Robert Terley is born and bred Eastern Suburbs and has been servicing the area for six years.
Popular spot for the South African Jewish community
There’s still a very strong ethnicity here, there’s a lot of Jewish people that live within this area, because you are still within walking distance to the Synagogue, so it’s a popular one for Jewish people to buy and live.
In particular the Jewish South Africans presence is very, very strong, anytime you jump around here you’d be hard placed not to hear the twang.
They’re great because they’re hugely community minded, they get things done, they’re efficient, and you combine those three things and things morph into great things because they are not prepared let things slide, they want things a certain way and they get it because that's the standard they’ve kept for that they do in here and what they do with their businesses.
Lots of older apartments
You’re looking at predominantly apartments here and there’s a lot of the old deco’s, especially on the harbour side.
Essentially a lot of them are smaller apartments, they’re not big grand homes that people have lived in for generations.
Old South Head Road was a starting point
Some twenty years ago this was a place where it was a starting point for those that wanted live in this suburb, it was a very affordable locality being on a main road in general but especially Old South Head Road, was very affordable.
Old South Head Road has changed and morphed to a degree now, but in those days that's what it was and it’s not generational of people that have been here, most people these days stay three to five years in a place, apartments have a lot shorter tenure.
Very attractive lifestyle
This part of the world has got virtually anything and everything, as far as lifestyle goes, you’re within walking distance to get to water, whether you go to the cliff side and you walk up towards the cliffs or whether you go down towards the harbour, it’s all within, call it a twenty minute walk of where you are in that spot, so you get to water which, especially the harbour, it’s the focus of what Sydney’s all about.
You’ve also got golf courses, you’ve got the Royal, you’ve got the Woollahra Golf Club, you’ve got Rose Bay tennis clubs, you’ve got literally anything and everything you want, now you’ve got Coles and Woolworths, so you’ve got shopping and there’s some cute boutiques in Rose Bay as well that you can shop at, and instead of it being daggy and old - it’s hip and cool.
Investment has cooled
It’s still an area that people will look to buy an investment, it seems to be generally cooling however and we could theorise about big brother as to why it’s been cooled, but the banks are making it a lot harder on the investment side, so hence there’s not as much in the way of investments but they are still investing.
Less appealing to buy fixer-uppers
Because the building industry has gone through a morph, today builders are asking seven and a half thousand, per square meter, a massive increase on where it used to be, and consequently people have been doing a lot renovation but we’re finding that there’s big morph now for people saying we want everything renovated and built and done before we buy, because they know that the costs and complexities involved and that's putting a lot of people off.
That having been said others are sitting on homes, and saying well we don’t want to live the way we are living, it’s too expensive to move, the next step up is to bridge the gap, so therefore we’ll renovate or we’ll build, so there is a lot of renovating going on for pre-existing owners but people that are buying are generally trying to buy something that's done.
Military Road used to known as "poor man's Vaucluse"
Essentially a lot of the old houses, especially on Military Road, all the old P&O style homes, have been bowled down and new ones have been built.
So people are bowling down what was existing and building very large homes, they are just massive, but they are taking advantage of the view.
When I was kid it used to be, and please pardon the expression, known as “poor man’s Vaucluse,” but it certainly has taken over, and it's not to the same degree as expensive as other parts of Vaucluse, we aren't seeing that 18 million dollar transaction but you do get up to 5-7 million dollar properties in the area, which you’d never ever expect in this pocket.
New housing stock is drawing Chinese investors
Recently we've been seeing quite a number of Chinese and offshore buyers that have come into the area and have bought here.
It's been surprising but then again with Chinese buyers the houses usually have to be full brick dwellings with a suspended slab, and there’s enough homes like that around this area to draw them.
Interesting they don’t necessarily come to move in and live, it’s just a place to maybe park money, but they can come here, they may have a house here and they may have a house in London and they may have a house in other cities, sometimes they set up home here but we’ve had a lot that haven’t, and there’s no one living there for months on end.
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Planning Applications (100)
Application
Date received
Authority
7 Kobada Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations and additions to add second storey to existing dwelling.
9th March 2018
Waverley Council
12 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Remove One (1) Norfolk Pine tree - located in the backyard
26th February 2018
Waverley Council
625 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolition of existing dwelling , construction of new four storey residential flat building with one level of basement carparking
23rd February 2018
Waverley Council
625 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolition of existing dwelling , construction of new four storey residential flat building with one level of basement carparking
23rd February 2018
Waverley Council
686 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW
Residential Flat Building 3 Storeys:
Woollahra Municipal Council
11A Peel Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
First floor addition to semi detached dwelling.
16th October 2017
Waverley Council
657 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Private - Alterations to exiting bank
6th October 2017
Waverley Council
2 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification including alterations and additions to ground level and basement
8th September 2017
Waverley Council
11 Kobada Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Demolition of building, construction of a dual occupancy with strata subdivision.
24th July 2017
Waverley Council
286 Military Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modifications to make alterations to sunhouse , louvre screens and carparking
14th July 2017
Waverley Council
50 George Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations and additions including first floor addition to semi-detached dwelling
7th June 2017
Waverley Council
49 George Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Remove and replace one (1) Eucalyptus tree located in the the rear yard. This tree has dieback, excessive amount of deadwood and a sparse canopy. The trees health will not improve. As it continues to decline, branch and stem failure is inevitable and this could cause injury.While the branches are some distance from the applicants’ dwellings, limb/stem failure could damage the dividing fence. The expansion of the trunk has displaced a number of palings.
19th April 2017
Waverley Council
637 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification to DA575/2015 including changes to pedestrian entry , changes to windows and sidelights of penthouse
5th May 2017
Waverley Council
667 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification to extend trading hour of yoga studio.
8th March 2017
Waverley Council
16 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification to amend condition 2(c) regarding the roof terrace access
1st March 2017
Waverley Council
16 Mitchell Rd, Rose Bay, NSW
Dwelling House:
Woollahra Municipal Council
2 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Demolition of existing dwelling , construction of a dual occupancy development
7th December 2016
Waverley Council
279 Military Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification to driveway levels and location of crossover
24th November 2016
Waverley Council
16 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Internal modificiations and relocation of balcony to rear of dwelling
15th November 2016
Waverley Council
667 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification to operating hours to 5.30 am - 11.00 pm Monday and Sunday and noise level of existing yoga
1st September 2016
Waverley Council
667 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Use ground floor shop premises (at rear of existing laundromat) as Health and Fitness Consultancy Rooms
1st September 2016
Waverley Council
667 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification to operating hour and noise level of existing yoga studio.
29th August 2016
Waverley Council
Unit 5 5 Towns Rd, Unit 6 5 Towns Rd, Vaucluse, NSW
Residential Flat Bldg 1 or 2 Storeys
Woollahra Municipal Council
623 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification to wording of condition regarding sandstone wall of approved dwelling alterations.
1st June 2016
Waverley Council
686 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW
Residential Flat Building:
Woollahra Municipal Council
637 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification of consent to correct reference of properties made in condition 48
10th May 2016
Waverley Council
629 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolition of existing buildings , amalagamation of 2 torrens title lots , construction of a 4 storey residential flat building comprising 12 units and basement carparking and strata subdivision
11th March 2016
Waverley Council
21 Kobada Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Strata subdivision to reallocate property within the existing lots
23rd February 2016
Waverley Council
11 Towns Rd, Vaucluse, NSW
Dwelling House
Woollahra Municipal Council
637 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolition of existing buildings, contruction of a Residential Flat Building with basement parking and Strata Subdivision
15th December 2015
Waverley Council
Shop 2/653 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification to extend trading hours , include a liquor license
2nd November 2015
Waverley Council
14 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification to roof and deck, front fence, swimming pool and internal layout of approved dwelling alteratiopns.
21st October 2015
Waverley Council
2 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Demolition of dwelling , construction of a new two storey dwelling and swimming pool
25th August 2015
Waverley Council
17 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations and additions including balcony enclosure and other associated works
21st August 2015
Waverley Council
663 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modifications to windows and layout of approved alterations and addiotion to mixed use development.
3rd August 2015
Waverley Council
286 Military Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations and additions to Residential Flat Building to create two additional units
20th July 2015
Waverley Council
33 Dudley Rd, Rose Bay, NSW
Dwelling House
Woollahra Municipal Council
7 Kobada Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification to increase balcony, include a garage door & gate, and increase wall height of approved dwelling house
24th June 2015
Waverley Council
16 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Amending DA (219/2014) to change minor external elements, and roof terrace
24th April 2015
Waverley Council
51 George Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Frist floor addition, double car garage with rooftop terrace, rumpus room and changes to driveway
26th March 2015
Waverley Council
20A Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification to front fence
10th March 2015
Waverley Council
20 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification to remove street tree and expand hard stand area at front of dwelling
11th February 2015
Waverley Council
649 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modification for extension to north western corner of building to align front setback and minor internal alterations to three storey reesidential flat building
29th January 2015
Waverley Council
7 Kobada Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a 2 storey dwelling house with carport and plunge pool
4th December 2014
Waverley Council
20A Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification to front fence and new electric gate to dwelling house
28th November 2014
Waverley Council
12 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification including 3 new windows
5th November 2014
Waverley Council
12 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modification including 3 new windows.
5th November 2014
Waverley Council
637 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolish existing dwellings and construction of a Three storey residential flat building with basement , lift, carpark , landscaping and strata subdivision
8th October 2014
Waverley Council
1 Oceanview Avenue Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations and additions including removal of majority of swimming pool , carport at rear and internal reconfiguration
3rd July 2014
Waverley Council
7 Oceanview Avenue Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations and Additions including first floor extension with rear balcony
16 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Extensive demolition and alterations and additions including two storey dwelling house
28th May 2014
Waverley Council
631 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of a dual - occupancy over 3 levels including basement parking plus strata subdivision into three lots.
7th May 2014
Waverley Council
12 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations & additions including internal reconfiguration & enclosure of rear under croft.
1st May 2014
Waverley Council
6 Mitchell Rd, Rose Bay, NSW
Dwelling House
Woollahra Municipal Council
623 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modifications including internal alterations , windows and air conditioning to approved alterations to dwelling
5th March 2014
Waverley Council
28 Peel Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
S96 modification to remove tree in rear yard previously required to be retained & protected.
24th January 2014
Waverley Council
653 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Strata subdivision to reallocate parking
13th December 2013
Waverley Council
14 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Ground floor extension, first floor addition and rooftop deck to dwelling and swimming pool
10th December 2013
Waverley Council
14 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse, NSW
Restaurant/Cafe
Woollahra Municipal Council
Shop 1/653 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Use of premises as a beauty salon
28th October 2013
Waverley Council
Shop 2/653 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Fitout and use of premises as a cafe
25th October 2013
Waverley Council
26 Peel Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Carport and fence to front of property and new swimming pool to rear yard
10th October 2013
Waverley Council
665 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Extension of trading hours of Thai Massage Shop
27th September 2013
Waverley Council
682 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW
Child Care
Woollahra Municipal Council
649 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolition of existing dwellings, construction of a residential flat building with basement parking.
20th August 2013
Waverley Council
627A Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Alterations to residential flat building
12th July 2013
Waverley Council
12 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Demolition of dwelling , construction of a two storey dwelling with basement garage
684 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW
Dwelling House
Woollahra Municipal Council
621 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Modify proposal to delete two windowsn , create new window and internal alterations to sub-floor area of proposed dwellings
18th September 2012
Waverley Council
16 Kobada Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Alterations and a first floor addition to a detached dwelling
11th July 2012
Waverley Council
5/39 George Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
Remove an internal wall & install an air conditioning unit.
5th July 2012
Waverley Council
7/8 767 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse 2030
Pidgeonhole - On-premises licence
6th June 2012
NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority
12 Elvina Street Dover Heights NSW 2030
New swimming pool and boundary fence to dwelling to replace existing pool and fence.
16th April 2012
Waverley Council
3 Oceanview Avenue Dover Heights NSW 2030
Extend rear corner of dwelling to boundary, plus modify side window, install rear glazed doors, plus minor internal alterations.
2nd April 2012
Waverley Council
627A Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of residential flat building with basement parking.
30th March 2012
Waverley Council
16 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modify consent to delete condition that reduced height of front fence.
8th March 2012
Waverley Council
21 Kobada Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Correct development consent description to include attic space.
14th February 2012
Waverley Council
Shop 2, 698-704 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay North 2030
Bay Leaf Restaurant - Liquor licence transfer
3rd January 2012
NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority
16 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
New front fence, increase height.
3rd January 2012
Waverley Council
657 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
External signage for existing Commonwealth Bank
5th December 2011
Waverley Council
12 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Modify proposes dual occupancy by removing side courtyards, erect pergolas at rear & create new studio in basement.
22nd November 2011
Waverley Council
20A Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
New double car parking space at front of dwelling.
1st November 2011
Waverley Council
12 Lancaster Road Dover Heights NSW 2030
Demolition of dwelling, Torrens title subdivision into two lots and construct two storey semi detached dwelling on each lot with basement parking and lap pool
20th October 2011
Waverley Council
643 Old South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029
Inground swimming pool at rear of property