<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> recently welcomed residents into Uno and Duo, marking the completion of the penultimate stage of its $1.2 billion West Village precinct in Brisbane's West End.

There are only two opportunities remaining in the two-tower stage known as The Allere Collection. Duo is fully sold out, but two penthouses have just been released in the sister tower Uno.

The sprawling penthouses, measuring upward of nearly 350 sqm, have been designed by renowned architecture firm Rothelowman to focus on multi-generational living. One penthouse has four bedrooms, the other five, as well as several living areas. A second entry to the apartments make them ideal for those with several generations living under one roof, allowing for greater independence and flexibility within the same home, an increasingly sought-after feature among extended families looking to remain connected without compromising privacy.

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Built by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, one of the best in the construction game, Duo forms part of a connected, pet-friendly vertical community that brings together two architecturally aligned towers with shared rooftop amenity.

Rothelowman Principal Jeff Brown previously described the design philosophy as centred on connection.

“When thinking of ways to nourish a soul one needs connection to self, to nature and to community,” Brown said.

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That ethos is expressed through Duo’s rooftop offering, which includes a pool and heated spa framed by mature planting, a private dining room and residents’ lounge, and BBQ facilities. On the lower levels, residents have access to&nbsp;work-from-home spaces, a workshop, and a pet parlour.

The rooftop captures views across the Brisbane River and back toward the city skyline, positioning it as both a retreat and a social anchor for residents.

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Owners in Duo also have access to Uno’s rooftop amenities, effectively doubling the shared facilities within the community. At Uno, residents can use a second rooftop pool, additional private dining and entertaining areas, a teppanyaki grill, and the Paw Pavilion, an off-leash space designed for residents’ dogs. The reciprocal access reinforces the project’s “vertical neighbourhood” model, where common areas are intended to extend the footprint of each apartment.

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The Allere Collection sits within West Village, a 2.6-hectare mixed-use precinct just 800 metres from the Brisbane CBD. Delivered progressively since 2016 on the former Peters Ice Cream factory site, the masterplan now integrates heritage buildings, retail and dining, health and wellness providers, and open green space into an established inner-west address.

Sekisui has released the final stage of the development, Callista on Park, set to be completed in Q2 next year. With the first release now 95 per cent sold out, limited large-scale three- and four-bedroom residences remain, priced from $2.6 million.

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Allere Collection residents move in as multi-award winning West Village enters its final chapter

Construction is underway at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a>, the boutique residential development by <a>Excelon Projects</a> on Stephen Street in Yarraville, following the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/balmain-co">Balmain &amp; Co</a> as builder.

The milestone marks a significant step forward for the 53-residence project, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees Architects</a> with landscape architecture by Simone Bliss Landscape Architects, conceived around a strong focus on community, craftsmanship and connection to nature.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/excelon-projects">Excelon Projects</a>’ vision brings together 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and 12 townhomes arranged around a central landscaped garden, prioritising liveability in a low-rise, low-density format.

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Open-air corridors, a light-filled lobby and generous setbacks are intended to enhance day-to-day comfort while reinforcing the development’s community-oriented design approach.

Car parking has been located underground to prioritise shared green space and pedestrian movement through the site, allowing the landscaped garden to form the central organising element of the development.

Interiors incorporate custom pieces by Melbourne makers including leadlight pendants by Adadaz, hand-turned timber door handles by Auburn Woodturning, and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen, embedding a layer of local craftsmanship throughout the homes.

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Sustainability has also informed the design approach, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating. Passive design measures such as cross-ventilation and thermal mass aim to reduce reliance on mechanical heating and cooling, while rooftop solar panels will supply power to common areas and harvested rainwater will be reused for landscape irrigation.

Positioned along the quiet, tree-lined Stephen Street, Yarraville Green sits between Yarraville and Seddon villages, placing residents within walking distance of cafés, dining, boutique retail and the Sun Theatre.

Seddon Station is also a short walk away, ideal for residents seeking an inner-west address with strong amenity and transport connections.

Completion of Yarraville Green is anticipated in 2027.

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Balmain & Co appointed builder as construction begins at Excelon Projects’ Yarraville Green

A long-stalled Mermaid Beach development site opposite Pacific Fair, previously earmarked for a twin-tower project, is set for a fresh development push with plans for a major mixed-use residential tower.&nbsp;

Billionaire garbo Ian Malouf's development company, REMI Residences, is proposing Project Elegance, a 44-storey tower with over 270 residential apartments and 88 short-term accomodation units at&nbsp;2065 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, on the corner of Mermaid Avenue.

Malouf paid $23.76 million for the 3,783 sqm site in 2022, six years after it traded for $34.1 million when it was bought by Hubei United Investment Group.

 
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The design statement by DKO says Project Elegance "represents a holistic response to its coastal and urban context. It draws upon site, climate, and landscape to create a composed architectural outcome that prioritises occupant experience, public interface, and long-term viability via vibrant and active uses."

They say the subject site&nbsp;occupies a distinctive island parcel with three street frontages and prominent visual exposure to passing visitors.

"This unique position allows the development to form a panoramic dialogue with water and city, setting the foundation for a climate-responsive, site-specific architectural expression.&nbsp;The podium base, inspired by the region’s sandstone headlands and coastal setting, and adopts a sculpted and grounded character that provides a stable counterpoint to the slender tower above."

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Residents and guests would have access to multiple communal recreation levels. Plans include a shared recreation deck on level six, with a pool and three padel courts. There will be a residential-only pool on level seven, and an upper-level communal space only accessible by those buyers towards the top of the tower.

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Ground-floor commercial spaces are proposed to operate between 5am and midnight, contributing to an activated street frontage along the busy Gold Coast Highway corridor.

The site sits within the High Density Residential zone and a Light Rail Urban Renewal Area, where planning policy encourages higher-density development close to transport infrastructure and services. The planning report states the project aims to “ensure the efficient reuse of this centrally located property” and support the transformation of inner-city areas into “more vibrant, compact, interesting, connected and active” precincts.

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The proposal marks the latest attempt to unlock the high-profile parcel, which previously carried approval for the “Elegance” twin-tower development, a project that included more than 500 apartments but ultimately stalled after sales activity ceased in 2019.

REMI Developments has been increasingly active in the Gold Coast property market, with the Malouf-led group positioning itself around premium residential and lifestyle-focused projects as the region continues to attract both interstate buyers and international interest.

Malouf is one of Australia's most impressive entrepreneurs, having sold his waste business fore more than $500 million, having started only with a small truck at 18 years old.

First Look: Billionaire Ian Malouf plans Mermaid Beach tower

A State Significant Development proposal from Ecove Group could see two high-rise residential towers developed above an ALDI-anchored retail podium in Gordon.

The 28-storey towers, dubbed Eight 10, would become the tallest in the sleepy Upper North Shore suburb, which has been stirred by changes to the Low to Mid-Rise Housing Policy aimed at triggering greater density around transport hubs.

Ecove Group’s plans for 810 Pacific Highway, a 2,357 sqm site around 400 metres from Gordon railway station, include 180 apartments, 39 of which would be dedicated as affordable housing.

Architecture firm PBD said in its Design Report the site "presents an exciting opportunity to positively contributes to the surrounding context, enhances the overall urban experience."

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The site previously received approval for a development comprising 56 apartments above retail in 2018.

PBD noted in its report that the planning&nbsp;context for the site has "evolved significantly since the original consent was issued."

In April 2024, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) identified the site as being located within a Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct. In parallel, Ku-ring-gai Council progressed a preferred planning framework for Gordon Town Centre, including proposed amendments to the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 (KLEP 2015).

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PBD said the proposed development "responds to the amended KLEP 2015 and, in addition, seeks to utilise the floor space ratio and height incentives available under Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 1 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021."

Late last year the first project in Gordon through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority was approved. That was for 106 apartments across two connected seven to eight-storey buildings.

Ecove plans 28-storey apartment towers in Gordon

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has set its sights on one of Brisbane’s scarce remaining riverfront development opportunities.

They have spent $17 million on an 810 sqm site across 16-18 Sandford Street, where it is planning SILK, a 15-storey apartment tower with just 22 apartments.

Planning documents outline a single tower designed to take advantage of the site’s northerly outlook toward the river and Brisbane CBD.

There will be eight two-bedrooms and 14 three-bedroom apartments on offer, each either half- or full-floor.

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According to the Town Planning Assessment, the proposal "showcases a high quality architectural and landscape design outcome that is enhanced by the amenity of the Brisbane River… and provides a subtropical design response that celebrates Brisbane’s climate and lifestyle.”

Ground level includes landscaped communal areas facing the river alongside a gym and outdoor garden space, while the rooftop terrace will feature multiple leisure amenities like swimming pools,&nbsp;dining and barbecue facilities, as well as outdoor relaxation and yoga spaces.

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Architecturally, the tower form draws inspiration from the movement of water along the river edge. Design documentation describes the building as “a form sculpted by flow, shaped by shifting water,” with curved forms, varied materiality, and sculptural elements used to soften the building’s visual bulk. Sandstone, an iconic material throughout St Lucia, is reinterpreted through a mix of refined and split-face textures across the façade.

The Sandford Street frontage is intended to present an articulated façade featuring vertical landscaping and sculptural architectural elements, helping the tower integrate with the evolving high-density character of the riverfront strip while maintaining visual interest from both the street and river corridor.

Graya has continued to expands its footprint across South East Queensland, with projects under construction across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

GRAYA unveils plans for SILK in St Lucia

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For the week ending the 14th October there were 27 reported commercial auctions with a 48.1 percent clearance rate, compared to the previous week’s 45 reported at 44.4 percent, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
This is almost half the reported volume as the same period last year, with a total of 53 auctions recorded and a 64.1 percent clearance rate.
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Over the four weeks ending 14th October, there were 132 commercial auctions reported with 71 results reported as sold.
The total value of the 43 sold results reported with a price was just short of $90.3 million.
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Commercial auction clearance rate in Sydney improves: CoreLogic

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Over the week ending 2 September, there were 28 commercial auctions held with half of all reported results selling.
On a week on week basis, auction activity is lower, with 35 auctions held over the previous week and activity is also lower than at time last year when 51 auctions were held, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
In addition to the lower volumes, the preliminary clearance rate of 50.0 percent is also down from the previous week (71.4 percent) and lower than the 76.5 percent one year ago. 
Over the past four weeks there have been 156 commercial auctions reported, with 96 sales. The total value of transactions, based on the 64 results that were reported with a sale price, sits just below $123.44 million.
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Commercial auctions fell for week ending Sept 2: CoreLogic

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Clearance rate for commercial auctions improved for the week ending August 5 from the previous week, according to the latest Commercial Market update from CoreLogic RP Data. 
 
Preliminary results show an improving clearance rate over the week ending August 5, at 63.4 percent across 41 results, compared to the previous week when 58.6 percent of the 58 auctions were sold.
 
Over the corresponding week last year, 67.9 percent of the 84 auctions were sold. There were 167 reported auctions over the past four weeks, with 97 successful results. Of these 97 sales, 77 have been reported with a sale price, totalling approximately $207.93 million.
 
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Clearance rates at commercial auctions up for week ending August 5: CoreLogic RP Data

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Two commercial properties in Sydney were snapped up by Chinese investors at a recent auction, with the sales totalling $8.41 million.
Porteno Restaurant at 358-632 Cleveland St, Surry Hills sold for $6,660,000 at a sharp yield of 5.36%.
Knight Frank’s Andy Hu and Linda Zhu brokered the sale of the property. 
The property is fully leased by the Porteno Restaurant, which has made it to the Gourmet Traveller national top 50 restaurants list and has won several awards, including The Sydney Morning Herald Chef of the Year in 2013.  
It features a ground and mezzanine level with an internal area of 750 sqm.
“Surry Hills is a growth area at the fringe of the Sydney CBD and a good investment location. The high-profile tenancy’s lease to Porteno Restaurant until 2020, plus a further five-year option, was a huge drawcard for investment," said Zhu.
"The property has three street frontages to Cleveland Street, Riley Street and Goodlet Lane, so has a prominent visual presence," added Hu.
 The second property, Shop 2, 438-448 Anzac Parade, Kingsford sold for $1,750,000 with a yield of 4.75%.
The deal was brokered by Andy Hu.
The property is tenanted by a retail chain on a stable lease, Yogurberry.
It comprises a ground floor, 138 sqm tenancy plus two underground, secure car spaces. It is located near the University of NSW.
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Chinese buyers snap up $8.41 million of Sydney commercial property at auction

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Childcare centres are hot property, with four to be auctioned off among 19 offerings at Burgess Rawson’s next portfolio auction in Sydney on April 5.
Hubba Bubba childcare at <a href="https://www.burgessrawson.com.au/buying/NSW/North-Shore-~-Lower/Chatswood/Office/2P1153#.Vv2x_GR946U">204 Mowbray Road</a>, Chatswood has over 185 enquiries and 45 contracts issued.
This is a 26-place childcare centre with 100% occupancy.
The freehold 696-sqm site centre earns a net of $94,000 pa plus GST. 
The tenant is on a 15-year lease expiring January 2026 with two further 10-year options to 2046 with annual rent increases. Net lease with tenant paying all outgoings and also responsible for all repairs, maintenance and replacement.
Chatswood is one of Sydney's sought after locations, and is only eight km north of Sydney CBD. Its population is projected to grow by 54% by 2036.
There is strong interest for the Freshwater and Prairewood centres too, with enquiries numbering over 80 and 15 contracts issued respectively.
The centre at <a href="https://www.burgessrawson.com.au/buying/NSW/Northern-Beaches/Freshwater/MedicalorConsulting/2P1163#.Vv2042R946U">10/4-8 Waine Street, Freshwater</a> has 80 places with 100% vacancy and a waiting list.
It is part of a brand new building constructed in circa 2013; approx $1.85 million depreciation available. No land tax due to Childcare Centre exemption.
The 1,241 sqm centre is on a 10-year lease expiring in 2023 plus options to 2038.
It earns a net income of $296,129 pa + GST.
The operator is growing to six locations including Northern Beaches, Inner West, North Shore.
The Prairewood centre is at <a href="https://www.burgessrawson.com.au/buying/NSW/Western-Sydney/Prairiewood/MedicalorConsulting/3P1258#.Vv2222R946U">6 Pierce Close</a> and is a 40-place facility which was upgraded in January 2016.
Dominant centre established in 1995 and at 100% occupancy.
It is on a new 20-year lease to 2036 with two further 10-year options to 2056.
The net income is $110,000 pa plus GST with 3% annual rent increases.
The tenant pays all outgoings.
It is close to schools and transport routes.
Located in the Fairfield LGA which boasts a strong resident population of circa 200,000 and is forecast to grow by over 8% by 2031, gross regional product of $6.77 billion. 
Other offerings at the auction include a pharmacy and Crust Pizza investment in Annandale which has drawn over 160 enquires and 35 contracts issued.
Hungry Jack’s in Griffith NSW and a McDonald’s in Childers QLD are set to record tight yields in “affordable price brackets” of sub-$3million range. 
The Sydney event is Burgess Rawson's 103 portfolio auction.
 
 
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