Articles by Olivia Round
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May 2021
April 2021
- $11M+ properties proving popular among buyers in Sydney's lower north shore, as The Landmark sales skyrocket
- A greater focus on modern health & wellbeing: DARWIN by Delos technology is at Melbourne Square
- Australia's first townhome development to receive an 8-star NatHERS rating is all thanks to strategically placed sliding doors
- 'It has a head of hair' – Castle Residences' architect discusses the unique and distinguishing features of the new Sydney landmark development
- Display Tour: Siskas at Taskers by Gary Dempsey Developments in North Fremantle, WA
- Melbourne Square: The Design Details
- Display Tour: Eastside at Highlands by Stockland in Craigieburn, VIC
- Display Tour: MCKN by DealCorp in McKinnon, VIC
March 2021
- Fridcorp celebrate significant construction milestone for Beyond Hurstville
- Creating 'monumental moments' in design: K2LD designer discusses the vision for Armadale's latest development, Monument
- Display Tour: One Coburg Quarter by Future Estate in Coburg, VIC
- Vibrant new retail precinct joins Woolworths at Melbourne Square
- Display Tour: Miles Residences by KTQ Group in Kirra, Queensland
- Highly anticipated Malvern East property hits the market: Celebrating Hurstmon's grand launch
February 2021
- From a 7-day concierge service to a rooftop gym - here's what Parkhill Apartments have to offer residents
- Top amenities within walking distance from Cedar Woods' new development, St. A
- Urban's tour of the Chevron One display suite
- Display Tour: Omnia by Shenfield Property in Moorabbin, VIC
- Display Tour: The Laneways by Ellerson Property in Rosebery, NSW
- Display Tour: Canvas by ID Land in Brunswick, Melbourne
- World Class Global unveils the southern hemisphere's highest twin infinity pools at landmark Melbourne development Australia 108
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
- Urban's tour of the Aster Apartments display suite
- Save $15,000 until March 2021: What the HomeBuilder Grant extension means for off-the-plan property purchases
- Fast-start project: Victoria's $5.4 billion Big Housing Build
- Urban's tour of the Haven display suite
- Melbourne townhome of the week: Sonnet, Martha Cove
- Urban's tour of The Walter display suite
- Sekisui House launch golf-side residences 'The Fairway Collection' at Sydney's The Orchards precinct
- Alex Collective: New four-tower residential development launches in Alexandria
- Opera Residences: Sydney's $600m residential building that sold out in 2 hours has now topped out
- Urban's tour of a completed Cornelia Edition townhome
October 2020
- Urban's tour of the R.Iconic display suite
- Urban's tour of a completed Bloom Arncliffe apartment
- Sydney apartment of the week: Parc Apartments, Blakehurst
- 3 ways urban community design needs to change post COVID-19
- Urban's tour of the Ryrie Home display suite
- Rooftop living in the heart of Preston South
- Sydney's apartment of the week: Rhodes Central, Rhodes
- Melbourne apartment of the week: KingsVillage, Kingsville
- Melbourne apartment of the week: The Beckworth, Glen Iris
- Melbourne apartment of the week: The Normanby Melbourne, Southbank
- Stockwell's South Brisbane Twin-Tower; Cedar Woods Unveiled Greville; Ascot Aurora Construction Progress
September 2020
- The ultimate off-the-plan guide: 5 property experts share advice for buying a new apartment or townhome
- Melbourne's new COVID-19 rules mean you can start viewing properties in person again
- Westpac economists project significant home value increase from late 2021
- 15-17 Marriott Parade: Glen Waverley gets the green light and it’s all about the space
- Brisbane townhome of the week, Cornelia Edition, Cannon Hill
- Brisbane apartment of the week: Queens Wharf Residences, Brisbane CBD
- Construction complete at Oakleigh's new Pellicano development, Alke
- Melbourne apartment of the week: One Wilson Ave, Brunswick
- Stop overpaying interest + start reducing your mortgage: Tips from financial expert Vincent Turner
- 7 popular properties in Adelaide under $750k that are selling now
- Melbourne townhome of the week: Hampden by RMA, Armadale
- How much do you know about your customer’s home buying journey?
- Urban’s tour of a completed Infinity Heathwood townhome
August 2020
- Uno Homeloans founder Vincent Turner shares financial advice every first home buyer needs to know
- Sydney apartment of the week: The Hensley, Potts Point
- Melbourne apartment of the week: Royal Ascot
- Buyer testimonial: Des & Nobu share why they bought a Penny Place apartment in Adelaide
- Melbourne apartment of the week: Nexus Apartments Thomastown
- 5 Melbourne townhouse listings under $750,000
- Ground-breaking event in Queensland marks commencement of $83 million Market Lane development
- Melbourne townhouse of the week: Brunswick East Collection
- Melbourne's Level 4 COVID-19 Lockdown: What you need to know
- Melbourne apartment of the week: Habitat Abbotsford
July 2020
- Sunshine Coast apartment of the week: Plaza Central Maroochydore
- NSW apartment of the week: Arena Apartments Newcastle
- Gold Coast apartment of the week: Cannes Surfers Paradise
- Melbourne apartment of the week: Willow Brighton
- Melbourne skyscraper inspired by a Beyoncé music video tops out at 246 metres
- Lowe Living’s Tim Lowe discusses the secret to creating successful townhome developments
- Urban’s tour of a completed Volaire apartment
- Introducing Maple Townhomes: Tullamore's latest limited-edition release
- Buy now + save: 20 Urban listings eligible for the $25,000 HomeBuilder Grant
- ClarkeHopkinsClarke's Dean Landy comments on the value of employment hubs within our neighbourhoods
- Melbourne to enter 6-week COVID-19 lockdown: Here's what you need to know about the restrictions
- Urban’s tour of a completed Skyview apartment
- Clarke Hopkins Clarke's Jordan Curran explains how COVID-19 could influence the design of mixed-use communities
June 2020
- Urban’s tour of the Heathcliff display suite
- Perth's 10 future tallest buildings
- Another Multiplex milestone: Central Equity's Melbourne Grand tops out at 58-storeys
- Property giant, Dexus, lodge plans for $2.1 billion Brisbane waterfront renewal
- HIP V. HYPE'S Director of Projects Katya Crema discusses sustainable property development
- Brisbane City Council to fast-track development of Kangaroo Point Green Bridge
- ALIA: Luxury living in the heart of Melbourne's McKinnon
- Urban’s tour of the 249QP display suite
- Urban’s tour of the Tempo display suite
- Urban’s tour of the Yarraville Place display suite
- Everything you need to know about Australia's $25,000 HomeBuilder grant + how much off-the-plan homebuyers could save
May 2020
- Assemble's Kris Daff discusses 'rent-with-the-option-to-buy' and the future of housing in Australia
- Urban’s tour of the Hawthorn Park display suite
- Urban’s tour of the Live City display suite
- The International's $4.7 million Brighton penthouse sold to the first visitor to its display suite
- From 300m towers to climate change resilient infrastructure: City of Sydney opens up future CBD plan for public discussion
April 2020
- Challenging the norm in Donvale: Oz Property completes collection of smaller footprint homes
- Oz Property's Scott Williams and Raghav Goel discuss their latest project in Wantirna
- Urban’s tour of the Penny Place display suite
- ICD Property's Alice Smith discusses the future of Australia's property industry after COVID-19
- Southbank by Beulah: State Government give Australia's tallest future skyscraper the green light to commence construction
- ICD Property's Matt Khoo discusses the cost of sustainability in property development
- Urban's top-performing sales agent Andrew Steele shares valuable advice for property seekers
- Q&A with Immobilier du Monde’s Annie Xu and DKO Architects’ Koos de Keijzer
- Urban’s tour of the Yarra One display suite
March 2020
- Experts comment on a strategy to green our cities before it's too late
- COVID-19: Understanding what you can and can't control + the importance of cross-referencing facts
- Report: COVID-19 changes off-the-plan property buying behaviour
- Astute home buyers could be the driving force behind environmental change in off-the-plan building practices
- How will the Coronavirus impact Australia’s property market?
- Survey finds young property seekers favour new homes over existing properties
- How is digital tech disrupting real estate?
- News that DA assessment times have halved are grossly exaggerated
- How to ensure financial return on your property investment in 15 simple steps
February 2020
- 9 ways to tell if you’re buying a property in a rising suburb
- Australia's first residential waterpark: The house your kids will beg you to buy
- Woodlea's birthday giveaway: Win your way into a new home
- Essential household items for your new apartment
- How much do you really need to spend on an apartment?
- Three Australian universities with the most future-focused building designs
- Approval granted for a luxury 5-star resort project in Adelaide
- VOLUME Malvern East: The developer's final stage release
- Tips for buying off-the-plan with confidence
- Urban's CEO chats to the Mayor of Stonnington about the council's plans for 2020
- How to secure a mortgage-free lifestyle sooner
January 2020
- First home buyers snap up property due to ‘fear of missing out’
- Armadale residence offers buyers a lifetime of parkland vistas
- How to make strata fees work in your favour
- Brisbane's 8 future tallest skyscrapers
- Decluttering experts share effective downsizing advice for apartment living
- Sydney bayside living: Discover Botany's latest townhouse development
- Collingwood is set to welcome a boutique collection of 9 full-floor luxury residences
- Architecture firms across Australia agree to strive for carbon neutrality by Dec 2020
- Buyers are opting for low maintenance luxury living at lauded Kew address
- Palm Springs-inspired residences bring modern opulence to Cannon Hill
- Urban’s tour of the Escala NewQuay display suite
- Step-by-step guide to placing an offer on a house
- Apartments now 90% sold: Biophilic design a key contributor to Melbourne Quarter's sales success
- How to protect yourself and your home against bushfire smoke
- Urban’s 8 building design predictions for 2020
December 2019
- Environmental stewardship deserves commendation as advocates push eco-accreditation
- Five reasons why now could be a good time to buy off the plan
- Urban’s tour of the Highline Westmead display suite
- Live, work and play local – enjoy the convenience of living in a 20-minute neighbourhood
- A-Z real estate glossary terms to know before buying off-the-plan
- VALIA apartments provide downsizers with the perfect lock-and-leave lifestyle in Ivanhoe
- Introducing Island House: Customisable bespoke apartments in a sought after East Melbourne locale
- Overwhelming sales statistics last week reveal reinstated confidence in the off-the-plan market
- The State-by-State Guide to Australia’s off-the-plan Stamp Duty concessions
November 2019
- New Urban data shows Next Home Buyer property enquiries overtake First Home Buyer interest
- Australia 108 reaches 100th floor and achieves new construction milestone
- Surry Hills Village regeneration project granted final approval to commence construction next year
- Hickory's George Abraham discusses heritage retrofits, hotel sector growth and the 2020 construction pipeline
- Sydney’s City Tattersalls Club gains approval for redevelopment
- Parramatta’s West Village tops out at 40 levels
- Introducing BVN REAL: Off-the-plan virtual reality house viewings are here
- Rent with an option to buy: The housing model helping first home buyers into the property market
- Leichhardt’s 'Atelier' completes construction and launches final sales phase
- First home buyers camp overnight to secure affordable property in Geelong
- City of Sydney and Lendlease open state-of-the-art Darling Square Library
- Reimagining the norm of apartment design
- Victoria’s Martha Cove is set to welcome 14 new luxury townhomes
- New housing development aims to cater to significant population growth anticipated for Geelong
- Save the planet and your bank balance: Woodlea introduces smart solar packages for townhouse buyers
- 5 Queensland apartments with the most stunning ocean views
- Works commence on Melbourne’s Sapphire By The Gardens
- Innovative new technology provides a solution to harsh sunlight and heat
October 2019
- Urban's tour of the Shelley St display suite
- Highlights of Equinox Evolution Melbourne 2019
- ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s Robert Goodliffe and Toby Lauchlan discuss Penny Lane, future-proofed building design and share due diligence tips for buyers
- Sydney says goodbye to coal electricity powering city-owned buildings with $60 million green energy deal
- Consumer Affairs Victoria alerts home-owners to be wary of construction cowboys this summer
- St Boulevard tops out: Buyer confidence skyrockets as building completion draws near
- Discover Nudgee Square: 3-bedroom family homes with a shared pool from $445,000
- Urban's top 5 luxury developments in Canberra
- New cladding rectification bill introduced today: Victorian Government helps home owners affected by combustible cladding, despite lack of national support
- Melbourne’s revised Transport Strategy 2030 aims to deliver $870 billion boost to economy
- Bates Smart release new designs for 435 Bourke Street in response to Melbourne City Council height amendment request
- Mixed-use Wentworth Avenue precinct will include an exclusive Ace Hotel as part of its collection
- Probuild appointed to construct SP Setia’s UNO Melbourne tower
- High-yield produce gardens with next-to-no maintenance are set to enhance apartment living in Australia
- 55 important questions to ask the sales agent when buying off-the-plan
- How does buying off-the-plan work?
- Future Cities' Toly & Irene share more details about their latest South Yarra development
- Speedy sales of luxury residences will see construction begin ahead of schedule
- Yarra One adds duplex options in response to buyer demand
- Maxcon appointed as builder for Adelaide’s Penny Place development
- Architectus-designed NewLife Darling Harbour celebrates grand opening
September 2019
- Kelvin & Rachel Taing of Excelon Projects discuss buyer demand for sustainable developments
- Australia’s leading architects share what they are willing to fight for to achieve near net-zero by 2050
- Construction of Maasra Apartments has commenced following design iteration finalisation
- Lucent aim to encourage buyers to lead a zero-emission lifestyle with new Brighton development
- 20 simple changes around the home to reduce your environmental impact
- Construction commenced on $16.5 million residential development in Adelaide
- Oliver Steele of Steele Associates discusses Australian building codes and apartment design
- Oceania maintains top rank in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark for 2019
- The Victorian Government invite the public to share ideas for Federation Square Review
- A greener future: Green Building Council Australia discusses climate change
- Western Australia’s first cross laminated timber office building given green light to commence construction
- Approval granted for Balaclava’s latest townhome development
- Spotlight on sustainable: The General, Melbourne
- City of Melbourne releases latest concept designs for the Kensington Community Recreation Centre
- No dust, no noise, no bills! Australia’s first Passivhaus apartments are almost here
- Is now the best time to buy property? Australia's official cash rate to remain at 1%
- Solid growth in Melbourne’s west: Williams Landing property values continue to rise
- A bird’s paradise: Beulah International collaborate with Openwork Landscape Architects to cultivate a series of ecological gardens
- How to choose the right flooring for your off-the-plan apartment
August 2019
- Elenberg Fraser's Vicki Karavasil discusses Market Lane's biophilic design approach
- Top 10 most viewed listings for 2019
- Fast track your development’s sustainability credentials by opting for certified building materials
- St Leonards' new 43-storey tower 'The Landmark' commences construction
- Place over product: Akron Property’s Andrew Harvey discusses the concept of creating a community-centric mixed use precinct
- 18 ongoing rental property costs (and which ones are tax-deductible)
- Looking for a home on a budget? Here are 10 Melbourne apartments under $385,000
- Guide Dogs Victoria’s Luke Price discusses accessibility of developments in Australia
- Are Sydney apartments winning the popular vote over detached dwellings?
- What investors are looking for in Australian properties based on Urban data
- Moving into an apartment with pets? Here's how to keep them safe and happy
- Breezybnb chooses Urban’s 5 best Brisbane apartments for Airbnb
- Australian-made furniture perfect for apartments
- How to photograph your apartment for Airbnb (9 simple tips)
- Footscray's first Live City development tops out
- Discover YarraBend: A new benchmark for urban liveability
July 2019
- Australia welcomes first ever electric car sharing service
- Bicycles Network Australia's Christopher Jones discusses the future of cycle-culture in Australia
- Victorian First Home Buyers save over a billion dollars in two years
- Cladding rectification: Victorian Government announces new fund to fix hundreds of unsafe homes
- 5 of Australia's top apartment gardens
- Podcast - Episode 53 - Fred Nucara (Aston Commercial) and Andrew Fawell (Buxton Stonnington)
- Open House Melbourne: Explore the University of Melbourne’s new buildings
- Upcycling Australia: Why demolish when you can re-polish?
- Spring Yang of Young Group explains how developers cater to the owner occupier market
- 8 of NSW's top luxury apartments
- Discover Allure Chevron Island: Resort-style luxury living from $495,000
- Southbank to welcome new community village and affordable housing
- "Buying off the plan is almost becoming more akin to a process of building your own home" says Lowe Group's Tim Lowe
- Cedar Woods' Lloyd Collins explains the success of Wyndham's Williams Landing
- Fender Katsalidis Architects add another arts precinct project to their collection
- Australian Institute of Architects' Kathlyn Loseby discusses the importance of quality architectural design
- A borrower’s market: The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts cash rate to a record low
- Queensland's Top 10 Current and Future Tallest Buildings
June 2019
- UrbanTV: The future of mixed-use precinct design in Australia
- Next Gen Health + Lifestyle Club to open in Doncaster
- Own rental property? Here are 14 things to check to avoid major problems in future
- Sydney’s latest tower 100 Mount celebrates completion
- Number of residents in the Woodlea development expected to double by 2020
- How to navigate Australia's First Home Buyer Grants
- Sod turning ceremony: The Langston embarks on stage two of development
- First Home Buyer Guide (24 simple steps)
- 5 Perth apartments under $385k
- How Australia’s interest rate cuts could impact first home buyers
- Luxury in Collingwood: A new Cox Architecture-designed precinct to transform an entire suburb block
- Multi-generational living: The rise of the "super apartment"
- 20 things you should look out for before you buy property
- First look at Omnia’s The Regal penthouse before buyers move in
- Zagame’s House challenges the norm of hotel amenity offerings
- How healthy is your home? Delos Australia’s Anthony Scarff discusses the launch of exciting new technology in Australia
- 11 Small Apartment Ideas: Create more space following these simple steps
- 14 steps to making your brand-new apartment feel like home
- Podcast - Episode 52: GECA CEO Kate Harris
May 2019
- New changes to sunset clause provide more protection to Victorian off-the-plan buyers
- NEW PHOTOS: Latest construction update of 7 QLD projects
- OSK Property’s double win for Melbourne Square at Asia Pacific Property Awards
- Charter Hall gets green light to redevelop coveted Collins Street site
- VIP + Mirvac launch sixth Woodlea townhouse development
- Future focus: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects call for new Living Infrastructure Strategy
- Sustainable future: Melbourne mall now features over 4000 solar panels
- DesignBUILD coverage: Wrap-up of DAY THREE
- ClarkeHopkinsClarke's Jordan Curran discusses how to create more liveable communities
- DesignBUILD coverage: Wrap-up of DAY TWO
- DesignBUILD coverage: Wrap-up of DAY ONE
- The Eighth by Crema to deliver Melbourne’s first fully integrated live, work, play facility
- Andrew Hoyne discusses the benefits of placemaking in urban design
- LIMINAL: Melbourne’s trendy new venue could be the CBD’s next best meeting spot
- ClarkeHopkinsClarke open Sydney office
- Multiplex's Danielle Savio gives insight into the benefits of using cross laminated timber
- GURNER™ makes first foray into hotel industry with New York-inspired Collingwood development
- DesignBUILD 2019: Seminars you won't want to miss this year
- Bank Australia to support sustainable infrastructure upgrades across three states
- Bates Smart reveals Australia’s first Park Hotel design
- Is Australia ready for smaller footprint apartment living?
- Hickory Group wins international ‘Award of Excellence’ thanks to innovative prefabrication construction technology
- Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
April 2019
- Monash Peninsula opens Passivhaus-accredited student housing
- The $300 million overhaul: A luxurious future for Sydney’s David Jones menswear store
- Live like royalty in a $5 million St Kilda apartment
- Designer Kathy Demos reveals 5-year-long secret design
- Mirvac’s latest apartment building to offer private gardens, co-working spaces and unparalleled entertaining facilities
- Love holidays? Here's the next best thing: 16 of Australia's best apartment pools
- 101 Collins Street's world-class wellness centre sets new standard for office building amenities
- Platinum on Peach Tree provides idyllic apartment-living for families
- Collins Square reaches highest level of sustainable building density in Southern Hemisphere
- Pellicano to embark on Stage Two of Ballarat Station transformation
- Hobart Airport to embark on three-stage expansion project under direction of Woods Bagot
- University of Sydney’s highly anticipated Social Sciences building by Architectus opens today
- Heritage Hilton: The 1930’s inspired hotel to open late 2019
- Brisbane’s Cross River Rail development consortia appointed by Queensland government
- Beulah International Executive Director Adelene Teh discusses The Grounds of Kew development
- Greaton’s Oxford Central in Sydney reaches its peak
- Putting greens and “hyper-luxury” town-homes: Beulah International commences dual construction despite turbulent property market
- The future of Sydney’s skyline: 9 tallest skyscrapers by 2025
- Far East Consortium's ‘Perth Hub’ proves popular with buyers who want to live next to Perth Arena
- 6 of Australia’s top sustainable architectural design trends
- Reaching new heights: Melbourne’s new tallest building ‘Aurora’ tops out
- Melbourne: The 2nd Most Exciting City in The World (2019)
- Three designs shortlisted for Sutherland Entertainment Centre's refurbishment
- Burwood Brickworks set to become the world’s most sustainable retail development
- Urban.com.au profiles 10 of Melbourne’s top luxury apartments
- Cedar Woods announces new apartments for Williams Landing
- Ormond Group to launch two new hotel concepts in central Melbourne by 2022
March 2019
- Victoria University announces innovative new vocational training facility targeting Melbourne’s skill shortages
- Riverlee announces 1 Hotel for $450m ‘Seafarers’ project
- Melbourne’s largest inner-city apartment ‘West End’ commences construction
- OSK Property’s Melbourne Square gains double nomination for prestigious International Property Awards
- 'The Commons' CEO Cliff Ho discusses the differences between co-working spaces vs traditional offices
- ‘A home away from home’ - new UniLodge opens in Queensland
- Woods Bagot principal Bronwyn McColl discusses the future of the modern workplace
- ‘Park’ development proposed for Melbourne’s Chinatown sparks debate
- Monash University refreshes its 20-year Campus Master Plans
- Construction underway for $32 million Gold Coast development, adding to the Pellicano x Quest empire
- Landream & V-Leader obtain approval for exclusive five-storey development in Brighton
- Hub Australia acquires sought-after space in Sydney’s Customs House
- TL Robertson Library’s 50th anniversary to be celebrated with a state-of-the-art upgrade
- Woods Bagot impresses judges with design for Sydney’s first new luxury hotel in 20 years
- Renowned developer Michael Piccolo discusses exciting new project 'Fitzroy House'
- New waterpark gives students exclusive access to world-class technology
- 5 of Melbourne’s environmentally conscious new-development highlights
- Approval granted for Nightingale Village in Brunswick