developed across Sydney's affluent eastern suburbs for decades. They met with the Byron Bay Council prior to the recent submission. They only received one written submission from locals, who requested a redesign of the building to respond more&nbsp;to the local context through form, material palette and native landscaping.

Changes to aspects of the design have been undertaken in response to the feedback.

Joel Robinson

Eastern Suburbs developer heads north to Byron's Marvell Street

Once home to MacRobertson’s Garage and Workshop, a small corner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> is soon to host a new sculptural landmark, with its design intent rooted in the textures and stories of the streets around it.

Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/chapter-group">Chapter Group</a> in partnership with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cdl-australia">CDL Australia</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/crema-group">Crema</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/fitzroy-fitzroy-411-421-smith-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy Fitzroy</a> comprises 63 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments behind the heritage brick façade.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> led the design process with a clear vision.

“What really inspired our vision for Fitzroy Fitzroy was to create almost a sculpture that could sit on the actual heritage base itself,” says Koos de Keijzer, Founder and Principal at DKO.&nbsp;

The design team shaped the western side of the nine-storey building into a chamfer, opening interiors to light and views while defining the building’s distinctive form.

The façade’s rhythm is broken by recessed loggias.

"We feel quite strongly about loggias, an outside area that sits inside and is quite protected from the wind and from the sun. We've also got these Juliet balconies where&nbsp;the wall starts to open up just to captivate the outdoors and bring it indoors.”

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Inside, DKO crafted flexible layouts to encourage residents to live their own way.

“We really wanted to create something which people have an individual say on how they live,” says Michael Drescher, DKO's Interior Design Director.

Kitchens feature two contrasting stones, a durable surface at the cooktop and a natural stone island, with abundant storage and built-in banquet seating to encourage shared meals and socialising.&nbsp;

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Bathrooms carry the same stone for a cohesive aesthetic, informed by hotel design cues to create “a high level of glamorous” while remaining highly functional.

On levels seven and eight, apartments are tucked behind the building’s chamfer, creating outdoor terraces that range from expansive entertaining areas to sheltered, intimate spaces beneath the pitched rooflines.&nbsp;

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Residents also have access to a rooftop retreat with panoramic views, alongside the Smith Club, a private lounge for social gatherings, and a laneway arcade linking Smith and Leicester Streets, a deliberate nod to Melbourne’s arcade culture.

For de Keijzer, the outcome is a project that feels inherently local, that that is “truly authentic in a Fitzroy context”.&nbsp;

Fitzroy Fitzroy is already 70 per cent sold, attracting predominantly local owner-occupiers. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/cobild">Cobild</a> is expecting to complete construction in Q4 2025, with residents moving in shortly after.

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For Koos de Keijzer, Founder and Principal at DKO, the outcome is a project that feels inherently local, that that is “truly authentic in a Fitzroy context”

Fitzroy Fitzroy: Designed by locals, rooted in place

Chevron Island is set for a little slice of New York with the upcoming completion of Greenwich, the newest development by Ention Properties.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenwich-surfers-paradise-30-anembo-street-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Greenwich</a>, a boutique 15-level development with just 46 apartments on Anembo Street, just off Chevron Island Park, has been designed by Ferro Chow to look like Manhattan's famous Flatiron Building.

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Ention has refined the design and the make-up of the building over several years, reducing the number of apartments and increasing the internal floor areas of the apartments.

The remaining apartments for sale, which start from over 100 sqm and range in size up to the 209 sqm, penthouse-style offering, start from just over $1,129,000. There are a handful of two and three-bedrooms remaining, each with views over the Gold Coast skyline and waterways from the balconies and living areas.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ferro-chow-architects">Ferro Chow Architects</a> led the design, placing emphasis on curved forms, expansive arched floor-to-ceiling windows, and a natural palette that connects the interiors with the parkland and river landscape.&nbsp;

Each apartment features wide-plank oak flooring and a refined materials palette, including marbled stone kitchens and premium Miele and V-ZUG appliances.&nbsp;

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Greenwich’s amenity is anchored by a rooftop pavilion dedicated exclusively to residents, comprising an infinity-edge pool, daybeds, poolside cabanas, a BBQ area, and a yoga and relaxation lawn.

The elevated vantage point offers sweeping city and water views, complementing the project's positioning at the quiet residential end of Chevron Island, but also just off the Thomas St village strip.

Jayde Pezet, Director at Pezet Matheson, says buyers have been drawn to the central location of the development, abutting public open space, with water and skyline views.&nbsp;

"Greenwich offers residents unparalleled walkability to HOTA, waterways, Surfers Paradise golf course, beaches and dining precincts.&nbsp;Also the stunning architectural design of the towers facade coupled with exquisite rooftop amenity has drawn attention from buyers and local residents alike."

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Jayde Pezet, Director at Pezet Matheson, says buyers have been drawn to the central location of the development, abutting public open space, with water and skyline views

Ention Properties release final Greenwich, Chevron Island apartments ahead of September completion

Three years after completion, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> on the Parramatta River remains one of the suburb's most distinctive residential towers, not just for its 46-storey presence on the water, but for its integration of the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully robotic car park, now well-proven in daily use.

Delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a> and EQ Construction and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the $300 million development brought 414 apartments to Parramatta’s CBD fringe at a time when the city was undergoing rapid transformation into Sydney’s second CBD.

The nine-level basement, combining three conventional parking levels with six automated levels, was designed and installed by German firm Lödige Industries using its Cubile technology. The system has now been in continuous operation for three years, handling 327 vehicles through five transfer cabins.&nbsp;

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Residents drive into the cabins, and flat robots move their cars to available bays without ramps or human intervention. The technology is compatible with all common cars and SUVs up to 2.5 tonnes and typically retrieves vehicles within minutes via a smartphone app.

By storing up to 60 per cent more vehicles than a conventional design, the automated format reduced excavation depth during construction and continues to deliver operational benefits, including lower emissions from underground vehicle movements and improved resident safety.

NOVM CEO and Executive Director Adrian Liaw said the decision to adopt the technology was aligned with the team’s focus on both efficiency and resident experience.

“For The Lennox we wanted both a modern functionality and timeless aesthetic combined with our customary meticulous quality and craftsmanship. The automated parking technology from Lödige Industries offers both the innovative functionality and luxurious user experience we were keen to create and the performance we needed to see.”

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The Lennox offers a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, all designed with open-plan living areas that extend to private balconies.&nbsp;

Interiors are finished in neutral tones, complemented by engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops and integrated appliances, while many residences on the upper levels enjoy expansive river and district views.

Resident facilities are centred around The Watermark precinct, a 20-metre indoor heated pool, outdoor terrace, BBQ areas, gym, fitness studio and conference room. Ground-floor retail fronts the river walk, linking directly to public open space.

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Since The Lennox’s completion, Parramatta has continued to experience population growth and infrastructure investment, with the light rail under construction and the Metro West line expected to link the CBD to Sydney in around 20 minutes.&nbsp;

Waterfront residential opportunities remain limited, with most prime sites either developed or earmarked for public use. In a market where on-site parking ratios are trending down in new approvals, The Lennox’s combination of a high-capacity robotic car park and established riverfront address continues to differentiate it among completed stock.

A limited selection of apartments at The Lennox remain available, with immediate occupancy.

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Riverfront living with Australia’s most advanced residential parking system at The Lennox, Parramatta

Melbourne-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/progressio-developments">Progressio Developments</a> has timed the launch of its latest residential project to perfection.

Their new development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-camberwell-936-938-toorak-road-camberwell-vic-3146">Crest Camberwell</a>, taps into a significantly undersupplied market in Camberwell, where new apartment projects are increasingly rare. Progressio is not only filling that gap but also catering to a broader range of buyers—something that's uncommon in boutique apartment buildings, which typically feature uniform configurations and price points.

Located on a prime Toorak Road site, just a short walk from the bustling Burke Road commercial strip, Crest Camberwell comprises just 12 exclusive apartments.

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Prices at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-camberwell-936-938-toorak-road-camberwell-vic-3146">Crest Camberwell</a> start at $770,000 for the one-bedroom apartments. The two-beds are priced at $1.49 million, and the large three-bedroom residences, with two parking spaces, are $1.66 million.

Designed by Melbourne-based architecture studio <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/splinter-society">Splinter Society</a>, Crest’s architectural expression draws on Camberwell’s heritage character, incorporating brick-inspired materials and bronze detailing.&nbsp;

The building’s massing and orientation are designed to capture green views while integrating with the established streetscape.&nbsp;Natural materials including travertine, textured concrete and timber feature throughout, both externally and internally.

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The interiors prioritise scale and natural light, with open-plan layouts that extend to large balconies equipped with full-height sliding doors.&nbsp;

Integrated appliances from Fisher &amp; Paykel and V-ZUG, along with custom joinery, brass tapware and stone benchtops, are standard inclusions across all residences.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-camberwell-936-938-toorak-road-camberwell-vic-3146">Crest</a> incorporates landscape design by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick</a>, with a focus on low-maintenance planting and visual cohesion between the building and surrounding environment.&nbsp;

At ground level, greenery softens the building’s street presence and enhances resident privacy.

The development has been designed with energy efficiency in mind, achieving a 7-star rating. Features include double glazing, solar passive design principles, and materials selected for thermal performance and durability.

Farey &amp; Co is marketing Crest Camberwell. They are fielding enquiry from local downsizers predominantly, those who are looking for a well-located apartment in a small block with few neighbours.

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Crest Camberwell fills low-density gap in prestigious suburb

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The Swans legend Tony 'Plugger' Lockett can add 'King of the Hill' to his list of nicknames.

Well, that's how his new $3.28 million acquisition at Cabarita Beach was marketed.

Lockett, now a specialist forward coach at the Swans, and wife Vicki have been shuffling around their property portfolio in recent months, culminated in the recent purchase on the north coast.

It all started when they listed Roscoe Park, their longtime Southern Highlands retreat, last year.

They secured $4.2 million for the Moss Vale home which was bought by Michelle Cameron, wife of Suncorp executive Michael Cameron.

The 40 hectare estate, that cost $1.2 mililon when Lockett retired the first time, features a six bedroom house and an indoor pool complex.

He took up cattle farming and greyhound racing. 

After the Southern Highlands sale, Lockett had hinted it was time for a sea change as their four daughters were almost all grown up. 

They signalled they didn't intend leaving the Highlands all together however as in another property move, the Lockett's have secured a 750 square metres land parcel in Braemar, a northern village of the Southern Highlands near Mittagong for $820,000. 

The rejigging of their property has included the sale of a two bedroom investment apartment at Mollymook on the NSW south coast.

The apartment in the beachfront Mariners block of six had a $799,000 guide and was snapped up in 23 days through LJ Hooker Ulladulla agent Gary Cox.

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Lockett, who scored 1,360 goals in a career of 281 games, starting in 1983 with St Kilda and ending in 2002 with the Swans, sits at less than his playing days weights as a recent strict diet see him go from from 125 kilograms to 97.

He can when tempted use the internal lift at the opulent five-level home at Cabarita Beach.

Plugger won't be up and down the stairs, with an internal lift servicing each level.

Dubbed King of the Hill by Coastal Real Estate Group selling agent Mason Garten, the home has panoramic views from its oceanfront position atop Cabarita Headland.

The luxury home spanning 1090 square metres has five bedrooms, an executive home office, billiards room and an outdoor swimming pool and spa.

A whole level master retreat has its own private lounge, gym, dressing room, ensuite and balcony.

The rooftop entertaining terrace has approvals for creating an entertaining space with bar and cabana.

The couple have owned elsewhere in the area. 

This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Tony 'Plugger' Lockett buys in Cabarita Beach

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A home at Cabarita Beach in the Tweed Coast has been listed with $3,795,000 hopes.
The home, marketed as the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-cabarita+beach-127252718" target="_blank">King of the Hill</a> because of its premier oceanfront position atop Cabarita Headland, offers 360 degree vistas from its five levels.
It last sold when bought by the Williams family for $2.6 million last year. It had $2.95 million price expectations.
The luxury 1090 sqm home has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a glass gatehouse entry, billiards room and executive office. The entry leave offers underwater views of the pool.
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The swimming pool sits on the life-style levels which also features a spa and terrace.
A whole floor parents retreat comes with private gym, oceanfront balcony, dressing room, spa ensuite and private lounge room.
External stairs lead to the rooftop terrace which comes with approval for an entertaining space with bar and cabana.
Coastal Real Estate agent Mason Garten has the listing.
 
 
 
 
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Cabarita Beach home dubbed King of the Hill for sale

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The NSW north coast Cabarita Beach holiday home of swimming great Susie O’Neill and her doctor husband Cliff Fairley was passed in at weekend auction, but sold soon after for $3 million to a Singapore-based expat.
The Olympic gold medallist bought the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-cabarita+beach-124667610" target="_blank">two-storey, four-bedroom beachfront</a> house in 2003 for $2.3 million.
The house has been earning around $25,000 annually as a holiday rental, with Christmas rentals securing around $3200 a week, while off season sits at $1700 a week. 
It would achieve $700 to $750 per week on a permanent rental basis. 
Lorna Savage and Brent Savage of LS Properties had the Cypress Crescent offering having secured $2.95 million early last year for a modern home not far away.
"The astute purchaser may choose to maintain this bit of 'Caba history' and hold onto their fabulous investment as is, or build their architectural dream home to sit comfortably among the existing residences. 
"They will enjoy it for years to come," Savage said. 
The world award-winning, boutique hotel Halcyon House is just a few homes down.
“We preferred the quiet lifestyle and village feel that Cabarita provides,” said O'Neill, who was known by the moniker Madame Butterfly.
“We had closely watched the tightly-held street of Cypress Crescent and after many years had an opportunity to buy in 2003.
“When the kids were young we would spend a lot of long weekends there and most of our holidays enjoying the beach lifestyle, nippers and surfing.”
Swimming’s golden girl and mother of two said it was an intentional move not to buy a holiday house with a pool - with the location just metres from the sand.
The 607 square metre property has a wide veranda overlooking the beach as well as a modern kitchen, two bathrooms and wooden floors.
O’Neill said the decision to sell was a difficult one for her family, but with a busy growing family and many sporting and extra curricular commitments in Brisbane, they were not using the house much.
“It’s time for another family to get the same enjoyment," she said.
The buyer had recently holidayed at the nearby Horizons motel on the strip. 
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Golden girl Suzie O'Neill basks in Cabarita Beach sale

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Cabarita, then Castlecrag tops the week's sales, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The Cabarita sales <a href="/expert-insights/buying/stellar-25-price-growth-amid-see-sawing-sydney-auction-success-as-cooling-forecast-comes-for-late-winter-vendors">attracted weekend headlines</a> given its 25% annualised price growth.
The Castlecrag house, with views that stretch across Middle Harbour to the ocean, was <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/9-the-high-tor-castlecrag/Property-Details-buy-residential-9052938" target="_blank">marketed with around $3.5 million hopes through First National</a> agent Robert Salisbury.
First National Real Estate chief executive <a href="https://firstnational.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=70b0db65a40ab801fb29de1fd&amp;id=a4df619b84&amp;e=77b1898574" target="_blank">Ray Ellis</a> says new research has revealed the overwhelming majority of vendors rate their experience selling their home as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’, overturning traditional perceptions about levels of satisfaction with real estate agents.   "The vast majority of real estate agents are high achievers, committed to getting the best outcome for their customers so it’s pleasing that independent research confirms the advances the industry has made’ said Mr Ellis.   ‘Within the First National Real Estate network, there’s a substantial commitment to professional development, quality assurance, and systems that improve efficiency, communication, and sales outcomes.’   The Consumer Perceptions of Real Estate Agents survey was conducted by CoreLogic and aimed to understand agents’ service standards in Australia.
 First National Real Estate was recently voted ‘Employer of Choice’ in an independent industry survey which also showed the network had the best culture as well as the happiest principals and staff throughout its 400+ office network in Australia.
Sydney sales dominated the weeklt CoreLogic RP Data sales list.
The sales ranged between three and seven bedroom houses.
 
53 Dorking Road, Cabarita, NSW, 2137, seven-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 18 by Devine Real Estate Drummoyne for $4.7 million
9 The High Tor, Castlecrag, NSW, 2068, six-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 18 by First National North Sydney for $4.05 million
52 Crows Nest Road, Waverton, NSW, 2060, five-bedroom house, sold on July 15 by Sullivan Real Estate Mosman for $3.75 million
46 Carrington Road, Waverley, NSW, 2024, five-bedroom house, sold on July 17 by Belle Property Surry Hills for $3.645 million
14 Key Court, Noosa Heads, QLD, 4567, five-bedroom house, sold on July 15 by Richardson &amp; Wrench Noosa Heads for $3.55 million
12 Monash Crescent, Clontarf, NSW, 2093, five-bedroom house, sold on July 17 by Guildea Residential for $3.305 million
27 Laburnum Street, Brighton, VIC, 3186, four-bedroom house, sold after auction on July 18 by Nick Johnstone Real Estate Brighton for $3.25 million
7 Cameron Street, Strathfield, NSW, 2135, five-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 18 by Strathfield Partners Real Estate Strathfield for $2.91 million
11 Livingstone Street, Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079, three-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 17 by Miles Real Estate Ivanhoe/Rosanna for $2.855 million
9 Hurlstone Avenue, Summer Hill, NSW, 2130, five-bedroom house, sold at auction on July 18 by Harris Tripp First National Summer Hill for $2.855 million
Source <a href="https://www.propertyvalue.com.au/" target="_blank">CoreLogic RP Data</a>
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