Developer-builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dasco-australia">DASCO</a> has pushed beyond the now-standard inclusions of rooftop pools and landscaped podiums at its recently launched new Epping project, Senso.

It has laid out over 4,000 sqm of resident-only amenity in a move designed to compete directly with low-density housing on livability, not just density. The result is a development that supports genuine daily use through purposeful spaces distributed across its five-building, 479-apartment precinct.

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Two rooftop pools form the anchor of Senso. One is a 27-metre lap pool adjoining a heated spa, designed for everyday fitness rather than just summer leisure. The second sits on a lower podium, allowing different buildings to share in vertical access and reducing crowding during peak times.

It is the secondary spaces that start to distinguish Senso from other large-scale suburban projects. A rooftop cinema is integrated into a landscaped terrace, offering open-air screenings with natural ventilation and passive cooling.&nbsp;

The inclusion of a “sensory walk”, an elevated boardwalk that threads through the site, suggests a rare investment in non-commercial, non-essential amenity: space for quiet movement that doesn’t double as access or traffic circulation.

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The gym and wellness centre, often relegated to a small ground-floor room in many builds, takes on more substance here. Residents have access to a fully equipped gym, as well as outdoor yoga areas and meditative zones that integrate greenery and natural light.&nbsp;

The Club Lounge is similarly designed to support multiple use cases, with a private dining terrace, kitchenette, workspace, and lockable wine storage. These aren’t superficial additions; their scale and spatial allocation indicate serious intent for frequent resident use.

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Importantly, Senso’s amenities are embedded within a site that spans more than 10,000 sqm, allowing for better separation between spaces and reduced noise spillover, a critical but often overlooked factor in high-density developments. This spatial generosity also enables multiple alfresco kitchens and communal terraces without compromising individual privacy or usable space.

While many developments make claims about lifestyle, few back it with this level of built infrastructure. Senso’s mix of dedicated fitness, wellness, social and passive green spaces suggests a conscious response to the post-pandemic shift in housing expectations, especially among owner-occupiers.&nbsp;

DASCO is one of several leading developers who have taken out Resilience Insurance's Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing buyers with a 10-year structural and waterproofing warranty, and giving them the ultimate peace of mind.

Senso is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

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The outdoor amenities elevating life at Senso, Epping

Following the proposal by the Minns Labor Government to rezone Parramatta Road to create up to 8,000 new homes, prominent developer Ceerose has gone to the NSW Gov to increase the density of its new mixed-use residential building in Leichhardt.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/ceerose">Ceerose</a>, founded by Edward Doueihi nearly three decades ago, has filed plans for 154 apartments above ground-floor retail at 307-315 Parramatta Road, a key corner site near Norton Street, the main high street strip in Leichhardt.

It's an upsize from the previously approved scheme of 63 apartments across a seven-storey building.

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The project is being advanced through the State Significant Development (SSD) pathway, with concurrent rezoning sought to facilitate the proposal. The 10-storey development would rise over a four-level basement and deliver two retail tenancies, one a larger-format offering and the other a smaller “hole in the wall” space, addressing the Parramatta Road frontage. 21 of the apartments are dedicated as affordable housing.

According to the Urban Design Report by Architecture AND, the scheme includes a podium and tower configuration, with a fine-grain, two-storey parapet street wall that references the traditional shopfront rhythm along the corridor. “An elegant tower form is proposed, combined with a characterful two storey frontage... articulating it as two related buildings, providing consistency with the rhythm and grain of Parramatta Road,” the report notes.

The residential component is split across two slender towers set back from the street edge, a design move aimed at preserving solar access and reducing perceived bulk. This massing strategy also seeks to improve residential amenity by focusing scale toward the quieter northern interface, away from Parramatta Road’s noise and pollution.

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Architecture AND has worked with Ceerose on previous Inner West projects, and cites a deep familiarity with the local character. Their design draws heavily on context, heritage, and sunlight access considerations, and engages with the Inner West Council’s “Our Fairer Future” strategic planning framework.

The site spans 2,712 sqm and is located near key intersections with Catherine Street, Hay Street, and Redmond Street. It adjoins a public carpark to the north and is within walking distance of Stanmore and Petersham stations. It is also flagged in state and local planning strategies, including the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy, as a suitable candidate for increased density.

Ceerose recently completed The Alex Collective on McEvoy Street in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay.

The Parramatta Road corridor is coming to life with the proposed rezoning which is serviced by a significant number of bus, light rail and train routes.

Deicorp is progressing with its $1.8 billion <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> precinct on Parramatta Road in Five Dock, as is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/toga-to-push-on-with-five-dock-mixed-use-masterplan">TOGA further down the street</a>. Those two projects alone will bring nearly 2,000 new homes to Parramatta Road.

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First look: Ceerose plots mixed-use Leichhardt development on Parramatta Road

North Sydney's landmark 'SBS Building' on Alfred Street is set to be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use residential tower in the booming North Sydney.

Commercial property group FiveX is behind the plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/275-alfred-street-north-north-sydney-nsw-2060">39-storey tower</a>, the latest project to advance under the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

They are proposing 184 apartments above retail spaces, which will replace the existing 20-storey commercial building. FiveX was set up more than five decades ago by Joshua and Marko Berger. It is currently led by Joshua's son Lesli.&nbsp;

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According to the Architectural Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">FJC Studio</a>, the slender tower form has been deliberately designed to respect the site's transitional setting at the southern gateway to the North Sydney CBD, where high-rise towers give way to lower-scale residential precincts.

"The slender tower form and articulated podium establish a respectful relationship with nearby heritage and low rise buildings, including the Whaling Road Heritage Conservation Area,” the architecture firm noted, adding that the tower “completes a missing link in the urban fabric” while enhancing the Alfred Street streetscape.

The proposed building will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with 15 percent of the gross residential floor area allocated as affordable housing. There is an agreement already in place that those apartments will be managed by Evolve Housing.

The project aligns with broader state housing objectives, including the National Housing Accord target of delivering 1.2 million new homes by 2029. The Scoping Report filed with the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) suggests the site "presents no impediments to rapid delivery,” with construction able to commence within 12 months of receiving consent.

North Sydney has been one of the most popular suburbs in Sydney for new and off the plan apartment development, but hasn't had the supply to keep up with demand, until recently.

AURA by Aqualand was, for a long time, the only off the plan apartment building on the market. That completed last year, and has sold the majority of its 386 luxury apartments. Recently ALAND launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-173-179-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> on the same street, selling over $100 million within just a few hours of its launch, while developer CASA also launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-mclaren-north-sydney-45-mclaren-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The McLaren</a>&nbsp;in the same precinct.

First look: Fivex plans 39-storey residential tower in booming North Sydney

Kokoda Property Group has announced the Sydney-based Versatile Construction as the builder for its landmark $1.5 billion <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe Banks</a> precinct.

Construction of the 17,612 sqm site is scheduled to commence in December 2025 and is expected to be delivered in stages from 2028. Once complete, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe Banks</a> will comprise 212 residences across four architecturally distinct buildings, alongside Brisbane’s first Kimpton Hotel, extensive retail, hospitality, and wellness amenities.

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Kokoda Property Group Founder and Managing Director, Mark Stevens, said appointing Versatile Construction marks a significant milestone for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe Banks</a>.

“Partnering with Versatile Construction gives us confidence in delivering a precinct that sets a new benchmark for luxury living, curated experiences and vibrant riverfront activation," Stevens said.

"Together, we will bring the vision for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe Banks</a> to life, creating a destination that residents and visitors will enjoy for generations."

Throughout the construction phase, more than 2,000 jobs will be created, supporting hundreds of local contractors and suppliers.

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Marco Fahd, Chairman &amp; CEO at Versatile Group, said the company is looking forward to&nbsp;expanding their footprint in the state, taking on their inaugural project in Brisbane.

"We are proud of the unwavering commitment our team of experts have to quality and certainty in delivery and are excited to work with Kokoda to bring their vision for this unique project to life," Fahd says.

Sales reached $285 million on the launch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe Banks</a>, with sales momentum continuing to "exceed all expectations."

Stevens says the overwhelming response from buyers validated the group’s vision for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe Banks</a>.

“The demand for a luxury product in this enclave has been extraordinary, we’ve never seen anything like it before. It reinforces everything we’re doing around quality, design, and creating genuine lifestyle precincts. Buyers are recognising the enduring value of Brisbane’s riverfront and are responding to the opportunity to live within a world-class destination that celebrates both place and lifestyle.”

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Kokoda appoints builder for $1.5 billion Teneriffe Banks waterfront precinct

Castle Hill’s booming development market is set for another boost, with builder-developer Buildex proposing a new mid-rise apartment building near Castle Towers.

Buildex has submitted plans to The Hills Shire Council for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/197-old-northern-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">nine-storey building comprising 57 apartments</a> on Old Northern Road. The company acquired two adjoining sites earlier this year, totalling more than 2,683 sqm.

Texco Design has prepared the scheme, which includes five one-bed plus study apartments, 37 two-bedrooms, and 15 three-bedrooms.

Castle Hill has become a hotspot for developers in recent years, undergoing significant transformation driven by the opening of the Hills Showground Precinct to development and the introduction of two metro stations servicing the suburb.

Developers including Deicorp and Kassis Homes have already completed projects, and are progressing future developments, while Meriton, Arada, and Ellipse are currently delivering new projects in the rapidly evolving area.

First look: Buildex plans 57 apartments near Castle Towers

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The historic Southern Tablelands property Greenwich Park at Marulan has been sold for $8 million.
It has been bought by fund manager Ben Fife and his wife Rachel, of the property investment group Fife Capital.
The sale reflects a small loss for Shanghai-based property developer Peiqing Wu, having bought the 1200 hectare property in 2011 for $8.2 million.
Greenwich Park, with its 1.5 kilometres of frontage to the Wollondilly River, is thought to be the oldest operating farm on mainland Australia, which has retained its original size.
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As we enter the new decade, residential market fundamentals for the Goulburn area remain stable, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The valuation firm asked their valuers to give an educated outlook on the residential market in their service areas.
The report notes following a year of mostly low declining prices, there appears to be a much more positive outlook for house prices in 2020 with more buyers in the market, plenty of sales occurring and within reasonable selling periods when priced correctly.
"We expect the high level of construction activity to endure throughout the year with the Teneriffe and Joseph’s Gate developments now online.
"We have also noted an increasing duplex market emerging in these new estates, appealing typically to investors which will mostly likely continue in the new year," the valuation firm said. 
As at January 2020, realestate.com.au showed approximately 142 vacant land lots listed for sale in Goulburn, 2580.
A Goulburn 2,601 square metre allotment is currently on the market with a price guide of $258,000.
Zoned R1 General Residential, the allotment is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-goulburn-202455750" target="_blank">14 Slocombe Street</a> (pictured below). 
It includes available sewer, gas, power and water. 
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"Is supply outweighing demand? This may result in some sites being discounted in order to be competitive and achieve a sale within a reasonable selling period," the valuation firm said. 
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The recent bushfire events may impact the market sentiment of the semi-rural suburbs which have been reasonably popular in more recent times. 
The report notes prior to Christmas, agents were reporting high numbers of enquiries and an increase in volume of transactions of rural lifestyle properties from mostly Sydney buyers.
Shanklin, a circa 1911 Queen Anne residence in Goulburn was sold for $1.16 million in February. 
The five bedroom, three bedroom house is situated at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-goulburn-132608274" target="_blank"> 24 Hurst Street </a>(pictured below).
Set on 1,663 square metre, Shanklin features multiple living and dining spaces, alfresco pool area, and formal lawns and gardens. 
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"We anticipate that this property sector may experience a period of lower demand, increased sale periods and falls in value, predominantly in the townships heavily affected by the recent bushfires," the valuation firm said. 
 
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Mona Farm, the historic Braidwood property in the NSW Southern Tablelands, has been sold with the buyer, Bill Pulver having plans to operate it as a wedding and function centre.
The recently appointed Australian Rugby Union chief executive paid around $5 million, The Australian suggested.
After a large scale restoration took the enhanced property to new glory, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-acreage+semi-rural-nsw-braidwood-126910894" target="_blank">estate </a>was marketed by Knight Frank as one of Australia's most iconic rural properties.
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It was offered by the entrepreneurial Rose Deo who has lined up events such as Sculptures by the Lake throughout her tenure. 
Deo has overseen the full restoration of the gardens which were inspired by English landscaper Lancelot Capability Brown.
They won the Belle Magazine garden design of the year back in 2003 after the planting by then owners Greg and Kerry Schneider of more than 4000 trees and the construction of a five arch-stone Palladian-style bridge, which spans Mona's scenic lake.
The gardens date back to the 1820s when it was settled by British Navy medical officer Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson.
The western section of the property was resumed to form the town of Braidwood.
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The property was then bought by the Maddrells in 1845 who gave it the name Mona, Gaelic for the Isle of Man.
It comes with an 1890s homestead and a 1903 coach house used by Cobb &amp; Co.
The coach house is now separate luxury guest accomodation comprising three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Its stables, which date from the 1860s, were converted into a marble-tiled, 7,000 litre plunge pool for guests.
A newly renovated self-contained cottage looks over the English style gardens and the lake and a fully renovated wool shed serves as a function centre. 
There's an Olympic sized dressage arena with a watered European surface and a 20 metre sand round yard adjacent to the large stable block with six stables. 
 
 
 
 
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Coorparoo, a luxury Gundaroo home in the NSW Southern Tablelands, has been listed for sale. 
Designed by London based Australian architect Alan Higgs, Cooraparoo was created with a contemporary pavilion design in 2004.
The rural retreat high above the Yass River sits on 88 hectares, complete with over 7,000 trees planted in the last 13 years.
Constructed of rammed earth with 300 mm solid walls, the Yass River Road home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
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There's indoor and outdoor entartaining across three living areas which spill out to a large central deck with reflection pool.
A covered verandah overlooking the park-like gardens and swimming pool.
A rammed earth barn has been approved to renovate. 
McGrath Dickson agents Christopher Dixon and Alexandra Charley are marketing the home.
It has reported $1.8 million hopes. 
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The Southern Tablelands residential market continues to remain at a consistent pace, according to Herron Todd White’s April report.
The property valuation firm says that the average price remaining at as a result of new land releases coming onto the market year to date.
“New land releases are trading for $220,000 to $250,000, with house and land packages ranging from $500,000 to $550,000.
"Likewise some of the villages between Sutton Forest and Goulburn, such as Marulan have seen an uptick in first home owner activity, with new land releases being quickly absorbed by the market in the $160,000 to $190,000 range for 1,000 square metre blocks,” the report stated.
Herron Todd White says that part of the attraction here aside from lower entry price is ease of access to freeway.
“As with the Southern Highlands market, the only real slowdown foreseen in the market would be as a result of a lender change in credit policy or increases in interest rates,” the report commented.
A 1450 sqm residential land at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-marulan-201719394" target="_blank">41 Patrick Place</a>, Marulan (above) has been listed for $170,000.
Similarly a 1000 to 1450 sqm residential land at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-residential+land-nsw-marulan-201758350" target="_blank">50 Patrick Place</a>, Marulan (below) was sold in March this year for $160,000.
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Good land sales and home construction activity in the new and modern residential estates in the Southern Tablelands is pushing first home buyers to suburbs on the outskirts of Goulburn, according to HTW’s Month in Review: March 2017.  
The valuation firm says Belmore Estate, Merino Country Estate and the Mistful Park Estate are offering packages that are affordable options for first home buyers.
New land releases in these estates are trading for $220.000 to $250,000, with house and land packages ranging from $500.000 to $550,000, HTW says.
“Likewise some of the villages between Sutton Forest and Goulburn, such as Marulan, have seen an uptick in first home owner activity, with new land releases being quickly absorbed by the market in the $160,000 to $190,000 range for 1,000 square metre blocks,” the report states.
“Part of the attraction here aside from lower entry price is ease of access to the freeway.”
A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-marulan-124619654" target="_blank">13 Loseby Avenue</a>, Marulan (above) has been listed with a price guide of $425,000.
Similarly a four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-marulan-124805382" target="_blank">30 Eliza Power Drive</a>, Marulan (below) has been listed for $499,000.
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As with the Highlands, there is now a mix of property types in the Southern Tablelands, Goulburn region, according to Herron Todd White’s (HTW) latest monthly market report.
The property advisory firm says that the traditional well located older homes are still sought after, however, there has also been a push for modern family homes.
Land releases are continuing in North and West Goulburn and land sales are increasing in the new and modern residential estates including Belmore Estate, Merino Country Estate and Mistful Park Estate.
The most active market is the $200,000 to $600,000 sector, median $350,000 (up 5% in 2015). There is also good activity in construction of new homes.
Goulburn is rich in heritage architecture and there is good renovation construction activity in these older character homes. An example would be a three bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-goulburn-123681226" target="_blank">18 Elizabeth Street </a>(pictured above) that is for sale for $385,000.
The main buyer profile is Sydney based investors tapping into their equity as well as tree change purchasers from Canberra.
"In general the region is enjoying a strong level of sales activity, although the top end properties ($1 million plus) are trading at a slower pace then the sub $750,000 market," the report says.
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