Serial Gold Coast apartment developer, Marquee,&nbsp;has commenced construction on La Belle Palm Beach, its luxury apartment project located on the northern Palm Beach beachfront.

Since its launch just a few months ago, over 70 per cent of the apartments have sold, making it the fastest-selling project in the Gold Coast for 2024.

The Penthouse Collection is due to be released to the market later this year.

<a href="/new-apartments/la-belle-palm-beach-332-the-esplanade-palm-beach">La Belle Palm Beach</a> will feature 75 apartments spread across 14 levels, featuring panoramic views stretching from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta.

The project caters to the discerning owner-occupier market on the Gold Coast, with three, four and five-bedroom apartments on offer.

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Jacques Winterburn, Director of Marquee Development Partners, said&nbsp;Marquee is renowned for delivering exceptional projects.

"La Belle Palm Beach will be no exception”, Winterburn said.&nbsp;

“The swift commencement of construction underscores the high demand for premium beachfront living in <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>. We are excited to bring to life not just the residences, but a lifestyle synonymous with the world’s top beachfront resorts."

Winterburn said buyers&nbsp;have been drawn to the practical layouts and the unparalleled absolute beachfront location, coupled with the extensive amenities package for the expansive 3,300 square metre site.

“Our investment of over $10 million in world-class amenities has resonated with our discerning purchasers”.

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Premium residential amenity is a trademark of Marquee projects across the Gold Coast, giving back to residents more space and facilities to be used as an extension of their home and enjoyed with family and friends.

Residents will have access to a heated outdoor pool and spa, multiple teppanyaki dining bars and entertaining areas, and a resident's lounge featuring a bar and billiards table.

A state-of-the-art wellness centre will offer a fully equipped gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studios, Nordic and Infrared saunas, cold plunge pools and indoor hydrotherapy spa.&nbsp;

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Azura Griffen, Sales Manager at <a href="/developers/marquee">Marquee Development Partners</a>, said buyers have not only come from Palm Beach and the southern Gold Coast, but also from major cities like Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.&nbsp;

“This project exemplifies our dedication to creating a residential experience that exceeds expectations and meets the highest standards of coastal luxury," Griffen said.

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Located at 332 The Esplanade, La Belle Palm Beach provides residents with direct access to both the quietness of Palm Beach and the vibrant amenities of nearby Burleigh Heads.&nbsp;

A variety of three-bedroom apartments, some with multi-purpose rooms, and four-bedrooms, also with MPR's, are still available. Prices start from $2.995 million.

Construction on La Belle Palm Beach has now commenced, with completion projected for Q2 2026.

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Buyers have not only come from Palm Beach and the southern Gold Coast, but also from major cities like Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne

Joel Robinson

Marquee break ground on La Belle Palm Beach amid record sales

St Lucia has long been one of Brisbane's premier riverfront suburbs.

The sought-after suburb, named after the West Indian island, is well known for its leafy streets, the Brisbane Botanic Garden, and the main campus for the University of Queensland.

As it's grown from its origins as a cotton farming district, significant riverside development has grown with it.&nbsp;One market that's been missed however is the growing market frequently being called the "missing middle".

The missing middle in this instance is the townhouse market, a&nbsp;market that sits between apartments and houses. A third of <a href="/developments/st-lucia-qld-4067">St Lucia</a> is made up of standalone homes, and another 60 per cent on apartments. According to the latest 2021 ABS Census, less than seven per cent are townhouses.

Brisbane developer <a href="/developers/dusk-group">Dusk Group</a> is hitting St Lucia's missing middle with its latest residential development, <a href="/new-townhouses/aurora-on-depper-st-lucia-68-72-depper-street-st-lucia">Aurora on Depper</a>.

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Named after its position at 68-72 Depper Street, just 300 metres from the City Cat and major bus networks, Aurora on Depper comprises just eight three-level townhouses pitched at downsizers, young families, and those with children who attend the nearby main campus of the University of Queensland.

Aurora on Depper presents an attractive opportunity, considering the scarcity of townhouses in the suburb and the competitive starting price of $1.55 million

Each townhouse, designed by Elevate Design Studio, offers three bedrooms, a two-car garage, kitchens with zero silica benchtops and butler's pantries, and hybrid timber flooring throughout the living areas.

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The versatile multi-purpose rooms are expected to be used as home offices for young professionals, a second living area, or a fourth bedroom.

Aurora on Depper is currently under construction by Akam Constructions and is expected to be complete by mid-2025.

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Aurora on Depper presents an attractive opportunity, considering the scarcity of townhouses in the suburb and the competitive starting price of $1.55 million

Aurora on Depper townhouses to target St Lucia's "missing middle"

Joint venture partners, <a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen Group</a> and <a href="/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a>, have unveiled their exciting, bold vision for the former historic Halvorsen Boat Shed precinct, on the water at <a href="/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a> in Sydney’s north.

Boasting 300 metres of absolute waterfrontage, the site will undergo a dramatic transformation bringing its rich boating history and the Norwegian boat building family, the Halvorsens, who owned it since the early 1900s, along with it.

<a href="/new-apartments/putney-wharf-residences-20-waterview-street-putney">Putney Wharf Residences</a> (PWR) will comprise a vibrant mixed-use wharf precinct comprising a mix of luxury two, three and four-bedroom apartments and townhouses suited to local downsizers and owner-occupiers. The precinct will be complemented by dynamic waterfront dining and retail along with a marina of approximately 36 berths.

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Abadeen Group’s Executive Chairman Justin Brown said Putney Wharf Residences presents an extraordinary opportunity to transform this rare waterfront site into a dynamic mixed-use wharf precinct featuring bespoke retail, waterfront dining and luxury residential – akin to Woolloomooloo Wharf.

“While you’re unlikely to see the Sydney high society or celebrities at Putney Wharf Residences as you do at Woolloomooloo Wharf, PWR will attract high net worth local professional families who are looking for waterfront living with great dining on their doorstep, without having to leave their precinct – while, for some, mooring their boat in the marina out front,” Brown said.

Designed by local Sydney architects&nbsp;<a href="/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, Putney Wharf Residences located at 20 Waterview Street along Putney’s spectacular harbourfront, will offer three residential components comprising a mix of apartments and terraces.

While the majority of the apartments will have water views, at the heart of the precinct will be a contemporary and sophisticated waterfront dining, entertainment and retail precinct becoming a vibrant new destination for the local community.

Sitting on an expansive 15,870 square-metre waterfront in the northern Sydney area, the site represents a rare opportunity to regenerate a significant infill site with 300 metres of waterfrontage.&nbsp;

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Marina Berths up to 20 metres

With its own state-of-the-art private marina of approximately 36 berths (subject to DA), the project is expected to appeal to boat owners who will have the option of purchasing a marina without having to purchase a property.

Having been disused and closed to the public for several decades, the regeneration of the Putney Wharf Residences precinct is an important restoration project for Putney and is envisaged to become a highly desirable waterfront destination and residential address for local downsizers and upgraders looking for premium lifestyle amenity.&nbsp;

Mr Brown said: “With such a rich boating history having been the home to Sydney’s most successful and prolific boat-building business established in 1939 by the Halvorsen family originally from Norway, we feel obligated to restore, preserve and celebrate the site’s history and to deliver a state-of-the-art mixed-use wharf precinct Sydney’s boating community will be proud of and want to live, dine and socialise here.”

The project will offer a mix of three-storey townhouses and apartments defined by high ceilings and heritage components using original timber beams and other preserved materials, repurposed into the apartments creating stunning character-rich interiors.

Transformation of historic Halvorsen Boat Shed into luxury homes and waterfront dining

Abadeen & PERIFA to bring Woolloomooloo Wharf-inspired waterfront precinct to Putney

While established markets tend to take a breather over winter as agents head overseas, it's a busy time in the off the plan development space.

Developers, media agencies and project marketers start to firm up plans for a spring launch of their developments, giving prospective buyers the biggest hit of supply they'll see all year.

Anecdotal feedback from developers and project marketers is that there's enough demand for new apartments at the moment, based on the lack of supply and as long as the product is being delivered by a team with a strong background in development.&nbsp; Many of those who make this list have been in the development game for decades.

We've wrapped up the top developments that are set to launch before the end of 2024.

<h2>Who:&nbsp;Milieu</h2>

<h2>What: Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu</h2>

<h2>Where: 8 Gordon Street, Elsternwick</h2>

Having secured the 11,740 sqm site of the former ABC Studios on Gordon Street in Elsternwick back in 2022, design-focussed developer Milieu has spent the last two years working alongside Woods Bagot, K.P.D.O., Flack Studio, OCULUS, Broached Commissions and March Studio to create a garden-centric community they’re calling <a href="/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu</a>.

Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu is a low-rise, campus-style development of six buildings and over half a hectare of green open space.

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One of the biggest considerations in the planning phase was how to not only incorporate, but celebrate and take advantage of the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate, the landmark 19th century mansion surrounded by seven hectares of gardens that are deemed some of the best in the country. The estate is listed on the National Heritage Register as one of the finest examples of original suburban estates in Australia.

Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu residents will have private access to the heritage gardens through a gate that can only be accessed by its occupants.

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Milieu Managing Director Michael McCormack said Elsternwick Gardens is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

“The sheer scale of the project, alongside the historical and cultural importance of the site, renders this our most significant undertaking to date. Close to our hearts and planted firmly front of mind, it’s the project that we believe will define our legacy as a creative developer."

<h2>Who:&nbsp;ANGLE</h2>

<h2>What: Fernhurst, 20 apartments and homes&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Where: Fernhurst Grove, Studley Park Kew</h2>

Boutique apartment developer <a href="/developers/angle">ANGLE</a> is set to launch its Kew apartment development, <a href="/new-apartments/fernhurst-kew-11-15-fernhurst-grove-kew-vic-3101">Fernhurst</a>, in the coming months, having received development approval for the luxury 20-residence project late last year.

The development, on a 4,000 sqm site on the corner of Stawell Street and Fernhurst Grove in Studley Park, will comprise 17 apartments and three homes, ranging in price between $2 million and $7 million.

The site has around 113 metres of frontage to Fernhurst Grove and Stawell Street. Every ground-floor apartment will have an average garden area of over 150 sqm, ANGLE’s most extensively landscaped project to date.

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Having successfully developed the award-winning Fenwick project together just over 500 metres away, ANGLE is once again partnering with architecture practice Edition Office and landscape designer Eckersley Garden Architecture to deliver Fernhurst.

Director Lachie Gibson says Fernhurst will follow in the footsteps of ANGLE’s nearby projects, representing another opportunity for the team to demonstrate its industry-leading focus on design, landscaping and architecture.

Jellis Craig Projects Director Stephen Bowtell is handling the sales.

<h2>Who:&nbsp;DARE Property Group</h2>

<h2>What: St David</h2>

<h2>Where: 33 St David Street, Fitzroy</h2>

Sydney-based developer DARE Property Group is breaking into the high-end residential market in Melbourne.

Its debut development will be in Fitzroy where they're soon to launch <a href="/new-apartments/saint-david-fitzroy-33-st-david-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">St David</a>, just 17 apartments named after its prime position on St David Street, between Smith and Brunswick streets.

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Designed by Cera Stribley, St David will have five two-bedroom apartments, nine three-bed apartments, and three penthouses.

Cera Stribley says 33 St David St "demands a structure of architectural distinction."

"Our design draws inspiration from the rich local context, specifically the iconic Rojo Stools from the former furniture factory. The proposed fluted facade pays homage to the curved form of the stool's seat, creating a simple yet striking architectural tectonic."

<h2>Who: Kincrest</h2>

<h2>What: The Osment - 22 apartments on Grattan Gardens</h2>

<h2>Where: 3-7 Grattan Street, Prahran</h2>

Developer <a href="/developers/kincrest">Kincrest</a> will be bringing one of the best parkside developments to Prahran in Spring after they put together a prime 1,613 sqm site on Grattan Gardens.

They'll be launching 22 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a seven-level building at <a href="/new-apartments/the-osment-prahran-3-7-grattan-street-prahran">3-7 Grattan Street</a>, a site with a 35-metre frontage to the popular <a href="/developments/prahran-vic-3181">Prahran</a> park.

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The mixed-use plans by <a href="/architects/cheah-saw-architecture">Cheah Saw Architecture</a>&nbsp;will include two levels of strata offices and a ground-floor cafe and retail space that will face the park.

"The Greville St precinct, with positive input from the City of Stonnington, has rejuvenated in recent years, we’re really excited to be within such a historical, vibrant area of life," Kincrest Director Tom Howgate says.

"We see this development as contributing to a world-class location."

<h2>Who:&nbsp;Abadeen</h2>

<h2>What: 26 apartments by Carr</h2>

<h2>Where: 616-646 High Street, Prahran</h2>

The Victorian division of Sydney's longtime luxury Lower North Shore development company Abadeen, is continuing its push into Melbourne's owner-occupier market.

<a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>, led locally by former CBRE Director Andrew Leoncelli, is looking to launch its Prahran apartment development, subject to council approval.

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Abadeen will be developing a boutique building at 616-646 High Street, on the corner of Airlie Avenue and High Street near Toorak Park and Orrong Romanis Reserve.

They had <a href="/architects/carr-design">Carr</a> design a four-level building that curves around a Smooth Bark Apple tree, immovable as it's listed as a national trust significant tree.

There will be 26 apartments across the four levels, a mix of two-beds, two-bed plus study's, and three-bed apartments.

Abadeen announced itself to the Melbourne owner-occupier market with <a href="/new-apartments/malea-94-burke-road-malvern-east">Maléa</a>, just seven parkside apartments on Malvern East's Central Park.

<h2>Who: Salvo</h2>

<h2>What: Moray House, 305 apartments</h2>

<h2>Where: 42 Moray Street and 11-13 Hancock Street, Southbank</h2>

Prominent Melbourne fringe developer <a href="/developers/salvo">Salvo</a> is set to kick off the demolition phase of its recently-unveiled Southbank tower, <a href="/new-apartments/moray-house-42-moray-street-southbank">Moray House</a>.

Rising 56 levels on a prime corner site across 42 Moray Street and 11-13 Hancock Street, Moray House will comprise 305 apartments. More than 240 of the apartments&nbsp;have already been snapped up by a variety of demographics, from parents purchasing apartments for their children, professionals seeking a city base, families moving back to inner Melbourne post-COVID, and investors.

The $200 million project is primarily made up of two and three-bedroom apartments designed by interior designer David Hicks, as well as two double-level penthouses with never-to-be-built-out views. Moray House also comprises eight levels of office space, hi-tech co-working facilities and two floors of residential amenity with wellness and relaxation at its core.

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<a href="/developers/salvo">Salvo</a>&nbsp;Managing Partner James Maitland said&nbsp;<a href="/developers/salvo" target="">Salvo</a>’s&nbsp;Now Generation&nbsp;blueprint underscores the project’s design approach to how people live, work and relax today, based around health and wellness, connectivity, work-life balance, and practical luxuries.

“The pandemic accelerated a shift in the way people live and awareness of the critical role that internal and external environments play in our physical and mental health and wellbeing," Maitland said.

“Traditional apartment living has evolved to vertical communities and urban placemaking where residents can make new social connections in various communal indoor and outdoor spaces. They also expect resort-style amenities and connectivity with their local environment."

<h2>Who:&nbsp;Second Nature Developments</h2>

<h2>What: 21 sustainable apartments and townhouses</h2>

<h2>Where:&nbsp;197-205 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North</h2>

Later this year Fitzroy North will welcome its first fossil-fuel-free apartment development with the recent approval of a boutique mixed-use building on St Georges Road.

Second Nature Developments is behind the unique project that features 21 dwellings and three retail tenancies across a part two-level, part six-level development.

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The building will sit across 197-201 and 203-205 St Georges Road, a 989 sqm block near Edinburgh Gardens.

Austin Maynard Architects are behind the designs for the new project which will have 17 apartments two and three-bedroom apartments and four double-storey townhouses to the western side of the building.

Project by Buxton Director Heath Thompson will be marketing the development.&nbsp;

<h2>Who: Wickton</h2>

<h2>What: Seven apartments above retail and offices</h2>

<h2>Where: 387-403 Malvern Road, South Yarra</h2>

Property developer <a href="/developers/wickton">Wickton</a> is continuing to move fast in Melbourne's development space.

Wickton, led by Blanco Norton and architect Will Leaf, will be taking to market their mixed-use development in the Hawksburn Village precinct, on the border of South Yarra and Prahran.

Leaf’s architecture practice <a href="/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a> redesigned the plans to create seven two and three-bedroom luxury apartments above a vibrant ground floor retail with premium hospitality and retail spaces that will anchor three levels of strata offices.

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The designs were altered from the previous plans so the floorplates expanded, which meant the apartments sat above the building's large privacy screens and the adjoining buildings so both levels of apartments take in uninterrupted views across Melbourne and back to the city skyline.

Wickton is expecting to start demolition of the bottle shop and adjoining commercial building on the site later this year and start the build in early 2025.&nbsp;

<h2>Who: Sun Property Group</h2>

<h2>What: 18 apartments by Cera Stribley</h2>

<h2>Where: 226-228 Williams Road, Toorak</h2>

National apartment developer <a href="/developers/sun-property-group">Sun Property Group</a>&nbsp;(SPG) is continuing its push into Melbourne with their second project in the city's most affluent postcode.

SPG's latest development, on a double block at 226-228 Williams Road in Toorak, will comprise 18 apartments in a three-level building designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>. There will be a&nbsp;mix of 10 two-bedroom apartments, four three-beds, and four penthouses on offer.

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"This intersection seamlessly blends the charm of <a href="/new-apartments/toorak-vic-3142">Toorak</a>’s leafy streets, Prahran’s urban lifestyle, and South Yarra’s cosmopolitan atmosphere," Cera Stribley said in their submissions to the local council.

The new development is around&nbsp;500 metres away from SPG's debut Melbourne development, The Brookville.

<h2>Who: Ondas</h2>

<h2>What: Shoptop development with 16 apartments</h2>

<h2>Where: 3-15 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda</h2>

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Robin Khuda's development arm <a href="/developers/ondas">Ondas</a>&nbsp;will too be planning the launch of their Fitzroy St, St Kilda shoptop development after securing approval earlier this year.

Designed by <a href="/architects/warren-and-mahoney">Warren &amp; Mahony</a>, the $22 million project will encompass 16 apartments, predominantly three-bedders, above 244 sqm of commercial space and 327 sqm of retail space across the four amalgamated sites which will span 3-15 Fitzroy Street, just down the road from Fortis.

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In their Urban Context Report submitted to the City of Port Phillip Bay Council, Warren and Mahoney said the apartments are designed as "urban villas".

"The villas are all planned with private open spaces in mind; to host families, friends or colleagues."

The 10 hottest off the plan apartment developments coming to Melbourne in 2024 

Sydney's off the plan apartment market has been buoyant so far in 2024.

The expectation at the start of the year was that there would be a spike in buyer sentiment with more positive news about inflation and interest rates, and buyers would come flooding back into the sector.

It's not quite panned out that way. With a cut likely pushed into 2025 or further, the&nbsp;spike developers and project marketers were forecasting failed to materialize.

That being said, there was plenty of activity in Sydney's off the plan apartment development space, far-reaching across the whole of the city.

Records were broken in Bondi Beach, while huge, suburb-shaping precincts are being delivered by <a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia?referrer=Sekisui%20House%20Australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in <a href="/developments/norwest-nsw-2153">Norwest</a> and Deicorp in the Hills District.

Lendlease completed One Sydney Harbour in Barangaroo, home to Australia's most expensive piece of real estate (a $140 million, three-level penthouse). Aqualand also&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/aqualand-officially-opens-landmark-north-sydney-apartment-development-aura-by-aqualand">welcomed buyers</a> to its flagship North Sydney apartment development, AURA by Aqualand.

<a href="/developers/top-spring-australia">Top Spring Australia</a>, as well as First Quadrant and Qualitas, have enjoyed success at each of their respective multi-stage developments. Top Spring's <a href="/new-apartments/the-newlands-st-leonards-21-41-canberra-avenue-st-leonards">The Newlands</a> continues to break records in <a href="/new-apartments/st-leonards-nsw-2065">St Leonards</a>, while First Quadrant and Qualitas quickly sold out the first stage of their <a href="/new-apartments/willoughby-grounds-5-walter-street-willoughby">Willoughby Grounds</a> project, breaking apartment sale prices for the area in the process.

Developers are now waiting on the weather, preparing their marketing material during winter, waiting to push the go button come September and get their projects in market for the famous spring and summer selling seasons Sydney so famously enjoys.

We've taken a look at the best to come for the rest of 2024.

<h2>Who: Clutch</h2>

<h3>Where: 135 – 155 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach</h3>

<h3>What: Avra, Bondi Beach - 18 luxury apartments above retail</h3>

Clutch is set to make a big splash in the Eastern Suburbs market later this year.

As they approach completion of their luxury Bellevue Hill apartment developer MIRA Bellevue Hill, Clutch will launch <a href="/new-apartments/avra-bondi-beach-141-155-curlewis-street-bondi-beach-nsw-2026">Avra</a> just 18 luxury apartments at 141-155 Curlewis Street, about 150 metres from Campbell Parade.

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Each of the apartments, designed by PBD and with interiors by Woods Bagot, will have three bedrooms, except the sprawling four-bedroom penthouses. Apartment sizes start from over 170 sqm.

The apartments will sit above three new retail tenancies.

<h2>Who: Clutch&nbsp;</h2>

<h3>Where: 440 Edgecliff Road, Edgecliff</h3>

<h3>What: Margaux, Edgecliff - Eight luxury apartments</h3>

Clutch is planning to go back to back in the affluent East. They're looking at launching Margaux, another luxe development in Edgecliff, around the same time as Avra.

<a href="/new-apartments/margaux-edgecliff-440-edgecliff-road-edgecliff">Margaux</a> will comprise just eight three-bedroom apartments, not far from Woollahra Village.

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There's a huge focus on the interiors at Margaux. <a href="/developers/clutch-capital">Clutch</a> has used Decus, a local interior design firm who has an enviable portfolio working on some of Sydney's finest homes. Margaux will be the first ever mutli-residential off the plan apartment development Decus has worked on.

On offer will be four full-floor, penthouse-style apartments and four split-level apartments, each extending onto generously sized balconies or terraces, positioned to flow from primary living spaces and take advantage of the site's northernly aspect.

A communal open space will include a pool, lounge and outdoor seating. CBRE is marketing both Avra and Margaux.

<h2>Who: Abadeen &amp; PERIFA</h2>

<h2>Where: Putney</h2>

<h2>What: Putney Wharf Residences - 49 apartments, 18 townhouses, and a 36-berth marina</h2>

Fabrizio Perilli's&nbsp;<a href="/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> is partnering up with Justin Brown's&nbsp;<a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a> to create a new waterfront precinct in <a href="/new-apartments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a>, intending on creating a premium mixed-use development on the harbour.

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The project, <a href="/new-apartments/putney-wharf-residences-20-waterview-street-putney">Putney Wharf Residences</a>, spans 15,870 sqm and includes the refurbishment of Halvorsen's boatshed to create a waterfront dining and commercial area, two three-level apartment buildings with 49 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, and 18 four-bedroom townhouses.

Part of the offering development will see 36 new marina berths created.

Joe Tack, Abadeen's Chief Operating Officer, sees the project as a rare opportunity to regenerate a significant infill site with 300 metres of waterfrontage.

<h2>Who: Fortis</h2>

<h3>Where: Onslow &amp; Billyard Avenue, Elizabeth Bay</h3>

<h3>What: Regency House - 22 luxury apartments</h3>

Luxury developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/fortis" target="">Fortis</a>&nbsp;is set to develop its first project in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/elizabeth-bay-nsw-2011">Elizabeth Bay</a>.

Regency House will home 22 apartments across two buildings that will front two of Elizabeth Bay's best streets, Onslow and Billyard Avenue.

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The two strikingly distinctive buildings by Smart Studio will have three two-bed apartments, 18 three-beds, and sole four-bedroom apartment.&nbsp;

Private rooftop terraces for the penthouses of 10 Onslow and 21C Billyard will have barbecue and lounge areas and private pools.

<h2>Who: Deicorp</h2>

<h2>Where: 33 Hope Street, Melrose Park</h2>

<h2>What: Melrose Central - 494 apartments above mixed-use precinct</h2>

Busy Sydney developer <a href="/developers/deicorp?referrer=Deicorp">Deicorp</a> is turning a 55-hectare patch of dirt just outside of Parramatta into a full mixed-use community.

Deicorp, who are teaming up with fellow developer <a href="/developers/payce-consolidated-limited">PAYCE</a> on the huge $700 million project dubbed <a href="/new-apartments/melrose-central-melrose-park-33-hope-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Central</a>, engaged Turner Architects to draw up the plans.

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<a href="/new-apartments/melrose-central-melrose-park-33-hope-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Central</a> will see 494 apartments built across six buildings, above commercial, retail, and medical tenancies at street level and in the podium.

Melrose Central will feature a major supermarket and several&nbsp;specialty stores, as well as outdioor dining spaces and health and wellness facilities. It will be well-connected to the rest of Sydney with the second stage of the&nbsp;Parramatta Light Rail to run right outside.

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<h2>Who: DASCO</h2>

<h3>Where: Waterloo&nbsp;</h3>

<h3>What: Mixed-use precinct with 373 apartments and 17 retail spaces</h3>

Builder developer DASCO is looking to launch their recently acquired Waterloo masterplan.

<a href="/builders/dasco-australia">DASCO</a>, a 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder, secured a 1.7-hectare site at 903-921 Bourke Street, a former industrial site on the corner of Bourke, McEvoy and Young streets, from Melbourne developer Dahua earlier this year.

It was sold with&nbsp;development approval for a new mixed-use precinct with around 370 apartments and retail and commercial spaces.

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The six new buildings, not including the two heritage-listed buildings that will be restored, will be focused around a central plaza with retail space and new parks&nbsp;with lush landscaping and multiple public art installations.

Two buildings will flank Young Street, one being the tallest tower proposed. Described as a stepped tower with family-targeted terraces that address the park, the building will have 147 apartments across its 20 levels.

Next door will be a six-storey plaza building with 23 apartments, defined as "quirky" by Bates Smart, while along Young Street there will be two other buildings, one with 21 apartments and the other with 32 apartments, designed by Richards and Spence who worked in collaboration with Bates Smart on the tower and the plaza.

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"The quirky 6-storey plaza building defines the heritage square, with clear reference to the industrial brick buildings of the past," the design statement as part of the 2022 development submission noted.

There will be a further two buildings facing Bourke Street, designed by architect MHNDU in collaboration with Fieldwork. They will have a combined 150 apartments, taking the total number of apartments across the precinct to 373 apartments.

<h2>Who: Orosi</h2>

<h3>Where: 1 The Avenue, Rose Bay</h3>

<h3>What: 50 luxury apartments next to Royal Sydney Golf Club</h3>

Eastern Suburbs developer <a href="/developers/orosi">Orosi</a> is taking on its largest project to date, which will also be one of the largest the affluent Rose Bay has seen in years.

The integrated developer, who serves as both the architect and builder of its projects, will be <a href="/new-apartments/orosi-rose-bay-1-the-avenue-rose-bay">launching the new development</a> in the coming months, some 50 two and three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;across a structure that ranges from four to five levels.

There will be 34 two-bedroom apartments and 16 three-bed apartments.

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Orosi,&nbsp;led by Founder and Managing Director Hamid Samavi, secured the vast 3,000 sqm gateway site, a two year-long amalgamation of several lots over The Avenue,&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/dusk-625-627-old-south-head-road-rose-bay">Old South Head Road</a>&nbsp;and William Street, last year.

The building,&nbsp;across the road from the Royal Sydney Golf Club, will be divided into two adjacent, inter-connected buildings to reduce its overall bulk, setting back the development from The Avenue and William Street boundaries.

"The apartments are on the larger side, so they will suit a wide range of demographics, not just downsizers,"&nbsp;Samavi told Urban, adding that&nbsp;the vision is to create an iconic landmark that serves as a welcoming gateway to&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/rose-bay-nsw-2029">Rose Bay</a>.

"OROSI&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/rose-bay-nsw-2029">Rose Bay</a>&nbsp;will set a new benchmark for architecture and sustainability in The Eastern Suburbs, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and curated retail spaces, including a Kosher café, an organic restaurant, and Sydney’s most iconic wellness centre," Samavi said.

<h2>&nbsp;Who: Level 33</h2>

<h3>Where: 19-21 Bourrool Street, Kiama</h3>

<h3>What: 21 luxury three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;</h3>

Prominent Wollongong developer <a href="/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> will be launching its first development in Kiama.&nbsp;

PBD designed the four-level building with just 15 apartments above two levels of basement parking at <a href="/new-apartments/19-21-bourrool-street-kiama">19-21 Bourrool Street</a>, at the south end of the Kiama Surf Beach.

The proposed residential flat building is designed to respond cohesively to the existing and desired future character of the neighbourhood streetscape with appropriate build form and material palette that respond thoughtfully to the immediate context.

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The 15 three-bedroom apartments are inline with the apartment sizes within the area, architect PBD suggests. They said the proposal reflects current market demands in relation to typologies and living patterns in the local area.

They have another project in Kiama, having acquired the Akuna St car park for $28 million last year. They’re planning a shoptop development with 82 apartments above a retail precinct with 24 tenancies, two major supermarkets, and 344 basement car parking spaces.

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Luxury apartment developer and hotel operator, KTQ Group, has cleared the final hurdle in its Kirra Beach Hotel redevelopment project.

A court appeal to stop the development of a further three buildings in the transformative project has recently been dismissed, paving the way for more apartments above a slew of new retail and services spaces in the sought-after surf mecca.

Following the first stage completion of Miles Residences, which recently settled, Peggy Flannery's&nbsp;<a href="/developers/ktq-group">KTQ Group</a> will now push on with another 16-level building with 116 apartments, a 13-level building with 87 apartments, and a seven-level hotel with 92 rooms.

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The development will also feature food and drink outlets, shops, offices, health care services, service industries, and indoor sports and recreation facilities.

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<a href="/buildings/miles-kirra-beach-hotel-101-musgrave-street-coolangatta">Miles Residences</a>&nbsp;was the first stage of the redevelopment that was released to the market in late 2020. It witnessed overwhelming demand, with all apartments sold within a few months. The success prompted the expedited construction of Miles Residences, alongside the replacement of the original Kirra Beach Hotel with a new pub and pavilion.

Other revisions to the initial 2022 plans include the removal of building four, the introduction of indoor sport and recreation facilities, design changes, and height increases for smaller buildings.

The development will be home to a total of 203 apartments and a 92-room hotel, with a notable shift towards fewer one-bedroom and more four-bedroom apartments compared to earlier proposals.

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The final plans, designed by <a href="/architects/little-boat-projects">Little Boat Projects</a> with support from <a href="/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a>, were approved following additional information on the noise impacts of the rooftop pool and bar area.&nbsp;

The rooftop area is designated for exclusive use by hotel guests and will not host live music events.

The project, expected to be completed by 2026, has already commenced construction, with initial demolition, excavation, and groundwork underway.&nbsp;

The project, expected to be completed by 2026, has already commenced construction, with initial demolition, excavation, and groundwork underway

KTQ clears final approval for Kirra Beach Hotel redevelopment

Sydney's busiest apartment developer Deicorp is continuing its dominance in Sydney's inner-city suburbs.

They've filed plans with the City of Sydney Council for their <a href="/new-apartments/130-joynton-avenue-zetland">2.86-hectare Joynton Avenue site</a>, the former AusGrid facility they secured two years ago.

The proposal is for nine new buildings as part of a new mixed-use precinct at the end of Zetland Avenue, near Gunyama Park. There will be a total of 574 apartments at a cost of just over $300 million.

Akin to its other Zetland apartment development Downtown, the new development, dubbed The Avenues, in the planning documents, will have extensive retail at street level.

Designs have been drawn up by Fender Katsalidis, Candalepas Associates and Lachlan Seegers Architects for the nine buildings.&nbsp;The larger buildings, labelled A, B and C on the perimeter of the site, have been designed by Fender Katsalidis.&nbsp;

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Building A, next to Woolwash Park, will be the tallest of the three at 14 levels. That will home 93 apartments. Building B will have 76 apartments across 12 levels, while building C, next to Biyanbing Park, will rise just eight levels with 61 apartments

Building A will home a providore grocer, cafe and bistro on the ground floor. Building B will have a coffee pop up, juice bar, and a speciality food retailer and Building C will have a large restaurant, a smaller restaurant, and a food and beverage outlet.

The three buildings FK has designed will home 230 apartments, 44 one-beds, 162 two-beds and 24 three-bedroom units.

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Candalepas designed several of the other smaller buildings. They will bring the other 344 apartments,&nbsp;62 one-beds, 231 two-beds and 51 three-bedroom units.

The Design Verification Statement, signed by&nbsp;Angelo Candalepas, said the proposed building provides a density within the constructs of both the Sydney Local Environmental Plan and the City of Sydney’s current Development Control Plan.

"As such, the proposal is reflective of the future desired character for this area. Given its inner-city location, the Site is well-serviced by local infrastructure, public transport, employment, community facilities, parks, shopping etc."

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On the design, Candalepas said the materials are unified and developed as a series of earth-coloured brick structures that provide a deliberate warmth to the centre of the heavily landscaped site.

"The proposal is based around building forms with elegant proportions, contextual linkages as well as a number of pleasuring aesthetic offerings such as textural variety and the carefully considered interplay of light and shadow."

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The buildings will be sustainable, with the design of the&nbsp;façade developed as a thermally efficient high-performance envelope, to optimise passive thermal design principles and provide user-controlled, external shading devices in conjunction with natural ventilation to regulate thermal comfort.

"We propose to deliver an Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) that will not only respond to the regulatory challenges of achieving BASIX and SEPP Sustainable Buildings 2022 targets, but will also provide a vibrant, engaging and healthy development for residences,"&nbsp;Candalepas noted.

Deicorp is one of Sydney's most active developers. It has live developments in Zetland, Parramatta and several in Sydney's Hills District, while also preparing to launch apartments in Melrose Park, Rhodes and Crows Nest.

<h2>Joynton Square Summary</h2>

Address: 130 Joynton Avenue, Zetland

Site: 27,980 sqm

Developer: Deicorp

Architects: Candalepas Assocaites, FK and&nbsp;Lachlan Seegers Architects

Apartments: 574

Parking: 229

First look exclusive: Deicorp submit plans for The Avenues, mixed-use Zetland precinct

Sherpa Property Group&nbsp;has announced a significant donation to Serving Our People.

It's giving all the proceeds of a $1.2 million apartment in its luxury Palm Beach apartment development,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a>&nbsp;to Serving Our People's essential projects, such as The People’s Market, Feeding Our People, and other programs addressing current rising cost of living and welfare to the community across Queensland and New South Wales.

The proceeds will provide crucial support in the form of non-perishable groceries and household items as well as other vital programs such as Youth Empowerment, and children and family welfare programs supporting all those in need.

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"At&nbsp;<a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a>, community upliftment is paramount. This donation underscores our dedication to making a positive difference in the community," said Christie Leet, Founder of Sherpa Property Group.&nbsp;

“Sherpa remains in true alignment with the values of Sherpas, with an unwavering commitment to serving people and our community and facilitating the journey of others.

“We’re honoured to be cultivating a culture of giving back to the wider community with partnerships amongst the many consultants, builders, trades, suppliers and subcontractors involved in Nexus.

“Our partnership with the incredible team at <a href="/builders/lps-group">LPS Group</a> has been monumental, their contribution of expertise has maximised the impact of the donation and has ensured that every dollar raised directly benefits Serving Our People’s vital initiatives.”

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Mark Short, Director of construction firm LPS Group, emphasised the project's significance amid the ongoing housing crisis.&nbsp;

"Joining forces with Sherpa Property Group to support Serving Our People is both an honour and a responsibility. Together, we're leveraging our expertise to drive tangible change, underscoring our collective dedication to community welfare.&nbsp;

“It's truly rewarding to be involved in a project that has such a meaningful impact on the community.”

Since its inception in 2020, Serving Our People has been at the forefront of addressing the intensified challenges faced by Australians from all walks of life, including homelessness, food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability.&nbsp;

With a surge in demand for support, Serving Our People's initiatives, like The People’s Market, have become lifelines for vulnerable individuals and families.

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Yas Daniel Matbouly, Founder and CEO of Serving Our People, said the donation is the single largest the charity has received

"The funds raised will directly impact The People’s Market, Feeding Our People program, Feed 100 children as well as our emergency relief and vital programs who need them most”, Matbouly said.

&nbsp;

As Serving Our People continues to expand its reach and impact, Sherpa Property Group's donation stands as a testament to the power of collective action in fostering positive change within communities. Together, they are paving the way for a future where every individual has access to the resources they need to thrive.

Serving Our People’s The People’s Chance Raffle platform could present an opportunity for this apartment to be raffled contributing to Serving Our People's impactful initiatives while also having a chance to win a prestigious property.

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Sherpa Property Group Makes record $1.2 million apartment donation to Serving Our People charity to fight food insecurity and cost of living crisis

Sherpa donate $1.2 million apartment proceeds to Serving Our People

After completing the transfer of the One Global Conference Centre, Iwan Sunito’s <a href="/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> has continued its buying spree securing The Grand Shopping Centre at <a href="/developments/eastlakes-nsw-2018">Eastlakes</a> in Sydney’s east.

It's paid $19.5 million, on a yield of seven per cent, for the shopping centre that sits beneath the Crown Group developed The Grand Residences Eastlakes.

“This acquisition will bring One Global Capital’s investment asset value to be in excess of $750 million,” One Global Capital Chairman and Group CEO Iwan Sunito said.

“We are at the early stage of growth phase of the company. I am very happy with the strategic acquisition that I have built up in the last two years.

“This significant acquisition forms part of a strategic seven-year vision to go public while growing the ‘recurring income’ of the company and building its mixed-use development capacity."

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The centre will eventually be rebranded from The Grand to The One Global Centre.

"The team is immediately working towards adding more mix including more convenience stores. We expect to fill up the space within three months following completion of the acquisition."

The first stage of The Grand Shopping Centre, which opened in July 2021, comprises over 3,000 sqm of retail space and consists of 16 outlets including a larger format ALDI, a Woolworths Metro and a range of specialty stores including Pattison Pattiserie, Wholelife Pharmacy, Australia Post and Newsagency, Ausome Nails, Akira Sushi, Hatch Espresso, SP mobile and Val Morgan Retail.

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Sunito said they want The One Global Centre to be the new community hub for the East.&nbsp;

“I am greatly inspired on the ‘walking village’ and ‘green concept’ of Brisbane’s James Street in Fortitude Valley and West Hollywood. We want The One Global Centre to be a centre that brings green to the area and also to rediscover its social and cultural roots.

“I believe that The One Global Centre being surrounded by many of the residents around it and the low-rise buildings is ideal for this walkable village and green centre concept.”

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The Grand Residences Eastlakes to benefit from One Global Capital's shopping centre purchase

Sales are coming thick and fast at Siera Group's luxury Bilinga beachfront apartment development, Pipis.

The burgeoning developer, who is also delivering Tapestry on Chevron Island and is soon to launch a <a href="/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise">new tower on Enderley Avenue</a>&nbsp;just off Northcliffe Beach, has seen a huge uptake from both local and interstate buyers at Pipis, on the quiet strip of sand just north of Kirra.

Around 65 per cent of the buyers so far have been from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, a mix of owner-occupiers, downsizers and investors, while 35 per cent have come from interstate, more specifically outside of Sydney and Melbourne.

The main motivation of the buyers has been to find somewhere that allows them to live on the beach, to walk, swim and surf every day, but paired with a location that offered a more relaxed, slower-paced lifestyle compared to some of the busier Gold Coast beaches.

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Pipis comprises just 19 luxury beachfront apartments,&nbsp;17 half-floor, three-bedroom apartments and two two-level penthouses with four bedrooms which will be released to the market later this year.

Designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/ellivo-architects">Ellivo Architecture</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225" target="">Pipis</a>&nbsp;apartments boast spacious open floor plans spanning from 233 sqm to 314 sqm, with the kitchen, living, and dining areas flowing onto balconies overlooking the beach.

Pipis will be well connected to the Gold Coast, with the&nbsp;new light rail stop set to be just 300 metres away from&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225" target="">Pipis</a>&nbsp;at Boyd Street.

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Siera Group Managing Director Brent Thompson says that while people see the apartments as a home, they also see it as an investment.

"Some of our buyers its an investment as much as a lifestyle play," Thompson says.

"They see the opportunity where they can appreciate good capital growth over the next decade. Those properties are beocming rarer and rarer and baechfront sites are becoming harder to amalgamate."

Thompson says that not only do the apartments present good value compared to the southern states, they represent good value compared to the rest of the Gold Coast.

"When you look at the Tugun, Bilinga beachfront, we're able to deliver 300 sqm apartments for around $15,000 per square metre. Anywhere else that's absolute beachfront on the Gold Coast, like Main Beach, it's more like $25,000 a metre. It's an&nbsp;amazing value proposition."

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Pipis is under construction by LPS Group and is expected to be compelted by early-2025.

Siera Group's next development is on Enderley Avenue where they will launch 54 apartments designed by BDA Architecture in the coming months.

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There will be two levels of amenity, with the lower level hosting a communal mezzanine with a spa, gym and sauna, and the upper level with a lap pool with pool deck, barbecue alfresco space, a private dining area with a bar and cellar room, a games room, and a space with work from home facilities.

Thompson believes the majority of buyers at Enderley will be local downsizers.

"We want to really elevate the liveability factors of an apartment for a downsizer, and we think, on top of larger sized apartments with good design, we can do that with extensive amenity," Thompon says.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/the-gold-coasts-hottest-apartment-developments-set-to-launch-in-h2-2024">The Gold Coast's hottest apartment developments set to launch in H2 2024</a>

Local and interstate buyers drive Pipis Bilinga apartments to 75% sold

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD Group</a> has set a new residential price record in Queensland with the $30 million sale of the penthouse at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-burleigh-88-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">ONE Burleigh</a> development in Burleigh Heads.

The sale equates to around $37,500 per sqm.

The two-level, 800 sqm penthouse, featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms, five car spaces, and a private infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, was acquired by a Gold Coast-based entrepreneur, highlighting continued demand for ultra-premium beachfront product.

Selling agent Freddie Tehle of PRD Burleigh Heads said the result reflects tightening supply of high-quality, large-format apartments in Burleigh.

“There’s very limited opportunity to secure this level of scale and absolute beachfront position in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>,” Tehle said.

“Buyers are increasingly seeking apartments that genuinely replace a standalone home, and this penthouse delivers that with its size, privacy, and direct ocean frontage.”

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The sale comes as construction progresses on ONE Burleigh, a boutique development of 17 full-floor residences at 88 The Esplanade, scheduled for completion in early 2027.

Developed by MAYD Group and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mas-architecture-studio">MAS Architecture</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/sici-design">Sici Design</a>, the project has been positioned as a collection of house-sized beachfront apartments, each occupying an entire floor with around 381 sqm of internal and external living space.

When construction commenced, MAYD director Todd Mould pointed to the long-term resilience of premium coastal real estate as a key driver behind the project.

“Real estate, particularly at the premium end, remains one of the most resilient and proven long-term investment avenues,” Mould said.

“Our ambition is that anyone who buys a MAYD-built product can genuinely feel the care, craftsmanship and commitment we bring to every detail.”

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Each residence has been configured with four bedrooms, multiple living zones, a private office, and expansive ocean-facing terraces. Interiors draw on a restrained material palette, including travertine stone, timber joinery, and integrated premium appliances.

Interior designer Sici Design said the approach was to reflect the project’s coastal setting through both materiality and spatial planning.

“ONE Burleigh is our vision of luxury living, designed to bring the essence of Burleigh Heads' vibrant coastal beauty into an unparalleled residential experience.”

Residents will have access to a suite of wellness-focused amenities, including pools, sauna facilities, and dedicated relaxation spaces, reflecting a broader shift toward lifestyle-driven apartment design on the Gold Coast.

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The project occupies a southern Esplanade site with uninterrupted beachfront frontage, an increasingly rare offering in Burleigh Heads, free from the Norfolk Pines that line much of the coastline and often limit direct ocean outlook.

Mould said the design intent was to balance that outlook with a sense of retreat.

“Living at ONE Burleigh is about how your day naturally unfolds, morning light across the ocean, coffee on the balcony, and being in Burleigh but elevated above the noise.”

The result further reinforces Burleigh Heads’ emergence as one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held and supply-constrained beachfront markets, where boutique, owner-occupier-focused developments are increasingly setting new price benchmarks.

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MAYD Group sets Queensland record with $30 million penthouse sale at ONE Burleigh in Burleigh Heads

Apartment developers in the Gold Coast are finding new, creative ways to differentiate themselves from competing projects, as new supply starts to flow through up and down the Coast.

Developer Big Projects brought in the renowned Sydney-based design studio YSG to craft the interiors for The Frederick, Big Projects' new Mermaid Beach project and YSG's first move into the multi-residential development space.

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It was a strategic move for Big Projects to bring in a Sydney eye to the development.

“Our role is to give our design partners the space and freedom to explore,” says Matt Barrett, Director of Big Projects.

“We wanted YSG Studio to capture the essence of Nobby’s, to design a building that embraces life, light and connection, while creating a genuine sense of place.”

There are only 39 apartments in The Frederick, including a striking beach house, just 100 metres from the booming Nobby Beach precinct.&nbsp;

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Yasmine Ghoniem, Director of YSG Studio, says their vision&nbsp;for The Frederick "reinvents coastal living."

“Nobby’s has such an iconic energy, it’s one of those rare pockets of the Gold Coast where the community, the beach, and the streets all feel connected,” Ghoniem says.

"Responding to the neighbouring coastline, soothing curves add a relaxing regional overlay, while unique detailing really sets it apart. It’s a place that feels lived in from the moment you step inside.”

A standout feature of The Frederick is its rooftop terrace, an uncommon inclusion for a boutique, low-rise building, where amenity is typically concentrated at ground level.

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Positioned to capture panoramic views from the hinterland to the ocean, the rooftop has been designed as a series of intimate zones. It includes a pool, sauna, sun decks, workspaces and dedicated entertaining areas.

“The rooftop was conceived as a collection of spaces where residents can unwind and connect, an extension of the Nobby’s lifestyle,” Barrett says.

Architecture for the project was led by Plus Architecture, with landscape design by LDG.

SRQ Projects Director Nick Clydsdale, who is handling sales at The Frederick, says the majority of enquiry is coming from South East QLD and Victorian buyers who have been actively searching between Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach for some time.

"They’ve reviewed a number of projects, however this one has stood out for its design flair/ appeal,"&nbsp;Clydsdale says.

Site demolition is slated for this month, with construction commencing soon after. Big Projects is targeting a late 2027 completion.

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Big Projects taps Sydney’s YSG for first multi-residential project at The Frederick Mermaid Beach

Melbourne-based property developer ALTA Property has this week achieved planning approval for the adaptive re-use of a former commercial tower into a $200 million, 169-apartment project at 10 Queens Road, one of the last developable sites along the Albert Park Lake-fronting boulevard.&nbsp;

Set within one of Melbourne’s most sought-after precincts and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fraser-partners-0">Fraser and Partners</a>, the illustrious building will offer unparalleled views across Albert Park Lake, Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne CBD.&nbsp;

The mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences will be complemented by a ground-floor amenity featuring private dining, a lounge bar, gym and wellness spaces, co-working, outdoor communal gardens, and retail.&nbsp;

The 17-storey building is a masterclass in adaptive re-use, with the existing commercial building’s façade, shell and internal structure to be retained, before high-end residences are built from the ground up in a newly built Albert Park facing addition to the building.&nbsp;

Sitting atop the building will be two 320+sqm penthouses with private rooftop terraces, which are expected to be priced between $9 - $11 million.&nbsp;

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Architecturally, the building will feature a curved, geometric façade that celebrates and elevates the existing structure, with warm, muted tones which were selected to extend the materiality of the existing building rather than contrast it.&nbsp;

Interiors will bring together three metre high ceilings with waffle concrete in some spaces, natural timber, granite and Australian materials, culminating in crafted, generous and considered spaces that are defined by authenticity.&nbsp;

The adaptive re-use means that the Queens Road project will be a sustainability led, high-quality finished product, with a 62% saving in carbon emissions by re-using the existing structure rather than knocking it down and rebuilding.&nbsp;

ALTA Property was launched by Nigel Givoni in 2023, bringing over 25 years of experience in multi level residential delivery.&nbsp;

Melbourne’s property market growth is currently led by apartments. According to RPM VIC Apartments &amp; Townhomes Market Report (April 2026), units are outpacing houses, especially in the middle ring suburbs where median prices hit $757,500 – a four-year high that represents 2.9 percent growth quarter-on-quarter.&nbsp;

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For ALTA Property Founder Nigel Givoni, this performance speaks to the confidence he has in the Melbourne market.&nbsp;

“Queens Road represents a rare opportunity to continue to shape our presence in the Melbourne market.,"&nbsp;Givoni says.

"With a considered project team and a premier site along one of the city’s most sought-after boulevards, we look forward to contributing to the fabric of this established address.

“Other Australian markets are getting a lot of attention, but I believe the depth of value in Melbourne is being overlooked. The fundamentals are strong, population growth is steady and, based on our preliminary conversations with a leading builder, construction costs are beginning to normalise, creating further opportunity."

Givoni says the project is a&nbsp;highly considered example of adaptive re-use, delivering quality, high-end residences, premium hotel-inspired amenities and an architecturally striking façade, all achieved without the need to remove the existing structure.

"We are really looking forward to the market’s response,” he said.&nbsp;

ALTA Property to deliver $200 million Queens Road apartment tower

Construction is set to begin at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/orchard-mews-glen-iris-18-scott-grove-glen-iris-vic-3146">Orchard Mews</a> in Glen Iris, with&nbsp;PC Whitehall &amp; Sons&nbsp;now appointed as the townhome development moves into its next phase.

The development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/montcoeur">MontCoeur</a>,&nbsp;located at 18 Scott Grove, is now around 30 per cent sold, with completion targeted for late-2027.

Orchard Mews comprises a curated collection of three- and four-bedroom customisable townhomes, positioned within one of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>’ more tightly held residential streets. The low-density project has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, with landscape architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/jack-merlo">Jack Merlo</a>, bringing together a team known for high-end residential projects across Melbourne.

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The development is defined by its focus on flexible living and long-term usability. Each residence includes multiple living zones and a customisable multipurpose room, allowing buyers to tailor spaces to suit changing needs, whether as a home office, additional bedroom, wellness area or entertainment space.

Architecturally, the townhomes emphasise natural light and spatial volume, with dual-aspect layouts and double-height living areas incorporated into the design. Interiors feature natural stone benchtops, premium appliances, and a neutral material palette intended to support everyday functionality rather than statement-driven finishes.

All residences are all-electric and include private lifts and secure double garages, reflecting a broader shift toward sustainability and future-focused housing in Melbourne’s established suburbs.

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Outdoor connections are also central to the offering, with a mix of private courtyards and terraces extending internal living spaces and integrating with the landscaped surrounds.

The Scott Grove address places Orchard Mews within close proximity to some of Melbourne’s key lifestyle and education amenities, including Scotch College, Sacré Cœur, Cabrini Hospital and the retail hub of Chadstone. Public transport access is also nearby, with trams and Gardiner Station providing connectivity to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

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Construction to commence at luxury Glen Iris townhome project, Orchard Mews

A rare new apartment development has been proposed on the fringe of St Ives Village.

Developer Newquest Property has lodged plans for a low-rise apartment project designed by well-regarded architecture firm Warren &amp; Mahoney, which is best known for its work in the multi-residential sector in Melbourne.

The building, proposed for a 1,916 sqm site on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/st-ives-residences-3-5-memorial-avenue-nsw-2075">Memorial Avenue</a> opposite St Ives Village Green, has been designed to blend into the surrounding natural environment.

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“Drawing inspiration from the pale trunks and flowering canopies of the scribbly gums and blue gums prevalent in the area, a considered material palette was developed,” the architectural design report states.

“This palette references the established materiality of the suburb while elevating it through refined finishes to achieve a more luxurious architectural expression.”

Of the 33 apartments proposed, 21 will be three-bedroom residences. The remaining mix includes nine two-bedroom apartments, one one-bedroom apartment and two four-bedroom residences. The development will be supported by 62 car parking spaces and 33 secure bicycle spaces.

The proposal would replace two single-storey brick buildings currently on the site.

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St Ives remains a relatively untapped market for new apartment development. North Shore developer WINIM has a number of projects in the area, while INCA is nearing completion of Ellis Residences.

More recently, Traders In Purple has lodged plans for one of the denser projects proposed in the suburb, a 75-apartment development on a 5,900 sqm site on Cowan Road.

NewQuest, a construction, design and development firm, has delivered over 24 projects across commercial, residential, industrial, and lad markets.&nbsp;

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