For most new apartment buildings, the Owners Corporation starts life with little more than a bank account and the first quarterly strata levies.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/9-gay-street-castle-hill-9-gay-street-castle-hill-nsw-2154">9 Gay Street</a> in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, it starts with around $7 million in reserve.

It's an unusual legacy of what was once one of Sydney's highest-profile apartment remediation projects. When the development, originally known as Skyview and built by disgraced developer Top Place, came under scrutiny by then NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler, an $11 million remediation bond was negotiated to ensure any building defects could be fully rectified.

The building underwent an 18-month remediation program, during which around $4 million of that bond was spent bringing the building up to the standard it should have been in from the outset.

After extensive inspections, all active rectification orders have been lifted. What's more, around $7.2 million remains secured for the Owners Corporation for the next 15 years.

In a twist few would have predicted, what began as a significant concern for purchasers has left the building with something almost unheard of in the apartment market: a multi-million-dollar financial reserve from day one.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a> Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said the structure offers buyers a level of certainty that is difficult to replicate.

"The $11 million bond established for the Skyview Castle Hill development represents exceptional value, providing genuine financial security for purchasers," Huxley said.

"Unlike a standard insurance policy, this bond consists of real funds held in trust for the Owners Corporation, offering a tangible layer of protection and added peace of mind."

The apartments themselves have been designed with a focus on practical, contemporary living. Interiors feature Smeg appliances, stone benchtops, tiled living areas, carpeted bedrooms, 2.7-metre ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and ducted heating and cooling throughout.

Residents also have access to a range of shared amenities, including two rooftop barbecue areas, a swimming pool, children's playgrounds, secure building access, storage cages, and visitor parking.

The location continues to be one of the project's strongest drawcards. Castle Hill Metro Station sits virtually on the doorstep, providing direct connections across Sydney's expanding Metro network, while Castle Towers offers extensive retail, dining, entertainment, and service amenities within walking distance.

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The building, now named after its location at 9 Gay Street, comprises a diverse mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments starting from just under $600,000.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett said demand in the Hills District continues to be driven by buyers seeking convenience and connectivity.

"Interest from both owner-occupiers and investors in Castle Hill remains exceptionally strong, with buyers consistently prioritising developments in close proximity to the Metro station and Castle Towers Shopping Centre," Hamblett said.

"There is a clear trend in the market, with purchasers seeking convenient access to transport and lifestyle amenities that support a seamless, low-maintenance way of living."

On top of the long-term protection afforded by the remaining $7.2 million bond, Equitifund is offering a limited-time stamp duty rebate on selected apartments.

Eligible purchasers can also secure finance options, including a 3.99 per cent two-year variable rate, loan-to-value ratios of up to 90 per cent, and interest-only lending options through EquitiCredit.

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Why this Castle Hill apartment building starts with a $7 million advantage

For much of the past few years, conversations about Australia's property market have centred on the rapid growth seen in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3004">Melbourne</a> has followed a different trajectory.

That relative underperformance is now encouraging some buyers to reassess the city, particularly those willing to look beyond short-term market movements and focus on quality property in established locations, along with the long-term growth prospects of a city expected to overtake Sydney as Australia’s most populous.

John Bekiaris, Research &amp; Market Insights at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Projects by Equitifund</a>, said Melbourne's current position is attracting increasingly sophisticated purchasers.

"Melbourne continues to present one of Australia's strongest long-term investment stories," Bekiaris says.

"While other capital cities have experienced stronger recent growth, that relative underperformance is exactly what's attracting sophisticated counter-cyclical investors."

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Equitifund isn't just commenting on Melbourne's property market, it's investing in it.

The Sydney-headquartered capital partner has taken over the remaining apartments at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/victoriana-melbourne-20-queens-road-melbourne-vic-3004">Victoriana</a>, the recently completed glass-encased development opposite Albert Park Lake in Melbourne's tightly held St Kilda Road precinct.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hickory">Hickory</a>, Victoriana places residents between one of Melbourne's most recognised parklands and the CBD, offering oversized two and three-bedroom apartments aimed at owner-occupiers seeking a genuine alternative to a traditional family home.

The development comprises 232 completed residences alongside a suite of resident amenities, including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, landscaped entertaining areas, resident lounges, EV charging, secure basement parking and a concierge-style arrival experience.

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The apartments have been designed with owner-occupiers firmly in mind.&nbsp;Open-plan living and dining areas flow onto generous balconies framing views across Albert Park Lake, Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne skyline.

Kitchens feature Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops and generous preparation space. Bedrooms include built-in robes, while bathrooms feature full-height textured tiling. Hardwood flooring and ducted air conditioning complete residences designed for long-term living.

Rothelowman's architecture takes its cues from the landscape opposite the site. Sweeping horizontal glazing references the movement of Albert Park Lake, while generous balconies and expansive glazing strengthen the connection between the apartments and the surrounding parklands. The result is a building designed to deliver the scale and amenity expected of luxury apartment living, while offering the larger floorplans increasingly sought by owner-occupiers.

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The location is one of Victoriana's defining characteristics. Positioned on Queens Road, residents are directly opposite Albert Park Lake and within easy reach of Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, South Melbourne, St Kilda Road and the CBD. With few comparable development opportunities remaining in the precinct, buyers are increasingly placing value on outlooks that are unlikely to be interrupted by future construction.

Greg Huxley, Founder of Equitifund, believes those qualities become even more valuable over time.

"Premium real estate has always rewarded buyers who take a long-term view," Huxley said.

"Victoriana represents the kind of asset that's increasingly difficult to recreate today, particularly in an established location like Queens Road."

He said rising construction costs are also changing the way buyers assess completed developments.

"When you combine an irreplaceable location with thoughtful architecture and premium finishes, you create something that becomes increasingly difficult to reproduce as construction costs continue to rise."

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According to National Sales Director Ben Hamblett, enquiry has been driven largely by Melbourne downsizers and buyers upgrading from smaller apartments.

"Interest in Victoriana continues to build, with strong buyer focus on the larger owner-occupier residences within the development," Hamblett says.

"Enquiry is increasingly driven by local buyers who recognise the rarity of what's on offer: park-facing apartments in an established neighbourhood where new development opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce. At Victoriana, the view is not just a feature; it's an appreciating asset in its own right."

He said interstate enquiry has also strengthened as buyers reassess Melbourne's position within the national property cycle.

"Melbourne currently stands as the most compelling entry point of any major Australian capital, and discerning buyers are beginning to recognise what those who move early always understand: the best opportunities are taken before the price rise confirms them."

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Why now is the time to buy in Melbourne's premium apartment market

Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

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Two houses in one 654 sqm corner block in Strathfield South has changed hands via a mortgagee sale.
Ray White estate agents Peter Tsekenis and Elia Economou held the listing.
It sold for $1.8 million on July 7, 2020. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-strathfield+south-133706610" target="_blank">2 William Street </a>site has two brick homes in a cul-de-sac with an access gate between the two, one in neat original condition, the other thoroughly renovated. 
Both offer three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open-plan living and a large entertainment deck. 
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Two mortgagee homes on one title in Strathfield South sold for $1.8 million

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Two mortgagee homes in Strathfield South have sold in one line for $1.8 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-strathfield+south-133706610">2 Williams Street</a>, the two brick homes have an access gate between them and are now under offer, according to realestate.com.au.
The three-bedrooms, two-bathroom front home is in original condition, offering a sunroom at the rear. 
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Facing Water Street, the recently renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at the rear features a lock up garage or fourth bedroom, modern kitchen and a huge entertainment deck. 
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Totaling 653 sqm, the two sites offer the flexibility to occupy or rent out now and develop later. 
The average sales price for Strathfield South is $1,218,250, according to CoreLogic data.
The listing is held by Ray White's Peter Tsekenis and Elia Economou. 
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Two Strathfield South mortgagee homes on one title sold

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Two mortgagee homes in Strathfield South are being sold in one line, with the auction taking place June 27. 
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-strathfield+south-133706610">2 Williams Street</a>, the two brick homes have an access gate between them and are now under offer, according to realestate.com.au. 
The three-bedrooms, two-bathroom front home is in original condition, offering a sunroom at the rear. 
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Facing Water Street, the recently renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at the rear features a lock up garage or fourth bedroom, modern kitchen and a huge entertainment deck. 
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Totaling 653 sqm, the two sites offer the flexibility to occupy or rent out now and develop later. 
The average sales price for Strathfield South is $1,218,250, according to CoreLogic data.
The listing is held by Ray White's Peter Tsekenis and Elia Economou. 
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Two Strathfield South mortgagee homes on one title under offer

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Two mortgagee homes in Strathfield South are being sold in one line, with the auction to take place June 27. 
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-strathfield+south-133706610">2 Williams Street</a>, the two brick homes have an access gate between them. 
The three-bedrooms, two-bathroom front home is in original condition, offering a sunroom at the rear. 
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Facing Water Street, the recently renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at the rear features a lock up garage or fourth bedroom, modern kitchen and a huge entertainment deck. 
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Totaling 653 sqm, the two sites offer the flexibility to occupy or rent out now and develop later. 
The average sales price for Strathfield South is $1,218,250, according to CoreLogic data.
The listing is held by Ray White's Peter Tsekenis and Elia Economou. 
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Two Strathfield South homes on one title offered for mortgagee auction

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A tri-level Italianate Mansion in Strathfield, NSW has been sold for $3.19 million. 
The 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-strathfield-132900402" target="_blank">55 Oxford Road</a>. 
Sitting on a 774 square block, the home comes with multiple living zones, two gas kitchens, three balconies and pool.
Other features include ducted AC, auto gates, intercom and double lock garage plus off street parking. 
Its location is within walking distance to Strathfield Girls, local parks, train station, cafes and shops. 
Norman So and Michael Murphy of Belle Property Strathfield sold the property. 
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Strathfield tri-level trophy home sold for $3.19 million

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An original six-bedroom, five-bathroom Strathfield estate has been listed for March 28 auction.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-strathfield-133058198" target="_blank">Meredith Street</a> home has been listed through Georges Ellis &amp; Co estate agents Joseph Georges and Sam Georges.
Their price guide is $3,750,000.
Set on a 1,858 sqm block, the property has a picturesque garden, tennis court and solar heated pool. 
The master ensuite bedroom includes a walk-in dressing room, and the home features four children bedrooms, grand, formal and informal living areas, high ceilings and headlight windows. 
Built in 1900, this home is one of many first grand mansions built in Strathfield.
While "many of those that remain have been carved into apartments or now house private schools", reports this is one of the few that remain.
With DA approval, the estate has a detached block from the main house.
This estate was last sold in 2014 for $2.5 million.
A similar six-bedroom home on South Street in the area was sold last month for $4,420,000. 
 
 
 
 
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Original estate in Strathfield for sale

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A trophy mansion in Strathfield has sold for $6,050,000.
The home, at 32-34 Barker Road, features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, twin fireplaces, a pizza oven, gym, sauna, an in ground pool, and floodlit tennis court.
It has 660 square metres of internal living space, with the entire block comprising 1,889 square metres.
It last traded in 2001, when it sold for $2.4 million.
Strathfield's median house price is $2.1 million.
Sam Georges and Joseph Georges, from Georges Ellis &amp; Co Strathfield, listed the property.
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Barker Road, Strathfield trophy home sells for over $6 million

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The nation's top weekend auction sale was $7.1 million in Strathfield.
It was <a id="LPlnk714345" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://www.devinere.com.au/23-newton-road-strathfield-4891963/" target="_blank">23 Newton Road, Strathfield</a>, one of only two homes remaining from a housing estate developed in 1927-28.
It sold for $300,000 over reserve, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
Sutherwood, a Tudor-style home, sold at $300,000 above its 2016 sale price of $6.8 million.
The vendors undertook a major renovation, adding an upstairs extension which was costed at $420,000, and installing a new kitchen.
Selling agent Steven Devine of Devine Real Estate said the 2036 sqm property probably had the biggest tennis court in Strathfield.
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Five buyers registered for the auction, with four taking part after its $5.8 million opening bid. 
It sits with the 1858 Newton Estate which was then acquired by Judge Joshua Josephson who subdivided and sold under the title 'Josephson's Estate' from 1916 onwards.
The home was built for Ernest Davis, the inspector of the Child Welfare Department, whose family retained the home until 1970.
A sheet from the Strathfield Heritage Inventory formerly claimed that 23 Newton Street was the home of <a href="https://strathfieldheritage.org/people/biographies/louie-bickerton/" target="_blank">Louie Bickerton</a>, the Australian Open double champion.
It has been disputed by a more recent heritage study.
 
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Strathfield trophy home sells for $7.1 million

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The new Bakehouse Quarter commercial precinct North Strathfield, Western Sydney, has been acquired by Yuhu Group Australia.
The Bakehouse Quarter provides a vibrant village environment in the heart of Sydney’s Inner West with cobble stoned streets, leafy parks, a selection of retail outlets and an array of restaurants, gyms, childcare, bars and cafes.
The purchase from Kirela Development Unit Trust, associated with the listed fund manager BlackWall. was settled on April 18, 2019.
The 60,000 square metre commercial and retail precinct is located in the surrounds of the refurbished Arnott’s biscuit factory.
The precinct will be anchored by Aldi supermarket, Arnott’s, Kingpin, Fitness First and WOTSO WorkSpace, with 70 tenancies in total.
Yuhu Group chairman Jimmy Huang said that the acquisition of the Bakehouse Quarter landmark site is in line with the company’s long-term strategy of identifying and investing in prime assets with well-established income streams.
“The hundred-year-old site together with its iconic architecture and relaxing ambience creates this incredible blend of rich history and culture that just tastes distinctively Bakehouse Quarter,” said Huang.
“Millions of us grew up with Arnott’s biscuits, and the emotional attachment associated with the precinct will carry on in the fabric of the area. With further support from the well-established modern-day transportation infrastructure and precinct facilities, the unique Bakehouse Quarter will go on to sew new memories for local families and beyond.
“We at Yuhu Group Australia are proud of the experience offerings that we are able to provide with our expertise in asset management, and even more so for the local jobs that we are continuously creating and supporting.”
Yuhu Group Australia is a private property investment company that was founded in Sydney in 2012.
Among its portfolio are One Circular Quay in Sydney and The Jewel towers in Surfers Paradise.
The Kirela trust was established in 1996 to acquire the site that until December 1996 served as a production facility for Arnott’s Biscuits Limited.
In 2017 Blackwall told its unit holders it would be  sold in late 2018 for $380 million under a call option arrangement. 
Blackwall is directed by Richard Hill, Joseph (Seph) Glew, Robin Tedder, with Stuart Brown, as its chief executive officer.
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Bakehouse Quarter in North Strathfield bought by Yuhu Group

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The Strathfield trophy home of the late leviathan bookmaker Harry Barrett has been snapped up pre-auction through George Ellis and Co Strathfield father and son listing team Sam and Joseph Georges who had record setting hopes.
The current Strathfield residential record stands at $8.8 million for a Chalmers Road, Strathfield property owned by Sanity boss Ray Itaoui which was sold by George Ellis &amp; Co.
It was listed for sale by Patricia, the widow of the noted bookmaker and used-car salesman.
They had bought it from Andrew Kelly, the then boss of Strathfield Car Radio, for $1.9 million in 1996 through Sam Georges.
Set privately behind gates and a walled entry, the home spans 725 square metres.
It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a billiard room, home theatre and study.
On the 2365 square metre grounds, there's a swimming pool, a cabana with its own sauna, and an all weather tennis court.
This article was first published in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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