Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/auyin-property-development">Auyin</a> is the latest to turn to the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program in an effort to secure approval for its long-planned, mixed-use project in Elsternwick.

In 2018, Auyin lodged plans with Glen Eira City Council for a 14-storey building, however Council approved a reduced eight-storey scheme. A subsequent VCAT appeal in 2019 upheld the eight-storey height limit.

The project was later amended to nine storeys, but Auyin is now seeking to revive something closer to its original vision. The developer argues that the planning context has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within the Elsternwick Activity Centre, where higher-density development has increasingly been encouraged along Glen Huntly Road.

The proposal would transform the 1,239 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-12-horne-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">7-15 Horne Street</a>, opposite Elsternwick Railway Station, into a 13-storey residential and retail development designed by CBG Architects, with 40 apartments

The site currently comprises three commercial properties.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 25 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom residences above 200 sqm of retail space at ground level. Residents would have access to a 90 sqm wellness facility, a 351 sqm communal indoor and outdoor terrace on the third level, and extensive landscaped areas throughout the development. A publicly accessible 135 sqm plaza would be created on the north-east corner of the site, providing seating, landscaping, and a new gathering space adjoining Horne Street.

The design adopts a four-storey podium that references the finer-grain character of the surrounding streetscape, with the upper tower recessed behind generous setbacks on all boundaries.

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A key element of the proposal is the reconfiguration and widening of the surrounding laneways. Vehicle access would be retained from Lois Lane, with upgraded pedestrian connections linking Ross Street and Horne Street. The development would provide 58 residential car spaces, two retail car spaces, and 52 bicycle spaces across two basement levels and ground-floor facilities.

Architecturally, the building draws inspiration from the established character of Elsternwick Village. The façade combines dark charcoal brickwork, textured concrete, bronze-toned metal detailing, and extensive planting integrated into podium and tower levels. The design also incorporates a chamfered corner treatment and publicly accessible plaza intended to strengthen pedestrian activity around the station precinct.

Elsternwick's last new development completion was&nbsp;EVA Elsternwick by Pitard late last year. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is working away on its nature-led neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, on Gordon Street, with its first stage expected to complete next year.

Joel Robinson

First look: Auyin seeks mixed-use apartment project in growing Elsternwick Activity Centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/otium-parkdale-123-125-como-parade-east-parkdale-vic-3195">Otium Parkdale</a>, the 13-residence boutique development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/huxtable-property">Huxtable Property</a>, has entered its final stages of delivery, with completion expected within the coming month and more than half of the residences sold.

The Como Parade East project is nearing the finish line at a time when opportunities to purchase new apartments in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parkdale-vic-3195">Parkdale</a> remain exceptionally limited. Fewer than 10 per cent of dwellings in the bayside suburb are apartments, making developments like Otium a relatively rare addition to a market traditionally dominated by detached housing.

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The three-level development comprises 13 residences, including ten two-bedroom apartments and three larger three-bedroom homes, all positioned above a secure basement car park.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/almeida-architects">Almeida Architects</a> with a strong connection to its coastal surroundings, Otium combines red brick, exposed concrete and dark metal detailing with integrated landscaping and greenery. Expansive glazing, generous balconies and terraces have been incorporated throughout the design to maximise natural light and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.

Inside, the residences feature engineered European oak flooring, natural and reconstituted stone benchtops, Bosch kitchen appliances, ducted heating and cooling, lift access and secure entry systems. The larger three-bedroom residences on the upper level have been designed with house-like proportions, while the two-bedroom apartments prioritise functionality, flexibility and low-maintenance living.

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The project is now in its final stages, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/labco">Labco</a> completing the remaining landscaping and external finishing works following the completion of the residences' interiors.

Otium's location within the heart of Parkdale continues to underpin its appeal. Residents will be just steps from local cafés, restaurants, shops and the newly elevated Parkdale Station, while the beach is less than a kilometre away.

With the project tracking ahead of schedule, buyers can currently secure a residence with a five per cent deposit and benefit from settlement terms of up to eight months. The advanced stage of construction also provides buyers with the opportunity to walk through the near-complete residences and experience the quality and finishes firsthand ahead of completion.

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Otium Parkdale enters final month before completion as rare apartment opportunity nears sellout

A new boutique apartment development is entering the market in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>, with Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ausdev">Ausdev</a> bringing 33 residences to a well-connected pocket of Brisbane's north.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">Parkdrive Apartments</a>, at 25 Sammells Drive, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences positioned within walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Bradbury Park.

Established in 1989, Ausdev has a long-standing presence across both development and construction, with Parkdrive Apartments representing its latest residential project in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

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The development has been designed around open-plan living and natural light, with residences featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, BOSCH appliances, and private balconies that extend the living areas outdoors.

Kitchens are positioned as the centrepiece of the homes, incorporating natural material palettes and integrated appliances, while bathrooms have been designed with a focus on functionality and understated finishes.

Residents will have access to a communal barbecue and entertaining area on Level 3, providing shared outdoor space within the development. Secure parking and lift access are also incorporated into the building.

The project will deliver a limited collection of 33 apartments, with one-bedroom residences priced from $749,000.

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Beyond the building itself, the location places residents within easy reach of several of Chermside's key amenities. Bradbury Park is around 350 metres away, while Westfield Chermside is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the site. The Prince Charles Hospital is located within 750 metres, and the Chermside Bus Interchange is around 1.5 kilometres away, providing connections across Brisbane.

Parkdrive Apartments adds to the growing residential pipeline in Chermside, a suburb that continues to evolve as a major retail, healthcare, and transport hub for Brisbane's north.

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Ausdev introduces boutique Parkdrive Apartments to Chermside's growing centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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Skymark takes out 10-year Resilience Insurance LDI at Solis Cronulla

Investors may soon find themselves with fewer reasons to buy established property and more incentives to look towards the new apartment market.

Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions would see new and off-the-plan apartments retain access to the tax benefits, while established properties would miss out, creating a clear advantage for buyers purchasing newly built housing.

The policy direction aligns with what many developers have been saying for several years. Australia needs more housing supply, and governments are increasingly looking for ways to encourage investment into new stock rather than existing homes.

The challenge for investors is that suitable product is becoming harder to find.

For much of the last decade, one-bedroom apartments were the cornerstone of investor demand. They offered a lower entry price, strong rental appeal, and were a common feature across most apartment developments.

Today, the development pipeline looks very different.

Across both New South Wales and South East Queensland, developers are increasingly targeting owner-occupiers and downsizers, delivering larger two, three and four-bedroom apartments in response to changing buyer preferences. While one-bedroom apartments still exist, they now form a much smaller portion of many new projects.

That shift has created a shortage of investor-friendly stock, particularly in well-located projects close to transport, employment hubs and lifestyle amenity.

At the same time, rising apartment prices have pushed many new developments beyond the reach of traditional investors. On the Gold Coast and across South East Queensland, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find new apartments priced around the $1 million mark, particularly those offering strong rental fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.

We've rounded up four new apartment developments where investors can still secure a foothold in the market for around $1 million or less.

<h2 data-end="1140" data-start="844">Flourish Soleira</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $1.07 million</h2>

Popular Palm Beach developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa</a> is soon to officially launch its newest local apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>.

The one-bedroom apartments in the building were only offered to first home buyers rather than investors, and all of those have been snapped up. The two-bedroom apartments will start from $1.07 million, and the three-bedrooms, still a good investment given the popularity of Palm Beach for owner-occupiers, starting at $2,045,000.

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Flourish Soliera will comprise 153 apartments across two buildings, connected by a skybridge, the first ever delivered in the suburb.

True to Sherpa's booming Flourish brand of apartment projects, Flourish Soleira will have extensive rooftop amenity across both buildings including a&nbsp;wellness centre with gym, work from home, yoga, pilates, a&nbsp;heated pool, private dining rooms, pizza oven and barbecues, basketball court, and golf simulator.

<h2>Corallo, Palm Beach</h2>

Priced from: $841,500

Nearby Flourish Soleira is Changfa Group's beachfront-inspired <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corallo-palm-beach-5-palm-beach-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Corallo</a> development. They still have some one-bedroom apartments remaining, priced from $841,500.

The 105-apartment project on Palm Beach Avenue is otherwise dominated by larger two and three-bedroom residences, many of which are aimed at owner-occupiers and downsizers.

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For investors, the appeal lies in Palm Beach's continued transformation from a laid-back beachside suburb into one of the Gold Coast's most sought-after residential markets. Residents at Corallo will be within walking distance of Palm Beach's surf beaches, the recreational amenity of Tallebudgera Creek, and the increasingly popular collection of cafes, restaurants and boutique retailers along the suburb's central dining precinct.

<h2>Corner House, Stones Corner</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $880,000</h2>

One of only two Brisbane apartment developments to make the list with prices under $1 million is DeMartini Fletcher's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corner-house-stones-corner-18-stoneham-street-stones-corner-qld-4120">Corner House development</a> in Stones Corner.

One-bedroom apartments start from $880,000 within the 88-apartment development, providing investors with exposure to one of Brisbane's most established inner-south locations.

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Stones Corner has long been supported by strong tenant demand due to its proximity to major employment and education destinations. The suburb sits less than five kilometres from Brisbane's CBD and is within easy reach of the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Queensland Children's Hospital and several university campuses.

The project's location within a walkable urban village environment, surrounded by retail, dining and public transport infrastructure, continues to attract both professionals and healthcare workers seeking accommodation close to work.

Parkdrive Apartments, Chermside

Priced from: $749,000

The most affordable apartments across Brisbane's new and off the plan market are in Chermside where developer AusDev is selling one-bedroom apartments from $749,000, and two-beds from $929,000, at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">recently launched Parkdrive development</a>.

The development is strategically positioned in one of Brisbane's largest employment and retail precincts, placing residents within easy walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside and the suburb's major bus interchange.

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Already under construction and scheduled for completion in early 2028, Parkdrive benefits from Chermside's ongoing evolution into Brisbane's northern metropolitan centre. The suburb continues to attract significant public and private investment, supporting population growth and underpinning long-term rental demand.

For investors focused on yield and tenant depth, the combination of healthcare, retail and transport infrastructure within close proximity provides a strong foundation for occupancy and rental performance.

Investors to turn to new apartments after federal government changes spark hunt for Queensland's best $1 million apartments

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The number of national residential listings fell 0.4% from October to November, according to new figures from SQM Research.
Listing numbers in Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra had a monthly rise with falls recorded for Darwin, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane.
SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher said Sydney residential property listings weighed down the national figure this month. 
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"It is a little abnormal to record falls in listings during November as the annual spring selling season reaches a peak during this month. Nevertheless we were expecting a pullback of sorts due to the massive surge in listings recorded in October," he said.
"Overall I think it is a mixed property market and nothing released today has changed my view on this.
"Sydney experienced a yearly rise of 11.8%, with residential property listings climbing from 25,577 to 28,597. Darwin also experienced excessive yearly growth with sale listings up 11.4% based on a total 2,042 listings. These figures indicate that the number of property sellers in both residential markets has increased."
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The October listings surge backs off in November: SQM Research

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The suburb of Perth is only a tiny part of the vast metropolitan area known as Perth, but its property market is a microcosm for what’s happening more broadly across the WA capital. 
The suburb of Perth, partly CBD and partly residential area, is a sea of negative numbers. Indeed, the numbers are so bad it’s made our Bottom 12 list in The Price Predictor Index – the 12 worst places to buy right now, otherwise known as The Dirty Dozen.
It came to our attention primarily because of the pattern in sales volumes, with quarterly sales of dwellings totalling 149, 136, 127, 93, 99, 86, 84 and 70 in the past eight consecutive quarters, which means sales activity has halved in two years. 
But there are various other negative indicators. Vacancies are high at 6.4%, according to SQM Research. Median prices have fallen 7% in the past 12 months, both for houses and for units, according to Domain. 
The median house price today, $525,000, is at the same level as five years ago. 
Its market situation provides a snapshot of the general trend in the broader city region of the same name. Perth, the metropolitan area, displays many similar qualities: sales activity falling, prices and rents following, vacancies in many areas way too high, especially in the inner-city apartment suburbs. 
Four other WA locations make The Dirty Dozen, all of them resources-impacted centre. All four – Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman and Kambalda – have been bad news for 2-3 years now. The point is that, contrary to the best propaganda efforts of marketers, the worst is not yet over. 
And, if you can believe BIS Shrapnel’s recent assessment of the resources sector and mining towns, it’ll get worse before it gets better. 
Let’s use Port Hedland as a case study. This market, comprising Port Hedland and neighbouring South Hedland, has been in steep decline for the past three years.
Sales rates have declined from peak levels – quarterly sales have dropped from 70-80 per quarter three years ago to around 20-30 per quarter in 2015 - but the greatest measure of the deterioration of this market is in the price and rental data.
Three years ago, Port Hedland had a median house price of $1.3 million; today it is $880,000, lower than five years ago, but still too high to provide value for money. In South Hedland the median price is down to $680,000. 
The median weekly rent has dropped from $2,500 to $900 in Port Hedland and to $650 in South Hedland – and typical yields are now 5.5%, compared to 10-11% when the resources boom was at its peak. No sensible investor would buy at yields so low in a location where the risks are so high.
The decline in rents has followed a significant rise in vacancy rates, with Port Hedland currently 6.5% and South Hedland 7%. 
This market will no doubt recover when commodity prices do, but it's difficult to imagine the median house price reaching $1.3 million again any time soon.
Six of The Dirty Dozen are in Queensland and all are resources-related centres. They include the usual suspects, such as Gladstone, Emerald, Moranbah and the towns of the Surat Basin.
Less often written about is Mount Isa. This is one of Australia’s largest mining towns and a significant regional centre in far western Queensland.
But its property market has dropped alarmingly since early in 2013. In consecutive quarters, the number of dwelling sales has dropped from 189-158-78-63-61-46-41-50-49-42-25.
The suburb of Sunset is typical – sales numbers in consecutive quarters have been 30-23-8-10-12-12-7-6-8-8-8-6. In Pioneer, quarterly sales have been 20-16-12-7-3-8-4-1-2-4-7-1-2. Menzies has recorded just four sales in the past 18 months. 
This remarkable decline coincided with the merger between Glencore and Mount Isa’s biggest employer, Xstrata – followed by downsizing. Vacancies have been rising since early 2013, reaching 6.5%, and have now moderated a little to 4.5%.
Prices have dropped markedly, with median prices down sharply in Mornington (23%) and Townview (18%) in the past 12 months. 
The locations that make up The Dirty Dozen demonstrate the remarkable diversity of situations in property markets across Australia. 
Two capital cities have had strong markets, two have been in serious decline and the other four have shown varying degrees of stagnation or moderate growth. Regional Australia has similar patterns, ranging from boom centres through dormant markets to absolute basket cases.
 
Terry Ryder is the founder of <a href="https://www.hotspotting.com.au/" target="_blank">hotspotting.com.au</a>. You can <a href="https://mailto:ryder@hotspotting.com.au" target="_blank">email him</a> or follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/hotspotting" target="_blank">Twitter.</a> 
 
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Terry Ryder's dirty dozen - from Perth to Mount Isa the 12 localities to avoid

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Actor Richard Roxburgh, star of Rake, and his wife, the SBS TV celebrity chef Silvia Colloca have yet to sell their five bedroom Bilgola Plateau home. It now comes priced at $1.9 million plus.
Their northern beaches modern beach-style retreat was pulled from last weekend's scheduled auction through James Baker at Raine and Horne Palm Beach.
With views over Pittwater,<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bilgola-121101482" target="_blank"> the modern two level home on Lower Plateau Road </a>was initially marketed to fetch around $2 million. The couple added a deck off the master bedroom since paying $1.62 million in 2009.
They are planning on staying on the northern beaches.
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No sale yet for Richard Roxburgh and Silvia Colloca at Bilgola Plateau 

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Property Observer went looking for special pools as summer gets underway.
We spotted these five.
1. <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-oak+beach-121038990" target="_blank">5253 Captain Cook Highway, Oak Beach, QLD</a>
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Diamond Cliff is currently on the market and has the top pool on our list.
The fully chlorinated saltwater pool overlooks the Coral sea.
The 5.8 x 9.6 metre pool sits beneath a covered terrace which features a hammock and entertainment area.
The property is currently on the market for $3.5 million.
 
2. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/370-kangaroo-ground-wattle-glen-road-kangaroo-ground/Property-Details-buy-residential-9796306" target="_blank">370 Kangaroo Ground, Wattle Glen Road, Kangaroo River, VIC</a>
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The sandstone paved infinity pool at Maple Hill sits at the back of the property and looks out over the 6.17 hectare estate.
The view from the pool comprises of the grounds spectacular gardens.
 
3. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/9-eblin-drive-hamilton/Property-Details-buy-residential-9726279" target="_blank">9 Eblin Drive, Hamilton, QLD</a>
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Around the back of the house the pool is next to the outdoor living and entertainment area and is positioned beside a large grassy area.
There is a raised platform within the pool for two chairs.
 
4. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/9-janet-street-merewether/Property-Details-sold-residential-8609886" target="_blank">9 Janet Street, Merewether, NSW</a>
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The only infinity pool in the list to feature a cascading waterfall. 
The pool looks particularly stunning at night.
 
5. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/5-kononda-court-mooloolaba/Property-Details-buy-residential-9790918" target="_blank">5 Kononda Court, Mooloolaba, QLD</a>
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The waterfront property features a pool next to outdoor area with shelter by Tiki huts and palm trees.
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Homes are ablaze with jacarandra at the moment.
Property Observer went searching for the top five on realestateview.com.au.
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1. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/66-herbert-avenue-newport/Property-Details-sold-residential-7936616" target="_blank">66 Herbert Avenue, Newport, NSW</a>
Newport property edges number one because of the views that come with the jacaranda's.
The flowers bloom next to the large entertaining terrace with views over Pittwater Bay.
The four bedroom property was sold recently for $1.3 million.
 
2. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/2-langside-road-hamilton/Property-Details-buy-residential-9756672" target="_blank">2 Landside Road, Hamilton, QLD</a> (lead picture)
Another property where the jacaranda's are in the forefront of fantastic panoramic views.
The blossoming flowers are paired with a balcony which looks over Brisbane river.
The property on Hamilton Hill is currently available.
The four bedroom, three bathroom house is listed by Chrese Morley of Harcourts.
The guide price will be revealed after application, however the property sold for $2.7 million in 2007.
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3. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/263-kureelpa-falls-road-kureelpa/Property-Details-sold-residential-9721336" target="_blank">263 Kureelpa Falls Road, Kureelpa, QLD</a> (above)
This four bedroom, two bathroom property was recently sold for $650,000.
The numerous windows allow views of the jacaranda's surrounding the property.
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4. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/2-bellhurst-outlook-tarragindi/Property-Details-buy-residential-9758365" target="_blank">2 Bellhurst Outlook, Tarrangindi, QLD</a> (above)
The Bellhurst house is currently for sale and listing agent Jerri Harrison-Taylor of RE/MAX Executives is asking for offers over $750,000.
The three bedroom, two bathroom home features a huge open terrace which is met with the vibrant jacaranda's just off the property.
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5. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/184-benson-road-gisborne-south/Property-Details-buy-residential-9675456" target="_blank">184 Benson Road, Gisborne South, VIC</a> (above)
The only Victoria property to make the top five.
The house, titled Jacarandra, is a six hectare property and is surrounded by a variety of garden formations.
It features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and of course numerous jacarandra trees.
The property goes to auction on November 21.
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Top five homes ablaze with jacaranda: Realestateview.com.au spring 2015 listings and sales

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The most popular property listing on realestaeview.com.au for the week is an art deco two bedroom unit ts own balcony overlooking communal gardens on St Kilda's Chapel Street.
The apartment, <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/7-45-chapel-street-st-kilda/Property-Details-buy-residential-9741771" target="_blank">7/45 Chapel Street,</a> (above) is up for auction Saturday 28 November through Sam Gamon and Kathy Hodge of Chisholm &amp; Gamon Property  Elwood.
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The next most popular listing on realestateview.com.au is a large three bedroom family home in Tasmania set on 693sqm.
The property, <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/22-hamilton-street-ulverstone/Property-Details-buy-residential-9731190">22 Hamilton Street Ulverstone</a>, (above) has a downstairs rumpus room upgraded kitchen and a north facing sundeck.
The home is on the market for $259,000 through Jason Jones of Halliwell Property Agents. 
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The third most clicked listing from realestateview.com.au for the week is a three bedroom home on <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/7-orana-crescent-buronga/Property-Details-buy-residential-9742355" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.3em;">7 Orana Crescent in Buronga,</a> NSW (above) currently under offer for between $250,000 to $275,000.
The property is listed through Paul Modica of Paul Modica Real Estate. 
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The fourth most clicked listing for the week is a one bedroom apartment in Fitzroy's The Artist' complex, <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/11-150-kerr-street-fitzroy/Property-Details-buy-residential-9747469" target="_blank">11/150 Kerr Street Fitzroy </a>(above) is scheduled for auction 28 November, however currently under offer.
The fifth most clicked listing for the week on realestateview.com.au is a three bedroom brick family home with renovated bathroom, shed and landscaped gardens.
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The property, <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/401-gladstone-street-golden-point/Property-Details-buy-residential-9768702" target="_blank">401 Gladstone Street Golden Point, VIC</a>, (above) is on the market for $355,000 through Caine Real Estate Ballarat.
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St Kilda art deco apartment realestateview's most clicked

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New listings nationally are down 0.2% month on month seasonally adjusted, with NSW listing levels down 3% seasonally adjusted and the rest of the country up, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
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New listings nationally down 0.2% month on month: CoreLogic RP Data

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The Academy Award-winner Adam Elliot has listed his Thornbury warehouse.
Nelson Alexander director Arch Staver has told inspectees Elliot’s next animation feature film project has triggered the move with his partner, Dan Doherty.
More than $840,000 is expected at the November 28 auction of 94A Harold Street.
Adam Elliot won Best Animated Short Film for Harvie Krumpet in 2004.
In 2013 his Prahran Edwardian residence (below) sold at $835,000.
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The two-bedroom, one-bathroom refurbished house had been bought by the couple for $600,000 in 2007.
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Academy Award winner Adam Elliot lists Thornbury warehouse

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The level of listed properties nationwide increased 7.3% in October when compared to September with Sydney posting a second straight monthly surge in listings, according to SQM Research.
SQM Research state Sydney residential property listings increased 22.5% during October to 28,827 listings. Managing director Louis Christopher said sale listings for Sydney are up 11.6% from this time last year, indicating that the number of property sellers in the residential market has increased.
"Year-on-year results indicate that Melbourne and to a lesser extent Hobar<a href="https://www.sqmresearch.com.au/total-property-listings.php?region=tas%3A%3AHobart&amp;type=c&amp;t=1" target="_blank">t </a>experienced excessive yearly falls," he said.
"Melbourne recorded the biggest yearly change, with listings falling by 9.6%, reducing the number of properties for sale to 39,909. Hobart also recorded yearly falls with records indicating a yearly change of 8.1%.   "More and more vendors are now struggling to sell in Sydney as buyers become cautious in their bidding compared to earlier this year. I think for now this is set to continue through to Christmas.
"While listings in Sydney surged, asking prices for Sydney dwellings remained unchanged over October, with houses recording a median asking price of $1,143,000, while the median asking price for units is $639,600, according to SQM Research, a rise of just 0.6% for the month."
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The latest Secret Agent report has confirmed an early November spring listings surge for inner city Melbourne houses, with supply increasing by 22%.
Secret Agent's Paul Osborne said Melbourne clearance rates have also come under pressure with a general trend in the downward direction over the month of October.
"There is no doubt that investor activity is slowing while the owner occupier market still seems robust," he said.
"Local markets are also performing differently. The median for the inner south is now less than it was a year ago due to declining apartment prices in South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. The inner East has been the best performer over the past 12 months with a 21.43% increase for this period.
"The ABS has released a snapshot on property owners and renters which is a nice indication of the spread between ownership of Australian properties. Owners with a mortgage make up the highest proportion of households, which helps us understand why any discussions on interest rates is able to generate a huge response in the media. 
"Also released by the ABS is the fertility rates within Australian cities. The expense of owning a property within the inner city and the preference to live close to work may be responsible for keeping fertility rates down in these inner city areas. Accommodation remains difficult to secure for large families as previous generations moved out while the present demographics are less likely to make this same shift. This year, we have noticed a substantial premium that families are willing to pay in order to secure the right accommodation. "
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