<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/consolidated-properties">Consolidated Properties Group</a> (CPG) is approaching the launch of its latest Brisbane riverfront development, Castile, on the dress circle Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

VIP buyers are now being engaged, with a full public sales launch coming later this year.

Positioned as the final opportunity to secure a new absolute riverfront residence on the East bank of Newstead, Teneriffe or New Farm, Castile at 47 Skyring Terrace has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> as a timeless addition to the Brisbane skyline.&nbsp;

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The name Castile draws on themes of permanence, sophistication and legacy, reflecting a broader vision centred on enduring architecture and timelessness in the rarest of riverfront positions.&nbsp;

CPG Chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke said the project had been envisioned as a future Brisbane icon.&nbsp;

“With 47 metres of direct river frontage and never to be built out views, 47 Skyring Terrace is the definitive address on the Brisbane River,” O’Rorke said.&nbsp;

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“Rather than following trend-based apartment design, Castile draws inspiration from Brisbane’s great heritage buildings, reinterpreting classical architecture into a contemporary riverfront landmark designed to stand proudly for the next 100 years,” he said.&nbsp;

The approved development will comprise 227 apartments across a 25-storey tower alongside a boutique six-storey riverfront building of just 12 residences.&nbsp;

Construction is scheduled to commence in September 2026.

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Joel Robinson

CPG unveils Castile Newstead ahead of upcoming sales launch

Australia’s online shopping habits have shifted dramatically over the last decade. As eCommerce volumes surged, so too did the frustrations that came with traditional parcel delivery: missed deliveries, long Post Office queues, parcel theft and the challenge of being home during business hours.

Australia Post’s Parcel Lockers emerged as one of the more practical responses to that changing consumer behaviour.

What started as a relatively niche delivery option has evolved into a nationwide network of more than 1,400 self-service Parcel Lockers positioned at train stations, shopping centres, supermarkets and Post Offices across the country. The system allows Australians to send, collect and return parcels 24 hours a day, fundamentally changing how many people interact with deliveries.

The appeal is relatively straightforward: flexibility.

Instead of waiting at home for a delivery driver or rushing to a Post Office before closing time, users can direct eligible parcels to a Parcel Locker location of their choice. Once the parcel arrives, Australia Post sends a notification with a collection code or QR access through the AusPost app, allowing customers to retrieve their package at any time within the collection window.

For apartment residents in particular, the system has become increasingly valuable.

Higher-density living has created logistical challenges around deliveries, especially in buildings without concierge services or secure parcel rooms. Missed deliveries are common, while parcel theft has become an increasing concern as online shopping volumes continue to rise.

Australia Post itself has repeatedly highlighted the growing issue of “porch pirates” during peak shopping periods, encouraging customers to use Parcel Lockers as a safer alternative to unattended home deliveries.

That security aspect is one of the key reasons the Australia Post Parcel Locker network has grown so rapidly.

Parcel Lockers are positioned as secure, monitored collection points that reduce the risk of theft while also improving delivery efficiency for Australia Post. Instead of multiple redelivery attempts, parcels can be consolidated into a single secure destination.

The Parcel Lockers themselves are free to use through a MyPost account and support a range of parcel sizes up to 16 kilograms and dimensions of approximately 35 x 44 x 61 centimetres.

Beyond receiving parcels, the system has increasingly become integrated into the broader eCommerce ecosystem.

Customers can now use Parcel Lockers to return online purchases, while retailers have embraced the model as a way to improve delivery success rates and reduce friction in the shopping process. Australia Post has actively expanded partnerships with major retailers and promoted Parcel Lockers as part of a broader out-of-home strategy.

The timing of that expansion aligns with broader changes in Australian shopping behaviour.

The acceleration of online retail during and after the pandemic placed enormous pressure on delivery infrastructure. Parcel volumes reached record highs, particularly during Black Friday and Christmas periods, with Australia Post delivering more than 100 million parcels during peak festive seasons.

That growth forced logistics providers to rethink the “last mile” of delivery, widely regarded as the most expensive and operationally difficult stage of the process.

Parcel Locker systems have increasingly been viewed as part of the long-term solution.

The concept itself is not unique to Australia. Parcel Locker networks have become common globally, particularly across Europe and Asia, where dense urban environments and apartment living create similar logistical challenges. But Australia’s geography and suburban sprawl made adoption slower initially.

Now, however, the convenience factor is driving mainstream usage.

For commuters, Parcel Lockers near train stations allow parcels to be collected on the way home from work. For apartment dwellers, they remove the uncertainty around access and missed deliveries.

The rise of the AusPost app has also streamlined the experience, centralising notifications, tracking and Parcel Locker access into a single platform. Australia Post has increasingly pushed customers toward app-based delivery management, partly as a way to combat phishing scams and fake delivery notifications, which have become more sophisticated in recent years.

The Parcel Locker model is also beginning to influence property development itself.

Parcel management has become a growing consideration in apartment building design, particularly as online shopping becomes embedded in everyday life. Many new residential developments are now incorporating dedicated parcel rooms or Parcel Locker systems into foyers and communal spaces.

For developers, parcel management is increasingly viewed as part of the broader resident amenity offering, alongside gyms, wellness spaces and communal work areas.

That reflects a wider evolution in how residential buildings are designed.

Apartment buyers are placing greater emphasis on convenience, security and operational functionality, particularly in higher-density urban environments. Parcel delivery, once considered a minor operational detail, has become an increasingly important part of that equation.

Australia Post’s Parcel Locker network sits at the centre of that behavioural shift.

What began as a simple alternative delivery option has evolved into a key piece of infrastructure supporting Australia’s growing eCommerce economy and changing urban lifestyles.

And as online shopping continues to expand, the role of Parcel Lockers is likely to become even more embedded in how Australians live, shop and receive goods.

How Australia Post Parcel Lockers changed parcel delivery convenience in Australia

Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

North Fremantle

Serai, Megara Property&rsquo;s flagship development on the border of Mosman Park and North Fremantle, has already seen strong buyer demand from locals looking for something at the higher end of the market.

Over $45 million of sales were secured&nbsp;at its recent sales launch, including the luxury penthouse crowning The Shore Residences, one of the two buildings in the development.

The penthouse, which has 400 sqm of internal living space and a wrap around balcony, has three bedrooms, a private pool, and an outdoor bar.

Serai comprises 105 apartments across The Shore Residences and The Bay Residences, and a number of&nbsp;three-storey townhouses.

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Megara Property Director, Jamie Clarke says Serai&rsquo;s buyers span across a range of demographics, however the recent launch was dominated by downsizers from the local area wanting to move from larger family homes, but stay in the area in which they have grown up in and have established connections.

Clarke&nbsp;notes that due to the expansive size of the three-bedroom apartments, locals aged between&nbsp;50 &ndash; 70 years old saw the opportunity to cash in and downsize from their family home to one of the larger apartments.

&quot;Those kinds of buyers looking at the floorplans realise it&#39;s not a significant downsize in terms of living space,&quot; Clarke said.

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&quot;They want lock-and-leave, maintenance-free living, but they&rsquo;re also looking for privacy and amenity with the room to move that they have become accustomed to in their family home&quot;.

Designed by award winning architect, Felipe Soto, Serai has been designed to maximise its premium elevated location atop McCabe Street Hill, between the Swan River and Leighton Beach, capturing the views of the ocean and the river.

All of the resident amenity, including the infinity pool, gym, with sauna and yoga studio, and an outdoor cinema, all have views. There&#39;s also a games room with pool and poker tables.

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&ldquo;What excites me most about this project, is probably the diversity and the way it can integrate with people&rsquo;s lifestyle choices,&rdquo; Clarke added.

The active street-level comprises a cafe and landscaped gardens.&nbsp;

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The amenity was important in the design by Space Collective Architects.

&ldquo;We wanted to create spaces where you can come together and meet your neighbours,&quot;&nbsp;Space Collective Architects Design Director Felipe Soto says.

Serai&#39;s location has been one of the key drivers for purchasers. It is&nbsp;conveniently located on McCabe Street, just a bridge from Fremantle, and just south of&nbsp;the premium parkside locations like&nbsp;Mosman Park and Peppermint Grove.

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The majority of the buyers so far have been those residing in the western suburb's already, as well as the investor market, both local and international

Serai, North Fremantle apartments, rocket on sales launch

Gary Dempsey Developments&rsquo; award-winning apartment complex, Taskers, has launched its highly anticipated final release with numerous luxury amenities.

Siskas, which boasts 55 two, three and four-bedroom residences is set to reach construction this year with a futuristic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) facility on its rooftop.

Nearing sell-out with over 85 per cent of apartments sold, the development will allow residents to access drone deliveries, air taxis and commute via private helicopter.

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The development aims to combine the latest technological advances into residents&rsquo; homes, with other features including electric car charging facilities in the basement and large flat-screen digital intercoms in apartments.

Located in North Fremantle, the collection of luxury residences has been designed in collaboration between ZMH Architecture and Craig Steere Architects.

&ldquo;Siskas&rsquo; meticulously designed interiors offer a natural link between its waterside location, artisanal craftsmanship, premium materiality and its philosophy for living&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

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Each apartment boasts floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and frameless glass balustrading to deliver panoramic views across Swan River to the Indian Ocean.

Interiors include Gaggenau appliances, European cabinetry and timber accents that can be customised to create an ideal home for buyers.

The project boasts a five-star Green Star rating and an average energy efficiency rating of 7.5 stars, thanks to rooftop solar panels that heat the 25-metre lagoon pool and motion detectors that lower power consumption.

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Residents are spoilt for choice with five-star hotel-quality amenities, including 3000sqm of private landscaped grounds, communal herb garden and fruit trees, temperature-controlled wine appreciation room and fully furnished lounge and dining rooms.

The home will also come with access to a workshop equipped with communal tools for DIY projects, a yoga and pilates studio, a commercial-sized gym and a cedar-lined sauna.

Taskers has won numerous industry awards for excellence in construction and development, with recognition from the Master Builders Association and the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

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Siskas, which boasts 55 two, three and four-bedroom residences is set to reach construction this year with a futuristic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) facility on its rooftop

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Taskers final stage to host Australia’s first autonomous passenger drone landing station on top of luxury Perth apartments

Siskas is the final release of Gary Dempsey Developments&rsquo; coveted Taskers development in Perth&rsquo;s North Fremantle.

Designed by ZMH Architecture and Craig Steere Architects, the residence features a collection of two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

The broader Taskers project has won numerous industry awards for excellence in construction and development, with recognition from the Master Builders Association and the Urban Development Industry of Australia.

We recently spoke with Gary Dempsey Developments&rsquo; very own Gary Dempsey to discuss the luxury development.

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MK: What are the highlights of&nbsp;Siskas&nbsp;at Taskers and what is attracting buyers to the project?&nbsp;&nbsp;

GD: Undoubtedly buyers are attracted to&nbsp;Siskas&rsquo;&nbsp;unique location between the Indian Ocean and the Swan River and the lifestyle that comes with that. It promotes the best of our enviable laidback WA lifestyle but is within easy reach of Fremantle, the CBD and some of Perth&rsquo;s best schools and colleges.

As well as the location, our buyers know that with GDD they are buying an unmatched level of construction quality and sophistication &ndash; in terms of the features you do see, but also those you don&rsquo;t including rooftop solar, double glazing, acoustic plumbing, the extensive use of natural stone and European appliances across the project as well as a range of resort style, residents&rsquo; only amenities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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MK: What was the design brief for the architect Fred&nbsp;Zuidefeld (ZMH Architects)?&nbsp;

GD: The architectural brief focused on creating a sophisticated, timeless development that fostered a connection with its&nbsp;waterfront location combining the use of the highest quality materials and finishes with the latest in innovation technology and sustainability features.&nbsp;

MK: Where have the buyers comes from and who is it appealing to?&nbsp;

GD: Our buyers and prospective buyers span a range of demographic but tend to be downsizers from the local area wanting to move from larger family homes but stay in the area in which they have grown up in and have established connections.

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We&rsquo;re also seeing growing demand from young professionals who value the waterfront location and the range of amenities on their doorstep.&nbsp;Overall&nbsp;we are seeing buyers who want quality in terms of the finish but also the construction and the features you don&rsquo;t see. Our development is dominated by owner occupiers rather than investors which also appeals across our buying demographic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MK: What else does&nbsp;Siskas&nbsp;at Taskers offer residents?&nbsp;

GD: Additional resident features include a wine room, workshop, 3000sqm of&nbsp;established&nbsp;private gardens &ndash; unseen in any comparable apartment development &ndash; a 25m lagoon style pool,&nbsp;alfresco dining/ entertaining spaces, yoga/ pilates and massage room,&nbsp;gym,&nbsp;sauna and onsite caf&eacute;.&nbsp;

MK: Why did you choose North Fremantle Does this area offer strong investment opportunities?&nbsp;&nbsp;

GD: North Fremantle is primarily dominated by older&nbsp;free standing&nbsp;homes on larger blocks with limited development but plenty of potential.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s&nbsp;also a standout location in terms of its access to river and ocean, Fremantle, Claremont and Cottesloe. The annual growth rate is 4.3% and properties tend to be very tightly held, making it a very&nbsp;sought after&nbsp;suburb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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MK: Where is current buyer enquiry coming from?&nbsp;

GD: It tends to be dominated by those from the local area however we are seeing an increasing level of both interstate and overseas enquiry as a growing number of people post-COVID&nbsp;realise the unbeatable lifestyle WA offers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Designed by ZMH Architecture and Craig Steere Architects, the residence features a collection of two, three and four-bedroom apartments

What buyers need to know about North Fremantle’s Siskas at Taskers: Urban chats with Gary Dempsey Developments

Siskas&nbsp;is the final stage in the luxury Taskers apartment development in North Fremantle, expected to be completed in less than six months.

There are 55 apartments in Siskas, with prices starting from $595,000&nbsp;a one bedroom apartment, $975,000 for a two bed and $1,225,000 for a three bedroom apartment.

The four bedroom apartments cost $3.1&nbsp;million, while the&nbsp;last remaining penthouse is priced at $5.25 million. It is&nbsp;one of three whose residents will have access to the rooftop helipad which will allow residents to catch flying taxis and collect drone deliveries.

Urban has taken a look at why Siskas at Taskers should be on a buyers shortlist.

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1. The Developer

Taskers has been developed by Gary Dempsey Developments, founded and led by the construction industry veteran and namesake Gary Dempsey.

Dempsey, a master builder by trade and one of Perth's most respected developers,&nbsp;founded GDD&nbsp;in 1988 in response to an unmet demand for high-end apartment living options in a handpicked selection of Perth’s most sought after water front locations.

Dempsey's portfolio includes award-winning developments in some of Perth’s most iconic locations, including three from the UDIA for Taskers.

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2. The Architects

Siskas at Taskers has been created in collaboration between local architects Craig Steere Architects and Zuideveld Marchant Hur.

Craig Street Architects have created a number of some of Perth's most impressive homes, while&nbsp;ZMH have a more multi-residential background, having designed the mixed-use development Metropol and M Square in Perth.

3.&nbsp;The Amenities

Residents at Taskers will have 3,000 sqm of private manicured gardens, complet with a fruit orchard and herb garden for communal use, as well as gazebos and barbecue facilities for entertaining.

There's an outdoor&nbsp;25-metre, heated resort-style swimming pool, as well as a fully-equipped gym and sauna.

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The all-round, never have to leave convenience is complete with a ground level cafe.

4. The Location

Siskas at Taskers is located on&nbsp;McCabe Street in North Fremantle, located ideally between the Swan River and the West Coast.

There's the nearby amenities of&nbsp;Leighton Beach, Mosman Park Golf Course, and the Swan and Royal Freshwater Yacht Club's, as well as a&nbsp;number of educational facilities around from primary school to college.

5. The Apartments

Great care is taken in developments by GDD. Apartments at Siskas will have commercial glazed floor to ceiling windows, providing thermal qualities.

They windows will also provide&nbsp;soundproofing, as does the three-layered party wall system which achieves the highest acoustic rating for effect acoustic buffering.

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Dempsey has been an advocate for residents who aren't told the full truth in regards to buying off the plan.

“I have been frustrated for a long time by the number of developers providing - misleading at best and false at worst - information regarding the size of apartments which I think reflects poorly on those in the industry who are not engaging in this sort of behaviour,” he said.

Mr Dempsey said buyers were often in the dark in relation to specifications when buying an apartment such as insulation.

“I think buyers should at least be aware that the apartment they are looking at purchasing for instance does not have insulation in the internal walls and ceilings (sadly a common practice across the industry) so they at least able to make an informed purchasing decision."

Siskas is the final stage in the luxury Taskers apartment development in North Fremantle, expected to be completed in less than six months.



Five reasons why Siskas at Taskers in Perth's North Fremantle should be on a buyers shortlist

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Retired software test engineer Neil Rinaldi and his wife, Caroline, are selling their apartment on the top floor of the boutique development The Cove.
It has been listed by Jody Fewster of Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park with a price guidance starting from $1.75 million. 
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The three-bedroom, two-bathroom riverside residence at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-north+fremantle-129065822%20" target="_blank">13/45 The Cutting, North Fremantle</a> features the master suite with views, expansive second bedroom, third bedroom or study, open plan living zone, and kitchen with hidden scullery pod. 
There’s a wraparound balcony and parking for four cars. 
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The existing owners brief to renowned Interior Designer Suzanne Marinoni was '5-Star luxury hotel'.
It is within walking distance to parklands, Leighton beach, local cafes and restaurants. 
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Software engineer Neil Rinaldi lists North Fremantle apartment

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A riverfront hotel at North Fremantle in Perth with potential for further development has been listed for sale.
Located at 7-9 John Street, North Fremantle, WA, 6159, the Pier 21 Apartment Hotel sits on 4,006 sqm of land with 87 metre frontage to Swan River.
It has exclusive water access and views of the John Street Marina. It was fully refurbished in 2012.
The owner-operator has a five-year lease back with a net rental of $1.4 million, along with 47 apartment rooms of varying sizes.
There is an opportunity to convert the property into a residential strata conversion or future residential development.
The property is a long established profitable hotel with a loyal customer base.
Expressions of interest close March 17 and the property is being offered through CBRE agents Ryan McGinnity, Ben Younger and David Kennedy.
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