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Jacara Apartments, a part of the Putney Hill masterplanned community located between Putney and Ryde, offers a rooftop garden oasis.
 The rooftop garden was included because more people are looking to embrace green living in close proximity to the city, said Warwick Dowler, Frasers Property project director for development Putney Hill.
 “Growing numbers of home buyers are looking for property that offers an outdoor lifestyle and the opportunity to get back to nature by growing their own herbs and veggies. This trend has been driven by a number of reasons, not least that it is becoming increasingly accepted that greener living leads to better health,” he said.
 The Jacara Apartments are part of almost 800 apartments and houses in the 13.9 hectare <a href="https://www.putneyhill.com.au/" target="_blank">Putney Hill development</a> by Frasers Property.
 Jacara Apartments will offer its new residents a leafy retreat with communal garden beds for growing vegetables and herbs, a putting green, an outdoor barbecue as well as a formal lounge and quiet areas.
 “There are just 70 homes in Jacara Apartments, and we have already received overwhelming interest from the community in this truly unique offering.  Following strong sales last year, in which all of the Putney Hill houses sold, and similarly robust sales of Figtree and Palmera Apartments in 2013, we’re not expecting Jacara Apartments to remain on the market for very long,” said Dowler.
 Although management of the rooftop gardens is yet to be finalised, it is expected that residents may be interested in playing a role, said Dowler.
 “All Jacara residents will have complete access to the rooftop flower beds and vegetable plots, and we ultimately expect they'd be inclined to assist with their harvest and grooming. We are in the planning processes of deciding the intricate details of how the rooftop gardens will be managed, and this information will be confirmed further down the line as the apartments and rooftop gardens come to life,” he said.
 
Jacara Apartments consists of one, two and three bedroom apartments designed by Sydney based architects Cox Richardson known for their large scale projects such as the Lyric Theatre in The Star, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
 Prices of Jacara apartments range from $405,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, $594,000 for a two-bedroom apartment and $1.09 million for a three bedroom apartment.
 It is expected that sales of Jacara apartments will reach 70% in the coming weeks.

Construction of Jacara apartments is planned for completion in 2015.
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Jacara at Putney Hill apartments offer a rooftop garden retreat

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Crown Group’s Sydney residential development Top Ryde City Living has been named the best high density development at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW Awards for Excellence 2013.
The award recognises the development’s good use of space and forward thinking approach, said Iwan Sunito CEO of Crown Group.
“The entire development – from the individual apartments and penthouses to the shared facilities – is testament to the expertise and skills of the development team,” he said.
The 653 apartment development is located above Top Ryde City Shopping Centre. 
Common viewing platforms enjoy views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Blue Mountains, Sydney CBD and North Sydney.
“Top Ryde City Living was designed to take maximum advantage of the available space and views - and to utilize natural light and cross-ventilation in each apartment,” said Sunito.
The one- two- and three-bedroom apartments in Top Ryde City Living also enjoy a shared music room, pool and playground.
<a href="https://toprydecityliving.com.au/" target="_blank">Top Ryde City Living</a> will consist of seven buildings. 
 
About 90% of apartments in the first five buildings have sold and more than 300 residents have moved into the apartments so far.
 
 
The apartments that remain are two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom with study residences.
 
 
The final release of apartments at Top Ryde City Living, named Viva by Crown, will be launched in early September.
Viva by Crown will consist of one- and two- bedroom apartments.
All apartments in the first three towers completed have sold with prices ranging between $525,000 and $2.69 million.
The development is expected to complete construction in mid-2014. 
Crown Group was also the only nominee to win more than one award on the night.
Eastlakes Town Centre, a joint venture between Crown Group and Prosha Pty Ltd, was named best concept design.
The plan of 428 apartments across 11 buildings is scheduled to begin construction next year.
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A 100 hectare turf farm, owned by Achilles "Big Al" Constantinidis' company Checkling Pty Ltd, is listed for auction next month. 
The Windsor Turf holding is for August 9 auction by Ray White Commercial on behalf of receivers and managers, David Clout &amp; Associates.
The property at <a target="_blank" href="https://raywhiterurallifestylesydney.com.au/nsw/windsor/999228/">87 Cornwallis Road, Cornwallis</a>, near Windsor, north-west of Sydney, has operated for more than 35 years on about 100 hectares of land beside the Hawkesbury River, said Karen Mychaelle Seeto of Ray White Commercial.
“The business is open for retail sales 5-1/2 days a week and is operated by an existing management and administration team as well as a farming team,” she told Property Observer.
The sale includes land, business assets, brand name, office and equipment.
“Adjoining the workshop area is a chemical storage shed, 4,000 litre diesel tank, wash down bay and a 10,000 litre poly water tank. There’s also more than 800ml of surface water access licences,” said Seeto.
Windsor Turf has lawns throughout metropolitan Sydney, Central Coast and Illawarra regions and sells turf to high profile projects and home owners.
“Clients have included Fox Studios, local councils, landscapers, government departments, golf courses, sports fields and home owners,” she said.
Constantinidis bought the land in October 2007.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/rural/alluvial-windsor-district-turf-dairy-and-polo-farms-of-achilles-big-al-constantinidis-listed-for-receivership-sale/2012070955487">The property has been for sale on and off since June last year</a>.
The first mortgage is held by Equititrust, the Gold Coast finance firm once headed by Mark McIvor. There are numerous caveats on title including several from Rural Security Holdings, Syndicate Mortgage Solutions, and two from Alex Lankry.
Checkling Pty Ltd  faced proceedings by the NSW Office of State Revenue who claimed the company underpaid $720,715 in unpaid stamp duty. But the case was eventually found in Checkling's favour in 2012 leaving the state government department to pay costs.
The land is among around 17 polo fields in Windsor.
 
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Mortgagee auction of Windsor turf farm associated with Achilles Constantindis 

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 Construction of a $140 million apartment development in North Sydney has reached its highest point marking the occasion recently with a construction industry tradition.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.138walker.com.au/index">Belevedere at 138 Walker Street</a> (pictured below), North Sydney had its ‘topping out’ ceremony where a tree was placed at the top of the 22 storey building to show it had reached its 84 metre peak. 
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The tradition harks back to when all buildings were made of timber and a tree atop the new structure was a symbol of growth and prosperity.
A number of other residential developments will soon join Belvedere in North Sydney, said Garry Rothwell, founder of Belvedere’s construction company Winten. 
“Belvedere really paved the way for North Sydney’s residential revitalisation. Its approval was followed by half a dozen other high-rise residential projects". 
Other new developments in the suburb include the 48 apartment Atria on Berry Street, The London on Pacific Highway with 46 apartments and Mulberry on Miller Street with 94 apartments. 
“Seeing Belvedere come out of the ground really cements the exciting change that the area is currently experiencing,” he said. 
The 232 apartment development Skye by Crown Group also in North Sydney will begin late this year. 
“The area already offers so much thanks to its great location and good infrastructure, and now there’s also a wide range of apartment options, something that has been lacking in previous years,” said Rothwell. 
Belvedere has one- two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as a lap pool and gym on the rooftop. 
A mix of owner occupiers and investors have been interested in Belvedere including first home buyers and those wanting to upgrade, or downsize from a larger home and have access to beaches, shopping, dining and entertainment on both sides of the harbour. 
There are eight harbour-view three-bedroom apartments yet to sell among the development’s 195 apartments. 
Prices start at $1.71 million for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-north+sydney-108713336">A1602/138 Walker Street North Sydney</a> (pictured below) for a two bedroom apartment with study on 112 square metres. 
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The most expensive apartment yet to sell is a three bedroom apartment on the top floor priced at $3.01 million.
The median sale price of a North Sydney apartment is $1.06 million, according to RP Data.
The median asking rent for a unit is $888 with an indicative gross rental yield of 4.3%. Belvedere’s new residents are expected to move in by Christmas. 
Sales of apartments elsewhere have included a three bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-north+sydney-113298123?idir=1&amp;ret=realestate/agent/century+21+keynorth+real+estate/naknor/page2" target="_blank">9/171 Walker Street North Sydney</a> (pictured below) sold for $1.06 million in March this year. 
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A two bedroom unit at 102/59 Miller Street North Sydney (pictured below) sold for $850,000 last month after previously selling for $795,000 in April 2010.
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A spacious Victorian terrace is for sale in Redfern offering contemporary living on the doorstep of Sydney’s city.
 The recently renovated four-bedroom property at <a href="https://www.spencerservi.com.au/index.cfm?page=for_sale.property&amp;id=3325">51 Pitt Street Redfern</a> (pictured above) is expected to sell for more than $1.8 million.
 Redfern has enjoyed a host of trendy dining and retail opportunities joining the area such as Middle Eastern eatery Kepos Street Kitchen and boutiques such as furnishings store Chee Soon &amp; Fitzgerald, said agent Annie Hodgson of First National Real Estate.
 “It’s really been amazing the change that’s taken place and I think that will continue,” she said.
 The suburb’s changing face has been increasingly evident in its house prices.
 
A renovated four bedroom house at 33 Great Buckingham Street fetched $2,150,000 prior to its recent BresicWhitney auction.
A renovated four-bedroom Victorian terrace at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-redfern-113785755">274 Chalmers Street Redfern</a> (pictured below) sold for $1.73 million in May.
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A three-bedroom three-storey terrace at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-redfern-113329723">32 Kepos Street Redfern</a> (pictured below) sold for $1.66 million in April.
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There are still plenty of sub-$1 million buyer opportunities such as 17 Hugo Street, a three bedroom that sold last weekend through EE Real Estate. 
 The median house price in Redfern is $828,000, up 2.9% from last year, according to RP Data.
 “For the right property, the prices are there and I think it’s just going to get better and better,” said Hodgson.
 The size of the two-storey terrace makes it is suitable for a family who does not want to outgrow their new property.
 “It’s a very grand home, it’s a lovely wide home. I think you’d be looking to somebody who would want to live there a long time like a young family,” she said.
 The property last sold in November 2010 for $1.163 million.
 
It will be up for auction on July 27.
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Spacious Victorian terrace at 51 Pitt Street Redfern for sale

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The latest boutique development in Sydney's inner west, Motif, is over 50% sold.
The residences in the 28 apartment block have a high level of design and finishes which has attracted buyers, said agent Steven Chen at McGrath.
 
 

"The benefit of Motif is the boutiqueness," says Chen.
 
 
"They want to be in a smaller complex with not as many neighbours...Coupled with the outstanding location and the boutique nature of the block will ensure strong returns and good capital growth."

 
The majority of purchases so far have been to owner-occupiers.

 
 

Chen says the quality of the 17 Erskineville Road residences is reflective in their price.

A top floor two-bedroom apartment in the same suburb at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.belleproperty.com/selling/NSW/Inner-West/Newtown/Apartment/7P0720-89-3-13-erskineville-road-newtown-nsw-2042">89/3-13 Erskineville Road Newtown</a> sold for $620,000 in April.

The two-level apartment is currently leased for $650 per week and belongs to the Presidio development built in 2001.
The median sale price of a <a href="/news">Newtown</a> unit is $468,000, up 10.1% on last year, according to RP Data.
The median asking rent in the suburb is $420 per week and the indicative gross rental yield is 4.7%.
Motif is designed by SJB Architects, an Australian practice that has recently delivered Casba Apartments Waterloo and Marina Apartments Abbotsford.
Motif's interiors will be styled by BKH Interiors. The New York and Sydney based company has previously worked on Beach House Apartments Bondi Beach and with SJB on Casba Apartments Waterloo.
Sydney landscape designer Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture will style the development’s green spaces.
Motif is expected to complete construction in August 2014.
“We’re probably about $1000 to $3000 per square metres more expensive than the competitive stock out there and it’s been justified by the design and the location,” he said.
Studio <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/apartment-newtown-nsw-2042/147340">2-5/17 Erskineville Road Newtown</a> in Motif, the fifth apartment on the second storey, is about 50 square metres and is advertised for $475,000.
Two bedroom <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/apartment-newtown-nsw-2042/183240/?searchID=30547563">3-7/17 Erskineville Road Newtown</a> on the third floor in the same development is 100 square metres and is priced at $880,000.
Motif has recently received some expressions of interest from a bakery and cafe in retail spaces on the development’s ground floor.
“We’ve got five boutique retail properties and they’re ranging sort of from 110 square metres to 150 square metres of retail. They will come on the market in the next month or so,” said Chen.
Motif is a short walk from Newtown train station and 100 metres from the suburb’s retail and cafe strip King Street.
Two-bedroom apartment at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.randw.com.au/833752/">8/398-402 King Street Newtown</a> in another development named Casa on King is being sold off the plan for between $720,000 and $724,000.
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Motif, a Newtown development offering a boutique lifestyle

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A piece of Victorian era history has sold in Sydney’s inner west offering a peek into the suburb’s past.
 
 
The one-bedroom apartment at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.laingsimmons.com.au/property/119266-1/249-johnston-street">1/249 Johnston Street Annandale</a> is one of four residences that was converted from a 19th century Victorian mansion in the 1970s.
 
 
It sold for an undisclosed amount last month after expectations to sell for between $575,000 and $600,000.
 
 
Although the renovated apartment is complete with modern luxuries, it retains some of its original finishes including ornate ceilings, decorative archways and polished timber floorboards, said the property’s sales agent Silvia Vitale from Laing+Simmons.
 
 
 

"The property is a rare piece of history in a location brimming with the conveniences of contemporary life,” she said.

The ground level apartment has a garden courtyard, shared rear garden, spa bath, basement cellar and fireplace.
The location of the 1890s built property is linked to some of Australia's earliest history, said Vitale.
“Johnston Street contains rich historic significance,” she said.
The 380 square metre apartment last sold for $175,000 in December 1995 and was being leased for $430 per week in November last year.

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 most recent sale in the the building was 4/249 Johnston Street which sold for $500,000 in November 2011.

 
 
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Annandale apartment with a Victorian era past sold

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The former Campsie factory site of electrical appliance maker Sunbeam is now being transformed.
It's now a coffee-culture residential development.
Its third release of 95 Parklife apartments (pictured below) in what's now known as Clemton Park Village are now being sold.
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Prior to residential zoning, Sunbeam owned the land from 1951 to 2002.
Before this, the block was Mackinders Market Garden farming potatoes, beetroot, carrots, pumpkin and squashes.
<a href="https://www.cpvillage.com.au/index.php" target="_blank">Clemton Park Village</a> will be a 700 apartment development which will also include a mix of retail opportunities including cafes, restaurants, a childcare centre and a supermarket.
The first two stages of the development have now sold about 90% of their residences.
One-bedroom apartments start at $430,000 and apartments with two bedrooms and two bathrooms are priced up to $580,000.
A range of buyers have purchased apartments at Clemton Park, said Nigel Edgar, NSW residential division general manager of developer, Australand.
“Typically half of Clemton Park buyers have been investors and the other half are a mixture between first home buyers and locals who are choosing to downsize.”
Their website is also tailored to prospective Chinese buyers, due to the development’s location.
“There’s a lot of Chinese or Asian residents in the local community and we’re finding that it’s reflective of the mix in the community,” he said.
The median price of an apartment in Campsie is $385,000 up 40% from five years ago, according to RP Data.
The median asking rent for an apartment in the suburb is $370 showing an indicative gross rental yield of 5%.
Within the suburb, a two-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nsw-campsie-113831771" target="_blank">7/56 Ninth Avenue</a> is on the market for $439,000 after selling for $315,000 in March 2009.
A two-bedroom 1970s apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nsw-campsie-113587627" target="_blank">9/138 Ninth Avenue Campsie</a> sold in April for $392,000 after it was sold for $209,000 in November 2005. It is now up for lease at $380 per week.
The first stage of Clemton Park is complete, construction of the second stage will finish in December this year and the final stage of the development will be completed in 2016.
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Former factory site Clemton Park in Campsie releases third lot of apartments with one-bedders starting at $430,000

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There is now an opportunity to rent an apartment in one of Sydney’s newest developments and move in with just your clothes.
The one and two bedroom apartments (pictured below) at One Central Park on Broadway can be fully furnished and fitted with appliances from a teaspoon to a whole sounds system ready for their new tenants to move in.
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Furnished apartments that have been completely sourced and installed has been popular in metropolises abroad and is coming to Sydney, said David Butt, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.greencliff.com.au/">Greencliff Realty</a> sales director.
“This trend has been common in cities such as New York, Tokyo, London and Hong Kong for some time – this is definitely the future of Sydney’s property market,” he said.
The reason behind this is the number of residents in these locations who don’t want to buy large amounts of furniture for a short stay in the city.
“These larger cities also tend to attract more transient or short-term occupants such as working holiday visa carriers who need to rent everything for the length of their holiday,” said Butt.
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Interior designs are by Senija Lukacevic of Focus Design Group who can decorate the apartment according to the tenants' needs.
The cost of an interior designed apartment start at $475 per week for a one bedroom studio to $800 per week for two bedroom apartments.
Apartments can also be rented without furnishings. 
One bedroom suites that previously sold for $480,000-550,000 can now be rented unfurnished for $490-595 per week.
Two bedroom apartments that sold for $700,000-$820,000 can be rented unfurnished for $785-900 per week.
Dual key apartments that were sold for $900,000- $1.2m and are can be leased for $1050- $1300 per week.
The apartments availble to rent are owned by individuals and they are part of 623 apartments in the One Central Park high-rise in residential and commercial development Central Park.
A two-bedroom apartment in the same suburb at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-chippendale-410761403">302/30 Buckland Street Chippendale</a> is available to rent at $800 per week. 
A studio apartment at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-chippendale-410601903">206/82 Abercrombie Street Chippendale</a> has an asking rent of $390 per week.
Despite One Central Park’s position in the city’s educational hub near Sydney University and University of Technology, Sydney, it hasn't been overwhelmed by student rentals.
“I think they’ve got quite a young professional demographic at the moment. They’ve had a really strong demand. And very few uni students even though it’s a student area,” a Greencliff spokesperson said.
'There's a broad cross section of professionals, couples, singles, with a sprinkling of good quality student tenants.
'We have attracted people who are excited by the facade, the newness, the architectural integrity, and wanting to be an early part of this new and exciting community emerging at Central Park.
"The location attracts those wanting walking access to all this position has to offer."
The professional renters have been attracted as Central Park’s exclusive features and its resultant asking rent are higher than that of average Chippendale student housing.
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Furnished or unfurnished? Central Park rental opportunities including interior design

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Two mansions on Brownell Drive in Byron Bay are offering a slice of the luxury beach lifestyle.
 32 Brownell Drive Byron Bay and 41 Brownell Drive Byron Bay are for sale amid a rise in the number of people making the sea change, said agent Graham Dunn of Byron Bay Property Sales.
 “The big observation we’ve had here in the last six month is the number of people moving to Byron Bay...I’ve never seen this before,” he said.
 In the last five years, almost 3% of those under 24 in Byron Bay had left the region while the number of 55 to 74 year olds increased 5.6%, according to the Australian Beach Towns study by PRD Nationwide.
 “More and more people of the baby boomers are retiring now, so we’re seeing more of them now,” said Dunn.
 However, with the ease of telecommuting to work and doing business over the internet, Dunn says other age groups are also moving to the coastal city.
 “More and more people are seeking the lifestyle and if you’re working hard you might as well live the lifestyle,” he said.
 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-107264235">32 Brownell Drive Byron Bay</a> is a four-bedroom villa for sale off the plan for $3.8 million. The 800 square metre block of land it will sit on is the result of a recent subdivision.
 
The property has now been on the market since March 2011 after last selling for $2.03 million in July 2007 and $1.8 million in March 2002.
 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-105034092">41 Brownell Drive Byron Bay</a> is a four-bedroom house with pool on 911 square metres is for sale for $5.5 million. The two storey property has been on the market since July 2008.
 A four-bedroom house on about 820 square metres at <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-byron-bay-nsw-2481/168357">21 Brownell Drive Byron Bay</a> sold for $5.6 million in December last year after previously selling for $3.325 in September 2010.
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Two Brownell Drive, Byron Bay mansions for sale aimed at wealthy seachangers

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> recently welcomed residents into Uno and Duo, marking the completion of the penultimate stage of its $1.2 billion West Village precinct in Brisbane's West End.

There are only two opportunities remaining in the two-tower stage known as The Allere Collection. Duo is fully sold out, but two penthouses have just been released in the sister tower Uno.

The sprawling penthouses, measuring upward of nearly 350 sqm, have been designed by renowned architecture firm Rothelowman to focus on multi-generational living. One penthouse has four bedrooms, the other five, as well as several living areas. A second entry to the apartments make them ideal for those with several generations living under one roof, allowing for greater independence and flexibility within the same home, an increasingly sought-after feature among extended families looking to remain connected without compromising privacy.

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Built by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, one of the best in the construction game, Duo forms part of a connected, pet-friendly vertical community that brings together two architecturally aligned towers with shared rooftop amenity.

Rothelowman Principal Jeff Brown previously described the design philosophy as centred on connection.

“When thinking of ways to nourish a soul one needs connection to self, to nature and to community,” Brown said.

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That ethos is expressed through Duo’s rooftop offering, which includes a pool and heated spa framed by mature planting, a private dining room and residents’ lounge, and BBQ facilities. On the lower levels, residents have access to&nbsp;work-from-home spaces, a workshop, and a pet parlour.

The rooftop captures views across the Brisbane River and back toward the city skyline, positioning it as both a retreat and a social anchor for residents.

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Owners in Duo also have access to Uno’s rooftop amenities, effectively doubling the shared facilities within the community. At Uno, residents can use a second rooftop pool, additional private dining and entertaining areas, a teppanyaki grill, and the Paw Pavilion, an off-leash space designed for residents’ dogs. The reciprocal access reinforces the project’s “vertical neighbourhood” model, where common areas are intended to extend the footprint of each apartment.

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The Allere Collection sits within West Village, a 2.6-hectare mixed-use precinct just 800 metres from the Brisbane CBD. Delivered progressively since 2016 on the former Peters Ice Cream factory site, the masterplan now integrates heritage buildings, retail and dining, health and wellness providers, and open green space into an established inner-west address.

Sekisui has released the final stage of the development, Callista on Park, set to be completed in Q2 next year. With the first release now 95 per cent sold out, limited large-scale three- and four-bedroom residences remain, priced from $2.6 million.

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Allere Collection residents move in as multi-award winning West Village enters its final chapter

Construction is underway at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a>, the boutique residential development by <a>Excelon Projects</a> on Stephen Street in Yarraville, following the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/balmain-co">Balmain &amp; Co</a> as builder.

The milestone marks a significant step forward for the 53-residence project, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees Architects</a> with landscape architecture by Simone Bliss Landscape Architects, conceived around a strong focus on community, craftsmanship and connection to nature.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/excelon-projects">Excelon Projects</a>’ vision brings together 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and 12 townhomes arranged around a central landscaped garden, prioritising liveability in a low-rise, low-density format.

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Open-air corridors, a light-filled lobby and generous setbacks are intended to enhance day-to-day comfort while reinforcing the development’s community-oriented design approach.

Car parking has been located underground to prioritise shared green space and pedestrian movement through the site, allowing the landscaped garden to form the central organising element of the development.

Interiors incorporate custom pieces by Melbourne makers including leadlight pendants by Adadaz, hand-turned timber door handles by Auburn Woodturning, and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen, embedding a layer of local craftsmanship throughout the homes.

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Sustainability has also informed the design approach, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating. Passive design measures such as cross-ventilation and thermal mass aim to reduce reliance on mechanical heating and cooling, while rooftop solar panels will supply power to common areas and harvested rainwater will be reused for landscape irrigation.

Positioned along the quiet, tree-lined Stephen Street, Yarraville Green sits between Yarraville and Seddon villages, placing residents within walking distance of cafés, dining, boutique retail and the Sun Theatre.

Seddon Station is also a short walk away, ideal for residents seeking an inner-west address with strong amenity and transport connections.

Completion of Yarraville Green is anticipated in 2027.

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Balmain & Co appointed builder as construction begins at Excelon Projects’ Yarraville Green

A long-stalled Mermaid Beach development site opposite Pacific Fair, previously earmarked for a twin-tower project, is set for a fresh development push with plans for a major mixed-use residential tower.&nbsp;

Billionaire garbo Ian Malouf's development company, REMI Residences, is proposing Project Elegance, a 44-storey tower with over 270 residential apartments and 88 short-term accomodation units at&nbsp;2065 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, on the corner of Mermaid Avenue.

Malouf paid $23.76 million for the 3,783 sqm site in 2022, six years after it traded for $34.1 million when it was bought by Hubei United Investment Group.

 
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The design statement by DKO says Project Elegance "represents a holistic response to its coastal and urban context. It draws upon site, climate, and landscape to create a composed architectural outcome that prioritises occupant experience, public interface, and long-term viability via vibrant and active uses."

They say the subject site&nbsp;occupies a distinctive island parcel with three street frontages and prominent visual exposure to passing visitors.

"This unique position allows the development to form a panoramic dialogue with water and city, setting the foundation for a climate-responsive, site-specific architectural expression.&nbsp;The podium base, inspired by the region’s sandstone headlands and coastal setting, and adopts a sculpted and grounded character that provides a stable counterpoint to the slender tower above."

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Residents and guests would have access to multiple communal recreation levels. Plans include a shared recreation deck on level six, with a pool and three padel courts. There will be a residential-only pool on level seven, and an upper-level communal space only accessible by those buyers towards the top of the tower.

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Ground-floor commercial spaces are proposed to operate between 5am and midnight, contributing to an activated street frontage along the busy Gold Coast Highway corridor.

The site sits within the High Density Residential zone and a Light Rail Urban Renewal Area, where planning policy encourages higher-density development close to transport infrastructure and services. The planning report states the project aims to “ensure the efficient reuse of this centrally located property” and support the transformation of inner-city areas into “more vibrant, compact, interesting, connected and active” precincts.

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The proposal marks the latest attempt to unlock the high-profile parcel, which previously carried approval for the “Elegance” twin-tower development, a project that included more than 500 apartments but ultimately stalled after sales activity ceased in 2019.

REMI Developments has been increasingly active in the Gold Coast property market, with the Malouf-led group positioning itself around premium residential and lifestyle-focused projects as the region continues to attract both interstate buyers and international interest.

Malouf is one of Australia's most impressive entrepreneurs, having sold his waste business fore more than $500 million, having started only with a small truck at 18 years old.

First Look: Billionaire Ian Malouf plans Mermaid Beach tower

A State Significant Development proposal from Ecove Group could see two high-rise residential towers developed above an ALDI-anchored retail podium in Gordon.

The 28-storey towers, dubbed Eight 10, would become the tallest in the sleepy Upper North Shore suburb, which has been stirred by changes to the Low to Mid-Rise Housing Policy aimed at triggering greater density around transport hubs.

Ecove Group’s plans for 810 Pacific Highway, a 2,357 sqm site around 400 metres from Gordon railway station, include 180 apartments, 39 of which would be dedicated as affordable housing.

Architecture firm PBD said in its Design Report the site "presents an exciting opportunity to positively contributes to the surrounding context, enhances the overall urban experience."

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The site previously received approval for a development comprising 56 apartments above retail in 2018.

PBD noted in its report that the planning&nbsp;context for the site has "evolved significantly since the original consent was issued."

In April 2024, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) identified the site as being located within a Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct. In parallel, Ku-ring-gai Council progressed a preferred planning framework for Gordon Town Centre, including proposed amendments to the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 (KLEP 2015).

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PBD said the proposed development "responds to the amended KLEP 2015 and, in addition, seeks to utilise the floor space ratio and height incentives available under Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 1 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021."

Late last year the first project in Gordon through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority was approved. That was for 106 apartments across two connected seven to eight-storey buildings.

Ecove plans 28-storey apartment towers in Gordon

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has set its sights on one of Brisbane’s scarce remaining riverfront development opportunities.

They have spent $17 million on an 810 sqm site across 16-18 Sandford Street, where it is planning SILK, a 15-storey apartment tower with just 22 apartments.

Planning documents outline a single tower designed to take advantage of the site’s northerly outlook toward the river and Brisbane CBD.

There will be eight two-bedrooms and 14 three-bedroom apartments on offer, each either half- or full-floor.

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According to the Town Planning Assessment, the proposal "showcases a high quality architectural and landscape design outcome that is enhanced by the amenity of the Brisbane River… and provides a subtropical design response that celebrates Brisbane’s climate and lifestyle.”

Ground level includes landscaped communal areas facing the river alongside a gym and outdoor garden space, while the rooftop terrace will feature multiple leisure amenities like swimming pools,&nbsp;dining and barbecue facilities, as well as outdoor relaxation and yoga spaces.

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Architecturally, the tower form draws inspiration from the movement of water along the river edge. Design documentation describes the building as “a form sculpted by flow, shaped by shifting water,” with curved forms, varied materiality, and sculptural elements used to soften the building’s visual bulk. Sandstone, an iconic material throughout St Lucia, is reinterpreted through a mix of refined and split-face textures across the façade.

The Sandford Street frontage is intended to present an articulated façade featuring vertical landscaping and sculptural architectural elements, helping the tower integrate with the evolving high-density character of the riverfront strip while maintaining visual interest from both the street and river corridor.

Graya has continued to expands its footprint across South East Queensland, with projects under construction across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Charmaine Wong

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