<p>Enfield may be home to fewer than 3,000 residents, but its prime location between Strathfield and Burwood has cemented its status as one of the Inner West’s hidden gems.</p>

<p data-end="405" data-start="269">The suburb offers a village-style lifestyle with an abundance of cafés, restaurants, and boutique shops, staples of Inner West living.</p>

<p data-end="702" data-start="407">At the last census, there were only around 300 apartments in the suburb. Fewer than a handful of new apartment developments have been delivered in recent years, but none are as well positioned as The Carlyle, just a three-minute walk to Henley Park, arguably one of the best parks in the area.</p>

<p data-end="830" data-start="704"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-carlyle-enfield-164-liverpool-rd-enfield-nsw-2136">The Carlyle</a> will comprise 32 one- and two-bedroom apartments, a mix rarely seen in the new development market across Sydney.</p>

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<p data-end="985" data-start="904"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects-western-sydney">Ray White Projects WS</a>&nbsp;is fielding enquiry from several buyer types.</p>

<p data-end="1141" data-start="987">"First home buyers are realising this is the best time to get into the market," says Mark Bernberg, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects-western-sydney">Ray White Projects WS</a>&nbsp;Managing Director.</p>

<p data-end="1386" data-start="1143">"There are now several government incentives assisting first home buyers to get onto the property ladder. The recent announcement to waive lender's mortgage insurance for those with low deposits puts tens of thousands back in their pockets. Pair that with stamp duty savings in the new apartment space, and there has never been a better time to be a first home buyer in the off the plan apartment market."</p>

<p data-end="1666" data-start="1388">Bernberg has also seen a re-emergence of investors, attracted to the low supply of apartments in Enfield and the suburb's lifestyle, while also being on the fringe of Burwood, which is set to undergo a huge transformation with its recent rezoning around the new metro station.</p>

<p data-end="1786" data-start="1668">"That will bring a wealth of new retail and amenity to the area, which tends to drive prices higher," Bernberg says.</p>

<p data-end="1954" data-start="1788">"Rents are at record highs, and with interest rates coming down from the highs earlier this year, investment apartments are starting to stack up again financially."</p>

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<p data-end="2166" data-start="1956">The Carlyle apartments will sit above doorstep amenity, with a two-level retail podium incorporated into the striking building. The retail component will include a new ground-floor café facing Carlyle Street.</p>

<p data-end="2432" data-start="2168">Two-bedroom apartments range from 67 sqm to 83 sqm internally, with some of the larger residences on the top level featuring expansive wraparound balconies. These layouts are designed to enhance seamless indoor-outdoor living, maximising natural light and views.</p>

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<p data-end="2759" data-start="2506">The Carlyle's proximity to Henley Park is one of its biggest drawcards. The 13-hectare park includes multiple sports fields, two fenced playgrounds designed for various age groups, and Enfield Aquatic Centre, complete with Olympic-sized swimming pool.</p>

<p data-end="2822" data-start="2761">The Carlyle is on track to welcome residents in early 2026.</p>

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The Carlyle in Enfield launches to undersupplied Inner West market

<p data-end="628" data-start="215">A new Metro stop, a thriving café scene, and proximity to village-style retail have cemented St Leonards as one of the Lower North Shore’s most sought-after suburbs for new development.</p>

<p data-end="628" data-start="215">Among those seizing the opportunity is Sekisui House Australia, which has chosen this prized pocket, in the St Leonards South precinct, for its first-ever inner-city apartment project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/waterstone-st-leonards-24-berry-road-st-leonards-nsw-2065">Waterstone</a>.</p>

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<p data-end="1044" data-start="630">Set for completion in the summer of 2027, Waterstone comprises 207 apartments across five buildings, designed to look south back to the&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;CBD.&nbsp;The new project offers residents the rare balance of connected urban living and tranquil green surrounds.</p>

<p data-end="1044" data-start="630">Just moments from home lies Smoothey Park, a blend of natural bushland and manicured parkland. It forms part of the Wollstonecraft cluster of reserves, including Gore Cove, Badangi Reserve, and Berry Island, all offering peaceful escapes on the Harbour’s edge.</p>

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<p>When it comes to lifestyle, St Leonards and its neighbouring suburbs, Crows Nest, Waverton, Greenwich, and Wollstonecraft, deliver an endless array of cafés, restaurants, and boutique retailers. Nearby Mall 88, only 650 metres from Waterstone, adds convenience with over 30 specialty stores.</p>

<p data-end="1324" data-start="1046">Connectivity is another major drawcard. The new Crows Nest Metro Station is just one kilometre away, while St Leonards Train Station is a short seven-minute walk. For a more scenic commute, the Greenwich Point Wharf ferry reaches Circular Quay in under 30 minutes.</p>

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<p data-end="1876" data-start="1631">For peace of mind, Royal North Shore Hospital, one of Sydney’s most prominent medical hubs, sits just 650 metres away, making Waterstone ideal for healthcare professionals or residents seeking easy access to world-class medical facilities.</p>

<p data-end="2045" data-start="1878">Perfectly positioned on the fringe of vibrant activity yet embraced by parkland serenity, Waterstone offers the best of both worlds in Sydney’s evolving Lower North Shore.</p>

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Nature and connection define life at Waterstone in emerging St Leonards South precinct

<p>A new collection of residences is now available at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sol-by-walker-maroochydore-first-avenue-maroochydore-qld-4558">SOL by Walker</a>, the residential development that continues to take shape within the Maroochydore City Centre.</p>

<p>The second release introduces 137 apartments to the market, adding to the growing community in what is set to become one of South East Queensland’s most significant urban renewal precincts. The new offering includes a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a limited number of terraces and penthouses designed to suit a range of lifestyle needs.</p>

<p>“SOL represents the beginning of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/maroochydore-qld-4558">Maroochydore</a>’s exciting next chapter, redefining expectations around life in this beautiful coastal city,” David Gallant, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/walker-corporation">Walker Corporation</a>, said.</p>

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<p>Located on South Sea Islander Way, SOL forms part of the broader vision to deliver a connected and vibrant city heart for the Sunshine Coast. Construction is already underway on the first 19-storey tower, with completion targeted for early 2028. The development is being delivered by Walker in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Council and SunCentral.</p>

<p>SOL’s second stage continues the project’s focus on high-quality apartment living, with access to a suite of resident-only amenities including a rooftop sky terrace, wellness retreat, co-working lounge, gym and landscaped garden spaces.</p>

<p>Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> combine timeless design with natural materials, generous layouts and panoramic outlooks to the ocean, hinterland and river.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“SOL by Walker establishes a new standard in apartment quality, seamlessly integrating superior craftsmanship with unmatched design,” Danny Juric, Director at Plus Studio, said</p>

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<p>Apartments feature open-plan layouts with high ceilings and expansive glazing to enhance natural light and ventilation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kitchens are fitted with integrated Miele appliances, refined cabinetry and thoughtful storage, while bathrooms offer double vanities and oversized showers to balance function and comfort.</p>

<p>As part of the Sunshine Coast’s new CBD, residents will be within walking distance of local retail, dining and green space, with transport connections set to expand as the precinct grows. Once complete, Maroochydore City Centre is expected to deliver thousands of new homes as part of the region’s long-term housing strategy.</p>

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Second release at SOL by Walker expands residential offering in Maroochydore City Centre

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a> has marked the topping out of Prince &amp; Parade in Brunswick, celebrating the completion of the building’s highest point and a major step forward for one of the developer’s landmark Melbourne communities.</p>

<p>The milestone forms part of Mirvac’s strong construction momentum across Victoria, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Prince &amp; Parade</a> and The Albertine both recently reaching structural completion. Together, the two projects will deliver 265 new apartments, contributing to much-needed housing supply in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.</p>

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<p>Designed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a>, Prince &amp; Parade continues a long-standing partnership that has delivered The Melburnian (2002) and The Eastbourne (2019).</p>

<p>The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> address comprises a mix of one to four-bedroom residences complemented by extensive amenity, including a residents’ lounge, shared dining room and kitchen, library, yoga room, gym, and rooftop terrace, with landscaping by Jack Merlo and a concierge service.</p>

<p>Construction is rapidly transforming the site, with significant milestones achieved across two buildings, supported by 73 slab pours and six fully constructed building cores. Completion is expected in 2026.</p>

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<p>Mirvac’s General Manager, Residential Development Victoria, Elysa Anderson said Prince &amp; Parade has been strongly received by buyers seeking quality design and trusted delivery.</p>

<p>“These communities have been well received, attracting strong interest from downsizers and professionals who value high-quality design, premium locations and the confidence of buying with Mirvac,” Anderson said.</p>

<p>Prince &amp; Parade has also achieved a record-breaking apartment sale in Brunswick, underscoring its design quality and market appeal.</p>

<p>“We’re incredibly proud to see Prince &amp; Parade set a new benchmark for Brunswick. This <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/exclusive-mirvac-breaks-brunswick-record-with-prince-parade-sale">record-breaking sale</a> is a testament to Mirvac’s design excellence, quality craftsmanship, and our strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential communities across the country,” Anderson said.</p>

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Prince & Parade tops out in Brunswick as Mirvac marks dual Melbourne milestones

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a> has celebrated the topping out of The Albertine, marking the completion of the 14-storey structure on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD and signalling strong progress across the developer’s Victorian pipeline.</p>

<p>The milestone forms part of Mirvac’s $7.4 billion Victorian development portfolio, which includes both residential and mixed-use projects such as Prince &amp; Parade in Brunswick, which also reached its highest point recently, and Trielle at Yarra’s Edge, scheduled to top out in early 2026</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-albertine-by-mirvac-melbourne-31-queens-lane-melbourne-vic-3004">The Albertine</a> offers one to four-bedroom residences complemented by exclusive resident-only amenity, including The Circadian Club, a wellness centre with an indoor pool and spa, gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and sauna, as well as The Elysian Room, a private dining space on level 10 with sweeping views across Melbourne.</p>

<p>Since construction began in August last year, up to 240 workers have been on site daily, pouring 7,000 cubic metres of concrete across 72 pours and installing more than 1,000 tonnes of steel reinforcement to bring the project to this landmark moment.</p>

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<p>Mirvac’s CEO, Development – Residential and Commercial Mixed Use, Stuart Penklis said the achievement highlights Mirvac’s design quality and sustained delivery across Melbourne.</p>

<p>“We are proud to be delivering The Albertine and Prince &amp; Parade, two projects that embody Mirvac’s design excellence, commitment to quality, and focus on creating homes that connect people to their communities," Penklis said.</p>

<p>"With cranes rising high across Melbourne, Mirvac’s residential pipeline is moving strongly, and these milestones are a testament to that momentum."</p>

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<p>Penklis added that Mirvac’s growing portfolio demonstrates its commitment to providing diverse housing options across Victoria.</p>

<p>“We have recently opened our third build-to-rent community in Melbourne, LIV Albert at Brunswick, our fifth nationally, which together with our master-planned communities ensures that we are providing a full spectrum of housing options to Victorians.</p>

<p>Completion of The Albertine is expected in 2026.</p>

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The Albertine reaches its highest point on Melbourne’s city fringe

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<p>The businessman John Gillett has decided to sell three redundant blocks of the Taj on Swan site <a href="https://www.afr.com/property/residential/taj-on-swan-owners-set-to-lose-more-than-5m-as-peppermint-grove-site-sells-20180807-h13mps">he bought last year for $17 million</a> in Peppermint Grove.</p>
<p>It was bought from former fertiliser entrepreneur Pankaj Oswal and his wife Radhika.</p>
<p>Gillett and his wife Jocelyn have applied to the WA Planning Commission to split their 6580 square metre superblock.</p>
<p>They have sought three blocks - 765 square metres, 875 square metres and 1104 square metres.</p>
<p>The abandoned home building block of flamboyant billionaire tycoons, Pankaj and Radhika Oswal was sold earlier this year.</p>
<p>Marketed as "the most famous block in Australia" the <a id="LPlnk998012" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-wa-peppermint+grove-202042586" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">2 Bay View Road site</a> was sold through Ray White agent Vivien Yap in conjuction with Sotheby's agent Graham Bowie. </p>
<p>The now demolished mansion with Swan River views sat unfinished after the Oswals quit Australia in 2010 amid a dispute with bankers about the wind up and sale of their fertiliser business.</p>
<p>The Oswal family had controlled WA's $700 million Burrup Fertilisers gas-processing plant.</p>
<p>The Oswals paid $22.7 million in 2007 when it was bought from developer Warren Anderson then starting construction a year later on a "two-storey, Indian-infused luxury residence".</p>
<p>"The Gillett family is optimistic that the rarity of blocks in this superb location, plus a gradually improving property market, means that the land will be attractive to buyers," a spokesman for Gillett told Nine Entertainment.</p>
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WA Planning Commission asked to further subdivide Taj on Swan, Peppermint Grove residential housing site

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<p>A Tudor style residence in Peppermint Grove, Western Australia has hit the market with $5.95 million hopes. </p>
<p>The home at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-peppermint+grove-132552150" target="_blank"> 33 McNeil Street</a>, restored just 5 years ago, is now a showpiece example of <span>heritage listed architecture.</span></p>
<p><span>Justin Davies of Space Real Estate Cottesloe has the listing. </span></p>
<p><span>Set within a <span>sought after street lined with Peppermint trees, the home features gabled roof <span>characterising its Tudor style and front façade draped in vine leaves.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span>It comprises traditional den study, gourmet kitchen, formal and informal living, master suite and two self-contained guest lodgings.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>The recently added loft space is large enough to incorporate a lounge setting and bedroom suite. </span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span>Other highlights include manicured garden, solar heated pool, decked patio alfresco area, and double garage plus additional parking.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>The home is within walking distance to elite private schools and shopping centre. </span></span></span></p>
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Peppermint Grove restored historic home hits the market 

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<p>One of Peppermint Grove’s original houses is set to be auctioned on December 8 for the first time in 13 years after a makeover.</p>
<p>It has been offered by Jody Fewster from Ray White Cottesloe/Mosman Park. </p>
<p>Copley on View, the circa 1930's home situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-peppermint+grove-129140650" target="_blank">58 View Street </a><span>was purchased by its current owners in 2005.</span></p>
<p><span>Shortly after it underwent a full renovation and rear-extension addition by architect, Lendis Golic.</span></p>
<p><span><span>The home features original structure including <span>wide, polished jarrah floorboards, formal dining and living rooms joined by a double-storey height, light-filled void' zone, ceiling to floor window and the walnut, timber-clad stairwell.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span>It comes with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, ground-floor office, wine cellar, gym or hobby room, storage rooms and marble-clad laundry plus secure garage. </span></span></span></p>
<p>It has been listed for the past 100 days by Perth charity fundraiser Hilda Shroy.</p>
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<p>“My home has been a giving home with many fundraisers,” Mrs Shroy said.</p>
<p>It is within short walking distance to Gill Street <span>Café, St Hilda's Senior School, Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and <span>Cottesloe Central and Napoleon Street Café precinct.</span></span> </p>
<p>The property goes to auction on December 8 on-site.</p>
<p>The suburb's median house price sits at<a href="/developments/peppermint-grove-wa-6011"> $3.875 million</a>, according to CoreLogic. </p>
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<p>The new owner of Peppermint Grove’s Taj-on-Swan superblock has emerged as businessman John Gillett.</p>
<p>He plans to build a family home to share with his family, The Weekend West reported after the $17 million acquisition.</p>
<p>Mr Gillett is a former Moran Health Care executive who sold WA aged care provider Craigcare last year in a deal worth $50 million to $100 million. </p>
<p>The Nedlands-based businessman bought the business in 2003 for a reported $25 million from the Pix family.</p>
<p>The business was sold to Bain Capital coming with about 900 beds across seven aged care and retirement homes in WA and Victoria.</p>
<p>The Bayview Avenue block, which had a $30 million price tag <a href="/news/taj-on-the-swan-set-for-auction-in-ailing-perth-market">two years ago</a>, failed to sell at auction last month.</p>
<p>It was passed in <a href="/news/taj-on-swan-auction-stops-with-15-6-million-offer">at $15.6 million.</a></p>
<p>Speaking publicly about his purchase for the first time, Mr Gillett told The West as a private person he had “naively” hoped to avoid attention.</p>
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John Gillett emerges Peppermint Grove’s Taj-on-Swan super block

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<p>Taj on Swan, Perth's notorious building block, has gone under offer following last weekend's auction where the bidding stopped at $15.6 million, with the negotiations apparently getting nearer $17 million.</p>
<p>The abandoned Peppermint Grove home building block of flamboyant billionaire tycoons, Pankaj and Radhika Oswal, listed through Ray White agent Vivien Yap inconjuction with Sotheby's agent Graham Bowie, cost $22.7 million in 2007 when bought from property developer Warren Anderson. </p>
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<div>The mansion with Swan River views sat unfinished after the Oswals quit Australia in 2010 amid a dispute with bankers about the wind up and sale of their fertiliser business.</div>
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Taj on Swan sold at Peppermint Grove

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<div>The abandoned home building block of flamboyant billionaire tycoons, Pankaj and Radhika Oswal was passed in at Saturday auction in Perth.</div>
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<div>The 6582 sqm site, which could fit six homes, had reduced $19.5 million hopes last year.</div>
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<p>Perth's weak auction market continued with its weekend clearance rate stuck in the 30s.</p>
<p>Its ailing auction market has rarely captured much national attention, but next weekend sees the notorious and prestigious Peppermint Grove super block of Pankaj and Radhika Oswal go to auction.</p>
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<p>The <a id="LPlnk998012" class="x_OWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-wa-peppermint+grove-202042586" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">2 Bay View Road site</a> has been listed through Ray White agent Vivien Yap <a id="LPlnk350139" class="x_OWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-wa-peppermint+grove-202144098" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">inconjuction with Sotheby's agent Graham Bowie</a>.</p>
<p>The partially built so-called Taj on Swan mansion was demolished under council orders in 2016.</p>
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<p>The mansion with Swan River views had sat unfinished after the Oswals quit Australia in 2010.</p>
<p>It is now being marketed as "the most famous block in Australia."</p>
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<p>Initially there was a $30 million asking price for the super block, which over the years has been subject of international media attention.</p>
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<p>The 6582 sqm site, which could fit six homes, then came with reduced $19.5 million hopes last year.</p>
<p>The Oswals bought the consolidated block for $22.7 million in 2007 and started construction a year later.</p>
<p>The Oswal family, who controlled the $700 million Burrup Fertilisers gas-processing plant on the Burrup Peninsula, planned to build a "two- storey, Indian-infused luxury residence" on the eight lots they bought from property tycoon Warren Anderson in the heart of Peppermint Grove.</p>
<p>Anderson's super block sat vacant for many years. He created it in 1986 when his company bought 11 houses and demolished most of them. It was subdivided into 22 blocks of which the Oswal bought eight for $22.7 million</p>
<p>Sydney had the dearest weekend auction result when <a id="LPlnk837609" class="x_OWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-burraneer-128589450" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">18 Rutherford Av, Burraneer</a> fetched $4.75 million pre-auction through estate agent David Highland. </p>
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<p>The deep waterfront 1150 sqm parcel of land came with house set over three substantial levels with expansive views over Gunnamatta Bay.</p>
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<p>There were 400 auctions held in Sydney returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 61.3 per cent. </p>
<p>Sydney's prior week saw 408 auctions held with a final clearance rate of just 46.9 per cent, the lowest clearance rate the city has seen since December 2012. </p>
<p>This time last year, 70.3 per cent of the 625 Sydney auctions held were successful.</p>
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<p>Melbourne was the busiest capital city for auctions, with 612 homes going under the hammer, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 62.3 per cent, compared to last week when 56.2 per cent of the 559 auctions were successful. </p>
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<p>Over the same week last year, there were 833 auctions held in Melbourne, returning a clearance rate of 73.8 per cent.</p>
<p>Melbourne's dearest reported sale was $2.74 million in Albert Park for a three bedroom, two level modernised terrace at 18 Page Street. There had been <a id="LPlnk98320" class="x_OWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-albert+park-128683478" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">$2.5 million to $2.7 million price guidance</a> through Greg Hocking Holdsworth. </p>
<p>The highest preliminary clearance rate was recorded in Adelaide where 75 percent of the 48 reported auctions were successful.</p>
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<p>The nation's cheapest weekend sale was in Perth where a three bedroom brick and tile home sold for <a id="LPlnk909481" class="x_OWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-armadale-128592790" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">$165,000 at Armadale</a>, located on the south-eastern edge of Perth's metropolitan area.</p>
<p>The 1970s house has a renovated kitchen, new carpet in the bedrooms and a fresh coat of paint, Professionals Armadale selling agent Shane Denniston noted.</p>
<p>It had last sold at $270,000 in 2007 and at $185,000 in 2005.</p>
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<p>Perth's 38.5 percent success rate was the weakest auction market sitting behind Brisbane's 44 percent.</p>
<p>Perth's best auction clearance rates saw a 60 percent plus peak in 2013 and before that in the 50s in 2010.</p>
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<p>Perth dwelling values were 0.7 percent over the three months to June 2018 and 2.1 percent lower over the past year. </p>
<p>Dwelling values in Perth are now 11.4% lower than they were at their peak in June 2014, CoreLogic advise.</p>
<p>The national weekend auction volumes increased slightly over the week with 1,246 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities, up from the 1,178 in the prior week, according to CoreLogic.</p>
<p>The preliminary clearance rate was recorded at 60.6 per cent this week, after finalised clearance rates have held around 52 per cent for the last three weeks.</p>
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Taj on the Swan set for auction in ailing Perth market

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<p>Behind the white picket fence, a single level, Neil Robertson architect designed home has been listed in Peppermint Grove in Western Australia.</p>
<p>Built in the classic character style, the charming cottage exterior has been maintained over the last 20 years since its construction.</p>
<p>The formal front garden at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-peppermint+grove-126493478" target="_blank">2 Harvey Street</a> was designed in the style of leading Australian landscape gardener Paul Bangay.</p>
<p>There are established fruit trees of mango, citrus, pomegranate and macadamia.</p>
<p>Set on 750 square metres, the home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms. </p>
<p>The charming cottage exterior belies the size and scale of the interior, the Peter Burns at Mack Hall listing agency said.</p>
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Neil Robertson-designed home in Paul Bangay gardens at Peppermint Grove

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<p>With the Oswal's $70 million partially built Peppermint Grove mansion, dubbed 'Taj on Swan' by locals, demolished, Perth agents Vivien Yap of LJ Hooker and William Porteous have been appointed by the Oswals to sell the 6,600sqm lot.</p>
<p>It is said to be worth around $30 million. The property is for sale by expression of interest.</p>
<p>The incompleted house was the subject of a long-running battle between the owners and the council after it was abandoned when the Oswals left Australia in December 2010. </p>
<p>The original plans for the palatial home included seven domes, a temple, a gym and swimming pool.</p>
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