South Melbourne's recently completed The Eighth offers some of the largest apartments on offer in the sought-after suburb on the fringe of the St Kilda Rd precinct.

The final two and three-bedroom apartments in the building developed by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/crema-group">Projects by Crema</a>&nbsp;start from 128 sqm and feature open plan living rooms, modern kitchens, stone baths, and private lift access.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/fraser-partners-0">Elenberg Fraser</a> and Kennon, <a href="/buildings/the-eighth-south-melbourne-22-kings-place-south-melbourne">The Eighth</a> draws design inspiration from classic apartment buildings in New York and London.

The 18-level building includes two levels of commercial office space, 36 high-end apartments, a resident rooftop with a swimming pool and bar, and a holistic corporate wellbeing business on the podium level.

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Located in <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>'s Domain Precinct, The Eighth is in an ideal transport pocket, just off the bus stops on Park Street and the new ANZAC Station.

Convenience is at the foot of the building in the Palms Cafe and Beppi's Wine Bar is on the ground floor. Coffee spots are also plentiful nearby.

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Inside the final apartments at South Melbourne's The Eighth

Sydney developer Coronation Property has hit the home straight at its Merrylands mega-precinct, Mason &amp; Main.

They've just released a two-bedroom display apartment in their <a href="/buildings/mason-main-merrylands-245-merrylands-road-merrylands-nsw-2160">latest placemaking project</a> in Sydney's west.

The apartment gives prospective buyers a real-life look at exactly how the apartments, currently under construction, will be finished.

<a href="/developers/coronation-property">Coronation</a>&nbsp;is expecting construction to complete by the end of the year, with buyers moving in shortly after.

We recently went down to Mason &amp; Main to check out the fully furnished display apartment.

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Coronation is expecting construction to complete by the end of the year, with buyers moving in shortly after

Inside Mason & Main Merrylands: Urban's display apartment tour of Coronation's latest placemaking project

National award-winning developer <a href="/developers/chasecrown">Chasecrown</a> has marked the start of construction on its $120 million Parkline residential project in Kent Town with the release of its final penthouse and sub-penthouse sky homes.

The company has also announced <a href="/developments/kent-town-sa-5067">Multiplex</a> will build the Dequetteville Terrace development, a 12-level building with 61 apartments that is currently 80 per cent sold.

The remaining park front apartments range from $1.3 million to $5.1 million.

Chasecrown Director and architect, Louis Kanellos, says it was exciting to work with Multiplex on such a signature residential development.

“Multiplex is a premier construction company that has shaped skylines and delivering iconic projects around the world. It has delivered more than 1,100 projects globally including 18 in South Australia,” Kanellos says.

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Kanellos says every investment buys uninterrupted views of either the east parklands, city or hills and boasts enviable green credentials.

“You can’t live any closer to the Adelaide CBD without living in the city itself. It offers the best of both worlds, combining urban living with city convenience,” Kanellos says.

“We’ve taken full advantage of this unique location overlooking the parklands, close to services and within walking distance of the restaurants, cafes and shops in the city’s East End and Norwood Parade.

“The successful urban regeneration of this corner of Kent Town is unsurprising given the unparalleled access to everything you would need in terms of shopping, dining, transport, green space and education.

“We’re excited by the interest to date with 80 per cent of apartments already sold, but we’re also aware some potential purchasers have been waiting for these latest premium homes to come on to the market. The market for new city-fringe apartments remains strong so we’re anticipating high demand for this final release.”

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The all-electric building is capable of net zero operation, thanks to a 7-star average apartment energy rating and a power system that can avoid the use of fossil fuels for heating, cooling, hot water and cooking appliances.

Other environmentally responsive design initiatives include a naturally ventilated car park with ‘green walls‘ to reduce energy consumption; an extensive solar array supporting the building’s communal energy consumption; infrastructure supporting individual electric vehicle charging stations; and home automation options.

Kanellos says Chasecrown is also investing in the public realm around the Kent Town project by removing power lines to King William Street and activating the street frontages and laneways with high-quality landscaping, and green walls.

“We placed a high value on contributing to the ongoing regeneration of Kent Town and recognition of the precinct’s local character and proximity of the city."

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Chasecrown i investing in the public realm around the Kent Town project by removing power lines to King William Street and activating the street frontages and laneways

Chasecrown appoint Multiplex to build Kent Town apartment development

An architecturally pleasing apartment building looks set for Southport's centre.

Plans have been filed by Option Group, the funds manager and property development firm run by the Sydney-based Paul Hanna, for a 10-level apartment development on a 1,416 sqm site at 44-46 Eugaree Street, a stone's throw from the centre of the Gold Coast suburb.

<a href="/architects/ferro-chow-architects">Ferro Chow Architecture</a>&nbsp;has designed the striking tower that will home 68 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

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The architecture of the building incorporates a high degree of articulation with recesses, curves, and a variety of materials and colours to achieve a visually appealing appearance that aims to integrate with the architectural character of Southport.

Ferro Chow said the design philosopohy of the project revolves around the concepts of modernity, timelessness, and elegance, with a strong emphasis on minimalism.

"The primary purpose of this project is to provide a contemporary living space that caters to the evolving needs of residents while seamlessly blending with the urban landscape and functional design, offering a high standard of living for its residents," the design statement by Ferro Chow Architects read.

"The design style of the apartment building is rooted in modern, timeless, and elegant architecture. The minimalist approach ensures a clean and uncluttered aesthetic, fostering a sense of tranquillity within the living spaces."

They said the building's facade is a standout feature, with a wavy design inspired by the natural elements of sand, timber and rocks.

"This design element not only provides visual interest but also breaks up the building’s mass, creating a dynamic and inviting appearance, and connecting it to the surrounding environment."

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Each level of the building will home eight apartments. The 68 units are split into&nbsp;25 one-bedrooms, 39 two-bedroom, and four three-bedrooms.

The apartments extend to private balconies, accessible from the living and dining areas.

Residents will have access to communal facilities, including a pool, BBQ area, sauna, gym, and a function room, while the&nbsp;ground floor will also offer landscaped open spaces.

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The Eugaree development will be located near Ellis Family Park, K Town Shopping Centre, various schools, and public transport options, including bus stops and the Nerang Street light rail station.

New off the plan apartment developments in <a href="/new-apartments/southport-qld-4215">Southport</a> have been few and far between. Apart from the $1 billion Imperial Square developmebt by Robert Badalotti's Azzura, the only new development in recent times has been <a href="/new-apartments/eden-garden-residences-20-bauer-street-southport">Eden Garden Residences</a>, the 54-apartment project that launched in late 2023.

New apartments planned for Southport

Sydney's newest CBD apartment tower, Castle Residences by&nbsp;United Development Sydney, not only blends history with the contemporary, but also apartment living with the luxury hotel experience.

Designed by <a href="/architects/candalepas-associates">Candalepas Associates</a>, Castle Residences combines modern architecture with the historical preservation of heritage-listed Porter House, built in 1876. That is now home to the Porter House Hotel, Accor's 400th hotel in its MGallery Hotel collection. It rises&nbsp;five levels and maintains the building’s heritage sandstone façade.

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Above it, the striking 36-level <a href="/buildings/castle-residences-sydney-116-castlereagh-street-sydney">Castle Residences</a>&nbsp;on Castlereagh Street is characterised by sculptural cantilevers, alcoves, and honeycomb-like arches, presenting a modern contrast to the historical building.

Residents of the 131 Manhattan-style apartments have exclusive access to a range of hotel services and amenities provided by the MGallery Hotel via a personalised iPad application.&nbsp;

Through the app, residents can access room service, in-residence catering, housekeeping, maintenance services, and general hotel services such as couriers, dry cleaning, and laundry.

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Full hotel amenities, including restaurants, bars, a gym, a pool, and a business centre, are also available to residents.&nbsp;

The Porter House - MGallery boasts 122 rooms and suites, private event or conference rooms and hospitality venues to suit all occasions.&nbsp;

On the ground floor of the hotel, Henry's Bread + Wine offers a café and wine bar experience, while the first floor is home to modern brasserie Dixon &amp; Sons.

The fourth floor hosts Spice Trader, a cocktail bar celebrating the building's historical ties to the spice trade.

Residents are also serviced by a concierge for restaurant and taxi bookings plus mail and package deliveries, 24-hour security, and priority valet parking.

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Castle Residences offers luxury studios and larger one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments with interiors by <a href="/interior-designers/studioaria">StudioAria</a>.

The location, adjacent to Sydney’s Hyde Park, provides a prime address for residents, ideal for the homeowner or investor.

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Castle Residences: Sydney's Manhattan-style apartments atop the Porter House Hotel

Bayside builder developer, Shenfield Property, is well on track to complete its boutique&nbsp;<a href="/developments/cheltenham-vic-3192">Cheltenham</a> townhouse development, Plenteous, by the end of 2024.

Only a few of the eight architect-designed townhouses on Jean Street remain for sale through Noorden marketing agent David Lamond, who has seen both local upsizers and downsizers buy into the project given its low-maintence design but with the size to cater for families, as well as its proximity to Southpoint Station and Westfield Southland.&nbsp;

The townhouses, a dwelling type not often seen in Cheltenham and certainly not close to a central location as <a href="/buildings/plenteous-cheltenham-49-jean-street-cheltenham-vic-3192">Plenteous</a>, have been designed by&nbsp;Farrington&nbsp;Architects to at the end of a quiet, leafy cul-de-sac with frontage to Jean Streett Reserve and Playground.

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Two or three-bedroom towhnouses are on offer, across either two or three levels. Interior designer&nbsp;<a href="/interior-designers/aldona-padjak-interior-design-apid">Aldona Padjak</a>&nbsp;crafted the insides of the townhouses with soft, neutral colours to enhance natural light.

The inside opens up to and incorporates the outdoors, with the ground level opening to a courtyard garden and the second or third level offering a balcony.

With construction progressing steadily, the project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.

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<a href="/developers/shenfield-property">Shenfield Property</a>, led by Alister Shenfield, has had a long reputation of delivering quality residential developments throughout Melbourne's Bayside.

Their most recent completed work has included <a href="/buildings/omnia-4-6-horscroft-place-moorabbin">Omnia at Moorabbin</a>, <a href="/buildings/tilli-547-hampton-street-hampton">Tilli in Hampton</a>, and <a href="/buildings/eva-123-balcombe-road-mentone">EVA Mentone</a>.

As well as Plenteous, Shenfield,&nbsp;is working on <a href="/buildings/joes-quarter-mordialloc-557-main-street-mordialloc">Joe's Quarter in Mordialloc</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/banksia-cheltenham-216-226-charman-road-cheltenham">Banksia</a>, and apartment development in Cheltenham, just under two kilometres from Plenteous.

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Shenfield Property's Plenteous townhouses swiftly taking shape in Cheltenham

Neutrla Bay village is set for a new shoptop housing development with the approval of a mixed-use building on the corner of two of the village's most active streets.

<a href="/builders/eastview">Eastview</a> has received approval for the $24 million mixed-use residential and commercial development at 165 Military Road, on a prime 762 sqm site on the corner of Military and Wycombe Road.

The project, designed by <a href="/architects/ae-design-partnership">AE Design Partnership</a>&nbsp;and Embece, is a six-storey building with 21 apartments across levels two to five.

The unit mix will consist of 11 two-bedroom apartments, four two-bedroom apartments with additional study spaces, four three-bedroom apartments, and two three-bedroom penthouses.

The ground floor will include two retail tenancies making up a total retail area of 384 sqm.

The development also provides three levels of basement parking for 25 car spaces, four motorbike spaces, and bicycle spaces located within the resident storage area.

The strategic location at the intersection of Wycombe Road and Military Road places the development within a 400-metre walking distance of key local amenities, including&nbsp;<a href="/developments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a>&nbsp;Public School and Redlands Seniors School.&nbsp;

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The proposal was initially refused in 2022 before it was recently given the greenlight by the Land and Environment Court.

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	<li>Six-level shoptop housing comprising;
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		<li>Two ground-level retail tenancies</li>
		<li>21 apartments comprising;
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			<li>11x 2 bedroom apartments;</li>
			<li>4x 2 bedroom + study apartments;</li>
			<li>4x 3 bedroom apartments</li>
			<li>2x 3 bedroom penthouses.</li>
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		<li>Three levels of basement parking comprising;
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			<li>25 car spaces</li>
			<li>4 motorbike spaces</li>
			<li>bicycle spaces located within resident storage area.</li>
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Eastview receives approval for $24 million mixed-use development in Neutral Bay

Hawthorn East is set to welcome a rare new apartment development with plans submitted to the Booroondora Council for a mixed-use building at 775 Toorak Road.

The $4.5 million plans, put forward by&nbsp;development management firm&nbsp;<a href="/developers/gaage-developments">GAAGE Developments</a>, are for a new six-level building with 22 one, two and three-bedroom apartments above two street-level retail spaces and one office tenancy.

The new building will replace a single-level, red brick home that dates back to the early 1960s, as well as two outbuildings.

Kings Lane Architects has designed the building with a combination of render and textured ribbed concrete finish, neutral earthy tones and extensive glazing.

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There will be five dwellings on each of the first to fourth floors, designed to optimise daylight access.&nbsp;

The sixth floor will house two larger apartments: a two-bedroom unit with a south-facing balcony and a three-bedroom plus study unit with a northeast-facing balcony.&nbsp;

The rooftop will offer a 94 sqm communal open space.

The development will also feature three commercial tenancies on the ground floor, two with frontages on Toorak Road and one accessed from the building’s central core.&nbsp;

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Parking will be provided in a two-level basement, accommodating up to 34 vehicles, including two visitor spaces, through a mix of single spaces and double vehicle stackers.&nbsp;

The basement will also include individual storage lockers for residents and a bicycle parking room with space for 26 bicycles using a Ned Kelly rack storage system.

Residents will have easy access to nearby local amenities, including Cato Park and Gardiners Creek Trail within a 300-metre radius, and several educational institutions such as Balwyn College, Auburn High School, and Auburn Primary School within 800 metres north of the <a href="/developments/hawthorn-east-vic-3123">Hawthorn East</a>&nbsp;project.&nbsp;

First look: New apartments set for Toorak Road, Hawthorn East

National developer Metro Property Development, once the largest inner-city residential apartment developer in SEQ, is bringing its reputable name to Rochedale, a small suburb south of Brisbane.

Metro is currently developing <a href="/new-apartments/citrine-townhomes-rochedale-311-gardner-road-rochedale">Citrine</a>, a community of 90 two to three-level, three to four-bedroom townhouses on Gardner Road, a stone's throw from <a href="/developments/rochedale-qld-4123">Rochedale</a> Village, the area's central shopping hub.

The townhouses offer a huge point of difference in a suburb dominated by houses. The latest ABS Census showed 90 per cent of the dwelling type in the suburb is a separate house. There are only around 150 townhouses in the whole suburb.

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Australia's largest semi-detached builder,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/creation-homes">Creation Homes</a>, has already started construction on the 3.83ha site Metro acquired in mid-2021.

Each townhome within Citrine features an open plan living and dining area that extends to either courtyards or balconies that characterise the Queensland lifestyle and dwelling typology. The kitchens have been made for entertaining with a stone island bench, while the master retreats have their own ensuites with double vanities.

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The majority of townhouses have an additional multi-purpose room that can double up as a second living area on a different level to the main living space.

Citrine residents will also have access to resort-style amenities in the form of a lap pool and adjoining barbecue area, located in the middle of the community.

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Citrine is centrally located within walking distance of local schools, parks, and Rochedale Village, which is anchored by a large Coles supermarket and various dining choices, pharmacies, medical services, and fitness facilities, all within 500 metres.

The third stage of Rochedale Town Centre has also recently been announced, on the corner of Gardner Road and Miles Platting Road.&nbsp;

Designed by POWE Architects, the proposal is for a second supermarket with more retail, food and drink outlets, an outdoor dining area and plaza entrance, and further car parking in the final integrated stage.

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Metro to bring something different to Rochedale with Citrine townhouses

Melbourne property developer MunCorp has officially commenced construction on its new Blackburn Quarter townhouse development.&nbsp;

Half of the townhouses were already sold, primarily to local buyers, following the project's launch.

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Upon completion, <a href="/new-apartments/blackburn-vic-3130">Blackburn Quarter</a> will comprise 39 townhouses, available in both three and four-bedroom configurations.

MunCorp has partnered with <a href="/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> who have crafted the interiors. Inspiration to create a harmonious balance of functionality and contemporary aesthetics came from Blackburn's verdant surrounds.

The developer is committed to making their homes accessible to a wide range of buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors.

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<a href="/developers/muncorp">MunCorp</a> Managing Director Jake Munday said the company is doubling down in 2024 to grow its pipeline to $400 million delivered in the next four to five years.

Strategically located, Blackburn Quarter provides residents with convenient access to several key shopping centres, including Box Hill Central, Westfield Doncaster, and Blackburn Square.

Prices for Blackburn Quarter townhouses start at $999,000.

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MunCorp Managing Director Jake Munday said the company is doubling down in 2024 to grow its pipeline to $400 million delivered in the next four to five years

MunCorp breaks ground on Blackburn Quarter townhouses

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

Joel Robinson

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

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

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

Arada plots $2 billion Broadbeach towers in major Queensland move

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

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