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

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

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

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.

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.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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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.

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.

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.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

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.

“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.

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“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.”

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.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

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.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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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.

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.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“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.”

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.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

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>.

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

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Marquee on Meron, a boutique apartment development, has just launched at 4-8 Meron Street in the Gold Coast's Southport.
The $26.75 million project will feature a mix of 51 apartments – one, two, and three bedroom - over nine levels and include ground floor apartments with private courtyards as well as a communal roof top courtyard.
Marquee on Meron is developer Draycon Building's first foray into the Gold Coast, after projects in Sydney and coastal New South Wales.
The project is being marketed by Brett Ahern and Ian Bennett of Colliers International.
“We are expecting a lot of interest from local and interstate investors. Marquee on Meron presents an investment opportunity that provides good capital growth potential in a strong rental market with a low vacancy rate," Ahern said.
“Southport is the CBD of the Gold Coast and has been rejuvenated by the redevelopment of the Broadwater Parklands."
Residents in some apartments will have views to the nearby Nerang River as well as the Southport CBD.
Bennett said the apartments are spacious, with internal areas ranging from 60 square metres for a one-bedroom apartment to 137 square metres for three bedroom penthouses.
“The apartments also feature expansive balconies, floor-to-ceiling glass and open play layouts with sophisticated neutral palettes and durable gourmet style kitchens, elegant bathrooms and plenty of storage space," he said.
The one-bedroom unit starts at $345,000, the two-bedroom apartments are from $435,000, three-bedroom ones come from $560,000 and the three-bedroom penthouses are available from $755,000.
Construction is planned to start mid-2016, with expected completion due in late 2017.
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Southport's newest development - Marquee on Meron

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Savvy homeowners in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are banding together to combine properties, as they look to capitalise on demand for residential development opportunities.
One such example was the sale of adjacent properties <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-glen+iris-501712345" target="_blank">1455 High Street and 2a Scott Grove,</a> Glen Iris for $6,637,000.
The properties over a combined area of 1,644 square metres were sold to a local developer.
The campaign was handled by CBRE’s Julian White at a rate of $4,000 per square metre.
“We are witnessing an increasing acceptance of apartment living in suburban markets, particularly in prestigious suburbs such as Glen Iris, where medium house prices of $2 million plus inhibit freestanding home ownership," Julian White said.
He added that developer confidence in the pre-sale apartment market was another driver, as apartment sites in the eastern suburbs become harder to secure and planning permits more difficult to obtain.
“To capitalise on developer demand, group selling is becoming increasingly popular, as homeowners look to partner with neighbours to sell their homes for significantly higher returns than can be achieved by selling sites individually,” White said.
“Both the properties in this instance were purchased less than 18 months ago, with the vendors making big margins of around 100% from what they paid.”
Another major factor impacting the eastern suburban market is the arrival of Chinese developers. 
“Many offshore developers are familiar with the eastern suburbs market through family living in Australia. Suburbs such as Glen Iris, Kew and Canterbury are highly regarded by many locally based Chinese families, therefore when an offshore Chinese buyer is looking to acquire a site, these areas are high on their preference list.
“Whilst 1455 High Street &amp; 2a Scott Grove was acquired by a local developer, the majority of bids received were from offshore Asian groups.”
The Glen Iris sale follows recent group selling deals at South Yarra, Cheltenham and Camberwell.
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Glen Iris owners band together for $6.637 million Melbourne sale

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Approvals came in well above expectations with a 3.9% rise vs consensus forecast of a 2.5% decline.
The upside was due to a jump in high-rise approvals in NSW and Vic, where total approvals rose 20%.
The rest of the detail was soft, consistent with a moderate underlying downtrend in approvals.
Monthly volatility continues to make pinpointing the pace of this slowdown difficult although it still appears to be mild.
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Private houses  -2.1%mth, -1.9%yr   Private 'units'    10.6%mth, 29.6%yr                
NSW     22%mth, 27.1%yr   Vic       21.2%mth, 18.1%yr  Qld       -28.7%mth, 14.2%yr WA       -1.1%mth, -20.8%yr SA        23.4%mth, 15.1%yr                 
Alteration &amp; additions^   3.7%mth, 8.9%yr Non-residential^             -1%mth, 19.6%yr
 
Matthew Hassan is senior economist with <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/" target="_blank">Westpac</a>.
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Australian dwelling approvals October 2015: Westpac's Matthew Hassan

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The first day of apartment sales at The Towers at Eli­zabeth Quay on Saturday secured $100 million plus in sale with about 80 apartments sold.
PRD Nationwide director Angus Murray, marketing agent for the units, said it was the most successful launch he had seen in his career - mostly been to locals, with a lot of baby boomers.
Murray hopes at least 200 of the 279 apartments sell in the coming weeks, reaping $300 million.
Real Estate Institute of WA president Hayden Groves told the local paper it was believed to be the greatest amount of money taken on the first day of sales at a Perth apartment development.
Industry sources said it could also be the first time a one-bedroom apartment in Perth had sold for more than $1 million.
Prices range from $600,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, to $12 million for the three-level penthouse.
Prices included a 54 sqm one-bedroom apartment at $783,000, about $14,500 per square metre, which is more than the $9000 Perth median.
Developer Far East Consortium is also building a 204-room Ritz-Carlton hotel.
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More than 4000 people had registered their interest in the apartments in the early days of the project being announced.
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The Nylex clock that has stood watch since the 1960s over inner east Richmond, Cremorne and South Yarra will be restored to working order as the centrepiece of an ambitious new residential, commercial and tourism destination for Melbourne.
Caydon has lodged applications for development at the former maltings site in Cremorne, which is bordered by Gough Street, Cremorne Street and Harcourt Parade.
Caydon has owned the Harcourt Parade parcel of the site since 2008 and acquired the remaining Gough Street parcel last year.
The 1.4 hectare precinct will be known as the Malt District in a nod to its former use as a storage facility for malt used in brewing beer, and as the historical home of the old Cremorne Brewery.
Caydon has been working with architects Fender Katsalidis and landscape designers Oculus to re-activate its past.
This has included consultations with heritage experts Lovell Chen, City of Yarra planning officials, Parks Victoria and other key stakeholders, to achieve a development outcome that unlocks the site’s potential whilst respecting its past including restoring the Nylex clock.
The Nylex Clock was built by Neon Electric Signs in 1961 for Nylex Plastics Ltd and is a much-loved Melbourne icon. Above the sign is an LED clock that shows the time and temperature.
“This project is about so much more than building somewhere for people to live," said Caydon principal Joe Russo. 
"It’s about creating a vibrant destination where small businesses can make a start, artisans can display their craft, and where local and international tourists can visit for a drink or a meal."
Joe Russo is the passionate Richmond supporter to have controversially nominated for the board at this year’s annual general meeting.
"While I am regularly told that we are on the cusp of achieving the ultimate success – an AFL Premiership, the scoreboard does not lie.
"We haven’t won a final since 2001 or a flag in 35 long years.
"I am standing as a candidate because I want my kids and all Richmond members to experience what I did in 1980.
"I was at the MCG that day with my father – also a devoted Richmond man.
"I can still remember the sheer ecstasy of winning.
"Since 1980, three generations of Richmond supporters have been left disappointed, deprived of success year after year. I can no longer sit by and watch the team I love continue to show incremental improvement without realising our pursuit of sustained premiership success.
"Until now, I have kept a low profile in my private life and business interests, including my support of the RFC.
"I have been a significant contributor to the Fighting Tiger Fund under the condition that the VFL development team be bought into competition a year earlier than anticipated.
He told members in his application that Caydon Property Group was Melbourne’s largest apartment developer.
"From humble beginnings, developing townhouses in the outer northern suburb of Thomastown, my company now employs over 60 staff.
"I have completed over $1 Billion in developments to date, with a further 4,500 apartments in our pipeline worth in excess of $2 billion.
"This includes the famous Nylex site in Cremorne that will be Melbourne’s new inspired destination at the Punt Road end. 
<a href="/expert-insights/buying/leaps-and-bounds-as-caydon-buys-the-richmond-malt-complete-with-nylex-clock">The project</a> is expected to cost around $1 billion, with plans for up to a 1,000 apartments and serviced apartments. There will be parking for 1,000 cars.
There will be 6,000 square metres of retail and commercial space including bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues with Oculus founding partner Bob Earl, the project’s landscape designer.
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Nylex clock to star in Melbourne's new 'Malt District'

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Three 2.32-hectare allotments of land have been snapped up by private owners, as the NSW Department of Planning &amp; Environment auctioned off a former quarry site at Castlereagh, near Penrith.
Lots 11, 12 and 13 Smith Road, Castlereagh, were released by the government following a reclamation process.
“As the site was formerly home to a quarry, this land sale has been 6 or 7 years in the making, following a significant number of studies and land works to ensure the blocks were suitable for sale,” said selling agent Lori Howell of Raine &amp; Horne Penrith &amp; Mid Mountains.
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She said there were more than 200 enquiries, with 25 registered bidders at auction. 
Lot 13, which backs onto the Nepean River and has direct riverfront access, went well above its reserve after a bidding war which drove up the price to $1.501 million.
Lot 12 sold for $1.205 million, while Lot 11 fetched $980,000.
“To say the interest in these properties was huge would be an understatement, and their quality and location ultimately made them easy to sell,” added Ms Howell.
The more than 130-year-old quarry in Castlereagh closed down earlier this year. Material from the quarry was used to build the Sydney 2000 Olympic venues.
The government plans to transform the site into a series of recreational lakes and housing, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.
The lots are neighboured by Princes Farm, the equine facility of the late Melbourne Cup king Bart Cummings, and Huntington Estate, a luxury 12-acre property formerly owned by trucking industry veterans Pam and Albert Hunt of Hunt Specialised Transport.
“The land was leased for many years by Princes Farm for running their horses, so the land definitely has a thoroughbred reputation.”
Howell says her equestrian background also helped her win the listing.
“The property was originally put up for tender by the government, and as part of my process I ended up walking every inch of the land to get a real feel for it," she said.
“I found that with my background in show horses and judging, and the fact that the property had been used by Princes Farm for equestrian purposes, this gave me some great inside knowledge of the lay of the land, which ultimately helped me win the tender."
 
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Castlereagh lots snapped up as NSW government auctions former quarry site

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Valuation firm Herron Todd White suggests investors are attracted to the Wide Bay region due to the affordability of land, houses and units in the area.
Their recent November review notes that interstate investors seem to be attracted to new stock in outer suburbs such as Moore Park Beach and Branyan producing housing around mid to high $300,000 and obtaining rentals of around $340 to $350 per week. 
"However, these houses when offered back to the market for sale to local purchasers are not achieving original construction prices."
Sales volumes have remained steady in 2015 but values have remained static with most activity being in the sub $350,000 range.
Rentals appear to be stable with a standard 3-bedroom timber house in Bundaberg averaging $260 to $290 per week and a 4-bedroom modern brick house averaging $345 to $370 per week.
Vacancy rates are at about 4%.
HTW detect confidence appears to be growing with the current low interest rates, federal government incentives and average vacancy rates encouraging both first home owners and investors to remain in the market during 2015. 
Its prior report noted houses that were previously flooded and now fully renovated were being sold in a strengthening market.
The prior reports also noted unit sales in the Bundaberg town area had been slow. Prices range from $107,000 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom renovated unit from the 1970s to a circa 2005 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit with 2-car built-in garage for $300,000.
The main sellers are the 2- and 3-bedroom units that range from low $200,000 to $300,000 for the 3-bedroom units.
The construction of new unit stock was described as sporadic - mainly four pack complexes with some larger ones.
Median rentals range from $225 per week for 2-bedroom units to $280 per week for the larger 3-bedroom units. Yields are around 5% 
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Bundaberg new homes cheaper when sold back to locals by interstate investors: HTW

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Lendlease have been granted permission to build again on Victoria Harbour.
The development at 1 Collins Wharf at 909 Collins Street will give the opportunity for residences to live on the waterfront.
The proposed development will feature a 28 level residential tower with 311 apartments.
The tower will be made up of 91 one bedrooms, 207 two bedroom and 13 three bedroom apartments, all featuring water views.
There will be 10 terrace houses on Collins Street featuring three bedrooms plus a home office over three levels with a roof top terrace and internal lift.
Resident-only facilities include a pool, gym, club lounge, dining room and function room.
The building is also targeting a five-star green rating from the Green Building Council of Australia after new Melbourne Kathmandu store scored the first five-star in Australia.
The development is to be designed by award winning architects Bates Smart. 
Bates Smart director Kristen Whittle said its north and south elevations maximise the double waterfront views. 
“This highly sculptured tower is fortunate to be surrounded by water; a situation completely unique within Melbourne. . 
The $6.1 billion Victoria Harbour development spans 30 hectares with 2.5km of waterfrontage, a precinct that boasts over 80 retailers and 8000sqm of community facilities.
The prices for the apartments are set to range from $465,000 to $1.5 million. The terraces, with an average size of 201sqm, will be priced around $2.4 million.
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1 Collins Wharf, Lendlease's latest residential offering

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Brisbane's newest luxury riverfront project, Banc has been launched offering larger home-style apartments.
Fronting Coronation Drive, Toowong, it will have 33 apartments with the higher levels having up to 230sqm of living space with private lift to door entry. 
The <a href="https://www.bancliving.com/sky-homes/" target="_blank">Banc Sky Homes</a> span levels six to 14 - with two residences per floor.
"Up until now, most high-end downsizers have had to buy and amalgamate multiple apartments to achieve their desired floorplan," said Peter Hutton of Hutton and Hutton.
The project's two and three bedroom apartments are priced from $899,000 and $1,390,000.
Banc is designed by WMK Architects and SJB Interiors is located at 527 Coronation Drive, Toowong. 
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Banc's high-end downsizers pitch in Brisbane's Toowong

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John McGrath has pinpointed the infrastructure projects set to trigger price growth in benefitting suburbs.
Major projects in Brisbane are shortening the city commute and unlocking affordable outer suburban areas previously dismissed by city families for being too far to travel for work, he noted on his Switzer blog.
"This is providing growth stimulus for local property prices."
Brisbane 
New projects Moreton Bay Rail - 2013-2016 
<img src="https://www.switzer.com.au/assets/8133/20151109mcgrath2_normal.png" alt="" width="374" height="121"> * by car Inner City Bypass (ICB) - completed 2002
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He pointed out that history shows that major infrastructure can have a direct and meaningful impact on property prices, pointing to the 2002 Inner City Bypass.
He identified the Moreton Bay Rail as among best new projects currently underway that he felt will have a big impact on local property prices. 
Moreton Bay is home to 350,000 people, making it Australia’s third largest LGA and one of the fastest growing, with the population to tip 500,000 by 2031.
The $1.147 billion project involves a new 12.6km dual-track rail line, with every full train taking 600 cars off the road.
There will be six stations at Kippa-Ring, Rothwell, Mango Hill East, Mango Hill, Murrumba Downs and Kallangur connecting to the existing Petrie to Brisbane city line.
 
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