In the enviable location of Bentleigh rises Onyx, a boutique development featuring a selection of 32 one, two and three bedroom apartments across five floors. &nbsp;

Developed by Vanguard Projects, Onyx delivers a strong design statement through its dramatic contemporary lines with expansive apartments that flow effortlessly to inviting outdoor areas.

However there are only a handful of&nbsp;two bedroom apartments remaining in Onyx, built by the Melbourne-based construction firm&nbsp;Drakk Pty Ltd.

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Inside, kitchens are designed to connect with living spaces with large reconstituted stone island benches, perfect for preparing meals with ease and entertaining. There's plenty of storage with a mix of laminate and timber veneer cabinetry complimenting the Miele stainless steel built-in appliances. The splash back of bronzed glass adds a subtle layer of sophistication to the communal spaces.

Living spaces are awash with natural light from the full-height windows and flow effortlessly to your private balcony. Pair the free-flowing, timber floors with the perfect dining table and lounge room set to create a harmonious space for bringing people together.

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Bedrooms have been designed with your health and well-being in mind with plenty of natural light to wake up to and ventilation to ensure a fresh environment with generous built-in or walk-through wardrobes.&nbsp;

Bathrooms continue the natural colour scheme throughout the home and add a luxurious texture to calm the senses. Large neutral-toned tiling define the room between the vanity area and the large walk-in shower. Mirrored cabinets, a deep basin complete with modern black tapware and plenty of storage is just what you need in a bathroom.

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Located in the highly coveted McKinnon Secondary College school zone, Onyx presents and opportunity to secure a stylish urban lifestyle within walking distance to trendy cafe's, world class restaurants and within a short distance to Melbourne's best beaches, parklands and shopping.

There are only a handful of two bedroom apartments remaining in Onyx, constructed by Drakk Pty Ltd a Melbourne based construction firm.

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Vanguard's completed Onyx apartment development in Bentleigh all-but sold out

The Heran Building Group have focused on the residents amenities at its Gold Coast development Midwater, nestled between Main Beach and the Nerang River.

Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, the apartments have been designed as a collection of open light-filled spaces with seamless connection to the natural environment.

There are 106 apartments in the 38 level tower at 3496 Main Beach Parade, with the amenities crowning the development.

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The amenities include an infinity pool, smart home automation a fully equipped well-being centre with gym, outdoor yoga, steam &amp; sauna facilities plus a great selection of world-class amenities nearby.

Resort-style luxury is further curated through durable fixtures and fittings enhanced by warm lighting.

The open plan kitchen, living and dining&nbsp;areas open&nbsp;to large entertaining terraces, while full height glass sliding doors and louvres open to allow cooling breezes inside.

Additionally, smart home automation gives residents easy access to an integrated system of devices designed for comfort, security and convenience. Lighting, audio and video, blinds, air-conditioning and security are all controlled by your all-in-one touch screen, remote or smart phone.

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Midwater offers both beach and riverfront access. There&#39;s also a fully automated valet.

Prices start from&nbsp;$649,900 for a one bedroom apartment, $849,900&nbsp;for a two bedder and&nbsp;$1,779,900 for a three bedroom apartment.

A limited number of residences are on offer with breathtaking sea views, stunning interior design and luxurious resort-style amenities

What residents can expect at Midwater at Main Beach

Apartments in Estilo on Kittyhawk, the second tower in the three building development by Gardner Vaughan Group, have hit the market.

The first tower in the Chermside development, north of Brisbane, is completed and sold out.

The family-ran developer are luring investors to the second tower&nbsp;with a $25,000 developer grant, as long as the purchasers pay a $25,000 deposit.

Situated right on Marchant Park, Estilo on Kittyhawk sits across the road from&nbsp;Westfield&#39;s premier shopping centre and is just over 10 minutes from the airport.

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Construction is underway on the second tower, which will home 78 apartments over eight levels that&nbsp;feature floor to ceiling acoustic glazed windows, which, from the higher level apartments, will take&nbsp;advantage of the&nbsp;views across parklands and the city.

One bedroom apartments start from $349,000, and two bedrooms from just $379,000.

They all feature kitchens with European appliance&nbsp;&nbsp;and stone benchtops throughout as well as bathrooms with imported luxury tiles and stylish designer tap ware.

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There is so much on offer at Estilo on the Park with a central swimming pool, expansive rooftop recreation&nbsp;area with indoor and&nbsp;outdoor rooms, not to mention new retail outlets on ground level.

Local amenities include bike paths, walking trails, sporting venues, picnic areas, and one of Brisbane&#39;s best playgrounds - Kidspace

Apartments in Estilo on Kittyhawk, the second tower in the three building development by Gardner Vaughan Group, are now available.

Investors save $25,000 on apartments in Chermside’s Estilo on Kittyhawk

The City of Sydney&rsquo;s Affordable Housing Program, endorsed by the Minister for Planning, Rob Stokes, introduces a charge for the delivery new homes that will now apply across Central Sydney and much of the City of Sydney local government area.

Minister Stokes announced last week the making of a new plan that will push up the price of new housing in the City of Sydney.

The NSW Government has signed off on a new tax of up to 3% on the production of new homes in the City of Sydney Council area.

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Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest said, &quot;both the Minister and Clover Moore are well meaning, but you don&rsquo;t create affordable housing by adding additional charges to the production of new homes.&quot;

&quot;The NSW Productivity Commission recognised this conundrum in their review of infrastructure fees and charges. This change goes in the very opposite direction. This is a new tax on new homes to be paid by new home buyers.&nbsp;Prices will go up.&quot;

&quot;Housing affordability is one of the biggest issues facing governments at all levels. But the NSW Government has simply done what the Mayor of Sydney wants &ndash; no questions asked &ndash; no economic analysis applied.&quot;

&quot;The key to housing affordability is more supply &ndash; not extra taxes on those who are trying to solve the affordability problem by creating more homes.&quot;

&quot;It is high-time the penny dropped with the NSW Government &ndash; it is the drought of planning approvals that has caused this housing affordability crisis and urgent policy reform is needed.&quot;

&quot;Unfortunately, while well meaning, today&rsquo;s announcement is a step in the wrong direction.&quot;

&quot;Clover Moore is no-doubt popular &ndash; but we are in trouble if we take her advice on housing affordability!&quot;

The NSW Government has signed off on a new tax of up to 3% on the production of new homes in the City of Sydney Council area

New production tax to push up price of new housing in City of Sydney

Gary Dempsey Developments have recently launched the highly anticipated final release at their coveted Taskers development.

Siskas is the final piece of the puzzle at their stunning new coastal development positioned on the isthmus between the Swan River and the Indian Ocean.

Located in North Fremantle,&nbsp;Siskas will feature a collection of luxury&nbsp;residences designed in collaboration between ZMH Architecture and Craig Steere Architects.&nbsp;Gary Dempsey Developments are also undertaking the construction.&nbsp;

Slated for completion by August 2021, there are only 14 apartments remaining in the whole of the wider Taskers development, with just five left in Siskas.

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Each kitchen at Siskas&nbsp;features stainless tapware, top-of-the-line Gaggenau and Miele appliances and bespoke cabinetry, with a large island suited&nbsp;for entertaining.

The apartments have&nbsp;a seven-layered party wall system for acoustic soundproofing and floor-to-ceiling double glazed windows and doors,&nbsp;letting in lots of natural light.&nbsp;Many of the bedrooms feature walk-in wardrobes with bespoke timber joinery, and floor-to-ceiling double glazing to take advantage&nbsp;of the ocean views.&nbsp;

Every&nbsp;bathroom&nbsp;include vanities which have been artistically crafted with timber joinery and a stone basin. The showers are semi-frameless, with built-in storage and a dual shower head.&nbsp;

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Luxurious resort-style amenities are available for resident use, with the site boasting 3,000 sqm&nbsp;of private parklands, and even a vertical take-off and landing station to cater to air travel and drone deliveries for the penthouse residents.

Not only has Siskas at Taskers been designed to facilitate future technological advancements, but its environmental rating of 7.5 stars means a reduced carbon footprint and potential for lower utility costs in future.

The Taskers development has won numerous industry awards for excellence in construction and development, with recognition from the Master Builders Association and the Urban Development Industry of Australia.

Siskas is the final piece of the puzzle at their stunning new coastal development positioned on the isthmus between the Swan River and the Indian Ocean.

Siskas, the final release in North Fremantle development Taskers, approaches sell-out

Coronation Property&rsquo;s latest master-planned community, Mason &amp; Main, offers smart-designed apartments&nbsp;set above an exciting new gourmet dining and fresh food marketplace.

Situated on Merrylands Road, the project offers one, two and three-bedroom configurations with most apartments priced under $650,000.

Designed by Woods Bagot, Mason &amp; Main offers a green roof, communal amenities and public space on the ground floor with commercial premises.

Check out five&nbsp;things Urban loves about Mason &amp; Main.

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<h2>1. Delivered by a leading Australian developer</h2>

Australian owned and operated Coronation Property&nbsp;bring a fresh perspective to urban precincts across Sydney.

The award-winning developer has a focus on mixed-use developments, combining deep local knowledge with decades of development experience.&nbsp; As proud Sydney locals, they&nbsp;work to create vibrant communities where people thrive.

Other projects Coronation have worked developed include The Foundry, The Gild, The Bindery and The Paper Mill.

<h2>2. Designed by an award-winning Australian architecture firm</h2>

Founded in Adelaide, Woods Bagot is now a global architectural practice with studios spanning six regions.

The firm, which prioritises &ldquo;human experience and delivers engaging, future-oriented projects for its clients&rdquo;, has become synonymous with deeply-considered and innovative design, engaging clients and communities in their design process.

Past projects by the firm include the Ivy in Sydney, the Wynyard Walk, which connects Wynyard Station to the Barangaroo waterfront, and the 184-residence mixed-use&nbsp;Collins Arch&nbsp;project in Melbourne.

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<h2>3. The master-planned community and the location</h2>

Local produce and a world of flavours are on your door step as Mason &amp; Main&nbsp;add&nbsp;to the vibrant neighbourhood culture of Merrylands with a range of new places to shop and dine.

Everything you need is in walking distance to Mason &amp; Main, from Stockland Shopping Centre directly opposite, to Merrylands train station just 350m away.

There are many places to enjoy the great outdoors close to home, such as Holroyd Gardens, Granville Park, Merrylands Park and the Central Gardens Nature Reserve.

Merrylands is known for its eclectic mix of places to eat and shop, and is just&nbsp;three&nbsp;kilometres from the Parramatta CBD.

<h2>4.&nbsp;Amenities inside and out</h2>

Packed with amenity inside as well as those scattered in the masterplanned community and wider area, there&#39;s plenty of features on offer for residents.

Enjoy a private oasis on the resident-only resort level, including a pool with day beds, a gym, lush garden cabanas, and barbecue&nbsp;areas.

Constructed by MN Builders, every feature is completed to a high standard of quality.

Besides the luxury residential facilities, there is the vibrant eat street and fresh food marketplace precinct at your door.

School and learning facilities nearby include&nbsp;Key College,&nbsp;Merrylands Public School,&nbsp;Merrylands High School and Granville Boys High School.

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<h2>5. Apartments designed to adapt at an affordable price</h2>

Apartments at Mason &amp; Main are filled with natural light and maximise indoor-outdoor living, with large balconies and terraces enjoying vistas to the Blue Mountains and the CBD.

The main bedroom, living, dining, and balcony all enjoy a direct northerly aspect, and with only one common wall the living and dining areas enjoy light from two sides.

Most apartments include large multipurpose rooms, maximising flexibility and longevity. These rooms enjoy natural light, custom joinery, and the ability to be completely closed off, perfect for working from home, or for setting up a guest bedroom or nursery.

The development&#39;s bespoke apartment finishes come with two distinct colour schemes to choose from.

The project has received a large response from locals and first home buyers, with studio&#39;s priced from $395,000 and one-bedrooms from $500,000.

Two bedders start at $564,000&nbsp;and 3 bedders at $879,000.

Coronation Property’s latest master-planned community, Mason & Main, offers smartly designed apartments, set above an exciting new gourmet dining and fresh food marketplace.

Why Mason & Main is set to become Merrylands new hotspot

The luxury Gold Coast riverfront apartment development&nbsp;One Cannes has been inundated with enquiry and buyers, with only a few apartments now remaining.

Of the&nbsp;80 two, three and four bedroom apartments designed by&nbsp;Plus Architecture, the majority were sold to local downsizers, demostrating the continued appetite for spacious and ultra-luxurious apartmenst in an unmatched water location for those with shrinking households.

The remaining One Cannes apartments all have&nbsp;water views,&nbsp; entertainers kitchens with European appliances and 40mm stone benchtops, starting from the low $800,000&#39;s, with the four&nbsp;bedroom penthouses priced between $2.7&nbsp;million and $3.5 million.

Urban has taken a closer look at why One Cannes is selling out fast.

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The tower has plenty on offer, without even stepping out the lobby, with&nbsp;onsite amenities at the forefront.

The ground floor is home to a riverfront infinity pool surrounded by cabanas and sun lounges, as well as a full-sized gym, sauna, and a yoga and pilates studio, oriented toward the Main River and adjoining parklands.

Plus it makes working from home a breeze with a business lounge, boardroom, private offices and meeting rooms. There are also working offices for solo use.

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One Cannes offers oversized apartments wrapped by floor to ceiling glass, and every apartment boasts river views&nbsp;as well as stunning skyline, ocean &amp; hinterland vistas.

The&nbsp;secluded, leafy dress circle enclave is a quite residential address with absolute river and park frontages, all while remaining just a five&nbsp;minute walk to a patrolled beach and cafes.

Every five star home is&nbsp;host to premium finishes, with the hub of the home the entertainers&#39; kitchen with European appliances and 40mm stone benchtops.

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Located between Broadbeach and Surfers and surrounded by retail amenity, One Cannes is&nbsp;Marquee&#39;s second successful project along Cannes Avenue, following their sellout Cannes Waterfront Living.

One Cannes marks Marquee&rsquo;s seventh project on the Gold Coast, bringing its total portfolio value of completed and future projects on the Gold Coast to more than $400 million.

One Cannes has plenty on offer without even stepping out the lobby with a five-star resort style amenities inspired by the French Riviera spread across two full levels

Why One Cannes in Surfers Paradise should be on buyer's shortlist

The Charter Hall Group has been awarded WELL Certification at the Gold level for its landmark Adelaide office tower GPO Exchange, by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

GPO Exchange &ndash; recognised as one of the most innovative and technologically advanced smart buildings in Australia &ndash; is the first ever project in South Australia to achieve WELL Certification.

This accolade was awarded through IWBI&rsquo;s WELL Building Standard, which is the premier global building standard to focus on enhancing people&rsquo;s health and wellness through&nbsp;buildings.

GPO Exchange was recently awarded a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating, 5 Star NABERS Water rating and 5&nbsp;Star NABERS Indoor Environment ratings.

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The following initiatives were introduced to lift GPO Exchange&rsquo;s WELL rating from Silver to Gold:

<ul>
	<li>Introduction of a green cleaning protocol focusing on the use of non-toxic cleaning materials to maintain healthy indoor air quality for occupants</li>
	<li>Attention to the design of high touch surfaces to enable them to be deep cleaned regularly to mitigate transmission of bacteria and viruses</li>
	<li>Introduction of specific cleaning equipment and storage of chemicals to enable the highest degree of cleanliness in the building</li>
	<li>Ongoing testing of building water quality</li>
	<li>Introduction of food policies that support the use of healthier eating choices</li>
	<li>Introduction of food policies that require nutritional information to be provided to occupants so that healthy eating choices are more easily made</li>
	<li>End-of-trip facilities enabling cycling to work and running during lunch breaks to support the physical health of occupants</li>
	<li>A report highlighting biophilic design features incorporated into the building to support the health and wellbeing of occupants</li>
</ul>

&ldquo;GPO Exchange is raising the bar for commercial sustainability in South Australia and has set a new benchmark for workplaces in this State. This incredible milestone is recognition of that,&rdquo; said Charter Hall Development Executive Mr George Roussos.

GPO Exchange was recently awarded a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating, 5 Star NABERS Water rating and 5 Star NABERS Indoor Environment ratings

Charter Hall’s GPO Exchange achieves first Gold WELL Certification in South Australia

HIA has announced the appointment of its new national Vice President, Ms Debbie Johnson. Debbie is the second female to be elected to this position.

Debbie is a highly experienced and regarded building designer and builder based in Queensland bringing a strong portfolio of skills to the role having run her business for 35 years and being involved in a diverse range of industry and government boards throughout her career.

Debbie was appointed as the Queensland Regional President in 2013 and to the National Board in 2017.&nbsp;

Debbie was integral in the establishment of HIA&rsquo;s Building Women awards in Queensland which will celebrate their 7th annual event later this year. She supported the expansion of the program nationally and has shared her career journey speaking at many regional Building Women events over the last five years.

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Ms Johnson has expressed her desire to carry on the good work of her predecessors and represent the HIA core values.

&ldquo;I am proud to be a HIA member and will always promote the Housing Industry Association at every level,&quot;&nbsp;said Ms Johnson.

&ldquo;I want Australians to have confidence in our industry, in the products and materials we use and the homes we deliver every day for thousands of families. The industry is proud of our knowledge, experience and our skills and the Association will continue to work hard to develop the next generation of building professionals,&rdquo; she concluded.

HIA has announced the appointment of its new national Vice President, Ms Debbie Johnson

HIA appoint new national Vice President

Box Hill is a thriving suburb just 14 kilometres east of Melbourne.

A major transportation hub for Melbourne&#39;s eastern suburbs, Box Hill is home to one of the city&#39;s busiest train stations, located beneath Box Hill Central. It is also served by the route 109 tram and numerous bus routes.

Retail is plentiful with Box Hill Central. It was 2007 when two shopping centres merged to create Box Hill Central, which is&nbsp;integrated with a bus interchange and the Box Hill railway station.

As the suburb&rsquo;s cultural diversity and growing appeal have made it one of the more desirable places to live in Melbourne&#39;s east,&nbsp;Urban has taken a deeper dive into some of the best apartment developments available in Box Hill.

1. <a href="/buildings/the-parade-9-11-ellingworth-parade-box-hill">The Parade</a>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $465,000

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Coming to Box Hill is The Parade, designed by award-winning architects&nbsp;Hayball and comprising of 58 one and two bedroom residences across 12 floors.

The building&rsquo;s signature cascading facade gives the ability to deliver generous balconies with uninterrupted sky views and light-filled living spaces and varied floor plans to appeal to a diverse range of buyers.&nbsp;

Designed with the latest environmental standards, The Parade incorporates sustainable materials and the harvesting of rainwater and sunlight, making this a benchmark for modern living and an example for further Box Hill development.

2. <a href="/buildings/promenade-34-36-prospect-street-box-hill">Promenade</a>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $448,000

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Standing proudly on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the heart of Box Hill&rsquo;s coveted central business district, Promenade brings together an exceptional blend of luxury residences and first-class amenities.

Rising elegantly from a sophisticated ground-floor lobby featuring a range of retail spaces, Promenade captures sweeping city, mountain and bay views.

Promenade also lies in convenient proximity to Box Hill Central Shopping Centre, the Box Hill Institute, library and nearby hospital. Hop onto a train or tram and be whisked into the Melbourne CBD, where world-class shops, schools and universities await.

It is set for completion in 2023.

3. <a href="/buildings/irving-domain-box-hill-21-23-irving-avenue-box-hill-vic-3128">Irving Domain</a>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $430,000

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21-23 Irving Avenue is the latest bid to transform dual detached houses into an apartment building containing 123 dwellings. Kin Consolidated Pty Ltd is backing the $25 million development that would become the latest apartment project to regenerate Irving Avenue.

Kin Consolidated have entrusted DKO Architecture with the development&#39;s design; the result is a 14 storey apartment building holding 26 single, 90 double and 7 triple bedroom apartments over a corner 1,295 square metre site.

Experience a residents rooftop oasis with spectacular vistas in every direction with views overlooking the Box Hill Gardens out towards the Yarra Ranges. Offering a raised spa, BBQ area, alfresco dining and private pockets of seating separated by leafy landscapes and shade trees to create a sense of privacy.

4. <a href="/buildings/east-central-tower-820-whitehorse-road-box-hill">East Central Tower</a>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $410,000

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LongRiver Group&#39;s East Central Tower is a&nbsp;30 storey building in the works since the start 2017.&nbsp;

Included within the tower designed by&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;are approximately 280 apartments, 1,500sqm of residential facilities plus 3,000sqm of combined office and retail space

Enter an urban paradise within, where endless options to entertain or be entertained are a set a across a lavishly designed inner sanctum. Breathe, soak, plunge and relax in a resort style centre for wellbeing featuring pool, sauna and sun decks, yoga studio and fully equipped gymnasium.

5.&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/tempo-2-bruce-street-box-hill">Tempo</a>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $388,000

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Liveability is celebrated in Box Hill, and reveling in that cosmopolitan, active lifestyle is Tempo, brought to you by MAB Corporation and designed by the acclaimed Hayball architects.

Tempo brings a new vision to the community with innovative lofts, sky homes and multigenerational apartments designed with families in mind. They feature flexible interior layouts in refreshing configurations. The tower is perfectly situated in the Box hill Gardens precinct, rising majestically above the tranquil treetops and gardens to the north, and the bustling heart of Box Hill&#39;s shopping and dining district to the south.

On ground level, Tempo effortlessly blends with the tree-lined streetscape with a welcoming cafe and alfresco area, complementing the daily flow. The entry floor lobby and corridors imbue an atmosphere of calmness. Deep stone and timber finishes have been chosen for their natural, timeless quality.

6. <a href="/buildings/prospect-box-hill-9-11-prospect-street-box-hill">Prospect Apartments</a>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $469,000

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R&amp;F Property present Prospect a new residential landmark that delivers absolute convenience in all forms, including the communal facilities integrated into the project, as well as impressive access to Box Hill&rsquo;s broader amenities.

The building is recognised through its identifiable, elegant and refined form featuring balconies and terraces with ample vegetation form the elegant and poised glass tower.

An inviting, hotel-style porte-coch&egrave;re is found at Prospect&rsquo;s entry, giving way to the tower&rsquo;s apartments and communal amenities. These include a pool, a gymnasium, an outdoor entertainment and barbecue area, and an expansive dining room and kitchen. Paired with these convenient amenities is a building concierge &ndash; providing a scope of services, from house cleaning and couriering to transportation arrangements and the coordination of events.

7. <a href="/buildings/whitehorse-trio-845-851-whitehorse-road-box-hill">Whitehorse Trio</a>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $409,000

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Developed by CBD Development Group, Trio presents&nbsp;the next generation of mixed-used development in Box Hill.

Comprising three highly integrated buildings designed by Plus Architecture, the precinct delivers a seamless and diverse offering of retail, dining, lifestyle and amenities, and residences to suit a wide variety of people.

Trio residences cater to a variety of needs, with countless amenities and homes designed to suit singles, couples and families, and a building dedicated to senior-suited living.

The precinct also features a generous hotel with corporate and extensive function space.

The suburb’s cultural diversity and growing appeal have made it one of the more desirable places to live in Melbourne's East

Top apartment developments in Box Hill

Longstanding Gold Coast and Canberra developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a> is continuing to roll on with its Glitter Strip apartment pipeline, seeking to return to Mermaid Beach with a new 68-apartment development.

Morris, founded by Barry Morris in 1978 and one of the Gold Coast’s most prolific apartment developers over the past two decades, has filed plans for a 12-storey mixed-use building at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/36-seabeach-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">34-36 Seabeach Avenue</a>, on the prized eastern side of the Gold Coast Highway.

The 1,227 sqm site occupies a prominent corner position at Seabeach Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway, opposite the Mermaid Plaza retail and office precinct and around 140 metres walking distance from the future Mermaid Beach South light rail station.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fraser-partners-0">Fraser &amp; Partners</a> has designed the project, which will comprise 68 apartments across a mix of 48 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom residences.

The building will rise 12 storeys, reaching a maximum height of 36 metres, with the apartments accounting for a total of 156 bedrooms. The development application also seeks approval for short-term accommodation across the 68 apartments, while two office tenancies are proposed at ground level.

The plans show 108 car spaces across the development, with parking accommodated at ground level and within a three-level basement accessed from Seabeach Avenue.

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Resident amenity will be concentrated on level two, where Fraser &amp; Partners has designed a recreation deck with a swimming pool, 90 sqm pool terrace, outdoor barbecue area and gym.

The broader communal offering will also incorporate landscaped spaces, with the planning documents noting the amenity has been designed to provide areas for recreation, social interaction and outdoor living.

The proposal would continue the transformation of the Gold Coast Highway corridor through Mermaid Beach ahead of the arrival of the light rail.

The site is zoned Neighbourhood Centre and sits within the Mermaid Beach/Broadbeach Light Rail Corridor neighbourhood plan. While the prescribed building height is 24 metres, the site is identified within an Urban Neighbourhood context providing for a 50 per cent height uplift to 36 metres.

Planning documents describe the stretch of the Gold Coast Highway between Broadbeach and Nobby Beach as increasingly characterised by medium and high-rise development, with the proposed Morris tower joining projects including Ventura, The Alfred, Oceans and Otto.

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The development would mark Morris Property Group's latest investment in Mermaid Beach, where it has already delivered two apartment projects.

Otto, at 1 Bondi Avenue on the western side of the Gold Coast Highway, comprises 70 apartments across nine storeys. The project was completed in 2019 and includes a residents' gym, recreation deck and swimming pool.

Morris also developed Oceans at 46 Ocean Street, a nine-storey, 70-apartment build-to-rent development completed in 2019. Oceans was the group's first build-to-rent project and incorporates commercial space at ground level.

The two existing Morris projects sit further north along the same Gold Coast Highway corridor as the proposed Seabeach Avenue development. Fraser &amp; Partners' planning analysis specifically identifies both Otto and Oceans among the established built-form precedents surrounding the site.

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Mermaid Beach represents only part of Morris' considerable Gold Coast footprint.

The family-owned developer has been particularly active in neighbouring Broadbeach, delivering projects including Sierra Grand, Eclipse, Synergy, Qube, Koko, Opus and Malo, while its current pipeline includes Maison and the two-tower Crest development.

Further south, Morris has also developed a string of projects in Burleigh Heads, including Element, Boardwalk and Sandbar, while Essentia expanded its footprint north into Surfers Paradise.

The Seabeach Avenue application has been lodged by PMM Broadbeach Pty Ltd and seeks a development permit for a Material Change of Use for multiple dwellings, short-term accommodation and office uses. Zone Planning Group prepared the planning application, with Fraser &amp; Partners commissioned as architect.

The project comes as the developer continues to expand its Gold Coast pipeline while retaining a significant presence in Canberra. Morris now has more than $2.5 billion of development in its national pipeline and has delivered more than 7,000 homes during its near five-decade history

Joel Robinson

First look: Morris Property Group returns to Mermaid Beach with new Seabeach Avenue apartment development

<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787272340808000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hvFB2uWTRfEyEcpTSnnK9" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis" target="_blank">Fortis</a>&nbsp;is continuing its stronghold on Sydn​ey’s eastern suburbs apartment market, launching&nbsp;in September&nbsp;its latest boutique&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787272340808000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GI5S9-wNeiLUnM-d1uYkw" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028" target="_blank">Double Bay</a>&nbsp;development,&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-william-double-bay-55-william-street-double-bay-nsw-2028&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787272340808000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2YNouJQcFjiTTgVHbgDLA-" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-william-double-bay-55-william-street-double-bay-nsw-2028" target="_blank">55 William</a>.

55 William presents&nbsp;just eight north-facing&nbsp;two-bedroom, three-bedroom and full-floor&nbsp;residences to the market, priced from $4.5 million.

The upcoming launch comes just weeks after Fortis secured approval for the $80 million development, its third eastern suburbs approval in two months. Construction is already underway, with completion targeted for 2028.

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55 William adds to a growing concentration of Fortis projects in and around Double Bay, a market the developer has become increasingly active in over recent years.

Fortis previously completed the nine-residence Marmont on New South Head Road, while it is currently developing a mixed-use residential and retail project at 12 Cross Street. Its wider Double Bay footprint also extends into commercial and retail development.

The developer's broader Sydney residential pipeline is particularly concentrated across the eastern suburbs, with projects spanning Doub​le Bay, Ro​se Bay, Wo​ollahra, Dar​ling Point, Poi​nt Piper and Eli​zabeth Bay.

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At 55 William, Fortis has again turned to MHN Design Union, the architecture practice behind several of its eastern suburbs projects, while London-based 1508 London has been appointed to handle the interiors and Wyer &amp; Co the landscaping.

The six-level building will comprise a combination of two and three-bedroom apartments, including a garden residence, full-floor apartments, a sub-penthouse and penthouse. Each residence will have secure basement parking and private outdoor space.

A rooftop terrace for all residents, along with select apartments, enjoys views across Double Bay Harbour and toward the Sydney skyline.

Ceiling heights will reach up to three metres&nbsp;in select residences, while the kitchens will feature natural stone and integrated Gaggenau appliances.

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The boutique nature of the project reflects the type of stock Fortis has increasingly targeted across Sydney's eastern suburbs, where larger apartments and smaller buildings are being pitched primarily toward local owner-occupiers and downsizers.

Fortis Group General Manager Ed Eve said the developer continues to see demand from buyers wanting to remain in the eastern suburbs but move into newer, lower-maintenance housing.

“We're seeing continued demand from local owner-occupiers and downsizers looking for high-quality homes that allow them to remain in the eastern suburbs, close to the lifestyle and community they know,” Eve said.

55 William is also one of the early projects to respond directly to the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms. Fortis had previously secured approval for just two townhouses on the 599 sqm site before revising the scheme to eight apartments following the planning changes.

Situated one street back from Double Bay's water's edge, the project enjoys an enviable harbourside setting within walking distance of Double Bay Village and the ferry wharf.

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Fortis has increasingly made the eastern suburbs a major focus of its Sydney pipeline. Beyond Double Bay, it recently completed the 14-residence Piper in Point Piper and has projects underway or planned across Rose Bay, Woollahra and Darling Point.

The developer recently secured approval for Verano in Rose Bay, a six-level development comprising 21 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, also designed by MHNDU.

55 William&nbsp;is soon to be release to the market with VIP appointments commencing early September,&nbsp;with residences priced from $4.5 million.

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Fortis continues eastern suburbs push with 55 William launch

UAE-based developer Arada has unveiled plans for a $2 billion twin-tower apartment development in Broadbeach, marking its first move into Queensland as it continues its rapid expansion across Australia.

Arada will develop 952 apartments across two towers on a prominent site opposite the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the project targeted for completion ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The project represents Arada's largest commitment to the Australian market since arriving in the country in 2024 and significantly expands a local pipeline that has now grown to eight projects and more than 5,000 homes.

It will also be the first major Queensland project delivered by Roberts Co since the tier-one contractor was acquired by Arada Group in 2025.

Plus Studio has designed the Broadbeach development, which will comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two towers connected by a landscaped podium.

A significant resident amenity offering will include lagoon and lap pools, a gym, sauna and steam room, alongside a mist room, infrared room and salt scrub facilities. Communal terraces, private dining areas, a library, residents' lounge and work-from-home spaces are also planned. Around 1,200 sqm of retail and hospitality space will occupy the ground floor.

The site puts Arada in one of the Gold Coast's most active apartment markets, directly opposite the convention centre and within walking distance of Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and Broadbeach's dining and retail precinct.

It also has immediate access to the Gold Coast light rail network and sits just a few blocks from the beach.

Arada Group Chief Executive Ahmed Alkhoshaibi said Broadbeach represented an opportunity for the developer to expand beyond its initial NSW pipeline.

“Broadbeach is a world-class address that gives us the canvas to create a community of exceptional design and lifestyle quality that genuinely enriches the daily lives of the people who call it home,” Alkhoshaibi said.

“This is our first development outside New South Wales, and it reflects our growing ambition to grow in key urban markets around the country.”

Alkhoshaibi said bringing Roberts Co into the project would give Arada greater control over the development and construction process.

“Delivering this project through Roberts Co, our own tier-one construction business, means we can bring the quality, pace and accountability that our buyers expect.”

The move into Broadbeach comes as Arada accelerates its Australian expansion following its entry into the market two years ago. The developer has assembled a pipeline of eight projects comprising more than 5,000 homes, while the acquisition of Roberts Co last year gave the group its own Australian construction capability.

Globally, Arada has a development portfolio valued at $50 billion comprising more than 55,000 homes across the UAE, United Kingdom and Australia.

The Gold Coast is emerging as the next major market for the developer, with strong population growth and infrastructure spending ahead of the 2032 Games continuing to underpin significant apartment development across the coastal strip.

Arada plots $2 billion Broadbeach towers in major Queensland move

Sydney’s downsizer market is changing, with a growing cohort of buyers prioritising the right home over simply finding a smaller one.

Coronation Property Head of Sales Cam Porter says the traditional idea of downsizing does not necessarily reflect what many buyers are now looking for, particularly those moving from established family homes across Sydney.

Instead, he says they are increasingly becoming “right-sizers”, seeking lower-maintenance homes without sacrificing the space, amenity or quality they have become accustomed to.

“We are increasingly seeing buyers who are not motivated by the idea of simply moving into a smaller property,” Porter says.

“They are right-sizers. They want a home that is easier to manage and better connected, but they still expect generosity, quality and a floorplan that supports the way they live.”

It is a subtle but important distinction in a market where apartment developers are increasingly targeting established owner-occupiers.

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For many of these buyers, moving from a house to an apartment is not driven by a desire to dramatically reduce their living space. Instead, the appeal is in removing some of the maintenance associated with a larger home while retaining generous living areas, storage and enough flexibility to accommodate family and friends.

Coronation’s sales team is seeing buyers place particular importance on natural light, practical storage and additional rooms that can be used as guest bedrooms, home offices or secondary living spaces.

Kitchens and dining areas are also playing an increasingly important role, particularly for buyers who regularly entertain or have children and grandchildren visit.

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“These buyers still want their home to feel generous,” Porter says.

“They may want less maintenance, but they are not looking for less life.”

The challenge for the broader housing market is providing enough of the right stock to encourage that move.

While much of the discussion around Sydney’s housing shortage has centred on the number of homes being delivered, Porter says the diversity of those homes is equally important.

Older homeowners can remain in large family houses for longer when they cannot find an appropriate alternative in the neighbourhoods where they have built their lives.

“The decision is rarely as simple as wanting fewer bedrooms,” Porter says.

“People are weighing up their connection to a neighbourhood, the space they need for family, the quality of the home and whether it will continue to work for them over the long term.”

It also has implications beyond the downsizer market. Providing suitable apartments for smaller households can free up established houses for families who need the additional bedrooms and land, creating greater movement through the housing market.

<h2>Lillian targets the next stage of apartment buyer</h2>

It is a buyer Coronation is targeting at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lillian-erskineville-9-metters-street-erskineville-nsw-2043">Lillian</a>, its new collection of apartments, terraces and penthouses at Erskineville Village.

Designed by Silvester Fuller, Lillian has been shaped around larger living spaces, natural light and flexible floorplans, alongside landscaped areas, wellness amenity and communal spaces for residents.

The development will form part of Coronation’s broader Erskineville Village precinct, which will combine new homes with green space, retail, hospitality and new pedestrian connections.

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McPherson Park will sit at the centre of the precinct, creating a significant new green space alongside the project’s retail and hospitality offering.

For Porter, the opportunity is to give buyers another housing option without forcing them to leave the part of Sydney they already know.

“People should be able to change the type of home they live in without having to change their entire life,” he says.

“For many buyers, Lillian offers the opportunity to remain connected to the Inner West and the city, while gaining access to a more convenient, walkable and considered way of living.”

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Coronation will explore the changing <a href="https://lillianresidences.com.au/news/lillian-x-space-x-downsizers-event-27-august/">right-sizer market at an event on August 27</a>, bringing together experts across property, design and lifestyle.

Held in partnership with SPACE, Poliform and Downsizer.com.au, the event will include a property market outlook from economist Michael Blythe alongside discussion around the considerations facing buyers planning their next move.

Attendees will also be able to learn more about the residences and amenity planned at Lillian Erskineville.

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From downsizing to right-sizing: What Sydney buyers want from their next home

Family-owned builder and developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/omaya">Omaya</a> is bringing its 27-storey The Maybelle development to market, with the 229-apartment tower rising alongside Ismay Reserve near North Strathfield.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-maybelle-21-parramatta-road-homebush-nsw-2140">The Maybelle</a> will comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with its height providing elevated outlooks towards the Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge, while other residences will look across neighbouring Ismay Reserve.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/squillace-architects">Squillace Architects</a>, the tower combines its parkside setting with proximity to the established retail, dining and transport amenity around North Strathfield.

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Residences will feature open-plan living spaces and a choice of two interior schemes, while communal amenity is spread across two elevated levels of the building.

Level 8 will be home to the Garden Pavilion, a full-floor resident space incorporating communal entertaining and breakout areas, seating and recreation spaces. Further up the tower, a landscaped Sky Terrace on Level 14 will provide another communal area with panoramic views towards the Harbour Bridge and Sydney skyline.

At ground level, the development sits directly alongside Ismay Reserve, where lawns, walking paths, children's play areas, picnic spaces and recreational facilities extend the green space available immediately around the project.

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The Maybelle is also within walking distance of North Strathfield and the Bakehouse Quarter, which provides a mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday services.

Existing rail and bus services provide connections across Sydney, while the future North Strathfield Metro and access to the M4 will add to the transport options available around the precinct. Walking and cycling routes also extend via Powells Creek towards Sydney Olympic Park and its sporting, entertainment and parkland precincts.

Families are also well positioned for access to a broad selection of established schools and education options across Strathfield and the surrounding Inner West.

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Omaya has operated in Sydney for more than 35 years, managing projects from acquisition and design through to construction and delivery. The family-owned company is both developer and builder of The Maybelle.

Apartments start from $560,000, with the development protected by 10-year Latent Defects Insurance.

Construction is well underway, with completion expected by the end of 2026 and move-in anticipated from Q1 2027.

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Jordan Fidler

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