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Make every day Valentine’s Day for your partner with a luxury bedroom in an off-the-plan development.

Arguably, the most important room in the house, your bedroom is where you spend most of your time and effectively has a big impact on your life.

Urban takes a look at eight luxury apartments with the most inviting bedrooms this Valentine’s. 
 

1. Miles Residences, Kirra Point 
Address: Corner Miles Street &amp; Marine Paradise, Kirra QLD 4225 
Two-bedroom apartments from $795,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=27575]

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Situated on one of the rare Australian north-facing beaches, you can enjoy a Valentine’s Day with ocean views at Kirra’s Mile Residences.

Designed by KTQ Group, couples will enjoy an abundance of light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling stacker doors, connecting you to the Pacific Ocean and surrounding Norfolk pines. 
 

2. Voyager, Docklands 
Address: 103 South Wharf Drive, Docklands VIC 3008 
Two-bedroom apartments from $706,500

[smartcode_project:default project_id=3494]

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Delivered by Mirvac, the 43-storey building dominates the Docklands skyline with a similar romantic energy to a Manhattan hotel.

Thoughtfully designed and luxuriously appointed, Voyager offers panoramic city and water views from their sleek floor-to-ceiling windows. 
 

3. Georgette, Kew Schofields 
Address: 23-27 Schofields Road, Schofields NSW 2762 
Two-bedroom apartments from $535,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=32227]

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Georgette offers couples a change of scenery from the busy city with lush green spaces enveloping their home.

Designed by PBD Architects, residents will enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of Sydney’s north-west from the confines of their bedroom. 
 

4. K1 Residences, Melbourne 
Address: 1 Union Street, Melbourne VIC 3004 
Four-bedroom apartments from $2,590,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=2772]

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Delivered by Optimus Developments and designed by DE atelier Architects, K1 Residences embody the sophistication and timeless beauty of Melbourne’s best-loved suburbs.

With moody tones, sunlight, French oak and prestigious appointments, residents may never want to leave their bed this Valentine’s Day. 
 

5. Cabana, Palm Beach 
Address: 1 Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach QLD 4221 
Three-bedroom apartments from $2,325,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=84861]

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Situated directly opposite from the recently completed Palm Beach artificial reef, Cabana celebrates the beauty of the Gold Coast.

Fringed with coconut palms, Cabana’s bedrooms deliver a coastal sanctuary and an island-like oasis to its residents. Floor-to-ceiling windows capitalise on ocean views and neutral tones blend in with the sandy beaches. 
 

6. The Docklands Residences, Docklands 
Address: 3-43 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008 
Two-bedroom apartments from $1,050,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=3205]

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Located atop the five-star Marriott Hotel, Docklands Residences provide timeless luxury living in Melbourne’s inner-suburbs.

Valentine’s Day is the only excuse you need to enjoy the moody alcoves of your own home, with floor-to-ceilings windows, terraces and a private enclosed glass winter garden. 
 

7. Quay Waterfront, Newstead 
Address: 57 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006 
Two-bedroom apartments from $775,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=90553]

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Prioritising rich and connected design, Mirvac’s Quay Waterfront is Brisbane’s new chapter of riverside living.

You can’t get more inviting than sky-pavilions rising towards the rooftop and boutique bedrooms taking in river, city and parkland views. 
 

8. Australia 108, Southbank 
Address: 70 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006 
Two-bedroom apartments from $596,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=582]

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Australia 108, one of the nation’s tallest towers, will take your Valentine’s Day to the next level. As the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere, couples will enjoy panoramic views and beautifully appointed design.

However, these bedrooms are not just for homebuyers. Australia 108 apartments are well represented on Airbnb, possibly providing options for investors interested in adding a short-home rental property to their portfolio.
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Make every day Valentine’s Day for your partner with a luxury bedroom in an off-the-plan development

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Valentine’s Day: 8 luxury apartments with the most inviting bedrooms

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The coming weeks may be your last chance to save on a brand-new apartment purchase with the HomeBuilder Grant extension set to end on March 31.

HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers, including first home buyers, with a $15,000 grant to purchase a new build or off-the-plan dwelling in Sydney valued under $950,000.

For many first home buyers, the current government incentives mean that it may be cheaper to own than to rent.

So, if you’re looking to cash in on the competitive offers and grants available for only a limited amount of time, here are four Sydney residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant. 
 

1. Georgette, Kew Schofields 
Address: 23-27 Schofields Road, Schofields NSW 2762 
Two-bedroom apartments from $535,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=32227]

Georgette is the second stage of Positive Investment Enterprise’s Kew Schofields project, integrating convenient living with natural beauty in one of Sydney’s newest suburbs, Schofields.

Designed by PBD Architects, the light-filled apartments in one and two-bedroom configurations feature ample storage, extended gardens and state-of-the-art energy and storage innovations thanks to a partnership with Tesla. 
 

2. Ed.Square, Edmondson Park 
Address: Corner Soldiers Parade &amp; Campbelltown Road, Edmondson Park NSW 2174 
Three-bedroom townhouses from $750,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=5995]

Located in Sydney’s south-west suburb of Edmondson Park, Ed.Square is Fraser Property’s new net zero energy demand home project which Is set to produce more energy than they consume.

The balanced energy homes could will save residents up to 43 per cent of their energy costs, with features including, LED lighting, electric boosted solar hot water, ground source heat pump space conditioning and 4kW of solar PV. 
 

3. Auburn Square, Auburn 
Address: 26-36 Northumberland Road, Auburn NSW 2144 
Three-bedroom apartments from $837,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7317]

Situated in the heart of western Sydney, Auburn Square boasts ultimate liveability and a sense of community.

Designed by Rothelowman, the development’s design provides perfectly considered spaces and an expansive rooftop, featuring a generous dining experience, outdoor fitness equipment, and impressive cityscape views. 
 

4. Fairwater, Blacktown 
Address: Fairwater Boulevard, Blacktown NSW 2148 
Two-bedroom townhouse prices available upon request

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7664]

Surrounded by 9-hectares of open parklands, Frasers Property’s Fairwater offers spacious, high-quality and connected homes in Sydney’s Blacktown.

Homes at Fairwater are designed for entertaining with open-plan living that flows from the kitchen to the courtyard
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Four Sydney residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

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Whether you like to share your Valentine’s with the one you love or prefer to hide-away for the day, these developments’ on-site amenities make it easy to spend the whole weekend indoors.

From resort-style pools to rooftop gardens, you won’t have to leave your home with the countless offerings these homes provide.

Urban takes a look at five homes perfect for a stay-at-home Valentine’s Day. 
 

1. Beyond, Hurstville 
Address: 93 Forest Road, Hurstville NSW 2220 
Two-bedroom apartments from $845,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=6798]

With an attached 4,500sqm retail precinct anchored by Woolworths, Fridcorp’s Beyond is the ideal home to spend your weekend tucked away.

Designed in collaboration between Woods Bagot and DKO Architecture, Beyond’s amenities include an outdoor dining and teppanyaki grill, gardens, lobby bar and residents’ dining. 
 

2. Melbourne Quarter, Docklands 
Address: 628 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008 
Two-bedroom apartments from $607,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=3459]

Lendlease's Melbourne Quarter, designed by the award-winning Fender Katsalidis, offers the ideal stay-at-home date in Melbourne’s vibrant CBD.

The project includes a hotel-style lobby, concierge and exclusive access to three whole floors of resort-style amenities at Club MQ, such as a multi-use space, pool, theatrette and library. 
 

3. Chevron One, Surfers Paradise 
Address: 36-44 Stanhill Drive, Surfers Paradise QLD 4127 
Two-bedroom apartments from $705,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=6515]

Situated in Surfers Paradise, Chevron One presents an opportunity to secure a luxury residence ideal a Valentine’s Day indoors.

Bensons Property Group’s Chevron One boasts intuitive design and quality finishes, with a Club One residents’ lounge, floating cinema, sculptured gardens and dining facilities. 
 

4. Realm, Adelaide 
Address: 9-19 Austin Street, Adelaide SA 5000 
Two-bedroom apartments from $610,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=6083]

Realm Adelaide boasts luxurious amenities and architectural design, delivered by Sydney-based developer Parallel Property and designed by Elenberg-Fraser.

Whether with a date or on your own, hiding away on Valentine’s will be a breeze with an on-site CrossFit gym, 25-metre outdoor pull, yoga studio, large entertaining deck, indoor dining area and Wellness Centre.  
 

5. Grand Central Towers, Phillip 
Address: 15 Bowes Street, Phillip ACT 2606 
Two-bedroom apartments estimated from $541,900

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7660]

Experience Canberra’s most exquisite new residential lifestyle at Grand Central Towers, offering the breathtaking balance between luxury and amenity.

Tranquil rooftop retreat, resident infinity pool, a residents’ lounge and library are just a few of the many facilities available within Geocon Group’s latest development.

Grand Central is also home to a wine cellar, bicycle workshop and private function spaces.
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From resort-style pools to rooftop gardens, the on-site amenities in these homes will make your heart flutter

Five homes perfect for a stay-at-home Valentine’s Day

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The coming months may be your last chance to save on a brand-new apartment purchase with the HomeBuilder Grant extension set to end on March 31.

HomeBuilder, provides eligible owner-occupiers, including first home buyers, with a $15,000 grant to purchase a new build or off-the-plan dwelling.

For many first home buyers, the current government incentives mean that it may be cheaper to own than to rent.

However, with investor interest in Australia’s property market rising, Queensland’s residential property market is not expected to stay this way for long.

If you’re looking to cash in on the competitive offers and grants available for only a limited amount of time, here are five Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant. 
 

1. M Apartments, Kangaroo Point 
Address: 699 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 
Two-bedroom apartments from $589,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=29156]

M Apartments is a new addition to Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point and is only moments to the Woolloongabba dining precinct and the Brisbane CBD. The development offers 46 one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as three commercial properties located on the ground floor.

While only selected residences qualify for the HomeBuilder Grant, amenities within the project include rooftop entertainment deck, a communal barbeque area and views over the surrounding suburbs. 
 

2. Plaza Central, Maroochydore 
Address: 10-18 Pikki Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558 
Two-bedroom apartments from $435,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=22041]

Developed by Pindan, Plaza Central’s first building is scheduled for completion in the last quarter of 2021.

Selected affordable and spacious apartments qualify for the HomeBuilder Grant, with each residence located within walking distance to the new Maroochydore CBD and boasting smart contemporary interiors and views overlooking lush greenery and the coast’s retail hub. 
 

3. Allure Chevron Island 
Address: Corner Burra Street &amp; Dalpura Street, Chevron Island QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartments from $495,950

[smartcode_project:default project_id=21132]

Selected residences at Allure qualify for government concessions. Capturing both classic and contemporary style, Allure offers 95 luxury two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

Designed by BDA Architecture, the residence enjoys dense sub-tropical landscaping, contemporary bathrooms and communal areas with expansive views. 
 

4. Carl Residences, Woolloongabba 
Address: 21-25 Carl Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 
One-bedroom apartments from $390,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=27631]

Located in Brisbane’s Woolloongabba, National Enterprises’ Carl Residences offers a collection of 87 one, two and three-bedroom apartments less than three kilometres to the CBD.

The Carl Residences qualifies for the $15,000 Homebuilder Grant for contracts signed between January 1 and March 31, as well as the $15,000 First Home Builders Grant. 
 

5. Cannes, Surfers Paradise 
Address: 17 Cannes Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartment prices at request from agent

[smartcode_project:default project_id=24781]                              

Cannes, the number one selling project in the Gold Coast for 2020, offers select residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant.

Designed by DBI Architects, Cannes offers discerning buyers the opportunity to secure a home with a 25-metre lap pool, yoga terrace and a range of spa facilities including a hydrotherapy shower and sauna.
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Here are five Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

5 Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

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Focused on convenience and security, professional couples are increasingly interested in buying into an amenity-rich development.

With the Gold Coast expected to see accelerated growth, according to Knight Frank’s Ben Burston, many professionals are realising the benefits of a Broadbeach apartment as a low maintenance living option and as a long-term investment.

Regional cities like the Gold Coast “have sufficient scale and critical mass of service sector jobs to continue to develop rapidly,” Burston said, “While also benefitting from a tilt in lifestyle choices due to the pandemic that will see some people opting for a less CBD-centric working life.”

Urban takes a look at five apartments in Queensland’s Broadbeach, ideal for professional couples. 
 

1. The Star Gold Coast 
Address: 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach QLD 4128 
Two-bedroom apartments from $742,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7840]

Offering state-of-the-art facilities and neighbouring relaxing world famous beaches, The Star is the Gold Coast’s newest world-class integrated resort.

Delivered by Far East Consortium and designed by FJMT, each residence boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning views and access to private amenities, including a kids’ club, lap pool, gym and outdoor barbeque. 
 

2. Opus 
Address: 16-18 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4128 
Two-bedroom apartments from $599,900

[smartcode_project:default project_id=6999]

Morris Property Group’s Opus sits on the sought-after Chelsea Avenue, capturing views of Surfers Paradise and the coastal beaches.

At an affordable entry price, residents have access to a tranquil two-level recreation deck, open-air pool and fully-equipped gym. 
 

3. Koko Broadbeach 
Address: 12-14 Elizabeth Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4128 
Two-bedroom apartments from $729,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=6995]

Also developed by Morris Property Group, Koko Broadbeach provides the ideal residence for young professions.

Inspired by the modern luxe of international boutique hotels, Koko offers private outdoor entertaining areas, creative living spaces and coastal elegance that aligns with the vibrant lifestyle of the Gold Coast 
 

4. Infinity 
Address: 33 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4128 
Three-bedroom apartment prices at request from agent

[smartcode_project:default project_id=9748]

Developed by Bassar Group and designed by BDA Architecture, Infinity offers 63 half floor and whole floor residences over 39 levels.

Providing luxurious living for its residents, the whole-floor apartments include uninterrupted 360 degree views with wrap-around balconies, generous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas and a lap pool. 
 

5. Qube Broadbeach 
Address: 2-4 Jubilee Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4128 
Three-bedroom apartments from $1,495,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=8032]

Rising 40 levels, on the corner of Queensland and Jubilee Avenues, Morris Property Group’s Qube boasts hotel-like amenities and stylish living quarters.

The fifth floor apartments enjoy the complex’s vibrant retail plaza and over half an acre of unique and stylish amenities on the residents’ recreation deck. Parisi tapware, recessed display shelving and oversized floor-to-ceiling tiles ensure a sophisticated and timeless design.
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With the Gold Coast expected to see accelerated growth, according to Knight Frank’s Ben Burston, many professionals are realising the benefits of a Broadbeach apartment

5 apartments for the professional couple in Queensland’s Broadbeach

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ID_Land’s latest Brunswick development, Canvas offers residents “a blank canvas, ready to be decorated with all the colourful strokes of community life.”

Take a look at 10 things we love about this project, here at Urban. 
 

[smartcode_project:default project_id=29358]

1. Delivered by an award-winning developer

Developed by the award-winning ID_Land, Canvas offers residents reassurance in knowing their future home has been delivered to a high-quality.

While maintaining a commitment to sustainability and innovation, ID_Land has a proven track record of delivering successful developments across Brunswick. 
 

2. Its sculptural façade

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Paying homage to Brunswick’s industrial past, Canvas’ sculptural façade fits perfectly into Barkly Street. Its industrial form, framed by geometric concrete grids, reinterprets the industrial regeneration of Brunswick. 
 

3. Hecker Guthrie designed interiors

Contrasting against the industrial exterior, interior designers Hecker Guthrie create a synergy between modernity and warmth with Canvas’ neutral interior colour palette and timber floorboards.

Interior features of the luxury development include its functional floorplans, practical storage space and floor-to-ceiling windows. The homes feature open-plan living and an abundance of light. 
 

4. Rooftop communal space

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Located on the building’s rooftop sits a variety of communal spaces providing residential amenity and green spaces, with views of Melbourne’s city skyline and parks.

The project boasts a communal lounge area, kitchen and entertainment dining, providing work from home space or a quiet corner for a good book. 
 

5. It’s 100% fossil free and sustainable

With forecasts revealing property investors are increasingly concerned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials, ID_Land’s Brunswick development matches the increased environmental awareness of Melbournians.

“Sustainable living is no longer an option, it’s a prerequisite”, said ID_Land’s Matthew Belford. With no gas connection to any apartment, Canvas is 100 per cent fossil fuel free.

All communal areas in the complex make use of solar technology and the rooftop garden collects rainwater for greywater harvesting. 
 

6. Designed by Rothelowman architects

ID_Land’s collaboration with Rothelowman blends rough and smooth materiality and culminates into a beautiful expression of modern architecture.

“We want to engage with the rich tapestry of built form which has shaped Brunswick into the suburb it is today”, Rothelowman architect Stuart Marsland said.

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Designing a building offering a collection of 62 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, Rothelowman has placed families, couples and individuals as the foundation of their design decisions. 
 

7. On-grade car parking and bike parking

Situated on the bustling Barkly Street, Canvas provides absolute convenience with private and secure access to an on-grade car park, with no car lifts or parking stackers.

Each apartment also benefits from at least one bike space and on-site bike maintenance facilities are available.

But if walking or cycling isn’t for you, Canvas boasts an impressive walk score of 97/100, located less than a minute from nearby shops and just three minutes’ walk to the nearest tram stop. 
 

8. The modern kitchen

For those who enjoy cooking, Canvas’ modern kitchen will be a welcome treat. Hecker Guthrie incorporates European oak joinery, Terrazzo tiles and matte black tapware to keep in touch with the residences’ industrial design.

Each unit has Fisher &amp; Paykel induction cooktops and functional built-in storage design, perfect for entertaining. 
 

9. Vibrating with Brunswick’s dynamic energy

Canvas lies in the heart of Brunswick’s vibrant community, amongst retail hotspots, diverse eateries and bustling bars.

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“The Brunswick community is so richly diverse it should be its own city”, ID_Land’s Jeff Garvey said.

Located in close proximity to the Melbourne CBD, amongst universities and a walk from Princes Park, Canvas residents are spoilt for choice, whatever their day brings.

 

10. First home buyers can save $10,000

Eligible first home buyers may be eligible for the $10,000 First Home Owners Grant, as well as no stamp duty. Other buyers may be eligible for a 50 per cent reduction in stamp duty, subject to purchaser eligibility.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=29358]
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10 things we love about ID Lands's Canvas Brunswick

Due to its elite schooling, employment opportunities and natural beauty, Sydney remains popular amongst families searching for low maintenance apartments.

According to the last census, families with children were well represented in Australia&#39;s apartment-living population, a trend that is likely to continue.

Urban takes a look at six new three-bedroom apartments perfect for families in Sydney.

1. Mason &amp; Main, Merrylands 
Address: 249-258 Merrylands Road, Merrylands NSW 2160 
Three-bedroom apartments from $879,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=31751 project_image_fid=161015]

Delivered by Coronation Property,&nbsp;Mason &amp; Main is Merryland&#39;s exciting new address, located on&nbsp;Merrylands Road. The home-sized apartments feature three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a large multipurpose room and generous balcony space, ideal for growing Sydney families.

Just 350 metres&nbsp;to Merrylands train station and just three kilometres from Parramatta CBD, residents will be connected to western Sydney&#39;s&nbsp;leading schools, such as The Kings School and Tara Anglican School for Girls, as well as&nbsp;leading universities.

2. Portman House, Green Square 
Address: 77-93 Portman Street, Zetland NSW 2017 
Three-bedroom apartments from $1,540,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=30049 project_image_fid=162880]

Mirvac&#39;s latest inner-city development is located just seven kilometres from the Sydney CBD and includes a luxury wellness centre, making it an ideal home for busy parents searching for convenience. Zetland&#39;s abundance of amenities, schools and green spaces will suit children, young to old.

Designed by Mirvac&#39;s in-house design term, Portman House&#39;s art deco-inspired architecture provide a new level of luxury with lavish kitchens, generous balconies and high contrast interiors.

3. Bloom Arncliffe 
Address: 213 Princes Highway, Arncliffe NSW 2205 
Three-bedroom apartments from $950,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=6201 project_image_fid=89015]

With construction on Bloom Arncliffe recently completed, families are able to move-in to a ready-to-go three-bedroom apartment.

For parents who have to work from home, each residence offers a dedicated study room for your remote working endeavours, as well as views of Botany Bay and connections to Sydney&rsquo;s train lines.

4. Park Sydney, Erskineville 
Address: 149-163 Mitchell Road, Erskineville NSW 2043 
Three-bedroom apartments from $1,711,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=5811]

One of the most significant new residential development Sydney-wide, Park Sydney offers considered design and communal amenities to families looking for a community feel and established neighbourhood.

Boasting an unbeatable location, the development is located just four-kilometres from the Sydney CBD and an easy walk to Erskineville Station. Close to top universities, major employment hubs and elite schools, such as Newington College, Park Sydney meets the needs of the whole family.

The masterplanned community includes 7,400 sqm of parkland and play areas with BBQ facilities, amphitheatres, walkways and cycleways.

5. The Retreat, Lidcombe 
Address: 11 Carter Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141 
Three-bedroom apartments from $950,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=25940]

Developed by Meriton, the 22-storey Retreat deliver timeless design and functional layouts, offering families a practical sense of home in the rapidly evolving lifestyle hub of Sydney Olympic Park.

Multiple leisure facilities such as its first-rate aquatic centre, tennis centre and adventure parks, offer something for all the family, and the close-by Parramatta CBD provides enviable employment opportunities.

6. Pavilions, Sydney Olympic Park 
Address: 2 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 
Three-bedroom apartments from $1,495,000

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Nestled amongst verdant parklands, Pavilions&nbsp;offers the unique opportunity to step into the&nbsp;family-friendly lifestyle in Sydney&rsquo;s west. The apartments boast spacious floorplans&nbsp;and 4,500sqm of resident-only courtyard, providing the space growing families need.

Designed by Mirvac and BVN Architects, the apartments also feature world-class amenity, including a state-of-the-art gymnasium, community room, and a multifunction space with dedicated playground&nbsp;that your kids are bound to enjoy.

According to the last census, families with children were well represented in Australia's apartment-living population, a trend that is likely to continue

June 2021: Six new three-bedroom apartments perfect for families in Sydney

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With the federal HomeBuilder Grant extension to end on March 31, now may be your last chance to save on your brand-new apartment or townhouse purchase.

HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers, including first home buyers, with a $15,000 grant to purchase a new build or off-the-plan dwelling.

The current government incentives mean that, for many first home buyers, it is cheaper to own than to rent.

However, Melbourne’s property market will not stay this way for long, with an upswing anticipated this year as investor interest rises.

“Right now, first home buyers should be looking to take advantage of all the government grants and concessions while they can”, Cedar Woods’ COO Patrick Archer said.

If you’re looking to cash in on the competitive offers and grants available for only a limited amount of time, here are ten Melbourne residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant. 
                                       

1. Parkhill Apartments, West Melbourne 
Address: 408 Spencer Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 
One-bedroom apartments from $479,000

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If you’re looking to buy now and save, Central Equity’s Parkhill offers buyers the chance to save up to $73,000 in the West Melbourne development. The project developer is matching the HomeBuilder Grant to save buyers $30,000, paired with the potential to save another $43,000 on stamp duty exemptions.

Amenities offered alongside each residence include a rooftop gym for residents, relaxing rooftop garden and a seven-day concierge service. 
 

2. R.Iconic, South Melbourne 
Address: 253-273 Normanby Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205 
One-bedroom apartments from $507,000

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R.Iconic Melbourne, delivered by R.Corporation, is re-defining inner-city living in the expanding CBD South precinct. With an expected 2022 move-in, residents can secure a luxury apartment in the complex now and save $15,000, as well as stamp duty savings up to $27,500.

Designed by Plus Architecture, the development offers a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments with uninterrupted water views, a zen garden, resort-style swimming pool and more. 
 

3. Aster Apartments, Clayton South 
Address: 456 Haughton Road, Clayton South VIC 3169 
One-bedroom apartments from $396,800

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Another development offering the HomeBuilder Grant is Clayton South’s Aster Apartments. Similar to the last two projects, the development will charge no stamp duty, breaking barriers to property ownership for first home buyers.

As the latest development to be delivered by Cedar Woods, Aster Apartments offers 128 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations in the masterplanned community, Jackson Green. 
 

4. Liberty One, Footscray 
Address: 1 Warde Street, Footscray VIC 3011 
One-bedroom apartments from $396,000

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Offering a state-of-the-art gymnasium, outdoor cinema and dining facilities, residents at Liberty One will enjoy countless amenities, contemporary landscaped areas and the convenience of Footscray’s community lifestyle.

Before the end of March, first home buyers can save over $23,000 by utilising the HomeBuilder scheme and the 50% stamp duty reduction. 
 

5. Lincoln Apartments, Williams Landing 
Address: 100 Overton Road, Williams Landing VIC 3027 
Two-bedroom apartments from $419,000

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Another offering from Cedar Woods, select Lincoln Apartments residences qualify for the HomeBuilder Grant. Situated within a masterplanned community west of Melbourne’s CBD, the project offers eligible first home buyers up to $25,000 off their home, with an additional $10,000 first home buyers grant.

Designed by DKO Architecture, Lincoln Apartments boasts a rooftop garden, views over the neighbouring conservation reserve and seamless balconies. 
 

6. Trilogy Place, South Morang 
Address: 360 McDonalds Road, South Morang VIC 3752 
Two-bedroom townhomes prices available from agent

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Buyers who secure a property within Trilogy Place now could also be eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant. Delivered by Gibson Property Corporation, Trilogy Place boasts stunning parkland views to the solar power integration, with options to add a 10kWh battery storage system and 5kW solar panel array.

Architecturally designed by Rothelowman, the development offers 55 townhomes with flexible floorplans and customisable option. 
 

7. HOME by Caydon, Alphington 
Address: 626 Heidelberg Road, Alphington VIC 3078 
One-bedroom apartments from $381,000

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HOME by Caydon boasts 324 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, designed by Caydon’s in-house design team. However, residents can save up to $15,000 on the project with the HomeBuilder boost.

Located in the leafy and established Alphington, each residence enjoys three-quarters of an acre of open space, generous storage and European appliances. 
 

8. 1025 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin 
Address: 1-6/1025 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin VIC 3189 
Two-bedroom townhouse from $695,000

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Current grants and concessions at Asher Developments’ Moorabbin project, 1025 Nepean Highway, offers first home buyers potential savings of up to $47,000.

Individually designed with a choice of a traditional design with courtyard access, or a distinctive inverted floorplan, these outstanding townhouses offer uncompromising design on a leafy service road on the edge of the RSEA Park precinct. 
 

9. Salt Townhomes, Torquay 
Address: 85 Grossmans Road, Torquay VIC 3228 
Two-bedroom townhomes from $600,000

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Salt Townhomes offers residents sustainable living amongst the Surf Coast lifestyle with 50 three and four-bedroom townhouses available within the project. Select residences in the project, delivered by Baron Water, qualifies for the $15,000 grant.

Each townhouse offers natural materials, a rear garden, double-glazed windows and solar PV panels. 
 

10. Heathmere On the Park, Endeavour Hills 
Address: 20-24 Heathmere Crescent, Endeavour Hills VIC 3802 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $640,000

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Eligible for up to $35,000 in savings, Heathmere On The Park is the latest offering from CasUrban. The development boasts an ideal lifestyle balance of spacious multi-level living in an urban pocket renowned for its open parkland spaces.

Each home has been designed by Parallel Workshop Architecture with its occupants in mind, boasting generous floor plans, gardens and terrace areas.
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If you’re looking to cash in on the competitive offers and grants available for only a limited amount of time, here are ten Melbourne residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

10 Melbourne residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

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Preparing to purchase an off-the-plan property is an exciting milestone for buyers – no matter what stage they’re at in their lives. So it’s essential buyers take the necessary time to choose a developer.

Knowing your developer and their projects is an important step to the buying process that you don’t want to skip.

Here, at Urban, we understand the difficultly of navigating through pages and pages of reviews on past projects – on top of the already exhausting task of searching for a home.

So, to help you, let us take a look at ten developers operating in Western Australia that you should keep an eye on when considering a home purchase in 2021. 
 

1. Edge Visionary Living

Western Australia's award-winning apartment developer, Edge Visionary Living, is based in Perth and continues to deliver cutting-edge residential apartment design.

Design-led, the group focuses on delivering premium, well-located apartments in partnership with Hillam Architects, ensuring striking architectural design in every project.

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As one to watch this year, Edge has many problems gearing up for completion, including two Floreat projects, Eden West and Eden East.

A premium selection of three and four-bedroom apartments, penthouses and two-storey private residences are still available at the luxury developments.

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Following on from a successful year delivering Joondalup’s Arthouse Apartments, Urban expects big interest in the soon-to-be-completed Edge developments. Buyers are drawn to the residences’ functionality, utilisation of space and technology integration. 
 

2. Norup + Wilson

Led by directors Dave Wilson and John Norup, Norup+Wilson have cemented their spot as an Urban must-watch on account of its high-end products, iconic design and unique approach to property development.

The boutique development, located in Perth, focuses on the ‘owner-occupier’ apartment market with mixed-use projects, design efficiency and luxury offerings.

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With over $500 million on the books, Norup + Wilson have become one of the largest privately-owned property developers in Western Australia. Among their past works include the Precinct, which reached completion last year.

Offering apartment views spanning from Kings Park and the CBD to the converging Swan and Canning Rivers, the Precinct offers residents ten on-site restaurants, a resort-style pool and a residents’ lounge.

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The group’s Scarborough development, the Beach Shack, is set to reach completion in the coming year, with over 70 per cent of apartments already sold to date. 
 

3. Stirling Capital

The next developer to watch in Western Australia is Stirling Capital, having delivered more than $600 million worth of projects since their beginnings in 2005.

The private boutique investment and development group have numerous works in the pipelines, including One Hundred &amp; Eight in Perth and Marina Village apartments, fronting Port Coogee’s main boulevard.

Stirling Capital is known for its environmentally sustainable developments, each with their own distinct character driven by location and the surrounding community.

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One of their developments set to reach completion this year is Jolimont’s Treehouse, an exclusive retreat boasting 49 spacious apartments in Perth’s inner-west.

Designed by MJA Studio, the $42 million energy-efficient development spacious living areas, large balconies and tree-scaped views. 
 

4. Cedar Woods

Established in Perth in 1987, Cedar Woods is now a leading national developer of residential communities. Thoughtful and well-designed projects remain core to their approach, with successful projects in Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.

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With 14 quality Western Australian developments in progress and many lined up for 2021, this group is one to watch. Among these is the Brabham’s Ariella, Subiaco’s Incontro and Halls Head’s the Hamptons at Waterline.

Incontro, set to benefit from a $500 million revival of the Subiaco area, offers 41 contemporary three-bedroom townhomes, designed by DKO Architecture.

Cedar Woods boasts a long pipeline of quality projects across the four states, making them well-placed for the future. The group’s $230 million Jackson Green development in Melbourne’s Clayton South was named ‘Development of the Year – New Communities’ in The Urban Developer awards.

The group is also set to introduce the ‘Cedar Woods Developer Boost’ this year, Urban has been told. The group will make up the $15,000 difference of the HomeBuilder reduction on certain projects in its portfolio. 
 

5. Finbar

With over 72 WA apartment developments delivered to date, Finbar has delivered over $3 billion worth of apartments since 1995.

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Focusing on medium to high-density residential apartments, the group’s projects have become synonymous with resort-style facilities, premium fixtures and contemporary design.

Construction is underway on various Finbar developments, including South Perth’s Civic Heart and Dianella Apartments and projects The Point and AT238 are expected to launch over the coming year.

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In 2021, Urban expects Finbar to replicate the success of its Reva Apartments sell-out across its new projects, including Concerto which has just two two-bedroom apartments remaining on the 11th and 14th floors.
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Urban takes a look at ten developers operating in Western Australia that you should keep an eye on when considering a home purchase in 2021

5 developers to watch in WA in 2021

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Coronavirus-impacted “pockets” of Sydney’s north-west and inner-south-west have seen falling median values create opportunities for first home buyers, according to CoreLogic head of research, Eliza Owen.

Although Australia’s residential property market has shown resilience, despite the shock of the pandemic, recent value falls may have created an opportunity for first home buyers who want to take advantage of the first home loan deposit scheme (FHLDS).

On February 3, minister for housing Michael Sukkar announced the reissue of around 1,800 FHLDS places, creating opportunity in suburbs where unit medians have slipped below the Sydney threshold of $700,000.

As of January 2021, there was an average of 107 suburbs observed in the capital cities with a median value at or below the qualifying threshold for the FHLDS, assuming the application is for an established property.

In Sydney, where international border closures have created a particular demand shock, median unit values have declined up to -$88,146 between March 2020 and January 2021.

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As evident in CoreLogic’s data, Rouse Hill had a pre-pandemic median value at $726,900, which has fallen to just $638,755. While other suburbs like Arncliffe and Hurstville have seen changes in median value at -$31,185 and -$65,019, respectively.  

“As more of the housing market is caught in a broad-based upswing, first home buyers could face more challenges getting into the market in the year ahead”, Owen said. 
 

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1. Beyond, Hurstville 
Address: 93 Forest Road, Hurstville NSW 2220 
One-bedroom apartments (with study) from $685,000

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Developed by Fridcorp, Beyond’s one-bedroom apartments are listed below the $700,000 qualifying threshold for the first home loan deposit scheme.  

The Woods Bagot and DKO Architecture-designed project features sculptural architecture, multi-sensory living, oversized balconies and a 4,500sqm retail precinct anchored by Woolworths. 
 

2. Bloom Arncliffe 
Address: 213 Princes Highway, Arncliffe NSW 2205 
One-bedroom apartments from $595,000

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The recently completed residential precinct, Bloom Arncliffe, offers 318 apartments across seven buildings, starting from $595,000 – well below the deposit scheme’s price cap.

Delivered by Wingate and designed by Stephen Bowers Architects, the development includes 37 commercial spaces, a youth centre, gym and support facilities.
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Recent value falls may have created an opportunity for first home buyers who want to take advantage of the first home loan deposit scheme

The Sydney suburbs now qualifying for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme after price falls

<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.

Max Kwok

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