Australian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/homecorp">Homecorp</a> has officially launched its $210 million Florence Residences to the market, as demand for coastal and wellness-inspired living across the Gold Coast continues to surge.&nbsp;

Soaring 26-storeys above Cascade Gardens, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/florence-residences-24-monte-carlo-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Florence Residences</a> will deliver 120 homes paired with a private residents’ only wellness club.

Recent findings from the Global Wellness Institute reveal Australia now ranks fourth globally for wellness real estate, with a third of the country’s wellness market growth coming directly from residential development, making it one of the fastest-growing segments in the sector.&nbsp;

Discerning buyers are increasingly seeking homes that prioritise wellness amenities, connection and lifestyle, a trend born post-pandemic that reflects a renewed focus on living well, not just living comfortably.&nbsp;

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“The Gold Coast’s next era of luxury living has arrived and it is putting wellness and community at the centre of design,” said Ron Bakir, CEO and Founder of Homecorp.&nbsp;

“Buyers are looking for a sanctuary - a home that feels like an escape from the everyday, a place to unwind, recharge and connect. At Florence Residences, we have created exactly that: a community where architecture, lifestyle and wellness converge. It is a design philosophy that embraces natural materials, biophilic design and a sense of revitalisation, setting a new benchmark for coastal living on the Gold Coast.”

Florence, inspired by its namesake Italian city,&nbsp;introduces a holistic lifestyle destination within one of the city’s most exclusive coastal and park-side enclaves. Beyond each residence lies a world dedicated to wellbeing and connection, featuring a resort-style rooftop pool, hot and cold plunge pools, spa retreat, state-of-the-art gymnasium, and a yoga and Pilates studio.

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The project will also boast social and community-focused spaces, including a resident-only lounge with private dining and a rooftop bar, premium outdoor entertaining areas, a striking hotel-style lobby lounge, generous bike parking, and pet-friendly perks including a heated dog wash.

“Florence Residences has been designed as a home for the future, one that will truly stand the test of time. A place that can be passed down through generations, in a city where lifestyle never compromises. Here - health, longevity and luxury exist in perfect balance,” Bakir added.

Early site works are set to commence in the coming weeks, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2026 and completion anticipated by late 2027.

Prices will begin from $1,249,000.

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Joel Robinson

Homecorp launches $210 million Florence Residences as demand soars for wellness-inspired living on the Gold Coast

Life in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> moves at a distinctly local rhythm - a neighbourhood where cafés open early, parks fill steadily, and everything from art to groceries is found within walking distance.&nbsp;

At the centre of this tightly knit urban fabric, just 150 metres from Brunswick Street’s café's and retail spine, this new address offers direct access to the suburb’s defining amenities while maintaining a sense of residential calm.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/napier-235-fitzroy-235-napier-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">Napier 235</a>, a boutique development from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/romano-property-group">Romano Property Group</a>, introduces 14 north-facing residences into one of Melbourne’s most walkable and richly layered enclaves. Surrounded by iconic eateries, leafy gardens, and essential daily services, it situates residents within the full spectrum of Fitzroy’s cultural, culinary, and lifestyle offerings - all just two kilometres from the CBD.

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The immediate surroundings read like a curated guide to Melbourne’s culinary highlights: Bentwood café and the Napier Hotel, both local institutions, are just metres from the doorstep. Some of the city’s most acclaimed eateries are within a five to ten minute radius - Marion, Cutler &amp; Co, Lune Croissanterie, Alimentari, and Bar Rosella, to name a few. These venues sit alongside celebrated casual options like Hector’s Deli and Archie’s All Day, offering residents a diverse and constantly evolving dining experience.

For food shopping and specialty retail, the area continues to deliver. Morning Market and Gertrude Grocer offer curated produce and pantry goods, while Meatsmith, The Source Bulk Foods, and Gram Sustainable cater to conscious consumers.&nbsp;

National retailers including Coles and Woolworths ensure grocery needs are met with ease, and boutique outlets like Aesop, Le Labo, and Glou Wine Bar &amp; Shop add texture to the local retail mix.

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Public green space is one of Fitzroy’s defining attributes, and Napier 235 is perfectly positioned to take advantage of this. Carlton Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens provide expansive, historic parklands within walking distance.&nbsp;

Edinburgh Gardens, popular with locals for its open lawns and sporting facilities, is also easily accessible. Fitzroy Swimming Pool and the leafy surrounds of the Melbourne Museum further enrich the recreational landscape, while the Melbourne Cricket Ground offers a pedestrian-accessible connection to the city’s sporting calendar.

Transport connectivity is embedded into the daily rhythm of the suburb. Tram access on nearby Brunswick, Smith, and Nicholson Streets provides direct links to the CBD and broader inner-north. Meanwhile, major arterials such as Victoria Parade and Alexandra Parade support quick access by car or bicycle.&nbsp;

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Despite this rich offering, Napier Street itself remains a quiet, tree-lined corridor within Fitzroy’s residential grain, providing a sense of retreat from the surrounding activity. This balance of vibrancy and seclusion underpins the appeal of Napier 235, designed by Ewert Leaf with landscape by Florian Wild.&nbsp;

Each residence offers large private terraces and generous internal layouts that connect with the outdoors, while sustainability credentials place the project in the top five per cent of Victorian developments under current planning policy benchmarks.

Napier 235 is now under construction by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/ag-constructions">AG Construct</a>. Two-bedroom residences are priced from $1,225,000.

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Staff Writer

Napier 235 taps into Fitzroy’s lifestyle fabric

Access to high-performing public schools remains one of the strongest, and most measurable, drivers of residential demand in Melbourne’s established suburbs.

As affordability pressures continue to reshape buying decisions, school zoning has increasingly shifted from a secondary preference to a strategic consideration for family buyers.

New 2025 research from Cotality quantifies just how much weight households place on this factor. Across Sydney and Melbourne, families are paying premiums of up to $1.3 million to secure houses within sought-after public school catchments compared with similar homes just outside the boundary. In Melbourne, price gaps in leading school zones have reached as much as $357,000, reinforcing the extent to which access to public education is being capitalised into property values.

This data is reflected in buyer behaviour on the ground. Recent analysis shows some Melbourne families are paying up to 35 per cent more for homes within well-performing public school zones, particularly in tightly held inner and middle-ring suburbs where supply is limited and boundaries are sharply defined.

While the strongest premiums have traditionally been associated with detached housing, the underlying demand drivers, certainty of school access, long-term lifestyle planning, and the rising cost of private education, are increasingly influencing apartment buyers as well.

In suburbs where new residential supply is scarce, apartments located within established school catchments are emerging as one of the few accessible entry points for families prioritising location over land.

Long regarded for its education network, Balwyn remains one of Melbourne’s most tightly-held residential areas, with limited opportunities for new housing, particularly projects that sit squarely within the Balwyn High School catchment, one of the best performing public schools in the area.

The new apartment development&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/white-weston-balwyn-village-259-281-whitehorse-road-balwyn-vic-3103">White &amp; Weston</a> sits within the sought-after catchment zone, as well as being close to the suburb’s village retail strip and Balwyn Park.

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Supermarket giant Coles has teamed up with developer Dimas Property Group to create White &amp; Weston, just 45 large-scale apartments designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>. The two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, are proving popular with a wide variety of buyers, from young families to professional couples, as well as empty nesters.

While the median house price in Balwyn is touching $3 million, two-bedroom apartments at White &amp; Weston start from $1,325,000, and three-bedroom apartments start from $1,837,000.

On top its affordability relative to houses, buyers, depending on the configuration they choose, can save up to $360,000 by buying off the plan, an added cost which is applicable in the established housing market.

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White &amp; Weston apartments have been designed with sustainability at the forefront. They will achieve a&nbsp;minimum seven-star energy rating, through features like double-glazed windows, EV readiness, and whole-of-home energy optimisation aimed at reducing ongoing costs. There is also a 52-week defect liability period in place, and a six-year building guarantee for peace of mind.

Builder Aspekt has already commenced construction of the building, and will complete in early 2027.

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Developments like White &amp; Weston highlight how school zoning is reshaping not just prices, but housing typologies within established suburbs. As demand to live inside high-performing public school catchments intensifies, apartments and townhome-style projects are increasingly filling the gap between aspiration and affordability.

The question for buyers is less about whether the school-zone premium exists, the data clearly shows it does, and more about how they choose to absorb it. Paying extra for education access can make sense when weighed against private schooling costs and long-term lifestyle goals.

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While the median house price in Balwyn is touching $3 million, two-bedroom apartments at White & Weston start from $1,325,000, and three-bedroom apartments start from $1,837,000.

White & Weston in Balwyn reflects Melbourne's education-driven housing demand

All eyes are on the Brisbane apartment market in 2026, as the Queensland capital continues its bull run in the unit sector.

Buyer confidence remains at an all-time high, with Cotality data showing unit values surged more than 15 per cent in 2025, following 16.6 per cent growth in 2024.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to build in Brisbane, keeping supply constrained and placing further upward pressure on prices. Developers are keen to bring projects to market as quickly as possible, with the Olympics, albeit still six years away, looming large.

Next year promises to be another exciting one for the Brisbane apartment market. It will be another characterized by limited supply, heightened demand, and&nbsp;continued price growth as construction constraints and strong population growth keep competition for new stock intense.

We’ve wrapped up the 10 best apartment developments set to hit the market in 2026 that buyers should look out for.

<h3>Where: South Brisbane 
Who: Mosaic Property Group</h3>

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic Property Group</a> is preparing to launch its Montague Road, South Brisbane development in early 2026.

The owner-occupier focussed building will have 204 two- and three-bedroom apartments across its 37 storeys overlooking the Brisbane River, as well as over&nbsp;2,000 sqm of wellness and lifestyle amenity.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bureauproberts">bureau^proberts</a> and positioned on one of the last remaining large riverfront sites in South Brisbane, the development aligns with the area’s next phase of renewal as Montague Road transitions from light industrial uses to a high-quality mixed-use river precinct.

<h3>Where: Toowong 
Who: Immerse Projects</h3>

Gold Coast-based <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a> is making its Brisbane debut in Toowong. Pending approvals, they will launch their 15-storey mixed-use building on Sylvan Road in 2026.

There will be <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/22-24-sylvan-road-toowong-qld-4066">88 apartments</a> above activated ground-floor retail and hospitality.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the project responds to a mid-rise urban context that has seen little new apartment supply in recent years, despite strong underlying demand driven by proximity to the University of Queensland, transport, and riverfront amenity.&nbsp;

The scheme is positioned as a contemporary addition to the Sylvan Road corridor, with landscaped communal spaces and a focus on connectivity rather than scale.

Read more: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-immerse-projects-reveals-debut-brisbane-apartment-development-in-toowong">First look: Immerse Projects reveals debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong</a>

<h3>The Stanley 
Where: Woolloongabba 
Who: Sarazin</h3>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sarazin">Sarazin</a>&nbsp;is expected to launch its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-woolloongabba-825-stanley-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley</a>&nbsp;development in 2026, one of the most ambitious proposals set to contribute significantly to Woolloongabba’s transformation ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.&nbsp;

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Planned as a two-tower, mixed-use development of 53 and 36 storeys, the project will deliver 447 apartments alongside retail, commercial space, and a major public plaza connecting Stanley and Trafalgar Streets.&nbsp;

Located within the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area and adjacent to The Gabba and Cross River Rail, The Stanley is framed as a catalyst project, blending high-density living with cultural and civic infrastructure, including a proposed STEAMM gallery and garden.&nbsp;

<h3>The Tannery 
Where: West End 
Who: McNab</h3>

Another builder-developer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mcnab-developments">McNab</a>, will launch its unique West End project in 2026.&nbsp;The Tannery Residences will transform the former Dixon’s Tannery site on Montague Road into a 10-storey, wellness-led residential project that places heritage at its core.&nbsp;

The development will deliver 81 two, three, and four-bedroom apartments, centred around the preserved 19th-century tannery building, which will be repurposed as a communal retreat with extensive health and wellbeing facilities.&nbsp;

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Designed with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/aspect-studios">Aspect Studios</a>, and Tom Mark Henry, the project reflects a broader buyer shift toward character-rich buildings that combine history, amenity, and long-term liveability in tightly held inner-Brisbane locations.

<h3>The Gallery by Graya 
Where: Hamilton 
Who: Graya</h3>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a>, yet another builder-developer,&nbsp;is expanding its presence along Hamilton’s Racecourse Road with The Gallery.

Pending approvals to go a little higher than what has been approved, Graya will bring 52 high-end apartments to the undersupplied Hamilton market, above&nbsp;a curated retail precinct.&nbsp;

Designed by bureau^proberts, the project draws on Queensland vernacular architecture, incorporating deep verandahs, landscaped courtyards, and an 800-square-metre rooftop retreat.&nbsp;

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Positioned on a full-block site, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-gallery-by-graya-63-71-racecourse-road-hamilton-qld-4007">The Gallery</a> is intended to act as a local civic anchor, contributing to the ongoing revitalisation of Racecourse Road while catering to owner-occupiers seeking lower-density living close to the river and CBD.

Read more: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-graya-expands-hamilton-presence-with-the-gallery-apartments">First look exclusive: GRAYA expands Hamilton presence with The Gallery apartments</a>

<h3>Yeerongpilly Green 
Where: Yeerongpilly 
Who: Consolidated Properties Group</h3>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/consolidated-properties">Consolidated Properties Group</a> (CPG) will launch its 25-storey residential tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yeerongpilly-green-21-queens-way-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Yeerongpilly Green</a>&nbsp;in the new year,&nbsp;marking the first high-rise within the evolving riverside precinct.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the project will deliver 181 apartments, evenly balanced between two- and three-bedroom configurations, each with generous outdoor spaces ranging up to 87 sqm.

A key feature of the proposal is the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed former Animal Research Institute building, which will be restored and reimagined as a future community or retail venue.

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Over 2,000 sqm of landscaped communal gardens, along with resident amenities such as a pool, library, and private dining rooms, reflect the precinct’s broader focus on livability and green design.

The tower’s position within walking distance of the upgraded Yeerongpilly station and the 2032 Olympic tennis venue reinforces its appeal to both residents and investors.

<h3>Where: Newstead 
Who Consolidated Properties Group</h3>

CPG is also expected to launch its Newstead project, on one of the last direct riverfront sites in the suburb, next year. They are proposing 235 apartments across a 25-storey tower and an adjoining four-storey riverfront building of just 12 ultra-luxury residences.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, the project draws on classical Brisbane architecture with enduring materials such as brick and stone.

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CPG Chairman Don O’Rorke described the vision as a “modern classic” that will stand the test of time.

With panoramic north-facing views across the river to Hamilton Hill and more than 75 apartments capturing river vistas, the development cements Newstead’s reputation as one of Brisbane’s most coveted urban waterfront locations.

Read more: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/don-ororkes-cons-prop-unveils-newstead-riverfront-apartment-plans">Don O'Rorke's Cons Prop unveils Newstead riverfront apartment plans</a>

<h3>Where: Newstead 
Who: BPG Developments</h3>

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/bpg-developments">BPG Developments</a>&nbsp;will launch&nbsp;its 18-level Newstead apartment tower on Maud Street early in the new year following its recent approval.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a>, the project will comprise 131 two- and three-bedroom apartments with a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a gym, sauna, plunge pools, and shaded lounging terraces.

A ground-level plaza and retail tenancy will contribute to the precinct’s growing lifestyle offering and activate the street edge.

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The tower’s material palette and form draw inspiration from the neighbouring heritage-listed Goldsworthy and Perkins Boot Factory, incorporating arched motifs and tactile brickwork that nod to Newstead’s industrial past.

BPG Co-Founder Glen Williams said the decision to focus on the area was driven by the ongoing shortage of new apartments and construction challenges limiting supply.

<h3>Where: New Farm 
Who: Fortis</h3>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> is expected to launch its second Brisbane project, one of its largest to date not only in Brisbane but nationally. The New Farm development will deliver <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/424-bowen-terrace-new-farm-qld-4005">74 apartments and four standalone houses</a> across two low-rise buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>.

The seven-level apartment building will front Moreton Street, while the four houses will address Bowen Terrace, taking advantage of elevated views and the suburb’s established leafy streetscape.

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The project’s architecture embraces subtropical design principles, drawing on the character of traditional Queensland homes through verandahs, bay windows, and deep balconies. A U-shaped configuration surrounds a north-facing courtyard with a pool and wellness zones.

Following three rounds of community consultation, the design was refined to include greater setbacks and deep planting, with heritage assessments confirming minimal impact on the neighbouring Fingal House.

<h3>Where: Newstead 
Who: Frasers Property Australia</h3>

Development giant Frasers will launch its updated Newstead development to the market in 2026, after tweaking the plans for it to be more upmarket.

They will now bring around 70 apartments to the market across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">two 16-storey buildings</a> on a prime&nbsp;3,016 sqm site on the&nbsp;corner of Chester and Morse Street. There will also be three street-level terraces, a rarity so close to the popular James St retail precinct.

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Frasers Property Development Director Jamisen Rivera said the upscale project felt like a natural progression following the delivery of luxury townhomes and apartments at Hamilton Reach.&nbsp;

“This rare site presented a unique opportunity to blend the blue-chip aspects of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/new-farm-qld-4005" target="">New Farm</a>&nbsp;with the urban excitement of Newstead’s thriving scene and is primely positioned to link two of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brisbane-qld" target="">Brisbane</a>’s most iconic precincts, walkable to both James Street and The Gasworks,"&nbsp;Rivera said.

“Carefully curated by our experienced consultant team, the residences are as luxurious as they are diverse, with a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments designed to maximise the 360-degree views to the CBD,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/new-farm-qld-4005" target="">New Farm</a>, North&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brisbane-qld" target="">Brisbane</a>&nbsp;and Hamilton Northshore, enhancing the living experience from the inside out.”&nbsp;

Brisbane’s top 10 new apartment developments coming to market in 2026

With just a few units left in its luxury Palm Beach apartment development La Belle,&nbsp;Marquee Development Partners is planning its next.

They are moving down The Esplanade, filing plans for 31 apartments on an amalgamated 1,236 sqm site at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/velare-444-448-the-esplanade-palm-beach-qld-4221">444–448 The Esplanade</a>, directly opposite the Palm Beach foreshore.

The family-owned developer, ran by Jacques Winterburn, has had&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ellivo-architects">Ellivo Architects</a>&nbsp;design the nine-storey building that will comprise 15 two-bedroom apartments, 15 three-beds, and a four-bedroom penthouse.

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A residents' lounge with work from home pods will sit on the first level, as will a gym, an alfresco deck with outdoor kitchen, and a lap pool with adjoining spa.

The building will sit next door to Solmare by Chanine Developments, which is set to launch soon, as well as the Casablanca Palms on the Beach resort.

Marquee is on track to deliver its 11th Gold Coast project, with La Belle slated for completion in late 2026. Only four-bedroom apartments remain in the 75-unit development. Marquee has delivered several central Gold Coast projects around Surfers Paradise and Chevron Island, but in recent years has shifted its focus to the southern end of the coast, completing Palm Beach Residences, Northshore Palm Beach, and SOL and Monterey at Kirra.

&nbsp;

First look: Marquee plots latest Palm Beach apartment development

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Brisbane Heat wicket-keeper batsman Jimmy Peirson and wife Amy are selling their first home they bought together.

They’ve renovated the 1960s home during their three year ownership, having paid $524,000 in 2017.

Set on 560 sqm, the home has three bedrooms and one bathroom, which they’ve left the lower level gutted, described in the marketing as a blank canvas.

The home became a $500 a week rental in late 2019 when the couple traded up to Everton Park, where they spent $882,000 on a renovated four bedroom home.

Peirson has been with the Brisbane Heat since 2014.

In 2018 he became Queensland's youngest-ever Sheffield Shield winning captain when the Bulls won the competition in 2018.
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The home became a $500 a week rental in late 2019 when the couple traded up to Everton Park



Brisbane Heat wicket-keeper Jimmy Peirson lists former Stafford Heights home

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The Australian cricketer Ashton Agar has traded up handsomely in Perth.

The specialist ODI and T20 spin bowler has spent $2.25 million in the pricey waterfront suburb Dalkeith.

The three bedroom home, built in 1990, sits in 1,165 sqm grounds which feature a tennis court and resort-style swimming pool.

It had been for sale for a year and a half before Agar swooped.

Agar was trading up from the beachside Scarborough where he has owned a four bedroom townhouse since paying $660,000 in 2016, shortly after making his international T20 debut for Australia.

Agar, who plays for the Perth Scorchers in the BBL, has played four Tests for Australia, earning his baggy green in 2013.
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The specialist ODI and T20 spin bowler has spent $2.25 million in the pricey waterfront suburb Dalkeith.

Cricketer Ashton Agar trades up in Perth

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As a cricket tragic, I was thrilled a little over a year when we named our son Stanley, being in part a subtle or oblique reference to one end of the Gabba cricket ground in Brisbane (I felt a reference to the old Clem Jones stand - or even 'Sir Gordon Chalk'! - might have been pushing it...).  
There's been a tremendous amount of excitement in Brisbane this week as the English cricket team is in town to the play the first Test Match of the historic Ashes series.
The view of the Stanley Street End skyline today takes in many cranes, as well as the imposing $85 million Trafalgar Residences, a 20-storey apartment block at 855 Stanley Street (being a new development since the last time an Ashes test was played here). 
Looking back towards the opposite Vulture Street End of the ground, the television cameras picked up the apartments advertised for sale and for rent at 444 Vulture Street, where apartments are advertised for rent from $360/week for one bedroom units, and from $750/week and above for three bedders. 
At this stage of the construction cycle there's a risk of vacancy rates being understated as a single online advertisement can account for multiple new apartments.
The ubiquitous offers of rent-free periods for tenants, free internet (and so on) in Woolloongabba apartments reflect the clear weakness in the rental market. 
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In a moment of wry amusement, even match commentator Damien 'Flemo' Fleming was moved to mention the glut of new building in the suburb, a rare yet curiously welcome departure from the discussion of Bowlology, the Fast Bowling Cartel, and heavy metal music!
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Avenue of apprehension
The new high-rise apartment market can be a risky one for buyers, in part because the apartments can lack uniqueness or scarcity value, and partly because the duration of projects can span several years from approval to completion, at which point the market can suddenly become swamped with new supply. 
This cycle has played host to Queensland's greatest ever apartment construction boom, eclipsing even the post-recession boom of the early 1990s, although far fewer houses have been built this time around.
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As we have seen in Perth since 2014, the long lead times mean that by the time projects are completed demand may have slowed significantly.
In fact, until relatively recently Western Australia was seeing the number of new dwelling completions exceed the growth in headcount, as population growth had slowed so dramatically, resulting in a surge of rental vacancies and falling rents. The city of Darwin went down a similar path.
Queensland has suffered from this dynamic too, albeit to a lesser extent. The good news for Brisbane landlords is that the Queensland economy, employment growth, and thus the three components of demographic change (natural growth, net overseas migration, and net interstate migration) are now aligning to create faster population growth. 
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Meanwhile new apartment commencements are slowing to a crawl, helping to rebalance the market over time.
The Brisbane apartment market is heading back towards equilibrium eventually, then, but 2018 will nevertheless be a splendid year for renters, especially in some of these inner-city unit markets. 
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Apartment glut on the Gabba's skyline obvious even to the Channel 9 cricket commentary team: Pete Wargent

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Star Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s Clyde North family home was sold for $935,000 in post-auction negotiations after its Sunday auction. 
The opening batsman’s 2012-built house at 6 Forest Drive had been listed with an $850,000 to $935,000 price guide.
OBrien Keysborough agent Darren Hutchins said more than 200 groups had toured the ex-display home during its campaign.
The 446 sqm home had passed in at $911,000, the Herald Sun reported.
Its listing went viral on realestate.com.au, with more than 64,000 views, well above the suburb’s average of 83 visits per property.
The home had previously sold at $730,000 in 2015 and $789,000 in 2013.
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Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan sells Melbourne home

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Cricketer Steve O’Keefe has sold both his residential new-build investment properties in Mudgee.
The Manly-based O’Keefe, who has a property portfolio across the country, bought the building-block opportunity in 2013 for $169,000.
He subdivided the 840 square metre corner plot, set south of the town, and built a home on each block.
He got $355,000 for the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on 402 square metres, which has been a $360-a-week rental. The home next door on 435 square metres fetched $347,000.
McGrath Central Tablelands agent Lucas Sheppard secured the sale for the long-time Sydney Sixer.
O’Keefe, among the top wicket-takers over the summer, has owned a two-bedroom Manly apartment since paying $921,500 off the plan in 2011.
He also has four properties just outside of Brisbane, in Kingston, Marsden, Waverley and Raceview.
His portfolio is at the cheaper end of the market, unlike former Test teammates Steve Smith and David Warner, who have stuck to pricier Sydney.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Cricketer Steve O'Keefe sells two Mudgee residential investment properties

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New South Wales cricket veteran Steve O'Keefe is selling another of his investment properties in Mudgee.
O'Keefe, who has built a vast property portfolio across the country, bought into the Mudgee market in 2013, spending $169,000 on an 840 square metres corner plot south-west of the main town.
The Manly-based spinner subdivided the parcel and built a home on each block.
He's now asking $355,000 for one of the three bedroom, two bathroom homes on 435 square metres that has been a $360 a week rental.
The home next door is also $360 a week rental.
McGrath Central Tablelands agent Lucas Sheppard has sold one of O'Keefe's investment homes, and is offering the other.
The long-time Sydney Sixer, who was among the top wicket takers in the competition over the summer where the Sixers made it to the semi finals, has also just finished building a four bedroom home in Lennox Head, having spent $270,000 in 2016.
He has owned a two bedroom apartment in Manly since paying $921,500 off the plan in 2011.
O'Keefe has an even stronger portfolio in Queensland where he has four investments.
He has investment properties in Kingston, Marsden, Wakerley and Raceview, all just outside of Brisbane. 
His portfolio is at the cheaper end of the market, unlike his former Test teammates Stephen Smith and David Warner.
This article was first published in the Saturday Telegraph. 
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Cricketer Steve O'Keefe lists another Mudgee investment property

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Cricketer Nathan Lyon, who holds the record for most Test wickets taken by an Australian off-spinner, has sold his matrimonial home at Port Hacking in the Sutherland Shire.
It comes just days after his triumphal selection in the 15-man squad ahead of the World Cup that begins in late May in the UK.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with deep waterfront and boat ramp was bought in 2016, the year before his split with his longtime partner Mel Waring.
The then Perth-based estate agent Emma McCarthy has been his partner since 2017.
There’s been no sale price reveal by its Ray White selling agent Matthew Johnston.
Overlooking the Royal National Park, it was bought off market in 2016 for $3.8 million from Charlie and Jill Yankos.
Johnston had sold Lyon’s last home, in conjunction with Jill Yankos, when his Oyster Bay battle-axe fetched $2,070,000 in 2016.
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Lyon and Waring had paid $1.4 million for the home in 2014 and renovated the riverfront into a four-bedroom home.
In 2018 he sold his Vaucluse investment apartment for $1,085,000.
Having paid $1.1 million in 2015, the 1970s apartment was then leased for $800 a week.
Lyon made his debut in the Australia Test team in 2011.
The 31-year-old from Young, made an immediate impact on debut, taking a wicket with his first Test ball.
He went on to take 5-34 and became only the 15th Australian bowler to take five wickets in their debut innings.
The Test veteran, who was the first finger spinner to claim 200 Test wickets for Australia, now has taken 343 wickets. 
Lyon began his career as a member of the ground-staff team at the Adelaide Oval after finishing a four-year apprenticeship at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Cricketer Nathan Lyon sells Sutherland Shire waterfront home

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The former Australian cricket captain turned commentator Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna have bought in Portsea.
The couple paid $3.51 million for the home, close to Fishermans Beach which had a $775,000 build in 2009.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom will be a weekender from their home on Brighton’s “golden mile”, which they bought for $10 million in 2013.
The two levels home has a resort style heated pool and spa along with in-ground trampoline and basketball practice area on its 1,068 square metres.
It was sold by Sothebys who struggled to find a buyer with the property listed for more than 300 days.
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Ricky and Rianna Ponting buy Portsea weekender

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Runout T20 cricket captain Aaron Finch, who had a big weekend leading his Big Bash team the Melbourne Renegades to final victory against the Melbourne stars, secured the sale of his Melbourne investment apartment just a few hours earlier.
The big hitter sold the two bedroom Kensington warehouse conversion apartment for $590,000, only just higher than the $579,000 paid off the plan in 2010.
Finch watched as two bidders competed when <a href="https://rendina.com.au/real-estate/1140706/303-18-bent-street-kensington-vic-3031" target="_blank">303/18 Bent Street</a> was offered on Saturday.
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Its Rendina agent Lou Rendina had marketed it with $550,000 to $600,000 hopes.
After a $550,000 opening bid, a local couple looking for a new home outbid the investor. 
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Melbourne Renegades cricket captain Aaron Finch sells investment apartment

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Axed Australian Test cricketer Mitchell Marsh has had to take a loss on his Perth home.
He found a quick buyer for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-bicton-129689962" target="_blank">Bicton home</a> (above) that cost him $2.5 million in 2016, but sold recently for $2.38 million.
The 2013 built home on 1010 sqm has four bedrooms, a theatre room with 3D built in screen, a wine cellar and a custom built library.
A heated swimming pool and spa sit in the garden.
Marsh, who was dropped for the first Test against India, also owns at Fremantle.
Brother Shaun was also based in Bicton until recently. He did slightly better, but only made a $5,000 profit on his home that cost him and wife Rebecca $1,725,000 in 2014.
They've upgraded to a $2.1 million home in Applecross.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
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