Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

Joel Robinson

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

The Gold Coast Planning Committee has supported the preliminary approval for the Benowa Gardens Urban Village project following an extensive community consultation and assessment process.

The proposal will now proceed to a full council vote on June 2.

The application sought approval for a masterplanned urban village on the existing Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre site, combining new housing, retail, dining, health and lifestyle amenities within a walkable, integrated precinct.&nbsp;

The proposed redevelopment includes around 413 apartments integrated above a revitalised mixed-use centre featuring a full-line supermarket of 4,000 sqm, 6,000 sqm of specialty retail and dining space across around 30 retailers, a 7,000 sqm health and wellness precinct, and roughly 9,630 sqm of office and medical suites.&nbsp;

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The broader masterplan also includes very significant traffic and transport improvements, wide pedestrian walkways, upgraded pedestrian and cycle connections, and enhanced public areas designed to create a more connected and walkable community environment.&nbsp;

Centre owner Patrick Lu said the milestone reflected months of detailed planning, technical assessment and ongoing communication with local residents, businesses, schools and stakeholders.

“We appreciate the time, consideration and care Council officers and the Planning Committee have given this proposal throughout the assessment process,” Lu said.

“We also sincerely thank the local community for engaging with us, sharing feedback and participating in the consultation process over many months.

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“We understand projects of this scale bring questions and concerns, which is why we have worked hard to listen carefully, provide information transparently and continue refining elements of the proposal where possible.

“Our vision has always been to create a well-designed, community-focused urban village that responds to the changing needs of the Gold Coast, while delivering improved amenity, housing diversity, healthcare access and local lifestyle benefits.

“This proposal is about creating a genuine live-work-play environment where residents can access everyday services, schools, healthcare, dining, shopping and green space within walking distance, while also supporting local jobs and economic activity.”

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Lu said the proposal had evolved significantly through consultation and technical review, particularly around traffic, pedestrian and student safety and neighbourhood connectivity.&nbsp;

Melissa Griffin, Director at Urbis, said the recommendation recognised the strategic importance of delivering more housing and services within established urban areas already supported by infrastructure.

“This proposal represents the type of thoughtful, integrated growth that planning frameworks across South-East Queensland are encouraging,” Ms Griffin said.

“The project seeks to place housing, retail, healthcare and employment opportunities together in a highly accessible location close to schools, transport and existing services.

“Importantly, the process has involved significant technical assessment and community engagement to ensure local issues and feedback were properly considered throughout the planning pathway.”

$1 billion Benowa Gardens Urban Village heads to council vote following Planning Committee support

Surfers Paradise is officially set for its first new residential development with a 45-storey skybridge connecting the two towers.

John Camilleri’s Celestino Developments has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council to develop its major beachfront precinct across its huge 4,000 sqm oceanfront site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">63–79 Garfield Terrace</a>, just five months after its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-billionaire-winx-breeder-s-bold-two-tower-surfers-paradise-play-with-45th-storey-skybridge">submission in late 2025</a>.

The approved scheme will deliver two towers rising 55 and 48 storeys, connected by a skybridge positioned on level 45 that will house a range of resident-only wellness and entertainment spaces.

In its notice of approval, the Gold Coast City Council said the&nbsp;proposed overall built form has been designed to complement the scale, intensity and protect the adjacent amenity and surrounding streets through the use of varied setbacks, site cover and architectural elements.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dbi">DBI</a>, the development will comprise 275 apartments across the two towers, including a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, as well as several penthouses. The apartments will sit above a landscaped podium featuring more than 90 metres of beachfront pool frontage, private resident lawns, lounges, and wellness spaces.

DBI said the design draws heavily from the movement and form of the coastal environment, with curving balcony lines and sculpted façades intended to soften the scale of the towers while maximising ocean outlooks and passive shading outcomes.

“The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience,” DBI said in planning documents submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The most distinctive element of the approved project is the skybridge linking the two towers at level 45. The elevated communal space is planned to include executive lounges, formal dining areas, wellness facilities, and panoramic ocean-facing outlooks.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI said.

At podium level, residents will have access to a suite of resort-style amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a yoga lawn, gymnasium, plunge pools, and treatment spaces. The beachfront pool has been designed with separate lap, lounge, and children’s areas extending across the width of the site.

The project will also introduce new food and beverage offerings along the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages, contributing additional activation to the beachfront precinct.

First look: Winx billionaire’s beachfront Surfers Paradise apartment development greenlit

Poll Of The Day

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Landlords, do you think that dog owners are better tenants?
RE/MAX WA managing director Geoff Baldwin believes that opting for tenants with dogs and pets may actually be a better option.
“The general feeling is that a dog may in some way damage the property however as an experienced manager of large rent rolls I have found this to be far from the truth and in many ways quite the opposite applies,” said Baldwin.
“Considering, or even welcoming applications from dog owners has two major advantages for the landlord in that these tenants will usually pay a premium rent and they are much less likely to move because it’s harder for them to find another pet friendly property owner,” he said.
He says that while it “may sound brutal” often more damage can be done by young children than by a dog, yet no one considers banning families with children from applying.
“Of course it is important to take into account the size of the dog, whether or not it is a breed that sheds fur, its age, whether it’s an inside or outside dog and any other information that can be gleaned before making a final decision,” he said.
He also suggests seeking feedback from previous landlords. In Western Australia, the property owner does have the ability to legally ask for an additional ‘pet bond’ – a luxury not necessarily available in the other states and territories.
“In a more competitive rental market as is predicted for 2015, owners should be looking at ways to make their property more attractive and actually inviting tenants with dogs to apply is a huge point of difference,” he said. 
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Poll: Are dog owners better tenants?

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When you’re listing a residential property, there’s usually plenty to run with.
A beautiful front façade image in the dim light with all the porch lights on? Gorgeous.
An outdoors verandah near the pool where you can place a, debatably effective, bottle of wine? It has been done.
But what do the experts opt for when it’s just a simple block of land? We decided to have a look.
This first offering – <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-inverell-7687479" target="_blank">Monatana in New South Wales’ Inverell</a> – is a series of blocks offered through Landmark Harcourts. They’ve done a great job at the opening photo (below), with an evocative picture of a boat on the river, and use their gallery to show off the features of the land blocks. Dams, scrub and even a tent feature in the images.
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Meanwhile, Spencer Woods Real Estate – Northcote are advertising <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-estate-vic-wallan-200739767" target="_blank">the last three blocks of land in a Wallan estate</a>. They include just one picture – of generic grass (below).
The land, priced from $105,000 to $115,000 for over 500 square metre offerings, can also be bought together but advertise themselves to first home buyers.
<img src="/images/2014/10/27/wallan%20oct%2027%20one.jpg" alt="">
Wilson Property RCI – Traralgon, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-estate-vic-traralgon-200442679%20" target="_blank">now selling stage five</a>, has another approach. Providing an overhead image of the lots available (below), and the masterplans and all associated information, it appears they’re aiming for detail rather than evoking the dream.
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Some of the “cheapest land” in South Australia’s Terowie – at $3,500 for a 1,000 square metre block – <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-sa-terowie-201003947%20%20" target="_blank">is up for sale</a>. The images share a somewhat drying looking block (below), but also provide a shot of the plan and aerial imagery.
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Other common ways to advertise land or land releases include an image of the sign of the development, a map of the masterplan, or a generic stock photo of a family either on play equipment, at a café or at the park.
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The rate of price growth in the housing market has peaked, with prices to grow modestly over the fourth quarter and beyond, according to LJ Hooker’s Buyers’/Sellers’ Market Index.
Sellers were in favour over the third quarter, but now it’s buyers that may be given the upper hand.
In New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, the third quarter recorded the ninth of favourable selling conditions. This is indicated by statistics that show sales outstrip listings.
Meanwhile, in Western Australia and the ACT the markets remain balanced, while Tasmania has been in favour of buyers.
While sellers were still in favour in the third quarter, LJ Hooker national research manager Matthew Tiller said that it was important to note that the index was a record result for sellers and may have reached its peak.
“According to the ABS [Australian Bureau of Statistics], the rate of growth of finance commitments peaked in the second quarter after considerable growth over the last three years,” said Tiller.
“As price growth returns to a more sustainable level and listings come on to the market for the spring and summer selling seasons, we forecast a gradual shift back towards a buyers’ market,” he said.
Western Australia, Tasmania and ACT offer immediate future and opportunities for house growth, according to LJ Hooker head of real estate Christopher Mourd.
“LJ Hooker’s network of offices are commonly reporting that many owners are viewing the low interest rate environment as an opportunity to upgrade,’’ said Mourd.
“However, many won’t commit to listing their home until they’ve found their next home. This preference has created a shortage in supply, and heavily weighted the index in favour of sellers going to market now,” he said.
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Source: LJ Hooker
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The Channel 7 House Rules resident design expert Carolyn Burns-McCrave recently shared her top 10 tips for any renovation. 
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<li>Honestly and clearly identify your needs, wants and motivation for renovating.</li>
<li>Create a master plan so that you do things in the most efficient order.</li>
<li>Hire a design professional.</li>
<li>Design it better, not bigger. It's not how much space you have but how well it functions for you and your family. </li>
<li>Design and document everything down to the last detail so that pricing by builders is accurate. It's vital that quotes are comparing apples with apples and there's minimal guess work.</li>
<li>Work a contingency into your budget and your time frame. It will take longer and it will cost more!</li>
<li>Be patient. Wait for the right builder for you to be available. A good builder is a busy builder.</li>
<li>Communicate with everyone involved in your project. It's a full time job to constantly be in the loop but it promotes a good working relationship that will stand you in good stead when challenges arise. </li>
<li>Keep the faith. Don't start cutting corners at the end of your project because you just want it to be over. Be as focused on what you want at the end as you were in the beginning, because all those finishing touches are what you will see when it's all done.</li>
<li>Enjoy the ride. It's important to embrace the journey of renovating by staying positive and enthusiastic - it is always worth it in the end.</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://au.tv.yahoo.com/house-rules/24224716/carolyn-s-top-reno-tips/#page1" target="_blank">Carolyn Burns-McCrave</a> says she loves watching people develop their eye for design.
{module Do you agree renovations are always worth it in the end?}
 
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Carolyn Burns-McCrave's top 10 House Rules renovation design tips

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Is there a glass ceiling for women in real estate? Some will say yes, others will say no. We encourage you to have your say in the comments section and in the poll at the bottom of this post.
Just Think Real Estate’s Edwin Almeida took this question to Gai Waterhouse, legendary horse trainer and businesswoman, and <a href="/news/gai-waterhouse-springs-into-melbourne-apartment-high-society-title-tattle">purchaser of a Spring Street, Melbourne apartment</a>.
“It is perhaps only when you stand next to celebrated women, iconic celebrities, if I can put it this way, that you truly understand how tenacious and well-grounded such individuals are in their knowledge of the industry,” Almeida explains.
“The question asked of Gai Waterhouse was; is there a glass ceiling that sits above professional women, particularly in regards to the real estate industry?”
The simple answer she provided was that yes, for professional women there is a glass ceiling.
“However, women that want to make it in any industry and be the leaders breaking new grounds, need to approach this obstacle with determination to be the best and to continually chip away until you break through. Notably, Waterhouse’s insights is grounded in experience and as I said, her expert knowledge within the racing industry,” said Almeida.
He explained that observing Waterhouse quickly identified some of the skills behind her successes.
With Waterhouse engaging every guest that visited at the Sunday charity event, including the children, Almeida noted that real estate agents could learn a lot – particularly for their approach at an open home.
She gave this advice: “Know your market, know your product, know your industry,” Almeida explains.
You can see the full interview, or read it in the transcript, below.
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Transcript:
ALMEIDA: Welcome, my name is Edwin from Oz Real Estate TV and I am delighted to have Gai Waterhouse with us today. Thank you.
WATERHOUSE: Lovely to be with you. I’m very excited.
ALMEIDA: Gai has made a huge contribution to our inaugural competition to raise funds for Westmead medical research foundation. Gai, your prize on the night raised just over $3,000. Thank you.
WATERHOUSE: I’m glad you’ve come out today as it’s very important, firstly to raise money for charity. It’s such a worthwhile charity that you’ve personally had so much involvement with.
ALMEIDA: Gai, there’s a perception out in the real estate world that there’s a glass ceiling for female real estate professionals. I’m sure you have a lot to say about that. Is there a glass ceiling for any female professional?
WATERHOUSE: There is a glass ceiling, and I just say you keep on chipping away and you crack it and you make sure you get to the top. You’ve got to be very focused, you’ve got to be very determined in life and you’ve got to know what you’re doing and do it well. Every Sunday at the stables I open the yard for my owners and friends and people from charities, like you Edwin, to be here and to see exactly what we do behind the shutter door here on Kensington Street in Bowral, Sydney.
ALMEIDA: So, you’ve heard it from Gai, there’s the perception that there is a glass ceiling but you’ve got to chip away at it. Gai, I’ve written a couple of articles about the real estate industry being poised for female agents to take over the industry. The platform, the springboard is there, I’ve seen you do it in the racing industry, and I’m hoping that somebody of your calibre actually takes that platform on and takes on John McGrath.
WATERHOUSE: [Laughs] Well, John is a personal friend of mine. All I know is that if you know your product, you know it well and, importantly, you have the right product to sell – you’ve got to have the credibility, you’ve got to have the determination not to allow the sale to walk out the door. That’s the most important thing.
ALMEIDA: And the question I’m sure all the viewers are waiting for me to ask – what’s your tip for the weekend?
WATERHOUSE: My tip for the weekend… well, horses you should follow is a horse called Access Knowledge, which is a horse bought in England by Bruce Slade, a very exciting horse. I also like a horse called Almaha, he races in Queensland. He’s really exciting. A filly called Bay Rock runs at Randwick, she’s delightful and the cutest horse called PJ, we call it PJ like Pyjamas, Pajero, who runs on Monday over the long weekend – a very nice horse.
ALMEIDA: Well, I’m putting my money on PJ. Gai, thank you very much for your time. Thank you once again for your charitable heart and you’re an absolutely gorgeous woman. Thank you very much.
{module Do you think there is a glass ceiling for female real estate agents?}
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Gai Waterhouse answers the question of the day: Is there a glass ceiling in real estate?

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A vacant land block in Port Adelaide was up for sale through eBay. The 105 square metre block, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-sa-port+adelaide-200904771" target="_blank">Lot 14 Mercantile Dock, Port Adelaide</a>, was discovered by a new Ray White agent when he was browsing on eBay.
It is now going to auction on 28 June, with a price expectation of $350,000. The eBay price asked for $360,000.
Ray White Norwood’s Murray Pope said that he approached the owners to ask if they wanted help selling the land.
“It turned out the owners were based in Queensland and they were very happy with the idea of a local agent auctioning the land,” Murray explained.
This will be Murray’s first auction, having just joined Ray White Norwood in early-2014.
It is one of the smallest blocks, but it isn’t expected to put off buyers, he said, noting that much of the land around is of a similar size.
“Good sized and functional homes are still easily constructed by building a tri-level home with a rooftop garden. We have the plans drawn up of a home that would suit this land,” he said.
<img src="/images/2014/06/03/port-adelaide-june-3-floor-plan.jpg" alt="">
He said that it will suit families and developers. The eBay listing noted council rates at $278 per quarter.
{module Real estate agents – would you look for a lead through eBay?}
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