Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

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Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

The first partnership between national developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and Adelaide-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> has made a strong start, with the pair securing $21 million in unconditional sales at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-four-four-hutt-adelaide-144-hutt-street-adelaide-sa-5000">One Four Four Hutt</a>&nbsp;on the edge of the Adelaide CBD.

Over a third of apartments have been snapped up in the boutique 44-apartment project on the corner of Hutt Stret and Wakefield Road. Local downsizers and owner-occupiers wanting to remain in Adelaide's tightly-held southeast quarter have been the most prominent purchasers.

The DKO-designed, mixed-use development is one of the few new apartment projects in the precinct, an area where new housing supply has remained limited despite continued demand from buyers wanting to stay close to the CBD, Victoria Park and Adelaide's established east-end amenities.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.

"Many purchasers are long-term east-end residents who love the area and want to stay connected to the neighbourhood. They recognise the value of a well-designed, well-located development.

"Our partnership with Otello has been central to this success, and the number of unconditional sales at this stage only strengthens our confidence in the South Australian market."

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Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.

"One Four Four Hutt has clearly resonated with buyers, with strong early sales reflecting both the appeal of the Hutt Street corridor and the lifestyle on offer," Harris said.

"The activated ground-floor retail has also been a key drawcard, with purchasers responding to the vision of a more vibrant and connected streetscape, not just the residences themselves."

One Four Four Hutt will deliver 44 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a collection of penthouses, above a ground-floor retail offering designed to further activate the Hutt Street precinct.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

Fortis makes Adelaide debut with Otello as One Four Four Hutt records strong early sales

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The final auction weekend for Autumn sees strong listings in both Sydney and Melbourne.
Domain's Andrew Wilson said nearly 850 homes are scheduled to go under the hammer this Saturday in Sydney which will be close to the May Saturday record.
"Sydney weekend auctions have averaged over 700 this month which is clearly a new record for May," he said.
"The inner west will host the highest number of auctions of the Sydney regions this weekend with 117 followed by the south (92), the upper north shore (87), the lower north (84), the northern beaches (74), the west (67), the south west (61), the north west (60), Canterbury Bankstown (40), and the central coast with 19 auctions listed for Saturday.
"Mosman is the most popular suburb in Sydney this weekend with 12 followed by Maroubra, Drummoyne and Blacktown each with 10, Surry Hills and Newtown each with 9 and Ryde, Paddington and Balgowlah which will each host 8 auctions on Saturday.
"Over 1100 homes are set to go under the hammer in Melbourne this Saturday, which will be similar to the 1120 conducted last weekend but higher than the 1067 listed over the same weekend last year.
"This weekend’s auction numbers will again be close to the record May Saturday set on May 31 2014 and indicates continuing strong seller confidence on the local market.
"Melbourne’s west is again the most popular suburban region for auctions this weekend with 176 followed also again by the inner south (163), the north east (158), the inner east (146), the inner city (136), the outer east (116), the north (108) and the south east with 89 auctions.
"Brighton is the most popular suburb for auctions in Melbourne this Saturday with 18 followed by Hoppers Crossing with 17, Reservoir and Kew each with 16, Hawthorn and Epping each with 15 and Pascoe Vale with 14 auctions listed this weekend."
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Bumper weekend auctions for Sydney, Melbourne: Andrew Wilson

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Results released by SQM Research reveal national residential listings dropped 8.3 percent to 322,400 over the month of April 2017, as school holidays and Easter impacted the market.
The data reveals Sydney and Melbourne posted the biggest drop in listings, down 12.7 percent and 15.2 percent, respectively, with vendors waiting for higher prices before they sell.
Property listings fell in all capital cities over the month. In Hobart, listings dropped 10.6 percent, followed by Brisbane at 9.7 percent and Canberra, where stock levels fell by 8.9 percent.
Over the year, listings were also down in all capital cities, led by a steep drop of 23 percent in Melbourne, followed by Hobart with a 19.3 percent decrease over the year.
Sydney listings are down 8.7 percent over the year.
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Louis Christopher, the Managing Director of SQM Research, said the sharp fall in listings in Sydney and Melbourne reflects the fact that many property owners are hoping prices will rise further before selling.
“Home owners are looking for higher prices to be convinced to sell their properties.
This is causing many would-be vendors to stay side-lined, which is only perpetuating price increases.
Some vendors are reluctant to sell as they might not be able to buy back in,” he said.
“Listings also fell in April given the school holidays and Anzac Day held some vendors back.
March was a longer month than April, so we’ve also recorded a seasonal dip.
However, one should note the large year-on-year falls indicate the market may be tighter now for buyers compared to this time last year.
“Underlying property demand remains very strong in Sydney and Melbourne, with population growth rates high and interest rates still low.
Combined with strong local economies, these factors are working together to drive property prices higher.
“Contrary to recent reports of a slowdown taking place, I see no signs of a slowdown in either Sydney or Melbourne.
Canberra property prices have also picked up, which we expect to continue through the second half of this year,” Christopher said.
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Property listings tumble in April as house prices increases in cities: SQM

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Despite a classically miserable March day, Sydney recorded its strongest preliminary auction clearance rate of the year to date on Saturday, according to Domain, at above 82 percent. 
Even if the final clearance rate is revised down a bit, it's clearly a very high result on higher listings, with some big results in the inner suburbs. 
Two of the last four weekends have seen phenomenally high median auction prices, with this weekend's $1,355,000 a little below the record $1,420,000 set four weeks ago but 14 percent higher than a year ago.
On a rolling monthly basis auction prices hit their highest ever level on Saturday.
The Sydney market had clearly lost momentum in the face of macroprudential measures implemented in 2015, but was reinvigorated by two interest rate cuts in May and August 2016.
Melbournites returned from the break with a 78 per cent preliminary clearance rate according to Domain.
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West Coast Eagles midfielder and former Brisbane Lion Jack Redden and partner Aymee have listed their Balmoral home.
It had previously been a $1,250 a week rental following Reddens trade to the West Coast Eagles last year.
The couple paid $1,027,500 for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-balmoral-118316659" target="_blank">the four bedroom home</a> in 2013 before adding a deck extension and an in-ground swimming pool.
They were set to update the ground floor until Redden was called to the West Coast.
Set on 607 sqm and surrounded by established landscaped gardens, the two storey home also comprises two bathrooms and a rumpus room.
Redden has a tenant for his Bulimba home for rent at $680 a week. The three bedroom home cost $640,000 in 2010.
Ray White New Farm's Karla Lynch has the listing.
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Selling your home? From property appraisals to price negotiations, DIY home-selling online platform buyMyplace.com.au promises to cover it all for a maximum of $4,595, saving you thousands in real estate agent fees. 
<a href="https://buymyplace.com.au/" target="_blank">BuyMyplace</a>, which will launch in Melbourne initially, follows a fixed fee Purplebricks-style operating model, according to an article in the Australian Financial Review.
With a Basic Package starting at $695, the online platform offers several options to sellers. Auctions will cost an additional $895 fee. 
For the full-service package, vendors can avail the services of a dedicated real estate agent.
Paul Heath, chief executive of the ASX-listed company, was cited by AFR as saying that vendors would save more than $15,000 in agent commissions.
He said offering a low-cost, fixed-fee model would complement the existing DIY business and was the "new order and way of doing things".
"Traditional real estate agents, which charge commission, are struggling in a lower-listings environment, while we are growing quickly," he said.
Heath said more vendors were becoming aware that there are other ways to sell their property, either by doing it themselves or through a low-cost offering.
"In the UK, Countrywide, the country's biggest real estate group, are closing 59 branches over the coming months. In Australia, traditional real estate agents are struggling to maintain momentum," he said.
The new business will be led by Melbourne real estate agent Cameron Fisher, who previously ran Changing Places Real Estate, which offered a fixed-fee commission structure.
Fisher said there was not always a significant difference in the effort and resources required to sell a $450,000 property compared with a $950,000 property, "yet the commission received by the traditional real estate agency is significantly higher, often double".
UK estate agent Purplebricks launched in Melbourne and south-east Queensland in September last year with a $4,500 flat fee combined with 24/7 service via an online platform. The company recently expanded its operations to Sydney.
Recently, First National Real Estate chief executive Ray Ellis claimed that Purplebricks' low-cost model had been rejected in Australia and it would only replicate its losses in Britain.  
 
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The freestanding 1830s Darlinghurst stone cottage of the late arts patron Jane Macgowan has come on the market.
The Retreat is scheduled for February 18 auction.
The murals on the wall of Carlingford Terrace, in Surry Hills, are believed to have been done by artist Patrick Hockey.
It was bought by Macgowan in 1984 for $145,000.
Macgowan, who died last year, aged 86, was the daughter of diplomat and politician Lord (Baron) Richard Casey, who was the 16th Governor-General of Australia.
Her mother, Lady Ethel Casey was an artist and arts patron.
Set on a 228 square metre holding, the three-bedroom cottage has a separate library and living areas that flank a central courtyard.
Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay is hoping for $2.35 million for 5 Darley Place.
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A list of the top 10 most viewed properties in 2016 has been released by the UK property portal, rightmove.co.uk.
1. Eaton Square, Belravia, London
The most viewed property (pictured above, below) was a 10,500 sq ft home in <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37662774" target="_blank">Eaton Square</a>, that comes with an asking price of £55 million.
Formerly headquarters for the Belgian government during World War II, since then it has been completely renovated and was put on the market in late 2015.
It features chandeliers, retractable glass ceilings, a roof terrace, a basement swimming pool and a passenger elevator.
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2. Alderley Edge, Cheshire
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This <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-28779972" target="_blank">impressive home</a> belongs to ex-footballer Ashley Ward and wife Dawn, star of the reality TV show Real Housewives of Cheshire.
Located in 12 acres of land features includes six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, hair and nail salon.
A games room, cinema and offices with separate staff accommodation on site too are also available.
The mansion has been on the market since October 2013, despite a huge interest in the property.
3. Thorne Island, Wales
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This <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-56952067" target="_blank">island fortress</a> off the Pembrokeshire coast has sparked huge among investors.
Originally built to defend Milford Haven it can accommodate 100 people with its 10 bedrooms and three bathrooms, however a complete renovation is needed before it can be considered habitable.
4. Bracknell, Berkshire
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Better known as <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-44355174" target="_blank">4 Privet Drive</a> – home to the Dursleys in the Harry Potter films.
The three-bedroom property famously features a cupboard under the stairs.
It came onto the market in September, but has since been removed from sale.
5. Windlesham, Surrey
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Featuring eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms and five reception rooms there is enough space for everyone.
The <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-32456853" target="_blank">new-build mansion</a> also features a 14-seat cinema, spa with a sauna, gym, indoor pool and a wine cellar.
Unfortunately the impressive property has failed to find a buyer since first listing in October 2014 resulting in a much reduced price tag since.
6. Bridgnorth, Shropshire
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One of the few remaining <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-39125694" target="_blank">cave houses</a> in Britain this property has two bedrooms and generated a lot of interest last year.
Featuring a 650 sq ft cave at the back it is complete with gothic archways and vaulted pillars.
Local artist Anthony Dracup once lived here and previous owners of the cottage have kept the unique character features and integral art work alive.
7.  Ampthill, Bedford
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This <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62134349" target="_blank">three-bed terrace house</a> is located in one of Bedford’s most desirable locations, just a 45-minute ride from the local train station to London.
With an affordable price tag, character features like a wood burner and a generous garden the property was hugely popular on Rightmove last year.
8. Notting Hill, London
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A <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-59358044" target="_blank">house</a> where tradition is fused with contemporary the eight bedroom, nine bathroom home includes four reception rooms and a sub-basement car park that features a car lift.
However the centre piece of this property is a lavish spa with an oval-shaped massage area and a large gym.
9. Bungay, Suffolk
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This <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62271320" target="_blank">six-bedroom fixer-upper</a> dates back to at least 1613 and was home to novelist Sir Henry Rider Haggard. 
Arranged over three storeys it comes with 1.66 acres of land as well as interesting original architectural features such as wooden mullioned windows, large fireplaces and curved stairways.
10.  Holland Park, London
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This seven-bedroom, 9,000 sq ft contemporary home features a basement pool, gym and indoor cinema and was first listed in January 2016.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist Kate Gould designed the gardens and terraces.
The driveway has space for two or three cars with lifts to all floors.
The Addison Road address is one of Holland Park’s most prestigious streets, with shops and restaurants in close proximity.
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Chinese internet service portal Tencent has partnered with real estate website Juwai.com to create a new real estate-centric portal for international sales from Chinese residents.
Tencent runs the Chinese equivalent of WhatsApp, Facebook, Spotify, Kindle, and ApplePay. The partnership will see global properties added to the portal.
Juwai.com created the channel, the content and the back-end system. 
Juwai.com chief executive officer Charles Pittar said the alliance between Juwai.com and Tencent means more traffic, more transactions and more brand building in the Chinese market.
"Over the last half decade or more, Chinese consumers have gone from being nearly invisible in international property markets to being the number- one buyers in almost every country and continent," he said.
"This is a great result for Chinese consumers who want to make international investments in an informed way. It's also wonderful for our international clients who want to ensure they are accessing China in a broad and considered way."
Tencent Real Estate general manager Yu Kai said this partnership with Juwai.com will provide users with information on overseas buying, listings, and related services. 
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"Juwai.com is now an important part of our real estate offering. By making Juwai.com's international property content available to Tencent's audience, Chinese consumers will be empowered to make informed investment decisions."
To view the site, <a href="https://haiwai.house.qq.com" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Residential property website ACProperty.com.au has partnered with website Listglobally.com to start a new website aimed at Chinese buyers.
The site, <a href="https://www.sodichan.com/en" target="_blank">Sodichan.com</a>, will be run by the Melbourne-based ACProperty directors Esther Yong and Ivy Xiao.
Listglobally has listings  in countries such as Bulgaria, Turkey and Morocco with ACProperty's listings in Australia under one Mandarin-only website.
The site offer services such as Mandarin-speaking lawyers and accountants through advertising.
Esther Yong said agents need the right language, tools and channel to finish the transaction.
"You have to provide them with full support end-to-end in order to be useful to them," she said.
Listglobally chief executive Gerard Parrate said the new platform will close a gap in the international property market for Chinese buyers.
"Where Western sellers lack knowledge and experience in selling to Chinese buyers who mainly search for properties on Mandarin websites, Sodichan has the capability to service these buyers fully," he said.
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