Marking the third and final apartment building in Mirvac’s master planned Tullamore precinct, FORME is inspired by the natural elements with a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

For a limited time, through Mirvac’s exclusive management agency, Real Estate Services by Mirvac, secure a five percent rental guarantee when you purchase one of the final two-bedroom FORME residences*.&nbsp;

This exclusive offer is only available to the first three eligible buyers, before October 31, with prices for a two-bedder starting from $630,000.&nbsp;

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Crafted with natural details and a timeless sophistication, FORME'S generous two-bedroom residences feature large kitchens, light-filled living and dining areas and spacious balconies, which take in the surrounding leafy views.

Spanning from 83 sqm to 104 sqm, the remaining two-bedroom apartments feature an open plan design, with the kitchens featuring reconstituted stone benchtops, brushed platinum tapware, fluted glass cabinetry and Miele appliances.

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Full height, double glazed windows, and sliding doors seamlessly connect the indoors to the out, whilst also providing ample light into each of the homes.&nbsp;

With the prestigious Tullamore community nearing completion, don't miss your opportunity to secure one of the final FORME residences and enjoy the convenience of unrivalled amenity and open green space at your doorstep.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Set in an architectural landmark once known as the Elephant House - which was built to house prized racehorses - the Stables Provedore Cafe offers a local destination for FORME residents to meet, eat and relax amidst the tranquil grounds of Tullamore, while the Next Gen Health and Lifestyle Club delivers a full suite of studio classes, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and tennis courts.

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Inside FORME, residents will be greeted with a striking double-height entrance and sculptured artwork by acclaimed artist Anna-Wili Highfield, along with&nbsp;a resident's lounge and dining room, complete with a kitchen and garden terrace.&nbsp;

Additional lounges are located on levels two and four, which also include sculptured artworks by Highfield, along with double height ceilings.&nbsp;

*Terms and conditions apply

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Crafted with natural details and a timeless sophistication, FORME'S generous two-bedroom residences feature large kitchens, light-filled living and dining areas and spacious balconies, which take in the surrounding leafy views.

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FORME's final two-bed apartments offering buyers five per cent rental guarantee

As quality living spaces become more sought after, Crown have taken to rejigging their debut Brisbane apartment project, lodging an updated set of plans to the local council.&nbsp;

The initial plans were scrapped off the back of community feedback, with Crown then engaging renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma to design the new project, in addition to local architects, Plus.

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Crown and Kuma have previously collaborated, at Crown’s Sydney Waterloo development, Mastery by Crown.

The re-lodged plans for the 1.25 hectare site at 117 Victoria St incorporate designs for 473 apartments, with the group increasing apartment numbers from 455.&nbsp;

The plans say the design of the West End project began by asking what is the spatial quality to be sought after in this new paradigm of living.&nbsp;

“In answering this question, the goal of the project has been set to create a strong connection to the immediate outdoors, to the neighbourhood, and to the surrounding natural landscape," the design submission read.

The $500 million riverfront project will deliver four 12-storey residential towers, with a mix of 126 one-bedroom apartments, 225 two-bedroom apartments, 111 three-bedroom, and 11 four-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

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"Located on a riverfront in the West End district, the project is privileged with the beautiful natural environment of the site, with the ambition of the design not only to connect the residents to the riverfront, but also to bring together the landscape, the residents, and the greater West End community," the statement read.

"The central park, defined by the orientation of the four towers, connects residents to the river physically and sensually, with the area scattered with places to sit and relax."

The communal ground floor space separates each of the towers, with the area also set to include a lagoon-style pool, outdoor lounge areas and nature play zones.&nbsp;

Crowning building’s one and four will also be additional communal recreation space, with rooftop pools, entertainment decks, indoor gyms and lounge and dining areas.&nbsp;

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The initial plans were scrapped off the back of community feedback, with Crown then engaging renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma

Crown update plans for debut Brisbane development

It was another month where units outperformed houses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The Sydney unit market was one of the worst affected across September, according to CoreLogic, down -1.0 per cent. However the housing market has been fairing considerably worse during the downturn.

Sydney houses contracted -2.1 per cent, more than double the losses seen in units (which incorporates both apartments and townhouses). It's unsurprising for Sydney to scale back more than any other state due to the heightened cost of its real estate in comparison to other capitals.

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Sydney units are now back -2.6 per cent on the quarter and -3.3 percent on the year, with houses back -7.0&nbsp;per cent on the quarter and -9.2 per cent&nbsp;on the year.

It's a similar story in Melbourne, where units contracted -0.8 percent in September. Houses went backwards -1.2 per cent in comparison.

Melbourne's median unit value is now $603,276, down -2.6 per cent for the quarter and -3.3 per cent for the year. Houses are down -6.2 per cent down for the year.

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The biggest divergence between the house and unit market was in Brisbane, where units declined -0.1 per cent and houses -2 per cent.

Brisbane's units are still up 8.7 per cent over 2022, with the median unit value still just over $501,000. Houses are up 3.7 per cent, but the rolling quarter has seen values fall back -5.1 per cent.

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While the wider property market downturn in September wasn't as significant as it was in August, CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless said it is probably too early to suggest the housing market has moved through the worst of the downturn.&nbsp;

“It’s possible we have seen the initial shock of a rapid rise in interest rates pass through the market and most borrowers and prospective home buyers have now ‘priced in’ further rate hikes. However, if interest rates continue to rise as rapidly as they have since May, we could see the rate of decline in housing values accelerate once again,” Lawless said.

While the values continue to fall across the country, it’s suggested they would need to fall at least a further 14 percent before wiping out the gains of the recent growth cycle.&nbsp;

The reduction in the rate of decline came alongside an improvement in other indicators, with &nbsp;the flow of fresh listings continue to slide through the first month of spring, which is uncommon for this time of the year.

There was further good news for investors, with the&nbsp;national rental index increasing by 0.6 percent in September. The growth in rents however has been in a slowing pattern, which has been surprising given tightening&nbsp;rental vacancy rates across the country in recent months.

“A gradual slowdown in rental growth in the face of such low vacancy rates could be an early sign that renters are reaching an affordability ceiling,” Lawless added.

As rents continue to rise and dwelling values generally trend lower, gross rental yields remain on a rapid upwards trajectory. Capital city gross yields (3.36 percent) are now at the highest level since January 2021 after rising 40 basis points from the February 2022 record low. This was largely led by a 55 basis point rise in unit yields, while house yields rose by 23 basis points.&nbsp;

Units outperform houses in nation’s three largest capital city markets: CoreLogic  

While sitting just seven kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Windsor has still maintained its quiet suburban charm.

Bordered to the north by Prahran along with St Kilda to the south, Windsor has access to all the inner-city has to offer, whilst still enjoying the peace and quiet of the suburbs, with a number of parks and green open spaces scattered around.&nbsp;

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A growing number of independent retailers, bars, restaurants and cafes have made a home in the leafy suburb, many of which can be found along Punt Road, known to locals as Little Windsor on Punt.&nbsp;

Windsor is also home to the famous shopping mecca of Chapel Street, which runs through the suburb, providing residents with an array of upscale boutiques, theatres and music venues.&nbsp;

The streets of Windsor are lined with a diverse range of housing, from Victorian-style terrace homes, to semi-detached cottages, as well as the ever-increasing apartment building.&nbsp;

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CV Windsor is the latest residential project to join the ranks, dipping into the potentials of the pocket of suburbia.&nbsp;

The project offers a completed and ready to move-in option for the area, comprising a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

While the well-connected site sits among traffic-heavy areas, CV Windsor has been designed as a sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle.

Designed by deciBel Architecture, CV Windsor’s built form comprises a concrete structure, which helps reduce the impact of sound, with complex geometry driving its design.

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Just moments from the doorstep of the building sits near Prahran Railway Station and tram number 6 on the nearby High Street, along with being just a short walk to all the tram options on St Kilda Rd, providing connectivity to the greater Melbourne region.&nbsp;

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CV Windsor is the latest residential project to join the ranks, dipping into the potentials of the pocket of suburbia. 


Around the ready to move in apartments, CV Windsor 

The first development of Soheil Abedian following the closure of Sunland Group has been granted approval.

Abedian's new Abedian &amp; Co venture will be developing Peerless in Mermaid Beach, not far from Sunland's successful 272 Hedges Ave which was recently completed.

The approval comes just four months after the plans for Peerless were filed with the Gold Coast City Council.

The project site at 35-41 Peerless Avenue will sit next door to the recently completed Bela by Mosaic.

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Gold Coast-based Spatium Architects designed the plans for the 124-metre high tower, which focuses on the owner-occupier, dominated by a suite of three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

There will be 103 apartments in total, 44 two-beds which start at a generous 117 sqm internal living space and a further 11 sqm balcony.

Some 64 three-bed apartments are planned, which will start from nearly 200 sqm internally and have nearly 20 sqm balcony space. The sub-penthouse three-beds will span half a floor.

There will be a sole four-bedroom apartment, the sprawling rooftop penthouse, which will span over 400 sqm of living space and a further 280 sqm of outdoor area which will feature its own lawn.

A landscaped elevated podium will round out the recreational offering within the tower, featuring a 25 metre lap pool with a lagoon and inpool and spa, poolside garden pods, a garden barbecue terrace with lounge seating, a gym, a yoga room and a yoga lawn, along with two saunas and a steam room.&nbsp;

Away from the pool will also be a private bar and dining room with a green roof, which can be booked out by residents, along with further work from home space, provided in the form of a lounge with a library and meeting room.

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It is proposed the development will become a landmark building along the southern high rise fringe, with the site maintaining high visual exposure from the Gold Coast Highway and Hedges Avenue.

"The vision for this development is simple in the desire to create a carefully crafted residential project which not only provides a beautiful living environment for the residents, but also pays respect to the community in the way it integrates with its street context and the city skyline," Spatium noted in the development application.

They said that all apartments are generously sized to provide genuinely liveable spaces and that the unit mix, rather than being focused solely on high income earners, provides well designed homes for a large cross section of the community in the form of two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

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Abedian gets sign off for Mermaid Beach apartment project, Peerless 

Veteran Gold Coast apartment developer David Devine is making his Esplanade, Miami apartment development larger.

He's scrapped plans for the sold-out $105 million Alba Residences, on the border of Miami and Burleigh, after buying the site next door. Now he's planning for a $400 million apartment tower designed by the renowned architecture firm Koichi Takada.

There will be 100 apartments planned for the 24-level tower, now on a 2024 sqm site across 264 and 266 Esplanade.

The project will now be known as Burly, and will also feature improved&nbsp;amenities for residents on the lower levels.

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In the statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council, Takada noted that Burly&nbsp;is inspired by the waves crashing against the beach directly across the road.&nbsp;

"With a fluid silhouette and dynamic facade, the building is designed to read from the street as a series of staggered wavelike forms floating above a more solid, grounded base," the report read.&nbsp;

"The building is located on an amalgamated site with a wide 40 metre frontage, affording the opportunity to position the development with generous setbacks to the side boundaries and still provide residents with extensive, lush landscaped areas and well-proportioned residential spaces.

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"A series of operable screens spanning the length of the sides allow occupants to control privacy and shading, while creating a dynamic, layered facade.&nbsp;

Apartment layouts will also be oriented to maximise views and natural light from the living areas. Uniquely, the size of the site is such that it allows all apartments, including those at the rear, to capture the distant views from their living areas and balconies.&nbsp;

The plans for Burly doubles DD Living’s development portfolio on the Gold Coast to $800 million after the company kicked off construction of its $400 million Royale Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise in August.

There will be 100 apartments planned for the 24-level tower, now on a 2024 sqm site across 264 and 266 Esplanade.

David Devine lodges new North Burleigh apartment plans 

Sydney-based developers, Billbergia and architects SJB will once again team up, forming part of the Rhodes East Master Plan.

Billbergia and SJB previously collaborated on the transformation of Rhodes from an industrial peninsula into a fully regenerated suburb, in a bid by the State Government to transform obsolete industrial lands on the shores of the Parramatta River adjacent to Homebush Bay Olympic Park.

Master planned in 2005 by SJB, the first stages of work wrapped up this year, with Billbergia and SJB now taking to 25-27 Leeds Street to expand on the long-term regeneration of the greater Rhodes area.

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Managing Director, John Kinsella said the project will breathe new life into the Parramatta River foreshore, making it not only greener and more attractive but more accessible as well.&nbsp;

“The project will deliver 6,000 sqm of public open space, including a retail and dining precinct and will open up the waterfront promenade with an interactive river edge for the community to enjoy,” Kinsella.

Unique designs by a collaborative team of SJB and Land Form Studio were chosen from a design competition, with a jury comprising representatives from City of Canada Bay Council, NSW Government Architect’s and Nation Architects. 
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SJB’s Director, Nick Hatzi said the group had a long-running connection with Rhodes, having completed the first Master Plan for the regeneration of the suburb in 2005.&nbsp;

“We’ve delivered many mixed-use buildings in the area including most recently Rhodes Central by Billbergia which forms the retail heart of the suburb,” Hatzi said.

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“Our proposal for Leeds Street opens up new connections to the water and reflects SJB’s approach to permeable and civic-centric mixed-use development.”&nbsp;

“Being the first development under the master plan - we hope this precinct sets a high benchmark for the incoming community,” he added.&nbsp;

A collection of varying scaled buildings will be constructed across the site, with a defined podium of a singular material and lighter-coloured concrete forms.&nbsp;

Land and Form Director, Ro Iyer said the public domain will embrace the unique geographical setting and confluence of where the Parramatta River meets Rhodes.&nbsp;

“The foreshore design represents this transition from natural to urban, creating an iconic destination that looks to restore and enhance important ecological assets and allow people to actively engage with the Parramatta River, setting a high-quality precedent for the Rhodes East Precinct,” Iyer said.&nbsp;

At the site’s juncture, there are a number of key interfaces - the foreshore to the north, the historic bridge to the west, the transitioning industrial context to the east, and a proposed public school and grounds to the south.&nbsp;

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Building layouts are optimised towards the views and orientated for solar access, with internal facing courtyard apartments also receiving glimpses through the building gaps towards the river ensuring at least 85 percent of the apartments have desired outlooks.

“This project will reimagine the Rhodes waterfront and forms a critical piece in the NSW Government's rejuvenation of the Parramatta River waterfront from Sydney Opera House to Parramatta Park,” said Kinsella.

Managing Director, John Kinsella said the project will breathe new life into the Parramatta River foreshore, making it not only greener and more attractive but more accessible as well. 

SJB win design for Billbergia's Rhodes mixed-use development 

Brisbane-based, Tallis Property Group has marked themselves as an evolving, fast growing, dynamic property investment and property development company.

Since their inception, the group has strung together a rather impressive portfolio, paying particular attention to the greater Brisbane region. &nbsp;

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Akin is Tallis’ first South Brisbane project, with the group having already made a name for themselves in Indooroopilly with Grace and Oppo, along with projects’, Mare in Rose Bay, Kurilpa in West End, Ilmondo in Kangaroo Point, Vision in Upper Mt Gravet and Clinque in Gordon.

Positioned to take in all the burgeoning South Bank area has to offer, Akin delivers a collection of one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments, along with a selection of sub penthouses and penthouses, boasting world-class design with intuitively integrated smart home functionality.

Soaring 30-storeys above one of Brisbane’s most sought-after precincts, the Merivale Street site straddles the edge of West End and South Bank, with Tallis Property Group&nbsp;saying there are many different aspects that set it apart from other Brisbane developments.&nbsp;

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“Located in one of Brisbane’s most convenient and culturally diverse neighbourhoods, Akin introduces elevated apartment living to the ever-evolving Southbank precinct. With its convenience and carefully considered, future-forward design, Akin creates a seamless lifestyle for its residents,” the team said.&nbsp; 
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For example, each residence at Akin can be linked to an optional private central hub, allowing residents to customise, personalise and coordinate their home from their choice of device.

Through use of number plate recognition technology, residents will enjoy seamless access to the car park, while keys become a thing of the past, with facial recognition to access the lobby, along with passcode entry providing seamless access to each apartment.&nbsp;

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Customisations aren’t only included in the technological aspect at Akin.

Residents have the option to modify their homes to their liking, with many upgrade packages available.&nbsp; 
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Akin also offers up a wide variety of options surrounding its resident’s wellbeing, boasting a huge health offering, including a gym, which is home to the latest world-class techno-gym equipment, along with a yoga facility, complete with mats and bolsters, a 22-metre resort pool, heated spa, and a steam room and sauna. &nbsp; 
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Akin is also home to a cinema room, a business hub, as well as a wine cellar and a private dining room which can seat up to 40 guests. &nbsp;

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Tallis purchased the site for Akin back in 2014, with the group recognising the potential of the burgeoning area long before the renaissance started.&nbsp; 
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“As South Brisbane was a desired area, the site has a lot to offer with everything being very accessible, via walking or a short drive.”&nbsp;

Owner-occupiers have flocked to the project, with a number of families, downsizers and young professionals taking up stock.&nbsp; 
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Only a number of three and four-bedroom apartments remain in the $180 million South Brisbane development, which is slated for completion by 2023.&nbsp;

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Tallis has a number of projects in the pipeline, with a house and land development planned for Upper Coomera along with a build-to-rent development in Indooroopilly.&nbsp;

The group is also adding to its New South Wales portfolio with two residential developments planned for south of the border, with a&nbsp;collection of luxury apartments set for the exclusive eastern suburbs pocket of Rosebay, as well as an apartment development penned for the upper north shore in Roseville.

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Since their inception, the group has strung together a rather impressive portfolio, paying particular attention to the greater Brisbane region.  

The developers behind the South Brisbane Akin residences

Construction has commenced on the South Perth project, One Richardson, with one of Perth’s leading multi-residential and mixed-use builders on the task, Emco.&nbsp;

Developed by Subiaco-based developers, Devwest, One Richardson will deliver a collection of 75 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with a series of two-storey penthouses.&nbsp;

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Over 50 per cent of the apartments have already sold in the project, which have been designed by MJA Studio.&nbsp;

Sitting atop a ground floor cafe, as well as a welcoming resident’s lobby, each apartment has been architecturally designed to suit a range of lifestyles and buyers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The project also leverages on its enviable Swan River location.&nbsp;

Overlooking Richardson Park, One Richardson fronts an expansive public open space, which delivers not only park fronting apartments, but also creates uninterrupted river views, which are normally only attained in high rise developments, brimming with residences.&nbsp; &nbsp;

One Richardson offers a large range of leading sustainability initiatives to help reduce the development’s environmental footprint, including features such as solar energy to common areas, energy efficient lighting and appliances, water efficient tapware and fixtures, electric storage units, solar efficient glazing and more.

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Centrally located on the corner of Richardson Street and Melville Parade, One Richardson enjoys views to the Swan River, along with a residential communal area located on the third floor, complete with barbecue facilities and lush landscaping.&nbsp;

Devwest have taken to transforming the Perth property market, with a number of projects currently in the works and recently completed including, The Bradshaw Residences in Manning and the soon to be launched, Olive Street apartments, which will form part of the revitalisation of Subiaco.

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Over 50 per cent of the apartments have already sold in the project, which have been designed by MJA Studio. 

Construction underway on South Perth apartments, One Richardson

Over the last few years, as people are spending more time in their home and working remotely, resident amenity in apartment towers has gone up several notches.

Resident amenity can be the defining factor in a buyer's decision to secure an apartment in one development over another, and developers are becoming wise to that fact.

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Cygnet West's Director of Residential Projects, Sales and Marketing, Greg Billings&nbsp;says buyers are very well educated on the latest trends.

“Buyers know what they want in both design and specification - with the specification having the ability to make or break a project,” Mr Billings said.&nbsp;

One development ticking all the boxes on buyers’ lists is Prosper Living’s South Perth apartment project, The Pearl.

The Pearl’s amenities have been designed as an extension of the apartments, with Prosper Living’s CEO, Maggie Cai saying they provide a place for residents to interact with one another, and to relax without the need to maintain the facilities themselves.&nbsp;

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“To reflect the beautiful Swan River and leafy parklands of South Perth, The Pearl uses many natural elements within the amenity level. From considered landscaping to herb gardens and citrus trees, residents will enjoy a tranquil oasis,” Ms Cai said.&nbsp;

“Residents can enjoy the beautiful river views from the resident's lounge, while the facilities also provide a place for wellness and well-being in which residents can escape from the busy city lifestyle without the need to travel.”

“The Pearl's amenities are like a resort hub for residents,” Ms Cai added.&nbsp; 
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Mr Billings highlighted how important the location was in the final design of the project, saying location is key, with buyers seeking walkability to shopping and restaurants, along with easy access to the city.&nbsp;

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“Whilst there are various projects approved in the South Perth area already, it is likely future development will compromise the views for some of those projects,” he said.&nbsp;

“The majority of the apartments in The Pearl will have ‘forever views’ and with South Perth so keenly sought after by many buyers due to its proximity to the CBD and amenity, The Pearl has positioned itself as one of the stand out projects in the area.”

A variety of buyer demographics have been flocking to The Pearl, with predominately owner-occupiers securing apartments in the building.

That’s where the focus on the curated amenities particularly come into play, says Mr Billings.

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“The typical owner-occupier comes from a larger home and likely has many of these amenities in their existing property. Moving to The Pearl means they enjoy the use of the gardens and pool, plus the additional amenities, without having to manage or maintain them," Mr Billings concluded.

With sustainability also high on the buyer shopping list, a number of developers have looked to achieve environmental excellence in design and construction, with The Pearl meeting these standards with a 5 Star Green Star rating.&nbsp;

Spacious one-bedroom apartments with river views, start from $515,000 at The Pearl.

Coupled with a range of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, The Pearl has a home to suit everyone.&nbsp;

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The Pearl’s amenities have been designed as an extension of the apartments, with Prosper Living’s CEO, Maggie Cai saying they provide a place for residents to interact with one another, and to relax without the need to maintain the facilities themselves. 

Creating an extension to the apartment space: Inside The Pearl, an amenity-rich development

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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