<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

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First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Prestige Market

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Whilst other market segments in Toowoomba have been soft in recent times, the prestige sector has been performing strongly, particularly in East Toowoomba, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes the prestige market for $1 million-plus properties continues to show signs of strong interest and sales results, but is limited in supply.
An analysis of all house sales recorded in the Toowoomba Regional Council area during 2018 reveals only 7.5% made the $1 million plus price point.
"Prestige units exceeding $500,000 are also proving more desirable than previously, with retirees showing a preference for lower maintenance properties in prestige locations," the valuation firm said. 
The report notes suburbs encompassing the prestige sector include Middle Ridge, Rangeville, Redwood, Prince Henry Heights, Mount Lofty and the stand out performer, East Toowoomba.
These suburbs are located on the eastern escarpment of Toowoomba, enjoying large lots and valley views as well as being within many of Toowoomba’s private school catchment areas.
"The typical prestige property comprises open plan, four-plus bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and multiple floor levels on large lots.
"They are generally large, extensively renovated or extended older timber and brick dwellings and modern architectural homes with detailed finishes, quality landscaping and some with escarpment views," the valuation firm added. 
Below are some examples of the higher priced sales in the region in 2019, the HTW report noted. 
The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-east+toowoomba-129307970" target="_blank">3 Arthur Street, East Toowoomba </a>(pictured above) sold for $2.35 million in February.
Situated on a 3,338 square metre block, the property comprises Six bedroom, three bathroom, and four-car garage.
It features a tennis court, swimming pool, granny flat and multiple living areas.
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The property at 15-17 Kara View Court, Rangeville (pictured above) sold for $2.025 million in March.
The dwelling is situated on a 4,000 square metre lot facing north with valley views.
It comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage.
Other features include a tennis court, swimming pool and multiple living areas.
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This unit at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-qld-east+toowoomba-130677022" target="_blank"> 23/14-16 Cottesloe Street, East Toowoomba</a> (pictured above) is situated on the tenth floor of Cottesloe Crest with a north to east aspect and extensive rangeside views.
The unit comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two basement car parks with approximately 178 square metres of living area and 29 square metres of outdoor area.
The unit sold for $900,000 in March 2019.
There are a handful of current listings above $1 million in the Toowoomba region. The higher priced properties are listed below:
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56 Spring Street, Middle Ridge- $1.99 million asking price.
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10 Golf Course Drive, Middle Ridge- $2.25 million asking price.
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12 Mayes Street, East Toowoomba– Interest from $2.75 million (under offer).
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The Rockhampton region has been spoilt for choice with a number of quality homes selling throughout the year, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
"This isn’t always the case for our local markets so it has been a very exciting year!" the valuation firm said. 
"Rockhampton itself has seen our long-standing price ceiling of $1.5 million smashed this year with the sale of <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-the+range-130497642" target="_blank">50 Agnes Street, The Range</a> (pictured above)."
This property was set to go to auction back in March however sold prior to, with a number of serious offers received prior to the day.
The eventual sale price was just shy of $1.8 million.
This property is positioned on the top of The Range, a highly desirable residential locality among families and investors alike.
It is a modern home of grand proportions with top quality fitout, on a larger than average 2,462 square metre well landscaped allotment with pool, pool house and tennis court just some of the stand out features.
"The Capricorn Coast has also had some premium sales throughout the year, albeit less volume than 2018," the valuation firm said. 
A rural residential property on two hectares with elevation high above Mulambin Beach is currently under contract for well in excess of $1 million.
This property attracted multiple offers over a relatively short marketing period, highlighting that there is still demand for well- established property with quality views at the upper price points.
"To a lesser extent, our rural residential markets also provided some interesting sales throughout the year with a current contract of a modern home on an acre allotment on the northern fringe of Rockhampton reaching $900,000," the valuation firm said. 
This property has a generously proportioned modern home with pool and large shed.
"Regionally, there is typically very little by way of premium rental properties or units with most executive rentals topping out at around $550 to $600 per week," the valuation firm continued. 
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"If one were chasing a sea change, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-barlows+hill-130681486" target="_blank">27 Island View Crescent at Barlows Hill</a> (pictured above) has on offer, for $1.95 million, an architect designed, multi-level home of a reported 1,000 square metres of living area!" 
Expansive ocean views are on offer, together with six bedrooms, opulent master suite, soundproof media room, C-Bus lighting system, wet edge pool, library and dumbwaiter.
"North Rockhampton has a select few areas which spark the curiosity of the marketplace," the valuation firm stated. 
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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-frenchville-131985306" target="_blank">29 Murlay Avenue</a> (pictured above) has recently been listed for sale at $985,000. Once again, this is a spacious, multi- level home, with the main feature here being the quality views back over the city of Rockhampton and the Fitzroy River.
"The property has a unique appeal to the entertainers out there," the valuation firm commented. 
Back over to The Range and just over the road from the record-breaking sale at 50 Agnes Street, number 51 Agnes Street is a listing to watch.
Having recently undergone a complete transformation after being purchased for $460,000 just over 12 months ago, it is now offered to the market at $945,000 with high quality fitout and immaculate presentation and styling.
"One of our more unique listings of late has been a seven hectare absolute river front property on the fringe of suburban North Rockhampton at 352 Lakes Creek Road, Koongal.
"The property is unique not only for its river frontage, but also due to its combination of improvements including a residence, a set of four flats, stables and large shed." 
This one of a kind property was taken to auction in May, before being priced to sell at $1.25 million.
The site is partly flood affected and has been zoned Waterfront and Marine Industry.
"This property has no recent sales history and is without comparison, so it will be an interesting property to analyse once sold." 
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Rockhampton sees a number of quality home sales: HTW residential 

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The past year has been a relatively quiet one for high priced properties in a region that has its fair share of prestige properties given the extensive coastlines and magnificent ocean views, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes the region in the past five years regularly achieved residential sales upwards of $3 million, however 2019 has been a quiet one.
"It’s probably a good indicator of the subdued state of the top end of the market that there have been so few sales," the valuation firm said. 
A couple of sales which were notable in the past 12 months are:
The report at 2/28 Ella Gladstone Drive, Eagle Bay (pictured below) was sold for $2.8 million in June. 
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This is a circa 2011, two storey, four bedroom, two bathroom, architect designed dwelling which has been finished to a very high standard and includes quality fitout and a below ground pool.
The property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on a 916 square metre elevated site and has very good ocean views.
"Eagle Bay is a salubrious locality and comprises many high quality homes many of which have views of the ocean and bay. This property ticks all the right boxes," the valuation firm commented. 
The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-naturaliste-130138482" target="_blank">15 Duckworth Place, Naturaliste </a>(pictured below) was sold for $2.3 million in January. 
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This property comprises a circa 2000, single level, four bedroom, two bathroom, architect designed dwelling with rammed earth and timber walls.
The property has many features including a 14 metre high ceiling and has been finished to a very high standard with a top quality fitout.
It is located on Mount Duckworth which is situated between Dunsborough and Yallingup on a moderately sloping elevated rural residential lot which has a land area of 4.3 hectares.
The elevated location of the house gives it excellent panoramic views of the coastal plain and distant ocean views of Geographe Bay.
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In terms of listings, it would be hard to go past the property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-132010658" target="_blank">7 Picquet Close, Eagle Bay</a> (pictured below).
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It is a 2003 built two-storey limestone dwelling with three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is situated on a 2,243 square metre elevated site and has absolute beach front to Eagle Bay.
"The very private house has been finished to a high standard however it is the fact that is has ocean views from almost every window and that you could stand on the back deck and almost reach out and touch the whales as they pass by that makes this property stand out.
"Be prepared to put your hand in your pocket though - it doesn’t currently have an asking price and is asking for offers," the valuation firm said.
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A quiet year for South West WA prestige market: HTW residential 

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The top end of the market in the Illawarra has seen usual market activity throughout 2019, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes whilst there has been lower demand than during the peak period in previous years, the top end hasn’t been quite as dramatic as the sub-$1 million properties.
High end sales include dwellings for $4.1 million in Wombarra, $3.2 million and $3.8 million in Bulli and a rural residential property just out of Berry for $5.4 million.
A Wollongong unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-wollongong-128254826" target="_blank">2/68 Cliff Road</a> (pictured below) sold for $3,225,000.
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"One of the more extraordinary sales in 2019 was a $2.7 million property in Dapto," the valuation firm noted. 
The house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-dapto-130584238" target="_blank">46-48 Carlyle Close </a>(pictured below) was built in 2018 and is approximately 475 square metres in size, featuring six bedrooms and three bathrooms all on 2,974 square metres of land.
The home site is elevated and has district and escarpment views and the grounds are extensively landscaped and retained with self-irrigating gardens, a wet-edge pool with spa and garaging for six cars.
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"By far a record price in Dapto, it is not expected that there would be any more expensive properties in this area let alone any that have hit the market recently," the valuation firm commented. 
Top-end properties vary depending on their type however most have a high quality level of fitout, substantial size and a significant view.
Vast ancillary improvements need to complement the dwelling itself. These highlights show that there has been decent trading in the upper bracket.
Buyers have still been willing to pay a decent price if they are getting something unique and special.
A search of realestate.com.au for properties in the region currently for sale over $4 million lists a number of development sites along with a penthouse with rooftop pool and private lift in Gerringong, an ocean front house on a double block in Bulli and two rural residential properties in Kangaroo Valley.
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Illawarra prestige market remains stable: HTW residential 

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While Emerald is still bouncing off the bottom and in a slow rising mode, there is little eye candy around unless the property ticks all the boxes and has multiple buyers looking, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes a big sale for Emerald is over the $1 million mark.
"This year we have seen two properties sell in this top range with the first being <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-emerald-107106154" target="_blank">8 Campbell Ford Drive</a> (pictured below), situated on 4,061 square metres with nine bedrooms, five bathrooms, a four-car garage, over 750 square metres under roof, a 19 metre pool and a 400 square metre shed," the valuation firm said. 
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This is a one of a kind for Emerald, hence the price tag of over $1.1 million.
The second home selling at just over $1 million was at 22 Slack Drive.
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The property is 1.03 hectares of river frontage with manicured landscaping, an outdoor area, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, about 480 square metres under roof, a 300 square metre shed and an inground pool.
"Both of these properties lacked nothing for quality accommodation in Emerald," the valuation firm said. 
Rents top out at $450 to $500 per week with six listings currently. Rents have seen the highest growth in 2019 and this should start driving house prices upward.
"There are currently four genuine listings of residential properties in Emerald over $850,000. Each is unique with architect designed homes, pools, granny flats, large sheds, acreage, extra- large homes and high quality accommodation," the valuation firm noted. 
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Emerald sees two $1 million plus sales in 2019: HTW residential 

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Whilst some market segments have been a bit erratic throughout 2019, there are still a number of high-end properties that have transacted this year in Gold Coast, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes Sovereign Islands is a prestige residential locality at the northern end of the Gold Coast.
The collection of man-made islands is home to some of the largest and most prestigious dwellings on the coast.
"20 Parklane Terrace, Sovereign Islands, Paradise Point (pictured above) is no exception and sold in March 2019 for $6.3 million," the valuation firm said. 
Constructed on the property is an ultra-modern five-bedroom, four-bathroom dwelling with an eight car basement garage.
The house is situated on a rare 1,497 square metre, north-west canal facing, double wide allotment boasting a 27-metre water frontage.
The dwelling leverages its expansive water frontage to produce canal views.
Other improvements include a grand entrance with imported white marble staircase, home theatre room, bar room with fireplace, large lap style pool with water feature and spa and 24 metre pontoon jetty.
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Located in a prime main river front location, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-southport-112738511" target="_blank">1A Yacht Street, Southport </a>(pictured below) sold in June 2019 for $7 million.
The property features a south-east facing, two storey Hamptons style, five-bedroom, four- bathroom dwelling with three-car built-in garage, having a gross floor area of 825 square metre.
The dwelling appreciates expansive views of the Surfers Paradise skyline and the Nerang River.
The property is located within the prestigious TSS (The Southport School) precinct within Southport with a number of tightly held multi-million dollar homes.
Paradise Waters continues to set the benchmark for waterfront housing on the Gold Coast.
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The report notes one of the highest sales in the area this year was 22 Admiralty Drive (pictured below) which transacted in January for $7,975,000.
Whilst built in 1990, the home was renovated in 2007 and 2008 and comprises a substantial, 665 square metre, modern, five- bedroom, five-bathroom, prestige dwelling with garage area for six cars.
Having a land area of 1,351 square metres and 37 metres of frontage to the Nerang River along the south-eastern boundary, it is afforded good local, wide water and city skyline views.
Other improvements to the property include an indoor lap pool, high quality landscaping, water features, 24-metre pontoon jetty, two timber decks over the river and a boat shed with wet bar.
"This house benefits from an ever-changing view across the water to the Surfers Paradise skyline," the valuation firm commented. 
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A north facing, 4,000 square metre Nerang River front allotment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-carrara-131569930" target="_blank">18 Maryland Avenue, Carrara </a>(pictured below) is under contract for $6.3 million.
It has a Hamptons inspired, modern dwelling with four-bedroom, four- bathroom and six-car accommodation built over two levels with a gross floor area of 863 square metres and a 31-metre frontage to the Nerang River.
The property is located in a sought-after enclave with several multi million dollar homes on similar small acreage riverfront and dry allotments.
"The property is in the process of changing hands and was placed under contract after a very short marketing campaign of just six days!" the valuation firm said. 
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"Hedges Avenue, also known as millionaire’s row is one of the most exclusive residential beach front localities on the Gold Coast with numerous multi- million dollar beachside residences," the valuation firm said. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-mermaid+beach-132157742" target="_blank">17 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach </a>(pictured below) is currently listed for sale for $12.5 million.
Situated on a prime, corner block, the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom dwelling spans three storeys with floor to ceiling stack sliding doors to each floor, maximizing its views of the white sandy beaches of the Coast.
"The property offers a rare slice of paradise, being only one of four properties currently listed for sale along millionaire’s row," the valuation firm added. 
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Te Moana at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-broadbeach+waters-131893742" target="_blank">255 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters </a>(pictured below) is listed for sale for $13.75 million and occupies a 3,296 square metre north-west facing Nerang River front allotment with 43 metres of prime river frontage.
The house is a classically designed, two level, palatial home of approximately 1,300 square metres with five bedrooms, six bathrooms and six-car garaging.
Monaco Street is one of the premier streets of the Gold Coast with a number of large prestige homes situated within close proximity to the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Broadbeach business precinct, Surfers Paradise CBD and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Aiming to break all Gold Coast property records, 26 Knightsbridge Parade East on Sovereign Islands has been listed for sale at USD $30 million (or about AUD $44.2 million depending on the exchange rate).
This property is located across five absolute broadwater front lots, with over 4,000 square metres of land area and a true north facing aspect and also has a staggering 106 metres of broadwater frontage.
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Containing one of the Gold Coast’s largest residences, the dwelling has a total floor area of over 2,700 square metres built in the Tuscan style of architecture and designed by Bayden Goddard (one of the Gold Coast’s sought after architects).
Features to the property include seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, eight metre ceiling heights, timber parquetry flooring, Turkish travertine feature columns, Turkish bathhouse, 30 metre north facing pool, high quality landscaping and 12 car basement.
"Watch this space as hopefully next year we will be reporting on these properties as record breaking sales," the valuation firm said. 
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Gold Coast's Hedges Avenue sees numerous multi-million dollar transactions: HTW residential 

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During 2019, Melbourne’s property market has had a firm correction following a brief period of recession, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes listed prices and clearance rates rose again after showing reminiscent signs of the period of prosperity Melbourne experienced from 2014 to mid 2017.
"This month we are looking at some of the most ostentatious listings and palatial homes in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne," the valuation firm said. 
"Blue-chip suburbs such as Hawthorn are known for offering a grand lifestyle and it is easy to see why when you see its homes and apartments of an elite calibre, however the home pictured below would better fit the category of a manor."
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-hawthorn-130010414" target="_blank">18-20 Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn </a>(pictured above) has been listed on the market since 28 November 2018.
The last known sale price was $19.8 million on 5 May 2014.
It is currently being listed by RT Edgar Toorak and they have listed the property with an indicative selling price of $45 million.
"With nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms and an underground garage capable of housing up to 10 cars, it has an impressive resume," the valuation firm said.
"Set on 4,251 square metres in one of Melbourne’s most elite locations and sought after enclaves, Shakespeare Grove, the property is admired and timeless." 
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The report notes just around the corner from Hawthorn is Kew, a suburb of similar calibre and filled with beautiful homes often listed for multiple millions of dollars.
A home currently listed by RT Edgar Toorak is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-132127918" target="_blank">107 Sackville Street, Kew</a> (pictured above).
Set on 1,179 square metres and featuring five bedrooms, four bathrooms and three-car parking spaces, the indicative selling price is $6 million to $6.6 million.
"While it is a bit more reserved and subtle than the property shown above, there is no disregarding its great location on one of the most desirable roads in Kew," HTW said. 
"Originally built in 1920, the home has been renovated extensively on the inside and has had cosmetic work completed on the outside to restore the look of the home.
"This is a unique and valuable home in which to raise a family, entertain guests and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle."
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Wonga Park is located 28 kilometres north-east of Melbourne’s CBD.
The suburb features semi-rural properties with large land sizes and grandiose homes.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-wonga+park-130910614" target="_blank">134 Jumping Creek Road, Wonga Park</a> (pictured above) sold for $2.47 million on 13 May 2019.
Set upon four hectares of land, the property is comprised of seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 11 car parking spaces over three storeys on a triangular-shaped allotment.
"The house’s features look more like a forest getaway than a home," the valuation firm said. 
Built originally in 1970, the house was updated with a brand-new kitchen, living and dining areas in February 2006.
"The previous owners did a great job maintaining the exposed brick look in sections of the home to complement the renovations excellently," the valuation firm added. 
Having been sold previously on 27 November 1999 for $610,000, the house has quadrupled in value in the past 20 years.
The home is located an hour’s drive from the city and has connecting roads to access Yarra Valley’s wine region and Victoria’s alpine areas.
"This is a home suited for a family looking to settle into third gear and enjoy being away from the hustle and bustle that the fast-paced inner eastern suburbs offer." 
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Eastern Melbourne prestige market showing signs of prosperity returning: HTW residential

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According to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report, Coffs Harbour properties priced over $1 million are considered prestige with the majority of sales within this market sector ranging between $1 million and $1.5 million.
Sales between $1.5 million and $2 million become decidedly more scarce, typically numbering less than 10 per year and those in excess of $2 million are rare.
"Let’s start with the unit market. Typically there are very few sales over $1 million, with the most recent highest sale of note being a penthouse unit in the Seashells highrise complex at Park Beach going for $1.65 million," the valuation firm said. 
The unit has a total strata area of 231 square metres, affording extensive coastal and hinterland views with the normal upmarket features and complex facilities.
The next is located within the sought after Jetty precinct of Coffs Harbour along Camperdown Street selling for $1.5 million.
This is a circa 2010, three-bedroom, two-bathroom contemporary unit, situated in a low rise complex of nine units.
The unit has an easterly aspect with unrestricted harbour and ocean views and strata area of 311 square metres.
"It is interesting to note that this property previously sold in 2010 for $1.55 million," the valuation firm notes. 
Over this value level there is no recent sale to draw from other than noting two prestige units currently listed for sale within Sea La Vie at 131 Victoria Street (pictured below) asking $1,995,000 and $2,295,000.
This complex is also located within the Jetty precinct.
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The units comprise three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a two-car garage in an architect designed three-unit complex affording a high position with extensive coastal and mountain views north. They are single level design with extensive patio and private plunge pool.
"The beachside housing market again has experienced very few sales over $1.5 million this year, however we have recently seen a $2.1 million sale within the prestige Charlesworth Bay precinct of Coffs Harbour," the valuation firm said. 
"What is so special about this property is the location, affording a unique headland position of 3,173 square metres boarded on three sides by regional park with access to the beach.
"To find properties in excess of the $2 million mark, we have to venture further from the beach into the rural surrounds with the most recent being in Walters Road, Upper Orara achieving a respectable $2.6 million."
Known as <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-lifestyle-nsw-upper+orara-7958562" target="_blank">Orara Valley Estate</a> (pictured below), it can only be described as a rural retreat set on 28 hectares with an extensive five-bedroom executive style country home with secondary quarters, resort pool and manicured grounds located 15 minutes west of Coffs Harbour.
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"For something a little different we venture south of Coffs Harbour to the lesser known area of Gumma or more specifically Barnetts Road, located eight kilometres east of Macksville along the pristine Warrel Creek.
"This property achieved a respectable $2,025,000 and comprises a unique rural lifestyle holding with a single level, five-bedroom, three-bathroom architect designed dwelling with five-car detached garage set on a 40 hectare lot with 400 metres frontage to Warrell Creek.
"As expected, these high end properties appeal to a select and discerning market and are typically purchased by out of town capital city buyers and require longer than normal selling periods to find the right buyer." 
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Coffs Harbour high-end properties typically purchased by out of town capital city buyers: HTW residential 

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The prestige market in the Ballina Shire is typically concentrated within the coastal localities of Lennox Head, Skennars Head and East Ballina as well as the sought after northern rural localities such as Newrybar, Brooklet, Knockrow, Fernleigh and Tintenbar.
The latest Herron Todd White (HTW) report suggests the performance of the prestige market within these areas is no different to the prestige market within the Byron Shire in that it is traditionally related to the performance of capital city markets, most notably Sydney and to a lesser extent Melbourne and south-east Queensland.
"The most notable sale within the Ballina Shire over the past 12 months is 1 Rocky Point Road, Lennox Head (pictured above) which transacted for $6 million in August 2019 after an extended selling period in excess of 18 months," the valuation firm said. 
The HTW report notes this represents a market leading sale for a residential property in the Ballina Shire.
The property comprises an executive quality four- bedroom, two-bathroom, two-level residence with three car garage and resort style pool situated on approximately one acre surrounded by reserve with extensive northerly ocean views over Boulders Beach towards Lennox Head in the distance.
"It is of interest to note that this property previously sold for $3.1 million in March 2005," the valuation firm added. 
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"The market leading sale for a strata titled property within the Ballina Shire is 1/9 Rayner Lane, Lennox Head (pictured above) which transacted in December 2018 for $2.7 million," the valuation firm stated. 
This property comprises a ground level four-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex unit which adjoins beach front reserve and has unrestricted ocean views to the east.
The property previously sold in May 2007 for $2.4 million.
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"The market leading sale within the rural localities over the past 12 months belongs to the property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-newrybar-130949362" target="_blank">219 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar</a> (pictured above) which sold in July 2019 for $3.9 million," HTW said. 
This property comprises a 45.37 hectare (approximately 112 acres) lot which is generally considered prime grazing country with district views and is improved with a semi-modern architect designed residence.
Again this property was subject to an extended marketing campaign, having been listed since October 2018.
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Ballina prestige sector dependent on Sydney market: HTW residential

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Across the Clarence Valley, 2019 has seen a number of strong and in some cases record breaking sales, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes some of the region’s best known beach locations such as Iluka and Yamba were no exception.
 Iluka saw 46 Queens Lane sell for $945,000. 
"A quaint cottage with direct frontage to a sandy riverfront and river walk, the Queens Lane sale was the highest single use residential sale for Iluka over the course of the year and proved that location and views are still what it’s all about.
"As for Yamba, its unique position caters for prestige riverfront or river view and beach view, and continues to lure many to the town," the valuation firm commented.
Throughout the course of 2019, its residential market showed the furthering of the gap between suburban Yamba and Yamba Hill, the report noted. 
"Whilst the first showed a stabilisation trend, the latter shot up and proved to be one of the most improved locations in the Valley," the valuation firm said. 
Yamba Hill, with its easy access to beaches and food and retail outlets, saw sales between $900,000 and $2 million, with a sale of land with no views at 13 Ager Street (pictured below) for a staggering $615,000.
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"At present, there are a number of pricey properties, some of which are incredibly unique," the valuation firm said. 
For instance, the offering of <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-goodwood+island-700041950" target="_blank">718 Goodwood Island Road, Goodwood Island </a>(pictured below) occupies almost the entire island and features a landing strip while the nearby listing of Gourd Island, is in fact for a whole island, complete with its own private barge access.
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Overall, the Clarence Valley’s varied composition ensures each year’s sales are a little different to the last and one is never entirely sure what or where a listing may pop up.
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