Property buyers keen on buying an apartment&nbsp;in the City of Melbourne were given a shot in the arm at the Victorian Budget last month.

Prospective buyers seeking established apartments in the CBD&nbsp;which have been completed for over 12 months&nbsp;will face no stamp duty on their purchases, as long as the purchase price is under $1 million.

Apartment sales at that price could save buyers up to $55,000 in stamp duty.

The news has been particularly welcomed by first home buyers, who so far this year have seen the&nbsp;HomeBuilder grant expire which had been driving a lot of demand to buy new property.

At the end of June, first home buyers will also see the 50 per cent stamp duty waivers for new property under $1 million expire, as well as the 25 per cent discount of stamp duty for new homes.

Urban have put together the best four best&nbsp;CBD apartment towers which offer the stamp duty.&nbsp;

<h2>Melbourne Square</h2>

One bedroom apartments from $487,000, two bedroom apartments from $642,000.

Melbourne Square on Southbank&#39;s Kavanagh Street&nbsp;is the latest mixed-use development by&nbsp;OSK Property.

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The five-acre prominent gateway precinct&nbsp;has been has been&nbsp;strategically located within proximity to the best education available in Australia including as The University of Melbourne, RMIT University and Swinburne University, as well as the city&rsquo;s iconic arts, entertainment and shopping havens such as the National Gallery of Victoria, Southbank Theatre, Crown Casino, South Melbourne Market, Southgate Shopping Centre and Collins Street.

Cox Architecture designed the precinct, as well as the residential component of Melbourne Square, a pair of towers rising above a terraced podium. The collection of apartments across the East and West towers are fitted out with interiors by Carr Design.

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There are four&nbsp;distinct design themes by Coco Republic to choose from, The Manhattan, which offers a sophisticated dark palette,&nbsp;Bondi, which has a coastal feel, Paris, which boasts timeless luxury, and Soho, which showcases monochromatic industrial style.&nbsp;

The brand new selection of apartment&nbsp;feature kitchens that have&nbsp;marble block island benches, Kohler tapware, state-of-the-art Miele appliances, a five-burner gas hob&nbsp;and DynaCool refrigeration.

The resident amenities feature an indoor pool with uninterrupted views spanning the Melbourne eastern skyline, a sauna&nbsp;and a yoga studio, a gym, private dining areas and kitchen, a state-of-the-art games simulator and a music room and games room.

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<h2>Melbourne Quarter</h2>

One-bedroom apartments from $458,000, two-bedroom apartments from $607,000

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Melbourne Quarter is the masterplan-like community&nbsp;of the award-winning national developer Lendlease.

The apartment development has been designed by the international design firm&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis, one of the most sought-after design firm&#39;s across the globe.

The 2.5 hectare Flinders Street&nbsp;development will feature a&nbsp;public open space&nbsp;with a mix of both retail and parkland.

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So far the East Tower has been completed. That homes&nbsp;Club MQ, three&nbsp;whole-floors of resort-style amenities&nbsp;including theatrette, private dining, indoor pool, gym and spa.

<h2>Melbourne Grand</h2>

One-bedroom apartments from $489,000, two-bedroom apartments from $569,000

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Melbourne Grand is the award-winning development from Central Equity.

The $470 million tower&nbsp;at 560 Lonsdale, in the heart of the CBD,&nbsp;has a striking curved facade thanks to its design&nbsp;by high-profile architects Guilford Bell + Graham Fisher and its build by&nbsp;Multiplex.

The curved tower&nbsp;features a glittering facade, with a wave-like joinery motif, giving the tower a striking point of difference.&nbsp;

Melbourne Grand&nbsp;features a string of hotel-style amenities which take up the whole of the 10th level.&nbsp;As well as an indoor poor, gym and yoga studio, there&#39;s a residents&#39; lounge with a banquet room and coffee bar, as well as a 17-seat luxury theatre.

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The apartments, which all have a 7.2 star average energy rating, span up to 120 sqm and feature high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows with motorised blinds.

Most living areas have their own study nook with a built-in desk and a balcony with panoramic city views off the living space. Each kitchen is fitted with Miele appliances and integrated aircon comes as standard.

<h2>The Peak</h2>

One-bedroom apartments from $483,000, two-bedroom apartments from $618,000

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Only just falling in to the stamp duty waiver having been completed 12 months ago is The Peak, the latest development from Auriton Group.

The Peak&#39;s location is one of the key selling points,&nbsp;located on the quiet side of the Melbourne CBD at 141 La Trobe Street with views to Carlton Gardens.

It&#39;s also set near Spring Street, one of Melbourne&#39;s most expensive street&#39;s for apartments which&nbsp;far surpass those in The Peak.

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There are 177 units in the 42 level tower, with a floor plate of just four apartments per floor, giving each unit a corner aspect.

Each of the remaining units have a 3D Tour.

The new stamp duty waivers could save buyers up to $55,000 on new apartments

Joel Robinson

The best Melbourne CBD apartments for sale with no stamp duty

The boutique apartment developments in the hot Palm Beach market just keep on coming.

The demand for bigger apartments has gone through the roof in the small enclave toward the south of the Gold Coast.

There&#39;s been <a href="/news/qld/sherpa-sell-out-palm-beach-apartment-development-perspective-two-sea">sell-outs at the nearby Perspective 488 and Perspective Two Sea</a>, the Palm Beach apartment developments by Sherpa.

Looking to jump on the demand in larger apartments at the pricier end of the market is the little-known Quahlee Property, which&nbsp;is linked to Christina Quinn, who along with her husband Tony Quinn founded the VIP Pet Foods empire.

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An application has been submitted to the Gold Coast City Council for a nine level tower at 215&nbsp;Jefferson Lane, on the sought-after beach front side.

It will home&nbsp;just eight full floor apartments and a ground floor amenities level complete with&nbsp;a mineral pool with decking and sun lounges, and a sauna.

Contreras Earl Architecture have designed the shell-like tower.

&quot;The morphology and self-sufficiency of certain clam shell species inspired the curvaceous form of the apartment pods that read as individual elements horizontally,&quot; the architecture firm&#39;s design statement read.

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&quot;These spacious one-per floor apartments provide an enticing alternative to single dwelling homes where residents will be able to experience sunlight and views from multiple aspects including towards the breath-taking white sand of Palm Beach and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

The two sites&nbsp;were previously made up by&nbsp;a two-storey house and a vacant lot.

The Design Statement

The 215-217 Jefferson Lane development is located in Palm Beach at the intersection of Jefferson Lane and Thirteenth Avenue, on two sites previously occupied by a two-storey house and a vacant lot. The corner site presents an opportunity to create a contextual gem nestled within the suburb drawing from the unique context, a beachside residential laneway.

The low-rise development consists of 8 boutique beachside apartments in a building of 9 levels. These spacious one-per floor apartments provide an enticing alternative to single dwelling homes where residents will be able to experience sunlight and views from multiple aspects including towards the breath-taking white sand of Palm Beach and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Inside the apartments outdoor spaces are seamlessly integrated with the internal spaces contributing to the overall feeling of openness and providing enhanced cross ventilation throughout all internal areas.

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The allocation of extra large balconies in each apartment supports flexible living patterns and enables semi-outdoor living all-yearround in the sub-tropical climate. The building design (interior and exterior) responds to multiple site parameters such as orientation, context, environment and public realm integration. The directionality and openness of the building towards the ocean was of primary importance, driving the design process. The location of the core and stairs towards the south-west fa&ccedil;ade work to maximise privacy and the amount of open space available towards the favorable North East aspect.

The refined shape and form of the building is the result of a responsiveness to the parameters mentioned. The resultant building allows for an interesting tension between solidity and transparency allowing for enclosure and openness from within protecting from unfavourable conditions (western sun, southerly winds, potential overlooking neighboring buildings) and opens and embraces the favourable summer breezes and beautiful views to the beach. The morphology and self-sufficiency of certain clam shell species inspired the curvaceous form of the apartment pods that read as individual elements horizontally.

The elegant facade articulation derives from the recognized need to give the project more privacy towards the southern neighbour as well as protect the building envelope from prevailing winter winds, providing an enclosed side and an anchor point for the apartments to open and extend towards the northern and eastern facades.

The continuous curvilinear shading device provides climatic control and reduces heat loads and also allows for protection from prevailing winter winds. Visually this shade device creates individual pods per apartment and provides a high level of modulation and presents an attractive sculptural interface to the south east corner. Planters to the North protect and bring privacy as well as bringing greenery to the building helping it to touch lightly and integrate with the ground plane.

This iconic corner will create a unique sense of arrival to the prospering suburb of Palm Beach on approach from Jefferson Lane as well as a beautiful visual addition from Gold Coast Highway and the pedestrian experience will be optimised through the active engagement of the ground plane with street orientated landscape solutions. This new landmark will be an engaging architectural asset for the urban fabric of the coastal city.

The demand for bigger apartments has gone through the roof in the small enclave toward the south of the Gold Coast.

First look: New Palm Beach, Gold Coast boutique beachfront apartment tower

Within just a couple of weeks, Sherpa Property Group have sold out two of their boutique residential developments in the Gold Coast&#39;s sought-after Palm Beach.

The most recent sell-out was for Perspective Two Sea, the $36 million collection of just nine full-floor apartments, just a few weeks after selling out their neighbouring development Perspective 488.

Perspective Two Sea hadn&#39;t even officially launched, with buyers between $3.5 million to $4.75 million coming forward from their&nbsp;database.

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Sherpa&#39;s chief executive&nbsp;Christie Leet said it&rsquo;s extremely rewarding to have their project so eagerly received by buyers, adding that putting the development application together was the quickest lodgement they&#39;ve done to date.

&ldquo;We lodged the DA just five weeks after acquiring the site at 2C Twenty Seventh Avenue, Palm Beach,&quot; Leet said.

&ldquo;We take a unique approach to design for low-density developments and have acquired these excellent sites that makes these locations work instead of over-developing.&rdquo;

Perspective Two Sea grabbed the attention of buyers from across the South Pacific, with prospective residents located in Sydney, NZ, Melbourne, alongside Gold Coast and Brisbane locals.

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&ldquo;Our vision from the outset was to create a unique and stylish collection of luxury residences that offered a new &lsquo;perspective&rsquo; in beach-front living,&rdquo; Leet said.

Sherpa tweaked their plans for both Perspective 488 and Perspective Two Sea given the current interest in the prestige end of the market in the area.

Perspective 488 was originally approved for 37 apartments but only homes&nbsp;11 residences, while Perspective Two Sea was originally approved for 18 apartments but will only offer half that.

Perspective Two Sea hadn't even officially launched, with buyers between $3.5 million to $4.75 million coming forward from their database

Sherpa sell-out Palm Beach apartment development Perspective Two Sea

The longstanding Sunshine Coast developer&nbsp;Henzell Property Group&nbsp;is set to create a mixed-use development in Caloundra, which they say will be one of the most exciting launches the Sunshine Coast will see in 2021.

Henzell, who have been reshaping the Sunshine Coast over the last four decades, have acquired the Suncourt Motel,&nbsp;set on a prized, mostly vacant,&nbsp;6,175 sqm site at the entry to Caloundra.

Henzell will develop&nbsp;high-end retail and dining at street level, with modern apartments dedicated to owner-occupiers above.

The&nbsp;135 Bulcock Street site, also with a street frontage to Omrah Avenue, was a unique opportunity to create a new entry statement for central Caloundra, Henzell Property Group sales director Marcus Muir says.

&ldquo;We have had our eye on this property for some time, so what we have planned has been carefully considered,&quot; Muir says.

&quot;We feel this site, with the correct product mix, will be one of the most exciting launches that the Sunshine Coast will see in 2021.

&ldquo;This development will combine luxurious residences offering exceptional views within an entertainment precinct that will attract high end lifestyle operators locally and from across Queensland.

&ldquo;We have already commenced discussions with a number of dining and retail operators and there are many more who have yet to move to the Coast as they have been waiting for the perfect location.&rdquo;&nbsp;

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Henzell Property Group plans to deliver the project in two stages, with the design taking advantage of the two-street frontage by creating an activated laneway for vehicle and pedestrian access between Bulcock Street and Omrah Avenue providing a new sidewalk boulevard restaurant precinct.

&ldquo;This will become an iconic Sunshine Coast location for residents and visitors alike providing a new streetscape that connects Bicentennial Park, north of Omrah Avenue, and south to the beachfront,&rdquo; Muir said.

&ldquo;The location offers everything that residents could want in a Sunshine Coast lifestyle with an easy stroll to some of Caloundra&rsquo;s best beaches and shopping with Bulcock Street right at your doorstep.

&ldquo;When combined with luxurious apartments offering generous floor plans and either northern orientation or sprawling ocean views, this is exactly what the market is looking for in a coastal residence.&rdquo;

The first stage of the development will comprise a boutique collection of 39 apartments over 10 levels that will boast some of the best view&rsquo;s that Caloundra has to offer.

Preliminary works have already begun at this stage ahead of Henzell Property Group releasing apartments to the market.

&ldquo;We have chosen to release the most boutique offering to the market first to cater for exceptional demand for luxury residences by owner-occupiers,&rdquo; Muir said.

&ldquo;Stage one will comprise a collection of two and three-bedroom residences along with a penthouse collection, resort style pool and tranquil pool side areas.&rdquo;

Henzell Property Group has been buoyed by the success of its latest development at Pelican Waters, with a sell-out of an exclusive release of luxury residences in the first stage of the $200 million precinct known as The Cove.

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All 15 homes in the Terrace Collection were snapped up for a total of $12 million, highlighting the appeal of high-end residences among-end users on the Sunshine Coast.

&ldquo;Buyers in this segment of the market are typically looking for a relaxed lifestyle close to the water and within easy reach of retail, dining and entertainment facilities,&rdquo; Muir added.

&ldquo;With this iconic new development, we are planning to add a new level of sophistication to the natural appeal that attracts so many people to the Caloundra lifestyle.&rdquo;

Henzell acquire Sunshine Coast's Suncourt Motel, plans mixed-use Caloundra development

Cavcorp have submitted a new residential scheme to the Brisbane City Council for a new apartment development&nbsp;located adjacent to their Le Bain building in Newstead.

Situated on the current ANFE Italian Club site at 10-20 Wyandra Street, the 129 apartment proposal features a stunning green wall which will span over 80 metres in length and 15 metres tall, made up of 12,000 plants.

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The green wall pays homage to Italy&rsquo;s leafy cliff top villages, in a bold contribution to the streetscape which will also produce over 3 million litres of oxygen and absorb 29 tons of CO2 every year.⁣ 
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Other noteworthy aspects of the proposal are the dedicated work from home spaces in most apartments, the cross-block link between Wyandra and Masters/Wyatt Streets, and of course Cavcorp&rsquo;s signature communal rooftop.

This particular rooftop proposal features a 25 metre pool, yoga lawn, vegetable garden, magnesium spas, and a relaxation garden contained within a lush urban oasis in the sky.&nbsp;&nbsp;⁣

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Cavcorp have designed the Italian Club in house through their Cavcorp Design arm, with Form Landscape Architects curating the verdant elements of the building.

The built form of the Italian Club is broken up by the use of serrated floor plates which culminate in a bold tower form nestled atop the leafy podium.

The 129 apartment proposal features a green wall which will span over 80 metres in length and 15 metres tall, made up of 12,000 plants.



Cavcorp submit apartment plans for Italian Club redevelopment in Newstead

Hot on the heels of launching their luxury Palm Beach apartment development Hemingway, the Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen have found their next project.

They&#39;ve secured a prime site in Mermaid Beach,&nbsp;at&nbsp;7-9 Mermaid Avenue, just south of Broadbeach.

It&#39;s a 1,905 sqm block that currently homes Leemar Court and Myana, the two original apartment blocks home to 24 apartments.

They&#39;re set to make way for a 24-storey tower designed by Rothelowman, which will have 130 apartments.

Hirsch &amp; Faigen director Richard Hirsch says&nbsp;Mermaid Beach is not only one of Queensland&rsquo;s, but one of Australia&rsquo;s most aspirational beachside addresses.

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&ldquo;We believe in creating unique and sophisticated living spaces with an uncompromising commitment to design, sustainability, usability and standard of delivery,&quot; Hirsch says.

&ldquo;Our vision for the Mermaid Beach site will not waiver from this approach, blending with its pristine surrounds and enhancing the lives and wellbeing of its residents.&rdquo;

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/gold-coast-apartment-development-insights-what-happened-on-the-gc-in-may">What happened on the Gold Coast in May?</a>

The development firm, whose Hemingway, Palm Beach project was their first on the Gold Coast, are also finalising plans for their third development in the area, this one further south on the Gold Coast.

The flagship Gold Coast project Hemingway, named after the famous author Ernest Hemingway,&nbsp;will have 78 apartments over 14 levels.

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Prices will range from $450,000 to the $4 million penthouse.

The tower, also designed by Rothelowman,&nbsp;has been described as&nbsp;a multi-storey reimagining of the area&rsquo;s humble holiday shacks from the late 1950s and 1960s. 
 
The development was lauded in an assessment by Gold Coast City Council&rsquo;s Office of Architecture and Heritage that stated it would &ldquo;reinforce the local identity&rdquo; and &ldquo;contribute to the emerging character of the area&rdquo;.

About the developer

Hirsch &amp; Faigen is a private company and partnership between the Hirsch family &mdash; also well-known for its petroleum, horse-racing and wine interests &mdash; and property lawyer/developer Daniel Faigen.

It has a number of property interests in Queensland and a national portfolio of projects completed over the past decade with a value of more than $1 billion.

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It's a 1,905 sqm block that currently homes Leemar Court and Myana, the two original apartment blocks home to 24 apartments

Hirsch & Faigen's next Gold Coast apartment tower location revealed

Bluebird has lodged a bold DA for a leafy residential development on the river at Highgate Hill.

Designed by Ellivo Architects, the apartment building of eight units embraces the neighbouring park and community garden in a verdant design that connects with its surroundings. ⁣ 
 
The proposal would replace an existing apartment complex that has declined beyond restoration due to its age. ⁣

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Bluebird co-founders and managing partners, Riye Arai-Coupe and Claire O’Rourke, said the new vision for the site proposes to deliver a reduced number of apartments and introduces leading biophilic and sustainable design principles.

“It’s an approach that will deliver a building that not only ‘breathes’ but gives back to its community through highly considered design that prioritises the connection between environment, social harmony, and enduring wellbeing.” ⁣

The proposal would replace an existing apartment complex that has declined beyond restoration due to its age

Bluebird lodge plans for leafy Highgate Hill apartment block

There&#39;s no slowing down of the sea-changer trend across New South Wales, with Sydneysiders still looking south for holiday homes they&#39;re spending more time at.

The Sydney-based developer St Trinity Group have seen high demand for Ridgewaters Kiama,&nbsp;their $60 million residential community on the South Coast,&nbsp;around two hours&nbsp;south of Sydney.

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It&#39;s the size of the apartments on offer at Ridgewaters which has attracted a swell of buyers, says St Trinity Group Managing Director Nicholas El-Khoury.

&ldquo;Ridgewaters Kiama is the only development on the South Coast offering exclusively three-bedroom apartments, some with studies, designed specifically to cater to this unprecedented demand for flexible sea-change, owner-occupier residences accommodating a range of changing needs,&rdquo; El-Khoury said.

The apartments so far have been popular with downsizers and sea-changers, as well as industry professionals wanting to work remotely.

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&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve received interest from a range of buyers &ndash; some of them coming from postcodes closer to Sydney&rsquo;s CBD as well some already from coastal areas like Sutherland Shire who want to remain by the sea, but for a lesser price tag,&quot; El-Khoury added.

&ldquo;All of them clearly recognise the value of seaside havens such as Kiama as offering both the convenience of being close to major metropolitan areas and facilities with the desirable lifestyle of smaller coastal communities.&rdquo;

Three-bedroom apartments start from $945,000 and all come with their own&nbsp;parking.

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It's the size of the apartments on offer at Ridgewaters which has attracted a swell of buyers, says St Trinity Group Managing Director Nicholas El-Khoury.

Sea-changer and downsizer trend continues on NSW South Coast as Ridgewaters Kiama sales speed up

The Brisbane apartment market continue to show strength over May, posting 1.1 per cent gains,&nbsp;CoreLogic&#39;s monthly Hedonic Home Value Index found.

The rolling quarterly apartment gains&nbsp;are now up to 3.2 per cent, with the median apartment price reaching&nbsp;$411,000.

The media veteran Steve Hunt, who founded the public relations and media strategy firm Media Hunt in 2005, has cast his eye over the Brisbane market and what&#39;s happening in the Queensland capital.

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Hunt mentioned The Fernery, which has been popular with local owner-occupiers

Urban recently spoke to Colliers residential director Andrew Scriven, who said most of the buyers have come from a couple of kilometre radius.

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&quot;There&#39;s been overwhelming success since launch in April&nbsp;from the local market, looking to either downsize, invest or secure something for the children,&quot; Scriven said.

&quot;Locals have really embraced the project. They&nbsp;haven&rsquo;t really had that offering ever.&quot;

The project by the Townsville-based&nbsp;Honeycombes, in partnership with their financier MaxCap, will comprise the 82 apartment block The Fernery, as well as&nbsp;a 12,000 sqm retail centre set next to the Ferny Grove train station.

The media veteran Steve Hunt has cast his eye over the Brisbane market and what's happening in the Queensland capital



Brisbane apartment market in the spotlight: Media Hunt's May update

The Gold Coast has continued across May to see stellar results, as well as new apartment&nbsp;projects lodged to the local council.

From planning documents to approvals and sales successes, Urban have wrapped up all the moves&nbsp;across the Gold Coast.

<h2>Hirsch &amp; Faigen launch Hemingway, Palm Beach apartments</h2>

The Melbourne-based national developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen have officially launched Hemingway, their first apartment development on the Gold Coast.

Prices will range from $450,000 to $2 million in the Palm Beach residential project which will comprising 78 apartments over 14 levels. The penthouse is priced at $4 million.

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Rothelowman have designed the tower which has been described as a multi-storey reimagining of the area&rsquo;s humble holiday shacks from the late 1950s and 1960s.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/hirsch-faigen-launch-hemingway-palm-beach-apartments">click here</a>.

<h2>Sammut lodge plans for $200 million Surfers Paradise apartment tower, Coast</h2>

The Sydney-based luxury developer&nbsp;Sammut Developments&nbsp;are set to expand in to the hot Gold Coast&nbsp;off the plan&nbsp;apartment market.

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They&#39;ve lodged plans with the Gold Coast City Council for a new apartment tower in the heart of Surfers Paradise, to be called Coast.

The new tower at 43 Garfield Terrace will rise 35 levels if it gets sign off from the local council and will home just 49 apartments.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-sammut-lodge-plans-for-200-million-surfers-paradise-apartment-tower-coast">click here</a>.

<h2>Lacey Group all-but sell out Palm Beach project The Monroe</h2>

The local Gold Coast developer&nbsp;Lacey Group&nbsp;has secured a near sell out of its luxury Palm Beach apartment development, The Monroe.

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It took just two weeks for all but one of the apartments to be snapped up following the launch of the 33 apartment development on the Jefferson Lane dress circle.

Apartments in the Plus Architecture-designed development, which ranged&nbsp;between $619,000 and $1.79 million, were snapped up by local owner-occupiers,

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/lacey-group-all-but-sell-out-palm-beach-project-the-monroe">click here</a>.

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<h2>Raptis set for new Broadbeach, Gold Coast apartment tower</h2>

The Gold Coast developer Raptis has officially lodged plans for its newest Gold Coast tower.

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They&#39;ve secured a prime development site in Broadbeach at 6-8 George Avenue, next to the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in the heart of the coastal hotspot.

The busy Sydney-based architecture firm&nbsp;Koichi Takada&nbsp;Architects, who have taken on a number of projects on the Gold Coast in recent months,&nbsp;have designed the 40 storey building.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-raptis-set-for-new-broadbeach-gold-coast-apartment-tower">click here</a>.

<h2>Auriton set to make move to Gold Coast market</h2>

The primarily Melbourne-based developer Auriton are set for their first residential apartment tower in Queensland.

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They snapped up a prime 1,095&nbsp;sqm development site at 2932-2934 Gold Coast Highway in late March&nbsp;and have just lodged plans to the City of Gold Coast council for an $80 million tower&nbsp;with 108 apartments.

It has been designed by the renowned architecture firm&nbsp;Rothelowman, who are calling the 30th level tower&nbsp;a vertical community.&nbsp;The design incorporates just four apartments per floor for the most part, with 14 sqm balconies located on each corner of the building.

To read more, <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-auriton-set-to-make-move-to-gold-coast-market-with-rivea-tower">click here</a>.

Find out <a href="/news/qld/gold-coast-apartment-development-insights-what-happened-on-the-gc-in-april">what happened on the Gold Coast over April</a>.

From planning documents to approvals and sales successes, Urban have wrapped up all the moves across the Gold Coast.



Gold Coast apartment development insights: What happened on the GC in May?

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/smith-by-valli-collingwood-224-228-smith-street-collingwood-vic-3066">Smith Collingwood</a> is a new boutique apartment development bringing a refined, design-led approach to one of Melbourne’s most established inner-city neighbourhoods.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pandolfini-architects">Pandolfini Architects</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/lisa-buxton-interiors">Lisa Buxton</a>, Smith by Valli sits on iconic Smith Street and comprises just 22 residences tailored toward owner-occupiers seeking a more considered style of apartment living.

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The design of Smith focuses on a north-facing orientation across all residences, a relatively uncommon feature in dense inner-Melbourne settings. Each apartment has been planned to maximise natural light and outlook, alongside a material palette defined by warm tones, custom joinery, and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances.

The development comprises a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with pricing currently ranging from just under $1 million to around $4.85 million for the premium penthouse-level residences, reflecting growing demand for luxury owner-occupier product in Melbourne’s inner urban market.

Residents will also have access to a private rooftop garden designed as an elevated retreat above the city, &nbsp;featuring curated landscaping, veggie boxes, intimate seating areas and spaces for relaxed gatherings. Sustainability has also been integrated into the project through a 7-star energy rating and two secure bicycle facilities for every residence.

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Smith by Valli sits in the heart of one of Melbourne’s most established retail and hospitality strips, within walking distance of venues such as Falco Bakery, Carnation Canteen and Alimentari, alongside parks and everyday services. With a Walk Score of 99, the location reinforces the project’s positioning toward buyers prioritising walkability and access over car dependency.

With only a limited number of residences, Smith reflects growing demand for smaller, highly curated apartment developments that prioritise design quality, liveability, and connection to neighbourhood character.

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Smith by Valli delivers a refined collection of luxury residences to Melbourne’s inner north

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a>’s 640 Bourke Street stands as a testament to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">Melbourne</a>’s ability to bridge its storied past with a bold vision for the future.&nbsp;

Rising above the heritage-listed Eliza Tinsley building, the development reflects a broader shift toward adaptive reuse in the city, where historical assets are retained and reinterpreted as part of new residential development.

Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> incorporates the Eliza Tinsley building as its foundation, housing a grand gallery and lobby space that serve as both a functional and symbolic centrepiece. The heritage façade informs the tower’s design, creating a connection between Melbourne’s past and its contemporary skyline.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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Above this historic base, the 68-storey tower will deliver just over 600 residences, a notable reduction from earlier schemes, reflecting a deliberate move toward larger-format apartments and a stronger owner-occupier focus.

Unlike traditional CBD developments that prioritised investor stock, 640 Bourke Street has been repositioned to respond to changing buyer expectations.

"The discussion was all around making 640 Bourke Street the best residence to live in, to be much more focused on the people in the building rather than people looking at the building," Marsland explained.&nbsp;

This shift is evident in the development’s interiors, which emphasise practical luxury with spacious layouts, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.&nbsp;

“What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Lauren Sheldon, Far East Consortium’s Director of Sales and Marketing, said.&nbsp;

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Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang added, "We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."&nbsp;

Amenities spanning more than 3,000 sqm across multiple levels further reinforce this focus on resident experience. These include a pool, gym, co-working areas, and a range of hospitality-inspired spaces such as a whisky lounge, library, and private dining rooms, many drawing reference from traditional bathhouses and Melbourne’s laneway culture.

"We wanted to make both the pool and the gym area to be absolutely destinational, and when you traverse across to these spaces, there is a gentle familiarity to the beautiful notions of the hammams and the Roman baths, a gentle nod to history," Chang noted.

At street level, the project contributes to the ongoing transformation of the western CBD, with upgrades to Langs Lane and the introduction of retail, hospitality, and gallery spaces designed to activate the precinct and strengthen its connection to the surrounding city fabric.

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The location places residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and the Docklands waterfront, positioning the development within a rapidly evolving inner-city neighbourhood.

"We believe it's the best site left in the city of Melbourne," Craig Williams, Executive Director at Far East Consortium, said.&nbsp;

640 Bourke Street is Far East Consortium’s 14th building in Melbourne’s western CBD.

"A very elegant designed building. It's going to be a Melbourne statement for many, many years to come."

One-bedroom apartments are priced from around $640,000, with 640 Bourke Street targeting completion in 2029.

Renders shown are Artist's Impressions correct as of May 2026.

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Heritage-led design anchors Far East Consortium’s 640 Bourke St, Melbourne

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

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

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

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