Multi-billion-dollar developer GURNER™ has secured a deal which is believed to be one of the largest institutional-grade capital investments into a residential developer in Australia.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The $1.75 billion fund for its Build-to-Sell (BTS) business, comes off the back of an unprecedented institutional placement of capital totalling $400 million from a global institutional investor to develop BTS across Australia.

The deal will allow the business to add an additional $1.75 billion in projects to its $10 billion pipeline of current and future projects across its BTS interests.

The institutional capital raise is a significant step forward in GURNER™ CEO Tim Gurner’s 10-year strategy to transform the company from a private Australian property business into an institutional grade developer, fund manager and multi-platformed lifestyle brand.

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“This capital raise represents a huge milestone for our business as we continue to drive towards our goal of transforming GURNER™ Group into a fully diversified capital light developer, fund manager and lifestyle brand,” said Gurner.

“This gives us huge dry powder now in the Build to Sell sector to focus on opportunities that arise out of the market dislocation that will occur in the next 12 months, specifically in Sydney as we grow our brand there while also supporting our Melbourne and Queensland endeavours.

“We believe the timing is ideal as the cost of capital and interest rates continue to rise, alongside substantial cost hikes in the construction sector, which we expect will create a lot of opportunities for us.

With a large gap developing between the listed and private residential developers due to the large requirement for capital, GURNER™has filled that void picking up a number of large mixed use sites off market.

“We believe the next six to 18 months will be critical as many developers may struggle to hold onto sites due to rising construction and holding costs, which will create serious opportunities for those who have the capital to act quickly.

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“With a lot of dry powder we will continue to actively but carefully pursue new sites across the eastern seaboard of Australia. We are considering a vast range of opportunities that fall anywhere within the $30 million to $200 million land bracket,” Gurner said.

The funding announcement comes off the back of the developer’s $1.2 billion Build to Rent (BTR) fund secured in 2021, in partnership with alternative real estate investment manager Qualitas for the Groups’ GQ BTR platform.

The GQ BTR platform has already secured four seed sites totalling over 1350 apartments and commenced construction on two major Build-to-Rent projects in Melbourne, with another Melbourne and Sydney site to commence construction in early 2023.

Over the past 10 years GURNER™ has evolved from an entrepreneurial brand to an institutional grade corporate business and brand with five unique business units across multiple divisions including both Build-to-Sell and Build-to-Rent property development, hospitality, wellness and operations.

The brands now operate under the umbrella of the Gurner Group parent company, which is serviced by a team of more than 90 across three offices in Melbourne, Sydney and now Brisbane, with former Southern Cross Austereo CFO Nick McKechnie recently appointed as the Gurner Group CFO.

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GURNER™ raises $1.75 plus billion build to sell development fund

It's a sought after pocket of the Goldie for a reason, with sprawling stretches of golden sand lining the shores of Bilinga.&nbsp;

As new and absolute beachfront apartments come few and far between in the tightly held Gold Coast market, luxury coastal developers, Pacific View may have just launched one of the enviable project to date.

The group are no strangers to the exclusive pocket, with their latest project marking their fifth venture into the Bilinga waters.&nbsp;

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Climbing seven-storeys, Navini will deliver absolute beachfront living, with 13 half-floor residences and two two-level penthouses.&nbsp;

The 313 Golden Four Drive site will boast sprawling layouts, ranging from 274 sqm to 444 sqm, with three or four-bedroom plus multi-purpose room floorplans.&nbsp;

“Our masterfully crafted residences are inspired not only by the places we create, but by how they enrich the lives of the people who call them home,” Pacific View say.&nbsp;

“Our approach delivers house-sized luxury coastal residences for the owner-occupier, boasting large spaces that seamlessly complement the natural environment to capture panoramic pacific ocean views stretching from Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise and beyond.”

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Facing east and embracing the morning sun, Navini captures the expansive views that frame the iconic beaches from Coolangatta to Currumbin.&nbsp;

One ground floor level apartment will benefit from its own courtyard and pool, with the remaining stock spaced out with two apartments per floor.&nbsp;

The two dual level penthouses will encapsulate the ultimate sense of luxury throughout, while taking in panoramic ocean views from Surfers Paradise to the peeling point breaks of Kirra and Snapper Rocks.&nbsp;

For ultimate exclusivity, each residents’ will also enjoy direct lift access into each of the homes.

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In a collaborative effort, Navini has been crafted by Bokor Architecture and award-winning studio Boris Design, with interiors by Studio Collective.

Born out of a love of nature, Navini incorporates an abundance of natural light, while featuring&nbsp; smooth contemporary lines and curved details.

Internally, a refined colour palette fuses with timber flooring and stone bench tops, to create an elegant coastal design, complimented further by high-quality joinery and Miele appliances.

Entertaining spaces seamlessly flow from kitchen, living and dining out to the balcony to blur the lines between inside and out, with each terrace-style balcony equipped with built-in barbecues.&nbsp;

“Navini is inspired by the glistening ocean waves and the rolling sand dunes. The interior palette is subtle and inviting, understated in its connection to the surroundings,” says Studio Collective’s Casey Talbot.

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A private east facing communal pool and lounge area will be located on the ground floor, in addition to residents benefitting from easy access to the neighbouring beach.&nbsp;

Navini is located on the absolute beachfront, midway along Golden Four Drive, between Tugun and Kirra Beach.

An eight-kilometre ocean pathway passes on the doorstep of the site, extending from Currumbin Point right down to Rainbow Bay and Tweed Heads.

For bathers and board riders, world class point breaks can be found at The Alley, Kirra, Snapper and Greenmount, all of which are within five minutes from Navini.

Major shopping can be found at Coolangatta, along with a smorgasbord of cafe’s and surf clubs scattered along the coastal strip, while the Southern Cross University and International Airport are within a three-minute drive.

Construction is soon to commence with South-East Queenslander’s, Groupline, handling the build, with completion slated for June 2024.

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The 313 Golden Four Drive site will boast sprawling layouts, ranging from 274 sqm to 444 sqm, with three or four-bedroom plus multi-purpose room floorplans. 

Navini launches in sought after Gold Coast pocket 

As sustainability continues to be high on property buyers’ shopping lists, a number of Perth developers are honing in on future-forward and environmental designs, and one way they’re being recognised is through Green Star ratings.&nbsp;

Launched by Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) in 2003, Green Star is Australia’s largest voluntary and truly holistic sustainability rating system for buildings, fitouts and communities.

Green Star aims to reduce the impact of climate change by promoting developments and communities that support a more sustainable way of life, with all projects displaying a Green Star Certification Trademark having passed a thorough, independent and transparent assessment process to verify their contribution towards a healthier tomorrow.

Green Star offers a number of long-term benefits to both people and the environment, including water-saving initiatives, the use of renewable energy, stronger investment returns, higher quality designs, curated healthy communities, fewer greenhouse gas emissions and clearer pathways to achieving carbon neutral buildings.&nbsp;

With only a handful of developments on the West Coast having achieved the lauded 5 Star Green Star rating, we’ve wrapped up the top 5 Star Green Star rated apartments selling now.

<h1>Florin Parkside</h1>

Prominent Perth developers Stirling Capital kick off our list with the group striving to implement a number of sustainable features across all of their developments.&nbsp;

With a 5 Star Green Star rating in both Stirling’s Florin Parkside and Cirquet Duet, Stirling demonstrate an understanding of excellence in sustainability.&nbsp;

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The group’s Jolimont project, Florin Parkside, boasts a number of sustainable design features, including ceiling fans, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, a highly efficient heat pump water system, and 40kW solar helping the project reach the mark.&nbsp;

All common areas are also serviced by 100 per cent renewable energy, while extensive landscaping ensures the living spaces are directly connected to nature, blending seamlessly with the neighbouring park.

These benefits also help to keep living costs down for residents.

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The $37 million project will deliver 63 residences to the Jolimont area, with the family-sized apartments offering sweeping views to the neighbouring park and CBD skyline.

One, two three and four-bedroom apartments are still remaining in the project, with completion slated for the back-end of 2023.

<h1>Cirque Duet&nbsp;</h1>

Soaring above the Canning River is Stirling’s Cirque Duet.

The deliberately sculptural building presents as two organically shaped towers, connected by a fourth floor 4000 sqm recreational podium.&nbsp;

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Much like Florin, Cirque is packed with a string of sustainable and environmentally-driven design features, and was actually the first Western Australia development to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star rating.&nbsp;

The elegant butterfly-wing profile of the towers is instantly recognisable from any point on the river but its purpose is more than simply decorative.

Cirque's unique shape and orientation cleverly reduces the perception of volume and opens upsweeping, uninterrupted panoramas for every resident, with the butterfly effect extending in to the building’s very heart with low-energy construction methods, a sustainable design approach and passive cooling techniques just some of the reason’s it’s been awarded 5-starGreen Star status

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With a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, each have been oriented to take advantage of the panoramic views across the Canning and Swan River’s, to the Perth CBD and the Eastern Hills.&nbsp;

Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout not only maximise these outlooks but also allow an abundant amount of natural light to flood into each of the residences’ living spaces.&nbsp;

<h1>The Precinct&nbsp;</h1>

Boutique developers Norup + Wilson also make the list with their apartment development, The Precinct.

Located at 893 Canning Highway, the 5 Star Green Star-rated project is a 21-storey community on the high-point of the Mount Pleasant and Applecross peninsula.

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Some of the Green Star features included here include solar cells on the rooftop, complemented by lifts that create power on every down movement.&nbsp;

The Precinct also features sensor lights in all common areas and car parks, along with WELS approved ratings on all taps and showers, energy-efficient lights and appliances, rain sensors for the reticulation system, VRV air-conditioning systems, and carbon monoxide alarms to carparking to ensure fans only run when required.

With Norup + Wilson paying particular focus on the design process, The Precinct will also offer low strata fees, due in part to the numerous Green Star Rating features.&nbsp;

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The one, two and three-bedroom apartments are located on levels three to sixteen, with the next four floors dedicated to the exclusive Sky Homes, which enjoy privileged access to the top floor residents Sky Lounge.

Regardless of the level selected all residents enjoy views to the ever-changing Swan and Canning River’s leafy surrounds, along with high-tech inclusions, through access to the Norup + Wilson App, allowing residents to control each home’s intercom, lights, and air conditioning from a mobile device.

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All residents also have access to a host of facilities and amenities, including indoor and outdoor gyms, a pool with cabana day beds, barbecue facilities, a common lounge and library, media room and a kid’s playroom.

<h1>The Pearl&nbsp;</h1>

Prosper Living round out the 5 Star Green Star Perth offerings, with their South Perth development, The Pearl.&nbsp;

Inspired by the Swan River – the ancient Derbarl Yerrigan – the building’s slender silhouette is animated by a shimmering facade that reflects the light from river and sky, while organic curved balconies sweep across the facade.

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Built to 5-star sustainability levels, The Pearl exceeds solar access levels, with every apartment having access to natural light and cross ventilation, allowing gentle breezes through the living areas, no matter its position in the building. A spectacular ‘green spine’ softens the facade and provides light and greenery into the lobby of every level.

“Ultimately, The Pearl is about offering its residents a superb lifestyle in a building designed around luxury, comfort, convenience and sustainability,” says Prosper Living.&nbsp;

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With 137 one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus three four-bedroom skyhomes, The Pearl benefits from being surrounded by a range of local amenities along with exclusive residents-only features.

On level three, residents will have exclusive access to a protected landscaped terrace with an infinity edge pool, a massage room, private seating alcoves, gardens, and a barbecue with an enclosed outdoor dining area, along with other amenities, including a gym, sauna, steam room, yoga deck, a theatre, games room, resident’s lounge and dining room and a temperature-controlled wine room.&nbsp;

With only a handful of developments on the West Coast having achieved the lauded 5 Star Green Star rating, we’ve wrapped up the top 5 Star Green Star rated apartments selling now.



Perth's top four off the plan apartment developments with a 5 Star Green Star rating

Sydney-based investment house Princeton has recently acquired one of the last remaining warehouse conversion sites in the Balmain Village Precinct, worth a combined value of $40 million.&nbsp;

The 960 sqm inner-west site at 73-75 Beattie Street will house just five three-bedroom terraces along with a one-of-a-kind New York loft-style four-bedroom penthouse, with views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline.&nbsp;

Construction will kick off in the first quarter of next year as the new residences position themselves as welcome addition to the affluent suburb.&nbsp;

While Sydney property prices show signs of dropping, the latest CoreLogic figures show Balmain has experienced a steady increase over the last five years, with a growth rate of nearly 20 per cent over the last twelve months and a current median sales price of $2.7 million.&nbsp;

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Princeton founders, George Gadallah and Craig Anderson said the new addition provided the perfect step for their quick growing investment portfolio in Sydney’s inner-west.

“The acquisition of the Balmain site is an exciting leap forwards for Princeton in the highly competitive inner-west market,” said Gadallah.

“Balmain is one of Sydney’s most in demand suburbs and continues to outperform the wider market due to government infrastructure announcements such as WestConnex and Sydney Metro West, as well as its proximity to amenities in the CBD, strong demographic and lack of land supply.”

“This development will offer home buyers dynamic, terrace-style living with unparalleled views of Sydney’s world-famous harbour, with each terrace providing a separate home office or rumpus room above basement car parking.”

“It’s going to be exciting to see this project come to life over the coming months/years and cement itself as a crown jewel of the inner west,” Gadallah added.&nbsp;

The Balmain project will join an already strong portfolio from Princeton, including the underway Botany project, Baronet &amp; Banks, Serrata in Blakehurst, and luxury living development in Bondi Beach with Eurangi.

The 960 sqm inner-west site at 73-75 Beattie Street will house just five three-bedroom terraces along with a one-of-a-kind New York loft-style four-bedroom penthouse, with views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline. 

Princeton to build apartments in the heart of Balmain 

Work is set to begin on Iris Residential’s The Terraces, Claremont development early in 2023, with BGC Construction appointed to build what is expected to be Australia’s most sustainable large-scale apartment project.&nbsp;

The local construction group will soon begin building the $150 million development, in is the final piece of the puzzle in DevelopmentWA's sought-after Claremont on the Park precinct.&nbsp;

The eight-storey, 137-apartment luxury building, which is scheduled for completion by late 2024, will set a new benchmark for sustainable residential development in Australia – with the project achieving an industry-leading average 8.05-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating.

NatHERS ratings are used to predict the amount of heating or cooling dwellings need to stay comfortable in all weather conditions. In Australia, residential developments are required to meet a minimum 6-star NatHERS standard.

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Iris Residential Managing Director, Simon Trevisan said the 8.05-star rating is something they don’t believe has been achieved in any other large-scale residential development anywhere in Australia.

“Most apartment developments of this size come in at the 7 to 7.5-star level, and certainly we haven’t been able to find anything comparable out there in the market either here in Western Australia or on the east coast.”&nbsp;

The highest-rated residences at the HASSELL-designed project reach 9.7 stars on the 10-star scale, which means those apartments are virtually self-lighting and self-climate controlled, while close to 30 per cent of the apartments at The Terraces will achieve a 9-star NatHERS rating.

A comprehensive suite of sustainability features will reduce energy use by 35 per cent, including natural cross ventilation over 92 per cent of residences and a 40 per cent reduction in internal lighting energy consumption.

Double glazing, sliding balcony screens, enhanced breezeways and a northerly orientation for all apartments will ensure buyers are comfortable year-round, no matter the weather, without having to rely on artificial heating or cooling.

Trevisan said he anticipated sustainability performance at The Terraces would resonate strongly with buyers on a number of fronts.

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“This is what sustainable design is about – there are no compromises, no greenwashing,” he said.&nbsp;

“The greenhouse gas emissions benefit via electricity use reduction is real and measurable, and the cost savings from significantly lower power bills are also tangible. A strong sustainability performance means reduced costs for homeowners, whether we’re talking about their power bills or strata levies.

“A more intangible, though absolutely important, benefit is the quality of life that comes from living in a space filled with natural light and fresh air. First and foremost we’re about delivering comfortable homes for people, and it should be the most comfortable home we can provide,”&nbsp;Trevisan added.

Located along the boundary of the historic Claremont Oval, The Terraces sit in the heart of the affluent Claremont locale, set to take advantage of all the area has to offer, with the suburb home to river vistas, leafy parklands and many of Perth’s most exclusive boutique retail outlets.

Residents at The Terraces will also benefit from the close proximity to Claremont train station, now offering direct access to the new Forrestfield-Airport METRONET link, reducing the need for car travel and further adding to the development’s sustainability credentials.

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Trevisan said sustainability was a key element in Iris Residential’s development strategy, acknowledging that residential developers had a big role to play in achieving emissions reductions targets.

“Iris has been a leader in sustainable development in Western Australia for decades, it’s a key part of our point of difference in the apartments space,” he said.

“According to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and water, energy use in residential buildings accounts for 24 per cent of overall electricity use and 12 per cent of total carbon emissions.

“By increasing energy efficiency, households not only enjoy lower energy bills but have higher quality of life, while also being satisfied in the knowledge that they are making a real contribution to addressing climate change.”

The Terraces will join BGC’s already sustainable portfolio, with the Western Australian builders committed to creating environmentally-friendly developments.&nbsp;

“We have a desire to reduce environmental impacts as effectively as we can, with a strong focus on positive environmental outcomes,” they say.&nbsp;

“We place an emphasis on targeting projects with a significant environmental design factor.”

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BGC has also strung together a list of awards over their time, most recently being awarded the 2022 MBA WA Excellence in Construction award for the best regional project.&nbsp;

The group previously worked on Iris’ Shenton Park project, Shenton Quarter, which is slated for completion by early next year.&nbsp;

The mixed-use development was one of the first projects to be endorsed by the State Design Review Panel and was commended for its best-practice sustainability features, which have been designed to achieve the equivalent of a 4-star Green Star rating.

DevelopmentWA acting Chief Executive Dean Mudford said close consultancy with town planning firm Element will ensure that The Terraces will integrate seamlessly into the multi award-winning precinct, Claremont on the Park.

“As the Western Australian Government’s development agency, DevelopmentWA has a critical role in helping lead the way to a more sustainable way of living – ensuring the communities and projects we deliver demonstrate new, smarter ways to live and work,” Mudford said.&nbsp;

“At Claremont on the Park, sustainable development has been a fundamental part of our vision in creating this thriving, connected and award-winning precinct, and it’s been really pleasing to see industry embrace that vision as the project has taken shape."

“With what is expected to be a nation-leading sustainability performance, The Terraces is an outstanding example of what can be achieved as part of a master-planned and focused approach to precinct-scale development,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Australian private debt provider, Metrics Credit Partners, funded the acquisition of the land in 2021 and continues to support the project as it moves through to the development phase.

Metrics Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart said that from a lender’s point of view, the sustainability outcomes of The Terraces improved the marketability of the finished residences, helping to mitigate credit risks.

“ESG and sustainability factors are at the heart of Metrics’ approach to assessing and managing risk for investors,” Lockhart said.

“We are delighted to see such great alignment between the developer, buyers and financiers to achieve meaningful advances in the sustainability factors for residential developments – and these are clearly demonstrated in The Terraces.”

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The eight-storey, 137-apartment luxury building, which is scheduled for completion by late 2024, will set a new benchmark for sustainable residential development in Australia – with the project achieving an industry-leading average 8.05-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating.

Australia’s greenest apartments set to take shape in Claremont

The vibrant and funky Fitzroy is set for its next apartment development.

Boutique property developers Urban have launched their latest project, 25 Smith, with the project only growing the group’s already substantial portfolio across Melbourne’s inner-city.&nbsp;

The group began as a collaboration between colleagues Bart O’Callahan and Tony Suttle and now includes a hand-picked specialist team of property-focused staff across both Melbourne and Sydney.

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Just 23 apartments will be delivered across the aptly named project at 25 Smith Street, with Urban engaging experienced construction firm Hamilton Marino to build the $44 million development.

The building’s durable materials, flexible spaces, and extensive landscaping all contribute to the ongoing transformation of the precinct’s industrial past to one of Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs.

In collaboration with Clare Cousins Architects, 25 Smith will present a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, designed to suit the local down-sizer and owner-occupier market, spanning from 91 sqm to 390 sqm.&nbsp;

Just 18 of the apartments have launched to market, with the opportunity remaining for buyers to amalgamate residences to create two additional full-floor apartments.&nbsp;

“Natural stone, textured timbers and warm colours have been selected throughout the interiors which embody a sense of timelessness and calm, acting as a backdrop to the individuality of daily life,” Urban say.&nbsp;

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“Room to breathe and an abundance of natural light, allow the restrained sophistication of these spaces to shine through, featuring subtly contrasting textures and superb, high-quality finishes.”

The community will be connected through shared spaces, providing both indoor and outdoor opportunities for gathering and wellness.

A residence-only "Wellness Zone" is set to include an Infra-red sauna and plunge pool, while the ground floor retail space will further integrate the building into the fabric of Fitzroy.

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Solar power generation and electric vehicle charging will also be on offer across the development, coupled with the abolishment of gas and high-quality water-sensitive fixtures, all helping to provide a responsible and future-focused home at 25 Smith.

Completion on the project is slated for the end of 2024.

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Just 23 apartments will be delivered across the aptly named project at 25 Smith Street.

25 Smith launches in Melbourne's inner city hotspot Fitzroy

Prominent Gold Coast developer Aniko Group are set to add another residential development to their portfolio.&nbsp;

The group is gearing up for its first foray into the Chevron Island market, as their plans for a striking new $110 million tower have been approved by the council.&nbsp;

Aniko, headed by developer George Mastrocostas, will deliver a collection of 102 apartments with a range of spacious floorplans, with a mix of two and three-bedroom offerings.&nbsp;

The 21-storey tower will rise at 12-16 Weemala Street, with the 1518 sqm site to be crowned by a sprawling rooftop recreation area overlooking the city skyline.

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Mastrocostas said they were extremely happy to have council approval behind them, as they now look to the next phase of delivering Aniko’s signature dose of luxury to Chevron Island

“With all approvals now in place, we are looking forward to carrying the next luxury offering into Chevron Island, which will be competitively priced against other off the plan stock in the area,” Mastrocostas said.&nbsp;

Positioned in the south-east pocket of Chevron Island, the project will reside just a stone’s throw from the suburb’s thriving dining and retail strip and the city’s emerging cultural precinct at HOTA.

“This pocket of the Gold Coast has a unique character that you can’t replicate elsewhere – its exclusive, its vibrant and its quickly becoming one of the most sought after residential enclaves on the coast,” said Mastrocostas.

“The Chevron project is just a short walk to Surfers Paradise, the beach, the Gold Coast’s cultural heart and all the amenities the central Gold Coast has to offer.”

Mastrocostas said the apartment development would appeal to a wide buyer demographic, from discerning owner occupiers through to long-term investors when it launches to the market in the coming months.

“This project will cater to a broad market of buyers, from the interstate migrants to local downsizers or luxury upgrader, its idyllic layout makes it the ultimate location for households both big and small,” said Mastrocostas.

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Leading Southeast Queensland architecture firm, Plus Architecture has been engaged to design the Chevron Island project, with Director Danny Juric saying the design is both sophisticated and functional.&nbsp;

“We’ve worked closely with Aniko Group to evolve a design that captures the true essence of the distinct village atmosphere of Chevron Island,” Juric said.&nbsp;

The Chevron residences will be priced from $795,000 with construction scheduled to commence mid 2023.

Over the past decade, Aniko Group has created over 2000 ‘next generation’ living spaces for residents that maximise the enviable lifestyle in Queensland.

With a workbook of completed and underway projects to the tune of over $2 billion, Aniko Group has established itself as one of South-East Queensland’s leading developers of innovative, luxury residences and commercial properties.

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The 21-storey tower will rise at 12-16 Weemala Street, with the 1518 sqm site to be crowned by a sprawling rooftop recreation area overlooking the city skyline.

Aniko greenlit for first Chevron Island apartment tower 

Mirvac has marked the final chapter of its prestigious $900 million Tullamore community in Doncaster with two significant milestones; the launch of the highly anticipated ‘The Finale’ premium residences and the topping out of FORME, the third and final boutique apartment building within its Apartments of Tullamore precinct.

Signalling the end to a well-thought out and long-awaited project, initial works commenced on Tullamore back in 2015 with Mirvac developing the site of the former Eastern Golf Course.&nbsp;

As the 47-hectare community hits the 98 per cent sold mark, the release of The Finale residences and remaining FORME apartments offer the final opportunity to buy into the thriving community.&nbsp;

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With Mirvac notching up over 50 years of experience in creating communities and over 2000 residences already living at Tullamore, Mirvac’s Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis, says that both milestones highlight the community’s success.

“It was really important to Mirvac that we enhance, conserve and celebrate the natural beauty of the iconic Tullamore site, adding new residences and amenity in the most environmentally friendly way,” he said.&nbsp;

“From the outset, we prioritised the creation of high-quality amenity for the community. Almost 30 per cent of Tullamore has been devoted to green open space, and in combination with Next Gen Doncaster Health and Lifestyle Club, our residents can enjoy an unrivalled level of health and wellbeing.”

“This commitment to reimaging urban life in Doncaster has resulted in numerous repeat purchasers at Tullamore, as well as multiple family members purchasing homes in the thriving community,” Penklis acded.&nbsp;

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The Finale release will include a limited collection of luxury 7-star NatHERs residences within Tullamore’s breathtaking Grange precinct. Architecturally designed by Mirvac’s award-winning design team, the three-level, four-bedroom homes are priced $2.2 million to $2.6 million.

With two generous floor plans available, each home has been designed to offer ample space, making it perfect for upgraders, young professionals, and families.

Featuring stylish and spacious open-plan interiors, separate balconies and a private north-facing courtyards, the homes also benefit from overlooking Tullamore’s future six-hectare conservation reserve, complete with lush mature trees and future ornamental lake.

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Along with creating an exceptional living environment for residents, residences within The Finale release have been designed to reduce the energy required to heat and cool the home, achieving a minimum 7-star energy rating.&nbsp;

Sustainability has also been at the forefront of Mirvac’s Tullamore masterplan, with each home within the wider community achieving a minimum 6-star energy rating.&nbsp;

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As the 47-hectare community hits the 98 per cent sold mark, the release of The Finale residences and remaining FORME apartments offer the final opportunity to buy into the thriving community. 

Mirvac release final homes at Doncaster community Tullamore

Brisbane developer Pradella have commenced construction on the final residential development at their Riverside West End precinct, The Lanes.

The Lanes will start to take shape over the coming months with completion of stage one, Wave Residences, expected in late 2024.&nbsp;

Over 70 per cent of the 138 Wave Residences apartments have been sold following strong demand for large apartments.

Pradella Sales and Marketing Director Lee-Anne Kielar said Pradella is thrilled to have launched the construction of The Lanes following its announcement only six months ago.

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“It’s wonderful to see our West End projects thriving and we’re excited to announce the construction of the crown jewel in the Riverside West End precinct, The Lanes,” Kielar said.

“The Lanes is Pradella’s final residential development in West End and the concluding development in our $1.3 billion masterplan, and we’re pleased to be able to finish things off on a grand scale."&nbsp;

Designed by bureau^proberts, The Lanes is one of 12 residential projects delivered by Pradella within the Riverside West End precinct in the past decade.

Fast-tracking to keep up with demand, the group has evolved their residential offering at The Lanes to keep up with buyer requirements, incorporating a suite of resort-style amenities, including an outdoor cinema, a steam room, and a mineral pool.&nbsp;

There will be&nbsp;4500 sqm of recreational space with 2000 sqm dedicated to the 12th floor rooftop retreat.&nbsp;

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Position Property Director&nbsp; Richard Lawrence said that the level of resident-only amenity offered at The Lanes is unprecedented in the inner-city apartment market today.

“With the last few years behind us it’s clear that demand has shifted in the apartment market, with buyers now looking for living options that are as inclusive as possible offering everything you need for life at home,” Lawrence said.

“Pradella has constantly innovated when it comes to amenities, with rooftop yoga lawns and five-star private dining spaces among some of the stand-out features of The Lanes.”

From its inception, Riverside West End was inspired by its unique location within this well connected West End peninsula.

The&nbsp;$1.3 billion development will also feature a new community park, a private dog park and the completion of Tondara Lane within the Montague Markets precinct upon completion.&nbsp;

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Over 70 per cent of the 138 Wave Residences apartments have been sold following strong demand for large apartments.



Pradella commence construction on final development in Riverside West End precinct

The beachfront Main Beach Parade strip is set for a new high-end apartment tower.

Gold Coast businessman and hotelier&nbsp;Bruce Donnachy has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council for a 20-level, 16-apartment tower at 3571 Main Beach Parade.

The plans were scaled back a tad from what was proposed nearly 12 months ago. Initially Donnachy sought 24 apartments across 20 levels. Now they're all full-floor apartments.

Donnachy had amalgamated two sites to create nearly 900 sqm on the prized beachfront side of Main Beach Parade. 
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Local architecture firm BDA were tasked with creating a coastal, luxury residential building that provides a five-star resort feel, with a range of large, sizeable apartments.

“The timeless architecture will set a new benchmark in the Main Beach Precinct,” BDA said in their submission to the Gold Coast City Council.

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“The architecture of the proposed luxury residential development is composed of simple curved and linear forms, white concrete spandrels, a textured and timeless material palette of travertine stone and timber screening, creating a rich and layered coastal effect.”

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“A series of planters on the facade add a layering and softening of the built form, reinforcing the importance of sub-tropical design.”

The project offers a mix of apartment types. The majority of apartments have three bedrooms. There's two-level penthouses, and a two-storey beach house.

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“The mix of high-end liveable apartment types provided will provide a five-star level of housing that is lacking in the Main Beach precinct," BDA added.

The communal recreation facilities containing gym, multipurpose room, pool, pool-deck and barbecue area are located at Level 10, allowing an opportunity for a building break and greenery to the facade.

Donnachy had amalgamated two sites to create nearly 900 sqm on the prized beachfront side of Main Beach Parade.


New "five-star level" Main Beach Parade apartment tower approved

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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