Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

South Perth

A new landmark development is taking shape in South Perth, offering not just a place to call home, but an iconic piece of architecture that blends elegantly with its surroundings.

Perched between the river and the city, The Pearl by Prosper Living, draws inspiration from the nearby Swan River, incorporating soft curves to create a unique residential tower that promises to deliver premium living spaces and resort-inspired amenities to its future residents.

Each apartment at The Pearl represents a harmony of comfort, flexibility and functionality, with fluid, organic floor plans and premium finishes designed to enhance everyday living.

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A mix of apartment types are on offer within the soaring tower, with the residences beginning on level four.

There's a range of one and two-bedroom options in the lower floor levels, with just eight residences across each.&nbsp;

Level 11 is where the three-bedroom apartment options begin, with these levels only featuring six apartments across each floor plate.&nbsp;Crowning The Pearl are the penthouse apartments, with just three four-bedroom residences on offer.&nbsp;

The one-bedders span from 69 sqm through to 99 sqm, with each offering one-bathroom and one car space, while the two-bedroom apartments begin from 122 sqm through to 148 sqm, with two-bathrooms and two car spaces.&nbsp;

The three-bedroom apartments offer even more generous living space, covering from 163 sqm to 180 sqm, with the four-bedroom penthouses that largest in the mix, with up to 272 sqm of living space.&nbsp;

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Residents of The Pearl have the opportunity to customise the interior of their apartments with a choice of three colour schemes, each one promoting a sense of understated style, elegance, and comfort.

Cleverly orientated to ensure that every apartment has access to natural light and ventilation, they also offer spacious balconies drawing in gentle breezes along with the far-reaching views.

The kitchens have been crafted to be the heart of the homes, while the bathrooms are functional and luxurious, with custom cabinetry, designer fittings and appliances, satin metal finishes, polished stone benchtops, and bespoke timber styling setting the bar for effortless contemporary elegance.

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The Pearl: A new era in luxury living

With the lights of the CBD in its sights, South Perth offers some of the best skyline and river views in the city.&nbsp;

Offering a mix of swanky apartments and stately homes, the affluent suburb is home to the Perth Zoo, South Perth Foreshore, the historic Old Mill, as well as a string of prestigious schools and an endless range of cafes, restaurants and bars.&nbsp;

With only the Swan&nbsp;between residents and Perth’s CBD, the river plays a big part in South Perth’s identity and developers, Prosper Living, made sure to represent the iconic body of water in their latest residential project.&nbsp;

Inspired by the ancient Derbarl Yerrigan - the Swan River - The Pearl takes its place&nbsp;in a unique position on the South Perth peninsula, just under five-kilometres from the CBD.&nbsp;

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Its slender silhouette is animated by its shimmering facade that reflects the light from the river and sky, while organic curved balconies sweep across the facade, taking on the form and movement of the water below.

Just beyond The Pearl’s crown-topped tower lies an abundance of recreational pursuits, from high-end shopping to world-class music events, international sporting events, festivals, arts, and even Perth Zoo, which is just one minute from The Pearl.&nbsp;

Locally, the Mends Street precinct is a one-top destination for shopping, cafes and restaurants. Residents will be nearby to the city’s laneways and galleries, along with a number of boutiques, bars and hidden gems, which are scattered about Perth, just a stroll away from the steps of The Pearl.&nbsp;

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Tennis, bowling, golf and sailing clubs are also all close by, and the South Perth foreshore is a great spot for a sunset picnic as the lights of the city beckon across the river.

Kings Park – the green heart and lungs of the city – will connect residents back to nature. Two thirds of the expansive 4,000,000 sqm inner-city park is protected as bushland, providing a haven for a number of native animals, with the open green space also home to the Western Australian Botanic Garden, which has over 3,000 species of the State's flora.

For a trip beyond The Pearl, residents can take the ferry to Elizabeth Quay and savour all the delights of Perth’s newest dining and entertainment options. The waterfront precinct on the banks of the Swan River features the island playground, the BHP Billiton Water Park, along with public artwork, promenades, open spaces and a range of bars and restaurants. &nbsp;

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A range of scenic river cruises sail across from Barrack Street Jetty to the Swan Valley, Fremantle and Rottnest Island, while visitors can also enjoy some time on a segway, a gondola ride on the Swan or just take a leisurely stroll alongside the river and across the bridge. There’s also 24 short term public boat moorings available.

A number of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences can still be purchased in The Pearl, which is slated for completion by mid 2025.&nbsp;

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How The Pearl takes advantage of its coveted South Perth location

Construction has commenced on the South Perth project, One Richardson, with one of Perth’s leading multi-residential and mixed-use builders on the task, Emco.&nbsp;

Developed by Subiaco-based developers, Devwest, One Richardson will deliver a collection of 75 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with a series of two-storey penthouses.&nbsp;

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Over 50 per cent of the apartments have already sold in the project, which have been designed by MJA Studio.&nbsp;

Sitting atop a ground floor cafe, as well as a welcoming resident’s lobby, each apartment has been architecturally designed to suit a range of lifestyles and buyers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The project also leverages on its enviable Swan River location.&nbsp;

Overlooking Richardson Park, One Richardson fronts an expansive public open space, which delivers not only park fronting apartments, but also creates uninterrupted river views, which are normally only attained in high rise developments, brimming with residences.&nbsp; &nbsp;

One Richardson offers a large range of leading sustainability initiatives to help reduce the development’s environmental footprint, including features such as solar energy to common areas, energy efficient lighting and appliances, water efficient tapware and fixtures, electric storage units, solar efficient glazing and more.

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Centrally located on the corner of Richardson Street and Melville Parade, One Richardson enjoys views to the Swan River, along with a residential communal area located on the third floor, complete with barbecue facilities and lush landscaping.&nbsp;

Devwest have taken to transforming the Perth property market, with a number of projects currently in the works and recently completed including, The Bradshaw Residences in Manning and the soon to be launched, Olive Street apartments, which will form part of the revitalisation of Subiaco.

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Over 50 per cent of the apartments have already sold in the project, which have been designed by MJA Studio. 

Construction underway on South Perth apartments, One Richardson

Over the last few years, as people are spending more time in their home and working remotely, resident amenity in apartment towers has gone up several notches.

Resident amenity can be the defining factor in a buyer's decision to secure an apartment in one development over another, and developers are becoming wise to that fact.

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Cygnet West's Director of Residential Projects, Sales and Marketing, Greg Billings&nbsp;says buyers are very well educated on the latest trends.

“Buyers know what they want in both design and specification - with the specification having the ability to make or break a project,” Mr Billings said.&nbsp;

One development ticking all the boxes on buyers’ lists is Prosper Living’s South Perth apartment project, The Pearl.

The Pearl’s amenities have been designed as an extension of the apartments, with Prosper Living’s CEO, Maggie Cai saying they provide a place for residents to interact with one another, and to relax without the need to maintain the facilities themselves.&nbsp;

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“To reflect the beautiful Swan River and leafy parklands of South Perth, The Pearl uses many natural elements within the amenity level. From considered landscaping to herb gardens and citrus trees, residents will enjoy a tranquil oasis,” Ms Cai said.&nbsp;

“Residents can enjoy the beautiful river views from the resident's lounge, while the facilities also provide a place for wellness and well-being in which residents can escape from the busy city lifestyle without the need to travel.”

“The Pearl's amenities are like a resort hub for residents,” Ms Cai added.&nbsp; 
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Mr Billings highlighted how important the location was in the final design of the project, saying location is key, with buyers seeking walkability to shopping and restaurants, along with easy access to the city.&nbsp;

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“Whilst there are various projects approved in the South Perth area already, it is likely future development will compromise the views for some of those projects,” he said.&nbsp;

“The majority of the apartments in The Pearl will have ‘forever views’ and with South Perth so keenly sought after by many buyers due to its proximity to the CBD and amenity, The Pearl has positioned itself as one of the stand out projects in the area.”

A variety of buyer demographics have been flocking to The Pearl, with predominately owner-occupiers securing apartments in the building.

That’s where the focus on the curated amenities particularly come into play, says Mr Billings.

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“The typical owner-occupier comes from a larger home and likely has many of these amenities in their existing property. Moving to The Pearl means they enjoy the use of the gardens and pool, plus the additional amenities, without having to manage or maintain them," Mr Billings concluded.

With sustainability also high on the buyer shopping list, a number of developers have looked to achieve environmental excellence in design and construction, with The Pearl meeting these standards with a 5 Star Green Star rating.&nbsp;

Spacious one-bedroom apartments with river views, start from $515,000 at The Pearl.

Coupled with a range of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, The Pearl has a home to suit everyone.&nbsp;

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The Pearl’s amenities have been designed as an extension of the apartments, with Prosper Living’s CEO, Maggie Cai saying they provide a place for residents to interact with one another, and to relax without the need to maintain the facilities themselves. 

Creating an extension to the apartment space: Inside The Pearl, an amenity-rich development

Perth property developer Prosper Living has just launched The Pearl, a mixed-use development on one of South Perth's best streets.

The Pearl will rise 25 levels from 3 Lyall Street, just a stones throw from the Swan River. There will be 137 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across the tower, which will also include three two-level sub-penthouses, as well as a special penthouse across the top two levels.

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"The Pearl is destined to become a landmark in every direction across the city and the Swan River," Prosper Living say.

The Pearl has been designed to be&nbsp;delivered as a 5-star Green Star mixed-use development, with retail and hospitality located across the ground floor plane.&nbsp;

Following an open-plan layout, the apartments&nbsp;connect to expansive balconies, offering panoramic views across the River to the City skyline in the east, Matlida Bay to the west and the Canning Bridge and the Canning River in the south-east.

"The Pearl adopted a series of design strategies to reduce energy consumptions and enhancing thermal comfort via efficient central gas hot water plant, roof-mounted solar panels, high-efficiency LED lighting and appliances, smart control system, home energy and water metering systems to allow residents to track their water and energy used," the architect said to the project.&nbsp;

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The Pearl will exceed solar access levels, with the dynamic shape of the building's footprint maximising&nbsp;natural cross-ventilation and light&nbsp;into each of the apartments, while&nbsp;high performance double glazing systems and beyond NCC standard insulations are also incorporated to maximise thermal comfort for residents.&nbsp;

A green spine softens The Pearl's façade, providing light throughout the development, with the greenery spilling into the lobby area.

Level three will be home to The Pearl’s residential amenity, with a lounge and dining area, along with a fully equipped kitchen and large temperature-controlled wine storage, a games room and pool table, and a 12-seater cinema.

The space is also set to include&nbsp;an infinity edge pool, with the pool deck sitting amongst lush greenery and a herb and citrus garden, as well as an alfresco entertainment area, complete with a barbecue area and an enclosed dining space, along with a massage room, a yoga deck, a gym and a sauna and steam room.

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Completion on The Pearl is slated for the end of 2024.

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Comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments, The Pearl will also home to three double-storey sub-penthouses, as well as one of Perth’s most impressive penthouses once its complete, topping out the residential tower on the 25th floor. 

Prosper Living launch 5-star Green Star-rated South Perth apartments, The Pearl

The Perth skyline is set to welcome&nbsp;one of the world&#39;s most unique towers to date.

Developer Grange Development has this week submitted plans to City of South Perth for what is set to be the world&rsquo;s tallest, $350million hybrid timber tower, and Western Australia&rsquo;s first carbon negative building.

If approved, the 183m high residential building, at 6 Charles Street, South Perth &ndash; aptly titled C6&nbsp;after the periodic table&rsquo;s symbol for Carbon - will become one of Australia&rsquo;s most ambitious carbon negative buildings, with only the Atlassian hybrid timber Tower in Sydney currently on target for a similar carbon negative status.

Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners - a research-based design studio that has emerged from Elenberg Fraser and created in response to the demands of our times and viewed through the lens of the climate crisis - C6 will be constructed using approximately 7,400m3 of timber leveraging Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glue Laminated Timber (Glulam) and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL).

The proposal currently includes provisions for 245 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments set over 48 levels, a 500 sqm rooftop with an edible garden, dining and entertainment space, and 1650 sqm of communal wellness amenity.

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At ground level, C6 will include a 2000sqm+ four-storey, split level, open-air piazza with a playground, cinema, horticultural zone, F&amp;B and entertainment precinct, equivalent in size to over 85% of the site, gifted back to Council and the community.

The public realm has been envisaged as a part paddock-to-plate urban farm and part immersive education hub in a visual and auditory experience.

Biophilic design is at the heart of C6, with almost 3,500 sqm of floral, edible, and native gardens. The building seeks to demonstrate that living in a building connected to nature provides tangible health benefits for its occupants.

In total, C6 will offer 18 sqm of communal space per apartment, which is 300 percent more than the current planning requirements of 6 sqm per apartment.

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Through its extensive research and best practice benchmarking, Grange Development believes that hybrid timber buildings are the future of a carbon conscious construction industry, and if executed correctly, can transform the foundations of our built environments.

Grange Developer Founder and Director, James Dibble, said C6 represents the future of what is possible, except that it will be delivered now.

&ldquo;If we get this right, we should never have to rely on building another solely concrete or steel tower in our lifetime&rdquo; Dibble said.

&quot;The built environment is one of the three major drivers of catastrophic climate change, alongside transport and agriculture. With promising technological advances in both the transport and agriculture industries now working towards drastically reducing global carbon footprints, the property industry is lagging dangerously behind.

&ldquo;Timber as a building material has been around for centuries, but only recently has mass timber construction and fabrication methods made it a viable option en masse.&quot;

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On-site energy production, a complete electric vehicle solution that can totally remove the need for fossil fuel-powered cars, ahuge focus on biophilic design to deliver tangible health benefits, and a building that actively sequesters carbon.

Post construction, Grange Development is committed to open source sharing the project&rsquo;s research, design and construction documentation, as a call to arms for other developers to take up, evolve and further progress this building methodology.

&ldquo;Steel and concrete are some of the most energy-dense materials in the world to produce and at the moment the industry relies on it. If we can accelerate a paradigm shift into the use of more renewable building materials such as mass timber in a hybrid nature and see even 10, 15 or 20 percent of future projects use mass timber in their construction in the next few years, we will have succeeded. At the moment that figure is almost zero. If nothing changes, nothing changes.

&ldquo;C6 will bring together global best-practice in biophilic design, sustainability, architecture and engineering. Fraser &amp; Partners shares our passion and vision for creating a viable solution to our built environments&rsquo; reliance on non-renewable materials, so together we want C6 to be the beacon of change this industry so desperately, and immediately needs,&rdquo; he said.

C6 has been submitted to council for planning approval, with the building earmarked to launch in the market next year.

Grange Developer Founder and Director, James Dibble, said C6 represents the future of what is possible, except that it will be delivered now.

Perth set for world first hybrid timber tower with 245 apartments

The longstanding Perth developer, Devwest, is&nbsp;set to bring something unique to the South Perth waterfront.

No stranger to mixing commercial office space in with their residential towers, Devwest, led by Tony Hatt,&nbsp;Chad Ferguson, Damon Ferguson and Brett Lovett, is creating two towers on the dress circle Richardson Street, one residential, one commercial.

It&#39;s the first time Devwest has created two standalone towers of commercial and residential in the same development.

Chad Ferguson, Devwest&#39;s Executive Director,&nbsp;says prospective home owners and business owners are rarely afforded the opportunity to work and live within the same development, while still being separate from the office.

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&quot;It offers the convenience of working from home whilst at the same time allowing purchasers to separate work from home, it&rsquo;s the ultimate arrangement really&quot; Ferguson told Urban.

Ferguson said&nbsp;the&nbsp;development provided a rare&nbsp;opportunity for businesses to own their own space.

&ldquo;The ability to own office space in a landmark building with panoramic water views, in a blue-ribbon CBD fringe suburb, is very rare. Office space of this quality is usually only available to lease.&rdquo; Ferguson said.

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There&#39;s already been a sale to a small business owner, who has secured an office space in the commercial tower, and an apartment in the neighbouring tower.

&quot;We thought this type of arrangement may appeal to some people and it has already proven to be the case,&quot; Ferguson added.

Living near the office is something Ferguson knows only too well.

&quot;When I started out in early 2000, my apartment was located directly above our office,&quot; Ferguson said.

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&quot;My apartment was actually hard wired to the server!&quot;

Designed by MJA Studio, One Richardson will have 75 apartments across its 13 levels. Construction&nbsp;firm EMCO is undertaking the build, with completion slated for Q1 2024.

Ferguson is expecting buyers to be anyone from first home buyers and owner-occupiers to investors.

&quot;It&#39;s a bluechip location for anyone,&quot; Ferguson said.

&quot;It fronts the Swan River, enjoys easy&nbsp;access to the surrounding parks&nbsp;and golf course, and is easily&nbsp;accessible via the freeway and the future&nbsp;South Perth Railway Station, which will be on the doorstep.&quot;

One Richardson will have&nbsp;uninterrupted views of Richardson Park, Royal Perth Golf Course and the Swan River. Buyers can choose from one and two-bedroom apartments, or the unique two and four-bedroom, two-level lifestyle apartments that are located on the upper levels.

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Devwest launch unique South Perth apartment development, One Richardson

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A large home in Booragoon, Western Australia has been listed for auction by mortgagee.
The five-bedroom, two-bathroom property, situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-booragoon-134413786">207 Riseley Street</a>, was advertised as a mortgagee on realestate.com.
Booragoon is a southern suburb of Perth, located within the city of Melville.
Set on 766sqm of land, the home comes with two living areas and about 18.5 metres of frontage.
The home needs a complete renovation to lease out or to occupy.
According to CoreLogic data, the median sales price of houses in Booragoon is $820,000.
It is located close to Leach Highway and on a bus route to Westfield Shopping Centre and Applecross High School.
The home last traded for $740,000 in 2013.
Acton Applecross’ Monica Yeoh holds the listing, with the auction set to take place Saturday, October 17 at 11AM.
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Booragoon, WA home listed for mortgagee auction 

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A two floors of penthouse in South Perth with city and river views has been listed for sale with $7.9 million hopes.
The four bedroom, four bathroom apartment is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-wa-south+perth-131219458" target="_blank">4/47 South Perth Esplanade</a>. 
The 585sqm apartment comprises 2 kitchen, 2 dining areas and 2 alfresco dining areas, 4 living areas and 2 balconies. 
Other highlights include laundry with private drying area, storage room and four car garage. 
The apartment is fully self contained with its own separate lift access.
Situated within a boutique apartment block of only 4, the penthouse is close to restaurants, retail, public transport and Perth City.
Gary Carlton of Gary Carlton Real Estate has the listing. 
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South Perth penthouse with city views listed 

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Fractional property investment platform BrickX have entered the Perth market over the Christmas period.
They've paid $1.04 million for a renovated 1930s home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-kensington-129759462" target="_blank">29 Campbell Street</a> in Kensington, a southern suburb of Perth.
Its purchase reflected a 3.5% rental yield.
They are yet to release the cost per brick, which is how investors value their share of the property.
Their first purchase in Perth was undertaken after consultation with its buying panel, which include CoreLogic's Tim Lawless and the REA Group's chief economist Nerida Conisbee. The buying team includes two buyers' agent.
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The three bedroom, two bathroom home on the leafy Campbell Street is currently seeking $700 a week tenants.
BrickX snapped up the character home just eight days in to its marketing.
It last traded for $216,000 in 1997.
Kensington's median house price value has increased 4.6% in the last five years. It now sits at $895,000, approaching its 2015 highs of $910,000.
It's now the fourth state BrickX invested in, with previous purchases in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Last year they bought their first property in Central Victoria, a home <a href="/news/brickx-buy-first-regional-property-at-soldiers-hill-ballarat">in Soldiers Hill</a>, quickly followed by <a href="/news/brickx-buy-again-near-ballarat-in-central-victoria">another in Ballarat</a>.
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