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

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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&nbsp;

The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

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