Bellevue Queensland, the Brisbane-based, family-ran&nbsp;construction and development firm,&nbsp;have lodged plans for their next local project.

Dubbed Sofia, on a rare&nbsp;triple-road fronted&nbsp;amalgamated site at&nbsp;35 Swann Road and&nbsp;5 Central Avenue in the leafy Taringa, will comprise just 20 apartments across the predominantly five-level building. One apartment&nbsp;is considered a sixth storey due to the sloping topography of the land.

The apartments will range from 106 sqm to 123 sqm, each with three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms.

Designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch Architects, residences follow an open plan design in the living, kitchen and dining areas, created with a focus on suiting local downsizes and families.

The building design is heavily modulated through the use and incorporation of large, cantilevered balconies, angled and curved walls, curved vertical aluminium feature screening, chamfered slab projections and full height window and door glazing.

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With a light pastel palette, planter boxes on balconies with trailing greenery, stepped facades and a stepped roof form, help soften the built form and connect it to the local landscape.

A generously sized communal rooftop open space has been devised, designed with both passive and active recreational opportunities. Crowning Sofia will be a pool, barbecue facilities, a dining table and a lounge seating area. The area will be landscaped through raised planter beds located along the Swann Rd and Central Ave frontages.

Located within an urban inner-city pocket of Brisbane, the residences sit less than six-kilometres south-west of Brisbane’s CBD. Residents will be well serviced by nearby public transport, namely Taringa Railway Station and bus stops along both Swann Road and Moggill Road. Sofia also falls within close proximity to a number of major shopping centres, urban services, parks, university and schools.

Bellevue has a number of other projects in the pipeline, with residences, Elba in West End and, Atlas in Lutwyche set to launch soon, as well as Element Residences,&nbsp;an exclusive collection of whole-floor apartments on one of the last remaining spaces along East Brisbane’s riverside promenade.

That will&nbsp;comprise just five four-bedroom apartments&nbsp;and one five-bedroom penthouse.

Designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch Architects, residences follow an open plan design in the living, kitchen and dining areas, created with a focus on suiting local downsizes and families.



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First look: Bellevue Queensland lodge plans Taringa apartment project, Sofia

A private local developer is set to develop&nbsp;a rare new luxury low-rise apartment block in the Gold Coast&#39;s Miami.

The boutique residential development, dubbed SANA, at 5-7 Hythe Street, sits on an amalgamated double block totalling 974 sqm, on the prized eastern side of the Gold Coast Highway.

The developers, a collection of local business people and entrepreneurs, engaged Plus Architecture to create to the four-storey building, which will home just 12 apartments.

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A render of the proposed development at 5-7 Hythe Street, Miami. Image credit: Plus Architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;

SANA has been conceived as a sophisticated, modern take on a surf shack by Plus, who created a number of different configurations, including two beach homes across the ground level, each with three bedrooms.

Four apartments will feature across both levels one and two, with Sana topping out with two penthouse apartments on level three, with each apartment is arranged to maximise views to the Miami coastline and beyond.

Crowning the development, the rooftop will have a communal pool deck as well as two private terraces, each with their own pool.

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A render of the proposed development at 5-7 Hythe Street, Miami. Image credit: Plus Architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;

Plus noted in their submission to the local council that SANA is a boutique development that celebrates the relaxed lifestyle of Miami, Gold Coast.

&quot;A paired back material palette consisting of off-form concrete, aluminium &amp; timber look battens provides an honest yet refined architectural form, that rhythmically follows its surrounding landscapes.

&quot;At a pedestrian scale, landscaping softens the built form and plays background to the raw material palette.

&quot;Fixed screening to all elevations further plays on the soft architectural language, as well as providing appropriate privacy + solar shading.&quot;

Several high frequency bus routes service the area, as well as a number of established active transport routes, with dedicated cyclist and pedestrian facilities along Marine Parade connecting the site to Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach and other surrounding suburbs. Sana residents will also benefit from the future Miami Light Rail Station.

Conceived as a sophisticated surf shack by Plus Architecture, the four-storey building is made up of 12 residences in total.

First look: Miami set for rare new apartment development, SANA

Iris Capital’s transformation of central Broadbeach has moved a step closer with the Gold Coast Council giving development approval for its $800 million V&amp;A apartments on the site of the Niecon Plaza.

Iris Capital’s CEO Sam Arnaout said the decision&nbsp;would pave the way for an anticipated construction start later this year.

“We’re absolutely delighted that the Gold Coast Council has seen the vision of V&amp;A and how it will play an enormous role in transforming Broadbeach,” said Arnaout.

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“We were very eager to get the approval to meet our timelines for delivery and we’re now focussing our attention on sales and marketing with the view of a construction start later this year.”

Taking its name from Broadbeach streets, Victoria and Albert, the project will comprise 398 apartments over two towers of 40 and 56 storeys, with a subtropical recreational podium, featuring two levels of premium offices and commercial facilities, and a fresh food and dining retail on the street level.

Design firm, DBI Architects, has curated a design referencing the coastal environment, moving away from smaller unit types to embrace the growing demand for larger apartments.

“V&amp;A Broadbeach presented a unique opportunity to create a lasting icon for the coastal precinct that can be appreciated by more than just its residents,” said DBI Director Raith Anderson.

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The lower floors will offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom layouts while the upper residences will offer a mix of three-bedrooms, with both towers topped by sub‐penthouses and penthouses.

“Its design is quintessentially Gold Coast, from its lavish double beach shower and surfboards storages to its cascading subtropical landscaped terraces, V&amp;A is a rare product for those in pursuit of a coastal destination with the lifestyle and cultural variety of a cosmopolitan locale,” Anderson said.&nbsp;

Residents will live among world‐class amenities, with both towers offering an elevated recreational podium with a 25-metre lap pool, a gym, a yoga deck and resident’s lounge as well as kid’s area, a Zen garden, an outdoor dining and barbecue space, all surrounded by lush green landscaping.

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Both towers will feature spacious top floor owners-lounges complete with dining, yoga room, and office space, finished with high end, coastal furnishings.

Colliers’ Director Residential David Higgins said the project had been well received by the market and the council approval removed any impediments on the project.

“There is a great air of excitement about what V&amp;A will do to transform central Broadbeach,” said Higgins.

“The council has recognised the significance and merits of V&amp;A, and also acknowledged the incredible role that the project will play in the city’s cosmopolitan heart.

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“Unlike many of the projects that have been launched in recent years, V&amp;A will bring an air of sophistication to the cosmopolitan heart and provide apartments from which people can walk to everything they need,” he added.

V&amp;A Broadbeach would create the first high end residential, retail and culinary precinct in central Broadbeach since the Oracle towers more than a decade ago.

“Currently Broadbeach has plentiful luxury full-floor and half-floor three-bedroom-plus apartments on the market, but very few offer a choice of one, two and three-bedroom apartments with access to leading luxury amenity”, said Higgins.

“Historically Broadbeach has had a very strong family market and V&amp;A will bring this market right back into the frame. We’ve introduced a mix of product right in the heart of Broadbeach that attracts the family buyer, luxury downsizer and investors looking for solid returns as the Gold Coast grows out of the Covid lockdowns.”

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“The project scores a 10 out of 10 for walkability located in the heart of Broadbeach in walking distance to the light rail, the casino, convention centre, the restaurant precinct and the beach and will bring a new type of residential apartments to the market that we have not seen for some time,” he noted.

Iris Capital,&nbsp;founded and led by entrepreneur Sam Arnaout, has extended its reach over the past decade to become a developer of&nbsp;integrated residential and mixed-use developments.

The company now holds a $5 billion enterprise value, having significantly expanded its footprint over the past year through the acquisition of 17 Ibis hotels from AccorInvest.

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Design firm DBI Architects has curated a design referencing the coastal environment, moving away from smaller unit types to embrace the growing demand for larger apartments.



Iris Capital get green light for $800 million Victoria & Albert, Broadbeach apartment towers

The leading Sunshine Coast developer, Cube Developments, has achieved a near sell-out success across two of its high-end projects totalling $128 million, as monumental demand for elevated beachfront living continues to sweep through the Sunshine Coast.

Oasis,&nbsp;Cube&#39;s most recent project, saw 70 per cent of residences sold prior to officially hitting the market within a week of its soft launch, totalling close to $50 million.

Oasis is made up of 56 apartments including a lap pool, open air resident&nbsp;dining, gym, outdoor beach shower and lush gardens.

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&ldquo;Our sales team had 40 appointments booked on the first day of Oasis&rsquo; soft launch, 25 of which sold that very same day,&quot; Juniper said.

&quot;There&rsquo;s been a sense of urgency and we&rsquo;ve certainly had people vying to get a piece of the action.

&ldquo;Buyers are largely locals and those from wider South East Queensland who understand the beauty of this area and the rarity in stock like this, both in its very premium yet simplistic design and the incredible oceanfront vantage on Longboard Walk.

&ldquo;Quietly tucked between Caloundra and Mooloolaba, this location offers connection to the best of the suburb and beyond.&quot;

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Positioned with uninterrupted ocean views on the last remaining beachfront location on Bokarina Beach, Oasis has two-bedroom apartments from $800,000 and three-bedroom apartments from $1 million.

The&nbsp;project also features two-level penthouses that boast secluded rooftop terraces and private plunge pools, starting from $3.2 million.

Juniper said they expected to be sold out within the week.

It comes at the same time that Cube has sold out its Nature by Cube project further up the road in Cotton Tree, with the 12 apartments selling for a combined value of $43 million, including its $7 million penthouse.

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&ldquo;Nature is an extremely exclusive project given the handful of residences on offer, and is unique to the coast from an architectural and materiality standpoint,&quot; Juniper added.

&quot;The sheer amount of amenity and meticulous attention to detail in the design of each home is what sets it apart in the market.

&ldquo;We want to deliver something that hasn&rsquo;t been experienced before here on the Sunshine Coast, to offer an unparalleled lifestyle, and buyers responded well to this vision.

&ldquo;The strong desire for prestige property is palpable in this region, it&rsquo;s a matter of supply struggling to keep up with demand.&quot;

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Cube Developments Director Scott Juniper said that buyers have recognised the limited supply of stock and are acting swiftly to avoid missing out


Cube Developments see soaring demand for high-end Sunshine Coast apartment developments

The national&nbsp;apartment development, Arden Property Group, is set for their next project.

They&#39;ve lodged plans for a mixed-use development at&nbsp;58-60 Crosby Road in Albion, in Brisbane&#39;s north-east.

Dubbed Euroa, the project has been designed by&nbsp;Altis Architecture and will comprise&nbsp;76 apartments, with a mix of one, two and three bedrooms.

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A render of the proposed development at 58-60 Crosby Rd, Albion.&nbsp;Source: Altis Architecture

&ldquo;The proposed mix of dwelling typologies and sizes with contribute to further diversification of housing stock in the local area and will support housing choice,&rdquo; the project consultant&nbsp;Urbis noted in their planning documentation.

The proposal has been designed to embody subtropical design principles, including taking advantageous of Brisbane&rsquo;s enviable climate, extensive provision of landscaping throughout the development, providing open spaces which encourages indoor-outdoor living, and striking an appropriate balance between solar access and protection.

Located on the corner of Crosby Road and Burdett Street, the Albion site amasses nearly 2,700 sqm, with the residences taking up 1,562 sqm of the site.

A welcoming, highly-landscaped entry with sub-tropical planting by Dunn + Moran Landscape Architects and a residential courtyard, addressing Burdett Street and the Crosby Road frontage.

Each residence is provided with a private open space, with the upper levels benefiting from balconies, and the ground level dwellings with courtyards, complimented by lush subtropical planting. Burdett Street facing apartments are angled toward city views, with the other apartments with views to the River and park.

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Rendering of the proposed rooftop space.&nbsp;Source: Altis Architecture

The eight-storey tower is crowned by an activated rooftop level, that allows residents to enjoy Brisbane&rsquo;s subtropical climate and benefit from amenities including a sundeck/lounge, daybed area, and a pool.

&ldquo;The proposed design has taken a sensitive approach in respecting the industrial heritage significance of the existing site. The distinct angular roof form and brick palette of the existing industrial building have been reflected in the proposal by incorporating brick feature walls and overclad elements along the street frontage within the planting areas.&rdquo;

The area is well serviced by public transport, parkland, and retail.

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Located on the corner of Crosby Road and Burdett Street, the Albion site amasses nearly 2,700 sqm, with the residences taking up 1,562 sqm of the site.



First look: Arden Property Group lodge plans for Albion apartments, Euroa

ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods has officially broken ground for its new residential community, Mason Quarter, located in the fast-growing suburb of Wollert.

Mason Quarter is a 64-hectare masterplanned community located 25-kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, which will accommodate over 800 residences complemented by a range of lifestyle amenities including green spaces, schools and transport services.

Construction commenced this month with the appointment of Symon Bros. Constructions, continuing the long-standing relationship between Cedar Woods and the contractor, which has been welcomed by Cedar Woods’ Chief Operating Officer Patrick Archer.

“We’re excited to be working with Symon Bros. Constructions once again after many successful outcomes at Williams Landing and Carlingford Estate. Symon Bros. has a strong track record in delivering quality new communities, placing Mason Quarter in good stead to be another highly sought-after location for homebuyers and investors alike,” says Archer.

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Situated in one of the City of Whittlesea’s fastest growing suburbs, Wollert, Mason Quarter is slated to attract first homebuyers, growing families, and investors, with the suburb’s population expected to double by 2036.

“Land in Melbourne’s growth corridors is increasingly sought after and buyers are eager to break into this strong market,” Archer added.

“There is a great deal of amenity in the Wollert area already, although with a site of this size we will also be able to establish additional amenity and establish a brand-new community that will be able to enjoy it.”

Mason Quarter includes plans for two schools, a community facility and is located within walking distance of the future Wollert town centre. The project is also near major arterials, including the Hume Freeway and Metropolitan Ring Road, as well as the Northern Epping Hospital and established shopping centres, including Pacific Epping.

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Designed around existing nature and access to green space, Mason Quarter has been carefully designed to grow with its community, in close connection to the natural surrounds of the river red gum.

The project includes over thirty tree reserves, a 7.9-hectare conservation reserve, and several parks distributed throughout the community. Mason Quarter will be delivered over the next eight years with land now selling from $188,500, subject to availability.

The leading developers have a strong pipeline of projects planned for Victoria, with a mix of urban subdivisions, medium to high-density apartments and townhomes, retail and commercial developments in the works. &nbsp;

Williams Landing is a 225-hectare masterplanned community that will feature over 3,000 dwellings on completion. The development is set to accommodate a diverse housing mix including traditional lots, terraces, semi-detached townhomes and apartments, plus parklands and sporting facilities.

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St.A is a 250-dwelling development on a 6.8-hectare site that is revitalising St Albans with new housing stock and a masterplanned community 16-kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s CBD.

The community will encompass a mixture of detached homes, semidetached townhomes, terraces and a central park with the convenience of nearby education and transport amenity.

Jackson Green is a 6.5-hectare site delivering 151 new houses and 400 apartments in Clayton South.

The development is a unique residential offering 20-kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, encompassing a central park and a range of townhomes and apartments with the convenience of nearby retail, employment and education opportunities.

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Situated in one of the City of Whittlesea’s fastest growing suburbs, Wollert, Mason Quarter is slated to attract first homebuyers, growing families, and investors, with the suburb’s population expected to double by 2036.



 Cedar Woods breaks ground at Mason Quarter masterplan in Melbourne’s northern-growth corridor

The Melbourne developer, Spacious Group,&nbsp;has launched their latest residential apartment project in the heart of Altona, in Melbourne's south-west.

Set on 2,000 sqm in the heart of the major activity centre, Voyage will comprise 52 apartments, designed by the local architectural studio, Cheah Saw Architecture.

Cheah Saw says the architecture evokes the experiences of the beach close by.

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"The glistening sunlight on the waves is translated into the dappled light filtering through perforated screens," the architectural studio note.

"This sheer envelope contains a layer of terraces, outdoor rooms that are private and protected. These mediate between the domestic interior spaces of the residences and the urban context and expansive surrounding coastal landscape.

"The greenery of the foreshore reserves is echoed in the landscaped courtyard running through the heart of the project.

"Raised over the ground floor, this secluded communal garden opens up the building to views toward the sea and lets sunlight reach all apartments.

"The two blocks are connected by a series of bridges overlooking this shared landscape."

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Located at 102-106 Pier Street, Voyage is made up of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, priced from $437,000.

It feature&nbsp;an asymmetrical form with refined materiality, taking on&nbsp;the surrounding landscape, referencing the natural beauty of Altona, structured with a contemporary edge.

The layered and textured design is echoed throughout the interiors, creating a sense of unison between the outdoor and indoor spaces.

A neutral colour palette boasting warm tones and textures has been utilised, with residences featuring timber flooring, Miele appliances, and stone bench tops throughout.

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The indoor-outdoor flow of the living areas benefit from full-height windows, allowing an abundance of natural light to filter through the space.

Appointed with high-end appliances and ample storage, the living space has been designed in response to the bayside beauty.

Apartments seamlessly connect to expansive terrace spaces, providing panoramic views to either the bay, Cherry Lake or the CBD.

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The Voyage residences sit roughly 13-kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD and adjacent to Williamstown.

Within walking distance to public transportation, Altona shopping centre, and Altona beach, residents of Voyager are connected to a plethora of urban amenity.

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Set on 2,000 sqm in the heart of the major activity centre, Voyage will comprise 52 apartments, designed by the local architectural studio, Cheah Saw Architecture.

Spacious Group launch Altona apartment development, Voyage

Buyers searching for greater space are increasingly looking to amalgamate adjoining apartments together as the pandemic continues to change the way people live.

While apartment demand in previous years was largely from investors, a jump in downsizers looking for larger spaces they can customise has seen a spate of amalgamated sales, according to Colliers Director of Residential and Project Sales Peter Kerras.

Kerras recently sold a one-bedroom and three-bedroom unit at NorthView Residences in St Leonards for $3.4 million. The one-bedroom unit on its own was difficult to sell due to the 48 sqm size. However, combined with the other larger unit, the 170 sqm total property was an attractive prospect for downsizers from Greenwich.

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On top of this, an Australian expat paid $3.635 million for an amalgamated one-bedroom and three- bedroom apartment at Bond in Bondi Junction.

&ldquo;Due to the absence of offshore foreign buyers, downsizers are now in the box seat to customise apartments and developers are happy to work with them,&rdquo; Kerras said.

&ldquo;The exponential increase in house prices across Sydney means they generally have more money to spend and the impact of covid has seen the demand for larger apartments skyrocket.&rdquo;

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&ldquo;Developers have to lodge plans a few years before going to market, meaning they are very dependent on what is in demand at the time. With offshore buyers extremely active in the market for smaller apartments in premium locations, plans were initially made to suit this,&rdquo; he added.

The emergence of the pandemic in 2019 changed this, as these buyers have taken a backseat, with downsizers and ex-pats far more active. As a result, plans are often too small for many current buyers and developers are adopting a more flexible approach to make sales.

Other similar sales have occurred at 111 Castlereagh in the CBD, The Heysen in Turramurra, Woolooware Bay and at East Side Quarter in Penrith, often resulting in record prices.

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Designed by award-winning architects fjmtstudio, 111 Castlereagh is the residential component of the $1 billion mixed-use development by Cbus Property.

&ldquo;Cbus Property is witnessing prospective purchasers&rsquo; growing appetite to customise and amalgamate our residences to meet their ever-changing needs,&quot;&nbsp;Cbus Property&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Pozzo, said.&nbsp;

&quot;This has already been on our radar for some time &ndash; with the four residences in the soon-to-be-released Skyhome Collection at 111 Castlereagh in Sydney and a number of whole-floor residences at 17 Spring St in Melbourne, we have amalgamated several residences to suit purchasers&rsquo; needs in the past two years,&rdquo;&nbsp;

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Downsizers looking for a spacious home are often paying record prices for amalgamated apartments across Sydney.

Amalgamated apartment sales boom as cashed-up buyers search for more space

Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen has appointed Queensland&rsquo;s largest high-rise residential builder, Hutchinson Builders, to bring its $200 million Yves development to life.

Located just metres behind the famed Hedges Avenue beachfront strip, Yves will rise on 7-9 Mermaid Avenue with construction scheduled to start in May.

The appointment of Hutchies to deliver Yves will add to the builder&rsquo;s $1.421 billion strong pipeline of 35 projects currently underway across the Gold Coast.

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Hutchies appointment comes off the back of a strong spate of sales, which saw construction fast tracked after Yves reached a 50 per cent sell-out within a matter of months.

Once complete, Yves will comprise 145 luxury residences over 26 levels, with a suite of high end residential amenities.

Yves will join Hirsch &amp; Faigen&rsquo;s growing portfolio of Gold Coast projects, following the $75 million Hemingway Palm Beach and $85 million Emerson Kirra which are currently under construction by Hutchies.

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Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director Daniel Faigen said the appointment of Hutchies launches Yves towards the next phase of its delivery.

&ldquo;This is the third time we have partnered with Hutchies on our Gold Coast projects and we&rsquo;re delighted to have the team on board to bring our latest vision, Yves, to life,&rdquo; he said.

Hutchies has emerged as a driving force behind the Gold Coast&rsquo;s development boom, with 20 of the 40 Tower Cranes currently in the Gold Coast skyline belonging to the prolific builder, and a further 15 cranes to be erected in the next 6 &ndash; 9 months.

The group is currently working on a pipeline of a further 11 Residential Towers worth almost $900 million.

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Jack Hutchinson, Associate Director of Hutchies and fifth generation family member of the business, said the company was delighted to be working with Hirsch &amp; Faigen to deliver Yves Mermaid Beach.

&ldquo;We are always quite discerning with the projects we take on, and Hirsch &amp; Faigen&rsquo;s developments are precisely the standard of quality architecture that we are proud to bring to the Gold Coast,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;We are well resourced and have over 110 years experience navigating the challenges of the industry, which has allowed us to continuously deliver high quality projects across southeast Queensland.&rdquo;

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Once complete, Yves will comprise 145 apartment across three towers, with a suite of high end residential amenities.



Hirsch & Faigen appoint Hutchinson Builders to deliver Gold Coast apartment development, Yves

Prominent Australian homebuilders, Rawson Group, has announced it is diversifying its property offering, with the launch of a dedicated medium density division for upcoming projects across New South Wales.

Rawson Groups medium density division is set to deliver 340 new medium density dwellings over the next three years, as well as its first community development in Leppington in south-west Sydney.

The first project underway for the new division lands in south-west Sydney, a $20 million investment in Leppington for Rawson Group&rsquo;s new Tegel Park development, where 80 new residents will call home by mid-2023.

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The project offers a selection of 17 two-storey four-bedroom, three-bathroom family homes, competitively priced between $998,000 to $1.06 million, in addition to one five-bedroom, two-bathroom heritage house.

Leppington will also see construction a&nbsp;co-educational pre-K to year 12 Anglican school, Leppington Anglican College, construction of Willowdale Hotel, a brand new $8.5 million pub, two medical precincts within two-kilometres, and a $72 million new Woolworths&rsquo; Leppington Village Shopping Centre.

Rawson Group&#39;s new head of the division, Anthony Dalla Fontana,&nbsp;says the Tegel Park development in Leppington was first-class, and offered enviable amenities at an amazing price point.

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&ldquo;Tegel Park will be unique as all 18 homeowners will have access to their own private heritage park that will form the focal point of the community, creating a green oasis that encourages neighbourly interaction. Several of the site&rsquo;s charming original features have been retained, including the heritage palm trees that line the one-acre park and an existing cottage that&rsquo;s been transformed into a unique residence.&rdquo;

Rawson Group Managing Director, Nick Chandler, said the move for the business came at a crucial time for the Sydney housing market, with many priced out of owning properties in what some are calling a housing crisis.

&ldquo;Sydney is projected to need an additional 725,000 homes by 2036 to accommodate its growing population. Conditions are tough for home buyers with the sharp increase in cost of land, alarming increases in the cost of living, limited salary growth and rising interest rates. As a result, many buyers are considering medium density housing, such as terrace homes, as their entry point into the market as the cost for them to purchase a house and land package has become prohibitive.

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&ldquo;It&#39;s the great Australian dream of owning our own home and land, and we&rsquo;re extremely proud to be entering the market with our new offering. Rawson Group has put in extensive research into what first homeowners and investors are looking for, and we&rsquo;re excited to showcase what medium density housing can provide for a much friendlier and more affordable price point.&rdquo;

Tegel Park will offer the choice of two distinct double-storey home designs, each available in one of two floor plans, with the option to add a private guest suite, which can serve as a separate living zone and includes a discreet private porch.

The first stage is now selling in the Leppington project, with the first six homes currently on sale. The remaining 11 homes and heritage house are tipped to hit the market in June.

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The first project underway for the new division lands in south-west Sydney, a $20 million investment in Leppington for Rawson Group’s new Tegel Park development, where 80 new residents will call home by mid-2023.



Rawson Group diversifies offering across NSW with newly launched Medium Density Division

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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