Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

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New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

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Combined dwelling rental yield across all capital cities is at 3.5%, down from 3.8% twelve months ago, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Results from CoreLogic RP Data's July Rental Index found the current yield in Hobart is 5.2%, Brisbane 4.5% and Melbourne 3.1%
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The top sale of the week was a freestanding home in North Bondi on approx 480sqm of level land with over 12 metre wide frontage, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Only a stone's throw from Bondi Beach, the five bedroom home, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-north+bondi-120467205" target="_blank">60 Hastings Parade</a>, (above) sold at auction for $5,535,000.
60 Hastings Parade, North Bondi, NSW 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car house $5,535,000 through Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay 
3a Birriwa Place, Northwood, NSW 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car house $5,260,000 McGrath Estate Agents 
13 Carlotta Road, Double Bay, NSW 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car house $4,950,000 Phillips Pantzer Donnelley
7a Inkerman Street, Mosman, NSW 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car house $4,900,000 Simeon Manners Property Mosman 
25/7 South Steyne, Manly, NSW 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car unit $4,675,000 McGrath Estate Agents 
7 Kitchener Street, Oatley, NSW 5 bed, 5 bath, 4 car house $4,225,000 McGrath Estate Agents 
8 McEvoy Street, Kew, NSW 6 bed, 5 bath, 8 car house $4,200,000 Castran Gilbert South Yarra 
15 Homebush Road, Strathfield, NSW 4bed,1bath,1car house $4,125,000 Strathfield Partners Strathfield 
4 West Street, Strathfield, NSW 6 bed, 4 bath, 2 car house $4,100,000 Strathfield Partners Strathfield 
2a Kelburn Road, Roseville, NSW 5bed,3bath,2car house $4,000,000 McGrath Estate Agents 
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North Bondi $5.53 million sale in CoreLogic RP Data top 10 list

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Di Jones Real Estate has announced the launch of their Southern Highlands division, born from "strong existing synergies between the agency’s core market of the Eastern Suburbs and the Southern Highlands."
Locals Kate McCullagh, Elizabeth Tregear and Anita Roelevink will lead the Di Jones operations that will not have a traditional shop front but will be digitally positioned and aligned with the Eastern Suburbs head office.
"The internet has reshaped how real estate is delivered and how people search for property," the agency noted.
Recent investments by<a href="https://www.dijones.com.au" target="_blank"> Di Jones Real Estate</a> in digital media and marketing strategies had increased website visits by 30% with four times more visits via mobile devices, and shown a six-fold increase in viewings of its online videos.
The agency database is more than 28,000 buyers throughout NSW, general manager Kylie Walsh said.
 
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Properties around the Gold Coast region of Southport have been earmarked for concern due to supply levels and sale volumes for new apartments, according to Herron Todd White.
Herron Todd White's September Month in Review noted a streamlined PDA approval process has led to a larger volume of approvals being given for large yield high-rise buildings over the last two to three years.
The review stated while development to date has focused on smaller projects, where demand appears to be adequately absorbing supply, there is a degree of concern to the overall volume of approved stock that potentially could be brought to the market if a number of the approvals were acted on.  
"There are a large number of 100 plus apartment highrise projects approved within the Southport PDA area and that a proportion of these have been obtained by ‘speculators’, with the intent to on sell the approved site, likely to overseas interests," it noted. 
"To date, we have seen only limited local developers or lending institutions show an appetite for these larger scale developments in Southport, and the reality is that while a larger potential supply of apartments is approved for Southport, a number of the proposals, may in fact, not be acted on in the current development cycle.
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Two new properties have made the top ten most discounted properties nationwide list from SQM Research, one on 15 acres in West Australia's Swan Hill and the other known as The Gasworks in South Australia's Strahalbyn.
According to Louis Christopher from SQM Research, the acerage at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-acreage+semi+rural-wa-herne+hill-119361175" target="_blank">163 William Street, Herne Hill</a>, coming in at number four on the list, would be suited to someone wanting to knock down and build their very own country retreat.
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"This family home features a whopping 15 acres and is livable, consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom. The listing suggests that the home is not for everyone, and the property would be suited for someone wanting to knock down and build their very own country retreat," he said.
"The land is cleared and majority leveled, with the current owners using the property to breed Alpacas. 
"The property has been on the market since March 20th 2015. Since then the vendor has dropped the price from $1,590,000 to $990,000, a total savings of $600,000." 
Rounding up the top ten list is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-strathalbyn-107599508" target="_blank">12-14 South Terrace, Strahalbyn</a>, also known as "The Gasworks". Louis Christopher said the large beauty has been on the market since the 13th of August 2011, and has since then dropped by $521,000. 
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"The property consists of four residences, with a total of six bedrooms, six bathrooms and accommodation for up to three vehicles. The residences sit on approximately 1 acre of well-established gardens with an abundance of native plants and trees," he said.
"Each residence appears to take the form of a stone cottage, with kitchenettes, spa baths, and plenty of sitting and living space in each."
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Two new entrants on top ten most discounted list: SQM Research

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With a slight easing in Sydney, there are signs the average time on market for private treaty offerings is taking hold, according to the latest information from Australian Property Monitors.
Melbourne was the only market where there was a noticeable reduction in days on market.  
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A South Perth apartment has been listed for sale with $9 million hopes.
The <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/1-95-south-perth-esplanade-south-perth/Property-Details-buy-residential-8110296" target="_blank">1/95 South Perth Esplanade</a> has been listed through Linda Sullivan at Space Real Estate ahead of its completion.
With 309 square metres under roof, the apartment has a 20 metre north orientation with views of the Swan River, Kings Park and the Perth city skyline. 
It comes with a rear private grassed garden area.
The development is designed and built by Giorgi Exclusive Homes - winner of the 2014 HIA Complex of the Year, winner of the 2014 HIA Apartment of the Year, and winner of the 2014 Australian Home of the Year.
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$9 million hopes for South Perth apartment

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GUEST OBSERVER
A good rule of thumb in debates on who bears the economic cost of a policy change is to look at the positions taken by vested interests in the matter. If anyone is going to know if they bear the cost, it is those who pay. In the case of infrastructure charges on new property developments, the vocal objections from the property industry are a sure sign that they bear the economic costs.
Infrastructure charges are levied by local governments on developers of new land estates, based on an increased load on essential infrastructure services the council is responsible for.
A research paper recently claimed that property developers could pass on these charges in the price of new homes with a mark-up of 400%. The paper also claimed that these charges had the same price effects on existing homes, meaning that new home buyers ultimately bear the cost of infrastructure charges, rather than developers.
But the logic of this should be challenged and is not borne out in the results of other rigorous academic studies of infrastructure charges, which have in fact found the opposite.
The idea that costs of developer charges can be passed on through new home prices sounds intuitive. But it is based on an incorrect notion that prices are determined by costs.
In fact, developers already charge the maximum the market will bear. To not do so would be the equivalent of selling your house for half the market price, just because it only cost you that amount 10 years ago when you bought it. You wouldn’t do it, and nor would a developer.
Using a statistical analysis of a simple regression of home prices with developer charges, along with many hedonic control variables - as this study has - will find a positive correlation simply because charges are set in proportion to housing size. But that isn’t a causal relationship.
As Ian Davidoff and former academic economist (now the ALP’s shadow assistant treasurer) Andrew Leigh succinctly describe in their study on how stamp duty affects the market:
"if one were to simply regress the sale price on the tax payable on that property, the coefficient would capture both the mechanical fact that the tax amount is a function of the price, as well as any behavioural impact of taxes on prices."
It’s true that observations of this mechanical relationship have been widely interpreted as a behavioural effect in the literature on developer charges. But the best analysis does not interpret such results in this way.
A better way to observe behavioural impacts is take advantage of natural experiments, such as when a developer charge is increased in one area but not in a comparable adjacent area, then look at any subsequent price changes compared to the “control group”.
These types of natural experiments can alternatively be attempted with statistical controls, and a recent paper does just that when looking at the house price effects from additional costs imposed to finance infrastructure.
They find that not only are proper statistical controls very difficult to implement, but that prices decrease per dollar of additional infrastructure charge by somewhere in the range of $0.33 to $2.09.
This range captures the standard view that costs cannot be passed on in prices, which in the case of developer charges means that the developer or previous landowner bears the full cost of the charge, and not the home buyer. Davidoff and Leigh’s controlled results support this view on the incidence of stamp duties in Australia.
These more properly controlled results are consistent with the political actions of the property industry who oppose developer charges because they bear the full cost.
Why is all this important? Vested interests benefit from any illusion of unsettled academic debate. In the case of developer charges the property lobby can maintain an intelligent-sounding “Goldilocks” view in public debates that goes something like this: “The research is not settled. But it is likely that we don’t pay the full charge, nor do we pass it on completely in home prices. The cost is probably shared between us and the homebuyer.”
They capitalise on this apparent uncertainty by claiming that their interests are aligned with the home-buying community; a seductive “Goldilocks” view that is hard for politicians to ignore.
Cameron Murray is an economist at The University of Queensland and author for The Conversation. He can be contacted <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/cameron-murray-172480" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Two adjoining industrial properties located within the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Perth’s southern corridor are being offered for sale in a move tipped to generate strong buyer interest.
CBRE’s Geoff Fraser and Warick Irving have been appointed to sell the two prime industrial assets at <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/2011721577/for-sale/wa/henderson/industrial-warehouse" target="_blank">32 and 36 Stuart Drive, Henderson</a>, via an offer to purchase campaign on behalf of KordaMentha Restructuring.
36 Stuart Drive comprises a large three frontage site of 14,460sqm with modern, well-designed improvements totalling nearly 7,600sqm.
The A-grade asset features a freestanding office/warehouse and workshop facilities, as well as 12 ten-tonne gantry cranes, six automated roller shutter doors, extensive hardstand areas and established landscaping.
Positioned in the heart of the AMC, the facility at 32 Stuart Drive features a two level office/workshop of approximately 1,346sqm comprising a five tonne gantry crane and front roller shutter door access.
CBRE’s director of industrial services, Geoff Fraser, said the offering represented an opportunity to gain a presence in the well-established and renowned AMC precinct south of Perth.
The AMC is a premier industrial estate located in Henderson on the shores of Jervoise Bay, only 23 kilometres south of the Perth CBD.
Both properties will be marketed for sale from Wednesday 19th August 2015 over a five week sales campaign.
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GUEST OBSERVER
The members of the Greater Sydney Commission while ensuring representation of districts and the economy, environment and community must join together to drive Sydney’s evolution to an urban city. 
The announcement of the Greater Sydney Commission structure and role is a positive move towards a more holistic approach to planning Metropolitan Sydney. 
While Sydney’s six districts will be represented and specialist commissioners are proposed for the environment, the economy and the community the commission’s ultimate success will depend upon how these representatives work together to deliver outcomes.
The incorporation of the Sydney Joint Regional Planning Panels into the Commission Planning Panel will ensure a co-ordinated approach to decision making however the advice provided to this Planning Panel must not only come from Sydney’s 41 local councils. Strategic advice incorporating state and regional level objectives and priorities must inform and reinforce the decisions made by the Panel.
The ultimate success of the Greater Sydney Commission will depend on the people appointed to the Commissioner roles. The government must allocate appropriate salary levels to attract the best quality applicants to the important role of managing Sydney’s growth. 
The CEO and the Chair of the Greater Sydney Commission must be quality people who can take on strong advocacy roles to determine and communicate the trade-offs that Sydney’s growth will need to make in order to deliver strong economic growth, adequate housing supply and long term prosperity for the Sydney region.
The Urban Taskforce is keen to work with the Greater Sydney Commission in the development of the six Sydney district plans and in the identification and delivery of infrastructure. It is important that the Commission presents a realistic picture on how Sydney’s growth can be managed, which incorporates the trend towards apartment living in bustling urban precincts. To some extent the Commission’s task will be to lead Sydney’s evolution from a suburban city to an urban city.
Sydney’s future cannot become a political football so all political parties need to support the Greater Sydney Commission and particularly the legislation that will establish the organisation and its role.
Chris Johnson is chief executive officer of property development industry group Urban Taskforce and can be contacted <a href="https://www.urbantaskforce.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=97&amp;Itemid=126#.Vdaart55dFI" target="_blank">here</a>.
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