Recently we were invited to visit the virtual display suite of Awaken – the second luxury Bayside residential release from developer Skelton.

Take a look at our display tour video:

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<h2>AWAKEN AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;30-32 Rooding Street, Brighton 
Developer: Skelton 
Architect:&nbsp;Travis Walton

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Skelton's sound track-record can be seen in the work of past projects such as Avenue, which saw incredible attention to detail, and development completion to an exceptional standard.&nbsp;

Situated on Rooding Street in Brighton, Awaken's situated only a 3-minute walk away from North Brighton Station, and minutes to Bay Street dining precinct or Brighton Beach.&nbsp;

You can also access Melbourne CBD in less than 20 minutes via car or public transport, offering you a coveted lifestyle, with world-class amenities at your doorstep.&nbsp;

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When you visit the display suite, you'll be immersed in interactive floorplans and cabinetry details showcased as a projection spanning the entire wall.&nbsp;

The development is the collaborative work of three world-class firms, including architect Travis Walton, landscape architecture practice ACRE and Brompton Construction.&nbsp;

The 11 apartments and 2 penthouses are completed with dark electro-bronze detailing in a stunning contrast to the intricate pattern of locally sourced European-style brickwork. Each home is softened by lush, cascading greenery – with a combination of both natives and evergreen planting to accommodate the change in seasons.

In summer, you can push open the wide sliding double glazed doors and enjoy a seamless connection to your private outdoor courtyard or balcony – and in cooler months, penthouse residents can relax in front of the statement marble fireplace.&nbsp;

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Flooring throughout each home is natural oak timber, while bedrooms offer fully fitted wardrobes and luxurious warm wool&nbsp;carpets.

The range of fixtures and fittings are timeless – including Roger Seller brushed stainless tapware, bespoke timber joinery and integrated Miele appliances. Detailed nuances such as hidden LED lights, and floating shelves show the care that has been taken to enhance each home's liveability and aesthetic.&nbsp;

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To learn more about Awaken Brighton, enquire today as these properties are in high demand. Request a call from a Skelton sales consultant via Urban.&nbsp;

Olivia Round

Display Tour Video: Awaken by Skelton at 30-32 Rooding Street, Brighton, VIC

If you're after a quintessentially Melbourne apartment – designed by none other than Melbourne's own Fender Katsalidis Architects –&nbsp; then you'll love WOBO in North Melbourne.&nbsp;

Take a look at our recent display suite tour:

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<h2>WOBO AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;103-105 Boundary Road, North Melbourne 
Developer:&nbsp;Orb Property Partners 
Architect:&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis Architects

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WOBO will feature a striking facade, with residences delineated by towering recycled brick columns, which are softened by shimmering glazing and greenery.&nbsp;

As you can tell from the video, the display suite&nbsp;clearly reflects the marketing renders, down to the unique details such as the mesh on the overhead storage and timber bench seating. The space feels very calm and cohesive, and any feature piece,&nbsp;such as the handles and tapware, are timeless.

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The bathroom styling is exquisite. Details such as the gooseneck showerhead, the elegant tiling and the fluted shower glass evoke a sense of luxury. The integrated cistern and tapware and hidden LED lighting are some other modern features the design team have thought of.&nbsp;

At WOBO, you'll also have access to some exceptional lifestyle amenities that you'll get plenty of use out of. There's a private member's lounge with a rooftop terrace complete with a firepit and an outdoor dining space with some of the best views of the Melbourne city skyline.&nbsp;

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The development is also part of a multi-stage mixed-use precinct which will include a wellness centre, fresh food marketplace, a 220 sea cinema, a co-working space and a resident's business lounge.&nbsp;

Located at 103-105 Boundary Road in North Melbourne, you can walk to Macaulay Station and Royal Park – with plenty of shops and amenities nearby.&nbsp;

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WOBO will feature a boutique collection of industrial-inspired one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including penthouse offerings and family-designed apartments. To learn more about securing your new home, then enquire via Urban today and move in by 2024.&nbsp;

Display Tour Video: WOBO by Orb Property Partners at 103-105 Boundary Road, North Melbourne

Recently we visited Melbourne's leafy south-eastern suburb of Clayton South to take a walk through Cedar Wood's Jackson Green community.

Watch our tour of the Aster Apartments display suite:

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<h2>JACKSON GREEN AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;456 Haughton Road, Clayton South, VIC 3169 
Developer:&nbsp;Cedar Woods 
Architect:&nbsp;DKO Architecture

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Apartments feature timeless design with modern fixtures and fittings. Aster offers Smeg appliances, engineered timber floorboards, communal electric vehicle charging, central courtyard. The apartments have generous balconies of up to 140 square metres, and a vast majority of homes are eligible for stamp duty fee exemption.&nbsp;

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Homes at Jackson Green have been selling in record time – with a final release of two and three-bedroom apartments now available. Aster is also currently under construction, with a slated completion of late 2022.

All apartments come with a titled carpark as well as storage cages in the secure basement. You will also have access to an electric vehicle sharing service on-site operated and managed by Ohmie Go on behalf of the owner's corporation. The train station is also only 800 metres away.

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In the centre of the community is a generous park with a barbeque and picnic area and a children's playground. North-east of the development is a dedicated dog park, basketball and futsal courts, and to the south, you’ll find a quaint pocket park.

Jackson Green is set within an established suburb, meaning you can enjoy world-class amenities just minutes from your home, including Australia's largest shopping precinct, Chadstone.&nbsp;

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You're also minutes from Bald Hill Park, Monash University, and plenty of great produce markets, cafes, and restaurants in the area.&nbsp;

The apartments at Jackson Green offer the perfect opportunity to secure a low-maintenance home situated within a brand new master-planned neighbourhood. Request a call from a sales agent via Urban today to learn more.&nbsp;

Display Tour Video: Aster Apartments by Cedar Woods at 456 Haughton Road, Clayton South, VIC 

Recently we were invited to check out the popular new apartment development in Perth, Amara City Gardens, Booragoon. It's already 60% sold, and construction completion due July this year, so now is a great time to secure a brand new, low maintenance home in this highly sought-after location.

Watch our video tour:

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<h2>AMARA CITY GARDENS AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;179&nbsp;Davy Street, Booragoon, WA 6154 
Developer:&nbsp;Iris Residential 
Architect:&nbsp;Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects 
Builder:&nbsp;BGC Construction 
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Situated at Davy Street in Booragoon, you're conveniently within walking distance to Westfield Booragoon, one of the biggest shopping centres in Perth, with shopping, dining and entertainment right at your doorstep as well as medical services, parks and leisure centres. There is plenty of transport on your doorstep to access Perth or Fremantle, including Bull Creek Train Station and freeways. Amara City Gardens is also just 4 kilometres to Murdoch University and less than a kilometre to the highly regarded Applecross Senior High School and Booragoon Primary School.

In terms of in-house amenities, you'll enjoy the ultimate relaxation at the on-site sauna or tai chi deck, keep fit in the fully equipped gymnasium, and socialise* at the on-site dining lounge, which also includes a generous wine cellar. And for alfresco evenings, you'll be able to make use of the open-air BBQ and sunset verandah.

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If you're looking for a home with panoramic views, select apartments offer impressive panoramic CBD and Swan River vistas to enjoy each day.

There are a well-designed collection of two or three-bedroom home* configurations available.

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Each home boasts 2.7 metre high ceilings, with 100% wool carpet, reconstituted stone benchtops, gas cooktops and high-quality Smeg appliances. Your apartment will also include a generous amount of storage, making downsizing a breeze.

Developer Iris Residential and architect Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects have worked together to strive for a 7-star NatHERS rating. This has been achieved by providing solar power to common areas, double glazing throughout the development, a car-charging bay, and a central solar hot water system keeping utility costs affordable.

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Amara City Gardens offers the perfect lock up and leave apartment with undercover car bays, secured bicycle racks and a resident's entry lobby.&nbsp;

Homes at Amara City Gardens are selling quickly, so use this opportunity to enquire via Urban to secure your future home today.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Display Tour Video: Amara City Gardens by Iris Residential at 179 Davy Street, Booragoon, WA

If you're looking for a bayside escape where you can enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle – then you'll love, Soul Hampton. This is a rare opportunity to secure one of only eight boutique luxury residences in Melbourne's coveted suburb of Hampton.&nbsp;

Take a look at our apartment spotlight video:

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<h2>SOUL HAMPTON AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;14-16 Grenville Street, Hampton VIC 3188 
Architect:&nbsp;Finnis Architects 
Number of residences: 8

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Located at ​14-16 Grenville Street, you're within walking distance to the Hampton Street shopping strip and Melbourne's most popular city beaches. The city is just over 20 minutes away, easily accessible via public transport, and you've got great education options nearby, including St Mary's Primary School, Haileybury and St Leonard's College. Linacre Private Hospital is also just a three-minute drive away.

Soul Hampton features a grand stone facade with beautiful arcs and extensive glazing, making it stand out as an architectural work of art designed by Finnis Architecture to be enjoyed for years to come.

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The is a boutique collection of two and three-bedroom residences available, ranging in size from a generous 120 sqm to 181 square meters. Each home is crafted with superior quality fixtures, including Gaggenau appliances and Liebherr fridges. You've got an extra spacious breakfast bar with plenty of space for bar stool seating, creating a central social hub within the home. There's also an integrated heating and cooling system, as well as underfloor heating for thermal comfort.&nbsp;

All spaces are generous, with ample glazing meaning the rooms are flooded with natural light, and the use of limestone and marble, as well as timber panelling create a relaxed, minimalist aesthetic.&nbsp;

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One of the highlights of the development is the adjoining balconies, where you can enjoy alfresco dining year-round. Some homes also include secluded courtyards surrounded by verdant greenery.

You'll also receive two basement car parking spaces, and secure storage as a standard inclusion with your purchase.

To learn more about securing one of these boutique residences, enquire today via Urban and don’t miss this unique opportunity to secure a brand new luxury home in a coveted location.

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Apartment Spotlight Video: Soul Hampton at 14-16 Grenville Street, Hampton, VIC

Today I'm excited to show you a brand new Brisbane listing that has gone above and beyond to deliver a high-tech, future-focused collection of residences.

If you're impressed by modern technology, then take a look at our recent video where&nbsp;we explore the incredible home automation features. And if it's hotel-style amenities you're looking for, you'll fall in love with the facilities AKIN has to offer.&nbsp;

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<h2>AKIN AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;35-39 Merivale Street, South Brisbane 
Developer:&nbsp;Tallis Property Group 
Architect:&nbsp;DBI Architecture

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Soon to be standing 30 storeys tall at 35 Merivale Street in South Brisbane, Tallis Property Group's $180 million is perfectly positioned within minutes from Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Streets Beach, TAFE Queensland, and Musgrave Park.&nbsp;

In addition to the art, culture and entertainment, there are also 16 restaurants, 11 bars and six cafés nearby. AKIN is perfectly positioned to capture stunning vistas of the Brisbane River.

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Some major infrastructure projects are also underway in the area, including the New Performing Arts Venue (NPAV) and the newly opened Neville Bonner Bridge, adding significant value to properties in the neighbourhood.

Architecturally designed by DBI, AKIN features some of the latest home automation technologies on the market, from number plate and face recognition to pin code property access – making day to day life just that little bit easier.

The development will feature 190 residences*, with the upper floor sky homes brand new to market and selling now.

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Descon Construction has been appointed to commence the build, which is anticipated to take two years, finishing up in early 2024.

Within the display, you can get an idea of the quality of these residences. The bespoke crafted kitchens feature beautiful timber cabinetry, LED lighting, and a sturdy marble benchtop. Herringbone flooring gives the home an elevated sense of luxury, and the extra level of customisation offered makes AKIN residences the perfect option for owner-occupiers.&nbsp;

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Life at AKIN will feel as though you're on holiday. Your own health and wellness centre includes a heated 22-metre resort pool, spa, gym, yoga studio, steam and sauna rooms, and work-from-home facilities including hot desks, a business lounge and meeting rooms.

On the rooftop, you'll find dining rooms, barbeque areas, and a commercial kitchen. Residents can reserve the rooftop dining space for up to 40 people and have both celebrations and smaller private functions catered via the full commercial-grade kitchen.&nbsp;

Vino enthusiasts will also appreciate the temperature-controlled wine cellar, with its own in-house sommelier who will be able to provide tastings for residents and their friends. There's also a gold class cinema for your Friday night movie nights. Connect your device via Bluetooth and stream with ease.&nbsp;

There is so much to discover at AKIN – submit your enquiry today via Urban to learn more about this South Brisbane gem, and all that it has to offer.&nbsp;

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Display Tour Video: Akin by Tallis Property Group at 35-39 Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD

One of our latest listings is&nbsp;a&nbsp;luxury Queensland development,&nbsp;Emerson. As soon as we heard the builder had bought an apartment within the development, we knew that it had to be extra special, as that's the best vote of confidence you could ask for. Take a look at our Apartment Spotlight video to get an idea of the homes available for sale within the development.

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<h2>EMERSON KIRRA AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;100 Musgrave Street, Coolangatta, QLD 
Developer:&nbsp;Hirsch &amp; Faigen Property 
Architect:&nbsp;Rothelowman

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Delivered by Hirsch &amp; Faigen Property, Emerson is a boutique collection of 27 homes overlooking a canopy of Norfolk Island pines towards Kirra Beach.

Located at 100 Musgrave Street, your new home is situated right on the beach with Gold Coast Airport, The Strand at Coolangatta and Snapper Rocks minutes from your home.

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Stroll down to the popular Siblings restaurant for brunch, or enjoy a daily walk along the waterfront. You'll love exploring all that Kirra has to offer.

The Emerson homes have been designed by Rothelowman, with construction currently underway by Hutchinson Builders. A collection of 3 and 4 bedroom sunny, north-eastern facing homes are available, each offering at least one private terrace or balcony overlooking Kirra's magnificent oceanfront.

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Each home is highly curated with bespoke details such as recessed pelmets, built-in entertainment units and classic wide-plank timber flooring. You’ve also got statement freestanding bathtubs, and kitchens feature high-end Gaggenau appliances.

There are two design schemes to choose from – the subtle tones of dawn or the golden warmth of dusk.

There is also a penthouse available, boasting soaring 3.2 metre high ceilings and four carparks – plus, you'll be able to customise the homes for a limited time.

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On-site, you'll have access to Emerson's exclusive co-working space for residents only, which offers a selection of spaces to work remotely or hold meetings. There is also a residents' sun lounge and resort-style pool recreation deck. The lounge has a northern aspect and sits amongst tranquil sub-tropical landscaping.

Don't miss this opportunity to secure a home at Emerson Kirra. Submit your enquiry today via Urban, and one of our property experts will help you discover your dream home.&nbsp;

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Apartment Spotlight Video: Emerson Kirra by Hirsch & Faigen Property at 100 Musgrave Street, Coolangatta QLD

Recently we were invited to check&nbsp;out the progress the Mirvac team have made on their latest addition to Tullamore, Forme Apartments.

Construction is rapidly progressing, meaning there will be plenty of happy buyers getting ready to move to their dream home early to mid next year.

Hear an update from Mirvac Development Manager Harrison Hall, who has been closely monitoring Forme’s project timeline here at Tullamore.

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There are still a limited range of properties available for sale in FORME, so now would be a great time to secure your place in this burgeoning community if you've been considering moving to Tullamore.

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Enquire today via Urban to learn more&nbsp;and stay tuned for future FORME, Apartment of Tullamore updates.

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Forme Apartments by Mirvac construction update video in Tullamore, Melbourne

Recently I visited Wantirna, one of Melbourne's top 5 most liveable suburbs*, to view&nbsp;the display suite of Oz Property Group’s latest development, Kingloch Parade. The 51 townhomes showcase the design of an industry-leading team and a future-focused approach to sustainable living.

Watch our latest display suite tour:

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<h2>KINGLOCH PARADE AT A GLANCE:</h2>

Address:&nbsp;56 Kingloch Parade, Wantirna 
Developer:&nbsp;Oz Property Group 
Architect:&nbsp;DKO Architecture, SLAB Architects

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Situated on the old Wantirna Heights School site at 56 Kingloch Parade, you're only a 30-minute drive from Melbourne CBD. The suburb of Wantirna offers plenty of established amenities, including parks, a shopping centre, education facilities and convenient access to the EastLink freeway. I love that Kingloch Parade homes are tucked away on a quiet site, away from the main road.

The project has undergone an extensive two-year community engagement phase, where Wantirna residents provided feedback on the look and feel of the homes.&nbsp;

Realm Landscape Architects designed a considered planting scheme to allow the development to seamlessly fit its surroundings – with extensive greenery and even a stream* running through development. Not only is it great to look at, but the blue-green spine will also offer passive irrigation, creating a sustainable and practical space for years to come.

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The feedback from locals also inspired the material selection – they wanted to see high quality, robust materials instead of light-weight cladding. DKO and SLAB architects incorporated a lot of brick for this reason.

Set to create a benchmark in green living, the development will hit 7 Star NatHERS energy ratings and will meet BESS Design Excellence.

A diverse range of flexible floorplans offer layouts to accommodate multi-generational living and working from home. All properties also feature mid-century inspired internal courtyards, which also help to add noise buffers within the home.&nbsp;

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The interior tones are light and earthy. Clean lines create a calm, relaxing environment with concealed storage ensuring the home is livable yet clutter-free. The kitchens feature 3 metre stone benchtops with SMEG appliances and a minimalist pendant light suspended above the island bench.&nbsp;

Bathrooms include floor-to-ceiling tiling, frameless walk-in showers, beautiful timber vanities and a built-in bathtub. The secondary bathrooms feature a unique bench seat, designed to assist people with mobility needs or provide a handy chair for families at bath time.

Discover Kingloch Parade while it's still a hidden gem. The pricepoint is akin to its competitors, but the future-focused design sets this development apart. Submit an enquiry via Urban to receive the information pack or to book your own appointment to view the display suite.&nbsp;

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Display Tour Video: Kingloch Parade by Oz Property Group at 56 Kingloch Parade, Wantirna, VIC

The property we have to show you today showcases Rothelowman's elegant architecture, exudes sophisticated luxury and overlooks the pristine shores of Mermaid Beach. This is Yves.&nbsp;

Watch our recent display suite tour:

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<h2>YVES AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;7-9 Mermaid Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 
Developer:&nbsp;Hirsch &amp; Faigen Property 
Architect: Rothelowman 
Builder:&nbsp;Hutchinson Builders

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Located at 7-9 Mermaid Avenue, your brand new home at Yves is positioned to enjoy all that Mermaid Beach offers, with popular eateries, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre&nbsp;and some of the best wave breaks in Australia, right on your doorstep. You can also enjoy the vibrance of the neighbouring Broadbeach without living in the heart of it, returning home to your quiet retreat in just 3 minutes.&nbsp;

Transport in the area is easily accessible, with the Gold Coast Light Rail making navigating the city a breeze. You've also got the Gold Coast Highway which is just a block away, and the Pacific Motorway close by. Plus, the airport is only 16 kilometres away for convenient interstate and international travel.&nbsp;

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Architecturally, the development is a work of art, creatively using the triangular site to maximise the ocean vistas for residents.&nbsp;

Enjoy arriving home to a dramatic lobby, complete with lush subtropical planting for the authentic year-round hotel-living experience.&nbsp;

The apartments are designed with the owner-occupier in mind. Details such as integrated wine fridges, recessed drapes tracks and seamless flooring connecting living areas to your balconies suggest the team have thoughtfully designed each property for optimum resident comfort.&nbsp;

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Yves balconies are also particularly generous, offering the opportunity to spend a lot of your time outdoors, enjoying the stunning view and ocean breeze.&nbsp;

The amenity selection has been carefully curated to ensure that you're not paying for facilities that you won't utilise. You'll most likely spend most of your time at the exquisite swimming pool on level 3, surrounded by built-in cabanas and verdant greenery.&nbsp;

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You'll also have access to the level 24 rooftop terrace, with a private bookable dining space and residents' lounge for sunsets, drinks and relaxation.

Developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen have an exceptional reputation for creating unique residential developments both in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Yves offers the perfect opportunity for buyers wanting a stylish, modern residence with incredible ocean views at a lower price point and a lot less maintenance. There are just 146 residences available, so request a call from a sales agent today via Urban.&nbsp;

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Display Tour Video: Yves by Hirsch & Faigen Property at 7-9 Mermaid Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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<ul data-end="888" data-start="289">
	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

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