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

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

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

First Look: Billionaire Ian Malouf plans Mermaid Beach tower

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

Ecove plans 28-storey apartment towers in Gordon

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

GRAYA unveils plans for SILK in St Lucia

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Domain has appointed the former Reserve Bank economist Trent Wiltshire as its economist.
He was more recently at the Grattan Institute.
Wiltshire, who joined Grattan in July 2015 after four years as an economist at the Reserve Bank, holds a Master of Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Monash University.
He resides in a dowdy 1960s Moorabin home which cost $1,025,000 in 2016 after being listed for just three days.
The home now comes with a $1.08 million value estimate by Domain, reflecting annual price growth of almost three percent.
It was marketed with being 250 steps to the business and shopping centre as its major selling point.
Wiltshire has recently been vocal on local traffic issues especially around the proposed Jasper Road and Moorabbin shopping strip.
He will work in Domain's new data and insights unit, Domain Research House.
The unit is being led by newly-appointed content and data director Tobias (aka Toby) Johnstone, who began working with auction results in the SMH newspaper in 2008 under the tutelage of then property editor Jonathan Chancellor, now editor at large at Property Observer.
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As part of the launch, Dr Nicola Powell has been confirmed as senior research analyst, although she calls herself a data scientist.
Eliza Owen has been recruited as a research analyst from CoreLogic.
The new division launched a report by Wiltshire, which looked at Western Australia’s property renaissance. 
"After years in the doldrums, Western Australia is showing signs of life.
"But new Domain research shows that WA’s beleaguered property market could have bottomed out," he wrote. 
He replaces the veteran Dr Andrew Wilson.
The blokeish Domain coterie was recently rocked by the departure of its rising star Chris Kohler.
Kohler now leads authoritative property coverage on the new yourmoney channel, a joint venture launching next month between Nine and Australian News Channel.
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Fairfax Media director Patrick Allaway and wife Elizabeth have bought back into Mosman.
They've spent $3.1 million on a single-level home that has doubled in price since it traded in 2013 for $1,567,000.
Set on 385 sqm in rose dotted gardens, the home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The couple downsized from their $4.4 million Esther Road home last year.
Its their fourth Mosman abode, having peaked with a Kirkoswald Avenue trophy home sold to UBS boss Matthew Grounds for $14.05 million in 2012.
They briefly resided on the edge of Hyde Park, but sold their apartment in The Residence to Fairfax Media chief executive Greg Hywood for $4.1 million in 2016.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
 
 
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The Fairfax-backed Domain Group has told staff it was undertaking a HR review of its workplace culture.
It coincides with a series of three articles this week by The Australian Financial Review with allegations of a "Wolf of Wall Street atmosphere" where its former chief executive Antony Catalano allegedly led a “high octane, blokey, boys' club.” 
Catalano was unavailable for comment to Fairfax Media reporters this week, but The Australian reported he had engaged defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien.
An email was sent to Domain employees on Wednesday by the acting executive chairman Nick Falloon who pledged to undertake a review of its working environment.
Falloon’s email to all Domain staff said they “would have seen the AFR report this morning regarding Domain”. There have been two further articles as Fairfax Media ratcheted up the pursuit of their former executive.
The latest article is today headlined, "Antony Catalano: The fall of a party boy."
The Aaron Patrick piece write-off alleged "the Domain CEO represents the first Australian corporate casualty of the worldwide movement against inappropriate workplace behaviour triggered by Harvey Weinstein."
<p data-reactid="416" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-6236702_632="203531" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-6236702_632="203531" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-6236702_632="100" data-gtm-vis-has-fired-6236702_632="1">Fairfax holds a 60 per cent stake in Domain. The Catalano-led division, mostly Melbourne-based, previously reported directly to the Sydney-based Fairfax chief executive Greg Hywood.
“Be assured that the board and management are committed to ensuring that Domain is an employer of choice. Our future prosperity is based on the quality of our people and creating a positive, safe and welcoming workplace,” Falloon told Domain staff.
“We believe Domain has done well in this regard. But we can always do better.
“Accordingly, we have recently commissioned a review of our working environment. We ask that you all participate in this review so we can further improve our workplaces for the future.”
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Listing at noon yesterday, Domain shares opened at $3.80.
The stock traded as high as $3.98, before finishing the day at $3.69, reflecting a near $2.2 million valuation. 
Fairfax Media shares fell 30% to 74¢, due to the loss of a 40% stake in the Domain business that has been given to the publisher's shareholders. 
Fairfax Media, including its 60% stake in Domain, is now worth $1.7 billion, but when excluding Domain, the market is valuing the Fairfax rump at about $400 million.
On its second trading trading day Domain (DHG) was trading at $3.75.
The spin-off, long mooted, but first announced in February, saw Fairfax's existing shareholders given one Domain share for each 10 shares they own in the longtime publisher.
Fairfax returned to its spinoff plans after US private equity firms TPG and Hellman &amp; Friedman dropped out of bidding for the publishing group in July.
TPG Capital had lobbed a $2.76 billion bid.
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Fairfax Media has warned that its revenues are down 4 percent to 5 percent on last year's levels, as it prepares its much anticipated Domain separation plan.
In a statement to the share market, the media company reported falling revenue for all parts of its business, except the real estate advertising arm that is about to be spun-off.
The new digital property group, Domain will have an enterprise value of $1.85 billion, less than the numbers being tossed around when private equity interest was briefly being shown.
The only part of the old Fairfax business with revenue growth was Domain, where gross earnings rose 13 percent on the back of an overall 22 percent rise in Fairfax Domain digital revenue.
However the total recent revenue growth at Domain of 13 percent, was down from its recent 16 per cent forecast, along with overall Domain digital revenue growth of 22 percent, coming in below a forecast of 26 percent.
Fairfax said it made the updated financial disclosure as part of the Domain separation.
The company said today's financial update will replace the usual disclosure provided at the annual general meeting, which will be on November 2.
After the spinoff, Fairfax will no longer have direct access to Domain's cash flow and will only receive money from Domain via dividends.
In a disclosure statement Fairfax also said Domain’s costs will increase approximately 13 percent in 2017-18, from $206 million in 2016-17, in line with previous guidance.
The worst decline in revenue was for its metro media division — which includes the mastheads, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review — where gross earnings are down 11 percent so far this financial year compared to last.
Australian Community Media, the local newspapers division, has had a 10 percent revenue slide.
Domain has signalled its intentions to be far more than a property advertising platform.
Domain Group is expanding into insurance with the launch of Domain Insure in conjunction with insurance specialist Envest.
Domain Insure, expected to launch later this year, is set to become a must-use digital solution for Domain customers seeking to meet their insurance requirements arising from buying, selling or renting property.
Domain chief executive officer Antony Catalano said Domain Insure adds to Domain’s suite of real estate products and services spanning home loans, utilities connections and trade services "which together deliver on our ambition to meet the modern needs of property consumers throughout their property lifecycle of buying, owning and selling."
Domain’s portfolio of offerings include home loan brokering business Domain Loan Finder, utilities connections business Compare &amp; Connect, home improvement and maintenance business Oneflare, open for inspection check-in management system Homepass, in addition to Domain Insure.
Fairfax confirmed in August it plans to retain 60 percent of the shares in the separately listed Domain, with Fairfax shareholders taking the other 40 percent.
The company also confirmed in August Fairfax Media chairman Nick Falloon will take the same post at Domain.
The board will be:
Nick Falloon, Chairman and Non-Executive Director;
Greg Ellis, Independent Non-Executive Director;
Geo Kleemann, Independent Non-Executive Director;
Diana Eilert, Independent Non-Executive Director;
Patrick Allaway, Non-Executive Director;
Gail Hambly, Non-Executive Director; and
Antony Catalano, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
"Domain is a real estate media and technology services business, covering services across digital and print platforms," Falloon said in the statement.
"The business, which delivered FY17 revenue from operations of $320 million, has a strong track record of growth, with total revenue increasing at a 28% compound annual growth rate over the past three years.
"Domain has a subscriber base of approximately 12,000 agencies and the large majority of all property listings in every state on its site, providing a strong platform to drive national expansion and depth revenue in the future."
Post separation, Domain will incur a range of costs and adjustments attributable to being a standalone, ASX-listed company. 
The total pro forma standalone cost adjustments are $10 million in FY17 consisting of:
$2 million for Domain Board costs, listing and other costs associated with Domain becoming a standalone entity;
$6 million for additional corporate duties; and
$2 million in FY17 reflecting corporate costs attributable to Domain which were previously unallocated to Domain for the purpose of Fairfax Media segment reporting.
The amounts include charges paid by Domain to Fairfax Media.
Following the separation, Domain will continue to be consolidated by Fairfax Media and therefore the incremental costs for Fairfax Media (post separation) will be $5 million, as opposed to $10-12 million for Domain.
The senior leadership team will comprise of:
• Antony Catalano, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director;
• Robert Doyle, Chief Financial Officer;
• Graeme Plowman, Chief Operating Officer;
• Melina Cruickshank, Chief Editorial and Marketing Officer;
• Simon Kent, Group Director (Domain Media and Developers);
• Tony Blamey, Chief Commercial Officer;
• Mark Cohen, Chief Technology Officer; and
• Trent Casson, Managing Director, Domain Victoria.
 
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