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Recently Urban took a look at ID_Land's brand new collection of townhomes in Hadfield. Architecturally designed by Peddle Thorp, The Walter features 64 townhouses, with two and three-bedroom floorplans on offer. 

The development is located within walking distance from parklands, local shops and public transport options.

Designed by Peddle Thorp, the Walter features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling joinery and integrated LED lighting. The stylish Hadfield homes are selling now from just $635,000.

That means eligible first home buyers can save up to $25,000 on a Walter townhome with the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant and $10,000 First Home Buyers Grant.

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Within walking distance from The Walter you'll find a selection of parks, local shops, supermarkets, schools and public transport, while a short drive will have you in Melbourne CBD in just 20 minutes.

Nearby eateries include boutique cafes, authentic delis and restaurants plus its a family friendly suburb with something on offer for every generation. All your shopping needs are taken care of with the Woolworths Hadfield and West Street Retail Strip across the road plus the Coburg Retail Centre and Farmers Market a short drive away.

It is located close to local schools and central to major universities including:

<ul>
<li>La Trobe University</li>
	<li>University of Melbourne</li>
	<li>Victoria University </li>
	<li>RMIT, Brunswick</li>
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With two major train lines in close proximity anywhere is convenient including the abundance of Parklands and Reserves. Just nearby are recreation centres and some of Melbourne's premium cycling tracks.

To learn more about The Walter <a href="/news/urbans-tour-of-the-walter-display-suite">check out our tour</a>, or to book your own <a href="/news/display-suites-you-can-visit-from-the-comfort-of-your-own-home">display suite tour</a>, request a <a href="/buildings/the-walter-2-6-walter-street-hadfield?source_news_article_id=32229&amp;ref=news_body_link">call from an ID_Land sales consultant</a> today via Urban.
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Architecturally designed by Peddle Thorp, ID_Land's The Walter features 64 townhouses, with two and three-bedroom floorplans on offer

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What's within walking distance from The Walter in Hadfield?

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Located in the heart of Williams Landing town centre, a master planned community West of Melbourne's CBD, Lincoln Apartments brings both convenience and quality to residents.

<a href="/new-townhouses/addison-walk-williams-landing">The Lincoln Apartments</a> by developer Cedar Woods have been designed by DKO Architecture with a series of strong framing elements juxtaposed against refined detailing around the openings and recessed elements.

Currently Cedar Woods are offering investors $15,000 off on their apartment purchases at Lincoln Apartments. Plus eligible first home buyers can save up to $25,000 with the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant and $10,000 First Home Buyers Grant.

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With prices on all two bedroom units starting from as low as $419,000, every apartment in the building is eligible for the grants.

The apartments in the five level building are offered in carefully curated palettes featuring light or dark options. These light-filled, open plan spaces provide a tangible connection to the surrounding green spaces, exemplifying the views on offer. North facing balconies frame magnificent views over the surrounding green spaces.

The entry is celebrated by sculptural awning elements which form a shelter around the lobby. 

Amenities of the development include a resident’s gymnasium equipped with treadmills weights and lockers will encourage healthy, active living.

Perfect for entertaining, the rooftop garden at Lincoln Apartments features BBQ facilities and seating seating areas where residents can enjoy views over the conservation reserve. Just opposite Lincoln Apartments, residents can enjoy pleasant greenery perfect for afternoon strolls or a family picnic.

The Williams Landing Shopping Centre is across the road from your front doorstep, allowing you to pick up the necessities you need in a vibrant and evolving town centre setting.

There’s plenty of places to explore in the areas surrounding Williams Landing. From a weekend wine tour at Shadowfax Winery to a lovely stroll along the foreshore at Altona Beach or a safari adventure at the iconic Werribee Open Range Zoo - there’s something for everyone. Hospitals and leading primary and secondary schools are within a 10-minute drive from home.
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You could save as much as $30,000 on a Lincoln Apartment while HomeBuilder lasts

Calling first home buyers: How much can you save on a brand new Lincoln Apartment this month?

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At TWO51 on Swan, residents are welcomed home to a grand lobby, which is rich with gold detailing and art deco opulence, set back off Richmond's bustling Swan Street. The Blueprint Projects development has been architecturally designed by Watson Young Architects, with civil works being led by Buxton Construction.

Boasting a collection of 28 two, three and four bedroom residences the project provides lively luxury living on one of Richmond's most popular streets.

Just a short walk down the road and you can access the Coppin Street/Swan Street train station, as well as buses and trams, which will have you across town in minutes. Spend your weekends enjoying brunch at one of the many famous eateries along Swan Street, or take a tram down the road to peruse the retail boutiques at Chapel Street.

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A few hundred metres down Swan St is the pub Union House and the Swan Hotel and Public House, with its own roof terrace.

With two and three bedroom apartments starting at $1 million and $1.285 million respectively the deluxe, a four bedroom, three bathroom affair is priced at $3.5 million

Set for completion in August later this year, TWO51 on Swan remains a short drive from the Burnley gardens and golf course as well as the Richmond Recreation Centre, and a number of shopping options. Plus the nearby Richmond Fitness First.

 
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Boasting a collection of 28 two, three and four bedroom residences the project provides lively luxury living on one of Richmond's most popular streets

Get to know Melbourne's Richmond: What's within walking distance from Two51 Swan?

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Sixth Ave., delivered by the Aultun Group, offers coastal living in Chelsea Heights, ideal for families or downsizers.

Designed by Point Architects, Sixth Ave. features light-filled interiors, bespoke landscaping and recreational amenities within easy reach.  

Boasting a collection of 59 two, three and four-bedroom residences, the project provides perfect bayside living with an endless array of retail, dining, and recreational amenities all within easy reach. Whether you prefer to take a dip in the sheltered bay waters or seek the rush of adrenaline through sports and activities, Sixth Ave.’s premium location provides for all lifestyles.

Nearby leisure and recreational activities include the nearby Chelsea beach home to a number of cafe's and restaurants. Plus there are a number of shopping center's to meet your other shopping needs

Nearby eateries include (numbered on map below): 

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<li>Straight &amp; Narrow Cafe</li>
	<li>Two Feet First Cafe</li>
	<li>The Little French Deli</li>
	<li>Cafe Moto</li>
	<li>The Cove Hotel</li>
	<li>Dainton Family Brewery</li>
	<li>The Craft &amp; Co Farm</li>
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Other leisure locations include the Patterson Lakes Marina, Edithvale Wetlands, Bicentennial Park. Recreational activities on offer in the area range from golf at the Patterson River Golf Club, Chelsea Public Golf Course or Eastern Sward Golf Course to wakeboarding at the Melbourne Cable Wakeboarding Park and horse-riding at the Blinkbonnie or Willow Lane equestrian centre's. 

Also within walking distance is the Good Life Health Club.

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Nearby educational facilities include:

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<li>Chelsea Heights Primary School</li>
	<li>St Joseph's Primary School</li>
	<li>Chelsea Heights Kindergarten</li>
	<li>Good Start Early Learning</li>
	<li>Cornish College</li>
	<li>Patterson River Secondary School</li>
	<li>Mentone Grammar</li>
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With prices starting from $599,000, Sixth Ave is set for completion in 2022.
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Designed by Point Architects, the development features light-filled interiors, bespoke landscaping and recreational amenities within easy reach.  



Top amenities within walking distance from Sixth Ave

CoreLogic’s best of the best 2020 report has revealed that the highest median unit value in Queensland&nbsp;was found in Noosa Heads, just shy of $900,000.

The report revealed Australia’s $7.2 trillion residential real estate market proved resilient in the face of a global pandemic, leaving an overall positive market outlook for 2021.

Eliza Owen, CoreLogic’s head of research, said the report highlighted the resilience of luxury markets in Australia.

On the overall top ten apartment markets every suburb&nbsp;listed amongst the nation’s best for unit value were located in Sydney, with Point Piper taking the top spot as it did in 2019 with a median unit value exceeding $2.28 million.

Queensland's Laguna Quays however had Australia's lowest median unit value at just $76,123

"The Sunshine Beach on the Sunshine Coast has seen the highest annual capital growth in houses nationally, compared with 2019 when St Kilda in Melbourne saw the highest housing growth,” Eliza&nbsp;Owen said.

<h2>Here are a two luxury apartments available on the Sunshine Coast</h2>

1. First Bay by Mosaic

<a href="/new-apartments/first-bay-by-mosaic-131-coolum-terrace-coolum-beach">131 Coolum Terrace, Coolum Beach QLD 4573</a>

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With an estimated completion time late 2021 the&nbsp;direct beach-front location,&nbsp;First Bay, will feature a very limited collection of apartments across two boutique&nbsp;buildings.

Featuring just 36&nbsp;two and three-bedroom residences, featuring the Masterpiece full-floor penthouse for $2,900,000.

Their nearby development Drift by Mosaic, built in 2019 is already sold out.

2. Lumina Residences

14 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads QLD 4567

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Developed by Cape Bouvard, Lumina Residences in the exclusive residential enclave of Settler’s Cove offering the facilities of a 5-star luxury resort.

Also known as L2, luxury residences are available&nbsp;From $1.75 million.

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CoreLogic’s best of the best 2020 report has revealed that the highest median unit value in Queensland was found in Noosa Heads, just shy of $900,000

Noosa Heads hosts Queensland’s priciest apartments: CoreLogic

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Located within just 30 kilometres of the Melbourne CBD, the latest master planned Victorian developments are some of the most sought after in Melbourne.

These five new developments located across five different master planned communities highlight some of the best on offer across a range of apartments, townhouses and houses.

With prices ranging as low as $396,800 to just shy of $1 million, some of these developments even take eco-living to new levels.

Every development on this list is set to be completed in the next two years with limited spaces still available.

<h2>1. Lincoln Apartments</h2>

<a href="/new-townhouses/addison-walk-williams-landing">100 Overton Road, Williams Landing VIC 3027</a>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/lincoln_apartments.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="381" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/lincoln_apartments.jpg?itok=KwLLcIjM" width="580"></a></figure>Located in the heart of Williams Landing town centre, a master planned community West of Melbourne's CBD, Lincoln Apartments is a 69 residence development.

Surrounded by parks, shops and transport connections Lincoln Apartments has been developed by Cedar Woods.

DKO Architecture designed the five storey building includes a series of strong framing elements juxtaposed against refined detailing around the openings and recessed elements. The entry is celebrated by sculptural awning elements which form a shelter around the lobby.

Prices start at $419,000 for a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one parking space unit and $458,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one parking space unit.

Eligible first home buyers can save up to $25,000 with the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant and $10,000 First Home Buyers Grant, plus it is currently offering investors an additional $15,000 off on their apartment purchases.- spacious and light filled apartments with quality interiors and seamless balconies.

Located 25km from the Melbourne CBD, it is set for completion in 2021.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/lincoln_apartments_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="308" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/lincoln_apartments_2.jpg?itok=_yym7OB8" width="580"></a></figure><h2>2. Tullamore</h2>

<a href="/buildings/folia-59-stables-circuit-doncaster">59 Stables Circuit, Doncaster VIC 3108</a>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/folia_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="326" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/folia_1.jpg?itok=Gxz0VfmS" width="580"></a></figure>Now under construction, the latest development at the Tullamore master planned community, Folia offers a collection of one, two and three bedroom residences, garden terraces and grand penthouses.

It is a solely Mirvac project within the Mirvac master-planned community with the design, development and construction all managed by Mirvac.

Folia draws on the landscaping, design and architecture that define the world of Tullamore. The building features a curved façade and sweeping views.

Folia is enhanced by greenery fringed balconies, a rooftop conservatory and a kitchen garden.

Located only 16km from Melbourne’s CBD, and set within the picturesque grounds of Tullamore, one-bedroom Folia apartments are available at prices starting from $400,000. 

The two-bedroom garden terraces are priced at $580,000 while the three bedroom penthouses are listed for $995,000. It is set for completion in April 2021.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/folia_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="358" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/folia_2.jpg?itok=p3iu5hU9" width="580"></a></figure><h2>3. Waterlea</h2>

<a href="/new-townhouses/waterlea-1-emmeline-row-rowville?ref=srp_listview">1 Emmeline Row, Rowville VIC 3178</a>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/waterlea_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="327" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/waterlea_1.jpg?itok=f0C5MJ5D" width="580"></a> </figure>Waterlea is a sustainable 6 Star Green Star urban community set in 40 plus hectares of natural habitat and green open spaces. The neighbourhood sits at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne’s southeast suburb of Rowville. 

Leading the way for sustainable design, the master planned community offers a collection of two, three and four bedroom contemporary homes and townhomes; boasting future-proofed designs and positioned to optimise views. With a focus on individuality, home sizes and floor plans are varied.

Walking and bicycle trails interweave throughout Waterlea and beyond, and nestled at the entrance to Waterlea is the restored Stamford Park Homestead. Originally built in 1982, the heritage building has re-opened its doors as a café, restaurant and social hub for residents and visitors of Waterlea.

Group GSA Architects have incorporated green design into all aspects of the development. With each electric vehicle charging points, strategic shading, smart insulation, LED lighting, solar gas boosted hot water and rainwater tanks - every home will enjoy reduced water and energy bills.

Prices start at $735,000 for three bedroom townhomes and reach $980,000 for the largest and most luxurious four bedroom homes.

Waterlea is 26km South-East of the Melbourne CBD.

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<h2>4. Jackson Green</h2>

<a href="/buildings/aster-apartments-456-haughton-road-clayton-south">456 Haughton Road, Clayton South VIC 3169</a>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/aster_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="382" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/aster_1.jpg?itok=AVRUJpbI" width="580"></a></figure><a href="/news/vic/urbans-tour-of-the-aster-apartments-display-suite">Aster Apartments</a> is the final residential release within Cedar Woods' new up-and-coming community, <a href="/buildings/jackson-green-townhomes-456-haughton-road-clayton-south?source_news_article_id=35925&amp;ref=news_body_link">Jackson Green</a>, in Melbourne's Clayton South. Recently we were invited to take a <a href="/news/vic/urbans-tour-of-the-aster-apartments-display-suite">tour of the display suite</a> to get an idea of the brand new collection of residences now available for sale. 

Within the precinct are plenty of social spaces to connect with neighbours. On-site, you'll also find electric car charging facilities and water reuse systems in place to reduce the entire neighbourhood's carbon footprint. 

Set for completion in mid 2022, the development offers 128 residences spread across, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Prices for which start from $396,800, $524,000 and $725,000 respectively. Aster apartments are minutes from Clayton and Monash, and just 20km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. 

The developer is matching the recent State Government announcement offering 50% off stamp duty, covering 100% of the stamp duty for buyers

To speak with an agent about the Aster Apartments available for sale, <a href="/buildings/aster-apartments-456-haughton-road-clayton-south">request a call via Urban today</a>, but be in quick as this is the final release of properties at <a href="/buildings/jackson-green-townhomes-456-haughton-road-clayton-south?source_news_article_id=35925&amp;ref=news_body_link">Jackson Green</a>. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/aster_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="341" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/aster_2.jpg?itok=eSdiYJy2" width="580"></a></figure><h2>5. Burwood Brickworks</h2>

78 Middleborough Road, Burwood East VIC 3151

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/plaza_garden.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="323" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/plaza_garden.jpg?itok=GYwjXISb" width="580"></a></figure>The sellout apartment development in Frasers Property Australia’s landmark Burwood Brickworks community in Melbourne’s east, the Plaza Garden apartments have proven very popular and were selling out years ahead of schedule. 

Most units in the four apartment buildings have already sold out including the 70 residences in the Plaza Garden Apartment building.

It is being constructed in unison with the West Garden Apartments and South Garden Apartments, which are expected to be completed first, followed by East Garden Apartments and finally the Plaza Garden Apartment building.

The $500+ million Burwood Brickworks mixed-use community includes plans for approximately 700 homes ranging from freestanding houses, semi-detached terrace housing and apartments; 2.5 hectares of open space and parklands, community facilities and two large public spaces connected to an urban plaza adjoining a shopping centre complete with a rooftop urban farm.

Recently Frasers Property Australia won the Built Environment category at the Premier's Sustainability Awards for its Burwood Brickworks shopping centre.

The Burwood Brickworks is located 19km east of the Melbourne CBD.
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5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

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<h2>EXPERT OBSERVER</h2>

Capital city housing markets have surged towards years-end with robust buyer and seller activity clearing any doubts of a sustained post coronavirus shutdown recovery. Housing markets have rebounded quickly following the easing of local coronavirus restrictions with the clear prospect of the current generally strong market conditions continuing through 2021.

AUCTION MARKETS

Average weekend home auction clearance rates continued to rise over November In Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with boom-time results maintained In Adelaide and Canberra The Melbourne auction market clearly reported the sharpest monthly increase In clearance rates and auction listings over the month, reflecting the impact of the easing of local coronavirus restrictions. Auction numbers also Increased significantly in each capital over the month. Clearance rates and auction numbers over November were generally similar to those recorded over the same period In 2019, although Melbourne listings remained significantly lower.

NEWLY REPORTED LISTINGS

Real-time Indicators of housing market activity supported November’s generally strong auction market performances The National Daily New Listings Index peaked at 110.35 over November before the seasonal constraints and distractions of the upcoming summer holiday period produced the unusual end-of-year decline in activity - particularly in auction listings. New listings however remained higher than reported over the same period last year. New listings fell in all capitals over the month reflecting the usual seasonal impact of the approaching end of year market shut down. Decline levels were reasonably consistent amongst the capitals. Melbourne again reported the highest number of new listings over the month - 8.8% higher than the Sydney total.

NEWLY REPORTED SALES

Newly reported home sales continued to rise over November in all capitals except Adelaide, with rebounding Melbourne market again the standout - Increasing sharply by 70% over the month. Although Sydney again reported the highest number of average weekly newly reported sales over the month, Melbourne has closed the gap significantly compared to the previous month and now lower over November by just 16.2%.

HOUSE AND UNIT ASKING PRICES

Sydney reported the highest Increase In average median daily asking prices for houses over November - up sharply by 3.5%. Sydney maintained Its most expensive position with the highest average median asking price over November at $1,154,216 and significantly ahead of the next highest Melbourne at $847,569.

Dr Andrew Wilson is the Chief Economist at Archistar
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Capital city housing markets have surged towards years-end with robust buyer and seller activity clearing any doubts of a sustained post coronavirus shutdown recovery.

Australian housing markets strengthening till years end: Archistar's Dr Andrew Wilson

<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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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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