Buying into a masterplanned community often means committing to a vision still years from taking shape. At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>, that vision is already visible.

Residents have moved into the completed first stage, landscaped spaces are established, and the next chapter is now underway. Stage 1 has been completed and settled, with Stage 2 now selling off-the-plan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> combines attainable apartment living with sustainability initiatives rarely seen at this price point, including rooftop solar, battery storage and a resident EV-sharing program.

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Located on Schofi​elds Road, just moments from Tal​lawong Metro Station and Schof​ields Train Station, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been designed to appeal to a broad mix of buyers, from first-home purchasers looking for a foothold in Sy​dney's property market to downsizers seeking a connected, low-maintenance lifestyle.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been conceived as a thoughtfully planned masterplanned community that will evolve over multiple stages, with buyers now able to secure one, two and three-bedroom apartments within a neighbourhood that is already beginning to establish its identity.

One of the project's defining features is its focus on sustainability. Solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure have been incorporated throughout the development, reflecting a long-term approach to both environmental performance and everyday convenience.

Sustainability sits at the centre of the development's vision, with solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure integrated throughout the community.

That emphasis on future-ready living extends beyond the technology. Landscaped communal gardens, outdoor gathering spaces and plans for a future retail precinct aim to create a neighbourhood where residents can access daily conveniences without travelling far from home.

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The apartments themselves have been designed with liveability front of mind. Rather than chasing maximum density, the focus has been placed on creating practical homes with generous natural light, usable layouts and strong connections to outdoor space.

Importantly, these design principles have been applied consistently across the one, two and three-bedroom apartment offerings.

The appeal of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> is also closely linked to its location within Syd​ney's rapidly evolving north-west growth corridor. Over the past decade, major infrastructure investment has transformed the area, with new transport links, business precincts and community facilities reshaping suburbs like Talla​wong and Schofiel​ds.

The agent says buyers are increasingly recognising the area's long-term potential.

"Typical buyers that we're finding across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> especially are your first-home buyers, your investors, your upsizers as well as your downsizers," Hawes says.

Connectivity remains one of the project's strongest drawcards. Residents have access to both Tallaw​ong Metro Station and Schofi​elds Train Station, providing links to the Sydn​ey CBD, Norw​est Business Park, Macquari​e Park and other major employment hubs. Retail centres including Rous​e Hill Town Centre and Sch​ofields Village are also nearby, alongside schools, parks and future healthcare infrastructure.

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For Stage 1 resident Roji, it is the balance between convenience and comfort that has defined the experience of living at Kew.

"For me, it's a balance of quality and convenience," she says. "Everything I need is right here."

"If I wanted to catch the train, Scho​fields Station is just around the corner. Tallaw​ong Metro connects me to the city."

More importantly, she says, the development has delivered something that cannot be measured in floorplans or specifications.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> feels like home."

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As Stage 2 enters the market, that lived experience may be one of the project's strongest selling points. Buyers are not purchasing into an untested concept or a future promise. They are joining a community that is already taking shape.

Ongoing investment in transport, retail, healthcare and public open space continues to strengthen the appeal of Syd​ney's north-west growth corridor, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>'s established first stage provides buyers with a tangible sense of the community's future direction.

For a limited time, buyer can secure a new home at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> with just a $10,000.

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Kew Tallawong: A growing community taking shape in Sydney's north-west

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/freecity">Freecity</a> has received development approval for its 51-storey mixed-use tower at 153-157 Walker Street, North Sydney, set to be one of the tallest mixed-use residential-led buildings in one of Sydney’s most sought-after commercial and residential addresses.

Lodged as a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) through the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway and approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a comprehensive public exhibition and submissions process, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/153-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">the project</a> will deliver 296 apartments, alongside a 170-room, luxury hotel, activated retail and significant public domain improvements.

Situated just 200 metres from Victoria Cross Metro Station, on one of the largest developable sites in North Sydney, the development will rise to 234 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in the suburb. With an end value of approximately $1.5 billion, the project responds directly to the NSW Government’s mandate to accelerate housing delivery in well-located, transit-connected areas.

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The apartment mix will cater to a broad range of buyers, with 65 studio and one-bedroom apartments, 139 two-bedroom residences, 35 three-bedroom apartments, 48 four-bedroom homes, and nine penthouses. Residents will have access to a dedicated amenity level on Level 33, featuring a swimming pool with views towards the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and North Sydney CBD, as well as a gym, library, shared kitchen, lounge and outdoor entertaining areas.

The hotel will occupy the lower six levels of the building and include meeting and function spaces, a wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, swimming pool and sauna, further strengthening North Sydney's growing hospitality offering.

At ground level, the development has been designed to improve pedestrian connections through the precinct. More than 700 sqm of retail space will activate the street frontage, while a landscaped through-site link connecting Walker Street, Little Walker Street and Doris Fitton Park will provide new public open space with seating, paving and extensive native landscaping.

Freecity Group Co-Founder and Joint CEO Tony Sun said the project represents one of the most significant development opportunities currently available in North Sydney.

"This is one of the most significant development sites in North Sydney and it comes at a pivotal moment for the precinct," Sun said.

"North Sydney is undergoing a genuine transformation, and this project will contribute housing the city urgently needs while creating a landmark destination."

Executive Director of Development Michael Romano said demand for both residential and hotel accommodation would continue to strengthen as the Metro precinct matures.

"The structural demand for high-quality housing and hotel accommodation in North Sydney is compelling, and will only grow as the precinct continues to evolve around the new Metro station," Romano said.

Architectus has designed the tower, orientating the apartments to maximise views towards Sydney Harbour while introducing a sculpted façade intended to respond to light, wind and the surrounding skyline.

Architectus Principal Marko Damic said the design sought to create a tower that contributes to the public realm as much as the skyline.

"We wanted to design a tower that doesn't just sit in the skyline but actively participates and contributes to city life," Damic said.

First look: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use apartment and hotel tower in North Sydney

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> have celebrated the topping out of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf,</a> marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of Syd​ney's most anticipated waterfront communities.

Located on Sydney's harbourfront at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a>, the project has now reached its highest structural point, with construction progressing strongly towards completion in 2027. 
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The milestone was celebrated on-site with project partners Phoenix Property Investors, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Versatile Construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, consultants and stakeholders, to recognise the collective effort behind the transformation of the historic waterfront site into a vibrant new residential, marina and lifestyle destination.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will deliver a mix of waterfront residences and terraces, complemented by a private 36-berth marina, waterfront dining opportunities and a revitalised foreshore designed to reconnect the community with the river's edge. 
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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said the project represented a rare opportunity to create the next chapter in Sydn​ey's long history of successful waterfront precincts. 
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"Throughout Sydney, some of the city's most sought-after addresses have emerged from carefully considered waterfront precincts such as Woolloom​ooloo Wharf, Walsh Bay and Breakfast Point," Brown said.

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"What makes these places so successful is that they become much more than residential developments," Brown said.

"They bring together homes, hospitality, marina facilities, public spaces and a strong sense of community in locations where future supply is incredibly limited."

Brown has long described absolute waterfront land in Sy​dney as "finite."

"Once these opportunities are developed, they are rarely replicated. That's why Syd​ney's waterfront precincts have consistently demonstrated strong demand and long-term value growth over many decades. 
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"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is one of the few remaining opportunities to secure a residence within a masterplanned waterfront community that combines direct water access, marina ownership opportunities and a genuine village lifestyle just moments from the Sy​dney CBD."

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PERIFA Founder and Managing Director Fabrizio Perilli said the project reflected a shared commitment to delivering exceptional places that create long-term value for residents and the broader community. 
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"The topping out milestone is a significant achievement for the Versatile Group and a testament to the collaboration between all project partners, consultants and contractors involved," Perilli said. 
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"Beyond the residences themselves, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will establish a new waterfront destination that celebrates the history, character and lifestyle of this unique location while creating a lasting legacy for future generations."

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Construction is being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile">Versatile Construction</a>, with structural works now substantially complete across the precinct. Attention will progressively shift to the construction of the waterview terraces, apartment façades, services and interior fit-out works over the coming months. 
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With limited residences and marina berths remaining, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> continues to attract strong interest from owner occupiers and downsizers seeking a premium waterfront lifestyle within close proximity to Putne​y Village, Rh​odes, Top Ry​de and the Syd​ney CBD. 
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As one of the last opportunities to secure a residence within a new masterplanned waterfront community on Sy​dney Harbour, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is expected to remain a highly sought-after address for years to come.

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Abadeen, PERIFA, top out Putney Wharf harbourfront precinct

Kew has long been regarded as one of Melbourne's premier residential suburbs. It's a location defined by its grand period homes, leafy streets and some of the city's most prestigious schools, yet it has often sat just outside the spotlight cast on neighbouring Hawthorn and Camberwell.

Increasingly, however, buyers are recognising that Kew offers much of what draws people to those suburbs, with a quieter residential setting, exceptional amenity and long-term owner-occupier appeal.

Within a few minutes' walk, residents can access Kew Junction, one of Melbourne's most established village centres. Cafés, bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, boutique retailers and everyday services are all on the doorstep, with local favourites including Centonove, Adeney Milk Bar Cafe, and Frank &amp; Harri creating the type of walkable lifestyle that has become increasingly difficult to find in Melbourne's inner east. Beyond the immediate neighbourhood, Glenferrie Road's renowned shopping and dining precinct in Hawthorn and the retail, dining and entertainment offerings of Camberwell Junction are both just a short drive or tram ride away.

The suburb is equally well connected. Tram routes 48 and 109 provide direct access to the CBD, while High Street and Cotham Road connect residents to the wider inner east.&nbsp;Nearby access to the Eastern Freeway also places the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne Airport within easy reach, adding another layer of convenience for weekend travel.&nbsp;It's a rare combination of connectivity and tranquillity, where quiet residential streets sit just moments from some of Melbourne's most established shopping and lifestyle precincts.

For families, Kew remains one of Melbourne's most tightly held addresses. Carey Baptist Grammar School, Xavier College, Methodist Ladies' College, Trinity Grammar, Ruyton Girls' School and Genazzano FCJ College are all nearby, while the Yarra River parklands, walking trails and sporting clubs provide another layer of lifestyle appeal.

It's within this established pocket that developer Ricdanic is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wimba-ave-kew-9-11-wimba-avenue-kew-vic-3101">Wimba Ave</a>, a boutique collection of just 13 residences across two buildings named after its location on the tree-lined Wimba Avenue,&nbsp;within one of Kew's most prestigious pockets where homes have been known to sell up to and above $8 million.

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The residences prioritise the space that buyers are increasingly searching for but struggling to find in established suburbs. Living areas extend beyond five metres in width, ceiling heights range from three to five metres, and apartments open onto private gardens averaging around 125 sqm. Selected residences also feature balconies of approximately 60 sqm, while premium inclusions include Miele appliances, double-glazed windows, EV readiness, fully electric systems and a 7.2 NatHERS energy rating.

Architect Chris Idle says opportunities to deliver homes of this scale within established suburbs have become increasingly uncommon.

"There are very few opportunities to do these kinds of developments in leafy, established suburbs," he says. "To get this level of amenity, natural light, and architectural freedom in such a setting is extremely rare."

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The architecture draws on Kew's established character through the use of handmade Krause bricks, while landscaping by John Patrick introduces 23 plant species, including nine native varieties, creating an environment which focuses just as much on nature as it does the building.

Construction on Wimba Ave is well underway by renowned high-end builder Sinjen, with completion expected in late 2027. Prices start from $2.22 million.

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The enduring appeal of Kew's tree-lined streets and village lifestyle

"For me, it's the location." That was the first thing Chris pointed to when reflecting on why he and his wife Marita decided to purchase at Candela Ivanhoe, the under-construction new apartment development by Salter Brothers in the heart of the north-eastern M​elb​ourne​ suburb. ​

"We've lived here before… everything is here," Chris said.

"Our doctor is around the corner, there's dentists, pilates, everything we need, restaurants, fast food places, two train stations, Ivanhoe and Darebin, both in walking distance. You don't need anything else."

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Just 10 kilometres from Melbo​urn​e's CBD, Ivanhoe combines direct city connectivity with the amenity of an established village community. Residents have access to highly regarded schools, expansive parklands, public transport, and a thriving retail and hospitality precinct centred around Upper Heidelberg Road, all within a neighbourhood that has retained its leafy character despite its proximity to the city.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a> sits within the heart of this established landscape, positioned just moments from Ivanhoe Village and within walking distance of many of the suburb's most sought-after amenities.

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From Candela, residents can access cafés, grocers, wine bars, restaurants and essential services on foot, while Ivanhoe Station and Darebin Station provide direct connectivity across Mel​bour​ne. The development is also surrounded by some of the suburb's best-known lifestyle destinations, including Pinkie, Laurent, Enni, Docasa and Woodfire Pizza e Cucina, alongside Ivanhoe Plaza, Woolworths, pharmacies and specialty retailers.

Green space is another defining feature of the suburb. Darebin Parklands, Ivanhoe Park, Nellie Ibbot Park and the Yarra River trail network provide extensive opportunities for recreation, while Ivanhoe Golf Course and Ivanhoe Tennis Club continue to underpin the area's long-established lifestyle appeal.

The suburb's education offering further strengthens demand. Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Mary Immaculate Primary School and Ivanhoe Primary School have helped establish the area as one of Melbou​​rne's most sought-after schooling precincts, attracting families and downsizers alike who want to remain connected to the area.

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While location was the priority for Marita and Chris, the project itself also needed to meet their expectations.

"Whilst location was paramount, I was also looking at design of the environment and Candela ticked every box," Marita said.

"We're just thrilled with our choice."

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Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>, Candela Ivanhoe has been designed to complement its village setting, with an emphasis on generous floorplans, natural light and practical everyday living.

Residents will have access to a range of shared amenities, including a communal rooftop garden and dedicated residential lounge, complemented by a ground-floor café and lifestyle wellbeing centre, helping foster the sense of community already emerging among future owners.

That approach has resonated strongly with the market. More than 90 per cent of purchasers at Candela Ivanhoe are owner-occupiers, with buyers ranging from downsizers and second-home buyers to young families and first home buyers, creating a genuinely multi-generational community of grandparents, parents and children. It reflects a broader shift across Melbo​​urne's apartment market, where buyers are increasingly prioritising neighbourhood quality, lifestyle amenity and long-term liveability.

Currently under construction by Ironside, Candela Ivanhoe comprises 58 apartments. Candela Ivanhoe is scheduled for completion in the coming months, and residents can move in from September. One to four bedroom residences, prices from $649,000 and limited opportunities remaining.

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Location and lifestyle drive demand at Candela Ivanhoe

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A Sunshine Coast businessman has purchased a parcel of vacant land off-market for $5 million in Maroochydore.   The 95-105 Dalton Drive property, a 6,547 sqm plot, was at the western gateway to the Sun Central CBD development.   The vacant land parcel was sold by Ray White Commercial Noosa and Sunshine Coast North real estate agent David C Smith.   Mr Smith said an astute local businessman was looking for a "large parcel of inner-city land to future-proof his business."
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Mr Smith said, “work on this end of the Sun Central development won’t be undertaken for some time, but the entrance statement land on Dalton Drive fulfilled the requirement of the buyer and was pursued for some time, until a satisfactory result was reached,” he said.   “Other than the Sun Central land development, which unfortunately couldn’t accommodate the prospective purchaser's needs, the only available vacant land was in Dalton Drive.   “The buyer said it was a privilege to have the prospect of designing a building that will sit at the western entrance, and will project the image and vision of the new CBD," he concluded.
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One of the last beach house precincts remaining on the Gold Coast is enjoying a surge in sales activities with buyers on the northern Gold Coast at Paradise Point.
Sovereign Shores on the northern tip of Paradise Point has enjoyed more than $30 million in sales as buyers look for waterfront land in an enclave with 240-degree water views overlooking The Broadwater.
Only a handful of blocks in the first stage of 39 remain for sale.
The offering, being marketed by The Ray White Runaway Bay Group on behalf of well-known Brisbane Developer Metacap, is being developed on the location of Little Beach, a popular beach peninsula precinct opposite exclusive Sovereign Islands.
Ray White’s Ali Mian said local, interstate and international buyers looking to develop luxurious modern beach homes had shown keen interest in the first stage of the development, which only has a total of 60 lots and is being released in a limited two stages.
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“The response has been very strong, particularly from local buyers who are captivated by the stunning waterside location,” said Mr Mian.
“The demand we have already experienced, coupled with the settlement of some of the early purchases, has allowed the developer to bring his attention to releasing stage two imminently.
“Land of this calibre within reach of lifestyle amenities is quite rare at Paradise Point and basically once the 60 lots are sold there will be no waterfront land remaining in what has emerged as one of the city’s most exclusive suburbs.
“We’ve even had a buyer from New Zealand secure a lot sight unseen after searching online for opportunities on the Gold Coast.”
The Ray White Runaway Bay Group general manager Ian Spurle credits the success of the Sovereign Shores land release to the flexibility that residential sites offer buyers.
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“The lots are quite unique in terms of what buyers are able to build on them and this has been very appealing to our buyers,” said Mr Spurle.
“You can occupy up to 60 per cent site coverage as of right, but there’s also a zero-lot provision that allows for more flexibility in home designs and better use of the site.
“You can also go to three levels and have a rooftop garden, as well as a full basement level.
“Under this scenario, you can actually strata-title each of these levels to create three dwellings, which is quite unique.”
Sovereign Shores residents have access to marina berths that offer a bridge-free passage to the Pacific Ocean.
Resident facilities include a recreation centre, fully equipped gymnasium and the choice of three swimming pools.
Local amenities include a restaurant, bar and coffee shop, while the popular Paradise Point restaurant and shopping strip is just a short stroll away.
Sovereign Shores lots are priced from $589,000 and range in size from 400sqm to 651sqm.
Metacap was incorporated in 2005 by seasoned developer Alex Jimenez, and has since completed more than 1000 town houses, high-rise apartments, residential subdivisions and commercial developments in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. 
Metcap, which has a $155 million development pipeline, has successfully delivered a diverse array of developments through various economic environments, making it highly respected in the industry. 
The Ray White Runaway Bay Group has offices at Sovereign Island, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay and Pacific Pines.
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Resimax Group has announced a joint venture acquisition with Hyde Property Group over 218 hectares of land in the Eynesbury Township in Melbourne's west.
The partnership deal is set to fast-track delivery of key infrastructure in the area, including the development of Mt Mary Road, which will connect the Eynesbury Township, home to 2,400 residents, to the city of Wyndham.
It will also fast-track the development of the state government primary school and Eynesbury's sporting facilities.
Resimax Group's delivery team will be at the helm of the project.
Resmiax Group managing director Ozzie Kheir said they are thrilled to work alongside Hyde Property Group to deliver on the potential of Eynesbury Township. 
"Eynesbury is one of the most exciting developments in Australia, both in terms of its scale and potential end use – the opportunities are endless," Kheir said.
“When you visit Eynesbury you can’t help but fall in love with the place – from the protected native vegetation that sprawls the estate, the 18-hole professional golf course and the heritage bluestone Homestead with cosy fireplaces, you instantly feel at home.
“In years to come I have no doubt Eynesbury will be known as a premium housing estate with a great community and we look forward to working closely with the existing Eynesbury community to re-invigorate the Township and open up the unique Eynesbury lifestyle to a whole new group of residents,” said Kheir. 
Russell Jackson, CEO of Hyde Property Group, said they chose to partner with Resimax Group over a number of offers as it provides continuity of delivery with the existing Eynesbury Township. 
“The purchase and associated refinancing of the site allows us to ramp up delivery of key infrastructure that will open up the Township to the City of Wyndham and improve the connectivity with the City of Melton," Jackson said.
“We thank our residents and stakeholders for their patience during this process and believe that the deal we have brokered is an incredible outcome for everyone associated with Eynesbury."
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Resimax partners with Hyde Property Group for 218 hectare Eynesbury development

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<div>A 2.33 hectare block of land has been sold to a south east Queensland project developer and builder for $6.4 million.</div>
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<div>Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-residential+land-qld-taigum-202087566" target="_blank">281-295 Handford Road, Taigum</a>, the cleared, elevated site has access to water and sewerage infrastructure and is in close proximity to local shopping, education, recreation and public transport facilities.</div>
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<div>The deal was jointly brokered by the Ray White Special Projects Queensland team of Mark Creevey and Tony Williams.</div>
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<div>Mr Creevey said the land sold following a six-week expressions of interest campaign and enquiries were high.</div>
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<div>“Throughout the process we had 70 enquiries, and at the close of the expressions of interest period, we had eight strong offers to consider,” he said.</div>
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<div>“With the site ripe for development and being only 14.5 km north of Brisbane CBD, we’re pleased to see that so many people appreciated the opportunity that was on offer.”</div>
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<div>Mr Williams said while the site was originally approved for 104 x 3 bedroom townhouses, there was interest in the site for a variety of potential development outcomes.</div>
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<div>“Despite the townhouses being aimed towards the investment sector, there was also strong interest from the market from groups seeking to undertake a variety of other residential uses, including lower density townhouse development, land subdivision and retirement/aged care,” he said.</div>
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<div>“The strong level of enquiry is evidence of the continued demand for approved residential in-fill sites in the Brisbane City Council LGA.”</div>
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Approved Taigum development site sells for $6.4M

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Speculators are snapping up land lots in Melbourne and then selling them for higher prices to cash in on the surge in lot prices in the city’s outer suburbs.
In response, Melbourne greenfield developer Villawood Properties has changed its sales contracts to block sales on its land lots by speculators.
Villawood says it is illegal, with the main driver being the recent rise in prices of land lots in Melbourne and record low supply.
Prices are up $27,000 since the start of the year and heading towards a median of $300,000, according to project marketers Red23, The Australian Financial Review reported.
The law firm which draws up Villawood's contracts flagged the issue of purchasers nominating an alternative buyer.  
There are more than 250 lots for sale on Gumtree, with most of the contracts yet to settle.
"Speculators are buying lots because they are seeing that prices are going up. They are then reselling the contract for tens of thousands of dollars before they settle," Villawood founder and executive director Rory Costelloe was cited as saying by the AFR.
"I met a guy in the Good Guys recently, who told me he had paid $30,000 to buy a contract for one of our lots.
"We've had advice and believe it's not legal to nominate another buyer for profit."
Prolonged wait times for new lots to be titled – up to 18 months – is also driving some buyers to sell their lots to other parties.
Costelloe said Villawood doesn’t “want speculators in our estates”. 
“We want to sell lots to people who are going to build their homes on them," he said.
Villawood Properties changed its contracts last weekend so that only immediate family members can be nominated as an alternative buyer. 
The developer, one of the biggest in Victoria with 22 estates, will also restrict families to buying only one lot per new land release.
In one example, a buyer called "Isabelle" sold the contract to a lot in Villawood's Elements Estate in Truganina for $260,000. She bought it for $220,000 less than a year ago.
Another Gumtree vendor, "Sumit", told the AFR he was selling because his developer kept on delaying the titling of his lot.
"It was meant to be last November. Then they moved it to January, then March, then May. Now they are saying August."
Gumtree vendor "TK" said he was selling his lot in Merrifield in the northern suburbs because he had bought a bigger site elsewhere.
"I bought this site not even a year ago for $450,000. Now the same lots are selling for $550,000."
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Villawood says speculators selling off its Melbourne land lots for profit

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The former CEO of Channel Nine David Gyngell has teamed up again with his mate, John "Strop" Cornell to expand their Brunswick Heads holdings.
They've spent $3 million on the 1,012 sqm parcel in the northern NSW tourist town. It currently comprises two storey four units in a fibro dwelling with a huge backyard.
The site, which sold through Siwicki Real Estate agent Dave Bosselmann, sits across the laneway from the Hotel Brunswick, another of the duo's holdings.
Gyngell spent $5.25 million in 2013 to buy a half share of Cornell's Hotel Brunswick, a pub known for its classic Australian 1940s architecture with its courtyard beergarden shaded by giant poinciana trees. 
The coastal village pub was built by Jim Cavill overlooking Simpsons Creek and the Brunswick River. Locals reckon Brunswick Heads is what Byron Bay was 20 years ago.
The freehold of the pub was bought by Cornell in 1990 from Austotel for $2.1 million. 
Gyngell, who has a newly completed retreat in the Byron Bay hinterland, has been a family friend of the entreprenurial former comedian John Cornell and his wife, Delvene Delaney.
It was Gyngell's father Bruce who helped found the Nine network in 1956.
David walked away from one of the biggest jobs in the entertainment industry.
Gyngell and wife, journalist Leila McKinnon, have also just spent $1,675,000 on a three bedroom art deco apartment at Bondi Beach.
Gyngell outbid five others for the ground floor apartment, coming in with his first bid at $1.6 million after an initial vendor bid of $1.25 million kicked off proceedings.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
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David Gyngell, 'Strop' Cornell buy in NSW's Brunswick Heads

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The Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe East is set for two sizeable land parcel sales with one 15,000sqm site having been 'collected' for 26 years.
On parcel of land, 14 Ivanhoe East, bordered by The Boulevard, Wamba Road, Wilfred Road and Cedric Street, is expected to sell at around $30 million.
According to title records they are owned by Stuart Morris, QC, and his wife Jennifer who purchased the land over 26 years.
In 2006 he attempted to develop eight blocks into a $21.5 million 92 unit retirement village which was met with a backlash from residents.
Colliers International’s Jeremy Gruzewski and Ted Dwyer have the listing.
Mr Gruzewski said the land parcel is rare, not only for its substantial size, but also because it is not affected by registered single-dwelling covenants, significant landscape overlays, or heritage controls, which affect much of this highly regarded suburb.
“With so much of Ivanhoe East under these planning controls, this supersite is an exception and represents a significant parcel of land ripe for redevelopment,” he said.
“With a median house price of $1.7million, Ivanhoe East is regarded as one of Melbourne’s finest suburbs and any redevelopment is bound to achieve premium prices.
“The four street frontages and parkside locale, just moments from East Ivanhoe village, make this a tantalising prospect for high-end apartment, townhouse or even retirement living.
“It is hard to put a value or a price on such a rare and unique offering that is probably never to be repeated.”
 
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Land collection listed in Melbourne's Ivanhoe East

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The Oatley family have put an untouched grassland parcel in Sydney's Hills district up for sale.
They bought the field of dreams in Glenorie in 2000 with plans to build an equestrian centre for the expatriate family member, Australian Olympian, Kristy Oatley-Nist.
But the 10 ha land that cost $983,000 at Moores Rd lies idle.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-glenorie-123653246" target="_blank">More than $5 million</a> is expected by Mode Property agent Adrian Rovere for the sq m block which could set a record.
Kristy Oatley-Nist represented Australia at the 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. Married to professional footballer, Piotr Staczek, her primary training base is in Hamburg, Germany where she is a member of Trittau Reitverein in Germany.
Her first ride was at age two at the winemaking family's Muswellbrook farm.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Oatley family list redundant Glenorie horse paddock

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A 15-hectare site owned by the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council in southern Sydney is on the market and is expected to fetch at least $45 million.
Raine &amp; Horne Commercial is managing the sale of the land in Sutherland Shire through expressions of interest.
The site has a pending development application and has roused the interest of local, interstate and overseas developers, according to an article in Urban Developer.
Anthony Bouteris, co-principal of Raine &amp; Horne Commercial Sutherland Shire, said the land is expected to realise $45 million or more. 
Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Paul Newman said the Land Council’s Board decided to put the 15-hectare subdivision at Barden Ridge on the market to fund its business through divesting some of its land.
“We will use the proceeds from the sale to help finance our community housing, cultural and heritage programs. We also operate a community transport service to support older members of the local Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities,” said Newman.
“We are also the only Aboriginal Land Council who operates a privately owned medical centre in Australia and the proceeds from the sale of the Barden Ridge property will support these services,” said Paul.
The gross realisation of the site is estimated to be about $105 – $110 million, according to Raine &amp; Horne’s Bouteris.
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Raine & Horne helps Aboriginal Council put southern Sydney site on the market

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Some 360 acres on the foreshore of Port Stephens at North Arm Cove on three separate land parcels is on the market, just off the M1 freeway.
Potential development on the site includes a tourist facility, backpacker’s accommodation, B &amp; B, camping grounds, caravan parks or agriculture.
The property was previously used as a horse riding school &amp; camping ground catering to backpackers &amp; outdoor enthusiasts.  There are also horse yards, a tack room, sheds, and riding trails as well as aa natural boat launching area on Bulga Creek for smaller watercraft, kayaks, canoes  &amp; dinghies..
A development standard applies to the land that fixes a minimum area of 40 hectares for the erection of a dwelling house in zone RU2 – rural landscape (Great Lakes local environment plan 2014 – now Mid Coast Council).
Expressions of interest close by 16 September, 2016 by close of business at <a href="mailto:info@coastalproperties.net.au">info@coastalproperties.net.au</a>  For further information please contact Bryan Stevenson 0419 384 569 or Ivy Stevenson 0432 705 766.
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