When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

Property development giant <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/avid-property-group">AVID Property Group</a> is approaching completion, and sell-out, of its Surry Hills apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-rathbone-23-47-flinders-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010">The Rathbone</a>.

The Flinders St project has sold well over half of its 32 apartments, which will sit above two retail spaces.

Now hitting the market are the final 14 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, which start from $1.15 million. AVID is targeting a mid-2026 completion.

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AVID General Manager New South Wales Danny Boubli said as more apartments are introduced to increase housing options in inner-city areas, homebuyers are searching for a &nbsp;sense of belonging in addition to location, convenience and value.&nbsp;

“There are very few opportunities for new developments in Surry Hills, and since acquiring the site, we’ve even seen one early purchaser merge two apartments plans together, reflecting the demand for a spacious, premium offering in a prime location,” Boubli said.&nbsp;

“Demand has been strong since we launched to market – we don’t see these final apartments staying on the market for long.”&nbsp;

Architectural firm Studio SC has designed the building which pays homage to the former 1900s Rathbone Terraces that once sat on the 990 sqm island site.

Boubil said the team has made every effort to create "truly liveable apartments", through&nbsp;functional floor plans, security, storage, and the inclusion of quality fittings.

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Sustainable design has also been implemented throughout the development, with natural light flooding each apartment, ventilation throughout, extensive landscaping and where possible, materials with a high level of recycled content and low volatile organic compound paints have been used. &nbsp;

Apartments range in size from 57 sqm for the one-bedrooms to the large-scale 165 sqm three-beds which are priced at $2,575,000.

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AVID launches final apartments at The Rathbone, Surry Hills

Melbourne Auctions

A newly constructed Bentleigh townhouse topped Melbourne's weekend apartment auction results when selling at $2,253,000.

The four bedroom townhouse (pictured) had come with a $1,690,000 - $1,850,000 price guide.

Jellis Craig marketed the offering as also having two studies and 3.5 bathrooms, with double garaging.

It featured solid Tasmanian Oak floors, high ceilings and marble-look tiles.

The 780 sqm Buckingham Avenue site had been secured in 2018 at a $1.8 million cost with Cordell Connecting advising late 2019 Glen Eira council approvals for the duplex costing $760,000.

A Richmond townhouse was the next priciest sale, snapped up before its scheduled weekend auction at $2 million.

The 2/76 Regent Street offering had been listed with $1,450,000 to $1,550,000 price guidance.

RT Edgar marketed it as having three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a powder room, spread over two levels with lift .

There was with secure rear remote garaging for two vehicles via Little Hoddle Street in the complex designed by Mark Richards Architects.

In Melbourne, 1,035 auctions were held across the city returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 77 percent, according to CoreLogic.

Apartment and townhouses secured just a 62 percent success rate.

Sydney recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 82 percent as post Easter volumes rose, with apartments and townhouses securing a 78 percent clearance rate.&nbsp;

There were 814 auctions held across Sydney, up on the Easter week’s 404 auctions.

The dearest advised apartment sale across Sydney was $2.45 million in Manly, with ocean views. The Bonner Avenue two bedroom apartment last sold at $360,000 in 1991.

There was also a Darling Point apartment on the market for the first time in more than 60 years that sold for $1.7 million which saw the proceeds directed to support nurses in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra all recorded preliminary auction clearance rates above 80 percent, with Canberra at 90 percent.

Canberra saw 70 percent of its apartment find buyers.

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The 26A Buckingham Avenue Bentleigh townhouse sold for $2.253 million

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New townhouses top weekend apartment auction results

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The demand for property in Victoria reached record levels in February.

Some 84.8 per cent of the 3,000 properties that went to auction sold under the hammer, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria found.

It was also the highest clearance rate of any month over the last 11 years, topping an old 2010 record which saw an 84 per cent clearance rate.

There were 17 suburbs which saw a perfect auction run, clearing 100 per cent of its properties at auction.

The likes of inner city Hawthorn East, Brunswick East, Collingwood and Fitzroy North saw all of its homes sell.

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Also scoring a perfect game were Ferntree Gully, Rowville, Seaford, Ashburton, Blackburn South, Fawkner, Wantirna, Boronia, Fairfield, Hillside, Seddon, as well as the bayside suburbs Sandringham and St Kilda West. 

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Reservoir, Coburg, and Bentleigh East beat out the rest to land as the top selling auction suburbs for February 2021, clearing 44, 37, and 35 auctions respectively, while 11 suburbs at least doubled their auction sales compared to same month in 2020.  

The best improvements on last year are in Sunshine North, Dingley Village, Gladstone Park, Ashwood, Albert Park, Fitzroy North, Doncaster, St Kilda West, Montmorency, Hoppers Crossing, and Templestowe.  

The REIV put the stellar results down to government incentives for first home buyers, mortgage repayment holidays and low interest rates, as well as pent up demand following the COVID-19 enforced lockdowns which saw thousands of auctions cancelled.

 
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There were 17 suburbs which saw a perfect auction run, clearing 100 per cent of its properties at auction

Victoria sees highest February auction clearance on record

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There are 1,144 homes scheduled for auction across the combined capital cities this week, a slight increase on the 1,046 auctions last week and lower than the 1,415 last year.
In Sydney, 679 auctions are scheduled across the city, up on the 668 last week and also higher than scheduled volumes from one year ago (503).
The number of Sydney auctions has been trending higher over the past three months and auction volumes have been consistently above last year’s level since the last week of June.
There are 235 Melbourne homes scheduled for auction this week, an expected rise on last week’s volumes (191), which saw 33% of auctions withdrawn from the market.
The low auction volumes aren’t surprising, considering stage four restrictions remain in place.
Across the smaller cities, scheduled volumes are set to be higher across all cities but Tasmania where no auctions are scheduled in for this week.
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Ray White live listings are up nationally 11 per cent across Ray White, with a month to date clearance rate of 59.6 per cent.
Ray White offices are gearing up for a strong weekend in NSW with 60 auctions scheduled across Sydney.
In the morning, Ray White Drummoyne Agent Angela Saidi will be auctioning the sought after 2/69 Tranmere St, Drummoyne (pictured in title) unit.
The two bedroom unit has already had 90 groups through inspections and has a price guide of about $800,000. Ms Saidi said prospective buyers have been mostly made up of first home buyers along with a couple of investors.
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Also in the morning, Caringbah townhouse at 1/5 Oleander Parade (pictured above) is scheduled for auction, capping off a three and a half week campaign that saw 62 groups through the property.
Ray White Caringbah Principal Wendy Samrani said with a price guide of $900,000 to $1 million the three bedroom home represents good value in the area.
“Many want to get into the area but can’t find a house in Caringbah for under $1.15 to $1.2 million - especially with stock levels so low and hardly anything similar on the market,” she added.
Ms Samrani sold a similar neighbouring townhouse in the same development six weeks ago for $907,500.
In the afternoon, 16 Clarence Road will go under the hammer to a new family through Ray White Rockdale Agent Nicholas Economos with New South Wales Chief Auctioneer Alex Pattaro calling the auction.
Ray White Surry Hills | Alexandria | Glebe | Erskineville Associate Director Matthew Carvalho will also be auctioning 127 Denison St, Camperdown later in the afternoon. The two bedroom terrace home has seen strong interest from young buyers and has a price guide of $1.1 million.
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Sydney auction volumes have been trending higher since June

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Melbourne’s clearance rate dipped to 46 per cent at the weekend after the return to stage three restrictions.
There were 417 scheduled auctions but just 168 results reported to Domain.
Some 149 properties were withdrawn from auction.
It was 57 per cent on the prior weekend.
The Victorian current rules end August 19.
"Melbourne’s weekend auction market tracked sharply backwards at the weekend with predictably significant withdrawals dragging down the clearance rate to its lowest point since early May," Dr Andrew Wilson at My Housing Market said.  "Although the Melbourne market suffered dramatically from the reinstatement of the coronavirus lockdown this week, other capitals continued to perform solidly overall," he noted.
The number of properties selling before auction, rather than under the hammer, is on rise across Sydney.
Sydney’s preliminary clearance rate was 64 per cent, jumping from last week’s 62 per cent, after 452 scheduled auctions and 255 reported results. 
It included 67 auctions withdrawn across the city.
The top sale was the five-bedroom, double-storey home at 3/85 Raglan Street, Mosman (pictured in title) for $4.55 million through Belle Property agent Stefan Bertram.
The dearest in Melbourne was $2,802,500 in Carlton. The 1018 Drummond Street offering was a four bedroom house. 
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Melbourne’s clearance rate dips to 46 per cent after return to stage three restrictions

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Victorian auction gatherings have again been limited as spike in COVID-19 cases has prompted warnings.
Amid the rising cases, the State Government has rolled back plans to allow up to 50 at auctions from today, instead keeping the cap at 20.
Victorians are also being urged to stay away from six local government areas in a dramatic escalation of efforts to prevent a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The national medical expert panel says it “strongly discourages travel to and from” the areas of Hume, Casey, Brimbank, Moreland, Cardinia and Darebin.
There are collectively responsible for 42 active cases.
The tough limits have been slapped on household visits and outdoor gatherings after 25 cases were confirmed on Saturday and another 19 cases were confirmed yesterday.
Victoria recorded 116 of the nation’s 141 new cases in the past week.
Only 20 people will be able to attend public auctions until July 12.
The earlier announcement was that public auctions in Melbourne would have been able to have up to 50 people attend from midnight on Sunday, June 21.
Premier Daniel Andrews said the number of new COVID-19 cases throughout last week halted plans to ease restrictions.
“As we’ve seen across the world, this virus has the ability to turn a few cases into hundreds in a matter of days,” Mr Andrews said on Saturday. 
“That’s why we also need to delay an increase to gathering limits in businesses and community facilities.”
 
 
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Victorian auction gatherings have again been limited amid spike in COVID-19 cases

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The REIV is forecasting a busy auction weekend in Melbourne.
1,144 auctions are currently scheduled in Victoria, well up from the 410 that took place last week during the the Moomba/Labour day festivities.
This volume is higher than the 186 auctions that took place during tast year. 
The number of auctions scheduled this weekend are up from the 920 which took place this week last year.
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Clearance rates reached 68.6% last week.
Sydney is seeing a slowdown in auction volumes this week with 753 auctions scheduled to go under the hammer, down from 830 last week.
However that is still higher than this time last year when 638 auctions took place.
Across the smaller auction markets, Perth is expecting fewer auctions week-on-week.
Howevere Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra and Tasmania will all see volumes rise over the week, according to CoreLogic.
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Melbourne auction volumes surge following Moomba long weekend

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The REIV is forecasting a slow auction weekend this Moomba in Melbourne.
Only 410 auctions are currently scheduled in Victoria.
However this volume is higher than the 186 auctions that took place during the Moomba/Labour day festivities in Victoria last year. 
This is significantly less than the 1,345 that took place last weekend, which was much busier than that week last year.
During that time last year, 891 auctions took place. 
Plus clearance rates were up nearly 25%, 80% compared to 57%.
The Moomba Festival this year runs from March 6th to March 9th coinciding with the long Labour Day weekend
One vendor undeterred by the festivities is auctioning off their <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-melbourne-132963546" target="_blank">107/565 Flinders Street</a> property (pictured above).
The one bedroom, one bathroom apartment sits on a 62 sqm block.
It goes to auction with a $350,000 - $370,000 price guide.
Sydney is also seeing a slowdown this week albeit not as drastic with 796 homes set to go under the hammer this week, lower than the 1,087 auctions held last week at final figures, according to CoreLogic data.
Their findings show that Perth is the only capital city market expected to see a rise in volumes over the week, with volumes set to be lower across Adelaide (-25.9%), Brisbane (-17.6%), Canberra (-50.6%) and Tasmania (1 scheduled auction)
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Melbourne auction listings slow this Moomba

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This Saturday Melbourne sees the highest volume of homes go under the hammer for the year so far.
There are 919 auctions listed for Saturday, beating the year’s previous high point of 900 auctions held on the last weekend of February 23, Domain figures show.
<div class="in-content-ad">It is the traditional busy weekend before the AFL Grand Final public holiday long weekend, which sees a big drop homes going under the hammer.</div>
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All five of the busiest suburbs for auctions this week are in Melbourne with Reservoir coming in first place hosting 28 auctions.
In second is Mount Waverley (21) and third Glen Waverley (19), while rounding out the top five Bentleigh East and Richmond are set to hold 17 auctions each this week.
The number of homes scheduled to go to auction this week is set to rise across the combined capital cities with CoreLogic currently tracking 2,602 auctions, up from 2,386 over the previous week.
Melbourne accounts for 51 per cent of all auctions this week with just over 1,300 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, increasing from 1,127 last week.
Sydney volumes are sitting at similar levels week-on-week with 845 auctions currently on the radar, compared to 844 last week.
Across the smaller auction markets, Adelaide will see fewer homes taken to auction week-on-week, while Brisbane, Perth and Tasmania will see auction activity increase.
Canberra will see little change in auction volumes when compared to last week. 
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Reservoir's weekend listings include 28 Bray Street, Reservoir (pictured above).
The four bedroom two bathroom house comes with a price guide of $840,000 to $895,000.
Set on 812 sqm the home features a double car garage.
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Reservoir is the busiest auction suburb this week

<html><body>New REIV data reveals that price growth continued in regional Victoria, but not in Melbourne during the three months ended 30 June 2018. While median house prices in the state’s regions rose four per cent to $419,500, they dipped by 0.6 per cent to $840,000 in the Melbourne metro area. The result in Melbourne was due to a fall of 0.8 per cent in median prices achieved at auction, according to the REIV, defying the median lift of 2.3 per cent in private sales of houses. The correction was apparent in Inner Melbourne, where the overall median house price dropped 4.9 per cent to $1,459,000 and in Middle Melbourne, which fell 5.4 per cent to $974,500. The Outer Melbourne house median edged up by 0.5 per cent to $681,000. Unit and apartment median price in regional Victoria increased by 3.7 per cent to $304,500, while the metro median was up by 0.5 per cent to $604,000, indicating a continued interest in smaller properties. REIV President Richard Simpson said that despite lower auction clearance rates and fewer overall sales, there were some sectors of the market that were still performing well. “2017 was a bumper year and while the trendline has flattened, despite the fall in median house prices in the June quarter, median prices are still up this calendar year for both houses and units, in Melbourne and in the regions,” Mr Simpson said. “There was continued growth last quarter outside Melbourne, and not just in, or near, our major regional centres of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. “The best performing regional suburbs over the past three months were Wonthaggi, on the Bass Coast, where the median house price jumped 14.9 per cent to $309,000; Kyneton, in the Macedon Ranges, with a 10.7 per cent rise to $570,000; and Wallan, in Mitchell Shire, where the median increased by 10.5 per cent in the quarter to $484,000. “The first-home buyers’ concession has been a boon for regional areas. A new entrant to the property market buying a house at the regional median will pay no stamp duty, while a first home buyer of an apartment in Melbourne at the median price would pay stamp duty of nearly $25,000. “Whether for reasons of housing price or a change in lifestyle, more prospective buyers are willing to look to regional Victoria to purchase. The possibilities of better transport connections with Melbourne make that option even more palatable. “Melbourne's outer perimeter continues to grow. Small increases in the June quarter mean that the median prices for both houses and units have risen over 10.5 per cent from a year ago. “Auctions continue to be popular all over Melbourne, but clearance rates have fallen from the lofty highs of early 2017,” Mr Simpson said. </body></html>

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