National developer Time &amp; Place appears to have settled on a design for its long-anticipated Potts Point project.

After several years of back and forth with local council and the NSW Government, the developer, which has spent close to a decade targeting the former The Chimes site on Macleay Street, has now progressed its plans.

Following a concept design submission last year by SJB, Time &amp; Place has lodged a full State Significant Development Application with the NSW Government, this time for a scheme designed by Kerry Hill Architects.

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The 16-storey proposal includes 44 apartments, 21 of which will be build-to-sell. These will comprise 19 three-bedroom apartments and two four-bedroom penthouses.

More than 50 per cent of the development will be dedicated to affordable housing, with 23 one- and two-bedroom apartments delivered in line with the NSW Government’s Housing SEPP.

Kerry Hill Architects said the proposal is driven by a strong response to place.

“Our proposal for a new residential building for Potts Point in Sydney is driven by a deep consideration of place,” the practice said in its submission.

“This operates on multiple levels, including a landscape approach that reinstates endemic flora of the Sydney peninsula and provides a ground-floor garden for residents, reconnecting the site to its pre-European history. A brick podium further strengthens this relationship to context, integrating planting and fine bronze detailing that references the predominant material language of Macleay Street.”

The three-level podium will be topped by a communal resident space, featuring a covered pool designed to receive direct afternoon sun in winter, a neighbouring reflection pool, dining and event areas oriented to maximise sunset views, and an outdoor exercise zone.

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The design also incorporates highly crafted shopfronts and a clearly defined residential entry to activate the street. Juliette balconies to the podium residences will provide passive surveillance and a strong sense of habitation.

Above, the larger apartments are housed within a light-coloured masonry and bronze tower.

“The tower steps back in a series of gently curved volumes that reference the rich Art Deco context of Macleay Street,” the architects said. “Carefully calibrated vertical fins frame the views while providing privacy and a sense of refuge.”

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Time &amp; Place has been one of the most active developers nationally in the last 12 to 24 months. Late last year they completed&nbsp;The Queensbridge in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, a mixed-use tower with 353 apartments and a hotel. They are currently selling Park Modern, 246 apartments near the famous Botanic Gardens in South Melbourne.

The developer has approval for The Burke, a mixed-use project in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>&nbsp;being delivered in partnership with Woolworths. The 60 apartments, positioned above a new Woolworths supermarket, are expected to launch in the coming months. Time &amp; Place is also progressing plans for the redevelopment of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/northcote-vic-3070">Northcote</a>&nbsp;Plaza, and have recently submitted plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/time-place-unveils-plans-22-storey-south-melbourne-tower">22-storey tower</a>, another in South Melbourne.

In&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>, the developer has two projects in Manly: Two Tides, which is currently under construction, and an ultra high-end building on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/shoreline-manly-beach-89-90-north-steyne-manly">North Steyne</a>, fronting the beach. It is also continuing to work through the redevelopment of The Chimes building on Macleay Street in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>, as well as Marlborough House, the redevelopment of the original David Jones warehouse building in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/surry-hills-nsw-2010">Surry Hills</a>.

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First look: Time & Place settles on design for The Chimes, Potts Point redevelopment

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/develotek">Develotek</a> is joining the likes of TOGA, Deicorp, and One Global Capital, betting on a boom in Five Dock ahead of the 2032 mooted opening of the Five Dock Metro Station.

Develotek, which is currently developing Bianca on the Drummoyne waterfront and has plans approved for a tower in Chatswood, has filed a State Significant Development Application for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/79-81-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">two-building project in the evolving Kings Bay precinct</a>.

The buildings, one more boutique just five storeys and the other 26 storeys, will rise from an 3,158 sqm site across&nbsp;79–81 Queens Road and 2–8 Spencer Street, will home 134 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, above ground-floor retail and five basement levels of parking.

A key component of the proposal is the inclusion of 15 per cent of residential floor space as in-fill affordable housing, unlocking additional height and density under the Housing SEPP.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a>, the scheme adopts a podium-and-tower configuration, with a five-storey street wall along Queens Road transitioning to a 26-storey tower set deeper into the site. The ground plane prioritises activation and permeability, with retail frontages and a new through-site link connecting Queens Road to Spencer Street.

At the upper levels, the tower façade has been conceived using a modular system to support prefabrication and reduce construction waste, while improving build efficiency. The splayed form draws on the geometry of surrounding industrial rooftops, reinterpreting the area’s heritage in a contemporary expression while also helping to reduce solar heat gain to east and west-facing apartments.

“This project aspires to transform a former industrial site into a connected, resilient and people-focused urban community, grounded in Country, shaped by history, and designed to enrich everyday life within the evolving Kings Bay Precinct,” said John Walsh, Principal at Plus Studio.

The proposal reflects the broader transformation of the Kings Bay Precinct under the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy, marking a shift from its industrial past to a higher-density, mixed-use urban neighbourhood.

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Develotek is emerging as an active participant in the state’s affordable housing-led uplift pathway. The developer recently secured approval for a 34-storey mixed-use tower in Chatswood, where it similarly leveraged the in-fill affordable housing provisions to increase scale and deliver a 101-unit scheme with dedicated affordable apartments.

Their entry into Five Dock places them alongside a growing list of developers targeting the suburb ahead of its anticipated transport uplift, with Sydney Metro set to extend into the area. Major players including TOGA, Deicorp, and One Global Capital are all progressing large-scale precinct-style developments nearby, collectively reshaping the low-rise industrial fabric into a higher-density mixed-use corridor.

The Five Dock site sits within the Kings Bay Precinct, a key renewal area under the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy, where planning controls support significant uplift tied to affordable housing delivery. The consolidated 3,158 sqm site is currently occupied by low-rise industrial uses, including warehouses and vehicle workshops, earmarked for transition.

First Look: Develotek joins in Five Dock apartment boom

Ascot’s Racecourse Road continues to be a hive of activity for Brisbane developers.

Following Fortis and GRAYA, which are both preparing new projects along the key strip connecting Kingsford Smith Drive and Eagle Farm Racecourse, local developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skyhold">Skyhold</a> is the latest to lodge plans for its own development.

The group is proposing One One Two Residences, a boutique project comprising just seven apartments, named after its address at 112 Racecourse Road.

The proposal outlines a five-storey building on an 810 sqm site. The built form slightly exceeds the four-storey expectation under the neighbourhood plan, aligning instead with the emerging character of the strip. As the planning report notes, “the locality is characterised by a transition toward medium-rise residential development, with a number of recent developments… above the stipulated height limits.”

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Designed by 111 with landscape architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/paul-bangay-garden-design">Paul Bangay Studio</a>, the scheme adopts a layered architectural approach with strong articulation and a subtropical response. Deep balconies, integrated planters, and a mix of masonry and textured finishes define the façade, while upper-level setbacks reduce perceived bulk. The architectural statement describes “a series of horizontally expressed layers, defined by deep balconies and a consistent robust material palette,” aimed at delivering a refined streetscape presence.

Apartments are configured as large-format residences, including multiple three-bedroom layouts and a full-floor penthouse, supported by ground-level parking. A rooftop terrace will provide communal amenities including a pool and landscaped recreation areas. The design prioritises privacy, natural ventilation, and greenery, with planting integrated across all levels to soften the building form and contribute to the public realm.

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The proposal sits within the Racecourse Road precinct, a key mixed-use spine in Ascot that continues to attract renewed development interest.

Later this year national developer Fortis will launch its own boutique development, which, pending council approvals, will be 16 apartments designed by Koichi Takada Architects, just down the street.

“Racecourse Road is going through a massive revitalisation and we’re proud to be a part of that transformation,” said Fortis's QLD General Manager, Dan Boman.

Nearby, GRAYA is advancing its larger-scale The Gallery, a mixed-use shop-top housing project designed to act as a “catalytic project for Racecourse Road.”

First Look: Racecourse Road, Hamilton revitalization to continue as Skyhold joins the party

Twenty-five years after launching one of Australia’s most visionary and successful masterplanned beach communities - Casuarina on the Northern NSW Tweed Coast - developer Consolidated Properties Group has unveiled plans for an $800 million sister project located 10 kilometres south, at Cudgera Creek near the coastal town of Pottsville.

CPG has taken the wraps off Caldera, a 78-hectare masterplanned village that builds on the legacy of Casuarina and aims to help address Northern NSW’s coastal housing shortage via the delivery of 550 homes built in a sustainable manner and addressing affordability and housing diversity, while also focusing on architectural and ecological merit.

Caldera is being brought to life by the same creative team that delivered Casuarina, led by Consolidated Properties CEO and chairman Don O’Rorke, Hutchinson Builders chairman Scott Hutchinson and renowned urban designer Brian Toyota, of architectural practice Bureau Proberts.

CPG has lodged a rezoning application with Tweed Shire Council for the Caldera site, which has been designated since 1991 as the Dunloe Park Urban Release Area, the final land release area within the Pottsville locality and one of only four remaining growth areas along the entire Tweed coastal strip. Preliminary plans for Caldera feature a 13-hectare retail and commercial precinct at the core of the village, surrounded by meticulously planned residential areas comprising around 550 homesites.

The retail hub will be anchored by a Coles Supermarket and will offer 7000 sqm of retail and 23 commercial lots designed to serve the local community and bring together curated shopping, dining, gym, wellness, childcare, medical and other essential services.

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The project will create more than 1500 jobs over its development cycle, according to its economic modelling, and significantly address the shortage of employment land in the Tweed.

The residential areas will encourage a sense of community via a cohesive urban design that encourages walking, cycling, enhanced resident connectivity and reduced reliance on cars via bike paths and pedestrian-friendly streets.

Homesites will include a range of options from premium ridge-top homes to affordable housing options, ensuring a community that is inclusive of different income levels and designed to appeal to a wide demographic from baby boomers to families, singles and professionals. Architectural and planting covenants on home building will support the village’s built form and protect its character.

O’Rorke says CPG intends Caldera to be a model project delivered efficiently in a dedicated urban release area and ‘very much for this region and for this time’.

“Our vision for Caldera is to create a modern coastal village with its own unique northern NSW identity,” he said.

“Building on our legacy of Casuarina, 25 years on, this new village is designed to stand apart, offering the future of modern living, balancing the natural beauty of the region with contemporary amenities and convenience.

“Caldera will be more than just a place to live - it will be a welcoming, inclusive coastal village neighbouring Pottsville that invites visitors and embraces new residents. With its strong ties to the land, vibrant lifestyle and sense of place, Caldera will set a new standard for village living in Northern NSW.”

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The project’s centrepiece is environmental sustainability, with comprehensive wetlands protection measures and planting of native trees, parklands, village greens and communal grounds to enhance the natural beauty of the area.

CPG will also deliver a developer-funded wastewater treatment plant to ensure zero ocean outflows and provide high quality long-term infrastructure for Tweed Shire.

A key focus is wildlife management planning, including extensive conservation controls for the West Pottsville koala population, aligned with Tweed Shire Council’s Koala Plan of Management and designed to enhance koala habitat connectivity and future population growth.

Caldera will extend the existing koala corridor by connecting koala precincts west of the Pacific Highway with populations in the north and east precincts. A koala underpass will be created under Pottsville Road to complete the connection of this important corridor. Native tree plantings will expand essential koala food sources, while approximately eight kilometres of exclusion fencing will be constructed to safeguard the koalas from urban threats.

The Caldera site is nestled in the hills of Cudgera Creek and benefits from its rich natural surroundings including the Pottsville Wetland, Cudgera Creek Nature Reserve and nearby Pottsville Beach.

It takes its name from the surrounding Tweed Shield Volcano and Caldera, the vast bowl-shaped depression stretching from Byron Bay to the Queensland border that 20 million years ago was the world’s largest shield volcano and which has shaped the region’s striking landscape, with Mount Warning standing as one of its most iconic features.

The development is a joint venture between CPG and Pottsville Development Corporation, which made its first investment in Pottsville more than 45 years ago and is the developer of Black Rocks By the Sea, a masterplanned community now part of the fabric of Pottsville and which was the catalyst for the construction of a bridge across the Pottsville Estuary, providing direct access to the beach.

CPG’s $1.5 billion Casuarina Beach township, 10 kilometres to the north of Caldera, commenced construction in 2000 and has become the model for modern Australian, eco-sensitive beachside development.

Consolidated Properties unveils $800m coastal village Caldera in Casuarina

Growing national developer Time &amp; Place has announced its fifth new apartment development.

With two projects in Manly and two upcoming in Surry Hills and Potts Point, the developer, which expanded beyond Melbourne just a few years ago, is now heading to Mosman. It is planning 53 new apartments on Redan Street.

The 3,233 sqm site, spanning <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-48-redan-street-mosman-nsw-2088">40–48 Redan Street</a> with frontage to Redan Lane, is located just under 400 metres from Spit Junction Town Centre. It is reported the developer paid around $100 million for the five-site amalgamation.

Time &amp; Place, founded by Tim Price and backed by James Packer’s private investment firm NPACT, has submitted the project as a State Significant Development through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

Of the 53 apartments, 42 will be released to the market, with the remaining 11 allocated as affordable housing in line with NSW Government requirements.

fjc Studio has designed the building. In its Design Report, the architect said the diverse mix of dwelling types and sizes, including 11 two-bedroom affordable housing units, 40 three-bedroom apartments, and two four-bedroom residences, will support a broad demographic, including families, downsizers, and key workers.

The development will rise to nine levels, a height encouraged by the NSW Government due to the site’s proximity to Spit Junction, which has been identified as a low- to mid-rise centre. Developments within a certain proximity to these centres are permitted increased height.

fjc said the project “achieves an appropriate density outcome for its setting by balancing increased housing supply with strong amenity performance,” adding that it “makes a measurable contribution to NSW housing supply targets through the delivery of additional dwellings and dedicated affordable housing.”

The new development will replace five existing two-storey homes.

“By aligning with the objectives of the Housing SEPP and applying careful architectural and urban design principles, the development provides high-quality residential accommodation that integrates sensitively within its established Mosman context and delivers enduring benefits to residents and the wider community.”

Mosman has become increasingly popular with developers in recent years.

Developer Abadeen has been particularly active, with Mosman Residences currently on the market and under construction on Clifford Street. It also has an upcoming Burran Avenue project, comprising just three apartments on the Balmoral Slopes, and recently secured the Midas and Honeysuckle nursery site on Military Road.

Prosker Property has a project on Redan Lane, just a few doors down from Time &amp; Place’s proposed development.

Developers including Toohey Miller, DARE Property Group, and WINIM also have projects underway in the area. In 2024, a five-year target was set for the Mosman LGA to increase housing supply by 500 dwellings by 2029.

Time &amp; Place entered the Sydney market with Two Tides, its under construction Manly development. Given its sales success, it has secured another development in the area, more boutique, facing the beach on North Steyne.

They are hoping to launch their redevelopment of The Chimes in Potts Point this year, and next year will look to take to market Marlborough House, an adaptive re-use of the landmark David Jones warehouse in Surry Hills.

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During 2019, we saw a sluggish start to the year due to various factors including a softening of investor demand in the residential market and uncertainty during the election run-up, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The valuation firm asked their valuers to give an educated outlook on the residential market in their service areas.
"The May election with the reinstatement of the Liberal government, three interest rate cuts between June and October and the relaxing of some lending policies saw a steady increase in activity as the weather warmed up," the valuation film said. 
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"With interest rates set to stay at historic lows or decrease further, natural population growth and out of town investors purchasing in the area, we believe that the way we finished 2019 will be the way we start 2020, with continued steady price growth and an increasing number of sales for our area. 
"We do note that approximately 60% of purchasers are from outside of the area," the valuation firm stated. 
"We believe the best performer for the year ahead will be the established well located areas close to town, beaches and infrastructure. 
"As we have seen for a number of years, some of the older areas are getting a face lift and younger families move into these areas and revitalise them." 
The report suggests some of the fringe suburbs with large land releases might see more subdued growth as developers continue to release additional land, sales numbers plateau and prices remain stagnant.
A two bedroom apartment located within walking distance to Port Macquarie's CBD has been recently sold for $840,000.
The north facing apartment is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-port+macquarie-132872910" target="_blank">402/5-7 Clarence Street </a>(pictured below).
The home features open plan living, large kitchen, covered balcony and single lockup garage. 
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Another recent sale was a three bedroom family home located close to Port Macquarie's CBD and St Agnes School.
The home situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-132701006" target="_blank">14 Kyogle Place </a>(pictured below) was sold for $572,500. 
It comprises three bedrooms, sizeable lounge, kitchen overlooking pool area and alfresco area. 
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Port Macquarie market expected to show steady price growth in 2020: HTW residential 

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The three busiest suburbs for auction locations this week are in New South Wales where Port Macquarie tops the list with 20 homes scheduled for auction, according to CoreLogic data.
Their data shows, Lane Cove and Randwick follow with 15 and 12 scheduled auctions respectively.
Auction volumes are set to rise this week, with over 1,000 homes scheduled for auction across the combined capital cities.
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CoreLogic is currently tracking 1,359 auctions across the capital’s, with volumes up by 46.4 per cent on last week (928), however the lower year on year trend continues with volumes down 31.8 per cent when compared to the same week last year (1,992).
Melbourne is expected to see the most significant increase in volumes over the week, with 607 properties scheduled for auction, up from 350.
Across Sydney, 501 homes are set to go under the hammer this week, increasing from 32.
Canberra and Perth will see an increase in activity over the week, while the remaining cities will see fewer homes taken to auction.
This Sunday, Damien Cooley will be Auctioneering for Elders Real Estate Port Macquarie at Rydges Hotel at 11 am, with a prestige canalfront listing at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/27-ballina-cres-port-macquarie-nsw-2444" target="_blank">27 Ballina Crescent.</a>
Amid the busy auction weekend in Port Macquarie is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-129983054" target="_blank">88 O'Briens Road</a> (pictured in title).
The four bedroom three bathroom house comes with a price guide of $670,000 to $710,000
Set on 806 sqm, the listing notes the home was recently refurbished.
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Another in Port Macquarie is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-130240306" target="_blank">6 Mahogany Hill</a>.
The three bedroom two bathroom house has an price guide of $599,000 to $658,000
Set on 1,018 sqm it is a 5 minute drive from the CBD.
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A Port Macquarie shopping centre, anchored by a Bunnings Warehouse, has bought by MPG Funds Management Limited for $44.65 million in an off-market transaction.
The centre is currently under construction with an expected completion date of Q1 2019.
The new Bunnings store will be over 18,000 square metre and be supported by an additional 2,400 square metres of large format retail.
James Wilson, national director of Colliers International’s NSW retail investment services business, said the sale represented a blended yield of 5.64%.
“Bunnings Warehouses are always highly sought after from a wide variety of investors,” said Wilson. 
“During the off market process Colliers International received strong interest from funds, syndicators and private investors.”
“Metropolitan and regionally located retail investments have continued to set benchmark levels due to NSW having a distinct lack of supply, with less than $100 million worth of freestanding investments publicly marketed YTD 2018.
“This scarcity of stock is in stark contrast to Queensland and Victoria. 
“Recent campaigns have resulted in unprecedented levels of domestic and offshore interest, with enquiry levels almost doubling since 2014.
“This reflects the growing depth of retail appetite for rare freestanding investment opportunities, including the highly prized Bunnings covenant.”
Brett Gorman, director of MPG, said the opportunity provided a great opportunity for its investors.
“MPG Funds Management is pleased to grow our long-standing relationship with Bunnings in a rapidly growing region of NSW,” he said.
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Brand new Bunnings-anchored site sells for $44.65 million off-market

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Port Macquarie in New South Wales was the busiest individual suburb for auctions across the nation last weekend, with 25 residential homes set to go under the hammer.
A Port Macquaire four bedroom house, near Ascot Park, was listed for sale with a price guide of $790,000 - $840,000 (pictured below), but it was passed in price withheld by McGrath Estate Agents.
The block last sold in 2015 at $245,000.
There were approved building plans in 2016 costing $262,000.
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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-127617098" target="_blank">Situated at 42 Black Caviar Parade</a>, it features multiple living spaces, tiered theatre and swimming pool.
It comes with four double bedrooms, gourmet stone kitchen, and full study or possible fifth bedroom.
It is five minutes from schools and shops, and ten minutes to CBD and beaches.
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The northern NSW coastal city Port Macquarie is the busiest location for auctions for the upcoming weekend according to CoreLogic.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/buy/in-port+macquarie,+nsw+2444/auction-times-1" target="_blank">Port Macquarie</a> beats Manly (NSW), Wahroonga (NSW), Paddington (Qld) and Surfers Paradise (Qld).
According to CoreLogic auction activity across the combined capital cities is set to be quite subdued this week due to the NRL and AFL grand finals being held and the public holiday long weekend.
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"There are 805 auctions currently being tracked by CoreLogic, down from the 2,759 held last week and only slightly lower than final results recorded over the equivalent week last year (872)," CoreLogic said.
"The most notable decrease in activity will be in Melbourne, where only 86 auctions are scheduled this week, while Sydney is set to host the highest volume of auctions this week, with 515 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, albeit volumes are well down on last week.
"Brisbane is expected to be the second busiest capital city this week, with volumes remaining relatively steady week-on-week, while the remaining capital cities are all expected to see a lower volume of auctions."
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In Port Macquarie, a three bedroom house one block from the beach at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-126337178" target="_blank">16 Arncliffe Avenue</a> (above) is set for Saturday auction.
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Port Macquarie leads grand final weekend auction listings

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Increasing values, strong rentals and limited stock in NSW’s Mid North Coast is causing problems for first time buyers as they compete with the generally more affluent investor market, according to HTW’s Month in Review: March 2017.  
The valuation firm says the new rapidly developing outlying subdivisions to the west of Port Macquarie (Inneslake, Brierley Hill and Thrumster areas) and to the south (Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie) have seen high demand for residential blocks over the past year.
“Purchasers appear to be a combination of investors and new home buyers, predominantly in the $450,000 to $600,000 segment,” the report states.
“First home buyers are targeting the lower end of this segment and accessing the first home owner grants (for new homes).
“While this can be more expensive than some of the established areas closer to town, access to the first home owner grant is proving the difference.”
The firm notes that a shortage of available land is becoming a problem, with often only house and land packages available for purchase.
“First home buyers often have to opt for higher value land and building packages, which may cause some mortgage stress in the future if interest rates rise.
“In the larger towns, first home buyers have often opted for residential units and villas in the lower value range ($300,000 to $400,000) with not only the price but the low maintenance proving attractive.
“However these are also very popular with mum and dad investors who are finding that these investments are often neutrally geared and relatively low risk.
“This has seen significant increases in values for these lower end products.”
HTW cautions that the only product it advises first home owners in the region to avoid would be serviced apartments.
“As the option of rent-vesting is gaining popularity, we would advise first home owners to stay away from properties that can’t be lived in permanently,” the report says.
“While the appeal of low purchase prices may be tempting, the high ongoing running cost, low returns and limited prospects for capital growth see this segment as a no go for first home owners looking to get onto the property ladder.”
A two bedroom house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-lake+cathie-124684366" target="_blank"> 6 Southern Ocean Street</a>, Lake Cathie (above) has been listed for $479,000.
Similarly a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bonny+hills-124839222" target="_blank">8 Rodley Street</a>, Bonny Hills (below) has been listed for $655,000.
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First home owner grants making a difference in NSW Mid North Coast: HTW

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The NSW mid north coast region centred around the regional hub of Port Macquarie is still experiencing increasing values but at slower sale rates mainly due to a lack of available stock on the market, according to HTW's February 2017 update.
The valuation firm says in Port Macquarie, the rapidly developing and outlying subdivisions, both to the west and along the coastal strip to the south (Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie) are continuing to see rapid expansion with the high demand for residential land.
The other coastal towns and villages all along the mid north coast are also experiencing strong demand for land and modern dwellings and this is expected to remain strong and continue to grow in the coming months.
However there is a significant amount of vacant land and recently completed dwellings available for sale within these rapidly developing smaller towns and HTW consider that this expanding market may not be sustainable over the long term and anticipate that the growth may slow later in 2017.
“This current construction boom in some of these smaller towns may result in an oversupply of dwellings and land if demand were to lessen,” the report says.
During 2017, HTW expect that Port Macquarie will continue to remain one of the fastest growing regional centres in NSW for property investment.
New housing development continues to be based around the continuing growth of the Charles Sturt University campus, with an increase in the number of house and granny flats being built especially within the adjoining areas to cater for student accommodation.
The construction of the new Pacific Highway between Port Macquarie and Kempsey continues and is expected to be completed in late 2017.
“Last year demand from construction workers boosted the rental market in Port Macquarie, however we have noticed that rental demand and rates have plateaued and this is expected to continue for the next few months, although the continuing influx of university students will assist the rental market to remain strong,” the report says.
“The higher value, prestige properties and rural residential property markets in the region remain slow but steady, with slow demand combining to produce slowly increasing values.
“We have been quite optimistic for the region over the past two years and our optimism continues for the coming year.”
At the median price of $517,000 for houses a house such as the one at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-124560190" target="_blank">20 Merinda Drive</a>, Port Macquarie (above) is available for $535,000.
Similarly at $340,000 a unit such as the one at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-port+macquarie-119127067" target="_blank">22/48 Pacific Drive</a>, Port Macquarie (below) is available for $340,000.
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Port Macquarie market remains strong on back of Pacific Highway construction: HTW

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With the federal election now over and an interest rate drop of 25 basis points in August, the property market in Port Macquarie is again showning signs of gaining momentum, according to Herron Todd White’s (HTW) latest monthly market report.
The property advisory firm says real estate agents report that they are scratching the bottom of the barrel for listings.
Demand within the Port Macquarie township mainly between the market range of $350,000 to $450,000 for three bedroom older houses, two to three bedroom villas and new dwellings within the outer suburbs close to the university have been "hot, hot, hot" with sales being achieved either prior to advertising or within days afterwards.
One example of a property within the most active price range is the three bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-123509162" target="_blank">31 Marian Drive</a> (pictured above) that is for sale for $369,000.
HTW advised that property prices have started to become inflated as buyers compete for properties.
"This has spurred sales of vacant land within the outer suburbs of Port Macquarie and in the small surrounding villages with many new subdivisions close to being sold out prior to being registered," the report stated.
Subdivisions at Crestwood, closer to Port Macquarie, are seeing higher priced and higher quality dwellings being built on these lots, fuelling the outer subdivisions such as Sovereign Hills and Lake Innes where a more reasonably priced lot and dwelling can be achieved.
HTW noted an increase in construction of dual occupancy style dwellings.
"These generally comprise a three bedroom, two bathroom dwelling with an attached two bedroom, one bathroom for the owner’s parents or as a separate rental.
"We suspect that this momentum may continue for some months, especially with the Christmas holiday season still to come."
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Dual occupancy properties on the rise in Port Macquarie as price inflation emerges: HTW

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If you're looking to park the 'lazy half-million' in NSW Mid North Coast, it won't go as far as the previous years, according to property valuation firm Herron Todd White in their July 2016 residential market report on dwellings in the sub $500,000 range.
Port Macquarie particularly has limited stock available in this price range compared to last year and generally only includes properties such as villas or units, three-bedroom dwellings and smaller older style four-bedroom dwellings, says the report.
Combined with the limited stock and another drop in interest rates in early May the market has remained buoyant with more buyers than sellers. There are now limited areas of Port Macquarie where these sub $500,000 properties can be found for purchase. Areas include Flynns Beach, Clifton and the outer western fringes of the township. Dwellings in this price bracket are becoming rare within other areas of Port Macquarie and are therefore being sold very quickly whenever they come on the market. Rents have eased slightly, however current high demand is evident around the CBD, hospital and Charles Stuart University areas.
"We note that there are several student accommodation style developments currently under construction within these areas and once complete, will provide good supply and therefore rental growth may slow," say HTW.
HTW considers the following areas as solid investment:
• Good quality older villas or lower end villa complexes, consisting of two villas sold as in one line, have been popular with investors producing an almost positively geared return.
• Three- or four-bedroom older homes on the eastern side of Port Macquarie or near the CBD, around the $450,000 to $550,000 mark, are also producing good returns in most instances and have excellent potential for future capital growth.
• New house and land packages in the outer and western regions of Port Macquarie and nearby towns and villages can be purchased between $450,000 and $550,000. While theses dwellings are not located within the main stream capital growth area, tax depreciation is making up the shortfall for the prudent buyer.
Port Macquarie on the mid north coast still has the highest rates for capital growth and rental returns. The smaller regional and coastal towns and villages have also showed signs of slowing with properties remaining on the market longer and purchase prices not being achieved. However, rental returns for the above areas remain firm with limited vacancies.
Property Observer found a four-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-120104681" target="_blank">4 Clifton Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444</a> (above) recently sold for $390,000.
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NSW'S Port Macquarie offers best capital growth in sub $500,000 property range: HTW

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At Port Macquarie, NSW, some $2.3 million is being sought for Grantham, a historic 1892 built home.
It is on the market for only the fourth time, listed by the contractor David Bawden and his health worker wife Gaylene.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-port+macquarie-122751930" target="_blank">Grantham</a> was built in 1892.
They are only the third owners in the property’s history having lived in the home for 30 years. 
The couple extended and restored it in 1992 and it now has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, home theatre, lounge room with fireplace and a dining room. 
Llocated on a hill, two kilometres from Port Macquarie CBD, Mark Carter of Ray White has the listing.
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