In our latest apartment spotlight video, discover an exclusive collection of eight luxury residences that are currently under construction in Melbourne's Kew. With limited homes available, this is a development you won't want to miss.

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<h2 style="line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify;">THE STUDLEY AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;2a Dunlop Avenue, Kew VIC 3101 
Architect:&nbsp;<a aria-label="www.urban.com.au" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" href="/architects/mckimm">McKimm Developments</a>

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At your new Dunlop Avenue address, you'll be able to walk to Kew Junction, Studley Park, the Yarra River and the tram, which runs every 10 minutes.&nbsp;

The Studley is also located in a cul de sac, meaning you can exit your driveway onto a quiet street and access the Studley Park river walking tracks via a secret locals-only laneway.&nbsp;

The low-rise development is located in an elevated position to capture stunning views, but a level walk around the neighbourhood to walkable amenities.

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The project is being undertaken by Bayside builder McKimm, who has been building quality luxury homes since 1994, giving them specialist experience in boutique property construction.

The single-floor residences range from two to three bedrooms, each with two bathrooms and a powder room.

All living spaces are thoughtfully designed for those who don’t wish to compromise on space, with large double bedrooms, extra storage, a generous amount of space for socialising and top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances. You'll also enjoy additional luxuries such as a Grand Cru wine fridge, a butler's pantry and a built-in Jetmaster gas fireplace.&nbsp;

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Each home's tranquil terrace is crafted with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and positioned to capture vistas of the verdant neighbourhood.&nbsp;

With construction wrapping up later this year, now is the perfect time to enquire to secure one of these boutique residences. Enquire via Urban today.

Olivia Round

APARTMENT SPOTLIGHT VIDEO: The Studley, Kew

Today we launched the first episode of our brand new Luxury Listings video series, featuring OSK Property's Melbourne Square.

The video explores the deluxe three-bed apartments, sub penthouses and the impressive dual level $23M cold shell penthouse. We also caught up with Coco Republic's Stephanie Sanders to learn about the bespoke interior design options available to buyers.

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The $2.8 billion award-winning development features twin elliptical residential towers and is the largest new penthouse offering to hit the Victorian market in 2022.

Stage One of Melbourne Square was designed by Cox Architecture and completed by builder Multiplex in April 2021.&nbsp;

The SkyHomes in the precinct are set on top of 14,000 square metres of public and private amenity, including a host of resident-only facilities, a full-line Woolworths supermarket, an 87-place childcare centre and a 3,745 square metre public park.

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The resident-only amenities offer a host of luxurious spaces at Melbourne Square. This includes a sweeping resort-style heated outdoor lap and wading pool, a sun terrace, an indoor pool with views over Melbourne, sauna, yoga studio, music room, gyms, golf simulator, cinema, private dining areas and kitchen facilities.

Since launch, the landmark project has also received multiple industry accolades, winning two International Property Awards and being named as a finalist in the Urban Development Institute of Australia and Property Council of Australia's respective awards programs for Best Mixed-Use Development 2021 and 2022.&nbsp;

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<h2>DELUXE SKYHOMES</h2>

As you can see in the video, these homes look just like a traditional luxury family home – very spacious, state-of-the-art appliances and premium fittings – the only difference is that you also get incredible panoramic views of the Melbourne city skyline and world-class amenities.

<h2>SUB PENTHOUSES</h2>

Situated above the deluxe skyhomes are the sub penthouses. There are only 10 available and they feature bespoke interiors by Carr design studio - plus you get an $80 grand Coco Republic design and furniture package to make your dream home move-in ready. The floorplans are meticulously set out to ensure views are maximised and living spaces are flexible.

<h2>THE COLD SHELL</h2>

And finally - crowing the skyscraper at level 67 is the jaw-dropping 1200 square metre Cold Shell penthouse. Opportunities to secure an extensive footprint in Melbourne's CBD don't come around often, and the lucky buyer will get to enjoy some of the most exquisite 360-degree views I've ever seen. The cold shell gives the buyer complete creative freedom to design their dream home, with a generous million-dollar interior design package to spend at Coco Republic.

Creating the home of your dreams is within reach at Melbourne Square. As the sky home collection is brand new to market, you'll want to move quickly to secure your home. Submit your enquiry via Urban today, and discover the unlimited potential that awaits.&nbsp;

WATCH: URBAN LUXURY LISTINGS EP 1 - Melbourne Square, Southbank, VIC

Discover a property that will take shape on a coveted twelve hundred square metre Palm Beach site that a local family have resided and holidayed at for over 70 years. The family have decided it's time to redevelop the site, with plans for 40 luxurious apartments. Keep watching to learn more about this unique development.&nbsp;This is Seaclusion, Palm Beach.

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<h2 style="line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify;">SEACLUSION AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address: 4 Twenty First Avenue, Palm Beach 
Estimated completion:&nbsp;Early 2024

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Located at 4 Twenty First Avenue, Seaclusion is nestled in the northern end of Palm Beach, on the beach side of the highway. You're close to Tallebudgera Creek and Burleigh Heads National Park, with plenty of shops, dining and local amenities within minutes from your home.

Over 80% of the building's apartments are positioned for an easterly or northerly aspect, maximising sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean, verdant Burleigh headland and distant Surfers Paradise skyline.

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As you can tell from the renders, the design team have done a remarkable job of creating a striking facade that harmoniously fits within its coastal context. The $55 million development will stand nine stories tall, with a selection of one, two and three bedrooms available.&nbsp;

You’ll be welcomed home to both an outdoor and indoor lobby entrance, complete with showers and sand wash areas on the ground floor, enabling you to keep your brand new home pristine while making the most of the gorgeous beach on your doorstep.

Each home boasts floor-to-ceiling glazing, with extra spacious balconies to enjoy the ocean breeze and watch the sunrise each morning.

Atop the development is your own rooftop retreat, complete with a swimming pool, day beds and a barbeque area for alfresco evenings with friends. Enjoy the panoramic vistas and the relaxed lifestyle on offer.

If you'd love to learn more about the apartments currently selling at Seaclusion, enquire via Urban today.

APARTMENT SPOTLIGHT VIDEO: Seaclusion, Palm Beach

Recently we were invited to visit the newly completed Olea, a multi-residential development in Melbourne's Caulfield North.

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<h2>OLEA AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;50 Kambrook Road, Caulfield North VIC 3161 
Developer:&nbsp;BNG Group

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First we toured a two bedroom apartment, which featured a 70 square floorplate plus a 20 square metre north-facing balcony. It also comes with a carpark and intercom.&nbsp;

The layout of all homes allows for flexible open plan living spaces, with custom joinery giving you plenty of storage. You've also integrated Miele appliances, and limestone benchtops.

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Olea homes feature integrated European laundries with linen storage. Two-bedroom apartments also include two luxurious bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling tiling, limestone vanities, frameless shower glass, and warm LED feature lighting.&nbsp;

Both bedrooms feature split system air conditioning, with the master suite also including a separate study nook and ensuite bathroom.&nbsp;

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Another great option is Olea’s dual-level, three bedroom lofts. These homes are extra palatial and feature freestanding island breakfast bars, with a 5 burner gas hob and plenty of room for a six-seat dining table.&nbsp;

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Located at 44-54 Kambrook Road in Caulfield North, you're perfectly positioned within walking distance to Caulfield Shopping Plaza, many parks, the racecourse, Caulfield Station, and excellent schools. You're also just a 15-minute drive to Elwood Beach and Chadstone Shopping Centre and 20 minutes to Melbourne CBD.

There are a limited number of completed one, two and three-bedroom apartments at OLEA. To book a time to view the development in person, enquire via Urban today.&nbsp;

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Completed Apartment Tour Video: Olea by BNG Group at 44-54 Kambrook Road, Caulfield North, VIC

Located in the coveted Sackville Ward, The Bradford is Kew's latest boutique development, designed by famed Melbourne architect Cera Stribley. 

Join us on a tour of Pontem's Immersive Sales Experience for The Bradford.&nbsp;

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<h2 style="line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify;">THE BRADFORD AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;365 Cotham Road, Kew 
Developer: Jafari Property Group 
Architect: Cera Stribley

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What strikes me about this development is the connection between old and new highlighted by the sophisticated material selection. The timeless brick facade pays homage to the opulent homes in the area and is softened by a curtain of verdant greenery.&nbsp;

This limited release of 10 luxury apartments gives discerning buyers a chance to join one of Melbourne's most prestigious blue-chip suburbs. With construction challenges, heritage overlays and planning controls, opportunities to buy a brand new home in this area don't come around often.&nbsp;

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Enjoying a prominent corner and set across three levels, the building’s architecture imbues a sense of individuality for each residence. And you are welcomed home each day to a secure hotel-style lobby.

On offer is a selection of two and three-bedroom residences, with two half-floor penthouses.

Each kitchen is an entertainer’s delight with oversized natural stone island benches, complete with bespoke timber joinery, V-Zug appliances and fully integrated fridge freezers.&nbsp;

There's ample storage, a butler's pantry, and penthouses also include a temperature-controlled wine cellar.&nbsp;

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Each residence takes advantage of its surroundings with an abundance of natural light through considerable floor-to-ceiling glazing complemented by high ceilings, timber floorboards and considered storage and functionality.

Designed for optimum comfort year-round, you'll be able to enjoy the warmth of your inbuilt gas fireplace in winter or spend time socialising on your expansive terrace in the summer.&nbsp;

And the generously sized bedrooms feature plush wool carpets, with master suites offering walk-in wardrobes and an adjoining ensuite.&nbsp;

With limited residences available at The Bradford, submit your enquiry via Urban to arrange a time to meet with the sales agent and view the project showroom.

Display Tour Video: The Bradford by Jafari Property Group at 365 Cotham Road, Kew

Our latest Queensland listing offers you a quiet escape just 250 metres from Mermaid Beach. Enjoy your own coastal haven, minutes from great amenities in one of the state's most coveted suburbs.

Construction is well underway, so take a look at our recent display suite tour video&nbsp;to learn more about Ventura Residences and enquire before the boutique development sells out.&nbsp;

Watch our display suite tour:

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<h2>VENTURA RESIDENCES AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;48 Ventura Road, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 
Developer:&nbsp;Niecon 
Architect:&nbsp;Archidiom 
Builder:&nbsp;Hutchinson Builders

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Architecturally designed by award-winning Gold Coast practice Archidiom (phonetic: arch-idiom), the development features 45 spacious north-facing apartments, which offer spectacular coastline vistas.

Within the development, residents will have exclusive access to a suspended waterfall edge swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, outdoor BBQ and for some peace and tranquility, a zen garden and residents lounge. The amenities have been carefully considered to enhance the lives of residents who are fortunate enough to call Ventura Residences Mermaid Beach their home.

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Located at 48 Ventura Road, you'll be living just 2 mins to the beautiful patrolled Mermaid Beach and Mermaid Park is just on your doorstep. Also, close by, you’ll find plenty of desirable amenities including Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Nobbys Beach, Bond University and Oracle Boulevard, less than 10 minutes away. Robina Hospital is also nearby.

You're spoilt for choice with great dining options in the area, surrounded by some of the Gold Coast’s most popular restaurants and bars, as well as education, retail and recreation facilities.&nbsp;

Each home features ducted air conditioning, recessed downlights and quality carpet in all bedrooms.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are designed for entertaining with luxurious stone bench tops, elegant fluted panel detailing and&nbsp;seamlessly integrated Miele appliances.&nbsp;

The same classic tiles and panel detailing are carried through to the bathrooms, which have been designed with a calming material palette.&nbsp;

All homes offer ample storage and secure car parking.

Ventura Residences is the only apartment development in Mermaid Beach to be completed in 2023, so now is a great time to secure your new home in time to move in mid-next year. To learn more,&nbsp;enquire via Urban today.

Display Tour Video: Ventura Residences at 48 Ventura Road, Mermaid Beach, QLD

If you covet a peaceful lifestyle, Florin Parkside could be your perfect forever home. Homes are park-facing, sustainable, pet-friendly, and located in the heart of a beautiful, leafy neighbourhood with great amenities.

Watch our apartment spotlight video:

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<h2>FLORIN PARKSIDE AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;2 Hortus Way, Jolimont WA 6014 
Developer:&nbsp;Stirling Capital 
Architect:&nbsp;MJA Studio

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Located at 2 Hortus Way in Jolimont, between Henderson Park and Mabel Talbot Park, Florin is close to Shenton College, Subiaco and Wembley strip is only 50 metres from your doorstep. You're also situated halfway between the city and the beach. Jolimont is a suburb with so much to offer, and Florin puts you at the centre.

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This luxurious development provides the convenience of modern apartment living, with a diverse range of large, family-sized apartments with sweeping city and park views. There's a strong connection to nature, with exceptional landscaping found throughout the complex.

On the ground floor, you find arbours, relaxation areas and an abundance of greenery – with a barbeque area making it super easy to entertain. There's also a resident's lounge and pet wash facilities.

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The apartments are meticulously-designed with V-Zug and high-end fixtures and fittings, with a generous landscaped balcony and plenty of glazing to allow for natural light and airflow throughout the home.&nbsp;

Designed for Australian Excellence design, along with a 5 Star Green Star rating, you can buy knowing Florin has been designed with a future-focussed approach to sustainability. Each home also includes energy-efficient lighting and appliances.

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With just 63 residences available, you'll have to move quickly to secure your place in this coveted development, so enquire today via Urban.&nbsp;

APARTMENT SPOTLIGHT VIDEO: Florin Parkside by Stirling Capital in Jolimont, WA

Designed as a love letter to Italy, La Storia is a boutique Carlton development – crafted with a vision to create homes that inspire warmth and togetherness, with the kitchen as the central space within the home. La Storia offers exemplary attention to detail and sustainability and would have to be one of our top picks if you're looking for a forever home in this vibrant inner northern suburb.&nbsp;

Check out our apartment spotlight video:

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<h2>LA STORIA AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;195 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3054 
Developer: Marcocci Property Group 
Architect:&nbsp;M3

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La Storia is the Marcocci family's latest luxury development, where no expense has been spared to deliver a collection of 20 three-bedroom homes that residents will appreciate for years to come.&nbsp;

Enjoy living just less than 2 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD and within walking distance to Lygon Street restaurants, Fitzroy's shopping precinct and the popular Carlton Gardens.&nbsp;

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M3 Design's ethos was to use strong materials with nothing to hide –giving buyers the confidence that their home will stand the test of time, just like the neighbouring properties which were built over 100 years ago.&nbsp;

The monolithic facade features modernist lines, with soaring concrete columns, luxurious marble and a central lobby with an opulent 4-metre high ceiling.&nbsp;

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M3 ensured accessibility was held at the forefront of design within the homes, opting for generous doors to enable smooth movement between rooms and uninterrupted flooring levels connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.

The 2.7 metre high ceilings and extensive glazing allow for plenty of natural light that refracts off the home's materials and surfaces and filters through living areas, creating a comfortable environment throughout the day. Each home includes ducted split system heating and cooling for additional thermal comfort.

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The kitchens include an integrated Subzero fridge-freezer and wine storage, which feature a NASA-inspired air purification system. Homes are equipped with Smeg appliances – with residents being some of the first in Australia to enjoy the Dolce Stil Novo range. You've also got your own butler's pantry which is perfect for entertaining.

Tapware throughout the home is by an Australian bathware manufacturer, Astra Walker, and is crafted using Marine Grade Stainless Steel.

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The building has been designed to achieve a low environmental footprint with the integration of solar panels and energy-efficient fixtures and fittings.&nbsp; All homes also come with two carparks and your own storeroom and bicycle storage.&nbsp;

If you'd like to learn more about La Storia, submit your enquiry today via Urban to receive the information pack.&nbsp;

APARTMENT SPOTLIGHT VIDEO: La Storia by Marcocci Property Group in Carlton, VIC

Recently we visited Sydney to check out Hyecorp's New York-inspired boutique apartment development, Audrey. If you're after 5-star resort facilities and a home you can customise, then this one's for you.&nbsp;

Take a look at our video&nbsp;tour:

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<h2>AUDREY AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;13-19 Canberra Avenue, St Leonards, NSW 
Developer: Hyecorp 
Architect: SJB Architects

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The display suite is in Willoughby, however, the development will be constructed on a fantastic park-facing site at 13-19 Canberra Avenue in St Leonards. You'll be living just 750 metres from the Royal North Shore Hospital, a five-minute walk to St Leonards train station, plus plenty of popular cafes and highly regarded education facilities. St Leonards has also received significant infrastructure investment, with a new $1.6 billion shopping complex, 88 Mall and a brand new open-air civic plaza. One of the best things about living right next door to Newlands Park is that your view won't be built out.

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Architecturally designed by award-winning SJB Architects, there will be 84 apartments across 12 levels, with a full suite of luxury amenities. You'll enjoy the use of an indoor pool&nbsp;and spa, a music room and cinema, a private dining room, a personal training studio and a rooftop with barbeque facilities. The development will also include a ground-floor cafe, on-site daycare, and neighbouring community centre.&nbsp;

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As you can see from the layout in the display, the floorplans for the apartments are wide rather than narrow, making it easier to customise the space with furniture, and it's great for light and airflow.&nbsp;Hyecorp also&nbsp;gives buyers the flexibility to request bespoke modifications to their home – which we don't often see with off-the-plan developments.&nbsp;

For example, if you wanted a wall-mounted TV, they could provide strengthening provisions in the living area, or if you wanted to paint your kitchen walls blue – that's absolutely doable thanks to the company's 'Live your way' service. You'll also have the option of installing a full home automation system too.&nbsp;

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The Audrey kitchens feature high spec finishes in every apartment, with a fully integrated dishwasher and fridge, Miele appliances, a gas cooktop and a 60mm engineered stone benchtop.

The bathrooms have been designed with a luxury hotel feel and are constructed to a superior standard as you can tell from the elegant frameless shower glass, the full wall and floor feature tiling, and the floating stone vanity. It's the little details that show the thought and detail that's gone into the design of these homes.&nbsp;

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The layout of each apartment allows for a 3 by 2.8-metre study or multipurpose room, responding to the increasing desire to work from home. For this reason, there's no shortage of extra storage, with built-in joinery - and the ability to add extra powerpoints to set up your home office to your liking.&nbsp;

Hyecorp has been delivering homes in the Lower North Shore for the past 25 years, with Audrey set to be completed by May 2024. To learn more about the apartments available for sale, then enquire today via Urban.

Display Tour Video: Audrey by Hyecorp Property Group at 13-19 Canberra Avenue, St Leonards

North-facing, sustainable and walking distance to great amenities – these are the features we like to hear when looking for a brand new property.&nbsp;Recently we were invited to check out&nbsp;the beautiful display suite of Iris Residential's latest development, The Terraces, Claremont.&nbsp;

Take a look at our recent display suite tour:

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<h2>THE TERRACES AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;3 Shenton Road, Claremont WA 6010 
Developer:&nbsp;Iris Residential 
Architect:&nbsp;Hassell&nbsp;

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Crafted with the owner-occupier in mind, the Hassell-designed development features 137 residences, with a diverse collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom floorplans to choose from. As you can already tell from the display suite, the homes feature generous rooms with plenty of storage and flexible living spaces.

In the kitchen, you'll love cooking with Smeg's top-of-the-line Dolce Stil Novo range, with particular attention to storage solutions and quality finishes.&nbsp;

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The bathrooms feature full wall and floor tiling, and include elevated details such as the floor-to-ceiling frameless shower glass and built-in shower recess, as well as LED feature lighting.&nbsp;

You'll have three timeless colour schemes to choose from, and can buy with confidence knowing your home has been built with sustainability at the forefront of design. The Terraces achieves a 8.05-star average&nbsp;NatHERS rating, plus a 35% reduction in energy use, and solar to reduce power consumption in common areas.&nbsp;

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On-site, you'll also have access to two private landscaped podiums, a resident's lounge, a bookable dining area, and a gymnasium.

The location is perfectly positioned within minutes from Claremont Quarter, one of Perth's top luxury shopping precincts. You're also within walking distance to Claremont Station and an IGA supermarket and a stone's throw to the Aquatic Centre, Claremont Oval, the local Golf Course, and in the catchment of the prestigious Scotch College.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Terraces is on track for completion late 2024, so now is the perfect time to enquire early to secure your new home.&nbsp;

Display Tour Video: The Terraces by Iris Residential at 3 Shenton Road, Claremont, WA

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>.

Joel Robinson

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.

KOYO penthouse headlines Abadeen's $19.25 million EOFY sales flurry

The City of Sydney has approved plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia Group</a> and Metrics Credit Partners’ $3.5 billion Castlereagh Place project in the heart of the Sydney CBD

The towers will be among the tallest in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney</a>'s CBD, with more floors than any other residential tower in the city.&nbsp;

The 6,000 sqm site was acquired by the joint venture partners in 2024. It is the largest amalgamated land parcel in the Sydney CBD and comprises eight individual sites fronting Castlereagh, Pitt and Liverpool Streets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castlereagh-place-sydney-324-348-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Castlereagh Place</a> will transform an underutilised city block into a landmark mixed-use destination, anchored by two 82-storey towers comprising 607 luxury residences above an 8-level podium housing a 209-room luxury hotel. A 1,000 square metre civic park on ground level features a curated mix of food, beverage and retail.

The plans have been refined over the past year to rebalance the residential and hotel offering, and reconfigure the retail footprint to create a stronger, more dynamic dining experience.

A three-level flagship building on the prominent corner of Pitt and Liverpool Streets will be the gateway to the Castlereagh Place lifestyle precinct. Set to become a Sydney icon, the building is capable of housing multiple hospitality venues.

“Castlereagh Place is designed to be the City's next great urban oasis - an energetic mixed-use precinct that pulses with life, day and night,"&nbsp;said Joseph Kinsella, Group Director of Billbergia.

"It will bring the vibrancy of places like Barangaroo and Darling Quarter into a more accessible, central destination at the very heart of Sydney."

Kinsella said the project will build on&nbsp;Sydney’s growing laneway culture with the City’s largest network of new activated lanes - an expanded, next-generation take on precincts like Angel Place, Palings Lane and Ash Street in Wynyard.

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Castlereagh Place has been designed by architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">fjcstudio</a> in collaboration with Trias Studio, Aileen Sage and Polly Harbison Design, joint winners of an international design competition in 2018.&nbsp;

Signature design elements from the original scheme remain unchanged, while the public domain has been significantly enhanced, delivering 60 per cent more open-to-sky space.

Pedestrian access will also be enhanced through new laneways linking Pitt, Liverpool and Castlereagh Streets, drawing people into a new civic park with outdoor seating, landscaping and integrated public art.

With activated laneways supported by strong hospitality offerings, Castlereagh Place is tipped to become a vibrant new dining destination in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

It marks the largest undertaking to date for the Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners partnership. Together they are developing other underutilised Sydney sites into mixed-use precincts, including the $2.2 billion Concord Central and the $1.3 billion Chatswood Grand Residences.

Metrics Managing Partner and Group CEO Andrew Lockhart said Castlereagh Place is a landmark project that will redefine Sydney’s skyline.

"As the tallest residential high-rise development, the revitalised site will offer panoramic views across the CBD and surrounds. We are excited to partner with Billbergia to reinvigorate an underutilised site and create a sophisticated and contemporary mixed-use offering situated in the heart of Sydney.”

Total apartments within the towers have increased to 607 dwellings, with a focus on larger floorplans. Aligned to growing market demand, Castlereagh Place now comprises 299 three-plus-bedroom apartments, 198 two-bedroom units and 110 one-bedroom configurations.

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Resident amenities will include an exclusive residents club containing a gym, rooftop pool, dining rooms, co-working spaces, library, golf simulator, games room, cinema room, and access to an exclusive concierge service. There will be around 500 basement car spaces below the towers.

The development will also include a state-of-the-art wellness centre, set to feature a bathhouse with magnesium pools, hot/cold plunge pools and premium amenities.

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According to fjcstudio, the towers will feature distinctive yet elegant architectural design reflecting Sydney’s geometry and urban character, with a network of through-site links and intimate public spaces activating the streetscape.

"Castlereagh Place is a city-making project of significant scale and ambition," said Richard Francis-Jones, Design Director at fjcstudio.

"It will create a rich urban complex of public open spaces, landscaped gardens, and vibrant laneways. Defining these new public spaces and the important streetscape of Castlereagh Street is a sequence of fine-grained, diverse retail and hotel architecture designed in collaboration with Aileen Sage, Polly Harbison Design and Trias.

“Rising above the tree-lined, human-scale streetscape are two slender residential towers that will transform the city skyline and look towards the Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Garden.”

Demolition and early construction works have commenced onsite at Castlereagh Place.

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