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If you're searching for an affordably priced home in Parramatta which you can move into now, look no further than Riva Apartments. Situated in a premium riverfront location, Riva offers residents spectacular water views and an abundance of amenities on your doorstep. 

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<li>Buyers can choose from studios, dual key and oversized one, two and three-bedroom apartments, up to 131 square metres internally – or even a lavish three-storey penthouse.</li>
	<li>The homes at Riva are an impressive 20% more spacious than apartments in neighbouring buildings. </li>
	<li>Each home boasts stunning floor-to-ceiling joinery to make the most of the stunning panoramic views, and to allow for plenty of natural light to fill all living areas.</li>
	<li>The designer kitchens feature Bosch stainless steel appliances, Ceasarstone benchtops, and spacious island benches, perfect for entertaining. </li>
	<li>High quality LED lighting, reverse cycle air conditioning units, tiles and carpet are also installed within each apartment. </li>
	<li>Riva bathrooms include frameless glass showers, contemporary marble-inspired feature walls and luxurious bathtubs, with select apartments also including spa baths.</li>
	<li>Whether you want to travel by car, train, bus or Rivercat ferry, getting to and from Riva apartments is a breeze, with access to public transport and motorways within walking distance from your home. </li>
	<li>The Riva development is part of the future 180 George mixed-use precinct, set to deliver world-class facilities, from dining and retail to resort-style facilities.  </li>
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If you like the sound of Riva apartments and want to learn more, reach out to a sales consultant via Urban to find your dream home today.  
 
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Patrica

Beautiful riverfront homes in Parramatta are selling now from $405,000

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Consisting of just 74 boutique luxury apartments, perfectly located in the heart of Macquarie.

Designed with owner occupiers in mind, all homes at Parc include oversize living spaces, well thought-out floor plans and abundant amounts of storage space.

All 74 spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments are thoughtfully designed, with premium finishes and inclusions. Careful thought at the design phase has aimed to keep Body Corporate costs reasonable, and the boutique nature of the project means you’ll feel comfortable meeting your neighbours. 
Each apartment includes premium finishes such as: AEG &amp; Westinghouse appliances, stone benchtops and condenser dryers for your convenience. Windows and sliding doors are all double glazes, optimising the energy efficiency of your new home and limiting outdoor noise.

Living at Parc affords you the convenience of walking across the road to get your groceries from Jamison Plaza, or meet a friend at Ricardo’s for a quick coffee. A short drive takes you to Westfield Belconnen, offering an even wider array of shopping and entertainment options, and a selection of dining venues at Emu Bank.

Lake Ginninderra offers leisurely walks on the weekends with the family, or alternatively CISAC and AIS Arena present an extensive choice of fitness options. 
Spacious layouts to suit your lifestyle at Parc, Macquarie.
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Check out why owner-occupiers will like new Macquarie apartment development Parc

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Our latest Queensland development, Imperial on Panda, offers you a fantastic opportunity to secure a spacious 3-bedroom home in Doolandella, Queensland for just $350,000.

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<li>Boutique collection of 38 residences</li>
	<li>Solid brick foundation</li>
	<li>Timeless modern interior design</li>
	<li>Each townhome features a remote control operated garage, a spacious backyard, ceiling fans and carpet in all bedrooms</li>
	<li>Kitchens feature stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances</li>
	<li>Air conditioning units have been fit in the living areas and master bedrooms, providing you with excellent thermal comfort year-round</li>
	<li>Located just 17 kilometres from Brisbane CBD </li>
	<li>Public transport is just a stone's throw from your doorstep</li>
	<li>A Woolworths shopping centre has been planned nearby</li>
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Secure your brand new home in a growing neighbourhood today by reaching out to a sales consultant via Urban. 
 
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New boutique collection of completed townhomes available in Doolandella, Queensland

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Mary Lane is a stunning landmark building in the centre of Brisbane, where you can meet, dine, stay, live and play!

The articulated glass exterior is a sculptural statement, adding to the Brisbane skyline and for residents, provides a superior luxury living in the heart of the vibrant lifestyle.

From the private Residents-only foyer and lifts, to the Exclusive Residents-only Roof Terrace Pool, Gymnasium and function room, Mary Lane is 5-Star living.

Being positioned above The Westin Brisbane provides effortless connection to a variety of 5-star amenities, while still enjoying the privacy of a separate lobby and secured lift access to your residence and the exclusive rooftop facilities.

Mary Lane is centrally located on the axis of Eagle Street Pier, the Botanic Gardens, the Casino and Queen’s Wharf development – perfectly placed to become the pulse of Brisbane’s dynamic new entertainment hub.

Rising 37 levels above Brisbane’s newest luxury hotel, The Westin Brisbane, Mary Lane’s 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences and 4 bedroom luxurious Penthouses offer high ceilings, expansive glazing to deliver generous light-filled spaces and dedicated storage room on the same floor level.

Being positioned above The Westin Brisbane provides effortless connection to a variety of 5-star amenities, while still enjoying the privacy of a separate lobby and secured lift access to your residence and the exclusive rooftop facilities.

Mary Lane’s elegant features, flawless finishes and ability to capture breathtaking views makes it a desirable haven to escape to. Rising 37 levels above Brisbane’s newest luxury hotel, The Westin Brisbane, Mary Lane’s 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences and 4 bedroom luxurious Penthouses offer high ceilings, expansive glazing to deliver generous light-filled spaces and dedicated storage room on the same floor level.
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Ready to move in! Live, meet, dine and play at Brisbane’s newest landmark building, Mary Lane

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Enjoy year-round holiday living at Serenity Surfers Paradise, your own urban sanctuary a stone’s throw from one of the world's most beautiful beaches. 

Serenity Surfers Paradise is a residential apartment building comprising of 10 levels, and a selection of large 2-bedroom homes. Price from just $589,900, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a home at one of Australia's most coveted holiday destinations.

Each apartment features striking architectural design and elegant fixtures and fittings. 

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<li>The pared-back neutral design palette allows you to add your own styling, which is complemented by the open-plan layout, giving you room for a variety of furniture configurations.</li>
	<li>The living areas within the apartments are filled with plenty of natural light and designed for cross ventilation, creating the perfect space to relax and unwind.</li>
	<li>Homes are within walking distance to the beach </li>
	<li>On the rooftop of the building, you'll find a designated relaxation and recreation zone – complete with lounge areas, barbeque facilities and a spa, with views spanning the Surfers Paradise landscape. </li>
	<li>Great investment in a growing area</li>
	<li>Live within walking distance to the beach and a vibrant shopping and dining precinct, and enjoy the carefree lifestyle of Surfers Paradise. </li>
	<li>Enjoy the convenience of amenities within walking distance</li>
	<li>Great access to public transport options nearby</li>
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For more information about the homes available for sale, request a call from a sales consultant via Urban before they sell out. 
 
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Discover the exceptional lifestyle that Surfers Paradise has to offer

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<li>Impressive amenities and residential facilities.</li>
	<li>Spacious apartments with city and ocean views.</li>
	<li>Short walk from Pacific Fair shopping centre.</li>
	<li>522 apartments boasting river, ocean and hinterland views.</li>
	<li>Incredible recreational facilities and amenities.</li>
	<li>Health and wellbeing focus in the ground floor retail precinct.</li>
	<li>Only a short walk to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.</li>
	<li>A 5 minute drive to Surfers Paradise.</li>
	<li>Within walking distance of the beach.</li>
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Comprising of two sky towers reaching 47 &amp; 49 levels with 522 apartments together with significant resident facilities, retail, restaurant and café precinct all with a unique health and wellbeing flavour. The lifestyle is unlike anything else on offer.

Apartments maximise the majestic views and enhance style and comfort. Private balconies, offer versatile, stylish retreats against a choice of unique hinterland or coastal backdrops.

Each element of Elegance bathrooms are carefully selected to inspire tranquility and balance for everyday life. Bathe in natural light surrounded by cloudless skies and crystal waters.

Each tower boasts a rooftop recreational level with BBQ and seating area, perfect for private resident parties or intimate yoga or meditation sessions. Level 1 (Ground) includes a world-class restaurant and dining precinct, high-end retail offering with a health and well-being focus.  
Take your cosmopolitan lifestyle to the next level at Elegance with these offerings of state of the art amenities and residential facilities.

Elegance has been carefully positioned according to the latest feng shui principals and each apartment boasts exceptional views. Recreational Level 4 includes theatre/karaoke room, gymnasium, swimming pool and outdoor deck area, tennis court, meditation and zen garden retreat area, pilates room and world class yoga facilities.

Located in the heart of Queensland’s glorious Gold Coast, Broadbeach is the premier event, entertainment and holiday destination. The best of the Gold Coast’s beaches, bustling cafés, restaurants, boutiques and bars are just moments away. This premier precinct is renowned for a lifestyle that transcends all expectations of a coastal suburb. 

Framed by world-class beaches and a stunning network of canals and waterways. Just metres away, the stunning coastline offers golden sand, crystal clear water and reliable swells for surfers. There is plenty of room on the spacious beaches to soak up the sun and relax. 
 

 
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Indulge in the luxurious residents amenities at Elegance, Gold Coast

One of the Gold Coast’s ‘bridesmaid suburbs’ is experiencing a wave of local suitors, with the latest sales figures from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> revealing over two thirds of buyers will be relocating from within a 5km average radius of the 16-hectare masterplan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land</a> Head of Development Michael Long said the figures underlined a powerful shift for Biggera Waters that would reshape it into a thriving force behind the region’s growth corridor.&nbsp;

“We’ve seen a huge wave of interest from residents of Arundel, Paradise Point and Runaway Bay who recognise the urban transformation that is well underway here and want to be part of it,” Long said.&nbsp;

“Interestingly, 25 per cent of our Gold Coast buyers are also coming from the city’s southern hotspots, including Burleigh and Palm Beach.&nbsp;

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/biggera-waters-qld-4216">Biggera Waters</a>, and Harbour Shores in particular, has all the advantages of waterfront living with the benefits of resort-style amenity, for greater value than the southern beachfront suburbs.”&nbsp;

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Long said half of the purchasers at Harbour Shores were under the age of 55.&nbsp;

“When locals choose to stay local, it creates a genuine community, turning the most sustainable master planned community in the Gold Coast’s history into a diverse and vibrant ‘village of villages’.”&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> Gold Coast Sales Director David Higgins said the hyper-local market demand was unique to Harbour Shores when compared to other projects in the region.&nbsp;

“We are seeing as much as 60 per cent of new apartment sales on other projects go to interstate or international buyers, but Harbour Shores is bucking this trend and attracting a larger proportion of the local market,” Higgins said.&nbsp;

“Only 13 per cent of Harbour Shores’ existing purchasers are interstate. There has been a resounding endorsement from local buyers and that validates the project’s vision and investment in design, lifestyle and liveability.”&nbsp;

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Harbour Shores is 16ha visionary masterplan dedicated to wellness and an active, healthy lifestyle. Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, Harbour Shores embeds extensive green connections and more than 2.5km in pedestrian networks – including a 1.2km boardwalk along the water’s edge.

Harbour Shores was recently recognised by the BETTER FUTURE World Design Awards 2026 as a silver winner in the category of environmental sustainability. Boasting a 6 Star Green Star Communities V1.1 rating, Harbour Shores will deliver more than 2,000 homes over the next ten years.&nbsp;

The first stage will deliver three residential collections including luxury three and four-bedroom waterfront villas at The Residences, as well as apartments in The Waterline and Palm House, surrounded by resort-style amenities.&nbsp;

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Joel Robinson

Biggera Waters no longer a 'bridesmaid suburb' as Gold Coast locals jump to Harbour Shores

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a> has officially launched Lily Lane, the second stage of its Carrington Place masterplan in Sydney’s North-West. The new stage will deliver over 200 apartments to the sought-after Hills District, supported by new retail and resident amenity.&nbsp;

Located near the Hills Showground Metro Station at 32 Carrington Road, Castle Hill, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lily-lane-at-carrington-place-castle-hill-32-carrington-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Lily Lane</a> has launched with the release of 105 apartments.

Designed by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ptw">PTW</a>, Lily Lane comprises a combined total of 213 units over two 12-storey towers anchored by a ground-floor retail offering. A range of floorplan configurations are available including 67 one-bedroom, 100 two-bedroom and 46 three-bedroom apartments.

One-bedroom apartments are sized from 50-72 sqm with prices starting at $720,000, while two-bedrooms are priced from $960,000 with sizes ranging from 75 to 132 sqm. The three-bedroom floorplans are sized between 97 and 182 sqm, with prices starting at $1,350,000.&nbsp;

Six exclusive penthouses crown the Lily Lane towers, offering opulent interiors of up to 285 sqm. They are priced from $2.9 million.

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Blake Schulze, National Director – Residential at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a>, says Lily Lane builds on the sell-out success of Carrington Place’s first stage, Atrium.&nbsp;

“Lily Lane offers everything north-west buyers are seeking - including spacious, flexible floorplans with premium finishes and sweeping views of the Hills District to the north," Schulze said.

"Its central location brings residents even closer to Hills Showground Metro Station, with retail, dining, recreation and essential services at their fingertips.

Schulze says early enquiries reflect pent-up demand for Lily Lane’s three-bedroom and penthouse apartments, reinforcing the appetite for house-sized units in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>,&nbsp;especially among downsizers.

Lily Lane has sought to incorporate features that are more&nbsp;traditional in freestanding homes. Over 75 per cent of residences include dedicated studies, multipurpose rooms or family rooms, with select layouts offering walk-in pantries and laundries.

Buyers have two interior colour schemes to choose from. ‘Breeze’ is a light-toned palette with warm timber accents, and ‘Dawn’ is a cooler mid-toned colourway.&nbsp;

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Apartments also feature premium Miele appliances, including ovens, washing machines, dryers, gas cooktops and dishwashers. Larger homes offer integrated Miele microwaves, Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated refrigerators and five-burner Miele cooktops.

Lily Lane’s ‘village-style’ architectural design is designed to maximise walkability and access to green space. Its two elegant towers are separated by a central landscaped laneway lined with lily plants, giving the project its name.&nbsp;

The towers will be crowned by rooftop terraces with BBQ areas offering views of the Hills District. Residents can also access a shared community room, complete with a fully equipped kitchen.

“As the gateway to the wider Carrington Place masterplan, this new stage delivers a premium experience,"&nbsp;said Puja Khanna, Associate Director – Design, Marketing and Sales at Ellipse Property.

"It features beautifully curated landscaping, refined interiors and architecture designed to maximise space, light and views. With a supermarket and essential services just minutes away, the addition of Lily Lane’s ground-floor retail will elevate everyday convenience and deliver a vibrant precinct for residents.”

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Lily Lane will be constructed by award-winning iCIRT-rated builder Decode Group, with construction to commence in mid-2026 and expected to complete early 2029.

Carrington Place comprises more than 800 apartments and is being delivered across multiple stages. Completion of the masterplan is expected in 2032. Integrated with neighbouring bushland, the project will feature over 20,000 square metres of outdoor recreational area, including a one-kilometre boardwalk to the nearby Fred Caterson Reserve.&nbsp;

The Hills Showground Metro Station is just a two-minute walk away, offering fast connectivity to Sydney’s CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood, Macquarie Park and Norwest Business Park.

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Ellipse launches Lily Lane, stage two of Carrington Place

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a>, a Sydney-based global property development and investment firm, is set to transform a 1.4-hectare site in Five Dock into a $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct.

The integrated precinct is planned to include 750 apartments across five residential towers, a 150-key hotel, around 10,000 sqm of retail and lifestyle space, as well as health and wellness facilities, extensive landscaped open space, and community amenities.

Planning approval submission is targeted for June 2026.

One Global Capital Founder Iwan Sunito told Apartments.com.au that the Five Dock site, which he has owned for over two decades, is one of the best he's ever had.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito says.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

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Sunito said he wants to create a "city within a city", designing a multi-cultural precinct with the convenience of retail and public space at the forefront.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community."

He adds that the Five Dock is emerging into a "really solid suburb", with the growth in&nbsp;the area continuing to be supported by rising residential values across the Canada Bay and Leichhardt local government areas, driven by major infrastructure investment and enhanced transport connectivity.&nbsp;

The new precinct will benefit from close proximity to a key transport network, including the Five Dock Metro Station, located approximately 1.1 kilometres from the site. The new Burwood Metro stop will be just 800m.

The project marks a renewed collaboration between Sunito and internationally acclaimed architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, the creative partnership behind some of Sydney’s most recognisable residential landmarks, &nbsp;including Infinity, Arc, and Skye North Sydney.&nbsp;

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“The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Koichi Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised &nbsp;for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

A key feature of the mixed-use development will be a lifestyle retail precinct, offering shopping and dining &nbsp;experiences - including a proposed state-of-the-art car showroom - as well as communal spaces for community &nbsp;use. Veteran retail and commercial property practitioner, Simon McTigue, has been engaged to consult on the &nbsp;delivery and leasing of the retail precinct, having previously worked on notable mixed-use projects such as East &nbsp;Village Shopping Centre in Zetland and South Village Shopping Centre Kirrawee, as well as other projects with &nbsp;Iwan Sunito in Green Square and Parramatta, to name a few.&nbsp;

“The Five Dock site offers a unique opportunity for retailers, conveniently located within easy walking distance &nbsp;of the metro station. On completion, the integrated precinct will provide the community with a new Inner West &nbsp;town centre, offering daily convenience via a proposed large format supermarket and fresh food precinct, as well &nbsp;as a restaurant and café district situated alongside key services such as a medical and health centre. It will be a &nbsp;place to live, work and play,” said Simon McTigue, Director of Wallaringa Consulting.&nbsp;

Samuel Sunito, Director of Capital at One Global Capital, confirmed strong inbound interest from both domestic and global investors seeking co-investment opportunities in the project. “We are currently engaging with &nbsp;investors both locally but also globally from Indonesia, the United States, China, Singapore, Vietnam, and Dubai &nbsp;to ensure alignment of vision and long-term value creation,” he said.&nbsp;

Investment participation will remain open until approximately Q2 2026, with equity allocations managed selectively.&nbsp;

“Equity available to the broader market will be limited, with priority given to long-standing capital partners. In terms of One Global Capital’s investment philosophy, we will continue to retain majority ownership, ensuring &nbsp;strong alignment of interests and preserving the long-term integrity of the project for all stakeholders,” Samuel &nbsp;said.

"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock

Holiday home buyers who have long gravitated to Queenstown’s alpine setting are increasingly looking for low-maintenance apartments that allow them to lock up and leave, while still generating income when they’re away.

For Wendy, who had spent years visiting the Queenstown and Arrowtown region, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/safari-group">Safari Group</a>’s Mountain Oak Apartments provided the opportunity to formalise what had previously been a recurring holiday pattern.

“We always had Queenstown in the back of our minds to buy something there as a holiday home,” she says. “We love the Queenstown and Arrowtown area.”

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Time spent visiting her sister-in-law, who owns in Arrowtown, along with regular stays at Millbrook Resort, had already shaped a strong personal connection to the region.&nbsp;

Rather than approaching the purchase purely as an investment play, Wendy’s starting point was lifestyle.

“We were more thinking about ourselves and where we could stay, and then the rental aspect was second.”

Mountain Oak Apartments, located within the masterplanned Remarkables Park precinct in Frankton, aligned with that thinking. The ability to secure the apartment with a deposit and settle on completion made the timing work.

“The fact that we could put a deposit down with the balance on completion was a bonus for us,” she explains.

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Wendy selected a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse, a configuration that supports both private use and guest flexibility.

“The two-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration appealed from both a rental viewpoint and for the ability to have friends stay while we are there,” she says.

Across the development, two-bedroom apartments range from 64sqm to 78sqm, with two-bedroom plus flexi options from 71sqm to 75sqm, each with an allocated car park. The flexi layouts introduce an additional space suited to work or hobbies, reflecting demand from buyers who split their time between leisure and remote work.

Apartments include underfloor heating in bathrooms, heat pumps to living areas, and joinery positioned to maximise natural light and mountain outlooks. The Remarkables Park precinct is known for its extended winter sunshine hours, water frontage and open views toward The Remarkables.&nbsp;

Units come in light and dark interior colour schemes.

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While lifestyle was the primary driver, the fundamentals of the Queenstown market added reassurance.&nbsp;

“Proximity to the airport and tourism being the main attraction all year round,” Wendy says, when asked what stood out from an investment perspective.

Mountain Oak sits just eight kilometres from Queenstown’s CBD and around a two-minute drive from Queenstown Airport.&nbsp;

For Wendy, that airport proximity carries practical value.

“The airport proximity is a bonus, we think that being so close will be an attraction for the convenience side.”

Residents are also a short drive from Coronet Peak, Jack’s Point Golf Course, New World Supermarket, Five Mile Shopping Centre, and the dining, medical, gym, cinema and library amenities within the town centre, as well as the seasonal Remarkables Market.

Importantly, the purchase does not lock owners into a single use. Mountain Oak offers the flexibility to opt for short-term visitor accommodation or longer-term residential rental management, with 365-day visitor accommodation consent in place. Owners can utilise Safari Group’s 24/7 on-site management service or appoint their own provider, and do not need to decide on a strategy immediately.

“It was a bonus that we can rent it out as well as use it for ourselves,” she says.

Additional buying options, including furniture packages and storage units available for purchase within the building, further support a lock-and-leave model suited to interstate and overseas owners.

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Mountain Oak Apartments comprises 141 residences, ranging from one-bedroom configurations through to larger apartments and penthouses. One-bedroom apartments are currently priced from NZ$639,000, with three-bedroom options from NZ$1,299,000.

With 365-day visitor accommodation consent, the development is structured to respond to Queenstown’s established four-season tourism economy, spanning winter ski traffic and summer hiking, cycling, golf and lake-based activity.

Although Wendy acknowledges the strength of rental demand, her approach remains long term.

“We’re not planning to sell it anytime soon, so we are keen to hang on to it, but the passive income will be a bonus.”

Confidence in the developer also influenced her decision. Before proceeding, Wendy sought feedback within the local building community.

“We asked around and Safari Group had a good reputation,” she says.

Safari Group has delivered more than 2,000 hotel units and residential apartments across over 18 developments nationwide, with more than 25 years’ experience in the sector.

With completion anticipated by mid-2027, Mountain Oak is attracting a cross-section of buyers, from yield-focused investors to lifestyle purchasers seeking a foothold in one of New Zealand’s most tightly held alpine markets.

For Wendy, it represents both a future holiday base and a long-term asset within Queenstown’s year-round tourism economy.

How Mountain Oak Apartments draws holiday home buyers to Queenstown

Eduard Litver's Capitel Group is seeking to redevelop Chatswood's Mandarin Centre in the heart of the burgeoning suburb.

Capitel Group, in a joint venture with Metis Group, has filed a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to demolish the Mandarin Centre and construct a 32-storey tower designed by Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill (SOM) with 325 apartments.

The 3,524 sqm site at 61A-65 Albert Avenue will also home extensive retail amenity, both at street-level and across a four-level podium.

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In its early stage Design Report submitted to the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority, SOM describes the ambition for the project as one that “aims to revitalise and reactivate an important corner of the Chatswood CBD.”

The architects note that the existing shopping centre “has a lack of vertical connection between its five levels of retail and a cumbersome pedestrian access from the street to the second-level transit connection,” framing the redevelopment as an opportunity to reconfigure circulation and better integrate with surrounding transport infrastructure.

The design adopts a single tower configuration, shaped through early testing to respond to neighbouring buildings and key public spaces.

Retail activation is concentrated at ground and lower podium levels, with a focus on food and beverage, lifestyle and wellness tenancies. The intent is to create a more permeable ground plane and improve connections between Albert Avenue, Victor Street and the Chatswood transport interchange, located within walking distance of the site.

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The site occupies a prominent position on the southern edge of the Chatswood CBD core, bounded by Albert Avenue and Victor Street. It sits near the rail and metro interchange and within close proximity to Chatswood Chase, Westfield Chatswood, Chatswood Oval and a range of commercial office towers and residential buildings.

Chatswood has been one, and continues to be, of the most popular suburbs for developers in recent years. The most recent tower to launch is Hyecorp's Celine on Archer Street, which followed The Anderson by Changfa and Huirong.

Soon to launch is Coronation's Archer &amp; Albert nearby the new proposal.

Patricia Medina

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