Local Brisbane property developers, Grace Civil and Development, has lodged plans for a 25-level residential tower in Brisbane&rsquo;s Spring Hill.

A two-storey office building at 157-163&nbsp;Leichhardt&nbsp;Street, a 1447 sqm site, will make way for the project, which will have a three-level basement, three-level podium,&nbsp;112 apartments,&nbsp;and a rooftop terrace.

There will be a mix of&nbsp;16 one-bedroom, 84 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom apartments in the tower, which will be made up of stonewall features, rendered masonry and glass balustrades. Aluminium screening will be in place for privacy and amenity on the eastern and western facades of the tower. &nbsp;Levels four to 19 will provide six apartments each, with levels 20 to 23 providing four larger apartments.

The rooftop terrace features a communal open space area with a pool, spa, tables and seating, yoga lawn and barbecues, all in a densely landscaped setting with engineered planting by Taylors Urban Development.

The three basement levels and two of the podium levels will have up to 146 car parking spaces and 10 motorbike spaces, in addition to bicycle parking.&nbsp;

Level three&nbsp;of the podium also provides further building amenity, including a gym and medical room.

The arcade walkway is a primary feature of the development, comprising dense landscaping elements to create an outdoor, suburban like pathway setting, as well as pedestrian access from Leichhardt Street. The arcade walkway also provides access to the foyer of the upper level residences of the site.

According to planning documents, the residential tower will be the tallest built form on the block, at the maximum height allowable in the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The proposed development presents a high-quality architecturally designed high-rise development that presents a significant improvement to the streetscape in place of the current building onsite,&rdquo; the assessment report said.

&ldquo;It&nbsp;is sympathetic to surrounding development and delivers an ideal outcome for inner-city apartment living within the Brisbane CBD.&rdquo;

The development lies within proximity to a range of transport links, including three bus stops all within 150 metres and Roma Train Station 700 metres from the site.

There were two pre-lodgement meetings held with the local council before the application submission.

157-163 Leichardt Street comprises a three-level basement, three-level podium at street level, along with 112 apartments and a rooftop terrace. 

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Brisbane developers lodge plans for 25-storey residential tower in Spring Hill

Leading property developers, Assemble Communities, is set to expand its Build to Rent portfolio with parent company, Make Ventures, acquiring the current Preston Toyota site for $40 million from McMillan Property Group.

Spanning 1.6 hectares, the landholding comprises 687-717 High St, 19 Regent St and 58-60 William St, Preston, transforming the site to home 500 dedicated Build to Rent units and 5,000 sqm of commercial space.

This is the second site acquired by MAKE and to be developed by Assemble in Preston, with a 459-dwelling development on St George&rsquo;s Rd in the pipeline, along with future inner-north projects at Sydney Rd, Coburg, and 4 Ballarat St, Brunswick.

Assemble Managing Director, Kris Daff said this premier site located at the northern edge of the Preston-High Street Major Activity Centre, presents a significant opportunity for the area.

&ldquo;Our latest acquisition in Preston meets the key needs for the growing Victorian population with its prime position in Melbourne&rsquo;s inner-north location.&rdquo;

&ldquo;The future community will enjoy access to key health, education and employment areas, while being surrounded by established quality high-streets and transport nodes including the future Suburban Rail Loop Reservoir station.&rdquo;

&ldquo;With three existing developments in Victorian&rsquo;s inner-city northern corridor alone, this acquisition paves the way for the business to grow our affordable housing offering. This is a strategic investment, part of our long-term warehousing strategy,&rdquo; said Daff.

The property will remain under a long-term lease agreement with Eagers Automotive, with settlement anticipated for late 2024.

The acquisition by MAKE will bolster Assemble&rsquo;s significant $3 billion privately funded social and affordable rental housing portfolio, which includes an existing pipeline.

Assemble Managing Director, Kris Daff said this premier site located at the northern edge of the Preston-High Street Major Activity Centre, presents a significant opportunity for the area.

MAKE Ventures acquires $40 million Preston site for Assemble portfolio

The Sydney headquartered Thirdi Group has a full pipeline for 2022, continuing their growth with a raft of new plans both in Australia and in the UK.

The group currently has a development pipeline worth more than $2.5 billion, including their latest project, Balfour Place, which is a mixed-use development in Sydney&#39;s Lindfield.

In partnership with Phoenix Property Investors, Balfour Place is set&nbsp;to be built on the existing Coles supermarket site&nbsp;later this year, comprising 62 apartments, as well as space for specialty stores on the bottom levels.

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The project is set to start its second stage of construction this year following development application amendments in 2021, which will&nbsp;deliver less impact&nbsp;on the wider community.

Another hot project for Thirdi is the&nbsp;Dairy Farmers Towers, part of the master planned West End Precinct project that will see two architecturally designed buildings from renowned architectural firm CKMS created. Consisting of 190 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the Dairy Farmers Towers, one of which will be Newcastle&rsquo;s tallest residential tower, will begin construction toward the end of the year. Already over 50 per cent of the apartments are already sold.

The group is also launching two large residential schemes in Newcastle, including its first Retirement Resort, The Merewether, a joint venture project with the Merewether Golf Club, which is set to comprise a new golf club, wellness centre and 148 luxury one, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The $200 million project, with construction slated to begin later this year, will be topped by 16 penthouses, each with a rooftop spa terrace and expansive views overlooking the golf course and towards Newcastle&rsquo;s CBD and beaches.

Since launching, close to 50 per cent of the apartments have been secured off the plan, making it one of the most successful retirement living launches ever seen in the Newcastle region.

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The group is also working hard on investing in its iNSiTU Housing division and are on track to bring to fruition another 30 SDA properties which will make it one of Australia&rsquo;s largest networks of SDA Housing along the eastern seaboard. Third.i currently has a number of properties established, under construction and in the pipeline with projects in Tweed Heads, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, and Gosford in NSW as well as Townsville in QLD, with plans to expand their network along the east coast in 2022.

&ldquo;We are aiming to change the future of disability housing by targeting the best towns/cities along the East Coast of Australia, making sure our SDA Housing is strategically located in the best part of the towns, close to transport, shops and amenity. Not only do we want to create the largest network of SDA Housing along the east coast of Australia, but we also want to ensure we have best properties possible for our iNSiTU clients and we are thrilled to continue this journey into the new year,&rdquo; said Berry.

The international developers acquired their second major mixed-use development site in South London following their UK debut in Battersea in 2019, unveiling plans for &lsquo;Graphite Square&rsquo;, which is set to comprise 160 new homes with 7,432 sqm of collaborative work spaces for residents and local businesses.

&ldquo;Not too many people would be aware, that we have been operating in London now for almost three years and are only weeks away from completing our first major project of close to 100 apartments in Battersea,&rdquo; said Luke Berry, Director of Sales and Marketing at Third.i.

Designed by international architectural firm, Ben Adams Architecture, with an industrial flare, Graphite Square will be connected by a central public realm that will enrich the area and provide communal space for locals.

The group currently has a development pipeline worth more than $2.5 billion, including their latest project, Balfour Place, which is a mixed-use development in Sydney's Lindfield


Third.i to develop apartments in Newcastle and Lindfield as part of $2.5 billion pipeline 

Iris Residential&rsquo;s Shenton Quarter apartment development has been carefully located to be central to everything Shenton Park, the small suburb west of the Perth CBD, has to offer.

Literally on its doorstep is a Coles Supermarket, integrated within the development, offering the ultimate convenience for residents.

Shenton Quarter, on the corner of Selby Street and Seymour Avenue, is just 500 metres from Shenton College, and across the road from the Cliff Sadlier Vc Memorial Park. Less than a kilometre away is further green spaces, including Shenton Bushland and Shenton Park. Just passed Shenton Park is the nationally known Kings Park, on the Swan River.

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Railway Road, conveniently located a stone&#39;s throw from Shenton Quarter, connects residents to the CBD, just five kilometres away. Daglish Train Station is less than a kilometre away also.

Less than five kilometres away from Shenton Quarter is the likes of&nbsp;Lake Claremont Golf Course, Claremont Quarter, Freshwater Bay, the University of Western Australia, Onslow Tennis Club and Lake Jualbup.

As well as benefitting from extensive nearby amenity, Shenton Quarter itself has&nbsp;over 2,400 sqm&nbsp;of additional residential amenities.

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There&#39;s&nbsp;private landscaped gardens, vegetable and herb gardens and fruit orchard, a 20m heated swimming pool, lounge and dining area, BBQ deck, a children&rsquo;s play area, and a fully equipped gymnasium.&nbsp;

One-bedroom apartments have completely sold in Shenton Quarter, with loft-style, two and three-bedroom configurations are still available.

Construction is due for competition by the end of the year.

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Home to a range of one, two and three bedroom apartments, Shenton Quarter benefits from a range of nearby amenities



In and around Shenton Quarter, Iris Residential's Shenton Park apartments

Two new mixed-use residential developments are in the pipeline for Wollongong&rsquo;s CBD, continuing the upwards growth in the area.

Local developers, Blaq Projects, are behind one of the lodged development, with plans to construct an 18-storey building at 24-30 Kenny Street.

The $33 million development outlines 68 residential units, along with a 78-room hotel which will feature a range of amenities, including a caf&eacute;, swimming pool and gym.

While the operator for the hotel is yet to be announced, the successful group will manage and operate the hotel alongside Anya Solutions, which is headed by Blaq&#39;s chief financial officer, Sharmen Naidoo.

Designed by Robert Gizzi at Design Workshop Australia - another Wollongong local &ndash; the development application has also included basement level parking for 122 vehicles.

On the northern end of the CBD, a seven-storey residential development has been put forward, with plans to designate the 1889 sqm ground floor as retail space.

81-85 Keira Street will comprise 43 apartments and will feature basement level parking.

Local developers, Blaq Projects, are behind one of the lodged development, with plans to construct an 18-storey building at 24-30 Kenny Street.

Two new residential offerings added to Wollongong's development pipeline

Award-winning Melbourne property developer, Beulah, has announced Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts – the&nbsp;global leader in luxury hospitality - as the chosen manager of the hotel within its new $2.7 billion development, STH BNK by Beulah.

Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne will comprise 210 rooms, crowning the western tower of STH BNK by Beulah, with guests arriving via a Sky Lobby located on the 63rd floor, boasting panoramic views over Melbourne’s city skyline, beachfront and Royal Botanical Gardens.

The Hotel will also offer a world-class integrated health and wellness experience, a rooftop restaurant and bar and multiple event spaces.

Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh said Four Seasons was the perfect partner for STH BNK by Beulah and will offer an unmatched hospitality experience, while remaining uniquely Melbourne.

“As STH BNK by Beulah continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the luxury, lifestyle and sustainability spaces, Four Seasons aligned perfectly to our ethos and vision, offering unparalleled experiences, a bold commitment to innovation, and fantastic sustainability initiatives across its hotels and resorts."

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“Four Seasons will provide an uber-luxurious lifestyle offering to Melbourne’s residents and visitors alike, one that fuses wellness, sustainability, art and culture, and innovation, providing guests with everything they need within the one destination."

“It will also pay homage to Victoria’s Garden State title, tying in with STH BNK and Beulah’s commitment to biophilic design and will be further strengthened via a health and wellness theme. All of these elements will culminate to create an urban resort in the sky.”

Envisioned as a vertical mini-metropolis, STH BNK By Beulah will comprise four distinct collections of private residences, public and green spaces, a rooftop sky garden, 3,000 seat auditorium, commercial offices, childcare centre, a health and wellness precinct, arts and culture spaces and programs, as well as experiential retail, all within two twisting terraced forms.

An international collaboration with UNStudio and Cox Architecture, STH BNK by Beulah will deliver approximately 449 residences.

On track to become Australia’s tallest tower, STH BNK by Beulah is also set to become the tallest vertical garden in the world, incorporating a natural environment within its skyscraper. The vertical garden will reach a total of five-and-a-half kilometres, the length of Melbourne’s famed The Tan running track nearly one-and-a-half&nbsp;times over. Beyond the exterior, the development will also offer a number of green communal spaces.

An iconic global luxury brand, Four Seasons opened its first hotel in 1961 and has since been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. They currently have 122 hotels and resorts in operation, as well as 48 residential properties in 47 different countries, with the Melbourne hotel set to play a pivotal role for the brand’s presence in Australia.

Bart Carnahan, President, Global Business Development and Portfolio Management, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts said,

“We are incredibly proud to partner with Beulah and to be a part of the leading-edge STH BNK by Beulah development. This project will set a new standard for luxury in Melbourne, offering guests an exceptional Four Seasons experience set within an environment that will be unmatched in this market.”

Construction is expected&nbsp;to commence late 2022, with completion due around 2027.

Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne will comprise 210 rooms, crowning the western tower of STH BNK by Beulah, with guests arriving via a Sky Lobby located on the 63rd floor

Beulah partners with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for $2.7 billion STH BNK by Beulah

Melbourne, Australia&rsquo;s second-biggest city, continues to grow with number of high-profile multi-billion-dollar developments popping up all over the city.

Buyers are back in force, after suffering through the world&#39;s longest lockdowns over 2020 and 2021.

During the lockdown period some of the city&#39;s most impressive residential apartment buildings were completed.

We&#39;ve wrapped up the best seven apartment developments inside and outside of Melbourne, which are brand new and offer the chance for buyers to move in straight away.

<h2>Hawthorn Park &ndash; Hawthorn East</h2>

<h2>Developer: Dahua Group</h2>

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Dahua Group recently completed their $300 million Hawthorn East apartment development Hawthorn Park, their biggest apartment development in Melbourne.

Hawthorn Park is a sophisticated residential mid-rise that is strategically located amongst Hawthorn East&rsquo;s several transport, education, lifestyle and amenity offerings.

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Designed by Rothelowman, Hawthorne Park delivers 368&nbsp;one, two and three-bedroom apartments, featuring several amenities, including Melbourne&rsquo;s first suspended sky pool. Theatre rooms, a sky lounge,&nbsp;gym with a yoga and meditation studio and massage suites,&nbsp;hammock lounge, an indoor residents lounge and a garden pavilion are also part of the impressive offerings.&nbsp;

The tower also features over 2000 sqm of parkland curated by acclaimed landscape architect Jack Merlo that bring the Hickory-constructed building to life. One, two and three-bedroom apartments are still available in Hawthorne Park.

<h2>East Tower, Melbourne Quarter - Docklands</h2>

<h2>Developer: Lendlease</h2>

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Lendlease&rsquo;s soaring East Tower within the Melbourne Quarter development makes the most of its prime location, overlooking the Melbourne CBD, Port Phillip Bay and Yarra River.

Redefining urban living, this residential building offers a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The Melbourne Quarter East Tower apartment building plays host to a range of amenities to residents.

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Exclusive access to Club MQ, with three floors of resident resort-style amenities, is part of being a resident, which homes a 25-metre indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, yoga and function room, private dining rooms, a library, 20-seat theatrette, as well as 38 cafes, restaurants and future retail space.

Construction for the Melbourne Quarter masterplan project commenced in 2016, with construction for the residential development finishing in 2018. The apartments have been designed by the internationally acclaimed Fender Katsalidis architects.&nbsp;

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With more than half of the precinct dedicated to green and urban public space, Melbourne Quarter offers the city of Melbourne a new backyard.

One, two and three-bedroom apartments are still selling in Melbourne Quarter&rsquo;s East Tower.

<h2>Riverbank &ndash; Abbotsford</h2>

<h2>Developer: Salta Properties&nbsp;</h2>

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Riverbank is positioned on the banks of the iconic Yarra River, delivering riverfront living and with an inner-city address.

Located just moments from Richmond, Kew parklands and the Melbourne CBD, Riverbank delivers a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments.

A felling of luxury has been created in the entry and communal spaces, which continues&nbsp;throughout the building. Basking in abundant natural light, each home enjoys a&nbsp;streamlined form that mimics the subtle bends of the river below.

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Apartment interiors have been designed by Carr Design Group to provide a balance between the open-plan living area and the sanctuary of the bedrooms.

Referencing the earthy palette of the river parkland, a choice of two colour schemes are available in the residences.

Riverbank&rsquo;s attention to detail is showcased in the choice of fixtures and finishes of each apartment, with&nbsp;exaggerated proportions in the kitchen, highlighted by the marble-look stone and Gaggeneau appliances fitted throughout.

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For a limited time Salta Properties are paying 50 per cent of the&nbsp;applicable stamp duty, excluding FIRB surcharge.

A selection of one and two bedroom apartments available and move-in-ready.

<h2>Queens Place - Melbourne</h2>

<h2>Developer: 3L Alliance</h2>

Queens Place lands at 350 Queen Street, with its inner-city block rich in amenity.

The master plan represents a competition-winning design for 3L Alliance, completed as a joint venture between&nbsp;<a href="https://fkaustralia.com/">Fender Katsalidis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cox Architecture. Conceived as a twin tower development, the design of Tower One features an 80-storey residential building with five-level podium, enriching the ground plane through new linkages and an enhanced public setting within the Queen Victoria Market precinct.

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Comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the residences are a collaboration between Cox Architecture, Fender Katsalidis Architects and Hecker Guthrie, offering a choice of finish levels, amenity and view opportunities.

The split-level Queens Terraces and City Rise apartments span from levels three to 50, with their own ground floor lobby, while also enjoying access to extensive communal facilities on podium levels three, four and five.

The High Rise apartments are on levels 53 to 68, while the Queens Residences take up the remaining floors from 69 to 78 with a selection of penthouses and sub-penthouses.

Queens Residences and High Rise residents also benefit from the convenience of a private entry lobby and, in addition to the facilities on levels three to five, receive exclusive access to the premium resident amenities of levels 51 and 52.

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Situated at the verge of Flagstaff Hill, Melbourne&rsquo;s highest point, Queen&rsquo;s Place becomes a prominent feature on the CBD skyline, close in proximity to a range of desirable locations, including Queen Victoria Market, Flagstaff Gardens, as well as the bustling Southbank area.

The education precinct, home to Melbourne University and RMIT University, major sporting stadiums, the medical precinct, along with arts and entertainment venues all fall within minutes of the development thanks to convenient and efficient transport links.

As a place full of amenity, a Metro Woolworths is located on the ground level of the precinct, with the five-level podium fit to incorporate a range of retail, medical and dining options.

The sprawling Queens Place atrium serves as a meeting place for a variety of occasions, with the space capable of holding small scale events. &nbsp;

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Resident&rsquo;s amenities within the podium itself there&rsquo;s a pool and spa, private dining rooms and caterer&rsquo;s kitchens, games rooms, private cinemas, a library, poker and Mahjong room, a private garden terrace and karaoke room.

Completed apartments with various configurations are ready to move in, now selling for $440,000, with stamp duty savings available.

<h2>Melbourne Square - Southbank</h2>

<h2>Developer: OSK Property</h2>

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Rising about Melbourne&rsquo;s internationally acclaimed Arts Precinct, Melbourne Square is at 93-119 Kavanagh Street. In partnership with Cox Architecture and Carr Design, OSK Property have delivered a five-acre mixed-development with two residential towers soaring above &ndash; the East and West Tower.

The residences on offer are an array of premium two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, alongside a wide range of in-house exclusive amenity.

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The contoured terraces of the podium connect to the streets of Southbank across the new gardens, piazzas, caf&eacute;s, retail outlets and supermarket.

Boasting an expansive 14,000 sqm of private and public facilities, the first stage of the Melbourne Square precinct features a host of considered integrations to encourage an active lifestyle, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, 3,745 sqm public park and 87-place childcare centre.

Melbourne Square offers purchasing incentives with the government scrapping stamp duty costs on new homes up to $1 million. In addition to this, Melbourne Square&rsquo;s premium partners have added extra incentives that will see buyers pocket a combined saving of $120,000 on a $850,000 apartment.

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Buyers will also receive a whitegoods package from Samsung, which includes a fridge-freezer unit and combo washer-dryer.

The Life&amp;Style package is available to all purchasers of new two and three-bedroom typical apartments.

<h2>Sky Garden - Glen Waverley</h2>

<h2>Developer: Golden Age Group</h2>

Sitting high above the revamped and most sophisticated shopping centre in the East of Melbourne &ndash; The New Glen &ndash; Sky Garden transcends both luxury and location, offering residents the very best in modern living.

Conceptualised by award-winning architects Rothelowman and DKO Architecture, Sky Garden offers a range of one and two-bedroom residences that boast panoramic views, from the Dandenong Range across to Melbourne&rsquo;s city skyline.

The towers are individually distinctive while also sharing a design language of flowing lines and timeless materiality across the fa&ccedil;ade.

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Terraces feature abundant landscaping affording residents lush outlooks and providing the towers with their signature garden character.

Sky Garden gets its name from its&nbsp;4,000 sqm outdoor podium garden complete with a relaxation zone, entertainment lounges, vegetable gardens, children&rsquo;s play area, private cabanas and an outdoor fitness area.

In-house amenities include a swimming pool, steam room, fully-equipped gym, yoga room, library, private dining rooms and kitchen and terrace barbecue facilities, as well as a private theatre and Mahjong rooms. &nbsp;

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Prospective buyers at the recently completed Glen Waverley apartment development, Sky Garden, will be able to stay in a furnished apartment before committing to a purchase. The &#39;Try Before You Buy&#39; initiative&nbsp;offers two nights in a different selection of apartments&nbsp;above The Glen Shopping Centre, which has recently undergone a $430 million redevelopment.

Buyers will have access to all amenities of Sky Garden, including the swimming pool, gym, library and mahjong room. They will also have the same&nbsp;booking privileges as residents, with the ability too book out&nbsp;the private dining room or movie theatre.

With six different configuration options to stay in, residents can experience life in Sky Garden before committing to their dream home.

<h2>Australia 108 - Southbank</h2>

<h2>Developer: World Class Global</h2>

Everyone knows the calibre of what&#39;s been put together at Australia 108, Australia&#39;s tallest tower, and the tallest residential tower in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere.

Developed by World Class Global, Australia 108 is the newest icon of the Melbourne skyline, taking pride of place for years to come.

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Located on Southbank Boulevard, the striking tower was designed by renowned architecture firm&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis-designed, with its now signature &quot;gold starburst&quot; on the exterior of the building 60 levels up no doubt&nbsp;a point to the sky feature from the street.

The apartment complex features hotel-quality amenities, including grand lobbies, a ground-floor lounge and porte-coch&eacute;re.

On level 11, the Sky Rise Club features a lap-pool, well-equipped gym, theatrette, grand dining room and virtual golf room.

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A host of resort-style facilities further add a sense of escape, including a steam room and sauna.

Exclusive facilities at the 2,800sqm Star Club on Level 70 and 71 offer a world of entertainment and leisure with 360-degree views to city, gardens and bay.

Melbourne, Australia’s second-biggest city, continues to grow with number of high-profile multi-billion-dollar developments popping up all over the city.

The top seven completed, ready to move in apartment developments in Melbourne

Plus Architecture has won the design competition for a $100 million two-tower development on the site of a former big-format retailer in Newcastle.

The redevelopment of the 4726 sqm site at 711 Hunter Street will comprise 267 apartments across two towers rising to 90 metres, as well as 1,400 sqm of commercial space.

Along with the City of Newcastle, prominent Newcastle developers St&nbsp;Hilliers&nbsp;Property and Spotlight Group partnered to run the design competition, which St&nbsp;Hilliers&nbsp;Property project director Paul Smith said had unearthed the best architectural talent and ideas for the prominent West End site.

&ldquo;The quality of architectural design presented by Plus Architecture is really impressive and we look forward to further refining the design by incorporating the jury&rsquo;s recommendations before proceeding to the next phase,&rdquo; Smith said.

&ldquo;With a development of this significance, we will work closely with Plus Architecture to set sustainability targets and quality design outcomes during the more detailed development application phase, including a focus on thermal comfort, energy, waste and water.&rdquo;

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Unanimously selected, Plus Architecture&rsquo;s design included a &lsquo;meeting place&rsquo; concept, with a public domain to facilitate and encourage socialisation.

Plus Architecture Director Sumedh Kataria said that the news was a testament to Plus Architecture&#39;s vision, deep appreciation for community needs and team talent.

&ldquo;Projects that have the potential to change the face of a city, and its skyline into a new era, require an elevated element of design with beauty, form and end-use at the fore,&rdquo; Kataria said.

&ldquo;Our vision for this project is about creating a place that reflects the heart and soul of the city - past, future.

&ldquo;Plus Architecture&rsquo;s winning design concept is intended to deliver a development that celebrates its connection with place and country, adds to the richness of the urban fabric within which it sits and embraces its role as a key contributor to the city&rsquo;s future identity.&quot;

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Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the architectural design competition had delivered design excellence for the redevelopment of 711 Hunter Street which will lead to positive outcomes for the city and a transformation of the city&rsquo;s skyline.

&ldquo;City of Newcastle congratulates Plus Architecture on their winning design and commends the joint venture partners, St&nbsp;Hilliers&nbsp;and The Spotlight Group, for their commitment to the ongoing revitalisation of Newcastle&#39;s West End,&rdquo;&nbsp;Nelmes&nbsp;said.

&ldquo;The construction associated with a redevelopment of this size will generate jobs and help buoy Newcastle&rsquo;s economy which is a positive as we come up against the ongoing impacts of&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;and look to the future.&rdquo;

Manager Regulatory, Planning and Assessment, Michelle Bisson said the competition will raise the benchmark of architectural design excellence in Newcastle.

&ldquo;Ongoing revitalisation and development is continuing to transform Newcastle particularly in the West End, and 2022 is shaping up to be another exciting and busy year for our city,&quot;&nbsp;Bisson&nbsp;said.

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&ldquo;Once constructed, 711 Hunter Street will boast a hallmark building that will stand the test of time for future generations to admire.&quot;

The architectural design competition was run by an independent jury process under the governance of City of Newcastle and the NSW Government Architect&#39;s Office. Consultants&nbsp;Urbis&nbsp;administered the design competition on behalf of property developers St&nbsp;Hilliers&nbsp;and The Spotlight Group.&nbsp;

The developers are expected to lodge a detailed development application for the site in the first half of this year.

The redevelopment of the 4726 sqm site at 711 Hunter Street will comprise 267 apartments across two towers rising to 90 metres, as well as 1,400 sqm of commercial space.

Plus Architecture take out Newcastle apartment development design competition 

Queensland&rsquo;s CFMG Capital group have acquired more than 1,500 allotments, worth over $450 million, across South East Queensland and Melbourne recently, launching three new projects in the start of 2022.

With a gross realisation of more than $100 million, the company&rsquo;s latest site acquisitions at Park Ridge, Caboolture and Rochedale, will yield more than 320 lots.

Over the last six months, the company has spent more than $60 million acquiring development sites around SEQ and Melbourne.

CFMG Capital General Manager, Andrew Thomson, said the new projects would be underpinned by the continued demand for land in the southeast of Queensland as strong, underlying conditions drive demand.

&ldquo;Migration to Queensland is approaching the best levels in years, which means strong demand for new house and land in high growth corridors,&rdquo; Thomson said.

&ldquo;The market is still struggling to service the demand for new homesites in Queensland, and we expect that to be the situation for most of 2022, particularly in the high growth, affordable corridors.&rdquo;

The Park Ridge site, which is due to settle in late 2022, borders Koplick Road and will comprise 249 new lots &ndash; released as an additional stage to the company&rsquo;s existing Birchwood project, in March.

&ldquo;Park Ridge and Logan have been an outstanding market for CFMG Capital, and we have already delivered more than 500 lots in the area, and we think it will continue to be a popular destination for first and second-home buyers,&rdquo; Thomson added.

CFMG Capital has also completed the acquisition of a 3.1 ha site at Caboolture, on Brisbane&rsquo;s north, launching the project to market in January. Earmarked for Pumicestone Pocket, it comprises 60 lots ranging in size from 300 to 510 sqm.

The group has also picked up a 3.5 ha rural residential development site at Rochedale, set to deliver 10 super-size homesites. The development is pitched to launch before June, with prices starting from $1.5 million.

The Sovereign Estates project will provide lots with an average 2,000 sqm, developed within close proximity to Mayfair Lane &ndash; a project previously completed successfully by CFMG Capital. The three new projects follow the completion of securing more than $20 million worth of new sites across Brisbane&rsquo;s northern growth corridor, in 2021.

With a gross realisation of more than $100 million, the company’s latest site acquisitions at Park Ridge, Caboolture and Rochedale will yield more than 320 lots.



CFMG secure three new residential development sites in Brisbane's North

The Esplanade site for The AU - the latest luxury development in Surfers Paradise - caught the attention of ASF Group due to it being a few steps from the world-class beachfront.

The location is unique in a number of ways. 
 
One of The AU's most attractive propositions is, of course, its proximity to the beach.

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"What residents get at The AU, compared to other local developments, is the opportunity to make the most of the Gold Coast's world-class beachfront from morning till night," ASF Marketing Director&nbsp;Daniel&nbsp;Fang&nbsp;says. 
 
"The Esplanade promenade in front of The AU offers a high degree of access to the beach and along the coastline, with families and local residents enjoying the beach well into the evening." 
 
This beachfront walkway is almost comparable to what you would find at the beachside boardwalks of Miami or Los Angeles - an energetic coastal strip that acts as a hub of culture and entertainment for the community.

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The location of The AU extends the hours in which residents can make the most out of the natural assets of Surfers Paradise. 
 
"Residents could go for a late-night swim, cycle, have a picnic, or play volleyball on the beach." 
 
Another unique aspect of The AU's location is&nbsp;where it sits within Surfers Paradise. 
 
"Whilst being situated in Surfers Paradise, The AU is specifically located in what you term as a 'Goldilocks' zone,"&nbsp;Fang&nbsp;adds.

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"Residents are within&nbsp;touching distance of multiple shopping centres, international cuisines, clubs, and convenient transport links such as the Cypress Avenue light rail&nbsp;station. At the same time, The AU is sheltered to the north of Elkhorn Avenue, so residents can enjoy a private oasis adjacent to the hustle and bustle." 
 
New public works and upgrades planned for Surfers Paradise are also attracting buyers to the area.

Surfers Paradise is slated for several transformative projects including the southern extension of the Gold Coast Oceanway promenade and a refurbishment of the Paradise Centre on Cavill Mall. 
 
"You have the largest multi-million dollar developments concentrated specifically in Surfers Paradise because there's confidence in the locale as a world-class&nbsp;precinct. From an international perspective, the Gold Coast is synonymous with Surfers Paradise,"&nbsp;Fang&nbsp;notes. 
 
"Not only will The AU's residents benefit from the significant&nbsp;investment directed at Surfers, but they can also enjoy an up-and-coming area at one of the only new luxury&nbsp;boutique&nbsp;residences in the area." 
 
The AU only has a limited&nbsp;number of full-floor residences across its 19-levels, with one of the penthouses being snapped up by a local buyer for nearly $9 million.

Residents are also served by a personalised on-site concierge to cater for their everyday needs.

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The whole-floor residences are approximately 255 sqm in size, offering four- or three-bedrooms&nbsp;+ MPR. Each residence features a private lift lobby, unobstructed views of the beach and ocean, and vast living and dining spaces. 
 
The last remaining penthouse boasts additional bedrooms, bathrooms, a customisable top floor, as well as a private indoor and outdoor pool.

The golden tower will sit prominently on The Esplanade, with the podium level of The AU featuring world-class resident amenities including an oceanview pool, gymnasium, sauna and dining &amp; barbecue facilities.

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The iconic 19-storey luxury tower, situated on The Esplanade, is comprised of a limited selection of full-floor oceanfront residences and two three-storey penthouses.


How The AU maximises the Surfers Paradise beachfront more than any other 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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