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Bates Smart
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About Bates Smart
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Bates Smart is an architectural firm with studios in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1853 by Joseph Reed it is known as one of Australia's oldest architectural firms, and has been responsible for numerous landmark buildings.
Apartments.com.au community feedback
When asked what the key strengths are of Bates Smart properties:
- 📍 Great location (17 votes)
- 📝 Floor plan designs (9 votes)
- 🌳 Outdoor spaces (7 votes)
- ✨ Quality of finishes (7 votes)
- 🤑 Value for money (5 votes)
- 🏗️ Project team experience (4 votes)
- 📈 High capital growth opportunity (3 votes)
- 🏊 Resident amenities (3 votes)
- 🌱 Energy efficiency and sustainability (2 votes)
- 💰 Investment opportunity (1 vote)
- 💸 Low owners corp fees (1 vote)
When asked what the key strengths are of Bates Smart sales team experience:
- ⏱️ Timely contact (13 votes)
- 🤗 Willingness to help (7 votes)
- 👔 Professionalism (6 votes)
- ❤️ Understood my needs (5 votes)
- 🧠 Development knowledge (4 votes)
- 📑 Quality of information (4 votes)
- 🗂️ Highly organised (2 votes)
- 🗺️ Local area knowledge (2 votes)
Projects
Construction completeSELLING NOWPrince & Parade by Mirvac, Brunswick
701 Park Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
Pricing
From $1,200,000
Bedrooms
2 - 4 bedroom configurations
Residences
169
Estimated Completion
2026
Under constructionSELLING NOWDanks St District, Waterloo
903-921 Bourke Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Pricing
From $1,025,000
Bedrooms
1 - 4 bedroom configurations
Residences
373
Estimated Completion
Mid 2028
Construction completeSELLING NOWNorwest Quarter
40 Solent Circuit, Norwest NSW 2153
Pricing
From $995,000
Bedrooms
1 - 3 bedroom configurations
Residences
196
Estimated Completion
2025
Recent news and updates
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6 hours agoBuilder-developer DASCO is expanding the apartment offering at its under-construction Danks St District precinct in Waterloo, with a new release designed to bring a lower entry point to the... Read more
DASCO unveils The Pavilion at Danks St District, Waterloo
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12 days agoMirvac has completed Prince & Parade, its latest apartment development opposite Princes Park, bringing 169 new residences to one of Melbourne's most established inner-north... Read more
Mirvac completes Prince & Parade, welcoming residents to Brunswick's parkside address
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5 months agoASX-listed developer Stockland is continuing to ramp up its return to the apartment market.
In late 2024, Stockland announced it would resume apartment development after a 13-year... Read more
First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower
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5 months agoPrince & Parade in Brunswick is entering its final stages of construction, with the removal of the project’s last tower crane and the unveiling of the building’s full façade marking a... Read more
Mirvac’s latest landmark, Prince & Parade Brunswick, enters final construction phase
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6 months agoLocal Gold Coast developer Andrews has officially marked the start of construction on South Beach, its $900 million wellness-led coastal development in Surfers Paradise.
Inspired by... Read more
Andrews breaks ground on South Beach, wellness-led coastal address in Surfers Paradise
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7 months agoLess than five months after submitting plans to redevelop the former Cadbury office on St Kilda Road into a luxury apartment tower, development giant Dexus has been given ministerial... Read more
Dexus secures ministerial approval for St Kilda Road apartment tower
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a year agoBates Smart is one of Melbourne's longest standing architecture firms.
Founded in Melbourne in 1853 by Joseph Reed, the firm began as Reed & Barnes and has evolved through various... Read more
100 years on, Bates Smart returns to South Melbourne's Domain Precinct to design Park Modern
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a year agoMirvac has marked the topping out of Prince & Parade in Brunswick, celebrating the completion of the building’s highest point and a major step forward for one of the developer’s... Read more
Prince & Parade tops out in Brunswick as Mirvac marks dual Melbourne milestones
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a year agoDexus' push into the residential development space is moving down to Melbourne, with the real estate asset giant taking on the southern end of St Kilda Road.
Dexus, who has recently... Read more
First look: Dexus joins St Kilda Road apartment ranks with gateway tower proposal
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a year agoDeveloper Time & Place has appointed Hacer to build Park Modern, its $500 million residential development overlooking Melbourne's Botanic Gardens, while also launching sales to the... Read more
Time & Place appoints Hacer to build newly launched Park Modern apartments in South Melbourne
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a year agoNew apartment developer CASA has appointed Decode Group to build The McLaren, their newly launched North Sydney project.
Decode’s appointment marks CASA’s second builder... Read more
CASA appoints Decode to build The McLaren in North Sydney
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a year agoA major redevelopment is on the cards for one of Sydney’s most recognisable inner-city blocks, with Salter Brothers lodging plans for a new mixed-use precinct at the long-standing Potts... Read more
Salter Brothers plans One Kings Cross, mixed-use redevelopment of the Potts Point Holiday Inn
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a year agoFor the first time in four years, a new apartment development has launched in the growing North Sydney commercial and retail hub.
Several years in the making, national apartment... Read more
CASA reveals The McLaren, North Sydney's newest apartment development
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a year agoIn most Australian suburbs where houses outnumber apartments, it's the standalone homes that typically command the highest prices. But Brunswick has bucked that trend, thanks to respected... Read more
Exclusive: Mirvac breaks Brunswick record with Prince & Parade sale
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a year agoPark Modern isn’t just a project for Tim Price - it’s a passion piece.
Located in South Melbourne’s prestigious Domain precinct, the development represents years of planning, site... Read more
Inside Park Modern, South Melbourne: Five minutes with Time & Place Founder Tim Price
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a year agoOnce the ASX-listed developer Mirvac acquired the site of a former hotel across the road from Princes Park in Brunswick, they ticked the location box for prospective off the plan apartment... Read more
Premium amenities match parkside living at Prince & Parade in Brunswick
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a year agoRespected builder-developer DASCO has unveiled its highly anticipated Danks St District, set to become the largest and most design-focused residential and retail village in the heart of... Read more
DASCO launches game-changing new Waterloo precinct, Danks St District
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a year agoCoronation Property has established itself as a leader in Sydney’s urban landscape, known for its commitment to collaborating with some of the industry’s most respected architects and... Read more
Joe Nahas on Coronation Property's commitment to top-tier design partnerships
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2 years agoMirvac has celebrated commencement of construction on its new Prince & Parade residential community in Brunswick, marking the start of major works for the project that will rejuvenate a... Read more
Mirvac to transform old motel into apartments in Brunswick as Prince & Parade construction kicks off
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2 years agoSummary:
Mirvac starts construction on Prince & Parade
Construction of the 166 apartments expected to complete in mid to late 2026
Mirvac inhouse construction team hopeful of... Read more
Mirvac commences construction at parkside Prince & Parade apartment development in Brunswick
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2 years agoDiversified national property developer, Time & Place, has received development approval from the Victorian Planning Minister for Park Modern, a large-scale, mixed-use... Read more
Time & Place greenlit for Park Modern, new $500m apartment development overlooking Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens
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2 years agoNearly four years after signalling it will be going into the mixed-use precinct sector and starting with a site in Waterloo, Fabcot, the development arm of supermarket chain Woolworths, has... Read more
Woolworths unveils long-awaited Waterloo precinct with shop-top housing
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2 years agoLocal developer Andrews Projects has submitted plans for its largest project to date: a $700 million twin-tower development in Surfers Paradise.
Andrews Projects purchased the 5,700 sqm... Read more
First look exclusive: Andrews Projects reveal 400 apartment, two-tower development in Surfers Paradise
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2 years agoNew apartment owners are increasingly seeking developments that connect to nature due to a growing awareness of the benefits of green living.
As urbanization accelerates, the need for... Read more
Sydney's most nature-fuelled new apartment developments
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2 years agoMirvac's latest parkside apartment development, Prince & Parade , brings together the same team that has created several iconic developments that have stood the test of time in... Read more
Mirvac go parkside again with Prince & Parade on Princes Park in Brunswick: Urban video tour
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2 years agoTop Spring Australia's $500 million residential community, The Newlands, has made a significant mark as the first development approved in Lane Cove's rezoned St Leonards South... Read more
Inside The Newlands, St Leonards apartments: Urban's display suite tour of Top Spring Australia's newest apartment development
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2 years agoPopular watering hole the Northbridge Hotel, and the adjoining commercial precinct Northbridge Village, are set to make way for a new mixed-use retail and apartment building.
SJD, who is... Read more
First look: Northbridge Hotel to make way for new mixed-use development
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2 years agoBuyers who purchase an apartment in Mulpha’s zero carbon precinct, Norwest Quarter in Sydney's Hills District, may qualify for a green home loan, rewarding them with lower interest... Read more
Discounted green home loans on offer at Mulpha's zero carbon Norwest Quarter
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2 years agoLocal owner-occupiers have jumped at Mirvac's new Brunswick apartment development, Prince & Parade.
Prince & Parade, on the doorstep of the 39-hectare Princes Park, home of... Read more
Location and brand recognition drive sales at Mirvac's Prince & Parade apartments in Brunswick
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2 years agoTim Forrester's Aria Property Group is set to continue its transformation of South Brisbane with another sustainable apartment development approved.
They've been given the green light by... Read more
Aria set for new South Brisbane apartment tower after council nod
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2 years agoSydney's skyline is set to transform with the approval of new dual-tower development plans overlooking Hyde Park in the heart of the city.
The project, which is linked to Chinese... Read more
Two-tower apartment development greenlit on Sydney's Hyde Park
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2 years agoTop Spring Australia broke price records in April at their St Leonards South masterplan, The Newlands.
They amassed over $50 million in sales following the launch of their second stage... Read more
The Newlands St Leonards secures record apartment sales for wellness focus
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2 years agoDeveloper Top Spring Australia nabbed one of the best sites in St Leonards when they secured a 1.2-hectare site across the road from Newlands Park.
When they started to put together the... Read more
How The Newlands St Leonards location offers calmness and convenience for future residents
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2 years agoDiversified investment group and property developer Salter Brothers is set for its first development play in the Queensland capital.
While they own and operate a handful of retreats... Read more
First look exclusive: Salter Brothers plot new Brisbane apartments
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2 years agoAs Sydney's urban sprawl continues, development has been buoyant in St Leonards, the next business district following the train line from Sydney and through North Sydney.
It's an... Read more
St Leonards best off the plan apartments selling in 2024
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2 years agoBurgeoning Sydney developer Top Spring Australia has revealed the next stage of its parkside St Leonards masterplan, The Newlands.
Soon to be released to the market, the second... Read more
Top Spring Australia release next stage of St Leonards parkside masterplan, The Newlands
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3 years agoBuilder developer DASCO has secured one of the most anticipated developments in Sydney's inner east.
The iCIRT-rated builder has secured a 1.7-hectare site at 903-921 Bourke Street, a... Read more
Exclusive: DASCO secure Waterloo mixed-use development from Dahua Group
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3 years agoWith housing demand projected to outpace Greater Sydney in price and rental growth, the Norwest area in Sydney’s booming Hills District has become an attractive investment... Read more
Norwest apartment market in Sydney’s Hills District reports strong price and rental growth
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3 years agoWhat makes a new apartment project stand out?
Many say location is everything, and Mirvac's latest apartment development, Prince & Parade, has one of the best locations in... Read more
Brunswick location tour: What's within walking distance from Mirvac's Prince & Parade apartment development
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3 years agoProperty developer and investor Cbus Property has acquired a residential development site which it hopes to bring to the market in 2024.
They snapped up 3,036 sqm at 437 St Kilda... Read more
Cbus Property set for first St Kilda Road apartment development
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3 years agoMirvac has firmed up plans for the next stage of Zetland's burgeoning Green Square precinct.
The ambitious $13 billion Green Square redevelopment has been a longstanding collaboration... Read more
First look: Mirvac continue Green Square transformation with three-tower mixed-use development
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3 years agoTop Spring Australia put ceremonial shovels to the ground last week on its $580 million St Leonards project, The Newlands.
The 1.26-hectare master-planned community is... Read more
Top Spring break ground at The Newlands, St Leonards apartment development
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3 years agoSouth East Queensland developer Aria have completed construction at their sold-out Kangaroo Point apartment development, Riviére.
The 12-level, Bates Smart-designed development homes 122... Read more
Aria complete construction of Kangaroo Point apartment development Riviére
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3 years agoYou've heard it before - location location location.
We recently had a tour through Mirvac's latest apartment project, Prince & Parade, a beautiful multi-residential development that... Read more
Display Suite Tour Video: Prince & Parade by Mirvac 701 Park Street, Brunswick
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3 years agoFrasers Property Australia and Mitsui Fudosan have established a new joint venture to deliver a further three developments in Frasers Midtown MacPark masterplan.
The duo are already in... Read more
Frasers and Mitsui Fudosan team up for three more apartment developments at $2.2 billion Midtown MacPark masterplan
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3 years agoTop Spring Australia has secured over $100 million in sales in the last three months at its St Leonards parkside masterplan community, The Newlands.
They've now sold over $160 million... Read more
Top Spring fast track next stage of The Newlands St Leonards after $100m of sales
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3 years agoASX-listed developer Mirvac has launched the expressions of interest campaign at its latest Melbourne apartment development, Prince & Parade, on a prime park-facing block on the fringe... Read more
Mirvac reveal latest Melbourne apartment development, Prince & Parade Brunswick
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3 years agoProminent Sydney developer Podia has submitted plans for its next apartment project.
In a joint venture with CASA, Podia is seeking to developer 71 dwellings, a mix of apartments and... Read more
First look: Podia and CASA lodge Bates Smart plans for Walker St, North Sydney mixed-use tower
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3 years agoThe Toorak Road and Chapel Street intersection is one of the most popular in Melbourne. It's at the centre of South Yarra's cafe, restaurant and bar scene, while also being a main street... Read more
How Bates Smart designed the completed South Yarra development, Capitol Grand
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3 years agoIn the vibrant landscape of north-west Sydney, a new urban village has re-envisioned modern living.
Greenland Australia's completed development, NBH at Lachlan's Line in Macquarie Park,... Read more
NBH at Lachlan's Line: Urban living in Sydney's North West