<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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Joel Robinson

Skymark takes out 10-year Resilience Insurance LDI at Solis Cronulla

Investors may soon find themselves with fewer reasons to buy established property and more incentives to look towards the new apartment market.

Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions would see new and off-the-plan apartments retain access to the tax benefits, while established properties would miss out, creating a clear advantage for buyers purchasing newly built housing.

The policy direction aligns with what many developers have been saying for several years. Australia needs more housing supply, and governments are increasingly looking for ways to encourage investment into new stock rather than existing homes.

The challenge for investors is that suitable product is becoming harder to find.

For much of the last decade, one-bedroom apartments were the cornerstone of investor demand. They offered a lower entry price, strong rental appeal, and were a common feature across most apartment developments.

Today, the development pipeline looks very different.

Across both New South Wales and South East Queensland, developers are increasingly targeting owner-occupiers and downsizers, delivering larger two, three and four-bedroom apartments in response to changing buyer preferences. While one-bedroom apartments still exist, they now form a much smaller portion of many new projects.

That shift has created a shortage of investor-friendly stock, particularly in well-located projects close to transport, employment hubs and lifestyle amenity.

At the same time, rising apartment prices have pushed many new developments beyond the reach of traditional investors. On the Gold Coast and across South East Queensland, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find new apartments priced around the $1 million mark, particularly those offering strong rental fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.

We've rounded up four new apartment developments where investors can still secure a foothold in the market for around $1 million or less.

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<h2>Priced from: $1.07 million</h2>

Popular Palm Beach developer Sherpa is soon to officially launch its newest local apartment development, Flourish Soleira.

The one-bedroom apartments in the building were only offered to first home buyers rather than investors, and all of those have been snapped up. The two-bedroom apartments will start from $1.07 million, and the three-bedrooms, still a good investment given the popularity of Palm Beach for owner-occupiers, starting at $2,045,000.

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Flourish Soliera will comprise 153 apartments across two buildings, connected by a skybridge, the first ever delivered in the suburb.

True to Sherpa's booming Flourish brand of apartment projects, Flourish Soleira will have extensive rooftop amenity across both buildings including a&nbsp;wellness centre with gym, work from home, yoga, pilates, a&nbsp;heated pool, private dining rooms, pizza oven and barbecues, basketball court, and golf simulator.

<h2>Corallo, Palm Beach</h2>

Priced from: $841,500

Nearby Flourish Soleira is Changfa Group's beachfront-inspired Corallo development. They still have some one-bedroom apartments remaining, priced from $841,500.

The 105-apartment project on Palm Beach Avenue is otherwise dominated by larger two and three-bedroom residences, many of which are aimed at owner-occupiers and downsizers.

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For investors, the appeal lies in Palm Beach's continued transformation from a laid-back beachside suburb into one of the Gold Coast's most sought-after residential markets. Residents at Corallo will be within walking distance of Palm Beach's surf beaches, the recreational amenity of Tallebudgera Creek, and the increasingly popular collection of cafes, restaurants and boutique retailers along the suburb's central dining precinct.

<h2>Corner House, Stones Corner</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $880,000</h2>

One of only two Brisbane apartment developments to make the list with prices under $1 million is DeMartini Fletcher's Corner House development in Stones Corner.

One-bedroom apartments start from $880,000 within the 88-apartment development, providing investors with exposure to one of Brisbane's most established inner-south locations.

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Stones Corner has long been supported by strong tenant demand due to its proximity to major employment and education destinations. The suburb sits less than five kilometres from Brisbane's CBD and is within easy reach of the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Queensland Children's Hospital and several university campuses.

The project's location within a walkable urban village environment, surrounded by retail, dining and public transport infrastructure, continues to attract both professionals and healthcare workers seeking accommodation close to work.

Parkdrive Apartments, Chermside

Priced from: $749,000

The most affordable apartments across Brisbane's new and off the plan market are in Chermside where developer AusDev is selling one-bedroom apartments from $749,000, and two-beds from $929,000, at its recently launched Parkdrive development.

The development is strategically positioned in one of Brisbane's largest employment and retail precincts, placing residents within easy walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside and the suburb's major bus interchange.

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Already under construction and scheduled for completion in early 2028, Parkdrive benefits from Chermside's ongoing evolution into Brisbane's northern metropolitan centre. The suburb continues to attract significant public and private investment, supporting population growth and underpinning long-term rental demand.

For investors focused on yield and tenant depth, the combination of healthcare, retail and transport infrastructure within close proximity provides a strong foundation for occupancy and rental performance.

Investors to turn to new apartments after Federal Government changes spark hunt for Queensland's best $1 million apartments

A mix of Gold Coast locals, fly-in, fly-out purchasers from Sydney and Melbourne, and Brisbane-based families has driven early sales success at Broadbeach's newest apartment tower, Lumara.

The 26-level project, a joint venture between builder-developer 5Point Projects and Bourke Projects, comprises just 37 luxury residences and is attracting a buyer profile that is looking for exclusivity, above the most amenity-rich suburb on the Gold Coast.

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Jamie Bourke, Director of Bourke Projects, says every buyer secured so far intends to use Lumara as a lock-up-and-leave residence, combining holiday use with the ability to work remotely when required.

“The size of the apartments, both half- and full-floor options, and the different zones within the floorplans, lends itself perfectly to dedicated home office setups and multi-generational family holidays,” Bourke says.

That flexibility has become a key drawcard for affluent buyers seeking a second residence on the Gold Coast without sacrificing the ability to conduct business away from their primary home base.

The absence of holiday letting within the building has also resonated strongly with purchasers.

“This type of buyer doesn't need to generate holiday rental income,” Bourke says. “They're paying for exclusivity, privacy and certainty around who their neighbours are.”

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The strong demand comes amid broader shifts in the high-end apartment market following the Federal Budget announcements in May.

“We were already seeing strong enquiry from high-net-worth buyers, but that has only accelerated since the policy changes,” Bourke says.

“A lot of those buyers are looking to place more capital into premium lifestyle assets rather than investment-grade stock that has been targeted by the Federal Government.”

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Designed by Cottee Parker, Lumara adopts a slender, sculpted form with an emphasis on natural materials suited to its beachfront setting. The architectural approach draws on coastal influences, with a palette of stone, timber and concrete selected for durability and the ability to weather over time.

Apartments are limited to three and four-bedroom configurations, with a maximum of two residences per floor through the mid-levels and a selection of full-floor and dual-level homes in the upper levels. All apartments are oriented to the north to maximise natural light, cross-ventilation and views across the ocean, city skyline and hinterland.

A two-level amenity offering is positioned high within the building on levels 20 and 21, conceived as a sky wellness retreat. Facilities include a magnesium pool, spa, sauna and steam rooms, alongside more social spaces such as a private dining room, resident lounge, workspaces and outdoor barbecue areas integrated with landscaped greenery.

The uppermost levels are reserved for larger-format residences, including several full-floor homes and a dual-level penthouse with its own private wellness features and recreational spaces.

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To give buyers confidence, 5Point and Bourke commenced construction ahead of the apartments launching to the market, a sure-fire way to prove they mean business, and the building will be delivered. They are targeting a 2028 completion date.

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Locals, interstate holiday makers, drive early sales at Lumara, Broadbeach's newest luxury apartment tower

Often when it comes to purchasing property, the biggest barrier to entry is the deposit. Buyers of established homes typically aim for a 20 per cent deposit to avoid the added cost of Lenders Mortgage Insurance, while most property transactions require around a 10 per cent deposit when contracts are exchanged.

The off-the-plan market works differently, with buyers typically paying a deposit during construction and settling the balance upon completion. As completion approaches at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/fabbrica-fitzroy-369-gore-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">Fabbrica Fitzroy</a>, developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pace-development-group">Pace</a> is making it easier for buyers to secure a residence through a deposit-matching incentive. Purchasers need only contribute a five per cent deposit*, with Pace matching the remaining five per cent.

The offer comes as Pace unveils a completed display apartment and townhouse, now available for inspection by appointment ahead of the project's Spring completion.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/winwood-mckenzie-architecture">Winwood Mckenzie</a> and landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a>, Fabbrica draws on Fitzroy’s industrial and manufacturing history, incorporating references to the former Argyle Shirt Factory and Life Savers Confectionery Company that once occupied the site.

The development comprises 85 residences, spanning low-maintenance apartments through to larger-format townhouses with private street access and double lock-up garages, a relatively uncommon offering in Fitzroy’s higher-density apartment market.

Pace says the project has been designed to appeal to buyers seeking inner-city convenience without sacrificing space, flexibility, or amenity.

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Inside the residences, Winwood Mckenzie has focused on adaptable layouts and integrated detailing, with features including custom joinery, and concealed storage solutions. The material palette leans into warm, tactile finishes intended to complement the building’s industrial architectural language.

Fabbrica’s rooftop amenity is a key part of the project offering. Spanning around 800 sqm, the communal rooftop includes a private dining room, communal kitchen, lounge spaces, work-from-home zones, and outdoor dining areas overlooking the Melbourne CBD skyline.

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Landscape architecture studio Acre has introduced a layered rooftop garden designed to soften the urban setting while creating a more communal environment for residents.

The Fitzroy location also positions residents within walking distance of Brunswick Street, Smith Street, parks, cafés, galleries, and public transport, while remaining only minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. The project has an enviable Walk Score of 96.

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Pace, which is also delivering the project as builder, has developed more than 100 projects across Melbourne over the past three decades. The vertically integrated approach has become increasingly common among developers seeking greater control over construction delivery amid broader market pressures affecting the apartment sector.

The strikingly contemporary Gore Street development is now around 70 per cent complete, with purchasers expected to move into their new homes in Spring 2026. A limited number of residences remain available under the current deposit match offer.

*Conditions apply in relation to the deposit match offer.

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Pace offers five per cent deposit match at Fabbrica Fitzroy ahead of Spring completion

Sydney developer Hyecorp's roots on the Lower North Shore stretch back three generations, and that deep understanding of the market continues to shape where and how it develops today.

From high-rise towers to boutique apartment projects, the family-run developer has built its reputation by focusing on a part of Sydney it knows intimately. Founded by Michael Abolakian in the early 1990s, Hyecorp is now led by his sons Stephen, Troy and Patrick.

Stephen Abolakian, joint managing director alongside Troy, has spent more than two decades in the business, overseeing development, planning, finance, marketing and sales.

Abolakian says the developer's disciplined focus on where it chooses to operate has been, and continues to be, one of Hyecorp's greatest strengths.

“We know the buyer profile exceptionally well,” Abolakian says.

“The demographics between places like Willoughby, Chatswood, St Leonards and Roseville are very similar. There are nuances between suburbs and projects, but culturally and from a buyer perspective, there’s a strong overlap.”

That buyer has historically been overwhelmingly owner-occupier driven.

Unlike many Sydney apartment developers that have traditionally relied heavily on investor demand, Hyecorp’s projects have typically attracted downsizers, upsizers, rightsizers and family owner-occupiers seeking long-term homes rather than short-term investments.

“Historically, investors have been a much smaller portion of our demand profile,” Abolakian says.

“We design for owner-occupiers. We don’t design for yield, we design for comfort, amenity, family living and long-term usability.”

That philosophy extends well beyond apartment layouts.

From landscaping and communal gardens to shared amenities and circulation spaces, Hyecorp’s developments are designed around how people actually live, something Abolakian believes has become increasingly important in Sydney’s apartment market.

“There was probably a period where having an approved project in market was enough,” he says.

“There wasn’t as much competition and if you built it, buyers would come. That’s no longer the case.”

“There’s more supply in the pipeline now, particularly with TOD precincts and low and mid-rise reforms opening up opportunities across Sydney. Buyers have more choice, so if you get the product wrong, they’ll simply go elsewhere.”

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The shift has forced developers to become more sophisticated in how they approach apartment design, particularly as owner-occupier expectations continue to rise.

For Hyecorp, that means thinking beyond who the buyer is today and designing for who they may become in five or 10 years' time.

“People buying now often aren’t moving in for several years,” Abolakian says.

“You might have a young couple buying today, but by the time they move in they may have children, older children, or changing lifestyle needs. You’ve got to think about how families evolve.”

That thinking also shapes Hyecorp’s approach to amenity, which positions wellness at the forefront.

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While resort-style facilities have become increasingly common marketing tools across Sydney apartment developments, Abolakian says the challenge is ensuring amenities are genuinely usable and appropriate for the scale of the project.

“If amenities are done right, they can materially improve the living experience,” he says, adding however that if you&nbsp;overdo it or get it wrong, you can end up with facilities nobody uses that simply create ongoing strata costs.”

That balance is something Hyecorp is aiming to strike with projects like Roseville Avenue, one of the group's upcoming Lower North Shore developments, which Abolakian describes as bringing a resort-style living experience into a metropolitan setting.

“It’s about creating something that feels special without being excessive,” he says.

“Good gardens, quality apartments, thoughtful amenity. Creating that resort feeling in a metro location.”

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The focus on owner-occupier product comes as Sydney’s apartment market continues to navigate a difficult development environment.&nbsp;For Hyecorp, maintaining an in-house operating model across construction, sales, marketing and development management has become increasingly important in navigating that environment.

“We’ve always believed in keeping a lot of the process in-house,” Abolakian says.

“It creates efficiencies, but it also creates quality control. You can make faster decisions and ensure the end product stays aligned with the original vision.”

Despite the challenges, Abolakian believes demand for quality owner-occupier apartments across Sydney remains strong beneath the surface, particularly across established Lower North Shore suburbs where downsizers continue to seek new housing options close to existing communities.

“There are definitely people waiting,” he says.

“Once some of the broader uncertainty settles, whether that’s the global environment or some of the local economic noise, I think the right projects will perform very strongly.”

Hyecorp currently has three residential developments on the market across Sydney’s Lower North Shore.&nbsp;Audrey, St Leonards, positioned opposite Newlands Park, is nearing completion and preparing to welcome its first residents, with the project now almost sold out.

Hyecorp has also recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/celine-chatswood-37-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Celine Chatswood</a>, an architectural tower, while continuing to deliver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet Roseville</a>, a more boutique scale of development with just 34 apartments.

Why Hyecorp continues to back Sydney's Lower North Shore apartment market

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South Australian breakfast radio presenter Jason ‘Snowy’ Carter and his wife Kate have listed the Adelaide Hills tourist attraction, the Hahndorf Farm Barn.
The Hahndorf Farm Barn allows visitors to hold, touch and feed animals in a working farmyard.
<a href="https://www.toop.com.au/details.asp?id=17738" target="_blank">The 2282 Mount Barker Road offering</a> has been listed through Arabella Hooper of Toop &amp; Toop Real Estate who said the couple had grown the business by over 140% since acquiring the property four years ago.
The farm business began in 1999.
The nine hectare holding comes with a five bedroom house.
They have bought a 40-acre Hills block. Offers are due by 14 October.
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Adelaide Hills' Hahndorf Farm Barn tourist attraction up for sale

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The former World Cup winning Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer and his wife, Ruth, have sold their Southern Highlands retreat.
It was listed mid-year with $4.5 million plus hopes having been on the market for about $5 million in July 2013.
Title Tattle gleans around $4.55 million was secured.
Two Gates Farm is a 40-hectare property bought at <a href="/developments/robertson-nsw-2577">Robertson</a> as land in 2002 for $865,000.
The Richard Rowe-designed pavillion-style house sits in Annie Wilkes-designed gardens.
There are self-contained guest quarters, a pool and tennis court. 
<a href="https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/acreage-rural-robertson-nsw-2577/229083/?searchID=40535526" target="_blank">Hamish Robertson at McGrath</a> had the offering.
The couple will downsize to a three-bedroom house on 2,000 square metres in nearby <a href="/developments/bowral-nsw-2576">Bowral</a> for $550,000. 
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Coach Bob Dwyer sells Southern Highlands farm

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The South Australian entrepreneur George Millington has acquired the 56,000 hectare Collinsville station in South Australia.
The pastoral holding and merino stud which dates back to 1880 was sold by Paddy Handbury and his wife, Helen.
The Burra station was <a href="/news/sas-collinsville-merino-sheep-station-listed-by-handbury-clan">the cradle of the influential Collinsville Merino bloodlines</a>. 
Collinsville last traded in 1995 for around $7 million when it was a 47,000 hectare stud running 18,000 merino sheep.
Its 1995 sale was by receivers for the prominent West Australian breeder, Neil Garnett who had paid $10.5 million in 1985.
The Handbury's, who are the third owners of the famed station, listed it through Ray White Clare Valley agent Geoff Schell.<a href="https://raywhiteclarevalley.com.au/sa/burra/1035893/" target="_blank"> </a>
It was passed in on a vendor bid of $4.5 million in November.
Millington bought <a href="https://www.collinsvillestud.com.au/collinsville-station/collinsville-properties" target="_blank">Collinsville station</a> with the merino and poll merino bloodline.<a href="https://raywhiteclarevalley.com.au/sa/burra/1035893/" target="_blank"></a>
“Initially, the station was put to market alone – the stud was not originally planned to sell.
The agent received more than 70 enquiries including international interest. 
The price hasn't been revealed by the father and son sales team, Geoff and Daniel Schell of Ray White Clare Valley.
The  young South Australian entrepreneur, George Millington and his wife Sophie also own Cappeedee station near Hallett.
 
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Collinsville Station, South Australia sold by Handbury family

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Eleuthera, the Exeter farm tops the list of early spring prestige NSW Southern Highland offerings after its wet-ended winter.
It is a 40 hectare estate with a stone, glass and masonry five bedroom, three bathroom home inspired by the modernist architectural forms of Frank Lloyd Wright.
There are large picture windows with views over the gardens and beyond.
The home comes with two kitchens - the internal chef’s kitchen with AGA plus the inner courtyard outdoor kitchen.
The grounds have pool, tennis court, three bedroom manager’s cottage and stables.
It comes with heated pool, tennis court, three bedroom manager’s cottage, and two bedroom barn style guest accommodation and stables.
The property is about one and a half hours from Sydney and an hour from Canberra.
<a href="https://www.drewlindsay.com.au/?property=eleuthera-exeter-new" target="_blank">Drew Lindsay at Drew Lindsay Real Estate</a> is giving $6.5 million price guidance for the redundant home of his Monaco-based vendor, mining entrepreneur Chris Kyriakou.
The district's last big sale was reported by Property Observer in April when the Sydney based car dealer, John Newell secured<a href="/news/gardens-mudrooms-grand-gates-private-lakes-and-fire-places-southern-highlands-trophy-home-requisites"> the 4.85 hectare Exeter estate, Chimneys</a> for $4.5 million through Margaret McCauley Real Estate in conjunction with Ray White agent, Megan Smith. 
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Monaco-based mining entrepreneur Chris Kyriakou lists Eleuthera, his Exeter rural property

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The release of the 2014 Murray Valley wine grape crush survey has indicated "only bad news" for growers, with prices falling further off an already low base.
The Murray Valley, which extends from Mildura to Swan Hill, is Australia’s second largest wine grape production zone. 
The size of the national harvest is yet to be confirmed, but it is estimated to be slightly below last year’s 1.8 million tonnes.
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Chardonnay, while still the largest variety produced in the region, suffered the largest price fall (28%) and was now close to the lowest priced Colombard variety grown in Sunraysia. 
Both Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon dropped 28% in production and suffered a price decrease of between 17% to 20% from last year. 
"It is inevitable that given the downward pressure on wine grape prices there will be further growers to leave the industry," Herron Todd White reported.
It noted there are currently approximately 500 growers in the Sunraysia area, down from around 1,000 about a decade ago. 
The local paper, The Sunraysia Daily, recently wrote the small, family-owned wine grape property is headed for extinction in Sunraysia.
Winery-owned acreages had more than doubled in the decade.
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Declining grape price to heighten private Murray Valley growers exodus

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The Melbourne Cup winning horse owner, Lloyd Williams has relisted Macedon Lodge, his champion horse facility at Mt Macedon.
The initial February marketing of the lavish Mt Macedon horse training facility was aimed at overseas buyers, including Qatari and Dubai sheiks.
Williams owns a 1,200 acres outside of Mornington with plans to transition the shift over the next 12 months. 
Williams has five properties on the peninsula with his son Nick saying the new racing complex will be headquartered at a 120 hectare property in Boneo Road, <a href="/news">Cape Schanck</a>.
Williams bought Macedon Lodge from Kurt Stern in 2007 for $5.1 million then spending at least that amount again on refurbishments. It had previously sold at $8.5 million in 2004. Stern leased it as the private training complex for John Symons, who moved to Seymour. 
Macedon Lodge has training tracks, a horse pool, water walker along with some 75 stables. 
The bloodstock company <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-mixed+farming-vic-mount+macedon-7675659" target="_blank">William Inglis and Sons has the listing of the property</a> but no price guidance is being given. Earlier this year it was $20 million hopes.
The property is owned by Hudson Conway Racing, the private thoroughbred racing and breeding operation of Lloyd Williams, one of Australia’s largest and most successful owners for over four decades.
Over the years Williams has raced horses including Mahogany, What a Nuisance, Just a Dash, Reset, Efficient, Zipping, Gallic, Perlin, County and Plush.
He has many Melbourne Cup hopes this year, including last year's Caulfield Cup winner Fawkner, who finished sixth in the Melbourne Cup last year.
A total of 148 horses have been nominated for 2014 Emirates Melbourne Cup including the Lloyd Williams-owned, Robert Hickmott-trained 2012 champion Green Moon. The eight-year-old is one of 12 nominations for Williams, the four-time Cup-winning owner.
Her Majesty The Queen’s prized 2013 Ascot Gold Cup winner Estimate headlines international contenders for this year’s $6.2 million Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) following the release of nominations today by Racing Victoria (RV) and the Victoria Racing Club (VRC).
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Giddy up! Lloyd Williams relists Macedon Lodge

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Mining tycoon Nathan Tinkler’s two Hunter Valley Patinack Farm thoroughbred properties will go to 13 October auction under instructions to repay loans to retail billionaire Gerry Harvey.
Rural agent Chris Meares of Meares &amp; Associates has been appointed to market the 1,338 hectare thoroughbred farm, Richmond Grove in <a href="/news">Sandy Hollow</a>.
The 1,398 hectare Tremayne mixed-use rural property in <a href="/news">Broke </a>has been listed by Shelly Jurd of Jurd’s Real Estate in conjunction with Meares &amp; Associates, with Fairfax Media reporting the agents have yet to sufficiently inspect the properties to determine price estimates.
The Richmond Grove property is one of the largest thoroughbred farms in Australia.
Two other Patinack Farm thoroughbred properties - 440 hectares at <a href="/news">Beaudesert</a> in south-east Queensland and Banoon with 384 hectares of rural land at <a href="/news">Monegeeta</a> in Victoria - will also be sold at spring auction.
A reputed $130 million sale of the Patinack portfolio to Middle Eastern firm Cibola Capital in May did not proceed.
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Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farms scheduled for October auction

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Two Canyonleigh, Southern Highlands properties owned by Father Chris Riley's Youth Off The Streets (YOTS) charity organisation remain for sale after being passed in at recent auction.
The two 40-hectare properties were offered following the opening of a new Wollongong residential facility for homeless youth.
Raine and Horne Wollongong real estate agent Joe Casarotto has the listing on <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/rural/properties/348983" target="_blank">Lot 1 Tugalong Road, Canyonleigh</a> (pictured above), which was gifted to Youth Off The Streets in 1996 by Matt and Fiona Handbury.
Lot 1 is known as Better Homes Farm, a nod to Mr Handbury's former role as publisher of Better Homes and Gardens magazine.
In 2000 they gifted a second parcel of land,<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-acreage+semi+rural-nsw-canyonleigh-117434335" target="_blank"> Lot 2 Tugalong Road</a>, now known as Foundation House.
Both properties include residential and teaching facilities. Lot 1, with its substantial improvements is expected to sell for more than $1.5 million while Lot 2 has a guide of $600,000-plus.
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Youth Off The Streets' 40 hectare lot Canyonleigh listings

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Mullengandra Homestead at Albury in southern NSW has been sold for $1,525,000.
It was passed in at October auction last year, then given a $1.75 million asking price through <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/mountain-creek-road-albury/Property-Details-sold-residential-6059019" target="_blank">Geoff Stean at Stean Nicholls Albury</a>.
It sold in late 2013 with the settlement price recently lodged.
There have been four higher sales over the past two years.
Earlier this year there was a $2.57 million sale of 500 hectares at Cookardinia. A 280 hectare holding at Culcairn settled last month at $2,485,000. There was a $2.45 million sale last year at Henty for a 98 hectare holding.
Mullengandra Homestead is located 38 kilometres from Albury in a town best known for the 1950 Russell Drysdale painting of the hotelier, <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/arts/drysdale/paintings/46.htm" target="_blank">George R</a><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/arts/drysdale/paintings/46.htm" target="_blank">oss of Mullengandra</a>.
It comes with four bedroom 1900 homestead, plus coach house, machinery shed, hay shed and yards.
The original coach house has been fully renovated to provide guest accommodation.  
The 101 hectare farm has an orchard with apricots, peaches, nectarines, olives and citrus trees. There is also a vegetable and herb garden comprising of eight raised beds. 
It boasts a full size sand dressage arena, two horse stables and a tack room. 
It consistently grows out between 100 and 120 Angus Steers annually. 
There are 10 dams.
It has been a much traded property, last selling at $1.3 million in 2010, the same price as in 2006.
In 2002 it sold at $765,000 and in 1999 at $565,000
There was a $400,000 sale of 329 Mountain Creek Road, Mullengandra in 1997.
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Southern NSW farm, Mullengandra Homestead sells for $1,525,000

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Nathan Tinkler’s mooted $120 million-plus sale to Middle East interests of his Patinack Farm horse racing empire has collapsed.
The retail billionaire Gerry Harvey has instead called in debts owed by Nathan Tinkler, taking control of Patinack Farm.
Mr Harvey intends to sell the horses as soon as in late September. <a href="https://www.2gb.com/article/gerry-harvey-discusses-nathan-tinkler#.U_aI2FZK6u4" target="_blank">He told Ross Greenwood on 2GB's Money News</a> that he had a charge over the assets.
"Tinkler was the stimulus package for the horse industry who probably dropped a couple of hundred million," Harvey suggested.
The properties are in the NSW Upper Hunter Valley and south-east Queensland, along with land outside Melbourne.
It includes a 3300 acre breeding facility at Sandy Hollow in the Hunter Valley, a 1000 acre training facility and stud at Canungra on the Gold Coast, and 950 acres of undeveloped horse country at Monegeetta, Victoria.
There's 560 horses for auction.
It has been described as being "the largest unreserved, private thoroughbred dispersal sale in Australian history," Magic Millions managing director Vin Cox told the Newcastle Herald. 
"Everything will be sold." 
Estimates place the amount of debt owed to Gerry Harvey's debt at up to $40 million, the Fairfax Media paper suggests.
The Middle East company Cibola Capital was based in the UAE.
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