Just a few months after acquiring a prime Broadbeach site on the corner of First Avenue and Surf Parade, family-run developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/raptis">Raptis</a> has filed fresh plans for a new apartment development.

Raptis is seeking to deliver a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/17-19-first-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4217">29-storey tower with 73 apartments</a> on the 818 sqm site. It will be the developer's seventh project in the suburb, as they are approaching completion of The Sterling on George Avenue.

There will be a pool, barbecue and outdoor dining area, residents lounge and dining, sauna and steam room, gym, and a Yoga and Pilates studio.

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Raptis Joint Managing Director, Evan Raptis, says they remain&nbsp;committed to developing quality infill sites across the Gold Coast in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

"This project continues our long track record of delivery in Broadbeach, and we look forward to bringing another premium development to this thriving precinct."

The announcement follows strong delivery momentum for Raptis, with The Sterling Broadbeach nearing completion and construction well underway on the final stage of the Waterpoint community adjacent to Harbour Town. The developer's continued investment in the Gold Coast reflects confidence in the region's apartment market fundamentals, underpinned by sustained Southeast Queensland population growth.&nbsp;

The outlook for the region is further bolstered by infrastructure investment tied to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, which is expected to drive continued economic and population growth across the SEQ corridor.&nbsp;

Subject to a favourable response from Gold Coast City Council, construction on the new First Avenue tower is targeted to commence before the end of 2026.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/it-s-all-in-the-family-four-decades-later-raptis-continues-to-shape-the-gold-coast-skyline">It’s all in the family: Four decades later, Raptis continues to shape the Gold Coast skyline</a>

Read more: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/raptis-secures-prime-surf-parade-site-for-next-broadbeach-apartment-development">Raptis secures prime Surf Parade site for next Broadbeach apartment development</a> 
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Gold Coast developer brings seventh Broadbeach project to market, targeting construction commencement before year end

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First look: Raptis lodges plans for new 29-storey Broadbeach tower 

Brisbane development veteran Kevin Seymour's Seymour Group is set to deepen its presence on one of Brisbane's most tightly held riverfront addresses, lodging revised plans for a luxury apartment development on Oxlade, just a few doors down from The Oxlade, which it completed in 2024.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/70-72-oxlade-drive-new-farm-qld-4005">new project at 70-72 Oxlade Drive</a>, directly north of The Oxlade, will have 27 apartments across a seven-storey building&nbsp;overlooking the Brisbane River and Merthyr Park. It's a revision from a 2021-approved design.

Designed by bureau^proberts, the project has evolved from the previously approved 26-apartment scheme, introducing an additional penthouse level while maintaining a low-density, boutique character. The development will comprise 26 three-bedroom apartments and a single four-bedroom penthouse, supported by two basement levels with 86 car spaces and 34 bicycle spaces.

The architectural response is centred around two distinct building forms separated by a landscaped open-air atrium.&nbsp;"This dual composition captures and embraces Brisbane’s subtropical environment whilst breaking down built form and scale," the submission to the Brisbane City Council noted.

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A defining feature of the design is a deep landscaped void running through the centre of the building, creating what bureau^proberts describes as a "natural ravine" that enhances airflow, daylight penetration and resident amenity. The design report notes that the separation of the two building volumes is intended to maximise natural light, cross-ventilation and outlook while strengthening connections to the surrounding riverfront setting.

Curved balcony edges, integrated planting and extensive landscaping throughout the façade reinforce the subtropical design approach. The building's façade is softened by elevated gardens and planter beds, creating a green edge that complements the established landscape character of Oxlade Drive and neighbouring Merthyr Park.

New Farm has become one of Brisbane's most sought-after suburbs for developers delivering premium downsizer-focused apartments.

GRAYA has been particularly active in the precinct, completing both Chalk and York in recent years, while construction of Moray House, being delivered for Spyre, is now nearing completion. Architect-turned-developer Joe Adsett recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/arcilla-new-farm-by-joe-adsett-28-maxwell-street-new-farm-qld-4005">Arcilla on Maxwell Street</a>, an exclusive collection of just nine apartments.

First look: Seymour Group returns to New Farm's Oxlade Drive with riverfront apartment plans

A new residential tower will be the first piece of a broader mixed-use precinct set to reshape a prominent Newcastle West site, with local developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> bringing its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cambridge-quarter-newcastle-west-12-denison-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Cambridge Quarter</a> vision to market.

The first release, Tempo, will introduce 87 apartments across a 24-storey tower, marking Stage 1 of the residential component of a larger urban regeneration project planned for the western end of Newcastle's city centre, encompassing the former Cambridge Hotel site.

Positioned on Denison Street, Tempo has been designed as the inaugural building within Cambridge Quarter, a precinct that will ultimately combine apartments, retail activation and revitalised public spaces including the revamping of the Cambridge Hotel.

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The tower will comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including layouts with multipurpose rooms, catering to a broad cross-section of owner-occupiers. Apartment sizes range from around 60 sqm to 192 sqm, with a number of residences oriented to capture views across Newcastle Harbour, the city skyline and coastline.

GWH has emphasised liveability in the design, with open-plan layouts extending to generous balconies and terraces. Residents will have a choice of two interior palettes, while specifications include engineered stone benchtops, SMEG appliances, full-height bathroom tiling and secure building access. Premium upgrade packages will also be available

Multiple rooftop resident retreats will provide communal outdoor space overlooking the harbour and city, offering an elevated amenity layer above the activity of the precinct below.

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The broader Cambridge Quarter vision extends beyond the residential tower itself. Ground-level retail activation and landscaped public areas are planned throughout the precinct, creating a walkable neighbourhood environment connected to the surrounding renewal of Newcastle West. The Cambridge Hotel is also earmarked for future redevelopment into a family-friendly hospitality venue integrated with the new precinct.

The project is strategically positioned within walking distance of Newcastle Interchange, providing access to light rail, regional rail services and direct connections to Sydney. Residents will also be close to Honeysuckle, Newcastle Harbour and the city's beaches and coastal walkways.

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For GWH, Cambridge Quarter represents one of its most significant Newcastle developments to date. The locally based developer, which has operated in the Hunter region since 1995, describes the project as a new chapter in the ongoing transformation of Newcastle West.

GWH Executive Director Jonathan Craig said the project had been shaped by a focus on creating lasting community connections.

"We take pride in creating places that last. Spaces where people feel connected, comfortable and a genuine sense of belonging," Craig said.

"Cambridge Quarter is something we are truly proud of, a place shaped by local knowledge, built with care and designed to be part of Newcastle's next chapter."

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GWH unveils first release at landmark Cambridge Quarter precinct in Newcastle West

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Projects</a>,&nbsp;Rainbow Bay's busiest developer,&nbsp;has officially lodged plans for the largest development in its booming local portfolio, seeking approval for a further 88 apartments on Boundary Street.

The proposal&nbsp;at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">209–213 Boundary Street, Coolangatta</a>,&nbsp;marks the next chapter in the developer's transformation of the southern Gold Coast beachside precinct. It will be its fifth in the area, having already delivered Flow, Awaken and Esprit, while construction continues on the 38-apartment Radia. The new project would rise 57 metres above a consolidated 1,518 sqm site, on the same street as Radia and Esprit.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, the proposed development comprises 88 two and three-bedroom apartments across a contemporary podium-and-tower form that integrates extensive landscaping from street level through to the rooftop.

The tower would be delivered above a basement and multi-level podium accommodating resident and visitor parking, with the residential component commencing from level three. The design incorporates cascading planting throughout the façade, landscaped podium edges, and deep planting zones along the Boundary Street frontage.

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A key feature of the development is its expansive rooftop wellness and recreation precinct. Plans reveal a resort-style pool deck, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, rooftop terraces, barbecue areas and landscaped relaxation spaces positioned to capture views across the southern Gold Coast coastline.

The rooftop wellness focus builds on the vision S&amp;S Projects first outlined when it acquired the site for $20.25 million last year.

"We are taking every advantage to create a truly unique rooftop wellness experience with a natural feel for residents, offering stone features throughout and an underlying theme that emulates a botanical garden," S&amp;S Projects founder and director Paul Gedoun said at the time.

The proposal seeks a 57-metre building height, representing a 50 per cent uplift on the site's mapped 38-metre height limit. Planning documents argue the additional height is consistent with recently approved and emerging towers in the immediate Boundary Street and Rainbow Bay precinct.

Urbis, acting as planning consultant, said the development would provide "88 dwellings, comprising a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, contributing to housing choice and supply within an established medium to high-rise coastal urban neighbourhood."

The scheme has undergone extensive pre-lodgement consultation with the City of Gold Coast, with the design refined following feedback relating to architectural expression, landscaping, traffic access and podium treatment.

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The architectural team is led by Brisbane-based Cottee Parker, one of Australia's most active residential design studios, with landscape architecture by Dunn + Moran. The consultant team also includes ADG Engineers, Windtech and Acoustic Works.

S&amp;S Projects has become one of the most influential private developers operating on the southern Gold Coast. Since entering Rainbow Bay in 2022, the company has assembled a portfolio exceeding $1 billion in end value, establishing itself as a key player in the area's evolution into a premium apartment destination. Pezet Matheson will again handle the sales for S&amp;S.

Coolangatta is entering another wave of apartment development, following the delivery of several prominent residential projects in recent years.

John Kearney's Immerse Projects will launch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kaiya-kirra-beach-5-haig-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Kaiya on Haig Street</a>&nbsp;soon, meanwhile, Palm Beach-based Sherpa Property Group is preparing to bring its debut Coolangatta development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-viver-87-griffith-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Flourish Viveré</a>, to market later this year, subject to approvals.

First look: S&S Projects proposes 88-apartment wellness tower at Coolangatta's Boundary Street

A landmark former orphanage site in Surrey Hills could be transformed into a new residential community under plans lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/antipodean-land-developments">Antipodean Land Developments</a> that would deliver 76 apartments and townhouses while restoring some of the suburb's most significant heritage buildings.

The burgeoninng Melbourne-based developer has submitted plans for the 9,158 sqm site at 1 Kent Road and 24 Durham Road, home to the former St Joseph's Home for Destitute Children, a historic institutional complex dating back to the late 19th century. The proposal seeks to adaptively reuse several heritage buildings while introducing two new four-storey residential buildings set within extensive landscaped grounds.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and Kerstin Thompson Architects, the project has been conceived as a contemporary residential village embedded within a restored heritage precinct. The development team describes the design approach as "The Village in the Garden," with new buildings positioned among mature landscaping by OCULUS and significant heritage structures.

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The proposal would deliver 76 dwellings comprising a mix of apartments and duplex-style residences, significantly increasing housing supply on one of the largest privately held residential landholdings in Surrey Hills. The development includes 127 car spaces, 24 bicycle spaces and more than 1,000 sqm of communal amenity, with the existing chapel building earmarked for conversion into resident facilities.

According to the planning submission, the project centres on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the site's most significant heritage assets, including the original c.1889 St Joseph's building, the chapel designed by architect Augustus Andrew Fritsch, and the historic brick perimeter walls and entry gates. The proposal also incorporates the retention of other contributory buildings including the former infirmary and school building.

Tract Consultants, in the planning report accompanying the application, said the scheme had been shaped through extensive heritage analysis and design development.

"The shared vision for the Site by the project team has culminated in a scheme which successfully breathes life back into a historic site while delivering upon the objectives of Victoria's Housing Statement in a carefully curated and contextually responsive manner."

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The proposal is being assessed under Victoria's Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway. As part of the application, three per cent of the project's residential development cost would be contributed to the Social Housing Growth Fund. The development would also provide a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences targeting a broader range of buyers than typically found in Surrey Hills' detached housing market.

Sustainability initiatives include an anticipated 66 per cent BESS score, natural cross-ventilation to 80 per cent of apartments, 28 per cent deep soil landscaping and a canopy cover outcome exceeding local planning requirements. The proposal also sets aside more than 1,083 sqm for communal indoor and outdoor resident amenity spaces.

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Planning documents describe the property as one of the largest underutilised residential sites in Surrey Hills, arguing it presents a rare opportunity to introduce "missing middle" housing in an established inner-eastern suburb while preserving and revitalising a significant heritage precinct.

Antipodean Land Developments has built a reputation for design-focused residential projects across Melbourne, particularly in the medium-density sector. Previous developments include Neighbourhood in Brunswick East, delivered with Breathe Architecture, and Balfe Park Lane, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects.

They've been very active in site acquisition as they build out their future development pipeline. They recently launched Thornubury House, 45 apartments above a mix of commercial, retail, and food and beverage tenancies, and have plans for a boutique project in Fitzroy and another <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/antipodean-plan-apartments-for-deepdenes-missing-middle-on-whitehorse-road">"missing middle" project</a> on Deepdene's Whitehorse Road.

First look: Antipodean Land Developments plans heritage-led apartment community in Surrey Hills

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<div>The WBP buyers agency were in attendance at the auction of 51 David Street, Kew last Saturday. </div>
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<div>There were 100 people at the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-121563914" target="_blank">Buxton auction</a> with around eight bidders pushing the price to a strong $2.61 million sale.</div>
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<div>Having sold for $2.17 million in February 2014, the four bedroom property has had a price growth of over 20 percent in two years.</div>
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<div>WBP's Greville Pabst put the sale down to the quality of the property as opposed to the state of the market.</div>
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<div>"It's too early to gauge any market trend for 2016, but this suggests solid demand that will flow into 2016, especially for houses," he said.</div>
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<div>The Victorian style family home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an expansive decking at the rear of the property.</div>
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Early bird Kew auction result signals strong price growth continuation

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Angus Raine of Raine &amp; Horne says that expats who are typically spending $3 million-plus for a future home in Australia need a buyers’ agent to identify good buys and to then negotiate the sale. 
“Because of the tyranny of distance and the amount of money they are spending, expats shouldn’t just rely on only their on-line research,” says Raine. 
And expats shouldn’t rely too heavily on the help of their relatives, he suggests. “They need experts to really work on their behalf.”
Buying near a good private school often heads the wish-list of expats with the desire for their children to attend secondary school often the trigger for expats to return to Australia. 
Potts Point estate agent Vicki Laing, from Laing Estate Agents, noted some expats rely heavily on their Sydney-based relatives to inspect, at least initially, possible purchases.
"In many cases, expats first identify potential buys on the internet and then ask their family to inspect the properties."
Shayne Harris of Savills Australia says parents really enjoy inspecting properties and representing their expat children.
“They are obviously proud of their kids and pleased to be on the ground looking after them.” 
But Harris says that over reliance on relatives can lead to issues and disappointment.
Buyers’ agent gave noted some vendors regard expatriate buyers as "wood ducks", or easy targets especially if the expat buyers unwittingly send a message to vendors that they have plenty of money, are poorly informed about the local property market and have little time to inspect properties.
Shayne Harris says expats tend to look for houses in good condition that can be rented immediately after settlement.
He says an expat can claim excellent negative-gearing tax breaks that might ease the reality that rents for top-end properties are significantly down.
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Expats ought not rely just on property research from relatives

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An original freestanding cottage, a registered boarding house, in Bondi Junction has sold for $2.9 million.
The 18 Waverley Crescent property with classic Victorian styling comes with redevelopment potential, subject to council approval.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bondi+junction-121377234" target="_blank">The marketing</a> showed no internal photos given its condition.
Built on a land area of 488 square metre, the cottage has timber flooring, ornate ceilings and a neglected rear yard.
The home is currently divided into four lettable apartments. It also has four vehicle lock-up garages.
The selling agent was Kevin Mendes of Laing &amp; Simmons.
The house is a short walk from Bondi Junction, with plenty of shopping, dining and transport options.
<a href="/expert-insights/buying/bondi-junction-boarding-house-sales-achieve-record-results">Two private local investors</a> snapped up separate boarding houses in Bondi Junction for $2.25 million each earlier this month, reinforcing the view that Sydney’s eastern suburbs are one of the city’s most sought-after investment areas for boarding houses. 
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Bondi Junction boarding house sold for $2.9 million

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The top sale of the week was a five bedroom waterfront home in the Sydney suburb of Cremorne, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The property, <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/22-wonga-road-cremorne-nsw-2090-2012402717" target="_blank">22 Wonga Road, Cremorne</a>, (above) sold for $6,330,000 through McGrath Estate Agents Neutral Bay.
 
Top ten sales 
22 Wonga Road, Cremorne, NSW 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car house, $6,330,000, McGrath Estate Agents Neutral Bay Mosman 
157A Seaforth Crescent, Seaforth, NSW 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car house, $5,700,000 LJ Hooker Seaforth 
21/51 Upper Pitt Street Kirribilli, NSW 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car unit, $5,500,000 LJ Hooker Wahroonga 
2 Ethel Street, Burwood, NSW 7 bed, 3 bath, 6 car house, $4,325,000 Rich &amp; Oliver Real Estate Croydon Park 
14A View Street, Peppermint Grove, WA 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car house, $3,890,000 Acton Cottesloe Peppermint Grove 
19 Karranga Avenue, Killara, NSW 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car house, $3,600,000 McConnell Bourn Lindfield
44/51 William Street, Double Bay, NSW 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car unit, $3,450,000 BradfieldCleary Double Bay 
24A Dendy Street, Brighton, Vic 5 bed, 6 bath, 3 car house, $3,300,000 Kay &amp; Burton Bayside 
31 Campbell Street, Sorrento, Qld 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car house, $3,118,000 McGrath Estate Agents 
2 Hoyt Street, Hampton, Vic 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car house, $3,100,000 Nick Johnstone Brighton
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Cremorne four bedder leads CoreLogic RP Data top 10 sales

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A Beaumaris home on the Bayside Architectural Trail has been sold at $1,575,000.
With striking red panelled facade, the home sits on a 712 sqm block with generous private rear garden and bluestone alfresco area.
The 2 Clonmore Street listing had been marketed as a $1.4 million plus offering.
Describing the 1962 modernist house as timeless, Sam Gamon of Chisholm &amp; Gamon noted the extensive natural building materials including Mt Gambier limestone, local bluestone, American Oak joinery and Miranti timber paneling.
It was designed by <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-beaumaris-121295982" target="_blank">architect Linton Reynolds in 1962</a>.
There are three bedrooms plus study. The main bedroom is upstairs with its own study area.
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Modernist 1962 Beaumaris trophy home sold at $1,575,000

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A $1.25 million Braddon home was the weekend's most expensive Canberra auction sale.
The 1927 four bedroom home sold at a price that reflected an annual price appreciation of 7.96% having last traded for $852,000 in 2012.
Inspired by architect of Canberra Walter Burley Griffin's Garden City, the 1067 sqm dwelling features a leafy urban environment with vegetable plots and fruit trees surrounding a red brick terrace.
The updated home has preserved its period details, with original timber detailing, high battened ceilings, terracotta roof tiles and two original fireplaces.
Braddon is located in the inner north of Canberra, providing convenient access to public transport transport and substantial recreation, entertainment and community facilities.
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Braddon home Canberra's most expensive weekend sale 

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The iconic Italianate trophy home Swinton in Kew, was reported by Fairfax Media to be under offer through listing agent Abercromby’s Jock Langley, but this weekend's open for inspection is still scheduled on websites.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-119176835" target="_blank">The 1850s Swinton</a>, with its distinctive white tower, atop undulating lawns on 2103 sqm overlooking the Yarra River, could command about $10 million, Fairfax Media speculated.
There are pictures of the property held by the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/65169" target="_blank">State Library</a>. 
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The second, and most expensive penthouse at new development ONE30 Hyde Park has sold off-the-plan for $9.72 million with selling agent Louie Bechare of Ecove saying the sale was to a local investor.
The two-storey penthouse comes with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a family room.
Work on the 38-level building will commence in February, with part of the development including a new entry for Museum Railway Station.
Architecturally designed by Bates Smart, the building will seek to capture the elegance and sophistication of the grand London and New York buildings that front the city's major public park.
Sue Ballasty, the marketing manager of joint developers Ecove, said there will be a grand sandstone and marble foyer with concierge.
Ecove are developing ONE30 Hyde Park jointly with the Aoyuan Property Group of Hong Kong.
The apartments on offer are one bedrooms priced from $1,068,000, two bedrooms from $2,188,000 and three bedroom from $3,128,000.
The first penthouse sale sold for $38,000 psm whereas the most recent sale brought $43,200 psm.
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Off the plan Sydney penthouse sells for $9.72m

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The late decorator Frank Grill's Redfern city home has been sold.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.dijones.com.au/properties-sold/listings/1452" target="_blank">The Kepos Street terrace</a>, bought in 1995 for $455,000, sold through Jane Schumann and Gary Sands of Di Jones Real Estate who had $1.7 million price hopes.
Grill's last ongoing project was the Point Piper home for Paul Lederer, chairman of the Western Sydney Wanderers, and his wife Eve. Lyne Jervis has held the decor business together since his unexpected death in his sleep in September.
His most famous commission was Lady Mary Fairfax's Pierre penthouse in New York in the late 1980s.  
His former Circular Quay apartment featured in the international magazine, Architectural Digest.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Last week was the busiest week for auctions for the year with 3,729 capital city auctions held. The final auction clearance rate was 60.1%.
Auction volumes this week are set to fall, however, the auction markets will still be busy with CoreLogic RP Data currently tracking just over 3,300 auctions across the capitals.
Over the 2015 year to date, there have been 7 weeks where over 3,000 auctions have been held across the capital cities.
Last week’s final auction clearance rate was recorded at 60.1 %, with 3,388 results reported, showing that over 90 % of all auction results were captured.
The capital city clearance rate for Spring was 65.5 %, compared to 68 % for Spring 2014.
Sydney’s auction clearance rate last week fell to 56.2 % for the ninth consecutive week and shows that Sydney’s clearance rate is now much lower than last year at 70.6 % over the week.
Despite the weaker result, there were still pockets in Sydney where the clearance rate maintained strength last week.
Across the Eastern Suburbs, 73.7 % of reported results were successful, while Ryde (69.4 %), North Sydney and Hornsby (64.4 %) and Sutherland (63.6 %) each performed well above the city-wide bench mark.
This week, Sydney expects to host 1,088 auctions, lower than both last week and last year (1,294).
Across Melbourne 1,670 auctions are scheduled this week, compared to 1,876 last week and 1,733 one year ago.
Melbourne’s final auction clearance rate for last week was 65.9 %, the highest of any capital city.
The best performing Melbourne sub-regions were Inner Melbourne and Outer East Melbourne, both of which recorded a clearance rate above the 70 % mark.
For Brisbane, last week’s clearance rate was 47.3 % and 210 auctions are scheduled for this week.
Adelaide’s final auction clearance rate was 58 % last week, falling from 64.4 % the previous week.
CoreLogic RP Data is currently expecting 137 auctions to be held across the city this week.
There are 85 Perth auctions scheduled this week, which will be the busiest for the city so far this year.
Perth’s clearance rate last week was 36 %, with 50 results reported and a total of 60 auctions held.
Across Canberra, 122 auctions will be held this week, compared to 98 last week and 87 last year. Canberra’s clearance rate was 50.6 % last week, the weakest result for the city since December last year.
Mount Waverley, Reservoir and Glen Waverley, all in Melbourne will each host 24 auctions this week, the most of any individual suburb nationally.
 
 Capital city weekend auctions:
• Sydney: 1,088
• Melbourne: 1,670
• Brisbane: 210
• Adelaide: 137
• Perth: 85
• Canberra: 122
 
Kevin Brogan is manager, valuation policy and compliance at CoreLogic RP Data.
 
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