Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

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Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <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>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

Brisbane developer Red &amp; Co's decision to include dual key apartments in its debut Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO Varsity Lakes</a>, is proving to be one of the project's biggest drawcards, with buyers quickly snapping up the flexible residences.

More than half of the project's 36 dual key apartments have already sold, helping drive COMO beyond the 50 per cent sold mark within the first month of launch.

The strong response highlights growing demand for apartment designs that can adapt to changing lifestyles, with buyers increasingly looking for homes that accommodate multi-generational living, provide rental income opportunities or simply offer greater flexibility over time.

Located on the shores of Lake Orr, COMO will deliver 156 apartments across 16 levels, with the dual-key residences forming a limited release within the broader development.

Each combines a primary two-bedroom apartment with a fully self-contained studio on a single title, connected by a shared foyer and lockable internal door. The design allows owners to house ageing parents, adult children or guests while maintaining privacy, or lease the secondary residence to generate additional income.

Just 17 of the original 36 dual key apartments remain available.

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The innovative configuration combines two fully self-contained residences on a single title, typically comprising a primary two-bedroom apartment alongside a separate studio residence, connected via a shared foyer and lockable internal door.&nbsp;

The model is proving particularly attractive to owner occupiers navigating changing family dynamics and the realities of the current housing crisis.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/npa">NPA</a>&nbsp;CEO Andrew Erwin said dual key living was resonating strongly with modern buyers because it delivered both financial flexibility and practical lifestyle benefits.&nbsp;

“The housing crisis and rising cost of living are fundamentally changing how Australians think about home ownership,” Erwin said.&nbsp;

“Dual key apartments provide a genuine solution for families who want to stay connected while maintaining independence. Parents can help adult children save for a future home, ageing parents can remain nearby without moving into aged care, and owners still retain privacy and flexibility.

“Importantly, buyers are also recognising the financial advantages. It creates the opportunity to generate additional income from part of the home without the holding costs associated with owning a separate investment property.”&nbsp;

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Unlike traditional dual occupancy arrangements, the residences operate under a single title, meaning owners only incur one set of body corporate fees, council rates and holding costs.&nbsp;

The secondary residence can also evolve over time - functioning as guest accommodation, a home office, creative studio or private retreat before later becoming an income-producing asset.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;Director and Co-Founder David Laverty said the strong early sales reflected growing buyer urgency and changing priorities within the market.&nbsp;

“Securing more than half of COMO’s residences within such a short timeframe is an outstanding result and a clear endorsement of both the design and location,” Laverty said.&nbsp;

“Buyers are responding to the combination of location, connectivity and amenity, but ultimately it’s value relative to other East Coast markets that is driving enquiry.”&nbsp;

“We’re also seeing strong interest from owner occupiers looking for homes that can adapt with them over time. Flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for buyers in today’s market.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, COMO features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with 2.7-metre ceilings and larger-format floorplans aimed at owner occupiers, downsizers and lifestyle-focused buyers.&nbsp;

The development will feature an extensive rooftop recreation and wellness offering including a 25-metre lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, gym, sauna, plunge baths, landscaped gardens, wellness spaces and rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts.

The remaining dual key apartments range from 137 sqm to 167 sqm and include generous three-bedroom layouts with separate self-contained studio accommodation and dual parking.&nbsp;

Erwin said the dual key concept represented a broader shift in how Australians would live in the future.

“People want homes that can evolve with their lives,” he said.&nbsp;

“A dual key apartment can suit a family today, support an ageing parent tomorrow, and potentially generate income later on. That adaptability is becoming incredibly valuable in the current environment.”

Prices currently range from $2,115,750 to $2,583,000.&nbsp;

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Inter-generational living drives demand for COMO’s dual key apartments as housing pressures reshape buyer priorities 

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ceerose">Ceerose</a> has doubled down on its Leichhardt ambitions, lodging its second State Significant Development Application (SSDA) in the suburb in the last six months.

Their newest proposal seeks to transform a former industrial precinct into a new residential community centred around the adaptive reuse of one of the site's heritage warehouse buildings.

The new project, on a 6,930 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-76-william-street-leichhardt-nsw-2040">40–76 William Street</a>, will bring more than 200 apartments to a suburb that has seen little to no new supply in recent years. It follows Ceerose's late 2025 SSDA for a mixed-use apartment project on nearby Parramatta Road, signalling the developer's growing investment in Sydney's Inner West.

Ceerose Founder Edward Doueihi told Apartments.com.au the developer’s long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West had given it a strong understanding of how the area has evolved and where its future opportunities lie.

“Ceerose has had a long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West, giving us a unique understanding of the area’s evolution and future potential,” Doueihi said.

“Having delivered projects throughout the region, we have witnessed the suburb’s transformation first-hand and understand the opportunities for its continued growth.”

Doueihi said that understanding also informed the planning process, with a comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report prepared before the application was lodged.

The report identified the key issues and concerns raised by neighbouring residents and other stakeholders, allowing those matters to be considered and incorporated into the design where appropriate.

He said the delivery of additional housing would also play an important role in supporting the revitalisation of Norton Street and the Italian Forum.

“By increasing the local residential population, the development is expected to strengthen demand for local businesses, encourage further investment, and help restore the vibrancy that made the precinct a thriving destination in the early 2000s.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the redevelopment would involve the demolition of four existing industrial buildings while retaining and adaptively reusing the site's most significant warehouse. The retained structure would anchor a new residential precinct comprising five interconnected buildings arranged around a large central landscaped courtyard, with heights stepping from five storeys along the surrounding residential streets to 11 storeys at the William Street corner.

According to the Architecture Design Report by Woods Bagot, the proposal "seeks to create a residential village centred around a generous green heart while celebrating the site's industrial heritage through the adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse building."

The development would comprise 203 apartments, with 188 proposed as build-to-sell residences, alongside 15 affordable housing apartments.

Rather than treating the retained warehouse as a standalone heritage object, Woods Bagot has sought to weave the site's industrial history throughout the masterplan. The proposal retains the north and west facades of the landmark corner warehouse, while new buildings reinterpret the site's brick-and-steel industrial language through their material palette and architectural expression.

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The design is organised around what Woods Bagot describes as a "green heart", a landscaped communal open space that reinstates the leafy character removed when the site became an industrial storage facility. A new pedestrian laneway running through the site would improve permeability between William, North and Francis streets, linking residents through landscaped public spaces while activating the ground plane.

Residents would have access to communal gardens and shared recreation areas distributed throughout the development. Sustainability has also been prioritised, with the project targeting an average 7.9-star NatHERS rating. Proposed initiatives include rooftop solar generation, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, naturally ventilated lobbies, extensive cross-ventilation and the reuse of existing building fabric to reduce embodied carbon.

The adaptive reuse strategy became a defining feature of the application after heritage investigations found only one of the site's industrial buildings could feasibly be retained. The Heritage Impact Statement concludes that preserving the key warehouse façades while referencing the site's industrial character throughout the new development provides an appropriate balance between renewal and conservation.

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"Retention and adaptation of the site buildings has been explored but found not to be feasible except for the tallest building, whose street facades will be retained," the heritage report states.

"The proposed building will interpret the brick and steel character of the subject site, including reuse of some components and construction of a large 'sawtooth' structure in the proposed open space."

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The William Street site is located around 300 metres from Leichhardt North Light Rail station and a short walk to Norton Street's retail, dining and hospitality precinct. The surrounding area has increasingly become a focus for urban renewal given its proximity to public transport and the Parramatta Road corridor.

Doueihi founded Ceerose in 1998 and has grown the business to become one of Sydney's more active apartment developers in recent years, with completed projects including The Alex Collective in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay. They are currently delivering Belgravia, 17 luxury apartments in Potts Point.

First look: Ceerose doubles down in Leichhardt with adaptive reuse of former warehouse site

Hotel Sale

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Universal Hotels, the hospitality vehicle for the Kospetas family, have purchased the Surry Hills landmark, Kinselas.
It's been sold by the Australian Pub Fund, the groups sixth hotel sale in as many months.
No sale price has been given with estimates of $22 million, and $23 million up to $30 million.
Andrew Jolliffe at Ray White Asia Pacific sold the property through an expressions of interest campaign.
“Kinselas, since its inception as a hotel in 1910, has been a very popular entertainment magnet and a mainstay upon the Sydney hospitality landscape" Jolliffe said.
"The multi-level and two street fronted nature of the hotel, complete with a full suite of gaming machines and a deliberate connection to music as a revenue lever, means the business' multi-faceted appeal ensures strong patron support across the breadth of licensing hours available to it."
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Universal Hotels is headed by patriarch Jim Kospetas and is supported by his sons Harris and Steven.
Sydney CBD's Civic Hotel, V Bar, and Hotel Downing all fall under the Universal Hotels ownership. They recently opened 1821 in Martin Place.
Australian Pub Fund now has just the four hotels in their portfolio.
In Sydney they have the Unity Hall in Balmain and the Vic on the Park in Marrickville while in Brisbane they own the Stock Exchange and the Elephant Arms.
Australian Pub Fund director Matthew Beach said the sale of the property aligned with the company's strategy.
"The sale of Kinselas is consistent with the fund's previously announced strategic objectives to sell our pubs at cap rates that reflect their market value, as well as illustrating our desire to deal at market value with experienced buyers" Beach said.
There was limited price guidance on offering but it was written by trade press that Newtown's Marlborough Hotel and Kinselas in Surry Hills, came with combined expectations of about $60 million.
The Marlborough fetched $30 million to $35 million last month. 
 
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Surry Hills icon Kinselas sold to Universal Hotels

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The Beach Hotel in Albert Park has been sold to mainland Chinese investors for about $18 million.
The two-level, 1880s-built pub on the corner of Beaconsfield Parade and Victoria Avenue, overlooking Albert Park Beach, was sold by business interests associated with well known hotel broker Terry Board of TJ Board &amp; Sons.
The deal to buy the Beach Hotel, along with the neighbouring Foodworks supermarket, was struck on a yield of about 4.2 percent.
The pub and supermarket bring in annual rent of about $758,000 with both on long leases, according to The Australian Financial Review.
 
The Beach Hotel sold with a seven-year lease to McKinnon Hotels, while the Foodworks sold with a 10-year lease to the supermarket operator.
But the AFR noted the property sold with a redevelopment clause, allowing the new owners to terminate the leases at short notice.
Current height limits would allow an apartment development of between three and five storeys.
The Beach Hotel offers function rooms, a courtyard bistro, 12 guest rooms on the upper floor and 32 poker machines.
The sale of the pub was negotiated by CBRE Hotels.
Another landmark Melbourne pub, St Kilda's Prince of Wales Hotel, sold for just under $45 million to a mainland Chinese investor in 2015.
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Beach Hotel, Albert Park sold to Chinese buyer

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The Dove &amp; Olive Hotel in inner Sydney’s Surry Hills has changed hands for about $11.85 million, passing from The Good Beer Company to a member of the Murphy publican family.
The two-level pub has 12 poker machine entitlements, a beer garden and terrace, and a rooftop bar. It specialises in craft beer.
The pub has sold to a company held by Sonya Deale, after a campaign run by JLL’s Hotels &amp; Hospitality Group’s John Mucsa, according to a report in The Australian.
The agent was cited by the newspaper as saying Surry Hills was developing as one of Sydney’s most sought-after city fringe areas, with the Devonshire Street pub at the heart of the precinct.
 
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The Dove and Olive Hotel in inner Sydney sells for over $11.8 million

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The Mornington Peninsula's Best Western Plus Brooklands Hotel has sold for around $9 million to Melbourne hotel operators.
Located on Nepean Highway at 99 Tanti Avenue the property features accommodation, wedding and function facilities, 53, four-star guest rooms, four function rooms, a heated indoor pool and gymnasium on 9,000sqm.
Scott Callow from CBRE said it was only the second time the asset had been available to purchase.
"The key features that appealed to vying purchasers were the location and large landholding," he said.
"We saw significant interest from a mix of owner operators, investors, business buyers and developers.
“Mornington is continuing to grow as a popular tourist destination, due to the array of beaches, restaurants, wineries and its close proximity to Melbourne’s CBD. The premium hotel is a short walk to the popular Main Street shopping and restaurant precinct and within walking distance to both Mothers and Mills beaches, making it a prime investment opportunity.”
 
 
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General Gordon Hotel in Sydney's south-west suburb of Sydenham has sold in an off-market deal by Lantern Hotels Group, which announced its divestment via the ASX.
The deal was valued at $18.1 million, according to the ASX announcement by Lantern.
The buyer is a hotelier in the Sydney region, according to selling agent Ray White Hotels Australia's Andrew Jolliffe, who did not disclose more details.
The sale of the multi-level General Gordon Hotel marks another round of divestment by the Lantern Group. Among the hotels it has sold in recent years are the Commodore Hotel in North Sydney for $14.5 million and Five Dock Hotel for $28.5 million to former Wallaby front tower Bill Young. Both deals were handled by Jolliffe. 
He is currently selling the Crown Hotel in Surry Hills and John Singleton's largest hotel property, the Marlborough In Newtown.
Jolliffe said the market sentiment for A-Grade hotels in gateway eastern seaboard cities remains strong. 
"Petrol prices at the pump sub $1.50 per litre, the $AUD sub 75 US cents per dollar, senior debt priced at/or below 4.5% including margin and industry indexed consumer spending at existing levels all suggests to us some continuity and reliability around the current internal and external investor sentiment regarding the asset class,” he said.
“Fundamentally, the majority of assets are underpinned by property, gaming inventory or both; and whilst-ever high level market receptors such as those referred to above maintain a tight band width regarding recent trends, we are confident astute investors and operators will assess the opportunity as, if not more positively, than has been the case over the past 24 months.” 
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General Gorden Hotel in Sydney's south-west sells for $18.1 million in off-market deal

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The Riversdale Group has appointed Ray White hotel broker Andrew Jolliffe to sell the iconic Marlborough Hotel in Sydney's inner city suburb of Newtown.
It is Riversdale’s largest and most valuable hotel property. It last traded for $7,675,000 in 2012.
Offers close March 1, on <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/145-king-street-newtown-nsw-2042-2013361127" target="_blank">The Marly, an expansive large format hotel</a> with multiple bars, function spaces and a high performing gaming room with 30 very valuable EGMs.
"The Marlborough Hotel is a compelling opportunity for astute investors," he said.
"Located 5km from the Sydney Central Business District, the 978sqm property comes with a 1940’s constructed Interwar architectural style hotel.
"The multi-street fronted Marlborough Hotel is, in the first instance, a most serious piece of fringe CBD commercial real estate; and at almost 1000sqm and numerous storeys including an approved alfresco roof top area; the investment flexibility is patently clear.
"In addition to all above however, is the cash flow potency and reliability the current business model promotes; with well in excess of $10m in combined annual receipts enjoyed by the balanced revenue centers.
"Situated outside Sydney's lock-out zone, and with perpetual ownership of 30 very valuable gaming licenses and a DA approval for a licensed rooftop operation, it all augurs well for fantastic future revenue attraction.
"We've espoused the view recently, and confidently, that the market indicators suggest a case for A-grade freehold hotel yields to contract below 8% in gateway east coast cities.
"In fact, with the prevalence of well-priced debt and record revenue levels being achieved in some sectors of the industry, the downward pressure in yields is far more pronounced than any upward pressure we've seen exhibited."
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Riversdale's largest Sydney hotel, The Marly, listed for sale

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Merivale boss Justin Hemmes has paid $37.05 million for The Tennyson Hotel in Sydney's south.
The auction conducted by auctioneer Damien Cooley for Ray White attracted 250 people including the who's who of the pub industry.
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The Tennyson, whose design is illustrative of a Sidney Warden-designed inter-war functionalist structure, fetched a record hammer price for hotels. 
The Ray White Hotels Asia Pacific director Andrew Jolliffe listed the Top 100 gaming property, The Tennyson Hotel at Mascot.
 Set on Botany Rd, the Tennyson Hotel is a popular hotel with 30 gaming machines.
"Notwithstanding the latest ranking at 87 in NSW, the hotel requires an upgrade," Jolliffe advised. 
The leading hotel architect Paul Kelly has designed a renovation which has DA approval.
"Only a very small number of Top 100 gaming hotels have changed hands over the past few years," commented Jolliffe.
"The reality is that this should be a Top 50 Gaming hotel," he added.
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The two-level large format hotel is on the busy Botany Road and High St corner.
Its allotment is 1400sqm.
Jolliffe's client, JDA Hotels recently contemplated an unsolicited offer, advised John Feros of JDA Hotels.
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The hotel, even in its currently unrenovated state, attracts in excess of $8m in annual receipts from predominantly high gross profit margin revenue centres.
 
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A renovated hotel with a turnover of $28,000 per week in Victoria's historic gold-mining town of Beechworth has recently sold for an undisclosed sum.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-hotel+leisure-vic-beechworth-501480123" target="_blank">Hibernian Hotel at 34 Camp Street</a> comprises seven self-contained apartments and tea rooms.
The apartments have a turnover of $3,000 per week while the tea rooms are rented out for $20,000 per annum. The property occupies a land area of nearly 2,054 sqm.
The property was sold by Chapman Gould &amp; May.
Listed in 2015, it was on the market for 632 days.
Its last listed price was $2,250,000.
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Beechworth hotel with $28,000 pw turnover sold

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The Dudley Hotel, Bathurst, is set for auction on December 15.
Manenti Quinlan and Associates of Sydney and Thomas Cooper and Company of Newcastle have been appointed as agents.
The Dudley Hotel is a regional icon in one of the fastest growing regional areas in New South Wales.
The hotel has a wonderful streetscape with a wrought iron wrap-around verandah.
The hotel has been refurbished.
Bathurst is just over two hours from Sydney in a region steeped in history with a continually growing tourism focus.
The hotel provides an offering across food, beverage and gaming.
The marketing indicates trading figures demonstrate "excellent" cash flow and identify the continual growth of the business.
The hotel occupies a strategic 2,914 square metre site with extensive on-site parking.
"The Dudley Hotel is undoubtedly one of the best regional hotels to come to the market in the last five years," Gerry Quinlan of Manenti Quinlan said.
He expects interest from interstate as well as local buyers.
Richard Thomas of Thomas Cooper and Company believes that the stable and vibrant Bathurst economy provides security to potential investors.
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Leading NSW regional hotel in Bathurst set for auction

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A motel in the scenic seaside village of Port Campbell, close to Victoria's famous Twelve Apostles, is on the market along with another adjacent vacant site.
The property, <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/2-10-lord-street-port-campbell-vic-3269-2013115367" target="_blank">2-10 Lord Street</a>, sits on the southern arm of the Port Campbell harbour, across the road from the ocean and sandy swimming beach, abutting and overlooking the Coastal National Park.
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The motel has 26 rooms set on 4,096 square metres. It is close to restaurants, cliff top lookouts and the jetty.
The property is offered with vacant possession, including a fully equipped inventory to run the business. It is in Business Zone 1.
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The adjoining beach-facing vacant allotment has an area of 1,011 square metres.
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According to the property's description, the combined title areas represent "one of the most desirable land holdings on the Great Ocean Road".
The freehold property is close to Great Ocean Road destinations Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles &amp; Shipwreck Coast.
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The motel is located in a tourism hotspot that sees around two million visitors every year.
The listing agent is John Castran of John H Castran Pty Ltd.
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