The demand for apartments at&nbsp;Iris Capital&rsquo;s $350 million Queensgate project in Potts Point has continued, with nearly half of the apartments accounted for following its launch just one month ago.

There were a further&nbsp;$20 million in sales during Sydney&rsquo;s traditionally quiet holiday period, taking the total sales tally to over $121 million.

Not often do interstate buyers head to Sydney, with the trend often the other way around, but the latest buying spree saw&nbsp;high-net-worth individuals from Brisbane and the Gold Coast secure apartments.

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Among the recent sales was a one-bedroom apartment without a carpark for $2.2 million, while two-bedroom apartments have sold for between $4 million and $6 million.

Queensgate&nbsp;will deliver a collection of five buildings; Sovereign, Regent, Monarch, Consort and Empress, all featuring individual designs and their own lobby. Exclusivity is maintained throughout with no more than 10 apartments in each structure, with just 48 in total.

Iris Capital&rsquo;s vision for the 18-32 Darlinghurst Road site, which will see the historic fa&ccedil;ade of The Bourbon Hotel retained, has been described as an architectural reawakening for Potts Point.

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&ldquo;Local buyers were among the first to take a foothold after the official launch, but now we&rsquo;re seeing buyers from all over Australia converging on Queensgate, with many from Brisbane and the Gold Coast snapping up apartments during the holiday period,&rdquo; Iris Capital CEO Sam Arnaout said.

&ldquo;Queensgate undoubtedly represents a strategic acquisition for many buyers looking to secure a position in this dynamic urban precinct.&rdquo;

Total sales to date now account for 23 of the 48 apartments available at Queensgate, which offers one, two and three-bedroom layouts.

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Each of the five buildings within the development has its own penthouse, some with a private rooftop swimming pool. One of the penthouses has already sold for $16 million.

Queensgate will further enhance the existing Potts Point dining and entertainment scene with its own collection of bars, restaurants, bakeries and cafes along the ground floor.

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Total sales at Queensgate have now surpassed $121 million, just a month since the project’s release.

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Iris Capital's Queensgate, Potts Point apartment development, approaches 50% sold

Local Gold Coast developers, Sherpa Property Group, have unveiled plans for their latest development, Perspective Albatross, as demand for property on the coastline continues to be in high demand.

Located on Albatross Avenue in Mermaid Beach, Perspective Albatross will be a bespoke low-rise beachside apartment building comprising six three-bedroom residences and two two-level penthouses, both of which feature direct access to their own private rooftop areas.

The project is earmarked for a prime 810 sqm at 72-74 Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach, and is Sherpa Property Group&rsquo;s first in the area.

The three-bedroom residences will feature spacious floor plans that are further enhanced with their own private balconies, right in the heart of Mermaid Beach.

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Perspective Albatross residences range from 190 sqm to 310 sqm and are priced from $2.1 million.

Plans for the residences come hot on the heels of the sell-out of Sherpa&#39;s highly anticipated Perspective Nexus development in Palm Beach and the recent unveiling of its newly completed luxury residence in Bilinga, known as Perspective 202.

Sherpa&rsquo;s CEO, Christie Leet said the site had been selected due to its excellent beach access and proximity to the local shopping precinct, along with the tranquil and enviable lifestyle that Mermaid Beach exudes.

&ldquo;Mermaid Beach is one of the Gold Coast&rsquo;s most attractive communities, offering a unique lifestyle that makes it one of the most tightly held markets on the Coast,&rdquo; Leet said.

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The Perspective Albatross beachside residences are expected to appeal to the local owner-occupier market and are located just a stones&rsquo; throw away from Mermaid and Nobby beaches.

&ldquo;To us, Mermaid Beach has always been more than just a location, it&rsquo;s the lifestyle that draws you in and makes you feel like you never want to leave.&rdquo;

Designed by Cottee Parker, the residences have been influenced by the coastal surroundings, with a light and bright colour palette being implemented throughout, integrating touches of white and gold accents for a minimalist and contemporary design.

Also expected to launch in 2022 is Perspective Broadwater, just six apartments in Biggera Waters, and Perspective Nexus, Palm Beach, which is a 34 three-bedroom apartment development, across 14 levels.

Located on Albatross Avenue in Mermaid Beach, Perspective Albatross will be a bespoke low-rise beachside apartment building comprising six three-bedroom residences and two two-level penthouses.

Sherpa Property set for Mermaid Beach apartment development

The recently completed One Coburg Quarter is one of the most striking residential components&nbsp;within the&nbsp;landmark $1 billion masterplan by Rothelowman.

Developed by Future Estate, the building connects Melbourne&rsquo;s northern hub to the future.

Its location at 11 Urquhart Street&nbsp;puts it within eight kilometres of the Melbourne CBD, and within walking distance of Brunswick.

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The thriving cosmopolitan part of inner Melbourne already boasts a number of eateries, parks and entertainment hubs, cementing itself as a place not only rich with history but also with the potential for great expansion.

Ideally located between bustling Sydney Road and the expanses of Coburg Lake, and incorporating heritage bluestone remnants of the 19th century Pentridge buildings, Coburg Quarter will be much more than a new place to live.

Public transport is easy to find in the area, with links taking only 15-minutes to get you to the CBD. Schools and the University of Melbourne are all within close proximity to the unique space, while also being complemented by a new high street, offering a range of restaurants, caf&eacute;s, bars, retailers and spaces to engage with the wider neighbourhood.

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Coburg is where famous Australian musician, Tex Perkins, with leading publican Danial Caneva restored The Post Office Hotel a few years ago, with the venue now regularly packing in crowds to see gigs in the old pub and enjoy top nosh in the dining hall.

That&rsquo;s just the beginning though - with the traditional Lebanese flavours of Zaatar to the Latin-American infused cuisine of True North all within a stones throw of One Coburg, there are more than enough local flavours and eateries to not only draw people to the area but to keep every foodie here well and truly satisfied.

The communal spaces within One Coburg Quarter include an indoor lounge and dining areas that open seamlessly to an outdoor rooftop terrace with landscaping, outdoor seating and a barbecue for a more private entertaining option.

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The thriving cosmopolitan part of inner Melbourne already boasts a number of eateries, parks and entertainment hubs, cementing itself as a place not only rich with history but also with potential for great expansion.

How One Coburg Quarter fits into Melbourne's Coburg

The busy Broadbeach market is expecting a new residential apartment tower targeted at the high end owner-occupier.

A company linked with local estate agent, Ali Mian, has submitted plans to the Gold Coast City Council for a 21 level tower with just 27 three and four-bedroom apartments.

Raunik Design handled the architecture of the tower at&nbsp;38 Australia Avenue.

There will be 20 three-bedroom apartments, from levels two to 12, and then a recreation level which will feature a swimming pool, day beds, a barbecue area, dining and seating spaces, as well as a kids play room, a board room and a gym.

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Above the recreation level to the top of the building is where the four bedroom apartments will live, topping out with a two level penthouse at level 21.

The penthouse covers 267 sqm, with the two living areas and three bedrooms on the lower level. Upstairs, the master suite includes a walk in wardrobe and ensuite, as well as a second kitchen, living and dining area. Stepping onto the balcony, the 116 sqm space comes with a private pool, an outdoor kitchen, as well as a barbecue and pizza oven.

<a href="/new-apartments/aceno-broadbeach-38-australia-avenue-broadbeach">To track the project through to its availability, enquire here.</a>

The developer joins a host of interstate property groups currently sweeping up sites on Broadbeach as they look to take advantage of rising demand for new apartments and a looming under-supply of stock.

Developers have also been buoyed by state government forecasts that suggest the Gold Coast could now attract up to 15,000 people per annum.

A company linked with local estate agent, Ali Mian, has submitted plans to the Gold Coast City Council for a 21 level tower with just 27 three and four-bedroom apartments

Busy Broadbeach set for another owner-occupier apartment tower

Woods Bagot are the latest architecture firm to showcases their designs in Broadbeach, crafting Bottega Property Group&rsquo;s 123 Old Burleigh Road development.

123OBR, made up of&nbsp;13 three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a two-storey penthouse,&nbsp;has been designed with lifestyle in mind, utilising and adapting spaces within the home to create larger entertaining areas, while keeping the idealistic beachfront living at the forefront.

The 17-level building, described as vertically stacked verdant Queensland beach houses, is named after its location of 123 Old Burleigh Road, one row back from Broadbeach. Woods Bagot&rsquo;s lead designer David Lee says Bottega&#39;s open brief without parameters allowed them complete flexibility with how to define the site, which is where the series of vertically stacked verdant Queensland beach houses was born.

&ldquo;This unique approach to collaboration really allowed us to sequence the space in a way that allowed us to design residences like private homes,&quot; Lee says.

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&ldquo;The interior layouts of the homes are carefully separated into private sleeping quarters looking towards the Hinterland, and active and functional living spaces towards the ocean in the East.&rdquo;

123OBR apartments are designed to be multi-functional. The third bedroom or study is designed with large sliding panels to two of the walls, which when slid away, allow the room to become part of the larger verandah space, affording even more space to the area.

The resident amenity is located on level five, where there&#39;s the swimming pool and adjoining deck, a private dining room, lounge, and a gym.

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&ldquo;The core of the building has also been designed to afford more space to verandah, with the corners rounded to allow both ease of movement, and a greater opportunity to dwell within the space,&quot; Lee added.

The architecture of the tower is defined by sculpted, raft-like projections; articulated slab edges shaped to provide privacy, but still maintain views and amenity.

&quot;The bow-like shapes are a playful nautical reference, given the tower&rsquo;s proximity to the beach and ocean,&quot; Lee says.

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&quot;The &lsquo;bow&rsquo; motif is consistently expressed throughout the facade, and also forms the crown of the tower, capping the two-storey penthouse housed on levels 16 and 17. The roof peels away above the penthouse living area, forming a skylight that also emphasises the raft shape.

&quot;The shape of the &lsquo;bow&rsquo; provides opportunity for the incorporation of planters and greenery, with the position of the balustrade allowing for these elements to be accessed and maintained from the inside by residents.&quot;

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The 17-level building has been described by Woods Bagot as vertically stacked verdant Queensland beach houses

How Woods Bagot designed 123OBR, Broadbeach apartments

Southbank, the cultural heart of Melbourne, is getting a facelift from the Victorian state government, with plans to invest $470 million into redeveloping the art district.

ARA Australia are undertaking the government-funded project, with the purpose of enhancing amenities and experiences for locals, with a wider plan of attracting more visitors to the area.&nbsp;There will be new bars, office spaces and restaurants across a five-story podium.

The continued development of the Southbank area has apartment developers seeking to create towers for the expected high demand of buyers. The highly anticipated STH Bnk by Beulah is expected to launch in 2022, which will see around 449 apartments created in the $2.7 billion mixed-use development.

Urban has wrapped up the best apartments for sale in Southbank.

1. The Evermore 
Developer: Landence 
Price: From $455,000

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The Evermore, located on Dorcas Street and completed last year,&nbsp;was designed to be timeless in both architecture and interior design.&nbsp;

Comprising 200 apartments spread across two slender towers, the 24-level high-rise was designed by architect Hayball and developer Landence. The Evermore&rsquo;s towers are anchored by a podium where residents can shop at retail outlets. Unique in its folded composition and louvered facade, The Evermore offers a lift between its two towers to transport residents to a wellness zone on level three.

Floor plans are spacious ranging between 60 sqm and 120 sqm of living space with a versatile range of 200 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

Apartments under $1 million in The Evermore qualify for $0 stamp duty.

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2. Australia 108 
Developer: World Class Land 
Prices from: $480,000

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Set on Southbank Boulevard, Australia 108, the tallest apartment tower in the southern hemisphere, was designed by the renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis and pays homage to the Australian flag with a rotated golden structure protruding from the building.

The 161 Cloud Residences are located between 210 metres and 319 metres above ground across the tower&rsquo;s 72 through 100 floors, atop the building&rsquo;s iconic Starburst feature.

A collection of four limited edition Nova sub-penthouses are also on offer. Located on level 97, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments span up to 200 sqm. They have price tags between $4,746,000 and $5,558,000.The Cloud Residences also represent some of the most expensive residential apartments real estate in the nation, with prices between $1.9 million for a three bedroom and $25 million for the statement trophy 797 sqm penthouse, the most expensive apartment sold in Australia at the time of its sale in 2015.

Apartments under $1 million in Australia 108&nbsp;qualify for $0 stamp duty.

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3. Melbourne Square 
Developer: OSK Property 
Prices: From $711,400

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At Melbourne Square on Kavanagh Street, both public and private amenity has been thoughtfully considered, giving residents a number of relaxation, work and entertainment zones.&nbsp;

The impressive offering spans over 14,000 sqm and includes a landscaped public park, a network of green spaces, the city&#39;s largest resort-style pool (50 metres long) and private entertaining pods. Comprising 1,054 two and three-bedroom apartments, the development reflects the essence of the city thanks to dynamic designs by Cox Architecture.

Residents of the precinct can enjoy a host of shared amenities, including a resort-style outdoor pool, indoor pool, yoga studio, golf simulator, gym and private cinema.

Apartments under $1 million in Melbourne Square qualify for $0 stamp duty.

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4. FOCUS Melbourne 
Developer: Central Equity 
Prices: From $499,000

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Southbank is set to welcome newcomer FOCUS Melbourne on City Road, the product of a partnership between Central Equity and Doig Architecture.

Located on City Road, residents will benefit from easy access to an abundance of cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options, with the Botanic Gardens, Crown Entertainment Complex, Arts Centre and the Melbourne CBD all within walking distance.

Comprising 592 one, two and three-bedroom apartments spread across 50 levels, this glazed high-rise features a contemporary facade of strong rectilinear geometry, clear and bronze glass, and the retention of a heritage fa&ccedil;ade along the streetscape.

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5. Normanby 
Developer: Capital Alliance 
Price: From $536,550

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Normanby, Southbank offers a unique way of living, with the 40 level development part of Australia&#39;s first AC Hotels by Marriot.

Residents of these private high-end apartments will be able to join the exclusive hotel membership and access services and amenities provided by the hotel, including, the infinity pool, gymnasium, concierge services, room service, housekeeping and much more. Featuring spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments, each apartment also comes with its own storage room located on the same level as your apartment.

Delivered by Capital Alliance and DKO Architecture, and built by Crema, the apartments start at $536,550 and rise to $1,431,150 for the three-bedroom apartments.

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The continued development of the Southbank area has apartment developers seeking to create towers for the expected high demand of buyers.

The best five Southbank apartments on the market

The South East Queensland apartment developer, Mosaic Property Group, has lodged plans for its next Gold Coast project.

Mosaic, led by Brook Monahan, are set to create a&nbsp;luxury seven level&nbsp;beachfront apartment development at 1 Surf Street, with unrivalled views and direct beach access.

With only two apartments per floor, private entry lobbies and direct physical access to the ocean front, Mosaic are making the most of the unencumbered site edges.

Every apartment in Bianca by Mosaic covers more than 160 sqm internally, each stepping out to its own private balcony spanning at least 25 sqm.

It&#39;s been proposed the three-bedroom apartments will be laid out across seven levels, with the entry level through the lobbies and into the units curated by SJB Architects to feel like a home, rather than a flat in an apartment block.

The Surf Str​eet design features a communal open space with a 30 sqm swimming pool and&nbsp;barbecue area, with every unit also being granted dedicated bicycle parking and storage.

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SJB noted in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council that the design draws on the&nbsp;opportunity to bring the residents closer to the edge, close to big windows, light and ventilation.

&quot;The design intends to diffuse the threshold between the interiors and exterior and connect the residents to the ocean, expansive views, the fresh breeze, and that great feeling of living in a beach house,&quot; the design statement read.

&quot;The building transitions to light coastal construction with big windows, cantilevering balconies, metal balustrades, timber ceilings &amp; delicate tiling. With the stone walls, seemingly floating floors, powder coated aluminium screens and landscaping we have sculpted a building that ensures visual and acoustic privacy while maintaining views of the beach and ocean.&quot;

They said that the&nbsp;quaint beachside suburb on the southern end of the Gold Coast is populated with a mix of mid-century beach cabins and mid-rise multi residential buildings.

Mosaic, who develop apartments across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, had a stellar 2021, selling out Dawn at Mermaid Beach, LOrient at Sunshine Beach, The Witton at Indooroopilly and The Kensington at Toowong.

In 2022, Mosaic will be launching two developments in Burleigh Heads&nbsp;with Augusta, a collection of 34 apartments and&nbsp;Florence, a nine-apartment development also in Burleigh Heads.

Mosaic, led by Brook Monahan, are set to create a luxury seven level beachfront apartment development at 1 Surf Street



Mosaic set for new Bilinga beachfront apartment development, Bianca by Mosaic

Discerning homeowners of Castle Residences, an exclusive address on the doorstep of Sydney&rsquo;s Hyde Park, will have access to numerous amenities thanks to a partnership with a luxury hotel brand.

&ldquo;Once upon a time, all the best people lived in a world-class luxury hotel&rdquo;, the developers, United Development Sydney, state.

Think Coco Chanel at The Ritz, Greta Garbo at Chateau Marmont and Cole Porter at the Waldorf Astoria, who all called hotels home.

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Castle Residences, too, will see a unique fusion of luxurious living and the hotel services of the international MGallery boutique hotel brand by Accor.

A worldwide leader in the hospitality sector, AccorHotels brings together over 4,100 hotels in 95 countries, with subsidiaries including Swiss&ocirc;tel, Mercure and Sofitel.

Sitting within the historic Porter House, built in 1876, the MGallery hotel will rise five storeys and maintain the building&rsquo;s heritage sandstone fa&ccedil;ade, while the new residential tower soars above.

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Designed by architecture firm Candalepas Associates with interiors by the interior designer StudioAria, the striking modern structure appears to float over the heritage-listed building, interwoven to achieve a balance of beauty and liveability.

The Manhattan-style apartments feature sculptural cantilevers, alcoves and honeycomb-like arches.

&ldquo;I can imagine, in years to come, that Porter House and the new tower building will merge into one in people&rsquo;s consciousness, as if the entire assembly always coexisted&rdquo;, architect Angelo Candalepas said.

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Residents will experience hotel luxuries and world-class amenities offering a new level of convenience for Sydney as privileged members of the world-class AccorHotels community.

Focused on comfort and amenity, services will be accessible to residents via a personalised iPad application.

Below features an extensive list of the hotel services available at Castle Residences:

<ul>
	<li>Dedicated room service</li>
	<li>In-residence catering</li>
	<li>In-residence housekeeping</li>
	<li>In-residence maintenance</li>
	<li>Access to hotel facilities including restaurants, bars, gym, pool and business centre</li>
	<li>Concierge service for restaurant and taxi bookings plus mail and package deliveries</li>
	<li>24-hour security</li>
	<li>Valet parking services</li>
	<li>General service bookings including couriers, dry cleaning and laundry</li>
</ul>

The project is expected to reach completion in 2022.

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Castle Residences boasts access to numerous amenities thanks to a partnership with a luxury hotel brand

What extra luxuries residents at Castle Residences, Sydney, get as part of AccorHotels partnership

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.

Joel Robinson

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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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

Alison Warters

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