Momentum at Highett Common, Victoria’s first medium-density, Net Zero-targeted masterplanned community, continues to build.

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a> will soon launch Habitat, the latest and most boutique stage to date. The 57 apartments are positioned on a rare island site with&nbsp;direct frontage to the Northern Common parklands.

“Habitat at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/highett-common-37-graham-road-highett-vic-3190">Highett Common</a> is an exclusive offering meticulously designed to reflect the character of the local Bayside area,” said Scott Jessop, Head of Sales &amp; Marketing at Sunkin Property Group.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke">Clarke Hopkins Clarke</a>, Habitat prioritises natural connection.

“Apartments have been designed to maximise this connection to nature from indoor to outdoor spaces through adjacent balconies and terraces, and proximity to public parks and open spaces," ClarkeHopkins Clarke Partner Toby Lacuhlan says.

"Highett Common as a whole was designed to maximise connection to nature and a bayside lifestyle, and Habitat is really at the heart of that. It’s designed as a space where the community can come together through the inclusion of community amenities like the café and library."

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Interiors feature light-filled layouts,&nbsp;timber detailing, and customisation options that allow buyers to personalise their homes. Kitchens form the centrepiece of each apartment, with options for sculptural or freestanding island benches, complemented by Bosch appliances and induction cooktops.

Clarke Hopkins Clarke Associate Interior Designer Michelle Cavicchiolo said they've gone for a "timeless aesthetic",&nbsp;with the materials, fixtures and fittings designed for longevity.

"All of these features, along with functional apartment layouts, contribute to a premium aesthetic.”

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Beyond the homes, Habitat connects directly to Highett Common’s new library and café, while the wider precinct offers indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, wellness areas, cinema, and resident lounge.

Highett Station, just two minutes away, links the project to Melbourne’s broader transport network, while nearby shopping and dining on Highett Road adds to the convenience.

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For buyers, the release comes at a pivotal time in the market. Off the plan purchasers may access stamp duty savings of up to $85,000, while the First Home Owners Guarantee Scheme is set to expand in October 2025, removing income caps and lifting property price thresholds to $950,000 in Melbourne. Together with five per cent deposits, these measures open the door for more first-home buyers and upgraders to enter Bayside.

“There’s never been a better time to take advantage of our newest stage, with a wealth of customisation available, you can truly create the home of your dreams in a highly desirable middle-ring bayside suburb of Melbourne,” Jessop added.

Like the majority of new development in Melbourne, Sunkin is starting to interstate investors return to the city, viewing the market as&nbsp;undervalued, with strong growth forecast through 2026 and 2027.

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Sunkin unveils Habitat, the latest stage of masterplanned Highett Common community

Construction has commenced on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a>’s latest Broadbeach project, Maison, marking the developer’s 10th residential tower in the sought-after Gold Coast suburb.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/maison-broadbeach-22-chelsea-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Maison</a> will comprise just 21 full-floor apartments across 22 levels on Chelsea Avenue, one of the most in-demand streets in Broadbeach given its position across the road from Broadbeach Park.

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Each three-bedroom residence spans over 180 sqm and features open-plan living and dining areas that extend to private balconies with parkland and coastal views.

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Buyers can choose between two interior schemes, Lumière, with a light coastal palette, or Noir, with warmer, darker tones, designed in collaboration with Poppy Designs.&nbsp;

Premium finishes include Siemens and Bosch appliances, Vintec wine fridges, Villeroy &amp; Boch fittings, and herringbone flooring throughout the main living areas.

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Residents will have access to a suite of rooftop amenities on level 24, including a pool and deck, gym and sauna, residents’ lounge, and barbecue pavilion, all designed to make the most of elevated views over Broadbeach and the Surfers Paradise skyline.

The development sits on a quiet, tree-lined street just a short walk from the heart of Broadbeach, where cafés, restaurants, retail, and the beach converge.&nbsp;

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Morris Property Group is one of the Gold Coast's best integrated developers, both building and developing its own projects. They are forecasting completion in 2027.

Morris, founded by Barry Morris in 1978, have contributed to the Broadbeach skyline like no other. Their first development in Broadbeach was Verve, completed in 2006. They recently completed their eight, Malo, before Christmas.

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Broadbeach pipeline grows as Morris Property Group launches construction of Maison

One of the most boutique developments to launch in Wollongong for several years has hit the market.

Mind Property has teamed up with Insight Development Group to deliver <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/coast-wollongong-1-church-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">COAST</a>, just 12 luxury apartments in a sculptural nine-level building toward the northern end of the suburb.

With its elevated positioning on Church Street and expansive views across the Pacific Ocean and escarpment, the project is designed to suit the downsizing owner-occupier.

Daniel Kostovski of Rise Projects, who is selling COAST, says there is a lot of local interest from those with ties to Wollongong.

"They’ve either remained here or are planning on returning from Sydney," Kostovski says.

"COAST is designed for those who want easy, elevated living with everything at their doorstep."

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Each of the first four floors hosts just two apartments per level, before giving way to a series of full-floor residences above, culminating in a double-storey penthouse with its own private rooftop pool.&nbsp;

The apartments are generously proportioned, with a strong skew toward three and four-bedroom layouts.

The location, moments from North Wollongong Beach, the Blue Mile, and key amenity precincts, underpins that lifestyle appeal.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/prd-architects">PRD Architects</a>, the interior feature tactile materials such as solid marble, artisan joinery, fluted glass, and natural timber accents. Kitchens are fitted with Miele appliances and integrated wine fridges, as well as a central island benches designed for entertaining.

Three sub-penthouses, the Skyhome Collection, and the crowning penthouse residence showcase COAST’s most luxurious offering, complete with open-air terraces, marble fireplaces, and statement curved detailing throughout.

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COAST’s arrival marks a rare development in a tightly held part of Wollongong, with little new supply coming through the local development pipeline.

Construction is scheduled to commence in late 2025, with completion targeted for mid-2027.&nbsp;

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COAST to deliver one of Wollongong's most luxurious new developments

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/leeka-group">Leeka</a> has received the green light for its new Prahran project, providing a rare opportunity to live opposite Australia’s oldest-running food market, Prahran Market.

Located at 182-194 Commercial Road, on the corner of Izett Street, Leeka will create a mixed-use development that will&nbsp;complement the iconic Prahran Market with retail, dining and public amenity, in addition to a residential offering that explores multi-dimensional wellness.

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Designed by renowned architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, the development will be known as Comme Prahran and will blend heritage and modern architecture across eight levels, featuring a collection of 32 one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences.

Comme Prahran will incorporate the existing structure, a two-storey Edwardian-era retail hub characterised by its interwar old English style. It will be preserved and woven into the contemporary design of the project.

The project’s commitment to health and wellbeing, art, sustainability, and technology will further be revealed through various yet-to-be-announced offerings.

Leeka Director Chek Ming Cheng said the project’s blend of Prahran’s rich history and vibrant future is what makes it unique.

“Prahran has long been a cosmopolitan hub, known for its vibrant dining, retail and social life alongside a strong community spirit," Cheng said.

"Its connection to the CBD, green spaces and public transport makes it a natural choice for people seeking both convenience and culture.&nbsp;Comme Prahran will create a contemporary place with a timeless character, blending heritage and modern design to foster creativity and inclusivity."

Chosen for its wealth of experience and knowledge within the Stonnington area, Cera Stribley Managing Principal Domenic Cerantonio said the practice was excited to work with the team on its Prahran offering.

“What makes this brief special is its focus on creating a vibrant, integrated community hub that celebrates Prahran's past while embracing its future,"&nbsp;Cerantonio said.

"As a firm with deep roots in Prahran, this project was particularly meaningful to us, and we are excited to work alongside Leeka to bring their vision to life.”

Leeka, in partnership with Prime Edition, recently launched Avoca in South Yarra, comprising five whole- floor residences and one standalone house.

Leeka Group greenlit for wellness-centred Prahran apartments

Builder-developer SEYAH has reworked plans for its debut Gold Coast apartment project, Cavella.

Led by brothers Liam and Michael Hayes, who have delivered apartments for the likes of McNab and Mirvac, SEYAH will now bring 18 residences to Sunset Boulevard, an underdeveloped pocket of Surfers Paradise just minutes from the centre.

The revised scheme reduces the apartment count from 30 to 18, introducing larger two- and three-bedroom layouts. The 12-level tower, down from 17 levels previously proposed, will also feature five full-floor residences.

The project, dubbed Cavella, a name derived from the grace of Italian artistry, has been designed by BDA and draws inspiration from the flowing forms of classical architecture and the refined ease of la dolce vita, expressed through softened curves and a sculptural silhouette.

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SEYAH has also shifted the resident amenity, activating the ground-level and connecting the facilities level to the canal. There will be a pool, gym, barbecue areas, fire pit, and both hot and cold plunge pools, and a sauna, while residents will also have direct access to a new pontoon and the use of a storage and parcel room.

On the site acquisition, Liam Hayes says Sunset Boulevard is surprisingly an underdeveloped pocket of Surfers Paradise.

"It has all the hallmarks of what makes a great development," Hayes says.

"It sits on the water, offers unobstructed views from every apartment to the Gold Coast skyline, and is a short walk into Surfers and Broadbeach."

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SEYAH, which is both developing and building the project, has slated a Q4 2025 pre-sales launch through SRQ Projects Director Nicholas Clydsdale. They are anticipating to start construction in Q1 2026 and complete around Q4 2027.

The move into residential apartments was a natural progression for the business, Hayes says. The builder-developer will look at exploring more opportunities at the start of 2026.

First look: SEYAH to launch Cavella in emerging Sunrise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise pocket following density rethink

We’ve rebranded Urban to <a href="http://apartments.com.au">Apartments.com.au</a>.

This marks the start of a new chapter—one focused on improving the way Australia’s off-the-plan apartment market works for both buyers and developers.

The core problem we’re solving hasn’t changed: it’s still too hard for buyers to access reliable, easy-to-understand information about new developments. Our platform is the only one in Australia that includes every off-the-plan apartment project, not just the ones that pay to be listed.

But we realised the brand “Urban” didn’t clearly reflect what we do or the impact we want to make.

“Apartments.com.au” is easier to remember, and it says exactly what we’re about: helping Australians find and buy new apartments.

The rebrand is also about scale. We want to make a bigger impact—unlocking more housing supply by making the process more transparent, and by helping quality developers connect with serious buyers.

This change doesn’t affect your experience as a subscriber. In fact, it’s part of our ongoing investment in better technology, smarter content, and more powerful tools to support your property journey.

We’re just getting started.

Michael Bird

Why we rebranded Urban to Apartments.com.au

Commercial Property Hub is a user-friendly digital platform that streamlines the process of finding suitable commercial properties in the City of Yarra and the City of Port Phillip.

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It offers an extensive database of commercial properties details, including details about zoning, overlays, and demographic information.

With this platform, businesses and individuals can identify properties that align with their specific needs and requirements.

The platform also provides links to council business concierge programs, which offer additional support to businesses to ensure their smooth operations.

Commercial Property Hub is a one-stop solution for businesses and individuals looking for hassle-free access to comprehensive information on commercial properties in the City of Yarra and the City of Port Phillip.

Commercial Property Hub is a user-friendly digital platform that streamlines the process of finding suitable commercial properties in the City of Yarra and the City of Port Phillip. 

Commerical Property Lookup Hub | City of Yarra of Port Phillip

The Charter Hall Group has been awarded WELL Certification at the Gold level for its landmark Adelaide office tower GPO Exchange, by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

GPO Exchange &ndash; recognised as one of the most innovative and technologically advanced smart buildings in Australia &ndash; is the first ever project in South Australia to achieve WELL Certification.

This accolade was awarded through IWBI&rsquo;s WELL Building Standard, which is the premier global building standard to focus on enhancing people&rsquo;s health and wellness through&nbsp;buildings.

GPO Exchange was recently awarded a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating, 5 Star NABERS Water rating and 5&nbsp;Star NABERS Indoor Environment ratings.

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The following initiatives were introduced to lift GPO Exchange&rsquo;s WELL rating from Silver to Gold:

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	<li>Introduction of a green cleaning protocol focusing on the use of non-toxic cleaning materials to maintain healthy indoor air quality for occupants</li>
	<li>Attention to the design of high touch surfaces to enable them to be deep cleaned regularly to mitigate transmission of bacteria and viruses</li>
	<li>Introduction of specific cleaning equipment and storage of chemicals to enable the highest degree of cleanliness in the building</li>
	<li>Ongoing testing of building water quality</li>
	<li>Introduction of food policies that support the use of healthier eating choices</li>
	<li>Introduction of food policies that require nutritional information to be provided to occupants so that healthy eating choices are more easily made</li>
	<li>End-of-trip facilities enabling cycling to work and running during lunch breaks to support the physical health of occupants</li>
	<li>A report highlighting biophilic design features incorporated into the building to support the health and wellbeing of occupants</li>
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&ldquo;GPO Exchange is raising the bar for commercial sustainability in South Australia and has set a new benchmark for workplaces in this State. This incredible milestone is recognition of that,&rdquo; said Charter Hall Development Executive Mr George Roussos.

GPO Exchange was recently awarded a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating, 5 Star NABERS Water rating and 5 Star NABERS Indoor Environment ratings

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Charter Hall’s GPO Exchange achieves first Gold WELL Certification in South Australia

HIA has announced the appointment of its new national Vice President, Ms Debbie Johnson. Debbie is the second female to be elected to this position.

Debbie is a highly experienced and regarded building designer and builder based in Queensland bringing a strong portfolio of skills to the role having run her business for 35 years and being involved in a diverse range of industry and government boards throughout her career.

Debbie was appointed as the Queensland Regional President in 2013 and to the National Board in 2017.&nbsp;

Debbie was integral in the establishment of HIA&rsquo;s Building Women awards in Queensland which will celebrate their 7th annual event later this year. She supported the expansion of the program nationally and has shared her career journey speaking at many regional Building Women events over the last five years.

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Ms Johnson has expressed her desire to carry on the good work of her predecessors and represent the HIA core values.

&ldquo;I am proud to be a HIA member and will always promote the Housing Industry Association at every level,&quot;&nbsp;said Ms Johnson.

&ldquo;I want Australians to have confidence in our industry, in the products and materials we use and the homes we deliver every day for thousands of families. The industry is proud of our knowledge, experience and our skills and the Association will continue to work hard to develop the next generation of building professionals,&rdquo; she concluded.

HIA has announced the appointment of its new national Vice President, Ms Debbie Johnson

HIA appoint new national Vice President

ASIC has cancelled the Australian credit licence (ACL) of Dominique Grubisa&rsquo;s company Master Wealth Control Pty Ltd (Master Wealth Control), effective from May 2021.

ASIC cancelled the ACL on the basis that Master Wealth Control has not engaged in the credit activities authorised by its credit licence.

Since February 2020, the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 allows ASIC to cancel a credit licence if the licensee has not engaged in the credit activities authorised by the credit licence within a specified 6-month period.

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Master Wealth Control held an ACL from 29 March 2011 to 3 May 2021 (number 400712). During this time, ASIC found that Master Wealth Control did not engage in any authorised credit activities under its credit licence in the period commencing 18 February 2020.

At ASIC&rsquo;s request, Ms Grubisa has also removed statements on the website claiming she was an &lsquo;ASIC licensed debt specialist&rsquo; and held an &lsquo;ASIC Financial Services Licence&rsquo;.&nbsp;

Neither Ms Grubisa nor her companies currently hold any authorisations or licence to provide financial services, ASIC advised.

ASIC&rsquo;s investigation into Ms Grubisa remains ongoing, it added.

Master Wealth Control may apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for a review of ASIC&rsquo;s decision.

Master Wealth Control can apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for a review of ASIC’s decision

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ASIC cancels Dominique Grubisa’s Master Wealth Control credit licence

<html><body>The property sector was now emerging from the COVID-19 crisis with cautious optimism, according to the latest annual Avdiev Property Industry Remuneration Report.

"Almost without exception, survey participants reported their businesses are doing moderately to very well," Debra Moloney, principal of remuneration consultants Avdiev Report noted.

“2020 was a terrible year that will be forever etched in our minds as the year of COVID-19. 

"It appears that the worst is behind us. 

"Government stimulus packages, which have helped consumer spending, are also helping buoy the property and construction sectors.”

The Avdiev Property Industry Remuneration Report is a formal, Australia-wide survey of property, investment, construction employers and design and construction related consulting companies. 

It was the report’s 35th edition.
The results show property businesses went to great lengths to keep staff on, and teams leaned on each other for support. 

“Cost management strategies early on in COVID-19 ensured we were able to keep the majority of employees.” 

The survey revealed that working from home is here to stay. 

"Lockdowns, cancelled projects, the lack of face-to-face time, uncertainty, job losses, stress, change, pay freezes - and COVID-19 - were given as the main negatives in a difficult year," she noted.

"Not surprisingly, pay increases were minimal in 2020. 

"Nearly half of businesses (43%) imposed a pay freeze in their latest round of remuneration reviews.

"But businesses were more optimistic looking forward to their next remuneration review, with 71% planning on increasing remuneration during 2021."

Around half of the businesses advised they have taken on new staff in the last six months due to new business, however 21% reported headcount was lower than this time last year.

“The property sector, with its ability to adapt, has proven it is able to withstand even the most challenging conditions. 

"The outlook for remuneration is positive and indicates that the sector‘s recovery is well underway,” commented Debra Moloney.
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Australian homeowners are skeptical about receiving unbiased advice from a bank when it comes to refinancing a home loan, according to research commissioned Mortgage Choice.

The research reveals two out of five (38%) homeowners are either in the process of refinancing or are considering making the move to a new loan.

However, 53% of homeowners are wary that if they speak to a bank they won’t be advised if they could get a similar or better home loan deal elsewhere. One in two (49%) homeowners feel that banks don’t always have their best interests at heart.

High levels of trust for mortgage brokers 

The survey results confirmed that a significant majority (94%) of Australian homeowners say they trust the loan recommendations made by a mortgage broker.

For half (55%) of the respondents surveyed, the number one benefit of partnering with a mortgage broker during the refinancing process is professional support comparing loan options, rates and features. For 45% of refinancers, a mortgage broker streamlines the process, “saving time and hassle”.

“Faced with what can be an overwhelming choice of home loans, homeowners want to be confident they are making the move to a loan that will improve their financial wellbeing through a lower rate, improved loan features, or both," Susan Mitchell, CEO of Mortgage Choice said.

“While banks can provide information on their own product suite, they do not have an in-depth understanding of competitors’ products. That is why I urge borrowers in the market for a better deal to engage the help of an experienced mortgage broker to learn what other options they have,” she added.
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Mortgage Choice found 53% of homeowners are wary that if they speak to a bank they won’t be advised if they could get a similar or better home loan deal elsewhere

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Australians are skeptical about receiving unbiased refinancing advice from banks

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Aussies say taking out a home loan is a process shrouded in mystery for many first home buyers, and 71% would like more help choosing a loan, according to the latest research by mortgage broker Mortgage Choice. An independent survey conducted by CoreData on behalf of Mortgage Choice, found that across all the stages of a buying a home, applying for a loan is the aspect where first home buyers (49%) are most likely to need the support of others.

One in two (57%) first home buyers report being ‘highly’ or ‘reasonably’ confident that they understand the home loan features best suited to their needs, however one in three (32%) have ‘minimal’ confidence. However more than one in ten (11%) have no confidence at all in their ability to distinguish which home loan is right for them. 

The top five challenges first home buyers identified in securing a home loan include:

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<li>47% Understanding how the whole process works</li>
	<li>46% Making sure they are getting the best deal possible</li>
	<li>45% Making sure they qualify for the loan amount and property they want to buy</li>
	<li>41% Establishing what they can afford to comfortably pay back</li>
	<li>37% Understanding what (if any) government support they qualify for.</li>
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Unsurprisingly, 71% of first home buyers say they wish they had more support to make decisions around choosing their first home loan. Among these first homeowners, 39% rank ‘someone to help guide me through’ as the top source of support they wish they had, 26% just want someone to help build their knowledge and confidence.

“Home loan interest rates are at historic lows, which is great news for first home buyers. But the research suggests that the biggest challenge many first home buyers face right now, is not financial – rather it’s uncertainty about how the buying process works," Susan Mitchell, CEO of Mortgage Choice, said.

When it comes to seeking support, the survey found one in two (50%) first home buyers rely on family, friends and work colleagues, 46% turn to a mortgage broker, and 36% rely on online information.
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More than one in ten first home buyers have no confidence at all in their ability to distinguish which home loan is right for them. 

71% of first home buyers wish for more support choosing their home loan

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A partnership between AVID Property Group (AVID) and RPS Group (RPS) have created an industry first, putting new masterplanned communities officially on the map.

The goal of new and improved street mapping services is boosting safety, convenience and liveability at communities. Mapping services such as Google have traditionally lacked the resources required to upload residential address data, taking up to five years to put new communities on the map.

RPS identified the roadblock in the delivery of connected communities, offering a service that bypasses the typical process and delivers digitally mapped communities in up to three weeks – a service that was quickly adopted by AVID for its Harmony community on the Sunshine Coast.

RPS Service Line Leader Urban Design Peter Egerton, who has worked on the Harmony by AVID Property Group project since 2007, said he was excited to see the community become the earliest adopter of the new service. 

AVID General Manager Queensland Bruce Harper said the convenience of digital mapping was a luxury that was often taken for granted “Having visitors easily find your house and getting deliveries to your doorstep is a simply luxury new developments often miss out on,” Mr Harper said. 

RPS spent a day in the field to capture data which then took a week to upload and an additional week and a half to for Google to vet the data and upload to their system – totalling a maximum of three weeks. RPS has completed the first round of 1,200 blocks, home to around 3,500 residents and includes the Harmony Café will continue to roll this service out as each stage of the development is completed.

Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, Harmony is AVID Property Group’s $3 billion flagship development in South-East Queensland and is the largest masterplanned community underway in the Palmview area.

Set on 378 hectares, Harmony will deliver more than 4,800 homes for 12,000 future residents, catering to a diverse range of buyers – all enhanced by 100 hectares of open space and the future delivery of a new town centre. 

<h2>Other developments by AVID Property Group</h2>

<h2>The Rathbone</h2>

Address: 23-47 Flinders Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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Prices range from $1.295 million to $2 million.

The Surry Hills development was designed by Scott Carver and constructed by Deacon Construction
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Mapping services such as Google have traditionally lacked the resources required to upload residential address data, taking up to five years to put new communities on the map. 

AVID Property and RPS partner to put new masterplanned community Harmony, on the map

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The Australian estate agent Ken Jacobs has joined the launch of Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace that connects high networth buyers directly to the world’s finest homes.

Forbes, one the world’s most-recognizable business media brand, announced the launch of Forbes Global Properties last week.

Established as an invitation-only consortium of leading real estate firms, the start-up will capitalize on Forbes’ engaged audience of 140 million monthly global visitors to connect, inform, and inspire high-net-worth potential homebuyers and sellers about the finest properties for sale around the world.  

It is entering the arena occupied by Global Mansion, operated within the News Corp group as a marketing platform. 

But spearheaded by Jeff Hyland, co-founder and president of Hilton &amp; Hyland, and Bonnie Stone Sellers, an accomplished real estate industry veteran, Forbes Global Properties is primarily broker owned and led.

Forbes is also invested in the initiative.

Hyland and Sellers have appointed Alex Lange, an industry veteran who most recently served as the CEO of UpstreamRE, as its chief executive.

Jacobs is on the board of directors, though his recently established entity Private Property Global. He retains the Christie's International Australian affiliation through his Prestige Homes of Australia office in Double Bay.

“Unlike other branded real estate groups, Forbes Global Properties is not merely a listing tool for agents — it offers direct and measurable access to potential high-net-worth buyers through Forbes’ worldwide media penetration,” Hyland suggests.

Membership in the network is reserved for 100 elite brokerage firms with homes being presented to potential buyers across Forbes and Forbes Global Properties print, digital, and social media channels.

The current membership spans more than 75 locations across the U.S., Asia and Europe with the network accepting new member brokerages in the coming months "after a rigorous vetting process." 

Founding member brokerages are established leaders in their local luxury property markets and have offices in more than 75 locations across the U.S., Asia and Europe. The network will begin accepting new member brokerages in the coming months after a rigorous vetting process.

The Forbes Global Properties brand also has another Australian connection — the founders tapped Tracey Atkins of Australian-run firm Goldeneye Media to make the launch film, available here. 

Reserved for luxury properties, forbesglobalproperties.com currently showcases thousands of high value homes available for sale around the world, including homes priced above USD$160 million.

More than 200 homes are priced above USD$10 million, but none yet from Australia.
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Forbes, one the world’s most-recognizable business media brand, announced the launch of Forbes Global Properties last week

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