Hope of further interest rate cuts has shifted momentum in the Sydney property market and home prices look primed for another growth spurt over the next six months Hotspotting research has revealed property sales rose in more than half of Harbour City suburbs over the past year with much of that surge coming in the early months of 2025 Rising sales have historically preceded home price growth by six to nine months and current housing shortages and sluggish construction activity suggested this trend would be repeated Growth in demand for units has been particularly strong and Hotspotting analyst Terry Ryder said this was largely due to the more affordable price points MORE: Sydney home prices to explode post-election How you can buy a home with just $10,000 Maroubra has been picked as one of Sydney’s ‘supercharged’ suburbs MORE: Former MasterChef warehouse up for lease Grand home of sporting legends up for sale Suburbs where demand was picking up – placing them within the top 50 “supercharged” markets for sales in the country – included Erskineville Mr Ryder said areas ranked as “supercharged” in previous years often went on to grow by 10 per cent in the next year “What typically happens is that people won’t get active until they read that there’s a boom happening,” Mr Ryder said “One of the common trends that emerges again and again is that affordability rules Hotspotting founder and property analyst Terry Ryder “Areas that were quite down-market are often stigmatised So the weight of demand always goes to those affordable areas.” More than half the markets in Canterbury-Bankstown and Sutherland LGAs had rising transaction levels Sydney based buyers agent Michelle May said interest rate drops and housing-based election promises could encourage more buyers to purchase in coming months “Purely because of affordability buyers are turning to apartments When you ask people what they want they don’t want to live in strata but a wedge has been driven further and further between the house and unit market,” she said Erskineville was another ‘supercharged’ suburb there will always be a segment of community here that have incredible access to funds whether that’s loans She added that the process of buying a home usually took around six months Many of the buyers spurred by interest rate cuts have yet to transact and will be doing so in the coming months Regional NSW has been in gradual recovery and recorded a slight rise in transactions over the previous quarter Almost half of markets (46 per cent) in regional NSW have had a positive upturn in property sales with Gunnedah Merewether in Newcastle and South Tamworth listed as NSW’s “supercharged” markets MORE: More than $100k higher in some areas – home values on the move again Jamie Durie reveals favourite dream home feature third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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We invited the community and stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed kiss and ride zone plans on Swanson Street between Tuesday 18 June and Friday 28 June 2024 Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts We are considering all feedback received and will prepare a consultation report that summarises what we heard and our responses The report will be available on our website and emailed to those who signed up for updates To subscribe for updates, email us at cbd-and-east@transport.nsw.gov.au Major work has been completed with the new lifts and new Bridge Street entrance now open.  Minor work is ongoing to finalise the project.  We will continue to keep the community informed throughout the construction period with regular notifications being distributed to residents and frequent updates published here on our website.  If you would like to receive further information or project updates please register to join the Erskineville Station Upgrade distribution list 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the Aaron Bolot award – the top award – from the NSW Institute of Architects and the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards As the NSW government plans to introduce greater density near shopping centres and transport hubs In much the same way as new cars and restaurants get reviewed the Herald has launched this regular feature where independent architects builders and other experts visit a range of apartments with an eye to market trends Apartment owners Rebecca Kaiser and Ian Thackeray during the walkthrough of The Rochford apartments in Erskineville.Credit: Sam Mooy The NSW government’s case study says Rochford was an “excellent benchmark” that could be emulated in many other urban areas It singled out its use of robust materials generous rooftop and its indoor-outdoor kitchens that open onto the oversized and deep square balconies Kaiser said they immediately paid a deposit on the $1.15 million the total space is about 30 per cent larger than recommended in the Australian Design Guide a similar apartment to Kaiser’s sold for $1.51 million A three-bedroom on the top floor sold for $1.75 million two years ago With about 8600 people per square kilometre Erskineville’s density rose by 20 per cent between 2016 and 2021 Emily Wombwell of SJB and Hayden Co’burn of CplusC architects during the walkthrough.Credit: Sam Mooy including Coronation’s build-to-rent project featuring affordable housing It will include 1228 apartments over six buildings ranging in height from two to 11 storeys If you are looking for the gritty Erko of the past that was home to what was once called the “noxious trades” of tanning and fellmongering (removing the wool from a sheepskin) These days the fumes are more likely to be expensive coffee probably because the area is becoming more expensive Architect Conrad Johnston of Studio Johnston said The Rochford’s units had been designed to feel like a collection of homes with gardens The Rochford apartments won praise for indoor-outdoor kitchens that open onto the oversized and deep square balconies.Credit: Sam Mooy “The idea was that it was a home they would live in “We see this as new way of living: we are trying to give the apartments the same attributes as a house.” The Rochford stood out because its apartments were bigger and used natural materials such as wood bifold doors in the kitchen slide back to turn the kitchen and balcony into a large entertaining area We asked two leading Sydney architects for their views: a director of architecture with SJB and a parent of three- and six-year-old girls tackled questions that she believes home hunters should ask an architectural practice comprising builders and architects said he always looked to see how many people were selling He found the Master Builders award reassuring “This award indicates it was built for high quality something that many tenants would not have noticed directly “But if it’s going to be a forever home that’s important You want to make sure that it’s not going to fall apart and it’s going to age gracefully “The connection to the deck is critical in medium-density living Otherwise you feel like you’re inside a box.” The Rochford has received the Herald’s first five-star rating in this series of apartment reviews It has also been among the hundreds of blocks that have been caught up in the removal of some cladding as part of Project Remediate which was implemented after changes in the rules following the fire at Grenfell Tower in London said the materials removed were compliant during construction and the strata had been proactive in addressing the issues It included the removal of some western red cedar in the lobby An expensive imported cladding on some of the exterior It is still in use in Germany where it is described as highly fire-resistant The NSW government considered it a risk though its flammability rating is close to zero Thackeray and Kaiser say they are comfortable with how the remediation work was managed Kaiser said the small scale of the work meant they had paid little compared to friends who lived in blocks paying “a squillion million” in levies “We were happy to pay because we love it here,” she said Make the most of your health, relationships, fitness and nutrition with our Live Well newsletter. Get it in your inbox every Monday. For Rebecca Kaiser and her husband Ian Thackeray, the decision to move from their Newtown terrace of 30 years to The Rochford apartments in Erskineville was spur of the moment. \\u201CNearly instinctive,\\u201D said Kaiser, a retired editorial director at Allen & Unwin. The couple had always used spreadsheets to make decisions. \\u201CNot this,\\u201D said Kaiser. The U-shaped five- to six-storey block with 75 units has won major awards for apartment design and construction. This included the Aaron Bolot award \\u2013 the top award \\u2013 from the NSW Institute of Architects and the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards. As the NSW government plans to introduce greater density near shopping centres and transport hubs, it has included The Rochford, which was built in 2018, as an exemplar of density done well. In much the same way as new cars and restaurants get reviewed, the Herald has launched this regular feature where independent architects, academics, builders and other experts visit a range of apartments with an eye to market trends, policy, reliability, sustainability, quality, layout and amenities. The NSW government\\u2019s case study says Rochford was an \\u201Cexcellent benchmark\\u201D that could be emulated in many other urban areas. It singled out its use of robust materials, generous rooftop and its indoor-outdoor kitchens that open onto the oversized and deep square balconies. Kaiser said they immediately paid a deposit on the $1.15 million, 91.2-square-metre two-bedroom apartment. With its 30-square-metre balcony, the total space is about 30 per cent larger than recommended in the Australian Design Guide. Turnover is low at the block. A year ago, a similar apartment to Kaiser\\u2019s sold for $1.51 million. A three-bedroom on the top floor sold for $1.75 million two years ago. With about 8600 people per square kilometre, and more blocks going up, Erskineville\\u2019s density rose by 20 per cent between 2016 and 2021. More is coming, including Coronation\\u2019s build-to-rent project featuring affordable housing. It will include 1228 apartments over six buildings ranging in height from two to 11 storeys. If you are looking for the gritty Erko of the past that was home to what was once called the \\u201Cnoxious trades\\u201D of tanning and fellmongering (removing the wool from a sheepskin), it is hard to find. These days the fumes are more likely to be expensive coffee. The local public school\\u2019s enrolment, though, is short of the cap, probably because the area is becoming more expensive. Architect Conrad Johnston of Studio Johnston, previously Fox Johnston, said The Rochford\\u2019s units had been designed to feel like a collection of homes with gardens. \\u201CThe idea was that it was a home they would live in, rather than a rental vehicle,\\u201D he said. \\u201CWe see this as new way of living: we are trying to give the apartments the same attributes as a house.\\u201D The Rochford stood out because its apartments were bigger and used natural materials such as wood, brick and steel designed to last. In Kaiser\\u2019s apartment, bifold doors in the kitchen slide back to turn the kitchen and balcony into a large entertaining area. And Kaiser\\u2019s greatest joy? \\u201CNo falling damp, no rising damp, no lateral damp, no mould, no crumbling plaster or bricks. It is a seriously comfortable building.\\u201D Emily Wombwell, a director of architecture with SJB and a parent of three- and six-year-old girls, tackled questions that she believes home hunters should ask. Hayden Co\\u2019burn, a director of CPlusC, an architectural practice comprising builders and architects, said he always looked to see how many people were selling. Rochford, he noted, had very few sales. He found the Master Builders award reassuring. \\u201CThis award indicates it was built for high quality, something that many tenants would not have noticed directly. \\u201CBut if it\\u2019s going to be a forever home that\\u2019s important. You want to make sure that it\\u2019s not going to fall apart and it\\u2019s going to age gracefully. \\u201CThe connection to the deck is critical in medium-density living. Otherwise you feel like you\\u2019re inside a box.\\u201D The Rochford has received the Herald\\u2019s first five-star rating in this series of apartment reviews. It has also been among the hundreds of blocks that have been caught up in the removal of some cladding as part of Project Remediate, which was implemented after changes in the rules following the fire at Grenfell Tower in London. A resident, who did not want to be identified, said the materials removed were compliant during construction, and the strata had been proactive in addressing the issues. The cost of remediation had been modest. It included the removal of some western red cedar in the lobby. An expensive imported cladding on some of the exterior, called Fundermax, was also removed. It is still in use in Germany where it is described as highly fire-resistant. The NSW government considered it a risk though its flammability rating is close to zero. Thackeray and Kaiser say they are comfortable with how the remediation work was managed. Kaiser said the small scale of the work meant they had paid little compared to friends who lived in blocks paying \\u201Ca squillion million\\u201D in levies. \\u201CWe were happy to pay because we love it here,\\u201D she said. \\u201CWe want it to be resolved. 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Real Estate Pty Ltd is the developer of the project Its directors are listed as members of the Brightwell family who also own an eponymous family-owned transport and logistics company that has been based in Erskineville since the 1880s.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrightwell Real Estate has submitted a concept development application to the City of Sydney for the site at 7-19 Coulson Street 5 Goddard Street and 23 Eve Street.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plot is 600m from St Peters and Erskineville train stations in the NSW capital’s inner west.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe $124-million development will replace the Brightwell Transport headquarters site in the suburb of Ashmore Alexandria and Sydney Park.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has a long history of light industrial use but has not been considered for development for several decades.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt now consists of six buildings including \u003c!--a masonry warehouse building which are a locally listed heritage item,--\u003e a heritage-listed former warehouse for early 20th century ceramics company Bakewell Brothers built in 1918 and amended with a 1961 addition.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans designed by DKO Architecture with a design-excellence strategy from SJB Planning Brightwell Transport had moved in and developed offices on the site in addition to a ceramics factory building from the 1910s (far right) \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blocks 81 two-bed and 20 three-bed apartments for a total of 136 units.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concept development details the building envelopes for future residential use as well as the \u0026nbsp;commercial adaptive reuse of the heritage building.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is also potential for a new road and park on the site.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA future detailed development application will be submitted for future works which will provide a maximum gross floor area of 13,172sq m.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Approval of the proposal will lead to increased housing supply and diversity the future delivery of public benefits and an enhanced streetscape with high-quality architectural design to be delivered through a design competition process,” the development application said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErskineville generally has been undergoing renewal Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Brightwell Real Estate Pty Ltd is the developer of the project who also own an eponymous family-owned transport and logistics company that has been based in Erskineville since the 1880s Brightwell Real Estate has submitted a concept development application to the City of Sydney for the site at 7-19 Coulson Street The plot is 600m from St Peters and Erskineville train stations in the NSW capital’s inner west The $124-million development will replace the Brightwell Transport headquarters site in the suburb of Ashmore It has a long history of light industrial use but has not been considered for development for several decades It now consists of six buildings including a heritage-listed former warehouse for early 20th century ceramics company Bakewell Brothers built in 1918 and amended with a 1961 addition detail five buildings on the 7747sq m site 81 two-bed and 20 three-bed apartments for a total of 136 units The concept development details the building envelopes for future residential use as well as the  commercial adaptive reuse of the heritage building There is also potential for a new road and park on the site A future detailed development application will be submitted for future works which will provide a maximum gross floor area of 13,172sq m “Approval of the proposal will lead to increased housing supply and diversity with high-quality architectural design to be delivered through a design competition process,” the development application said Erskineville generally has been undergoing renewal, with Coronation Property’s $1.5 billion masterplan under way at a 50,000sq m former industrial site A buyer was not afraid to dream of what is possible with the inner-city terrace, preparing to bring it back to life. The property sold under an auctioneer’s gavel, “untouched for decades and in dilapidated condition”, the listing explains. Ready for a transformation is a cosmopolitan neighbourhood, the layout includes an original kitchen and bathroom, a living room at the entry and two bedrooms. The courtyard garden is north-east facing, to bath it in sunlight. At the moment it is graced by a wonky, lonely Hills Hoist. The address is 350 metres to “King Street’s world of arts and entertainment”, 150 metres to the local train station and near to suburb icons including pubs The Erko and Priscilla’s. It is surrounded by examples of exhausted terraces revived in style, should the new owner need inspiration. Australia's most-expensive terrace is back on the market Inside a renovated 1858-built terrace home for sale in Fitzroy Dilapidated Aussie terrace sells for $3.65 million at auction Major capital growth in the suburb puts the median at $1.8 million – a rise of 11.4 per cent over 12 months and 45.2 per cent over five years, Domain data shows. Ray White Erskineville/Alexandria/Glebe/Surry Hills did the deal. 1 Bath− ParkingView listing The same agents from Ray White inked the sale of this 19th-century beauty, on the same street. 1 Bath− ParkingView listing The double-level terrace has a sunny courtyard and a fresh interior. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing A long wall of glass is a stroke of design genius, coaxing in light. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate A famous pub's expansion plans have infuriated locals who claim it will kill the 'village' atmosphere of the area The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville, made internationally famous by 1995 film 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', put forward development plans to the Sydney City Council in February this year. It would see two adjacent stores, bought by the hotel's owners for $3.6million last year, renovated or demolished to add 427 square metres of floor space for the hotel. The development application states installation of a new open-air beer garden and another bar on the site would cost about $1million. It also assured the expansion would not increase its current capacity of 990 patrons which includes a maximum of 406 on the ground floor. More than a dozen locals voiced their concerns about increased noise in submissions to council last month. They said the expansion, with consequent increase in the number of patrons, would impact the value of nearby homes. Others have backed the Imperial's plans, saying it will create a more vibrant atmosphere in the suburb. The Imperial was placed onto the NSW Heritage List in 2012, having been built in 1881 and maintained through a number of owners since. It has since become a 'cornerstone of Sydney's LGBTQIA+ community' due partly to the success of 'Priscilla'. The development proposal says the expansion will 'is aligned with the vision of Erskineville Road village centre’s locality as a vibrant community hub'. 'It will support the economic activity of the area fostering more employment opportunities and economic growth.' However, one local opposed the proposal arguing the venue is 'already at the limit that is appropriate for this location'.  'Further expansion as proposed would be detrimental to the village,' they wrote. A second said the noise was already 'disturbing' them from their sleep, especially on busy Friday and Saturday nights. 'More clientele means more noise to residents very late at night as they leave the venue accustomed to loud music and therefore shouting loudly to hear each other,' the local said. Another resident of a home neighbouring the property said the expansion 'could severely affect our ability to enjoy our home'. Prior complaints about drunken patrons and drug-use on the premises saw the pub close for three years before being reopened in 2018 by Universal Hotels. While some locals have noted a change in patronage since the new owners took over, a number have backed the expansion and hit back at complaining locals who chose to buy homes close to a lively pub.  'I’m in favour of any developments of this type,' one wrote in a post to a local Facebook group. 'Anything that brings energy to our area other than empty store fronts.' 'I see this proposal as a positive step towards expanding and updating the Imperial, which has long been a cornerstone for the LGBTQIA+ community in Sydney and history the community,' a second wrote. 'Creating more space allows for more inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that everyone feels welcome.' A third said the adjacent stores  have been 'vacant for years'. 'An expanded Imperial would be an improvement on the derelict looking mess it's been for decades,' they wrote. Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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By Saturday evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 62 per cent from 887 reported results across the week, while 181 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. Bidding opened at $3 million, with bids from $50,000 to $10,000 placed. Bidding was varied with a random mix of small and large bids until it sold for $130,000 above its $3.6 million reserve. BresicWhitney’s Nick Playfair said the separate studio was appealing to buyers either as a workspace or as an option for guests. Playfair said quality property that is priced fairly in the market’s eyes was still performing well. “There are plenty of buyers out there that are looking to buy,” he said. The vendor had bought the property to renovate it and was “very happy with the outcome”. How an artist turned an ‘ugly’ $4.4m home into a $14.5m waterfront gem Servo mogul shrugs off liquidation, aims to sell record-setting $10.5m home The Sydney suburb where nobody is behind on their mortgage Elsewhere, a four-bedroom single level house in Strathfield sold for $6 million at auction on Saturday to a family who had recently bought another property nearby. The property at 23 Carrington Avenue had no swimming pool or special features of any kind. 2 Baths4 ParkingView listing Eight registered and five bid actively on the home on a 733-square-metre block, guided at $4.8 million. The interest came from owner occupiers as well as builders and developers. Bidding opened at $4.5 million with $100,000 bids until it reached $5.1 million. Then $25,000 and $50,000 bids were placed until it soared $500,000 above its $5.5 million reserve and sold under the hammer for $6 million. Belle Property’s James Kaye said, while Strathfield does not have the coastal lifestyle location that other high-end suburbs do, its demographic is drawn to the location for convenience. “That’s the uniqueness of Strathfield, that we’re able to charge this price tag without having [the beach],” he said. “If you’re out in the eastern suburbs, you’re quite isolated, where to even get to Parramatta, for example, it’s nearly a half-an-hour to 40-minute trip. Kaye said the address was “dead bang in Strathfield’s golden mile”. He said the area had a lot of doctors and lawyers interested in raising their families close to elite schooling. “People prefer to be more in the hub of the business world, and also for their children,” he said. “Strathfield is considered the centre of Sydney, 15 minutes from the city, 15 minutes out west, 15 minutes to Ryde.” The vendor was over the moon with the sale price. The house last traded for $2.13 million in 2013, records show. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing In Sydney’s west, an extremely dilapidated weatherboard home that had been in the same family for 85 years sold for $1.51 million. The Guildford house at 30 Shackel Avenue was in such a state of disrepair that a tree protruded through a hole in the living room. The property did not have a guide but was receiving feedback from $900,000. Twelve registered to bid and five were active at the 20-minute auction with a crowd of 60. Bidding opened at $1 million with $50,000 to $1000 bids placed until the price soared above its $1.35 million reserve. LJ Hooker’s Paulette Ghaleb said several neighbours on the same street were interested in the property. “It’s not uncommon for Guildford for neighbours to want to buy in the same street because they have children and they think about the future. They can build and their children can be close,” she said. AMP’s chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 62 per cent was a fairly soft outcome for spring. “The key problem remains high interest rates. [They] are higher relative to where they were a few years ago and there’s not much sign of them coming down this year. “So you’ve got a pick-up in supply of listings at the same time as cautious buyers. That’s resulting in these fairly soft auction clearance rates,” he said. “FOMO [fear of missing out] is completely absent, whereas, if you go back 18 months ago, there was a sense of FOMO,” he said. How an Erskineville apartment complex cut emissions saved on power and future-proofed itself for electric vehicles Green building grant recipient and building manager of Erskineville's Verve apartment complex 2025 A 102-unit apartment complex is proving that sustainability isn’t just for new developments With the help of our Green Building Grants Verve has transformed into a model for energy efficiency—slashing emissions and setting the standard for EV-friendly apartments “The City of Sydney team are great listeners understanding our needs for each building we manage They’re extremely helpful and knowledgeable making the grant process so easy,” said building manager Mel Sustainability initiatives may not always seem exciting at first since they’re not immediately visible but their impact becomes clear—and compelling—when you see real results The building received two City of Sydney Green Building Grants to support its NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) energy and water ratings and develop energy action plans Since first receiving a Green Building Grant in 2021 Verve has steadily implemented greater environmental upgrades The complex installed LED lighting with motion sensors in car parks and stairwells and signed up to our food scraps recycling program By dramatically cutting common area electricity use by 42% they’ve been able to save the building around $6,000 a year in power bills The 5.5-star NABERS rating (out of a possible 6) places Verve among Sydney’s most energy-efficient apartment complexes As more residents switch to electric vehicles apartment buildings face the challenge of providing safe and accessible charging After receiving its second Green Building Grant in 2023 Verve tackled this head-on by installing a dedicated mains distributor frame ensuring the complex can handle the load of multiple EV charging stations in the car park any resident can safely install an EV charging station in their private parking space Verve is also making the streetscape greener creating 8 kerbside flower beds to enhance the local environment The complex is now considering installing an extra 30kW of rooftop solar and switching to a GreenPower electricity plan to further reduce emissions For building managers and owners considering sustainability upgrades Mel said the process is easier than they might think “We learnt so much from the City of Sydney team including their goal of reducing local carbon emissions by 70% by 2030—which is just amazing and it pushes us even more to strive for this goal of hitting net zero emissions by 2035.” “The City of Sydney team were always willing to meet or jump on Zoom to guide us through the grant process reach out and ask questions—the support is there.” Want to make your apartment building greener Find out more about our Green Building Grants and how they can help improve resource efficiency in your building with environmental ratings 🔎 Applications for our biggest grants round of the year are now open and close on Tuesday 11 March 🔗 Find out more & apply by March 11. See how we are taking action to support and recognise Sydney’s First Nations communities. thanks to Dad and a rate cutStephen Nicholls Marketing manager Jeeven Singh with his dad Last Tuesday’s interest rate cut gave buyers more confidence at Saturday auctions with a first timer in Stanmore describing it as an “added bonus” A 30-year-old global marketing manager for clothing firm Ksubi, Jeeven Singh, snapped up his first home — a two-bedroom 69sqm flat with off-street parking at the rear of a circa 1900s block of six at 2/71 Stanmore Rd, Stanmore With seven registered and four active — all first home buyers with the Bank of Mum and Dad alongside — Singh won the keys for $852,000 — just $2000 above the reserve Having looked for five months while renting in nearby Marrickville Celebrity gardener sells $400k over guide The two bedroom apartment is at the rear of a circa 1900s converted mansion though we heard it was potentially coming,” Singh said And he was very grateful for a bit of financial help with the deposit from his dad thinks the rate cut encouraged a few more buyers to the auction had bought the modest flat for $730,000 in 2021 but with their four-year-old daughter Ana to consider but we’ve loved living here,” Aleshin said including the buyer standing with his parents Vendor Olga Aleshin thinks the rate cut encouraged a few more buyers First home buyer Jeeven Singh (middle) thanks lead agent Nick Aster with principal Ercan Ersan (left) Ray White Erskineville director Ercan Ersan who’d had a guide of $800k-$850k alongside the lead agent Nick Aster said buyers were definitely more confident “Even the talk of it gave people more confidence but it will take about four rate cuts to make a big difference to the market,” he said The bidders were certainly acting confidently the fast and frantic offers were flying — from a strategic $787k opener — the minute auctioneer James Keenan asked for them The auction for a three-bedroom terrace at 25C Prospect St, Erkineville was all over in five minutes who shared the listing with colleague Timothy Gorring said the $2,725,000 opener was already $25k above the reserve Two were buyer’s agents but then a local couple upgrading came in with a $40k bid that sealed it at $2.89m “The rate cut doesn’t mean people are going to pay any more but it has improved sentiment,” Stoker said buyers know prices will go up next year so they’re thinking let’s get in now while prices are reasonable.” Meanwhile, a two-bedroom terrace at on a 147sqm block at 47 Cecily St, Lilyfield attracted five registered parties with four active from $1.75m to a first home buyer with Dad doing the bidding “I don’t think the rate cut will do too much to spending capacity just a bit more breathing room in the overall budget,” said McGrath agent Scott Bunnell who shared the listing with colleague Cindy Kennedy Neighbours of the state’s biggest build-to-rent housing project fear the addition of one extra storey and a decorative baroque roof will turn their “village” suburb of Erskineville into another Zetland A City of Sydney council committee will determine on Thursday whether Coronation Property can add an eighth storey to an already-approved concept design for part of its $2 billion mega-project on Mitchell Road which is part of a 1300-unit build-to-rent development in Sydney’s Erskineville Council documents tally 78 public submissions including from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Anna Broinowski amenities and infrastructure in the area were already under serious strain “Adding even more residents and their cars is an unconscionable betrayal of the agreement that was reached between developers the City of Sydney and the Erskineville community,” she said The balance between the liveable ‘villages’ the City of Sydney promotes and developer greed needs to be kept in check.” said people chose to live in Erskineville instead of Zetland or Waterloo because of the lower building heights and community feel “It’s devastating to imagine what a future Erskineville will look like with buildings that are creeping up in height and creating a concrete jungle like neighbouring suburbs,” she wrote Residents fear Erskineville will turn into Green Square if developers are granted further increases to permitted building heights Shane Turner was concerned the extra height would set a precedent for other developments “and in no time we will end up looking like Green Square” – while Adam Giles then a senior partner at the NSW Planning Department feared approving additional height could create “potential for another catastrophic event akin to Mascot Towers” Many neighbours were concerned about plans to reduce the setbacks of the building’s upper levels which will now be retained in response to the submissions The remaining changes would increase the total building height by 2.8 metres The City of Sydney is poised to wave through the modifications with a report by planning director Graham Jahn saying they are “substantially the same as was originally approved” and “considered appropriate in this instance” Coronation Property head of urban transformations Aras Labutis said most of the additional height was due to the roof which came in response to a council-mandated design excellence competition The buildings in question will contain 141 apartments They belong to one of nine blocks in the 1300-unit development on Mitchell Road which received concept approval in 2017 and is being progressed in stages If the entire site remains build-to-rent – where the developer retains ownership and leases the dwellings itself – it will be the largest such project in NSW has become part of a wider community debate about Erskineville’s future as former industrial sites are replaced by housing albeit at a lower scale than nearby Waterloo or Zetland Those high-density suburbs have become divisive, with former premier Dominic Perrottet once describing Zetland as “like something’s arrived from another planet”. Lord Mayor Clover Moore, however, believes it is a triumph of design Erskineville is served by multiple train stations at different ends of the suburb but concerns remain about traffic and parking.Credit: Kate Geraghty Erskineville grew by about 20 per cent between 2016 and 2021 It is five kilometres from the CBD and served by multiple train stations Coronation pledged 200 of 1300 apartments at its Mitchell Road project would be dedicated as affordable housing managed by community housing provider Evolve While developers frequently seek additional height after a concept design has been approved many objecting residents said this was “greedy” and they should be required to stick to the original plans Not all submissions were against the height increase Bradley Johnson of Mitchell Road said he welcomed greater density on the site and in Erskineville more broadly Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Neighbours of the state\\u2019s biggest build-to-rent housing project fear the addition of one extra storey and a decorative baroque roof will turn their \\u201Cvillage\\u201D suburb of Erskineville into another Zetland \\u201CAdding even more residents and their cars is an unconscionable betrayal of the agreement that was reached between developers the City of Sydney and the Erskineville community,\\u201D she said The balance between the liveable \\u2018villages\\u2019 the City of Sydney promotes and developer greed needs to be kept in check.\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s devastating to imagine what a future Erskineville will look like with buildings that are creeping up in height and creating a concrete jungle like neighbouring suburbs,\\u201D she wrote Shane Turner was concerned the extra height would set a precedent for other developments \\u201Cand in no time we will end up looking like Green Square\\u201D \\u2013 while Adam Giles feared approving additional height could create \\u201Cpotential for another catastrophic event akin to Mascot Towers\\u201D Many neighbours were concerned about plans to reduce the setbacks of the building\\u2019s upper levels with a report by planning director Graham Jahn saying they are \\u201Csubstantially the same as was originally approved\\u201D and \\u201Cconsidered appropriate in this instance\\u201D he said: \\u201CIt\\u2019s an active community.\\u201D If the entire site remains build-to-rent \\u2013 where the developer retains ownership and leases the dwellings itself \\u2013 it will be the largest such project in NSW has become part of a wider community debate about Erskineville\\u2019s future as former industrial sites are replaced by housing Those high-density suburbs have become divisive with former premier Dominic Perrottet once describing Zetland as \\u201Clike something\\u2019s arrived from another planet\\u201D many objecting residents said this was \\u201Cgreedy\\u201D and they should be required to stick to the original plans Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories The four-bedroom house at 19 Devine Street had a guide of $2.75 million and its reserve set at $3.2 million. The home last sold for $555,000 in 2007, records show. It was one of 923 scheduled auctions in Sydney on Saturday. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 62.6 per cent from 850 reported results across the week, while 218 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. The buyer said the home’s appeal rested in its design, with a weatherboard front and a treehouse at the rear. She said it was rare to find the design in a suburb known for its terraces. CobdenHayson Annandale lead agent Alex Mastoris, who sold the property alongside Ben Southwell and Kate Fitzsimmons, said the inner west market has been resilient in comparison to other pockets of Sydney. “The right property – presented well and marketed correctly – will always achieve a good result,” Mastoris said. “This property is unique and doesn’t appeal to a wider audience.” Nightmare terrace in Sydney's Erskineville sells for $1.35 million This $1.5 million fixer-upper is 'not for the fainthearted' Sydney online auctions: Young inner-west musician drops $3.242m on Erskineville terrace He said anticipation of interest rate cuts had led to buyer hesitation. “Buyers are taking more time to make decisions. If a home doesn’t tick all the boxes, they’ll sit back and wait for the right opportunity.” Erskineville’s median house price rose 5.9 per cent to $1.8 million in the year to September on Domain data. In Woollahra, an apartment sold under the hammer for $2.17 million, some $470,000 above its reserve. 2 Baths1 ParkingView listing The buyer of the two-bedroom, two-bathroom deceased estate at 1/414 Edgecliff Road was returning to Sydney after living abroad. She outbid a local downsizer and first home buyers with their mum and dad in attendance. Five of six registered bidders were active. After an opening bid of $1.5 million, bidding rose in $10,000 increments. The guide and reserve were both set at $1.7 million. McGrath Paddington agent Georgia Cleary said that while she understood other Sydney markets were struggling, she considered the Woollahra region to be normal. “Buyers are understanding the difference between a good and an average property,” she said. “During COVID, people had that desperation to buy and were paying big money for properties without certain features. Whereas now, people are identifying the properties with more features and are paying more for that.” In Killara, a Pymble family paid $3.15 million at auction for a home they intended to knock down and rebuild in a few years’ time. At A7 Manning Road, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom property attracted nine registered bidders, but only four raised their paddles. The Pymble family outbid another family, a local developer and a couple from Hurstville who also planned to knock down and rebuild. 2 Baths3 ParkingView listing Ray White Upper North Shore agent Jessica Cao said the sellers were a young family who had moved up north for a sea change. They had bought the home for about $2 million in 2018 and were thrilled at the result, which was $350,000 above the reserve of $2.8 million. The developer made the opening bid of $2.4 million, below the $2.5 million guide. Bids then rose in $50,000 and $10,000 increments. Cao said the property’s appeal laid in its land value, with its flat block a rarity in the suburb. Killara’s median house price rose 11.3 per cent to $3,894,440 in the year to September on Domain data. Cao said that while some buyers were hesitant, the upper north shore market was balanced when it came to supply and demand. “There’s no new stock, so whatever is available is the last run for buyers to choose from,” she said. “We have sold most of our stock, so there are strong buying signs.” In Port Hacking, a semi-detached house sold under the hammer for $1.87 million to an upsizing couple from Caringbah. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 3A Moombara Crescent appealed to three registered bidders, who were all active. In the mix were the upsizing couple, a young family from Caringbah and a downsizer from Cronulla. 2 Baths4 ParkingView listing An opening offer of $1.7 million was smack bang on the guide, with bids then rising in increments from $5000 down to $1000. The reserve had been set at $1,835,000. MattBlak Property selling agent Blake Spooner said the auction had to be paused a few times to encourage bidding. It last sold for $1,187,500 in 2018, records show. Spooner said properties sold at auction if they were both priced and presented well. “Those that are not in a great location will struggle as well,” he said. Buyers who had their finances approved and were ready to purchase were not waiting for interest rate cuts, he said. Make the most of your health, relationships, fitness and nutrition with our Live Well newsletter. Get it in your inbox every Monday \\u201CNearly instinctive,\\u201D said Kaiser This included the Aaron Bolot award \\u2013 the top award \\u2013 from the NSW Institute of Architects and the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards The NSW government\\u2019s case study says Rochford was an \\u201Cexcellent benchmark\\u201D that could be emulated in many other urban areas a similar apartment to Kaiser\\u2019s sold for $1.51 million Erskineville\\u2019s density rose by 20 per cent between 2016 and 2021 including Coronation\\u2019s build-to-rent project featuring affordable housing If you are looking for the gritty Erko of the past that was home to what was once called the \\u201Cnoxious trades\\u201D of tanning and fellmongering (removing the wool from a sheepskin) said The Rochford\\u2019s units had been designed to feel like a collection of homes with gardens \\u201CThe idea was that it was a home they would live in rather than a rental vehicle,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe see this as new way of living: we are trying to give the apartments the same attributes as a house.\\u201D It is a seriously comfortable building.\\u201D \\u201CThis award indicates it was built for high quality \\u201CBut if it\\u2019s going to be a forever home that\\u2019s important You want to make sure that it\\u2019s not going to fall apart and it\\u2019s going to age gracefully \\u201CThe connection to the deck is critical in medium-density living Otherwise you feel like you\\u2019re inside a box.\\u201D The Rochford has received the Herald\\u2019s first five-star rating in this series of apartment reviews Kaiser said the small scale of the work meant they had paid little compared to friends who lived in blocks paying \\u201Ca squillion million\\u201D in levies \\u201CWe were happy to pay because we love it here,\\u201D she said fitness and nutrition with our Live Well newsletter Fund Australia’s home of LGBTQ+ journalism ERSKINEVILLE’S vibrant village is now home to the final release of Casa Residences set to make the most of this burgeoning spot in Sydney’s inner city and three bedroom apartments in a myriad of layouts plus a limited number of grand four bedroom Torrens titled terrace homes Designed by award winning architects Bates Smart these quality residences have been meticulously crafted with finishes Open plan living areas deliver abundant space with colour palettes that are neutral and soothing including French oak timber flooring for natural warmth and enjoying the views of Erskineville’s leafy streets Casa Residences are interlaced with generous central gardens and private breakout areas Great news for both homeowners and investors alike right now only a 5% deposit is required to secure one of these premium apartments Flexible settlements options are available For more information, click here Editorial Submissions and Enquirieseditor@starobserver.com.au Advertising and Salessales@starobserver.com.au Accountsaccounts@starobserver.com.au Erskineville's Ashmore precinct is set for more apartments with five more buildings pitched for the area between Sydney Park and Erskineville Station The precinct has been under development for the past decade and has become a well-established residential neighbourhood known for its vibrant community atmosphere As part of the ongoing development within the Ashmore precinct, Brightwell Real Estate’s project aims to contribute to the established high-quality residential neighbourhood further enhancing the public domain and landscape character of the area The proposed development will comprise 135 apartments In addition to the residential component, the proposal includes the adaptive reuse of an existing heritage item for commercial purposes as well as indicative roads and public open space to serve the new community A competitive design process is yet to be held, however submissions so far have come from SJB and DKO Architecture The project will align with current environmental standards targeting an ecologically sustainable footprint It will meet the newly legislated BASIX benchmarks and implement various sustainability initiatives including biophilic design and Heat Island Mitigation measures We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home Published 8 August 2024 SustainabilityApartment livingErskinevilleGot questions?We’d love to hear from you Verve received its first green building grant in 2021 and achieved a 4.5 star NABERS rating for energy The building already had solar power (25.5kw) at the time This saves about $6,000 in common area electricity costs each year A second green building grant in 2023 helped Verve gain another NABERS rating and an updated energy action plan Verve is considering installing a further 30kw of rooftop solar power and a battery Switching to a GreenPower electricity plan is also on the cards 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Sydney everything is pretty much made in-house – including bread and they are cutting all the chips by hand the chefs are growing their own veggies in a local community garden and using ‘ugly fruit’ that would normally be food waste A post shared by The Erko (@theerkohotel) expect to see things like a slow-roasted NSW lamb rump served on a bed of white bean and bacon fricassee that’s inspired by Chiswick’s legendary lamb shoulder enjoy yum numbers like grilled octopus with chickpeas grilled peppers and vinaigrette; casarecce pasta with a green herb sauce pine nuts and parmesan; a roast chicken salad; and house-baked flatbreads topped with goat’s curd and tomatoes Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us The cheapest three suburbs for houses in the inner circle – although “cheap” is a relative term – are all in the inner west, where prices are appreciably lower than in the east or north. House buyers on a budget, according to the figures from property data company CoreLogic, should head straight for Erskineville, with its median price falling over the past three months by 3.9 per cent to $1,861,500. Alternatively, Newtown is 4.3 per cent down to $1,880,100, and Enmore hasn’t changed at all, sitting at $1,896,400. “The ‘cheapest’ houses within five kilometres of the CBD aren’t necessarily cheap, but they are in the most affordable areas,” said Eliza Owen, CoreLogic’s head of Australian research. “Most of those are in the inner west area, with Erskineville at No.1. “That’s still nearly $1.9 million, but it does offer a lot more value when you look at those in the eastern suburbs or the north. And the beauty of houses in Erskineville is that there are a lot of duplexes and small houses, and houses with small layouts, so they can be more affordable.” Erskineville is a great place to live, according to Chris Nunn of BresicWhitney Inner West. “It’s a lovely village, with excellent restaurants and pubs, and that ticks a lot of boxes for people,” he said. “It’s a great alternative to the more expensive suburbs of Paddington or Surry Hills, and buyers priced out of those places often come to Erskineville. “They’re usually taken aback by what a wonderful location it is with so much public transport – stations at both Erskineville and Macdonaldtown – and so much amenity. It’s fantastic value.” Where Melbourne home owners are selling their properties now How to tell if that tree-change dream house is actually a nightmare Nunn recently sold a three-bedroom-plus-study house at 21 Burren Street, Erskineville, before auction. It had a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.8 million and fetched $1.91 million. For units, the best value is in Ultimo at a median of $703,241 and Chippendale at $825,374, both in the inner city, and then back in the inner west, Newtown at $853,821, Stanmore at $874,257 and Camperdown at $949,533. “These all tend to be places that have high-density housing that’s well established,” said Owen. “They’re often in what used to be low-priced suburbs, but they’ve all been undergoing a gentrification process.” Ultimo was rarely on anyone’s wish list 20 years ago but now has a great deal going for it, Century21 City Quarter’s John Vytrhlik said. “Its proximity to the CBD is really in its favour, but it also now has so many universities and so much retail,” Vytrhlik said. “It has good transport links to the CBD and inner west, and there’s also talk of the tram line being extended to Broadway.” He has a two-bedroom unit with views at 1203/58 Mountain Street in the suburb going to auction for an expected $1.25 million. 3 Baths1 ParkingView listing The most affordable in the 5-10 kilometre category are Sydenham in the inner west with a median of $1,616,000 after a 3.1 per cent fall in the past three months, Arncliffe to the south at $1,684,000 after a 2.8 per cent drop and Tempe in the inner west at $1,685,000 – up just 0.2 per cent. Sydenham has improved in the past few years, and the metro has boosted it recently, says Tim Gorring of Ray White Erskineville, Alexandria, Glebe and Surry Hills. “It’s gentrified quite a lot, it’s so close to all the amenity of Marrickville and it has a good school catchment area,” he said. “The affordability and proximity to the city are really in its favour, and people are finding that, by coming just that little bit further out, they can buy a lot more.” He’s selling a four-bedroom house at 63 Park Road, Sydenham, with a price guide of $1.8 million to $1.98 million. 2 Baths4 ParkingView listing Top of the pops for units in the same 5-10 kilometre band from the city is Eastlakes at $691,655, Canterbury at $728,851 and Hillsdale at $752,463. “Eastlakes is a very affordable suburb and the beauty of it is its lifestyle,” said Clay Chigwidden of Agents and Co Property Group who’s selling a two-bedroom top-floor unit in a boutique block at 5/1 O’Rourke Crescent with a price guide of $685,000. “It’s been undergoing quite a substantial change with the Crown Group building there, and it now has a real coffee culture and has plenty of shops with a new Aldi, a Woolworths Metro and a lot of cafes. It’s a really great up-and-coming place.” Unliveable properties are growing in popularity These houses that were previously deemed a red flag due to lack of available trades and skyrocketing building costs have had a recent resurgence in popularity Real estate agents say with the right discounted price and location homeseekers are flocking to these once avoided homes due to lack of stock and the opportunity to make it their own This property at 7 Albert St in Erskineville has been left with old furniture planks of wood strewn across the overgrown backyard with mould covered MORE: Crazy homes of Aussie OnlyFans stars Listing agent Shaun Stoker at Ray White Erskineville said the home had been unoccupied for the last few years with the previous owner having lived there for 50 years yet leaving it largely “untouched” for decades Images of the current state inside the Erskineville home A lot of the buyers interested in these properties were builders “I find builders are looking for projects where they can fix them up they’re diverting their attention to revamping instead of knocking down and rebuilding because it’s lower risk,” he said MORE: How bus driver became mortgage free in 9 months it’s straight to the builders who can get materials at cost.” The $900,000 price guide appeared steep for the dilapidated condition but it was less than half the median house price in Erskineville which is sitting at $1.85m according to PropTrack “A lot of them (buyers) said it would cost $500,000 to rebuild it into the level that needs to go to,” Mr Stoker said Another unkempt property in the Inner West was gauging interest from those looking for a renovator’s delight MORE: Shock bank balance you now need to be ‘rich’ The three-bedroom Ashfield unit had graffiti on the walls rust and mould throughout the kitchen and stained carpet with holes and patches Listing agent Adrian Abrook from LJ Hooker Ashfield said price was the biggest contender for dilapidated homes The kitchen appears to have mould and stains “Buyers are looking at this as a cheaper alternative to other properties on the market that are refined,” he said The agent reported that the owner of the apartment had fallen ill some time back and her carers who moved into the property were alleged to have let it fall into a dilapidated state The owner is now reportedly in better health and different care and is selling the property to fund a new living situation He said although the property has only been on the market for a few days “Most people who want to renovate don’t care that it’s in this condition because they’re going to hit it with a crowbar anyway,” Mr Abrook said “Rather than undo the $20,000 someone has spent on a kitchen it’s ideal for someone who wants to do their own thing,” he said to do renovation work has increased in recent times,” he said “Most of the interested buyers want to get the basics in and worry about the better thing later some are looking to do their own work to the property,” he said The three bedroom Ashfield apartment has a $750,000 price guide The price guide was currently around the $750,000 mark and most of the feedback suggested it would cost around $180,000-$200,000 to fix up the property Three-bedroom units in Ashfield had median price of $1.059m according to PropTrack with recently listed property with price guides between $1.1m-$.1.2m MORE: ‘Not spent $10’: Billionaire’s ex-wife’s eye-catching new home Embattled Channel 9 boss’ big money move amid strike 22 Feb 2024 • 2m read • View Author BVN-wins-design-comp-erskineville-village-btr-1732009826.png BVN has been revealed as the winner of the City of Sydney’s Design Excellence Competition for Buildings G & H at Ashmore Estate, developed by Coronation Property. Forming part of the wider $1.5 billion Erskineville Village project, approximately 380 new dwellings will be created across the two buildings united by a communal hub. The hub, which includes co-working spaces, community rooms, swimming pool, alfresco dining areas spread over multiple levels, large landscaped outdoor retreats with outdoor kitchens plus wellness facilities, aims to provide a-grade amenity to residents. A finer urban grain conceived within the design plans will encourage movement and interaction amongst community members. Geologic and industrial materials mimic the regenerative narrative of the precinct. BVN Principal Phillip Rossington says the people-centric, landscape-driven design will create an ideal residential precinct for future residents. “Build-to-rent projects like this should prioritise elevating the resident experience beyond the lobby and their front door. There is a real opportunity to design for higher density that fosters social connection and builds community,” he says. “The transition from a place for industry back to a place for people will be both transformative and regenerative.” Coronation Managing Director Joseph Nahas says he is delighted to be collaborating with one of the country’s foremost architecture firms. “Coronation is committed to the Erskineville community and delivering a quality, community-led precinct. We’re excited about our first partnership with BVN, not the least because it marks the final step in Erskineville Village’s urban transformation plan,” he says. “This is a significant milestone in the $1.5 billion redevelopment project, which will deliver extensive retail, the future 7,500sqm 'McPherson Park' and 'Kooka Walk' a 20-metre-wide pedestrian-friendly walkway,” he added. “The Erskineville Village precinct will also deliver approximately 1,000 BTR residences through our sister brand Nation, offering housing choice and diversity on the City of Sydney’s fringe.” Once complete, the 50,000 sqm Erskineville Village will provide 1,000 BTR residences, six boutique terraces and premium retail, dining and public amenity. The entire precinct is expected to reach completion in 2026. 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Published 13 February 2025 ErskinevilleApartment livingSustainabilityGot questions?We’d love to hear from you the strata committee had already upgraded the corridor and foyer lighting to LED and installed passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensors to control the lighting in the fire stairs and garbage rooms the committee decided to install a rooftop solar system The strata committee will get a revised NABERS rating to realise the potential 5.5 star rating It will continue monitoring energy to look for savings and determine if battery storage becomes financially viable The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home at 22 Clara Street in Sydney’s Erskineville is a fixer-upper with just the very bare bones in place. Agents Shaun Stoker and Timothy Gorring of Ray White Erskineville, Alexandria, Glebe and Surry Hills, are honest about the property’s condition on the listing, suggesting that while it’s brimming with potential, it’s “not for the fainthearted”. Stoker reveals they are “guiding $1.5 million”. An auction has been scheduled for 2pm on Saturday, August 3. The average floor area of new homes in New South Wales is 239.4 square metres, based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the 2022 Financial Year. The $1.5 million price guide equates to $12,000 per square metre. Domain’s Price Per Square Metre Report, released in March, reveals Sydney has the significant lead and remains the most expensive capital at $2590 per square metre. Sydney is the only capital commanding more than $2000 per square metre and is 41 per cent more expensive than Melbourne at $1838. Would you live in a 'capsule' for cheaper rent? Young couple spends $3.5 million on Coogee two-bedroom semi at auction Live in one of the world's most underrated towns for less than $650,000 Stoker and Gorring reveal on the listing that the property is being offered to the market for the first time in over half a century. They describe it as the “ultimate fixer-upper” with a flexible layout and a rear yard that could accommodate a second dwelling, subject to council approval. Interiors are in need of “extensive renovation works”. Listing photos reveal loose ceiling skirting in the kitchen, basic cabinetry, scuff marks on the walls and uneven floorboards. There are no photos of the bathroom on the listing. However, with a grand vision, the property with its blank slate could be transformed into a dream home. Erskineville is a suburb in Sydney’s inner west, 6km from the CBD. The median house price for the suburb is $1,784,000, highlighting a surge of 37.2 per cent over five years. The property may appeal to families with a park directly opposite and village shops just moments away. Beloved pub The Erko received a welcome facelift in 2023 and a refreshed menu that uses produce from its own in-house garden and the Erko Road Community Garden a few doors down The kitchen is now under the stewardship of head chef Ethan Robinson (ex-Chiswick) Robinson has reimagined the classic pub grub fare with a seasonal menu Highlights of the starters section include the seared haloumi with quince local honey and fresh rosemary served in a piping hot cast iron pan; egg yolk-topped steak tartare; and fried chicken sliders with house-made hot sauce and urban honey you can't go past the chicken schnitzel or succulent lamb rump plated up with white bean and bacon fricasse Vegetarians aren't forgotten with the 'Cheeky Pea' falafel burger and casarecce pasta You can leave things up to the chef and opt for the $45 chef's choice tasting menu or time your visit to take advantage of one of the daily deals such as $2 oysters every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm you can choose between the moreish (and massive) pear crumble with vanilla ice cream or the freshly baked peanut butter a muesli bar or even a raw beef tartare for the fancy pups The crew have a considered collection of wine available in its drinks list and on-site bottle shop You'll find diverse drops from across Australia with a few international tipples showing up plus there are plenty of natty wines and biodynamic drops to choose from grab a one-litre squealer of Alpha Box & Dice vino for just $25 — and when you bring back the bottle The watering hole has plenty of Aussie craft beer alongside the usual draughts and signature and classic cocktails There are a few intriguing non-alcohol beverages Opt for the house soda made with 'Ethan's leftover syrup' or a twist on an iced tea made with Ireland's favourite brew: Barry's Gold out in the beer garden or at one of the many candlelit seats in the main bar area to enjoy this year-round favourite If you ask a Sydneysider where the suburb of Macdonaldtown is, they wouldn't be able to tell you. Why? It doesn’t exist anymore. It turns out that the reason feeds into Sydney’s dark and spooky past – but more on that later*. Now all that remains of Macdonaldtown is a 146-year-old train station with a confusing name and a double platform with a wheelchair-friendly payphone that can only be accessed by a flight of stairs (Just some of the reasons Sydney commentator Joe Hildebrand has referred to it as “Sydney’s stupidest train station”.) The $2.3 million dollars to renovate the train station (which is in Erskineville) comes out of the NSW Government’s $800 million allocated to the Safe and Accessible Transport Program Accessibility is the main priority of the overhaul with plans to build ramps or lifts to the station’s two platforms.  Other plans for the Macdonaldtown project include improved signage the project is expected to start mid-next year and be done by the end of 2026.  Despite the station being awkwardly situated between two more popular train stations – Erskineville and Redfern – Macdonaldtown deserves a little tender love and care being Sydney’s 126th most used station out of 228 options.  *What countless commuters passing through Macdonaldtown might not know is about its gruesome history – a history that led to the erasure of the suburb's name. The area was renamed after the local Reverend George’s "Erskine’s villa" because they wanted the blue-collar town to have a nice was the uncovering of news about a serial killer couple who targeted babies and buried them in their Macdonaldtown property yard Warning: Stop reading now if you're sensitive to horror stories the horrific story goes that Macdonaldtown residents John and Sarah Makin used to respond to offers from desperate mothers to take care of their babies in exchange for payment It wasn’t until a worker found the cause of a blocked pipe in their rental – two deceased children – that The Makins were found out.  Whether you'd call it Sydney's stupidest train station, or the one with the darkest history, it's soon to be “Sydney’s most newly renovated station” – albeit for a short time, as the NSW Government ploughs on with more big updates to our city's train network.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news Published 14 September 2023 Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore AO hosted a community forum on the Erskineville and Alexandria transport study at Alexandria Town Hall in September 2023 The proposed changes aim to improve access Particularly for people walking and cycling by limiting through traffic on local streets and minimising impacts from traffic management measures Issues raised but not included in this proposal: the Victorian terrace-lined streets of Erskineville are proving a growing draw with their proximity to the CBD coupled with a laid-back community atmosphere the suburb colloquially known as Erko lies on the western border of the City of Sydney local government area bordered by well-known localities like Newtown and Redfern But Erskineville’s somewhat lower profile means it’s currently offering a great opportunity for investment near the centre of Australia’s most expensive city for real estate If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later Erskineville is one of the suburbs included in the latest iteration of Smart Property Investment’s FAST 50 report The report and ranking drew on the insights of a 12-strong investment expert panel and recent housing performance drawn from open-source data, which aims to give unparalleled insights into the Australian suburbs that are set for future growth A suburb once populated by workers employed at nearby brickworks and tanning operations Erskineville’s residences are largely dominated by Victorian cottages and terraces on somewhat narrow blocks rarely larger than 4 metres wide With their period features and inner-city location they’ve proven to be popular renovation projects for young professionals either modernising the property in its current layout or building up on top of single-storey homes as the suburb is home to a number of contemporary apartment buildings that have increased density in the well-appointed suburb Residents keen for a low-maintenance lifestyle can get access to Sydney skyline views in many of the medium-level high-rises that dot the historic area Don’t let its under-the-radar reputation lead you to think that all of Sydney’s best inner west history is confined to neighbouring suburbs; Erskineville has plenty of stories to tell through its stalwart establishments and long-standing local businesses First incorporated in 1872 as Macdonaldtown the suburb’s name was changed roughly two decades later to Erskineville was the first large public school built after the Public Instruction Act of 1880 The 1880s building is considered a perfect example of a Victorian Free Classical style school is still in use today for numerous local sporting clubs while offering expansive green space for locals to stretch their legs the area’s Imperial Hotel is most renowned for appearing in the movie the watering hole is beloved for its frequent drag and cabaret shows and is considered a hub of the LGBTQ community in the inner west The suburb is now serviced by both Erskineville and Macdonaldtown train stations with the latter recalling the area’s early moniker that paid tribute to land owner Stephen Macdonald The name change is now thought to be due to local councillors’ attempts to rebrand the suburb with the view to attracting higher prices for property Whether that is the true story – or if the rename served that purpose – it’s undeniable that in recent history Erskineville prices have seen some significant increases The median price for a two-bedroom house currently sits at $1.5 million while a two-bedroom unit hovers in the range of $1.15 million House prices have increased 13 per cent in the past 12 months It’s clear that with Erskineville’s attractive amenities like multiple transport modes nearby greenery such as the expansive Sydney Park home hunters are finding plenty to lure investors to the eclectic area it remains a good place to get into the inner-city market Check out which other suburbs made the cut in the FAST 50 2025 report here. 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Read MorePubsHotelsAccommodationLatest In CommercialFetching latest articles a joint venture between Greenland Australia and GH Australia which also developed Park Sydney in Erskineville 6km south-west of the Sydney CBD.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe acquisition included a 6.9ha parcel for future stages of the Park Sydney project comprising up to 1400 apartments and innovative placemaking to inner-Sydney.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans are for about 1000 new mixed-tenure homes including terraces apartments and \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/coronation-makes-293m-merrylands-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/coronation-makes-293m-merrylands-plans\"\u003ehigh-end build-to-rent an asset class they are already active in\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 7500sq m public park will sit at the heart of the masterplanned community.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoronation Group general manager David Cremona said the developer was focused on upgrading critical infrastructure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Importantly our delivery team has devised precise strategies to ensure that these infrastructure upgrades which comprises six luxury three-bedroom terraces Winning designer Andrew Burns Architecture principal Andrew Burns said it was a return to their roots.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We have endeavoured to introduce the crafted quality of bespoke architectural houses into the design of the terraces,” Burns said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Our vision was inspired by the neighbouring Victorian-era terraces found in Erskineville and across inner-city Sydney We drew on the idea of the ‘grand terrace’ that traditionally comprises a group or row of adjacent terraces forming a larger structure while retaining an individual identity for each dwelling.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction was slated for the third quarter of 2023 and 150 Silvester Fuller-designed apartments are scheduled to launch in late 2023 with one-bedrooms starting at $800,000.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoronation is also due to complete 126 new homes at its Harris Park development The vertically-integrated developer acquired the site at 57 Ashmore Street for $315 million in June 2022 from Greenland Golden Horse The acquisition included a 6.9ha parcel for future stages of the Park Sydney project comprising up to 1400 apartments after the group completed 330 apartments and divested Coronation Property managing director Joe Nahas said the $1.5-billion development would be an “incredible” addition to the urban landscape at Erskineville “It acknowledges the character of the suburb while delivering a new standard of living to the area,” Nahas said “We are proud to be joining the neighbourhood with this significant redevelopment of the largest remaining unencumbered parcel of land in the City of Sydney “The site is just over 4km from Sydney’s CBD and situated close to major education and transport hubs—yet has been inactive for several years The plans are for about 1000 new mixed-tenure homes including terraces, apartments and high-end build-to-rent, an asset class they are already active in A 7500sq m public park will sit at the heart of the masterplanned community Coronation Group general manager David Cremona said the developer was focused on upgrading critical infrastructure and the construction of new structures is carried out smoothly and efficiently with the least possible inconvenience to our site neighbours,” Cremona said Surry Hills-based architects Silvester Fuller recently won the design competition for residential building E Silvester Fuller director Penny Fuller said the scheme was “wrapped in an overall concept focused on creating uplifting spaces to be in and around—a building that makes you smile” “Our park edge location has informed a close relationship between building and landscape,” she said The City of Sydney Council recently approved designs for residential building D Winning designer Andrew Burns Architecture principal Andrew Burns said it was a return to their roots “We have endeavoured to introduce the crafted quality of bespoke architectural houses into the design of the terraces,” Burns said “Our vision was inspired by the neighbouring Victorian-era terraces found in Erskineville and across inner-city Sydney We drew on the idea of the ‘grand terrace’ that traditionally comprises a group or row of adjacent terraces forming a larger structure while retaining an individual identity for each dwelling.” Construction was slated for the third quarter of 2023 and 150 Silvester Fuller-designed apartments are scheduled to launch in late 2023 with one-bedrooms starting at $800,000 Coronation is also due to complete 126 new homes at its Harris Park development while the organisation has a robust pipeline of mixed-use projects under way across Greater Sydney In progressCity of SydneyAddressGPO Box 1591Sydney 2001phone number02 9265 9333email address[email protected]Copy email addressCopied!Failed!Located in Erskineville and bordering Alexandria the 17-hectare site is a new residential neighbourhood with local shops and cafes Coulson Street and the Bankstown railway line By 2025 Ashmore will have around 6,000 residents a large central park and systems to manage stormwater and live-work accommodation have been designed to meet the housing needs of 21st century living We support sustainable development that meets the needs of a growing population and respects the character of surrounding suburbs The urban design controls for Ashmore were developed in consultation with the community and landowners. The current planning controls for the site are the Sydney Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2012 and the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 (Sydney DCP) townhouses and apartments are fronted by new tree-lined streets Residents are enjoying walking and riding bikes to get to work New greenery and public spaces underpin the development assessment process in the area In future years a retail area with cafes and a small supermarket will be built next to McPherson Park a new 7,400sqm central park where residents can relax and socialise Kooka Walk will provide a green walking and cycling link between Harry Noble Park in the north and Sydney Park in the south Landscaping along streets and footpaths also helps us manage stormwater. A planned 2020 upgrade of MacDonald Street will include a stormwater drain The work is part of a bigger joint Sydney Water project to build a new drain to reduce flood risk during heavy rainfall We are also building a new road connecting Ashmore to Green Square You can review the area’s current development status All new developments have a 3m landscaped setback This landscaping provides more habitat for small birds such as fairy wrens and New Holland honeyeaters New and greater capacity drainage infrastructure – including pipework swales and a detention basin – is being built into the street network and public open space Find out more about stormwater management The City and the University of New South Wales surveys residents and workers about their experiences and needs. We are using the survey results to support the community with services and programs A mural depicting former Rural Fire Service commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has been defaced for the second time amid a disagreement between street artists and a state government graffiti removal program which is painted on a wall at Erskineville train station was found to have been defaced on Wednesday morning A woman stands near a mural at Erskineville station depicting former RFS chief Shane Fitzsimmons that has been graffitied for a second time.Credit: Kate Geraghty NSW Police said they were aware of the incident and were making inquiries less than 24 hours after it was unveiled in a ceremony attended by Mr Fitzsimmons NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman and artist Sid Tapia It was commissioned to promote Graffiti Removal Day a state government initiative that has been running since 2012 3000 volunteers have registered to remove illegal graffiti from 600 sites across the state who was the NSW Australian of the Year nominee this year was chosen for his work in co-ordinating volunteers with the RFS particularly during the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires “I will forever be grateful to the volunteers who stood up to be counted during the worst bushfire season we’ve ever had We saw courage and commitment from volunteers who continually put the wellbeing of their community before themselves,” he said at the ceremony last week Street artists expressed confusion on social media last week about using a mural to promote Graffiti Removal Day In an apparent reference to the initiative some of the vandalising text painted last week read: “Mural removal day.” The line was not present on the graffiti discovered on Wednesday morning RFS Inspector Ben Shepherd told Ben Fordham on 2GB the ongoing vandalism was “pathetic “What they’re doing is disrespectful not just to Shane but to all of the volunteers throughout the fire season and also Sid [Tapia] Graffiti Removal Australia chairman Bob Aitken told The Sydney Morning Herald last week the initiative celebrates “street art that brings people together and makes the community proud” “We support more legal mural walls that give young artists space to express their creativity safely,” Mr Aitken said “This is different from graffiti vandalism which costs the NSW community over $300 million each year in clean-up costs.” A Sydney Trains spokesperson said it had “regular mobile security patrols in the area” a standard operating procedure at many train stations “The current security arrangements fall under the ongoing Sydney Trains Security Services Contract which allows us to place security resources across the network as needed without any extra cost,” the spokesperson said and the matter has been reported to NSW Police.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au \\u201CI will forever be grateful to the volunteers who stood up to be counted during the worst bushfire season we\\u2019ve ever had We saw courage and commitment from volunteers who continually put the wellbeing of their community before themselves,\\u201D he said at the ceremony last week Street artists about using a mural to promote Graffiti Removal Day some of the vandalising text painted last week read: \\u201CMural removal day.\\u201D RFS Inspector Ben Shepherd told Ben Fordham on 2GB the ongoing vandalism was \\u201Cpathetic \\u201CWhat they\\u2019re doing is disrespectful not just to Shane the artist,\\u201D he said on Wednesday morning Graffiti Removal Australia chairman Bob Aitken the initiative celebrates \\u201Cstreet art that brings people together and makes the community proud\\u201D \\u201CWe support more legal mural walls that give young artists space to express their creativity safely,\\u201D Mr Aitken said \\u201CThis is different from graffiti vandalism which costs the NSW community over $300 million each year in clean-up costs.\\u201D A Sydney Trains spokesperson said it had \\u201Cregular mobile security patrols in the area\\u201D \\u201CThe current security arrangements fall under the ongoing Sydney Trains Security Services Contract which allows us to place security resources across the network as needed without any extra cost,\\u201D the spokesperson said and the matter has been reported to NSW Police.\\u201D Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 or A four-bedroom home in Erskineville sold for $4.2 million at auction on Saturday setting a new suburb record and trading for more than double its 2021 sale price The semi on a 203-square-metre block at 32 Malcolm Street surpassed the previous suburb record and the reserve price Eight buyers registered to bid on the recently renovated home, and three made offers after bidding opened at $3.2 million It then climbed in $50,000 increments to $3.5 million The winning bidders were an eastern suburbs couple who had a parent bidding on their behalf Selling agent Shaun Stoker from Ray White Erskineville said scores of locals had contacted him post auction “[The home is not] grand and it didn’t have a big garden The current owner bought it two years ago and rebuilt it from the facade back.” she was that excited I thought her eyes were going to pop out of her head She really put her heart and soul into creating that house.” The property last traded for $2.07 million in 2021 It was one of 631 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Sydney on the weekend Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 79.3 per cent from 415 reported results Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate after 11 buyers turned out to compete for the home undeterred by the train tracks behind it or the planes landing nearby The auction for 36 Baxter Road, a three-bedroom house just two blocks from Sydney Airport The bidding climbed in $25,000 jumps to the $875,000 reserve price The winning bidder was purchasing the 265-square-metre block for his adult son The vendors were a trio of siblings who inherited the property as a deceased estate Selling agent Phillip Elmowy from Ray White Maroubra said buyer interest came down to price point and land value “It’s a million-dollar house [near] the eastern suburbs.” The three-bedroom house at 36 Baxter Road.Credit: Domain Ray White’s chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the strong auction clearance rate was being supported by the limited number of homes for sale “Overall listings are down in Sydney by about 20 per cent [year-on-year] in the last three months” she said She was not concerned about a potential increase in distressed sales “What we’re hearing is that banks have been very helpful to customers they are working with them closely to make sure that they continue to pay their loans off “But also banks are super profitable at the moment they’re actually in a position to be able to assist people through this time period.” In Paddington, a double fronted Victorian terrace at 238-240 Glenmore Road sold for $14 million on Saturday smashing the suburb’s previous record by $2 million It was originally listed for sale last year but recently switched to an auction campaign with a $13 million buyer’s guide Selling agent Maclay Longhurst from BresicWhitney Inner East said the sheer size of the five-bedroom home was the main attraction point The price seduced [the vendor] to sell very early into the campaign.” The vendor purchased one terrace for $3,725,000 in 2015 The suburb record previously sat at $12 million, and was set by a four-bedroom terrace purchased by Canva’s chief financial officer Damien Singh In Sydney’s west, a family home at 11 Sheridan Street, Granville, sold for $1.48 million - about $20,000 more than Sydney’s median house price Twenty-three people registered for the auction and eight actively bid on the three-bedroom home Bidding opened at $900,000 and quickly soared above the $1.1 million guide and $1.25 million reserve The property was a 625-square-metre block with a 20-metre street frontage The buyer was a father purchasing for his adult son The rental income is estimated to be $650-$700 a week Selling agent Soon Tee from LJ Hooker Granville said only people who need to sell were currently hitting the market “I’ve got a lot of deceased estates and people moving to retirement villages.” The semi on a 203-square-metre block at surpassed the previous suburb record and the reserve price Eight buyers registered to bid on the recently renovated home,and three made offers after bidding opened at $3.2 million \\u201C[The home is not] grand and it didn\\u2019t have a big garden The current owner bought it two years ago and rebuilt it from the facade back.\\u201D She really put her heart and soul into creating that house.\\u201D The auction for a three-bedroom house just two blocks from Sydney Airport \\u201CIt\\u2019s a million-dollar house [near] the eastern suburbs.\\u201D Ray White\\u2019s chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the strong auction clearance rate was being supported by the limited number of homes for sale \\u201COverall listings are down in Sydney by about 20 per cent [year-on-year] in the last three months\\u201D she said \\u201CWhat we\\u2019re hearing is that banks have been very helpful to customers Whether that\\u2019s extending the loan term \\u201CBut also banks are super profitable at the moment they\\u2019re actually in a position to be able to assist people through this time period.\\u201D a double fronted Victorian terrace at sold for $14 million on Saturday smashing the suburb\\u2019s previous record by $2 million but recently switched to an auction campaign with a $13 million buyer\\u2019s guide \\u201CIt was two homes converted into one \\u201CThey had a buyer\\u2019s guide of $13 million The price seduced [the vendor] to sell very early into the campaign.\\u201D The suburb record previously sat at $12 million a family home at sold for $1.48 million - about $20,000 more than Sydney\\u2019s median house price \\u201CI\\u2019ve got a lot of deceased estates and people moving to retirement villages.\\u201D which connects two popular Sydney cycleways has been flagged for removal following a recent decision by Transport for NSW The protected bike lane in Erskineville offers a safe passage between the Wilson St/Burren St Cycleway to the Bridge St and Railway Pde/Henderson Rd Cycleways which together provide thousands of active travelers with a thoroughfare to major local destinations Transport for NSW has requested the City of Sydney to remove the protected bike lane and replace it with a left-turn lane from Swanson Street into Railway Parade A spokesperson from the City of Sydney told Bicycle Network that “when the pop-up cycleway was installed on Railway Parade and Henderson Road the northbound traffic lane on Railway Parade was removed This meant the left turn lane on Swanson Street eastbound was no longer needed for traffic and was able to be used as a pop-up bike lane." Transport for NSW requires that the left turn lane on Swanson Street is also reinstated to avoid a left turning car holding up through traffic." Bicycle Network reached out to Transport for NSW for further comment on the decision but unfortunately we have not yet received a response Urban development researcher Dr Christopher Standen of UNSW says the bike lane removal is not advisable “While adding a left turn lane may marginally increase the level of service.. it will cause induced demand [and] encourage through-traffic to use this local street instead of major arterial roads.” Dr Standen says the bike lane removal will also make riding a bike for transport “significantly less attractive” Bicycle NSW told us that the removal of the bike lane is "a bad decision out of alignment with TfNSW's own excellent movement and place framework and supporting policies" Both Bicycle NSW and Friends of Erskineville Group have written to the Minister for Active Transport Rob Stokes arguing that the justification for a left turn lane is "based on an outdated and debunked traffic engineering approach and does not reflect the community’s desire for less traffic" The group have argued for the space to be upgraded to a protected The City of Sydney told Bicycle Network it “agrees that there needs to be some provision for safe access for people riding across the bridge on Swanson Street What do you think? If you use the Swanson Street bridge we encourage you to contact either Transport for NSW or Minister Stokes and politely show your support for the bike lane This article was made possible by the support of Bicycle Network's members who enable us to make bike riding better in Australia Find out more about Bicycle Network and support us in making it easier for people to ride bikes The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry “Erskineville is a very friendly community,” Parker says There is real diversity here and I see that every day at The Hive Bar where you might have a table of lawyers and doctors sitting next to street artists and students and they can all converse with each other and all get along “A lot of the creative types who live in Erskineville don’t sit in boxed offices all day so are all very embracing of the cafe culture and the buzzy bars and restaurant scene as it is very complementary to their lifestyle.” Parker says The Hive Bar has become an unofficial meeting place for Sydney’s inner-west community and he can’t embark on his daily walk down Erskineville Road without “being stopped every five seconds to chat with friendly locals” who seem to genuinely care about the community there is the proximity to transport and to the city and to the universities the diversity of the demographic and the village vibe.” Parker says Erskineville “has something for everyone” In addition to the old factories and warehouses being converted into mixed-use buildings and the new lifestyle apartments popping up in the area Erskineville still has “old-school mum-and-dad cafes vintage fashion stores and access to cult record shops “If I were to design the perfect day in Erskineville it would start with coffee and breakfast at Cafe Sofia an early-arvo beer at Cottonmouth Records and a stop-off at Papa Disquo Records to look for some vinyl I would then stroll through Camperdown Oval and head back to the Hive Bar for catch-ups with friends.” The suburb was originally known as Macdonaldtown and renamed in the 1890s after Erskine Villa the home of Wesleyan minister George Erskine the former industrial zone known affectionately as Erko is an up-and-coming area in the inner west; it’s located six kilometres south-west of Sydney’s CBD on the fringes of some of the city’s most hip and happening suburbs and close to major universities and public transport While Erskineville once attracted working-class migrants in recent years there has been an influx of young professionals The suburb is also known for its pub culture and The Imperial The Erko and Rose of Australia have all helped contribute to its prized sense of place It’s the pubs, cafes, creative culture and village feel of the inner-west enclave that caught the eye of developer Greenland Australia, which is set to release the Arbor apartments on Ashmore Street Incorporating a mix of 173 studio, and one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by architecture firm Turner, Arbor is part of Greenland’s master-planned Park Sydney precinct. Greenland development director Peter O’Meagher says the Park Sydney development is one of the city’s most significant, providing prospective residents with opportunities to live in a brand new residential precinct just four kilometres from the CBD. “The vision for Park Sydney is to make a really positive contribution to the very established high-amenity suburb of Erskineville, and to create a place that reinforces the deep sense of community that already exists,” O’Meagher says. “The vision is laid out in the master plan we’ve developed to include an expansive public domain, a neighbourhood shopping centre and a commitment to hold a design competition for each building.” Stage One of the project, which has recently been completed, includes two residential buildings – Botany and Cascade – as well as the Park Sydney Village shopping centre, with a Woolworths Metro, childcare centre, medical centre, pharmacy, dentist, cafes and restaurants. Arbor will occupy the northern edge of the precinct fronting Ashmore Street and is named for the surrounding trees and gardens. “The building is nestled amid tree-lined streets and surrounded by green open space,” says O’Meagher. “On the doorstep are established jacaranda trees, and large open spaces such as Erskineville Oval, the future McPherson Park to the south and Kooka Walk, which will be defined by corridors of trees. The building will feature generous communal areas, including an expansive rooftop garden terrace with city views and barbecue facilities, and a music room with dining and entertaining space for larger gatherings. With apartments now available to buy off the plan, Arbor offers a new opportunity to live in this evolving suburb. Pizza Bros in a hugely popular pizza restaurant located on the rooftop level of the Imperial Hotel in Erskineville The two brothers Joey and Marty stretch and turn out pizzas known for their incredible crust and creative toppings And dogs are invited too so we bring along the world's no1 canine pizza fans Teddy & Milo Elliott to visit Pizza Bros over the noise of the busy rooftop bar at The Imperial Hotel "Yes I legally changed my name to Joey Pepperoni," and pointing to his brother says "And he changed his to Marty McFly." The two brothers behind Pizza Bros let that sink in for a moment before telling me their mother wasn't too happy about it at the beginning but she has since changed her mind The story behind Pizza Bros is full of ups and downs amidst the backdrop of COVID for the last few years The two brothers grew up in Newtown where Joey was kicked out of school at 16 - he started working full time with a Calabrese master pizzaiolo on Norton St in Leichhardt where he honed his craft for almost 10 years However Joey realised that he needed his brother Marty to be part of the experience At the time Marty was working in the fitness industry but eventually became convinced of the idea and went through a vigorous military-style pizza training to get him up to speed in a short time; after 12 months he was in charge of a 300 seat pizzeria Pizza Bros started in 2019 out of a mobile pizza truck in SE Queensland attending music festivals and events between Noosa & Gold Coast and lasted 12 months before the pandemic hit. The duo declared bankruptcy and came back to Sydney working as pizzaioli at Gigi’s, Lucio's, Westwood, Bella Brutta In 2023 Pizza Bros had a pop up at the Grifter Brewing Co before moving to a permanent location at The Imperial Hotel in Erksineville Milo and I make our way up to the rooftop area of The Imperial It is hot and steamy up here with overhead cables misting water over patrons like it is Big Day Out In one corner are the duo in front of their enormous gold tiled pizza oven - this is a cheeky tribute to Kylie Minogue's gold hot pants Normally anything with Bros in the title might suggest machismo but the two are friendly and sweet I mean you can't name yourself after a Back to the Future character and not have fun It's always Joey on stretching and topping the pizzas while Marty works the paddles and cooks the pizzas They can make anywhere between 100-350 pizzas a night and despite the grueling work and hot conditions the two say that they never fight The menus are on the table and consist of 8 pizzas The menu has classic pies like pepperoni (named Joey Pepperoni of course) but also creative ones like a Thai inspired pizza to the most popular pizza This is the first pizza to come out and it's a beauty I also recommend ordering the burrata to sit on top of it to make it a 4 cheese pizza The Cacio e Pepe is topped with fior di latte cheese This is creamy and rich with the strong taste of black truffle and a generous shaving of parmesan after it comes out of the oven When you split open the burrata it's makes it richer and creamier still It's incredibly luscious but I'd recommend sharing this pizza because of the richness The Sassy Sausage is topped with fior di latte It's hard to choose a favourite pizza but for Mr NQN it's this one with the balance of flavours And honestly nothing can do wrong with a base like theirs For their bases they use a blend of Australian milled flours and imported Italian ‘00’ The dough is pre-fermented using a poolish or biga method and then bulk fermented and then cooked at 72 hours The Waterworld pizza is the one inspired by the brother's time living in Thailand "We've never lived anywhere else or had other cultures influence us other than Thailand All our friends are predominantly Thai and we speak Thai almost fluently," they say prawns and pancetta and it actually doesn't taste Thai it's just a really tasty combo of flavours and that amazing crust Mr NQN never eats his crusts but he happily eats every crumb of the pizzas as the crust edges are soft and puffy You just have to order the pizza named after one of the owners and also it's a classic It's an absolutely delicious version bumped up from other pepperoni pizzas because of that crust During the meal we'd be debating on which pizza we liked the best and while we loved them all the pepperoni has been the most eaten out of all of them And at the end Teddy and Milo Elliott got some soft pizza crusts A victory for the world no 1 pizza fans and the tiniest Pizza Bros do you think you could work with your sibling An expat bought a unit in a converted old post office building in Erskineville for $1,955,000 at auction after seeing it for the first time this week A dozen parties – a mix of young couples, downsizers and investors – registered to bid on the now three-bedroom unit at 5/65 Erskineville Road The apartment auction under way on Saturday morning at 5/65 Erskineville Road It was one of 979 homes scheduled for auction in Sydney on Saturday Domain Group recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 62.8 per cent from 637 reported results An opening bid of $1.45 million kicked off the auction of the home, which was owned by the late Sally Couacaud The price rose in varying increments as half the buyers weighed in Buyer’s agent Brooke Flint of Flint Property landed a final winning bid of $5000 and it sold for $1,955,000 Buyer’s agent Brooke Flint of Flint Property congratulating her client an expat who viewed the property for the first time this week.Credit: Dean Sewell the beautiful character and the location meant that we knew it was going to be heavy competition,” said Flint who was buying on behalf of an expat returning from Europe “it could have gone worse last year” as the market had since pulled back “It could have been higher if it sold in the peak last November.” Selling agent Chris Nunn of BresicWhitney Glebe said the market was still stronger than when he last sold the property in 2014 with a sole bidder at the auction Half a dozen registered buyers particpated in the auction which was guided at $1.5 million.Credit: Dean Sewell it doesn’t get much better than that as far as participation goes and going $255,000 above reserve and the owner was prepared to come off their reserve if they had to,” Nunn said “The vendors were not greedy and understanding of where the market is today and they were prepared for a fairly lacklustre market and they were definitely in line with the market.” The property last traded for $1.17 million in 2014 Erskineville’s median unit price rose 6 per cent to $985,500 in the year to March 2022 on Domain data In East Ryde, seven buyers registered to bid on an original four-bedroom timber house at 5 Bronhill Avenue It was the first time it had hit the market in almost five decades most of whom were local young families looking to build their own home It rose steadily past the $1.84 million reserve and sold for $1,906,000 Selling agent Jay Assay of Belle Property Hunters Hill said as long as vendors priced their homes right The moment there is an inkling of a vendor hanging onto a previous price then they might not necessarily be interested,” Assay said Ryde’s median house price jumped 30.3 per cent to $2.15 million in the year to March 2022 In Auburn, a young buyer bought a three-bedroom house at 3 Cardigan Street for $1,088,000 to live next door to her mum registered to bid on the deceased estate that opened at $900,000 Ray White Auburn’s Sezer Yunus said while the market had slowed down properties were still selling with fair asking prices Everyone’s a bit worried about interest rates going up Auburn’s median house price rose 8.5 per cent to $970,000 in the year to March 2022 In Leppington, four local investors looking for acreage registered to bid on 228 Heath Road Bidding for the seven-bedroom house on 2.02 hectares started at $1.9 million as three buyers vied for the keys to the property It sold to a local family for $2.5 million – right on reserve – who were looking to develop it down the track LJ Hooker Leppington’s Anthony Bucca said these properties were harder to come by as land was being snapped up with progress on the airport A dozen parties \\u2013 a mix of young couples downsizers and investors \\u2013 registered to bid on the now three-bedroom unit at An opening bid of $1.45 million kicked off the auction of the home Buyer\\u2019s agent Brooke Flint of Flint Property landed a final winning bid of $5000 and it sold for $1,955,000 the beautiful character and the location meant that we knew it was going to be heavy competition,\\u201D said Flint \\u201Cit could have gone worse last year\\u201D as the market had since pulled back \\u201CIt could have been higher if it sold in the peak last November.\\u201D it doesn\\u2019t get much better than that as far as participation goes and going $255,000 above reserve and the owner was prepared to come off their reserve if they had to,\\u201D Nunn said \\u201CThe vendors were not greedy and understanding of where the market is today they were definitely in line with the market.\\u201D Erskineville\\u2019s median unit price rose 6 per cent to $985,500 in the year to March 2022 on Domain data seven buyers registered to bid on an original four-bedroom timber house at The moment there is an inkling of a vendor hanging onto a previous price then they might not necessarily be interested,\\u201D Assay said \\u201CBut the moment there is perceived value Ryde\\u2019s median house price jumped 30.3 per cent to $2.15 million in the year to March 2022 a young buyer bought a three-bedroom house at for $1,088,000 to live next door to her mum Ray White Auburn\\u2019s Sezer Yunus said while the market had slowed down Everyone\\u2019s a bit worried about interest rates going up but the real buyers are coming through.\\u201D Auburn\\u2019s median house price rose 8.5 per cent to $970,000 in the year to March 2022 four local investors looking for acreage registered to bid on It sold to a local family for $2.5 million \\u2013 right on reserve \\u2013 who were looking to develop it down the track LJ Hooker Leppington\\u2019s Anthony Bucca said these properties were harder to come by as land was being snapped up with progress on the airport Greenland and joint venture partners Golden Horse Australia have broken ground at Arbor, the second stage at their Erskineville masterplan, Park Sydney Arbor, which was first released in late 2021, will comprise 165 apartments, following the completed stage one buildings, Botany and Cascade Designed by award-winning Turner Architects, Arbor reflects the heritage of Erskineville’s terrace-lined streets as well as the local area’s distinct sense of energy and creativity two and three-bedroom apartments starting from $693,000 Since launching Botany and Cascade back in 2018, Park Sydney has become a thriving community and home to 330 residents with 100 per cent of the completed apartments fully sold Construction partners Alliance Project Group and Mainland Civil have completed the site preparation works on the site which straddles Mitchell Road and Ashmore Street Park Sydney, one of the last and largest unencumbered freehold parcels of land in the City of Sydney, is located just four kilometres from the Sydney CBD It already features a number of pocket parks There's a Woolworths Metro and a childcare facility already part of the development. It's just a short walk to Erskineville Train Station, as well as the 40-hectare Sydney Park and Erskineville Oval located just a few hundred metres away Arbor will be the final stage of Park Sydney handled by Greenland. Last year they sold five hectares of Park Sydney for $315 million to Coronation Property who will add a further 1,000 apartments to the community Earlier this year Coronation revealed the first plans for the $1.5 billion development Coronation acquired the site at 57 Ashmore Street at the crossroads of 165-175 Mitchell Street for $315 million in June 2022 from developer Greenland Golden Horse They'll be bringing a much needed 1,000 new homes to the Sydney market, a mix of terraces, apartments, and build-to-rent dwellings, all designed to cater to the needs of the discerning urban dwellers living in and around Erskineville Joe Nahas, Managing Director at Coronation Property, said the team are proud to be joining the neighbourhood with this significant redevelopment of the largest remaining unencumbered parcel of land in the City of Sydney "Our $1.5 billion development will be an incredible addition to Erskineville’s urban landscape – acknowledging the character of the suburb while delivering a new standard of living to the area," Nahas said “The site is just over 4km from Sydney’s CBD and situated close to major education and transport hubs yet has been sitting inactive for several years "Our grand vision will reinvigorate the site with our ongoing commitment to deliver world-class design, and innovative placemaking to inner-Sydney." Part of the project will be a new 7,500 sqm public park will sit in the centre of the masterplan– with green space and tree canopies providing residents and the surrounding community open space in which to connect Access to the site will be enhanced with a new 20-metre-wide pedestrian-friendly boulevard weaving through its heart – wider than Pitt Street Mall the shared pathway will provide convenient foot and cycling access to 5,000sqm of specially curated retail and an activated park-facing dining precinct Earlier this year, Coronation undertook a City of Sydney Design Excellence competition for Residential Building E, with Surry Hills-based architects The Selection Panel’s decision was unanimous “The proposed scale and form are highly responsive to the surrounding existing and future development and presents a strong relationship between the park the street and the through-site link," the Panel said “The internal street connects well with the through-site link The entries to the building were highly legible and have a powerful address to the public domain areas particularly the northern and southern street frontages,” continued the judges." said the park edge location has informed a close relationship between building and landscape “Our scheme balances the playful and the pragmatic wrapped in an overall concept focused on creating uplifting spaces to be in and around – a building to make you smile," Fuller said The City of Sydney Council granted development approval in March 2023 for six luxury, three-storey townhouses for Residential Building D for the winning scheme by emerging practice, and Redfern locals Principal Andrew Burns revealed that the practice was founded on designing terrace homes in and around Erskineville “In a way, the project with Coronation Property is a return to our roots We have endeavoured to introduce the crafted quality of bespoke architectural houses into the design of the terraces.” “Our vision was inspired by the neighbouring Victorian-era terraces found in Erskineville and across inner-city Sydney We drew on the idea of the ‘grand terrace’ that traditionally comprises  a group or row of adjacent terraces forming a larger structure while retaining an individual identity for each dwelling,” continued Mr Burns Coronation’s plan for vital infrastructure upgrades across the site are well underway to yield long- term benefits for residents said the primary focus is to make a positive contribution to the community "To achieve this, we are working closely with the City of Sydney Council and expert consultants to upgrade critical infrastructure.” and the construction of new structures is carried out smoothly and efficiently with the least possible inconvenience to our site neighbours." Construction is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2023 Silvester Fuller-designed apartments are scheduled to launch in late 2023 with one-bedrooms starting at $800,000 We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home!