New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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North-facing Swan River views drive demand at Rivière Residences in Applecross

Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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More than half of residences sold before public sales as McNab announces significant partnership with Queensland Ballet

McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

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The southern Sydney region of Wollongong held a clearance rate of 92.3 percent for the week ending 19 September, according to CoreLogic.
Victoria's Geelong had a preliminary clearance rate of 74.2 percent, and Queensland's Gold Coast at 35.5 percent and Sunshine coast at 62.5 percent.
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Wollongong takes 92.3 percent preliminary clearance rate: CoreLogic

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Auction numbers are down across every capital city, according to the preliminary results from last weekend kept by CoreLogic.
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Auction volumes down across the capitals: CoreLogic

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The southern Sydney region of Wollongong holds a clearance rate of 83.3 percent for the week ending 11 September, according to CoreLogic.
The Gold Coast reported a preliminary clearance rate of 53.3 percent and Melbourne's Geelong 84.6 percent
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Wollongong region holds a clearance rate of 83.3 percent: CoreLogic

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Melbourne has a preliminary auction clearance rate of 78.7 percent for the week ending 11 September, the second highest this year so far, according to CoreLogic.
Melbourne's inner sub-region has a preliminary clearance rate of 76.0 percent with the strongest clearance rate recorded across the Mornington Peninsula region, where each of the 28 reported auctions were sold. 
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Melbourne's inner sub-region leads weekend clearance rates: CoreLogic

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The number of homes taken to auction this week fell slightly to 1,858, compared to the 2,153 auctions held last week and 2,297 one year ago. 
The preliminary clearance rate was higher than the previous week’s result of 74.5 per cent and up from last year, when the clearance rate was recorded at 73.2 per cent. 
Preliminary results this week are the highest recorded this year.  The results show that Melbourne and Sydney recorded the highest clearance rates of (79.3 per cent) and (83.9 per cent) respectively, however both cities were host to fewer auctions this week when compared to last week.
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Across Melbourne, this week’s preliminary clearance was 79.3 per cent, up from last week’s result of 77.4 per cent.  This week’s preliminary clearance rate is the highest preliminary rate Melbourne has recorded this year. 
It also marks the ninth week in a row that Melbourne’s clearance rate has been recorded above 70 per cent.  The preliminary clearance rate is higher than 75.1 per cent one year ago. 
There were 826 auctions held in Melbourne this week, a drop from last week’s 1,060 auctions and lower than the 992 auctions held at the same time last year. 
Of the 9 individual sub-regions in Melbourne, this week’s strongest performer in terms of clearance rate was the Mornington Peninsula sub-region, where 93.3 per cent of the 30 reported results were successful.
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In Sydney, a preliminary clearance rate of 83.9 per cent was recorded across 715 auctions this week. Last week, Sydney’s final clearance rate was lower at 78.5 per cent across 788 auctions.  Since the final week in April this year, Sydney has consistently recorded weekly clearance rates above the 70 per cent mark.
One year ago, auction activity across Sydney was significantly higher, with 1,023 auctions held and 76.9 per cent clearing. North Sydney and Hornsby was the busiest sub-region of Sydney this week for auctions with 121 homes taken under the hammer. 
Based on preliminary results the region recorded a clearance rate of 82.0 per cent. Ryde (95.2 per cent) and Northern Beaches (91.5 per cent) recorded the highest preliminary clearance rates of the sub-regions.
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There were 135 Brisbane homes taken to auction this week, with 77 results reported so far.  Brisbane also recorded their highest preliminary clearance rate for the city this year (58.4 per cent), up from 44.3 per cent last weeks and higher than one year ago, when 42.9 per cent of the 130 properties taken to auction were successful.  Across the GoldCoast 35 results have been reported so far, with a success rate of 40.0 per cent.
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This week, Adelaide saw a preliminary clearance rate of 80.7, across 57 reported auctions; the highest Adelaide has recorded for the year.  In comparison, over the previous week Adelaide’s clearance rate was 63.3 per cent and 69.5 at the same time last year.
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In Perth, auction numbers fell to 26 this week with a preliminary clearance rate of 16.7 per cent.  So far 6 auctions have been reported.  Last week, the final clearance rate for Perth was 34.8 per cent across 29 auctions.
Canberra’s preliminary rate was 77.8 per cent this week, compared to 71.4 per cent last week and 71.7 per cent one year ago.  This week’s 77.8 per cent is the highest preliminary clearance rate Canberra has seen since the second week in March this year.  CoreLogic has captured 76 results, rising from 56 last week.
7 auctions took place in Tasmania this week, five results have been reported so far, however none of these reported results were successful.
 
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Sydney holds a preliminary clearance rate of 83.9 percent for the week ending September 4 according to CoreLogic. 
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Sydney had the nation's highest sale when a four-bedroom waterfront home at 78 Wrights Road, Drummoyne sold for $8.05 million.
The pre-auction price guidance was $6 million to $6.5 million. The waterfront home came with jetty, pontoon and a permanent boat mooring facility (above). 
The property was one of about 540 scheduled to go under the hammer across the city on Saturday, the first day of the spring selling season. 
Domain Group put the Sydney clearance rate at 80 percent and CoreLogic at almost 84 percent.
The number of homes taken to auction across Australia over the weekend fell slightly to 1,858, compared to the 2,153 auctions held last week and 2,297 one year ago, CoreLogic advised.
The 78 percent national clearance rate was higher than the previous week’s result of 74 per cent and up from last year, when the clearance rate was recorded at 73 percent and in decline.
The results show that Sydney's 83.9 percent rated higher than the improving Melbourne which had a 79 percent success rate.
Both cities were host to fewer auctions this week when compared to last week.
Melbourne's preliminary clearance was up from last week’s result of 77.4 percent.
The 79 percent clearance rate is the highest preliminary rate Melbourne has recorded this year.
"It also marks the ninth week in a row that Melbourne’s clearance rate has been recorded above 70 percent," CoreLogic spokesperson, Kevin Brogan said.
The preliminary clearance rate is higher than the 75 percent one year ago.
There were 826 auctions held in Melbourne, down from last week’s 1,060 auctions and lower than the 992 auctions held at the same time last year.
Of the nine sub-regions in Melbourne, the strongest performer was the Mornington Peninsula where 93 per cent of the 30 reported results were successful.
A five-bedroom 2002-extended 1930s house on 1300 sq m in Kew sold through Jellis Craig for $6.24 million ranked as Melbourne's top seller (below).
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It last sold in 1997 at $1.27 million. More than $5.5 million was the pre-auction price guidance.
Kew also had Melbourne's second dearest sale at $4.8 million at 51 Rowland Street.
In Sydney, a preliminary clearance rate of 83.9 per cent was recorded, up on 78 percent over the prior period. There were around 540 weekend auctions and 780 across the week.
"Since the final week in April this year, Sydney has consistently recorded weekly clearance rates above the 70 per cent mark," Kevin Brogan said.
"One year ago, auction activity across Sydney was significantly higher, with 1,023 auctions held and 76.9 percent clearing."
Ryde's 95 percent and the Northern Beaches' 91 percent recorded the highest preliminary clearance rates of the sub-regions.
With 135 Brisbane homes taken to auction, Brisbane recorded their highest preliminary clearance rate for the city this year at 58 percent, up from 44 percent last week and higher than one year ago, when 42 per cent of the 130 properties taken to auction were successful.
In Brisbane, the most expensive residential property to sell was a renovated Hamptons-style, five-bedroom house at Bardon which sold for $2.5 million to a Singaporean couple (below).
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The pre-war Queenslander at 167 Simpsons Road was transformed with an 18 month renovation had previously traded at $1,186,000 in late 2014.
Brisbane had the nation's cheapest weekend auction result which was $330,000 on Macleay Island. The 137 Beelong Street two bedroom, with water views across the bay, sold through First National Real Estate.
Adelaide saw a preliminary clearance rate of 80, across 57 reported auctions; the highest Adelaide has recorded for the year.
Over the previous week Adelaide’s clearance rate was 63 percent and 69 at the same time last year.
In Perth, auction numbers fell to 26 this week with a preliminary clearance rate of 16 percent. Just six auctions have been reported.
Last week, the final clearance rate for Perth was 34 percent across 29 auctions.
Canberra’s preliminary rate was 77 per cent this week, compared to 71 percent last week and 71 percent one year ago.
The week’s 77 percent is the highest preliminary clearance rate Canberra has seen since early March this year.
CoreLogic has captured 76 results, rising from 56 last week. 
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Three Melbourne sports stars secured weekend property sales as winter auction success rates finished on a high. 
Test cricketer Peter Siddle and fiance Anna Weatherlake’s four-bedroom home at Ormond sold for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ormond-123228630" target="_blank">$2.05 million after auction</a> (above).
Their renovated California bungalow, which was passed in at $2.02 million, sold to a New Zealand family moving to Melbourne.
They celebrated their success on social media, advising they <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petersiddle403/?hl=en" target="_blank">now have a bayside suburb building project</a>.
The Olympic sailing gold medallist Mark Turnbull secured a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-gardenvale-123241858" target="_blank">$2.2 million post-auction sale</a> of his Gardenvale family home to a couple from Richmond (below).
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And the axed North Melbourne midfielder Nick Dal Santo and wife, Julie secured <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-elwood-123234414" target="_blank">$704,000 for an Elwood investment property</a> (below). 
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There were four bidders for the two-bedroom apartment at 28/125 Ormond Rd which had a $700,000 reserve. It cost $510,000 in 2008.
Some 2,113 auctions were held across Australia’s capital cities on the last weekend of winter, a rise on the prior 1,795 weekend offerings, but still lower than the 2,654 auctions held at the same time last year. 
The national auction clearance rate was 76 percent this week, higher than last week’s result of 75 percent.
Representing another year-to-date high for the combined capitals, CoreLogic noted late last winter the auction clearance rate was recorded at 73 percent.
"Over winter 2016, clearance rates have ranged from a low of 65 percent to a high of 76 percent, compared to last winter where the weekly clearance rate remained above 70 percent each week for the entire winter season, peaking at 78.5 percent at the start of June," Kevin Brogan at CoreLogic said.
The top sale across the nation was in Cremorne Point, with a home <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-cremorne+point-123218458" target="_blank">overlooking Sydney Harbour</a> fetching $6.4 million, some $500,000 over reserve (below).
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It was an 1895 home on 600 sqm at 23 Cremorne Road that was sold through Belle Property.
Melbourne had a $6.205 million sale in Deepdene where price guidance had been $4 million to $4.5 million f<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-deepdene-123239762" target="_blank">or an 1890s home, Kesteven</a>.
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The slate roofed, single storey home was called on the market at $4.9 million, according to the James Buyer Advocates, with bidding then from six interested buyers taking it $1.3 million higher. The five bedroom home on 1300 sqm had sold at $1.83 million in 2004.
In Malvern, bidding stopped at $5.75 million with an undisclosed sale subsequently of 52 Elizabeth Street which was expected to sell for about $6 million.
Melbourne’s preliminary clearance rate was 79 per cent, compared to 75 per cent last week and 76 per cent at the same time last year.
There were 1,046 Melbourne homes taken to auction, up on last weekend's 789, yet still tracking lower than at the same time last year when 1,188 went to auction.
Melbourne's most affordable property reported sold at the weekend was a one-bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-flemington-123245538" target="_blank">3/106 Ascot Vale Road, Flemington</a> sold for $240,000.
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The apartment, recently available at $250 a week rental, had last sold at $49,000 in 1988.
Sydney's preliminary clearance rate was 81 per cent, representing an easing from last week’s 84 per cent, which was the strongest final auction clearance rate Sydney has reported for the year so far.
In Sydney 762 auctions were held, compared to 687 last week and 1,106 one year ago.
Domain had the northern beaches of Sydney as the top performer with a 91.9 per cent success rate. 
This week Brisbane was host to 127 auctions, with a preliminary clearance rate of 47 per cent. This week’s volume of auctions represents a rise from last week’s 125 auctions, but lower than the 169 auctions held one year ago. At the same time last year, Brisbane’s clearance rate was 54 per cent.
The nation's cheapest weekend auction result was on Brisbane's outskirts at Ipswich when<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-eastern+heights-123216738" target="_blank"> 7 Rex Street, Eastern Heights</a> fetched $230,000.
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The three bedroom house sold pre-auction.
There were 82 auctions held in Adelaide, compared to 97 last week and 102 at the same time last year. The preliminary clearance rate for the city this week was 68 percent, up from 62 percent last week and 58 percent one year ago.
"Adelaide’s preliminary clearance has remained above the 60 percent mark since the final week of July," Kevin Brogan said.
Adelaide prices ranged from $320,000 at Banksia Park to $980,000 at Colonial Light Gardens.
Perth’s preliminary clearance rate was 21 percent this week, compared to 20 percent last week and 45 percent one year ago.
Corelogic has 52 auction results for Canberra, with a preliminary clearance rate of 75 percent, higher than the 66 percent clearance rate last week. At the same time last year Canberra recorded a clearance rate of 69 percent
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Winter auction success rates finish on a high

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Preliminary auction clearance rates for Melbourne for the week ending August 7 are hovering around 76.1 percent according to CoreLogic.
According to CoreLogic all Melbourne sub-regions recorded a clearance rate above 70 percent this week, with the exclusion of Inner East. The two strongest performing regions based on clearance rate were the Inner South (84.4 percent). 
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Inner South Melbourne leads suburb for weekend auctions: CoreLogic

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Melbourne has a preliminary clearance rate of 75.6 percent for the week ending July 31 according to CoreLogic.  
The Inner Melbourne sub-region held 141 auctions. The best performing sub-regions include the Outer East (83.6 percent) and Inner South (80.0 percent).
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