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Key tenancies are up for lease in the prominent Mermaid Beach precinct.

Key tenancies within a prominent Mermaid Beach commercial precinct including Sizzler, a medical centre and a former cinema have been advertised for lease.

The Sizzler space at 2506 Gold Coast Highway is being marketed as ‘The Best Retail Space in Mermaid Beach. First Time on the Market in 35 Years’.

Leasing agent Ricky Mahuika said he couldn’t comment on “whether they’re [Sizzler] staying or they’re going”, citing commercial in confidence.

Sizzler has long been a family favourite on the Gold Coast.

Sizzler has long been a family favourite on the Gold Coast, offering buffet-style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner sessions seven days a week.

The Mermaid Beach outlet is one of nine Sizzler restaurants remaining in Australia, including Caboolture, Loganholme, Maroochydore, and Toowoomba in Queensland, Campbelltown in NSW and Innaloo, Kelmscott and Morley in Western Australia.

The 650 sqm restaurant has a high-profile position fronting the Gold Coast Highway with neighbours including KFC, a medical centre and pharmacy.

The Mermaid Cinema Centre in its heyday.

Listed as price on application, ‘Negotiable COVID-19 Rental Incentives’ are being offered for the stand-alone Sizzler site along with two neighbouring tenancies.

Also up for lease is the former Mermaid Cinema Centre, another landmark located at 2507 Gold Coast Highway.

First opened in the early 1980s, the complex was at one point the largest cinema in Queensland with five theatres seating up to 1600 people.

With McDonalds, KFC, Sizzler and the Putt-Putt Golf all nearby, the cinema precinct became a popular entertainment and dining hotspot for Gold Coast families.

Two cinemas are being offered for lease in original condition.

The Mermaid Beach cinema closed in 2002, following the opening of new cinemas at Pacific Fair and Robina Town Centre.

Tenancy on two 750 sqm movie theatres in original condition are now being offered for lease for the first time in 18 years.

Featuring the original layout and art deco styling, the space could be reconfigured for laser tag, south booths or other retail options, according to the listing.

A tenancy is also available inside the St George on Mermaid Beach Medical Centre.

A 821 sqm space at 1/2509 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach is also advertised for lease.

Allied health professionals have been named as suitable tenants to complement the existing Mermaid Beach Chempro Chemist and St George on Mermaid Beach Medical Centre, which opened earlier this month.

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More than 1100 Victorians have commenced online applications for HomeBuilder.

More than 1100 Victorians have applied for the $25,000 HomeBuilder grants in the past week.

Despite the rapid uptake, even with Melbourne under a stage four lockdown, industry groups are warning they will need an extension of the federal government’s $680m scheme to avert a builder “bloodbath” as a result of COVID-19.

It comes as the state has expanded the list of specialist trades allowed to work between up to three sites a week from 22 to 46, now including bricklayers who were initially excluded.

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Since HomeBuilder’s Victorian web portal went online on August 10 it has received 1127 applications.

The State Revenue Office of Victoria has also confirmed 15,000 people have registered interest in the scheme in the past month.

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas said the figures reinforced the program’s role in supporting the building and construction industry as well as young homebuyers.

The high uptake is a good sign for construction workers, but may not be enough, according to the industry groups.

“Victorians looking to access a HomeBuilder grant won’t need to worry they’ll miss out, with the State Revenue Office providing a blanket three-month extension to the construction commencement requirement,” Mr Pallas said.

Master Builders Association Victorian chief executive Rebecca Casson said the early numbers showed “how effective this grant could be over the next 12 months, if extended”.

“We’re dealing immediately with trying to keep our industry open day by day in Victoria, and that means issues like an extension of HomeBuilder become even more important in the future,” Ms Casson said.

“Every day of a scaled-down building and construction industry is an economic blow, so we’re looking to work with the federal and state government to extend the stimulus and speed up the process for concepts like HomeBuilder in Victoria or else the economic effects from these current restrictions will be felt for more years to come.”

The Master Builders Association’s national arm on Monday warned the industry faced a “bloodbath” if the scheme was not extended.

The grants apply for substantial renovations as well as new home construction.

Federal opposition housing spokesman Jason Clare said the housing industry group predictions were a sign more needed to be done to save tradies’ jobs, reaffirming calls for more social housing to be built, more affordable rental homes to be built for frontline workers and an expansion of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Bricklayers have been joined by heritage specialists, insulation installers and landscape architects on the list of two dozen additional trades now cleared to move between up to three sites a week.

The update follows several tweaks to building industry restrictions that are keeping the pilot light on, including limiting new house construction to five people on site, and larger sites to 25 per cent of their workforce.

Bricklayers now have the green light to move between up to three sites a week.

Building lobby groups are pushing to clarify the position of unskilled labourers and whether they will be able to commence working at a new home site if they have worked at another during Melbourne’s stage four lockdown.

HomeBuilder grants are available for those who sign a contract to build a new home for less than $750,000, or renovations between $150,000 and $750,000, between June 4 and December 31 this year. Further income restrictions apply.

Work must commence within six months of the contract being signed, after the Victorian SRO commissioner provided a blanket extension to the original three month timeline after COVID-19 forced Melbourne into a stage four lockdown earlier this month.

HomeBuilder applications can be made here.

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Shell Cove is undergoing a transformation with fresh amenities bringing a new level of harbourfront living.

A great project breathes new life into its location and wider region, while also pushing the boundaries of architecture and design. The Waterfront at Shell Cove is stamping its mark on the NSW South Coast.

Developed by Shellharbour City Council, with Frasers Property, the project is releasing the next stage in its vision for the future of Shell Cove – the harbourfront Nautilus building.

The radial design of Nautilus allows nearly every apartment the opportunity to capture a view.

“The project to bring a publicly accessible piece of marine infrastructure that will become a landmark place and deliver a new level of amenity, not only for Shell Cove but for the entire South Coast Region, has been underway for more than 20 years” says Simone Dyer, Frasers Property Australia’s development director.

“And as a global property business, we bring a tier one development expertise to a regional location to deliver on the vision that Shellharbour City Council has for their region.”

Designed for living

The luxury harbourfront apartment building, Nautilus at The Waterfront shows how architecture and design can bring a ‘wow’ factor.

Comprising two buildings and positioned on a small headland fronting the 270-berth Shellharbour Marina, Nautilus features an organic, curved shape architectural design with views across the marina and out to the Pacific Ocean.

“Its continuous curve allows the majority of apartments to have a water-facing aspect and incredible, uninterrupted views,” says Dyer.

The interiors are designed to maximise the views too, with floor-to-ceiling glazed windows, many featuring dual balconies. Luxurious finishes complement the stunning vistas.

Nautilus’ resort-style amenities include a pool, a residents-only gym, yoga deck and a rooftop terrace.

Life on the waterfront

Surrounded by a new 2.5km foreshore promenade and boardwalk, the harbourfront community is part of a major, coastal masterplanned residential and commercial development.

With a position fronting the harbour and the beach a short walk away, proximity to the water is a big drawcard. But attention to liveability and community amenities is a key factor in finding a great place to live, says Nerida Conisbee, realestate.com.au chief economist.

“If you are looking to move, water is a big factor,” says Conisbee. “But when you have a look at what people really want, it’s places that are walkable, with easy access to cafes and restaurants, and decent shops.”

Nautilus is part of a ‘walkable neighbourhood’ design for the area – where everything is at your fingertips within a short walk.

A world-class 270-berth marina is set to open in 2021.

New local amenities, including Shellharbour Marina, town centre, foreshore dining and The Waterfront Tavern, library and community centre, harbourside parks, playgrounds and lookouts, are within a walkable distance. As are local natural wonders, such as Bass Point, Killalea State Park, Shellharbour South Beach, the Southern Highlands and the Pacific Ocean.

“It’s really a highly connected community with every amenity you could possibly ever need to live a really enriched lifestyle,” Dyer says.

“There are strong health benefits in being able to step out of your front door and have a really connected network of cycle paths, walkways to public open space, the boat harbour and beaches.”

There is also a local community development manager, as well as a place-maker to coordinate events for residents and the local community, such as markets, outdoor cinemas, pop-up library, book club, fitness classes and community gardens.

“When you do move to The Waterfront, Shell Cove, you can straight away build your social network – which is very important,” Dyer says.

A shore thing

A waterfront position is only as good as the supporting infrastructure around it.

Located just 90km south of Sydney’s southern suburbs and with easy access to Shellharbour, Wollongong and Sydney’s CBD, universities and trains, the location will appeal to owner-occupiers and weekenders alike.

Nautilus’ resort-style amenities include a pool, a residents-only gym, yoga deck and a rooftop terrace.

“This project is very unique in terms of what is being provided,” Conisbee says.

“This area is a very popular region of New South Wales. It does have local job opportunities and there’s a lot of investment, which will really help maintain value.”

Dyers says that Nautilus will be a new landmark for the region.

“There’s nowhere really else on the eastern seaboard of Australia that I can think of quite like it,” says Dyer.

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A New York-inspired warehouse conversion in Byron Bay industrial estate.

A New York-inspired warehouse conversion in Byron Bay has sold for $1.8 million following hot interest among metro buyers.

A Sydney buyer looking for a regular coastal getaway snapped up the unique industrial residence, the first of its kind in the seaside hotspot.

“We haven’t seen anything like this in Byron before,” said Braden Walters, principal of Belle Property – Byron Bay/Lennox Head.

The former warehouse manager residence has been transformed.

Polished concrete, timber and steel give the space a raw edge.

The former warehouse manager residence was transformed by the vendor, a builder who used his skills to give the space a dose on New York cool.

Polished concrete floors, exposed hardwood timber beams and high vaulted ceilings hit all the right notes for metro buyers.

“There was a lot of interest from buyers in Paddington and Surrey Hills where they’re used to these kinds of warehouse conversions,” Mr Walters said.

“It’s the perfect lock and leave holiday home.”

A private sunny courtyard.

The converted warehouse has plenty of outdoor space too.

Listed for $1.75 million – $1.85 million, the bright, spacious 251 sqm layout has four defined spaces including an open kitchen, entertainment deck, garden and a loft area.

Alongside the residential component is an adjoining 182 sqm commercial space with kitchen, bathroom and a private courtyard.

A New York-inspired warehouse conversion in Byron Bay industrial estate.

A double lockup garage and extra parking space formed part of the deal which was done last week, the contract signed within 10 days of hitting the market.

With the Habitat retail precinct nearby as well as Stone & Wood Brewery, the light industrial hub, northwest of the town centre, is fast becoming a popular place to be, Mr Walters added.

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