<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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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

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Pimpama Village, the master-planned land development located on the old Coulters Farm on the Gold Coast, is approaching its third stage sell out.
The 53-hectare estate house and land packages start at $508,778, and comes with a number of customisable house designs.
Stages one and two have both sold our already and stage three has nearly sold out, just <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/pimpama-village" target="_blank">7 lots remain of the 74 which were on offer.</a>
The only properties remaining are four bedroom homes, which can span either one or two levels (above).
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The development is just south of Hotham Creek and sits near the soon to be opened Pimpama City Shopping Centre.
Pimpama City (pictured below), which has 18,000 sqm of retail space, is set to open on September 21, with a line up of retailers including Coles, Coles Express, ALDI plus Best &amp; Less. 
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The estate is situated a short distance from Ormeau train station, the M1 Motorway, providing it easy access to the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
 Pimpama Village includes a central town centre with proposed Coles, Aldi, KFC, Hungry Jacks, a medical centre, childcare, and specialty shops.
For more information on Pimpapa Village, <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/pimpama-village" target="_blank">click here.</a>
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Pimpama Village on the Gold Coast soon to sell out stage three

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Sovereign Estates is the latest masterplanned community on the fringes of the Gold Coast.
The community currently comprises 84 lots of three and four bedroom homes (above and below).
The <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/sovereign-estate" target="_blank">first stage release of 34 lots</a> is well underway, with only 20 now left. The first lots are located near Ormeau Woods State High School.
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Choice Homes are building the residences and have already sold out of six of the home styles they offer.
House and land packages begin from $464,700.
Located in Ormeau just off the Pacific Highway, the estate borders farmland on the edge on an established community.
It sits half way between Brisbane and Surfers Paradise.
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It's 15 minutes to the Logan Hyperdome and even closer to the industrial hub of Yatala.
The new 60 hectare Coomera Town Shopping Centre is nearby. It features a 100,000 sqm Westfield and a 12,000 sqm Myer.
Click here for <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/sovereign-estate" target="_blank">more information.</a>
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Landlords and tenants are set to both benefit financially with Sunyield, Stoddart Group's new solar technology.
A new batch of homes in Queensland, <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/sunyield/" target="_blank">built by the likes of Choice Homes</a> and Brighton Homes, will see the solar panels save as much as $275 a year on electricity.
Stoddart Group's general manager for energy systems Adam Taylor says solar energy usage was once a difficult conversation with landlord and tenant before the new technology.
“It was too difficult to manage," he said.
“With SunYield, if the tenant chooses to use the solar panels, all solar and grid power is measured automatically via a smart switchboard and the tenant receives a single monthly power bill for all electricity consumed from both the solar and the grid.
“Renters have long missed out on the benefits of solar power simply because it was too hard or complicated for landlords to justify the cost.
“SunYield changes this by ensuring that solar on a new rental property is a good deal for the landlord, as well as the tenant.  
The process is completely automated, with the landlord then receiving a payment for all solar generated, whether it was used by the tenant or sent to the grid.
“With this technology, the landlord owns the solar system and can either sell the power to their tenant at a discount to the market rate or export it to the grid if the tenant chooses not to buy it.” 
The SunYield package includes a 6.5 KW solar power system, combined with a Stoddart Smart Board that replaces the standard meter box on a new home.  
SunYield is also battery ready, allowing landlords to add batteries as they become cheaper and increase the proportion of solar-generated power sold to the tenant.
Choices Homes director Troy Knight said the innovative technology is good for his customers, their tenants and the environment.
“We're always looking for ways to offer our customers a better investment, which made the decision to put SunYield on every home a simple one," he said.
“For our customers, it means an increased rental return and a home that's easier to rent. 
"For our company, it means being one of the first to offer an innovative product that is good for our customers, their tenants and the environment.  
The Australian-first technology was designed locally and is being launched in Queensland with leading investment builders Choice Homes, Creation Homes, Brighton Homes and MetInvest, with each including SunYield as standard on their new homes. 
Stoddart Group will soon extend the solution to other builders and plans to install 15,000 SunYield systems over the next 3 years and Taylor believes the technology will quickly become standard on all new investment properties. 
“In the next 2 -3 years, we’ll see a complete shift - from rarely seeing a rental property with solar to it being difficult to find a new one without it," he said. 
Taylor said they did not have plans to release the product to the established homes market due to the way the technology works.
Stoddart Group partnered with leading energy provider, Powershop and technology company, Reposit to develop the solution and make it a seamless experience for the landlord, tenant and homebuilder.
Powershop boss Ed McManus said giving renters the ability to use solar power is positive for their power bills and the energy market.
“Powershop is always pursuing ideas that can help Australians get in control of their power bills. This program not only helps customers save money, but it also lowers their environmental footprint and puts more renewable energy into the grid. 
Reposit Power CEO Dean Spaccavento said the solar and battery industry is booming in Australia, but there have been technological barriers preventing investors and renters from benefiting.
"We can now do things with electricity that only a few years ago were ideas on paper," Mr Spaccavento said. 
"With smart technology like SunYield coupled with Reposit, we all now have a say in how our electricity is generated and what we pay for it.
"It's now possible for renters and landlords alike to benefit from rooftop solar. Landlords earn a profit and renters benefit from lower energy bills.
"SunYield is an investment now that will continue to improve and deliver results well into the future."
 
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Tenants and landlords to benefit financially from new solar technology

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Tenants moving into Queensland’s newest rental homes can expect to save around $275 a year on electricity, with Stoddart Group releasing Australia’s first landlord and tenant friendly solar solution, SunYield. 
The SunYield package includes a 6.5 KW solar power system, as well being battery ready.
The battery allows landlords to add batteries as they become cheaper, and increase the proportion of solar-generated power sold to the tenant.
It combines with a Stoddart Smart Board that replaces the standard meter box on a new home.
Tenants get a <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/sunyield/" target="_blank">30 percent discounted rate</a> on power used generated by the panels, while landlords can generate an <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/sunyield/" target="_blank">extra $25 a week of income.</a>
Stoddart Group’s general manager for energy systems Adam Taylor says tenanted properties have been ignored in the recent solar revolution.
“Renters have long missed out on the benefits of solar power simply because it was too hard or complicated for landlords to justify the cost,:" Taylor said.
“SunYield changes this by ensuring that solar on a new rental property is a good deal for the landlord, as well as the tenant.  
Taylor says the process is completely automated.
If the tenant chooses to use the solar panels, all solar and grid power is measured automatically via a smart switchboard and the tenant receives a single monthly power bill for all electricity consumed from both the solar and the grid.
The process is completely automated, with the landlord then receiving a payment for all solar generated, whether it was used by the tenant or sent to the grid.
“With this technology, the landlord owns the solar system and can either sell the power to their tenant at a discount to the market rate or export it to the grid if the tenant chooses not to buy it.” 
The Australian-first technology was designed locally and is being launched in Queensland with leading investment builders Choice Homes, Creation Homes, Brighton Homes and MetInvest, with each including SunYield as standard on their new homes.   
Choice Homes director Troy Knight says Choice are always looking for customer-focused benefits.
“We're always looking for ways to offer our customers a better investment, which made the decision to put SunYield on every home a simple one," Knight said.
“For our customers, it means an increased rental return and a home that's easier to rent. 
"For our company, it means being one of the first to offer an innovative product that is good for our customers, their tenants and the environment.
Stoddart Group will soon extend the solution to other builders and plans to install 15,000 SunYield systems over the next 3 years and Mr Taylor believes the technology will quickly become standard on all new investment properties. 
“In the next 2 -3 years, we’ll see a complete shift - from rarely seeing a rental property with solar to it being difficult to find a new one without it.” 
Mr. Taylor said they did not have plans to release the product to the established homes market due to the way the technology works.
Queensland recently showed why its the 'Sunshine State', taking out seven of the top 10 postcodes for the highest rooftop solar uptake. 
 
 
 
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The Commonwealth Games was brought to a close last weekend, and the Gold Coast property market has been buoyed by its host status. 
From house and land to the very top end, the Gold Coast has been securing an impressive sales run.
Ben Peasley, group marketing manager at Choice Homes, says the period prior to the games had seen strong market conditions over the past few months.
"The Games have coincided with our usual busy time of the year, so it was great news to see an even superior result than usual," Peasley noted this week.
"We achieved 22 sales this past week and similar numbers the week previous."
He said the most came from their developments in the far northern Gold Coast suburbs.
Choice Homes have two land developments, <a href="http://visitcamelot.com.au/" target="_blank">Camelot</a> in Coomera (below), and <a href="http://www.pimpamavillage.com.au/" target="_blank">Pimpama Village</a> at Pimpama, which are both in close proximity to the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre that opened two years ago.
It hosted the gymnastics competition and netball finals.
There's also the Westfield Coomera Town Centre that opens in September.
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Valuation firm Herron Todd White had houses in the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast as strong markets. 
"The buzz around the Gold Coast has been contagious," Peasley said.
"A collective sense of pride and excitement, all the while watching the weather to ensure the 300 days of sunshine we enjoy each year would welcome The Games."
It is said the Games was the turning point for the Federal Government to provide much needed funding for the M1 widening and upgrades. It is an issue still being negotiated by the Queensland government.
A strong case has also been made for a stage 3 light rail after the success of stages 1 and 2. The line would run from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads and possibly even further to a Coolangatta airport link up.
There have been a number of high profile sales in the last few days.
Ray White Broadbeach agent Sam Guo sold a French chateau style home for a Buccaneer Court street record at Surfers Paradise.
The waterfront home scored just under $6 million.
Guo hinted the Games have certainly helped. 
“There is no doubt that the eyes of the world has been on the Gold Coast lately and people are loving everything that our lifestyle and market has on offer," he said. 
“The Gold Coast has well and truly come of age and it’s great to see such confidence in the luxury market.”
At Sanctuary Cove a home on the exclusive Arnold Palmer Drive sold for a golf course record $6.5 million.
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From house and land to the very top end, Queensland's Gold Coast has secured an impressive sales run

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The Collinsville home from Choice Homes has won the award for Best use of Sloping Sites at the 2017 Master Builder Awards.
Features of the home include 4 bedrooms with B.I.R’s, raked and 9ft ceiling, cladding and VJ board internally throughout, timber flooring, an oversized timber deck and steel posts. 
A Choice Homes spokesperson said the design offers a traditional yet modern take on the facade and was easily the most challenging and “out of our comfort zone” build that has been completed in the last 12 months.
"This Collinsville build single-handedly demonstrates our passion and ability to build on a client’s supplied block to their style and specifications," they said.
"The greatest challenges to overcome on this build were scope of works and inclusions outside our usual specifications, while using our existing trades and suppliers, an extremely sloping site, to provide services such as water tanks and envirocycle and bushfire rating.
"The home comes equipped with the 2017 Choice Homes 365 Building Specification, with the addition of inclusion styles from yesteryear, all provided by our usual suppliers. 
"The finished product enjoys the best of yesteryear styling combined with today's construction, with an enviable street-scape from the road and incredible outlook via the breezy decks and living areas."
Camelot of Amity (below) is a masterplanned residential community in the heart of the Northern Gold Coast growth corridor hotspot Coomera.
For more information from Choice Homes, <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Residential property developer Choice Homes believe the next residential hotspot for the Gold Coast will be in the northern areas, with land sales around the decade-long Coomera Town Centre project.
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Stage 1 of the development features a major shopping precinct, activity centres and transit hub. 
The developer has sought to expand stage one to include cinemas. 
The expansion of stage one could potentially create an additional 100 jobs. 
The $390 million Gold Coast International Marine Precinct will also be a boon for the Gold Coast and a key pillar in the city’s economy, Choice Homes noted in their recent <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/marketupdates/" target="_blank">report</a>. 
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According to the Valuer-General’s 2017 Property Market Movement report, Choice Homes noted the residential land on the Gold Coast has increased by 8.5% over the past year to $320,000.
There have been significant increases in some market sectors and localities since its last evaluation resulting in the land value increases, according to Queensland’s valuer-general Neil Bray.
Gold Coast director for property valuation and advisory business Herron Todd White Tod Gillespie commented that although the valuations confirmed that Gold Coast’s property market is growing stronger, it does not reflect the market value of the area.
“There is still some disparity between market value and government site value and if you could buy land at some of the sites valued there would be a rush of buyers,” he said.
Meanwhile REIQ Gold Coast zone chairman John Newlands says that northern NSW buyers should look towards place such as Coolangatta for affordability as well as predicting that there will be more growth on the northern region of the Gold Coast area.
“The northern corridor including Hope Island and Coomera is also something to watch,” he says.
“We are starting to see other industries apart from tourism and construction firing in their own capacity — film making, the medical and education industries are giving the Coast more depth and with the depth comes more jobs.”
What happens on the Coast is the professionals go to major cities for jobs and we lose a lot of talent,"
He also commented that Gold Coast’s ‘boom and bust’ reputation was starting to diminish due to other industries expanding.
CoreLogic has also reported in March that Gold Coast’s property market price has hit a record-high of $600,000 revealing that house prices increased by 6.2% over the past 12 months to December 2016 and 21.2% over three years.
This surpasses Brisbane’s $85,000 and is just $25,500 short of Melbourne’s median price while Sydney continues to dominate other localities with $905,000.
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Gold Coast residential land values continue to grow: Choice Homes

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CHOICE, the National Association of Tenant Organisations and National Shelter are calling for governments to prioritise rental security and quality issues, not just housing affordability, as a national study reveals widespread fear and discrimination faced by thousands of Australians.
“Governments across Australia are rightly focused on the issue of housing affordability. Affordability is extremely important to renters.
But it can’t be addressed without also looking at the quality and security of housing.” said Adrian Pisarski, National Shelter’s Executive Officer.
“It’s hard to imagine a product or service this poor in any other sector. As consumers of rental properties, tenants have to deal with major quality issues like mould or flooding and are systematically denied access to a timely remedy,” said Alan Kirkland, CHOICE CEO.
“Worryingly, we found that renters with more experience in the market were less likely to complain when something goes wrong which illustrates the entrenched culture of fear among renters.
This is all the more of a concern when you consider the rising number of long-term renters across Australia,” said Ned Cutcher, National Association of Tenant Organisations spokesperson.
Key findings
- 83 percent of renters in Australia have no fixed-term lease or are on a lease less than 12 months long
- 62 percent of people say they feel like they can’t ask for changes
- 50 percent of renters report experiencing discrimination when applying for a rental property
- 50 percent of renters worried about being listed on a residential tenancy database
- 20 percent of renters have experienced leaking, flooding and issues with mould
- 8 percent of renters are living in a property in need of urgent repairs
“For Australians who don't own a home, renting should be a secure and affordable option free of fear and discrimination.
Unfortunately, the research reveals a significant power imbalance between tenants and landlords, leading to a culture of fear that means many renters stay silent when something goes wrong.
It’s deeply concerning that common features of everyday life like having children, receiving a government payment or owning a pet can be major barriers for renters trying to find a home,” according to Alan Kirkland.
“All too often, we hear that people are reluctant to complain to agents or landlords because they’re worried about rent increases or eviction.
This research shows that this fear is widespread with 50% of renters worried about being listed on a so-called bad tenant database.
When people do raise an issue with a property, landlords and agents can really drag their feet before they fix the problem with 21% of renters waiting over a week to get a response about an urgent repair request,” Ned Cutcher says.
“Tenants are often the last group to be asked about the housing challenges Australia faces.
This research has tenants talking about their experiences of the system in a way that’s not often considered in debates about housing.
Renters face constant insecurity, 83 percent are without a fixed-term lease or are on a lease less than 12 months long.
As more Australians enter the rental market, we need a national plan to boost supply, especially for low-income households, whilst also addressing security, rights and amenity,” Adrian Pisarski commented.
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