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EG Funds Management Proposes Redevelopment of Prominent Kensington Site, Melbourne

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Sydney-based developer EG Funds Management has lodged plans to replace a rundown Kensington wool store (pictured, right) with a major residential village. The 110-year old historic building, next door to flour processing plant Allied Mills, whose factory is prominent to commuters taking the Bolte Bridge, is expected to be retained in any redevelopment. EG is seeking to build at least one tower, rising up to 12 levels, on its site, according to The Age which reported the development application that has been rejected by council. [...]

Surge in Chinese Visa Applications Prompts St Kilda Road Office Lease

A SURGE in the number of Chinese visa applications has forced the Chinese Embassy to lease new offices specifically for the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre division. The department will now be based at 570 St Kilda Road after signing a six year lease for almost 500 square metres of ground floor space. The Chinese government will pay a starting rent of $240 per square metre, per annum to occupy the A-grade, 8-level office, opposite the popular Belgian Beer Cafe Bluestone and Wesley College. [...]