Emerging Sydney-based property developer, FYVE, has released its vision for Liverpool&rsquo;s tallest DA-approved development, as the company prepares to launch sales on the project.

Branded The Liverpool by FYVE, the project is located at 26 Elizabeth Street, in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, soaring 34-storeys into the sky.

The project will feature 193 apartments, a 93-room hotel, 6,500 sqm of commercial space, and a range of ground-floor retail tenancies, establishing a new benchmark for mixed-use residential projects in the region.

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Render of The Liverpool&#39;s facade. Credit Rothelowman

According to Amen Zoabi, Founder and Managing Director of Fyve, The Liverpool by FYVE will be a defining project for the people and the city of Liverpool.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re incredibly proud to bring this project to market, and we&rsquo;re very much looking forward to delivering The Liverpool as an unparalleled example of design and lifestyle excellence in south-west Sydney,&rdquo; said Zoabi.

&ldquo;The Liverpool by FYVE is unlike other developments, due to its mix of high-quality residential, boutique hotel accommodation, premium commercial and unique food and beverage-oriented retail spaces &ndash; with this kind of product mix unheard of in this area.

The Liverpool will be delivered with an experienced team backing the project, including one of Australia&rsquo;s leading architecture firms, Rothelowman, as well as renowned construction company, Binah.

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Render inside one of the proposed apartments at The Liverpool. Credit: Rothelowman.

&ldquo;With the city of Liverpool positioned at the gateway to the $5.3 billion Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, due to open to passengers in 2026, the future is bright for Sydney&rsquo;s south-western capital,&rdquo; added Zoabi.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re situated at the epicentre of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct, which will become a thriving economic zone surrounding the future airport, that is set to generate tens of thousands of new jobs in the region,&rdquo; he said.

As the city of Liverpool matures into a premier destination within Sydney&rsquo;s booming Western Parkland City, homebuyers of The Liverpool will be confident knowing their purchase is underpinned by sound economic fundamentals, creating a successful long-term investment.

The prooject by FYVE will also sit on the intersection of a significant network of planned cycleways to be delivered by Liverpool City Council, both along Elizabeth Street and neighbouring streets.

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Render inside one of the proposed apartments at The Liverpool. Credit: Rothelowman.

Meanwhile, the project is located within minutes of Westfield Liverpool, Liverpool Hospital, and key local education hubs including Western Sydney University, University of Wollongong (SW Sydney campus), Liverpool TAFE, Liverpool Boys High School and Liverpool Public School.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re expecting a wide range of purchasers to be interested in The Liverpool by FYVE, from first home buyers, local families and owner-occupiers, to savvy investors and local healthcare and education workers,&rdquo; said Zoabi

&ldquo;We know our purchasers will appreciate the amenity and quality on offer, and we can&rsquo;t wait to create this vibrant new community for them.&rdquo;

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The project will feature 193 apartments, a 93-room hotel, 6,500 sqm of commercial space, and a range of ground-floor retail tenancies, establishing a new benchmark for mixed-use residential projects in the region.



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Fyve unveils approved plans for Liverpool’s tallest apartment tower

Coloured by an emerald green hue, Indooroopilly is one of the most naturally rich suburbs in Brisbane.

Offering residents the best of both worlds, Indooroopilly sits just 10-minutes from the city, and only seven-minutes from the foothills of Mount Coot-Tha.

Streets are shrouded by canopies of native vegetation, leading out to expansive parklands and lush nature reserves, with the suburb home to an assortment of parks and walking trails, as well as a number of popular bike paths, including the scenic River Loop Trail.

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Brisbane-based developers, North, took to the amenity-rich suburb to deliver their latest residential project, in a cross-studio collaboration between the renowned Rothelowman, Carr Design and Form Landscape Architects.

Located at 97 Swann Road, Ethereal Residences deliver a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments, imbued in the lush greenery that sets Indooroopilly apart.&nbsp;

Blending seamlessly with its surrounds, the hilltop residences make a dynamic yet elegant contribution to the Indooroopilly streetscape.Each residence has been designed to take full advantage of surrounding views, enhanced by the unique sloping nature of the site.

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Curved elements in the building create an organic and distinctly &lsquo;Ethereal&rsquo; aesthetic, complementing the landscaping and local vegetation.

Composed of high quality materials that are designed to endure the test of time, the built form is finely detailed, with strong ties to the heritage character of the area.

Stepping out from Ethereal, the Swann Rd bus station sits on the doorstep of the project, connecting residents to the wider suburb and into the CBD.&nbsp;

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Coffee lovers are just 60 metres from the AVID Coffee Lounge on Swann. Just&nbsp;over a kilometre away is the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, home to over&nbsp;330 specialty stores, major retailers and premium dining outlets, including David Jones, Coles, and an Event Cinema.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Encased by the Brisbane River, the suburb also features two golf courses, with Indooroopilly Golf Course seven minutes by car from Ethereal, sharing the space with a number of parks and green areas, including Indooroopilly Island Conservation Park and&nbsp;Thomas Park Bougainvillea Gardens.

St Lucia Golf Links sits just 1.5 kilometres down the road from the Residences, as does the Jack Cook Memorial Park and Perrin Park.&nbsp;

The Indooroopilly River Walk sits just two kilometres from the Ethereal, with the link offering&nbsp;a safe route from&nbsp;Twigg&nbsp;Street to the Jack&nbsp;Pesch&nbsp;Bridge and the&nbsp;Indooroopilly&nbsp;Rail Station, with additional connections to&nbsp;Radnor&nbsp;Street and Riverview Terrace.

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The riverwalk includes a&nbsp;walkway, viewing platforms and dedicated bike lanes, with&nbsp;sweeping&nbsp;views of the Brisbane River and the iconic Walter Taylor Bridge.

The over-river walk and cycle way connects to the University of Queensland and Western Freeway Bikeway, which sits just&nbsp;four minutes down Swann Road, also home to St Johns College, along with the Universities Art Museum.&nbsp;

The suburb is home to some of the state&#39;s best educational choices, with Ethereal sitting close by to quite a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;

St Peters Lutheran College is just three minutes by car from Ethereal, while the Indooroopilly State High School is a mere 750 metres down the road.&nbsp;

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Each residence has been designed to take full advantage of surrounding views, enhanced by the unique sloping nature of the site.



Between the city and the bush: What it's like living in Indooroopilly

The long-awaited rejuvenation of the Club Bondi Junction RSL is officially underway following a formal ground-breaking, signalling the start of construction on the back of a successful project sell out.

The 80-apartment development by Australian development business, Capital Corporation, was launched in October 2020, selling 30 per cent of apartments in the first week on the market, with the final apartment sold just prior to the start of the construction phase.&nbsp;

The apartments have been designed by Group GSA, while the interiors are by renowned architects, Koichi Takada.

With a focus on form and function, each home has been designed to celebrate both the city and the sea, with each apartment following an open-plan design, adjoining onto spacious balconies offering views across Bondi and Botany Bay.

Capital Corporation Director, Jim Hunter said the strong sales in 2021 triggered the early construction start, with the flow of buyers following on from there.

&ldquo;Our last sale recently finalised, and the construction program has officially begun, signifying to the community that the project is full steam ahead,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;This is such an exciting project that provides both a longstanding future for the Club, modern living facilities and terrific benefits for the community,&rdquo; Hunter added.

Bond is set to revitalise the precinct streets into a buzzing community hub, with the reinvention and modernisation of Club Bondi Junction RSL also planned, which will sit beneath the apartments.

Part of the area&rsquo;s regeneration includes opening the street frontage on the corner of Gray Street and Bronte Road into a welcoming and dynamic location, with an array of cafes and dining options.

Capital Corporation worked closely with Group GSA, to renew and restore aspects of the Club&rsquo;s heritage, while also creating a contemporary facade.

Bondi Junction RSL Club President, Bill Harrigan said they&rsquo;re looking forward to the transformation, attracting all members of the community.

&ldquo;I am excited about the creation of a different type of club, one that attracts not only veterans and their families but all of the community.&rdquo;

With the inclusion of the function spaces and the new restaurant, we expect the club to be a central spot for social connection,&rdquo;&nbsp;Harrigan said. &nbsp;

The 10-level residential project will be crowned by a landscaped rooftop area, created by Urbis, complete with an outdoor cinema, barbecue areas and a yoga lawn.&nbsp;

National Director at Colliers Residential, Blake Schulze, said the project had attracted buyers from the Eastern Suburbs, many of whom purchased multiple apartments, with one as their main residence and the second as either an investment or for another family member or adult child.

&ldquo;We experienced significant demand for Bond from local families and returning Australian expats,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;This demand resulted in strong sales, even during our most significant lockdown period of 2021.&rdquo;

After partnering on two successful projects, Veridian in Kogarah and Esplanade in Norwest, Capital Corporation appointed Westbourne Constructions as the builder in December 2021 with construction now officially underway.

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With a focus on form and function, each home has been designed to celebrate both the city and the sea, with each apartment following an open-plan design, adjoining onto spacious balconies offering views across Bondi and Botany Bay.



Bondi Junction RSL Club build kicks off just as project completely sells out

Mirvac has thrown its support behind The Salvation Army Australia&rsquo;s signature fundraising drive, The Red Shield Appeal, with the creation of Transformation House.

Located at Mirvac&rsquo;s Smiths Lane masterplanned community in Clyde North, the brand new&nbsp;home will be auctioned in November 2022, with a $500,000 fundraising target for the Red Shield Appeal.

Currently under construction, the design of the home was unveiled at the end of June, with The Salvation Army Australia&rsquo;s Michael Wright (Major) Corps Officer, explaining that funds raised from the sale of Transformation House will create an ongoing legacy, helping the charity reach countless individuals and transform lives for years to come.

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&ldquo;Housing stress has been rapidly increasing across Australia. Right now, for every person you can see who is homeless there are 13 more that you can&rsquo;t see.&rdquo;

The funds raised through the sale of this house means that Mirvac, and the new homeowners, are playing a critical role in enabling The Salvation Army to address these issues by ensuring we continue to provide crisis, transitional and long-term accommodation, refuges for women and their children, rooming houses and community housing,&rdquo; he said. .

Mirvac&rsquo;s Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis, said that the Transformation House demonstrates Mirvac&rsquo;s commitment to reimagining urban life and building sustainable communities for the future.

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&ldquo;From the way we design and manage our assets, to the communities we create and the homes and neighbourhoods in which our customers live, being environmentally and socially responsible is firmly embedded in our DNA.

Designed by the award-winning Mirvac Design team, currently under construction home has taken its design inspiration from the curves of the local Cardinia Creek.

The two-storey 320 sqm home will feature unique architecture, with flexible living spaces, along with innovative technology and a resort-style backyard, complete with a plunge pool.

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Render of the featured plunge pool at Transformation House. Image supplied.

With four-bedrooms and two-bathrooms, the home incorporates two living rooms, a butler&rsquo;s pantry and SMEG kitchen appliances, with the master bedroom featuring a luxurious walk in robe and ensuite.

An upstairs breakout area, mud room and study nook complete the family-style home, with the one-of-a-kind fully electric home also seeking to achieve a 7-Star NatHERS rating, incorporating &lsquo;future-ready&rsquo; sustainable design principles and leading technologies to minimise energy consumption and maximise liveability for its future residents.

Situated on a 392 square metre block in prime position within the Smiths Lane community, Transformation House is just a short walk from the newly opened Clyde Grammar and Banjo Park, Smith&rsquo;s Lane&rsquo;s first neighbourhood park.

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Over 60 hectares of the Smiths Lane masterplan is dedicated to green space, including sporting facilities, local parks, walking tracks, bike trails and more.

With over 300 residents already living at Smiths Lane, it will include over 3,000 homes once complete, along with a proposed future town centre with supermarket, speciality stores, restaurants, government school, childcare and adult educational facilities.

Transformation House is expected to be complete and auctioned in Spring 2022, while a selection of three, four and five-bedroom home options can still be snapped up within the master planned community.

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Located at Mirvac’s Smiths Lane masterplanned community in Clyde North, the brand new home will be auctioned in November 2022, with a $500,000 fundraising target for the Red Shield Appeal.



Mirvac and The Salvation Army Australia announce new home to be auctioned for charity

Buildview Corp&rsquo;s recently completed Wolli Creek project, Belle Vue, gives its residents easy access to the South Sydney suburbs, while being just 10 kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

Residents also have convenient access to Sydney Airport, without the problematic plane noise, as Wolli Creek sits away from the designated flight paths.

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Belle Vue was designed by local architecture firm BKA, with each residence featuring timber flooring, glazed windows, 2.7-metre-high ceilings, as well as SMEG appliances as standard.

Buildview Corp&nbsp;suggest the marbled honed stone benchtops have been a favourite feature amongst buyers so far, with the aspect elevating the apartments.

A majority of the homes include study nook space, along with wintergardens, with louvred windows.

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Two communal gardens feature across the project, complete with barbecue facilities, seating areas and a landscaped grass area.

Sitting within easy reach of the piazza style, Village Square, residents will be among an array of eateries and shopping options.

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Connection to surrounding suburbs and the nearby CBD are also made easy, with the Wolli Creek train station just down the road.

A select number of apartments can still be snapped up in Belle Vue, including a one-bedder, a range of two-bedroom options, and a three-bedroom apartment, with two-bathrooms as well as two car spaces.

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Residents have convenient access to Sydney Airport, without the problematic plane noise, as Wolli Creek sits away from the designated flight paths


A look into the Wolli Creek apartment project, Belle Vue

Drew Group&#39;s mid-century designed Lagoon apartments are set to take up an enviable location&nbsp;between the ocean and the famous Tedder Avenue.

The two towers, Sunrise Tower and Sunset Tower, will&nbsp;sit comfortably on a sprawling&nbsp;4,000 sqm plus site, the biggest amalgamated site in Main Beach since the 1980s.&nbsp;

The size of the site allowed Drew Group, led by Jonathan Drew, to create an extensive central Lagoon,&nbsp;a resort-style heated swimming pool and spa. In the space is also&nbsp;barbecue areas, pool lounges, and a 65 sqm gym with treatment rooms.

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The Palm Springs-inspired towers, designed by locals Plus Architecture, offer residents a high level of walkability from Cronin Avenue, around the corner from Tedder Avenue&#39;s boutique cafes and shops&nbsp;and just 200 metres from the beach.

The Spit, Marina Mirage and Southport Yacht Club are all within walking distance, as is Macintosh Park which connects Lagoon residents to nature.

There&#39;s bus and tram links to the busier Surfers Paradise, both stops less than 400 metres from Lagoon front door.&nbsp;

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MacIntosh Park and boat ramp are within proximity, with walking tracks linking the residences to the space in just a few hundred metres.

There&#39;s just three and four-bedroom apartments left in Sunrise Tower, starting from $1,595,000 for 170 sqm.

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There&#39;s a small selection of&nbsp;sub-penthouses and dual level penthouses.

Sunset Tower is set to be released soon.

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Located between the ocean and famous Tedder Ave, Lagoon’s design and finishes draws inspiration from Palm Springs and provides a range of options for every type of owner occupier.



Why the Main Beach lifestyle is attracting buyers to Lagoon apartments

Celebrated developers, AVJennings have recently taken home top honours, winning the &lsquo;Residential Development - Australia&rsquo; category at the International Property Awards, for The Empress apartments at Waterline Place.

The vision for Waterline Place is to be &lsquo;a village within a village&rsquo; - a&nbsp;vision which is quickly coming to life, designed by some of Australia&rsquo;s leading architects.

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The AVJennings community offers a range of apartments, townhomes and penthouse residences, with the community set to eventually be home to 14 residential buildings, with some 510 residences, all brought together by a&nbsp;series of active and pedestrian-friendly streets and laneways.&nbsp;

The Empress Apartments were launched back in 2019, comprising a mix of one, two and three-bedroom&nbsp;apartments, designed by&nbsp;internationally-renowned architect Elenberg Fraser.

A wave of local owner-occupiers and downsizers snapped up the majority of the apartments, which was predominately sold out prior to completion back in mid 2021.&nbsp;

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The latest Waterline Place offering has been coined the Merchant Apartments, which is set to deliver another 125&nbsp;apartments to the community, across two seven-storey buildings.

Designed in collaboration with&nbsp;Elenberg Fraser, the Merchant Apartments encompass learning from previous releases, combining&nbsp;a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with an exclusive collection of Sky Homes on the upper levels of the project, offering sweeping views of the surrounding bay and city skyline.

The ASX-listed developers will also incorporate boutique retail offerings across the ground floor, as well as a number of communal spaces, emblazoned with the work of local artists.

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Topping out the Merchant Apartments is the expansive rooftop terrace, featuring multiple seating zones, a communal garden and a children&rsquo;s play space, with completion of the building slated for mid 2024.&nbsp;

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The Empress Apartments were launched back in 2019, comprising a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, designed by internationally-renowned architect Elenberg Fraser

AVJennings win Residential Development, Australia category at the International Property Awards for Williamstown apartments

After keen interest leading up to the official launch of The Gladstone Village in Merrylands, 32 units at ALAND&rsquo;s new $800 million development were sold.

Over 150 units have now been snapped up after the Stage One sales event for the 2.5- hectare master-planned precinct, including 116 which had sold prior to the three-day event.

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As one of the last remaining pockets along Sydney&rsquo;s rail network to be developed, The Gladstone Village will include 365-apartments across three buildings - up to 20 storeys in height - with construction already underway.

ALAND CEO George Tadrosse said the success of the launch weekend is evidence that demand is still outstripping supply for quality apartments given the unprecedented pandemic-related roadblocks currently plaguing the construction industry.

&ldquo;There is a tremendous amount of pent-up pressure in the Sydney apartment market and due to planning delays, as well as material and labour shortages, there are not enough new apartments coming onto the market to meet demand,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Fortunately, ALAND is well-placed to deliver the much-needed stock for Western Sydney in the timeframe buyers are wanting it. Construction has begun on The Gladstone Village with delivery expected in the second half of 2023.&rdquo;

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Tadrosse added that the timely release of The Gladstone Village is good news for house hunters whether they&rsquo;re seeking to buy their first home, upgrade, or invest.

&ldquo;ALAND&rsquo;s units have a solid track-record for success with a 0.5 per cent vacancy rate. There is a 4.9 per cent average yield for our apartments compared with Sydney&rsquo;s average yield of 4.1 per cent. These impressive yields, combined with data showing Sydney apartment rents are rising, means it&rsquo;s the ideal time to secure new property.&rdquo;

By March 2022, ALAND estimated the expected rental return for a two-bedroom apartment at The Gladstone Village would be $520 a week, versus the Merrylands average of $460 a week and greater Sydney&rsquo;s $495 a week.

The Gladstone Village is appealing to a large cross section of purchasers due to its diverse stock offering and range of price points. Of the 365 apartments available in Stage One, there are studios starting at $466,500, one-bedrooms priced from $544,000, two-bedrooms beginning at $599,000, and three-bedrooms from $819,000.

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Unparalleled in Merrylands, The Gladstone Village has been designed featuring state-of-the-art finishes, spacious layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, bespoke porcelain floors, stone bench-tops, Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, Grohe metal tap-ware and elegant fittings.

The resort-style amenities include a rooftop pool, communal barbecue facilities and vast landscaped open areas for residents, while the site will also contain approximately 2400 sqm of retail and commercial space as well as four-levels of basement parking.

The remaining stages of The Gladstone Village are yet to undergo planning with current controls allowing for a mix of retail, residential and commercial surrounding 5000 sqm of internal parkland and another 6000 sqm of open space.

Positioned within footsteps of Merrylands train station and Stockland Merrylands, The Gladstone Village is also just a short distance to the Parramatta CBD and within a short distance of Sydney&rsquo;s city centre.

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ALAND's, The Gladstone Village in Merrylands entices buyers with unparalleled offerings.


High demand for ALAND’s new vertical village in Western Sydney, The Gladstone Village

Nature and gardens are the focal point at Castle Island, the new Castle Hill apartment development by KWG Property.

Set in the developing Showground Precinct, Castle Island will bring seven buildings to the burgeoning area, with 295 apartments designed by&nbsp;local architectural firm, Giles Tribe, along with two international architects, Hong Kong’s ARVA Architects and DLN Architects.&nbsp;

The communal spaces within Castle Island have been designed&nbsp;by Glyph Studio, with a large garden central to the project, along with&nbsp;three elevated sky gardens.

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Castle Island residents will also benefit from further amenity ,with a&nbsp;clubhouse, gym, lobby, library, co-working space, private lounging nooks, yoga zones, games and play areas, and a rooftop dining area all proposed for the $300 million development.&nbsp;

“The fine details in its architecture, landscaping and incredible onsite amenities reinforce the sense of place and the identity of ‘Castle Island’ as prized residential community,” said Giles Tribe Architects Director,&nbsp;Danny Yeung.&nbsp;

Castle Island stitches together architecture and landscapes to capture the natural spirit of the suburb.

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The north-facing central garden acts as an extension of the living spaces, drawing in natural light whilst also providing cool respite in the summer.

The three elevated sky gardens have all been designed with their own personality, sitting above the ground-plane, furnished with barbecues, intimate seating nooks, a yoga lawn and twilight outdoor cinema.

Well connected to the rest of Sydney by the&nbsp;new Sydney Metro Station, Castle Island delivers one, two and three-bedroom apartments to the Hills Shire, with&nbsp;full-height glazed facades designed to offer extensive views and connection to the surrounding nature.

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“Castle Hill Showground will become a vibrant and well-connected neighbourhood with the opening of the Sydney Metro,” Yeung commented.

The one and two-bedroom apartments are being pitched at owner-occupiers and investors, while the premium 135 sqm, three-bedroom apartments are expected to generate interest from families, downsizers, and rightsizers.

Construction commencement is proposed for the end of the year, with stage one set to be complete by the second quarter of 2024.

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Castle Island stitches together architecture and landscapes to capture the natural spirit of the suburb

A nature zone in Castle Hill: Gardens the focal point at Castle Island

Karam Boutique Residential has lodged plans with the Sunshine Coast Council for a seven-storey residential apartment building.

Landing on the corner of Canberra Terrace and Arthur Street, the site spans 3,284 sqm, with the proposed built form fanning out from the podium level.

TMarshall are behind the design of the apartments, which comprise 24 three-bedroom apartments, along with two four-bedroom penthouses.

Four apartments will sit across each level, bar the top floor, with living, dining and kitchen space following an open-plan layout.

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Each apartment extends on to an open balcony with the outer apartments benefitting from an additional balcony overlooking the resident&rsquo;s pool, which is located behind the building.

The seventh floor will home the two penthouses, each spanning 372 sqm internally, with three balconies as well as a planter box space, which cover 99 sqm collectively.

The four-bedroom penthouses mirror one another with the floorplan, each including three-bathrooms and two car spaces.

Centrally located in Caloundra, the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast and only an hour north of Brisbane, residents&rsquo; will be perfectly positioned in one of Queensland&rsquo;s premier lifestyle destinations.

This idyllic seaside suburb is renowned for having over 30 kilometres of pristine beaches with a plethora of foreshores and an array of parklands and coastal pathways.

Residents will benefit from direct access to Pumicestone Passage, a mecca for all types of water sports as well as being just a short drive from the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland and the Glass House Mountains.

Perfectly positioned close to all amenities being just minutes from public transport, 3 minutes from Caloundra Shopping Centre and the major supermarkets and retail stores, 12 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Hospital precinct, 25 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport and an hours drive from Brisbane and its Domestic and International Airport.

The group have a number of other projects currently in the pipeline, including Lighthouse by Karam which sits on the same road as the newly proposed development XXX

Karam Boutique Residential lodge plans for Canberra Terrace apartments in Caloundra

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Joel Robinson

Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

A local downsizer has splashed $6.5 million on a penthouse in Perifa's Alex &amp; Willow development in Crows Nest. 
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The purchaser sold their long-held family home in the area before embarking on a six-month search for the right apartment. After inspecting a range of options across the Lower North Shore, the buyer returned to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/alex-willow-crows-nest-82-90-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Alex &amp; Willow</a>. 
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The buyer profile reflects the project’s broader purchaser mix. <a>Alex &amp; Willow</a> has attracted predominantly local downsizers looking to transition from larger homes without compromising on space or quality, alongside a smaller cohort of upsizers and investors drawn to the project’s location and design credentials. 
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The milestone sale comes as the project, developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">Perifa</a>&nbsp;and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile-made-construction">Versatile Construction</a>, both part of Versatile Group, reaches 60 per cent sold.

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Eddie Mansour, Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects">Ray White Projects</a>, said the result demonstrates not only a headline price but also depth of demand. 
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“This is an exceptional outcome and a clear reflection of sustained buyer demand for premium, well-located downsizer product,” Mansour said.

“We’re seeing a consistent pattern of local homeowners selling family residences and reinvesting into high-quality apartments that allow them to remain within their community. Alex &amp; Willow has resonated strongly with this group because it offers genuine scale, thoughtful design and immediate proximity to the village.” 
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The sale reflects a broader and consistent trend of local downsizers actively seeking high-quality, low-maintenance residences close to established village centres. Agents report that demand for this product type has remained resilient, particularly where developments offer a rare combination of scale, design quality and walkable amenity. 
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Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Perifa and Versatile Group, said the sale marks a defining moment for the project. 
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“The penthouse sale is a strong endorsement of the quality we have delivered, alongside our partners, and the clear demand from local downsizers for premium, boutique residences in this location,” Perilli said.&nbsp; 
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“Most importantly, we’re proud to see the Alex &amp; Willow community beginning to take shape. As we move closer to completion, we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and seeing the project come to life.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>, Alex &amp; Willow is a boutique collection of generously sized two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Crows Nest village.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Alex & Willow, Crows Nest penthouse sells off the plan for $6.5 million

Fresh from launching the first stage of its Wollongong precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, builder-developer Urban Property Group has unveiled plans for the next phase of the masterplanned community.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway is a State Significant Development Application for a further 657 homes on the prominent gateway site opposite Beaton Park.

The proposal comprises three buildings, including two build-to-sell towers rising 25 and 30 storeys, delivering 391 apartments, alongside a 12-storey co-living building with 266 residences, making it one of the largest co-living proposals currently planned in regional New South Wales.

Of the apartments proposed in the build-to-sell towers, the majority, 310, are two-bedroom dwellings. The balance comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and 37 three-bedroom residences. Apartment sizes range from around 50 sqm for one-bedroom homes to approximately 90 sqm for three-bedroom apartments.

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The submission says the proposal has evolved significantly from its original Housing Delivery Authority application following extensive consultation with the State Design Review Panel and Wollongong City Council.

The final scheme has been designed to align with the emerging vision for the Flinders Street Precinct, an area identified by Council as a future high-density mixed-use neighbourhood capable of accommodating substantial housing growth close to transport, employment and community infrastructure.

According to the design report prepared by COX Architecture, the development aims to "deliver a built outcome consistent with the future character of the Wollongong CBD while responding to the site's unique constraints and opportunities."

"Our vision for the next phase of the site evolution in Wollongong is grounded in three design pillars that guide the design response: place, natural environment and celebration," COX said.

"Inspired by its surroundings and grounded in the stories of place on Wodi Wodi Country, the design proposal acknowledges the established character of its setting while creating a unique and timeless identity that sits harmoniously within it.

"The design proposal responds to its specific site conditions, acknowledging the vegetation, climate, wind conditions and solar access of the site."

The architecture responds directly to the site's position between Wollongong's urban core and its natural landscape setting.

COX identified views towards Mount Keira and the Illawarra Escarpment as defining features of the site, while the upper levels of the towers will also capture expansive views across the city and out to the Pacific Ocean.

The design team has positioned the tallest buildings closer to the rail corridor, where overshadowing impacts can be better managed while establishing a landmark built form on the northern approach into the city.

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Urban Property Group secured the 11,000 sqm Smith Street site in 2022 and has since progressed plans for the broader Keira Place precinct.

Construction recently commenced on the first stage of Keira Place, which will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, alongside activated ground-floor retail and commercial space.

Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the commencement of construction marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/groundbreaking-marks-start-of-construction-at-keira-place-in-wollongong-cbd">Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD</a>

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Alison Warters

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