Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

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Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

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Matt Debreczeni and Gavin Ottaway, the owners of the Ray White Menai and Sutherland businesses, have teamed up with Matt Johnston, Jill Yankos and Charlie Yankos to open the Cronulla business, creating a "real estate powerhouse" across the Sutherland Shire.
The Cronulla office is an extension of the businesses at Menai and Sutherland.
"We’ll draw on the strength of the systems and structure already in place and bring an unrivalled one-on-one customer experience for the people of Cronulla and surrounding suburbs,” Ms Yankos said.
“Everyone aspires to be in Cronulla, it is such a sought-after beachside destination with great lifestyle benefits of amazing cafes and restaurants.
“We see a lot of people who are downsizing from the Menai area and all over The Shire to live by the beach.
“It is an aspirational suburb and there are many luxury apartments that have been built or are currently under construction in Cronulla.”
“Our goal is to be successful in a competitive market and to keep growing the Ray White brand.
“We aim to provide a very strong brand for our clients,” Jill said.
Combining their personalised service and local knowledge with the Ray White brand, Matt Johnston and Jill Yankos will be at the forefront of the Cronulla business.
Matt Johnston said collectively we have 24 years experience working in the area.
“Our goal is to bring a greater level of service to the community we know and love.”
The current median price for houses in Cronulla is $1.945 million and for units its $825,000.
Ray White NSW Chairman, Stephen Nell said Matt Johnston, Charlie and Jill bring genuine value to the local real estate market.
“They have all enjoyed exceptional careers in real estate and we look forward to supporting the team as they grow,” he said.
 
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Ray White Cronulla office to be opened by five Sutherland Shire agents

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LJ Hooker is set to open up to five new offices in the coming months on Sydney's lower North Shore.
It comes as LJ Hooker mutually ended its franchise agreement with the directors, who operated LJ Hooker Mosman. 
"The move gives LJ Hooker, which has been an iconic brand on the lower North Shore for more than 70 years, the opportunity to open more offices to service the blue chip residential addresses of Mosman, Cremorne, Cammeray, Kirribilli and Neutral Bay," LJ Hooker Network Chief, Graeme Hyde said.
He noted the franchise agreement with the Mosman directors was due for renewal next year.
“The Lower North Shore is one of the most lucrative and vibrant real estate markets in Australia and, as such, we now have the opportunity to open a number of new offices in the area, in lieu of just one, to expand our presence and better serve our customers,” Mr Hyde said.
“LJ Hooker Mosman has always been one of our stronger offices but in this lucrative and fast growing market we believe there are even more opportunities that could be capitalised on. 
“After three generations of ‘LJ Hookers’ being part of the fabric of the lower North Shore, we’re now ready to support a new generation of passionate and enthusiastic business leaders to see us continue to grow in that area.
“The success of offices in this key area is a testament that when you come to our brand and engage in our franchise offering, we can accelerate your businesses success.”
The announcement comes on the back of The Mosman-based LJ Hooker lower North Shore group joining the Ray White network in a shock defection last Friday.
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore directors Richard Harding, Geoff Smith and Bernard Ryan are to undertake the re-brand, seeing the potential for expansion across the region from their already large footprint.
Last October the veteran agent Kingsley Yates departed the Ray White group ending his three decade long franchise association due to "differing directions."
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LJ Hooker responds to Ray White defection by Mosman office

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The Mosman-based LJ Hooker Lower North Shore group is joining the Ray White network in a shock defection.
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore has been operating for 60 years and employs more than 50 people.
It has been run by the same directors for the last 20 years, having come to the fore under the prior stewardship of the late Ron Wilson.
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore directors Richard Harding, Geoff Smith and Bernard Ryan are to undertake the re-brand, seeing the potential for expansion across the region from their already large footprint.
Last October the veteran agent Kingsley Yates departed the Ray White group ending his three decade long franchise association due to "differing directions."
It was reported his departure was the most dramatic sign that the future of franchise is set for turbulent times given lowered agent commissions along with the market listings contraction while all the time lumbered with geographic boundary restrictions of the franchisor. In a small way, the Purplebricks incursion has set the cat among the pigeons too.
There are also whispers a small father-son LNS office is set to be snapped up by the burgeoning ASX-listed, The Agency.
On the Yates exit from the Ray White Lower North Shore last October, Ray White head office indicated it had been keen during the renewal negotiations for wider penetration.
So while it has taken many months longer than anticipated Ray White is now likely to set up more offices across the lower North Shore as an outcome of the defection by the trio and their team.
Ray White Lower North Shore was the largest North Shore agency in the Ray White Group, with a team of 60.
The LJH Mosman move to Ray White represents "a long term strategic step for both businesses" in one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic pricey real estate markets.  
Harding said there was no doubt his business had been operating at its highest level.
“We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past 20 years - and thankful to LJ Hooker for their support and commitment over that time,” he said.
“However we know we are ready to take the next step and have put significant thought into this decision.
“Joining the Ray White Group provides the ideal vehicle for us to become an even greater force in our local area.“
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore director Geoff Smith said the new partnership gives access to the ambitions and values of the White family.
Ray White Group director Dan White, fourth generation of the 115-year-old White Family owned business, welcomed LJ Hooker Lower North Shore.
“This promises to be one of the most important partnerships we have ever entered into and we expect the changeover will formally occur before the end of the financial year,”  Mr White said.
“The re-brand of this exceptional business is the first step in a strategic plan that Ray White has been working on for quite some time that specifically targets Sydney’s crucial lower north shore region, one of the key property markets in Australia.”
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore were a leading office in the LJ Hooker Group and achieved record results in March and again in April.
It operates four departments - residential and prestige property sales, their specialised Urban Living apartment and townhouse sales division, property management, projects and development, managed by director Tim Abbott, as well as retail and commercial, managed by director Scott Stephens.
 LJ Hooker Lower North Shore directors Richard Harding and Geoff Smith pictured above.
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LJ Hooker Lower North Shore jumps ship to take Kingsley Yates's Ray White office

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A heritage-listed CSR Sugar Refinery Building, New Farm has been listed for sale in Brisbane. 
The two-story penthouse at <a href="https://www.raywhite.com/qld/new-farm/1636067/?lang=en#property-description-tab" target="_blank">2531/32 Refinery Parade</a> is situated 4km from the Brisbane CBD, offering views of the Story Bridge, local CBD and the Woolstores, as well as direct river walk access.
The 310 sqm apartment includes features such as a full-sized wine fridge, marble island bench, breakfast bar, custom cabinetry, and a range of stainless steel Miele appliances.
Owners Sarah and David Allen have lived in the apartment for the last four years and are looking to downsize after all three of their children left home.
Ray White Paddington agent Max Hadgelias indicated the owners were looking for interest around the $4 million mark.
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Brisbane's CSR Sugar Refinery penthouse listed for sale

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The May 31 Ray White commercial auction day will take on a regional theme with hotels from Wollongong, Maitland and Picton coming to market.
Blake Edwards from Ray White said the major regional markets are hot spots for hospitality investors seeking yield in growing economies.
"Last year we sold a hotel in Maitland to a very experienced Sydney hotel group for a record Hunter Region price of around $11 million and I think it caused the industry to re-evaluate where there might be better opportunities in the market place," he said.
"Particularly given the quality of the offerings we are showcasing at our May 31 auctions in the form of Maitland CBD's outstanding Belmore Hotel.
"The fact is that a similar quality hotel in Sydney would sell for considerably more than the market price for the Belmore Hotel, and investors are awake to the opportunity to place equity in an investment underpinned by commercial property and strong gaming revenues at more attractive returns," he said.
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Also being sold at the Ray White Auction Day is Wollongong's Unanderra Hotel, which is situated on a 3700 sqm land parcel.
Daniel Dragicevich of CBRE said the recent hotel renovation has attracted a new level of patronage to the offering.
"Hotels in close proximity to large, successful Registered Clubs often do very well; particularly in respect of gaming revenues,where the Unanderra Hotel has recently attributed some strategic capital to," he said.
Andrew Jolliffe, director, Ray White Asia Pacific said recent sales are strong evidence of market health.
"With our catalogue of recent on and off market sales over the past 12 months containing several category sale price records, it is not difficult to draw confidence from our strong transactional dealings," he said.
“We’re a business with international representation via a 1000 office network, hence our market receptors are able to provide us with real-time connectivity to the pulse and strength of various commercial property asset classes; and both recent and immediate future sales we are due to announce will underwrite our continued confidence in the sector."
Also being auctioned on 31 May 2017 are several high quality commercial properties, with Head of Ray White Commercial Jeff Moxham tipping the level of interest on the day to be very high.
"Auctions are at the very core of this company's DNA, and have been for over 100 years; accordingly our strategic auction process has seen outstanding results achieved for our valued client base," he said.
"When managed properly, there really is no substitute for this method of sale, and our recent results both in terms of prices enjoyed and clearance rates achieved, bears clear testimony to the high regard and level of confidence in which we hold our strategic auction process" Moxham commented.
Also being auctioned by Ray White's Blake Edwards on 31 May is the George IV Hotel in Sydney's satellite suburb of Picton.
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Regional hotels at Ray White's May auction day

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A restaurant in Armadale, Melbourne, has sold at auction for $1.22 million by Ray White Commercial Oakleigh.
The property, 857 High Street Armadale, is leased to Zia Rina’s Cucina and was sold by Paul Rizzo of Ray White Commercial Oakleigh for a yield of 3.46 percent.
He said there were three main bidders at the on-site auction and the eventual sale price was $120,000 over the vendor’s reserve.
"The stand-alone retail investment opportunity boasts one of Melbourne’s most reputable Italian restaurants as a long-term tenant," he said.
“Buyers were also attracted to Armadale’s coveted status as one of Melbourne’s most prestigious and gentrified south-eastern suburbs.
“This was a great chance to secure an exclusive stand-alone retail investment with an outstanding tenant in place and the property is returning net rent of $42,230 per annum.”
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Restaurant investment devoured at affluent Armadale auction

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Ray White will complete its first ever horse sale with an event on the mid north coast of New South Wales this weekend.
Around 400 horse enthusiasts are expected to attend the three-day Ray White EPIC Horse Sale event at Kempsey Showground to bid on the 80 registered stock and quarter horses.
There will be 38 mares, 40 geldings and two stallions for sale at the event which commences on Friday with a campdraft and concludes on Sunday with the auction.
The move marks the firm’s latest diversification move after prior expansions into commercial real estate, hotel sales, livestock, rural property and marine transactions.
Chairman of Ray White rural and livestock, Paul White, says the event is a natural evolution for their growing rural and livestock network of agencies across Australia.
“Horses have long been important for stock management in Australia, and this sale is a fitting evolution for our rural sales activities,” White said.
“[Event organiser, Ray White Rural Kempsey principal] Mark Haywood has shown a great deal of initiative to bring the EPIC horse sale to life. We have no doubt it will be a huge local success.”
Pre-works commence Saturday 18 March at 1pm and the horse sale will run from 10am Sunday 19 March.
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Ray White bolts out of the gates with first horse auction

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Ray White Commercial NSW has achieved a 60 percent percent clearance rate with total sales of more than $11.3 million at their first in-house auction event of the autumn selling season.
Ray White Commercial NSW boss Jeff Moxham said three of the five properties sold under the hammer and a fourth with terms agreed shortly after the auction.
A DA approved residential development site at <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/258-264-pennant-hills-road-thornleigh-nsw-2120-2013365659" target="_blank">258-264 Pennant Hills Road, Thornleigh</a>, (above) marketed by Michael Ajaka and Samuel Hadgelias was sold for $9.5 million under instructions from Bradley Tonks and John Vouris of PKF as Joint and Several Liquidators
Mr Ajaka said the approximately 1,510 sqm site approved for 73 residential apartments as well as five retail outlets was purchased by a Parramatta-based developer.
A free standing commercial building on a 889 sqm block at <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/10-east-market-street-richmond-nsw-2753-2013356524" target="_blank">10 East Market Street, Richmond</a>, (below) was sold to a private investor who plans to develop the site by Jeff Moxham and Samuel Hadgelias for $1.3 million on behalf of Legacy NSW.
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 A 63 sqm ground floor commercial office investment at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-nsw-parramatta-502243862" target="_blank">3/4 Charles Street, Parramatta</a>, (below) was sold by Joseph Assaf for $620,000, which represented a sharp 3.6 per cent yield.
Terms have also been agreed on a Metro Petroleum service station and convenience store leased until 2023 with two five year options at 69 Davies Road, Padstow.
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Mr Moxham said he was looking forward to a strong year with various sectors of the commercial markets showing positive signs, "in particular investment stock, yields continuing to compress with a wide demographic of investors chasing better returns than the low returns banks are able to currently able to offer.”
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Autumn commercial property auction nets 60 percent clearance rate

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An approved residential development site in the popular northern Gold Coast suburb of Hope Island is being offered for sale via auction by Ray White Commercial.
Stage 2 of the Santa Monica Hope Island project is being marketed by Ray White Special Project Queensland’s Mark Creevey.
Mr Creevey said the 9,212 sqm site at Hope Island Lot 1 Santa Barbara Road has a permit for 154 two and three bedroom residential apartments.
“We are already receiving strong interest in this approved residential development site,” he said.
“The Gold Coast has become the best performing region in South East Queensland for residential land lot approvals and registrations.
“With the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the horizon and major infrastructure projects underway including transportation links, we will definitely see the area's population continue to thrive.”
The Santa Monica Hope Island project is near the Pines Golf Course and directly adjoining Hope Island Canal, offering bridge free access to the Broadwater.
The auction will be held December 8.
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Development site at Hope Island for auction

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A landmark site with redevelopment potential in the prime inner western Sydney suburb of Haberfield has been sold at auction by Ray White Commercial for $5 million.
The 1,324 square metre property at <a href="https://www.raywhite.com/nsw/haberfield/1536838/?lang=en" target="_blank">113 Dobroyd Parade</a> was sold to an owner-occupier.
The current owner had held the property for just under 20 years.
There had been 112 enquiries, 23 inspections and eight contracts issued.
“The successful buyer is an owner-occupier in the medical industry who will develop this substantial site for their new place of business,” he said.
“There is on-site parking for 20 cars while the property includes a first floor caretaker’s unit with separate access.”
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