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;

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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

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

Jarryd Hayne

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Injured NRL star Jarryd Hayne has had some good news off the field, quickly securing a tenant for his vacant Darlinghurst investment property earlier this month.
Hayne, who has had a tough return at the Eels after a year stint in the Gold Coast after his ill-fated NFL dream, sought a $1,350 a week tenant for the Darlinghurst terrace.<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-darlinghurst-413004771" target="_blank"></a>
It cost him $1,585,000 in 2013 during happier earlier times at Parramatta.
Hayne put it up for rental at the same price as when he secured a tenant this time last year.
The quick leasing suggests that the terrace market is stronger than the inner city apartment market where rents have been trending lower given more supply.
The terrace had been a $1,100 a week rental following his move to San Francisco in 2015, and was then offered at a reduced rate when construction work was underway next door.
The home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate dining area and a north facing terrace and is being offered partly furnished.
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Realestate.com.au put the three bedroom median rental as $1150, reflecting a 2.7 percent yield.
Our Estates leasing agent Kay Davis advised pets would be considered.
Darlinghurst three bedroom terraces have moved from a $1.25 million median when Hayne bought to $2.25 million level as at early this year.
Hayne's property portfolio includes two apartments in Parramatta development, Koi.
He spent $600,000 on an apartment on the 16th floor and $605,000 on one on the 17th floor.
They were bought off the plan in 2013, before his departure from the Eels for the United States, with their settlement registered last year following its completion by Dyldam.
He was an owner in Paddington, but scored a windfall result last year when the three bedroom home sold for $2.85 million, having cost $1.13 million in 2013 when it was a two bedder.
The narrow terrace had a designer renovation, with bright pink colours, including the front door.
Hayne's hip means he's not in NSW Origin selection contention.
He was forced off the field in the Eels first win of the season against the Sea Eagles last month, who sit rock bottom having lost 11 of the first 13 games of the season.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
  
 
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Jarryd Hayne quickly secures Darlinghurst tenants

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Gold Coast Titans Jarryd Hayne was a little too ambitious with the initial asking price of his newly renovated pink Paddington terrace.
He's reduced the investment property <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-paddington-123833834" target="_blank">price tag to $2,975,000</a> after having $3.25 million hopes through OurEstate agents Adam Regan.
It still sits well above Paddington's median price of $1.85 million. 
Hayne paid $1,315,000 for the terrace in 2013 when it had only two bedrooms and one bathroom.
He commissioned architect Dickson Rothschild to turn it into a contemporary three bedder with three bathrooms and an attic installation.
The home is now unmissable from the street, with a bright pink door contrasting the dark grey facade.
There's a pink theme throughout the home too. The feature wall in the lounge and the bbq cupboard in the kitchen have clearly been styled by a designer.
The terrace has been furnished too ahead of its marketing - so doesn't necessarily show Hayne's living preferences who has never lived there.
The kitchen bench comes with The Broadsheet Sydney Cook Book next to the cooktop, though certainly not thumbed by Hayne.
The listing photos show an empty wine storage fridge too.
Hayne's property portfolio has always been in the trendy inner city suburbs, with well timed acquisitions.
The versatile footy star is expected to pour his sale into a property in the Gold Coast with his pregnant girlfriend.
He's already making a tidy profit on his Darlinghurst investment property, finding a tenant for $1,450 a week, $300 a week more than it was before its recent renovation.
Hayne had lived in St Peters before selling the family home for $995,000 to fund his NFL dream last year.
It was a strong profit on the home that cost him $527,500 in 2007, way back when he was a 19-year old rookie at the Eels.
Hayne, who played 176 games for Parramatta before heading overseas, also spent $388,750 on a Umina home for his mother in 2010.  
Hayne is the son of former Fijian and Rabbitohs’ star Manoa Thompson.
He grew up between Minto and Airds near Campbelltown where he lived in a housing commission residence and was raised by mother Jodie and grandmother Robin while his father chased a career overseas.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Jarryd Hayne lowers his Paddington terrace price hopes

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The Titans recruit Jarryd Hayne has listed his Paddington investment property, possibly to reinvest the proceeds into the Gold Coast.
He's set to make a big gain as the home comes with a $3.25 million asking price through OurEstates agent Adam Regan.
The home had been a two bedroom, one bathroom property when Hayne bought it for $1,315,000 in 2013, before its rebuild.
Architect Dickson Rothschild submitted plans for its conversion into <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-paddington-123833834" target="_blank">three bedroom with three bathroom</a> including an attic installation.
It comes with a chef style entertainers' kitchen flowing to an extensive outdoor entertaining space with large built in barbecue.
The overwhelming feature is the use of bright pink including a feature wall in the lounge and the bbq cupboard.
The bright pink front door also makes the dark grey home unmissable from the street. 
The terrace has been styled ahead of its marketing - so doesn't necessarily show Hayne's living preferences who has never lived there.
The kitchen bench comes with The Broadsheet Sydney Cook Book next to the cooktop, though certainly not thumbed by Hayne.
The listing photos show an empty wine storage fridge too.
Hayne's property portfolio has always been in the trendy inner city suburbs, with well timed acquisitions.
Paddington's median price has recently been on the way up to a record $1.85 million, compared to its $1.3 million median when Hayne bought three years ago.
The versatile footy star had lived in St Peters before selling the family home for $995,000 to fund his NFL dream last year.
He made a tidy profit last year on the home that cost him $527,500 in 2007, way back when he was a 19-year old rookie at the Eels.
Hayne, who played 176 games for Parramatta before heading overseas, also spent $388,750 on a Umina home for his mother in 2010.  
He has a Darlinghurst rental property which cost $1,585,000 in 2013 when he was still at the Parramatta Eels.
Paddington’s houses are selling for on average of 55 days on market, according to CoreLogic.
This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph.
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Jarryd Hayne's impressive inner Sydney investment property has provided him with a steady income through his turbulent times, and will continue as he heads north.
Now confirmed to be playing his footy on the Gold Coast next year, the versatile footballer has just found another tenant for his renovated Darlinghurst terrace investment.
And at a much higher rental return.
Hayne paid $1,585,000 for the home in 2013 when he was still at the Parramatta Eels.
He'd listed the home for rent at $1,150 a week following his move to San Francisco when he took his career to the NFL.
However construction work next door lowered the rental income.
It's now just been re-let at a $1,450 a week asking price <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-darlinghurst-413004771" target="_blank">through Our Estates agent Dean Emerson</a> (above).
The home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate dining area and a north facing terrace and was offered partly furnished.
Hayne also owns in Paddington, having spent $1.13 million in early 2013 on a narrow two bedrom terrace which has been a consistent rental since tenanted at $750 a week three years ago
He sold his St Peters family home for $995,000 to fund his NFL dream.
He made a tidy profit last year on the home that cost him $527,5000 in 2007 way back when Hayne was a 19-year old winger.
Set on 122sq m, the St Peters' house had three bedrooms and one bathroom, situated minutes to Sydenham and St Peter’s Station.
The two-storey 1900 Sutherland Street terrace was marketed as in need of some TLC. 
Hayne, who played 176 games for Parramatta, also spent $388,750 on a Umina home for his mother in 2010. 
His gross investment rental return at Darlinghurst now equates to around 4.76 percent - which sits way above the median yield of Sydney houses. 
Gross rental yields are trending lower, according to the CoreLogic RP Data, with Sydney's gross rental yield currently at 2.9 percent for houses and apartments at 3.9 percent.
Darlinghurst houses enjoyed around 20 percent year on year price growth, with the median house price sitting at $1,695,000.
Should Hayne wish to buy up on the sandy Gold Coast shores, the median house price is $528,000 for the Brisbane and Gold Coast region.
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