A collection of just 29 apartments have launched to the sought-after suburb of Glen Iris at&nbsp;1538 High Street.

The boutique development, GALERIE, is the work of Melbourne locals LDS Property, who are no strangers to the area, with the group currently underway with works on their project, Novum on Edgar Street.&nbsp;

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GALERIE has been designed by the coveted architecture firm, Ewert Leaf, taking on a human-centric and holistic approach to the design.&nbsp;

Delivering a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments, each of the residences at GALERIE&nbsp;benefit from expansive landscape courtyards and balconies in an elevated position, offering views to the wider metropolitan.&nbsp;

Ewert Leaf Director, Will Leaf said the project was born from an undeniable love of art.

"GALERIE is a curated collection of luxury residences where residents are privy to a world-renowned collection of private artworks, innovative architecture and lush outdoor spaces." Leaf said.

“GALERIE presents an interestingly dynamic asymmetrical facade, livening the High Street streetscape.”

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The building is defined by a strong sense of artistry, forming a distinctly timeless aesthetic.&nbsp;

Composed of brick, timber and concrete, the facade materiality cultivates depth and dimension whilst cascading greenery softens its form.&nbsp;

Each curated residence has been tailored for the cosmopolitan lifestyle where generous open-plan living areas are imbued with an atmosphere of artistic luxury.&nbsp;

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LDS Property Founder and Managing Director Lal De Silva established the company after identifying a gap in Melbourne’s property market for classic, well-considered homes.&nbsp;

The group is now led by CEO Kyle De Silva, who stepped up to run the company after his father.&nbsp;

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Melbourne locals, LDS Property are taking to the leafy streets to deliver their latest residential project, with GALERIE set to arrive in the heart of the family friendly suburb.



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GALERIE Apartments Soon to Launch at Glen Iris

The Sunny Coast has just landed a collection of new luxury penthouses.&nbsp;

The luxury penthouses sit toward the top of Cube’s new 56 luxury apartment project Oasis, located on one of the last remaining beachfront blocks on Bokarina Beach.

The two-level penthouses come with a starting price of $3.2 million, ranging from 191 sqm to 242 sqm, with secluded rooftop terraces and private plunge pools.&nbsp;

Creating a uniquely coastal experience, the penthouses possess a flow of design and distinct detail, including engineered timber floors throughout, large format porcelain island bench tops and tiles, luxury tapware, fluted glass screening, detailed entertainment and living areas, complete with a fireplace and bar joinery.

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Local Queensland Architect, Cameron Sheedy said the prioritised air flow and light brings an extremely superior product to the market.&nbsp;

“The private pool and alfresco entertainment space offers unprecedented ocean and mountain views, giving gravity to the creation of the entire space, which is calm yet invigorating, consistent and familiar with the area,” he said.

“The soaring double storey glass and built in planters for optimal greenery truly reflects the repetitive use of beautiful select materials that have been intentionally applied to create your very own Oasis.”&nbsp;

An ode to serenity and tranquillity as the name suggests, the Oasis penthouses draw inspiration from the surrounding natural environment, aiming to mesh fresh, crisp and textured whites externally, with raw surfaces internally.

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Cube Developments interior designer Sarah Busch said there is comfort and security in these elements which are vital in creating a potential home for someone.&nbsp;

“The subtlety of the colour palette includes soft tones and bright white tones to create an elegant narrative for residents. Monolithic kitchen benches are understated and timeless to ensure the architecture and interior compliment each other,” said Busch.&nbsp;

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The penthouses also include storage and joinery designed to appear more like art or stylised furniture pieces, along with integrated fridges with Smeg kitchen appliances, built-in laundry appliances, and an elevated home office that connects to the main living areas to create a private, serene environment which supports the work-from-home movement.&nbsp;

Penthouse buyers will as well benefit from Oasis’ state-of-the-art amenities, including open-air dining, a gym, pool, outdoor beach shower and lush garden, with the site maximising access to almost 180 degree ocean views stretching north from Point Cartwright all the way down to the Caloundra Headland.&nbsp;

Oasis is over 80 per cent sold, with two, three and four-bedroom configurations still remaining.&nbsp;

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The two-level penthouses come with a starting price of $3.2 million, ranging from 191 sqm to 242 sqm, with secluded rooftop terraces and private plunge pools. 


Two-level Oasis penthouses hit the market in Bokarina Beach

Due to its proximity to the CBD, Darlinghurst has long been a popular hub, with its streets lined with a colourful array of characters over its time.&nbsp;

Darlinghurst's transformation over the last decade has resulted in a coveted postcode that is genuine in style with a sophisticated edge.&nbsp;

Kings Cross projected the suburb into the spotlight, becoming a home to Sydney’s night-life, and while much of the Cross’ night-life has been replaced, the boutique shopping and day time dining that fills the streets still holds Darlinghurst as enviable place to live.&nbsp;

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Whilst the Cross's character has been somewhat lost; Darlinghurst still is visibly a place of character and ideas, and increasingly is home to the next generation of personalities.&nbsp;

Persona and character are still ingrained in the original buildings that line the leafy streets with 349 Liverpool Street set to be the stage for the next influx of characters.&nbsp;

Sydney-developers Toohey Miller has lodged a development application for the 685 sqm site, with plans to demolish the existing residential building for a new seven-storey apartment building.&nbsp;

Designed by renowned architects, Woods Bagot, the residences will stay sympathetic to the site’s history and heritage, with plans to craft a modern interpretation of an art deco building, delivering 14 two and three-bedroom.

Two apartments will sit across each floorplate, spanning from 95 sqm to 150 sqm, with the level six apartments benefiting from a private rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and seating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In keeping with surrounding roof terraces, the proposal celebrates the crowning space with a communal resident’s space as well, complete with dining and seating space in addition to the covered amenity space across the ground level.&nbsp;

The building palette is derived from the site through native planting, sandstone materiality, and detailing reminiscent of the original buildings that surround it.&nbsp;

Whilst the glimmer of The Cross has diminished, a resilient sparkle remains through natural metals, the most polished of which adorns the entrances of the buildings.

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The 1970's was a particularly hedonistic period of Darlinghurst's history; filled with the character's that have become urban legends and colourful stories of questionable behaviour.

It was during this period that the terrace houses that once occupied the site succumbed to a particularly damaging fire, destroying all structure.&nbsp;

Remnants of these houses and the fire itself are traced through the contrast in brickwork of the adjoining apartment buildings, while a clear outline is preserved and made visible through the open balconies that flank the proposal.&nbsp;

The other remnant of the original terrace houses is the raised ground level that the terrace houses once sat upon which has to been preserved to create a dialog with the surrounding terrace houses.

In a nod to the original rhythm of Liverpool Street, a continuation of the sandstone fence that marks the boundary and entrance alignment is continued at the face of the new proposal.&nbsp;

“From the first glimpses of the site, this sits the building within the cadence of Liverpool Street at a human scale,” the development application says.&nbsp;

As an interpretation of the apartment buildings that surround, 349 Liverpool Street marks its entrance with a strong vertical element.&nbsp;

“Seen as a continuation of the sandstone materiality, this is an opportunity to identify the building through interpretive art or by overlaying the stories of the characters that once resided in the area.”

The proposed design maintains the original ground plane to preserve this visible link to the terrace houses that once occupied the site while the open breezeway also allows for natural light and air through the length of the building.

In collaboration with Dangar Barin Smith, the landscape design and plant selection for the proposal not only contributes to the liveability of the residences, but also speaks to the origins of the site pre-settlement.

Toohey Miller to build art-deco apartments on Darlinghurst heritage-conservation site

The latest luxury Kew apartments come together off the back of a conglomerate of renowned professionals, delivering just a collection of two and three-bedroom residences to the blue-chip suburb.

Jafari Property Group has made a craft of developing&nbsp; boutique projects throughout Melbourne’s prestigious inner east and south-eastern suburbs.

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Founded in 1995, Jafari has established a reputation for quality and precision, with its directors’ experience as registered builders as well as developers ensuring all aspects of the planning and building process are managed with complete oversight and attention to detail.

Local empty nesters and downsizers have been flocking to the Kew residences, with Pontem Director, Fil Gacesa saying, The Bradford is appealing to those wanting to move from the family home, while still remaining in the area.

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“The lock up and leave, single level living has really appealed to buyers. We’ve also seen keen interest from families looking to be in the precinct given the schools in the area.”

“We’ve typically seen, with many of the prospective buyers, that they’re coming from Kew or an affiliated area, whether they’ve lived in Kew previously or have family close by, along with those looking to make the move from neighbouring suburbs.”&nbsp;

Designed as a project for the local residents, The Bradford delivers just 10 apartments to the Sackville Ward, offering a considered palette which pays homage to the area’s history.

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Signalling Jafari’s first foray into the luxury apartment market, the group bring considerable experience and knowledge to the project, having extensive success in developing luxury homes and townhomes.&nbsp;

With limited residences remaining in The Bradford, the group is now focused on finalising documentation in order to expedite the commencement of construction

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Local empty nesters and downsizers have been flocking to the Kew residences, with Pontem Director, Fil Gacesa saying, The Bradford is appealing to those wanting to move from the family home, while still remaining in the area.

The team behind the new luxury Kew apartment development, The Bradford

Located on Templestowe’s golden mile, nestled amongst idyllic greenery and landmark mansions, Serpells Place is being developed as a joint venture between Hub Property Group, Hewson and Gacesa, who have teamed up to produce something the quiet suburb hasn't seen before.

Setting a new benchmark for the area, Serpells Place is a collection of just 20 house-sized apartments designed by award-winning design firm KUD.&nbsp;

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KUD's Managing Director, Billy Kavellaris, says the vision for Serpells Place was to compose a building with a contemporary form, enduring materiality and generous scale, that blends seamlessly with its surrounds.&nbsp;

Crafted to command the streetscape whilst honouring its location, KUD have envisioned a bold and engaging facade design, which has been curated to blend seamlessly from the outdoors in.&nbsp;

“Serpells Road is one of the most esteemed streets in Templestowe. It’s wide, filled with trees and has a beautiful link to the past, lined by large acreage properties. We took elements of the area and then metaphorically put them together to create something that is dynamic and engaging," he said.

Clean lines and robust materials are juxtaposed by the vibrant greenery of the landscape, which has been designed by John Patrick Landscape Architects, creating a seamless harmony between the built form and the Templestowe landscape.&nbsp;

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Three distinct layers each present an individual design moment, says Kavellaris, creating a sense of visual depth.&nbsp;

“To the middle level, the building is softened by fluid curves, imbuing a sculptural quality that is only enhanced by cascading vines, while extensive glazing allows abundant natural light into the homes whilst allowing for a connection to the landscaping and surrounding views.”

“No expense was spared for the finishes and fixtures of Serpells Place. Enhanced by expansive living spaces, the level of quality and craftsmanship speaks for itself,” he added.&nbsp;

Whilst designing the interiors, KUD took cues from the facade to create a seamless, free flowing transition between in and out.

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“We don’t see interiors and exteriors as seperate concepts. Whenever we design a building, there’s a language we explore on the outside, and then we pick up on these cues internally. It might be in the materials, the textures, or a form. The idea is that as you walk in, there’s a language and a story that unfolds in a linear way.”

Favouring soft textures, natural materials and cool tones, the finished palette has been curated to cultivate a rich and harmonious sensory experience, enhanced by plentiful natural light.

The pièce de résistance of the apartments is the chef’s kitchen, featuring a sleek wine fridge, state-of-the-art appliances, a butler’s pantry and a bar area, along with a striking island bench, designed to emulate the soft curves of the facade, adorned in a grey marble.

“The kitchens are probably bigger than what you’d find in a residential house. They’ve got extensions of bars and their own butler’s pantry as well as heaps of storage. These residences are for people who want spacious, high-quality design with the low maintenance lifestyle of an apartment.”

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No expense was spared for the finishes and fixtures of Serpells Place, says Kavellaris.&nbsp;

Apartments are paired with expansive living spaces, in tow with interior features like timber floors, porcelain tiles, natural stone, and integrated fireplaces.

“Sophisticated yet comfortable, the open-plan living area is a haven for unwinding, entertaining or spending time with loved ones. Here, soaring windows provide seamless outlooks to the landscaping, encouraging residents to feel as if they are wholly immersed in nature, evoking a wonderful sense of wellbeing.”

Sliding doors collapse the boundaries between in and out, allowing the terrace, living, dining and kitchen areas to become one all-encompassing space.&nbsp;

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One of the things Templestowe is renowned for is its rolling hills, abundant landscaping and mature trees.&nbsp;

Drawing inspiration from the landscape, KUD focussed on incorporating large openings to create the physical connections to the outdoors, along with large light courts throughout, allowing sunlight and ventilation through two sides of the residences.&nbsp;

A limited number of residences remain in Serpells Place, with two-bedroom, two-bathroom and two car space-apartments starting from $950,000.

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Setting a new benchmark for the area, Serpells Place is a collection of just 20 house-sized apartments designed by award-winning design firm KUD. 

How Serpells Place fits into the Templestowe landscape 

Sydney-based Iris Capital’s most recent venture took the group to the booming region of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.

The $800 million dual mega tower, Victoria &amp; Albert, has launched both towers to the market, with Iris fast tracking the second and final collection of apartments due to the successful stage one launch.

Taking its name from the Broadbeach streets it lands on, the Victoria &amp; Albert towers comprise 398 residences, including premium apartments, sky homes and penthouses, which benefit from exclusive private amenity.

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The towers boast a sprawling line up of residential amenity, setting the benchmark for projects on the Goldie, with a subtropical recreational podium linking the towers together, containing two levels of office and commercial facilities, along with fresh food and dining on the street level.

Designed by the award-winning local architecture firm, DBI, V&amp;A has been created to complement the lifestyle and convenience of its location in the heart of the cosmopolitan coastal suburb.

“From the moment you step inside the spectacular lobby at V&amp;A, it is clear you have arrived somewhere truly special,” Iris Capital noted.

“All the shared spaces within the buildings have been carefully composed to provide residents with the best of resort-style living, without having to leave home.”

The east and west towers of V&amp;A rise on the site of Niecon Plaza and stretch across an entire city block from the Broadbeach Mall at Victoria Avenue to Albert Street.

Each tower boasts its own premium lobby entry, with each tower offering its own amenity.

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“V&amp;A offers a quintessential resort-style lifestyle every day of the year,” said Colliers Residential Director, David Higgins.

Starting from the ground floor, residents are at home with a vibrant retail and dining precinct, before finding further amenity on the linking podium level with the Victoria Club.

The expansive fourth-floor space offers a wonderland of indoor and outdoor amenity, including two swimming pools, a gym, wellness room, yoga lawn, residents’ lounge, children’s area, cinema, outdoor dining, barbecue pods, all set amongst verdant, green landscaping.

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Stepping higher into the Victoria tower, residents will find the Victoria Sky Lounge on level 56, with the space incorporating first class facilities with encompassing views across the skyline and beyond.&nbsp;

Two separate lounges are sleekly furnished, complimented by two private dining rooms, each with an adjoining kitchen, one galley-style, along with a private wine cellar.&nbsp;

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The space also includes a sports lounge as well as a second yoga studio, along with&nbsp;a range of outdoor spaces, set amongst a considered landscaping design, creating a subtropical paradise.&nbsp;

Considering the continued working-from-home lifestyle that has prevailed through the Covid-19 pandemic, a number of private meeting rooms can also be booked by residents, along with separate lounge areas for a more informal setting.

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Taking its name from the Broadbeach streets it lands on, the Victoria & Albert towers comprise 398 residences, including premium apartments, sky homes and penthouses, which benefit from exclusive private amenity.

The best communal facilities in Broadbeach? Inside Victoria & Albert's resident amenity

Lendlease has just released a collection of penthouse residences at their five-star luxury retirement living community, Ardency Kennedy Place.&nbsp;

The release comes in high demand with two penthouses already sold in the release.&nbsp;

Just five penthouses remain, presenting the final chance retirees have to secure a luxury residence within Lendlease’s highly coveted intergenerational living precinct, located on the former site of the Channel Nine studios.

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“The demand for these penthouses at Ardency Kennedy Place has been strong with two already sold and only five penthouses remaining,” Nathan Cockerill, Managing Director, Retirement Livingat Lendlease,&nbsp;said.&nbsp;

Designed by award-winning architects Bates Smart, the luxury two and three-bedroom penthouses feature high quality fixtures and finishes, with generously proportioned living spaces and natural light maximised throughout.&nbsp;

The penthouses are located on the top floors and boast sweeping views of the city or the Dandenong Ranges, with the largest three-bedroom penthouse benefitting from dual aspect views with an impressive 229 sqm interior floorplan.

Bates Smart, Director, Mark Healey, said the penthouse apartment layouts have been developed around enhancing liveability, specifically in the retirement context.

“A generosity of social spaces such as kitchens and adjoining living spaces encourages gatherings of friends and extended families and whilst ensuring bathrooms and storage is maximised to mimic the family home,” he said.&nbsp;

All of the residences include natural stone finishes, European timber flooring, ample storage, with some also including a built-in fireplace.&nbsp;

“The colour palettes are warm and neutral, with a focus on natural, quality luxury finishes. These penthouse residences present as timeless and classic interiors allowing for individual expression to be overlaid.”

The penthouse residences are priced from $1.55 million to $3.38 million, and the interiors range in size from 104 to 229sqm, each with a spacious terrace and two car spaces.&nbsp;

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Purchasers will have the opportunity to meet with a Bates Smart architect for a personalised walk-through of the design of their residence and will be offered a complimentary design consultation with luxury furniture retailer Coco Republic for ideas on how to furnish and style the home.&nbsp;

Ardency Kennedy Place is Lendlease’s five-star luxury retirement living community that features an onsite café and provedore, as well as a wellness centre that features a pool, gym and yoga studio.&nbsp;

Future residents will also benefit from amenities on their doorstep and proximity to restaurants, cafes and boutiques on Swan Street, and easy connection to the rest of the city.&nbsp;

The precinct is targeting a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, representing a world standard in sustainable design.&nbsp;

Construction of Ardency Kennedy Place has moved into the next stage following structural completion in August and is expected for completion in early 2023.&nbsp;

Ardency Kennedy Place also has a range of other two and three-bedroom apartments available priced from $1 million.

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Lendlease launch luxury penthouse collection in Richmond retirement community, Ardency Kennedy Place

Main Beach’s newest luxury development, the $395 million Lagoon Main Beach, has unveiled a concept which allows buyers to purchase a residence gazing over their ideal view.

Delivered as a dual tower development, Lagoon will comprise the ‘Sunrise Tower’ and ‘Sunset Tower’, each strategically positioned to capture a contrast of sweeping views across the length of the Broadwater and the Hinterland, or the Pacific Ocean from Stradbroke Island to Coolangatta.

The Sunrise Tower, which will comprise of a mix of two, three-bedroom apartments and Drew Groups Signature Collection residences across 31 levels, will provide residents with views of expansive golden beaches bordered by glistening natural waterways.

The Sunset Tower is set to rise 24 levels and will feature 116 apartments comprising of one, two and three bedroom configurations whilst offering residents unobstructed serene views of the spaces the Broadwater and Hinterland has on offer, alongside the Marina in Southport.

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Managing Director of Drew Group, Jonathan Drew, says Lagoon Main Beach will be a pair of towers that have designed to allow buyers the opportunity to purchase an apartment based on their preference of a sunrise or sunset view.

“Lagoon Main Beach is a truly unique offering and will provide residents with unrivalled views that stretch from the coastline to the hinterland,” said Mr Drew.

“Residents can have the option to wake up to a glimmering view of the sun rising over the Pacific, or, if they are more taken away by the sight of the sun setting over the Gold Coast Hinterland and Broadwater, our Sunset tower can offer just that.

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“Lagoon Main Beach has been specifically designed to offer residents premium spacious living, spectacular picturesque coastal, hinterland and broadwater views, state of the art amenities and real value for money.”

Inspired by the sun-soaked charm of coastal living and infused with timeless elegance, Lagoon offers a collection of residences that effortlessly mirror Main Beach’s inspiring lifestyle.

The project will deliver 259 apartments in 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom configurations, plus an exclusive collection of 12 premium sky homes and three dual level penthouses, set at 11-23 Cronin Avenue, just 50m from the famed Tedder Avenue dining and entertainment precinct and 150m from the beach.

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The project also comes complete with a high-end range of amenities designed to complement the coastal way of life, including a lagoon pool oasis with private cabanas, indoor &amp;amp; outdoor lounges, fitness centre, yoga deck, beach locker storage, business hub including work from home spaces and a heated spa.

Positioned in the centre of Main Beach, Lagoon Main Beach, will reside just a stone’s throw from the Gold Coast’s most premier lifestyle destinations and high-class dining precincts.

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Pricing for the development will begin at $850,000 with construction on Lagoon Main Beach set to commence later this year with completion estimated for mid 2025.

Established in 1982, Drew Group is a family owned property developer located in Main Beach, with a sound understanding of market principles and a strategic focus on delivering projects which offer continued value to purchasers, long into the future.

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Inspired by the sun-soaked charm of coastal living and infused with timeless elegance, Lagoon offers a collection of residences that effortlessly mirror Main Beach’s inspiring lifestyle



Buyers choose sunrise or sunset views at Lagoon Main Beach

The fully-integrated powerhouse developers, Conquest Property Group have taken to Burwood again. &nbsp;

With over 20 years’ experience on a wide variety of projects, Conquest have delivered over 1000 residential apartment homes, mixed use and retail developments over their time, including the Luxury 5 Start Hotel Burwood and The Greens Strathfield.

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The group’s latest is being delivered as Burwood’s rising star, with the La Luna Residences set to blend luxury and location, capturing the essence of Burwood’s culture in harmony with metropolitan style living, elevating the Burwood precinct to new heights.

Crafted by Conquest’s architecture and construction team, La Luna takes on a tall and sleek design, with a brass façade.

Connecting directly to Burwood’s Westfield Shopping Centre, La Luna sits centrally above three-levels of commercial space, offering health and wellbeing amenities on the doorstep of the residences.

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La Luna Residences comprises 18 floors of residential living complete with 54 exclusive luxury apartments, four-levels of basement parking and a spacious communal garden.

With inspiration taken from the Pantone 2020 colour of the year Classic Blue - “A shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk”, the Conquest marketing team crafted a rich brand story, with the blue and gold harmoniously referencing colours of the night sky, the moon and the aspired luxury.

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The LL monogram of La Luna symbolises the buildings statuesque and sleek silhouette and the Residence exudes sophistication, according to the group.

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Crafted by Conquest’s architecture and construction team, La Luna takes on a tall and sleek design, with a brass façade

La Luna Residences, the rising star of Burwood

Located in Melbourne’s cosmopolitan south-east, Frater Group’s Carnegie residential project has been designed to embrace the vibrant urban lifestyle or the popular suburb.

14 Tranmere Avenue delivers an architecturally designed built form, with bold modernist lines, a balance of light and dark colours and smooth and textured finishes, creating a statement-making façade.

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The Preston-headquartered, Frater Group engaged Ben and Ben Architects to design the Carnegie project, with five townhomes planned for the site.

Three-bed, three-bath, two-car townhouses can still be snapped up at 14 Tranmere, with prices starting from $1,200,000.

Townhouse One is also still available, delivering one of the largest of the offerings of the project, spanning 190 sqm.

The ground floor incorporates a double garage, along with a retreat area, as well as an outdoor courtyard.

The first-level floor plan follows an open-plan layout, with one-bathroom and with the kitchen, dining and living flowing seamlessly onto an adjoining 15 sqm balcony.

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Three-bedrooms are housed on the second floor of the residence, along with an additional bathroom, as well as a powder room.

Townhomes Two, Three and Four span 178 sqm, with one bedroom, which is ensuited located on the ground floor and the additional bedroom and master bedroom located on the second floor, with both connecting to an ensuite bathroom.

The first floor of each of the townhouse follow similar layouts, with the open plan kitchen, dining and living adjoining to outdoor balconies.

Townhouse Five steps up in size once again, spanning 178 sqm.

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The master bedroom is located on the ground floor, with an ensuite as well as full-height sliding doors connecting to open-air courtyard.

Two additional bedrooms are planned for the second floor, along with one bathroom, while the first floor will provide the open-plan layout seen throughout the other homes.

14 Tranmere lands just a 10-minutes’ drive to world class shopping and dining at Chadstone, The Fashion Capital, along with being just minutes from one of city’s most iconic racing destinations, Caulfield Racecourse.

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Three-bed, three-bath, two-car townhouses can still be snapped up at 14 Tranmere, with prices starting from $1.2 million

Inside Frater Group's Carnegie townhomes

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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