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.



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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.

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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 

Salta Properties has announced the topping out and completion of the main structural works at its riverfront development, Walmer, at 649 Victoria Street, Abbotsford.

Prominent builders, Hamilton Marino have been tasked with constructing the Yarra River bend development, which will deliver an unrivalled living experience, according to Salta Managaing Director, Sam Tarascio.

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&ldquo;This milestone marks another achievement for Walmer, which has seen strong interest largely from owner occupier purchasers throughout construction, bringing the development to 65 per cent sold,&rdquo; he said.

Tarascio attributes the popularity of the development to its luxurious offerings, which are the work of revered architects, Bates Smart, along with the site&rsquo;s prime river frontage.

&ldquo;Walmer is a reminder of what true sophistication is, weaving hotel-like splendour into the development&rsquo;s natural urban river sanctuary, creating contemporary and luxurious comforts that are sympathetic to its natural surrounds,&rdquo; Tarascio added.

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The project recently received a Commendation for Design Excellence at The Urban Development Institute of Australia&#39;s (UDIA) Awards, due in part to Walmer&rsquo;s focus in delivering flexible spaces that can pivot and flex to suite a wide buyer type.

Salta has also refined the project, amalgamating apartments from the initial 75 that were proposed, to now 61.

Standing as a threshold between the vibrancy of Victoria Street and the tranquillity of the Yarra River corridor, Walmer&rsquo;s resort-style, nature-influenced experience offers an impressive list of premium amenities, including a porte-cochere entrance, a climate-controlled room for wine-tasting and storage, a complete health and wellness suite including a 25-metre swimming pool overlooking the river, a fully equipped gymnasium, steam room, sauna, treatment room, as well as business and resident dining facilities.

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Communal areas will also be fitted out with some of the country&rsquo;s best designer&rsquo;s pieces, including Melbourne-based lighting designer, Christopher Boots luxury furniture from Jarden and Kett Furniture, as well as unique photography from Brooke Holmes&rsquo; featuring her famous dramatic Australian landscapes.

Taking Walmer to another level is the integrated building management platform, WE Wumbo, which will provide peace of mind services and communication, adding another layer of luxury to the already impressive project.

Residents of Walmer are expected to take up residence in early 2023, with a limited number of riverfront apartments remaining, ranging from $600,000 to $5,250,000.

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Prominent builders, Hamilton Marino have been tasked with constructing the Yarra River bend development, which will deliver an unrivalled living experience, according to Salta Managaing Director, Sam Tarascio.



Salta Properties top out Yarra River apartment development, Walmer

Joel Robinson

First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

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.

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.

Alison Warters

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