Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

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Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

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

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

Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

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

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

Tasmania

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EXPERT OBSERVER
The mini-boom in Hobart and Tasmania is well past its peak in terms of buyer demand, but the state remains the nation’s top performer on price growth in the past year. 
The quarter-by-quarter analysis of sales activity conducted by Hotspotting shows there are few growth markets remaining in Tasmania and we are now seeing the emergence of declining markets for the first time.
Our past three quarterly surveys of sales activity have found that the number of locations with growth momentum has fallen from 23 to 16 to 9. 
The peak of the up-cycle in Tasmania, measured by sales activity, was late in 2017 and there has been a gradual wind-down in activity since then.
But now Tasmania has as many locations classified as declining markets (9) as there are rising markets.
Prices remain buoyant however, although a little less so than three months ago. Our location-by-location analysis of prices shows that 86% of Tasmanian locations have median prices higher than a year ago.
This is down from 91% three months ago, but remains easily the best outcome in the nation. Most of the locations with rising prices have recorded annual growth above 5% and indeed most have had double-digit increases. 
There are only 12 locations across the state of Tasmania with median prices lower than a year ago.
Launceston is the state’s strongest market: it still has three suburbs classified as rising markets – Mowbray, Newnham and South Launceston. Quarterly sales in Mowbray have been 21-23-29-34 and its median price is up 7% to $260,000.
There are 13 suburbs with steady sales performance (suburbs notable for their consistent sales performance include Youngtown, Riverside and Newstead) and none classified as declining markets. 
Suburbs with good annual growth in their median house prices include Newnham (8%), Newstead (11%), Ravenswood (13%) and several others which are up 6-7%.
In the suburb of Launceston, the median apartment price has risen 24% to $400,000 in the past year.
There are still some rising suburbs throughout the Hobert metro area – including Howrah, Margate, Rokeby and Sorell.
Howrah features in our National Top 50 list of Supercharged Suburbs in the Spring edition of The Price Predictor Index, with quarterly sales of 41-46-50-52-58. Its median house price is up 8% to $535,000 and its median apartment price has risen 12% to $415,000 in the past 12 months.
Generally, the Hobart metro area remains steady and suburbs like Moonah and West Hobart make our National Top 50 list of Consistent Suburbs in The Price Predictor Index.
Most locations have median prices well up on the levels of 12 months earlier. Locations with strong annual price growth include Austins Ferry (17%), Lauderdale (21%), Oakdowns (22%), Risdon Vale (18%) and Warrane (15%).
But the Hobart area now has locations classified as declining markets, including Chigwell, Gagebrook and Midway Point.
There are struggling markets elsewhere in the state, notably the West Coast where Queenstown, Zeehan and Rosebery remain classified as declining or danger markets. There’s also mounting evidence of decline in the Burnie market.
At the other end of the scale, regional towns with big price rises include Huonville (15%), Perth (14%), Smithton (23%), East Devonport (16%), Longford (12%) and George Town (12%).
In the Dorset LGA, both Scottsdale (17%) and Bridport (15%) have had strong growth in their median prices. 
Terry Ryder is the founder of hotspotting.com.au
<a href="https://mailto:ryder@hotspotting.com.au">ryder@hotspotting.com.au</a>
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Tasmania real estate past its peak, but still Australia's top performer: Hotspotting's Terry Ryder

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Over the past few years some different segments of the Tasmania market (such as first home buyers or retirees) are forming sub segments and can be broken down a bit more, according to a recent Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
Some groupings are as follows:
First Home Buyers
"Our young future leaders are eager to step onto the property ladder," the valuation firm said. 
"Firstly, we have those who want to take advantage of the $20,000 government grant available for new homes."
In Hobart, these buyers will drift to middle and outer ring suburbs such as Austins Ferry, Old Beach, Brighton, Oakdowns and Kingston simply because that is where land is affordable.
A two bedroom villa unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-tas-kingston-131983922" target="_blank">4/7 Redwood Road, Kingston </a>(pictured below) has recently been sold for $341,000.
The home comprises two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and dining area and fully fenced garden.
It's close to public transport, shops, schools and services. 
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In the north, Legana, St Leonards and Kings Meadows would be the go to regions. Despite popular opinion of our younger generation, many are not building the McMansion, although they are typically building larger homes than what they grew up in, with three or four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double garage.
Secondly in this grouping are those buying an established home. These buyers typically are looking at post war dwellings with a more modest three bedrooms, one bathroom and a garage or carport. Suburbs such as Claremont and Rosetta in the south and Summerhill and Youngtown in the north are good examples.
The report notes the advantage of this approach is that housing is generally cheaper and the facilities within the estate or suburb are better.
Up-graders
"This is the segment that is buying the forever home.... and they want the bells and whistles," HTW said.
"Typically, this grouping will buy for lifestyle (and to impress the friends a touch). While inner city living with all the benefits of the cafe lifestyle remains very popular in both Hobart and Launceston (read established apartments buildings such as 1 Collins Street, Zero on Davey in Hobart and The Seabel and Seaport in Launceston) we also see people taking the 180 degree turn and heading to the city fringes for a little acreage, perhaps for a pony or pool."
Suburbs such as Acton Park in the south and Relbia in the north remain in demand.
A current listing is a five bedroom renovated house in Relbia with a price guide of over $1,295,000.
Set on 2 hectares, the home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-relbia-131635978" target="_blank">449 Glenwood Road </a>(pictured below) was designed by S. Group &amp; Design Frank.
It consists of 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, open plan living rooms, gymnasium, double garage and indoor pool. 
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Down-graders
The report suggests this grouping again can be split into two segments.
"Firstly, we have those moving out of suburbia and heading to the inner city again, chasing ease of lifestyle and ready accessibility to facilities.
"On the flip side, we have those cashing in the forever home and heading for a sea change. This grouping is heading to the coast, generally within an hour or so of the city (read family). Coastal towns such as Orford in the south and Bridport in the north are examples that have seen a population drift towards them." 
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Tasmania up-graders buying for lifestyle: HTW residential 

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A four bedroom family home overlooking the Royal Hobart Golf Course in Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania has been sold.
It was sold by Debbie Heron from Charlotte Peterswald for Property Sales Battery Point.
Located at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-tas-seven+mile+beach-131695346" target="_blank"> 42 Woodhurst Road</a>, the home features a flow of common areas with double glazed windows and doors opening to entertaining deck and barbeque area.
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It comprises master room with designed walk through robe, three additional bedrooms, kitchen adjoining to dining and living areas, and double garage.
Located a short stroll to Seven Mile Beach and local store, the home is just a few minutes drive to Hobart Airport and Hobart CBD. 
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It was last sold for $720,000 in 2014. 
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Beachside home in Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania sold 

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Claremont House, an original home in Claremont, Tasmania currently trading as a registered hotel has hit the market with a price guide of around $4.5 million. 
Cam Rogers of Nest Property Hobart and Farzin Hesari of Link Business have the listing. 
After a $2.6 million restoration over a 10 year period, Claremont House at 12 Lady Clark Avenue began trading in 2015 with the first three of its 10 accommodation rooms, The Tower Suite, Maids and Lady Clark rooms. 
The Darling, Bond, Convict and Servant's rooms opened in 2017, while the final two first floor rooms opened for hire in 2018. 
The Darling and Bond room within the south wing of the main house feature private ensuite bathrooms and views over Mount Wellington.
The Convict and Servant's rooms located within the c1840 servant's residence share a bathroom and communal kitchenette.
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Claremont House comes with an approved plan for a 20 room extension to the original home for the uses of residence, short stay accommodation, long term accommodation, events and functions as well as restaurant with 24 hour liquor license.
The restaurant known as Bilton's had leased the 60 seat restaurant on the property until March 2018. 
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Set on five acres, the Chauffeur's Cottage in the back left corner is currently utilised with a passive income of $300 per week.
Claremont House holds a 1308 square metre car park with dual access points including access for double-decker buses and larger vehicles. 
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Claremont House trophy home priced at $4.5 million

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Queenstown has the cheapest rentals across Tasmania, according to the latest Investar suburb performance report.
The report suggests its median rent for a two bedroom house sits at $140 per week and its median rent for a three bedroom sits at $150.
It is followed by Rosebery with $150 a week and Zeehan with $165 a week. 
There has been a decline in median rent in these localities over the past year. 
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Rank
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Suburb
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State
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Postcode
</td>
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Dwelling Type
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Bedrooms 
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Median rent 
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1
</td>
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Queenstown
</td>
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TAS
</td>
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7467
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House
</td>
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2
</td>
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$140
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2
</td>
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Queenstown
</td>
<td valign="top">
TAS
</td>
<td valign="top">
7467
</td>
<td valign="top">
House
</td>
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3
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$150
</td>
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3
</td>
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Rosebery
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TAS
</td>
<td valign="top">
7470
</td>
<td valign="top">
House
</td>
<td valign="top">
3
</td>
<td valign="top">
$150
</td>
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4
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Zeehan
</td>
<td valign="top">
TAS
</td>
<td valign="top">
7469
</td>
<td valign="top">
House
</td>
<td valign="top">
3
</td>
<td valign="top">
$165
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Source: Investar 
A new offering in Queenstown is a three bedroom house located at the southern end of the town with views of Mount Owen.
Within walking distance to local public school and general store, the house at 13 Murray Street<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-queenstown-426916210" target="_blank"> </a>(pictured above) has been listed for rent with a price guide of $160 per week. 
It comes with three bedrooms, living room with views, and open car space. 
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Another example is a Rosebery three bedroom house priced at $140 per week. 
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-rosebery-426314342" target="_blank">3 Colebrook Street</a> (pictured above), it comes with three bedrooms, large kitchen and dining area and veranda. 
The house also features wood heater and good sized laundry area. 
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EXPERT OBSERVER
Hobart and Tasmania are national leaders on price growth – although analysis of the latest sales activity data suggests the market has passed its peak after two years of strong growth.
In terms of annual price growth, Tasmania remains the undisputed champion of Australia. Nine out of ten locations across the state have increased their median prices in the past year – and many of them have recorded double-digit growth.
Hotspotting has analysed house price data for 76 suburbs and towns in Tasmania: 69 of them (91%) have recorded growth in their median house prices in the past year. Of the 69 house markets with price growth, 56 have increased by more than 5%, including 35 which have risen 10% or more.
Only 9% of Tasmanian house markets have experienced decreases in median prices – and only one location has dropped by more than 5%.
In the Hobart metropolitan area, the suburbs of Austins Ferry, Chigwell, Gagebrok and Risdon Vale have all increased between 20% and 25% in the past 12 months.
In Launceston, price uplift has been led by East Launceston (17%), Newnham (12%), South Launceston (16%), Summerhill (12%) and West Launceston (12%). 
In other parts of regional Tasmania, Scottsdale and Upper Burnie have both recorded 15% rises in their median house prices.
There are also examples of exceptional growth in unit markets, where 81% of locations have rising prices.
Growth markets for apartments in Hobart include Bellerive (16%), Claremont (19%), Glenorchy (16%), New Town (18%) and West Moonah (20%) – but the highly-rated suburb of Lindisfarne is the standout, with its median apartment price rising 32% to $445,000, based on 45 sales in the past 12 months.
In Launceston, there have been 25-26% rises in median unit prices in Newnham and Prospect Vale.
Strong though those results are, they are a little less spectacular than our findings three months ago. In that previous report we said: “In Hobart, we can find no suburbs with falling prices and none with minor growth. All have increased by more than 5% in the past 12 months – and 80% of them are up at least 10%. A key feature is most have recorded rises in the latest quarter, which indicates prices are still growing.”
So the current data represents a strong result, indeed the strongest anywhere in Australia, but not as strong as three months ago. This confirms our overall conclusion that markets in Hobart and Tasmania have passed the peak in their cycles and are gradually winding down.
The strongest evidence of this comes from our analysis of quarterly sales activity. We have classified 16 locations as rising markets, the lowest number in any quarter since late in 2016. 
The rise of markets in Hobart, Launceston and other parts of Tasmania began with a steady uplift in sales activity early in 2017 and we have seen strong sales activity since then, leading to nation-leading price growth.
But now sales volumes are subsiding and the number of plateau markets across the state is the highest since we began our quarterly surveys five years ago. Indeed, the number of plateau markets in Tasmania, quarter-by-quarter in the past two years, has been 17, 30, 39, 39, 40, 43, 46 and 54 – a clear pattern showing the increase in the number of locations where sales activity has passed its peak.
There are still suburbs with growth markets (measured by sales volumes) in both Hobart and Launceston. In the Hobart metropolitan area, suburbs that still have growth momentum include Berriedale, Bridgewater, Rokeby, Sorell, Old Beach, Margate and Howrah.
In Launceston, the suburbs that still have forward momentum include Mowbray, Prospect and Newnham.
Elsewhere in the state, growth markets include Cygnet in the Huon Valley south of Hobart, George Town in the north of the state near Launceston, Longford in the Northern Midlands, and Smithton in the Circular Head LGA in the far north-west.
While all the recent evidence suggests Hobart and Tasmania are gradually winding down from the peak of the cycle, the key question is whether recent positive events at a national level (election result, APRA changes, lower interest rates, tax cuts, etc) will re-ignite the state’s mini-boom.
We’ll know more three months from now.
Terry Ryder is the founder of hotspotting.com.au
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GUEST OBSERVATION
Wind towers are getting taller. 
Former Australian Greens leader Bob Brown <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/greens-exposed-as-bob-brown-baulks-at-turbines-in-his-backyard/news-story/04b617906ce5e77e3a13dd4ddef0ddd0" target="_blank">made headlines</a> this week after he <a href="https://www.bobbrown.org.au/tarkine_updates_090719" target="_blank">objected to a proposed wind farm</a> on Tasmania’s Robbins Island. The development would see 200 towers built, each standing 270 metres from base to the tip of their blades.
Leaving aside the question of the Robbins Island development, these will be extraordinarily tall towers. However, they fit right in with the current trend for wind turbines.
Wind turbines come in many designs, but the most common is the so-called “horizontal axis” kind, which look like giant fans on poles. This type of turbine is highly efficient at turning the energy in the wind into electrical energy.
Keen observers will have noticed that these turbines have been gaining in size over the years. In the 1990s, wind turbines typically had hub heights and rotor diameters of the order of 30 metres. Today, hub heights and rotor diameters are pushing well past 100 metres.
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Bigger is better
When it comes to wind turbines, bigger is definitely better. The bigger the radius of the rotor blades (or diameter of the “rotor disc”), the more wind the blades can use to turn into torque that drives the electrical generators in the hub. More torque means more power. Increasing the diameter means that not only more power can be extracted, but it can be done so more efficiently.
Larger and longer turbine blades mean greater aerodynamic efficiency. Creating more power in one turbine means less energy is lost as it is moved into the transmission system, and from there into the electrical generator. The economies of scale provide an overwhelming push for wind energy companies to develop larger rotor blades.
Wind turbines are also growing taller because of the way wind travels around the world. Because air is viscous (like very thin honey) and “sticks” to the ground, the wind velocity at higher altitudes can be many times higher than at ground level.
Hence it is advantageous to put the turbine high in the sky where there is more energy to extract. Hilly terrain (like a mountain ridge) may also distort the wind, requiring engineers to design the wind turbines to be even taller to catch the wind. Wind turbines used offshore are generally larger and taller because of the higher levels of wind energy available at sea.
Typically, onshore turbines (most common in Australia) have blades between 40 metres and 90 metres long. Tower heights are usually in the range of 150 metres. Offshore turbines (those situated at sea and common in Europe) are much larger.
Offshore turbines are typically much larger than onshore towers. 
One of the largest wind turbine designs in the world, General Electric’s offshore 12-megawatt <a href="https://www.ge.com/renewableenergy/wind-energy/offshore-wind/haliade-x-offshore-turbine" target="_blank">Haliade-X</a>, has 107 metre blades and a total height of 260 metres. As a comparison, Sydney’s Centrepoint tower is 309 metres tall.
If the Robbins Island turbines are indeed built to 270 metres, as reported in the media, they would eclipse General Electric’s behemoths. I cannot speak to the likelihood of this, but I would assume engineers will have to select the best turbine for the prevailing wind conditions and existing infrastructure.
Challenging heights
The quest for bigger and taller turbines comes with its fair share of engineering challenges.
Longer blades are more flexible than shorter ones, which can create vibration. If not controlled, this vibration affects performance and reduces the life of the blades and anything they are attached to, such as the gearbox or generator.
Materials and manufacturing techniques are constantly being refined to create longer, and longer-lasting, turbine blades.
The longer the turbine’s blades, the more pressure is put on internal mechanisms. 
Taller turbines generate more power, which puts greater loads on the gearbox and transmission system, requiring mechanical engineers to develop new ways of converting the ever-increasing torque into electrical power. Taller wind turbines also need stronger support towers and foundations. The list of challenges is long.
As turbines grow, so too does the noise they make. The dominant source of noise occurs at the outer edge of the blades. Here, turbulence caused by the blade itself creates a “hissing” sound as it passes over the trailing edge. More noise is created when the blade chops through atmospheric turbulence in the wind as it blows into the tower.
Noise isn’t just a matter of size. If one turbine is placed in the wake of another, the sound of its blades passing through the highly turbulent air created by the upstream turbine will be very loud.
Keeping noise under control requires inventive solutions, such as borrowing ideas from nature: the silent-flying owl uses serrated feathers to control noise and these are now being used to <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/studying-owls-to-improve-aircraft/5913516" target="_blank">make noisy turbines quieter</a>.
Of course, engineering challenges are not the only considerations for creating wind farms. Environmental effects, noise, visual impacts and other community concerns all need to be considered, as with any large infrastructure project. But wind turbines are one of the most <a href="https://theconversation.com/wind-and-solar-cut-rather-than-boost-australias-wholesale-electricity-prices-119979" target="_blank">cost-effective</a> and technologically sophisticated forms of renewable energy, and as the developed world comes to grips with climate change we will only see more of them.<img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/120492/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" style="border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; margin: 0 !important; max-height: 1px !important; max-width: 1px !important; min-height: 1px !important; min-width: 1px !important; opacity: 0 !important; outline: none !important; padding: 0 !important; text-shadow: none !important;">
Con Doolan, Professor, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UNSW.
This article is republished from <a href="http://theconversation.com" target="_blank">The Conversation</a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/taller-faster-better-stronger-wind-towers-are-only-getting-bigger-120492" target="_blank">original article</a>.
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Taller, faster, better, stronger: wind towers are only getting bigger: Con Doolan

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Porky Beach Retreat, a King Island getaway off the coast of Tasmania, has been listed for sale with $2.5 million hopes.
It sits on the west coast of King Island, on the Bass Strait isle between Cape Otway and north-west Tasmania.
The property was bought four and a half years ago by Alexandra and Russell Quigley who moved from Queensland.
They completely changed the home, which was a holiday house when they bought it.
Now the four bedroom home features an outdoor sauna handcrafted with imported red cedar timber from Canada by local artist Anthony Fanning. It includes an Estonian-made firebox. 
It's also the only beach house on the island with a full commercial kitchen.
Ruralco agent Garry Sutton has the listing in conjunction with Pride's Charlie Clemons.
Sutton said it's definitely the best coastal house on King Island and is likely to be bought by a mainland buyer.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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King Island's Porky Beach Retreat listed

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The Tasmanian north-west coastal market is steady while other regional locations are performing well, according to a recent Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
"Devonport, Ulverstone and Penguin have some confidence," the valuation firm said. 
"Burnie is steady to slightly positive but still could use a few more people."
The report notes that holiday townships such as Bridport, St Helens and Orford are continuing their strong march from 2018 as people continue to seek that beach side holiday home.
A three bedroom home located in seaside resort Orford recently sold for $545,000.
The modern home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-tas-orford-130631902" target="_blank">12 Nautilus Drive </a>(pictured above) comes with three bedrooms, entertainer's kitchen with adjoining dining and family area, and large deck. 
Other features include secure back yard with plenty of parking, one bedroom teenager retreat or granny flat and single garage. 
It was last sold for $85,000 in 2013. 
"The town to be careful of is George Town as Temco has just announced a review of the ongoing operations of their smelter at Bell Bay," HTW said.
"The result of the review won’t be released until October.
"There are 300 jobs on the line and it is one of two industrial plants the town has been historically dependent upon." 
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A three bedroom brick veneer house in George Town was sold for $139,000 in June. 
Sitting on a large level block, the house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-tas-george+town-130142482" target="_blank">5 Jacobs Avenue </a>(pictured above) comes with three bedrooms, one bathroom a and small garden shed. 
It is within easy walking distance to the sports grounds and the IGA supermarket. 
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Beach Haven, a four bedroom Tasmania home, remains listed for sale.
It has been on sale for more than a year now.
Set on 12 hectares, the property comes with 700 metres fronting the Chain of Lagoons Beach on Tasmania's east coast. 
It has been offered by Jason Harbottle from Tasmania Sotheby's International Realty.
The lot at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-acreage+semi-rural-tas-chain+of+lagoons-131404022" target="_blank"> 20116 Tasman Highway, Chains of Lagoons </a>offers a diverse allotment of natural bush, sand dunes, good pasture and a well-developed, highly functional living site.
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It has dual use currently with two dwellings catering for residential and visitors accommodation.
Each dwelling comes with two bedrooms and one bathroom.
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The property is close to Picaninny Point.
CoreLogic report its last sold in 1986 at $25,000. 
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