The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

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A raw development site in Sydney’s inner south-west has sold in Belmore.

The 685sqm site, which presents a residential development opportunity, was purchased by local residential developer Amira Property Investment.

Comprising a vacant residential dwelling, the site will be able to provide three to four townhouses or residential apartments under its current R4 high-density residential zoning.

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Formerly owned by the Leigh family of Belmore, the site included a large rear garden and off-street parking for two to three cars.

Savills Australia’s Ollie Ridley and Nick Lower negotiated the deal who said the opportunity was highly sought after by residential developers looking to convert the site into a new townhouse or duplex development.

Capitalising on the growth of Belmore, many developments are rising up in the inner south-west suburb surrounded by residential housing.

Amira Property aims to develop the site into duplex homes.

<h2>Other new residential developments in Sydney’s inner south-west</h2>

Located less than 30 minutes by train to Central, Belmore is becoming an attractive location for developers and homebuyers alike due to its tight-knit community and the incoming Belmore metro station.

Other new developments in Belmore include Cornerstone and Aura, which are catering to the suburb’s substantial population growth.

Delivered by ALAND, Cornerstone is a five-level residential development on Canterbury Road in Belmore, offering 141 one, two, and three-bedroom residences.

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Apartments in the complex include recessed balconies, high ceilings and open-plan kitchens, as well as amenities such as ground-floor retail spaces and parkland.

Down the road in Canterbury, AURA is offering one-bedroom apartments from just $588,000. The homes include contemporary design, entertainers’ balconies and large courtyards.

Designed by Glyde Architects, AURA includes open district and city skyline views, designer stone kitchens and wood texture cabinetry throughout.

A security storage cage is available for all residents, making the home a smart decision for owner-occupiers and downsizers.
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The site will be able to provide three to four townhouses or residential apartments under its current R4 high-density residential zoning

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Raw development site sells in Sydney's inner south-west

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A long-waited development site in the centre of Maryborough has hit the market via expressions of interest.    The substantial 6.8ha land area with dual street frontage is centrally located at <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=WDlEeE43WHk4cDU3VXV3SEx6K1g3a0FGK28vMDZVUHBNTmdGelRVTnpGTkhrYzNZMlp2R3gzbm5MZW1BWXhEUmpqQlJQODk3NmE0RVBLQ1J6c2NxUThUM1BUZlV2S3lteXQ1d3ZYN0NZT3VJY2NZYklENWJuNVVmR09hR1hITmo3VVRBZDFMU0l6UCtON3VZenFBdVJmbGY2eE9aRlQxbHhuZ0Z3S0FEWjRlMmI1eVVGb1c3M1NONndFL3JqdVdq&amp;rh=ff006881b6ec913c13708079ee4bb2af5d5ee0de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">Lot 183, Neptune Street</a>.
It benefits from being level with all essential infrastructure directly adjacent.   The property is being marketed by Ray White Special Projects Qld Directors Mark Creevey and Tony Williams, along with Ray White Maryborough Principal Guy Meredith. “The site is designated Community Facilities and Community Hub zone and the existing building is approved for a Community Care Facility,” Mr Creevey said.   “Land parcels of this size with any sort of approval already in place are highly sought-after throughout Queensland and we’re anticipating a lot of interest in this one.”   “A real gem of this site is the potential for alternate residential development (STCA) along with concept plans for major health-based mixed-use development,” Mr Williams said. The property is just 500m to Maryborough Hospital and is opposite PresCare Yaralla Aged Care Facility and is in close proximity to a vast array of facilities and amenities.”   “The parcel of land is minutes from the CBD in a well-regarded part of town and holds enormous potential for both mixed use and/or residential development (STCA),” Mr Meredith said. “Maryborough is just three hours north of Brisbane with a strong manufacturing hub and is the gateway to The Great Sandy Straits and Fraser Island.” 
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Maryborough development site hits the market 

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<div>A 492sqm site in South Melbourne has been sold to Fortis for $6.9 million.</div>
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<div>Construction on a new build on this site will commence late 2021, expected to be completed in early-2023.</div>
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<div>Offering 2,000 sqm NLA, the $9 million new build at 18-22 Thomson St will feature six levels of commercial office space, complemented by extensive parking facilities.</div>
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<div>The transaction was negotiated by Ben Appel of Appel Property in conjunction with Alby Tomassi of Tomassi &amp; Co.</div>
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<div>"Premium office space in South Melbourne is in great demand; we have already leased out 60% of Pallas House Melbourne, our other South Melbourne site, through off-market deals over the past four months,” says Charles Mellick, Director, Fortis.</div>
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<div>“Off the back of the success of Pallas House Melbourne, we are confident of similar demand for the space in Thomson Street which is only expected to increase with the completion of ANZAC station in the coming years.</div>
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<div>The Thomson St site is also a short walk away from the upcoming ANZAC metro station, Albert Park, Royal Botanical Gardens and South Melbourne Market.</div>
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<div>Pallas Group is the parent company of structured property investment arranger Pallas Capital and boutique developer Fortis.</div>
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<div>Other projects by Fortis in Melbourne include Ode in Toorak, a residential development in Brighton, Bower in South Yarra, Balmoral and East Grove in Glen Iris, 232 Wattletree in Malvern and Pallas House in South Melbourne.</div>
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<div>The expected end value of Fortis’ Melbourne projects currently under construction or under a planning proposal is $800m, with a further $900m pipeline of work in Sydney.</div>
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One of the last remaining development opportunities in Carnes Hill, with DA approval for 45 town houses, has been sold by Colliers International.
Eugene White and Frank Oliveri of Colliers sold the 10,519 sqm site, on the corner of Sarah Hollands Dr &amp;, Kurrajong Rd, in Sydney’s South West growth corridor for $8.5 million.
Spread over three superlots, it has development consent for the Torrens Title subdivision of 45 semi-detached town home lots and their construction.
Adjacent to the Carnes Hills Marketplace and Michael Clarke Recreation Centre, the area is an established community.
“This site had huge interest due to a lack of DA approved sites and general low supply in quality, established areas, with the price point very attractive to prospective buyers,” said Eugene White, Director, Development Sites at Colliers International.
Frank Oliver, Director In Charge at Sydney West and South West said, “This is a rare infill land holding in a completed residential development and one of the last remaining development sites within Carnes Hill.”
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Carnes Hill development site sells as opportunities dwindle

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Harry Tribugoff's Meriton Apartments Group has failed to secure approval for a high-rise at its Little Bay development site.
The controversial plan was to build 1900 high-rise apartments in around 20 buildings up to 17 stories.
The plans have been rejected by Randwick Council after the Randwick Local Planning Panel unanimously rejected the Meriton planning proposal.
There was opposition from Save Little Bay, which has more than 2075 followers on Facebook.
"This was a crushing defeat for Meriton," a spokesperson Antony Gould advised.
"Their proposal has been shredded to pieces by council, by the experts, by the community.
"They look like plans from the “old days”: out of touch, out of place, out of sync."
Save Little Bay anticipates Meriton will "refuse to hear the message" and seek to push their proposal through at State level.
Meriton bagged the 11 hectare waterside residential development site set in Sydney’s coastal eastern for $245 million in 2017.
The site had been marketed as “a dream site for developers; a massive 11 hectares of luxury, high end masterplan-approved land”. 
The site had approved masterplans for a combination of single-lot housing, town houses and luxury apartments. 
All remediation, site works, roads, park landscaping and infrastructure had been completed, including amenities such as water, electricity and gas.
Meriton edged out Chinese developer Country Garden for the site. 
Gould noted Meriton's gamble had not paid off.
"The light rail will not come here, the Malabar Metro is on a back shelf until other Metro projects are completed, the jail is unlikely to move anywhere,' Gould said.
"The ludicrous number of dwellings they are asking for has created a groundswell of resentment towards Meriton, not just in Little Bay but throughout Sydney through the various publications that have labelled this proposal obscene. 
"It’s over seven times the dwellings, people and traffic of the original masterplan," he noted.
 
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A development site, in the Western Australian city of Mandurah, has been listed for sale.
Occupying 6,045 square metres, 310 Pinjarra Road is directly opposite the freshly-upgraded Mandurah Forum Shopping Centre.
It adjoins a BP service station on the city’s main arterial road.
It primarily occupies the corner of Pinjarra Road and Dower Street, with frontages of 45 metres and 70 metres respectively, but also features an additional 40 metre frontage on Parkview Street.
The title is currently subject to separate zonings, with 3,821square metres facing Pinjarra Road zoned Service Commercial, and a further 2,224 square metres on Parkview Street currently zoned Residential.
The City of Mandurah is considering a new Town Planning Scheme that would result in joint Commercial &amp; Residential Mixed-Use zoning, adding development options for the Parkview Street portion.
Mandurah, approximately 70 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, is Western Australia’s largest regional city, with its current population of 84,000 forecast to grow by 44% between now and 2036.
The development site is surrounded by additional amenities including parks, the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Mandurah Library.
CBRE’s Ben Younger and Jake Wallman have been appointed to manage the campaign, in conjunction with Peter Vetten from Raine &amp; Horne Mandurah, with offers due June 4.
“Development sites of this quality don’t come to market very often,” Mr Wallman said.
“We expect this opportunity to generate significant interest from developers attracted to the site’s outstanding location; Pinjarra Road generates huge exposure and the Mandurah Forum is directly next door.
“This is a unique site benefiting from three street frontages, while its zoning also allows for a broad range of development options.”
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Mandurah development site listed for sale

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A development site at 43-47 Simpson Street, Northcote, has sold after an Expressions of Interest campaign.
The 783 square metre site was listed by real estate agents Gray Johnson.
The property was sold for over $3.3 Million, according to Gray Johnson director Matt Hoath.
It was purchased by an established apartment developer who has specialised in the eastern and southern suburbs.
There are street frontages of 22.57 metres to Simpson Street and 34.65 metres to Robert Street.
The current permit from the City of Darebin allows a development of eighteen apartments, and three retail positions with space for a café (STPA) on the street frontage.
It is roughly seven kilometres from the CBD.
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Northcote development site sold for $3.3 million

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A freehold Shute Harbour waterfront site in Queensland's Whitsunday Islands has been snapped up for $2.65 million.
The development site at <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://raywhitewhitsunday.com.au/properties/sold-commercial/qld/shute-harbour-4802/other/2257179" target="_blank">3344 Shute Harbour Road</a> is on two titles totalling 8,199sqm.
The property was offered via an expressions of interest campaign and was sold by Andrew Burke of Ray White Special Projects Queensland, and Mark Beale, Principal of Ray White Whitsunday.
The asset received six offers during the campaign and they were from a mix of marine industry, land bankers and residential developers, Burke said.
“The vendor was a local businessman who previously had the site used as a hotel before Cyclone Debbie in 2017 destroyed the buildings, and with retirement on the horizon, they decided to sell.
“The buyer was from regional NSW but was familiar with the location as they frequently holiday nearby," Bruke said. 
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The Whitsundays offered a collection of beaches surrounded by waters decorated with coral gardens.
"Shute Harbour is commonly described as the natural harbour location south east of Airlie Beach. It contains a pocket of development isolated from the centre of Airlie Beach by a significant national park," ” Beale said.
Zoned mixed use, the site offers opportunities for residential, tourist accommodation, business, retail or service industry.
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Whitsunday waterfront site sells for $2.65 million

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A 5,546sqm development site in Flagstone, Queensland for $1,386,500 plus GST.
A local syndicate has purchased the property from PEET.
Located at Stage 7I, Commercial Circuit, Flagstone is a Peet Masterplan community bringing 12,000 homes and about 30,000 residents to Flagstone over the next 25 years. 
Flagstone will also include a city centre comprising of 126 hectares of retail and office floor space with the proposed passenger rail service running through the middle.
The deal was negotiated by Will Carman and James Stevenson of Savills Australia who said the buyer believed in Flagstone and the future growth of the suburb. 
“The zoning allowed for multiple code assessable uses, they are initially land banking the property and dealing with tenant requirements as they see fit,” said Mr Carman.
The Flagstone catchment has a project population growth rate of 4.1%pa which represents an average increase of 6,633 residents per year
The site is within walking distance to major retailers, including Coles, McDonalds, 7Eleven, IGA, SNAP fitness and Dominos and 35 metres to Commercial Circuit.
 
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Flagstone development site in Queensland sells for $1.4 million

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A development site in Botany with approval for 35 self contained accomodation rooms and four commercial shops has been listed for $5.5 million.
It's the site of the 1911 built Finnie's Buildings at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-sale/property-1094-1098-botany-road-botany-nsw-2019-502936794" target="_blank">1094-1098 Botany Road</a>.
The construction of Finnie's Buildings provides evidence of the retail infrastructure that was necessary to support the needs of the growing residential population by the turn of the 20th century.
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The retail space has been mixed over its near 110 year old history. It's been called home by the likes of a butchers, chemist, bank, sporting goods store and a hairdresser.
It is currently made up of three retail shops with an office and three apartments upstairs, netting in total $151,275 per annum.
There's development approval to convert the building in to 35 self-contained rooms designed by Giles Tribe Architects.
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The retail space will be expanding to four shops. There will parking for 13 cars and seven motorbikes, but no basement parking.
NG Farah agent Martin Farah is marketing the development site in conjunction with Century 21 agent Andrew Duignan. 
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