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Melbourne’s apartment market entered 2026 with renewed momentum, but the recovery is uneven, policy-driven, and increasingly shaped by constrained supply.

According to the RPM Apartments &amp; Townhomes Market Report (April 2026), apartments have begun to outperform detached housing on key metrics,yet that performance is occurring against a backdrop of falling approvals and a tightening development pipeline.

At the end of 2025, Melbourne unit values reached a three-year high of $656,500, recording quarterly growth of two per cent. That figure edged ahead of the 1.8 per cent growth recorded in the house market over the same period, marking a notable shift in relative performance. While modest in absolute terms, the outperformance is significant given the sustained dominance of houses through much of the previous cycle.

This shift has been driven in large part by policy. The federal government’s expanded five per cent Deposit Scheme has had a disproportionate impact on apartment demand, particularly in Melbourne where the $950,000 price cap captures a large share of medium- and high-density stock.

As RPM notes, the scheme “heavily favours medium and high-density dwellings,” effectively accelerating demand in the apartment sector.

The impact is most visible in buyer activity. Victoria recorded more than 43,000 new housing loans in Q4 2025, the highest quarterly volume since mid-2022 and one of the strongest results in over a decade. This lift was broad-based across all buyer types, with first home buyers, owner-occupiers and investors all returning to the market with greater confidence.

This surge in demand has flowed directly into apartment pricing, particularly in Melbourne’s middle and outer rings. Middle-ring unit values reached approximately $757,500, a four-year high, while outer-ring units climbed to a record $650,000. Quarterly growth of 2.9 per cent and 2.5 per cent respectively significantly outpaced both the inner ring (0.8 per cent) and the broader house market.

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The divergence between apartments and houses is also being shaped by affordability. Detached housing remains out of reach for many buyers, pushing demand toward apartments as a more accessible entry point into well-located suburbs. This is particularly evident among first home buyers and downsizers, both of whom are increasingly prioritising location, amenity and lifestyle over land size.

At the same time, population growth continues to underpin demand. Victoria added more than 122,000 residents in the year to Q3 2025, with Melbourne attracting both overseas migrants and interstate movers, partly due to its relative affordability compared to other capitals.

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However, the most critical factor shaping the apartment market is not demand, it is supply.

Apartment approvals across Greater Melbourne have fallen sharply, signalling a constrained pipeline of future stock. In Q4 2025, just 2,339 apartments were approved, down 20 per cent on the previous quarter and 47 per cent lower than the same period a year earlier. On an annual basis, 11,066 apartment approvals were recorded, an improvement on the previous year, but still well below medium- and long-term averages.

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This decline reflects a broader contraction cycle that has been underway since 2020. As RPM notes, “apartment approvals appear to be sliding back into a downward trend,” with developers increasingly focused on launching and completing existing projects rather than initiating new ones.

The reasons are well understood. Construction costs have risen more than 20 per cent since 2021, driven largely by labour shortages and material price escalation. At the same time, financing conditions have tightened, with lenders requiring higher contingencies and taking a more cautious approach to risk. Combined with recent interest rate rises, these factors have made feasibility more challenging, particularly for higher-density projects.

This dynamic is creating a disconnect in the market. Demand for apartments—particularly at the more affordable end—is strengthening, while the pipeline of new supply is weakening. In the short term, this may limit the number of new projects coming to market. Over the medium term, however, it is likely to support price resilience and potentially further outperformance relative to houses.

There are some signs of policy-driven supply response. The introduction of Victoria’s Mid-Rise Code, which streamlines approvals for four- to six-storey developments, is expected to improve delivery in well-serviced middle-ring locations. However, this is unlikely to materially offset the broader decline in apartment approvals in the near term.

Despite the positive momentum at the end of 2025, the outlook for 2026 has become more complex. Two interest rate rises early in the year have already impacted consumer confidence, while broader cost pressures, particularly energy and fuel, are feeding through to construction and development costs.

“Victoria’s built form market ended 2025 on a high, but early 2026 rate rises quickly reversed the momentum,” RPM notes.

The implication is that while apartments are currently outperforming houses, the trajectory of that outperformance will depend on how these competing forces evolve. Policy support and affordability are clearly working in favour of apartments, but constrained supply and rising costs are likely to shape the pace and nature of future growth.

What is increasingly clear is that apartments are playing a more central role in Melbourne’s housing market. As population growth continues and affordability pressures intensify, higher-density housing is becoming not just an alternative to detached homes, but a primary solution to the city’s housing needs.
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Units lead Melbourne price growth as apartments outperform houses: RPM

Brunswick is set for some of its largest apartments ever delivered with the upcoming new development Frith &amp; Howarth, where the apartments are around 20 per cent larger than what has come before it in the sought-after suburb.

Developer Young Group focused its design on Frith &amp; Howarth around size and scale, but within a boutique building, to create a mini neighbourhood within the mid-rise development. There are just 24 apartments in the mid-rise building on Victoria Street, a short walk to Brunswick Station and the cafe and dining strip along Sydney Road.

“We spent hours comparing what’s currently on the market so we could offer genuine points of difference,” Young Group says, pointing to room sizing, storage, and functional planning as key drivers behind the design.

All of the two-bedroom apartments in the building have been snapped up, with just the large three- and four-bedroom apartments, with the biggest floorplans and best outlooks, remaining.

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Apartments open directly into open-plan living zones where full-height glazing draws light deep into the apartment. Sliding doors extend the space outward to terraces, many oriented toward the adjacent park or back toward the city skyline.

Kitchens sit within this central space, anchored by sculptural island benches that reference the building’s faceted exterior language. Storage is integrated across multiple layers, overhead cabinetry, concealed joinery, and, in larger configurations, dedicated sculleries or butler’s pantries.

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The penthouse is the largest ever offered in Brunswick. The penthouse measures nearly 400 sqm all-up, with 242 sqm of internal space complimented by a further 149 sqm of terraces.

It spans the whole top floor and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and parking for four cars.

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Low maintenance resident amenity has been created in the form of a landscaped rooftop, complete with&nbsp;vegetable plots, outdoor cooking areas, and aflresco dining spaces, designed as a place for neighbours to gather outside of their homes.

“To enable connection with neighbours, generous rooftop gardens with communal spaces and outdoor cooking areas offer a chance to develop a sense of community,” says John Patrick, Principal of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick Landscape Architects</a>.&nbsp;

“Private open spaces with a selection of native and exotic plantings and gorgeous city views on the rooftop create a high-end aesthetic, with a low maintenance lifestyle. The perfect balance, so that residents can enjoy a serene living space.”

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Sustainability is embedded at both the building and apartment level. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/frith-howarth-288-290-victoria-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Frith &amp; Howarth</a> is one of only a small number of all-electric residential developments in Brunswick, supported by solar infrastructure, EV-ready parking, and high-performance glazing. These measures sit alongside less visible systems such as rainwater reuse and high-grade insulation, reducing long-term operational costs while maintaining consistent internal conditions.

Positioned within walking distance of Brunswick Station, Route 96 trams, and established retail along Sydney Road and Barkly Square, the development balances access to transport with proximity to open space, a combination that has become increasingly difficult to secure in inner-city sites.

“These exquisite homes are nestled in a culturally diverse neighbourhood, with parklands and nature right on your doorstep,” says Young Group.

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Frith & Howarth to deliver Brunswick’s largest apartments

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Prince &amp; Parade</a> in Brunswick is entering its final stages of construction, with the removal of the project’s last tower crane and the unveiling of the building’s full façade marking a significant milestone ahead of completion this coming spring.

The Park Street development, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a>&nbsp;and Mirvac Design with landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/jack-merlo">Jack Merlo</a>, is now largely structurally complete, with internal works progressing across the 169-apartment project opposite Princes Park.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/mirvac-construction">Mirvac Construction</a> Project Manager Sam Payne said the latest update reflects a transition from structure to refinement.

“Since our last update, all façade panels have been installed and the scaffolding and gantry has come down, unveiling the building in its full form for the very first time,” Payne said.

“A significant milestone was reached this month with the removal of our final tower crane, signalling the completion of major structural works and a pivotal step forward in the building’s transformation.”

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Apartments are now well advanced internally, with joinery completed to level eight and tiling to level six, alongside the delivery of a prototype apartment used to set the benchmark for the remaining residences.

This next phase coincides with the release of a completed furnished residence, styled by MCM House, and the introduction of private buyer tours, giving purchasers a clearer understanding of the finished product ahead of settlement.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Prince &amp; Parade</a> will comprise 169 one to four-bedroom apartments, with completion targeted for early spring. Interiors focus on natural materials and muted tones with two design schemes, while kitchens and bathrooms adopt a restrained palette anchored by stone, timber and textured finishes.

Bates Smart Director Jeffery Copolov said the project reflects a shared design direction centred on liveability and sustainability.

“Blending Mirvac and Bates Smart’s focus on wellness and sustainability, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Prince &amp; Parade</a> offers a new kind of conscious, elevated living in Melbourne’s inner north,” Copolov said.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Prince &amp; Parade</a> presents Mirvac's third parkside collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a>&nbsp;in Victoria.&nbsp;Their previous collaborations delivered two of the city’s landmark apartment buildings: The Melburnian opposite Kings Domain and The Eastbourne on Fitzroy Gardens.

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A key focus of the development is its landscape-led amenity offering. The central courtyard, spanning around 600 sqm, will feature established trees and planting grown off-site, alongside communal lawns and seating areas designed for everyday use.

Development Manager James Gardner said the outdoor spaces are central to the project’s lifestyle positioning.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Prince &amp; Parade</a> isn’t just a home, it’s a complete lifestyle offering, and the resident amenity is just one example of the elevated living experience the soon-to-be-complete building will be known for,” Gardner said.

The courtyard connects to a series of shared indoor and outdoor spaces, including a residents’ lounge, dining room, library and secondary west-facing garden area, designed as extensions of the apartments themselves.

Located directly opposite Princes Park and around four kilometres from the CBD, the development places residents within one of Melbourne’s most established inner-north precincts, with access to open space, transport and the retail and hospitality offerings of Brunswick and Carlton.

With façade works complete and landscaping and final finishes now underway, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Prince &amp; Parade</a> is moving into its most active construction phase, with permanent services and external works to be finalised in the coming months ahead of completion in spring.

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Mirvac’s latest landmark, Prince & Parade Brunswick, enters final construction phase

Boutique Perth developer ADC has unveiled its latest project.

The developer, which focuses on bringing apartments to some of Perth's most premium inner-city and riverside suburbs, has launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/mos-lane-mosman-park-46-manning-street-mosman-park-wa-6012">Mos Lane</a>, 68 luxury apartments and townhouses in the heart of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mosman-park-wa-6012">Mosman Park</a>.

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Alongside the one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, the development will also include five two-level townhomes and two luxe penthouses. ADC is also introducing a significant retail offering for residents through Mos Lane Village, which will feature a wellness studio, fish and chips shop, barber, and florist, adding a layer of amenity not typically found in the predominantly residential Mosman Park area.

Construction has already commenced on the project, which sits just a short walk from the Swan River, Mosman Park Bowls Club, and Mosman Park Golf Course.

House Agency Directors Tom House and Lachlan McDonald say they are fielding the majority of buyer interest from local downsizers, as well as buyers with a long-standing affinity for Mosman Park.
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Mos Lane will comprise two buildings; Samson House and Manning House, which have been designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nelson-koo">Nelson + Koo</a>, an emerging design consultancy specialising in the masterplanning and design of mixed use places and spaces.

The two buildings adopt distinct architectural responses to their surroundings. Manning House references the strong roof forms of nearby homes, with floorplates oriented to maximise light and long-range views, while Samson House is organised around a central atrium designed to bring daylight deep into the building and create a greater sense of openness.

At ground level, the inclusion of five townhomes introduces a typology more commonly associated with Mosman Park’s established streets, each with private courtyards and direct frontage, offering a transition between traditional housing and apartment living.

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Interiors have been led by Melbourne-based Hecker Guthrie, with an emphasis on practical, long-term liveability. Residences incorporate sculpted joinery, generous storage and flexible multi-purpose rooms that can adapt to changing household needs, whether for working from home, guest accommodation or additional living space.

Material selections draw on a restrained palette of textured stone, timber and neutral tones, with options for lighter or darker schemes. Detailing such as fluted glass, full-height joinery and integrated appliances is intended to balance functionality with a more refined residential finish.

Outdoor spaces are a consistent feature across the development, with balconies and terraces designed for dining and entertaining, and larger apartments incorporating outdoor kitchens. Orientation has been considered to allow residents to choose between morning or afternoon sun, while mature street trees and landscaped communal areas contribute to a softer streetscape.

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Shared amenities are positioned to support both day-to-day convenience and occasional use. These include a private dining room with a caterer’s kitchen, alfresco entertaining areas, and a bookable guest suite for visiting friends and family. Additional practical features such as a resident workshop, storage facilities, car and pet wash areas, and concierge-style services for cleaning and dry-cleaning collection reflect a focus on usability.

Positioned between the Swan River and Cottesloe Beach, and within reach of schools such as Iona Presentation College and St Hilda’s Anglican School, the development is aimed at a broad buyer group, from downsizers seeking a lower-maintenance alternative to larger homes, through to local residents looking to remain in the area in a different housing format.

Mos Lane represents one of the more significant additions to Mosman Park’s limited pipeline, combining new housing supply with a village-style retail centre in a suburb where opportunities for large-scale redevelopment are relatively constrained.

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Living village precinct set for Mosman Park as ADC launches Mos Lane

An entity linked to I&amp;D Group Founder Ivan Filipović has filed plans for a new residential development at 188–202 Swan Street in Cremorne, targeting a prominent site within the tightly held Swan Street activity corridor.

The proposal seeks to redevelop the consolidated Swan Street landholding into a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/188-202-swan-street-cremorne-vic-3121">high-density mixed-use project</a>, replacing a series of existing commercial buildings with a significantly scaled residential outcome. The planning submission positions the development as a response to increasing demand for housing in well-connected inner-urban locations, particularly within established activity centres.

Plans outline the construction of a 14-storey building delivering 165 apartments above a four-level basement, alongside a ground-floor retail and commercial offering designed to activate the streetscape. A key feature of the scheme is a new north–south pedestrian link connecting Swan Street to Railway Place, intended to “enhance permeability and provide an active, publicly accessible connection through the site.”

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The development will retain part of the existing built form at 198–200 Swan Street, while the remainder of the site will be cleared to accommodate the new structure. Basement levels will provide 196 car spaces and 113 bicycle spaces, with vehicle access from Railway Place. Communal amenity is distributed across the building, including a shared outdoor area on Level 1 and a rooftop terrace for residents.

Ground level uses include retail tenancies fronting Swan Street and the pedestrian link, a residential lobby, and a flexible commercial space positioned to support community-oriented uses. The planning report notes this space “could be offered as a flexible space within the development for community groups,” supporting short-term or longer-term occupancy arrangements.

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The site sits within the Swan Street Major Activity Centre, surrounded by a mix of retail, hospitality, and emerging residential development, and directly opposite tram services along Swan Street. East Richmond Station is located to the south, providing strong rail connectivity, while the broader Cremorne precinct continues to evolve as a mixed-use hub.

I&amp;D Group, founded by Ivan Filipović, is regarded as one of Victoria’s largest formwork contractors, partnering with major construction firms across large-scale public and private developments. The Swan Street proposal signals a move into development-backed opportunities tied to strategic inner-city sites.

First Look: Plans lodged for Cremorne apartment project on Swan Street

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Figures released by SQM Research show a decrease in national residential property listings across all capital cities in December 2019. 
National residential property listings across capital cities show an overall 12 per cent decline in 2019.
In December 2019, listings decreased by 14.8 per cent, declining from 338,971 in November to 288,966.
"The month of December traditionally records falls in properties listed for sale as it is the start of the festive and summer holiday period, whilst November shows a surge in listings as vendors are keen to sell before the holiday season approaches," explains Louis Christopher, managing director of SQM Research.
"The recent devastating bushfires in NSW, Canberra and Victoria could also result in declines in property listings and impact property values in these regions in the coming months."
All capital cities saw decreases in property listings over the month with the most significant decrease experienced in Sydney with 28.7 per cent, followed closely by Canberra with 28.1 per cent.
Property listings in Sydney fell from 32,101 in November 2019 to 22,888 in December while Canberra saw a decline from 4,998 to 3,595. 
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Year-on-year listings similarly show declines for all capital cities with Sydney showing a decline of 30.1 per cent, followed by Darwin with 25.2 per cent, and with Canberra only recording an overall 14.6 per cent decline. Meanwhile, Brisbane is revealed as declining the slightest with only 8.4 per cent. 
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Sydney vendors vacate market as December 2019 property listings decrease: SQM Research

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The Perth property where the body of a mother of two was found buried in the backyard in September has been listed for December auction.
Ahmed Seedat was charged with the murder of his wife Fahima Yusuf, the mother of two children, after her body was found at their Weston Street, Carlisle property.
Under the WA Real Estate and Business Agents and Sales Representatives Code of Conduct 2016 regulation 24, the listed agent must make reasonable efforts to verify all facts material to the transaction.
Listing agent Jared Rayner told the local paper the Weston Street property was no longer a crime scene and its history would not be hidden from buyers.
“Because it’s a material fact of the transaction, we must acknowledge that to any person who does want to purport a contract,” he said.
“It’s open public information as well, however, I would still be disclosing because we don’t know what really happened there other than a body was found in the backyard.”
Seedat is next scheduled in court on November 28.
The Pulse Property Group has marketed the property as mortgagee in possession.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-carlisle-129835546" target="_blank">The 2005-built four bedroom home</a> last traded at $865,000 in 2014.
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Perth crime scene auction listing comes with full disclosure

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Property listings in capital cities such as Sydney and Melbourne are slightly under stock levels last year, according to CoreLogic's market indicator report.
Perth has the biggest increase in property listings with an increase of 17.5 percent over 12 months for overall total listings. For new listings this has increased by 13.1 percent.
Meanwhile the number of properties being listed in Hobart has decreased by 28.7 percent while the number of new properties being listed in Darwin has fallen by 20.3 percent.
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A glamorous Hawthorn East rental home that has featured in the Foxtel reality show, The Real Housewives of Melbourne is for sale.
Its the home that was tenanted to former Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies and his wife, Jackie for some $2500 a week.
The Harcourt Street 1888 Victorian era home – with a recent 2010 extension by architect Steve Domoney on its 490 sqm block – comes an internal area of more than 400 square metres.
There is four bedrooms, a study, cinema and gourmet kitchen at the renovated house with four courtyards.
Marshall White agent James Tostevin expects <a href="https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/2a-harcourt-street-hawthorn-east-352120/" target="_blank">2A Harcourt Street</a> to sell for $3.5 million plus at its February 20 auction. 
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Real Housewives of Hawthorn East auction offering

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Making your property stand out, and giving it the best possible chance to sell in early 2016, relies on smart preparation now. 
Getting your property sale ready can be the difference between securing an ordinary price and that great price. 
While you might only sell your home every decade or so, it is all too often left to the last panicked days to set things right.
All at the most stressful of times especially if you have bought and need to sell.
Unlike the past, buyers these days can be found almost all year round, though with the slowest sales period still being over the early days of the new year.
But the internet makes the marketing easier, so that buyers can spot the offering well in advance of the signboard going up at the property after the summer break.
This option of signalling a forthcoming February auction is a wise move.
Especially as there will be a few keen expatriates buyers back in Sydney over the Christmas break, who might just want to sign up then and there.
I sense in most years the early bird typically catches the worm, so listing for February auction (and also early spring September auction) stands the offering in better stead given its before the oversupply deluge that comes around at Easter (and late November).
The time required to sell property that is accurately priced to meet the market will vary anywhere between two and eight weeks, and in many cases as soon as the listing agent lets the listing be known to their data base. After all agents should have buyers on their books who have missed out on homes over recent weeks in the lead up to Christmas.
Prior to placing your property on the market, allow two weeks to prepare the marketing and legal material.
Presentation of your property is critical in achieving the highest price, starting with street precence. 
Staging can be done by professionals or yourself by simply decluttering and placing furniture to maximize the feelings of space and light throughout your home, with a smart eye to how the rooms flow into each other.
Be sure all the potential turn offs for buyers have been acted on including no animal odours in the house; removal of stained carpets and damp in the walls, along with fixing the cracked glass and doors that stick.
I reckon you should also think ahead - even if you aren't an immediate likely seller.
Especially when it comes to understanding just when your house and garden look the best.
During 2016 start noting when the sun makes the key rooms that bit extra special. That's when you'd ideally like to schedule the open for inspections and onsite auction.
Do the same in the garden - taking photos before the last jacaranda falls this season - so that your eventual marketing can show the garden year round. Maybe not within the major marketing, but showing the garden will work on facebook and twitter.
Best don't include the Christmas decorations in any marketing photos - as that is just naff especially if it is still for sale long after Santa has been.
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Planning your early 2016 property auction listing

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The 1882 Faulconbridge residence, Eurama, one of the grandest NSW castellated pioneer homes, which is now sandstone ruins has been sold for $1,225,000 to the Donghua Group.
The house on the <a href="https://www.chapmanrealestate.com.au/listings/land_sale-380050-faulconbridge/" target="_blank">93 hectare holding</a> has been dilapidated since being gutted by a 1968 Blue Mountains bushfire.
It sold through Jonathan Crisp at Chapman Real Estate under mortgagee instructions.
It was built by politician land dealer Andrew McCulloch after the property was bought from the retired chief justice, Sir Alfred Stephen, for 3800 pounds. Costing about #13,000, colonial architect George Mansfield designed it with furnishings by Lyon, Cottier &amp; Co. But by the late 1880s McCulloch was bankrupt. McCulloch's coat of arms, however, remains above the its missing main door, Vi et Animo meaning By Strength and By Courage.
The neighbours included other powerful colonial figures such as the Father of Federation, Sir Henry Parkes, and Sir James Martin, the former premier of NSW.
By the late 1880s, after McCulloch was bankrupt Eurama sold to importer J.W. Cliff, one time owner of Elizabeth Farm, and his wife, Jessie, the parents of 16 children.
Part of the Eurama castle estate comprised individual building lots has already been sold with homes under construction.
The latest 93 hectares of land had been offered as divided into 15 lots. The estate came with an ornamental lake, once used for small sailing boats.
Originally known as Weemala, an aboriginal word said to mean an expansive view, the name changed in 1907 to Eurama, a Greek word meaning much the same.
The sandstone ruins can be seen from the train and from the Great Western Highway opposite Todarello’s Fruit House at Faulconbridge.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Blue Mountains sandstone ruins sell for $1.2 million

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More than $4.5 million is tipped for the Kew property of the Winneke family.
It was the home of the late Sir Henry Winneke who was Governor of Victoria between 1974-1982.
Expressions of interest close October 19 through Jellis Craig Hawthorn agent William Chen.
The restored <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-120729445" target="_blank">389 Barkers Road</a> is one of three homes in Kew designed by John Beswicke. 
Set on a 1297 sqm block, the house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The median house price in <a href="/news">Kew is $1,938,000</a>, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
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John Beswicke-designed Kew home offering

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A six-bedroom trophy home in the gated Pinnacle community in Sanctuary Lakes, 10 kilometres east of Werribee, has been listed by Scott Perry, of Hocking Stuart with record $2.75 million to $3 million hopes.
The Point Cook precinct price record is held by a Sanctuary Lakes home which sold for $2.1 million in July. 
Vendor Metod Moha runs Distinction Homes, an award-winning luxury building business, using his home as a showpiece for clients.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-sanctuary+lakes-120401393" target="_blank">No. 21 Greg Norman Drive </a>looks over the 14th hole of Sanctuary Lakes golf course.
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Sanctuary Lakes record setting offering

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A private valley-feel Wollombi home has been listed for sale.
The <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/183-rocky-creek-road-wollombi/Property-Details-buy-residential-9236258" target="_blank">183 Rocky Creek Road</a> 10 hectare property has been listed for around $900,000.
The rural property was last traded unfinished 11 years ago, when Australian Financial Review Magazine deputy editor Marguerite Winter and AFR foreign editor Derry Hogue bought the 300 square metre residence.
The property was on the market for two years prior to that. 
The couple completed the four-bedroom home with a mixture of stone, slab and hardwood, and main room with large stone fireplace. 
The property has a north-east aspect.
The property is being privately negotiated by Garry Musgrove from Ray White Cessnock.
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Wollombi home lists with sub $1 million hopes

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Western Australia's Salitage Estate winery is on the market through an expression of interest campaign, closing Wednesday 23 September. 
The award winning winery and vineyard is based in Pemberton, south of Perth and is 51 hectares with a 22.86 hectare vineyard planted for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wines. The property also includes a custom-built three level winery and cellar door, main residence, manager’s residence, staff accommodation and four accommodation suites.  
The property is being sold through CBRE’s Phil Melville and David Kennedy with VNW Independent’s Steve Vaughan and Hugh Ness.  
 
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