Having initially focussed on Sydney’s fast growing south-west corridor, Iris Capital has more recently taken a leap up the coast, dipping into the prospers of the Newcastle region to deliver the masterplan set to transform the suburb.

Encompassing a 1.66-hectare site, from Perkins Street to Newcomen Street, the East End precinct has been delivered across four stages, with the entire project slated for completion by 2027.

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SJB Director, Adam Haddow said that since 2013, the group had been investigating the unique community of Newcastle, having worked on the original masterplan for East End as architect and collaborator for the stage one development.&nbsp;

“We are over the moon to have the opportunity to again collaborate with our peers – this time Sydney based Durbach Block Jaggers and Novocastrian's Curious Practice, to deliver the final stage of this once-in-a-lifetime project,” said Haddow.

In a bid to realise the City of Newcastle’s Harbour to Cathedral Park ambition, the site has been divided based on experience, expertise and scale.&nbsp;

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“Our vision for the East End is rooted in a fine grain response that reimagines the retail offering and pedestrian activity of Hunter Street. The new public ‘market square’ has great potential to connect into Council land creating the link withNewcastle Christ Church Cathedral and the harbour – to become the centre of theEast End,” Haddow said.&nbsp;

“We truly hope that this new connection will enable Indigenous planting to thrive along the north-facing slope of East End, once again cradling the silhouette of the cathedral in a green skirt when seen from the harbour."

Iris Capital’s Chief Executive Officer spoke to the prominence of the site in Newcastle, saying it is a critically important and significant development for the city that will create a long desired public domain connecting the Harbour to the Cathedral.&nbsp;

“The winning SJB, DBJ, and Curious Practice design unquestionably delivered in its purpose to achieve design excellence and has maintained the Cathedral as the city’s prominent landmark structure with a family of beautiful buildings that follow the topography and mesh with the built form of the hill,” Arnaout said.&nbsp;

“The winning design also was considered as the best outcome to incorporate the numerous heritage elements and considerable level changes across the site,” he said.&nbsp;

Like stage one which has been embraced by the community, achieving a sold out status, the final stages of the project will similarly be instantly recognisable through the adaptation of designs that draw inspiration from existing Newcastle architecture and retention of key heritage buildings.&nbsp;

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“We will continue to work closely with the winning architect's impressive design during the development application phase and refine the scheme by incorporating recommendations made by the competition jury,” Arnaout added.&nbsp;

Stage three and four of East End sees three buildings establish the marketplace, each following an archetypal form.&nbsp;

The ‘block’ of the heritage Municipal building, the ‘tower’ behind it and the ‘stoa’ forming the western edge, with the architectural gestures designed to provide companions to the Cathedral.&nbsp;

The composition forms an Uffizilike public square which allows for both pause and transition, encouraging passage through and connection to the green space beyond the Cathedral and its garden.

“We love the city and people of Newcastle. With the support of Sam Arnout and Iris Capital, and in collaboration with Newcastle City Council, we’re confident that as a design team will be able to renew this part of the East End for the entire community to be proud of,” Haddow concluded.

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Cited as one of the country’s first large-scale urban regeneration projects, East End is focused on delivering a blend of residential, retail, entertainment and dining to Newcastle, in a collaboration between three practices, SJB, Durbach Block Jaggers (DBJ) and Curious Practice, following the group’s design competition win. 



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Iris Capital launch final stages in Newcastle East End apartment project

Sydney developers JWDT Land are set to make a name for themselves in Adelaide in a ground-breaking fashion.

Future Urban, on behalf of the east-coast locals, has lodged plans for a mammoth 55-storey mixed-use development in the heart of the city, with the plans for 207-209 Pulteney Street on track to be Adelaide’s tallest tower.

The joint venture between developers, Jinwei and Datong, will eclipse&nbsp;the city’s current tallest building – The Crowne Plaza on Frome Street – by 18 levels, with the proposed 180 metre tall tower to deliver a collection of residential apartments, along with ground floor lobby and public dining space, small office/home office (SOHO) apartments, conference facilities, hotel accommodation, and a range of shared-use amenity space.&nbsp;

The tower would eclipse the city’s current tallest building – The Crowne Plaza on Frome Street – by 18 levels, with the proposed 180 metre tall tower to deliver a collection of residential apartments, along with ground floor lobby and public dining space, small office/home office (SOHO) apartments, conference facilities, hotel accommodation, and a range of shared-use amenity space.&nbsp;

Located on the southwest corner of Pulteney and Flinders Streets, the project will include a podium and sheer glazed tower, with two large recesses articulating the tower’s form, activated by shared amenity spaces.&nbsp;

The ground floor west facade is set back to provide a covered porte cochere for hotel drop-off and access to the above-ground car parking, with the porte cochere featuring landscaping, seating, and lighting that visually connect the space to the hotel entry foyer and lounge.

The podium will be approximately 37 metres tall, with the view to referencing existing buildings of this scale within the precinct.

Level one of the podium comprises car parking, hotel/residential loading areas as well as apartment storage and bike parking with change room facilities.&nbsp;

Levels two to seven will accommodate car parking and double height SOHO apartments that extend along the full Pulteney Street frontage and part of the Flinders Street frontage.&nbsp;

A double height shared terrace is located centrally on the eastern frontage on level six, while levels eight and 9 are full car parking levels, with conference facilities located on level 10.&nbsp;

The hotel rooms will feature across levels 13 to 20, with apartments from levels 22 to 50 and penthouses on levels 51 to 53.&nbsp;

Along with a string of hotel amenities, residents will also benefit from a triple height shared residential terrace on level 21, along with a Sky Lounge on level 50.&nbsp;

The hotel amenity terrace atop the podium will feature an array of restaurants, fronting both Flinders and Pulteney Streets, along with a pool and a spa.&nbsp;

The residential terrace will feature a communal lounge, cinema room, shared kitchen and dining area, kids play area and a landscape terrace with a variety of seating areas. An additional west facing terrace also features on the level, with landscaped planters, a variety of seating areas and a bookable multifunction room.&nbsp;

Sydney developers lodge plans for Adelaide’s tallest tower

Canberra locals JWLand has recently lodged plans for its next Braddon residential project.&nbsp;

Adding to a growing portfolio in the area, the group will develop the $500 million Braddon Place precinct on Northbourne Avenue between the Rex Hotel and Haig Park.&nbsp;

The 15,607 sqm site has plans designed by COX Architecture, which includes six buildings, three fronting Northbourne Ave and three with frontage to Henry Street.&nbsp;

The vision for the site is for a series of buildings organised around a central green spine, linking Haig Park in the South with the Rex Hotel’s heritage-listed Expansion mural to the north.

“Braddon Place will create a truly liveable precinct that makes a positive contribution to the established and envisioned urban fabric,” JWLand say.

Six buildings will be constructed across the 15,607 sqm site, with plans designed by COX Architecture.&nbsp;

“The vision for the proposed development is to create a vibrant mixed-use precinct adjacent to Haig Park.”

“The site presents an opportunity to reinforce the ACT Government’s broader vision for the Northbourne Avenue corridor, a corridor that is nationally significant as one of the main entries into the capital.”

Buildings one, three and five will front Northbourne Avenue, each topping out at nine-storeys, while buildings two, four and six will front Henry Street, climbing to six storeys each.&nbsp;

600 residences will be delivered across the project, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

A two-part hotel will also be constructed, with 239 hotel rooms penned for the corner sections of buildings three and five, in addition to space for a restaurant in both.&nbsp;

JWLand are currently developing other projects along Northbourne Avenue with stage three and four the next to be constructed in their $300 million mixed-use precinct, Northbourne Village.&nbsp;

JWLand lodge plans for second Northbourne precinct, Braddon Place

ASX-listed Mirvac are taking to creating a hybrid community to form part of the group’s broader sustainability vision, as a way in which residential products can positively contribute to environmental concerns related to the built environment.

Stuart Penklis, Head of Residential, said within the property industry, Mirvac has the ability and a responsibility to influence change.

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“In 2014, Mirvac made an industry-leading commitment to achieve net positive carbon emissions by 2030 as part of its ‘This Changes Everything’ strategy. The plan was revised in 2019 to define how the targets will be achieved, including maximising energy efficiencies and the inclusion of solar energy in all residential builds,” he said.&nbsp;

“Last year, Mirvac became the first Australian property company to achieve net positive in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions, nine years ahead of our target and we continue to move steadily towards creating all-electric homes throughout our portfolio of future builds having piloted developments in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth which will be all-electric as well to give customers solutions to power their all-electric homes with renewable electricity.”

The group has created a hybrid community on Sydney’s north shore, describing the project as a place “where residents can adopt electric living at their own pace.”

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NINE by Mirvac, at the site of the former home of Channel 9 in Willoughby, has been built with the future in mind, allowing for residents to ‘opt in’ to an electric lifestyle including induction cooking and EV charging.

“The decision to create a hybrid model gave consumers the opportunity to opt in to electric living at their own pace, in line with consumer trends like those seen in the uptake of electric vehicles,” Penklis said.

A hybrid development model, to allow aspects of all homes to be electric as and when a resident wants, was the result of extensive consumer research that supported a step-wise approach to a more sustainable lifestyle, and has the potential to reduce ongoing energy costs by up to 20 per cent.

“NINE by Mirvac, is an example of this commitment in action, but we did so with our customers front of mind. Knowing that adoption of the new world of electric living takes time, we designed this development to allow for the transition to take place at each resident’s pace, and invested in increased sub-station capacity, upgraded backbone cabling to each building and enhanced submains to every apartment to allow a simple, progressive change towards electric living,” Penklis said.

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NINE by Mirvac will also feature an all-electric building, Luma, which will be used as a pilot to identify, monitor, and adapt to usage trends over time.

“Luma provides us with the opportunity to test the market on uptake and respond to our residents’ needs. From this we will be able to gain valuable insights around water, power and charging use,” Penklis explained.

Notwithstanding the environmental and health benefits of an electrified community, the implementation of increased electric infrastructure will future-proof the site for potential technological advancements and sustainability enhancements – positively benefitting not just the initial sales strategy from a Mirvac point of view, but resale value and return on investment for customers.

Upon completion, the site will include approximately 1000 sqm of retail and commercial space, along with a 6500 sqm park, which will open the site up to the public for the first time.

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Paying homage to the former history of the site, Mirvac has also incorporated recycled materials from the former TX transmission tower that was dismantled as part of the development.

The near $785 million NINE by Mirvac will feature 10 residential buildings in total, with the first residents due to move in mid-2023, with the whole project completion scheduled by end of 2023.

“NINE by Mirvac is a testament to our ability to not only produce a product of outstanding quality, but one that sets a new sustainability benchmark. Underpinned by our award-winning in-house design team and construction teams we are unrelenting in our vision to deliver exceptional quality and design excellence – core Mirvac values that ensure that we continue to deliver the very best for our customers, even in the most uncertain times,” Penklis concluded.&nbsp;

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Paying homage to the former history of the site, Mirvac has also incorporated recycled materials from the former TX transmission tower that was dismantled as part of the development.

Mirvac deliver hybrid community in lower North Shore with NINE by Mirvac

Landing in arguably one of Melbourne most liveable suburbs, the joint venture between CQ Property Developments and Loi Project is the latest in the line of residential projects moulding their way into the Ormond streetscape.

Positioned on the corner of its namesake street, Walsh Grange delivers a collection of 23 apartments to the burgeoning setting, designed to deliver the security of community and the comfort of a private, premium residence.

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The quaint, 150-year-old suburb has evolved to offer every modern convenience, whilst still maintaining the community charm of a bayside suburb, with wide, tree-lined streets, just 20 minutes from the CBD.

Local architecture firm, Telha Clarke is behind the design of the modern low-rise building, with their focus to create a feeling of connection, through shared public spaces, and surrounding gardens and trees.

The ground floor comprises nine apartments, with a mix of one, two and three bedroom offerings.

Selected ground-floor residences also include rear entries, adding further texture to the building’s character.

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A step up, level one features eight two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, all sitting across upwards of 70 sqm of floor space, along with one, two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, that covers 68 sqm.

Level two of Walsh Grange comprises five apartments, with two, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, two, two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments and one, three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.

Projects by Buxton director Heath Thompson says due to the uniqueness of Walsh Grange, the project is drawing attention from everywhere, from first home buyers to downsizers.

"There's nothing nearby locally that offers such a wide mix of both configurations, price point, and quality of development," Thompson said

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“With Kilvington Grammar just around the corner, along with a host of other schools and parks and family-orientated amenity, we’re expecting to have a number of buyers amalgamate apartments also, to create that bigger space that is taking over the current property market," Thompson added.

The small pocket in the Glen Eira district, where Walsh Grange is located, has grown substantially over the years and is&nbsp;now brimming with&nbsp;bustling retail precincts, extensive amenities and education options, as well as having an abundant number of public parks and gardens, along with its proximity to Brighton Beach.

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be purchased in Walsh Grange, with floorplans spanning from 49 sqm 97 sqm.

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The quaint, 150-year-old suburb has evolved to offer every modern convenience, whilst still maintaining the community charm of a bayside suburb, with wide, tree-lined streets, just 20 minutes from the CBD.

What's driving buyers to Ormond apartments, Walsh Grange

Queensland-based, Greyburn has started construction on their Robina Grand Residences.&nbsp;

The building company with over 35 years’ experience achieved strong sales in the early stages of planning, with the development notching over the 90 per cent sold mark, accruing $45 million in sales to date.&nbsp;

Sitting just a stone’s throw from one of the Gold Coast’s premier shopping outlets, Robina Town Centre, Robina Grand Residences will comprise 69 apartments and four townhouses across its eight levels, offering a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, along with the four-bedder townhouses.&nbsp;

Strong sales for the project have been attributed to the project’s cornering of the middle market, offering buyers luxurious living spaces for affordable prices.

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Approaching a near sell out, Greyburn’s Co-Director, Aaron Hook, said the company was well positioned to deliver Robina Grand Residences, having delivered a variety of projects in the past, with construction costs of between $2 million and $30 million.

“Given that demand on the southern Gold Coast is higher than ever, we are excited to be commencing construction to bring this collection of ultra-desirable homes to life,” he said.

“Greyburn are well placed to navigate any issues facing the industry that may arise during our construction period, after we recently stepped in to complete construction on Minnippi Quarter following the collapse of Condev,” Hook added.&nbsp;

Taking its place at 1 Waterfront Place, Robina Grand Residences are also set to feature a suite of resort-style facilities, including a swimming pool and outdoor area with dining space and seating, set amongst sculptured landscaped gardens, with views to the Gold Coast skyline, hinterlands and iconic coastline.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The development will also include a fully-equipped gym and exercise health centre, featuring a pilates and yoga room, along with separate lounge areas, and retreat and games rooms.&nbsp;

Having built up an extensive portfolio in south-east Queensland, Robina Grand Residences joins a long list of successful residential projects under Greyburns belt, including the luxury apartments ORO in Biggera Waters, and Palladium in Hope Island.&nbsp;

Completion for Robina Grand residences is scheduled for late September 2023.

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Robina Grand apartments achieve $50 million in sales as construction commences

Oakman is currently under construction on the border of the blue-chip suburbs of Toowong and Taringa, with the boutique community of spacious, park fronting residences already over 50 per cent sold.&nbsp;

The Feltham developed project is immersed in the suburb’s greenery, boasting resort-style landscaping as well as a curated selection of amenity.&nbsp;

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Through retaining 90 per cent of the mature natives onsite, Oakman Residences seamlessly connects and immerses itself with the heritage streetscape and the neighbouring parklands, delivering a boutique collection of just 24 homes.&nbsp;

Designed by the award-winning Hayes Anderson Lynch, Oakman Residences low maintenance living fronts Oakman Park, offering 17 park-fronting three-bedroom residences, along with six full floor three-bedroom sky homes.&nbsp;

The architecturally designed streetscapes that run through the site have been inspired by the iconic brickwork of Brisbane’s luxury retail and dining precinct, James Street.&nbsp;

The spacious residences feature butler’s pantries, curved feature walls and extra high ceilings, in addition to connecting to oversized balconies that invite in the neighbouring parklands.

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Finished to the highest standard, the residences will be built with solid concrete walls and slabs, and will feature timber flooring, European appliances and New Zealand wool carpet.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The crown jewel of the development is ‘Kaieta House’, an 1890’s Federation Queenslander that is being fully restored as part of the development, complete with all the latest fixtures and finishes.&nbsp;

The project also features a circular infinity edge pool, with submerged sun lounges and a Baja shelf, along with a floating timber deck and fire pit with a retained mature native gumtree, a sky terrace with dining and seating overlooking the park, and an outdoor resident’s kitchen with barbecue facilities and a teppanyaki station.&nbsp;

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Nestled on the border of one of Brisbane’s most prestigious schools, Brisbane Boys College, Oakman Residences is also just a short walk from cafes, restaurants, public transport as well as the Brisbane River.

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Construction underway on Taringa residential project, Oakman Residences

Leading Australian property developer, TOGA Group, has been awarded a 4.5 out of 5 Gold Star rating by the new Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool (iCIRT), following a rigorous assessment.

The ratings tool has been launched to rebuild public trust and market transparency in residential 
construction as part of the NSW Government’s Construct NSW Transformation Strategy.&nbsp;

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The award makes TOGA one of only three developers to be awarded a 4.5 Gold star rating and is the highest rating achieved by a developer so far.

While the independent assessment by Equifax is currently voluntary, developers and builders must meet the minimum average of three out of five stars or above to be deemed “trustworthy” and be included on the public register, along with a Gold, Silver or Bronze star indicator.

TOGA’s Managing Director, Allan Vidor said ultimately, the rating is a testament to the group’s dedication to delivering the highest quality outcomes for customers in every aspect of their developments.

“Buyers can be confident, trusting that TOGA has passed the test and has the capital, the experience and the capability to create homes and residential communities that will last,” Vidor said.&nbsp;

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Builders and developers undergo a rigorous review process, with the assessment evaluating them across six specific criteria including character, capability, conduct, capacity, capital and counter parties, in addition to historical results.

“This is a game changer for homebuyers and the industry,” Vidor said.&nbsp;

“A home is one of the most significant investments Australians make, so it’s vital to be able to trust the developers, builders and industry that create these assets. We stand by what we build and deliver at TOGA, and suggest all consumers who are on their property journey to review the iCIRT listing as part of their research.”&nbsp;

TOGA’s strong iCIRT rating was supported by a range of factors, including its tenure and long-history of successful development in Australia, operational and customer transparency, significant repeat and loyal customer base, partner and supplier relationships, and the in-house skills, the level of technical expertise and engineers within the team.

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NSW Building Commissioner, David Chandler OAM, said, iCIRT was introduced to not only set a new standard but to also give property buyers the confidence the builder or developer they’re looking to buy from is a trusted party.&nbsp;

“There’s no denying the reputation of the industry has taken a hit in recent years. The iCIRT rating system was introduced to rebuild trust and acknowledge those in the industry, like TOGA, who are doing the right thing. Congratulations TOGA for setting the benchmark for best practice,” Chandler said.&nbsp;

“As I get to know more of the increasing community of iCIRT rated developers and builders, a common theme is emerging. The first is that customers are at the centre of how they do business,” he said.

“The second is the ingrained integrity that these companies strive to build to underpin how they deliver buildings.”

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iCIRT currently rates builders, developers and certifiers on a voluntary basis. In due course, designers, manufacturers and suppliers will also be able to be rated. Consumers will also be able to rate industry professionals.&nbsp;

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The award makes TOGA one of only three developers to be awarded a 4.5 Gold star rating and is the highest rating achieved by a developer so far.

TOGA Group awarded 4.5 Gold Star rating under new iCIRT 

In a move that creates a new national force in the real estate industry, project marketing specialist, Foxwood Property, is partnering with independent real estate agency Highland’s project marketing division.&nbsp;

With a current portfolio of 50 off the plan marketing projects, the merger with Foxwood Property is part of Highland’s strategic approach to upscale its existing expertise and further establish its project marketing services.

Foxwood is a national full-service project marketing and sales agency with an impressive track record in the medium-density and high-density residential property market across Australia’s five mainland states.

Foxwood Property Directors Clint Willoughby and Georgia Scanlon, who between them bring 35 years’ experience in the real estate industry, will assume leadership roles within Highland’s project marketing division, following the merger.&nbsp;

Highland CEO David Highland has welcomed the partnership with Foxwood Property which he says will further enhance Highland’s already established project marketing division.

“We’re excited to be welcoming the leadership and skillset that Clint and Georgia will bring to our project marketing team,” said Highland.

“Since 2006, Foxwood Property has developed a respected reputation for project marketing for prime developments nationally while Highland has a proven record as a top achiever in the industry, consistently selling more properties than any other agency.

“Together, our clients will have access to a new level of expertise and capabilities that are vital in the current market.”

Recent projects marketed by Foxwood Property include Central Coast Quarter, Gosford’s first waterfront living and dining precinct.&nbsp;

Foxwood launched the first stage of the development, known as The Waterfront, just two days into the COVID lockdown in NSW, with the 100 apartments in eight months and created a new apartment record for the Gosford CBD with the sale of the penthouse at $3.2 million.

In 2019 and 2020, Foxwood exclusively sold Kodo and Penny Place in the heart of the Adelaide CBD which comprised a total of 350 apartments combined, achieving an 80 per cent sell-out of the second stage, Penny Place, within 10 months.&nbsp;

In 2020 and 2021, Foxwood also went on to achieve sell-outs of multiple completed projects across Brisbane and Sydney.

Highland and Foxwood Property partner to create new national real estate force

Australian developers Third.i is gearing up to launch the next gem in the crown for Coffs Harbour, with the $35.5 million Sable at the Jetty project set to hit the rebounding real estate market next month following its official DA approval this week.

The new project has received the coveted green light from the Coffs Harbour City Council to bring 35 residences to the area, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

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Sable at the Jetty is penned to hit the market in the coming weeks and will comprise high-end finishes, state-of-the-art appliances and an unrivalled lifestyle in one of the most idyllic locations along the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.&nbsp;

The project will also feature communal spaces including a lush courtyard for all residents.

Third.i Co-Founder Luke Berry said the project adds to the stable of quality homes Third.i is renowned for and is thrilled to be launching the group's debut large-scale project in the Coffs Harbour region.

“We ensure only the best quality offerings are put forward to the market, and our debut development in Coffs Harbour is no exception. It’s all about elevating our buyers’ lifestyle, with premium apartments and different layouts and configurations to suit each and every one of our potential buyers,” said Berry.

“To have also received the green light from the city council, with construction starting almost immediately after, is just incredible. It’s amazing seeing what we can bring to life, and I can’t wait for Coffs Harbour to finally see this jewel we have put all our energy and focus into.

The Jetty is a renowned landmark for the city of Coffs Harbour, and has come to symbolise the next major chapter of the city’s economic growth.&nbsp;

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“With the convenience of the city centre close by, yet outside of the hustle and bustle, Sable is perfectly located for convenience and peace of mind. A range of gyms, shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as transport options are all within walking distance,” Berry said.&nbsp;

Designed by Third.i Design Manager, Luke Mahaffey, Sable at the Jetty draws inspiration from the local surroundings and a modern coastal design to deliver a rare luxury lifestyle opportunity.

The project reflects the colours and textures of the coastal water, sand and local flora and fauna, designed to capture the natural environment, capturing views and breezes with plenty of natural ventilation and sunlight.&nbsp;

Mahaffey has personally created and managed the design of the project from the acquisition stage through to working with the local council members to secure DA approval.&nbsp;

Located on the corner of Collingwood and Edgar Streets, Sable at the Jetty is within walking distance from the beach, local schools, cafes and shops, with the project encompassing sweeping views of the local beaches, as well as views into the rainforest.&nbsp;

The project also offers numerous transport links at the door of the site.

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“Sable at the Jetty is ideal for any buyer at any stage of life. You’ve got so many amenities at only a stone’s throw away and offers the perfect lifestyle for people to live and play,” concluded Berry.

The latest offering from Third.i joins a growing list of first-class developments across Australia’s eastern seaboard, including Dairy Farmers Towers in Newcastle, Balfour Place in Lindfield, the highly anticipated Warada on Walker commercial precinct in the North Sydney CBD and the Merewether Residences in Newcastle, set to redefine retirement living.

Sable at the Jetty is penned to hit the market in the coming weeks and will comprise high-end finishes, state-of-the-art appliances and an unrivalled lifestyle in one of the most idyllic locations along the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. 

Coffs Harbour council green lights Third.i’s $35.5 million Sable at the Jetty 

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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