Mirvac has officially launched the latest residential offering at its&nbsp;racecourse-fronting Ascot Green community in Brisbane.

Charlton House, which has been fast tracked due to sales success in the first two stages, Tulloch House&nbsp;and Ascot House, will have over 100 apartments across its 13 levels.

There will be&nbsp;one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a a limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas.

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Two-bedroom and two-bathroom apartments start from $755,000, while the four premium villas, integrated into the first levels of Charlton House, are a first for the Ascot Green community.

Designed by Mirvac Design, Charlton House also features a rooftop sanctuary, with a private dining room taking in Brisbane city skyline views, lounge areas and extensive subtropical landscaping, along with a gym and resort-style pool on the ground level overlooking the racecourse.

Charlton House is the third building to be released by Mirvac at Ascot Green and is part of Brisbane Racing Club&rsquo;s $1.2 billion masterplan redevelopment of Eagle Farm, to include apartments, commercial offices, a new shopping and dining precinct and a range of entertainment.

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Brisbane City Council approved the development application for the $131 million, 13-level building in late December.

Mirvac General Manager, Residential Queensland, Warwick Bible said the group had worked to bring the apartments to market as soon as possible, with enquiries continuing to race in following the sell-out of its second building, Tulloch House, in July last year.

&ldquo;There were a number of people who missed out on securing their place in Tulloch House who have been eagerly awaiting this next release and we&rsquo;ve continued to field new enquiries from those wanting to join the community,&rdquo; he said.

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&ldquo;Demand for quality apartments in blue-chip Brisbane locations such as this have grown exponentially over the past six months, and we anticipate apartments in Charlton House will sell quickly as a result.&rdquo;

Bible said about 60 per cent of buyers in the first two stages &ndash; Ascot House and Tulloch House &ndash; had moved from the directly surrounding suburbs such as Ascot, Hamilton and Clayfield, with Charlton House expected to be no different.

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Charlton House&#39;s design has been guided by the &lsquo;Buildings that Breathe&rsquo; vision and Brisbane&rsquo;s subtropical climate. Its architects describe it as a re-imagining of the classic Queenslander and Ascot aesthetic, with light-filled spaces that can be opened and closed to capture sunshine and breezes.

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&ldquo;The apartments and villas blend timeless refinement, style and sophistication, with lush greenery and a comforting feeling of home, which is a cornerstone of the design,&rdquo; Bible added.

&ldquo;More than 50 hectares of green space, including the racecourse, lay at the doorstep, giving residents the feeling they are in their own private sanctuary, while the Brisbane CBD and so many fantastic restaurants, cafes and shops are close by. It is the epitome of the best of both worlds.&rdquo;

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Two-bedroom and two-bathroom apartments start from $755,000, while the four premium villas, integrated into the first levels of Charlton House, are a first for the Ascot Green community.


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Mirvac launch Charlton House, the third release in Ascot Green masterplan

For their most recent luxury project in Perth, the ASX-listed property developer, Mustera Property Group, went overseas to acquire a unique design.

They had the Singapore-based WOHA to handle the architecture for Forbes Residences,&nbsp;a boutique collection of just 34 three and four-bedroom&nbsp;residences in the popular riverside suburb of Applecross.

The internationally renowned, award- winning architectural firm has important connection to Perth, through lead project architect and co-founder, Richard Hassell, who graduated from the University of Western Australia in the late 1980s.

&ldquo;We were approached by Mustera Property Group to explore the idea of a new mixed-use high-rise typology for Applecross, Perth,&quot; Hassell told Urban.

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&quot;They were aware of our projects in Singapore and wanted to see if our design strategies could be adapted to suit Perth&rsquo;s climate and context.

&quot;Western Australia has a beautiful climate and landscape and our client wanted to bring something different to the fairly homogenous market,&rdquo; Hassell said.&nbsp;

&ldquo;This is why, together with MJA Studio, WOHA were commissioned to design a development that offers a better high-rise lifestyle, one that maintains the feel of the leafy suburbs with plenty of options for indoor/outdoor living.&rdquo;

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Inspired by Applecross, the&nbsp;ambition for Forbes was to create exceptional riverside homes for residents to enjoy all the area has to offer.

&ldquo;The key aspect of the Forbes development is that it&rsquo;s designed, not as a stand-alone urban object, but as a three-dimensional environment that contains liveable, generous homes, shared facilities, commercial spaces, community services within gardens, natural light and air.&rdquo;

Presented as four organically shaped towers, connected via a series of sky gardens, fresh air and light weave throughout every level, creating naturally lit and ventilated lift lobbies.

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&ldquo;Applecross offers a beautiful garden suburb environment on the peninsula, and it inspired the building form, which is expressed as four modernist &ldquo;villas&rdquo; on a romantic mountainous landscape.&rdquo;

&ldquo;This expression gave us the opportunity to create extensive &#39;hanging gardens&#39;&nbsp;which drape the podium form and extend up the roof. These gardens preserve the garden suburb quality, create greater privacy, frame views, and enhance sociability through forming &#39;neighbourhoods&#39;&nbsp;of 12 apartments each.&rdquo;

The &ldquo;mountain&rdquo; is an inhabitable landscape from the gardens shared with the public on the ground and first-level, to the social areas for the commercial and residential spaces.

&ldquo;The gardens are not just nice to look at but also perform meaningful environmental services that benefit the development site as well as the district. The extensive greenery reduces the heat island effect, noise, and dust, prevents glare, and provides a habitat for biodiversity.&rdquo;

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The rooftop space also provides additional gardens for the penthouses, increasing the green-plot ratio and providing a cool and pleasant &ldquo;fifth fa&ccedil;ade&rdquo;.

WOHA have been developing and evolving their design strategies for over three decades, building a range of prototypes over time which have influenced the design of the Forbes Residences.

&ldquo;Our Parkroyal Collection Pickering project, with its hanging gardens and landscaped, topographical podium, Skyville @ Dawson with its sky village concept and communal sky terraces, or the Oasia Hotel Downtown with its lush green fa&ccedil;ade and green plot ratio of over 1000 per cent, are just a few of our previous projects where we also drew inspiration from.&rdquo;

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While the group have produced high-quality and innovative designs across the globe, fitting into the context of Perth was always going&nbsp;to be a challenge. As a city with few high-rise developments, and with the suburbs known for the idyllic tree-lined streets and single family properties, Forbes Residences&nbsp;deliver something new to the western coastline.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The challenge for this development was to come up with a high-rise design that harmonises and adds greater amenity along with its higher density to its low-rise neighbourhood.&rdquo;

&ldquo;To us, it&rsquo;s always exciting to see our strategies come to life and being adapted in a different part of the world, with a different climate and cultural context. We are happy that we&rsquo;re able to work with our talented local partners to realise this vision of Forbes Residences as a civic building that shares its assets with the community and enhances its environment, enriching the quality of life for all.&rdquo;

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Urban sat down with WOHA's, Richard Hassell, to discuss how they designed Forbes Residences in Applecross. 

How the international architecture firm WOHA designed Perth's Forbes Residences in Applecross

Alexandria is set for a modern six-storey, mixed-use development on the busy Botany Road.

The $6.9 million project at 650 Botany Road has been submitted to council by the design, construction and development group Orisi, on behalf of private developer Michael Dalah.

There will be two&nbsp;ground level commercial tenancy, and five levels above homing just 20 apartments, just four one-bedroom apartments per floor. Some have living space up to 80 sqm.

The two commercial tenancy spaces will be positioned on either side of the residences at the ground floor.

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The project will be finished with a white render, blending with the&nbsp;frameless glass balustrades and white powder-coated metal.

Balconies extend to the eastern and western facades, embellished with landscaping by Conzept Landscape Architects.

Breaking up the form, a staircase extending the six-floors is centrally located, leading foot traffic&nbsp;to the communal and expansive garden space. The staircase will also serve as a buffer, creating an extended level of space and distance between each residence.

Located just 200 metres walking distance north of Gardeners Road, the locality is undergoing quite a transformation, with a shift from the older style warehouse and commercial activities, into a mixed use location with residential components.

The site is well serviced by public transport options with regular bus services towards Central Station via Green Square and further buses towards Mascot, Botany, Redfern Kingsford and Marrickville.

The developers have lodged plans for a 20 unit mixed-use development on Botany Road. 

Boutique mixed-use development set for Sydney's Alexandria

Melbourne units saw more growth than houses across the Victorian capital over the month of March, CoreLogic&#39;s most recent Home Value Index found.

Unit values rose 0.2 per cent Melbourne-wide, compare to the -0.2 per cent value losses across the housing market.

Since the start of the year, unit values are down -0.2 per cent, however, a sign of the market bouncing back in the city and its surrounds, unit values in the City of Melbourne LGA are up 8.6 per cent in the last six months.

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Melbourne unit rents are up 6.9 per cent&nbsp;over the past year, after posting a peak to trough fall of&nbsp;8.5 per cent.

Through the pandemic to-date, house rents in capital&#39;s have risen by 13.8 per cent, compared with a 3.4 per cent rise in unit values nationally.

CoreLogic&#39;s Research Director, Tim Lawless, says the net result is that renting a unit is substantially more affordable than renting a house.

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&quot;This affordability advantage, along with a gradual return of overseas migration, employees progressively returning to offices and inner city precincts regaining some vibrancy, are likely key factors pushing unit rents higher,&rdquo; Lawless said.

There&#39;s further growth anticipated for the Melbourne unit market.

&quot;In the lead-up to the federal election, both major political parties have already announced additional support for first home buyers in the form of an extension to low deposit home loan guarantees,&quot; Lawless added.

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&quot;Historically, first home buyers have reacted positively to stimulus measures.

&quot;A return of migration will also impact the change, with higher overseas migration&nbsp;a net positive for housing demand.

&quot;The most immediate flow through is likely to be seen in higher rental demand which could incentivise investors and, in the longer term, flow through to purchasing demand from permanent migrants.&quot;

Melbourne unit rents are up 6.9 per cent over the past year, after posting a peak to trough fall of 8.5 per cent


Melbourne units outperform houses over March: CoreLogic

Sydney-based luxury developer Sammut Group has signed Australia&rsquo;s largest builder Multiplex to construct its debut Gold Coast development, the $200 million absolute beachfront, COAST, at Garfield Terrace.

The appointment comes on the heels of the premium apartment project achieving a sales record for the Gold Coast with an average price of $5.25 million per apartment recorded as buyers flocked to the development following its release late last year.

COAST will rise on a prime beachfront site at 43 Garfield Terrace with construction scheduled to start this month following the appointment of Multiplex.

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Buoyed by strong sales, Sammut Group, which is undertaking the development in partnership with financier Alceon Group, is now looking ahead to the delivery phase of the luxury beachfront tower.

&ldquo;The appointment of Multiplex as our building partner for COAST is a significant milestone for this landmark development,&rdquo; said Sammut Group CEO Allen Sammut.

&ldquo;After achieving exceptional sales success, we are now progressing to construction of our vision to create the Gold Coast&rsquo;s premier residential address, firmly supported by one Australia&rsquo;s most experienced builders.&rdquo;

Multiplex has been responsible for the delivery of several of Southeast Queensland&rsquo;s most high-profile developments, including Destination Gold Coast Tower 2 at Star Residences, Queens Wharf Brisbane, Jewel Gold Coast, and the W Hotel Brisbane.

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The appointment to deliver Sammut Group&rsquo;s $200 million COAST will add to the builder&rsquo;s already strong pipeline of projects in Queensland.

&ldquo;We are delighted to be working with such a well credentialled developer as Sammut Group on such an iconic development for the Gold Coast,&rdquo; said Multiplex Regional Director, David Redding.

&ldquo;COAST will be a defining benchmark for the Gold Coast, and we look forward to leveraging our extensive track record of delivering high quality projects across Australia to bring this striking residential collection to life.&rdquo;

Sammut Group COO Julian Sammut said the company was looking forward to taking the next step in bringing the project to life for buyers.

&ldquo;This is an exciting project for us, being our first in Queensland, and we are looking forward to breaking ground on Gold Coast soil in the coming weeks,&rdquo; he said.

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COAST will deliver a suite of beachfront residences over 35 levels to the Surfers Paradise beachfront, contained in a striking tower designed by PBD architects.

The appointment of Multiplex is a major employment boom for the Gold Coast with the project expected to employ approximately 400 workers during its construction period.

&ldquo;We take very seriously the jobs creation that is afforded to us through securing such quality projects,&rdquo; said Mr Redding.

Just eight apartments remain to be sold at COAST, the first for Sammut Group on the Gold Coast after three decades of delivering premium-project excellence in iconic locations across Sydney.

The multi-award-winning developer has incorporated a wealth of resident amenities in the COAST design, including a 32-metre pool that wraps around the exterior of the building along the entire eastern and northern frontages.

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This will be accompanied by a cabana and lounges, a barbecue entertaining area, wellness facilities including a yoga studio, massage rooms and sauna, function facilities, a residential beach bar with breakout areas and a commercial-sized gym.

COAST has ignited the imagination of buyers, setting a new price record for sub-penthouses twice on the Gold Coast, one for $8.775 million and then another for $8.95 million &ndash; both of which sold to interstate buyers.

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COAST will rise on a prime beachfront site at 43 Garfield Terrace with construction scheduled to start this month following the appointment of Multiplex.



Sammut Group appoint Multiplex to build $200 million luxury Surfers Paradise beachfront apartment development, COAST

With an address perfectly positioned to enjoy all that Bayside has to offer -&nbsp;from&nbsp;pristine beaches,&nbsp;beautiful parklands and more than 50 cafes, boutiques and restaurants lining the popular Hampton Street - the area has blossomed into&nbsp;one of the most popular places to live in the country.&nbsp;

From Brighton, to Hampton, the Bayside area homes some of Melbourne's trendiest and most affluent&nbsp;suburbs, with&nbsp;developers&nbsp;leaving their mark, building a number of residences across the area.

We've put together the best apartment developments on the market in the Bayside area.

<h2>Soul Hampton</h2>

Differentiating itself from the larger projects on the market in the area, Soul Hampton offers just eight apartments in the Finnis Architecture-designed building, which features a sleek modern exterior blending with lush greenery.

A stone's throw from Hampton Beach at 14-16 Grenville Street, Soul Hampton is made up of two and three-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from a generous 120 sqm to 181 sqm.

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Soul of Hampton isn’t just located in one of the most prestigious and luxurious suburbs in Melbourne, it’s in the heart of it.

<h2>Awaken</h2>

<h2>Developer: Skelton</h2>

Offering just 13 three-bedroom residences, Awaken is uniquely positioned in a secluded area of Brighton at 30-32 Rooding Street, but just a short walk to the popular Bay Street.

Partnering with renowned Melbourne architect Travis Walton, Awaken takes a contemporary and restrained approach to bayside luxury living.

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Comprising locally-sourced European-style brickwork and contrasting electro-bronze metal detailing, the architectural composition draws focus to the verdant landscape, combining natives and evergreen plants to create softness and seasonal change.

The interiors at Awaken are planned with generous proportions, affording openness and flexibility for contemporary living.

<h2>32 Black Street, Brighton</h2>

The opportunity to call the heart of Brighton home does not come along every day. To do so in the surrounds of excessive, modern luxury in your brand new apartment a mere stroll from the beach? Well, that almost never happens.

Eight luxury apartments due for completion by early 2023.

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From their expansive balconies overlooking the city skyline to their marble-tiled bathrooms and designer kitchens, every aspect of their homes exudes wealth and sophistication.

<h2>Fifty Two Black</h2>

<h2>Developer: PB &amp; Co.</h2>

Fifty Two Black presents a limited collection of five residences in Melbourne’s most exclusive beach suburb, Brighton.

Delivered by PB &amp; Co., it is the first project in Australia to be exclusively furnished in Ralph Lauren Home.

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Residence Three is among the five three-bedroom apartments available in the refined development, boasting an intelligent floorplan with 3.5 bathrooms and three car spaces.

<h2>Hampton Hill</h2>

<h2>Developer: Lowe Living</h2>

The leading Bayside developers, Lowe Living, latest arrival, Hampton Hill offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including two luxury penthouses which have panoramic bay and city views.

The 7.5 Star energy rated apartments, officially the highest energy saving apartments on offer in Hampton,&nbsp;each feature natural stone kitchens with Miele appliances, and terraces off the open plan living space designed for alfresco dining.

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A collaboration between the&nbsp;globally renowned architects Woods Bagot and landscape architects Florian Wild, the building’s&nbsp;façade has been designed to adapt Hampton Hill’s namesake mural into a prominent identity for the streetscape.

<h2>Omnia</h2>

<h2>Developer: Shenfield Property</h2>

Just the other side of the Nepean, Omnia is positioned is a thriving part of the Moorabbin community, offering something for everyone, from single bedroom apartments to 4 bedroom townhouses.

A wide range of schools, higher education, cafés, shopping, and numerous parks and reserves are at your 4-6 Horscroft Place Moorabbin VIC doorstep. After picking up the kids from Moorabbin Primary School, take a trip down to the Kingston Art Centre, where you can take in art exhibitions, live performances, and events throughout the year. Adjacent to the conveniently placed Moorabbin Station is the RSEA park, home to St Kilda Football Club.&nbsp;

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Omnia is under construction&nbsp;with construction due to complete Mid 2023, now is your chance to talk to the team about&nbsp;the developers final release of available residences.

<h2>37 Prince Street, Hampton</h2>

37 Prince Street is the latest Bayside development to join the list.

Comprising three-bedroom floorplans, the residences encompass a basement, ground floor and first floor, with each also enjoying a front and backyard.&nbsp;

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Only unit one fronts Prince street, with the remaining three residences accessed from the side laneway.

Spanning from 179 sqm, the basements include space for two cars, with provisions for storage and a laundry also.

The ground level will house the open plan living, kitchen and dining space, along with an ensuited bedroom and a powder room, while the additional two bedrooms will be included across the first floor, along with a second living space and a bathroom.

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Units one, three and four will also include ensuites in the first floor master-bedrooms.&nbsp;

The four unit development is slated for completion by mid 2024.

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From Brighton, to Hampton, the six feature new developers are your chance to call Bayside homes.

Top new developments in Bayside, Melbourne October 2022

Hampton has quietly evolved as a sought-after suburb in Melbourne&#39;s Bayside area.

On the fringes of the ever unaffordable Brighton, Hampton has positioned itself as offering the same exclusive Bayside lifestyle without the high-end price point that Brighton will always carry.

And the Hampton Activity Centre, incorporating the popular Hampton Street, which is becoming well known&nbsp;for its retail, cafe, and restaurant culture, is bringing a different type of buyer to the area.

Developers have the option of being nearer the bay or nearer the retail, or ideally somewhere in between the two. Hampton is just 20 minutes to the city, which has further encouraged buyers wanting to move to nearer the water and still be able to commute when necessary.

There&#39;s been a few recent apartment projects hit the market in Hampton, which we&#39;ve taken a look at in closer detail.

<h2>Soul Hampton</h2>

Differentiating itself from the larger projects on the market in the area, Soul Hampton offers just eight apartments in the Finnis Architecture-designed building, which features a sleek modern exterior blending with lush greenery.

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A stone&#39;s throw from Hampton Beach at 14-16 Grenville Street, Soul Hampton is made up of two and three-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from a generous 120 sqm to 181 sqm.

Soul of Hampton isn&rsquo;t just located in one of the most prestigious and luxurious suburbs in Melbourne, it&rsquo;s in the heart of it.

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Located on the doorstep of the Sandringham Yacht Club &ndash; Australia&rsquo;s number one yacht club &ndash; Soul apartments have created resort style living, with interiors of natural stone and high-end veneer timber panelling, as well as high-end finishes and Gaggenau appliances.

Liebherr integrated fridges also feature in the kitchens, along with underfloor heating in all bathrooms and gas fireplaces.

<h2>Hampton Hill</h2>

<h2>Developer: Lowe Living</h2>

The leading Bayside developers, Lowe Living, latest arrival, Hampton Hill offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including two luxury penthouses which have panoramic bay and city views.

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The 7.5 Star energy rated apartments, officially the highest energy saving apartments on offer in Hampton,&nbsp;each feature natural stone kitchens with Miele appliances, and terraces off the open plan living space designed for alfresco dining.

Following the launch of the group&rsquo;s newest Bayside apartment development, around half of&nbsp;the boutique 32-apartment development is either sold or reserved.

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A collaboration between the&nbsp;globally renowned architects Woods Bagot and landscape architects Florian Wild, the building&rsquo;s&nbsp;fa&ccedil;ade has been designed to adapt Hampton Hill&rsquo;s namesake mural into a prominent identity for the streetscape.

The interiors features a harmony of light and space, as pale oak flooring, honed natural stone and bespoke joinery create a palette of earthy neutrals and bay inspired hues.

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The living zones are connected to nature through a series of terrace planters, coastal grasses and cascading foliage in the outdoor spaces.

The development is zoned for a number of prestigious schools nearby and has the hospitality and retail precinct of Hampton on its doorstep.

<h2>New Hampton</h2>

<h2>Developer: Pitard Group</h2>

Pitard Group will be bringing&nbsp;19 apartments to the hear of Hampton. Pitard drew inspiration from the&nbsp;project, dubbed&nbsp;New Hampton,&nbsp;from the sites location.&nbsp;

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New Hampton offers homes with spacious interiors, terraces, and high-end detailing. Created by Melbourne-based builders Pitard Group, residences utilise a soft, neutral palette, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

With expansive layouts and living spaces to suit an array of needs, the dwellings have been designed to filter natural light throughout the home, while indoors to outdoors blend seamlessly together with the terrace connection.

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Designed around the island bench, and further accentuating the apartment&rsquo;s open-plan design, kitchens encompass premium joinery, abundant storage, woodgrain feature panels, top-quality appliances and high-end fixtures and finishes.

The Hampton address is perfectly positioned to enjoy Bayside&rsquo;s beaches, abundant&nbsp;parklands and more than 50 cafes, boutiques and restaurants that line Hampton Street.

<h2>Hampton Bay</h2>

<h2>Developer: Life Project Group</h2>

Created by Life Project Group with acclaimed architect Martin Friedrich, Hampton Bay delivers a range of open, light, and innovative residences at 24 Grenville Street - landing within Hampton&rsquo;s famed Golden Triangle.&nbsp;

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Hampton Bay consists of just nine residences; four apartments; two villas; and three sky-penthouses.

Inspired by function, the four generously proportioned single-level apartments are pitched at the&nbsp;downsizer. The apartments focus on&nbsp;indoor and outdoor living, with the internals opening&nbsp;to large private courtyards set in John Patrick designed gardens.

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Residents can enjoy single level living in one of only two north-facing townhome-style first floor residences. With an indoor-outdoor living flow, northern light and bay breezes spill through the expansive windows and sliding doors into the living areas.

The three sky penthouses are true to renowned architect Martin Friedrich&rsquo;s style &ndash; combining contemporary coastal-inspired design with a fluid form.&nbsp;The penthouses, that are set over two levels with a spiral staircase,&nbsp;feature high ceilings and full height windows and&nbsp;designer kitchens with Gaggenau appliances.

Urban have taken a look at some of the best apartments selling in Hampton right now



The top four Hamptons apartment developments currently on the market

<a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>&nbsp;has undergone a full regeneration, with buyers descending on the village-style island just off across the bridge from the lifestyle and entertainment hub of Surfers Paradise.

Since the opening of the new $60 million arts precinct HOTA (Home of The Arts), Australia's largest regional art gallery, Chevron Island has well and truly been in the spotlight, both for developers, who are seeking to creating apartments on the limited land on the island, and buyers who want to live the quiet village, community-driven lifestyle, while still being within touching distance of Surfers Paradise.

Urban has taken a look at some of the best apartments currently for sale on Chevron Island.

<h2>Orama</h2>

<h2>Developer: Aniko Group</h2>

The latest developer to take to Chevron Island is Aniko Group, who made a name for themselves for their extensive redevelopment of Hope Island.

They've recently launched Orama, which rise 21 levels from 12-16 Weemala Street, conveniently located just off Thomas Drive, the retail, food and cafe which dissects the island.

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The site is also located on the sought-after eastern side of Chevron Island, which makes it just a short 950 metre walk over the bridge to the heart of Surfers Paradise.

There will be 102 apartments in the tower, six units per floor on the lower levels comprising two-bed, two-bath units with a study, and most with two car parks. Prices start from $795,000.

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On the higher levels there are three-bedroom skyhomes and two penthouses.

Plus Architecture has designed the tower, noting in their submission that they&nbsp;always design with the intent to produce buildings that are not only beautiful, but considered, functional and lasting.

<h2>Tapestry</h2>

<h2>Developer: Siera Group</h2>

The hotly anticipated&nbsp;<a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>&nbsp;apartment development, Tapestry, which was designed to reflect the growing cultural and arts precinct just off Surfers Paradise, recently launched to the market.

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The 22-level project, on the east-side of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>&nbsp;at 39 Darrambal Street, was developed by the Brisbane-based Siera Group, with local architecture firm BDA on board for the design.

With 113&nbsp;apartments, Tapestry offers residents two and three-bedroom residences, with floorspace of up to 124 sqm.

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Crowning Tapestry is set to be one of the most impressive rooftop amenity spaces on the Gold Coast, featuring a resort-style&nbsp;swimming pool with day beds, a spa, and a pool deck.

A&nbsp;barbecue and alfresco area will sit in landscaping, as will dining surrounded by an edible garden.

There is also set to be&nbsp;a private dining space with a terrace and fire pit, a gym with sauna and steam room, and a lounging area with a lawn.

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<h2>Chevron One</h2>

<h2>Developer: Bensons Property</h2>

As Chevron Island’s first and only true high-rise apartment developments, Chevron One has paved the way for the developments that sit alongside it in this list.

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Developed by Bensons Property, Chevron One rises 41 levels at the sought-after Stanhill Drive dress circle.

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The group secured the development application before stricter rules were put in place on development height.

There will be 228 apartments in&nbsp;<a href="/news/chevron-one-heralds-the-beginning-of-chevron-islands-transformation" target="_blank">Chevron One</a>, designed by architects&nbsp;<a href="/architects/marchese-partners" target="_blank">Marchese Partners</a>.

The one, two and three-bedroom apartments are spacious in design, featuring open-plan living areas, with the kitchens designed by renowned chef, Shannon Bennett.

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Home to nearly 2000 sqm of resort-style amenities, residents will benefit from a private outdoor lagoon pool with floating cinema, sculptured gardens, an indoor/outdoor beach, a lap pool, spa and sauna.

Residents will also enjoy exclusive dining facilities, resident’s lounge with barbecue facilities, a gymnasium and a yoga and pilates room.

Located on the banks of the Nerang River,&nbsp;<a href="/news/chevron-one-heralds-the-beginning-of-chevron-islands-transformation" target="_blank">Chevron One</a>&nbsp; rises above the new arts precinct on the island, situated&nbsp;minutes from the beaches, business precincts, retail and entertainment venues of Surfers Paradise.

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NB: This article was update April 13 2023

Chevron Island has well and truly been in the spotlight for both for developers and buyers since the opening of HOTA

The top three Chevron Island apartment developments on the market

The Yarra River stretches 242-kilometres through south-central Victoria, with the lower stretch of the Yarra where&nbsp;Melbourne was established in 1835.

To the original Wurundjeri people, the river was &ldquo;birrarung&quot;, which translates to&nbsp;&#39;river of mists and shadows&#39;.

It was only a generation ago that Melbourne&rsquo;s Yarra River still carried the name &lsquo;Main Drain No. 1&rsquo; on the city&rsquo;s water and drainage maps.

From the days of the city&rsquo;s settlement on the north bank of the river to a media-led public campaign in the 1980s with, &ldquo;Clean up the Yarra&quot;. Now, whether it be for prestige houses or apartment developments, the Yarra is one of the city&#39;s most sought after spots due to its walking trails and how it connects residents to nature.

Four kilometres of prime CBD river frontage links Melbourne&rsquo;s Convention Centre and World Trade Centre with Crown Casino, Federation Square, Arts Centre Melbourne, the Royal Botanic Gardens and a nuclei of world-class sporting venues. In between the major venues lie an ever-growing array of residences, restaurants, boutique shops, riverside bars, eateries, galleries and theatres.

With all the new residential developments cropping up on the banks of the icon, we&rsquo;ve taken a look at some of the best apartments along the river.

<h2>Seafarers</h2>

<h2>Developer: Riverlee</h2>

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The luxury mixed-use hotel and apartment development, Seafarers, will see the transformation of the heritage-listed Goods Shed No.5, on a&nbsp;waterfront site&nbsp;which sat dormant for more than 40 years.

Situated between the CBD and&nbsp;Docklands, Seafarers will comprise 120 luxury hotel-branded residences atop 277 guest rooms, as part of Australia&rsquo;s first 1 Hotel &amp; Homes.

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Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the building takes on a bold sculptural form, with interiors designed by Carr Design, taking cues from the ever-changing form of the Yarra River.

With the retention of Goods Shed No.5, Seafarers will also encompass Melbourne&rsquo;s newest 3,500 sqm public park, Seafarers Rest, to provide open space to users, residents and visitors of the Northbank precinct.

Located on the final piece of Melbourne&#39;s original waterfront,&nbsp;Seafarers will integrate luxury residences and&nbsp;luxury hotel amenities, management and services. Everything from valet parking and concierge, to personal shopping and pantry stocking.

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<h2>Riverbank</h2>

<h2>Developer: Salta Properities</h2>

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Capturing the curves of the Yarra below, Riverbank is part of&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/riverbend-the-park-house-627-victoria-street-abbotsford">The Park House</a>, the Victoria Road development by Salta Properties.

Designed by SJB Architects, in collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="/architects/carr-design" target="_blank">Carr Design</a>,&nbsp;Riverbank apartments take on the earthy palette of the river parkland, offering a choice of two colour schemes to residents.

Dwellings are designed with open-plan living, &nbsp;with a mix of one, two and three-bedrooms on offer.

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Planning of apartments provide significant northerly outlook over the natural landscape of the river setting while common facilities are well located and generous.

Riverbank residents get&nbsp;direct access to the &nbsp;Capital City Bike Trail which runs alongside the Yarra River for almost 20 kilometres, connecting Richmond and Abbotsford to the CBD and through Yarra Bend Park to Kew and Collingwood.

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<h2>Voyager</h2>

<h2>Developer: Mirvac</h2>

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Mirvac&rsquo;s Voyager residences land within the ASX-listed developer&#39;s master plan, Yarra&rsquo;s Edge.

Developed on the north-facing bank of the Yarra River over the past 20 years, Yarra&rsquo;s Edge is a well-established waterfront sanctuary positioned between the Fishermans Bend precinct and South Wharf.

Just 2.4-kilometres from the city centre, Voyager comprises one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a handful of townhomes.

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On the doorstep of Yarra&rsquo;s Edge, Fishermans Bend is playing a vital role in Melbourne&rsquo;s future evolution. The 480-hectare site, more than twice the size of Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD, is Australia&#39;s largest renewal site and is anticipated to deliver significant new residential, commercial, transport and community facilities.

Living at Yarra&rsquo;s Edge also means living close to a spacious new park. Montague Park is located 2.4-kilometres from Voyager and is more than double the size of Melbourne City Square, featuring lush lawns, walking paths and shady trees.

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<h2>Walmer</h2>

<h2>Developer: Salta Properties</h2>

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Already heavily active within the Victoria Street Precinct which straddles both Richmond and Abbotsford, Salta Properties have added 109 high-end apartments on the site which faces the Victoria Gardens complex.

Designed by Bates Smart, the building will present as a &lsquo;U&rsquo; shaped structure with an adjoining mezzanine stair leading to the bank of the Yarra River.

Comprising 75 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, Salta Properties&rsquo; Walmer presents a riverfront residence that sits as a natural extension of its surrounds.

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Landscapers, Taylor Cullity Lethlean, have designed dwellings to feature generous outdoor living spaces, along with native planting.

Each light-filled residence includes an open-plan kitchen, carved stone benches, curated Gaggenau and BORA appliances and integrated fittings.

Walmer also features a well-stocked library, business centre, communal wine cellar and on-call chef and concierge.

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It was only a generation ago that Melbourne’s Yarra River still carried the name ‘Main Drain No. 1’ on the city’s water and drainage maps.

The best brand new Melbourne apartments for sale along the Yarra River

A local Asian developer has lodged plans for a four-storey, mixed-use development on Waterloo&#39;s Botany Road.

The project&nbsp;at 171B Waterloo Road, to be developed by Doublespace,&nbsp;will home 47 apartments and&nbsp;two retail spaces at ground floor&nbsp;level.

Situated in the newly developing area of the proposed Waterloo Masterplan and Green Square, which is currently undergoing revitalisation and regeneration, set to be home to around 7,000 new dwellings, as well as community, retail and office space. &nbsp;

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Moments from new connections and public amenity, the development will also sit adjacent to the planned future Waterloo Metro Station.

The building along Botany Road is referred to as Building A, which will split into five even blocks, a nod to the current existing fa&ccedil;ade language. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Building B is along Cope Street, split into a block of three, with larger recesses on the ground floor to create ground-floor terraces. &nbsp;

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Nestled amongst the current medium density housing to its east and future higher density housing, Cope Street takes on a residential and leafy character. Whilst Botany Road, is commercial and industrial and serves as a major arterial link in Southern Sydney.

The massing of each blocks breaks the continuous 50-metre street wall that is reminiscent of larger industrial and commercial blocks, to create a smaller, more human scale.

&ldquo;At the heart of the scheme is an oasis, a relief to Waterloo&rsquo;s urban environment, an oasis to live, work and play,&quot; the design statement by DKO read.

&quot;Homes are nestled in a lush landscape with views through tree canopies and a ground plane as if it&rsquo;s a a secret garden, a constant surprise where one can have a meal, meet others, work or for kids to play.

&ldquo;The proposal is one that is a surprise within Waterloo, and most of all on Botany Road. Its garden spills out to its edges, softening even the harshest main arterial road.&quot;

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With a mix of unit sizes and layouts, the dwelling typology will cater to a range of households and lifestyle situations, further diversifying the area. Higher ceilings and deeper balconies are featured in ground floor apartments, along with privacy planting to mitigate privacy concerns.

Each level of the two buildings will comprise two one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom residence.

Central to the scheme is the integration of the landscape and the creation of a green oasis to the centre of the site. The proposal relocates the deep soil zone to the centre, allowing lush planting and large trees to flourish. Planting then spills to the facade and extends to the surrounding streets, softening the urban edges of Botany Road and connecting Cope Street.

The proposal is also well served by public transport with bus links, as well as being within walking distance to Green Square train station. All apartments are also fitted with bike storage and a majority, with a car space.

Each level of the two buildings will comprise two one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom residence.



The DKO designs for Waterloo's newest apartment development 

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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Joel Robinson

The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

First look: New 139-apartment plans revive long-stalled Campbelltown city centre site

First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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