<p data-end="587" data-start="368">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.</p>

<p data-end="778" data-start="589">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.</p>

<p data-end="907" data-start="780"><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.</p>

<p data-end="1052" data-start="909">The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.</p>

<p data-end="1311" data-start="1054">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.</p>

<p data-end="1451" data-start="1313">The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.</p>

<p data-end="1676" data-start="1453">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.</p>

<p data-end="1908" data-start="1678">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.</p>

<p data-end="2142" data-start="1910">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.</p>

<p data-end="2142" data-start="1910"><img alt="MAYD" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d1bcbb05-e659-4b47-8bd4-1e595315e2ad" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-27%20at%202.05.03%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=jj0XEud1X1DuLt7_KyElhjMdZGOXmLHP" /></p>

<p data-end="2308" data-start="2144">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.</p>

<p data-end="2648" data-start="2310">"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.</p>

<p data-end="2797" data-start="2650">"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."</p>

<p data-end="2938" data-start="2799">The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.</p>

<p data-end="3216" data-start="2940">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.</p>

<p data-end="3325" data-start="3218">Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.</p>

<p data-end="3442" data-start="3327">"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.</p>

<p data-end="3662" data-start="3444">"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."</p>

<p data-end="3818" data-start="3664">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.</p>

<p data-end="4076" data-start="3820">"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.</p>

<p data-end="4375" data-start="4078">"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."</p>

<p data-end="4503" data-start="4377">Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.</p>

<p data-end="4741" data-start="4505">"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."</p>

<p data-end="4910" data-start="4743">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.</p>

<p data-end="4951" data-start="4912">MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.</p>


Joel Robinson

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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<p data-end="600" data-start="394">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.</p>

<p data-end="733" data-start="602">But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.</p>

<p data-end="970" data-start="735">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.</p>

<p data-end="970" data-start="735">[smartcode_project:default project_id=152737 project_image_fid=377679]</p>

<p data-end="1159" data-start="972">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.</p>

<p data-end="1357" data-start="1161">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.</p>

<p data-end="3400" data-start="3216">[smartcode_project:default project_id=152737 project_image_fid=377675]</p>

<p data-end="3400" data-start="3216">Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.</p>

<p data-end="1664" data-start="1517">Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.</p>

<p data-end="1826" data-start="1666">Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.</p>

<p data-end="1826" data-start="1666">[smartcode_project:default project_id=152737 project_image_fid=377685]</p>

<p data-end="2045" data-start="1828">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.</p>

<p data-end="2269" data-start="2047">"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.</p>

<p data-end="2430" data-start="2271">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.</p>

<p data-end="2606" data-start="2432">It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.</p>

<p data-end="2724" data-start="2608">At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.</p>

<p data-end="2892" data-start="2726">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.</p>

<p data-end="2892" data-start="2726">[smartcode_project:default project_id=152737 project_image_fid=377680]</p>

<p data-end="3004" data-start="2894">Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.</p>

<p data-end="3214" data-start="3006">"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.</p>

<p data-end="3400" data-start="3216">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.</p>

<p data-end="3400" data-start="3216">More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.</p>

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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

<p>A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.</p>

<p>Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.</p>

<p>Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.</p>

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<p>The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.</p>

<p>Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.</p>

<p>Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.</p>

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<p>Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.</p>

<p>The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.</p>

<p>“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.</p>

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<p>“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”</p>

<p>The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.</p>

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

<p data-end="535" data-start="324">Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.</p>

<p data-end="717" data-start="537">The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.</p>

<p data-end="918" data-start="719">The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.</p>

<p data-end="1131" data-start="920">PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.</p>

<p data-end="1131" data-start="920"><img alt="PDG" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3933013e-6332-4386-b9be-089df05caf17" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-27%20at%209.29.22%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=sITIgBqDL0N3VNSMwWEmF5UA.uvcsRyu" /></p>

<p data-end="1318" data-start="1133">Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.</p>

<p data-end="1433" data-start="1320">The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.</p>

<p data-end="1658" data-start="1591">A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.</p>

<p data-end="1864" data-start="1660">More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.</p>

<p data-end="2011" data-start="1866">The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.</p>

<p data-end="2011" data-start="1866"><img alt="PDG" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="73167fcd-1031-4b6f-a408-a064cfe45ed1" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-27%20at%209.29.17%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=Pf1AEWxw6SNmBqR0zQW5lyEze.MtxgFp" /></p>

<p data-end="2191" data-start="2013">The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.</p>

<p data-end="2365" data-start="2193">PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.</p>

<p data-end="2473" data-start="2367">“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.</p>

<p data-end="2775" data-start="2475">“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”</p>

<p data-end="2943" data-start="2777">The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.</p>

<p data-end="3145" data-start="3001">PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.</p>


PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

<p>Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.</p>

<p>The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.</p>

<p>That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.</p>

<p>The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.</p>

<p>A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.</p>

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<p>Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.</p>

<p>Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.</p>

<p>While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.</p>


First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

Ray White

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<p>Queensland Government owned properties, once earmarked for the former Glendower Dam project around Beaudesert and Tabragalba, are on the market in the first stage of the open market sales program. </p>
<p>The properties are a combination of large agricultural holdings, residential houses and lifestyle properties. </p>
<p>Six properties will be offered by auction for June 7 auction.</p>
<p>These properties comprise of three blocks of vacant land around 50 hectares each, a house on 1.2 hecatres, a house on 20 hectares with frontage to the Albert River and lastly 193 hectares of prime river flats with irrigation licences, houses and sheds. </p>
<p>The three lifestyle blocks are adjoining and are all fronted by Beaudesert Nerang Road.</p>
<p>One property comprises 193 hectares of rich river flats.</p>
<p>Three water licences are currently attached to the property. It is in eight freehold titles and has frontage to both Beaudesert Nerang Road and Tabragalba House Road. </p>
<p>The properties are located 60 kilometres from Southport and 70 kilometres from Brisbane. </p>
<p>Ray White Rural Queensland sales agent Peter Douglas and Ed Dalton, at Ray White Rural Beaudesert have been appointed to manage the sale process. </p>
<p>“It is a very good mixture with properties in all price brackets," Douglas said. </p>
<p>Properties will be open for inspections on Sundays. </p>
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Ray White Rural to sell Glendower Dam sites

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<div>Melbourne auctioneer and agent, Aaron McDonald has been welcomed back to Ray White. </div>
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<div>Mr McDonald had been running his own business, before joining a local agency where he was awarded the number 1 sales agent from 2014-2017 across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. </div>
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<div>Ray White Group chairman Brian White welcomed Mr McDonald back home. </div>
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<div>“It’s always a great compliment when agents of Aaron’s calibre come back to our group. If you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together," Mr White said. </div>
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<div>McDonald was selling homes in Whitehorse, in particular the suburb of Blackburn.</div>
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<div>Domain indicated Aaron McDonald from McGrath Blackburn had sold 11 properties in the last 12 months , with an average sale price of $1.2 million and total sales valued at $13.3 million. Aaron worked with Grant Lynch, Ian van Eijk and Rachel Lau on three of these sales.
<p data-reactid="258">Aaron sold 9 houses and 2 apartments with 1 sales by private treaty and 10 by auction, and these properties were on the market for an average of 25 days.</p>
<p data-reactid="259">Aaron's highest recorded sale price was $2.3 million for 11 Jeffery Street, Blackburn, a 5-bedroom house which sold by auction last October.</p>
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Melbourne agent Aaron McDonald returns to Ray White

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<div>Australasia’s biggest property group, <span id="0.7442116941323146" class="highlight">Ray</span> <span id="0.2038638881688163" class="highlight">White</span>, is preparing itself for what is tracking to be the industry’s busiest weekend of auctions so far in 2018.</div>
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<div>A total 3,689 auctions are scheduled to take place this week across the capital cities, according to CoreLogic, a traditional rise in auctions occurring in the week prior to Easter. </div>
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<div>Melbourne will host the highest number of auctions out of all capital cities with 1,934 homes going under the hammer, which will make it the second busiest week on record for the city.</div>
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<div>One of Brunswick’s most charming homes (above) is scheduled to go to auction on Saturday at midday (AEDT).</div>
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<span id="0.5470571188022452" class="highlight">Ray</span> <span id="0.04650709860855462" class="highlight">White</span> Brunswick sales agent Alex Ilyin said no expense was spared in the build of <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brunswick-127675706" target="_blank">32A Thistle St.</a>
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<div>The modern three bedroom build is full of elegant period features, from the high kickboards to a traditional fireplace.</div>
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<div>“Everything is done to a premium standard,” Mr Ilyin said. </div>
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<div>“Interest has been really great, and it’s generally come from people transitioning from their first purchase, so a lot of young professionals.”</div>
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<div>There’s a price guide attached to 32A Thistle St, Brunswick of around $1,150,000 to $1,250,000, in line with the Statement of Information.</div>
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<div>Another exciting Melbourne auction is scheduled for 1pm at 22A Bringa Ave, Camberwell.</div>
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<div>Marketed by <span id="0.9239246109726515" class="highlight">Ray</span> <span id="0.2920828070509026" class="highlight">White</span> Box Hill’s Jeremy Tyrrell, the single-level villa is appealing to buyers looking for the perfect downsize option or families wanting convenient access to Camberwell High and Melbourne's private school belt.</div>
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<div>To South Australia, where 9kms northwest of Adelaide’s CBD is a 1955 three bedroom home (above) scheduled to go under the hammer on Saturday morning. </div>
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<div>Marketed by <span id="0.5852751586754685" class="highlight">Ray</span> <span id="0.1725198935404344" class="highlight">White</span> Adelaide’s George Kargiotis, 17 Shirley Ave at Woodville West is expected to draw a solid auction crowd comprised mainly of first-home buyers.</div>
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<div>“The owner has renovated the home which now has polished floors, fresh paint, a new second bathroom and kitchen,” Mr Kargiotis said.</div>
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<div>In Western Australia, <span id="0.0474139130819774" class="highlight">Ray</span> <span id="0.6499063051478601" class="highlight">White</span> North Quays principal Scott Langley is managing the auction of a Kallaroo tri-level home (above).</div>
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<div>The 827sq m coastal property is at 4 Woolwich Close, around 25kms outside of Perth’s CBD.</div>
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<div>“It’s a great street, located in the Northshore Estate, and near parks and the newly refurbished shopping centre,” Mr Langley said.</div>
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<div>“Most interested people are looking to renovate as it’s a great project home to renovate with the bonus option of subdividing and building three new dwellings.”</div>
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<span id="0.5910561449481334" class="highlight">Ray</span> <span id="0.9265340774103629" class="highlight">White</span> Coorparoo principal Cliff Tarr is looking forward to Saturday’s auction of a Brisbane home (above) which has been held by the same family since 1964.</div>
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<div>The 885sq m corner block of land with a three bedroom house at 109 Albert St is in the popular suburb of Camp Hill, around 8km to the CBD.</div>
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<div>“Land is gold in Camp Hill,” Mr Tarr said.</div>
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<div>“It’s one for families looking for a big block, or developers.</div>
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<div>“Camp Hill has a very strong volume of owner-occupier houses, great parks, elevation, city views, and it’s just a beautiful spot close to everything.”</div>
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<div>Down the M1 highway, <span id="0.771749667243177" class="highlight">Ray</span> <span id="0.011798626151508618" class="highlight">White</span> Mermaid Beach’s Troy Dowker is taking a classic Gold Coast beach house (above) to auction on Saturday afternoon.</div>
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<div>The 506sq m oceanfront block is at 120 Pacific Pde, Bilinga.</div>
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<div>“Bilinga is probably one of the more high demand suburbs, not only on the Gold Coast but across Queensland,” Mr Dowker said.</div>
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<div>“Lots of people love the tranquillity and charm of the southern Gold Coast.”</div>
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<div>The rare 965sq m property, at 1 Carranya Rd, has a current approved development application to extend the house, although Mr Nees said the dual-level residence already offers plenty of space.</div>
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<div>“It’s within walking distance to Saint Ignatius College, which is a big drawcard.</div>
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<div>“It’s an area with a lot of parkland and it attracts families because of the desirable school catchment.”</div>
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<p>Penrith Panther Trent Merrin hasn't strayed far from his upbringing with his latest property purchase.</p>
<p>The long-time St George Illawara Dragon has spent $1.3 million on a home in Shellharbour, near his native Wollongong.</p>
<p>Merrin snapped the home up in 21 days, before its scheduled auction.</p>
<p>It was sold a lot quicker than Shellharbour's average 75 plus days on market.</p>
<p>Ray White Shellharbour selling agent Amanda Bonnici described the home as one of the finest properties to come onto the Shellharbour Village market.</p>
<p>The modern four bedroom family home has ocean views from its 360 sqm parcel.</p>
<p>An alfresco deck with salt water swimming pool opens from the kitchen and living area.</p>
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<p>Merrin has always kept his property portfolio close to home, previously owning in Barrack Heights and Flinders. </p>
<p>The settlement comes after he quit the title on the Gerroa he shared with former fiancee, professional surfer Sally Fitzgibbon.</p>
<p>It was late 2016 when his name was put on the title of the waterfront reserve cottage that cost Fitzgibbon $1,225,000 in 2010.</p>
<p>But after the couple split up he signed it back over late last year.</p>
<p>Merrin started his career at the Dragons where he played in the winning 2010 NRL Grand Final.</p>
<p>He's been at the Panthers since 2016, signing an initial three year contract and since finding his career best form has recently extended his stay at the foot of the mountains until the end of 2020. </p>
<p>This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Warren Ginsberg, from Ray White Double Bay, finished last week in a flurry with a trifecta of sales <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_495084649"><span class="aQJ">on Friday</span></span> to seal four contracts <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_495084650"><span class="aQJ">in four days</span></span> to the value of $11.2 million.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">A timeless residence at <a id="m_-6465388716788642138LPlnk206200" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=50+Olola+Ave,+Vaucluse&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D50%2BOlola%2BAve,%2BVaucluse%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1521758800931000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHU-QvA3-p123qQh9kayfvOYYUydA"> 50 Olola Ave, Vaucluse</a> received significant interest, with 132 enquiries across three weeks (pictured below).</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ginsberg said he was happy with the quick nature of these premium sales.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“For three out of the four sales last week, the average time on market was 17 days giving confidence the market is still strong,” Ginsberg said.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“We’ve seen double-digit growth for many years now, so it was inevitable a general price decrease was looming, however I’m confident the market can still offer great returns based on the low days on market.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Studdy family sold <a id="m_-6465388716788642138LPlnk118069" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=480+Old+South+Head+Rd,+Rose+Bay&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D480%2BOld%2BSouth%2BHead%2BRd,%2BRose%2BBay%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1521758800932000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEkuKY4EXKz1Ot9_JBF0gWVsXwvKg"> 480 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay</a> (pictured below).</p>
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<p>After a four week marketing campaign, Ray White Group's Andrew Jolliffe, has sold the Padstow Park Hotel. </p>
<p>The hotel, currently ranked 169 in the State's top 200 gaming hotels, and the recipient of a recent extension of trading hours windfall until 2am, is situated opposite Padstow train station on a 2700 sqm block. </p>
<p>Jolliffe advised that the auction room was again well supported by purchasers. </p>
<p>His auction sale record is now sitting at an 86% success rate.</p>
<p>The hotel was purchased for $26,000,000.00 by JDA hotels who enjoyed a management agreement at the hotel, confirmed Jolliffe. </p>
<p>The hotel was sold by White &amp; Partners who bought it in 2014 for $13.7 million when sold by Wesfarmers hospitality arm Coles Liquor. </p>
<p>"The market remains particularly active at present with the bandwith of sales for A grade hotels operating between 7% and 8.5%" commented Jolliffe. </p>
<p>Speaking on behalf of the purchaser, John Feros said they clearly knew the hotel, and had a good appreciation of the area; "having operated hotels in that part of Sydney for decades." </p>
<p><span><span>Ray White Hotels Australia has another 80m worth of hospitality assets currently under agreement, including the Ophir Tavern in the State's South West which the firm sold on behalf of Sydney based P.E. firm EBC Capital last Friday following an EOI campaign.</span></span></p>
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<div>Jye Emdur, the model son of Channel 7 personality Larry Emdur, has moved from the runway to real estate.</div>
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<div>He’s started selling property at Ray White Double Bay, the state’s No. 1 Ray White office.</div>
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<div>Emdur will be a sales associate to Kate Zuppicich.</div>
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<div>Jye, who has modelled alongside Jesinta Campbell, Dominique Elissa, Kris Smith and Nick Youngquest, most recently appeared in Drumstick ice cream ads on bus stop billboards.</div>
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<div>He debuted on the catwalk at the 2015 Myer spring/summer parade while he was studying industrial design.</div>
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<div>The 2015 Cleo Bachelor of the Year nominee has quickly emerged as having a “nothing is a problem” attitude with clients.</div>
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<div>While not owning any property, he’s close to his dad who loves property. </div>
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<div>They, of course, also share a matching tattoo: “If not now, when?”  Larry and his mum, Sylvia sold their Dover Heights family home for a stellar $11.5 million last year.</div>
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<div>The family appear to spend much of their time at Bondi Beach where Larry has owned since 1992.</div>
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<span id="x_gmail-m_5399368607563286463gmail-docs-internal-guid-72d47209-1c3c-2164-d49e-f5cd5e6cebe9">Tony Fountain, one of the Ray White Group legends, has died </span>aged 72.</div>
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<div>The veteran estate agent began his Ray White career in the fledgling business in New South Wales in 1988. </div>
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<div>"He was relentless," recalled Ray White co-chairman, Brian White today.</div>
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<div>It was in recent years he moved to Bowral where is suffered a stroke on the weekend.</div>
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<p dir="ltr">"It will be a fitting reminder to all our members of the crucial role Tony played in the continuing development of our national expansion." </p>
<p dir="ltr">Tony is survived by his long-term partner Sam Hudson and his step-daughter Emily, plus his daughter Kylie Fountain and husband Kevin Hall, son Jason Fountain and wife Paula and son Kurt Fountain and his wife Josie and grand-daughters Charlotte and Sybella.</p>
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<div>Ferguson Property Agents in Cammeray is merging with Ray White Lower North Shore.</div>
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<div>Justin Ferguson and his wife Sally have been operating in Cammeray for 20 years and will rebrand their office to Ray White Ferguson (Cammeray) in February.</div>
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<div>After starting his career as a stock and station agent more than 30 years ago, Ferguson founded his own agency in 1998 and was widely known as “the Cammeray specialist" for his unrivaled local knowledge.</div>
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<div>Ferguson said the time was right to now “alter our strategy to remain relevant and grow our market share”.</div>
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<div>“Our main objective is to provide certainty as well as career opportunities for our staff by creating a sustainable business underpinned by a powerful household name.</div>
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<div>“We are a family owned business, and so is Justin Ferguson and so are the Whites. Justin is a local icon and Dan White has been instrumental in this alliance as it will be of benefit to us all,” the pair said.</div>
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<div>“We aim to be the vendor’s choice in every market and there is no doubt that this will create a stronger footprint for in the Cammeray community.</div>
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<div>“We see a lot of growth potential in this area and we are excited to work with Justin and Sally Ferguson and their daughter Sophie."</div>
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<p>One of Western Australia's leading estate agents Vivien Yap is set to join the Ray White group, departing LJ Hooker.</p>
<p>The Ray White statement suggested Yap's honesty, enthusiasm, and professionalism makes her one of the most trusted and sought after agents in Perth. </p>
<p>She got national exposure when she was a conjunctional listing agent for the Taj on Swan in Peppermint Grove.</p>
<p>Yap was appointed to sell the demolished property dubbed Taj on Swan but has yet to secure its sale.</p>
<p>The 6,600 sqm site had the Oswal's $70 million partially built mansion before it was demolished. It was said to be worth around $30 million on listing.</p>
<p>The incompleted house was the subject of a long-running battle between the owners and the council after it was abandoned when the Oswals left Australia in December 2010.</p>
<p>The original plans for the palatial home included seven domes, a temple, a gym and swimming pool.</p>
<p>She was recently recognised as LJ Hooker's top selling principal, the first time in the award's 22-year history the prize has gone to a woman.</p>
<p>She has been the REB top WA agent since 2014. She was poached previously from Acton to join LJH in 2015 when she was selling around $145 million of property after booking 89 sales at an average of $1.6 million in 2014. The REB 2017 data saw 122 sales at a $1.4 million average totalling $175 million.</p>
<p>Ray White Group joint chairman Brian White said there was no greater compliment that could be paid than to have a top agent joining the network.<br><br>“Ray White is so proud now to be the signature across so many amazing individuals," White said.<br><br>"These are the people who property owners choose more than anybody else.</p>
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<p>"We are so lucky to have more of the better people in our industry in our network, and our brand is the signature to their success."<br><br>“Growth is the oxygen for a business like ours that has been growing for over 115 years. My family and I are excited to welcome Vivien Yap and her team to our business.”<br><br>Ray White Western Australia chief executive officer Mark Whiteman also extended a warm welcome to Yap and her team to the WA network.<br><br>“There are moments in time that we recognise will define our future. Vivien’s choice to join Ray White is one such moment and something that will benefit our entire group,” he said.<br><br>“For some time we have looked for the right representation in the much sought after western suburbs of Perth and so we are delighted to be partnering with Western Australia’s number one agent.<br><br>“This is one of the most significant milestones in the history of the Ray White Group in Western Australia, since our inception here in 1994.<br><br>“We are excited about Vivien’s ambitions and look forward to supporting those ambitions into the future.”<br><br>Incoming business owner Vivien Yap was attracted to Ray White for its family values and supportive culture.<br><br>“Where else do I go when I am at the top of my game? I have been impressed by the White family’s significant investment in their business and the local support they have here in Western Australia,” Ms Yap said.<br><br>“The resources and support that I now have being with the number one brand in Australasia are very compelling. I know some of the best businesses in Australasia work within Ray White and I wanted to join the best.<br><br>“I have been impressed by the local support team in Western Australia and am excited about the future.”<br><br>Yap, a qualified pharmacist, said the property industry has some similarities to her previous career, as she’s found it’s important to be very consultative and evidence-based to be effective in solving problems for customers.<br><br>“It’s a very similar human interaction in real estate as you’re often trying to solve an issue for a buyer or seller and they often need to talk to you at uncommon hours of the day or night.”</p>
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