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

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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

Brisbane developer Red &amp; Co's decision to include dual key apartments in its debut Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO Varsity Lakes</a>, is proving to be one of the project's biggest drawcards, with buyers quickly snapping up the flexible residences.

More than half of the project's 36 dual key apartments have already sold, helping drive COMO beyond the 50 per cent sold mark within the first month of launch.

The strong response highlights growing demand for apartment designs that can adapt to changing lifestyles, with buyers increasingly looking for homes that accommodate multi-generational living, provide rental income opportunities or simply offer greater flexibility over time.

Located on the shores of Lake Orr, COMO will deliver 156 apartments across 16 levels, with the dual-key residences forming a limited release within the broader development.

Each combines a primary two-bedroom apartment with a fully self-contained studio on a single title, connected by a shared foyer and lockable internal door. The design allows owners to house ageing parents, adult children or guests while maintaining privacy, or lease the secondary residence to generate additional income.

Just 17 of the original 36 dual key apartments remain available.

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The innovative configuration combines two fully self-contained residences on a single title, typically comprising a primary two-bedroom apartment alongside a separate studio residence, connected via a shared foyer and lockable internal door.&nbsp;

The model is proving particularly attractive to owner occupiers navigating changing family dynamics and the realities of the current housing crisis.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/npa">NPA</a>&nbsp;CEO Andrew Erwin said dual key living was resonating strongly with modern buyers because it delivered both financial flexibility and practical lifestyle benefits.&nbsp;

“The housing crisis and rising cost of living are fundamentally changing how Australians think about home ownership,” Erwin said.&nbsp;

“Dual key apartments provide a genuine solution for families who want to stay connected while maintaining independence. Parents can help adult children save for a future home, ageing parents can remain nearby without moving into aged care, and owners still retain privacy and flexibility.

“Importantly, buyers are also recognising the financial advantages. It creates the opportunity to generate additional income from part of the home without the holding costs associated with owning a separate investment property.”&nbsp;

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Unlike traditional dual occupancy arrangements, the residences operate under a single title, meaning owners only incur one set of body corporate fees, council rates and holding costs.&nbsp;

The secondary residence can also evolve over time - functioning as guest accommodation, a home office, creative studio or private retreat before later becoming an income-producing asset.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;Director and Co-Founder David Laverty said the strong early sales reflected growing buyer urgency and changing priorities within the market.&nbsp;

“Securing more than half of COMO’s residences within such a short timeframe is an outstanding result and a clear endorsement of both the design and location,” Laverty said.&nbsp;

“Buyers are responding to the combination of location, connectivity and amenity, but ultimately it’s value relative to other East Coast markets that is driving enquiry.”&nbsp;

“We’re also seeing strong interest from owner occupiers looking for homes that can adapt with them over time. Flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for buyers in today’s market.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, COMO features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with 2.7-metre ceilings and larger-format floorplans aimed at owner occupiers, downsizers and lifestyle-focused buyers.&nbsp;

The development will feature an extensive rooftop recreation and wellness offering including a 25-metre lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, gym, sauna, plunge baths, landscaped gardens, wellness spaces and rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts.

The remaining dual key apartments range from 137 sqm to 167 sqm and include generous three-bedroom layouts with separate self-contained studio accommodation and dual parking.&nbsp;

Erwin said the dual key concept represented a broader shift in how Australians would live in the future.

“People want homes that can evolve with their lives,” he said.&nbsp;

“A dual key apartment can suit a family today, support an ageing parent tomorrow, and potentially generate income later on. That adaptability is becoming incredibly valuable in the current environment.”

Prices currently range from $2,115,750 to $2,583,000.&nbsp;

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Inter-generational living drives demand for COMO’s dual key apartments as housing pressures reshape buyer priorities 

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ceerose">Ceerose</a> has doubled down on its Leichhardt ambitions, lodging its second State Significant Development Application (SSDA) in the suburb in the last six months.

Their newest proposal seeks to transform a former industrial precinct into a new residential community centred around the adaptive reuse of one of the site's heritage warehouse buildings.

The new project, on a 6,930 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-76-william-street-leichhardt-nsw-2040">40–76 William Street</a>, will bring more than 200 apartments to a suburb that has seen little to no new supply in recent years. It follows Ceerose's late 2025 SSDA for a mixed-use apartment project on nearby Parramatta Road, signalling the developer's growing investment in Sydney's Inner West.

Ceerose Founder Edward Doueihi told Apartments.com.au the developer’s long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West had given it a strong understanding of how the area has evolved and where its future opportunities lie.

“Ceerose has had a long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West, giving us a unique understanding of the area’s evolution and future potential,” Doueihi said.

“Having delivered projects throughout the region, we have witnessed the suburb’s transformation first-hand and understand the opportunities for its continued growth.”

Doueihi said that understanding also informed the planning process, with a comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report prepared before the application was lodged.

The report identified the key issues and concerns raised by neighbouring residents and other stakeholders, allowing those matters to be considered and incorporated into the design where appropriate.

He said the delivery of additional housing would also play an important role in supporting the revitalisation of Norton Street and the Italian Forum.

“By increasing the local residential population, the development is expected to strengthen demand for local businesses, encourage further investment, and help restore the vibrancy that made the precinct a thriving destination in the early 2000s.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the redevelopment would involve the demolition of four existing industrial buildings while retaining and adaptively reusing the site's most significant warehouse. The retained structure would anchor a new residential precinct comprising five interconnected buildings arranged around a large central landscaped courtyard, with heights stepping from five storeys along the surrounding residential streets to 11 storeys at the William Street corner.

According to the Architecture Design Report by Woods Bagot, the proposal "seeks to create a residential village centred around a generous green heart while celebrating the site's industrial heritage through the adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse building."

The development would comprise 203 apartments, with 188 proposed as build-to-sell residences, alongside 15 affordable housing apartments.

Rather than treating the retained warehouse as a standalone heritage object, Woods Bagot has sought to weave the site's industrial history throughout the masterplan. The proposal retains the north and west facades of the landmark corner warehouse, while new buildings reinterpret the site's brick-and-steel industrial language through their material palette and architectural expression.

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The design is organised around what Woods Bagot describes as a "green heart", a landscaped communal open space that reinstates the leafy character removed when the site became an industrial storage facility. A new pedestrian laneway running through the site would improve permeability between William, North and Francis streets, linking residents through landscaped public spaces while activating the ground plane.

Residents would have access to communal gardens and shared recreation areas distributed throughout the development. Sustainability has also been prioritised, with the project targeting an average 7.9-star NatHERS rating. Proposed initiatives include rooftop solar generation, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, naturally ventilated lobbies, extensive cross-ventilation and the reuse of existing building fabric to reduce embodied carbon.

The adaptive reuse strategy became a defining feature of the application after heritage investigations found only one of the site's industrial buildings could feasibly be retained. The Heritage Impact Statement concludes that preserving the key warehouse façades while referencing the site's industrial character throughout the new development provides an appropriate balance between renewal and conservation.

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"Retention and adaptation of the site buildings has been explored but found not to be feasible except for the tallest building, whose street facades will be retained," the heritage report states.

"The proposed building will interpret the brick and steel character of the subject site, including reuse of some components and construction of a large 'sawtooth' structure in the proposed open space."

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The William Street site is located around 300 metres from Leichhardt North Light Rail station and a short walk to Norton Street's retail, dining and hospitality precinct. The surrounding area has increasingly become a focus for urban renewal given its proximity to public transport and the Parramatta Road corridor.

Doueihi founded Ceerose in 1998 and has grown the business to become one of Sydney's more active apartment developers in recent years, with completed projects including The Alex Collective in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay. They are currently delivering Belgravia, 17 luxury apartments in Potts Point.

First look: Ceerose doubles down in Leichhardt with adaptive reuse of former warehouse site

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A terrace home in Paddington, home to the late artist Shay Docking, has been listed for auction.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-paddington-124091930" target="_blank">69 Cambridge Street</a>, the property was left to the Art Gallery of NSW when Docking passed away on the condition that her husband, Gil Docking, could remain until his death.
Shay had owned the properpty since 1965 when she bought it for £6750.
The upper-level sundeck has views to the city.
The property is expected to fetch $2.3 million at its December 5 auction through Catherine Dixon of BresicWhitney.
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Late artist Shay Docking's Paddington terrace listed for auction

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A retail property in Paddington has been listed for auction.
Located at 3a Glenmore Road, the new three storey, double fronted retail building has been marketed as having "presence".
It was rebuilt in 2005 and offers 160 square metres of floor space over three levels.
The retail space takes two of the levels and the third is used as a storage and office space.
It is leased to SABA until February 2018 with a 5% annual increase, plus opportunities to further extend it for another five years with all outgoings paid by the tenant.
The auction is December 13 through Ray White agent Ben Vaughan.
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Retail property on Glenmore Road, Paddington listed for auction

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Former rugby league player turned TV presenter Beau Ryan and wife Kara Orrell have sold their Paddington home after just 14 days on the market.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-paddington-124089402">three level Flinton Street home</a> had a guide of $2.5 million to $2.7 million with McGrath's Michael Coombs and Tim Moltzen.
They were set to take the home to a December 3 auction through Tim Moltzen who played alongside Mr Ryan at West Tigers for nearly four years.
Ryan and Orwell paid $1.96 million for the three bedroom, two bathroom home in 2014. It's said they're looking to upsize in the area.
They bought the contemporary terrace just a month after Ryan announced his retirement from NRL on Channel Nine's The Footy Show.
Ryan played 104 games for the West Tigers and 22 for the Cronulla Sharks over his seven year career.
 
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Footy show funny man Beau Ryan gets quick sale in Paddington

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Gold Coast Titans Jarryd Hayne was a little too ambitious with the initial asking price of his newly renovated pink Paddington terrace.
He's reduced the investment property <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-paddington-123833834" target="_blank">price tag to $2,975,000</a> after having $3.25 million hopes through OurEstate agents Adam Regan.
It still sits well above Paddington's median price of $1.85 million. 
Hayne paid $1,315,000 for the terrace in 2013 when it had only two bedrooms and one bathroom.
He commissioned architect Dickson Rothschild to turn it into a contemporary three bedder with three bathrooms and an attic installation.
The home is now unmissable from the street, with a bright pink door contrasting the dark grey facade.
There's a pink theme throughout the home too. The feature wall in the lounge and the bbq cupboard in the kitchen have clearly been styled by a designer.
The terrace has been furnished too ahead of its marketing - so doesn't necessarily show Hayne's living preferences who has never lived there.
The kitchen bench comes with The Broadsheet Sydney Cook Book next to the cooktop, though certainly not thumbed by Hayne.
The listing photos show an empty wine storage fridge too.
Hayne's property portfolio has always been in the trendy inner city suburbs, with well timed acquisitions.
The versatile footy star is expected to pour his sale into a property in the Gold Coast with his pregnant girlfriend.
He's already making a tidy profit on his Darlinghurst investment property, finding a tenant for $1,450 a week, $300 a week more than it was before its recent renovation.
Hayne had lived in St Peters before selling the family home for $995,000 to fund his NFL dream last year.
It was a strong profit on the home that cost him $527,500 in 2007, way back when he was a 19-year old rookie at the Eels.
Hayne, who played 176 games for Parramatta before heading overseas, also spent $388,750 on a Umina home for his mother in 2010.  
Hayne is the son of former Fijian and Rabbitohs’ star Manoa Thompson.
He grew up between Minto and Airds near Campbelltown where he lived in a housing commission residence and was raised by mother Jodie and grandmother Robin while his father chased a career overseas.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Jarryd Hayne lowers his Paddington terrace price hopes

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A vast townhouse in a former church in Sydney's Paddington is for auction.
Located at <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/265-oxford-street-paddington-nsw-2021-2013158285?utm_source=criteo&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_content=dynamic-newsfeed&amp;utm_campaign=c-all-lf_Buy" target="_blank">265 Oxford Street</a> it is without a doubt one of Paddington’s finest transformation.
It is designed by architect Dale Swan of Archer Mortlock Woolley and features a glass lift with a north facing alfresco courtyard.
There are valuted ceilings with king truss exposed and electric skylights for temperature control.
The building still has its original sandstone walls along with Italian Poliform kitchen with miele appliances, marble bench top and ample soft closing storage that will impress anyone.
It also features built-in wardrobes, an intercome, basement car parking and it is all fully furnished.
The property is offered through Black Diamondz.
The historic St John’s church site, one of the most well-known properties on Sydney’s Oxford Street strip, has been transformation into a boutique residential and retail project over recent years.
The site was sold by Savills in 2010 year for $9 million to the developers who have given the historic Paddington landmark a new lease of life.
It was in 1859 when the Gothic-style St John’s church was built to a design by Henry Robertson.
In 1885 it was extended by the church hall at the rear. It was deconsecrated as a Presbyterian church in 2000.
The church sold in 2004 for $8.3 million to a syndicate who offloaded the project in 2010.
It sits within the Sydney City Council municipality.
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St John's Paddington church home for auction

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Sydney's Paddington had its own dilapidated terrace auction offering. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-paddington-123733818" target="_blank">45 Iris Street</a> offering sold for $1.19 million - $190,000 more than it was purchased for just eight months ago.
The uninhabitable two bedroom terrace had three bidders with it sold to an investor who will implement the recently obtained $600,000 development approval.
The terrace had been the home of the late artist Christina Coombes who had bought it in 1965 for £3200.
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Derelict Paddington terrace fetches $190,000 more

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The Titans recruit Jarryd Hayne has listed his Paddington investment property, possibly to reinvest the proceeds into the Gold Coast.
He's set to make a big gain as the home comes with a $3.25 million asking price through OurEstates agent Adam Regan.
The home had been a two bedroom, one bathroom property when Hayne bought it for $1,315,000 in 2013, before its rebuild.
Architect Dickson Rothschild submitted plans for its conversion into <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-paddington-123833834" target="_blank">three bedroom with three bathroom</a> including an attic installation.
It comes with a chef style entertainers' kitchen flowing to an extensive outdoor entertaining space with large built in barbecue.
The overwhelming feature is the use of bright pink including a feature wall in the lounge and the bbq cupboard.
The bright pink front door also makes the dark grey home unmissable from the street. 
The terrace has been styled ahead of its marketing - so doesn't necessarily show Hayne's living preferences who has never lived there.
The kitchen bench comes with The Broadsheet Sydney Cook Book next to the cooktop, though certainly not thumbed by Hayne.
The listing photos show an empty wine storage fridge too.
Hayne's property portfolio has always been in the trendy inner city suburbs, with well timed acquisitions.
Paddington's median price has recently been on the way up to a record $1.85 million, compared to its $1.3 million median when Hayne bought three years ago.
The versatile footy star had lived in St Peters before selling the family home for $995,000 to fund his NFL dream last year.
He made a tidy profit last year on the home that cost him $527,500 in 2007, way back when he was a 19-year old rookie at the Eels.
Hayne, who played 176 games for Parramatta before heading overseas, also spent $388,750 on a Umina home for his mother in 2010.  
He has a Darlinghurst rental property which cost $1,585,000 in 2013 when he was still at the Parramatta Eels.
Paddington’s houses are selling for on average of 55 days on market, according to CoreLogic.
This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph.
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Jarryd Hayne lists pink Paddington terrace

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A charming, traditional cottage converted into a hair and beauty salon is now under offer in Brisbane.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-paddington-123488754" target="_blank">193 Latrobe Terrace</a>, the 111 sqm retail business premises are often admired.
It was converted into the salon in 2008.
It last sold at $1.13 million in 2008, around double the $560,000 of four years earlier.
The nostalgic, inner city haven enjoys an elevated northerly aspect with space for entertaining clients, casual workplace luncheons.
A private and modern downstairs apartment (74m2 approx.) offers two bedrooms, galley kitchen and a comfortable living area with French doors opening onto the large lower deck.
It also provides off street parking sufficient for three cars with public transport directly in front of the property.
The property is offered through Ray White agent George Hadgelias.
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Charming, traditional Paddington Queensland hair and beauty salon offering

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Fresh from her European holiday, bubbly television personality Emma Freedman and her relatively new beau, finance professional Charlie Rundle have bought a home together.
They've spent $2.19 million on a three bedroom home on one of Paddington's leafiest streets.
Previously traded for $1.3 million in 2010, the modernised townhouse style abode came with over $300,000 of renovations and extensions by the prior owner.
The polished concrete and sky-lit living space adjoins the outdoor entertaining area through floor to ceiling glass and a bathroom opens out to a private central courtyard.
The slim four metre wide terrace sits on 126 sqm and comprises 118 sqm of internal living space.
There had been price guidance of $2.1 million. Both of the couple's names are on the title as joint tenants, possibly the first foray into the Sydney property market for both of them.
Charlie and Emma's relationship became public knowledge in April last year when Emma posted a picture on Instagram.
It appeared the two had been an item since at least January however, as they posed for a picture on holiday to the snowfields in Japan.
Emma had split from long-term boyfriend, producer and cameraman Tim Myers, in mid 2014. 
Emma, the daughter of five-time Melbourne Cup winner Lee Freedman, made her name as a regular contributor to the Nine Network's coverage of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival for many years.
In 2010, Emma joined Weekend Today as a weather presenter, then was also a regular sports presenter on the Nine Network's Wide World of Spots and the weather presenter on Weekend Today.
She was made redundant from the network due to cost-cutting measures in 2014 but rejoined in March this year.
In 2015 Freedman was the first female celebrity since 2007 to win Dancing with the Stars after being partnered with Aric Yegudkin.
She had been racing ambassador at David Jones for nine years before parting ways with the department store chain in July.
Emma currently co-hosts National Nights on the Hit Network, and has been filling in on the Grill Team on Triple M Sydney a few times of late.
It is widely expected that she will be joining Triple M Sydney's stars in 2017, with the announcement this week she will start at Triple M's Grill Team from next week.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Former Vogue style editor Rebecca Caratti - who now edits the lifestyle portal, Buro24/7 Australia - has listed her modern Paddington terrace.
Caratti has owned the three level home with landscaped garden since 2005 when she paid $2.1 million. Some $3.5 million is being sought by <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-paddington-123645714">Clint Ballard at Ballard Property</a>.
The two bedroom home has scope to reconfigure to three bedrooms has been listed shortly after she showed her unique style at her wedding on the Island of Capri wearing white pants and a lace crop when she married Nick Coster.
The whole floor living and entertaining area has a view swept balcony out to Trumper Park and the city.
Caratti has over 10 years’ fashion media experience and has spent time working as a freelance stylist in Paris and London. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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