Allen Linz's Rebel Property Group has teamed up with luxury developer Somerset Development Group to launch the latest luxury apartment development in Sydney's affluent Mosman.

They're launching <a href="/new-apartments/eden-mosman-5-brady-street-mosman">Eden</a>, just 13 apartments designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/interior-designers/mim-design">MIM Design</a>&nbsp;at 5 Brady Street, just off Military Road near Hotel Mosman and Harris Farm.

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Eden features a sculpted form with an emphasis on enduring materials and rich textures. The facade incorporates subtle curves that create a sense of movement, while extensive glazing offers sweeping views of <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> Harbour.

“The masculinity of the built form is tempered through a finer grain layer of detailing including timber-toned screens and natural sandstone landscaped planter walls,” PBD Architects Founder Paul Buljevic said.

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Each apartment includes contemporary interiors and lush outdoor spaces designed to capture natural light.

Interior designer Miriam Fanning said their focus is to inspire their clients with a finished project that goes beyond their expectations.

"Our philosophy is to produce unique and individual design results that not only reflect our clients or their brand, but enhance their lives."

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Located just 100 metres from shops and services, Eden offers residents a vibrant harbourside lifestyle in one of Sydney’s most sought-after suburbs.

Somerset Development Group are more well known for building and restoring landmark homes across Sydney, while <a href="/developers/rebel-property-group">Rebel Property Group</a>&nbsp;has created some of Bondi Beach's best apartments.

Eden joins the likes of <a href="/new-apartments/redan-lane-22-redan-street-mosman">Redan Lane</a> by Prosker Property, Kleo by WINIM, and <a href="/new-apartments/mosman-residences-22-clifford-street-mosman">Mosman Residences</a> by Abadeen on the luxury Mosman off the plan apartment market.&nbsp;

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Mosman's luxury off the plan apartment injection continues with Eden launch

National property developer <a href="/developers/sarazin">Sarazin</a> has appointed <a href="/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a> as the construction partner for its new Woolloongabba apartment development, Murcia Residences.

The project, inspired by the Spanish city of Murcia, is designed by <a href="/architects/hal-architects">HAL Architects</a> and aims to offer a relaxed, Mediterranean ambience with extensive outdoor amenities.

<a href="/new-apartments/murcia-residences-east-brisbane-9-overend-street-east-brisbane">Murcia Residences</a> comprises 186 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments with open-plan living spaces that integrate indoor and outdoor areas.&nbsp;

Residents will enjoy views of the city, river, and eastern suburbs from deep balconies designed for alfresco living.

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Crowning the development will be an infinity pool, accompanied by private poolside cabanas and sun lounges.

Just steps away from the pool will lie the unique wellness centre, where residents can benefit from cold and warm magnesium plunge pools, a sauna, steam room and outdoor showers, as well as alfresco private dining and barbecue facilities.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/hovering-above-the-gabba-sarazin-produce-special-rooftop-at-murcia-residences">Hovering above The Gabba: Sarazin produce special rooftop at Murcia Residences</a>

Residential amenities will also be featured across the ground level, with new cafes offering a convenient pit stop for residents. The second level of Murcia will feature a fully equipped gym, while there'll also be a dedicated bike repair workshop.

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Aside from the luxurious features within Murcia, residents will benefit from their positioning within East Brisbane.&nbsp;

A mere 500-metre walk away from Murcia lies the new Cross River Rail Station, slated for completion in early 2025, with the convenient transportation hub set to connect residents to the rest of the city.

The Overend Street project and its residents will benefit from the substantial investment in the Olympic precinct. Both government and private investors are injecting billions of dollars to establish a thriving 24/7 precinct that will endure long after the conclusion of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Murcia Residences is slated for completion in late 2026.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/a-front-row-seat-to-the-2032-brisbane-olympics-how-murcia-residences-is-set-to-take-advantage-of-woolloongabba-boom">A front row seat to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics: How Murcia Residences is set to take advantage of Woolloongabba boom</a>

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Murcia Residences is slated for completion in late 2026

Hutchies to build Sarazin's Murcia Residences in Woolloongabba

Gold Coast downsizers are seeking quality alternatives to traditional housing and apartment options with leading agents claiming the lifestyle demographic is prioritising dwellings with larger floor plans, privacy, and increased security in prime locations.&nbsp;

The multi-award-winning villas at <a href="/developments/isle-of-capri-qld-4217">Isle of Capri</a>’s newest community, <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a>, currently under construction, are hitting the mark with empty nesters, with the majority of sales to date made to downsizers from the surrounding suburbs.

Construction is on schedule for a late 2025 completion, with the first pour of internal roads complete and the first slabs being poured this week.

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Local downsizers Chris and Julie Kelaart were quick to secure a three-bedroom villa at <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> after the <a href="/new-townhouses/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> couple decided they wanted to elevate their lifestyle while minimising the upkeep and maintenance required by their family home.

“We have lived on the Gold Coast for almost 14 years and with all of our children married it was time to sell the 17-acre family property and downsize to a home that reflects the lifestyle we want for the next stage of our lives,” Mr Kelaart said.

“When we started looking for our next home, we were set on purchasing a new property and we were prepared to buy off the plan.

“With <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> under construction, we are just so excited because it’s all good and well to look at plans and designs but to see it coming out of the ground is amazing.”

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<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a>, developed by Gold Coast-based <a href="/developers/monaco-property-group">Monaco Property Group (MPG)</a> and being built by <a href="/builders/greyburn">Greyburn Building Contractors</a>, is a landmark project representing the largest residential project in the suburb in more than three decades. <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> occupies a prime 1.2-hectare site set to house 48 architecturally designed luxury villas.

Coming from a large family home, Mrs Kelaart said she was drawn to Capri because she didn’t feel she was compromising on space and liveability yet she gained a new level of luxury with an architecturally-designed villa that felt like a separate dwelling.&nbsp; 
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“We chose a villa at <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> because of the exceptional high-quality workmanship and the beautiful design,” says Mrs Kelaart.&nbsp;

“The generous floorplans made us feel like we weren’t resizing our whole lives to fit into a downsizing option and we still have plenty of room to comfortably accommodate our family and friends when they visit with the extra bedrooms and bathrooms.

“The resident facilities are top notch too so the days of Chris sitting on the mower for hours on end are long gone and having someone else to look after the pool will be fantastic.”

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Designed by global practice <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a> and award-winning local firm <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the project offers two and three-level villas ranging in size from 241 sqm to 370 sqm with three and four-bedroom options available along with multi-purpose rooms and secure double garages.

NPA Director Andrew Erwin says a villa at <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> is the “ultimate rightsizer”, offering house-size dimensions in a blue-chip location within a secure, gated community.

“Downsizing is often considered a compromise as it implies you are sacrificing or giving up something but many people in this age bracket do not want to compromise on space and liveability in their new home, instead they want to upscale their lifestyle to suit the next stage of their lives,” Erwin says.

“<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> offers a villa lifestyle where you don’t have to compromise on space or privacy, yet you have the added benefits of extra security, access to resort-style amenities that you don’t have to maintain, and a prime location close to all the Gold Coast has to offer.

“With construction now full steam ahead and the first residents expected to be welcomed next year, Capri is the perfect option for buyers who want to embrace a lifestyle change within the foreseeable future.”

<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> offers an exclusive gated community surrounded by world-class resort-style, resident-only amenities including a pool with submerged lounge chairs, a sundeck, an outdoor dining terrace, a covered barbeque area, and a residents lounge complete with kitchen, bar, TV, lounge, and fireplace.

<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> is more than 60 per cent sold.

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NPA Director Andrew Erwin says a villa at Capri is the “ultimate rightsizer”, offering house-size dimensions in a blue-chip location within a secure, gated community.

Why rightsizers and downsizers are buying new villas on Isle of Capri

Sekisui House&nbsp;Australia has released an exclusive collection for the second stage of Glade Apartments in their Wentworth Point masterplan community, Sanctuary.

The exclusive release comprises just eight four-bedroom waterside apartments boasting generous floor plans ranging from 198 sqm to 204 sqm.

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Each residence features meticulously designed interiors with open-plan living areas and multiple balconies that offer north-west and east-south views of the river and parklands.

Central to these residences is the expansive kitchen equipped with a full-height pantry cupboard and upgraded Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, including a fully integrated fridge.

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The balcony is an extension of the living space, featuring a BBQ unit and a stone bench for convenient alfresco hosting.

With a focus on the health and wellbeing of residents, this stage will feature a central 3,150 sqm Neighbourhood Green providing an elevated flexible open space, covered communal dining area, BBQ area, and water play along with an exclusive multi-level facilities building—Revive.

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Upon completion, the six-stage Sanctuary masterplan by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui</a>&nbsp;will be home to around 2000 waterfront apartments, specialty retail and dining surrounded by generous public open spaces and outdoor activations such as foreshore park, BBQ areas and children’s playgrounds.

Released after the sold-out Landing stage, <a href="/new-apartments/laguna-glade-3-5-sea-rush-street-wentworth-point">Laguna &amp; Glade</a> is located at the heart of Sanctuary’s master plan and consists of a total of 163 premium waterside apartments.&nbsp;

<a href="/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> designed the 13-level Laguna building and the eight-level, 70-apartment Glade.

The starting price for Glade's exclusive release is set at $3 million, with move-ins expected by the end of 2024.

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The starting price for Glade's exclusive release is set at $3 million, with move-ins expected by the end of 2024

Sekisui House Australia release exclusive waterfront apartments in Wentworth Point masterplan, Sanctuary

Developer Immerse Projects is putting shovel in the ground at its Robina apartment development,&nbsp;Ombré, just a few months after launching the project to the market.

It comes after they secured <a href="/news/qld/40-million-in-four-weeks-at-ombr-robina-apartments">$40 million in sales in just four weeks</a>.

The <a href="/new-apartments/ombre-robina-46-scottsdale-drive-robina">eight-storey development</a> on Scottsdale Drive, which will deliver a mix of 95 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and ground-level retail and commercial spaces, is already 50 per cent sold.&nbsp;

Seasoned local builder <a href="/builders/greyburn">Greyburn Building Contractors</a> commenced early works on site this week.&nbsp;

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<a href="/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a> founder and Managing Director John Kearney said more than 70 per cent of Ombré purchasers were local owner-occupiers and the swift transition from sales to construction would enable much-needed housing supply to be delivered without delay.&nbsp;

“The only way the sector can restore buyer confidence is to have the financial capacity and project partners to get construction underway early,” Kearney said.&nbsp;

“Too many projects are gathering dust on the shelf and it’s hurting the industry.&nbsp;

“Ombré is delivering high-quality housing supply to the Gold Coast’s lifestyle-driven ‘middle market’, which has been overlooked in the rush by developers to cater exclusively to prestige buyers.&nbsp;

“We launched the sales program in March and there are machines on the ground in June. Based on the current schedule, we’re expecting to welcome residents to their apartments in late 2025.”&nbsp;

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Kearney, who is at the helm of both Immerse Projects and Greyburn Building Contractors, said the alignment of his two companies would ensure the seamless delivery of Ombré.&nbsp;

“Greyburn’s greatest strength is our local expert team, many of whom have been with us for decades, and their trusted supplier and trade networks,” he said.&nbsp;

“Our building teams are leaders in mid-rise and townhouse construction, and our expertise in this niche &nbsp;area has enabled us to hone our skills, grow our reputation and derisk our workbook.”

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Kearney said Greyburn had a 35-year history of delivering award-winning projects for leading private and listed developers and was the exclusive contract builder for Immerse Projects.&nbsp;

“It’s incredibly advantageous to be able to align the development and construction outcomes from the early conception of a project, shaving up to six months off the typical delivery process,” he said.&nbsp;

“This time saving equates to cost savings and added peace of mind for purchasers.”&nbsp;

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Located close to <a href="/developments/robina-qld-4226">major retail, education and employment centres</a> and well connected to the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>’s beaches, Kearney said Ombré would give its residents endless opportunities to live life in their own way.&nbsp;

Apartments with one-bed, two living areas start from $749,000, two-bedroom apartments start from $829,000, and three-bedroom apartments start from $1.23 million. Private resident amenities include a residents’ lounge, function room, games room, spacious pool and landscaped outdoor spaces.&nbsp;

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Construction commences at Ombré Robina within three months of launching

Kassis Homes has reached a significant milestone in the development of its Grand Reve apartment project in Castle Hill.

They've officially topped out the two-tower, 185-apartment development, planting an olive tree on the roof and a barbeque lunch for the site team, consultants, the project marketing team at&nbsp;<a href="/project-marketer/mcgrath-projects">McGrath Projects</a>, and special guest Councilor Mark Hodges.

Construction by iCIRT-rated builder <a href="/builders/dasco-australia">Dasco</a> continues steadily to ready and deliver the apartments on track for a late 2024 move-in.

Service installations began in January 2024 and are around halfway completed.&nbsp;Interior fittings and fixtures commenced in February, with material procurement now reaching up to level seven.

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Grand Reve is the debut apartment development by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/kassis-homes">Kassis Homes</a>, a long-time luxury home builder in the area.

The project offers 37 different floor plans, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units and townhouse-style dwellings.&nbsp;

Grand Reve also emphasises outdoor space, with 2,300 square meters dedicated to landscaped communal gardens.

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The project has garnered attention from various buyer demographics, including downsizers, first-home buyers, upsizers, and investors.

The development's popularity is attributed to the growing interest in <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, driven by the new North West Metro and Hills Showground Precinct redevelopment.

<a href="/buildings/grand-reve-castle-hill-8-18-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill">Grand Reve</a> provides prospective buyers with the option to secure an apartment with a $10,000 deposit in partnership with Coposit and includes 10-year structural defect insurance.&nbsp;

Prices start at $570,000 for studios, making it an attractive option in the in-demand Hills District housing market.

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The project has garnered attention from various buyer demographics, including downsizers, first-home buyers, upsizers, and investors

Dasco tops out Kassis Homes' Grand Reve, Castle Hill apartment development

Coburg&nbsp;in Melbourne's north,&nbsp;boasts great local amenities, but a modern lifestyle means not always having to leave home to relax and indulge in leisure and recreational activities.

<a href="/developers/pace-development-group">Pace Development Group's</a>&nbsp;two-building, multi-residential development&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/pace-3058-coburg-9s-wardens-walk-coburg">Pace 3058</a>, is set to offer its residents precisely the balance of a great location in <a href="/developments/coburg-vic-3058">Coburg</a> and extensive lifestyle amenities to access and enjoy without the need to step outside.

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Socialising throughout the day is made effortless with a residents' lounge and a private dining room, the latter designed for intimate gatherings with guests and neighbours outside of the home.

Pace 3058 also has a rooftop garden and communal terraces for larger gatherings. The rooftop will be furnished with sitting arrangements and shaded barbecue areas overlooking city views.

A 25m lap pool forms the fitness component of the development.

The ground-level plazas and walkways further contribute to the community vibe, lined with abundant vegetation that connects the various parts of the development.&nbsp;

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Residents are encouraged to actively participate in nurturing and maintaining the garden beds and trellises, fostering a sense of ownership and camaraderie within the community.

Pace 3058 will also activate the ground level with a downstairs retail store, bringing convenience and essentials right to the residents' doorstep.

Aside from the lifestyle amenities, residents of Pace 3058 will have at least one designated parking spot for their apartment and additional spaces for larger units. The development also offers 311 designated storage cages available for residents' belongings.

Security is a top priority in the development, with CCTV coverage provided in key communal areas such as lifts, corridors, car park levels, and entry points. Access to the building is controlled via swipe card or fob, ensuring only authorised individuals can enter.

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Pace 3058 comprises a total of 311 apartments and townhouses designed by SJB Architects. Prospective buyers can choose from one, two, and three-bedroom DDA-compliant apartments, as well as double-storey three-bedroom townhouses.

Construction of Pace 3058 by Pace's in-house building arm,&nbsp;<a href="/builders/pace-constructions">Pace Constructions</a>,&nbsp;is scheduled to be finished in the coming months.

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Construction of Pace 3058 by Pace's in-house building arm, Pace Constructions, is scheduled to be finished in the coming months

The extensive facilities on offer at Pace 3058, Coburg off the plan apartment development

Eastern Suburbs builder-developer, Stargate Property, has launched to market its under-construction luxury Rose Bay apartment development, Everose.

The project of 26 two and three-bedroom apartments at&nbsp;575 Old South Head Road, just north of the <a href="/new-apartments/rose-bay-nsw-2029">Rose Bay</a> Village, is slated for completion later this year.

Ray White Projects has a fully fitted display apartment to show prospective buyers through.

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DJRD Architects have designed Everose. Each apartment features an open plan kitchen, living and dining area that extends to&nbsp;to outdoor terraces or balconies.

The kitchens are designed for practicality and style and are equipped with premium V-Zug appliances.

Bathrooms are fitted with natural honed stone flooring and wall tiles, stone top vanities, and frameless glass shower screens. Some apartments also include a freestanding bathtub.

The development also includes provisions for electric car charging, reflecting a commitment to modern amenities and sustainability.

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<a href="/developers/stargate-property">Stargate</a>&nbsp;is currently developing Centennial Collection, the two-tower development on the fringe of Centennial Park and Bondi Junction, the latter being where Stargate predominantly have developed over the last two decades.

Centennial Collection has been designed by SJB on one of the most elevated sites in Bondi Junction. There are 73 apartments across the two buildings, as well as two swimming pools, one on the roof of one building and the other protected from the elements that can be used all year round. There's also a&nbsp;state-of-the-art fitness studio with cardio and personal training areas and a concierge in the architecturally pleasing lobby.

Ray White Projects has a fully fitted display apartment to show prospective buyers through


Stargate launch Rose Bay apartment development, Everose

<a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has released to market the fourth stage of its Hills Showground Village in <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>.

Stage four introduces new one, two, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from $700,000 to $1.34 million, with many of the units including studies. All come with parking.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/turner-studio">Turner Studio</a>, the <a href="/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill">Hills Showground Village</a> aims to integrate with the existing suburban architecture of Castle Hill, known for its green leafy streets and brick buildings.&nbsp;

"We wanted to reimagine that suburban brick architecture within the project so that it has very much a sense of place and context," James McCarthy, Director of Turner Studio, explained.&nbsp;

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Nick Turner, Principal Architect of Turner Studio, also emphasised the importance of apartment design in the project.&nbsp;

"We want to optimise apartment plans, we want clarity in those apartment plans. Spaces are clear, clean, well proportioned, really functional and then respond to each of the aspects with which they look to," Turner said.&nbsp;

The apartments feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls to maximise natural light in the apartments.

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The kitchens are equipped with SMEG appliances, including an oven, gas cooktop, and microwave.&nbsp;They also feature an integrated pull-out pantry and a study area with shelving.

Internal spaces extend to outdoor entertaining areas with views of the new Showground precinct.

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"A lot of the apartments are either north-facing or corner apartments that create a unique offering,"&nbsp;McCarthy added.

"There's a real strength in the visual connection into the showgrounds, parklands, with views from the apartment side into the tree canopy directly opposite."

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Situated opposite the Showground Metro Station, the precinct includes a full-line supermarket and over 30 specialty retail outlets, cafés, and restaurants.&nbsp;

The development also offers a range of communal facilities including barbecue areas, dining options, entertainment facilities, and a playground, all set amidst landscaped native gardens and green spaces.

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Situated opposite the Showground Metro Station, Hills Showground Village includes a full-line supermarket and over 30 specialty retail outlets, cafés, and restaurants. 

Deicorp release fourth stage of Castle Hill masterplan, Hills Showground Village

The fringe of Double Bay is set for a striking new apartment development.

Architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="/architects/antoniades-architects">Antoniades Architects</a>&nbsp;has worked with a private developer on the eight-level development at 252-254 New South Head Road, on the border of <a href="/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028">Double Bay</a> and Edgecliff, where they're proposing to demolish a deteriorating apartment building.

There will be 24 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments across the $22 million development that has been designed to optimise the site’s northern orientation for both solar benefits and views of the Sydney Harbour.

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The apartment layouts are designed to provide larger living spaces with various room sizes to accommodate different uses. Each apartment will have private open balconies.

A communal room on level one will adjoin an outdoor and undercover area equipped with seating and BBQ facilities, intended for social interaction. This space will connect to common gardens, featuring a pathway to a northern setback area designed for active and passive recreation.

Level eight will feature another communal open space with seating, shaded planting areas, and views of Sydney Harbour.

For residents' convenience, appropriate bicycle parking will be provided along with charging stations for electric vehicles.&nbsp;Other sustainable design features include the use of low-maintenance plant species and on-site water-saving measures such as rainwater storage and reuse for landscaping.

First Look: Antoniades Architects design new Double Bay apartment development

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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Joel Robinson

The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

The long-planned transformation of Brisbane's historic Shafston Estate has taken another major step, with Capella Hotel Group announced as the luxury hospitality partner behind what will become Brisbane's first branded residences.

The project, to be known as Capella Residences Brisbane, is being delivered by Verso Projects at the landmark Kangaroo Point riverfront estate, with completion targeted for 2029.

The announcement follows a series of planning changes to the project over recent years. The site was originally approved in 2023 for a 15-level, 37-apartment development designed by Rothelowman for Burgundy Group before Verso Projects took over the 10,070 sqm riverfront holding and lodged revised plans with Kerry Hill Architects to increase the development to a 25-level tower with 51 apartments.

The latest announcement confirms Capella Hotel Group will bring its branded residential offering to the project, marking just the second Capella Residences development globally after Seoul, and the group's first branded residential project in Australia.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/23-castlebar-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Castlebar Street development</a> will centre around the restoration of the heritage-listed Shafston House, one of Brisbane's oldest residences, originally constructed in 1851 by Reverend Robert Creyke as a single-storey cottage known as Ravenscott.

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Capella said the project aligns with its focus on heritage-led developments, with the Brisbane estate combining the restored historic residence with a new luxury apartment tower and hospitality-inspired resident amenities.

Residents will have access to the Capella Living Room, a concierge-led communal space inspired by the group's luxury hotels, alongside landscaped gardens, six swimming pools, wellness and recreation facilities.

The broader estate will also include two riverfront homes, a six-berth private marina, porte cochère arrival experience, secure basement parking and a new section of public riverwalk along the Brisbane River frontage.

The heritage Postal Depot Building will also be retained and repurposed as a guest house, in line with the revised development plans.

The project represents another evolution for the site, which Kerry Hill Architects previously described as a rare opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's most significant heritage estates while creating a new benchmark for apartment living.

"The Shafston Estate provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's finest heritage precincts and to reinstate residential use as a unique site perched on the edge of Kangaroo Point," Kerry Hill Architects said in its Urban Context Report accompanying the planning submission.

"The project will celebrate excellence in sub-tropical residential design, setting a new benchmark for vertical living in Brisbane."

Verso Projects, which now has an $8.5 billion development pipeline spanning more than 6,000 dwellings across apartments, townhouses, retail and commercial projects, said the partnership with Capella would elevate the development beyond a traditional residential project.

"We feel honoured to be restoring Shafston Estate to its former glory, elevating it to new heights of luxury and excellence underpinned by Capella's distinctive service ethos and design philosophy, and making it a standout landmark in Brisbane," Verso Projects CEO Steve Laffey said.

"By partnering with Capella, globally recognised for its refined approach to luxury hospitality and deep respect for cultural and historical context, we will elevate this project beyond a residential offering into a world-class destination."

Capella Hotel Group President Roland Fasel said Brisbane's emergence as a global city made it the right location for the company's Australian residential debut.

"Brisbane is a city on the cusp of something remarkable, and Capella Residences is our commitment to being part of that story," Fasel said.

"The Capella residential experience is more than luxury. It is about a sense of belonging to a place with deep meaning."

Private appointments have now opened for the project, with a display suite expected to open in late 2026 ahead of the planned 2029 completion.

Capella to launch Brisbane's first branded residences at Shafston House, Kangaroo Point

Lewis Land's latest apartment release within its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan is targeting one of the Gold Coast's fastest-growing buyer groups, with almost a third of apartments at Solis priced below $1 million.

The seven-storey building at Biggera Waters will comprise 91 apartments, including 24 one-bedroom residences starting from $778,000, a price point Lewis Land says is aimed squarely at first home buyers struggling to enter the Gold Coast market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land</a> Head of Development Michael Long said the developer deliberately allocated a significant proportion of the project to more affordable apartment types.

"First home buyers have been priced out of many parts of the Gold Coast, and we saw a clear opportunity to address this and play our part in a longer-term housing solution," Long said.

"That's why 24 of the 91 apartments being delivered at Solis have been designed and priced for the city's next generation of homeowners, quality one-bedroom apartments, half of which include an additional multipurpose room to maximise space and flexibility.

"This approach places 30 per cent of apartments in Solis under $1 million, and with close proximity to Harbour Town's future light rail extension connecting residents to the city's major employment and knowledge hubs, it's a win for buyers looking to secure their first property."

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Solis will deliver a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with residences ranging up to 232 sqm. Apartments feature generous balconies and contemporary finishes, while residents will have access to Harbour Shores' lagoon pool, clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga studio and sauna.

The focus on first home buyers resonated with purchaser Holly Humphreys, who said she and her boyfriend spent more than a year searching for their first property before shifting their attention from houses to apartments.

"We fell in love with the first house we bid on and got our hopes up, but after repeated knockbacks we learned not to get too attached," Humphreys said.

"We offered at the high end of price guides, but sales kept going even higher. That's where we really struggled and we needed to re-evaluate our budget and our expectations. Standalone houses were off the table, and we pivoted to apartments and townhouses."

Humphreys said it was encouraging to see developers recognising the growing demand from first home buyers.

"There's a growing number of young buyers looking to enter the market earlier because they understand that getting in now can make a real difference as prices continue to rise," she said.

"It's fantastic to see a developer recognise this and then actively take measures to deliver an apartment with us in mind."

Solis is the first development planned within the second stage of the Harbour Shores masterplan, with early works expected to commence in September 2026.

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Lewis Land targets first home buyers at latest Harbour Shores release, Solis

Luxury apartment developer Abadeen has recorded $19.25 million in apartment sales across two of its Lower North Shore developments in the lead-up to the end of the financial year, headlined by the sale of a $6.75 million penthouse at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/koyo-crows-nest-5-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest-nsw-2065">KOYO in Crows Nest.</a>

The transactions also included the sale of a newly completed three-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences in Cremorne</a> for $6.35 million, with the residence selling shortly after the project's first public inspections following completion.

The sales come as completed, owner-occupier-focused apartments continue to attract strong demand across Sydney's Lower North Shore, particularly from buyers looking for certainty and immediate occupancy.

The penthouse at KOYO spans 491 sqm across a single level and was designed by architect Koichi Takada. The development is one of Abadeen's flagship boutique projects in Crows Nest.

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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said buyer activity lifted noticeably in the lead-up to the end of the financial year.

"We saw a clear increase in enquiry levels, inspection numbers and buyer engagement across our completed projects leading into the end of the financial year," Brown said.

"Buyers have become far more decisive over the past six months. The combination of improving confidence, limited supply and the ability to physically inspect completed residences is creating strong competition for premium apartments in the best locations."

Brown says the&nbsp;response to Park Residences following completion has been particularly strong.

"Buyers want certainty and are responding positively to the opportunity to walk through a finished product, inspect the quality firsthand and move in immediately," Brown suggested.

"Projects such as Park Residences and KOYO demonstrate that when the product is exceptional and the location is irreplaceable, buyers are prepared to act quickly."

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Abadeen CEO Joe Tack said quality continued to differentiate projects in the current market.

"Today's buyers are incredibly discerning," Tack said.

"They are seeking larger floorplans, premium finishes, walkability, lifestyle amenity and confidence in the developer delivering the project. Well-designed boutique developments continue to outperform because they offer something genuinely difficult to replace.

"The enquiry we are seeing across our completed and recently completed Lower North Shore portfolio is very encouraging, and we expect this momentum to continue into spring."

The sales follow increased enquiry across Abadeen's Lower North Shore portfolio which also includes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/northcote-collective-naremburn-2-northcote-street-naremburn-nsw-2065">Northcote Collective in Naremburn</a> which also completed recently.

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