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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Restaurateur couple Elvis Abrahanowicz and Sarah Doyle have spent around $2 million to buy Rawhiti, a 1910 Californian bungalow in Sydney's Petersham.
The co-owners of Argentinian restaurants Porteno and Bodega are expected to <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-petersham-124164038" target="_blank">renovated the outdated bungalow</a>.
Set on 675 sqm, the original three bedroom bungalow currently was advertised as rundown.
The home was listed through Richardson &amp; Wrench Bondi Junction agents Jeremy Wiesner and Andre Frack.
 
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Restaurateur couple buy deceased Petersham estate

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The Elizabeth Bay apartment of the late film costume designer, Norma Moriceau, has been sold for $1.55 million through Ray White Elizabeth Bay.
She was best known for her work on both Crocodile Dundee films as well as two of the Mad Max films, Babe, Patriot Games and Dead Calm.
The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-elizabeth+bay-123995886">31/4 Ithaca Road</a> was traded in 1985 for $95,000.
It is renowned for its prime position adjacent to Sydney Harbour and its classical Art-deco features.
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The apartment is ready for renovation and offers panoramic and harbour views including Elizabeth Bay, Garden Island and Potts Point peninsula.
The king-size main bedroom features a wide bay window, plus built-in wardrobe while the second bedroom has a built-in desk.
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Elizabeth Bay home belonging to Norma Moriceau sold for $1.55 million

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Just two days before the selling season turned to summer, Sydney's most expensive one bedroom beach house sold at Palm Beach.
The Modern House agency had a $1.55 million asking price on the highly contemporary offering which was actually built in the late 1990s.
All up it measures a modest 85 square metre internal space, plus there's an additional 80 square metres of external deck and terracing.
It was custom designed for photographer Greg Barrett by Furio Valich at Gordon + Valich Architects, in partnership with Belinda Koopman Architects in its bushland Cynthea Road location.
The house was the winner of the RAIA Merit Award for Housing in 1999 with its Sydney School architectural influences obvious given the use of the site's plentiful sandstone and angophora.
The one bedroom house is made up of a main, open living and dining space on the ground floor and a small upper floor bedroom.
"Belinda and Jim Koopman’s design succeeds on all counts," said the selling agent Marcus Lloyd-Jones at Modern House.
Barrett paid $300,000 in 1990 for the land.
Sydney's highest known one bedroom apartment sale was secured by the fishing guru Rex Hunt who sold his 75 sq m Macquarie Street, Quay Grand apartment for $2.05 million earlier this year.
Architect Domenic Alvaro’s strikingly narrow, five storey Surry Hills house sold for $1.88 million in 2014, ranking still as Sydney's priciest custom built one bedder.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Legendary Socceroo and new Brisbane Roar recruit Brett Holman and wife Femke have bought a family home in New Farm.
Holman, who is back in Australia after spending 14 years playing soccer across Europe and Asia, has spent $2.43 million.
It is a contemporary <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-new+farm-123410034" target="_blank">five bedroom, four bathroom home</a> designed by architect Ben Hennig of Mercury Design, which was sold by Ray White New Farm agents Matt Lancashire and Mike Martin after just 25 days on market.
Born in Bankstown, Holman started his soccer career at Parramatta Power in the NSL before joining Dutch club Feyenoord in 2002.
Holman left Holland in 2012 to join Aston Villa in the English Premier League for a season then went on to play in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Much like fellow soccer icon Tim Cahill, it's Holman's first time appearing in the A-League at the tender age of 32. He scored in the 1-1 draw with reigning champions Adelaide.
Holman has represented the Socceroos 63 times, scoring nine goals. He retired in 2014.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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Legendary Socceroo Brett Holman buys in New Farm

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Sunshine North had its second ever million-dollar house sale at weekend auction.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-sunshine+north-123870094" target="_blank">32 Troon Crescent property</a> (above) fetched a record price of $1.05 million.
Douglas Kay Sunshine’s Peter Kay said the price eclipsed the suburb’s earlier May record of $1 million, set when the agency sold <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-sunshine+north-122389922" target="_blank">17 Taniyah Place</a>.
Four buyers competed for the five-bedroom Troon Cres home.
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Record price set in Sunshine North, Victoria

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The garish 1920s Bondi manor of chiropractor Kevin Du-Val has sold after price hopes were reduced to $2.64 million.
Birrell Street Manor, one of Bondi's most recognisable properties, hit the market with a $2.7 million guide last month through Sweetnams Real Estate Balgowlah’s selling agent Steven Forshaw.
Featured recently on Channel 9's Unreal Estate, the ground floor of the home has been used as a chiropractic clinic as well as a residence.
Set on a corner 205 sqm parcel, the freestanding terrace has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and separate lounge and family rooms.
There's an extra external kitchen and barbecue area outside with a spa.
Du-Val has thrown lavish parties over his ownership, which has seen the Village People and late singer songwriter Peter Allen grace the home. 
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Bondi's Birrell Street Manor sells

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The Nine Network journalistic power couple Peter Stefanovic and fiancee Sylvia Jeffries have bought in Sydney's cosmopolitan eastern suburbs having been thought to have been looking beachside.
The recently engaged duo have spent $2.7 million.
They secured a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-double+bay-122079186" target="_blank">2005-built, four bedroom</a> open entertainer style home that had been upgraded since it last traded for $1.94 million in 2009.
The 180 sqm abode comes with living and kitchen areas spilling out onto a large outdoor terrace with a water feature wall.
It was marketed by Ray White Double Bay Gavin Rubenstein who recently won a national award for excellence in customer service at the annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), hosted by REA Group with some $250 million worth of sales over the past 12 months.
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Peter proposed to Slyvia on a romantic European holiday earlier this year while holidaying in France's Bordeaux region.
Sylvia grew up in Brisbane before beginning her media career in 2005 at Nine in Brisbane, working as a script assistant in the newsroom.
In 2011 she was appointed weekend weather presenter on Nine News Brisbane before moving to Sydney in 2012 to join Today as a New South Wales reporter.
She is now Today's news presenter.
The new home features plenty of outdoor space.
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Peter is the Weekend Today presenter and occasional 60 Minutes reporter.
He was previously the foreign correspondent at WIN Canberra before becoming the Europe, Africa and Middle East correspondent for Nine from 2008 to 2015, covering war zones to royal weddings.
He recently launched his book about his experience in war and terrorism,  Hack in a Flak Jacket.
Peter Stefanovic, 32, back in Australia for almost two years, has been in a relationship with Sylvia Jeffrey since late 2013, when they co-hosted Today together over Christmas.
His Gold Logie winning brother Karl Stefanovic, believed to be the highest paid man in Australian television, is also on the move, having listed his Lindfield family home.
Its listing is unrelated to the recent shock split from wife Cassandra Thorburn as they'd actually secured an $8 million home on the Cremorne waterfront mid-year.
The settlement is scheduled for its completion in early 2017.
This article was published in The Sunday Telegraph.
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A $9 million Toorak sale topped the nation's weekend auction sales.
Napier, the humble three bedroom offering attracted five bidders selling more than $2 million over reserve at its RT Edgar auction. 
The 870 sqm property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/12-st-georges-rd-toorak-vic-3142" target="_blank">12 St Georges Road</a> (above) last sold at $1 million in 1995, reflecting 10 percent annual price growth.
It represented the first time $10,000 plus had been paid per square metre in Toorak, according to one buyers' agent in attendance.
Melbourne also had the nation's cheapest result when $250,000 was paid for a two bedroom Tullamarine villa.
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The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-villa-vic-tullamarine-123865218" target="_blank">2/30 Banksia Grove</a> offering (above), currently a $270 a week rental, had $220,000 to $240,000 pre-auction price guidance.
Weekend auction clearance rates have again strengthened with Sydney still leading the pack.
The national capital city preliminary clearance rate increased this week from last week’s final of 73.6 percent to 77.5 percent, with auction volumes also showing an increasing trend over the week, according to CoreLogic.
There were 2,843 auctions held across the combined capital cities, up from 2,517 a week ago.
However volumes sit lower than the corresponding period last November when 3,274 auctions were reported.
"Late November and early December have historically shown the highest number of auctions," Kevin Brogan at CoreLogic said.
"As the number of auctions trends higher over the coming weeks, the larger stock levels will provide a timely test of the auction markets strength."
Melbourne’s preliminary clearance rate improved a tad as auction volumes increased over the week.
Preliminary results showed 77.2 percent of auctions were successful this week, up slightly from 76.1 percent last week.
There were 1,313 auctions held in Melbourne, up from the 927 reported last week; although lower than the 1,567 reported over the corresponding week last year.
The inner region of Melbourne had the highest number of auctions this week (257), with a preliminary clearance rate of 77 per cent. Melbourne's strongest clearance rate was recorded across the Outer East region and West region, with preliminary result showing 86 percent and 82 percent of auctions were successful.
In Sydney, 1,062 auctions were held this week, down slightly from 1,087 over the previous week.
The preliminary clearance rate of 84.2 per cent is up from this time last year, when a clearance rate of 58 percent was recorded across 1,223 auctions.
The Sutherland region recorded the strongest clearance rate of 95 percent across 54 auctions.
Sydney's auction strength saw results including a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-warehouse-nsw-glebe-123848398" target="_blank">$1.69 million shed in Glebe</a> (below) sold with ­approval for a residential conversion.
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Selling agent Nicholas Katsikaros, of LJ Hooker Glebe, said about 35 contracts were issued for the 14 Reuss St property which was 272sq m in size.
A single storey, four-bedroom Chatswood home sold for more than $1 million above its reserve price when offered for the first time in 50 years.
Keen bidding from buyers of Chinese origin triggered the $5.3 million price for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-chatswood-123860594" target="_blank">8 Havilah St</a> (below).
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It was a 556sq m block opposite Chatswood Chase shopping centre.
Sydney's highest sale when $6.2 million was paid in Greenwich for a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/4-bay-st-greenwich-nsw-2065" target="_blank">six bedroom home with boatshed</a> (below).
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It last sold in 1984 for $210,000.
It had been offered earlier this year with an $8 million asking price.
Canberra was the second strongest auction market at 83 percent, compared to 71 percent last week and 63 percent last year.
Prices in the national capital ranged from $370,000 at Holt for a three bedroom townhouse to $1.38 million for a five bedroom <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-nicholls-123874450" target="_blank">Nicholls house, Il Palazzo</a> (below).
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There were 97 Canberra auctions held across the city, down from 117 last week and also lower than the 102 held at the same time last year
In Brisbane 191 auctions were held this week, compared to 198 auctions last year and 181 last week.
Some 53 per cent of auctions were sold, up from 50 per cent last week and also last year when 39 percent of Brisbane auctions were successful.
Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has listed her redundant Brisbane riverfront in Chelmer for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-chelmer-123875214" target="_blank">auction next weekend</a> (below).
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The modern Sutton St was bought in 2010 for $3.175 million. It was offered as a rental at $2000 per week in 2012.
Adelaide recorded a clearance rate of 68 percent across 129 auctions this week.
There were 42 Perth auctions with the preliminary clearance rate of 43 percent, up from 30 percent last week.
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There was a $1.7 million weekend sale at Ormond of a four-bedroom California bungalow.
It had only changed hands a year earlier for $1.54 million, showing a 10 per cent increase in just over a year.
It showed just how fast the market is moving,” Advantage Property Consulting director Frank Valentic said, adding he “didn’t see the market showing down in the foreseeable future”.
The 99 Leila Rd <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-ormond-123824426">California bungalow is set in landscaped gardens on 688sqm</a>.
It looked like this <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-ormond-119621867" target="_blank">last year</a>.
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The HelloFresh Australia home food delivery founder - who was a Masterchef contestant - Thomas Rutledge has spent $4.5 million on a Bronte home.
Tom's time on Masterchef wasn't quite the full celebrity contestant cooking journey.
He did make it into the final televised 24, but was the first to be eliminated in the 2011 series.
The former wine merchant paid for his own niceness by putting his own head on the chopping block in the cook-off, having failed to captain his team to victory in the group challenge.
He lost by one point to Sydney foodie, design teacher and good friend Kumar Pereira after cooking a Lebanese baklava, tempura vegetables and prawn and chicken wings.
The pair were given the key ingredients for the favourite meals of Abla Ahmet, Shaun Presland and Matt Preston, all without cooking directions or instructions.
Tom described his time as a cook on Masterchef as being in 'purgatory' on his LinkedIn page.
The resort-style family entertainer at Bronte is classic Hamptons style meets laid-back beach house, as marketed by Alexander Phillips and David Tyrell.
The original 1920's freestanding home has undergone extensive renovation. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Tucked away from the beach on 505 sqm, the freestanding home comes with large open plan living and dining and a custom designed kitchen.
The living areas spill out onto a level back yard lawn with the 11 metre heated swimming pool the focal point.
The home was marketed as the biggest on the street on its sale by the Melbourne-bound banker, Anthony Kritikides.
Founded in Germany in 2011, Rutledge brought HelloFresh, a grocery delivery service, into the Australian market in 2012.
The subscription service delivers weekly meals kits of fresh food and recipes to customers.
The company is headquartered in Berlin and also operates in the Netherlands, Australia, UK, France and the US. It's reported it delivers more than a million meals a month.
Last year it raised $161 million in fresh capital from its existing shareholders.
Following Tom's exit from Masterchef, he teamed up with then fiancee Clementine to create a new online grocery service, Mr Perkins &amp; Co, but the company struggled for sustainability.
The couple wed in Centennial Park in 2011.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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