Buyers considering a residence at boutique Gordon townhouse development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/lume-gordon-43-47-dumaresq-street-gordon-nsw-2072">Lume</a>&nbsp;now have another reason to bring forward their decision.

For a limited time, purchasers of a residence at Lume will receive a BMW iX3 50 electric SUV, valued at more than $120,000, as part of their purchase. The offer is designed to add value for buyers while complementing the lifestyle envisioned for the architecturally designed Upper North Shore development.

Scott Timmins, Development Manager at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/winim">WINIM</a>, said the partnership was created to provide buyers with a compelling reason to act.

"In today's market, buyers need a compelling reason to act now, and the BMW partnership was designed to create that catalyst. We wanted to add genuine value for our future purchasers. Choosing the all-electric BMW iX3 50 also reflects the values behind LUME, forward-thinking design, innovation and a more sustainable way of living. It's a premium incentive that complements the lifestyle our buyers aspire to and rewards those who commit early."

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Delivered by WINIM in partnership with Burtonwood Investment Partners, Lume comprises 14 architecturally designed two, three and four-bedroom townhomes created for families seeking the space of a freestanding house with the ease of modern, low-maintenance living.

The three-storey residences, designed by award-winning architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, have been tailored for families and multi-generational living, featuring private internal lifts, flexible lower-level spaces, generous open-plan living and entertaining areas, media rooms, and landscaped outdoor spaces with custom outdoor kitchens.&nbsp;

Inside, engineered oak flooring, bespoke dining joinery with integrated wine fridges and backlit bars, sculptural porcelain bathrooms, Parisi freestanding baths and Astra Walker tapware create interiors that balance functionality with refined finishes.

Each townhome has been designed to combine generous internal spaces with sustainability initiatives such as EV charging infrastructure, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>'s landscaped communal areas, centred around a restored creek line and native planting, encourage residents to connect with nature and spend more time outdoors.

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Rothelowman's Gary Tsui said the architecture was conceived to respond carefully to its Upper North Shore setting.

"Our vision was to create elegant, uplifting homes that draw on and positively contribute to the local character through meticulously considered design and an interaction with the surroundings."

The communal landscape has been designed as more than an open space between homes. Arcadia's Ben Newell and Kate Phillips said the adjoining reserve provided an opportunity to create a distinctive natural retreat for residents.

"Just as waterways carve their way through Ku-ring-gai's landscape, a raised boardwalk weaves through the reserve, connecting the homes to this tranquil oasis."

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Located just 300 metres from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/gordon-nsw-2072">Gordon</a> Village and Gordon railway station, Lume offers convenient access to Sydney's CBD while placing residents close to some of the North Shore's leading schools, including Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College and Knox Grammar. Lane Cove National Park, Gordon Golf Club and a range of cafés and restaurants further reinforce the family-focused lifestyle on offer, with the BMW iX3 50 complementing everything from local trips around Gordon to weekend drives and city commutes.

Construction is underway with completion expected in mid-2027.

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Two apartments have sold for more than $10 million at EADE Byron Bay, setting some of the highest apartment prices ever achieved in the coastal town and underlining the growing appetite for luxury beachfront apartments in Australia's most popular coastal locations.

The $210 million project by Vitale Property Group has now secured more than $70 million in sales, led by residences that changed hands for $12.75 million and $11.75 million.

The record-breaking transactions reinforce the shift occurring in Byron Bay's premium property market, where affluent downsizers and lifestyle buyers are increasingly opting for high-end apartments over large beachfront homes.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/eade-byron-bay-29-shirley-street-byron-bay-nsw-2481">EADE Byron Bay</a> occupies a rare 6,000 sqm absolute beachfront site on the corner of Shirley and Milton Streets overlooking Main Beach and The Wreck surf break, just 350 metres from Byron Bay's town centre.

The 25-residence development is the first beachfront apartment project approved in Byron Bay in more than a decade and is currently under construction, with completion expected in May 2027.

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The project has attracted a mix of local Byron Shire residents downsizing from larger homes, alongside interstate buyers from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane seeking a permanent coastal lifestyle without compromising on space.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a> and with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/alexander-co">Alexander &amp; Co</a>, EADE comprises&nbsp;10 garden apartments ranging from 284 sqm to 622 sqm, nine with private pools, five full-floor apartments and 10 rooftop residences with private plunge pools, expansive outdoor entertaining areas and uninterrupted ocean views.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/vitale-property-group">Vitale Property Group</a> Managing Partner Chris Vitale said the project's combination of scale, location and limited future supply was driving buyer demand.

"There isn't another beachfront holding in Byron Bay of this size and position that could be developed again," Vitale said.

"Buyers are responding to the scarcity and the irreplaceability of a site of this calibre and to floorplans they can't find elsewhere in the market.

"We are seeing buyers place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of the location. The sales achieved to date demonstrate that discerning purchasers recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay.

"Many are coming from larger homes in the Byron region, or from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and are after the space, security and convenience, without the upkeep of a house."

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The Byron Bay project follows Vitale Property Group's delivery of the Mondrian Hotel and Private Residences at Burleigh Heads, with EADE continuing the developer's focus on luxury coastal developments.

Residents will have access to a resort-style swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, cold plunge pool, concierge services and dedicated workspaces, while the project is targeting an 8-Star Green Star rating.

EADE Byron Bay is being exclusively marketed by Projx Australia in conjunction with WHITEFOX Projects.

WHITEFOX National Projects Director Phillip Rand said demand had been driven predominantly by owner-occupiers.

"We are seeing buyers at EADE place significant value on quality, space, design, resort-style amenities and the rarity of this location," Rand says.

"The sales achieved to date demonstrate that purchasers at this level recognise the long-term significance of what is being created at EADE Byron Bay."

Residences at EADE Byron Bay are currently priced between $4.75 million and $15.95 million.

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When buying an apartment, most people compare the big-ticket items first. Floorplans. Kitchens. Balcony size. Natural light. The view.

But there's one everyday consideration that often doesn't come up until after moving in: how parcels are delivered.

As online shopping has become part of everyday life, parcel deliveries have shifted from an occasional event to a regular occurrence. Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally.

For apartment residents, that can present a challenge.

If nobody is home to accept a delivery, parcels may be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in a building lobby or common area, or require building management to step in. In higher-density buildings, where dozens or even hundreds of residents may receive deliveries each day, parcel management has become an increasingly important part of everyday living.

That can create a range of frustrations. A missed delivery often means making time to collect a parcel elsewhere, while packages left unattended in foyers or mail areas can create clutter and increase the risk of theft. What seems like a minor inconvenience can quickly become a recurring issue for residents who shop online regularly.

It's one of those details that rarely features in a display suite but can have a noticeable impact once residents move in.

As a result, buyers are beginning to look beyond traditional apartment features and consider how a building supports day-to-day convenience, including whether there are secure options for receiving deliveries.

Australia Post's Parcel Lockers provide one solution.

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Rather than having a parcel delivered directly to an apartment, eligible deliveries can be sent to a nominated Parcel Locker. Once the parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can collect it using a QR code or one-time PIN at a time that suits them.

The Parcel Locker network now includes more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with installations at Post Offices, shopping centres, transport hubs and an increasing number of residential developments. By providing a secure collection point, Parcel Lockers help reduce missed deliveries and avoid parcels being left unattended in common areas.

For developers, parcel infrastructure is becoming another way to improve the resident experience. Rather than relying on concierge staff or leaving parcels in communal spaces, secure collection points help streamline deliveries while preserving the presentation and functionality of shared areas.

For buyers, it's a reminder that the best apartment features aren't always the most obvious.

A generous floorplan or quality finishes might help narrow the shortlist, but the conveniences that simplify everyday life, whether that's EV charging, secure bike storage or reliable parcel delivery, often become the features residents appreciate most once they're living there.

The apartment feature many buyers don't think about, until their first missed delivery

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hg-developments">HG Developments</a> is doubling down on Maud Street in Newstead, filing plans for a new apartment tower just a few doors down from its under-construction Aire Newstead development.

Recently submitted to Brisbane City Council, the proposal is for an 18-storey building designed by bureau^proberts, which has drawn heavily on Brisbane's subtropical design principles while referencing the suburb's industrial heritage.

A total of 64 apartments are planned for the amalgamated 1,518 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/17-21-maud-street-newstead-qld-4006">17–21 Maud Street</a>, a short walk from the Brisbane River and Newstead Riverwalk.

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"The building is defined by a series of vaulted motifs that reinterpret the arches, colonnades and layered facades evident throughout Newstead's historic built fabric," the Urban Design Report states.

"Combined with recessed glazing and generous balconies, these elements create a layered building envelope that provides shade, weather protection and opportunities for natural ventilation whilst establishing a distinctive architectural identity."

The proposal comprises 64 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 18 residential levels, positioning it alongside a growing number of taller residential projects transforming Newstead's northern precinct. The tower incorporates extensive subtropical landscaping, with cascading planter boxes, deep planting at street level and a landscaped rooftop recreation area.

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Bureau Proberts has prioritised passive environmental design throughout the project, with generous balconies, recessed glazing and operable façades helping reduce solar heat gain while maximising natural ventilation. River views become available from the upper levels, while the building has been orientated to capture prevailing breezes from both the Brisbane River and the west.

The architects say landscape is intended to be integral to the building rather than an applied element.

"Vertical greenery, cascading planter boxes and elevated gardens are woven throughout the architecture, softening the built form and strengthening the connection between residents and the subtropical environment."

"Through the integration of landscape, high-quality materials and passive design principles, the development delivers a refined residential address that celebrates Newstead's heritage character while contributing positively to Brisbane's evolving subtropical identity."

Newstead has remained one of Brisbane's most active apartment markets in recent years, with a number of developers continuing to back the inner-city suburb.

HG Developments is currently delivering the 40-apartment Aire Newstead at 25 Maud Street. Fortis recently launched the 65-apartment <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> on Kyabra Street, while builder-developer BPG and Don O'Rorke's Consolidated Properties are both expected to launch their respective Newstead projects before the end of the year.

HG Developments doubles down in Newstead with second Maud Street apartment development

Walk past a new apartment development promoting its sustainability credentials and it's easy to picture rooftop gardens, mature trees, landscaped courtyards and residents surrounded by nature.

But in many cases, that's not actually what those sustainability ratings guarantee.

Australia's leading environmental rating tools have played a significant role in improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of buildings. Yet despite their focus on reducing emissions, many don't require developers to include trees, biodiversity or meaningful green space.

In other words, a building can achieve one of the country's highest sustainability ratings while containing little more than concrete, glass and hard landscaping.

That disconnect has led to the emergence of a new movement across Australia's property industry: nature-based cities.

The concept goes beyond designing buildings that consume less energy. Instead, it encourages developers to treat nature as essential infrastructure, integrating biodiversity, tree canopy, living landscapes and green spaces into projects from the earliest stages of planning.

Research has consistently linked access to nature with better physical and mental health, cooler neighbourhoods, improved biodiversity, stronger climate resilience and more connected communities. As Australia's cities continue to become denser, advocates say those outcomes should be considered just as important as energy efficiency.

Nature Based Cities (NBC) was established in 2022 to help accelerate that shift.

Founded by Hamton Executive Chairman Paul Hameister OAM, the not-for-profit was created after research highlighted a significant gap in Australia's sustainability framework. While existing environmental rating tools rewarded energy performance and emissions reductions, they placed little emphasis on the inclusion of living landscapes.

"We've always wanted to do more, and we know other developers who want to do more, but the ESD rating tools just aren't there," Hameister says.

"In Australia, you can have a five-green-star rated building that's concrete and glass with not a blade of grass.

"The focus is on reducing emissions, which is laudable, but there hasn't been enough attention paid to protecting and re-establishing nature. We need both for the health of the environment and for communities."

Since its launch, NBC has developed independent design guidelines and accreditation frameworks that encourage developers to prioritise ecology, biodiversity, tree canopy, walkability and living landscapes alongside traditional sustainability measures. The organisation first focused on medium and high-density residential developments before recently expanding into precinct-scale communities and masterplanned neighbourhoods.

Jan Talacko, founder of sustainability consultancy Ark Resources and a member of the Nature Based Cities Advisory Council, says the initiative addresses an area that has largely been overlooked by the property industry.

"Throughout my 25 years of working collaboratively with all stakeholders in the property sector, I've always favoured a pragmatic approach to sustainable design which encourages initiatives that not only meet environmental expectations but also improve amenity," Talacko says.

"Whilst we are making steady progress in relation to energy and carbon emissions from buildings, there has been much less emphasis on encouraging biodiversity and tackling the urban heat island effect.

"The Nature Based Cities initiative responds to a gap in the suite of tools currently used by the property development sector, which don't provide sufficient incentive, or recognition, for the integration of landscaping and greenery."

For apartment buyers, the shift is also changing the questions worth asking.

Rather than assuming a sustainable building will naturally include abundant green space, buyers are increasingly being encouraged to look beyond environmental ratings and ask what nature is actually being delivered. How much tree canopy will the development create? Has biodiversity been considered? Are landscaped spaces designed for people as well as appearance?

As Australia's cities continue to grow upwards and outwards, the next generation of sustainability may not simply be measured by lower emissions, but by how successfully developments bring nature back into everyday urban life.

What does it really mean for a building to be 'green'?

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A luxury waterfront home on Lake Macquarie has hit the market. The home was obviously inspired by architect Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House in Illinois, US.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, located at Eraring, is ­expected to sell for $2 million.
Situated on more than 9000sqm, the home exudes a sleek luxury resort minimalism feel, with floor-to-ceiling windows, entertaining deck and pool.
The vendors are theatre production designer Mark Thompson and Kerry Crawford, the CEO of arts and disability organisation Accessible Arts.
Their building block was purchased in 1995 for $225,000, with the grounds including an artist studio where Thompson has painted. In 2009, he was an Archibald finalist for his portrait of actor Greta Scacchi.
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McGrath Toukley agents Chris Smith and Mitchell Thomas have scheduled the auction for October 17.
The house is located on the ­western shore of Lake Macquarie and north of the town of Morisset.
Smith last month secured a $6 million Eraring sale when Mandalay, the luxury six-bedroom, six bathroom home, with 14-car garage, ­attracted six registered bidders mainly out of Sydney. A Sydney businessman secured it as a weekender.
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Mandalay, which sits on 2.7ha on the tip of the peninsula with 481m of waterfront, was offered by Compass Helicopters boss Graeme Thomas who is moving to a nearby acreage.
He had bought the property five years ago for $1.58 million and ­undertaken a comprehensive modernisation of the estate.
The lakeside record had been $4.25 million when set in January.
Eraring is 30 minutes via helicopter to Sydney airport.
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Retired Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke retains an investment at Trinity Point on Lake Macquarie.
Clarke paid $1,388,888 for a townhouse when the estate was launched in 2015.
The latest offering at the Johnson Property Group’s 23 hectare marina resort are the off-the-plan apartments within the Polaris complex.
Keith Johnson advised half of the 24 two-and three-bedroom apartments were snapped up at the VIP launch at the recently opened Italian restaurant.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
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<div>A palatial waterfront reserve home in Eraring in Lake Macquarie has sold for a record breaking $2.5 million.</div>
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The home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-eraring-127933194" target="_blank">53 Payten Street</a> sits on a vast 5,285 sqm parcel with views over Lake Macquarie from every room.</div>
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<div>The land last traded for $260,000 in 1997 before the home was built in 2000.</div>
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<div>Ray White Toronto selling agent Paul Wrigley said the buyer fell in love with it on the spot.</div>
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Water’s Edge at Warners Bay has been given the green light for construction within weeks.
Water’s Edge, which will comprise 112 apartments, most with lake or pool deck views, is being developed by the construction company BLOC.
PRDnationwide agent Mark Kentwell says Water’s Edge has sold quickly since its release in September last year.
“More than 70% of the apartments have now sold off the plan," he said.
He is now selling the remainder and inviting expressions of interest for the ground floor commercial spaces.
“Warners Bay has been such a well-kept secret for so long, but thanks to the recent foreshore rejuvenation and the opening of so many great cafes and restaurants, we understand why Water’s Edge has proven so popular.
The $80 million project will also incorporate some retail and commercial spaces on the ground floor.
Construction is expected to be finished by early 2020 at the site adjoining King Street and the Esplanade.
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Luke Mullins, who has been living on Lake Macquarie since his heydays on the Young Rich List, is off to Adelaide.
His Summerland Point home is being marketed for April 14 auction as "without doubt one of Lake Macquarie’s most significant waterfront holdings" by The Property Market listing agents Tyson Nicholson and Gavin Schwebel.
The three hectare private waterfront enjoy 180 metres of sandy shores.
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The five bedroom house comes with resort-style pool.
There is also a guest house and a massive five-bay shed perfect for a home business, and to store all the toys. The grounds even come with a motor cross track.
The founder of Gemteq executive recruitment secured his windfall when he sold the company to Rubicor Group in 2008.
After exiting the Rubicor business in 2011, he moved to The Lakehouse at for a tree/sea change.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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The luxury lifestyle development proposed for the shores of Lake Macquarie, Trinity Point has been listed with the Johnson Property Group seeking joint venture partners.
Its 3.5 acre tourism precinct has been listed through JLL’s Paul Hunter and Ben Hunter.
The tourism precinct will offer a 188-berth marina (94 already built), a five-star Pullman Hotel with day spa &amp; wellness centre, gymnasium &amp; business centre, along with a 250 seat restaurant and 300 seat function centre.
There is even a DA in for a helipad off the marina, sitting 88 minutes north of Sydney’s CBD and 30 minutes south of Newcastle.
The likely joint venture offering will include eight blocks of apartments consisting of 250 luxury apartments.
The entire development covers 23 hectares which includes a number of residential homes and terrace homes currently under construction.
It is a masterplanned marina community that features 196 lot sub-division, 20 terrace homes and 3.5 acres of what is known as the tourism precinct within its Morisset Park waterfront location.
The subdivision lots and terrace homes are currently being sold down to individual buyers by <a href="https://www.johnsonpropertygroup.com.au/trinity-point/" target="_blank">the developer Johnson Property Group</a>.
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The former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has secured an off the plan three storey terrace homes with views over Lake Macquarie.
The former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins has been a brand ambassador.
Trinity Point received awards in two categories at the Asia Pacific Property Awards in Bangkok 2017-2018, for leisure architecture and hotel architecture.
It is designed by Squillace Architects.
JLL’s Director, NSW Metro Sales &amp; Investments, Paul Hunter said it was rare to see a development opportunity of this style and quality.
"This is an opportunity for the astute investor to be part of a fascinating new development.
“This type of development is more commonly seen in Queensland.
"Trinity Point is unique, once completed it will be a 5-star destination.
"Its location between Sydney and Newcastle makes access easy for a true weekender, investment or holiday home, but is also close enough to major centres to make this your primary residence.
"We expect interest from offshore and local developers, private investors and marina operators.”
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Joint venture partners being sought for Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie tourism project

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The Lake Macquarie Trinity Point residential development received two awards at the weekend Asia Pacific Property Awards 2017-2018.
The project won awards in two categories - leisure architecture and hotel architecture.
This year's award was the largest in its history, with over 820 entries across all categories.
Trinity Point was designed by Architects Squillace, who have a reputation for delivering exceptional resort style facilities and five star hotels.
"We are thrilled Trinity Point is being acknowledged for its vision and we continue to focus on delivering world class luxury living on Lake Macquarie," Trinity Point chief executive officer Keith Johnson said.
The former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins is the face of the $388 million Trinity Point marina project at Lake Macquarie, which is accessed via the M1 Morriset motorway turnoff.
The project was first announced in 2006 for the site formerly known as the St John of God holding.
The NSW government approved a concept plan five years ago for the 23 hectare site which is around an hour and a half from Sydney and 30 minutes from Newcastle.
Johnson eventually plans around 190 residential properties, 250 luxury tourist apartments and a boutique hotel. 
The community comprises a mix of five-star resort, hospitality, retail, residential and marina components.
Johnson hopes the project will offer a combination of the vibrancy of Noosa or Port Douglas, along with the prestige and grandness of the Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada.
A foreshore boardwalk will trace the shores of Barden’s Bay, opening up the water’s edge to the public and a state-of-the-art function centre that will accommodate weddings.
Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has bought into the new development.
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He bought a three storey, four bedroom terrace off the plan. It cost $1,388,888.
"Trinity Point is going to become an absolute Sydney weekend hotspot – another Palm Beach or daytrip destination but with more of a marina-lifestyle resort focus,” he said.
For more information, <a href="https://bit.ly/2p1WfOE" target="_blank">click here</a>. 
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Lake Macquarie's Trinity Point already winning awards

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To celebrate International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Children’s Cancer Institute, PRDnationwide Newcastle &amp; Lake Macquarie, McDonald Jones Homes and McCloy Group have joined forces to undertake an extraordinary challenge; building a house in 21 days!
Work began on 29 August, 2016 at Billy’s Lookout, Teralba, Lake Macquarie NSW to build the 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom luxurious Portsea One home by McDonald Jones Homes.
The architecturally designed home has been built on 600 sq m of land donated by McCloy Group using materials and labour gifted by many generous partners, including Austral Bricks.
Scott Cam of The Block revealed the completed home, fully furnished by Freedom, with all kitchen and laundry appliances provided by Electrolux and home entertainment by Panasonic.
It will be auctioned October 23, 2016 the home through PRDnationwide Newcastle and Lake Macquarie by leading auctioneer, Damien Cooley.
100 percent of proceeds from the sale of the home will go to the Children’s Cancer Institute to fund medical research. 
For more information, <a href="https://buildforacure.org.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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The Swansea Hotel in NSW’s Lake Macquarie region has sold for around $13 million to Laundy Hotels – the largest private hotel owner in the country.
The Swansea Hotel is located at the gateway to Lake Macquarie.
It is situated on a large 3,235sqm site, two hours from Sydney and 30 minutes from Newcastle.
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The hotel was fully renovated in 2015 (image above before its renovation).
It was sold through CBRE with 30 poker machines by the Bernie family.
The Laundy's are the largest private hotel owner in the country and own venues such as the Watsons Bay Hotel and the Woolwich Pier Hotel.
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Swansea Hotel sold to the Laundys

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Housing market performance across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is currently mixed, according to CoreLogic's latest regional report.
On one hand, median values are increasing, up 8.9 percent for houses and 5.6 percent for units over the 12 month period ending June 2016.
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Transaction activity, however, is lower on a year-on-year basis, with just over 300 less homes transacting over the year to May 2016.
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Despite less sales activity across the market, homes are selling faster than they were one year ago, with houses typically transacting 61 days after first being advertised for sale, compared to 65 days one year ago and units moving from 61 days last year to an average of 59 days currently.
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Across the two product types, rental rates are moving in the opposite direction, with house rents up year-on-year, while unit rents have softened.
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