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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Construction to commence on 131-residence tower designed around wellness-focused living

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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Sydney entrepreneur Drew Muirhead has listed his recently refurbished Paddington terrace.
Spread over three levels, the home sits on a 108 sqm Comber Street parcel at the end of a terrace row.
It has three bedrooms, one bathroom and a garden courtyard with tandem parking for two cars. 
It goes to auction August 20 through Ray White Surry Hills Alexandria agents Shaun Burdo and Jack McGhee who suggest spacious interiors are light filled with its due northern aspect.
There's bamboo flooring, soaring ceilings and plantation shutters.
Muirhead is founder and chief executive officer of the HouseHuntingAustralia.com.au website which was launched last year.
He long owned a Cottage Point waterfront that featured on the first series of Grand Designs Australia, which became Bora Bora House, a luxury hideaway rental.
Having purchased it for $1.7 million in 2005, Muirhead commissioned architect Richard Cole to completely redesign the home which was turned into a five bedroom Bali-inspired resort.
By the time the show aired, the Notting Lane home was the largest in the suburb and cost around $3 million to build.
The entreprenurial Muirhead then sought to secure 12 takers each with a share costing $650,000 in an attempt at fractional ownership.
But in the end his waterfront home sold to Westpac executive Paul Verschuer for $3.35 million.
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Entrepreneur Drew Muirhead lists refurbished Paddington terrace

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The REA Group, parent company of realestate.com.au, has announced the launch of its global property network.
 
It is envisaged the network will be a platform that opens up a new way for people to search for international property while exposing Australian property listings to a global audience.
 
With listings from 56 countries, connected by property sites in 12 markets, including US, Italy, Germany, France, Malaysia and Hong Kong, realestate.com.au/international is the largest source of global property listings in the world with three million listings at launch.
 
Using global reach and strong local brands, the network will further drive international views and enquiries to Australian listings with exposure to 200 million visits globally each month.
 
“People love looking at property and now they can have easier access to international listings, whether they are interested in a beach house in Jamaica, a warehouse in Brooklyn, a villa in Thailand or even a castle in the French countryside. 
 
“We’re continuing to build our offering by giving consumers access to more than three million listings at launch; this is the world’s largest source of global property," Tracey Fellows, the chief executive officer of the REA Group said.
 
“This global network adds another layer for visitors to our sites, while at the same time, providing value to vendors by giving listings exposure to 200 million visits globally each month,” Ms Fellows said.
 
REA Group, parent company of realestate.com.au, is majority owned by News Corp. 
 
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Realestate.com.au expands beyond Australian borders

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These Guidelines have been issued by the Commissioner for Fair Trading and apply to all agents licensed under the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002. 
They are intended to assist agents when publishing photographic advertisements. Photographs are an influential selling tool in the home property market whether in print or on the internet. Photographs are used by agents in property advertisements, in addition to descriptive words and phrases, to help create a picture in the mind of the prospective buyer. A beautiful photograph of a house, its unique features, its views, and its surrounding local area can immediately draw in many potential buyers. It is often said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. Real estate agents should be mindful when using photographs in a real estate advertising campaign as visual communication must ensure the message is not misleading. Consequently, these guidelines have been developed by the Office of Fair Trading to assist agents in publishing acceptable photographic advertisements which convey accurate information for the property buyer and leave the buyer with the ‘right impression’. As the real estate industry becomes more competitive more photographs are used to advertise the sale of a house. Often several photographs of indoor and outdoor settings are used in the one advertisement which may leave some consumers uncertain or unclear about the pictures they see in the photographs. For example, where a single photograph in the property section of a local newspaper featuring a magnificent beach view is used, it may be unclear to consumers whether this view can be seen from the property being offered for sale or whether the beach is nearby. Without any labelling on the photographs themselves consumers will be left with uncertainty about the image they see. 
<h5>The law</h5>
Section 51 of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 forbids a licensee in the course of carrying on their business from publishing or causing others to publish any statement that:
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<li>is intended or apparently intended by the licensee to promote the sale or lease of any property, and</li>
<li>is materially false, misleading or deceptive (whether to the licensee’s knowledge or not).</li>
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A statement is published if it is: 
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<li>in any newspaper, periodical publication or other publication, or</li>
<li>publicly displayed in, on, over or under any building, vehicle or place (land or water), or in the air in view of persons on any street or public place, or</li>
<li>in any document sent or delivered to any person or thrown or left at premises occupied by a person, or</li>
<li>broadcast by radio or television, or</li>
<li>circulated on an internet website or by electronic mail.</li>
</ul>
Penalties apply for breaches of the provision of section 51 of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002. The maximum penalty is 200 penalty units – presently $22,000.   Section 51 of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 applies in addition to other legislation that relates to misleading or deceptive conduct and false representations, including the Fair Trading Act 1987. Section 42 of the Fair Trading Act 1987 states that a person shall not, in trade or commerce, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or is likely to mislead or deceive. Section 45(1)(b) of the Fair Trading Act 1987 provides that a person shall not, in trade or commerce, in connection with the sale or possible sale, of an interest in land or in connection with the promotion of the sale of an interest in land make a false or misleading representation concerning the nature of the interest in the land, the price payable for the land, the location of the land, the characteristics of the land, the use to which the land is capable of being put or may lawfully be put or the existence or availability of facilities associated with the land. Penalties apply for breaches of section 45 of the Fair Trading Act 1987. The maximum penalty in the case of a person is 200 penalty units – presently $22,000 and for a company is 1000 penalty units – presently $110,000. 
<h5>False, misleading and deceptive statements</h5>
A statement is taken to be false or misleading if it has a reasonable tendency to lead to a belief in the existence of a state of affairs that does not in fact exist, whether or not the statement indicates that the state of affairs does exist. Misleading or deceptive conduct is a concept that has been broadly interpreted judicially. Conduct is misleading or deceptive if it is likely to lead a reasonable or ordinary member of the class of persons to whom it is directed into error. Misleading conduct can include acts of silence or omission. Conduct can be misleading even if the agent does not actually make any representations. It is not relevant whether the agent actually intended to mislead anyone to establish liability. What is relevant is the overall impression created by the conduct and its actual or likely effect on reasonable or ordinary members of the target audience (prospective buyers). Any type of conduct related to the photographic advertising of real estate that could give a consumer the wrong impression may potentially breach the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 and the Fair Trading Act 1987. Agents must ensure that any claims made about any property or land characteristics in any photographic representations and advertising are accurate and could not give prospective buyers the wrong impression. Statements made in conjunction with photographs of the views and facilities available in a local area must not be false or misleading. Examples of undesirable photographic property advertisements which currently appear in newspapers, real estate publications and on the internet include: 
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<li>a photograph of a water view or scenery, placed next to a photograph of a house, makes it difficult to ascertain whether the water view or scenery can be seen from the house or whether the photograph is a ‘location shot'</li>
<li>a photograph of a beach scene with the wording ‘minutes to this!’ typed above the photograph does not give a clear indication of the distance from the property to the beach shown in the photograph</li>
<li>a photograph of a park and beach with the wording ‘opposite home’ where, in fact, this view cannot be seen from the property</li>
<li>a photograph of a house placed next to a photograph of a beach with the wording ‘stroll to beach’ printed underneath the photograph does not give a clear indication of the distance from the property to the beach</li>
<li>a photograph of a beach with the wording ‘90 seconds walk to waters edge, not actual view’ printed at the bottom of the photograph needs more clarification</li>
<li>a photograph on the internet of a beach with the wording ‘100 metres from beach’ printed at the bottom of the photograph needs more clarification.</li>
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The photographs and wordings in the above examples are likely to mislead, give the wrong representation or be unclear to any person relying on the photographs to give them an image of the property being offered for sale. The ‘touching up’ of photographs that appear on internet websites which promote the sale of real estate is also of concern. Photographs of properties which have been touched up to hide undesirable characteristics or enhance other features could mislead consumers. Accordingly, agents must ensure that photographs are not used in a manner that may lead to implied representations that are false or involve misleading or deceptive conduct. Real estate agents must not: 
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<li>modify or allow to be modified photographs of properties so that the images no longer truthfully and fairly represent that property</li>
<li>change the appearance of a property by digitally removing or adding features, but adjusting the lighting slightly to compensate for poor lighting on an overcast day may be acceptable or</li>
<li>zoom in on a photograph of a view which can be seen from the property to make that view appear closer.</li>
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The modifications to photographs described in the above examples are likely to be misleading or deceptive.
<h5>The use of labelling to clarify meaning</h5>
Accurate labelling of photographs used in property advertisements could eliminate any doubt in a consumer’s mind about what they actually see in a photograph. Some examples of acceptable practices in photographic advertisements which Fair Trading suggests agents use are: 
<ul>
<li>a photograph of a water view which has been taken on the property being offered for sale does not require any labelling</li>
<li>a photograph of a water view which has not been taken on the property being offered for sale, but is within the immediate area, should have printed on the photograph ‘location shot’</li>
<li>a photograph of a parkland or bushland which has been taken on the property being offered for sale does not require any labelling</li>
<li>a photograph of a parkland or bushland view which has not been taken on the property being offered for sale, but is within the immediate area, should have printed on the photograph ‘location shot’.</li>
</ul>
Note: The term ‘location shot’ should only refer to photographs of facilities and services within the immediate surrounding area of the property being offered for sale, such as, a park, playground, beach, shopping village, café scene or other facility. Generally, the scene in the photograph labelled as a ‘location shot’ cannot be seen from the property being offered for sale, and was not taken on the property itself. Therefore, the most accurate description to print on the photograph would be ‘location shot’. It is suggested that any photographs taken on the property itself to be used in real estate advertising do not require labelling. Accordingly, only photographs not taken on the property itself, but within the immediate surrounding area, will require the labelling ‘location shot’. Photographs of the property (outside and inside photographs) that is being offered for sale which are for illustration purposes must not be misleading. The touching up of photographs would be considered misleading. Further, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s guideline ‘Fair and square - A guide to the Trade Practices Act for the real estate industry’ advises that vague statements about the location of land are likely to be misleading under the Trade Practices Act 1974. Only factual information about the location of land or property should be used. The following examples show what wording would also be acceptable to use in the description of a property to supplement the photograph/s: 
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<li>"2 km to beach” is preferable to “close to beach”; and</li>
<li>“village shops 3 km” is preferable to “within walking distance of shops”.</li>
</ul>
All efforts should be made by agents and their employees to provide an accurate picture or impression in the consumer’s mind of the features of the property being offered for sale. Agents cannot avoid liability simply by claiming that the buyer or consumer should have made reasonable enquiries and checked the information provided. Agents are responsible for their words and actions in their dealings with their clients.
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Property 101: Property photos and rules in NSW to avoid misleading buyers

Sydney&#39;s high profile TV executive, David Leckie and his charity cheerleader wife, Skye, have listed their Centennial Park home, Lactura.

The grand two storey home has played host to numerous private soirees.

Hidden behind its Lang Road hedging, there&#39;s the grand open plan living interiors along with the rear Hamptons style entertaining areas.

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The giants of the Sydney social scene apparently want more than $11 million at its August 13 auction.

The McGrath estate agents Dominique Ogilvie and Ben Collier&nbsp;will need more than $12 million for it to claim the suburb record set by the young IT entreprenuer Mike Cannon-Brookes last year.

David says he loves his Southern Highlands farm and that&#39;s why they are downsizing in Sydney.

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Skye, who has just returned from holidaying at Capri and London, is now on the lookout for a chic apartment.

She rose to prominence in the late 80&#39;s as the group public relations officer for retailer David Jones. Skye has been a devoted charity fundraiser helping raise millions over the years especially as the Gold Dinner ambassador for Sydney&#39;s Children Hospital Foundation.

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The couple have owned on Lang Road since 1998 when David was chief executive of the Nine Network under Kerry Packer.

He recently finished up his consultancy at Kerry Stokes&#39; Channel 7 with hopes of keeping busy after admitting having an enduring passion for the industry where he regularly triumphed in the nightly ratings.

They paid $2.5 million for the four bedroom home on its corner 1031 sqm block. Leckie recalled last week, in something of an unseemly reference in the Fairfax press, that he had bought the house without telling his wife.

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The 1910 residence now comes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, gourmet kitchen and a grand formal lounge and dining room with marble fireplaces.

The Will Dangar designed gardens surround the Hamptons style outdoor entertaining area which&nbsp;features a heated pool.

Their is a pool house with guest studio and tiered TV room where Leckie watched the evening news and sports from when he ruled the networks.

As one of their sons prepares to finish school, the couple don&#39;t need such a large home.

They are looking towards the harbourside suburbs as they consider several apartments.

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They retain their Robertson retreat Mulberry Farm which comes with a&nbsp;Richard Rowe-designed home.

&quot;The farm is really important to me and that&#39;s why I&#39;m selling this place to downsize,&quot; he told The Australian.

&quot;I&#39;ve learnt a lot about farming and I&#39;m looking at a couple of thousand acres now.

&quot;If there&#39;s nothing out there for me, I&#39;m more than happy being a farmer.&quot;

This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph.

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Skye and David Leckie list Centennial Park home Lactura

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The newly built four-bedroom, four-bathroom family home at 52 Wyong Road, Mosman has been listed with an asking price between $4.6 and $5 million.
The home is built around a central gas fireplace and features European Oak floors, ducted air conditioning, security intercom and luxe bathrooms with stone surfaces, including a main with a spa.
The home also features a north-facing entertainer's balcony and a stone kitchen with a butler's pantry.
Previously traded for $2.4 million in 2014, the property is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mosman-123044466" target="_blank">listed by Shelly McShane and Adam Vernon</a> at Vernon Partners.
The median house price in Mosman is $3.2 million according to CoreLogic.
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New build in Mosman set to fetch around $5 million

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Over the 12 months to May 2016 it is estimated that there were 338,785 houses and 131,339 units sold nationally with house sales 4.1 percent lower and unit sales 10.3 percent lower over the year, according to CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless.
In the June market update he said across the combined capital cities there were an estimated 207,565 houses and 95,583 units sold over the 12 months to May 2016, with house sales 6.4 percent lower over the year while unit sales are down 12.5 percent.
Watch the video in full <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjkHOQlUr0M" target="_blank">here</a>.
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House sales lower over 2016, unit sales down: CoreLogic June market update

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Total property listings are 10 percent higher than a year ago across the combined capital cities, according to CoreLogic. And national new listings are up by around five percent.
But there are key differences. 
Melbourne's 28,800 offerings leads the listings' supply, but Sydney's 21,300 reflects the biggest jump over volumes from this time last year.
Perth would appear to remain in oversupply, with strong fresh listing volume.
Fresh listings as we enter early winter are low in Sydney and Melbourne, and especially Darwin.
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New listings higher than last year: CoreLogic

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New listings for combined capital cities are up 1.3 percent year on year with a total of 26,093 according to CoreLogic RP Data.
This time last year total listings were 10.4 percent lower than today's figure of 107,467.
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New listings for combined capital cities up 1.3 percent: CoreLogic RP Data

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Residential listings nationally are down 3.2 percent month on month according to CoreLogic RP Data, with listings in South Australia down the largest at 5.9 percent.
Listings in New South Wales are down 1.5 percent, Queensland 5.7 percent, Victoria 2.4 percent and Tasmanian listings up 5.5 percent.
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Queensland listings down 5.7 percent month on month: CoreLogic RP Data

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The number of properties for sale in Melbourne are down 2.3 percent year on year with a total of 28,959 listings according to CoreLogic RP Data.
Hobart listings for the same period are down 27.6 percent, with Sydney sales listings up 20.7 percent.
Brisbane listings are up 5.1 percent, Adelaide up 6.8 percent and Perth up 13.6 percent.
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