In a show of confidence, one of the northern Gold Coast’s most prolific developers, Lewis Land, has appointed leading builder Greyburn to deliver the first stage of its visionary Harbour Shores master plan.&nbsp;

The announcement coincides with the formal launch of sales in the Gold Coast’s first 6 Star Green Star Community, which will be delivered over the next decade.&nbsp;

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<a href="/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land</a> Chief Executive Officer, Brett Draffen, said Greyburn’s appointment signified the group’s commitment to delivering the first three residential collections as swiftly as possible.&nbsp;

“Bringing new supply to the market has never been so important for the Gold Coast and home buyers need to have confidence that the projects they’re investing in will be delivered,” Draffen said.&nbsp;

“<a href="/builders/greyburn">Greyburn</a>&nbsp;Building Contractors has a 35-year history specialising in home and boutique apartment construction and this partnership demonstrates our confidence in their capacity, local teams, and trusted supplier networks.&nbsp;

“This is a tremendous outcome for the project, and the future residents of Harbour Shores.”&nbsp;

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The 16ha <a href="/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan, located directly opposite Harbour Town, is one of the last remaining large-scale, greenfield waterfront development sites on the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.&nbsp;

Draffen said construction will commence on the luxury waterfront homes, called The Residences, in July followed by the two apartment collections – The Waterline and Palm House.&nbsp;

“The central community parkland, waterfront boardwalk, resort-style clubhouse, pool and tennis court will also be delivered in this first stage,” he said.&nbsp;

“Based on the current construction program, the first residents of Harbour Shores will be welcomed into &nbsp;their homes in 2026.”&nbsp;

Greyburn Building Contractors Director, Aaron Hook, said the company’s expertise in boutique residential projects was a strong advantage. &nbsp;

“There’s a fantastic synergy between Lewis Land’s vision for Harbour Shores and our specialist approach to the delivery of boutique residential projects,” Hook said.&nbsp;

“As a local Gold Coast business, we are incredibly proud to be able to deliver the first stage of this future-focused development.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA</a> architects as a ‘village of villages’, Harbour Shores will evolve over the next decade to deliver a mix of boutique apartments and villas, communal open spaces and parklands, a waterfront boardwalk, private marina berths, and a range of resort-style resident amenities.&nbsp;

It is also the Gold Coast’s most sustainable community, achieving a 6 Star Green Star Communities V1.1 Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia - a world-class standard.&nbsp;

Lewis Land has a long-standing history on the northern Gold Coast, pioneering the creation of the &nbsp;Sovereign Islands, Ephraim Island, Paradise Point Keys, Huntington Harbour and Harbour Town, redefining luxury, lifestyle and destination retail.&nbsp;

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Lewis Land Chief Executive Officer, Brett Draffen, said Greyburn’s appointment signified the group’s commitment to delivering the first three residential collections as swiftly as possible

Joel Robinson

Lewis Land appoints Greyburn to deliver first stage of Harbour Shores in Biggera Waters

Development Victoria creates places for people. As the development arm of the Victoria Government, they deliver places that make a genuine difference to Victorians. Development Victoria builds great homes and communities where people can thrive while catering to different budgets, lifestyles and needs so that more people can live where they want to be at prices they can afford.

Development Victoria is progressing with its development in Sunshine North at a strong pace. With Stage 1 homes already sold out at LUMA, homes, Stage 2 homes launched earlier this year, continuing the momentum of interest in the development. Stage Two has a collection of around 85 one, two, three and four-bedroom homes, an intentional variety of configurations to cater for every kind of buyer.&nbsp;

The homes at LUMA are designed with a focus on sustainability and are all electric, featuring solar PV with battery storage, double-glazed windows, and a minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating. The development is well-connected, with proximity to train stations, the Western Ring Road, Sunshine Hospital, and various local amenities.

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Future plans for the site include a pedestrian and vehicle bridge over Stony Creek via Metherall Street, providing a link between LUMA and the existing community, and new commercial and retail precincts featuring a mix of retail outlets such as supermarkets and specialty stores to support the everyday needs of local residents.

Development Victoria has appointed SAW Construction to deliver Stage 2 homes who have over 15 years' experience in townhouses construction across Victoria. SAW Constructions are also building the homes in Stage 1 which will be ready to occupy early next year.

The LUMA community will also boast a strategically positioned, 3,600 sqm park, located central to all homes. The park will feature a children’s playground, barbecue facilities, and shaded picnic areas.

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Development Victoria is offering prospective purchasers an opportunity to buy with just a five per cent deposit, with no progress payments until construction is complete. For a limited time, they also have an added offer of a $5,000 free upgrade package that can be used to select from a range of upgrades at no additional cost.

To make homeownership possible for more Victorians, Development Victoria aims to offer at least a quarter of the homes they build to households eligible for affordable housing through their Priority Access program. This program offers eligible households exclusive access to purchase high-quality homes at affordable prices before they are made available to the open market.

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LUMA’s Urban and Tempo range of homes offer innovative floorplans, some featuring two-living areas perfect for teenagers or as a work from home space, have captured the attention of a range of buyers seeking a low-maintenance family-sized home.

LUMA’s latest release of townhouses is now selling.

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Development Victoria is offering prospective purchasers  the  opportunity to buy with just a five per cent deposit, with no progress payments until construction is complete

Development Victoria's LUMA Sunshine North community gathers pace

Melbourne developer Noetic Place has launched its eponymous Hampton apartment development, Noetic Places, offering some of the largest apartments on the market in the burgeoning Bayside suburb.

<a href="/developers/noetic-places">Noetic Places</a> is a celebration of design, landscape and community. <a href="/new-apartments/noetic-place-hampton-28-34-service-street-hampton">Noetic Place</a>, led by Stephen Barrow-Yu, worked extensively with the local council and community to create something that the community could celebrate, and to do that, they brought in the best collaborators.

<a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>&nbsp;designed the building, while the everpresent <a href="/architects/eckersley-garden-architecture">Eckersley</a> Garden Architecture handled the landscaping.

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The building, home to 33 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, has been designed to appear as three individual homes, mimicking the scale of nearby houses on the tree-lined Service Street, within a stroll of Hampton's beach, village and station.

The project's stepped façade features Krause bricks in sandy bayside tones, balancing the warmth of bronze metallic finishes. The exterior design is inspired by local Edwardian homes and beachy tones, featuring a light sandy brick facade with warm metallic details and timber battens.

The development is the second for Hampton-based boutique developer Noetic Places, building on the character of its first – Reunion Place - designed and delivered by the same team 500 metres away.

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Barrow-Yu involved neighbours in Noetic Place's design, taking time to listen to community concerns to ensure it is embraced by the Hampton community.

"We know that great architecture and design, and spaces of planted beauty, lift the spirit and add to the environment," Barrow-Yu said.

Two basement levels provide ample car spaces for residents, each with an electric charging capability.

Noetic Place prioritises green spaces by retaining established trees on-site and introducing curated pockets of local and native flora.

Upon entering Noetic Place, residents will be greeted by a lobby where the exterior brickwork textures smoothly transition into a spacious triple-height area featuring rose-tinted travertine stone, lush greenery, an overhead oculus skylight, and distinctive paving below.

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For the interiors of the apartments,&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis has chosen finishes and fixtures that align more with custom-designed, architecturally crafted homes.&nbsp;

Each residence is individually designed to maximise natural light and provide views of gardens or the neighbourhood.

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Residents will have access to several communal amenities, including a garden to the south of the site, featuring a pavilion with a kitchenette and a library for residents to enjoy.

Noetic Place is only 500 metres from Hampton Street, Hampton's go-to retail strip with specialty stores and eateries, including a grocer, baker, gourmet delicatessen, juice bar and a fruit market.

Evoke Property is marketing Noetic Place.

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Noetic Place will comprise just 33 large-scale apartments designed by Fender Katsilidis just 500 metres from Hampton Street

Noetic Place Hampton: A celebration of design, landscaping and community

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) has gazetted an amendment to the <a href="/developments/woollahra-nsw-2025">Woollahra</a> Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014, allowing the planning proposal at 136-148 New South Head Road, <a href="/developments/edgecliff-nsw-2027">Edgecliff</a> to proceed with increased density.

The amendment raises the height limit from 14 metres to 46 metres at the 1,748 sqm mixed-use site located three kilometres from the CBD and&nbsp;opposite the Edgecliff Centre and Edgecliff Station.

<a href="/architects/group-gsa">GroupGSA</a> delivered the planning proposal for the development dubbed One Darling Point, which is currently for sale through CBRE and Colliers. International development company,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/anka-property-group">Anka Property Group</a>,&nbsp;directed by Andrew and Vera Boyarsky, are the vendors.

GroupGSA urban design principal Jenna Keyes said the site’s significant location, situated directly across from Edgecliff Station and bus interchange, will contribute to the NSW Government’s aspiration for Sydney to be a 30-minute city.&nbsp;

“Appropriate development of this site presents an opportunity to maximise the benefits of active and efficient transport for more residents and support the newly released housing targets from the NSW Government,” Keyes said.&nbsp;

The New South Head Road corridor provides essential access to transport and services and a significant catchment area including <a href="/developments/darling-point-nsw-2027">Darling Point</a> Peninsula, <a href="/developments/paddington-nsw-2021">Paddington</a>, <a href="/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028">Double Bay</a> and <a href="/developments/rushcutters-bay-nsw-2011">Rushcutters Bay</a>.&nbsp;

Keyes said the rezoning will support future renewal objectives set out in the Greater Sydney Region Plan, including providing an appropriate location for additional housing, fostering growth to meet the community's needs for goods and services, and enhancing the area's roles in recreation, culture, arts, and community hubs.

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GroupGSA developed a concept design for the site to align with the client’s and Woollahra Council’s vision of delivering the highest standard of architectural and urban design within the rejuvenated urban corridor and revitalised core.

GroupGSA Architecture principal Alister Eden said the site, positioned at the prominent intersection of New South Head and Darling Point Roads, presented “an opportunity to create a gateway building and new focal point” in the transformation of Edgecliff.

“The design is a direct nod to the retained art deco former bank building, and adjacent buildings of a similar architectural style,” Eden said. “The concept was conceived to work in harmony with the existing urban condition, while also delivering a contemporary response to this changing environment.&nbsp;

“An activated public interface on the ground plane is designed to enhance the pedestrian experience of the centre, within what is currently a very vehicle-centric environment. This will improve the social and economic conditions of Edgecliff as a whole, aligning with the future development that is anticipated across adjacent sites.”

In July 2022, Woollahra Council refused the proposal, prompting Anka to call for a rezoning review. Following the success of that outcome, the NSW Department of Planning announced a gateway determination in March of this year.

Council backflipped on its decision by supporting the plans in February 2024, following public submissions which saw 63 per cent of residents in favour of the high-rise development.

In July 2022, Woollahra Council refused the proposal, prompting Anka to call for a rezoning review. Following the success of that outcome, the NSW Department of Planning announced a gateway determination in March of this year

New Edgecliff gateway development expected after height limit triples

Popular watering hole the Northbridge Hotel, and the adjoining commercial precinct Northbridge Village, are set to make way for a new mixed-use retail and apartment building.

SJD, who is well known in Sydney's east for developing the luxury apartment project 1788, has filed plans with Willoughby Council for a new $45 million development comprising 24 apartments above street-level retail at 57-69 Strathallen Avenue, just off Sailors Bay Road and not far from Northbridge Plaza.

Bates Smart has designed the five-level building which has a mix of just three and four-bedroom apartments. Two EV charging bays will feature in the two-level basement that will cater for 51 cars for both residential and retail use.

There's been little in the way of off the plan activity in Northbridge in recent years. There had previously been plans for Escarp, across the road at 46 Strathallen Avenue, however they failed to eventuate.

The only recent project to launch locally was with WINIM, who in October last year launched&nbsp;Flō, just seven townhomes and five apartments opposite Northbridge Shore Playing Fields and just a few hundred metres down the road from Northbridge Plaza and the popular Warners Park.

First look: Northbridge Hotel to make way for new mixed-use development

Sekisui House&nbsp;Australia has submitted a development application for the construction of three multi-storey apartment towers in Melrose Park.

The $450 million project outlines the construction of a 21 and 24-level, plus a central seven-level tower above a podium level at 82-84 Wharf Road.&nbsp;

The buildings will be home to a total of 468 apartments and will include three basement levels providing 584 car parking spaces.

The current proposal is for the sixth stage of the broader <a href="/new-townhouses/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> master plan, which aims to deliver 6000 homes upon completion. Group GSA says the block for the new building, referred to in the planning documentation as Lot A,&nbsp;interfaces with previously approved residential flat buildings which buffer the site from Victoria Road, along the northern edge.

"As approved outside of the current DCP and masterplan, these built, or under-construction forms, present our site with a varied interface of 7-11 storeys in building heights and the street wall condition, and will be inconsistent with the DCP controls that influence our site," Group GSA noted.

"As a result, the proposed massing for Lot A seeks to address both conditions and to provide an appropriate contextual response.

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This application follows another submitted by <a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui</a>&nbsp;earlier this year for stage five which proposed 368 apartments, also designed by <a href="/architects/group-gsa">Group GSA</a>.&nbsp;

Planning for Melrose Park’s redevelopment began in 2016, with the area rezoned in 2022 following the council’s endorsement of the <a href="/new-townhouses/parramatta-nsw">Parramatta</a> Employment Lands Strategy.&nbsp;

The precinct is undergoing a transition from industrial to mixed-use development, including high-density residential, open space, retail/commercial uses, and a new school.

The extensive Melrose Park master plan has attracted attention from various developers, including <a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a>, highlighting its growing appeal and connectivity after the approval of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.

The light rail will provide a direct public transport link between Melrose Park, <a href="/new-townhouses/wentworth-point-nsw-2127">Wentworth Point</a>, Sydney Olympic Park, and Parramatta CBD.

"Melrose Park provides for a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a sought-after place to live that attracts a mix of families, professionals, and retirees who appreciate its safe and serene environment," Group GSA added.

The extensive Melrose Park master plan has attracted attention from various developers, including Deicorp, highlighting its growing appeal and connectivity after the approval of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

Sekisui file sixth stage of Melrose Park masterplan

Boutique off the plan apartments have been few and far between in Prahran in recent years.

The cool suburb, known for its cafes, markets and bars, looks set to welcome one, and on arguably on one of the best sites in the area.

Developer Kincrest, who is currently developing The Watson in Essendon and&nbsp;Armytage in South Yarra and has previously delivered three projects in South Yarra, has submitted plans to the Stonnington Council for a mixed-use building on Grattan Gardens.

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Kincrest, led by Tom Howgate, secured <a href="/new-apartments/the-osment-prahran-3-7-grattan-street-prahran">3-7 Grattan Street</a> off market, and then amalgamated the neighbouring single-level warehouse to create 1,613 sqm and a 35-metre frontage to the park.

The plans by Cheah Saw Architecture are for 22 apartments across a seven-level building. The two three and four-bedroom apartments, offering larger than standard sizes, something which is built into Kincrest's development ethos, will sit above 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. We see this development as contributing to a world-class location" Howgate says.

"Both the apartments and the offices will be desirable for a lot of people. There's transport on the doorstep with the Prahran Station, access to Punt Road, and every service you could want within 200 metres. That's on top of being directly opposite the park, an opportunity that rarely presents itself."

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Howgate says there's not been apartments or office spaces&nbsp;like this in Prahran before.

"We have a lot of confidence in the location and what's on offer, and we believe it will resonate with several buyer demographics."

Cheah Saw cleverly designed the building on an irregularly shaped block to step down from its roof, creating a green topography.

"The building is intended to be an extension of the park, a sloping green hill stepping down to Grattan Gardens.," the architecture firm noted in their documentation submitted as part of the planning process.

"The terraces are framed by greenery above and below, framing views to the park and utilising the concept of borrowed scenery, connecting the building to the park and beyond."

There's a maximum of six apartments per floor. The majority of the apartments are well over 150 sqm, something which Howgate says has stood them in good stead in a challenging market.

There will be four two-bedroom apartments, 17 three-beds, and a single four-bedroom penthouse that will share the top level with a communal terrace.

Howgate is hoping to launch the Grattan St project later this year.

Kincrest, led by Tom Howgate, secured 3-7 Grattan Street off market, and then amalgamated the neighbouring single-level warehouse to create 1,613 sqm and a 35-metre frontage to the park

Exclusive first look: Kincrest plots new Prahran apartments

Vertically integrated Gold Coast developer, Big Projects, is set to take on its biggest apartment project to date.

As completion approaches on the likes of Yves by Hirsch &amp; Faigen and LAANI by Dankav, both in <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a>, Big Projects' Glenelg Residences will bring the next wave of new apartments to the sought-after suburb.

Big Projects, led by Matthew and John Barrettt, has filed for an 11-level building on a large 2,056 sqm site at&nbsp;2462-2472 Gold Coast Highway, on the corner of Glenelg Avenue and opposite the Glenelg Public House.

The building will have 96 apartments, a mix of two and three-bedroom units, rooftop amenity in the form of an infinity pool, hot and cold plunge spas, day beds and a barbecue and alfresco space.

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The apartments will sit above a significantly activated ground plane that will home eight retail spaces at street level and a bar in the basement.

Big Projects had BDA design the tower which sits just 270 metres away from the future&nbsp;Mermaid Beach Light Rail Station. BDA said in the documents that the project offers&nbsp;the opportunity to design an innovative architectural building and provide a higher residential density development along the Gold Coast Highway.

"This project offers the opportunity to generate appropriate higher-intensity development within the future Light Rail corridor of Mermaid Beach," BDA's submission to the Gold Coast City Council read.

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"It will contribute to the diverse mix of residential and retail uses envisaged for the area. As designed, the project will provide a memorable sculptural mid-rise mixed-use building."

They said the architecture&nbsp;of the proposed development is minimal and hard-lined, with cantilevered concrete frames and a textured and timeless material palette of brick, textured concrete, and cascading plants, creating a rich and layered urban coastal effect.

"Inspired by nature, the project looks to provide lush cascading landscaping to soften the urban context of the site, and provide a harmonious place for residents and visitors to reside."

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The subject site is included within the Urban Footprint subject to ShapingSEQ 2023 (‘The Regional Plan’) which sets a benchmark of 161,700 new dwellings to be provided within the City of Gold Coast local government area by the year 2046.

The SEQRP benchmarks that 62 per cent (100,254 dwellings) be provided in a high-rise attached format (e.g. high-rise apartments/units, active ground level – street-facing and/or mixed-use) by the year 2046, the Town Planning Report by ZONE Planning noted.

"This requires the City of Gold Coast Council to provide on average, 4,010 High-Rise attached dwellings on a per annum basis until the year 2046, or the equivalent of 48 x 25-storey apartment towers with 84 units each per year."

Big Projects is no stranger to the area. They have approval for Cleo, a boutique six-level apartment block at 2265 Gold Coast Highway. They've&nbsp;previously developed Zinc at Kirra Beach, 73 apartments completed in 2019.&nbsp;

The apartments will sit above a significantly activated ground plane that will home eight retail spaces at street level and a bar in the basement.

Exclusive: Big Projects plot Mermaid Beach apartment development, Glenelg Residences

The City of Boroondara has approved a new 12-level mixed-use development that will become the second tallest building in the area.

The project, at 697-699 Burke Road, <a href="/new-apartments/camberwell-vic-3124">Camberwell</a>, has been designed&nbsp;by <a href="/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> for boutique property developer <a href="/developers/above-zero">Above Zero</a>&nbsp;and will have 36 apartments set above five levels of office space and retail on the ground level.

There will be a mix of 18 two-bedroom apartments, 13 three-beds and five four-bedroom units toward the top of the building.

The approval follows an extensive planning process that has been ongoing site 2015 when the&nbsp;City of Boroondara first refused a 15-level, 62-unit development on the 1,950 sqm site. A year later there was an application to reduce the building to 12 levels, and the number of apartments down to 53, which was also refused.

Local residents, particularly those from the nearby Aerial building, had raised concerns about the building’s height and parking provisions.

The final design, which gained support from both the council and previous objectors, includes office spaces on levels one to five, apartments on levels six to eleven, and a communal rooftop terrace on level 12.

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The Camberwell Junction area is expected to need a further 1,500 additional new dwellings by 2051 to keep up with population growth, the planning documentation suggested.

Council said that while the&nbsp;maximum building height set at 10 storeys in the structure plan, the design detailing and setbacks of any levels above that are extremely relevant and critical to their acceptability.

"We have consistently argued that the maximum building height on the review site is dependent on many factors, including retaining the visual primacy of the Aerial towers in the Junction’s skyline. These factors were exhaustively debated and examined in various VCAT orders, which found that a 12-storey form was acceptable on the subject site, keeping in mind that back then, the site was considerably smaller comprising 699 Burke Road only."

The Camberwell Junction area is expected to need a further 1,500 additional new dwellings by 2051 to keep up with population growth, the planning documentation suggested

Camberwell set for Cera Stribley-designed mixed-use development after green light

The Malinauskas Labor Government will officially abolish stamp duty for all first homebuyers who buy or build a new home, and extend the First Home Owner Grant to all eligible first homebuyers as part of the 2024-25 Budget.

To further boost housing supply and help more South Australians into home ownership, the 2024-25 Budget will abolish property value thresholds for both the stamp duty exemption and First Home Owner Grant at a cost of $30 million over four years.

With the abolition of property value limits, a first homebuyer who purchases a new dwelling broadly in line with the median house price of $750,000 will receive a benefit of over $50,000, including the First Home Owner Grant of $15,000.

The stamp duty exemption will be available to all first home buyers who buy a new home (including a house, flat, unit, townhouse or apartment), an off-the-plan apartment, a house and land package or vacant land to build a new home.

The initiative builds on the tax relief announced as part of the 2023-24 Budget, which saw the Malinauskas Labor Government abolish stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing a new dwelling up to a property value of $650,000 while also aligning the property value cap for the $15,000 First Home Owner Grant to this limit.

South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, said we are amid a national housing crisis borne of successive governments failing to do enough to build new homes.

"In the last budget, we abolished stamp duty for some first home buyers who build new homes. Now we are making that tax relief available to all of them.

"Every new home built in our state benefits the rest of the housing market. Every first homebuyer that can move into a new home means one less buyer or renter competing for existing stock."

First home buyers building a home can also save thousands with a two per cent deposit home loan available through HomeStart, a Malinauskas Government election commitment delivered this year.

Stephen Mullighan, South Australia's Treasurer, says the&nbsp;Malinauskas Government is acutely aware of the barriers facing young people who are looking to enter the housing market, and are determined to do all they can to assist young people into homeownership.

"That is why we have taken the step to abolish the property value cap on the stamp duty exemption for first home buyers who buy or build a new dwelling to ensure all first home buyers who choose this option no longer have to pay stamp duty."

Master Builders SA CEO Will Frogley said it&nbsp;is a great day for any South Australian who dreams of owning their own home.

"It’s also a great day for builders, tradies, suppliers, apprentices and all of the more than 80,000 South Australians directly employed in our industry. As house prices have risen over the years so too has stamp duty.

"This vital policy change by the Malinauskas Labor Government will incentivise South Australians to build their own home, fuel job creation and keep our economy strong."

South Australia scraps stamp duty for first home buyers who buy off the plan or new builds

<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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