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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Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Construction to commence on 131-residence tower designed around wellness-focused living

Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

The first partnership between national developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and Adelaide-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> has made a strong start, with the pair securing $21 million in unconditional sales at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-four-four-hutt-adelaide-144-hutt-street-adelaide-sa-5000">One Four Four Hutt</a>&nbsp;on the edge of the Adelaide CBD.

Over a third of apartments have been snapped up in the boutique 44-apartment project on the corner of Hutt Stret and Wakefield Road. Local downsizers and owner-occupiers wanting to remain in Adelaide's tightly-held southeast quarter have been the most prominent purchasers.

The DKO-designed, mixed-use development is one of the few new apartment projects in the precinct, an area where new housing supply has remained limited despite continued demand from buyers wanting to stay close to the CBD, Victoria Park and Adelaide's established east-end amenities.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.

"Many purchasers are long-term east-end residents who love the area and want to stay connected to the neighbourhood. They recognise the value of a well-designed, well-located development.

"Our partnership with Otello has been central to this success, and the number of unconditional sales at this stage only strengthens our confidence in the South Australian market."

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Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.

"One Four Four Hutt has clearly resonated with buyers, with strong early sales reflecting both the appeal of the Hutt Street corridor and the lifestyle on offer," Harris said.

"The activated ground-floor retail has also been a key drawcard, with purchasers responding to the vision of a more vibrant and connected streetscape, not just the residences themselves."

One Four Four Hutt will deliver 44 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a collection of penthouses, above a ground-floor retail offering designed to further activate the Hutt Street precinct.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

Fortis makes Adelaide debut with Otello as One Four Four Hutt records strong early sales

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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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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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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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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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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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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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