For most new apartment buildings, the Owners Corporation starts life with little more than a bank account and the first quarterly strata levies.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/9-gay-street-castle-hill-9-gay-street-castle-hill-nsw-2154">9 Gay Street</a> in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, it starts with around $7 million in reserve.

It's an unusual legacy of what was once one of Sydney's highest-profile apartment remediation projects. When the development, originally known as Skyview and built by disgraced developer Top Place, came under scrutiny by then NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler, an $11 million remediation bond was negotiated to ensure any building defects could be fully rectified.

The building underwent an 18-month remediation program, during which around $4 million of that bond was spent bringing the building up to the standard it should have been in from the outset.

After extensive inspections, all active rectification orders have been lifted. What's more, around $7.2 million remains secured for the Owners Corporation for the next 15 years.

In a twist few would have predicted, what began as a significant concern for purchasers has left the building with something almost unheard of in the apartment market: a multi-million-dollar financial reserve from day one.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a> Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said the structure offers buyers a level of certainty that is difficult to replicate.

"The $11 million bond established for the Skyview Castle Hill development represents exceptional value, providing genuine financial security for purchasers," Huxley said.

"Unlike a standard insurance policy, this bond consists of real funds held in trust for the Owners Corporation, offering a tangible layer of protection and added peace of mind."

The apartments themselves have been designed with a focus on practical, contemporary living. Interiors feature Smeg appliances, stone benchtops, tiled living areas, carpeted bedrooms, 2.7-metre ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and ducted heating and cooling throughout.

Residents also have access to a range of shared amenities, including two rooftop barbecue areas, a swimming pool, children's playgrounds, secure building access, storage cages, and visitor parking.

The location continues to be one of the project's strongest drawcards. Castle Hill Metro Station sits virtually on the doorstep, providing direct connections across Sydney's expanding Metro network, while Castle Towers offers extensive retail, dining, entertainment, and service amenities within walking distance.

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The building, now named after its location at 9 Gay Street, comprises a diverse mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments starting from just under $600,000.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett said demand in the Hills District continues to be driven by buyers seeking convenience and connectivity.

"Interest from both owner-occupiers and investors in Castle Hill remains exceptionally strong, with buyers consistently prioritising developments in close proximity to the Metro station and Castle Towers Shopping Centre," Hamblett said.

"There is a clear trend in the market, with purchasers seeking convenient access to transport and lifestyle amenities that support a seamless, low-maintenance way of living."

On top of the long-term protection afforded by the remaining $7.2 million bond, Equitifund is offering a limited-time stamp duty rebate on selected apartments.

Eligible purchasers can also secure finance options, including a 3.99 per cent two-year variable rate, loan-to-value ratios of up to 90 per cent, and interest-only lending options through EquitiCredit.

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Joel Robinson

Why this Castle Hill apartment building starts with a $7 million advantage

For much of the past few years, conversations about Australia's property market have centred on the rapid growth seen in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3004">Melbourne</a> has followed a different trajectory.

That relative underperformance is now encouraging some buyers to reassess the city, particularly those willing to look beyond short-term market movements and focus on quality property in established locations, along with the long-term growth prospects of a city expected to overtake Sydney as Australia’s most populous.

John Bekiaris, Research &amp; Market Insights at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Projects by Equitifund</a>, said Melbourne's current position is attracting increasingly sophisticated purchasers.

"Melbourne continues to present one of Australia's strongest long-term investment stories," Bekiaris says.

"While other capital cities have experienced stronger recent growth, that relative underperformance is exactly what's attracting sophisticated counter-cyclical investors."

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Equitifund isn't just commenting on Melbourne's property market, it's investing in it.

The Sydney-headquartered capital partner has taken over the remaining apartments at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/victoriana-melbourne-20-queens-road-melbourne-vic-3004">Victoriana</a>, the recently completed glass-encased development opposite Albert Park Lake in Melbourne's tightly held St Kilda Road precinct.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hickory">Hickory</a>, Victoriana places residents between one of Melbourne's most recognised parklands and the CBD, offering oversized two and three-bedroom apartments aimed at owner-occupiers seeking a genuine alternative to a traditional family home.

The development comprises 232 completed residences alongside a suite of resident amenities, including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, landscaped entertaining areas, resident lounges, EV charging, secure basement parking and a concierge-style arrival experience.

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The apartments have been designed with owner-occupiers firmly in mind.&nbsp;Open-plan living and dining areas flow onto generous balconies framing views across Albert Park Lake, Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne skyline.

Kitchens feature Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops and generous preparation space. Bedrooms include built-in robes, while bathrooms feature full-height textured tiling. Hardwood flooring and ducted air conditioning complete residences designed for long-term living.

Rothelowman's architecture takes its cues from the landscape opposite the site. Sweeping horizontal glazing references the movement of Albert Park Lake, while generous balconies and expansive glazing strengthen the connection between the apartments and the surrounding parklands. The result is a building designed to deliver the scale and amenity expected of luxury apartment living, while offering the larger floorplans increasingly sought by owner-occupiers.

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The location is one of Victoriana's defining characteristics. Positioned on Queens Road, residents are directly opposite Albert Park Lake and within easy reach of Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, South Melbourne, St Kilda Road and the CBD. With few comparable development opportunities remaining in the precinct, buyers are increasingly placing value on outlooks that are unlikely to be interrupted by future construction.

Greg Huxley, Founder of Equitifund, believes those qualities become even more valuable over time.

"Premium real estate has always rewarded buyers who take a long-term view," Huxley said.

"Victoriana represents the kind of asset that's increasingly difficult to recreate today, particularly in an established location like Queens Road."

He said rising construction costs are also changing the way buyers assess completed developments.

"When you combine an irreplaceable location with thoughtful architecture and premium finishes, you create something that becomes increasingly difficult to reproduce as construction costs continue to rise."

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According to National Sales Director Ben Hamblett, enquiry has been driven largely by Melbourne downsizers and buyers upgrading from smaller apartments.

"Interest in Victoriana continues to build, with strong buyer focus on the larger owner-occupier residences within the development," Hamblett says.

"Enquiry is increasingly driven by local buyers who recognise the rarity of what's on offer: park-facing apartments in an established neighbourhood where new development opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce. At Victoriana, the view is not just a feature; it's an appreciating asset in its own right."

He said interstate enquiry has also strengthened as buyers reassess Melbourne's position within the national property cycle.

"Melbourne currently stands as the most compelling entry point of any major Australian capital, and discerning buyers are beginning to recognise what those who move early always understand: the best opportunities are taken before the price rise confirms them."

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Why now is the time to buy in Melbourne's premium apartment market

Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

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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