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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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

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At Yamba on the NSW far North Coast, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-yamba-130116278" target="_blank">Atherstone</a> was sold for $1.81 million on the long weekend.
It sold through Ray White agent Daniel Kelly. 
The Yamba Hill four bedroom, three bathroom holiday home was offered to the market for the first time since 1981.
Kelly advised there had been over 200 inspections, with the 13 registered bidders placing 42 bids.
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It was described by Kelly as a classic Queenslander style residence.
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13 bidders see Yamba's Atherstone sell

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Double Bay quietly notched up an $18 million off market sale late last year, the fourth highest house sale the harbourside suburb has seen.
The $18.3 million purchaser was local investor Herman Melkman, whose only reported movement in property circles was in the Sydney office space.
His company Ogen Nominees spent $95.3 million on a recently completed seven storey office in Macquarie Park in 2017, Knight Frank noted.
The Castra Place home is just one of a handful on the exclusive waterfront, where the Westfield Lowy's also own.
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The home last traded for $13 million in 2015 when bought by Wenbin Xu, who quickly submitted plans for a $900,000 plus renovations and extensions.
It was reported in 2015 that he was a FIRB-approved buyer Wenbin Xu, 26, from China, with established interests in an accountancy firm and property in Perth.
The home had belonged to venture capitalist Richard Woods and his wife Vickki McFadden, who was the Takeovers Panel president.
Woods and McFadden completely rebuilt the home after they paid $2.49 million in 1998.
They still own a $5 million duplex next door.
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Xu's alterations included changes to the arrangements of the windows, skylights, a new garage door and an internal reconfiguration by Cameron Woo Design.
The approval also included changes to the landscaping, with the raising of the sea wall and swimming pool level.
When the home sold in 2015 it was described as a private sanctuary with five bedrooms and five bathrooms on the harbour facing 675 sqm block with its own putting green.
The Double Bay house record is the $100 million Fairwater, which the Fairfax family sold last year, followed by the $71 million Elaine, next door a year earlier.
The third highest sale came in 2015 when Multiplex scion Andrew Roberts <a href="/news/andrew-roberts-secures-38-million-for-double-bay-harbourfront">sold his Gladswood Gardens home for $38 million</a>.  
 
 
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Whisper quiet $18 million Double Bay house sale

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Caleb Wang, the teenage son of the billionaire owner of Bishopscourt, the 1840s grand sandstone Darling Point mansion, has been handed over its title.
It was transferred at $17.5 million, with the recent official paperwork noting it was now owned by a minor, Caleb Ao Wang.
Little is know about the 17 year son of Chinese billionaire Wang Qinghui.
The landmark Gothic Revival house was transferred at less than its prior $18 million purchase in 2016, taking advantage of the property dip to make the transfer at a marginally reduced stamp duty.
The transfer showed transfer duty with $14,500,000 of the purchase price at the premium rate.
It was not clear if the transfer was to a resident citizen as otherwise it would incur a total $2.5 million transfer duty.
Wang senior, the president of Bonanza Investment, debuted on the Forbes Rich List of China in 2014 arising from his investment in Beijing Telecom.
His net worth was put at $10.5 billion on the 2015 Forbes Billionaires List.
Qinghui Wang was born in ordinary peasant family, after a hard work, he became a real estate owner in Shenzhen. 
In December 1999, he became a shareholder of Beijing Xinwei Telecom Technology Group which was founded in 1995. 
According to Reuters, Beijing Xinwei is designated by five central government ministries to be a key software enterprise for state planning.
Chinese billionaire Wang Qinghui's purchase ended 105 years of Anglican Church ownership having been the official residence of its Sydney Archbishop.
Still on the market across <a href="/news/greenoaks-cottage-darling-point-listed-with-20-million-hopes">the road is Greenoaks Cottage</a>, which was listed late last year with $20 million hopes.
It's the home of K2 Recruitment boss Phil Kerry and wife Ann-Maree, a former Olympic gymnast.
The couple have recently spent $6.25 million on a<a href="/expert-insights/investing/recruiter-phil-kerry-buys-woollahra-shoptop-conversion"> shoptop a project in Woollahra</a>, the home of Gant menswear.
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17 year old buys $17 million Sydney trophy home, Bishopscourt at Darling Point

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A widely reported late 2018 property news story that a Toorak mansion had been sold for around $52 million, the second-highest price ever paid in Victoria, has been taken down from the Domain website.
The exclusive story had been published suggesting that the residence at 53-55 Irving Road had sold off market for a strong price.
The published article came without details on its exact sale price nor the alleged buyer’s identity.
It was reportedly sold by the Ebeyan family who bought it from the Zeigler family in 2002, according to the article published on the Domain website.
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"The residence at 53-55 Irving Road is said to have sold in a quiet deal without being advertised for sale, Domain understands," readers were told.
There was a subsequent report in the Herald Sun suggesting the buyer knocked on the front door to secure the home.
Both websites have since removed the story from publication and the $52 million sale has not appeared in the end of year top sales list.
Title Tattle understands that the day after the article was published, a family member advised Domain the article was "completely inaccurate."
The family also advised it had been "unprofessional to print names."
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The reputedly sold home sat on about 2000 square metres of land.
Even in the originating article, agents in the exclusive enclave had "raised eyebrows" at the reputed price given it didn't really match its land size.
The Stonington mansion sale by art dealer Rod Menzies holds <a href="/news/malverns-stonington-sets-52-5-million-victorian-residential-price-record">the $52.5 million Melbourne record</a>, for the 1890s home on 1.2 hectare.
It's followed by tech entrepreneur <a href="/news/record-38-8-million-toorak-sale-to-ruslan-kogan">Ruslan Kogan’s $38.8 million purchase</a> of a Toorak home from telecommunications investor Philip Cornish.
In third place <a href="/news/the-40-million-toorak-trophy-home-sale-details-emerge">Qi Yang bought the residence</a> of former Mirvac director Marina Darling for $38 million.
The <a href="/news/9-towers-road-toorak-sold-by-besen-family">$26.25 million sale</a> of the contemporary Toorak home of Daniel and Danielle Besen held the record in 2016.
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Mystery $52 million Toorak sale story taken down by Domain website

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The Blue Dog Beach House positioned at the crest of Tropicana rise has sold.
Taking in full beach and ocean views the four bedroom three bathroom trophy home recently sold for $3.75 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-castaways+beach-129275594" target="_blank">20 Tropicana Rise, Castaways Beach</a> the Queensland house was designed by Aboda Design Group.
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Inspired by the Hamptons in New York the finishes and design are of high quality.
Featuring French Oak floors, high ceilings and a steam room, the pool is set high so the views are visible during a swim.
Situated 10 minutes from Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street, the home is outfitted with solar power.
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This homes value has more than tripled since 2013 when it sold for $995,000.
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Blue Dog Beach House sold for $3.75 million

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Just 200 metres from Sorrento beach, a one story four bedroom beach house has been sold.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-sorrento-129637390" target="_blank">32 Newton Avenue, Sorrento</a> the four bedroom three bathroom home fetched $2.7 million.
Set on a 794 sqm block the property is neatly contained within a white picket fence.
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The home also comes with its own self contained studio which can act as a guest house.
Recently remodelled the property is open plan and "invites indoor and out door living in any season"
Featuring hydronic heating, a double garage, gas heated in-ground pool with water feature, oak floors and fireplaces the home also comes equipped with a Sonos sound system..
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The home contains three bathrooms.
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Single level Sorrento beach home sold

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A Toorak mansion has reputedly been sold for around $52 million, the second-highest price ever paid in Victoria.
<div class="in-content-ad">It is whispered the residence at 53-55 Irving Road sold off market, though without details emerging on its exact sale price or buyer’s identity.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">It was reportedly sold by the Ebeyan family who bought it from the Zeigler family in 2002, according to Nine Entertainment's Domain website.</div>
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 The Herald Sun subsequently suggested the buyer knocked on the front door to secure the home, without any agents being involved in the reputed negotiations.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">The home at 53-55 Irving Road sits on about 2000 square metres of land.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">The Stonington mansion sale by art dealer Rod Menzies holds the official confirmed $52.5 million record followed by tech entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan’s $38.8 million purchase of a Toorak home from telecommunications investor Philip Cornish.</div>
Qi Yang bought the residence of former Mirvac director Marina Darling for $38 million.
The $26.25 million sale of the contemporary Toorak home of Daniel and Danielle Besen held the record in 2016.
UPDATE The Ebeyan family advised Domain via a tweet on the day following publication that the article was "completely inaccurate."
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Mystery $52 million Toorak sale

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Hotelier Ben May and wife Lucy have sold their Wunulla Road, Point Piper harbour front for more than $16 million.
It has been reported it's been bought by a billionaire.
The 1958 home which was built by Hugh Buhrich sits on 795sq m.
It was bought around two years ago for about $12 million.
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There are lime-washed oak floors, multiple spacious living areas and terraces, a designer gas kitchen with Norwegian Rossa marble benches and European appliances, along with five bedrooms.
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Ben and Lucy had previously bought the <a href="/news/quick-resale-on-paddingtons-priciest-property-the-converted-windsor-castle-hotel">Windsor Castle Hotel conversion for $11.85 million</a>, before opting for the Point Piper home to be closer to better schools.
They sold just six months after their purchase for the same price to Goldman Sachs executive director David Nolan and wife Anita.
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Ben and Lucy May sell Point Piper harbour front

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Fairfax Media has reported a $30 million private treaty sale in Vaucluse, although it was still listed as for sale on the Sotheby's website.
The harbourfront, Loch Maree had been initially listed earlier this year at $32 million by the hotelier Jerry Schwartz. 
Loch Maree was sold by Dr Schwartz and his wife Debbie who bought it three years ago for $24 million.
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<div id="google_ads_iframe_/31694718/domain.com.au/news/prestige_3__container__">The Schwartz family have bought the nearby waterfront estate <a href="/news/ck-ows-phoenix-acres-falls-disappointingly-short-of-aim-to-secure-sydney-record-price">Phoenix Acres for $65.25 million</a> from from Singaporean tycoon Chio Kiat Ow.</div>
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Loch Maree, the Vaucluse waterfront trophy home sits on a 2311-square-metre holding with a vast modernist mansion built in the early 1970s for the late Gordon Barton, founder of IPEC.
Designed by architect Michael Dysart, it has had only three owners since it was built at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-127308342" target="_blank">1a Loch Maree Place. </a>
After Barton experienced financial troubles, the property sold in 1993 for $4.75 million after being on the market for three years.
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Hidden from view by established gardens, the property has two entrances, Loch Maree Place and Coolong Road.
The Michael Dysart-designed residence was completed in 1972 at a cost of $280,000.
It features stone floors quarried from a 14th century convent in France by Burgundian monks to Leonard French´s stained glass feature windows.
Schwartz, a cosmetic surgeon, owns the Four Points Sheraton at Central Park in Sydney amid his portfolio of hotels, which includes the Sofitel Darling Harbour, Rydges World Square, Mercure Hotel Canberra, Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains and the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley.
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Sydney builder Roy Alvaro and his wife Wendy have sold Bellagio, the grand manor house they built on what was just a two hectare horse paddock.
Following their $5 million sale of Manderley in 2006, Roy, now retired from the family-owned Alvaro Bros, built the award-winning home for his family in 2008.
They paid $230,000 for the horse paddock in 1997 which has been transformed into an Italian garden paradise.
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The couple were inspired after a trip to Lake Como.
Behind the quadruple brick façade, the 1500 sqm Tuscan designed manor has six spacious bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a white sandstone, 500 bottle wine cellar.
There's also a seperate guest house, a sun room, library and rumpus room. 
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Developed over the course of more than 20 years, the gardens bear the names 'Il Giardino Secreto' (the Secret Garden), the 'Dome Temple' lawn area, the Bosca Wooded garden, the Spring Garden and the Loggia Terrace Garden which feature numerous waterfalls and lakes.
Knight Frank agent Deborah Cullen sold the home.
She had initial $12.5 million hopes when they first listed the home four years ago, but the sale at over $8 million is still expected to be the second highest in the Southern Highlands this year.
The <a href="/news/property-developer-john-boyd-sells-southern-highlands-farm-for-9-million">priciest was Robertson Park</a>, which was quietly offloaded by property developer John Boyd for $9 million.
 
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