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last updated on 5th Dec 2011

Docklands Growth Add to Melbourne's 1,000,000sqm Office Space Target

 Docklands Growth Add to Melbourne's 1,000,000sqm Office Space Target

On completion of the current Docklands constructions of the ATO, Marsh Mercer Tower as part of the 185,000 square metre Collins Square project, along with the new headquarters for Melbourne Water, NAB's second Docklands building at 720 Bourke Street and the Aurecon building at 850 Collins Street,
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last updated on 4th Nov 2011

EXO - Designed to Amaze, Inspire and Delight

 EXO - Designed to Amaze, Inspire and Delight

Attempt to break into the property market and you'd be forgiven for wondering where to begin.
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last updated on 31st Aug 2011

Bidders Announced for Development of Last Uncontracted Parcel of Land at Docklands

 Bidders Announced for Development of Last Uncontracted Parcel of Land at Docklands

In February of this year Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy called for Registrations of Interest (ROI) to develop the last remaining uncontracted land parcel at Docklands citing the opportunity as exceptional for mixed-use development located in such close proximity to the CBD.
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last updated on 29th Jul 2011

Property Watch Report Reveals Strong City

 Property Watch Report Reveals Strong City

Melbourne's office market is outperforming other capital city CBDs, a new City of Melbourne report has revealed.
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last updated on 29th Jul 2011

Introducing Green Renters to Docklands

 Introducing Green Renters to Docklands

Are you living in rental accommodation? Green Renters is the only specialist advocate and educator for sustainable living in rental accommodation.
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last updated on 29th Jul 2011

Minister Approves $130Million Docklands Development

 Minister Approves $130Million Docklands Development

Planning Minister Matthew Guy has granted a permit for the development of a $130 million, 19 storey office tower and retail space for Collins Square, Docklands.
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last updated on 1st Jul 2011

Minister Approves $400 Million NAB Docklands Development

 Minister Approves $400 Million NAB Docklands Development

Planning Minister Matthew Guy has approved the development of a 15-storey office building to house the operations of the National Australia Bank (NAB) at 700 Bourke Street, Docklands - adjacent to Southern Cross Station and Etihad Stadium.
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last updated on 1st Jul 2011

Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your House?

 Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your House?

Recently I was asked by a listener to my 3AW radio program whether now was a good time to sell the family home.
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last updated on 2nd May 2011

REIV Presents Budget Ideas to the State Government

 REIV Presents Budget Ideas to the State Government

The REIV has presented its Budget submission to the Victorian Government, calling for a reduction in property taxes, increased assistance for first home buyers and improvements to land tax.
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last updated on 4th Apr 2011

Charter Hall launches partnership with Lighthouse Foundation at Docklands

 Charter Hall launches partnership with Lighthouse Foundation at Docklands

Charter Hall launched a new charity partnership with Lighthouse Foundation in March as part of its Lacrosse Apartment development at Docklands.
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last updated on 4th Apr 2011

Strong Sales Continue on the Yarra

 Strong Sales Continue on the Yarra

The top end of the property market continues to show strength at Mirvac's Yarra's Edge development in Melbourne Docklands.
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last updated on 24th Feb 2011

Vacancy down, demand up FOR Melbourne office space

 Vacancy down, demand up FOR Melbourne office space

By Jennifer Cunich, Executive Director, Property Council of Australia, Victoria
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last updated on 24th Feb 2011

Mirvac's Yarra Point Construction Commences

 Mirvac's Yarra Point Construction Commences

With an impressive 50 per cent of its new Yarra Point residential apartment building now sold, Mirvac has commenced construction.
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last updated on 24th Feb 2011

Last Chance For Prime Waterfront Real Estate in Mirvac's River Precinct at Yarra's Edge

 Last Chance  For Prime Waterfront Real Estate in Mirvac's River Precinct at Yarra's Edge

Mirvac is further cementing the leading reputation of its Yarra's Edge precinct releasing the final 10 residences of Melbourne's most exclusive waterfront address, River.
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1st Feb 2011

2011/7 Riverside Quay SOUTHBANK

 2011/7 Riverside Quay SOUTHBANK

'EUREKA' Private Sale $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car
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1st Feb 2011

4405/1 Freshwater Place, SOUTHBANK

 4405/1 Freshwater Place, SOUTHBANK

Relax On Top Of The World! Private Sale $1,450,000 - $1,500,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car
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last updated on 1st Feb 2011

2504/90 Lorimer Street, DOCKLANDS

 2504/90 Lorimer Street, DOCKLANDS

At The (Cutting) Yarra's Edge Private Sale $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car
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last updated on 1st Feb 2011

508/757 Bourke Street, DOCKLANDS

 508/757 Bourke Street, DOCKLANDS

Soho - So City, So Stylish! Private Sale $430,000 - $460,000 2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
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last updated on 31st Jan 2011

Unique Opportunity in Urban Living

 Unique Opportunity in Urban Living

The opportunity to snap up a unique and enviable urban lifestyle won't last long with only one terrace home remaining in the heart of Victoria Harbour.
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last updated on 2nd Dec 2010

Upper West Side MOVE UP, NOT OUT

 Upper West Side MOVE UP, NOT OUT

Opportunities to create an entirely new precinct in the heart of an established city are incredibly rare.
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2nd Dec 2010

1004 / 60 Siddeley Street Docklands

 1004 / 60 Siddeley Street Docklands

LARGE THREE BEDROOM 3 bedroom 2 bath 1 car Price $800,000
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last updated on 2nd Dec 2010

Lot 20 Yarra’s Edge River Precinct

 Lot 20 Yarra’s Edge River Precinct

RIVER PRECINCT HAS TO BE SEEN 4 +1, 4 bath, 4 car Price $ 4.8m
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2nd Dec 2010

524 / 750 Bourke Street, Docklands

 524 / 750 Bourke Street, Docklands

FULLY FURNISHED INVESTMENT 1 bed 1 bath Price $340,000
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2nd Dec 2010

1606 / 2 New Quay Promenade

 1606 / 2 New Quay Promenade

SUITABLE FOR OWNER OCCUPIER OR INVESTOR 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Price $500,000
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2nd Dec 2010

517 / 757 Bourke Street, Docklands

 517 / 757 Bourke Street, Docklands

THIS LOCATION IS FOR YOU 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Price $455,000
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last updated on 2nd Dec 2010

55 / 111 Merchant Street, Docklands

 55 / 111 Merchant Street, Docklands

WATER VIEWS AND NOTHING TO WANT FOR 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Price $800,000
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2nd Dec 2010

1402 / 8 McCrae Street, Docklands

 1402 / 8 McCrae Street, Docklands

UNINTERRUPTED WATER VIEWS 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Price 520,000
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last updated on 2nd Dec 2010

501 / 60 Siddeley Street Docklands

 501 / 60 Siddeley Street Docklands

DIRECTLY ON THE WATER 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Price $810,000
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last updated on 29th Oct 2010

Convesso - One of Australia\'s Greenest Luxury Residential Tower Developments

 Convesso - One of Australia\'s Greenest Luxury Residential Tower Developments

Convesso is Vivas Lend Lease\'s latest luxury apartment tower and offers both waterfront and city view living. Inspired by the reflections of light on water, it is located on absolute prime water frontage.
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last updated on 29th Oct 2010

In your neighbourhood: Introducing Gina Melliza

 In your neighbourhood: Introducing  Gina Melliza

Gina is a resident and investor in Docklands and has recently joined the Vivas Lend Lease team; we thought we would bring you a little insight into Gina as a long term resident and specialist of all things Docklands.
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last updated on 28th Oct 2010

Open for Inspection - City Residential sets the standard for Docklands

 Open for Inspection - City Residential sets the standard for Docklands

Since its inception almost three years ago, City Residential has experienced growth at a rate even beyond the initial expectations of its Managing Directors, and in meeting with both Glenn Donnelly and Richard Mindraoui for this interview, it is easy to ascertain why growth has been so fast and apparent.
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last updated on 29th Aug 2010

Bringing Docklands within Reach

 Bringing Docklands within Reach

Vivas Lend Lease continues to diversify its residential product range with Serrata. Located in Victoria Harbour, Serrata puts Docklands living within reach for first-home buyers as well as being an attractive option for investors.
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last updated on 29th Jul 2010

RREEF Asia Pacific eyes Docklands

 RREEF Asia  Pacific eyes Docklands

Developed by Equiset, the 11-storEy building situated at 737 Bourke Street, may be purchased by RREEF Asia Pacific, the fund, is the property investment arm of Deutsche Bank\'s division.
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last updated on 29th Jul 2010

Seven Signs Extended Lease as Sale of Docklands Building Scans the Market

 Seven Signs Extended Lease as Sale of Docklands Building Scans the Market

Trafalgar Corporate has made the potential of selling its $50 million Docklands property more appealing by negotiating an extra seven years\' rental with sole tenant, Channel Seven.
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2nd Jul 2010

Serrata in Reach for Docklands First Home Buyers

 Serrata in Reach for Docklands First Home Buyers

Vivas Lend Lease is taking a major step in bringing Docklands living within reach for first-home buyers by confirming the development of Serrata at 815 Bourke Street, Victoria Harbour.
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last updated on 2nd Jun 2010

506/ 67 Spencer Street, Melbourne

 506/ 67 Spencer Street, Melbourne

Grand Heritage At It’s Finest

1 bed1 bath
Price PRIVATE SALE $315,000
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2nd Jun 2010

608 / 67 Spencer Street, Melbourne

 608 / 67 Spencer Street, Melbourne

GRAND HERITAGE WITH BALCONY

Studio, 1 Bath
Price $260,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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1st Jun 2010

1503 / 60 Siddeley Street, Docklands

 1503 / 60 Siddeley Street,  Docklands

Everything at your fingertips
2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Price $630,000

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last updated on 1st Jun 2010

9 / 60 Siddeley Street, Docklands

 9 / 60 Siddeley Street, Docklands

Fantastic water views

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Price $530,000

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25th May 2010

Lacrosse Apartments to proceed

 Lacrosse Apartments to proceed

The Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5 has acquired the development rights to develop stage one of the Lacrosse Apartments in the Docklands by entering into a Development Agreement with VicUrban.
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25th May 2010

$4.4 million for Docklands Studios in Victorian budget

 $4.4 million for Docklands Studios in Victorian budget

The Victorian Government has presented its 2010/2011 budget, which includes $4.4 million over two years for new infrastructure at the Melbourne Central City Studios.
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last updated on 25th May 2010

$300 million Docklands Office Building quietly marketed for Sale

 $300 million Docklands Office Building quietly marketed for Sale

Docklands’ unluckiest office building has been quietly listed for sale.
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last updated on 2nd Jun 2010

1603/39 CARAVEL LANE

 1603/39 CARAVEL LANE

GREAT VIEWS & WELL POSITIONED

2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car
Price $780,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 4th May 2010

11/60 SIDDELEY STREET

 11/60 SIDDELEY STREET

DIRECTLY ON THE WATER’S EDGE

3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car
Price PRIVATE SALE $700,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 2nd Jun 2010

102/18 WATERVIEW WALK

 102/18 WATERVIEW WALK

VIEWS OVER THE PARK

2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
Price $515,000
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Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 4th May 2010

3209/288 SPENCER STREET

 3209/288 SPENCER STREET

VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM

1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
Price $510,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 2nd Jun 2010

2003/15 CARAVEL LANE

 2003/15 CARAVEL LANE

WHAT A LIFESTYLE

2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car
Price $710,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 4th May 2010

1503/60 SIDDELEY STREET

 1503/60 SIDDELEY STREET

EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGER TIPS

2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
Price $630,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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1st Jul 2010

114/60 SIDDELEY STREET

 114/60 SIDDELEY STREET

FANTASTIC WATER VIEWS

3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car
Price $990,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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1st Jul 2010

2001/288 SPENCER STREET

 2001/288 SPENCER STREET

WATER VIEWS

1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
Price $490,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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28th Apr 2010

The Victoria Harbour Young Artist Initiative

 The Victoria Harbour Young Artist Initiative

Victoria Harbour is soon to play host to an exciting art project developed by Sculpture and Spatial Practice; a discipline stream of the School of Art, Faculty of the VCA and Music at the University of Melbourne, and Lend Lease.
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28th Apr 2010

GTV 9 confirms move to Docklands

 GTV 9 confirms move to Docklands

GTV9 has announced it will relocate to new premises at 717 Bourke Street in Docklands by early 2011, positioning Fairfax Media, Channel Seven and Channel Nine all within walking distance of each other.
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28th Apr 2010

NewQuay Iconic Waterfront Building Sold

 NewQuay Iconic Waterfront Building Sold

MAB Corporation has recently sold the two story glass building that trades as Berth Restaurant and Bar situated on the waterfront of NewQuay Promenade.
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23rd Mar 2010

Further Docklands Expansion As Lucas Real Estate Acquires Metro Real Estate

 Further Docklands Expansion  As Lucas Real Estate Acquires Metro Real Estate

In amongst the continuing development of the Docklands precinct coupled with the arrival of new residents and workers into the area, it would be remiss not to applaud the foresight of the ‘pioneers’ that based themselves and their businesses in Docklands during the initial stages of the redevelopment, well before Docklands was attracting nationwide interest and attention.
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2nd Feb 2010

11 / 60 SIDDELEY STREET

 11 / 60 SIDDELEY STREET

DIRECTLY ON THE WATER'S EDGE

3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car
Price PRIVATE SALE $700,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 2nd Feb 2010

102 / 18 WATERVIEW WALK

 102 / 18 WATERVIEW WALK

VIEWS TOWARDS THE PARK

2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
Price PRIVATE SALE $5250,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 2nd Feb 2010

38 / 801 BOURKE STREET

 38 / 801 BOURKE STREET

MOSAIC IS HERE

2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car
Price PRIVATE SALE $699,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 2nd Feb 2010

1706 / 18 WATERVIEW WALK

 1706 / 18 WATERVIEW WALK

WHAT A FANTASTIC PRICE

2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
Price PRIVATE SALE $510,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 2nd Feb 2010

1408 / 60 SIDDELEY STREET

 1408 / 60 SIDDELEY STREET

ON THE WATER

2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car
Price PRIVATE SALE $610,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly
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last updated on 2nd Feb 2010

1707 / 39 CARAVEL LANE

 1707 / 39 CARAVEL LANE

EXTRAORDINARY CITY & WATER VIEWS!!!

2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car
Price PRIVATE SALE $560,000
Inspect By appointment
Contact Glenn Donnelly

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last updated on 4th Nov 2009

City Residential Leased

 City Residential Leased

Leased in Docklands recently by City Residential
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last updated on 4th Nov 2009

City Residential Sold

 City Residential Sold

Sold in Docklands recently by City Residential
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last updated on 13th Oct 2009

1701/60 SIDDELEY STREET

 1701/60 SIDDELEY STREET

PURE PENTHOUSE

Here is an apartment that is 396 sqm in size. It has sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, the calming activity of the Yarra River from this fabulous Penthouse in Flinders Wharf.
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last updated on 13th Oct 2009

805/70 LORIMER STREET

  805/70 LORIMER STREET

JUST ENJOY THE VIEWS

Presentation perfect with unrivalled panoramic views from the bay across the bridges to the Yarra and the city skyline, this impressive three bedroom apartment with two bathrooms on the 8th floor is the epitome of inner city living.
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last updated on 13th Oct 2009

12/60 SIDDELEY STREET

 12/60 SIDDELEY STREET

DIRECTLY ON THE WATER’S EDGE

This stylish modern apartment is situated on the ground floor with the North Bank Yarra right at your doorstep.
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last updated on 13th Oct 2009

109/60 SIDDELEY STREET

 109/60 SIDDELEY STREET

DIRECT WATER FRONTAGE

Here is a spectacular two bedroom apartment directly facing the water and Crown Casino that provides you with full convenience due to its great location.
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last updated on 13th Oct 2009

1901/50 LORIMER STREET

  1901/50 LORIMER STREET

JUST ENJOY THE VIEWS

Presentation perfect with unrivalled panoramic views from the bay across the bridges to the Yarra and the city skyline, this impressive three bedroom apartment with two bathrooms on the 19th floor is the epitome of inner city living.
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13th May 2009

Docklands Offers Investment Potential

 Docklands Offers Investment Potential

The most recent statistics released by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria show the residential vacancy rate for dwellings located in the inner region of Melbourne, which encompasses the CBD, Southbank, St Kilda Road and Docklands, is 2.3 per cent.
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13th May 2009

1505/70 Lorimer Street Docklands

 1505/70 Lorimer Street Docklands

This stunning 3 bedroom apartment is located on Lorimer 15 in the highly-regarded Mirvac development. Features include walk-in robe, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), timber flooring, state of the art open-plan kitchen and meals area, reverse-cycle heating/ cooling and large wrap-around balcony.
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13th May 2009

Waterfront City

 Waterfront City

The release of the four remaining commercial office suites has ensured the continued success of the Docklands Waterfront City as Melbourne’s most exciting new mixed use precincts.
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6th May 2009

MELBOURNE'S PROPERTY MARKET - still providing value for investors

 MELBOURNE'S PROPERTY MARKET - still providing value for investors

Melbourne’s CBD office market has been one of the best performing in the Country and continues to have one of the most affordable residential markets. The City of Melbourne’s annual Property Watch Report shows Melbourne’s office market remains an attractive investment because of its ability to offer affordable leasing options in comparison to other capital cities.
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31st Mar 2009

The Changing Landscape of Home Ownership

 The Changing Landscape of Home Ownership

In its January 2009 bulletin, A Picture of a Nation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed there has been a drastic change in the ratio of rural to city population. In 1911 rural areas made up 42 per cent of the population, by 2006 this had dropped to just 12 per cent. Unsurprisingly, our coastal towns and cities have enjoyed sustained growth and by 2006, 77 per cent of the population resided within 50 kms of the coast.
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16th Mar 2009

Investing in Docklands has never been so affordable

 Investing in Docklands has never been so affordable

A storage development on Lorimer St opposite Pier 35 offers canny investors a fantastic opportunity to own real estate in Docklands.
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16th Mar 2009

Harbour One announced

 Harbour One announced

MAB Corporation to release Harbour One residential tower at NewQuay
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16th Mar 2009

Housing Diversity for Docklands

 Housing Diversity for Docklands

Minister for Housing officially commemorates start of construction on The Merchant, at Victoria Harbour
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13th Mar 2009

Property Corner Spotlight

 Property Corner Spotlight

The underlining factor that determines the best possible price is uniqueness. Apartment buildings can have as many as 400 units sharing a dozen or so different floor plans. That makes it difficult to be unique. When an identical apartment a couple of floors up or down sells, you can, with a degree of confidence assume that your property will sell at a similar price.
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6th Mar 2009

In the Grip - Melbourne in its tightest rental market ever!

 In the Grip - Melbourne in its tightest rental market ever!

The most recent rental vacancy statistics from the REIV show that Melbourne is still in the grip of the tightest rental market since records were kept, with a November vacancy rate of 1.1 per cent.
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