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These spacious three bedroom townhomes arrive at the doorstep of nature in Eumemmerring, Victoria. 
Developer will match the First Home Owners Grant, providing up to $10,000 Saving until the End of June. 

Residents are offered a lifestyle balance of urban living and nature with stunning views through protected river red gums. Your view extends from your residence across lush green fields, sporting ovals and walking trails combining the ideal location for a magnificent piece of architecture nestled within a friendly and vibrant community.

The design of the townhomes takes inspiration from the surrounding environment, delivering an enduring linear form expressed through a natural, tactile and robust material palette.

Parkside Edition features stunning park views that will never be built out. These open plan double storey, 3 bedroom residences are flooded with natural light and offer secure and private spaces.

Materials have been carefully selected for their durability and timeless appeal.

These sophisticated townhomes are designed to provide a sense of sanctuary with a family focus. Generous kitchens feature island benches to create a hub for socialising whilst state of the art appliances make cooking easy and exciting. Living rooms open up to private landscaped terraces, perfect for relaxing or entertaining while spacious bathrooms and sleeping zones are beautifully finished in an elegant natural palette.

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<figcaption>Living rooms open up to private landscaped terraces</figcaption></figure>There are ample amounts of storage in the lockup garages housing laundry and a rainwater tank.

Two unique colour schemes are available for you to personalise your home, featuring the Contemporary light scheme and the Industry scheme.

'Contemporary' features light floorboards, white cabinetry, light grey tiles and beige grey carpet making for an open and airy aesthetic. The 'Industry' colour scheme consists of dark grey carpet, dark grey tiles and overhead cabinetry with a feature woodgrain, presenting a sophisticated look.

Located in Eumemmerring, Victoria, a tranquil suburb that is regarded as one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets, Parkside Edition will become part of the exciting new housing estate Medina Park.
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Nick Dante

Medina Park 'Parkside Edition' offers residents a coveted and balanced lifestyle of nature & urban living.

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There is much debate about the current uncertain economic climate with <a href="/guides">Covid-19</a> and the indication that we are facing a recession. The future looks as bright as we wish it to be despite what statistics are telling us. There is no doubt that the current challenges; put an additional strain on businesses and that is particularly felt in your cash flow.

Without money flowing into your business, survival is impossible. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, whether we are in a recession or not. To control your business better, help that cash to flow, and make your life generally easier, a business plan will help but there are two systems that all businesses must have in place as part of this planning process.

The first is a <a href="/guides/looking-for-a-home-on-a-budget-here-are-10-melbourne-apartments-under-385-000">living budget</a>. 
Your cash flow forecast is your indication of how your business will perform over the next 12 months. Basically, you are estimating how much income you will generate, where it will come from, what your likely expenses will be, and when they will occur. Given the current challenges, this can be very difficult but the business planning process focussing on your marketing efforts can provide you with some guidance. You are now in a good position to arrange major expenses to occur when the business can afford them. You can evaluate your cash flow to maximise your efficiency by how you control your debtors or pay your creditors and thus minimise your overdraft.

When you have produced this very valuable document, you have an essential aid that will keep your business on track and successful. It is not a document to be filed away, it is a working tool. During the year, you must be in the habit of keeping your cashbook up to date so that at the end of each month you can compare your actual results with your budget forecast. Challenge any variations and, if necessary, make changes to the remaining part of the budget so that you can continue to use it as a success tool.

The second important area to focus on is your debt collection. 
Evidence shows that the introduction of tax changes exacerbates the strain on already burdened cash flows resulting in the need for a more serious systematic approach to credit control.

It is vital that you have an appropriate application for a credit form that allows you to obtain accurate information about the legal entity you are dealing with and a personal guarantee. Then you need at least three trade references, and these should be diligently checked <a href="/expert-insights/buying/4-reasons-to-have-faith-in-australia-s-property-market-for-the-long-run">before you grant credit</a>. At least you will be able to gain some idea of this new customer's credit history. This must be followed with a systematic follow up for late payments immediately they become due.

Unfortunately, although the process is very simple, it is also a little time-consuming in your already busy day and it becomes one of those chores that you are always going to get around to but never do. But isn't it worth the effort to get paid?

Then there are the businesses that don't want to offend their customers by asking for a credit reference or even delay in following up those outstanding debts. Remember a customer is not a real customer until they have paid you for your goods or services. 

Set a bit of time aside now to plan your business activities for the next financial year.

Julian has been advising small businesses in the Hunter for over 30 years. He is the author of several business books and you can tune in to hear his business wisdom tips each week on 2NURFM at 1pm on Thursdays for “Business, the Law and You” a popular program that has been running for over 18 years.
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Will Your Business Survive a Recession?

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Some would say that I may have had too much time on my hands when I sat down over a period of 12 months to deconstruct and examine the commercial leasing industry in a determined effort to find a better way of doing things.  

While the current situation has served the sector for a great many years, it can be likened to some degree to the evolution (or rather, lack thereof) of sharks. It simply hasn’t evolved enough and has mainly survived through brute strength and sustained due to necessity.

Our industry talks of efficiency and innovation and outcomes ad nauseum.

But whether you’re a building owner, a tenant, an agent, a fit out contractor, a lawyer or a marketing guru, there are so many pain points in the commercial leasing process that remain unresolved.

In general terms, I think the current system of matching <a href="/news/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-commercial-property">commercial property</a> and people, is broken. 

<ul>
<li>It has an unhealthy reliance on luck. </li>
	<li>At times, it is bloody annoying. </li>
	<li>It takes way, way too long to get deals done.</li>
</ul>
The current system assumes that all property owners and tenants are commercial property experts when they aren’t. This is particularly prevalent at the smaller end. And as a result, in many instances, it does not meet the needs of either party.

Flexspace is great. I love what it has brought to our cities and its people and can only see upside for those operators and their customers. Traditional office leasing could learn a lot more from our flex-friends. There’s lots of current chatter around traditional leasing versus <a href="/news/lendlease-welcomes-co-working-operator-spaces-to-melbourne-quarter">flex-space</a>. But to assume that these are the only two options for an occupier belies belief.

To explain, let’s take the simple example of booking accommodation for a holiday (OMG I how I miss thee!).

In the old days you would simply book a hotel room or resort.

Today, think of the multitude of options for a traveller outside of traditional hotel and resort operators. Great thinkers like <a href="/news/airbnb-plans-to-help-house-100000-covid-19-responders">Airbnb &amp; Unyoked</a> have us staying in modern little boxes is deserted vineyards, drinking tinnies with cattle drovers in front of roaring fires in the outback, or eating dinner with local farmers in the rainforest with guinea pigs running around their feet searching for scraps.

In essence, there is practically no limit to the experiences you can get with travel accommodation. 
Those of us that provide office accommodation would do well to think of our assets and the people that use them in the same way. It shouldn’t be about how great their building is or what award it has won or whose end of trip facilities are the most state of the art.

In many instances, you could swap the names of building owners, the cities in which these buildings reside, and the agents that sell or lease them and you’d struggle to tell the difference. 
The “come and lease my building ‘because we and the building are amazing, and we understand you” is homogenous and omnipresent and frankly boring.

The next <a href="/expert-insights/buying/line-between-apartments-offices-and-hospitality-become-a-blur">generation of office solution</a> providers is coming. They will shift the conversation from how great our buildings and services are and start creating customer journeys and outcomes that will be remembered by the way they make people feel.

What an incredible opportunity.

Who wants in?
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Deconstructing the problem with the commercial leasing industry

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Rent-vesting is not a new term in today’s <a href="/guides/how-to-navigate-buying-property-during-the-covid-19-crisis">property investment market</a>. The trend has been increasingly popular especially for young professionals. For those who are not heard of rent-vesting, it means that you purchase an investment property while renting somewhere else to live. 

Property prices have continuously risen and it is becoming more difficult for first home buyers to find and purchase their ‘dream home’. If you try and google ‘first home buyer’s guide’, most of the info that you can find will have one common message: “You must speak with a financial institution to determine the amount that you can borrow”. 
A very harsh and reality check indeed. It means that when you embark on your journey to hunt for <a href="/expert-insights/buying/4-reasons-to-have-faith-in-australia-s-property-market-for-the-long-run">your dream home</a>, many of those factors in your wish list have to be compromised. That is the reason why now there are many first home buyers who are opting to buy investment properties while renting.

Being a rentvestor has many benefits. You can <a href="/expert-insights/buying/your-home-is-your-safe-haven-could-covid-19-encourage-more-renters-to-purchase-property">choose to live in any suburbs</a> that you like without having to worry about the hefty price tag of the property. You can rent at a place close to your office, and imagine the extra things that you can do by avoiding the daily 2 hours of traffic congestion you have to face, let alone the stress of being stuck in traffic or chasing the train’s timetable. You can also have the possibility to send your kids to some of the best schools in the state by rent in the good schools catchment zone. Did you also know that you can enjoy tax benefits (negative gearing) when you own an investment property?

So now that you know there are so many benefits of being a rentvestor, I would like to let you know that in the current Covid-19 outbreak, it is the best time to be a rentvestor. 

Rents are at ridiculously cheap price

Due to the <a href="/guides">Covid-19 pandemic</a>, many countries are currently in the lockdown restriction. There are currently no international travelers or even domestic business travelers, traveling in between. This has severely impacted the short term accommodation and Airbnb market. Most of the owners of these properties now opt for the long term rental market. There is currently an oversupply of stocks available for rent as the vacancy rate has increased substantially in the month of April. 
Landlords are offering discounted rent to attract and secure a tenant. You can take advantage of the current market to negotiate cheap rent with a long term lease (18 - 24 months). 

ii)   Take advantage of off-the-plan (OTP) property investment

I would not be a strong advocate to purchase an established investment property now (unless you can get a very good offer from the seller). The current rental market is competitive and it is very hard to secure a new tenant with good asking rent. You might end up having to wait for some time before being able to secure a tenant. Therefore, it is wise to turn your attention to off the plan investment. 
Off the plan, investment helps you to dodge the current storm of the competitive rental market. Remember that prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are witnessing one of the fastest market recoveries. The market fundamentals are still there, supply is dropping drastically in the coming years. 

iii)  You are in a position to negotiate an offer 

Developers and real estate agents are more willing to listen to offers in this current state of the market. With many economists and analysts foreseeing the property market price to remain volatile in the coming months, many investors are holding their nerve to wait for the episode to unfold. Therefore, developers and agents are willing to provide attractive incentives for people who are willing to take action now. 

iv)  There is no need to have a financial burden at this moment

If you purchase an owner-occupied property now, even if you are financially capable, borrowing at this point is not the best option. The road to our economic recovery will not be swift and easy. It is not like Thanos snapped the finger to decimate the world’s population by half, and another snap will bring everything back. The damage is here to stay. It is best to have a cash reserve at this time to ride through the difficult time should things become tricky for you in the coming months. If you buy an owner-occupied property now, your monthly mortgage repayment will be higher as compared to the cheap rental properties that you can find in the market.

Covid-19 outbreak is a black swan event that no one expected would come. Australia has done a good job in effectively containing the spread of virus and allows the ease of lockdown restriction. However when we look at many other countries in the world, it is still a mess. We do not foresee international travel will resume in the next 3-6 months and to a select few countries, maybe over a year. It is the best time to find a rental property at a discounted rate, while being able to take advantage of the incentives that developers are offering for the off the plan projects.

This article was written by Justin Chang, a freelance contributor at Apartments.com.au
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Why Now Is The Best Time To Be A Rentvestor

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If you have never been involved with an Owners Corporation, it can seem a little intimidating but this is far from reality. In fact, there are many good reasons to purchase into an Owners Corporation, not the least being affordability for owner-occupiers and investors. 

What is an Owners Corporation?

In some states, an <a href="/guides/how-much-can-i-expect-to-pay-for-owners-corporation-fees">Owners Corporation (OC)</a> is known as a Body Corporate or a Strata Company. This is the legal entity that manages the common property in a multi-unit development. It could be residential, commercial, retail or mixed-use property development. It is made up of all the owners of the property. 

When you purchase a unit – usually called a lot according to the plan of subdivision - in such a development, you automatically become a member of the OC. This gives you the authority to vote at Annual General Meetings and to have a say in how the building is managed and maintained. 

What is Common Property?

Common property includes foyers, stairs, lifts, paths, fences, driveways, pools, gardens, fences, or any other shared facility designed for use by owners and occupiers.

All common property areas need to be repaired and maintained by all owners, which is why an Owners Corporation Administration Fund is set up to cover the expenses of common property maintenance. As a member of the Owners Corporation, you have a legal and financial responsibility to the owner's corporation to contribute your proportion of the expenses as set out in the Registered Plan of Subdivision or its equivalent in your state.

What are the obligations of an Owners Corporation?

Owners Corporation must:

<ul>
<li>take out building reinstatement and replacement insurance </li>
	<li>take out public liability insurance </li>
	<li>collect levy fees from all the lot owners to fund expenses</li>
	<li>provide annual financial statements </li>
	<li>keep a log of all lot owners’ postal details</li>
	<li>have an owners corporation committee</li>
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What are the Benefits of an Owners Corporation?

There are many benefits to being part of an Owners Corporation such as:

<ul>
<li>Costs are shared by all lot owners</li>
	<li>Work around the property is arranged through the Owners Corporation</li>
	<li>A good community environment and spirit is created</li>
	<li>Shared Gym/pool/spa services</li>
</ul>
A <a href="/news/taking-an-active-approach-to-strata-services">property maintained by the Owners Corporation</a> increases your investment value by making it more attractive to potential buyers as they realise that they will not need to outlay extra funds for unexpected repairs caused by the lack of maintenance.  

<a href="/developments">Urban</a> can be a great research tool to fulfill your dream to invest in this market and to become an active member of an owner's corporation. 
This piece was written by Con Vjero, Business Development Manager &amp; Senior Owners Corporation Manager at AMK Owners Corp.
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What is an Owners Corporation (OC)?

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Located within walking distance of Canberra Civic Centre and prominent business districts, immerse yourself in the creativity and progressive nature of the vibrant suburb surrounding you.  
Core Developments is bringing 68 apartments to Mort Street, Braddon. Architecturally designed by Judd.Studio, the 1,2 &amp; 3 bedroom apartments reinvigorate living off the city’s heartbeat. A rare opportunity to live among the hustle of the local culinary scene, capitalise on the suburbs creativity, and relish in the comfort of a contemporary home on the city’s edge. Key selling points include:

• Quiet tree-lined avenues

• Iconic location

• Walking distance to CBD, Canberra Centre, Australian National University

• Reasonably priced

• Well-designed floorplans with quality inclusions 

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<figcaption>Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>Mixed commercial units on the ground floor and first floor are suitable for cafes, restaurants, retail and offices. All you have to do is go downstairs for your morning coffee or peruse the street for local, diverse cuisine. 
On the top floor, there are only four three-bedroom apartments offering an incredibly spacious floor coverage, perfect for families or downsizers. 
Residences include two stylish colour selections, to personalise your space, LED downlights throughout, individual multi-split systems, double glazed windows and sliding doors leading out to your private balcony, connected seamlessly to interior living spaces.

The kitchens are spacious featuring Smeg and Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, 20mm stone benchtops, soft close cabinet doors and drawers. Private underground parking and lockable storage cages are provided to each apartment, with an intercom connected to the front entrance, promising a secure environment.

For more information, <a href="/new-apartments/m42-42-mort-street-braddon">reach out to an M42 sales agent</a> via Urban.
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Immerse yourself in Canberra's most exciting and progressive suburbs, your new home at M42 awaits

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Southbank is set to welcome newcomer <a href="/buildings/focus-melbourne-81-city-road-southbank">FOCUS</a> Melbourne at 75 City Road Southbank, the product of a partnership between Central Equity and <a href="/architects/doig-architecture">Doig Architecture</a>.

Located on City Road, residents will benefit from easy access to an abundance of cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options, with the Botanic Gardens, Crown Entertainment Complex, Arts Centre and the Melbourne CBD all within walking distance.

Enjoy a meal along the <a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a> Promenade where restaurants line the Yarra River, cycle through the inner city trails around Albert Park Lake or find yourself boutique hopping in Australia’s leading retail capital.

Comprising of 592 one, two and three-bedroom apartments spread across 50 levels, this glazed high-rise features a contemporary facade of strong rectilinear geometry, clear and bronze glass, and the retention of a heritage façade along the streetscape.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-a0a8a3e1c06b33cba90fc347335578aa.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The glass-roofed heated pool,"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-a0a8a3e1c06b33cba90fc347335578aa.jpg?itok=jeDz6zR3" title="The glass-roofed heated pool," width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The glass-roofed heated pool,</figcaption></figure>Apartments are available in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, and have been designed to convey a sense of spaciousness and sophistication. Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light, which permeates throughout the spacious open plan layouts and offer panoramic city vistas.

Featuring carpets throughout living areas (timber flooring is an additional extra), kitchens feature stone benchtops and splashbacks, Miele stainless steel oven, full-size gas cooktop and externally ducted rangehood as well as 2pac joinery. Additional options include Miele dishwasher or Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated dishwasher-drawer.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-bec4b18ff5ef7e887849d6d4ef3686f1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/focus-melbourne-75-city-road-southbank-bec4b18ff5ef7e887849d6d4ef3686f1.jpg?itok=fMyd5R4R" title="Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light</figcaption></figure>The versatility of the kitchens is shown through the composite stone bench-tops, stainless steel sink, LED feature lighting, German tapware, soft close cabinetry and excellent storage spaces. Bathrooms are fully-tiled and boast elegant mirrored wall cabinets, semi-frameless glass shower screens, a composite stone shelf with feature LED lighting and crisp white basins.

Architects and designers have worked alongside Melbourne’s best acoustic engineers to ensure the apartments punch above the expectation of building standards to achieve unparalleled peace and comfort. 
Amenities include a glass-roofed heated pool, gym and sauna, a stylish resident’s lounge and dining area, landscaped BBQ terrace, a luxe theatre, 24/7 concierge and outdoor spaces. 
Construction has now commenced. For more information, <a href="/buildings/focus-melbourne-81-city-road-southbank">reach out to a Focus sales agent via Urban</a> today. 
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Construction has commenced on Southbank’s newest major apartment development, Focus, brought to you by Central Equity

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Brought to you by developer <a href="/developers/aultun-property-group">Aultun Property Group</a> and <a href="/architects/point-architects">Point Architects</a>, Collins &amp; Bates are two individually styled buildings portrayed to convey a sense of distinction and identity, allowing residents to enjoy a sense of boutique living in surroundings that feel familiar and well-connected. 

Located just 15 minutes from the most iconic and largest fashion capitals in the Southern Hemisphere, <a href="/new-apartments/chadstone-vic-3148">Chadstone</a> Shopping Centre, never be without access to over 600 stores with the latest fashion, high-end luxury items, fine dining, and entertainment options.

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<figcaption>Living areas extend into leafy courtyards</figcaption></figure>Within walking distance of the Holmesglen Institute, the charming village of cafes, local shops, and restaurants on Warrigal Road Holmesglen Station with an under 25-minute train ride into the CBD, you’ll find yourself in love with your new neighbourhood.

Designed for individuality and comfort, the peaceful residence provides one-bedroom apartments starting from $399,000, two-bedroom apartments starting from $520,000. Three-bedroom apartments are now sold out. 

Living areas extend into leafy courtyards, which in turn create a discrete garden backdrop to the bedrooms, and the perfect setting to entertain or unwind. 

Discover the exclusive Collins &amp; Bates residences and explore all they have to offer, from thoughtfully crafted architecture to an exceptional location.

Open home inspections will be available at the display suite located at 1234 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, and 314 Stephensons Road, Mount Waverley. <a href="/buildings/collins-bates-19-25-collins-street-chadstone">Make a booking today via Urban</a>.
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As Melbourne speaks of style and Chadstone speaks of luxury, one address unites them both – Collins & Bates

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Premium lifestyle residences above a brand-new retail precinct – directly opposite Sydney’s new metro. 

<a href="/developers/cbus-property">Cbus Property</a>, one of Australia’s most awarded and trusted national developers, presents The Langston, the pinnacle new address for unprecedented urban connectivity, architectural grandeur and community-focused living.

Complementing an already thriving <a href="/new-apartments/epping-nsw-2121">Epping</a> community, <a href="/buildings/the-langston-epping-12-22-langston-place-epping">The Langston</a> is set to become a desirable new urban precinct filled with lush green streetscapes, a buzzing retail plaza and a pedestrian-friendly shareway connecting Epping Train Station to the eastern side of the suburb.

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<figcaption>Langston Place features ground-floor retail.</figcaption></figure>Langston Tower, the project’s first release of premium one, two and three-bedroom apartments, is situated on Epping’s highest vantage point, resulting in breathtaking panoramic views to the Sydney CBD, the Blue Mountains and surrounding suburbs.

Acclaimed architects, Architectus, bring meticulously-crafted contemporary interiors detailed in neutral tones, as well as a range of premium inclusions, setting a new benchmark in quality apartment living.

Living at Langston Tower will afford residents a lifestyle of the utmost luxury, tranquillity, and convenience.

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<figcaption>Interiors are generously proportioned and maximise natural sunlight intake.</figcaption></figure>• Construction underway – Tier 1 Builder Hutchinson Builders appointed 
• First release of 1, 2, &amp; 3 bedroom residences now selling 
• New retail plaza, including a metro-style supermarket, cafés and restaurants at your doorstep 
• Private residents’ gardens and open communal spaces designed by Arcadia Landscape Architecture 
• Conveniently located close to many of Sydney’s top secondary schools and only 5 mins to Macquarie University 
• Outstanding interiors featuring full-height windows, marbled porcelain benchtops, elm timber joinery, European oak flooring, SMEG appliances and abundant storage 
• Centrally located opposite Epping Station and the new Sydney Metro – the nation’s largest infrastructure project – bringing a new era of connectivity to residents 
• Travel to Chatswood and Norwest Business Park in just 15 minutes, Parramatta in 18 minutes and the Sydney CBD in under 30 minutes 
• Move in by late 2021

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Purchase with confidence at The Langston: A colourful life awaits in Epping

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Stirling 230 rises in the heart of <a href="/new-townhouses/beaconsfield-vic-3807">Beaconsfield</a>, in a growing community set to become one of Melbourne's biggest growth areas.

Only a 40-minute drive to Melbourne’s CBD (off-peak), Beaconsfield offers a laid back lifestyle that’s connected to the city.

<a href="/buildings/stirling-230-230-princes-highway-beaconsfield">Stirling 230</a> includes a collection of thoughtfully designed homes, all featuring double garages, low maintenance backyards, and a 6-star energy rating.

Choose between four internal colour schemes to truly make your home personable to you and your family and have all the work done for you on your behalf.

From landscaping to your letterbox, bathroom benchtops to built-in robes, Fairhaven Homes take care of all the details so that you can simply move in and enjoy.

Designed thoughtfully by Fairhaven Homes architects, living areas are open plan, making entertainment a breeze and your home, warm and welcoming.

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<figcaption>Living areas are open plan and full of natural light</figcaption></figure>Sliding doors are large and connect you seamlessly to your private landscaped garden for all the family to enjoy. Interior colours and materials have been specially selected by interior designers, including reconstituted stone for benchtops, chrome handles for kitchen cupboards, and a gloss finish to skirting, architraves, and doors.

Each home features ample storage throughout, including built-in robes for all bedrooms, a walk-in linen cupboard in the laundry, and a large storage alcove in the garage. 

Stirling 230 is only minutes from Beaconsfield Train Station, connecting you to the CBD and surrounding suburbs, Westfield Fountain Gate, with over 450 shops at your fingertips, and Berwick Town centre for all your essential needs. Beaconsfield is growing and Stirling 230 is part of that growth, with a new Officer Town Centre and future planned shopping centre all located within walking distance from your front doorstep.

The well-connected area also gives you immediate access to childcare facilities, sporting and recreational reserves, and off-lead dog parks as well as leading schools.

Live modern in a home that is built to last at Stirling 230 by <a href="/developers/fairhaven-homes">Fairhaven Homes</a>. Secure your new home with a minimum 10% deposit and pay the rest once your home is complete. For more information <a href="/buildings/stirling-230-230-princes-highway-beaconsfield">reach out to a Fairhaven Homes sales consultant</a> via Urban.
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Stirling 230: Become part of one of Melbourne’s fastest growing communities

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

First look: New 139-apartment plans revive long-stalled Campbelltown city centre site

First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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