Buying into a masterplanned community often means committing to a vision still years from taking shape. At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>, that vision is already visible.

Residents have moved into the completed first stage, landscaped spaces are established, and the next chapter is now underway. Stage 1 has been completed and settled, with Stage 2 now selling off-the-plan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> combines attainable apartment living with sustainability initiatives rarely seen at this price point, including rooftop solar, battery storage and a resident EV-sharing program.

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Located on Schofi​elds Road, just moments from Tal​lawong Metro Station and Schof​ields Train Station, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been designed to appeal to a broad mix of buyers, from first-home purchasers looking for a foothold in Sy​dney's property market to downsizers seeking a connected, low-maintenance lifestyle.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> has been conceived as a thoughtfully planned masterplanned community that will evolve over multiple stages, with buyers now able to secure one, two and three-bedroom apartments within a neighbourhood that is already beginning to establish its identity.

One of the project's defining features is its focus on sustainability. Solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure have been incorporated throughout the development, reflecting a long-term approach to both environmental performance and everyday convenience.

Sustainability sits at the centre of the development's vision, with solar energy systems, battery storage and future EV charging infrastructure integrated throughout the community.

That emphasis on future-ready living extends beyond the technology. Landscaped communal gardens, outdoor gathering spaces and plans for a future retail precinct aim to create a neighbourhood where residents can access daily conveniences without travelling far from home.

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The apartments themselves have been designed with liveability front of mind. Rather than chasing maximum density, the focus has been placed on creating practical homes with generous natural light, usable layouts and strong connections to outdoor space.

Importantly, these design principles have been applied consistently across the one, two and three-bedroom apartment offerings.

The appeal of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> is also closely linked to its location within Syd​ney's rapidly evolving north-west growth corridor. Over the past decade, major infrastructure investment has transformed the area, with new transport links, business precincts and community facilities reshaping suburbs like Talla​wong and Schofiel​ds.

The agent says buyers are increasingly recognising the area's long-term potential.

"Typical buyers that we're finding across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> especially are your first-home buyers, your investors, your upsizers as well as your downsizers," Hawes says.

Connectivity remains one of the project's strongest drawcards. Residents have access to both Tallaw​ong Metro Station and Schofi​elds Train Station, providing links to the Sydn​ey CBD, Norw​est Business Park, Macquari​e Park and other major employment hubs. Retail centres including Rous​e Hill Town Centre and Sch​ofields Village are also nearby, alongside schools, parks and future healthcare infrastructure.

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For Stage 1 resident Roji, it is the balance between convenience and comfort that has defined the experience of living at Kew.

"For me, it's a balance of quality and convenience," she says. "Everything I need is right here."

"If I wanted to catch the train, Scho​fields Station is just around the corner. Tallaw​ong Metro connects me to the city."

More importantly, she says, the development has delivered something that cannot be measured in floorplans or specifications.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> feels like home."

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As Stage 2 enters the market, that lived experience may be one of the project's strongest selling points. Buyers are not purchasing into an untested concept or a future promise. They are joining a community that is already taking shape.

Ongoing investment in transport, retail, healthcare and public open space continues to strengthen the appeal of Syd​ney's north-west growth corridor, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a>'s established first stage provides buyers with a tangible sense of the community's future direction.

For a limited time, buyer can secure a new home at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kew-tallawong-23-27-schofields-road-tallawong-nsw-2762">Kew Tallawong</a> with just a $10,000.

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Kew Tallawong: A growing community taking shape in Sydney's north-west

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/freecity">Freecity</a> has received development approval for its 51-storey mixed-use tower at 153-157 Walker Street, North Sydney, set to be one of the tallest mixed-use residential-led buildings in one of Sydney’s most sought-after commercial and residential addresses.

Lodged as a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) through the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway and approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a comprehensive public exhibition and submissions process, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/153-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">the project</a> will deliver 296 apartments, alongside a 170-room, luxury hotel, activated retail and significant public domain improvements.

Situated just 200 metres from Victoria Cross Metro Station, on one of the largest developable sites in North Sydney, the development will rise to 234 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in the suburb. With an end value of approximately $1.5 billion, the project responds directly to the NSW Government’s mandate to accelerate housing delivery in well-located, transit-connected areas.

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The apartment mix will cater to a broad range of buyers, with 65 studio and one-bedroom apartments, 139 two-bedroom residences, 35 three-bedroom apartments, 48 four-bedroom homes, and nine penthouses. Residents will have access to a dedicated amenity level on Level 33, featuring a swimming pool with views towards the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and North Sydney CBD, as well as a gym, library, shared kitchen, lounge and outdoor entertaining areas.

The hotel will occupy the lower six levels of the building and include meeting and function spaces, a wellness centre with gym, yoga studio, swimming pool and sauna, further strengthening North Sydney's growing hospitality offering.

At ground level, the development has been designed to improve pedestrian connections through the precinct. More than 700 sqm of retail space will activate the street frontage, while a landscaped through-site link connecting Walker Street, Little Walker Street and Doris Fitton Park will provide new public open space with seating, paving and extensive native landscaping.

Freecity Group Co-Founder and Joint CEO Tony Sun said the project represents one of the most significant development opportunities currently available in North Sydney.

"This is one of the most significant development sites in North Sydney and it comes at a pivotal moment for the precinct," Sun said.

"North Sydney is undergoing a genuine transformation, and this project will contribute housing the city urgently needs while creating a landmark destination."

Executive Director of Development Michael Romano said demand for both residential and hotel accommodation would continue to strengthen as the Metro precinct matures.

"The structural demand for high-quality housing and hotel accommodation in North Sydney is compelling, and will only grow as the precinct continues to evolve around the new Metro station," Romano said.

Architectus has designed the tower, orientating the apartments to maximise views towards Sydney Harbour while introducing a sculpted façade intended to respond to light, wind and the surrounding skyline.

Architectus Principal Marko Damic said the design sought to create a tower that contributes to the public realm as much as the skyline.

"We wanted to design a tower that doesn't just sit in the skyline but actively participates and contributes to city life," Damic said.

First look: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use apartment and hotel tower in North Sydney

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> have celebrated the topping out of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf,</a> marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of Syd​ney's most anticipated waterfront communities.

Located on Sydney's harbourfront at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a>, the project has now reached its highest structural point, with construction progressing strongly towards completion in 2027. 
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The milestone was celebrated on-site with project partners Phoenix Property Investors, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Versatile Construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, consultants and stakeholders, to recognise the collective effort behind the transformation of the historic waterfront site into a vibrant new residential, marina and lifestyle destination.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will deliver a mix of waterfront residences and terraces, complemented by a private 36-berth marina, waterfront dining opportunities and a revitalised foreshore designed to reconnect the community with the river's edge. 
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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said the project represented a rare opportunity to create the next chapter in Sydn​ey's long history of successful waterfront precincts. 
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"Throughout Sydney, some of the city's most sought-after addresses have emerged from carefully considered waterfront precincts such as Woolloom​ooloo Wharf, Walsh Bay and Breakfast Point," Brown said.

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"What makes these places so successful is that they become much more than residential developments," Brown said.

"They bring together homes, hospitality, marina facilities, public spaces and a strong sense of community in locations where future supply is incredibly limited."

Brown has long described absolute waterfront land in Sy​dney as "finite."

"Once these opportunities are developed, they are rarely replicated. That's why Syd​ney's waterfront precincts have consistently demonstrated strong demand and long-term value growth over many decades. 
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"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is one of the few remaining opportunities to secure a residence within a masterplanned waterfront community that combines direct water access, marina ownership opportunities and a genuine village lifestyle just moments from the Sy​dney CBD."

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PERIFA Founder and Managing Director Fabrizio Perilli said the project reflected a shared commitment to delivering exceptional places that create long-term value for residents and the broader community. 
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"The topping out milestone is a significant achievement for the Versatile Group and a testament to the collaboration between all project partners, consultants and contractors involved," Perilli said. 
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"Beyond the residences themselves, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> will establish a new waterfront destination that celebrates the history, character and lifestyle of this unique location while creating a lasting legacy for future generations."

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Construction is being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile">Versatile Construction</a>, with structural works now substantially complete across the precinct. Attention will progressively shift to the construction of the waterview terraces, apartment façades, services and interior fit-out works over the coming months. 
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With limited residences and marina berths remaining, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> continues to attract strong interest from owner occupiers and downsizers seeking a premium waterfront lifestyle within close proximity to Putne​y Village, Rh​odes, Top Ry​de and the Syd​ney CBD. 
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As one of the last opportunities to secure a residence within a new masterplanned waterfront community on Sy​dney Harbour, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-harbourfront-precinct-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a> is expected to remain a highly sought-after address for years to come.

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Abadeen, PERIFA, top out Putney Wharf harbourfront precinct

Kew has long been regarded as one of Melbourne's premier residential suburbs. It's a location defined by its grand period homes, leafy streets and some of the city's most prestigious schools, yet it has often sat just outside the spotlight cast on neighbouring Hawthorn and Camberwell.

Increasingly, however, buyers are recognising that Kew offers much of what draws people to those suburbs, with a quieter residential setting, exceptional amenity and long-term owner-occupier appeal.

Within a few minutes' walk, residents can access Kew Junction, one of Melbourne's most established village centres. Cafés, bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, boutique retailers and everyday services are all on the doorstep, with local favourites including Centonove, Adeney Milk Bar Cafe, and Frank &amp; Harri creating the type of walkable lifestyle that has become increasingly difficult to find in Melbourne's inner east. Beyond the immediate neighbourhood, Glenferrie Road's renowned shopping and dining precinct in Hawthorn and the retail, dining and entertainment offerings of Camberwell Junction are both just a short drive or tram ride away.

The suburb is equally well connected. Tram routes 48 and 109 provide direct access to the CBD, while High Street and Cotham Road connect residents to the wider inner east.&nbsp;Nearby access to the Eastern Freeway also places the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne Airport within easy reach, adding another layer of convenience for weekend travel.&nbsp;It's a rare combination of connectivity and tranquillity, where quiet residential streets sit just moments from some of Melbourne's most established shopping and lifestyle precincts.

For families, Kew remains one of Melbourne's most tightly held addresses. Carey Baptist Grammar School, Xavier College, Methodist Ladies' College, Trinity Grammar, Ruyton Girls' School and Genazzano FCJ College are all nearby, while the Yarra River parklands, walking trails and sporting clubs provide another layer of lifestyle appeal.

It's within this established pocket that developer Ricdanic is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wimba-ave-kew-9-11-wimba-avenue-kew-vic-3101">Wimba Ave</a>, a boutique collection of just 13 residences across two buildings named after its location on the tree-lined Wimba Avenue,&nbsp;within one of Kew's most prestigious pockets where homes have been known to sell up to and above $8 million.

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The residences prioritise the space that buyers are increasingly searching for but struggling to find in established suburbs. Living areas extend beyond five metres in width, ceiling heights range from three to five metres, and apartments open onto private gardens averaging around 125 sqm. Selected residences also feature balconies of approximately 60 sqm, while premium inclusions include Miele appliances, double-glazed windows, EV readiness, fully electric systems and a 7.2 NatHERS energy rating.

Architect Chris Idle says opportunities to deliver homes of this scale within established suburbs have become increasingly uncommon.

"There are very few opportunities to do these kinds of developments in leafy, established suburbs," he says. "To get this level of amenity, natural light, and architectural freedom in such a setting is extremely rare."

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The architecture draws on Kew's established character through the use of handmade Krause bricks, while landscaping by John Patrick introduces 23 plant species, including nine native varieties, creating an environment which focuses just as much on nature as it does the building.

Construction on Wimba Ave is well underway by renowned high-end builder Sinjen, with completion expected in late 2027. Prices start from $2.22 million.

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The enduring appeal of Kew's tree-lined streets and village lifestyle

"For me, it's the location." That was the first thing Chris pointed to when reflecting on why he and his wife Marita decided to purchase at Candela Ivanhoe, the under-construction new apartment development by Salter Brothers in the heart of the north-eastern M​elb​ourne​ suburb. ​

"We've lived here before… everything is here," Chris said.

"Our doctor is around the corner, there's dentists, pilates, everything we need, restaurants, fast food places, two train stations, Ivanhoe and Darebin, both in walking distance. You don't need anything else."

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Just 10 kilometres from Melbo​urn​e's CBD, Ivanhoe combines direct city connectivity with the amenity of an established village community. Residents have access to highly regarded schools, expansive parklands, public transport, and a thriving retail and hospitality precinct centred around Upper Heidelberg Road, all within a neighbourhood that has retained its leafy character despite its proximity to the city.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a> sits within the heart of this established landscape, positioned just moments from Ivanhoe Village and within walking distance of many of the suburb's most sought-after amenities.

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From Candela, residents can access cafés, grocers, wine bars, restaurants and essential services on foot, while Ivanhoe Station and Darebin Station provide direct connectivity across Mel​bour​ne. The development is also surrounded by some of the suburb's best-known lifestyle destinations, including Pinkie, Laurent, Enni, Docasa and Woodfire Pizza e Cucina, alongside Ivanhoe Plaza, Woolworths, pharmacies and specialty retailers.

Green space is another defining feature of the suburb. Darebin Parklands, Ivanhoe Park, Nellie Ibbot Park and the Yarra River trail network provide extensive opportunities for recreation, while Ivanhoe Golf Course and Ivanhoe Tennis Club continue to underpin the area's long-established lifestyle appeal.

The suburb's education offering further strengthens demand. Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Mary Immaculate Primary School and Ivanhoe Primary School have helped establish the area as one of Melbou​​rne's most sought-after schooling precincts, attracting families and downsizers alike who want to remain connected to the area.

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While location was the priority for Marita and Chris, the project itself also needed to meet their expectations.

"Whilst location was paramount, I was also looking at design of the environment and Candela ticked every box," Marita said.

"We're just thrilled with our choice."

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Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>, Candela Ivanhoe has been designed to complement its village setting, with an emphasis on generous floorplans, natural light and practical everyday living.

Residents will have access to a range of shared amenities, including a communal rooftop garden and dedicated residential lounge, complemented by a ground-floor café and lifestyle wellbeing centre, helping foster the sense of community already emerging among future owners.

That approach has resonated strongly with the market. More than 90 per cent of purchasers at Candela Ivanhoe are owner-occupiers, with buyers ranging from downsizers and second-home buyers to young families and first home buyers, creating a genuinely multi-generational community of grandparents, parents and children. It reflects a broader shift across Melbo​​urne's apartment market, where buyers are increasingly prioritising neighbourhood quality, lifestyle amenity and long-term liveability.

Currently under construction by Ironside, Candela Ivanhoe comprises 58 apartments. Candela Ivanhoe is scheduled for completion in the coming months, and residents can move in from September. One to four bedroom residences, prices from $649,000 and limited opportunities remaining.

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Location and lifestyle drive demand at Candela Ivanhoe

Retail Sale

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A 2,300 square metre retail premise sitting next to the site for Western Australia’s first Aldi store in Perth’s Champion Lakes has been snapped up by a private investor for $1.05 million.
The 125 Westfield Drive site comprises a freestanding property occupied by Champion Lakes Car Wash and Chicken Treat, securely leased until 2022 and 2019 respectively.
Champion Lakes is nearly 30 kilometres south-east of the Perth CBD.
The deal was brokered by CBRE’s Michael Milne and Richard Cash.
“Situated adjacent and in front of the Champion Lakes Shopping Centre, this property will benefit from the centre’s major refurbishment and expansion, which will include the state’s first Aldi supermarket, opening in June this year,” Milne said.
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Retail site in Perth next to upcoming Aldi store sells for $1.05 million

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A milk bar with a three-bedroom house at the rear in Melbourne’s Springvale sold recently for $540,000.
According to selling agent Leyton Real Estate, the milk bar on <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-springvale-501789442" target="_blank">68 View Road</a> was the perfect way to enter the Springdale commercial property market.
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The corner property is in an area classified Business Zone 1.
It last sold in mid-2014 at $403,888 and in 1988 at $250,000.
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The rent is $16,500 including GST with an annual increase of 4 percent per annum.
The land area is 210 square metre with a floor area of 70 sqm.
The property is on a three-year lease which started in 2014 and has options for renewals.
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The dwelling at the rear comprises a kitchenette, separate bathroom and secured car space with rear entry.
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Corner milk bar in Melbourne's Springvale sells for $540,000

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A Melbourne-based syndicator has secured two North Queensland retail centres in a combined deal worth $23.75 million.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-qld-townsville+city-501646325" target="_blank">Rising Sun Shopping Centre</a> in Townsville and the Town Plaza centre in Charters Towers were sold through an expressions of interest campaign by Savills.
The blended initial yield works out to be around 7.5%.
The 9,393 square metre Rising Sun Shopping Centre at Mundingburra, six kilometres from Townsville CBD, is anchored by a 2,243 square metre Coles supermarket, with 11 specialty shops including Subway, Brumby’s Bakery and Chemist.
The 7,782 square metre Town Plaza Shopping Centre in Charters Towers, 137 km from Townsville, has a 2,579 square metre Woolworths supermarket with nine specialties including Suncorp, Millers and Rockmans.
The deal was brokered by Peter Tyson and Jon Tyson of Savills for MAB Funds Management Ltd. 
Fawkner Property purchased the properties, bringing the total assets under management to more than $150 million.
The information memorandum forecast 100% tax-effective distributions of 7.5% for the 2106 financial year.
"The market liked the strong economic background story associated with the Townsville Region given the diverse employment generators of the region which includes defence, education, mining, tourism and grazing," said Jon Tyson.
"This backdrop coupled with the Coles and Woolworths anchors and relative affordable price point of the assets generated wide ranging buyer interest."
“Property syndicates are especially attractive to the trustees of self-managed superannuation funds, looking for steady monthly income,” said Fawkner MD Owen Lennie.
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Two North Queensland retail centres sold for $23.75 million through Savills

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The Banora Central Shopping Centre, south of the Gold Coast, has sold for $19 million to a private investor at a passing yield of approximately 6.49%.
The 13,340sq m site on the corner of Leisure Drive and Fraser Drive at Banora Point, was built in 2007 and features a Coles supermarket, three specialty shops, one kiosk and two ATMs and extensive partly covered grade-level parking. 
Jon Tyson of Savills said with only four specialty tenants, the asset offered strong income security and little or no leasing risk. 
"This feature, coupled with a low management requirement, was of particular appeal to investors," he said.
"It was this income security and ease of management that set the centre apart from other assets."
 
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Gold Coast's Banora Central Shopping Centre sells for $19 million

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Mount Gambier Central, a sub-regional shopping centre in the largest regional town in South Australia, has sold for $24.5 million.
The centre is anchored by Kmart and complimented by mini-major retailers, including Best &amp; Less, The Reject Shop, Gambier City Chemmart Pharmacy, 37 specialty shops, two kiosks and four ATMs.
Mount Gambier Central is a single-level predominantly enclosed and air-conditioned shopping centre developed in 1986. Upgrades in 1997 and 2010 provided modern entrances, malls and store fit-out.
It has a gross lettable area of 12,781 square metres plus decked parking for 532 cars.
The selling agents were Peter Isaksson, Rino Carpinelli and Steven Lerche of Savills.
Carpinelli said the sale highlighted the strong investor demand for well located, high quality sub-regional shopping centres.
“This centre is well supported by local and passing trade due to its strategic positioning in the heart of the Mount Gambier CBD, a major regional town servicing some 65,000 residents and a key transport hub mid-way between Adelaide and Melbourne,” he said.
The property’s large site of 2.924 hectares also provides the potential to redevelop the vacant pad site adjacent to the main shopping centre.
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Mount Gambier Central shopping centre sells for $24.5 million

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A securely let retail property within the Ormond Village shopping strip in Melbourne has been snapped up by a private investor at a yield of 3.1% at auction.
Located at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-ormond-501705825" target="_blank">750 North Road</a>, the property comprises a single level, 180 square metre building on a 220 square metre site with parking at the rear and frontage to North Road.
The property was sold subject to a five-year lease with a further five-year option to Coffee Tribe at a rental of $22,000 per annum net.
The winning bid was for $690,000, more than $90,000 above the vendor’s reserve, said selling agent George Takis of Teska Carson.
"This was a property which drew very good enquiry due to the very affordable price range, the fact that it offered the security of a virtually new five-year lease, and the general market factors such as low interest rates, share market volatility and the recent increase in non-residential investment," said Takis.
"Investment properties in the circa $1 million and under price range have and will continue to entice strong enquiry especially while interest rates remain so low.’’ 
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Investor buys Melbourne's Ormond retail at 3.1% yield

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The popular Four In Hand in Paddington is the latest hotel to hit the market.
The owner of the past 25 years has decided to take advantage of the current red hot hotel sector which has seen the nearby Woollahra Hotel fetch $30 million plus.
The Royal Hotel in Paddington was also recently sold to the Waugh brothers' Public House Group for $15 million and the Light Brigade Hotel was bought by the Bayfield Family for $9 million.
In the past year, more than than $200 million of pubs assets have changed hands as pubs have returned to favour, particularly around the suburbs, to avoid the new late-night lockout drinking rules imposed on the city and some fringe areas.
The Four In Hand has been <a href="https://raywhitehotels.com.au/properties/the-four-in-hand-hotel/" target="_blank">listed through Ray White Hotels Asia-Pacific director Andrew Jolliffe</a>.
"The 4, as it is affectionately known, is an institution in the Sydney pub landscape," Mr Jolliffe said.
"Melbourne has a number of these great food and beverage icons like the Four in Hand, however, unfortunately they are few and far between in Sydney. That's why this is such a special hotel."
It had over $4.75 million in total sales in FY2015.
The 375 sq m corner holding had a recent $1 million renovation.
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A fully leased 7-Eleven service station and retail complex at Oxenford on the northern Gold Coast has been sold at auction by Ray White Commercial for $8.92 million.
The property at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-qld-oxenford-501694453" target="_blank">141 Maudsland Road</a> attracted 10 registered bidders and was sold to an interstate buyer for a yield of 7.56 percent.
It was recently leased until 2026 with two five-year options.
Sitting on a land area of about 0.75 hectares, the service station earns a net rental income of about $674,550 per annum.
The selling agent was Michael Willems of Ray White.
Willems said the commercial complex is less than a year old and on a high volume traffic road in the heartland of the Riverstone Crossing Estate, where 1,000 homes are being built.
“The property offers a net lettable area of 2,267 square metres, including 1,040 square metres of 10 retail shops,” he said.
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Gold Coast 7-Eleven service station sells for $8.9 million

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A recently-built 7-Eleven retail store with a fuel outlet in Melbourne's Coolaroo is up for sale through expressions of interest.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-coolaroo-501723981" target="_blank">1350 Pascoe Vale Road</a> store is on a 12-year lease to 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd that started on August 2012 with options through to 2034.
The deadline for offers is November 13.
The building comprises a retail store outlet over 170 square metres.
It sits on a 1,200 square metre site. 
The current annual rental is $274, 407 net per annum with the tenant paying all outgoings excluding land tax.
The lease provides for an annual rental increase of 3.5%.
Gray Johnson listing agent Matt Hoath expects offers of around $5 million with an an indicative return in the 5.5% range, with building and depreciation benefits providing additional benefit.
The building is adjoined on two sides by the Melba Vale retirement village, while leading retailers are nearby on sites along Pascoe Vale Road.
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7-Eleven at Melbourne's Coolaroo up for sale

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The Heritage Hotel, a 110-year-old hotel at Rockhampton in central Queensland, has been put up for auction.
The three-storey building at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-hotel+leisure-qld-rockhampton+city-501716201" target="_blank">228 Quay Street </a>overlooks the Fitzroy River.
It is surrounded by historic buildings in the Rockhampton CBD.
The hotel was extensively refurbished in 2005 and comprises three bars, a gaming room with 14 EGMs, function rooms, a manager’s residence and office areas, a restaurant with a commercial kitchen and 20 accommodation rooms.
The iconic local pub announced its sudden closure to the public in March through its Facebook page in the face of mounting debts.
Built on an area of nearly 809 square metres, the hotel will be auctioned on November 13 in Brisbane through Leon Alaban and Brent McCarthy of Ray White for the receivers and managers.
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