<a href="/developers/giancorp-property-group">Giancorp Property Group</a> has introduced a new dimension to modern living with its Penny Lane apartment development in Moonee Ponds.&nbsp;

<a href="/buildings/penny-lane-moonee-ponds-6-14-young-street-moonee-ponds">Penny Lane</a> integrates Melbourne’s iconic laneway culture with a suite of exclusive amenities, offering residents a well-rounded lifestyle that extends beyond their homes.

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The development features a range of communal spaces designed to foster a sense of community.&nbsp;

Residents will have exclusive access to a level three podium garden with a full-line gym and private lounge areas.

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There are also dining rooms with a designer kitchen intended for more intimate social gatherings.&nbsp;

Expansive views and landscaped spaces can also be enjoyed on the exclusive level nine terrace.

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Penny Lane’s precinct places a strong emphasis on lifestyle, characterised by al fresco dining options and commissioned street art.

The precinct is home to Melbourne’s newest cinema complex, featuring a luxury rooftop cinema, a Platinum lounge, and various cafes and casual dining venues.&nbsp;

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Residents will benefit from the convenience of picking up dinner on the way home or meeting friends for coffee right at their doorstep.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects</a>, Penny Lane is home to 109 ready-to-move-in apartments, each featuring generous balconies or terraces.&nbsp;

The location further adds to its appeal, being close to the <a href="/developments/moonee-ponds-vic-3039">Moonee Ponds</a> Racecourse, known for the prestigious Cox Plate horse race, and just a few minutes away from Queen’s Park.&nbsp;

The park, which is Moonee Valley’s oldest, offers a lake, a pool, a cottage café, and expansive garden spaces.

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Residents will have exclusive access to a level three podium garden with a full-line gym and private lounge areas

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Designed to foster a sense of community: Inside the amenities at Penny Lane, Moonee Ponds apartment development

First home buyers have descended on Coronation Property's under-construction apartment development in Sydney's west.

Since the start of 2024, nearly 90 per cent of sales enquiries on the two build-to-sell buildings out of the five total buildings in the Merrylands development on <a href="/">Apartments.com.au</a> has come from first home buyers. This is not surprising given the combination of the affordability on offer as well as the rare opportunity to buy a brand new apartment in the area.

The studio apartments start from $520,000, which allows first home buyers to pay no stamp duty under the NSW Government First Home Buyer Assistance scheme.

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments have been the most popular starting from $760,000, and each have a car space. First home buyers also won't pay stamp duty on the two-bedroom apartments, given they fall under the $800,000 threshold.

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<a href="/buildings/mason-main-merrylands-245-merrylands-road-merrylands-nsw-2160">Mason &amp; Main</a> has been designed to be the leader of gentrification in Merrylands, with not only an influx of well-designed apartments by Woods Bagot but also to create a central precinct that goes beyond the four walls of the homes.

The new apartments will sit above a new ‘Eat Street’, hosting various retail and dining options including popular gym One Playground, Macelleria, Hilltop Childcare, Oakberry, Mase &amp; Co, Peanut Butter Bar, Iftar Lebanese, Hayat Turkish, and Yuzu Dining.

This central precinct aims to provide a comprehensive lifestyle hub for residents and the wider community.

Read more: <a href="/news/nsw/coronation-welcomes-new-eat-street-tenants-to-mason-main-in-merrylands">Coronation welcomes new Eat Street tenants to Mason &amp; Main in Merrylands</a>

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Joe Nahas, Managing Director at Coronation Property, said the high demand shown by first home buyers reflects the overwhelming trust Mason &amp; Main customers have placed in Coronation Property’s vision for the development.

“The response from homebuyers, especially first home buyers, has been truly incredible, reaffirming our commitment to delivering exceptional properties that transform the local areas in which we develop,” Nahas said.

Mason &amp; Main offers a total of 415 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, located just south of Parramatta. The precinct has been designed to cater to various demographics, including young families, investors, and downsizers.

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Some of the apartments include large multipurpose rooms, providing residents with versatile spaces that can serve as home offices, additional bedrooms, or nurseries. Each apartment adjoins a balcony that has views of either the Blue Mountains or the Sydney CBD.

Coronation has long known the importance of developing in a connected suburb. Mason &amp; Main is less than 400 metres from Merrylands Station, which is one stop from Parramatta Station and a short-minute commute into Central Station.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/how-the-small-western-suburb-of-merrylands-is-undergoing-a-drastic-gentrification">How the small western suburb of Merrylands is undergoing a drastic gentrification</a>

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Everything is at the foot of the master plan.

Stockland Merrylands, with 180 retailers and anchored by a Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and a Kmart sits behind the project, while the Merrylands RSL, Billabong Hotel, and Merrylands best restaurants, are all centred around the heritage-listed train station.

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Joe Nahas, Managing Director at Coronation Property, said the high demand shown by first home buyers reflects the overwhelming trust Mason & Main customers have placed in Coronation Property’s vision for the development

First home buyers snap up Mason & Main, Merrylands apartments

Construction at <a href="/developers/dealcorp">DealCorp</a>'s NOVA townhouse development, the final release at their 10-hectare Polaris 3083 community in Bundoora, is nearing completion.

The <a href="/new-apartments/nova-at-polaris-3083-bundoora-5-nova-circuit-bundoora">NOVA</a> stage includes a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom townhomes that blend heritage and contemporary designs, inspired by the heritage building on the Nova Circuit site.

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Originally constructed in 1938, the Tudor Revival facade maintains its imposing street presence and grand entrance off Galileo Gateway.&nbsp;

<a href="/architects/mgs-architects">MGS Architects</a> drew inspiration from the building’s formal symmetry, with the 28 two-story contemporary townhomes completing the natural axis of the site.&nbsp;

A pedestrian spine runs from the historic front door on Galileo Gateway through to Nova Circuit.

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Located just 300 metres from the bustling Polaris Town Centre, NOVA residents will have immediate access to 33 essential services and prominent retailers, including Woolworths, Dan Murphy's, and Chemist Warehouse.

<a href="/developments/bundoora-vic-3083">Bundoora</a>, known as Melbourne's Northern "University City," is also home to La Trobe University and RMIT Bundoora Campus, both situated in the immediate precinct.&nbsp;

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Polaris, the inner north’s largest master-planned precinct, spans 12 hectares and is surrounded by native parkland and flourishing activity centres.&nbsp;

The community is already home to over 750 residents and features a modern retail and dining precinct.

Move-in is expected in late 2024.

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The community is already home to over 750 residents and features a modern retail and dining precinct.

DealCorp approach completion of Bundoora masterplan Polaris 3083 as NOVA townhouse construction advances

Civil and infrastructure works at Sunkin Property Group's Highett Common are all but complete, signalling significant progress toward Victoria's first medium-density net zero community.&nbsp;

The advancements in the project's early stages will pave the way for the main works on site to continue to move forward.

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The latest updates from the construction team highlight the installation of inground electrical infrastructure and street lighting to ensure Highett Common remains a connected community precinct and achieves the goal of an all-electric development.

Extensive work has also been undertaken on sub-base installation and access roads.&nbsp;

Additionally, basement works in the two apartment buildings of stage one are progressing, with wall concreting at 80 per cent completion and ongoing waterproofing at North Lane.

Construction work continued to advance following the project’s sod-turning ceremony in May.&nbsp;

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In June, <a href="/builders/sk-construction">SK Construction</a> made significant strides in the installation of precast columns and stair and lift shafts extending from the basements to the underside of the second levels, marking a further progression in the vertical construction of the building.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/sunkin-property-group-break-ground-at-highett-common-masterplan">Sunkin Property Group break ground at Highett Common masterplan</a>

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<a href="/new-apartments/highett-common-37-graham-road-highett-vic-3190">Highett Common</a>, situated on a 9.3-hectare site, will eventually accommodate over 1,000 residents.&nbsp;

The first release, Park House, is already 70 per cent sold and features one, two, and three-bedroom residences designed by <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects</a> and <a href="/landscape-architect/tract-landscape-architects">Tract Landscape Architects</a>.

The <a href="/developments/highett-vic-3190">Highett</a>&nbsp;development includes state-of-the-art amenities such as gyms, wellness areas, swimming pools and sun-drenched decks.&nbsp;

It also features a private dining room, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and spaces dedicated to work, study, workshops, and community meetings, including a new public library.

<a href="/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a>&nbsp;is expecting the first stage of the development to be complete by late 2025.

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Highett Common, situated on a 9.3-hectare site, will eventually accommodate over 1,000 residents

Highett Common about to come out of the ground as early site works approach completion

With their MAIHA apartment development approaching completion this year, local boutique Gold Coast apartment developer&nbsp;Quid Property Group has another project lined up for Tugun.&nbsp;

They've submitted plans for a&nbsp;nine-level building with just eight apartments above 17 car parking spaces.

Designed by Rachel Norman Architect, the building will feature a light and non-intrusive colour scheme, incorporating materials such as vertical screening, large glazing elements, extensive planters, and protruding awnings to protect privacy.&nbsp;

The architectural design aims to reflect the diverse character of Tugun, which includes a mix of beach shacks, mid-century apartment blocks, larger resort-style developments, and new slender single-lot apartment buildings.&nbsp;

"Fair to say that despite a lack of cohesive architectural language [in <a href="/new-apartments/tugun-qld-4224">Tugun</a>], the character of the place is defined by a celebration of beach lifestyle whether that’s the liveliness and transience of a holiday resort or the relaxed vibe of a beach shack turned unit building," the design statement by Rachel Norman Architect read.

"While the scale of building is changing the language of place, [it] all harks back to that lifestyle."

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The design emphasises the beach lifestyle by incorporating curves to create dynamic visual elements and using earthy and natural materials to provide a tactile, human quality.&nbsp;

An undulating screen on the building’s northwest side mimics the movement of water and sand, with shadow play throughout the day creating a shifting, moiré pattern.

Inside, the units are designed to blend indoor and outdoor spaces, supporting a sub-tropical lifestyle that celebrates outdoor living.&nbsp;

From the third level upwards, the glazing opens the corner to integrate dining, living, kitchen, and deck areas into one cohesive space.&nbsp;

Smaller terraces with cascading plants provide private outdoor connections and shade from the western sun.

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Privacy measures are also integrated into the design, with bathroom windows featuring opaque glass and minimised side elevation windows to prevent overlooking neighbouring properties.

The terraces also offer passive surveillance of the driveway without impacting neighbours' privacy.&nbsp;

Crowning the development will be a rooftop with amenities including an outdoor dining area, terrace, spa, and pool.

The site at 329 Golden Four Drive is in an established residential area with convenient public transport access, including a bus station at the property's frontage.&nbsp;

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The development is also located just a kilometre from Tugun Commercial Centre, with public parks and amenities nearby, including Tugun Park and the Betty Diamond Sports Complex within 400 metres, and direct access to the Oceanway.

<a href="/developers/quid-property">Quid Property Group</a> is also developing MAIHA, a boutique block of 10 beachside apartments in Tugun, designed by Plus Architecture. Slated for completion in late 2024, only two units remain available, starting from $1.49 million.

First look exclusive: Quid Property Group to double-down in Tugun

Kailani, the only new apartment development on Batemans Bay's dress circle Beach Road, has smashed not only the local record for the highest apartment sale, but for the whole Eurobadalla Shire.

The $2.75 million sale of the penthouse crowns the low-rise building that is currently under construction by builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/kela-building-group">KELA Building Group</a>.

McGrath Projects agent Adam Sparkes said the buyer was a local, and is intending on reconfiguring the large floorplan.

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The 219 sqm penthouse, with uninterrupted views of the bay and marina, has four bedrooms and two living zones, as well as a master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite with dual vanity, a freestanding bath, and a shower.

The penthouse also includes a large front-facing terrace and a separate side balcony accessible from the second living area, offering a prime north-westerly aspect.

There are now just four apartments left in&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/kailani-batemans-bay-50-52-beach-road-batemans-bay">Kailani</a>, currently under construction with a completion date of early 2025.

Each of the remaining apartments have three bedrooms and interiors by&nbsp;<a href="/interior-designers/archebiosis-architects">Archebiosis Interior Architects</a>&nbsp;who were inspired by&nbsp;the natural beauty of the South Coast region, incorporating organic textures and three earth-inspired palettes.

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The location of Kailani is one of the best in the whole of Batemans Bay, and is unlikely to be repeated.

The golf club is one of the biggest drawcards in the whole of Batemans Bay. The championship Catalina Club Golf Course is accompanied by the Catalina Country Club, arguably one of the most popular spots in Batemans Bay and the wider Eurobodalla Shire.

Kailani residents will be a level walk to the Batemans Bay township where there are two shopping centres, Village Centre and Bridge Plaza. The marina across the road is a boaties paradise with all required amenities. It is also home to seafood restaurants Southern Catch and JJ's at The Marina

"The immediate surrounds of Kailani suits any kind of buyer, from families and holidaymakers who can be on the water in moments to retirees and downsizers who have cafes, all essential amenities and a 27-hole golf course 200m away from their front door," KELA Director James Lawson said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/the-best-of-batemans-bay-why-kailanis-location-will-be-hard-to-repeat">The best of Batemans Bay: Why Kailani's location will be hard to repeat</a>

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Batemans Bay apartment record smashed as Kailani penthouse sells

International property developer <a href="/developers/landence">Landence</a>&nbsp;is offering over 50 different floorplans in their first Australian development, <a>The Evermore</a>, a two-tower development designed by <a href="/architects/hayball">Hayball</a>&nbsp;in the heart of <a href="/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>.

The Evermore, on Dorcas Street, offers 366 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments atop a podium level housing upscale retail spaces.

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The one-bedroom options come with a single bathroom, ideal for singles or couples.&nbsp;

Two-bedroom apartments are available with either one or two bathrooms, in both horizontal and vertical configurations, ensuring flexibility in layout.&nbsp;

For larger families or those needing more space, some of the three-bedroom units are presented in two distinctive layouts: a square plan and a narrower configuration, both featuring two bathrooms.

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Each <a href="/buildings/the-evermore-southbank-58-66-dorcas-street-southbank">Evermore</a> residence has adaptable living spaces with strategically positioned windows flooding the apartments with abundant natural light.

The expansive floor plans, spanning from 60 to 120 sqm, showcase natural finishes, organic textures, engineered European oak floors, and refined colour palettes.

Residents can choose from two classical interior palettes, with options for dark or light timber flooring, complemented by matching veneer cabinetry and metal finish accents.&nbsp;

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The Evermore's prime location offers breathtaking views of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay, and the Yarra Ranges.

Beyond the individual apartments, The Evermore features a range of shared spaces influenced by the world's grand hotels. These amenities include courtyard gardens, a swimming pool, a well-equipped gym, as well as dining, lounge, and cinema rooms.

Positioned just minutes away from Melbourne's CBD, the Botanic Gardens, and South Melbourne Market, The Evermore offers residents easy access to the city's vibrant culture and lifestyle.&nbsp;

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There are one, two and three-bedroom configurations on offer at The Evermore, catering to several types of buyers

Landence offers variety of floor plan for every buyer at The Evermore, Southbank

Construction has officially commenced on Matrix Development's 333 STK apartment development in St Kilda, undertaken by builder Balmain &amp; Co.

Designed by <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, 333 STK will consist of 76 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as two limited penthouse duplexes.&nbsp;

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The development will feature two retail spaces at ground level, anticipated to be a mini grocer and a specialty bakery cafe.

Residents will have exclusive access to communal amenities, including a private dining room, a multifunctional lounge that can serve as a media room or conference space, a rooftop retreat with a barbecue area, and a fully equipped gym.

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<a href="/new-apartments/333-stk-333-st-kilda-road-st-kilda">333 StK</a> is strategically located on a 2,540 sqm corner site along St Kilda Road and Blanche Street.

The site offers excellent connectivity with a high transit score of 81, placing future residents just metres from a tram stop and benefiting from the nearby ANZAC Station.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy close proximity to local attractions and amenities such as the St Kilda Esplanade Market, The Avenue Hospital, St Kilda Park Primary School, St Mary College, St Kilda Beach, St Kilda Botanical Garden, and Luna Park.

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<a href="/builders/balmain-co">Balmain &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;is targeting a Q4&nbsp;2025 completion date. Stamp duty savings are currently available for prospective buyers.&nbsp;

Prices for the apartments range from $645,000 to $4.8 million.

<a href="/developers/matrix-developments">Matrix Development&nbsp;Australia</a>&nbsp;is the Australian division of Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad&nbsp;(MCHB). MCHB has been operating as a public listed property developer in Malaysia since 1996.

In 2016, Matrix launched its first foray into the Melbourne market with the development of M.Carnegie, a 52-apartment low rise that was 100 per cent sold upon completion in 2018.

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Balmain & Co commences construction on 333 StK, St Kilda apartment development

Castle Hill's latest residential development, Astrid, by local developer and builder CBD Core, is now ready for occupancy.&nbsp;

The two-building project marks <a href="/developers/cbd-core">CBD Core</a>'s second apartment development within the Hills Showground Precinct, following the completion of the Oriel apartments.

<a href="/buildings/astrid-castle-hill-11-15-fishburn-crescent-castle-hill">Astrid</a> comprises 94 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and dual-level penthouses with personal lifts across two modern buildings by <a href="/architects/zhinar-architects">Zhinar Architects</a>.

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Responding to the evolving needs of apartment dwellers post-COVID-19, CBD Core has incorporated extensive work-from-home facilities within the development.&nbsp;

The Astrid Lounge, an exclusive resident-only zone, offers a conducive environment for both relaxation and productivity.&nbsp;

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The lounge features dedicated workstations and a solar roof-powered outdoor workspace cabana, enhancing the work-from-home experience with lush landscaping.

Residents can also enjoy a range of amenities including a heated lap pool with a sun deck, commercial outdoor barbecue facilities, and a state-of-the-art gym, ensuring a balanced lifestyle of work and leisure.

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<a href="/project-marketer/turner-wolfe">Turner Wolfe</a> Director Matt Wolfe says there are a lot of young professionals in the Hills District, and he expects more to populate the growing <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> area, particularly given Astrid is only minutes from the Showground Metro station.

There are a handful of completed two and three-bedroom apartments remaining for sale.

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Responding to the evolving needs of apartment dwellers post-COVID-19, CBD Core has incorporated extensive work-from-home facilities within the development

CBD Core complete Castle Hill apartment development, Astrid

Brisbane's West End is set for two "climate-responsive and contextually driven" apartment towers.

Builder developer Zen Group is planning two towers at <a href="/new-apartments/24-duncan-street-west-end">24 Duncan Street</a>, near Montague Markets, that will home just over 200 apartments.

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Betts + Partners said in their Architectural Design Report that two diverse urban conditions exist within the West End site context that are separated by Montague Rd.

"The Riverside South Precinct to the west is a high-density residential zone comprising predominantly apartment buildings and contrasted by the established suburban character to the east with primarily post-war single detached dwellings. The contextual design strategy is to celebrate the qualities found within the established West End suburban character in providing elevated high-quality subtropical apartment living with exceptional communal recreational amenity."

They said the aim is to positively contribute to the evolution of a new subtropical urbanity that is both contextually responsive and prioritises humanism in connection with place.

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The vision aligns with Brisbane's goal to become a New World City by 2031, promoting a globally recognisable subtropical urban lifestyle.

Duncan Street comprises two 17-level buildings housing 202 apartments, from one-bedroom plus study apartments through to three-bedroom units.

The 2600 sqm resident rooftop includes three pools, a fitness centre, private dining rooms, a cinema room, resident lounges, a library, and comprehensive wellness facilities with hot and cold plunge pools, yoga, pilates, a sauna, treatment room, and a contemplative garden.

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Active retail frontages on Duncan and Rogers Streets will sleeve ground floor services and visitor car parking.&nbsp;

The two-level podium includes green walls, planters, and textured facades with integrated vertical greenery to enhance the streetscape.&nbsp;

Movement in the balconies and structural elements of the towers optimises light, shade, and private open space.

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Apartments are oriented to maximise views and privacy, with operable glazing and brise soleil for climate control.&nbsp;

"Conceptual drivers from West End’s urban context inform the design parti strategy that include; the River, the Backyard and the Verandah," Betts+Partners suggested.

"Each quality is reinterpreted in the sectional and plan parti and manifest in the three-dimensional building expression."

24 Duncan Street is only a three-minute walk from the Brisbane River, six minutes to the nearest ALDI, and 12 minutes to Davies Park, where The West End Markets is held every Saturday.

West End set for climate-responsive apartments

<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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