Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

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The relocation of a Brookvale Holden car dealership will pave the way for Chemist Warehouse’s fourth outlet on Sydney’s northern beaches.  
Chemist Warehouse has signed a five-year lease (with five-year option) on the freehold property at 2-4 Roger Street.
It housed Col Crawford Holden for several decades.
Chemist Warehouse will occupy the corner section of the property, with the remaining 410 square metres of space still available for lease.  
The property is located in a prime corner position adjacent to established marine operator Whitworths, with excellent exposure to Pittwater Road and Cross Street.
The property provides onsite parking for 18 vehicles.  
CBRE’s Amy Pfeiffer negotiated the lease on behalf of Col Crawford Pty Ltd for an annual net rental of approximately $500 per square metre.  
“Previously home to one of the northern beaches’ most well-known car dealerships, the site is arguably one of the best retail locations in Brookvale,” Pfeiffer said.
"The proximity of the premises to both Warringah Mall and Pittwater Road was a major drawcard for the national chemist retailer.”
This fit's into Chemist Warehouse’s current and ongoing plans for expansion, which include the intention to open around 30 new pharmacies each year.
Including the recent opening of their 400th outlet at the Kingston Central Plaza on a 500 sqm site in Moorabbin.
Chemist Warehouse has recently expanded into New Zealand with its first New Zealand store opening it's doors in St Lukes, Auckland, in late 2017.
They now have 5 CWH locations in Auckland alone.
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Col Crawford Holden's relocation allows Chemist Warehouse to open fourth Northern Beaches outlet

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Some Sydney areas are managing to buck the trend of a weakening property market.
While the average clearance rate in Sydney was 48.2 per cent in August, the northern beaches proved to be the most resilient region with a rate of  63.1 per cent.
The city, the east and the lower north shore markets also bucked the trends with their clearance rates of 61.6 per cent and 61.1 per cent, respectively.
At the other end of the scale, the Central Coast registered the lowest clearance rate for the month, at 27.1 per cent. 
Indicative, a Cromer four bedroom single level house has been sold at auction for $1.675 million (pictured above).
Privately positioned well back from the street, the house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-cromer-129032802" target="_blank"> 47 Toronto Avenue</a> combines modern design and classic Queenslander-style.
It comes with open plan living/dining, sleek island kitchen, master wing with built in, four other bedrooms, and media restreat or second living area. 
It is close to village shops, schools, city bus and only minutes to beaches. 
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Another sale in August was a Curl Curl four bedroom house which was traded for $3.8 million (pictured above).
Designed by Gremmo Homes, the beachside house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-curl+curl-128689018" target="_blank"> 4A Adina Rd</a> comprises of four generous bedrooms, expansive kitchen, two separate living/lounge areas, and covered alfresco dining and BBQ area.
Additional features include a separate study or fifth bedroom, double garage with internal access and in-ground swimming pool.
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A Frenchs Forest four bedroom house situated on a 700sqm of level land has been recently sold for $1.703 million (pictured above).
The modern family home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-frenchs+forest-129098766" target="_blank">10 Mimosa St</a> comes with four generous sized bedrooms, new gas kitchen, spacious lounge and dining, and covered alfresco. 
Other features include in-ground pool, ducted underfloor heating, and secured front gate. 
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A current listing is a Forestville four bedroom freestanding townhouse with a price guide of $1.25 million (pictured above). 
The three-storey townhouse at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-nsw-forestville-129090878" target="_blank">14/24-26 Forestville Avenue</a> offers four double-sized bedrooms, extra play/study room, bright living and dining area, well-appointed kitchen and covered private courtyard. 
It is within a short distance to Forestville Primary School and local Forestville shopping centre. 
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The Northern Beaches topped Sydney region bucking trend of weak auctions this August

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Andrew and Pip Goldsmith, who made their name in hospitality as the Boat House restraurant owners, have secured a $3.85 million buyer for their nearby Palm Beach home, with plans to buy elsewhere on the northern beaches peninsula.
They have given the three bedroom home a recent facelift, after paying $2,625,000 in 2015 on 12 month delayed settlement terms.
Having moved in with baby Darcy in tow, they have since added to their family, and decided against major renovations.
LJ Hooker Palm Beach agent Peter Robinson who sold the classic 1930s beach house on a 780 sqm Norma Road parcel had offered a $3.4 million price guidance.
The Northern Beaches power couple's Boathouse Group, runs the Palm Beach and Balmoral Beach Boathouse kiosks, Le Kiosk at Shelly Beach in Manly, Moby Dicks at Whale Beach and most recently bought the Patonga Beach Hotel. 
Andrew told the Manly Daily as soon as they walked in at its open for inspection it felt like home. 
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“We love Palm Beach and Whale Beach,” he said.
Pip is an interior designer and worked on the internals using her homewares store Boathouse Home, while Andrew has a background in horticulture and took care of outside.
A guest studio sits in the professionally designed gardens with evergreen shrubs, natural rock formations and dry stone walls.
They had plans drawn up to add a second storey which would have added another bedroom, more living space and a swimming pool.
The open plan living and dining area looks over the whole of Whale Beach from its ridgeline position.
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Last year Pip's father, former Australian trade minister Andrew Robb and wife Maureen bought across the road to be closer to their grandchildren.
They spent $3,735,000 on Indigo, the luxury hilltop trophy, well before its scheduled auction.
Their home was marketed as having one of the best northly views in Palm Beach.
There have been other culinary offerings around the neighbourhood over recent years.
Norma Road home is not far from the longtime home of the acclaimed chef Greg Doyle and wife Jenny.
The couple have owned the Norma Road home since they paid $500,000 in 1989.
They came to prominence after their 1991 purchase of Pier, Rose Bay's famed waterfront eatery.
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Pip and Andrew Goldsmith sell at Palm Beach in strong hillside sale

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Sydney's Northern Beaches edged out the Eastern Suburbs as the weekends top performer. 
Parramatta was the worst performer by a big margin, clearing just 36 percent of its stock on the weekend.
One of the priciest Northern Beaches homes to sell was near waterfront at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-newport-127917054" target="_blank">77 Prince Alfred Parade at Newport</a> (above), which fetched $2.77 million.
The four bedroom, two bathroom home which last traded for $1.65 million in 2014 had a price guide of $2.5 million.
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Sydney's clearance rate sat at a steady 66 percent, the second strongest in the country behind Tasmania.
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The Northern Beaches was the Sydney sub-region with the highest weekend clearance rate.
The total auctions were up to 96 to the week ending February 25. There were 68 CoreLogic auction results. 
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The 'Dorothy Cottage' at Manly has been sold at auction earlier this month (pictured above).
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-manly-127442586" target="_blank">Located at 48 Wood Street,</a> the architecturally transformed worker's cottage comes with four spacious bedrooms lounge room with cast iron fireplace, and Caesarstone kitchen.
Additional features include ducted a/c, tranquil garden and oak flooring.
Another Dee Why two bedroom apartment was sold at auction on February 23 (pictured below).
Positioned opposite parkland, near Dee Why Lagoon and Dee Why Beach, supermarkets and bus stops are within short walking distance. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-dee+why-127460290" target="_blank">The 8/30 Clyde Road</a> home comes with two bedrooms, a modern kitchen with breakfast bar and open living area.
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Northern Beaches ranks as Sydney's weekend auction hotspot: CoreLogic

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The Pittwater trophy home Ventnor, one of the oldest buildings on the northern beaches, has been listed for sale.
Dating back 155 years on one of the peninsula’s biggest blocks, the 1860's residence in Elvina Bay was built around the American Civil War.
It was first owned by William Oliver, who was granted 12 hectares of land in 1842. He cleared the area for an orchard.
The home features a cast-iron combustion stove, sandstone verandas and Victorian-era fireplaces.
Realestate.com.au found historic reports that said Oliver cut oak timber, favoured as fuel for bakers’ ovens, and created orchards in the area.
Oliver and his wife Mary held the land until 1882 and were buried in the cemetery behind the church they helped build in Church Point.
Their son Frederick, who died in 1867 after falling off his horse, is buried further inland from the Elvina Bay house and his sandstone gravesite is still in place, beside a popular walking track.
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Set on a 3165 sqm waterfront parcel, the home is in Elvina Bay, a small inlet only accessible by boat. The home comes with a private jetty and boatshed and sits in grassed gardens framed by established trees. Complete with brick chimneys, deep verandahs and corrugated iron roof, the single-level home has three bedrooms. The home was identified as being culturally significant by a local heritage study in the 1980s. Its heritage status has since been removed.
The home is on 3163 sqm of waterfront land with a private jetty, boatshed and wide Pittwater views in two directions.
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The single-storey home with corrugated iron roof was identified as of cultural significance by a local heritage study in the 1980s but its heritage status has been lifted.
Ken Jacobs, of Christie’s International, said while there were many period details intact in the house, the property had also been remodelled and extended over the years.
P.M.C Hill and Christie's International are marketing the home with $3.5 million hopes.
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<div>The Dow Chemicals chief Andrew Liveris sold his ’70s-style beach house at Whale Beach at weekend auction.</div>
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<div>It fetched $3.33 million — with whispers quickly suggesting it was snapped up by a neighbour. </div>
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<div>The Belle selling agent Greg Griffin who had $3 million hopes given its down-at-heel presentation wouldn’t be drilled on which one.</div>
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<div>The 1100sqm Whale Beach Rd parcel sloping down to the ocean had cost $3.675 million in pre-GFC 2006.</div>
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<div>The Michigan US-based Liveris and his wife Paula will make an $8.15 million Point Piper apartment part of their retirement plans.</div>
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Liveris, who previously worked on an advisory panel for Barack Obama, was described by President Donald Trump as "one of the foremost leaders in manufacturing, one of the foremost leaders in the world of business".
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Dow Chemicals boss Andrew Liveris sells at Whale Beach for a loss to neighbour

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One of the world's leading businessman, the Dow Chemicals chief, Andrew Liveris has changed his mind up on keeping his beach house at Whale Beach.
The soon to retire Darwin-born businessman listed the 1970s beach house in February, before a change of heart.
But now its back up again with Belle Property Avalon agent Greg Griffin, who has it for November 25 auction with $3 million hopes given its down at heal presentation.
The Whale Beach Road clifftop property cost $3,675,000 in 2006 when bought Liveris who has been the chief executive of Dow since 2004.
It was expected the Michigan US-based executive might have gone on to rebuild before their imminent return to Sydney.
The home sits on a 1,100 sqm parcel sloping down to the ocean.
Griffin is marketing it as a "premier site for a new home."
Liveris and wife Paula already have a Point Piper triplex apartment as part of their retirement plans. They bought it for $8.15 million in 2013.
Liveris, who previously worked on an advisory panel for Barack Obama, was branded by President Donald Trump as "one of the foremost leaders in manufacturing, one of the foremost leaders in the world of business".
The Darwin-born businessmen was on President Trump's manufacturing council but the board was abandoned in the wake of controversy following the US President's heavily criticised response to deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia in August.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
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Andrew Liveris relists Whale Beach weekender

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Former Penrith Panther turned multi-millionaire property developer Lou Zivanovic has listed his luxury home on the Northern Beaches.
Zivanovic developed the Bilgola Beach home having paid $3.3 million in 2005, commissioning the 2010 Nick Turner redesign.
Spanning four levels, the home has four bedrooms, a home office, 1000 bottle wine cellar and an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.
Its $10.5 million price hopes would double the current suburb record of $5.6 million, set by London-based expat banker Tim Throsby in 2010.
Christie's International agents Martin Ross and Darren Curtis are marketing the home in conjunction with LJ Hooker Avalon agent David Watson.
Zivanovic is the man behind the Penrith Panthers apartment development ESQ 1818, set for construction next year. 
He quit rugby league at 26 to focus on his scaffolding business.
He made headlines earlier this year after he brokered a $50,000 abortion deal with the ex-girlfriend of Panthers star Bryce Cartwright – for which the NRL integrity unit cleared Zivanovic of any wrongdoing. 
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph.
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Sydney's Northern Beaches had the highest auction weekend clearance rate, according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
The property data firm says that out of the 69 auctions in the area some 85.5% resulted in a successful outcome.
This is followed by Ryde with 81.5% and Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury with 80%.
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Sutherland had the lowest auction clearance rate with only 57.1% of its auctions cleared.
A four bedroom Manly house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-manly-126136598" target="_blank">16 Eurobin Avenue</a> (below) was sold over the weekend for $3.72 million.
Built in 2009 it last sold for $2.2 million in the same year it was built.
Another four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-frenchs+forest-126224938" target="_blank">73 John Oxley Drive</a>, Frenchs Forest (below) was sold for $1.8 million.
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