Prospective buyers have never had a better opportunity to buy a&nbsp;property in the City of Melbourne.

The State Government is offering stamp duty incentives for new properties purchased within the City of Melbourne area. A 50% concession on stamp duty is available for new properties worth up to $1 million, for contracts entered into before June 30 2022.&nbsp;If the new property has been on the market for more than 12 months, then stamp duty is waived completely.

It includes all of the locations in the City of Melbourne local government area, which&nbsp;includes the surrounding city areas of Docklands, <a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, and <a href="/new-apartments/kensington-vic-3031">Kensington</a>.

Experts are saying that now is the right time to buy in Melbourne, while the stamp duty savings are in place, and before international migration and investment really fires back up, which in turn drives prices higher.

Both concessions are applicable for owner-occupiers and investors,&nbsp;and can be used in conjunction with other offers like off the plan deals and first home buyer grants.

We've wrapped up the best developments currently on the market in the City of Melbourne LGA which either have only 50% stamp duty payable, or none at all.

<h2><a href="/new-apartments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a></h2>

Project name: <a href="/buildings/east-tower-melbourne-quarter-628-flinders-street-docklands">East Tower,&nbsp;Melbourne Quarter</a> 
Developer: Lendlease 
Priced from: $455,000 
Stamp duty: Pay $0 stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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The national property developer, Lendlease, has put everything in one place for residents at Melbourne Quarter, with the recently completed East Tower featuring three whole floors of resort-style amenities.

Dubbed Club MQ, residents will have exclusive access to, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room,&nbsp;yoga room, theatrette, and a library.

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Melbourne Quarter will be named Melbourne's greenest city precinct, with around 50 per cent of the 2.5 hectare precinct dedicated to outdoor open space.

Melbourne Quarter's prime Flinders&nbsp;Street location puts residents in the heart of the action, and&nbsp;a stones throw from&nbsp;Southern Cross Station, one of the major transport hubs in Melbourne city.

Project name:&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008">Voyager</a> 
Developer: Mirvac 
Priced from: $475,000 
Stamp duty:&nbsp;Save 50% stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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Voyager tower is the eigh​th completed apartment tower in Mirvac’s Yarra’s Edge masterplan, designed to include a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.

The $300 million development on the Docklands waterfront rises 130 metres and is home to a sweeping range of facilities.

Designed by Mirvac’s in-house design team, its resident-only amenities and contemporary apartments have boosted investor interest in the development, from an art gallery in the lobby to resident skydeck.

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The first half of 2021 saw 20 per cent more sales in the recently completed building, compared to the same time last year, with&nbsp;owner-occupiers accounting for 78 percent of purchasers over the period.

Mirvac&nbsp;General Manager for Residential Victoria, Elysa Anderson, said buyers were drawn to the luxury apartments, exceptional amenity and beautiful waterfront living Yarra’s Edge has to offer.

<h2><a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a></h2>

Project name: Melbourne Square 
Developer: OSK Property 
Priced from: $711,400 
Stamp duty: Pay $0 stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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Melbourne Square is arguably Melbourne's most convenient address. The two completed towers, designed by Cox Architecture with interiors by Carr Interior Design, are located in the heart Southbank.

Part of the $2.8&nbsp;billion development by OSK Property&nbsp;is Melbourne's only&nbsp;double-storey Woolworths supermarket.&nbsp;Located adjacent from Melbourne Square&nbsp;a mix of eateries including&nbsp;Theo's Fish Bar, Sicilian pizzeria Pizza Pantelleria, specialist roasters and cafe Espresso Bar, Vietnamese restaurant Golden Bunny by Tho Tho, Japanese cuisine experts Waku Waku and a new BWS bottle shop.

One of the most impressive features is the city's largest resort-style pool, at 50 metres long, which soars 54-levels into the sky. Residents will also have access to private dining facilities, bookable games rooms, a theatre, music room, yoga studio, gym, and even a golf&nbsp;simulator.

Based on the&nbsp;purchase of an $850,000 apartment, buyers can save over $120,000 with the combination of government concessions and&nbsp;a number of developer incentives,&nbsp;including Coco Republic furniture packages and styling consultations, Samsung white goods and a Lovelight blinds package.

Project name: <a href="/new-apartments/viv-re-on-dorcas-10-16-dorcas-street-south-melbourne">Vivére on Dorcas</a> 
Developer: BEKL 
Priced from: $490,000 
Stamp duty: Save 50% stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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Vivére on Dorcas boasts a new collection of 36 upscale residences delivered by BEKL, Amazon Property Group’s Australian operation.

The 20-storey project soars above the Voco Hotel and offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, premium hotel services, and a range of recreational amenities.

These include a gym, bike hire, car share, room service, maid service, restaurant, bar, car charging station, conference rooms, 24/7 concierge services, and 2,293 sqm of coworking space.

Apartment interiors combine artful design with luxury finishes, including oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, V-Zug appliances, statement bathrooms and considered floorplans.

Project name: <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Australia 108</a> 
Developer: World Class Global 
Priced from: $480,000 
Stamp duty: Pay $0 stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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Australia 108 is one of the most impressive projects to grace the Melbourne skyline. The tallest residential tower in the southern hemisphere, the completed&nbsp;Australia 108 has some of the highest amenities ever offered to buyers.

The 70th floor Star Club, located in the iconic, protruding gold starburst around 300 metres from the street, is where residents will have access to 2,800 sqm of amenity, including a heated&nbsp;infinity pool, a gym with yoga studio, sauna, spa and steam room, private movie theatre, and an outdoor barbecue entertaining space.&nbsp;

There's further amenity on level 11, with the Sky Rise Club hosting a second pool, gym, a virtual golf simulator, a private movie theatre, and a private&nbsp;dining room.

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“World Class Global’s commitment to beautiful design and glorious amenity will make Australia 108 one of Australia’s most envied addresses”, World Class Global CEO David Ng said.

Australia 108 has been designed by one of Australia's most renowned architecture practices, Fender Katsalidis, with interiors by the equally well-known Carr Design.

<h2><a href="/new-apartments/west-melbourne-vic-3003">West Melbourne</a></h2>

Project name: <a href="/buildings/parkhill-apartments-west-melbourne-408-spencer-street-west-melbourne">Parkhill Apartments</a> 
Developer: Central Equity 
Priced from: $489,000 
Stamp duty: Pay $0 stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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The well-connected Parkhill Apartments offers stylish residences on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD, located only metres from the tranquil Flagstaff Gardens and other amenities.

Delivered by Central Equity, the project benefits from bright apartments with up to 2.7-metre-high ceilings, spacious balconies and seven-day concierge service.

One and two-bedroom apartments remain in the tower, which offers residents a rooftop gym, rooftop garden and seven-day concierge.

<h2><a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic?bedroom-prices2=1000000&amp;any-bedrooms=1&amp;bedrooms%5Bvalue%5D=1&amp;bedrooms%5Bvalue2%5D=5&amp;any-bathrooms=1&amp;bathrooms%5Bvalue%5D=1&amp;bathrooms%5Bvalue2%5D=3&amp;any-parking=1&amp;parking%5Bvalue%5D=1&amp;parking%5Bvalue2%5D=4">Melbourne</a></h2>

Project name: Queens Place 
Developer: 3L Alliance 
Priced from: $439,600 
Stamp duty: Pay $0 stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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The $1 billion twin-tower development, Queens Place, rises 70 stories as one of the Melbourne CBD's largest residential developments.

Developed by 3L Alliance and designed by Fender Katsalidis and Hecker Guthrie, Queens Place is another Melbourne project focused around putting everything in one place.

The Queen Street development has a five-level podium with a range of offerings&nbsp;such as a medical clinic, childcare facilities and professional suites.

Queens Place goes further than hotel-style amenity. While still offering a swimming pool and spa, the project also gives residents exclusive access to private dining rooms with a caterer’s kitchen, a games room, private cinema, library, poker room, karaoke suite, and even a cigar bar.

<h2><a href="/new-apartments/kensington-vic-3031">Kensington</a></h2>

Project name: <a href="/buildings/38-albermarle-st-393-macaulay-road-kensington">393 Macaulay Road</a> 
Developer: Assemble 
Priced from: $580,000 
Stamp duty:&nbsp;Save 50% stamp duty on new apartments under $1 million*

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The Kensington apartment development 393 Macauley Road, created by the affordability conscious developer Assemble, offers one of the largest one-bedroom square metre sizes on the market.

There are 73 one, two and three-bedroom apartments over eight levels, with the one-bedroom apartments starting from 65 sqm of internal space.

Under their Assemble Futures model, the development bridges the gap between renting and owning your home, allowing residents to lease their apartment while they save to buy.

Designed by Fieldwork, the project will restore and retain the façade of the Harry A. Norris designed heritage building, picking up cues from the art deco design in interior communal spaces.

*Conditions apply - for more information <a href="https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions">click here</a>.

A 50% concession on stamp duty is available for new properties worth up to $1 million, for contracts entered into before June 30 2022

Joel Robinson

The top eight apartments in the City of Melbourne offering full or 50% stamp duty savings

Having won the tender to develop The Village Centre at South Spit, on the Gold Coast's tightly held Seaworld Drive&nbsp;earlier in the year, local property&nbsp;developer Gordon Corp has submitted its application&nbsp;for the high-end mixed-use apartment development.

The Village Centre, at 503&nbsp;Seaworld Drive, will home just 30 apartments, known as the Mantaray Residences, as well as a food and drink outlet, retail spaces, and a 64-berth marina

Rothelowman has designed the two buildings in the form of a U-shape, which will home a mix of&nbsp;eight two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments and 12 four-bedroom apartments.

<a href="/new-apartments/the-mantaray-marina-residences-503-seaworld-drive-main-beach-queensland-4217">To be the first to find out when the project hits the market, enquire here.</a>

They are centred around the resort-style amenity on the ground level, two lap pool befitting of their location near the Sheraton Mirage hotel.

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But 10 of the apartments also have their own private pools, located on the roof level of the four-storey building. Six will have longer, wet edge pools with a spa, looking out to the marina, as well as full outdoor kitchens, living and dining areas.

The four apartments at the rear of the block, also with the additional living and kitchen spaces, will have a plunge-style pool with spa.

Form Landscape handled the landscaping, with four key pillars behind their design thinking.

<a href="/new-apartments/the-mantaray-marina-residences-503-seaworld-drive-main-beach-queensland-4217">To be the first to find out when the project hits the market, enquire here.</a>

They want&nbsp;to grow a green peninsula, by establishing a sustainable and resilient landscape that draws cues from the endemic vegetation of the region.

They will promote tourism and recreation by creating a vibrant village centre with rich variety of communal spaces, as well as making a cultural connection and integrating people and places for gathering and celebration.

The Village Centre, at 503 Seaworld Drive, will home just 30 apartments, as well as a food and drink outlet, retail spaces, and a 64-berth marina

Exclusive: Gordon Corp file for $93 million The Village Centre, Main Beach redevelopment on Seaworld Drive

A Sydney-based developer is set to create Aspire, a beachfront tower on the Surfers Paradise dress circle Garfield Terrace.

The 24-level development at 9-11 Garfield Terrace, currently home to the 1970s Anglesea Court complex, will offer standard size apartments of nearly 500 sqm, with 37 apartments on offer.

The Sydney architect&nbsp;Mosca Pserras Architects designed Aspire which will be broken down in to 30 three-bedroom apartments, six premium three-bed apartments, and one two-level penthouse.

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The communal areas are located on the ground and first level, above four levels of basement parking, and will feature a swimming pool right on the beach, next to a lower lawn terrace which will offer direct access.

The level 24 mezzanine level includes further resident amenity, including a plunge pool with a waterfall, a spa,&nbsp;a barbecue and outdoor dining area, a gym, and a sauna.

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The site, which was bought for $19 million in June, is located next door to the apartment building Beaches to the north and Dorchester on the Beach to the south.

Garfield Terrace is set for a wave of new apartments in 2022. The Sydney-based Iris Capital, currently selling their Broadbeach apartment project Victoria &amp; Albert, recently emerged as the buyers of a beachfront site at 71 Garfield Terrace.

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The apartment developer KTQ, famous for their Elements of Byron luxury hotel stay and their hugely successful stage one sell-out of their $450 million redevelopment of the Kirra Beach Hotel, are planning to create beachfront apartments across their amalgamated mega-block.

The Melbourne-based developer Central Equity are also planning to launch Pacific One in the coming weeks.

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The site, which was bought for $19 million in June, is located next door to the apartment building Beaches to the north and Dorchester on the Beach to the south

Aspire Gold Coast to offer whole-floor apartments on Surfers Paradise beachfront

The Sunshine Coast developer, Cube Developments, has appointed National Construction Management to start building their luxury Maroochydore apartment development, Nature.

It will be NCM&#39;s third Cube build, following the now complete Curve Birtinya and the currently under construction Picasso apartment development in Mooloolaba.

Nature, located in the small waterfront suburb of Cotton Tree,&nbsp;was originally pinned for 13 opulent residences set over eight-storeys, but has dropped to 12 following a &lsquo;mega apartment&rsquo; amalgamation.

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To date, Nature by Cube has sold close to $39 million worth of apartments off-the-plan with all but one snapped up, including the sale of the enormous $7 million penthouse; a record price for the developer&rsquo;s portfolio.

Designed by Cottee Parker, Nature boasts a host&nbsp;resort-style amenities, including a 25-meter lap pool, gym, steam room and spa, yoga lawn, gardens, greenspaces and sun lounging areas - all programmed into a ground floor activity space.

Cube Development&rsquo;s Director Scott Juniper said it was a significant milestone to be starting construction, following the project&rsquo;s DA approval in July and the near sell-out success.

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&ldquo;Nature will be home to some of the most luxurious apartments the Sunshine Coast has seen and we believe NCM has the capabilities and track record to deliver on this, including the bespoke nature of these apartments following amalgamations and customisations.&rdquo;

Director at Cottee Parker, Sandra Browne, said the quality of architecture far exceeds what is offered in the surrounding market.

&ldquo;We wanted to deliver a product that stood out amongst the crowd in terms of amenity, as well as being of a higher architectural spec and with an unrivalled, premium aesthetic.

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&ldquo;The materiality of the building and the expansiveness of the open&nbsp;glass facade and viewing speaks to a quality of architecture that exceeds what is offered in the surrounding market,&rdquo; she said.

Construction on Nature by Cube is due to commence in the coming weeks and is scheduled to be complete by 2023.

One apartment remains for sale, priced from $3.5 million.

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Construction on Nature by Cube is due to commence in the coming weeks and is scheduled to be complete by 2023.



Cube to start building luxury Cotton Tree, Maroochydore apartment development, Nature

Sydney is approaching a point in the real estate cycle where growth in apartment values is nearly matching the growth in the housing market,&nbsp;CoreLogic&#39;s&nbsp;monthly Hedonic Home Value Index found.

Apartment values rose 0.7 per cent over November, compared to the one per cent gains in houses. For context, across March this year, Sydney houses posted double the growth of apartments, 4.3 per cent in a single month compared to 2.1 per cent for&nbsp;apartments.

Sydney apartment values are now 15.3 per cent up over 2021, just over half of the nearly 30 per cent gains for houses. That&#39;s stretched the median gap between apartments and houses in the harbour capital to $523,000.

Sydney&#39;s median apartment value is now $837,000, compared to $733,000 at the start of 2021.

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Although values are continuing to rise across the country, the November result was the softest outcome since January when values rose 0.9 per cent.

Tim Lawless, CoreLogic&rsquo;s research director, says the slowdown in the pace of growth is due to a number of reasons.

&ldquo;Virtually every factor that has driven housing values higher has lost some potency over recent months,&quot; Lawless noted.

&quot;Fixed mortgage rates are rising, higher listings are taking some urgency away from buyers, affordability has become a more substantial barrier to entry and credit is less available.

&ldquo;With such a large value gap between the broad housing types, it&rsquo;s no wonder we are seeing demand gradually transition towards higher density housing options simply because they are substantially more affordable than buying a h​ouse.&quot;

Sydney's median apartment value is now $837,000, compared to $733,000 at the start of 2021

Sydney apartment insights: What happened to Sydney apartment values in November?

Melbourne apartments values continued to show their resilience&nbsp;over 2021, with a further 0.5 per cent growth in November, CoreLogic&#39;s&nbsp;monthly Hedonic Home Value Index found.

Melbourne&#39;s rolling quarterly gains are now at 1.7 per cent,&nbsp;following a one per cent gain over October and 0.2 per cent growth over September.

The median apartment value across Melbourne is now 8.4 per cent higher than it was at the start of 2021, up from $576,000 to $626,000

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Based on median values, capital city houses are now 37.9 per cent&nbsp;more expensive than capital city units &ndash; the largest difference on record. In dollar value terms, a capital city house is averaging around $240,500 more than a capital city unit.

In Sydney, where the gap between house and unit values is the widest, a house costs $523,000 more on average than a unit. Melbourne&#39;s gap is around $360,000.

Although values are continuing to rise, the November result was the softest outcome since January when values rose 0.9 per cent.

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Tim Lawless, CoreLogic&rsquo;s research director, says the slowdown in the pace of growth is due to a number of reasons.

&ldquo;Virtually every factor that has driven housing values higher has lost some potency over recent months. Fixed mortgage rates are rising, higher listings are taking some urgency away from buyers, affordability has become a more substantial barrier to entry and credit is less available,&quot; Lawless noted.

&ldquo;With such a large value gap between the broad housing types, it&rsquo;s no wonder we are seeing demand gradually transition towards higher density housing options simply because they are substantially more affordable than buying a house.&quot;

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Apartment rents in Melbourne continue to rise at a faster pace than house rents over the past four or five months, one of the few capital city&#39;s to be doing so, as investors become more and more inclined to get back in to the inner-city market.

&ldquo;Melbourne&rsquo;s unit sector was previously recording the weakest rental conditions of any capital city, with rents plunging -8.5% between March 2020 and May 2021,&quot; Lawless said.

&quot;It seems that more tenants are taking advantage of the renewed affordability of unit rentals, especially across inner city precincts where rents had previously fallen sharply.&quot;

In Sydney, where the gap between house and unit values is the widest, a house costs $523,000 more on average than a unit. Melbourne's gap is around $360,000.

Melbourne apartment insights: What happened to Melbourne apartment values in November?

The Gold Coast is running out of apartments.

That's the data pulled by&nbsp;property consultancy firm Urbis, who say there is just over two months of stock left on the Gold Coast,&nbsp;if there were to be no new project released and current demand continued.

Local agents are reporting there is just not enough high-end stock to meet the demand for local and interstate buyers wanting to spend more on their holiday home, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

They are expecting a wave of buyers to be flying up from Sydney and Melbourne when the borders open, and are expecting little slowdown heading in to January

Urban has wrapped up the top apartments across the Gold Coast at the high-end price point.

Aperture, Broadbeach

Three-bedroom full-floor apartments from $2.1&nbsp;million

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The hotly anticipated Aperture, which will be one of the most high-end apartment developments&nbsp;in Broadbeach when completed in mid-2023, will have just 29 apartments across its 35 levels.

There will be 26 full-floor apartments, each spanning over 200 sqm of internal and external space. Each will comprise three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three parking spaces.

Following on from their successful first tower in Broadbeach, Signature, which sold out earlier this year, the Melbourne-based&nbsp;Little Projects&nbsp;took a different approach to&nbsp;Aperture, which refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes.

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The AU, Surfers Paradise

Three-bedroom full-floor apartments from $3.45 million

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The AU, a collection of just 12 exclusive full-floor oceanview sky homes and two opulent three-level penthouses, has just launched on the sought-after Esplanade in Surfers Paradise.

Archidiom put the plans together for the 19-storey tower, with a facade made almost entirely of golden glass.&nbsp; It allows each apartment to have clear panoramic views of the Surfers Paradise beach.

The developer, ASF Group, enlisted the expertise of the Sydney-based interior design legend Greg Natale to craft the interiors, something no other Gold Coast apartment development can boast.

The&nbsp;apartments will have the finest finishes, with natural stone bench tops, and gold fixtures and finishes throughout.

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Chevron One, Chevron Island

Four-bedroom sky homes from $3,325,000

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Chevron One, set to reign as&nbsp;Chevron Island's only luxury high-rise apartment tower, recently released its Sky Home collection, starting from level 31 in the sought-after apartment development.

The Melbourne-based&nbsp;Bensons&nbsp;Property Group held off releasing the apartments publicly, but given the huge demand in ultra-luxury, large apartments in the sky, they decided to list them on the open market.

When complete,&nbsp;Chevron One&nbsp;will be the tallest tower on the exclusive island, and the tallest there ever will be, with the Gold Coast City Council two years ago bringing in strict planning laws, limiting future apartment projects to 33 metres, or 12 storeys.

There's a number of three and four-bedroom Sky Homes, some spanning half and full-floors. Four-bedroom apartments, with over 236 sqm of living space, are priced from $3,325,000.

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Emerson, Kirra Beach

Three-bedroom full-floor apartments from $2.95 million

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Emerson, set on the dress circle Musgrave Street in Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, will home just 27 apartments when it is completed in late October.

There are only six apartments left to sell in the $85 million, 13-level development by the Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen, who sold out The Hemingway at Palm Beach earlier this year. They're soon to launch their third Gold Coast project, Yves at Mermaid Beach.

Crowning Emerson, which will begin construction through Hutchies in February, will be an&nbsp;$8 million penthouse, which is yet to be snapped up.

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123OBR, Broadbeach

Three-bedroom full-floor apartments from $2.65 million

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The Brisbane-based developer Bottega Group are marketing their $52 million Broadbeach apartment block, 123OBR,&nbsp;described as&nbsp;vertically stacked verdant Queensland beach houses.

Named after its location of 123 Old Burleigh Road, one row back from Broadbeach, and designed by&nbsp;Woods Bagot, 123OBR will have 14 whole-floor&nbsp;apartments,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;a whole floor resort deck half way up the tower.

Priced from $2.65&nbsp;million, a typical whole-floor apartment at 123OBR will offer 224 sqm of living space with three bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes, two bathrooms and an open plan living and dining areas which have views through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

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La Mer

Three-bedroom full-floor apartments from $3,245,000

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Residents of the new luxury Main Beach apartment development, La Mer, will have the ultimate Gold Coast lifestyle on their doorstep when the whole-floor apartments are finished in late 2023.

Across the road from the beach on&nbsp;Main Beach Parade, La Mer comprises just 29&nbsp;apartments across its 34 levels, with only a handful of apartments remaining.

Just whole-floor apartments, starting from 307 sqm, La Mer is pitching itself as the ultimate downsizer development. "Transitioning from a house to an apartment has never been easier," NPA Projects, who are marketing the development, suggest.

Communal recreational facilities also sprawl across an entire floor, a blend of physical wellbeing and entertainment facilities. There's a 13-metre pool, which is cleverly designed to be private, while also being open plan to&nbsp;take advantage of the consistent Gold Coast climate and the views to the beach.

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Local agents are reporting there is just not enough high-end stock to meet the demand for local and interstate buyers wanting to spend more on their holiday home, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

The best luxury Gold Coast apartments on the market for over $2 million

Cultivate, the newest apartment project by developer Kincaid, is set to change the face of the small suburb of&nbsp;Heidelberg West&nbsp;when it is completed in late 2023.

Ideally located between the adjoining&nbsp;suburbs of&nbsp;Ivanhoe, Heidelberg and Preston, Cultivate will be the first high-rise in Heidelberg West. It will activate the&nbsp;street-level of Bell Street,&nbsp;with retail space at the foot of the two&nbsp;buildings.

Over 50 per cent of the building has sold, to a good mix of first home buyers, investors, and owner-occupiers, Kincaid&#39;s development manager Joel Martin says.

Investor Patrick Hernandez was one of the latest buyers. He saw a number of benefits&nbsp;to Cultivate, his first investment in Melbourne&#39;s northern suburbs.

We recently sat down with Patrick to discuss why he opted for a Cultivate apartment.

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JR: How did you discover Cultivate?&nbsp;&nbsp;

PH: Via email and Urban&rsquo;s internet website.

JR: What makes Cultivate an attractive investment opportunity?&nbsp;&nbsp;

PH: Good value for money with strong capital growth and long term rental yield.

JR: How do the returns in Heidelberg West compare to investments you have in surrounding areas?&nbsp;

PH: This is my first time to invest in this part of Melbourne, i. e., in the northern suburbs.

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The investment however ranks comparatively though, with&nbsp;an attractive rental yield at 5.2% which is much better than most investment properties I have researched so far.&nbsp;

Capital growth is projected to be around the same level.

JR: Which apartment configuration did you opt for, and what led you to narrow down your decision to the apartment you purchased?&nbsp;

PH: I opted for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-park&nbsp;unit as this unit type would give me a much better yield than a one-bedroom unit in the long run.

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JR: What made you decide to buy?&nbsp;&nbsp;

PH: The demographics and gentrification of the area has a lot of potential for further growth and development!!

JR: Are there features at Cultivate that surprised you?&nbsp;&nbsp;

PH: It has a WALK SCORE of 80, ergo, more room for future growth and development!

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JR: What do you love most about what Cultivate has to offer residents?&nbsp;&nbsp;

PH: It&rsquo;s gentrification from surrounding but more established suburbs of Ivanhoe, Preston, and Heidelberg will spill over to Heidelberg West to spur further development in the area.&nbsp;

On top of this, La Trobe University has plans to become a &ldquo;world-class University City of the Future with its 235 hectare Campus development.

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Ergo, this will create over 20,000+ jobs over ten years, additional housing for 12,000 students, and educational facilities for 40,000+ students.&nbsp; This will generate $3.5B in GRP over 10 years!

JR: Do you have any advice for budding investors?&nbsp;&nbsp;

PH: Do the maths as this rare property investment in Cultivate is a no brainer!&nbsp; If you are looking for strong capital growth and consistent rental yield, DON&rsquo;T GO PAST CULTIVATE @ HEIDELBERG WEST!&nbsp; It will surely pay you handsome dividends!

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Over 50 per cent of the building has sold, to a good mix of first home buyers, investors, and owner-occupiers, Kincaid's development manager Joel Martin says

Why investor Patrick Hernandez bought a Cultivate, Heidelberg West apartment: Urban buyer Q&A

It&#39;s being labelled &#39;the new Surfers Paradise&#39; - and buyers now have the chance to snap up a slice&nbsp;in the near 800-apartment mega development Paradiso Place, in the heart of Surfers Paradise on Fer​ny Ave.

The highly anticipated launch will see 792 apartments hit the market, with a $4 million sales gallery to boot. At 750 sqm, that alone is the largest display suite-style marketing touch point in the southern hemisphere.

The apartments, across three towers, will be part of an ever wider precinct, which will include almost 150,000 sqm of retail, amenities, and residential living.

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SPG Land chairman David Wang says Paradiso Place will create a long-awaited destination precinct to fill the gaping void in the Surfers Paradise cityscape.

&ldquo;Paradiso Place is strategically located between the Marriott Hotel, main beach and the traditional Surfers Paradise beachfront areas,&quot; Wang says.

&quot;We are looking to create a new destination that will provide a much-needed link that effectively becomes an extension of all that makes Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast renowned for.

&nbsp;&ldquo;The Gold Coast is evolving at a remarkable rate in terms of population growth and popularity, and we anticipate this evolution to skyrocket once borders are reopened.

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&ldquo;Paradiso Place will be the catalyst for a new Surfers Paradise, and we are extremely excited to be gearing up for the launch of what will be one of the most unique residential products the Gold Coast has seen.&rdquo;

The three towers, comprising 38, 40 and 42 storeys, is expected to bring a wide&nbsp;breadth of buyers into the apartment market, with each of its three towers featuring their own identity and offering residents unparalleled bespoke amenities.

Rothelowman designed the apartments so they all offered ocean views, and allowed for natural light and ventilation, with three metre high ceilings in the open plan living areas.

&ldquo;There is not a buyer that Paradiso&rsquo;s design hasn&rsquo;t accounted for,&quot; Alex McMahon, SPG Land&#39;s Director of Sales and Marketing.

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&quot;Each of our towers has been crafted to embrace unique features of different life stages &ndash; be it downsizing, raising a family, or seeking a dynamic and social environment to become immersed in.

&ldquo;The combination of stunning design, exceptional finishes and the most substantial amenity offering ever delivered to the Gold Coast will be unparalleled.

&ldquo;We understand how sophisticated today&rsquo;s consumer is and we are sure they will appreciate the value in living in this new seaside neighbourhood. With a severe shortage of supply in the market, we expect all apartments will be snapped up within months of release.&rdquo;

Each tower will have its own podium level interconnected by walkways to create a unique elevated &lsquo;seaside village&rsquo; for residents, with each tower podium offering separate resort amenities. The towers also boast their own dedicated sky lounges occupying the entire 26th level, each with customised amenities.

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The development will also include a ground-level retail plaza, designed to activate the northern end of Surfers Paradise by offering a true destination experience featuring signature retailers and food and beverage operators.

The focal point for residents will be a unique circular infinity lagoon pool on the podium level which will host the signature communal space for the development and will be connected via link bridges to the other towers.

In a first for the Gold Coast, the project will also deliver a world-leading attraction &ndash; a suspended glass-bottom pool that will offer residents freestyle swimming with a clear view to street level 26 storeys below.

Apartment prices will start from $550,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $760,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.

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SPG Land chairman David Wang says Paradiso Place will create a long-awaited destination precinct to fill the gaping void in the Surfers Paradise cityscape

SPG Land's Paradiso Place, Surfers Paradise mega-apartment development, set to launch

Ray White Sur​fers Paradise Managing Director And​rew Bell reckons the Gold Coast market is now level pegging with other markets in Australia.

&quot;With a higher degree of owner occupiers now in apartments, we are now on level pegging&nbsp;with other markets in Australia and it will contribute to the old boom and bust scenario on the Gold Coast,&quot; Bell says.

Further reports from property consultancy firm Urbis are showing stock is tightening even further.

In September they advised there would be only four months worth of stock if there were to be no new project released, and based on current demand. That figure has been revised to just over two months of stock.

New apartment sales on the Gold Coast also hit an all-time high, officially making 2021 the hottest market since&nbsp;Urbis began monitoring the sector.

The number of apartment sales for the September quarter surged to 690, bringing the total of new apartments sold on the Gold Coast in the first nine months of this year to 1,882.

Owner-occupiers continue to account for the majority of sales, totalling 61 per cent in the September quarter.

Urban has wrapped up all of the moves on the Gold Coast over November.

BeckDev set for Palais, Coolangatta apartment development

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The development of the small Gold Coast enclave of Coolangatta is set to continue, with the Melbourne-based BeckDev lodging plans for a new apartment tower.

The $130 million Palais, named after the Jazzland Dance Palais that has stood on the 2,355 sqm site since the 1930s, will have 175 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as resident facilities and a street-level plaza with retail space.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/beckdev-set-for-palais-coolangatta-apartment-development">click here</a>.

Morris Property Group set for Burleigh apartment tower after site purchase

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Morris Property Group, the popular&nbsp;Canberra and Gold Coast developer, has landed its next apartment development.

It&#39;s in the hot Burleigh Heads market, where MPG, headed by development veteran Barry Morris, has secured a 2,024 sqm double block at 1873-1875 Gold Coast Highway.

They&#39;ve paid $12.9 million for the site, just 300 metres from the Burleigh entertainment and lifestyle precinct. MPG plans a development comprising predominantly two-bedroom,&nbsp;two-bathroom&nbsp;apartments to provide housing more affordable to a broader section of the community.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/morris-property-group-set-for-burleigh-apartment-tower-after-site-purchase">click here</a>.

Mirador apartments launched on Chevron Island, as apartment numbers gets halved

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Citimark&nbsp;has cut more than half of the apartments that have now been launched in their contemporary&nbsp;Chevron Island&nbsp;apartment development, Mirador.

The South East Queensland apartment developer is seeking to chop the 164 apartments down to just 71 in the&nbsp;development, which will take the offering to a more high-end standard with larger apartments.

There will be a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, including the podium level Terrace Apartments, and the 17th level Sky Homes. Prices will start from $690,000, and range to $2.4 million.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/mirador-apartments-launched-on-chevron-island-as-apartment-numbers-gets-halved">click here</a>.

Iris Capital&#39;s $800 million Victoria &amp; Albert, Broadbeach apartments set for launch

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The Sydney-based developer&nbsp;Iris Capital&nbsp;is getting closer to unveiling its debut $800 million Gold Coast apartment development, Victoria &amp; Albert Broadbeach.

The two towers, designed by&nbsp;DBI Architects&nbsp;over a subtropical recreational podium,&nbsp;will home over 400 apartments, two levels of premium offices and commercial facilities and a fresh food and dining retail on the street level.

Designed for&nbsp;the coastal environment, V&amp;A will comprise a mix of one, two&nbsp;and three-bedroom apartments on the lower levels,&nbsp;while the upper residences will offer a mix of three-bedroom apartments,&nbsp;with both towers topped by sub‐penthouses and penthouses.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/iris-capitals-800-million-victoria-albert-broadbeach-apartments-set-for-launch">click here</a>.

Turrisi Properties get sign off for mid-century, tropical modernist Broadbeach apartment development

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Broadbeach&#39;s next apartment tower is set to come from Turrisi Properties, who has received sign off for their first Gold Coast apartment project.

The development, at 9-11 Armrick Avenue, will home 84 apartments across its 22 levels, a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a small collection of four-bedroom penthouses, each set to have their own rooftop decks with&nbsp;a spa, kitchen, living and dining facilities.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/turrisi-properties-get-sign-off-for-mid-century-tropical-modernist-broadbeach-apartment-development">click here</a>.

Broadbeach set for new 45-level, Ferro Chow-designed apartment tower

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The burgeoning Broadbeach is set for another high-rise apartment development, as developers continue to try and keep up with the high demand for luxury product in the area.

Plans have been filed by Ferro Chow Architects&nbsp;for a&nbsp;46-level tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road,&nbsp;on the corner of Armrick Avenue and across the road from Broadbeach Park.

The development will only have 59 apartments, with half-floor apartments taking up the first half of the tower, then full-floor apartments from there up.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/broadbeach-set-for-new-45-level-ferro-chow-designed-apartment-tower">click here</a>.

The AU set to launch 14 luxury oceanview sky home apartments Surfers Paradise

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The Esplanade is one of the Gold Coast&#39;s most sought-after strips of beachfront real estate, stretching over 1.5 kilometres across the beachfront, from the entry to Main Beach to the north, to the south where it becomes North​cliffe Terrace.

There&#39;s been little in the way of apartment development in recent years. There&#39;s Soul, one of the area&#39;s most well-known apartment buildings which is approaching 10 years&nbsp;built, and Merit​on&#39;s 400 plus apartments at Ocean, currently under construction.

But now the dress circle street is set for&nbsp;something completely different to what has been seen in decades.

The AU, a collection of just 12 exclusive full-floor oceanview sky homes and two opulent three-level penthouses, is set to launch, giving the strip an incomparable offering.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/the-au-set-to-launch-14-luxury-oceanview-sky-home-apartments-surfers-paradise">click here</a>.

New half and full-floor beachfront apartment tower heading for Main Beach

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The developer push for more high-end apartment towers on the Gold Coast is set to continue at Main Beach.

Plans have been lodged for a 21-level apartment tower at&nbsp;3671&nbsp;Main Beach Parade, on the sought-after beachfront side, which will have just half and whole-floor apartments.

The application was lodged by local hotelier Bruce Donnachy, who runs the Arundel Tavern.

The half-floor apartments will run from levels three to nine. Level nine upwards will have just whole-floor three bedroom apartments, with 328 sqm of internal space and 80 sqm of external balconies.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/new-half-and-full-floor-beachfront-apartment-tower-heading-for-main-beach">click here</a>.

New apartment sales on the Gold Coast also hit an all-time high, officially making 2021 the hottest market since Urbis began monitoring the sector

Gold Coast apartment insights: What happened on the Gold Coast in November

One of North Sydney's best-known commercial buildings could become hundreds of new homes, with insurance giant Zurich Australia lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to transform 5 Blue Street into a mixed-use residential development above North Sydney Station.

Rather than demolishing the existing building and starting again, Zurich is proposing an adaptive reuse project that would convert the landmark office building into a 15-level residential development delivering 62 apartments, 86 affordable co-living dwellings, activated retail and significant upgrades to the Blue Street Plaza.

The proposal reflects a growing trend of commercial property owners repositioning ageing office assets into residential housing as Sydney grapples with housing supply shortages and changing workplace demand.

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Located directly above North Sydney Metro and train station, the 3,051 sqm site occupies one of the most strategically positioned parcels of land on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Designed by fjcstudio, the proposal seeks to retain and adapt much of the existing structure while creating a contemporary residential address that better connects with the public domain surrounding North Sydney Station.

The application proposes two basement levels, ground floor retail, affordable co-living accommodation across the podium levels, and apartments above, while preserving and enhancing the publicly accessible Blue Street Plaza.

Rather than pursuing maximum apartment numbers, Zurich has opted for a housing mix heavily weighted towards larger owner-occupier residences.

The proposal includes 62 build-to-sell apartments comprising 12 one-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom, 29 three-bedroom apartments and two premium penthouses. It also incorporates 86 affordable co-living dwellings, which would be managed in perpetuity by a Community Housing Provider.

That balance between traditional apartments and affordable housing reflects the NSW Government's push to increase housing diversity around major transport infrastructure.

The proposal has been lodged concurrently with a rezoning application, with Zurich arguing the site is ideally positioned to support additional housing given its immediate proximity to public transport, employment and services.

"The proposal aims to respond to the housing challenges facing Sydney through the delivery of diverse housing types in a highly accessible location," the design report by fjcstudio states. It also seeks to improve pedestrian amenity through upgrades to Blue Street Plaza while creating a high-performing residential building that responds to the surrounding context.

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Rather than replacing the commercial building, fjcstudio has developed a design that works with the existing structural framework above the rail corridor, an approach that significantly reduces demolition while allowing the site to be repositioned as a mixed-use residential precinct.

The existing structural constraints have informed much of the building's design, including its relationship with Blue Street and surrounding public spaces.

The building has been designed as a slender tower rising above a clearly defined podium, with vertically expressed façades intended to reduce the perceived bulk while reinforcing North Sydney's emerging skyline.

According to fjcstudio, the architectural language responds directly to the surrounding commercial towers while maintaining a finer grain expression more closely aligned with the neighbouring Lavender Bay streetscape.

The tower incorporates articulated façade elements, landscaped podium edges and recessed upper levels to soften its appearance and improve pedestrian amenity below.

A significant component of the proposal is the revitalisation of Blue Street Plaza.

The existing public space has long served as one of the primary pedestrian connections between North Sydney Station, Greenwood Plaza and Blue Street, yet its role is expected to become even more important following the opening of Sydney Metro.

Zurich's proposal seeks to strengthen that role by improving landscaping, introducing new retail frontages, enhancing pedestrian permeability and creating more active edges throughout the day and evening.

Ground floor retail would wrap the plaza, while separate residential and co-living entries have been designed to improve wayfinding without reducing street activation.

Landscape design has been integrated throughout the podium and public realm, softening what is currently one of the most heavily urbanised parts of North Sydney.

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fjcstudio has carefully oriented apartments towards Sydney Harbour and the CBD while using privacy blades and articulated façades to minimise overlooking between neighbouring buildings.

Large framed openings along the western elevation maximise harbour outlooks, while the eastern apartments have been angled towards the south-east to improve privacy from neighbouring development.

The project forms part of the continuing transformation of North Sydney from a predominantly commercial CBD into a genuine mixed-use city centre.

Since the completion of Victoria Cross Metro Station, developers have increasingly shifted their attention towards residential projects capable of leveraging the area's unparalleled transport connectivity.

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FiveX recently lodged plans for a 61-storey, 490-apartment tower that would become one of the tallest residential buildings in North Sydney if approved.

Aqualand continues to expand its Lower North Shore presence following the completion of AURA on Walker Street and its recent St Leonards and Roseville proposals.

Developers are also progressing projects throughout Walker Street, Miller Street and the Victoria Cross precinct as demand for well-located owner-occupier apartments continues to strengthen.

First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station

Busy developer Aqualand Prestige has formally taken the next step in its expansion across Sydney's Lower North Shore, lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for its long-held Archer Street site in Chatswood.

The application covers <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/51-55-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">51-55 Archer Street</a>, a 1,767 sqm amalgamated site on the eastern edge of the Chatswood CBD, where the developer is seeking approval for a 45-level mixed-use tower delivering 114 apartments, including a significant affordable housing component, alongside retail, commercial space and six basement levels of parking.

The SSDA marks the latest milestone for a project Aqualand has been quietly progressing over the past two years. The developer first secured the site for its Aqualand Prestige platform before undertaking an alternative design excellence process with PTW Architects, ultimately avoiding a formal design competition through the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The proposal has evolved considerably from Aqualand's original concept. The revised scheme has been designed around larger owner-occupier product, with an unusually high proportion of three and four-bedroom apartments, targeting the more affluent buyer profile, and downsizer, emerging across the North Shore.

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The 114-apartment mix comprises six studios, 27 one-bedroom apartments, 18 two-bedroom apartments, 50 three-bedroom residences and 13 four-bedroom homes. A quarter of the building will be dedicated to affordable housing, well above the mandated 15 per cent&nbsp;

PTW has structured the building vertically, with affordable housing across levels one to six, premium apartments through levels seven to 31, duplex skyhomes on klevels 32 to 43, a penthouse on level 44, and a rooftop plant level above. Six basement levels will provide resident parking and servicing.

The tower is proposed to reach approximately 154 metres, placing it among a growing collection of residential high-rises transforming Chatswood's skyline.

Rather than competing purely on height, PTW says the design has been driven by creating a slimmer tower capable of delivering significantly larger apartments.

"The primary objective of this project was to create a distinctive building that stands out from the recently approved or built structures in the Chatswood area," the design report states, noting the structural efficiency allows greater investment into apartment quality and resident amenity.

Residents would have access to more than 450 sqm of communal open space including landscaped gardens, swimming pool, rooftop entertaining areas, fitness spaces, community gardens, children's play areas and barbecue facilities.

A major focus of the design has been the public domain.

The ground plane has been opened up through landscaped terraces inspired by Willoughby's sandstone ridges, with native planting, public seating, artwork, retail activation and a series of gathering spaces intended to soften what has traditionally been a hard commercial streetscape.

The landscape strategy references Blue Gum forests once common throughout the area, while incorporating Indigenous storytelling, public art and lighting installations to strengthen the connection to Country.

Chatswood has been one of Sydney's busiest apartment markets over the past 12 months, with a steady pipeline of both new project launches and fresh development applications.

Hyecorp recently launched Celine, a 122-apartment development just along Archer Street, while Changfa and Huirong Group are progressing The Anderson, an 84-apartment project on Anderson Street.

Develotek recently secured approval for a 101-apartment tower on Pacific Highway, while Tian An LFD received the green light for Hammond Greens, its apartment development on the edge of the Chatswood Bowling Club.

Commercial property developer FiveX is also making its move into the residential market. Last month it lodged plans for a 61-storey tower with 490 apartments, which, if approved, would become one of the tallest residential buildings in Chatswood.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-fivex-targets-chatswood-skyline-with-61-storey-tower-after-north-sydney-plans">First look: FiveX targets Chatswood skyline with 61-storey tower after North Sydney plans</a>

Aqualand is also expanding its development pipeline following the launch of its luxury residential brand, Aqualand Prestige. The developer has delivered a string of high-end apartment projects across Sydney's affluent suburbs over the past decade, most recently AURA by Aqualand on Walker Street in North Sydney.

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It has since quietly assembled its next wave of projects.

Earlier this year Aqualand launched Boronia in Roseville, a boutique 111-apartment development on Larkin Street. The project is one of the first significant apartment developments to launch in the suburb ahead of what is expected to become one of Sydney's most active new housing precincts under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms, which allow greater density around train stations.

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The developer has also lodged plans for a two-tower, 413-apartment development on Herbert Street in nearby St Leonards, further strengthening its presence across the Lower North Shore.

Beyond that, Aqualand remains behind the final stage of Barangaroo, where plans will deliver a five-hectare mixed-use precinct comprising new homes, retail, hospitality and community facilities, alongside a new Metro entrance and more than two hectares of public open space, completing the Barangaroo precinct.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/central-barangaroo-development-takes-big-step-with-concept-proposal-approval">Central Barangaroo development takes big step with concept proposal approval</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-aqualand-joins-st-leonards-apartment-party">First look: Aqualand joins St Leonards apartment party</a> 
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First look: Aqualand pushes ahead with Chatswood apartment tower as SSDA lodged for Archer Street

Mass timber is becoming an increasingly popular construction material in apartment developments, but Adelaide developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> is taking the approach a step further.

At its new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flowe-bowden-18-gibson-street-bowden-sa-5007">Flowe Bowden</a> development, the exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure isn't just about reducing the building's environmental footprint. It also forms the foundation of a broader wellness strategy, influencing everything from indoor air quality and natural materials to the way residents move through and experience the building.

The 115-apartment mixed-use development, designed by Melbourne-based architecture practice Fieldwork, will occupy a prominent island site opposite Bowden Village Reserve, combining one, two and three-bedroom apartments with retail and a dedicated wellness destination.

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Wellness isn't confined to a gym or shared resident facility at Flowe. Instead, Fieldwork embedded the concept into the building itself.

The development has been split into two residential wings connected by a naturally ventilated central breezeway, replacing traditional enclosed corridors with open-air walkways that improve natural light, encourage cross ventilation and create more opportunities for neighbourly interaction.

"Rather than treating wellness as something that only happens on the ground floor, our response integrates it throughout the building, which led us to ask what it really means to design a healthy building," Fieldwork Director Quino Holland said.

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The building's architecture also reflects Bowden's industrial heritage. The lower podium references the area's historic brick and sandstone buildings, while the upper levels transition to exposed CLT, allowing the timber structure to become a defining feature throughout the apartments and shared spaces.

The use of mass timber sits alongside a range of sustainability initiatives, including a fully electric, gas-free design, rooftop solar and a targeted 5 Star Green Star rating.

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Inside the residences, the focus remains on natural, durable materials. Blackbutt engineered timber flooring, exposed CLT ceilings, porcelain surfaces and warm timber joinery create a calming interior palette, while low-VOC finishes and responsibly sourced materials have been selected to improve indoor air quality.

Kitchens have been designed as the centrepiece of each apartment, featuring porcelain island benchtops, timber-look cabinetry and brushed steel tapware, with layouts that maximise natural light and ventilation.

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The more traditional interpretation of wellness comes in the form of Level Eleven, a two-storey wellness club spanning the ground floor, mezzanine and first floor.

The facility will include a gym, yoga and reformer Pilates studios, Finnish and infrared saunas, magnesium hot and cold plunge pools, and dedicated recovery spaces. Unlike many residential wellness facilities, Level Eleven will also operate commercially, allowing the broader Bowden community to access the venue while giving residents exclusive membership benefits.

The ground floor has also been designed around everyday living. A café overlooking Bowden Village Reserve will activate the street frontage, while a bike workshop with tool storage, co-working space and dog wash has been incorporated to support daily routines and encourage interaction between residents.

"Flowe brings together my two biggest passions, creating places and creating healthier lives," Otello founder Daniel Harris said.

"We wanted to create something Adelaide hasn't seen before, a genuinely healthy building, where the way you live is lifted without even trying."

Flowe is positioned directly opposite Bowden Village Reserve and within walking distance of Bowden Railway Station and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, placing future residents just minutes from the Adelaide CBD while remaining connected to one of the city's most established urban renewal precincts.

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Otello launches wellness-focused Flowe Bowden with Adelaide-first mass timber apartment design

Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

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