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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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

Clearance Rate

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Melbourne had a preliminary clearance rate of 70.5 percent from 414 auctions for the week ending 13 March, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Melbourne’s Inner region held 74 auctions and the West 56 auctions. The North West had a clearance rate of 80.6 percent and the Inner South 79.2 percent.
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Melbourne's North West holds clearance rate of 80.6 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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Sydney had a preliminary clearance rate of 72 percent from 680 auctions for the week ending 13 March, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Sydney’s strongest performing regions were Ryde at 86.2 percent, Eastern Suburbs  at 84.5 percent and the Inner West at 78.6 percent.
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Ryde, Eastern Suburbs lead Sydney auction clearance rates: CoreLogic RP Data

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This week 1,426 auctions were held across the combined capital cities, substantially lower than the 2,304 held last week and the 2,556 held one year ago.
This coming Monday is a public holiday for four out of the eight states and territories, which has been a key factor in the fall in auction volumes. The combined capital city clearance rate softened this week, down from 68.6 percent last week to 66.4 percent this week.
The two largest auction markets, Melbourne and Sydney, saw their preliminary clearance remain above the 70 percent mark, with Sydney at 72 percent and Melbourne at 70.5 percent, while the highest clearance rate was in Canberra where 75 percent of auctions cleared over the weekend. 
The capital city weighted average was pulled lower by softer clearance rates in Brisbane (44 percent), Perth (46.7 percent) and Tasmania (33.3 percent). One year ago, the weighted average clearance rate was 77.2 percent, substantially stronger than the current result.
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Only 414 Melbourne auctions were held this week with a preliminary clearance rate of 70.5 percent. This week’s result shows a slight decrease in the clearance rate for the city, after final results saw Melbourne’s clearance rate at 72.1 percent last week. Over the corresponding week last year, Melbourne’s clearance rate was 78.0 percent across 1,269 auctions. Although the city’s auction activity was quieter this week, there were still sub-regions where auction volumes were relatively high, with Melbourne’s Inner region host to 74 auctions and the West region host to 56 auctions. In terms of clearance rate, North West was the best performer, with 80.6 percent of reported auctions successful this week, followed by Inner South (79.2 percent).
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Sydney was the busiest capital city auction market this week, with 680 auctions held and a preliminary clearance rate of 72.0 percent. On the final numbers for last week, 68.7 percent of Sydney auctions were successful, while one year ago the clearance rate was 83.9 percent, significantly stronger than the current results for the city. The number of homes taken to auction this year is also lower than last year when 926 auctions were held. Sydney’s strongest performing sub-regions this week were Ryde (86.2per cent), Eastern Suburbs (84.5 percent) and Inner West (78.6 percent).
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This week 44.0 percent of Brisbane auctions were successful based on preliminary results. There were 151 auctions held in the city, up from 133 last week and 132 at the same time last year. Last week Brisbane’s clearance rate was 50.9 percent, while one year ago it was 47.0 percent. Further south, on the Gold Coast 34 auctions were held this week. Preliminary results show 16 auction outcomes having been reported with a clearance rate of 50.0 percent.
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Adelaide’s preliminary results show 54.2 percent of auctions were successful this week, compared to 65.9 per cent last week and 66.7 percent one year ago. The number of auctions across the city fell to 93 this week, compared to 99 over the previous week.
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There were 35 Perth auctions held this week. Perth’s clearance rate shows a higher level of volatility due to the small proportion of homes being sold via the auction method.  Over the year to date, Perth’s clearance rate has been recorded as low as 21.7 percent the week before last and as high as 46.7 percent this week, across just 15 results. Prior to this week, the highest result for the city was recorded over the final week of January when  44 percent of the 25 reported auctions were successful.
Canberra has recorded another strong result this week with a preliminary clearance rate of 75.0 percent. The number of homes auctioned across the city this week was significantly lower than last week, falling from 88 to 34. At the same time last year 68.8 percent of the 71 auctions were sold.
There were 12 Tasmanian auction results reported this week and based on these preliminary results, 4 have sold.
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Preliminary clearance rate remains below 70 percent for the second week in a row: CoreLogic RP Data's Shana Miller

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Sydney had a preliminary clearance rate of 68.6 percent for the week ending 6 March, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The City and Inner South regions held the strongest auctions with a preliminary clearance rate of 81.3 percent, Ryde 80.7 percent and the Northern Beaches 78 percent.
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Sydney City, Inner South hit clearance rates of 81.3 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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The preliminary clearance rate for the Gold Coast stands at 48.8 percent from 70 total auctions for the week ending February 28, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Queensland's Sunshine Coast came in at 43.3 percent, Victoria's Geelong at 88.9 percent and NSW's Wollongong at 75.9 percent.
 
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Gold Coast clearance rate stands at 48.8 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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Melbourne held a preliminary clearance rate of 75 percent for the week ending February 29, up from 74.1 percent of last week according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The Inner South had a preliminary clearance rate of 83.9 percent, with Inner Melbourne at 71.8 percent.
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Melbourne's Inner South nets clearance rate of 83.9 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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Sydney'a preliminary auction clearance fell to 73.3 percent, for the week ending 28 February from last week's 76.5 percent, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The Eastern Suburbs has a preliminary clearance rate of 86.9 percent with North Sydney and Hornsby with 173 auctions. and a preliminary clearance rate of 78.5 percent.
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Sydney's Eastern Suburbs holds clearance rate of 86.9 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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This week marks the fourth consecutive week of the combined capital city clearance rate being above the 70 percent mark, with the stronger than expected auctions results continuing through the final week of February.  
Capital city auction results haven’t recorded a four week period where the clearance rates was consistently higher than 70% since early September last year.  Based on 2,113 reported results, the preliminary clearance rate across the combined capitals was 72.4 percent this week, having strengthened from 71.8 percent last week when 2,347 auctions were held.
Auction activity continues to pick up with 2,620 auctions scheduled this week; however is yet to reach the same levels seen at the same time last year which is more than likely attributed to Melbourne’s Labour Day public holiday falling a week later this year.
Last year’s final auction clearance rate for the week was 76.4 percent across a total of 3,238 auctions. The robust rate of auction clearance, together with the CoreLogic Home Value Indices continuing to show a moderate rate of growth through February suggest housing markets are continuing to demonstrate a controlled slowdown rather than any signs of a sharp correction.
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Melbourne’s preliminary clearance rate this week is 75 percent, up from 74.1 percent last week, but lower than the 77.1 percent of properties that sold at the same time last year. This week 1,327 residential homes were taken to auction, having increased from 1,105 the previous week. 
At the same time last year 1,565 Melbourne auctions were held, however volumes were higher due to the scheduling of the Labour Day weekend the following week. Melbourne’s top performing sub-region this week was the Inner South, where both a high volume of auctions were held (224) and the strongest clearance rate achieved at 83.9 percent. Inner Melbourne had the most auctions this week (289), however the clearance rate was the second lowest of any Melbourne sub-regions at 71.8 percent.
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This week Sydney’s preliminary auction clearance fell to 73.3 percent, following on from the previous week’s result of 76.5 percent. There were 872 auctions held, rising from 800 last week, but lower than the 1,223 over the comparable week one year ago. A higher proportion of auctions were successful this week in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (86.9 percent) and Ryde (81.6 percent), however the most auction activity occurred in North Sydney and Hornsby with 173 auctions.
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The number of Brisbane homes taken to auction this week was similar to last week, with 175 held, compared to 172 the previous week. The preliminary auction clearance rate strengthened to 58.3 per cent this week, having risen from 53.1 per cent. Compared to the final months of 2015, Brisbane’s clearance rate so far this year has been consistently stronger. This week 43 Gold Coast auction results have been reported with a preliminary clearance rate of 48.8 per cent.
 
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There were 118 Adelaide auctions held this week and preliminary results show a success rate of 72.7 per cent after having dipped to 64.6 per cent last week when 112 auctions were held. One year ago 109 Adelaide homes were taken to auction with a strong clearance rate of 76.7 per cent.
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The number of Perth homes taken to auction this week remained steady, with 47 scheduled auctions compared to 42 last week and 46 the previous week. Preliminary results show the cities clearance rate sitting at 44.4 per cent.
Across Canberra, 72 homes were taken to auction this week. Preliminary results show a clearance rate of 69.6 per cent, up from 61.9 per cent the previous week.
So far 5 Tasmanian results have been reported with 3 sales.
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Capital city clearance rate remains above 70% for the fourth consecutive week: Shana Miller

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Unswayed by the recent 60 Minutes segment forecasting a 50 percent house price crash, the national auction clearance rate edged up to 72 percent, from the prior week's 71 percent.
This weekend television news bulletins were more focused on the little ramshackle Brunswick house made famous by Beyonce in her No Angel video clip (above) that sold at auction for a silly $650,000.
The auctioneer Steven James declared the price as having a “Beyonce premium” when 20 Beith Street sold on Saturday reportedly to a neighbour. 
Not even the auction price forecasting website, realAs could anticipate the premium as it suggested a likely $539,000 sale price, as against the agent's $470,000 to $510,000 price guidance. 
Acclaimed Australian filmmakers Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin finally found a buyer for their Darlinghurst mansion, Iona on Friday evening.
It was listed for private treaty sale for $16 million last July marketed as "a once in a lifetime opportunity to possess a heritage masterpiece."
The couple, along with their two children, spend much of their time in New York so will now look for a smaller Sydney home and office as Iona is also the headquarters of Luhrmann’s production company Bazmark.
The Italianate late 1880s trophy home sits on a 2700 square metre block in the centre of Darlinghurst surrounded by established gardens. 
Luhrmann and Martin had rented Iona for nine years before purchasing it in 2006 for $10 million.
Another 1880s Sydney home - Sunnyside, a sandstone Hunters Hill riverfront residence - topped the weekend auctions with a $6.51 million result through BresicWhitney agent Nicholas McEvoy.
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Sunnyside, on 1900 sqm north facing square metres at 22 Vernon Street, had been in the same family for almost seven decades.
A north-west facing single storey Toorak home on half that size ranked as the second highest weekend sale when $5,795,000 was secured through Sothebys.
It had sold at $4.7 million in 2007 when bought by the late philanthropic Carlton bookseller Barbara Tucker, widow of the modernist artist Albert Tucker, who moved from Woodside, St Kilda. 
Melbourne's Murrumbeena had the nation's cheapest sale when a one bedroom, 46 sqm unit fetched $280,000. It reflected six percent annual price growth since selling at $119,000 in 2001.
Brisbane had the cheapest house sale at $301,000 when a three bedroom, late 1980s Beenleigh house sold, having traded at $259,000 in early 2013. 
Auction activity saw 2,113 offerings which continues to pick up with 2,620 auctions scheduled this week.
Last week marked the fourth consecutive week when the national capital city clearance rate sat above the 70 percent mark. 
CoreLogic RP Data noted the prior four week period when clearance rates sat higher than 70 percent was last September.
The robust rate of auction clearance, together with the moderating rate of growth through February suggest to CoreLogic that housing markets are in a controlled slowdown rather than showing any signs of a sharp correction. 
Melbourne’s preliminary clearance rate was 75 percent, up from 74 percent last week, but lower than the 77 percent of properties that sold at the same time last year.
It took the baton for strongest capital city from Sydney.
Melbourne’s top performing sub-region was the inner south, where both a high volume of auctions were held (224) and the strongest clearance rate achieved at 84 percent.
Inner Melbourne had the most auctions this week (289), however the clearance rate was the second lowest of any Melbourne subregions at 72 percent. 
Sydney’s preliminary auction clearance fell to 73 percent, following on from the previous week’s result of 76 percent.
There were 872 auctions held, rising from 800 last week, but lower than the 1,223 over the comparable week one year ago.
Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs 87 percent topped the regions. 
The number of Brisbane homes taken to auction sats at around 175, with its auction clearance rate strengthening to 58 percent.
Some 43 Gold Coast auction results were reported with a 49 percent clearance rate.
There were 118 Adelaide auctions held this week and its 72 percent the third strongest capital city result.
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Sydney recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 77.2 percent to Sunday February 21 from 724 auctions, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
A preliminary clearance rate of around 50 percent was recorded in the Baulkham Hills  and Hawkesbury regions, 88.2 percent for both the City and Inner South region and 88 percent in the Eastern Suburbs.
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