Two new lifestyle shops, Style + Error and Sandy Lane Hair Studio, join established stores like Apothecary Botanical, Ebb + Flow Boutique, Bella Botiqo, Flowers on Cambridge, and Mad Hatters Bookshop at Manly Harbour Village.
Style + Error is a home decor and furniture store founded Haidee, a breast cancer survivor. Whilst she has been doing the finishing touches to her lifestyle store, Haidee has also pledged her support for 100 Squats a Day for Breast Cancer by Project Pink.
Haidee’s new business has yet to kick off as she and her staff have been waiting for deliveries and doing the inventory of the stocks. Keep tabs of Style + Error’s opening day on their social media.
Sandy Lane Hair Studio had its opening night on 1 April 2022. The salon has a small team of dedicated professionals who are best known for their unique balayage technique. The Manly shop is led by Karlee Kumar, an award-winning stylist with more than a decade of experience under her belt.
In November 2021, Manly Harbour Village changed hands after 35 years. Former president David Farley, who has been credited for transforming this precinct, handed over his role to the new president, Peta Prestidge.
Mr Farley has chosen to retire at 78 years old and has confidence that the new leadership will be able to step up and do more great things for the site as a lifestyle destination. More initiatives and changes will be underway as Manly prepares to become the 2032 Olympic sailing venue.
Heads up, Manly and Manly West! It’s your turn for kerbside collection soon! Did you know that you can repurpose a lot of items to give them a new lease on life? Here are some ideas before you think of chucking them on the kerb.
There’s still plenty of time to sort through your old and items for disposal and re-check if your kerbside collection pile includes unacceptable items that will not be picked up. Some of your items might also be more useful as donations to various charities or the Council’s treasure troves to reduce the landfill wastes.
Better yet, instead of throwing some things away, consider upcycling old furniture and start on a beautification project at home!
For instance, old dressers or even old washing machine drums could become great display cases for plants. You’ll need to spend on some good paint brands and brushes to give these items new life.
Need new light fixtures? No need to head out to the store to buy a brand new piece. Look at your existing stuff and repurpose these into unique lanterns or lampshades. You could also repurpose old light fixtures for other uses — the possibilities are endless when you upcycle!
Got plenty of old pictures to sort through? Framing each of these might cost a lot of money but you could save a lot if you upcycle and use old window frames to display these beautiful images.
You don’t even have to put them on the wall. You can also upcycle old picture frames as tables and fill these with your family’s memories.
If your old luggage has been sitting under dust for the last few years, it could still be of use as shelves on empty walls in your house.
Don’t be afraid to try fun and bold colours since the very idea for upcycling is to never constrain your creativity. If you make mistakes, then it’s all part of the learning process. However, it’s always a good idea to prepare the right tools, plan ahead, and then give the old pieces a good rundown first before you start on the project.
Look at YouTube videos for some ideas and instructions on how to carry out this project and ask family members to help you complete it as this will make for a great bonding activity during the weekends.
Construction works on a four-storey residential development at 191 Stratton Tce, Manly have been paused and the project will likely be delayed until issues are resolved.
The 43-unit residential development, which is a project of DeMartini Fletcher, is due for completion by the end of 2022. However, it may not be open until December 2023 after the pandemic impacted the costing and availability of supplies for construction.
Photo credit: 191 Stratton Manly/Google Maps
DeMartini Fletcher revealed they needed to discontinue the works to regroup and solve the issues following the dramatic increase of prices in building supplies such as steel and aluminum. Prices increased by the second half of 2021 due to the supply chain disruptions brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The CBD-based developer admitted that the huge increase in supply costs had a big impact on projects like 191 Stratton, and that it would increase the total project cost by almost 35 percent. The estimated cost of the project is already around $25 million.
Photo credit: 191 Stratton Manly/Google Maps
Once the costing issues are resolved, works at the site will likely resume by the second quarter of 2022 for a 15-month construction process. They have only done some site preparations and no major works have been started so far.
Prior to the issues the developers are currently facing, works have been delayed following issues with some locals, but the developer agreed to tweak certain elements of the designs and lower the number of units and retail space.
Photo credit: 191 Stratton Manly/Google Maps
The developer has already held the sold-turning ceremony for the residential project in November 2021 in partnership with Rork Projects. The proceedings were hosted by Demartini Fletchers Development Manager, Tony Dwyer with the official sod turning being undertaken by the Managing directors of both companies, John DeMartini Senior and Brian O’Rourke.
191 Stratton’s amenities include a resort-style pool, BBQ area and wellness gym. A rooftop recreation deck boasting stunning bay views is also available for all residents.
DeMartini Fletcher is behind some of well-known residential projects in Brisbane, including Enclave Wynnum and V Clayfield.
Long day care is a centre-based form of childcare service that typically provides all day care for children of working families. Long day care centres may be run by private operators, not-for-profit organisations, employers and community groups.
The 108-place childcare centre will cater to children ages 0-5 years old. It will feature two storeys with outdoor play and sleeping areas.
Located at 18-22 Ernest St, Manly, the project is estimated to cost around $10 million and is one of four new childcare projects on the bayside.
Artist’s impression of new childcare centre in Manly (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council PD Online)
It’s located close to the upcoming 86-place Treehouse Early Learning Manly at 70 – 74 Ernest St and close to local services such as Manly Harbour Village and Wynnum Health Service in Manly West. It’s also within walking distance of Manly State School and Manly Train Station.
Echelon Property Group, who’s also behind the childcare centre along Stradbroke Avenue Wynnum, believe that despite the new childcare venues popping up around the bayside, there’s definitely no oversupply of centres in the area.
Site plans (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council PD Online)
As of October 2020, which was the time the applicant made an assessment report for the development application, it was mentioned that there were five long day care centres in the major catchment supplying a total of 340 places to an estimated resident market of 1,375 children under 5.
“There is only one centre in Manly, however, it should be noted that this centre (Treehouse Manly) is an upcoming centre that is still awaiting service approval and is accepting enrolments to a waiting list,” the need analysis says.
The applicant said they also addressed some of the concerns that residents cited, including the potential traffic problems it might bring to an already busy part of Manly.
“With locally generated demand exceeding supply and additional demand from non-resident workers, it’s estimated that Manly has a supply restriction and would benefit from the development of a childcare centre at the subject site,” the planning document reads.
Depending on weather and construction conditions, the childcare centre will start operating by early 2023. It’s expected to bring in up to 30 jobs throughout the construction process.
The management is also planning to hire around 30 staff once the venue opens. Once open, it will operate from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
For more information about the approved childcare centre, see A005594986.
Manly maintains its double-digit growth rate as the median house price hits the seven digits for the 12-month period ending September 2021. The bayside suburb cracked the million-dollar mark amidst a strong investment climate and a continuing shift in lifestyle preferences to favour a sea-change or tree-change.
The median house price in Manly grew by 11.92 per cent, now at $1,080,000 for the period October 2020 to September 2021.
Manly’s unit market stayed relatively flat, with a 3.77 per cent growth for the same period, putting the median at $550,000.
Unit supply remains low versus demand, but a number of developments in the next five years are expected to change the picture.
Manly House Price Growth
Manly’s housing market has seen an exponential rise in recent years. From October 2020 to September 2021, the median house price increased by 11.92 per cent, according to Property Market Updates. For this period, the median house price increased to $1,080,000 from $965,000 in the previous year.
There were 105 properties sold for this period at an average of 60 days on market. Resort-style four-bedroom homes sold the most at 59 properties, but it’s the two-bedroom houses that moved briskly, at 26 days on the market.
Manly continues to attract buyers and investors looking for a village-style community where locals enjoy a chill and relaxed bayside lifestyle. A place known for its boats, it’s common to find families enjoying the waterfront, either for a walk or play or for sailing, given that it has one of the biggest marinas in this part of the world.
Manly Unit Price Growth
On the other hand, unit properties in Manly remained relatively flat, showing just 3.77 per cent growth from October 2020 to September 2021, pushing the median unit price at $550,000. As with the previous quarter, demand for Manly units outstripped supply with only 27 properties sold within an average of 64 days.
Industry insiders are confident that upcoming residential and commercial building developments, including the redevelopment of the more than 50-year-old community hive, the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club, will improve unit values in a few years.
About Manly
Manly has maintained its quintessential small-town appeal with the absence of major shopping centres, chain stores, and fast-food franchise outlets. That’s why it appeals to young families, retirees, and downsizers.
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The local restaurants, cafes and pubs are operated by family businesses or residents in the area. There are a number of heritage-listed sites around the village, preserving the locale’s historical and cultural significance.
Located more than 20 kilometres from the city, Manly is bordered by bayside suburbs like Wynnum, Lota, and Manly West. Walkability in this village is absolutely critical as residents can go from block to block to have what they need.
The village is close to the esplanade, the marina, the dining precincts and shops, as well as the schools. Manly is also a 20-minute walk to Wynnum where there’s a Woolworths and more eclectic shops.
“The beauty of the bay, great cafes and food, plenty of bike and jogging paths, quiet during the week and full of life on the weekend. And unlike Bulimba, you will find born and bred Brisbane locals here (yes, it took me a few months mum, but I finally found some after moving to Manly – and no I don’t believe they are actually an endangered species anymore).”
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“Manly wow what can I say, after living there for a couple of years I think the best word I could use to describe this fantastic area would be “Trendy”. Great restaurants, and a beautiful esplanade.”
Harry J
“Manly is an uncut diamond. Highly valuable but lacking in the killer punch that is presented. Manly needs development in the village are similar to what has been achieved in Bulimba. More entertainment options will bring more visitors, more visitors means the desirability of the area is enhanced. Increased desirability increases revenue for local businesses and property values. Development in Manly will make the diamond of the bay shine.”
An ongoing development site on Stratton Terrace, located a few metres away from Manly Harbour Village, could make way for an exciting lineup of dining establishments or other lifestyle amenities to the bayside suburb.
The $40-million development of 191 Stratton Terrace comes as Manly experiences a renaissance in its dining and retail scene with the revamp of Manly Boathouse, the changes at The Manly Hotel, the facelifts at the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club, and the addition of new restaurants with interesting concepts, such as The Arsonist.
The building has been designed to be low and set back from the street. Its facade will be featured with weatherboard and metal screen elements to blend with the appearances of the other buildings in the precinct.
DeMartini Fletcher, the developer behind 191 Stratton Terrace, has listed the ground floor spaces on the market to find the right food establishments that could deliver a fresh dining experience for locals and their guests.
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Up for grabs are a 187-sqm strata-titled premises, a 112-square metre indoor/air-conditioned restaurant, and a 75-square metre alfresco dining space with a 20-metre frontage. Whilst the sites are ideal for food or retail, the spaces may also be viable for use as a medical or consulting office or a facility with similar services.
Designed by Ellivo, the building has a neutral colour palette that reflects the beach houses around Manly. The structure has distinct soft curves that weave around the facade to deliver a continuity of texture that imitates the ripples of the baywater.
To mark the return of the Melbourne Cup for 2021, Manly Harbour Village is hosting a FREE movie event at the Little Bayside Park Royal Esplanade. This Manly screening will feature “Ride Like a Girl,” a 2019 film about the life of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to participate in the Melbourne Cup.
Happening on Saturday, 6 November 2021, the showcase will run at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the screening, however, there will be a parade of lights and a chance to partake in a few takeaway options, including some delicious fish and chips from Moreton Bay.
Visitors to the esplanade can expect a wonderful evening of entertainment with the gorgeous Manly Harbour in the background. Pack a picnic and bring chairs, cushions, and rugs to get settled for the movie.
Photo Credit: Manly Harbour Village
“Ride Like a Girl” stars Teresa Palmer as Michelle Payne, the youngest of 10 kids, who was trained to ride by her single dad, Paddy Payne, played by Sam Neill. Payne grew up in Miners Rest in Victoria and won the Melbourne Cup in 2015, riding Prince of Penzance.
The film was originally released in September 2019, where Palmer was recognized for her acting at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (ACCTA). The film is written by Andrew Knight and Elise McCredie and directed by Rachel Griffiths.
The movie also features Steve Payne, Brooke Satchwell, Sullivan Stapleton, Zara Zoe, Sophie Forrest, Shane Bourne and Magda Szubanski.
The future looks bright for Manly, with four developments currently underway that will help boost tourism in the bayside suburb. Here are the new residential developments as well as long-standing community landmarks with major upgrades underway, set to transform Manly in the near future.
Photo credit: The Manly Hotel & Liquor Barn/Google Maps
The Endeavour Group, the company that owns BWS, ALH Hotels, Dan Murphy’s and more, has taken over the hotel in October 2021 and signed a 50-year lease to manage the venue. Endeavour Group revealed its plans to expand its hotel operations following its split from Woolworths.
Established in 1955, The Manly Hotel has changed hands for the first time this year, after the original owners, the McDonald family, announced that they will no longer renew the lease to the hotel.
Photo credit: The Manly Hotel & Liquor Barn/Google Maps
It will undergo extensive renovations and upgrades, though there is no exact date yet as to when the works would begin. Endeavour Group has big plans for the iconic hotel and sees it as a jewel in their extensive hotel holding.
Known as one of the most popular venues in the bayside, Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club is currently in its biggest facelift yet in its 56-year history. Major upgrades include an extension of the clubhouse and adding a deck overlooking the harbour. Award-winning construction team Ashley Cooper Construction was tasked to do the refurbishment for the club.
Photo credit: Ashley Cooper Construction/Facebook
The revamp was needed to cater for the club’s significant growth and development over the past two years. Now, the club’s membership has reached more than 11,000. As the venue itself expands, the club is also planning to double its staff.
DeMartini Fletcher’s residential development at 191 Stratton Tce, Manly is a four-storey residential complex with 42-units and retail space. Amenities include a resort-style pool, BBQ area and wellness gym. A rooftop recreation deck boasting stunning bay views is also available for all residents.
Works have been delayed following issues with some locals, but the developer agreed to tweak certain elements of the designs and lower down the number of units and retail space. The construction of 191 Stratton is now in full swing as construction officially started in July 2021.
A project of The Village Retirement Group and Anglicare Southern Queensland, The Village Manly is a 100-unit luxury retirement village in two four-storey and two six-storey buildings.
Located next to the Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home (Lota House), The Village Manly will be done in two stages. Stage 1 will be for the 46 apartments (23 apartments for each building) and Stage 2 for the communal facilities for residents.
Brisbane City Council initially rejected the project in late 2019 but the Planning and Environment Court overturned the decision after the developers made a few changes in their proposal and reduced the number of units.
Works on Stage 1 of The Village Manly is set to be complete between September 2022 and March 2023.
The median house price for the 12-month period ending June 2021 shows Manly just under the million-dollar mark, as double-digit growth in the bayside suburb is fuelled by the Brisbane property boom, a favourable investment climate, and a shift in buyer preferences.
From July 2020 to June 2021, Manly’s property values grew by 16.01 percent, setting the median price at $980,000 compared to $844,750 in the previous year, per data from Property Market Updates. Some 97 properties were sold during this 12-month period with the most expensive property going for $2,550,000.
The said house on Gordon Parade encompasses a 270-degree view of the bayside enclave with five oversized bedrooms, its own cinema and gym, and flowing indoor-outdoor living space. More buyers are keen on paying a premium on lifestyle assets or homes with a view of the natural beauty around the property, something that Manly could deliver.
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The suburb’s relaxing and quiet seaside vibes with its quaint village-style shops have been very attractive for families and downsizers as everything the residents need is within a block of each other.
Distinct sea-change and tree-change trends have been observed, particularly in regional and coastal Queensland, as buyers seek lifestyle changes and move interstate, escape the city, or come back to Australia.
“A coastal lifestyle has become extremely important. There’s been a significant uplift in some coastal towns. We’ve seen those lifestyle properties really kick up in value,” JPM Valuers director Jason Matigian said.
Unit Price Growth
Most affluent property owners would love a lifestyle apartment in idyllic Manly despite the shortage of stocks. From July 2020 to June 2021, Manly units took an average of 88 days to sell with 37 unit properties sold, pushing the median price by 0.55 percent at $550,000.
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Three years ago, Manly’s unit median price was at $800,000 amidst a buying frenzy for waterfront properties from investors who want to take advantage of high rental yields.
Meanwhile, neighbouring Manly West is currently among 11 Brisbane suburbs with the tightest rental vacancy markets, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
According to REIQ CEO Antonia Marcorella, whilst low vacancy rates would be positive for landlords and investors, demand for housing from tenants could spur a crisis, leading to homelessness, that the Queensland housing system should address.
Endeavour Group, the company behind ALH Hotels, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS, is set to run The Manly Hotel beginning October 2021. They will hold a 50-year lease on the venue that used to be managed by the McDonald family.
Under the new management, The Manly Hotel will undergo renovations and upgrades that will see the longstanding venue revitalised to its former glory. The company will also retain the existing staff.
In early 2021, the McDonald family, who has been the steward of hotel since the 1970s, announced that they will not renew their lease after more than a year of mulling over their opportunities.
Sandy McDonald, who inherited the stewardship of the Cambridge Parade venue from his parents, Stewart and Dulcie McDonald, took The Manly Hotel to greater heights as an award-winning venue.
Highlights
Endeavour Group now holds a 50-year lease to The Manly Hotel in Cambridge Parade.
Endeavour Group has major plans to expand its hotel operations after splitting with Woolworths.
The McDonald family, which used to run the hotel, will continue to be a presence in the bayside hotel business at the Manly Marina Cove Hotel.
In 2013, Mr McDonald won the prestigious Queensland Hotels Association Hotelier of the Year. Three years later, his name entered into the association as a life member in 2016.
However, the McDonald family will remain a presence in the bayside as they manage the Manly Marina Cove Hotel at the Royal Esplanade.
Meanwhile, the Endeavour Group’s acquisition of the hotel and pub comes as the company finalised its separation from Woolworths. Bruce Mathieson, the company’s major shareholder, said that they will no longer be constrained to expand following the changes to their business.
Endeavour’s new chief executive Steve Donohue said that they will be focusing on the growth of their hotels division in the coming years.
