As housing affordability and the property market continues to be one of the big talking points of the year, prospective buyers are still searching for ways to get their slice of the market.

With the housing market exploding in 2021, it only raised the barrier of entry for buyers, and especially first home buyers, with the homeownership rate only continuing to decline according to the 2021 census.

For many first home buyers, the price of housing isn’t actually the biggest factor, it’s getting the deposit together in the first place.

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And as inflation skyrockets and interest rates continue to rise, it seems to only be getting harder.

Buyers at Hirsch &amp; Faigen's Yves Mermaid Beach apartment development can secure an apartment with just a $10,000 deposit, with the ability to pay the rest weekly up until completion.

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The $200 million Yves, comprising a collection of 145 luxury residences, offers a mix of&nbsp;one, two and three-bedroom designs, in addition to the premium offerings of two four-bedroom, half-floor sub-penthouses and a single full-floor penthouse.

Designed by Rothelowman, Yves will rise on 7-9 Mermaid Avenue, just metres behind the famed Hedges Avenue beachfront strip.

Construction is scheduled to start in May and completion due in 2024, prospective buyers have plenty of time to save for the remainder of their purchase.

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The $200 million Yves, comprising a collection of 145 luxury residences, offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom designs, in addition to the premium offerings of two four-bedroom, half-floor sub-penthouses and a single full-floor penthouse.

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Secure Yves, Mermaid Beach apartments with just a $10k deposit

When the neighbouring tower to the successful&nbsp;Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Residences&nbsp;launched, developers Destination Brisbane Consortium knew they were going to be inundated with enquiry.

After launching the new&nbsp;Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Tower to market back in March, sales have been strong, with buyers eager to secure an address along the Brisbane River&nbsp;in the unrepeatable $3.6 billion Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane project.

The 71-level tower, which will soar 250 metres in to the sky, making it the sixth highest tower in the Queensland capital, will home 819 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a handful of exclusive penthouses.

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Located on the corner of Margaret and William Street, residences are divided into Emerald, Ruby and Diamond tiers, in addition to the Penthouse Collection, designed by&nbsp;Cottee Parker&nbsp;to take advantage of either city, Botanic Gardens, or river views.

The joint development venture, led by The Star Entertainment Group along with its Hong Kong-based partners Chow&nbsp;Tai&nbsp;Fook&nbsp;Enterprises and Far East Consortium, have brought forward the release of the three-bedroom Diamond Residences within the tower, due to the overwhelming demand. They&#39;ll be located on the upper levels of the tower, high above the neighbouring buildings with some of the best views in Queensland.

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The Diamond Residences are located on levels 49 to 70 and feature&nbsp;Gaggenau appliances, natural stone benchtops and feature 2Pac joinery as standard. They are designed to take in as much of the outdoors as possible,&nbsp;lift and tilt windows included so the alfresco spaces can be enjoyed at any time of year.

Sustainability has been prioritised within Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Tower, boasting a 6 Green Star Design and As-Built rating, as well as EV-compatible car parks for residents.

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Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Tower will be the fifth sky tower in the seven-hectare integrated resort development upon completion in 2025, with construction slated for 2023.

While the entire precinct is set to boast world-class amenity, Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Tower will also be home to some of its own exclusive residential amenity, including a 25-metre lap pool and lounge pool, a poolside lounge and cabana, a wellness centre and gym, a steam room, sauna, and magnesium plunge pool, cinema and sound lounge, as well as a range of libraries, bars, wine lounges and dining spaces.

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The 71-level tower, which will soar 250 metres in to the sky, making it the sixth highest tower in the Queensland capital, will home 819 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a handful of exclusive penthouses.



Queens Wharf Tower Diamond Residences fast-tracked to meet demand

Bondi Beach's famed Campbell Parade strip, across the road from the beach, is set for a rare new apartment development.

MHN Design Union have designed plans for <a href="/new-apartments/mayfair-bondi-beach-58-campbell-parade-bondi-beach">Mayfair</a>, a $7.8 million project which will deliver a boutique collection of just 10 residences to 58 Campbell Parade, replacing an original block of 17.

The project has been crafted to&nbsp;retain a number of notable original building features. MHNDU will&nbsp;open the façade, creating more established viewpoints of the iconic neighbouring beach.

The five-level&nbsp;building will see&nbsp;two apartments per floor, barring the ground level and the top level, which will home just one residence.

The ground floor apartment comprises two-bedrooms, benefitting from an adjoining balcony, facing Lamrock Place, as well as a grassed courtyard area.

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Render of the proposed development from Lamrock Place. Credit: MHNDUnion.

Each of the apartments from level one to four contain three-bedrooms, with the master bedrooms featuring&nbsp;an ensuite and a walk-in-robe, as well as a west-facing Juliet balcony and herb garden.

The bedrooms are located at the rear of the home in each of the residences, with the living, kitchen and dining spaces following an open-plan layout, designed to maximise view lines, as well as cross flow ventilation.

Floor-to-ceiling doors slide open to adjoining balconies, which front Campbell Parade, creating enviable views to Bondi Beach.

Due to the space of the entry cutting floorspace across the level one apartments, each residence from level two features a larger living, dining and kitchen area, along with an expansive 16 sqm east-facing balcony.

Crowning the project will be the level five penthouse which will have&nbsp;four bedrooms. The master bedroom, complete with walk in wardrobe and ensuite, has been positioned to connect to the large 52 sqm balcony that overlooks Bondi Beach. The balcony is set to feature a spa.

An additional bathroom, powder-room and ensuite will also feature, with a second lounge room located at the back of the residence with a&nbsp;Juliet balcony.

The main kitchen, living and dining space is open at the front of the home, with the kitchen set to include a walk-in-pantry and wine storage room.

MHN Design Union have designed plans for a $7.8 million project, which will deliver a boutique collection of just 10 residences to 58 Campbell Parade, replacing an original block of 17

First look: Rare new apartments to hit Bondi Beach's Campbell Parade

Australian integrated property development group, Aqualand, is leading North Sydney&rsquo;s transformation into one of the harbour city&rsquo;s most sought-after new residential lifestyle precincts, as works progress on the company&rsquo;s AURA by Aqualand project.

Comprising 386 apartments above an extensive retail precinct at 168 Walker Street, AURA by Aqualand is a $1 billion mixed-use residential development, designed by award-winning architects Woods Bagot and Richards Stanisich.

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Currently under construction, the project&rsquo;s structure is now visible, with the six-level basement carpark complete, while practical completion is expected by mid-2024.

Positioned to contribute to the reactivation of the North Sydney CBD, AURA by Aqualand is on the doorstep of the area&rsquo;s Ward Street Precinct masterplan, which, bounded by Miller, McLaren, Walker and Berry Streets, will deliver new activated plazas and a civic hub, featuring social and cultural facilities within the podium of a new commercial tower on Berry Street.

Key to the future precinct&rsquo;s vision is a series of activated laneways that will connect Miller Street to two new plazas, while Ward Street will be pedestrianised and linked to the recently named Faith Bandler Place, completing part of the north-south laneway network running from St. Leonards Park to the North Sydney train station.

Aqualand&rsquo;s Project Director, Andrew Cooper says the pedestrian-friendly laneway and caf&eacute; culture, which will promote community connectivity, has been reflected in the design of AURA by Aqualand.

&ldquo;At AURA by Aqualand, our design takes into account the natural walkability of North Sydney by extending the pedestrian desire lines from the Ward Street Precinct through the site, directly contributing to the future civic and green spine outlined in North Sydney Council&rsquo;s urban place strategy,&rdquo; said Cooper.

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&ldquo;This will see a network of new laneways running between North Sydney&rsquo;s buildings, creating enticing pockets filled with lively caf&eacute;s, bars and walking trails that add to the evolving cultural ecosystem of the area,&rdquo; he added.

&ldquo;Importantly, this pedestrian link will run from Lavender Bay, adjacent to our BLUE at Lavender Bay project, all the way through North Sydney and alongside the AURA by Aqualand site, so we&rsquo;re excited to be supporting this future through our developments.&rdquo;

North Sydney will experience a rapid transformation in the coming years, with 19 key projects planned for the suburb, in addition to more than 17,000 sqm of new parks and plazas.

Aqualand&rsquo;s Head of Sales and Marketing, Alex Adams said AURA by Aqualand will play its own role in the growth of North Sydney, with the development slated as a future lifestyle precinct.

&ldquo;The project will introduce a service and lifestyle offering all of its own, that is central not only to this development, but also to the future of North Sydney,&rdquo; said Adams.

Aqualand&rsquo;s hospitality arm, Etymon Projects has collaborated with designers to craft a curated selection of venues in the development, including a providore, bakery/caf&eacute;/wine bar, an all-day diner and a contemporary Japanese eatery.

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&ldquo;This will serve to enhance and enrich the lives of residents living above a vibrant and refined culinary scene, while also creating a new neighbourhood destination that is a beacon for visitors and residents in the broader metropolitan area,&rdquo; he added.

Recognising the appeal of the project as a future residential destination, Aqualand, in conjunction with longstanding corporate partners the South Sydney Rabbitohs, is now offering one person the chance to win an apartment at AURA by Aqualand, valued at over $1 million.

Three competition finalists, who attend the Round 23 Rabbitohs v Panthers NRL game at Accor Stadium on 18 August, will be invited onto the field at halftime, where they will then compete for the chance to select a key that could open the door to a new AURA by Aqualand apartment.

&ldquo;We are incredibly excited to be running this competition alongside our long-time corporate partners the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and we can&rsquo;t wait to see if someone walks away with a new home at AURA by Aqualand,&rdquo; added Adams.

&ldquo;We know this is a potentially life-changing opportunity for someone to own a magnificent new home that gives them financial security, while enjoying the benefits of living in a prominent and rapidly transforming residential area, where the sky really is the limit.&rdquo;

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The project is set to play a major role in the reactivation of the CBD, with Aqualand now offering one lucky person the chance to win an apartment within the city-shaping development.

AURA by Aqualand spearheads transformation of future North Sydney lifestyle precinct

Construction has begun on Sydney-based Garfield Developments, Gold Coast apartment project, Aspire.

Following months of due diligence, Aspire ticked off their long list of criteria to begin the construction phase on their exclusive beachfront Surfers Paradise residences.

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Comprising just 37 residences over 24-levels, the boutique collection of full-floor and half-floor residences, along with an exclusive two-storey penthouse offer absolute beachfront living, in a modern, contemporary design.

With full development approval in place and demolition starting, prospective buyers can check out the newly-opened display suite at 4 Charles Avenue, Broadbeach, on the ground floor of Oracle, showcasing life inside an Aspire apartments.

The display suite includes a full kitchen and bathroom, as well as the same luxury finishes found in each of the apartments, such as flooring, cabinetry and tapware, with Kollosche New Projects also on-hand to provide a 3D tour of the three and four-bedroom residences.

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Developed by the Sydney-based group, Aspire will land on the enviable Garfield Terrace beachfront.

Each of the half-floor apartments span between 207 sqm and 217 sqm of space, with the six full-floor apartment offering an expansive 414 sqm of space.

Crowning the tower is the two-level penthouse, which covers 716 sqm of internal space.

Designed by&nbsp;<a aria-label="Mosca Pserras Architects - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="na" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/news/profiling-woods-bagots-role-in-western-sydney-universitys-new-liverpool-campus" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/news/profiling-woods-bagots-role-in-western-sydney-universitys-new-liverpool-campus$moscapserrasarchitects">Mosca Pserras Architects</a>,&nbsp;each apartment has been crafted with sophisticated comfort and luxury in mind, featuring high-end fit outs from European Oak floors to Gaggeneau appliances.

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Aspire will also be home to an exclusive suite of residential amenity, including a luxury infinity pool, a gym with a yoga room,&nbsp;a steam room and&nbsp; infra-red sauna,&nbsp;barbecue facilities, a&nbsp;bar and residents'&nbsp;lounge, a modern office space with a conference room, and a surfboard/sports store room.

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Aspire construction phase begins

Construction of the $1 billion Broadbeach development, Victoria &amp; Albert, is looming, following a $200 million sales spree at the Gold Coast apartment project.

The biggest demand for the project, which will rise from the current Niecon Plaza which will soon be demolished, has come from interstate buyers seeking a sea change.&nbsp;

Colliers Gold Coast Residential director, David Higgins said the project had seen strong interest from the interstate market, accounting for 80 per cent of the sales so far.

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&ldquo;Many buyers have been enticed by the project&rsquo;s proximity to key lifestyle amenities and the ground floor activation which is set to reinvigorate the heart of Broadbeach with a world class retail and dining precinct,&rdquo; Higgins said.

The 399-apartments are spread over&nbsp;two towers &ndash; Victoria and Albert &ndash; the first catering to an investor market and the second to an owner-occupier market.

The project&rsquo;s Albert tower hit the market just four weeks ago, sparking a tidal wave of interest from Sydney and Melbourne buyers.

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&ldquo;The response since the launch of Albert has been incredible,&rdquo; Higgins said.

&ldquo;Southern buyers looking for their new home in the heart of the city&rsquo;s lifestyle mecca have jumped at the opportunity to secure a home in V&amp;A,&rdquo; he added.

&ldquo;With demolition now underway, we are looking forward to soon having a collection of high- quality homes to showcases for our new residents.&rdquo;

As demolition of the Niecon Plaza precinct officially kicks off, construction of the two V&amp;A towers is anticipated to start in the coming months, delivering 399 apartments, alongside an activated ground floor public precinct, with extensive food and beverage, high-end retail and commercial spaces. &nbsp;

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Iris Capital CEO, Sam Arnaout, said the group is in final discussions with a builder, which they expect to have locked in by mid-August.

&ldquo;The start of demolition marks an exciting step forward in the delivery of V&amp;A&nbsp;Broadbeach, and we look forward to seeing our vision come to life over the coming few years,&rdquo; said Arnaout.

&ldquo;We have spent a lot of time ensuring a project of this scale was deliverable in the current climate and we are proud to today be embarking on the first major construction milestone.&rdquo;

The project is expected to take roughly three and a half years to complete, with completion slated for January 2026.

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The billion-dollar project is expected to create some 400 to 500 hundred jobs over the coming years, from construction through to completion, providing a boost to the construction industry and the Broadbeach region.

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The project’s Albert tower hit the market just four weeks ago, sparking a tidal wave of interest from Sydney and Melbourne buyers.



Interstate buyers dominate $200m spending spree at Iris Capital's V&A Broadbeach apartment development as construction looms

As the market continues to boom in the Hunter Valley, Australian-based property developers, WST Property has announced the acquisition of a 240-hectare residential site at Mount View Grange.

Nestled below the Broken Back Range, Bellbird North in the Hunter Valley, Mount View Grange is a master planned community with land blocks ranging from 450 sqm to 800 sqm.

Across more than 50 stages, the site will deliver in excess of&nbsp;1,650 detached homes with 1,500 lots over three precincts.

The community will also be home to a 3.11-hectare retail town centre, with anchor tenants and speciality stores, along with a significant amount of green spaces and parks, as well as walking and bike tracks that will link to the retail town centre, surrounding wineries, and Wollombi Road.

WST Property Group&rsquo;s Managing Director, Krenalin Moodley said the project is expected to attract the family and first home buyer market, with Mount View Grange within a short drive of schools, preschools and day care facilities, as well as parks, restaurants, and leisure activities.

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&ldquo;We are excited to mark our first residential project in the Hunter Valley, a region that we recognise as Australia&rsquo;s largest regional economy and a region that is forecast to boost incomes and living standards on the East Coast, making it an ideal location for families and first home buyers,&rdquo; said Moodley.

Located just minutes from Cessnock Town Centre, the Hunter Expressway and the M1, the residential site also provides affordability, amenities and accessibility to Sydney.

The Hunter region has continued to boom and experience strong growth.

The 2021 census revealed the combined population of the region was 682,465, and is expected to reach over 1,000,000 people by 2031.

While the majority of growth was experienced in Greater Newcastle, the City of Cessnock population has almost tripled from 21,725 residents in 2016, to 63,020 residents in 2021.

&ldquo;Our goal is to deliver our vision of quality master planned communities to our customers, in regions that provide a wonderful opportunity for families and first-time home buyers looking to purchase homes that offer affordability and alluring convenience close to transport, schools, and workplaces,&rdquo; Moodley added.

The privately owned, broad base company has a current pipeline ranging from light industrial, business parks, retail town centres, and SEPP 5 retirement living, with Mount View Grange the flagship greenfield residential project for WST Property Group.

Nestled below the Broken Back Range, Bellbird North in the Hunter Valley, Mount View Grange is a master planned community with land blocks ranging from 450 sqm to 800 sqm.



 WST Property Group acquires first masterplan site, Mount View Grange in the Hunter Valley

The latest apartments to hit Newstead, the sought-after inner-Brisbane suburb, are closer to fruition.

Brisbane-based boutique property developers DibCorp has signed on LPS Group to handle the construction of their apartment project Bide, which&nbsp;will deliver 89 residences to 29 Longland Street upon completion in late 2023.

The suburb has positioned itself as a popular choice among developers, sitting just three kilometres from the CBD, with significant investment into infrastructure evolving the area into a dynamic lifestyle, commercial and entertainment hub.

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With construction in full swing for LPS on Bide, just a limited number of apartments from the City View Collection remain, offering a mix of two and three-bedroom floorplans.

The two-bedroom residences in the collection kick off from $ $810,000, while the three-bed Skyhomes come in from $ 1,350,000, across roughly 146 sqm, with a focus on wellbeing and liveability across the entire project.

A collaborative group are behind the architecture and landscape design at Bide, with DibCorp engaging Brisbane locals, Twohill and James, Wiltshire Stevens Architecture and Lat27.

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The residential amenity within Bide has also been designed with a focus around lifestyle and wellbeing.

The 600 sqm lush garden, known as Bide Gardens, will home private cabanas and barbecue facilities, designed as a place to relax and unwind for residents as well as an additional space within the project where buyers can work-from-home. &nbsp;

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LPS Group said it has been an exciting three months for the group, planning and procuring subcontractors to deliver the job.

The group has a busy few months ahead of them, with plans to dig down a three-level basement and then build up slated to be completed by around Christmas.

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Brisbane-based boutique property developers, DibCorp has signed on LPS to handle the construction of their apartment project, Bide, while will deliver 89 residences to 29 Longland Street upon completion in late 2023.



LPS to construct DibCorp’s Newstead apartment project, Bide

South-east Queensland residential developer TRK Property Group has lodged plans for a two-tower apartment development on a disused site at Indooroopilly.

The group amalgamated the site over two years, with a budget motel to make way for the residential development.

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Render of the proposed residential development&nbsp;at 140 Central Ave, Indooroopilly. Credit: Rothelowman

Landing in the heart of Indooroopilly at 140 Central Avenue, TRK&rsquo;s latest project will comprise 127 apartments across two seven-storey towers, as well as six two-storey terrace homes.

Designed by renowned architects, Rothelowman, the project expects to attract interest from young families and downsizers, with a mix of two and three-bedroom residences on offer at the riverside suburb site.

A subtropical promenade creates a divider between the residential buildings, with the space set to activate the ground plane.

From the curation of the subtropical native landscape, Rothelowman have maintained a focus on connection to nature and openness throughout the entire design of the project.

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Render of the proposed subtropical landscaped promenade at the140 Central Ave, Indooroopilly development. Credit: Rothelowman

Operable facades and the design of voids give residents maximum access to natural light and ventilation, while the living areas all connect to generous semi-enclosed outdoor spaces, with the Terrace Home residents benefitting from access to private subtropical native landscapes.

&ldquo;140 Central Avenue will provide local residents in the highly desirable established suburb of Indooroopilly with an authentic subtropical architecture that connects people with their environment,&rdquo; Rothelowman said in their architecture plans.&quot;

&ldquo;The now heightened global awareness of the ecological importance for humanity&rsquo;s relationship with the planet can be addressed holistically through both lifestyle choices and people&rsquo;s relationship with evolved urban living environments.&rdquo;

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Render of the proposed residential development&nbsp;at 140 Central Ave, Indooroopilly. Credit: Rothelowman

&ldquo;In this project all aspects of the architecture and interiors are conceived as one and with a humanist agenda. Design strategies are employed in plan and three dimensions to promote connection with nature, natural light, ventilation and sense of space within all apartments.&quot;

Crowning the seven-storey tower facing Central Ave will be a residential rooftop space, complete with a pool and landscaped garden.

The development is also set to comprise a gym, sauna, children&rsquo;s play area and informal work-from-home spaces across the site as well.

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Render of the proposed residential development&nbsp;at 140 Central Ave, Indooroopilly. Credit: Rothelowman

Designed by renowned architects, Rothelowman, the project expects to attract interest from young families and downsizers, with a mix of two and three-bedroom residences on offer at the riverside suburb site.



Indooroopilly set to welcome new apartment development at 140 Central Ave

Construction is underway at 161 Eastern, a collaboration between developer Fortenum and award-winning architects&nbsp;Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD).

The collaboration will deliver a collection of 32 home style residents to South Melbourne, with a number of dual aspect homes, double-storey lofts and penthouses.

Fortenum say the residences are the combination of distinctive architecture and exhilarating art, with the dynamic partnership emanating residences where the accumulation of life&rsquo;s achievements are to be celebrated and attention to detail is of the utmost importance.

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Offering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom configurations, the homes are designed with a robust, yet refined aesthetic, partnering urban functionality with practicality.

Space and light are key elements within each architectural design with particular focus on privacy.

The Penthouse Collection located on the higher floors introduce a new benchmark of luxury living to South Melbourne, inviting buyers to individualise each space.

With premium quality appliances by Gaggenau and Liebherr, expansive open spaces and custom fireplaces further enhance the grandeur and atmosphere of each penthouse residence.

Buyers can select from a selection of high-quality finishes, such as the marble in either Black Caviar or Mont Blanc, combined with fluted glass and timber finishes in either a warm walnut or cool beech, along with a choice of colour palettes in both light and dark tones.

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KUD owner, Billy Kavellaris said the combination of natural and man-made materials further accentuate a sense of purposeful and high-end design whilst evoking an atmosphere of refined and pared back luxury.

&ldquo;Architectural language from the fa&ccedil;ade is brought inside and reflected in the joiner and other interior design finishes,&rdquo; Kavellaris said.

Following an open plan design, each home blends seamlessly with an expansive private balcony, amidst verdant greenery and lush planting, with space for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Each residence at 161 Eastern will also include&nbsp;two secure car spaces, which is a rare benefit with inner city living.

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The collaboration will deliver a collection of 32 home style residents to South Melbourne, with a number of dual aspect homes, double-storey lofts and penthouses, in the aptly named, 161 Eastern.



Fortenum and KUD combine to deliver South Melbourne apartments, 161 Eastern 

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Joel Robinson

Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

A local downsizer has splashed $6.5 million on a penthouse in Perifa's Alex &amp; Willow development in Crows Nest. 
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The purchaser sold their long-held family home in the area before embarking on a six-month search for the right apartment. After inspecting a range of options across the Lower North Shore, the buyer returned to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/alex-willow-crows-nest-82-90-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Alex &amp; Willow</a>. 
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The buyer profile reflects the project’s broader purchaser mix. <a>Alex &amp; Willow</a> has attracted predominantly local downsizers looking to transition from larger homes without compromising on space or quality, alongside a smaller cohort of upsizers and investors drawn to the project’s location and design credentials. 
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The milestone sale comes as the project, developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">Perifa</a>&nbsp;and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile-made-construction">Versatile Construction</a>, both part of Versatile Group, reaches 60 per cent sold.

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Eddie Mansour, Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects">Ray White Projects</a>, said the result demonstrates not only a headline price but also depth of demand. 
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“This is an exceptional outcome and a clear reflection of sustained buyer demand for premium, well-located downsizer product,” Mansour said.

“We’re seeing a consistent pattern of local homeowners selling family residences and reinvesting into high-quality apartments that allow them to remain within their community. Alex &amp; Willow has resonated strongly with this group because it offers genuine scale, thoughtful design and immediate proximity to the village.” 
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The sale reflects a broader and consistent trend of local downsizers actively seeking high-quality, low-maintenance residences close to established village centres. Agents report that demand for this product type has remained resilient, particularly where developments offer a rare combination of scale, design quality and walkable amenity. 
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Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Perifa and Versatile Group, said the sale marks a defining moment for the project. 
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“The penthouse sale is a strong endorsement of the quality we have delivered, alongside our partners, and the clear demand from local downsizers for premium, boutique residences in this location,” Perilli said.&nbsp; 
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“Most importantly, we’re proud to see the Alex &amp; Willow community beginning to take shape. As we move closer to completion, we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and seeing the project come to life.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>, Alex &amp; Willow is a boutique collection of generously sized two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Crows Nest village.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Alex & Willow, Crows Nest penthouse sells off the plan for $6.5 million

Fresh from launching the first stage of its Wollongong precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, builder-developer Urban Property Group has unveiled plans for the next phase of the masterplanned community.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway is a State Significant Development Application for a further 657 homes on the prominent gateway site opposite Beaton Park.

The proposal comprises three buildings, including two build-to-sell towers rising 25 and 30 storeys, delivering 391 apartments, alongside a 12-storey co-living building with 266 residences, making it one of the largest co-living proposals currently planned in regional New South Wales.

Of the apartments proposed in the build-to-sell towers, the majority, 310, are two-bedroom dwellings. The balance comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and 37 three-bedroom residences. Apartment sizes range from around 50 sqm for one-bedroom homes to approximately 90 sqm for three-bedroom apartments.

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The submission says the proposal has evolved significantly from its original Housing Delivery Authority application following extensive consultation with the State Design Review Panel and Wollongong City Council.

The final scheme has been designed to align with the emerging vision for the Flinders Street Precinct, an area identified by Council as a future high-density mixed-use neighbourhood capable of accommodating substantial housing growth close to transport, employment and community infrastructure.

According to the design report prepared by COX Architecture, the development aims to "deliver a built outcome consistent with the future character of the Wollongong CBD while responding to the site's unique constraints and opportunities."

"Our vision for the next phase of the site evolution in Wollongong is grounded in three design pillars that guide the design response: place, natural environment and celebration," COX said.

"Inspired by its surroundings and grounded in the stories of place on Wodi Wodi Country, the design proposal acknowledges the established character of its setting while creating a unique and timeless identity that sits harmoniously within it.

"The design proposal responds to its specific site conditions, acknowledging the vegetation, climate, wind conditions and solar access of the site."

The architecture responds directly to the site's position between Wollongong's urban core and its natural landscape setting.

COX identified views towards Mount Keira and the Illawarra Escarpment as defining features of the site, while the upper levels of the towers will also capture expansive views across the city and out to the Pacific Ocean.

The design team has positioned the tallest buildings closer to the rail corridor, where overshadowing impacts can be better managed while establishing a landmark built form on the northern approach into the city.

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Urban Property Group secured the 11,000 sqm Smith Street site in 2022 and has since progressed plans for the broader Keira Place precinct.

Construction recently commenced on the first stage of Keira Place, which will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, alongside activated ground-floor retail and commercial space.

Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the commencement of construction marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/groundbreaking-marks-start-of-construction-at-keira-place-in-wollongong-cbd">Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD</a>

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Alison Warters

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