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

Sydney Apartments

Deicorp has created an entire village at Castle Hill’s Showground precinct.&nbsp;

Located next to the Hills Showground Metro and above a vibrant retail precinct, the development offers the best of urban convenience and lifestyle.&nbsp;

Award-winning architects, Turner Studio have designed the stylish and generous one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with Deicorp's construction team expecting to complete construction in 2025.&nbsp;

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First home buyers are set to make up a crop of the purchasers in the Hills Showground Village, with new incentives introduced by the New South Wales Government which allow FHB's to pay no stamp duty.

All of the apartments at Hills Showground Village qualify under the First Home Buyer Choice program, with savings of more than $30,000 available when buying an $800,000 apartment.

Offering lush views across the Cattai Creek Corridor and the Castle Hill district, each of the homes at Hills Showground Village provide connection with their surroundings.

Apartment designs promote a sense of wellbeing and space, complete with highly functional living spaces spilling out onto generous outdoor areas, while floor-to-ceiling glass walls invite the outside in, complemented with the warmth of the engineered European Oak timber floors that run throughout the living and dining spaces.

All kitchens come fully equipped with a SMEG oven and gas cooktops. Storage abounds with an integrated pull-out pantry, with some floorplans even including a handy study space.&nbsp;

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Generous communal podium amenities will serve each building, including barbecue, dining and entertainment facilities, a playground, and lushly landscaped gardens and green spaces.&nbsp;

The retail precinct will include a range of cafes and restaurants, along with over 30 speciality retail outlets and a major supermarket.&nbsp;

While leaving the Hills Showground Village is practically unnecessary, with everything on the doorstep of the site, the Hills Showground Metro is located next door, connecting residents to major employment centres, universities, Macquarie Park, Norwest, Chatswood, North Sydney, Barangaroo, and the CBD.&nbsp;

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A look at Deicorp's Castle Hill development, Hills Showground Village

Sekisui House Australia are taking on one of Sydney's fastest growing areas in their latest residential development.&nbsp;

The Orchards is set to rejuvenate the urban side of Norwest, with the significant masterplanned community to be home to 1300 apartments, spread across five release stages throughout the 8.1 hectare site.&nbsp;

Lumia is the third stage of apartments to be released in the community, with the previous releases all entirely sold out.&nbsp;

Prospective buyers can currently secure a new apartment in The Orchards with just a one per cent deposit.&nbsp;

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Designed for buyers who value privacy and community, green spaces and location, Lumia has been designed by the architects at Turner, offering a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.&nbsp; 
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330 residences will be constructed in total, with the range of apartment sizes and multiple designs and layouts stylised to target a broad demographic of buyers.

The apartments will maximise on natural daylight and solar access throughout the open living spaces and external areas, with a large selection also offering additional max spaces. A max space apartment features an additional space that has been functionally designed as a multi-purpose room, to meet everyone's individual needs, be it a study space, workspace or a nursery.&nbsp;

With a variety of outdoor spaces ranging from the landscaped podium at the centre of development to cycleways, pedestrian paths, a linear park, a residents only communal courtyard garden and heated pool and outdoor dining facilities, resident’s will be at home to a pursuit of recreational amenity.&nbsp;

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The publicly accessible park will transition through the landscaped podium to the private Lumia open spaces, surrounding residents in lush planting and detailed landscaping that both complement and enhance the surroundings, while the pedestrian and cycleways will also connect the separate elements of the precinct with areas that provide a mix of active and passive spaces.

Site Image Landscape Architects were given the reins in designing the green spaces, with the new linear park situated along the boundary of Lumia, connecting the site to the whole of The Orchards.

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Inside Lumia: The latest apartments to rise in The Orchards 

The privately owned real estate and investment group Conquest marked their first foray into Burwood with their latest residential development, La Luna.&nbsp;

With offices in both Sydney and London, the group has seamlessly connected La Luna with its surrounding diversified neighbourhood, with the 54-apartment tower donning a brass-accented facade which gives it its distinct character.&nbsp;

Located in the heart of the thriving inner-west suburb, at 23 George Street, the apartments sit on the cusp of Burwood's restaurant district.&nbsp;

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A wide variety of venues are on offer, from the fast-paced style of Burwood's own Chinatown, made up of thirty hawker-style eateries, or for a more refined experience, residents can opt for Onyx Grill which is located in&nbsp;Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood.&nbsp;

For an afternoon sip, Skye Bar is an eight-minute stroll down Burwood Road, taking in sunsets over the Blue Mountains as well as 360 degree views of the Greater Sydney skyline.&nbsp;

Outdoors-y residents will also find a place within the community, with Burwood Park located just 350-metres from La Luna, offering a recreational space for everybody, with a tennis court, an outdoor chess board, and a playground.&nbsp;

Shopping enthusiasts won't have to look far either, with Westfield Burwood a seven-minute stroll from the steps of La Luna, boasting an array of retailers, including&nbsp;David Jones, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, along with an Event Cinema.

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With many families calling Burwood home, a number of schools also fall within reach of La Luna, with Burwood Girls High, Burwood Public School and the&nbsp;Sydney School of Business and Technology all under a 10-minutes walk.

The site is located within 250-metres of Burwood Train Station, making commuting into the city, which is just 12-kilometres away, a breeze. A number of bus stops are also within proximity of La Luna's steps, while the proposed future Burwood Metro will be only a short walk away, adding additional means of transport for residents.&nbsp;Residents can make their way into the city via a ferry as well, with Cabarita Wharf just five-kilometres from the site.&nbsp;

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Around Burwood's La Luna Residences 

Sydney development group Top Spring Australia has sold the second penthouse within its Ode Double Bay development, fetching a price of a cool $21.49 million.&nbsp;

The 219 sqm penthouse, which features an upper level with a private 111 sqm rooftop terrace, complete with a spa and landscaped entertaining spaces, was sold to a couple seeking to downsize from their five-bedroom harbour-front residence in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

The penthouse comprises three-bedrooms, three-bathrooms, a media room and multiple living and dining zones. The master bedroom features a custom walk-in robe with leather finishes and an oversized bathroom complete with a freestanding bath, double shower, marble bench tops, and travertine flooring.

A private wine cellar adjoins the expansive entertainer’s kitchen and butler’s pantry, finished in natural stone bench tops, custom joinery and a choice of either timber or travertine floors.

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It’s the third time Ode has broken the previous pricing record of $16.092 million in the blue-ribbon suburb, with the adjoining penthouse selling off the plan for $24.9 million and a sub-penthouse selling for $17.495 million.

Top Spring Australia Managing Director, Sydney Ma, said the sale of the two Ode penthouses to local buyers is a testament to its exceptional architecture and location, and its enduring contribution to the renaissance of Double Bay.&nbsp;

“From its refined architecture, artwork and concierge service to the vibrancy of the custom interiors and ground floor retail spaces, Ode’s contribution ultimately extends beyond that of a residential experience, to a complete and unrivalled lifestyle experience,” Ma said.&nbsp;

All three record-breaking sales were brokered by 1st City Real Estate Group.

Managing Director Brad Caldwell-Eyles said wine collecting is a passion of the latest penthouse purchasers.

“The wine room was certainly a real draw card, alongside the lifestyle, convenience, outlook and quality that comes with living at Ode Double Bay,” Caldwell-Eyles said.

“Our buyers are very active in golf, travel and their family office’s business interests, and the opportunity to downsize from their five-bedroom harbourfront home to this exquisite three-bedroom plus media room penthouse was perfectly timed.”

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The five-storey development, designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects, comprises 15 three and four-bedroom apartments and 600 sqm of ground floor retail space, most of which has been sold to leading Sydney restaurateurs.

Double Bay institution, Indigo, will move into 300 sqm of Ode’s retail space and local fine dining offering, Carte has secured 137 sqm of space with plans to relocate its modern art and fine dining experience.

Located at 19-27 Cross Street, the corner site also directly links to local retail and dining offerings, and is located close to local beaches, parks and public spaces.

The remaining three-bedroom apartments start from $9.695 million, while the four-bedroom 
residences start from $11.995 million.

Demolition of the existing site commenced in September 2022, with the main construction phase due to commence in early 2023. Construction is scheduled to wrap by early 2025.&nbsp;

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Downsizers splash $21.49 million on Ode Double Bay penthouse 

Property developer Birdy is currently constructing a residential project in Sydney’s Southern Highlands.&nbsp;

The subsidiary of Australian builders, Tribeca, will construct a collection of just four pavilion residences, with the project tipped to attract attention from buyers looking for a low-maintenance home that offers privacy.&nbsp;

Located in Elmsdale at 56 Kangaloon Road in Bowral, each of the pavilions will comprise three-bedrooms, three-bathrooms and a double garage, with considered landscaped gardens in their surrounds.&nbsp;

Knight Frank Agent, Nathan Berlyn is marketing the residences, which are priced from $2.5 million to $2.7 million, saying the homes would appeal largely to downsizers looking for freestanding single-level homes offering great internal proportions, a low maintenance yard, within a boutique complex, all just minutes from Bowral’s town centre.&nbsp;

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“One of the biggest draw cards for buyers in the area is the location of Elmsdale in the village of Bowral, with easy access to a huge range of cafes, restaurants and shops,” he said.

“Elmsdale also benefits from being only minutes away from many nature walks, national parks, historic villages, award winning wineries and beautiful gardens that are ever-changing through the seasons.

Berlyn said the Southern Highlands had seen significant demand during and post COVID from Sydney-based buyers.

“We are still seeing strong demand across multiple projects, with Sydney buyers from affluent areas seeking a weekend retreat or eventual retirement home in Bowral,” he said.

“This, combined with the demand from local downsizers coming off larger acreage lots, is creating strong interest in a well-designed project such as Elmsdale.”

Designed by Bowral-based Tziallas Architects, the homes will span from 214.5 sqm to 233.5 sqm, with land sizes ranging from 387 sqm to 407 sqm.&nbsp;

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The residences will feature two living rooms which connect to a garden terrace with an entertainer’s deck, as well as an entry hallway with a built-in window seat.&nbsp;

Josiah Sciascia of Birdy said space, light and laidback luxury characterised the future-proofed pavilions in Elmsdale, which have been designed with quality finished for a low maintenance lifestyle.&nbsp;

“The residences are the epitome of Southern Highlands life,” he said.&nbsp;

“Vaulted ceilings, clean lines and easy flow floorplans come together to create a tranquil and inviting home for relaxing and entertaining.”&nbsp;

Under floor heating and heated towel rails will also be incorporated, in addition to a butler’s pantry, a gas fireplace, wall panelling and floor-to-ceiling windows. &nbsp;

“Each residence is individually designed to incorporate understated opulent materials including recycled brick, modern roof profiles, vertical v-groove cladding and contemporary landscaping for a low-maintenance lifestyle,” Sciascia said.&nbsp;

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“They are also future-proofed for accessibility. Each residence is designed with generous space in the kitchen, master bedroom and main bathroom with large spacious hallways and flat entrance thresholds for level access.”

“Expansive double-glazed windows and doors connect each residence to the surrounding gardens providing an immediate connection to nature.”

Construction on the homes is slated for completion by the first half of this year.&nbsp;

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Boutique residential development under construction in Bowral 

Allen Linz's Rebel Property Group and developer Braxton Capital, led by Andrew Donnelly, are teaming up again to deliver a striking block of apartments in Sydney's Inner West.

The duo have lodged plans for a 51-apartment building at 37-47 Farr Street, ideally located at the quiet end of Farr Street, while still being in touching distance of Marrickville's bustling foodie and brewery scene.

Donnelly says architecture firm PBD created a design that&nbsp;complemented the rich heritage of the area.

“We were fortunate to be given the opportunity to develop one of the first residential sites in the brand new Victoria Road Precinct,” Donnelly told Urban.

“Collaborating with award winning PBD Architects led to creating a design that mingled with a suite of contemporary, yet sympathetic design features. The result is a character-filled mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences in one of the most coveted residential locales in Sydney’s Inner West.”

Linz and Donnelly picked up the Farr Street site midway through last year, but managed to expand the project by securing the adjoining site just before Christmas.

Having already filed their development application for the apartments, they put together a plan for a pocket park for the community, with plans by Arcadia Landscaping featuring integrated seating, barbecues, an outdoor gym, yoga area, and a playground.

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The pocket park at 37 Farr Street designed by Arcadia

"We're at the quiet end of Farr Street, so a small park to benefit both future residents of our project, as well as the local community, felt apt for the site," Donnelly says, adding that the aim is to deliver the same type of pocket parks that you'd see in Notting Hill or Kensington in London.

The Farr Street site is located within the Timber Yards Sub-Precinct of the Victoria Road Precinct&nbsp;which was recently rezoned by the Inner West Council. The park at 37 Farr Street will act as a true site link to Victoria Road which is envisaged to be a street full of a new food and beverage scene, as well as supermarkets and services.

Linz and Donnelly are doubling down on Marrickville, which Donnelly says they feel is an underutilized market for a very different type of product.

Across Victoria Road on Faversham Street, Rebel and Braxton, in partnership with prominent Sydney developer TOGA, are creating 34 industrial workspaces, 24 drive-up storage units, and retail space, located opposite TOGA's under construction Wicks Place residential project which will bring 272 apartments to the area when completed.

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The industrial space by Braxton, Rebel and TOGA

"We're introducing a high amenity workspace for locals to enjoy," Donnelly says, adding that while they are deemed "industrial units", really they are more commercial spaces for small businesses.

"It's very much about the decentralization of the office. A lot of people don't want to head into the city anymore, but nor do they want to work from their kitchen bench or even home office anymore. We're developing a bridge between the two, working closer to home but not from your home."

There's been uptake already from tradies, e-commerce companies, and architects in particular.

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Donnelly says Marrickville, as well as the likes of Alexandria and Five Dock, allow the opportunity to develop similar industrial/commercial developments within residential communities, and they'll continue to look to these markets for further development.

Braxton and Rebel recently further bolstered their 2023 pipeline, securing a site in Lane Cove where they are planning a townhouses project.

While developing everywhere from residential to industrial and commercial, Donnelly says Braxton's ethos to development is simple: deliver beautiful places for people to work or live.

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“We were fortunate to be given the opportunity to develop one of the first residential sites in the brand new Victoria Road Precinct,” Donnelly told Urban

Exclusive: Braxton and Rebel Property Group lodge plans for boutique apartment building in Marrickville 

Chapman Gardens, one of the most popular off the plan projects in the $1 billion redevelopment of the Hills Showground Precinct in Castle Hill, is offering a handful of rare terraces as part of its release.

Shant Van Kolck, Head of Sales and Marketing at developer CG, has already sold 70 per cent of the terraces in the stage one release, with the majority of buyers coming from the local area.

Downsizers and upgraders have shown the most interest in the terraces so far as stage two follows suit, with strong interest shown in the two and three-bedroom apartments and terraces.&nbsp;

"The terraces offer something completely different to what's available in the local area," Van Kolck says.

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There are four configurations on offer in the terrace release; two-bedroom, two-bedroom plus study, three-bedroom and three-bedroom plus study, featuring multiple designs, with majority being on-off opening out to private courtyards.

"The differing floorplans and style designs make the terraces stand out," Van Kolck adds.

"Not only is Chapman Gardens one of the only terrace or townhome offering in the area, even if more are to be developed in the future, every buyer at Chapman Gardens will be at home with their own unique residence."

Space and size is a major focal point in Chapman Gardens, with floor-to-ceiling windows invite ample natural sunlight into every terrace. More cupboard space in the kitchens has also been allocated, creating a more substantial and practical living arrangement. The bathrooms also include a separate shower and bathtub, which Van Kolck says is quite a rare offering within new developments these days.&nbsp;

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"A majority of apartments and terraces include the stock standard shower/bath combo. Without compromising on space, Chapman Gardens features both in the main-bathrooms, which we've seen really appeals to the downsizer market," Van Kolck says.

"Another major benefit buyers will see at Chapman Gardens is the fact we've appointed an on-site builder who will be around for two years after construction wraps up. So if there's any maintenance, or general building questions residents have, they'll be able to go straight to his door and organise a plan of action straight away."&nbsp;

Similar benefits have already been seen throughout the construction process, Van Kolck says, with the head builder on-site everyday able to execute and action design and building changes straight away.

A trio of award-winning professionals have come together for the Showground Precinct project.

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CG Group engaged PTW for the designs, with the development taking up a unique park fronting site overlooking what will be the 6,000 sqm Chapman Reserve.

"Currently the park sits at 2,000 sqm, but it will further developed to be more expansive and spacious," Van Kolck says.

"50 per cent of the development is allocated toward gardens and with no shadow diagram required, every residence in Chapman Gardens will receive double the sunlight compared to others."

Stage one of Chapman Gardens is tipped to settle early next year, with stage two following on in early 2024.&nbsp;

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The rare terrace offering drawing local downsizers to Chapman Gardens in Castle Hill

The development is located at the northern end of Bankstown’s commercial precinct and positioned perfectly to enjoy all the burgeoning region has to offer.&nbsp;

Envisioned to create a new benchmark for integrated living, Spring Square will connect residents to the distinct charm of Bankstown, which is overflowing with high end amenity, abundant recreational spaces and a lively food and entertainment scene.

On the doorstep of Spring Square lies quality education, retail and supermarkets, restaurants and cafes, as well as entertainment options like Hoyts Cinema and the Bryan Brown Theatre.&nbsp;

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The newly built Bankstown RSL Club is also directly next door and Bankstown train station is an easy few minutes’ walk.&nbsp;

As the most significant commercial hub of South West Sydney, Bankstown is also well connected with public transport and roads like the M5 and Hume Highway, providing links to the north, south, east and west with ease.&nbsp;

As the region is at the forefront of a revival, with impetus from the NSW Government’s plan to implement the Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Strategy well underway, a number of neighbourhoods, public spaces, town centres and community services will also be redeveloped and enhanced.&nbsp;

A new Sydney Metro train line is also in progress, which will connect Bankstown to key employment centres – providing further travel options and improved accessibility. Slated to open to the public by 2024, the new Metro line will be located just 300-metres from Spring Square.

This boost to the local economy has also seen the uncovering of plans for a brand new Bankstown-Lidcombe hospital, with the $1.3 billion health precinct a major boost for the area. Improved civic spaces are also on the cards, as well as a Western Sydney University campus right in Bankstown’s CBD, which will be just 400-metres from the development site.&nbsp;

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Upon completion, Spring Square is set to comprise&nbsp;five towers, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom offered across the site.

A range of single and double-storey layouts will be constructed, as well as crossover arrangements, with the residences to benefit from&nbsp;Bankstown’s central location within Sydney, along with its elevation, making it one of the highest vantage points.&nbsp;

Residents will be able to take in expansive district, Sydney CBD and Olympic Park views, with each of the towers designed to maximise these outlooks.&nbsp;

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As the most significant commercial hub of South West Sydney, Bankstown is also well connected with public transport and roads like the M5 and Hume Highway, providing links to the north, south, east and west with ease. 

How Spring Square by Poly taps in to its burgeoning location

KWG are rolling into the new year offering buyers end of year incentives in their Castle Hill development, Castle Island.&nbsp;

The one-off end-of-year offers will see the group contribute to the first year of a buyer’s mortgage, giving up to three per cent of the contract price as a settlement adjustment.&nbsp;

Buyers will only need a $10,000 deposit, with an additional five per cent installed by the end of 2022, with a balance of another 10 per cent deposit needed by the end of March next year.&nbsp;

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The $300 million project will comprise 295 apartments across seven buildings upon completion, near the new Hills Showgrounds town centre.&nbsp;

Within a few paces of Castle Island, the $1 billion destination town centre will be linked into the world-class Sydney Metro station, along with the variety of cultural offerings within the Showground.

Led by the NSW government and anchored by a new civic plaza heart, the lively and walkable public realm will be active day, night, weekdays and weekends, with an abundance of green spaces incorporated as well, from a new park, to a green playground, all within a frisbee throw of the residences.&nbsp;

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Green at the heart, the nature-driven development stitches together architecture and landscapes to capture the natural spirit of the suburb, with local architectural firm Giles Tribe, collaborating with Hong Kong architects, ARVA and DLN in the design.

Fronted by three directors, Giles Tribe have been at the heart of some of Sydney’s largest and most successful master planned communities, including Breakfast Point, with Director Danny Yeung tipping Castle Hill Showground to become one of Sydney’s most vibrant and well connected neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

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Delivering a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, Castle Island is expected to attract interest from a range of buyers, including owner-occupiers, investors and downsizers, with floorplans spanning from 50 sqm to 135 sqm.&nbsp;

Featuring full-height glazed facades, each of the residences connect to extensive views of landscaped open space, immersing residents in the surrounding nature.&nbsp;

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The one-off end-of-year offers will see the group contribute to the first year of a buyer’s mortgage, giving up to three per cent of the contract price as a settlement adjustment

KWG to contribute to first year of mortgage at Castle Island, Castle Hill apartment development

ALAND has welcomed the first crop of residents in two of their Western Sydney projects; Lotus and Breynia in Schofields and The Hoxton in Liverpool.&nbsp;

Delivering 677 homes to market at a time when New South Wales is facing one of the most dire supply shortages in decades, a majority of the stock has been taken up by first home buyers, looking to get their foot in the property market door.&nbsp;

According to the 2022 Apartment Supply Pipeline Report just delivered by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW, the state’s current apartment deficit of 48,000 units is expected to get worse before apartment completions would eventually reach demand.&nbsp;

The report shows that New South Wales would need to produce 25,000 new apartments each year for the next 13 years to balance the scales.

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ALAND founder and director Andrew Hrsto said despite the sobering outlook and the rising interest rate environment, the grroup has forged ahead this year to settle 374 apartments in stages five and six of its staged Schofield Gardens project along with 303 apartments at The Hoxton, a 32-storey apartment project in Liverpool.

“We have been able to find the formula for creating quality homes at affordable prices in locations that are future growth centres,” Hrsto said.&nbsp;

“We’ve been very encouraged that the apartments are settling – the valuations have held up, and our buyers are able to lock in the finance and that’s exceptional news,” Andrew Hrsto says.”

ALAND will have over 1300 apartments under construction in 2023, with 652 apartment units expected to be completed in the second half of the year, as well as progressing the planning of a further 5500 homes.

Currently under construction is ALAND’s Carson on the Park in St Marys that will bring 289 apartments priced from $475,000, Paramount in Parkes in Parramatta will deliver 331 apartments with prices beginning from $655,000.

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In Merrylands, The Gladstone Village offers 363 apartments starting at $482,000, while Archibald in Gosford offers 363 apartments starting at $475,000.

“We are dedicated to making a positive contribution to the future of Western Sydney and both Schofield Gardens and The Hoxton, Liverpool are a reflection of that promise. Our commitment is to deliver quality homes that represent true value for money for all buyers,” he added.

Both the Schofields Gardens stages and The Hoxton Liverpool are sold out with more than half of the apartments bought by first-home buyers. At Schofield Gardens, where sale prices were between $430,000 for a one-bedroom and $800,000 for a three bedroom, approximately 56 per cent of the apartments were purchased by first-timers. The Hoxton Liverpool, where prices ranged between $432,000 and $709,000, approximately 55 per cent of apartments were sold to first-home buyers.

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“At ALAND, we see an opportunity to help even up that disconnect between supply and demand while delivering quality homes and investment opportunities in Western Sydney, specifically in areas supported by great infrastructure.”

“Liverpool and Schofields are two vibrant communities offering residents a wealth of amenities including lifestyle facilities, great transport connections and employment hubs. We’re delighted to have created these landmark properties which will provide high quality accommodation for hundreds of people for decades to come.”

NSW Treasury data has revealed Liverpool and Schofields were the top two in-demand suburbs for first home buyers over the last financial year. Both developments fell within the price thresholds for a variety of government assistance schemes, therefore allowing hundreds of buyers to get onto the property ladder sooner.

In the year to July 31, the NSW Government assisted first-home buyers with almost $566 million in grants, duty exemptions and concessions.&nbsp;

From January 16, eligible first-home buyers purchasing a home under $1.5 million can also avoid a hefty up-front stamp duty fee by opting into an on-going property tax instead.

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ALAND CEO George Tadrosse said by supplying the market with a variety of quality affordable housing stock, both first-home buyers and investors are able to tap into the power of real estate as a source of wealth creation.

“Investors have been turning to these projects in Schofields and Liverpool in the knowledge that there is a genuine need for more rental stock in Sydney. With low vacancy rates and an influx of post-pandemic immigration on the cards, investors are filling an incredible need for accommodation,” Tadrosse said.

In stages five and six of Schofield Gardens approximately 26 per cent of the apartments went to investors while at The Hoxton Liverpool investors accounted for 34 per cent of the sales.

“Our goal moving forward is to continue to help Sydney meet this growing demand by releasing more stock into the marketplace. There are ongoing challenges including the impacts of a complicated planning environment, but we remain hopeful that we’ll be able to continue to progress the additional 5500 homes we have in the earliest stages of delivery next year,” George Tadrosse added.

In stages five and six of Schofield Gardens approximately 26 per cent of the apartments went to investors while at The Hoxton Liverpool investors accounted for 34 per cent of the sales.

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