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.

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Sydney's top weekend auction result was another stellar sale.
This time it was <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-hunters+hill-123110774" target="_blank">a striking Alex Popov-designed riverfront house at Hunters Hill</a> that fetched $5.15 million, some $750,000 above reserve.
The selling agents had offered $4 million pre-auction price guidance.
There was 14 percent annual price growth with the four bedroom contemporary home having traded in 2014 for $3.85 million.
There'd been subsequent renovations including a new kitchen featuring plenty of stainless steel, marble-look stone benchtops, a Bora induction cooktop and two walk-in pantries, one with twin Miele wall ovens and a wine fridge.
With expansive Lane Cove River views, the Bonnefin Road residence was built in 2000 for then Vogue chief financial officer Aye-Ling Koh on its 1,114 square metre holding.
It first sold for $3.55 million in 2007.
There is floor-to-ceiling glass and wrap-around decking with the home designed based around a central pavilion with a wing on each side.
The architect has been considered a draw card among some Sydney buyers.
The sale continues the recent spree of over the top auction sale prices.
The expatriate celebrity chef Bill Granger secured a bullish $6.4 million sale at Tamarama, reflecting 20 percent annualised price growth, in early August (below).
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Last month property developer Jason Li sold a residential warehouse conversion offering at 252 Mitchell Road in Alexandria for $3.01 million which was two years ago for $1.45 million (below).
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The sale price soared $1.01 million over its $2 million reserve.
The limited supply of new stock for sale is one of the most important factors in how the winter property market has performed, agents say.
The strength in the Sydney market has seen week-on-week results over 70 percent ever since the last week in April.
There are currently around 19,000 properties for sale across Sydney, according to CoreLogic, which is up 4 percent on the same time last winter. But much of the stock has been on the market for many months, with just the 5900 new listings - some 25 percent down on fresh listings at the same time last year.
Across all the capital cities, new listings are 12.5 percent lower relative to last year, while total listings 3.5 percent higher. 
CoreLogic spokesperson Kevin Brogan said the recent strong trend in Sydney and Melbourne auction results had been achieved on falling auction volumes, suggesting the buyer demand is outweighing the supply of homes being taken to auction.
Auction activity fell to 1,444 homes this week across the capital cities, compared to 1,540 last week.
Last year the number was 2,118.
The national clearance rate continued its upwards trend, with 77.8 per cent of reported auctions across the capitals were successful.
Sydney’s clearance rate again sat above the 80% mark, with 81.6 percent sold in the preliminary tally.  For the past five weeks, auction volumes have been rising slowly across Sydney, up to 610 this week, contrasted with the 544 and 509 previously. But one year ago, 915 Sydney auctions were held.
There was mixed performance across Sydney’s sub-regions this week ranging from 89 percent on the Northern Beaches and 64 percent across the South West.
Melbourne was at 79.9 percent, a rise from 74 percent last week and higher than 76 percent last year.
There were fewer auctions across Melbourne - down from 724 to 604, and down on one year ago when 908 homes were offered.
A stately Victorian-era Kew trophy home was the nation's top seller when it sold post auction for $6.5 million.
Rohese at 15 Barry St had been passed in at $6.45 million through Jellis Craig with just two bidders participating (below). 
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It was the home where a Wimbledon champion played his early tennis on the court once attached to the 1880s house owned by Thomas Patterson and his wife, Isabella (nee Mitchell). Their son, Gerald won three grand slam singles titles, from 1919 to 1927.
The residence on its 1330 sqm holding last traded for $2.91 million in 2009.
Melbourne's outer East had the strongest success rate at 90.9 per cent across 38 auction results.
Some 49 percent of reported Brisbane auctions were successful, down from 54 percent last week, but its 88 auctions well down on the 130 a year ago.
Adelaide’s preliminary clearance rate was 72 percent this week, rising from 63 percent last week and higher than one year ago at 68 percent.
Adelaide's 56 homes taken to auction was down on the 83 at the same time last year. 
It had the cheapest sale across Australia when a two bedroom unit at 5/12 Braeside Avenue, Holden Hill fetched $180,000 prior to its scheduled auction (below).
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Relatively low auction numbers continue to contribute to high clearance rates.
Although the 471 auctions listed on Saturday were higher than the previous weekend’s 394, auction numbers remained seriously below the 727 auctioned on the same weekend last year.
Regional results were remarkably consistent, with all areas sharing in the booming market, Dr Andrew Wilson at Domain advised.
The upper north shore recorded the highest clearance rate at 88.9 percent and the highest sales at 48.
This was followed by the lower north at 87.5 percent, the south at 86.3 percent, the northern beaches at 84.4 percent, the central coast at 83.3 percent, the north west at 81.8 percent, the inner west at 81.1 percent, Canterbury Bankstown at 79.3 percent, the west at 78.3 percent, the south west at 77.8 percent and the city and east with a clearance rate of 77.1 percent.
Notable sales reported at the weekend included a six-bedroom home at <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/219-edinburgh-road-castlecrag-nsw-2068-2012926449">219 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag</a> (above) sold for $3.65 million by Richardson and Wrench Castlecrag and Northbridge/Sotheby’s Realty.
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Sydney architect Domenic Alvaro’s strikingly small, five storey Surry Hills house sold for $1.88 million in 2014, to rank as Sydney's priciest custom built one bedder.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-palm+beach-123256714" target="_blank">Now Sydney's most expensive one bedroom beach house </a>was listed last week for sale at Palm Beach. The Modern House agency has a $1.55 million asking price on the highly contemporary, yet 1998-built offering.
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 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.
All up just a modest 85 square metre internal space, there's an additional 81 square metres of external deck and terrace space.
"Belinda and Jim Koopman’s design succeeds on all counts," said the listing 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 hooked recently by the fishing guru Rex Hunt who sold his Quay Grand apartment on Macquarie Street for $2.05 million.
It was back in 1999 when Hunt paid $690,000 to buy into the Mirvac developed complex.
Ettiene West at Morton Sydney secured the off market sale of the 75 sqm one bedroom.
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The former Vogue veteran Robyn Holt and her husband, actor Jim Holt, have secured a $1.175 million Southern Highlands retreat.
The purchase comes after the couple sold their stylish Woollahra home for a change of lifestyle, and whispered to be buying an $880,000 bolthole in the Rex at Kings Cross.
Their new purchase, a stark contrast from their city life, is at Exeter.
Set on a large 8828 sqm, the elegant three bedroom home has real timber floors, french doors and a wood fireplace.
The paved outdoor dining areas offers rural and garden views. Plus plenty of space to grow some vegetables.
Kate Maday of One Agency Maday Property Bowral secured <a href="https://oneagency.com.au/listing?listing_id=194451" target="_blank">the sale</a>.
They said goodbye to their Woollahra property which they bought from DSC Personnel boss Tom Smith for $1.71 million for 2002, shortly before the family moved to Russia following Robyn's appointment as chief executive of Conde Nast and launched Vogue Russia and GQ magazine.
They picked up a tidy profit however, securing a $3.75 million sale for the private two-storey home in March to a doctor.
Designed by renowned 1930s architect F. Glynn Gilling, the three bedroom home had a library and a private courtyard garden. 
The style meister Robyn Holt and her husband, actor Jim Holt, recently became grandparents to Camilla, the first born of their daughter, Hannah.
They met on the set of the 1984 Kennedy Miller miniseries Bodyline.
Holt isn't the first fashion star to call Exeter home.
The style queen Maggie Taberer was a long time Exeter resident during her years at the barn.
The priciest offering in the area is former politician John Hewson's Invergowrie, which has $6.5 million plus hopes.
Exeter is a village with a median house price of $840,000.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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A contemporary Brighton home struggled for bids at weekend auction, but found a buyer post-auction.
The home at 1 Laburnum Court was designed by architect Martin Friedrich to be his own home. It was sold by him at $2,925,000 in 2014.
Buxton Brighton auctioneer John Clarkson took an opening bid of $3 million, which was followed by a vendor’s bid of $3.05 million.
The Laburnum Court home passed in at auction but sold later at an undisclosed price to a professional couple moving to the bayside area for the first time.
The four bedroom home had price expectations of $3.2 million-plus.
It was one of 677 auctions across Melbourne this week, recording an 75 percent clearance rate, according to CoreLogic.
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The former Roosters captain Luke Ricketson has sold his Randwick investment property for more than $1.8 million.
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom semi was purchased in 2003 for $940,000 on Hooper Street.
Ricketson and his wife Kate Waterhouse ares set to upgrade from the current Balmoral Beach apartment as they are expecting a baby sister to their daughter, Sophie.
The pre-auction result was well above the initial guide of $1.5 million set by Pillinger Real Estate.
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The actor Simmone Jade Mackinnon, popular for her role as Stevie Hall on the hit TV show McLeod's Daughters, has finally sold her Coffs Harbour district property for $910,000.
Joanna Vines at One Agency Coffs Harbour secured the sale of the home that was originally listed with $949,000 hopes over a year ago.
It is a four bedroom 1992-built stylish Queenslander home at Boambee with resort-style pool and pavilion on 3,000 sqm of lush gardens.
After growing up on the land at Bonville, the Gold Logie-nominated Mackinnon broke in to TV in 1997, later appearing as a regular in the Baywatch spin off Baywatch Hawaii alongside David Hasselhoff.
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Actor Simmone Jade Mackinnon sells Coffs Harbour property

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Hedley, the four-bedroom Italianate style Paddington terrace, sold at mid-week auction.
Hedley at 172 Jersey Road fetched $2.928 million.
Its reserve price was $2.5 million after the price guidance was lifted during the campaign from $2.35 million $2.4 million.
There was interest from 14 registered bidders for the unrenovated property, marketed by LJ Levi's Tim Stern and Elise Horscroft. 
The median price for a home in Paddington is $1,820,000 according to CoreLogic.
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A lover of Bondi Beach apartments, fund manager Will Vicars couldn't help himself when the Pacific Bondi development was completed.
He made headlines in 2013 when he broke the Australia apartment record, having bought two adjoining two-storey "lighthouse" penthouses off-the-plan for a combined $21.9 million.
And now he's extended on his purchases, spending another $11 million on another recently completed apartment on the top floor of the Campbell Parade complex. 
The well-connected Vicars - who also owns property on Seven Shillings Beach, Point Piper, Queen Street, Woollahra and Horderns Road, Bowral - is the chief investment officer of boutique fund manager Caledonia Investments. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Will Vicars takes his Pacific Bondi lighthouse apartment purchases to $33 million

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The Bellevue Hill home of the Australian Godolphin boss Henry Plumptre has been sold for more than $6 million- just a week after its listing.
It last traded for $5.25 million in 2008 when bought by Darley Australia Pty Ltd controlled by the ruler of Dubai Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.
Godophin breeds horses in Australia, France, Japan, Ireland, America and the UK.
The Bulkara Road house sold through James Keenan, of Ray White Double Bay.
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