Super A-Mart billionaire John Van Lieshout's property development firm, <a href="/developers/unison-projects">Unison Projects</a>, has continued to bolsters its development pipeline.

After busy 2023 filing development applications in Brisbane's inner ring, they've just submitted plans for their recently acquired <a href="/new-townhouses/santa-monica-residences-santa-monica-boulevard-hope-island">prime site on Hope Island</a>.

The acquisition of the prime prime&nbsp;9,212 sqm block came during Unison's purchasing spree of residential development sites across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. They secured&nbsp;<a href="/new-townhouses/santa-monica-residences-santa-monica-boulevard-hope-island">Lot 102 Santa Monica Boulevard</a>, at the private end of the Boulevard backing onto The Pines Golf Course and a short walk to the Hope Island Shopping Centre and the Hope Island Marina.

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They're planning Santa Monica Residences, 42 two-level, four-bedroom townhouses, with three different floor plans and three different external designs. They will be spread across five different buildings.

Each townhouse will have a multi-purpose room, a garden, and a two-car garage. There will be a swimming pool, spa, fire pit, and pool house with barbecue and alfresco space to serve the residents.

Local architecture firm BDA called the project a "contemporary medium density residential cluster in the heart of the Hope Island community."

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"The proposal offers in a new destination in residential living for the local coastal community," BDA stated in the Architectural Design Intent.

"The proposed townhomes will enhance and support the existing community by broadening the range of housing options for new and existing residents. A timeless architectural style, supported by a lush native landscape will create a sense of place and location, and help build a vibrant community, and a great environment to call home."

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They said&nbsp;the proposal has been designed to have a bespoke coastal character, where the expression and form of the buildings work together.

"The dwellings are designed to provide a range of home types and façade treatments that provide a cohesive design yet form an individual character within the private enclave."

2023 has been a big year for <a href="/developers/unison-projects">Unison</a>.

In April they&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-billionaires-unison-projects-lodge-plans-for-subtropical-rothelowman-apartment-tower-in-west-end">filed plans for a three-tiered tower</a>, which peaks at 18 levels. Designed by Rothelowman, the tower on Mollison Street will comprises 101 apartments above a podium, a gym with outdoor space and a wellness lawn and a cold plunge and magnesium spa. The level above will feature a lap pool and pool deck, and a lounge and dining space.

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The tower submission came just a few days after they filed for a very different project in Herston where they're <a href="/news/qld/first-look-unison-projects-propose-boutique-apartment-development-in-herston">set for a more boutique 38-apartment development</a> designed by Ellivo Architects.

They also have 1.3-hectares in Labrador on the Gold Coast which they're still in the planning phase of, as well as two adjoining&nbsp;3,004 sqm sites in&nbsp;<a href="/new-townhouses/birtinya-qld-4575">Birtinya</a>&nbsp;which now have development applications.

Also in their pipeline is the&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/newsteads-federal-boot-factory-apartment-development-plans-get-refresh">Newstead Federal Boot Factory</a>, which was bought for $5.7 million in 2020. Unison amended the&nbsp;<a href="/architects/joe-adsett-architects" target="">Joe Adsett</a>&nbsp;plans that came with the sale, calling on Ellivo Architects to amend the density down from 52 apartments to 41.

<a href="/developers/unison-projects">Unison</a> now have a pipeline of well over 430 apartments and townhouses with an end value in excess of $450 million.

After busy 2023 filing development applications in Brisbane's inner ring, Unison Projects just submitted plans for their recently acquired prime site on Hope Island.

Joel Robinson

First look: Billionaire John Van Lieshout continues residential development push with new Hope Island townhouse project

Developments across Australia are getting greener.

In the financial year 2022-23,&nbsp;Green Star certifications increased by more than 80 per cent, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced.

Over 800 certifications were issued across Australia, showing sustainability is on the rise.

Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer at GBCA, said the&nbsp;2022–23 financial year saw GBCA issue more than 840 Green Star certifications – the highest number since the inception of Green Star,” Chapa said.

“This year we saw an unprecedented number of certifications across a range of projects from universities to the interiors of retail stores, and from industrial precincts to sporting arenas hosting the Women’s FIFA World cup here in Australia.”

Now over 80,000 people live in Green Star rated apartment buildings, while over&nbsp;890,000 people will live or work in the 70 Green Star-certified communities, including more than 510,000 residents and 380,000 workers and students.

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There's an upcoming release of Green Star Fitouts which will help drive&nbsp;circular, healthy, responsible and positive outcomes in commercial space, while a tailored pathway for apartment buildings within Green Star Buildings is also under development.

Chapa emphasised the importance of the relationship between Green Star, industry, and the community.

“2023 was the year of game changers, milestones, and growth for the GBCA, but also for industry who responded to the calls for a more sustainable, resilient, and healthy built environment.”

<a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia's</a> West Village precinct in <a href="/new-apartments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> is a 6-Star Green Star Community. Their apartments feature tinted windows to reduce heat gain and energy bills, rainwater tanks to create a greywater recycling system, and a&nbsp;21kW solar PV system to generate renewable entry in the communal areas.

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AVJennings are pursuing a&nbsp;5-Star Green Star Community rating, as well as a 7-Star natHERS Rating, at their new <a href="/new-apartments/brunswick-west-vic-3055">Brunswick West development</a>, <a href="/buildings/harvest-square-apartments-and-townhomes">Harvest Square</a>.

The walkable community&nbsp;is fully electric, and features an 18-metre-wide green corridor with productive plantings for the enjoyment of all residents.

Over 800 certifications were issued across Australia, showing sustainability is on the rise

Apartment developments getting more sustainable: Green Building Council of Australia

Luxury developer Central Element has secured approval to add a sixth level to Pienza, its luxury residential and retail project in Neutral Bay.

The North Sydney Council has just given the go ahead to add another floor, two years after the original proposal for five levels was approved.

The sixth level addition will mean a further seven&nbsp;apartments will become available for the in-demand development. They are are set to be released next year.

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Located at 12-14 Waters Road on the North Eastern corner of Neutral Bay village, the mixed-use development will now feature&nbsp;37 north-facing luxury apartments with communal rooftop leisure space, landscaped gardens, pool and yoga deck. They will sit above five premium retail spaces located on the ground floor and below ground.&nbsp;

As part of CE’s holistic approach to placemaking, the development will include impactful improvements to the public areas on the ground floor of the precinct and each retail tenant will be handpicked to compliment the dynamic foodie and social hub, appealing to both locals and residents, and further reorienting the burgeoning village as Neutral Bay’s true town centre.&nbsp;

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Sales for Pienza have been strong since launching to market last year – achieving record-breaking prices for Neutral Bay, including a $7 million three-bedroom sale.

One-bedroom apartments are sold out, with two-bedrooms fetching over $3 million, and three-bedrooms priced from $4.2 million to $7 million.

It is expected this new release will continue to achieve record sales figures for the area.

Central Element has been busy in recent months, first securing approval for their <a href="/news/nsw/central-element-to-redevelop-coogees-1860-s-ballamac-house-into-luxury-apartments">redevelopment of Coogee's 1860s Ballamac House</a>&nbsp;before acquiring a <a href="/news/nsw/central-element-secure-prized-bondi-beach-site-for-new-apartment-development">prime site in Bondi Beach</a> where they are planning ultra-premium apartments and houses which are expected to start from $20 million.

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The sixth level addition will mean a further seven apartments will become available for the in-demand development



Central Element add another level to Pienza, Neutral Bay apartment development

Devlink Group's UNIQ townhouses will be a welcome addition to Bundall and are set to benefit from the $370 million redevelopment of the Gold Coast Turf Club just across the Nerang River.

The 22 architecturally-designed townhouses, which present a rare opportunity to buy brand new in the suburb more well known for large family homes, will each front the river and have three bedrooms and a self-contained multi-purpose room. They start from $1,395,000.

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The duplexes have been future-proofed, each with private lifts.

The spacious living areas, which flow from the contemporary kitchens anchored by a large island bench, are connected to the balconies through UNIQ's distinct archway design.

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Master bedrooms are generously sized, featuring oversized headboards and carpeted flooring.

The master ensuites convey a sense of openness with frameless shower walls and arched glass partitions connecting to the master bedroom. The bathrooms also feature his and her vanity.

There are rooftop terraces which take in views over the Nerang River, the Southport Race Course, and the Gold Coast city skyline.

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The waterfront properties will also feature private plunge pools, while the broader development will have access to a communal swimming pool and barbecue facilities.

Devlink expecting to commence construction later this year.

Devlink Group Head of Marketing, James Ball, said the project is an opportunity to deliver an incredible addition to the area at a time when the Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct is set to transform Bundall into one of the most in-demand locations on the entire&nbsp;<a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.

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“Our focus as a business has been developing and delivering boutique townhouse projects in some of the Gold Coast’s most desirable locations just as interest in the area escalates – something we experienced with our Kirra VIII project and now appear to have done again with UNIQ,” Ball said.

“Given the fast-growing population of the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>&nbsp;and the lack of land availability buyers are choosing this type of product as it gives them the opportunity to live in a location that allows for a great lifestyle while providing them the living space, they want with minimal upkeep required. What makes it even more thrilling for us is the fact that our project is situated in a prime area, granting access to two prominent entertainment hubs—the Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct and Home of The Arts (HOTA), while still being only five to 10 minutes’ from the beach.”

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The 22 architecturally-designed townhouses present a rare opportunity to buy brand new in the suburb more well known for large family homes

Devlink launch UNIQ Bundall in rare off the plan opportunity on the Nerang River

<a href="/new-apartments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> is set to welcome one of its most high-end towers to date, with&nbsp;Tian An LFD Developments unveiling its new mixed-use development, <a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a>.

Located at 5-9 Gordon Avenue, soaring over the <a href="/new-apartments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> Bowling Club, the $67 million <a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a> comprises 64 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 27 levels.

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Designed by the award-winning FJC Studio, the apartments in&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a> will sit above 1,476 sqm of retail and commercial space, aiming to offer a diverse hybrid work environment and communal spaces to foster connection with the local and broader community.

FJC Studio, who won the design competition for the project last year, said in their Design Statement submitted to the Willoughby Council their concept is for a different type of vertical living.

"Not a conventional tower apartment tower of dark glass but a unique form of vertical living that belongs on the North Shore, draws on the vernacular and materiality of the suburban living, and attracts residents who are drawn to the great beauty of this bushland suburb close to urban and village centres.

"The new built form is defined by the integration of selected native tree and plant species at the podium level and integrated up between the narrow tower forms creates a new suburban, landscaped tower."

They said it will appeal&nbsp;to young professionals, couples, and empty-nesters.

Residents will have access to an oasis pool deck, outdoor gym, yoga room, golf simulator, and expansive floating gardens&nbsp;by Sturt Noble overlooking unobstructed Chatswood streetscape and skyline views.

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Tian An LFD is one of&nbsp;Australia’s oldest listed property developers, then known as Port Bouvard. Tian An Australia has grown to become one of the country’s most successful operators with a strong track record of quality residential development in key markets on the west and east coasts. It is back by Hong Kong-listed shareholder Tian An China Investments Company, which has delivered more than 1.7 million sqm of commercial and residential property in China since 2013.

CBRE is marketing <a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a> is the second development by Tian An LFD on Gordon Avenue. They also have the 110-apartment tower Hammond Place on an amalgamated site across&nbsp;10 Gordon Avenue and 15-19 Nelson Street. That will bring a further&nbsp;2,606 sqm of retail and commercial space.

Billbergia has also focused on the hybrid work environment at their new tower in Chatswood. They've recently submitted plans for two 27-level towers with 251 apartments, above a commercial podium with&nbsp;retail spaces, commercial showrooms, and flexible SOHO style live/work offerings.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/billbergia-focus-on-hybrid-remote-working-at-new-chatswood-apartment-development">Billbergia focus on hybrid, remote working at new Chatswood apartment development</a>

Located at 5-9 Gordon Avenue, soaring over the Chatswood Bowling Club, the $67 million Hammond Greens comprises 64 luxury apartments across 27 levels

First look: Hammond Greens, Chatswood apartment tower revealed

The Palaszczuk Government is backing first home buyers, increasing the cap in the First Home Owner Grant scheme.

Eligible first home buyers will now be able to access $30,000 of government funding when securing their first home, double the $15,000 previously offered as part of the scheme.

The $15,000 boost will come into effect for transactions entered into on or after Monday, 20 November.

The increase means Queenslanders will have access to the equal highest First Home Owner Grant in Australia, triple the grants available in New South Wales and Victoria.

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It is estimated this doubling of the grant will support around 12,000 buyers to unlock their first home by 30 June 2025, when the boost is set to expire.

The Government will use funds available through the progressive Coal Royalties regime to give back to first homeowners.

Over the last three years, the Palaszczuk Government has supported more than 24,000 households into their first home through $365 million in grants.

Between 2016 and 2021, rates of home ownership in Queensland increased from 62.2 per cent to 63.5 per cent.

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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she wants to see home owner ship rates continue to rise.

“I know how much cost of living is impacting Queenslanders, especially first home buyers,"&nbsp;Palaszczuk says.

“Our government is committed to easing these pressures by delivering the largest cost of living relief package anywhere in the nation. I want to see home ownership rates continue to rise, which is why our government is stepping up to lend a helping hand.

“The existing first home owner grant has been very successful, which is why our government is doubling the grant program - meaning eligible first home buyers will receive $30,000 cashback. I hope this puts the dream of owning a first home within reach of more Queenslanders."

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Treasurer of Queensland Cameron Dick says with&nbsp;evidence that there is some capacity emerging in housing construction, now is the time to get more Queenslanders into their own home.

“Queensland’s strong budget position gives us the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions like this, by reinvesting the proceeds from progressive coal royalties,"&nbsp;Dick says.

“Getting more Queenslanders into their own home is something the LNP could not do, because they would hand these progressive royalties back to coal companies, royalties that are helping to pay for this increase to the First Home Owners Grant.”

The Palaszczuk Government is investing $5 billion into social and affordable housing, which include $1.25 billion over five years for social housing supply and homelessness support.

Their $70 million Build-to-Rent Pilot Project&nbsp;has approved three developments which will deliver 1200 apartments to the rental market, including up to 490 at discounted rent.

Eligible first home buyers will now be able to access $30,000 of government funding when securing their first home, double the $15,000 previously offered as part of the scheme

Queensland's First Home Owner Grant doubles to get more first home buyers into the property market

Melbourne-based Hirsch &amp; Faigen is edging closer to a sellout of its $350 million debut Gold Coast portfolio, with two projects nearing completion and construction of a third well under way.

Their first Gold Coast project, Hemingway Palm Beach, sold out a while ago, and their beachside Emerson Kirra is just the penthouse away from too being all sold. Both of those projects are under construction, and both will be completed in the next six months.

Hirsch &amp; Faigen's latest project, the $200 million Yves Mermaid Beach – is 90 per cent sold, with the company confident that it will sell the remaining apartments in coming months.&nbsp;

All three developments are currently under construction by one of Queensland’s largest and most reputable builders in the industry, Hutchinson Builders, with Hemingway and Emerson both topped out.

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Yves Mermaid Beach, Hirsch &amp; Faigen’s largest development to date in Australia’s premier lifestyle market, is currently taking shape with construction reaching the ground floor level following the recent completion of the basement carparking.

Hirsch &amp; Faigen director Daniel Faigen says with all three projects under construction simultaneously, the development group has given a clear signal of its commitment to the Gold Coast market since first exploring opportunities in the city several years ago.

“When we entered the Gold Coast market with our first project in early 2021, we did so with a great deal of confidence that we could replicate the quality we are renowned for in Melbourne on the Gold Coast, but with that distinctive coastal style that buyers in the region expect,” Faigen said.

“With our debut development Hemingway Palm Beach selling rapidly, our faith in the Gold Coast was further affirmed by the success of Emerson and Yves.

“We have been especially proud that apartment buyers have recognised our reputation for project delivery, which has helped drive our sales success across all three projects.”

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Hirsch &amp; Faigen has just one apartment remaining at the nearly completed Emerson Kirra – a full-floor penthouse that sits atop the 13-level residential tower in the heart of the southern Gold Coast’s most sought-after beachside suburb.

The penthouse, which offers unrivalled ocean and city skyline views, is on the market at $10 million following the sell-out of the 26 half-floor apartments in the development.

Yves Mermaid Beach, which comprises a total of 146 luxury apartments over 25 levels, has just seven residences left comprising five two-bedroom apartments and two penthouses.

Hirsch &amp; Faigen Sales Director Matt George said&nbsp;Yves is still generating strong interest from a broad range of buyers looking for the lifestyle afforded by this exclusive pocket of Mermaid Beach, just a stroll away from Pacific Fair and the Broadbeach entertainment precinct.

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“We’ve witnessed strong sales from southerners who are seeking generous living spaces where they can be host to visiting family. Whereas, on the other end of the scale, we’ve been inundated by sales from local buyers who are looking to downsize from a house to an apartment, without compromising the Gold Coast lifestyle they love.”

“Given the rapid pace with which apartments have been purchased to date, we expect the remaining apartments to sell out this year.”

Apartments at Yves are priced from $1.05 million to $1.3 million, with the penthouses priced from $5 million to $6.5 million.

The success of its debut Gold Coast projects has whetted the appetite of Hirsch &amp; Faigen for future developments in the city.

“Our team is always reviewing opportunities across the territories in which we operate, and the Gold Coast will remain a focus for us in future,” Faigen said.

All three developments are currently under construction by one of Queensland’s largest and most reputable builders in the industry, Hutchinson Builders

Hirsch & Faigen edge closer to sell out of debut of Gold Coast apartment developments

Australian developer Billbergia has revealed the high-level architectural plan for a $170 million mixed-use development in Chatswood, set to deliver Sydney’s North Shore’s first ever next-generation residences designed to cater to post-COVID hybrid and remote working needs.

Located at 8 Wilson Street at the northern tip of the Chatswood CBD - the new development represents Billbergia’s first residential development on the North Shore,with the prolific developer renowned for its urban renewal projects on the Wentworth Point and Rhodes peninsulas.

It features striking architecture by multidisciplinary firm PBD Architects, whose design was selected following a competitive design excellence process.

Saul Moran, Billbergia's Development Director Planning and Design, said the&nbsp;new project will feature innovative live-work typologies and deliver critically needed new housing along with next-generation commercial spaces.

"It will be a dynamic, highly liveable, and activated precinct upon completion, one which adapts seamlessly to more flexible post-COVID working styles and the continued trend of working from home."

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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 40 per cent of Australians now work from home at least part of the week and Billbergia anticipates the curated live-work design will resonate with the North Shore market.

The proposed development will deliver 251 apartments across two slender 27-storey towers, which rise above a two-storey commercial podium. The podium will include a diverse mix of uses, including retail, commercial showrooms, and flexible SOHO style live/work offerings, where residents can work remotely in a comfortable and private setting separate to their home.

A 70-place childcare centre will also be located within the podium, offering unparalleled convenience for working parents.

Residents will also have exclusive access to a range of communal facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, landscaped communal areas, and private open rooftop spaces for some residents.

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Two landscaped, through-site pedestrian links have also been incorporated into the site plan, forming a highly activated, cross-shaped laneway connection with retail tenancies and live-work spaces,

“A combination of residential apartments, vibrant retail laneways, communal open spaces, childcare and dedicated co-working facilities will shape this revolutionary. new development as a well-connected and highly liveable place,” Moran added.

“We are very excited to be developing such a ground-breaking project in Chatswood.It will embody our long-standing focus on quality and liveability, while delivering a new transport-oriented community in Sydney’s North.”

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Paul Buljevic, Managing Director of PBD Architects said an ensemble of slender tower forms shift to address each prominent corner.&nbsp;

"Each pod has been carefully articulated to respond to environmental consideration through the use of materiality, detailing and architectural expression. The lighter, sand-coloured façade will cover the buildings’ western side, minimising heat absorption and maintaining thermal comfort for residents, while a darker copper-coloured coloured façade will face the eastern side in order to minimise glare and capture warmth from the early-morning sun."

The criteria for the design competition placed a strong emphasis on sustainability.

The new development will incorporate a holistic sustainability strategy that will reduce its environmental footprint, including rainwater harvesting, which will be irrigated into the development’s landscaped areas, gardens, and bathrooms for toilet flushing.

The podium’s landscaped areas will act as an additional thermal buffer, while its rooftop gardens will reduce rainwater runoff and provide additional insulation. Solar photovoltaic panels will be installed on the roof, supplementing the development’s energy usage with a renewable source.

Construction is expected to commence in late 2024, subject to development approval.

Saul Moran, Billbergia's Development Director Planning and Design, said the new project will feature innovative live-work typologies and deliver critically needed new housing along with next-generation commercial spaces.



Billbergia focus on hybrid, remote working at new Chatswood apartment development

<a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK by Beulah</a>, the landmark <a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">$2 billion Southbank project</a> set to change the Melbourne skyline, has sold 80 per cent of its apartments even before it's started its build.

The two twisting towers on Southbank Boulevard will home 705 apartments, as well significant health, wellness, and social facilities for residents, a Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne, and the country’s first innovative cultural centre for young people.

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When the project launched in April 2022, it achieved <a href="/news/vic/sth-bnk-by-beulah-nets-over-400m-in-sales-at-launch-weekend">over $400 million in sales on the first weekend</a>.

Sales have averaged out at $1.5 million, ranging from $534,000 to a record $38 million sub-penthouse sale. There's been a number of sales in the $15 million to $38 million range.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/sth-bnk-by-beulah-breaks-melbourne-apartment-record-again">STH BNK by Beulah breaks Melbourne apartment record, again</a>

A recent release has seen a handle of one and two-bedroom apartments become available.

Three-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments are amongst some of the most popular layouts, with a number of buyers amalgamating or customising interiors to create their dream home in a landmark building.

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Many of its purchasers are in their mid-30s to 40s ranging from local Southbank residents and early downsizers from inner Melbourne looking to upgrade. Regional Victorians have also been in search 
of a holiday home, as well as interstate and international purchasers looking for an investment or relocation.

Beulah Executive Director, Adelene Teh, said the strong sales performance is reflective of the growing demand for luxury apartments that offer something distinctly different, while being centrally located within the Melbourne CBD.

“<a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK By Beulah</a> is redefining what can be made possible by exploring true vertical living," Teh says.

"By providing a mini metropolis that truly has everything within walking distance, individuals can spend more time on what matters most, as opposed to travelling or commuting. <a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK By Beulah</a> prioritises not just health and wellness, but ultimate convenience and this adds to the holistic wellbeing for our future residents.

“Sales are consistent across all collections as they suit different demographics and price points; Garden Rise Residences are set above the energy of the podium and provide the closest connection to the pulse of Southbank, while floorplans become more spacious and grander the higher up you go."

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A key feature that purchasers are continuing to take advantage of is the customisable ‘Tailored Living’ services, which will see the total number of apartments in <a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK By Beulah</a> continue to decrease as a result of more tailored configurations; a curated service that extends to custom interiors as well. This has been a key selling point for residents purchasing the units on higher floors.

Future residents will also have access to STH BNK Concierge Services including housekeeping, shopping, childminding, and pet services, plus an on-call doctor, beauty and wellness treatments.

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Designed in partnership with UNStudio and Cox Architecture, Residents will have access to the vibrant and comprehensive lifestyle podium; a wellness and culture precinct comprising premium retail, inspiring cultural events and engaging entertainment, childcare centre, outdoor gardens and rooftop spaces and a first-of-its-kind fleet of luxury vehicles for residents to use at their convenience.

<a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK By Beulah</a> is due to commence early works in early 2024 and will take approximately five years to complete. Earlier this year Beulah <a href="/news/vic/multiplex-to-build-2-billion-sth-bnk-by-beulah-towers">announced Mutliplex as the builder</a> of <a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK by Beulah</a>.

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Beulah Executive Director, Adelene Teh, said the strong sales performance is reflective of the growing demand for luxury apartments that offer something distinctly different


STH BNK by Beulah apartments now 80% sold

Since being founded over a decade ago, arguably no one has put more of a stamp on the luxury end of the Melbourne apartment market than Orchard Piper.

Three of their most architecturally-focused projects over the years have been in Toorak, which is not only one of Melbourne's, but one of Australia's most affluent suburbs.

More billionaires call Toorak home than Sydney's harbourfront Point Piper, which says two things: Land that can make financial sense for a project is incredibly hard to come by, and what you have to put together has to be right, because the buyer is someone who sits in Australia's top one per cent, and they won't settle for anything less.

Orchard Piper's latest play is in Toorak, and&nbsp;it's quite possibly their most strategic development yet.&nbsp;

For the last few years they've been putting together a site in Toorak Village where they've recently released just nine luxury apartments above office and retail. They've already sold five out of the nine apartments without any fanfare, with prices starting from $4,995,000. The 400 sqm penthouse sold off market for $12.5 million.

They had the Singapore-based Kerry Hills Architects design the building, their first project in Australia.

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I recently caught up with Luke McKie, who said that while Toorak has always attracted people looking for larger properties, the high street has lagged behind.

But McKie says the village is now starting to catch up.

"It's not too dissimilar to Double Bay in Sydney five years or so ago, where the whole village has undergone a repositioning," Mckie says.

"That's now well underway in Toorak and will bring the high street to the same level of what the suburb deserves."

Orchard Piper were clever in their planning phase. They knew the market in Toorak was for large apartments. Ones or twos won't have sufficed. So they created an incredibly exclusive development of just nine three-bed apartments, activating the streetscape below with hospitality spaces and office stock which will contribute to the transformation of Toorak Village.

McKie says every buyer has been from the Toorak postcode, and exclusively downsizers.

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"Anyone that's local knows how rare this opportunity is," McKie adds.&nbsp;

"It's a consolidation of land in Toorak Village which hasn't happened before, and will be difficult to ever replicate. Most of the buyers already knew the site, and knew we were going to do the project, it was then just a case of timing.&nbsp;

"We knew the play was to keep the local market up to date with what's happening, rather than looking to get in front of as many eyes as possible through traditional marketed methods. It's been a hyper localized campaign, serving individuals rather than the masses."

OP have a full book heading into 2024 with Toorak Village and a luxury apartment and hotel development on St Kilda Rd, the first time Orchard Piper has ventured into that type of product.

The project&nbsp;will include a contemporary 5-star hotel, along with&nbsp;<a href="/news/orchard-pipers-luke-mckie-discusses-the-shift-to-the-owner-occupier-market" target="">Orchard Piper</a>&nbsp;residences, a 500 sqm day spa, mezzanine restaurant and bar, street level café, and health and wellness amenities with conferencing and event facilities.

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They're teaming up with the Carter family, who have a long development history having developed the&nbsp;luxury boutique hotels Tingirana and Seahaven in Noosa, as well as the landmark residential project, Albert Tower in Melbourne.

"It's a perfect partnership because we bring the residential knowledge to the project, and the Carter family has the land and development expertise, and history in hospitality. Together it will make for a landmark project."

McKie says they very much see value in amenity and service to high end apartments, and hotels are a good way to do that.

"We certainly see there’s a market that’s demanding a higher level of service, not just an apartment in a good spot. We're adapting our model to suit that."

Orchard Piper's latest play is in Toorak, and it's quite possibly their most strategic development yet

Creating luxury apartments in luxury suburbs: Five minutes with Orchard Piper's Luke McKie

For most new apartment buildings, the Owners Corporation starts life with little more than a bank account and the first quarterly strata levies.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/9-gay-street-castle-hill-9-gay-street-castle-hill-nsw-2154">9 Gay Street</a> in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, it starts with around $7 million in reserve.

It's an unusual legacy of what was once one of Sydney's highest-profile apartment remediation projects. When the development, originally known as Skyview and built by disgraced developer Top Place, came under scrutiny by then NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler, an $11 million remediation bond was negotiated to ensure any building defects could be fully rectified.

The building underwent an 18-month remediation program, during which around $4 million of that bond was spent bringing the building up to the standard it should have been in from the outset.

After extensive inspections, all active rectification orders have been lifted. What's more, around $7.2 million remains secured for the Owners Corporation for the next 15 years.

In a twist few would have predicted, what began as a significant concern for purchasers has left the building with something almost unheard of in the apartment market: a multi-million-dollar financial reserve from day one.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a> Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said the structure offers buyers a level of certainty that is difficult to replicate.

"The $11 million bond established for the Skyview Castle Hill development represents exceptional value, providing genuine financial security for purchasers," Huxley said.

"Unlike a standard insurance policy, this bond consists of real funds held in trust for the Owners Corporation, offering a tangible layer of protection and added peace of mind."

The apartments themselves have been designed with a focus on practical, contemporary living. Interiors feature Smeg appliances, stone benchtops, tiled living areas, carpeted bedrooms, 2.7-metre ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and ducted heating and cooling throughout.

Residents also have access to a range of shared amenities, including two rooftop barbecue areas, a swimming pool, children's playgrounds, secure building access, storage cages, and visitor parking.

The location continues to be one of the project's strongest drawcards. Castle Hill Metro Station sits virtually on the doorstep, providing direct connections across Sydney's expanding Metro network, while Castle Towers offers extensive retail, dining, entertainment, and service amenities within walking distance.

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The building, now named after its location at 9 Gay Street, comprises a diverse mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments starting from just under $600,000.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett said demand in the Hills District continues to be driven by buyers seeking convenience and connectivity.

"Interest from both owner-occupiers and investors in Castle Hill remains exceptionally strong, with buyers consistently prioritising developments in close proximity to the Metro station and Castle Towers Shopping Centre," Hamblett said.

"There is a clear trend in the market, with purchasers seeking convenient access to transport and lifestyle amenities that support a seamless, low-maintenance way of living."

On top of the long-term protection afforded by the remaining $7.2 million bond, Equitifund is offering a limited-time stamp duty rebate on selected apartments.

Eligible purchasers can also secure finance options, including a 3.99 per cent two-year variable rate, loan-to-value ratios of up to 90 per cent, and interest-only lending options through EquitiCredit.

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Why this Castle Hill apartment building starts with a $7 million advantage

For much of the past few years, conversations about Australia's property market have centred on the rapid growth seen in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3004">Melbourne</a> has followed a different trajectory.

That relative underperformance is now encouraging some buyers to reassess the city, particularly those willing to look beyond short-term market movements and focus on quality property in established locations, along with the long-term growth prospects of a city expected to overtake Sydney as Australia’s most populous.

John Bekiaris, Research &amp; Market Insights at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Projects by Equitifund</a>, said Melbourne's current position is attracting increasingly sophisticated purchasers.

"Melbourne continues to present one of Australia's strongest long-term investment stories," Bekiaris says.

"While other capital cities have experienced stronger recent growth, that relative underperformance is exactly what's attracting sophisticated counter-cyclical investors."

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Equitifund isn't just commenting on Melbourne's property market, it's investing in it.

The Sydney-headquartered capital partner has taken over the remaining apartments at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/victoriana-melbourne-20-queens-road-melbourne-vic-3004">Victoriana</a>, the recently completed glass-encased development opposite Albert Park Lake in Melbourne's tightly held St Kilda Road precinct.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hickory">Hickory</a>, Victoriana places residents between one of Melbourne's most recognised parklands and the CBD, offering oversized two and three-bedroom apartments aimed at owner-occupiers seeking a genuine alternative to a traditional family home.

The development comprises 232 completed residences alongside a suite of resident amenities, including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, landscaped entertaining areas, resident lounges, EV charging, secure basement parking and a concierge-style arrival experience.

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The apartments have been designed with owner-occupiers firmly in mind.&nbsp;Open-plan living and dining areas flow onto generous balconies framing views across Albert Park Lake, Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne skyline.

Kitchens feature Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops and generous preparation space. Bedrooms include built-in robes, while bathrooms feature full-height textured tiling. Hardwood flooring and ducted air conditioning complete residences designed for long-term living.

Rothelowman's architecture takes its cues from the landscape opposite the site. Sweeping horizontal glazing references the movement of Albert Park Lake, while generous balconies and expansive glazing strengthen the connection between the apartments and the surrounding parklands. The result is a building designed to deliver the scale and amenity expected of luxury apartment living, while offering the larger floorplans increasingly sought by owner-occupiers.

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The location is one of Victoriana's defining characteristics. Positioned on Queens Road, residents are directly opposite Albert Park Lake and within easy reach of Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, South Melbourne, St Kilda Road and the CBD. With few comparable development opportunities remaining in the precinct, buyers are increasingly placing value on outlooks that are unlikely to be interrupted by future construction.

Greg Huxley, Founder of Equitifund, believes those qualities become even more valuable over time.

"Premium real estate has always rewarded buyers who take a long-term view," Huxley said.

"Victoriana represents the kind of asset that's increasingly difficult to recreate today, particularly in an established location like Queens Road."

He said rising construction costs are also changing the way buyers assess completed developments.

"When you combine an irreplaceable location with thoughtful architecture and premium finishes, you create something that becomes increasingly difficult to reproduce as construction costs continue to rise."

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According to National Sales Director Ben Hamblett, enquiry has been driven largely by Melbourne downsizers and buyers upgrading from smaller apartments.

"Interest in Victoriana continues to build, with strong buyer focus on the larger owner-occupier residences within the development," Hamblett says.

"Enquiry is increasingly driven by local buyers who recognise the rarity of what's on offer: park-facing apartments in an established neighbourhood where new development opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce. At Victoriana, the view is not just a feature; it's an appreciating asset in its own right."

He said interstate enquiry has also strengthened as buyers reassess Melbourne's position within the national property cycle.

"Melbourne currently stands as the most compelling entry point of any major Australian capital, and discerning buyers are beginning to recognise what those who move early always understand: the best opportunities are taken before the price rise confirms them."

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Why now is the time to buy in Melbourne's premium apartment market

Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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