Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Spacious Group completes Voyage Altona in Altona's beachside precinct

Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

Homecorp approved for Budds Beach apartment tower, Lýon Residences

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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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

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The amount of auction activity across the capital cities increased substantially this week, up from 554 auctions held the previous week to 1,543 held this week.
At the same time last year it was the long weekend for Easter, so auction volumes were lower, with 653 homes taken to auction across the combined capitals. This week the weighted average clearance rate across the combined capitals was 67.0 percent, slipping from 70.9 percent over the previous week when the combined capitals recorded the strongest clearance rate seen in four weeks, despite the low volumes.
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There were 567 Melbourne auctions this week, making it the second busiest capital city for auctions after Sydney. This is the second week in a row where the Sydney auction market has been busier than that of Melbourne’s, however Melbourne volumes are expected to climb leading up to the ANZAC day long weekend.   Across the 503 reported results, 68.0 per cent were successful this week, down from 71.4 per cent last week and lower than the 86.5 per cent recorded last year when just 63 Melbourne auctions were held. This week’s strongest performing Melbourne sub-region was the Inner East with 74.4 per cent of auctions cleared, based on preliminary results.
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A total of 648 homes were auctioned in Sydney this week, with preliminary results returning a clearance rate of 70.9 percent. Last week, across the 349 auctions in the city 77.9 percent of results were successful, the strongest result for the city since mid-February. In comparison, over the same week last year 427 Sydney auctions were held and the clearance rate was 84.7 percent. The busiest regions for auctions across Sydney this week were North Sydney and Hornsby (103 auctions) and Inner South West (84 auctions), while clearance rates ranged from as high as 94.1 percent in City and Inner South to as low as 28.0 percent in Parramatta.
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Across Brisbane, auction volumes rose from 48 last week to 140 this week, with a preliminary clearance rate of 57.0 per cent, compared to 45.0 per cent last week. The number of auctions being held across Brisbane is likely to be high over the weeks leading up to the ANZAC day long weekend, given there will be two long weekends in a row.  The Gold Coast had 78 auctions this week and so far 47 results have been reported. The preliminary clearance rate for the region was 38.3 per cent this week.
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Preliminary results show that 75.4 per cent of Adelaide auctions were successful this week, up from last week (66.7 per cent), but lower than one year ago when 83.3 per cent of the 34 auctions held were successful.
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Perth’s preliminary auction clearance rate was 37.5 percent this week. Last week, 6 results were captured across the city, with all having sold. While auction volumes were low last week, this week 37 Perth homes were taken to auction, returning to relatively normal levels for the city.
Based on preliminary results, 52.3 percent of Canberra auctions were successful this week, down from 58.3 per cent last week and lower than one year ago (71.8 percent). There were 67 auctions held in Canberra this week, 26 last week and 49 at the same time last year.
There were 9 auctions held in Tasmania this week with 5 results reported so far. Of the reported results, 2 were successful.
 
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Preliminary clearance rate slips to 67.0 percent: CoreLogic RP Data Shana Miller

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Only 79 auctions were held in Melbourne for the week ending 27 March according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The preliminary clearance rate from 54 reported auctions stands at 74.1 percent.
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Melbourne clearance rate at 74.1 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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Preliminary auction results for Sydney for the week ending 27 March show 77.4 percent of reported auctions were successful, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
This is strongest clearance rate for the city since mid-February this year, however more results are to be collated.
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Sydney clearance rate comes in at 77.4 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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Across the combined capital cities, the auction clearance rate rose slightly to 69.5 percent last week, from 68.8 percent the previous week.
The number of homes taken to auction, however, fell to just 533 across the capital city markets, with Sydney host to the majority of auctions last week (332).
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Preliminary results for Sydney show that 77.4 percent of reported auctions (230) were successful, the strongest clearance rate for the city since mid-February this year, however it is likely that this will revise down as further results are captured over the coming days.
In Melbourne, traditionally the country’s largest auction market, there were just 79 auctions held last week, with 54 results reported so far and a clearance rate of 74.1 percent.
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Long weekend returns a slight rise in capital city clearance rate: CoreLogic RP Data's Shana Miller

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A clearance rate of 75 percent was recorded by the REIV this weekend compared to 69 percent last weekend and 76 percent this weekend last year.
There were 1476 auctions reported to the REIV, with 1113 selling and 363 being passed in, 157 of those on a vendor bid.
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Melbourne's 75 percent success rate: REIV

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The preliminary clearance rate for the Gold Coast stands at 29.4 percent from 66 total auctions for the week ending March 20, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Victoria's Geelong came in at 68.8 percent and NSW's Wollongong at 5.3 percent.
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Gold Coast clearance rate stands at 29.4 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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Melbourne's Inner, North East and Inner East recorded the strongest preliminary clearance rates for the week ending 20 March, according to CoreLogic RP Data at 78.6 percent, 74.7 percent and 74.5 percent respectively.
 Melbourne’s Inner region was also the busiest auction market this week (390 auctions), followed by Inner South (291 auctions) and Inner East (283).
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Melbourne's Inner, North East and Inner East recorded the strongest clearance: CoreLogic RP Data

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Sydney had a preliminary clearance rate of 75.7 percent for the week ending 20 March, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
North Sydney and Hornsby had 182 auctions held, 145 in the Eastern Suburbs. Clearance rates reached 84.7 percent in North Sydney and Hornsby 46.7 percent in the South West.
 
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North Sydney, Hornsby lead Sydney weekend clearance rates: CoreLogic RP Data

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Footballers were busy with their property plays across Melbourne amid the bumper pre-Easter weekend auctions, while Sydney had mix of football, horse racing and similiarly strong auction success. 
Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy secured $1.71 million when <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/32-newry-street-carlton-north-vic-3054-2012622040" target="_blank">32 Newry Street, Carlton North</a> (above) sold through Hockingstuart. There had been a $1.4 million plus price range pre-auction on the two storey three bedroom, townhouse that was announced on the market at $1.54 million. It last sold at $1,015,000 in late 2007 when offloaded by then Essendon footballer Scott Camporeale.
Collingwood star Travis Cloke and his fiancee, Rebeccah Panozza sold two days before their scheduled weekend auction, accepting an offer of almost $3.1 million for the fully renovated, triple-storey Kew home, and almost simultanously buying a contemporary home on an eight ha rural property at Kangaroo Ground. The Pies forward had paid $2.5 million in 2013.
The former North Melbourne, turned Essendon recruit Nathan Grima’s Ascot Vale home fetched $1.73 million, some $100,000 over reserve. The four bedroom property at <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/204-the-parade-ascot-vale-vic-3032-2012612873" target="_blank">204 The Parade</a> had been renovated since bought for $735,000 in 2011. Grima and his wife Jacinta renovated and ­extended the property over 12 months and added a solar-heated pool.
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Richmond midfielder Bachar Houli had his three bedroom Altona North property at 1/9 First Avenue listed with $470,000-plus and secured $562,500 on the last AFL-free weekend before the formal season starts on Thursday night in the Carlton-Tigers game. Houli subdivided the block and also has the second home set for private treaty sale.
But A-League footballer, the Socceroo and Melbourne City defender Ivan Franjic failed to score with his Greenvale auction listing. Franjic, who played in his teenage years for the Melbourne Knights and St Albans Saints, placed a $1 million vendor bid when <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-greenvale-121966854" target="_blank">18 Casablanca Court </a>went to auction amid Melbourne's 1780 super Saturday stock.
Set across 2000 square metres, Franjic's four bedroom home with a four-car garage, tennis court and pool has been given a $1.1 million asking price through Nelson Alexander agent Stefan Stella.
Even Channel 9 and 3MMM sports reporter Seb Costello was among the mix with The Age reporting <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/2-colvin-grove-hawthorn-vic-3122-2012622009" target="_blank">2 Colvin Grove, Hawthorn</a> was almost knocked down to Costello, who had his mother, Tanya, rather than father, Peter, by his side at the auction of the 1890s cottage on a 215 sqm block. It sold at $1,077,000, just $500 above Seb Costello’s top offer. It last traded at $330,000 in 1999 when his dad, the Federal Treasurer Peter Costello introduced the capital gains tax discount. 
"I had a punt, but there was someone who was prepared to pay more than it was worth.....Mum came along, dad was overseas," Seb told 3MMM.
Melbourne's 1,784 auctions was the highest level since late November last year.
But the clearance rate rose to 72 percent, up from 68 percent last week when just 420 residential auctions were held given the long weekend break, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Across Melbourne’s sub-regions, the inner region was the best on ground at 78 percent success followed by the North East with 74 percent and the inner east at 74.5 percent.
Melbourne’s inner region was also the busiest auction market with 390 auctions.
The priciest Sydney offering - with $7.6 million plus hopes at Rose Bay - was not among the city's overall 75 percent clearance rate.
There were four registered buyers, but no bids when <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-rose+bay-122002654" target="_blank">Lynton, the vacated 27 Kent Road trophy home</a> of the horse owner and breeder Frank Tagg had Lynton, went to auction yesterday.
The unrenovated yet grand 1912 Edwardian home was bought in 2007 for $8 million by Tagg, who made his name as a former Western Suburbs first-grade footballer.
The more recently retired Roosters footballer Braith Anasta missed out when a coastal Sydney apartment was sold by the film director, Dame Jane Campion.
She certainly scored when five of the 10 registered bidders competed for the Tamarama offering, selling her 241 sqm investment property for $2.55 million through Bethwyn Richards of McGrath. 
The recenty separated Braith Anasta attended the auction, with his mother, Kim who recently sold her home. They were the underbidders at $2,545,000 for the two level apartment bought by the film director in $1.2 million in 2001.
The busiest and most successful regions were North Sydney and Hornsby, both at 84 percent.
There was a low of 46 percent clearance rate in the South West.
One year ago, Sydney’s overall clearance rate was substantially stronger at 84 percent.
Brisbane auction volumes rose to their highest levels since 2014 with 280 held across the city, the second highest volume of auctions for the city on record.
Preliminary results show that auction clearance rates rose week-on-week, from 38 per cent the previous week to 55 percent.
A total of 144 Adelaide auctions with a 68 percent success rate.
It was 45 percent in Perth and the 76 percent in Canberra, was the nation's best result.
Prices ranged from $180,000 at Albion in Melbourne to $5.71 million for a seven bedroom house at Strathfield in Sydney.
The two bedroom 2/25 Ridley Street 1960s apartment price through Barry Plant Sunshine was just $10,000 up on its 2007 sale.
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Preliminary clearance rates for the Gold Coast show show 50.0 percent for the week ending 13 March, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Wollongong in New South Wales had a preliminary clearance rate of 71.4 percent and Victoria's Geelong at 53.3 percent.
 
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