&nbsp;Developer CPDM is continuing to put its stamp on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Just a few months after seeking to develop <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-neutral-bay-transformation-continues-as-new-eight-level-building-pitched">25 apartments in Neutral Bay</a>, CPDM is now looking to deliver something similar in the neighbouring suburb of Cremorne.

They have gone through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority to file a State Significant Development Application for 32 apartments across an eight-storey building at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/57-61-reynolds-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">57–61 Reynolds Street</a>.

Like the majority of development applications being submitted in recent months, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cpdm">CPDM</a> is looking to trigger the affordable housing uplift under the&nbsp;State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 guidelines.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, who have worked on the project since its inception. They noted in their design statement that the Reynolds Street frontage more closely resembles the scale of multi-residential buildings in the area, while Gerard Lane has a smaller scale to match the presentation of the existing buildings on that lane.

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The majority of the 32 apartments will be three-bedrooms (27), with the remaining five two-bedroom units.

The building will include two rooftop communal spaces and two basement levels with 51 car parking spaces allocated for residents, visitors, motorcycles, and bicycles.

PBD noted that the project’s “density is thoughtfully planned to be sustainable, capitalising on existing and future infrastructure, access to public transport, the site’s cultural and community value, and its environmental attributes”.

CPDM has been steadily growing its development footprint across Sydney’s North Shore, with previous and current projects in Lindfield, Gordon, and Neutral Bay. Their recent application in Neutral Bay, also designed by PBD Architects, similarly leveraged the Housing SEPP bonus provisions to deliver a mid-rise apartment building with affordable housing units.

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First look: Developer CPDM doubles down on Sydney's Lower North Shore

The first new apartment development in Gladesville to offer 10-year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) protection is soon to welcome its residents.

Respected boutique developer Geron Property has partnered with the Gladesville RSL to deliver Jordan Hall Residences, named after the historic Jordan Hall building on Western Crescent, on the edge of the town centre.

The façade of the original 1938 building has been kept intact by the development team. The Inter-War Free Classical community venue is known for its Art Deco parapet, dual-tone brickwork, and decades of RSL Youth Club activity. The building once anchored the view down Jordan Street, and its façade will continue to do so as the hall becomes the architectural centrepiece of the new residential project.

Innovate Architects has designed a new structure that rises behind Jordan Hall, featuring 29 large-scale apartments that are setting new benchmarks in the suburb.

Local construction company Gauge is putting the finishing touches on the apartments, which are designed primarily for local downsizers. Each apartment features three bedrooms, kitchens with integrated Miele appliances, generous natural light through strategically placed windows, and private outdoor areas.

Beyond the private spaces, the project includes communal areas on the first and seventh levels, positioned to take advantage of Gladesville’s elevated outlook.

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Jordan Hall will be the first new apartment development in Gladesville with Latent Defects Insurance, a new insurance policy that gives peace of mind for off the plan buyers when it is secured by the builder or developer of the new building.

Offered by Resilience Insurance, LDI is a first-right insurance product that protects purchasers from structural or waterproofing defects within the first 10 years after completion. Geron Property's adoption of the policy aligns with broader industry movement toward more rigorous assurances and supports buyer expectations around long-term asset performance.

Geron Property, led by Tom Zarimis, is intending on taking out the policy on its next project, a luxury development on Cronulla's Gerrale Street.

Zarimis appointed&nbsp;Adobe Property Agents to sell Jordan Hall Residences. There are just a handful of apartments remaining.

Read more: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">What is Latent Defects Insurance and is it bringing confidence to the off the plan apartment market?</a>

Joel Robinson

Geron Property, Gladesville RSL, approach completion of Jordan Hall Residences, Gladesville's first new apartment building with Latent Defects Insurance

The final apartments in the most recently completed new development in Balwyn present some of the largest and most exclusive ever delivered in one of Melbourne’s most established and character-rich neighbourhoods.

Boutique developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/wulff-projects">Wulff Projects</a>,&nbsp;alongside partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pga-group">PGA Group</a>, has just finished <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/threadneedle-balwyn-1-5-threadneedle-street-balwyn-vic-3103">Threadneedle</a>, 17 home-sized residences designed completely for the owner-occupier.

Named after its location on Threadneedle Street, the new project has been shaped by the heritage fabric of Balwyn. It offers two low-rise buildings of eight and nine apartments respectively, designed to emulate traditional standalone homes.&nbsp;

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John Scaramuzzino, Director at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, explains the design intention.

“Given the quiet residential character of the street with many homes dating back to the 1930s and 1940s, we approached Threadneedle wanting to appear less as a collection of apartments and more as a traditional residence. This led to creating not one but two buildings that could “breathe” with larger garden-based apartments functioning more like small homes.”

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The north-facing residences are nestled among extensive landscaped gardens by Ben Scott Garden Design, with over one-third of the site dedicated to greenery. The resulting setting is one of calm seclusion, where architecture and landscape work in tandem to offer immediate liveability.

With construction now complete, the final apartments include a top-floor, single-level penthouse residence priced from $2.8 million. This home offers three bedrooms, a dedicated study, two bathrooms plus powder room, and three car spaces with an oversized storage room.&nbsp;

Interiors prioritise spatial comfort and natural light, with three-metre-high ceilings, oversized internal doors and a full-width terrace oriented to the north, east and west.&nbsp;

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Floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows ensure thermal performance across seasons, supported by automated external blinds, zoned heating and cooling, and a fireplace for added ambiance.

Each apartment has been individually designed to maximise privacy and garden outlooks. Kitchens combine refined finishes with practical considerations: stone benchtops, butler’s pantry, full-height joinery and concealed rangehoods.&nbsp;

The inclusion of dedicated home offices responds to contemporary living patterns, while bathrooms feature sculptural bathtubs and brushed nickel fixtures.&nbsp;

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Threadneedle also integrates best-practice sustainability measures, achieving a 7 Star average NatHERS rating. Initiatives include solar PV systems, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing and irrigation, and high-performing building insulation. These elements enhance daily comfort while reducing ongoing maintenance and energy demand.

"We believe Threadneedle sets a new standard of design excellence and building quality for Balwyn,"&nbsp;Scaramuzzino added.

"It’s an architectural response we’re particularly proud of, and one we’re sure residents will be equally proud to call home."

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Final homes remaining as Threadneedle, Balwyn completes construction

Sydney's top 15 new apartments developments set to launch in 2026

Developer-builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dasco-australia">DASCO</a> has pushed beyond the now-standard inclusions of rooftop pools and landscaped podiums at its recently launched new Epping project, Senso.

It has laid out over 4,000 sqm of resident-only amenity in a move designed to compete directly with low-density housing on livability, not just density. The result is a development that supports genuine daily use through purposeful spaces distributed across its five-building, 479-apartment precinct.

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Two rooftop pools form the anchor of Senso. One is a 27-metre lap pool adjoining a heated spa, designed for everyday fitness rather than just summer leisure. The second sits on a lower podium, allowing different buildings to share in vertical access and reducing crowding during peak times.

It is the secondary spaces that start to distinguish Senso from other large-scale suburban projects. A rooftop cinema is integrated into a landscaped terrace, offering open-air screenings with natural ventilation and passive cooling.&nbsp;

The inclusion of a “sensory walk”, an elevated boardwalk that threads through the site, suggests a rare investment in non-commercial, non-essential amenity: space for quiet movement that doesn’t double as access or traffic circulation.

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The gym and wellness centre, often relegated to a small ground-floor room in many builds, takes on more substance here. Residents have access to a fully equipped gym, as well as outdoor yoga areas and meditative zones that integrate greenery and natural light.&nbsp;

The Club Lounge is similarly designed to support multiple use cases, with a private dining terrace, kitchenette, workspace, and lockable wine storage. These aren’t superficial additions; their scale and spatial allocation indicate serious intent for frequent resident use.

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Importantly, Senso’s amenities are embedded within a site that spans more than 10,000 sqm, allowing for better separation between spaces and reduced noise spillover, a critical but often overlooked factor in high-density developments. This spatial generosity also enables multiple alfresco kitchens and communal terraces without compromising individual privacy or usable space.

While many developments make claims about lifestyle, few back it with this level of built infrastructure. Senso’s mix of dedicated fitness, wellness, social and passive green spaces suggests a conscious response to the post-pandemic shift in housing expectations, especially among owner-occupiers.&nbsp;

DASCO is one of several leading developers who have taken out Resilience Insurance's Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing buyers with a 10-year structural and waterproofing warranty, and giving them the ultimate peace of mind.

Senso is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

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A half-built mortgagee home in Merewether, New South Wales has been sold for $1.21 million.
This price is slightly below the asking price of $1,250,000 to $1,350,000
David Tanchevski and Lily Chagorski of Stone Real Estate marketed the property.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-merewether-132081662" target="_blank">74 Merewether Street</a>, the home, on completion, will be a four bedroom two bathroom house.
Set on a 387 sqm block of land the partially built home has basic structure completed and ready for stage two, according to the listing.
The home has a build value of $490,000, according to the DA recorded on CoreLogic.
The holding last sold for $1.13 million in 2017.
It is located a 10-minutes' walk from beaches and restaurants as well as numerous amenities.
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The median sale price for a home in <a href="/developments/merewether-nsw-2291">Merewether</a> is $1,250,000, according to the latest CoreLogic data.
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Half complete Merewether, NSW mortgagee home sold for no profit

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Newcastle Knights recruit Aidan Guerra has secured a Merewether home for his family just near his new club.
Set to co-captain the Knights with Mitch Pearce out of action, Guerra settled into the coastal district home last month with his family, wife Belinda and their two year old daughter Olive.
They've since been regularly spotted at the local beach.
The family secured a modernised 1930s Federation brick charmer, just five kilometres from the McDonald Jones Stadium.
Guerra paid $1,005,000 for the home, snapping it up after the agents sought $975,000 plus.
Set on 390 square metres, the single level family residence has three bedrooms and one bathroom.
The outside entertaining area overlooks the salt-water heated pool.
There's plenty of grass for the family dog Buddy too.
Belinda is the CEO of Scrunchieo that she recently launched, an online shop for a hair accessory.
The Cairns-born Guerra, a Queensland State of Origin representative, married Belinda late last year at The Secret Garden in Byron Bay
Former Roosters team mates Jake Friend, Anthony Minichiello and Boyd Cordner attended.
Guerra began his career at the Roosters having played his junior rugby league with Townsville Brothers.
After moving to the Melbourne Storm but not playing a first grade game, Guerra headed to Sydney.
Guerra has become quite the seasoned property investor.
His first buy was an apartment in Queens Park in 2015, round the corner from Roosters base camp - his club at the time.
The two bedroom apartment in a lowrise garden complex cost him $965,000 and was last up for rent at $600 a week in 2016.
More recently Guerra acquired an investment property in Byron Bay.
The back-rower paid $830,000 for the 1985-built four bedroom, two bathroom retreat which secured an $850 a week tenant, reflecting a nice 5.5% yield
He's set to assume the role alongside Jamie Buhrer.
The Knights have surprised everyone having won four of their opening seven games.
In the last three seasons the Knights have finished with the wooden spoon, only racking up 14 wins in that time.
Guerra headed to the Knights with fellow Roosters outcast Mitchell Pearce, who went north due to the arrival of Melbourne Storm legend Cooper Cronk.
They joined back up with fellow former Rooster Shaun Kenny-Dowall.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
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Knights recruit Aidan Guerra finds a Merewether home

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Mortgagees have listed a three bedroom Merewether home on a 580 square metre block.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-merewether-126721050" target="_blank">The original styled Henry Street property</a> is to be sold by November 22 auction.
It is currently configured as two separate tenancies and the listing agents say it will be "a solid returning investment".
It is located only short drive to beach.
"It could easily be renovated or suit complete redevelopment," the marketing said.
It last traded at $167,500 in 1999.
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Merewether mortgagee auction with potential investment return

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Former Miss Universe Jen Hawkins has found a buyer pre-auction for her Merewether investment, the first property she ever bought.
Hawkins bought the home for $469,000 in 2006, the year before she signed a deal with Myer worth $4 million.
The home initially went up with $790,000 to $860,000 price guidance, but that was later amended in marketing to $750,000.
McGrath Merewether agent Simon Wall four the buyer for the district home.
Set on 320 sqm, the freestanding home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a top level master suite.
There's now just a three bedroom Minmi investment property left in the Hawkins portfolio, which has featured homes in Curl Curl and Coogee, as well as an apartment in Bondi.
She paid $345,000 for the home near Newcastle in 2008.
Hawkins is settled in her new Pittwater home she built with her builder husband Jake Wall.
The couple had paid $4 million for the adjoining land parcels in 2014, then lodged construction applications worth another $2 million a year later.
It outlined the four level, five bedroom home, designed by architect Koichi Takada.
A sunken lounge on a lower level is virtually on the foreshore. The swimming pool alone was pegged at $200,000.
There's a home theatre and office in the home thats planted in garden planted by the Secret Gardens company on the bushland 3,261 sqm block.
The couple have always been keen property builders.
They wed in Bali in 2013, but made sure they submitted approval for $900,000 of new works on their former Curl Curl project before they set off.
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Jen Hawkins sells her first investment property at Merewether

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The former Newcastle Knights halfback Jarrod Mullen and wife Rachael have sold their Merewether home.
Mullen, who was handed a four year ban for testing positive to steroids earlier this year, paid $825,000 for the home in 2011.
The double storey home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms was renovated and extended in 2016.
A price reduction, from $2.4 million to $2.6 million hopes to $2.2 million to $2.3 million, assisted the sale through Ben Robinson at Robinson Property.
It's the second property Mullen has sold in as many months.
He sold his Newcastle investment apartment for $640,000. He bought the unit in 2006, a year after signing his first professional contract with the Knights. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Banned NRL star Jarrod Mullen sells second property in two months

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Now happily settled into her Pittwater palace with builder husband Jake Wall, former Miss Universe Jen Hawkins is selling her long-held Newcastle investment home.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-merewether-126463994" target="_blank">Merewether home</a> (above and below) is the second last of her investment properties to hit the sales block.
It was bought by Hawkins for $469,000 in 2006, the year before she signed a deal with Myer worth $4million.
She's sold a number of her investments in the last few years.
She has let go of properties Bondi, another in Merewerther, as well as a homes in Curl Curl North and Coogee.
At its peak her investment outlay totalled $2.33 million.
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They built the North Curl Curl home after paying $1.66 million in 2013 for the block. They had sold another project at Curl Curl north in 2013 for $4.1 million.
She commissioned her favourite architect Koichi Takada to design the five bedroom resort style home that fetched $5,235,000 late last year.
It was bought by cricket power couple Mitchell and Alyssa Healy who moved from their Mosman waterfront which went on to sell for $5.95 million.
The Merewether home (above and below) is up for sale with a price guide of between $790,000 and $860,000 for its short marketing campaign with an October 7 auction fast approaching.
Set on 320 sqm, the freestanding home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a top level master suite.
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Hawkins recent posts to Instagram suggest the couple have moved in to their luxury Newport home that has been three years in the making.
In 2015 the couple submitted $2 million worth of construction to the local council which included a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BY-U8IinKVy/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=jenhawkins_" target="_blank">four level home</a> with a pool and sunken lounge on another lower level, virtually on the foreshore. (below)
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The five bedroom home with office, home theatre and gym, is set in gardens planted by the Secret Gardens company on the bushland 3,261 sqm block.
The couple paid a combined $4 million for two blocks.
The properties, known as Jacaranda and Blois Cottage, were once part of the longtime estate of the former politician Bill Wentworth.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
 
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Former Miss Universe Jen Hawkins lists Merewether investment

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The banned Newcastle Knights halfback Jarrod Mullen has listed his four bedroom Merewether home.
It comes with $2.4 million to $2.6 million price guidance for its September 2 auction through Ben Robinson at Robinson Property.
The double storey home was renovated and extended in 2016 renovations. 
The listing comes just weeks after Mullen has sold his Newcastle investment apartment for $640,000.
Mullen has a four year ban for testing positive for steroids, with his NRL career all but over. 
Battling hamstring injuries for several months, Mullen insists he was naive, rather than a steroids cheat, for taking the needle that resulted in the Knights tearing up his contract after 211 NRL games for the club.
The Merewether home was bought in 2011 for $825,000.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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