There’s a quiet patch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, between the bustle of Glenferrie Road and the curve of the Yarra, that rarely sees change, and even more rarely, new apartments. But that’s exactly where <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pomeroy-pacific-quattro-corp">PQD</a> is planting Kooyongkoot: a deliberate, 18-residence answer to the question of what downsizers actually want.

“This is something this pocket of Hawthorn has never seen before,” says Fil Gacesa, head of sales at PQD. “<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a> will deliver just 18 large-scale apartments in the heart of Hawthorn. It is the true definition of resort-style living.”

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That scale is central to the story. It’s what allows for two dedicated lift cores, short corridors, and a generous lightcourt that draws natural ventilation and sunlight into every residence. It’s also what makes room for the sort of amenity usually confined to high-density towers: a fully equipped wellness centre with infrared and traditional saunas, yoga and pilates studio, cold therapy shower, and treatment room. There’s a golf simulator, car and dog wash stations, and extensive storage too, not bolted on, but baked in from the start.

But more than the checklist, it’s the design intent that carries weight. “This project has been many years in the making,” says Mark Pomeroy, Director of PQD. “Not just in planning, but in listening, to what our buyers and the local community are looking for”.

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That listening shows up in the materials, oak floors, natural stone, V-ZUG appliances, and in how space is handled. Penthouses feature private rooftop terraces with pools. Terraces and garden residences embrace outdoor connection. Inside, the layouts skew large and open, geared for hosting, not just housing.

Architecturally, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>’s approach is grounded. There’s no reaching for spectacle here. Instead, the building offers a sculptural calm, anchored by landscaping from Eckersley Garden Architecture.&nbsp;

“We wanted to create spaces that feel expansive, serene, and meaningfully connected to daily life,” said founding partner Chris Stribley elsewhere.

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That sentiment, calm, connection, echoes in the location itself. Kooyongkoot sits just a short stroll from Central Gardens, Fairview Park, and the Rivoli Cinema. Tram lines and schools are close, but the street is tucked, quiet, and leaf-lined.&nbsp;

“Residents of Kooyongkoot will be a short stroll from Fairview Park, Central Gardens, and the Glenferrie Road retail strip," Gacesa notes, "but you're also cocooned in this peaceful pocket behind extensive landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture.”

Kooyongkoot is set for completion in late 2026.

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The project that said no to compromise: Inside Kooyongkoot, Hawthorn

When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

Crowdfunding

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Crowdfunding is disrupting property investment by fractionalising the asset to make it easier for people to invest a bit or a lot in one or more properties of their choice, giving investors opportunities in any type of property anywhere in Australia.
Australia’s leading property crowdfunder, DomaCom, allows investors to contribute towards the purchase of a property asset of their choice.  This includes residential, commercial, retail, and industrial and thematic sectors such as agriculture, energy, affordable housing, student accommodation, land banking and social infrastructure, among others.
Sometimes called fractional investing, crowdfunding is a modern form of syndication that DomaCom have taken to another level.
The DomaCom model is an online platform in two parts; the first facilitates the investment application and a strict due diligence process to ensure that every property is fairly valued, legally entitled and of sound structure.
The second part is a legal structure that fractionalises the ownership via a unitised structure.
This structure is called a managed investment scheme (MIS). Each property acquired is held in a segregated sub-fund of the MIS in which investors receive units in proportion to the amount they invest.
Crowdfunding requires cash on deposit before a property can be selected as this determines how much is available. DomaCom have a number of residential strategy or thematic campaigns running at any one time that investors can choose from.
So who chooses property to crowdfund?
DomaCom is a platform for investors to use but the company does not choose specific properties. We select residential strategies from analysed research then ask property advisers to select assets based on that research. Thematic projects are usually partially completed with due diligence enabling them to be posted to the platform for investors to participate. Thematic projects usually have a longer sale process and therefore time to raise the necessary capital. Residential properties on the other hand come to market for 4 or 5 weeks so it is necessary to have cash on hand to act quickly when the properties are identified. 
Investing is the easy part, but how do investors exit?
An exit strategy is just as important as the investment. The DomaCom Fund generally has a 5 year term for residential properties thereby guaranteeing an exit for investors if they wish. Those who wish to retain the property can do so by buying out those who wish to exit. If they don’t the property is sold and the proceeds are distributed to investors. 
Just as the sharemarket enables online trading in company shares, DomaCom has created an online unit trading facility within the platform, complete with buy/sell and market depth screens to enable investors to trade their units at any time provided there is a buyer, just like the sharemarket. A third facility exists where unit holders can vote to wind up a sub-fund and sell the property at any time, provided 75% of unit holders vote to do so.
DomaCom have recently been active seeking to raise $4.3 million working with Utilas Group to develop a BioHub project in Casino.
Landbanking has been popular venture too with funds being sought for near Sydney's second planned airport, with KSI Investments acquiring over 11 acres near Badgerys Creek. 
To learn more about crowdfunding, visit <a href="https://www.domacom.com.au/" target="_blank">DomaCom here</a>.
 
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What is crowdfunding into property?

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Fractional property investment company DomaCom has announced that it has entered into an agreement to subscribe to the CoreLogic – Moody’s Analytics Australian Forecast Home Value Index.
This will allow DomaCom to create highly targeted research backed residential property investment strategies for Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and direct investors.
DomaCom will initially offer a Top Australian Residential Strategy drawing on the top sector in the CoreLogic – Moody’s Analytics Australian Forecast Home Value Index, as well as a Top Australian Cities Strategy with a choice of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart or Darwin.
DomaCom CEO Arthur Naoumidis said the move is a step change in the evolution of their product.
“While independent financial advisers are typically at the core of most client’s investment decisions they have not previously been able to offer clients a comprehensive property investment solution, effectively excluding the world’s largest asset class from the discussion.
“This is a step change in the evolution of our product suite, providing a simple, comprehensive solution for investors incorporating every step in the process from research to execution with a very low investment threshold of $2,500.
“This puts the investor in the driver’s seat with the power to choose a residential property strategy backed by highly credible, independent research and underpinned by the confidence of having professional advice to execute that strategy through the selection of an appropriate property.”
DomaCom will engage professional property buyers’ advocates to shortlist suitable properties to acquire using the residential strategy campaigns selected by the investors. Investors will be able to open accounts on the platform and apply for units in the strategy of their choice.
Moody’s Analytics extensive economic forecasting expertise coupled with Corelogic’s historic index values offer sophisticated insights into the future trends of Australia’s residential property market and DomaCom is pleased to be able to offer investors access to these insights and the platform to act on them.
Highlights of the deal
• DomaCom signs agreement to subscribe to the 10-year CoreLogic – Moody’s Analytics Australian Forecast Home Value Index
• DomaCom will use the forecasts to create Residential Crowdfunding campaigns for each Australian capital city
• Paves the way for financial planners to access highly targeted residential property investment strategies for clients that leverage off institutional grade research
• Gen X/Y/Millennial Investors can participate in these crowd funding campaigns to save their housing deposit in the market they wish to live in.
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DomaCom subscribes to Moody’s Analytics property highlights index

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The DomaCom fractional property investing platform has moved to expand into the rural property sector.
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DomaCom's initial investment under its partnership with Cultivate Farms is Springview Eco Farm at Big Creek near Wagga Wagga.
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<div class="cq-article-content-media section">It is a 65 hectare <a href="https://domacom.com.au/public-crowdfunding-campaigns/rural-properties/next-generation-farmers/" target="_blank">pig farm</a>.</div>
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<div>The ASX-listed company recently secured a partnership with rural start-up, Cultivate Farms.</div>
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Under the arrangement, Cultivate Farms will source appropriate properties from farmers looking to retire and match these to aspiring or next generation farmers.
DomaCom will provide the investment capital through its crowdfunding platform.
The AFL great and farming sector advocate Kevin Sheedy has come on board as ambassador.
“We need to encourage the next generation to stay on the land and build a future for our country," Kevin Sheedy said.
"Through crowdfunding all Australians can now invest into farming families and regional Australia’s future.
Some of the footy’s greatest players grew up kicking a Sherrin on the dairy farms, market gardens and sheep farms out the back of nowhere.
"I struggle to see where the next generation of farmers, and therefore, AFL players will come from if it is financially impossible to own a farm.”
"The idea behind this project is to enable young farming families to get their foot on a property they can farm commercially, while at the same time enabling a retiring farmer to sell down or sell out in order to retire," said Warren Gibson, sales and marketing manager at DomaCom.
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"We are 50 per cent to closing our first property and through our partner, Sam Marwood of Cultivate Farms, have another 19 in the pipeline," he told The Australian Financial Review.
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Each farm will be held in a separate DomaCom sub-fund with investors receiving a share of the rent.
They can also benefit from any capital growth through the trading of units in the fund or when the property is eventually sold and the fund wound up.
Funds typically have a five-year term and a targeted gross return of 5 per cent. The minimum investment is $2500.
Springview Eco-Farm, located in the Eastern Riverina area of southern NSW, a 2.5 hour drive from Canberra, is run by vendor, Pennie Scott, who will retain some equity via the DomaCom property sub-fund units.
The farm has an indicative value of $800,000 with a target amount of $400,000 being raised. Its indicative capital growth is tipped as 6%* p.a. with a targeted rental return of 5%* p.a.
As DomaCom will be the landlord for Springview EcoFarm, a property manager will be appointed to manage the property including collecting the rent and future tenancy if or when required. 
The gross rent is targeted to be around 5% which should result in an approximate income return of 4% to investors after the 0.88% management fee, plus capital growth.
DomaCom is Australia's leading property crowdfunder. It allows anyone to invest a little or a lot in to property investment. 
They recently crowndfunded the first mortgage backed loan for a residential property in Melbourne.
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DomaCom hire AFL legend Kevin Sheedy as ambassador for farm project

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In another crowdfunding first, DomaCom Australia announced that the crowdfunding campaign to fund a mortgage backed loan has been successfully completed. 
Newcastle based financial advice firm Shartru Wealth Management has used the DomaCom platform to acquire a $1.6 million residential property in Melbourne using both debt and equity.
A crowdfunding campaign was completed to raise around $682K for the equity component and another campaign was completed to raise the remaining $948K debt. 
In executing both sides of the transaction, Shartru have been able to satisfy the growth needs of their accumulation clients as well as the income needs of their retiree clients with an attractive net return of 5.06% in a low risk environment.
The loan is secured by a first mortgage security on residential property with a conservative LVR of around 60%. 
Shartru CEO, Rob Coyte, said it delivered a tax effective investment for our growth-oriented clients whilst also being able to deliver an attractive income investment to our retiree clients.
"An investment option returning 5.06% and secured by first registered mortgage with a low LVR is attractive in today’s environment where retirees are lucky to receive a 2.5% return from term deposits,” he said.
DomaCom CEO, Arthur Naoumidis explained that one of the great benefits of property investment is to be able to use internal gearing to deliver long term tax effective returns.
“We are pleased we can now facilitate debt arrangements via the DomaCom platform, offering expanded opportunities for investors”
“Advisers can now fund both the equity and the debt portions of a property investment which enables them to provide the appropriate investment outcomes for both accumulation and retiree clients”.
“We are now looking forward to accelerating our FUM with these new debt facilities, particularly in the SMSF space. SMSFs can have a precise asset allocation to real property via DomaCom, including debt, without the need for a Bare Trust, limited borrowing and with all the additional administration and cost involved”.
“With a managed fund like DomaCom and with access to debt, Advisers have an internal solution to help clients access investment property and fixed interest income in line with their portfolio strategy as part of the adviser’s fee for service.
"This is something DomaCom has been working towards for three years”.
To learn more about crowdfunding, visit <a href="https://www.domacom.com.au/" target="_blank">DomaCom here</a>.
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First mortgage backed loan crowdfunded by DomaCom

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Sydney’s Mascot Towers appears to be “moving in a downward motion”, according to the building’s co-ordinating engineer. 
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The 10-year-old building was evacuated after engineers became concerned about continued cracking in support structure and facade masonry.
Mascot Towers’ co-ordinating engineer has now identified a new issue along the northern and eastern boundaries of the complex.
“It appears that the building is moving in a downward motion,” an update sent to residents and owners on Monday night said.
The update didn’t elaborate on “downward motion”.
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The residents of Mascot Towers where forcibly evacuated from their homes late June 14th 2019 because their building started developing alarming cracking on its structure.
A <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/mascot-towers-emergency-fund" target="_blank">Go-Fund-Me campaign</a> has been created by a resident of Mascot Towers with the goal of raising 1$ million.
The creator said, "We plan to use the kind donations to help everyone in the building start the work on stabilizing the structural defects as well as investigate what went wrong."
"This is only the start for us, we face massive repair costs that could reach $6+ Million."
"The residents are faced with a $1 million cost just to get back home, this has to be paid by 1st August 2019," they added.
The latest news to come from the building is that it is 'sinking'.
Residents who aren't able to get back in to their unsafe apartments in Mascot Towers have been given access to temporary residential accommodation assistance by the NSW Government.
The government will supply emergency financial support to the Mascot Towers Owners Corporation.
Residents of a one bedroom unit will be able to access funding for accommodation of up to $220 per night. Two bedroom apartment residents will be able to get $300 per night and there is up to $400 per night for a three-bedroom unit, all paid subject to actual costs incurred. 
Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said residents of the 132 units would temporarily be able to access financial support for incurred accommodation expenses whilst engineers determine the root cause of the issues. 
The Go-Fund-Me campaign has only reached $4,450 as of 10:00 June 25 2019.
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Mascot Towers residents seek $1 million through Go-Fund-Me campaign

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Crowd funding platform DomaCom have announced that the DomaCom Fund has grown its funds under management to over $50 million.
It reflects an increase of 20% since the end of January.
DomaCom CEO Arthur Naoumidis says the need for <a href="https://domacom.com.au/" target="_blank">DomaCom's platform</a> has become increasingly evident in the past few months, as most large banks have pulled back their lending into the investment property market.
"DomaCom is in ongoing discussions with financial advisers that are looking to use our fractional investing platform and, now that we have a significant debt facility ‘at the ready’, they can utilise this property investment platform for their SMSF clients," Naoumidis says. 
"We have seen a marked acceleration in deals on the platform and, in the coming months, as the Company continues to drawn down on its <a href="/news/domacom-secures-50-million-non-bank-lending-for-smsfs">$50m debt facility from La Trobe Financial</a>, we can look forward to that acceleration trend continuing. 
"Furthermore, the potential for a change in Federal Government, and the changes that the Labour Party has already flagged for investment property, could result in DomaCom being one of the few remaining legal ways to access debt for property investment”.
DomaCom has a strong pipeline of residential property acquisitions and commercial project developments in renewable energy, disability housing and rural farmland that will help it to continue this strong growth trend in FUM over the coming months. 
Separately, DomaCom's senior equity release product, which it plans on launching this quarter, will offer a further avenue for substantial FUM growth as advisers expand their client reach to cater for this significant sector in the retirement market.
To read more about DomaCom, <a href="/expert-insights/crowdfunding-into-property-domacom-explains">click here</a>. 
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DomaCom sees surge in funds under management to over $50 million

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Fractional property investment platform DomaCom have announced it has secured $1.315 million in funding through the placement of shares.
The 13,150,000 shares were snapped up by investors at 10 cents a share.
The placement was filled by existing and new investors and includes an institutional equity fund manager who is taking a position in DomaCom for the first time.
<a href="https://domacom.com.au/" target="_blank">DomaCom</a> CEO, Arthur Naoumidis said, “It is pleasing to have received the support of existing and new shareholders at this pivotal time in our history and I now look forward to focussing on growing our business.”
DomaCom recently announced it was partnering with a big four bank on a <a href="/news/domacom-to-launch-fractional-property-investment-pilot-with-big-four-bank">fractional property investment pilot</a>.
The announcements comes after DomaCom secured the first <a href="/news">crowndfunded mortgage backed loan</a>.
 
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DomaCom $1.3 million placement oversubscribed

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If finance is limiting your property investment ambitions or the idea of investing in a pooled managed fund where someone else chooses the asset doesn’t appeal, then why not create your own investment syndicate with family and friends and choose the property you want or engage a property adviser to help.  
The beauty of creating your own syndicate, or joining a crowdfunding campaign with like-minded investors in specific properties or projects that interest you, is that everyone can contribute as much as they can afford, or an amount that fits into your portfolio asset allocation strategy.  In this way no-one has to feel self-conscious as their name and the amount they contribute is private. Only the total amount is shown in the campaign as people contribute. 
By creating your own syndicate, you can set a target and invite people to participate. The entire process is done online.  You don’t even need to choose a property to get started, simply invite those you want to open an account, deposit the funds they want to invest and when your target is reached you can then go about selecting the property you want. Family members and friends is a good place to start.
It will pay to have a plan in place as to the type of property you’re looking for before launching a campaign. For example, “our objective is to acquire a residential property in one of Melbourne’s growth corridors”, or “to acquire agricultural farm land in the Western District of Victoria”. In this way you may avoid unnecessary disagreement on the type of property from the outset. 
You can literally choose from any property for sale in Australia; residential, commercial, industrial, rural farmland, or from a range of development projects that are listed on the website <a href="http://www.domacom.com.au" target="_blank">www.domacom.com.au</a>. 
DomaCom is an online property platform that lists crowdfunding campaigns for a range of properties. Some are set up as private campaigns by financial advisers exclusively for their clients or by individuals for family and friends to participate.  Some are set up as public campaigns that anyone can join.  
DomaCom also offer development projects in areas like renewable energy, affordable housing, hotels, aged care and child care centres to offer investors the ability to diversify their portfolio.
If you think going into an investment with family or friends might end in tears, the DomaCom Fund structure is an ASIC registered managed fund that handles the due diligence and ongoing management process, distributing rental income and providing tax, income and expense reports.
Having a Fund do this removes you from the process by making all the decisions and managing the investment on your behalf. You choose the property, DomaCom manage the acquisition process tenancy and ongoing management. 
Each property crowdfunded by DomaCom or acquired for private syndicates is segregated, meaning your investment is only in the specific property you have chosen. DomaCom calls these sub-funds and each sub-fund has a specific term to expiry so guaranteeing an exit strategy. For early exits (most are 5 years) DomaCom operate an online liquidity facility enabling you to sell your units to a buyer without affecting the other investors. 
Funds on deposit awaiting a suitable property attract an interest rate – currently 2.06%. 
After a property has been identified and acquired investors receive a proportional share of the rent and the ongoing capital value. No entry or exit fees.
Investing in property inevitably involves more than just the price of the property. There are acquisition and due diligence costs such as conveyancing, property inspection and a formal valuation – because you want to know that the seller has legal entitlement to sell and there are no encumbrances on the property. Also, you don’t want to buy a lemon or pay too much for it. On top of the due diligence of course there is stamp duty to be paid.
Once acquired you will want a tenant to pay rent so DomaCom arranges a property manager to do that and carry out regular inspections property.
Whilst care must be taken when buying a property and there are processes to observe a platform like DomaCom can take the worry and effort away.
General Advice Warning 
This information is general information only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Accordingly, before acting on the information provided you must consider the appropriateness of the information, in the light of your own objectives, financial situation or needs.  If you wish to acquire a financial product within the DomaCom Fund offering, you should first obtain a copy of, read and consider, the PDS before making any decision.  A copy of that PDS is available at on the DomaCom Ltd website, <a href="http://www.domacom.com.au" target="_blank">www.domacom.com.au</a> or by calling your financial adviser. We also recommend that you obtain legal and financial advice before investing with DomaCom.
Warren Gibson is the head of marketing and business development at DomaCom.
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