<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/consolidated-properties">Consolidated Properties Group</a> (CPG) is approaching the launch of its latest Brisbane riverfront development, Castile, on the dress circle Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

VIP buyers are now being engaged, with a full public sales launch coming later this year.

Positioned as the final opportunity to secure a new absolute riverfront residence on the East bank of Newstead, Teneriffe or New Farm, Castile at 47 Skyring Terrace has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> as a timeless addition to the Brisbane skyline.&nbsp;

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The name Castile draws on themes of permanence, sophistication and legacy, reflecting a broader vision centred on enduring architecture and timelessness in the rarest of riverfront positions.&nbsp;

CPG Chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke said the project had been envisioned as a future Brisbane icon.&nbsp;

“With 47 metres of direct river frontage and never to be built out views, 47 Skyring Terrace is the definitive address on the Brisbane River,” O’Rorke said.&nbsp;

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“Rather than following trend-based apartment design, Castile draws inspiration from Brisbane’s great heritage buildings, reinterpreting classical architecture into a contemporary riverfront landmark designed to stand proudly for the next 100 years,” he said.&nbsp;

The approved development will comprise 227 apartments across a 25-storey tower alongside a boutique six-storey riverfront building of just 12 residences.&nbsp;

Construction is scheduled to commence in September 2026.

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CPG unveils Castile Newstead ahead of upcoming sales launch

Australia’s online shopping habits have shifted dramatically over the last decade. As eCommerce volumes surged, so too did the frustrations that came with traditional parcel delivery: missed deliveries, long Post Office queues, parcel theft and the challenge of being home during business hours.

Australia Post’s Parcel Lockers emerged as one of the more practical responses to that changing consumer behaviour.

What started as a relatively niche delivery option has evolved into a nationwide network of more than 1,400 self-service Parcel Lockers positioned at train stations, shopping centres, supermarkets and Post Offices across the country. The system allows Australians to send, collect and return parcels 24 hours a day, fundamentally changing how many people interact with deliveries.

The appeal is relatively straightforward: flexibility.

Instead of waiting at home for a delivery driver or rushing to a Post Office before closing time, users can direct eligible parcels to a Parcel Locker location of their choice. Once the parcel arrives, Australia Post sends a notification with a collection code or QR access through the AusPost app, allowing customers to retrieve their package at any time within the collection window.

For apartment residents in particular, the system has become increasingly valuable.

Higher-density living has created logistical challenges around deliveries, especially in buildings without concierge services or secure parcel rooms. Missed deliveries are common, while parcel theft has become an increasing concern as online shopping volumes continue to rise.

Australia Post itself has repeatedly highlighted the growing issue of “porch pirates” during peak shopping periods, encouraging customers to use Parcel Lockers as a safer alternative to unattended home deliveries.

That security aspect is one of the key reasons the Australia Post Parcel Locker network has grown so rapidly.

Parcel Lockers are positioned as secure, monitored collection points that reduce the risk of theft while also improving delivery efficiency for Australia Post. Instead of multiple redelivery attempts, parcels can be consolidated into a single secure destination.

The Parcel Lockers themselves are free to use through a MyPost account and support a range of parcel sizes up to 16 kilograms and dimensions of approximately 35 x 44 x 61 centimetres.

Beyond receiving parcels, the system has increasingly become integrated into the broader eCommerce ecosystem.

Customers can now use Parcel Lockers to return online purchases, while retailers have embraced the model as a way to improve delivery success rates and reduce friction in the shopping process. Australia Post has actively expanded partnerships with major retailers and promoted Parcel Lockers as part of a broader out-of-home strategy.

The timing of that expansion aligns with broader changes in Australian shopping behaviour.

The acceleration of online retail during and after the pandemic placed enormous pressure on delivery infrastructure. Parcel volumes reached record highs, particularly during Black Friday and Christmas periods, with Australia Post delivering more than 100 million parcels during peak festive seasons.

That growth forced logistics providers to rethink the “last mile” of delivery, widely regarded as the most expensive and operationally difficult stage of the process.

Parcel Locker systems have increasingly been viewed as part of the long-term solution.

The concept itself is not unique to Australia. Parcel Locker networks have become common globally, particularly across Europe and Asia, where dense urban environments and apartment living create similar logistical challenges. But Australia’s geography and suburban sprawl made adoption slower initially.

Now, however, the convenience factor is driving mainstream usage.

For commuters, Parcel Lockers near train stations allow parcels to be collected on the way home from work. For apartment dwellers, they remove the uncertainty around access and missed deliveries.

The rise of the AusPost app has also streamlined the experience, centralising notifications, tracking and Parcel Locker access into a single platform. Australia Post has increasingly pushed customers toward app-based delivery management, partly as a way to combat phishing scams and fake delivery notifications, which have become more sophisticated in recent years.

The Parcel Locker model is also beginning to influence property development itself.

Parcel management has become a growing consideration in apartment building design, particularly as online shopping becomes embedded in everyday life. Many new residential developments are now incorporating dedicated parcel rooms or Parcel Locker systems into foyers and communal spaces.

For developers, parcel management is increasingly viewed as part of the broader resident amenity offering, alongside gyms, wellness spaces and communal work areas.

That reflects a wider evolution in how residential buildings are designed.

Apartment buyers are placing greater emphasis on convenience, security and operational functionality, particularly in higher-density urban environments. Parcel delivery, once considered a minor operational detail, has become an increasingly important part of that equation.

Australia Post’s Parcel Locker network sits at the centre of that behavioural shift.

What began as a simple alternative delivery option has evolved into a key piece of infrastructure supporting Australia’s growing eCommerce economy and changing urban lifestyles.

And as online shopping continues to expand, the role of Parcel Lockers is likely to become even more embedded in how Australians live, shop and receive goods.

How Australia Post Parcel Lockers changed parcel delivery convenience in Australia

Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

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Marshall Baxter has listed Goulburn’s grand Bishopthorpe Manor for sale, after a decade at the 21-hectare estate.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-goulburn-125289558" target="_blank">32 Bishopthorpe Lane</a> is a landmark rural property of historical significance, having been carved from bluestone in 1870 as the residence for the first Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Goulburn. It retains a chapel housed in the original stables, as well as monks quarters.
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The home has previously enjoyed extensive renovations to be transformed into a boutique guesthouse in both 2003 and in 1999, and provides a minimum of 7 bedrooms – 5 of which come complete with gas fireplaces and each with a full bathroom ensuite and spa bath.
It is has also been reincarnated over the years as a girls’ school, the home of Yarralumla Station owner Frederick Campbell in 1913, a conference centre, boutique guest house, and as the host of the 2005 Celebrity Overhaul reality television show.
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First National Real Estate Goulburn agent Barry McEntee is marketing the listing as luxurious and full of character, with its multitude of living areas including a grand foyer, formal dining room, billiard room, casual living rooms, library and study.
Located 2 hours' drive from Sydney and an hour to Canberra, other benefits of the Manor are district views, climate control, and a manager's residence comprising a fully self-contained 2 bedroom apartment.
Baxter, an executive running the Baxter’s Boots business his great-grandfather acquired in 1885, originally bought Bishopthorpe in 2007 from liquidators for $2.3 million.
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Marshall Baxter lists Bishopthorpe Manor 

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The Goulburn Mulwaree Shire has seen strong sales activity over the course of 2016 with a lift in average price for the calendar year to $502,000 (13%) on 16% less number of sales (991 properties), according to HTW's February 2017 update.
The valuation firm says that buyers from Canberra, Illawarra and investors from Sydney have been prevalent over the past 12 months with this trend expected to continue.
“The rural / lifestyle property market has seen an uptick in sales activity together with the resurgence in rural property sales driven by increases in cattle and sheep prices,” says HTW.
There have been land sales in the new and modern residential estates in Goulburn, including the Belmore Estate, Merino Country Estate and the Mistful Park Estate, where there continues to be strong construction activity of new homes.
The market in the smaller villages through the region such as Crookwell, Taralga and Gunning is expected to remain steady over the next year.
“The rental market in Goulburn has remained steady and agents are reporting good interest from tenants at present, with the trend following the strengthening in prices to return gross yields in the order of 5%,” the report says.
A four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-goulburn-124494006" target="_blank">3 Oakwood Avenue</a>, Goulburn (above) is available for purchase for $510,000.
Similarly a four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-goulburn-124382870" target="_blank">41 William Street</a>, Goulburn (below) was sold recently for $500,000.
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Goulburn residential estates attracting Sydney investors: HTW

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The residential property market in NSW's Southern Highlands has been increasing in both volume and price activity since late 2014, say valuation firm Herron Todd White in their April 2016 property clock.
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HTW says it saw a noticeable increase in activity by investors in 2015. The Highlands property market is heavily influenced by the Sydney property market, with many buyers relocating from Sydney to the region. Now that Sydney has slowed and softened, the Highlands is also anticipated to slow. 
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The fringe suburbs in the Southern Highlands are essentially the villages removed from the three major towns of Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale and include villages such as Robertson, Bundanoon, Colo Vale and Hill Top. Most of these fringe suburbs have local shops, parks and schools, but are lacking in the larger supermarkets that the three main Highlands towns feature. Residents of the fringe suburbs will drive to the larger towns for these services (usually a 10 to 20 minute drive). When compared to the main centres, the fringe suburbs offer better value for money. The market in the fringe suburbs has been strong. Prices have increased circa 10% to 15% over the past year and a half, which is in line with the growth of the majority of our regional market.
HTW noted have seen some new residential subdivisions emerge in Bundanoon and Colo Vale. Vacant land sales have been snapped up.
"Rent levels in the smaller villages have also increased.
"Our prediction for the medium to long term is for a steady to increasing trend overall, in line with the overall market movements for the region."
The Southern Tablelands region is steady. The Sydney investor activity evident over the past 18 months is reducing. We anticipate Goulburn to plateau or even soften slightly this year. There are similar trends evident in the Tablelands, with good land sales and new home construction activity in the new and modern residential estates on the fringe of Goulburn, including the Belmore, Merino Country and Mistful Park estates.
Goulburn can be viewed as a fringe suburb of Canberra, the report noted. Being more affordable, some Goulburn residents commute to Canberra. Goulburn also offers affordable investment properties for the Sydney investor. The smaller villages and townships of the Tablelands could also be viewed as fringe suburbs of the larger towns, Goulburn and Canberra. Villages like Crookwell are steady. The outlook is a steady to slightly increasing trend. 
Property Observer went looking for some recent sales in the fringes Bundanoon and Goulburn.
The median price for houses in Bundanoon is $536,500, according to CoreLogic RP Data. One recent sale around the median price was a three-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bundanoon-122166550">3 Ellsmore Road Bundanoon NSW 2578</a>, which fetched $520,000, according to www.realestate.com.au.
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In Goulburn, the median house price was $335,000 while the unit price was $224,000, according to CoreLogic RP Data. A recent sold example was a two-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-nsw-goulburn-121552626">1/87-91 Victoria Street Goulburn NSW 2580</a> for $210,000.
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Investor activity in NSW's Southern Highlands and Tablelands up: HTW

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Valuation firm Herron Todd White's November review noted that the residential property market in the NSW Southern Highlands has been on the increase for the past 18 months.
This is most apparent in the lower price bracket, up to $1.3 million, according to the month in review.
The November report goes on to suggest investor activity is strongest under $1 million with investors being a mix of local and Sydney based purchasers.
"Traditionally detached homes are the most common property type for buyers in the region, which are typically modern project homes on the periphery of the townships at East Bowral, Renwick or Moss Vale, or well located, renovated older style homes close to town centres.
"There is also demand for well located townhouses and villas, in particular with a seniors living focus for retirees, that are close to local amenities such as the hospital, shops and parks.
"Price points vary for homes across the region from say $480,000 up to $1,000,000.
"Gross yields typically range from 4.5% to 5.5% In Moss Vale and Mittagong, a modern project style home can still be purchased in the $450,000 to $500,000 range."
The HTW report adds the Southern Tablelands offers more choices and affordability for potential investors with lower price entry levels than the Highlands.
"Goulburn, with a population of around 24,000, has a steady workforce and is a popular country holiday destination.
"Due to the high real estate prices in Sydney, Goulburn offers an affordable option for Sydney investors and there has been increasing activity from this sector.
"Depending on dwelling, land size and quality of the home, for between $400,000 and $500,000 an investor can purchase a new, modern home and expect a rental return of between $400 and $520 per week.
"Yields are in the range of 4.75% to 5.75%."
According to the report there are not many strata title properties in this region, with the preference being for detached dwellings.
The HTW report also notes investor activity has assisted in contributing to the increasing price and volume trends apparent in the Highlands and the Tablelands.
"Rental levels have been steady to increasing in the Highlands.
"In Goulburn, rental levels have actually marginally declined over the current period."
This trend is due to additional supply together with some Canberra commuters leaving Goulburn to return to the ACT, the November review states.
"In our opinion, if lending criteria was to tighten, this would reduce investor activity in the Goulburn region to a degree.
"There would be less investment properties, vacancy rates would tighten and rental levels would increase.
"In terms of an impact on the overall Southern Highlands market, it is considered this would have minimal impact, as most buyers are local home occupiers and people relocating from Sydney."
 
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