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Dolphin Heads is the cheapest Queensland locality to purchase a unit, according to a recent Investar report.
The property investment firm says that the median price for a studio or one bedroom unit at Dolphin Head is $58,500.
This is followed by Ayr with $97,000 and Marcoola with $99,000.
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Bedrooms
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Current median price
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Dolphin Heads
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4740
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Studio and 1
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$58,500
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Ayr
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4807
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$97,000
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Marcoola
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4564
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$99,000
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Manunda
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4870
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Studio and 1
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$100,000
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Manoora
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4870
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Studio and 1
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$105,000
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A one bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-dolphin+heads-124925230" target="_blank">Unit 120/6 Beach Road</a>, Dolphin Heads (above) has been listed for $79,000.
Similarly a one bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-dolphin+heads-118339423" target="_blank">224/6 Beach Road</a>, Dolphin Heads (below) has been listed for $89,000.
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Dolphin Heads the cheapest Queensland locality to purchase a studio unit: Investar

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A recently renovated Federation Middle Park house listed with price hopes between $3.7 million to $4 million was passed in at weekend auction at $3.75 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-middle+park-125354922" target="_blank">89 Armstrong Street</a>, the property features fretwork design components.
It was last sold in 2016 for $3.95 million.
There was just the one bidder at its weekend auction.
Offering three double bedrooms and two designer bathrooms, the main bedroom features walk-in robe and ensuite.
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The living/dining areas are accompanied by a Poliform kitchen with marble surfaces, Miele appliances, integrated fridge and freezer convey.
It also has a off-street parking along with decked outdoor area.
The property was auctioned through Greg Hocking Holdsworth agents Shane Siemers and John Holdsworth.
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Federation-era Middle Park house listed for sale

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The former City of Sydney lord mayor Nelson Meers and his wife Carole are set to emerge as Point Piper buyers.
It is set to be be registered at $16 million, a tad higher than Domain's estimate of $15 million plus.
The purchase followed their Bayview home sale six months ago for $4.55 million.
Set on Buckhurst Avenue, the harbour front apartment was an investment for John Roth and his wife Jillian Segal, who bought it new in 2011 for $11.6 million.
The deal was done by LJ Hooker agent Bill Malouf.
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Nelson Meers' $16 million Point Piper purchase

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Inner northern suburbs of Melbourne continue to perform well with strong results continuing at all price points, according to a recent Herron Todd White (HTW) report.
The property valuation firm says that detached dwellings continue to outperform units due to strong land values and proximity to amenities.
“Growth within the detached dwelling sector continues to outperform their unit counterparts driven by strong underlying land values, infrastructure and proximity to employment and amenities," HTW said.
“Outer northern suburbs of Craigieburn, Mickleham and Kalkallo are also considered to be performing well at all price points primarily driven by factors associated with affordability, infrastructure and population growth.
“These markets are considered to be tracking well with strong demand and relatively limited availability of new titled allotments being made available.
“We have noted however, that a substantial increase in supply could lead the market in a new direction.”
Herron Todd White warned that outer northern suburbs are at higher risk of being less popular if interest rates were to rise.
“Generally speaking, the outer northern suburbs would benefit most from an increase in infrastructure investment given the lack of pre-existing infrastructure to support the already growing population.
“Both the inner northern and outer northern suburbs would likely see a slow down if there was a significant change in lending criteria or interest rates.
“Outer northern suburbs however, are at higher risk of being impacted by a decrease in overall demand as they are more sensitive to rising rates.”
A five bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-craigieburn-125374198" target="_blank">69 Parkside Rise</a>, Craigieburn (above) has been listed for $850,000 to $935,000.
Similarly a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kalkallo-125493798" target="_blank">4 Blayney Street</a>, Kalkallo (below) has been listed for $509,000.
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A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-craigieburn-125217394" target="_blank">55 Bowral Loop</a>, Craigieburn (below) was recently sold for $397,500.
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Similarly a four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-craigieburn-125159974" target="_blank">11 Black Range Avenue</a>, Craigieburn (below) was recently sold for $570,000.
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Northern Melbourne residential market growing strong: HTW

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Nightcliff is the cheapest Northern Territory locality for units, according to Investar's recent report.
The property investment firm says that units in Nightcliff has a median price of $215,000.
This is followed by Gillen with $254,500 and The Gap with $262,000.
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Median price 1 year ago
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Nightcliff
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0810
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$215,000
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$220,000
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Gillen
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0870
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2
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$254,500
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$269,000
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The Gap
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0870
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2
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$262,000
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$326,000
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Driver
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0830
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2
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$279,000
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$322,000
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Katherine
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0850
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2
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$299,500
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$319,000
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A one bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nt-nightcliff-123552454" target="_blank">13/5 Poinciana Street</a>, Nightcliff (above) has been listed for $163,500. 
Similarly a one bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nt-nightcliff-122730030" target="_blank">25/5 Poinciana Street</a>, Nightcliff (below) has been listed for $180,000.
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Nightcliff the cheapest locality for NT units: Investar

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A slowdown in Australia’s east coast capital city property markets could be due to fewer top end sales, according to Ray White chairman Brian White.
He was referring to preliminary figures from property researcher CoreLogic showing a 1.1 percent fall in dwelling values across an index of five capital cities during May.
The weak result was largely due to a fall in Sydney and Melbourne values over the month, according to CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless.
Brian Wgite reckons said the data showing average movements masked the performance.
“We have noticed fewer of the top end properties being sold,” Mr White told The Australian.
“Generally really expensive properties tend to be marketed in summer … people say, the garden’s in full bloom, my house is going to look a lot better.”
Stock levels had been lower than usual since the start of the year, and listings were lower than a year ago, he said.
Lawless says the month might not be as weak as it seemed once seasonal factors were taken into account.
Brain White recently advised his network's April figures were down on April last year.
"After our record-breaking March, and amidst so much commentary ‘talking down’ the market, our group result of $3.55 billion was a respectable figure, although slightly down on our corresponding month in 2016," he said.
Victoria continues its strong run, seeing 15 per cent growth on last year.
"All other markets experienced softer overall conditions, though still achieving a number of remarkable sales and strong auction clearance numbers."
Delving into our listings and stock data, the average listings per agent was up 11 per cent across Australia and New Zealand, indicating a more balanced market.
White noted April was a disrupted trading month with many public holidays, so he advised it was difficult to gauge if the strong positive momentum of the market is changing.
"All eyes are on May, traditionally one of our strongest months, to give us a better picture," White said.
March had set a new blistering record of $4.7 billion for the Ray White network in unconditional sales highlighting the "remarkable strength of the Australiasian property markets that recovered so strongly after the GFC of the late 2000s."
"Sydney was a stand out but the same goes for Melbourne and Auckland.
"We are claiming “green shoots” in the Western Australian market," Brian White noted.
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Top end sales have slowed: Ray White's Brian White

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The NSW Government has backed down on a new fire and emergency services levy which was to come into effect July 1.
It admits its modelling was wrong with extra costs on fully insured small and medium businesses likely to be unfair.
The new levy was set to replace the Emergency Services Levy on insurance policies.
All landowners would have paid a contribution to fire and emergency services starting from around $250 a year with the levy attached to council rates.
Currently only those who are insured pay anything towards fire protection.
Sydney-based commercial agency John Hill &amp; Co, gave the example of an industrial property in Botany where the new levy would be $77,000 compared to $12,000, an increase of 526 per cent. 
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the new system aimed to make it fairer for all, but the modelling received from Treasury was wrong.
"It's become apparent to us that when we've looked at the advice on the modelling for industrial and commercial but [then] looked at the examples that were coming in, there is a mismatch," the Premier said.
The Premier also defended the backdown.
"What is the point of doing something if it doesn't make the system fairer?" she said.
The Government will have to introduce legislation to stop the levy coming into place on July 1. 
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NSW fire levy scrapped due to unfairness for landholders

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A four bedroom house at Spring Hill has been sold for $1.452 million making it Brisbane’s most expensive weekend auction sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-spring+hill-125367634" target="_blank">429 Gregory Terrace</a>, the property had only been offered twice and has recently been renovated.
It was last sold in 2011 for $1.45 million.
Main level features the living areas and kitchen with pantry as well as main lounge and dining area that leads to the garden.
Upstairs is the bathroom with separate bath and shower as well as three large bedrooms, two featuring walk-in robes while the third has a built-in robe, as well as views.
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Lower level has the fourth bedroom/study as well as renovated bathroom and double garage.
The CBD is only minutes away and it is in close proximity to shops and cafes.
The property was offered through Ray White agents Sam Mayes and Zac Tully.
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Four bedroom Spring Hill house sold for $1.452 million

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A four bedroom Clarence Park house has been sold for $775,000 making it Adelaide’s most expensive weekend auction sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-clarence+park-125353702" target="_blank">43 Churchill Avenue</a>, the property was built in 1962 and has recently undergone a renovation and extension.
It was last sold in 2006 for $331,500.
Sitting on an allotment of 464 sqm the property has four bedrooms and an established garden.
Expansive rear open plan living and dining area is available with bi-fold doors.
Master bedroom features its own built-in robe and modern ensuite while another bedroom has its own built-in robe.
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Kitchen has 900 mm stainless steel oven, gas cook top and Bosch dishwasher.
Other feature includes one carport and off-street parking.
Close proximity to Goodwood Road and East Avenue shopping, cafes and amenities as well as public transport.
The property was offered through Belle Property agent Alistair Loudon.
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Four bedroom Clarence Park house sold for $775,000

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Vivid Sydney's director of light, Anthony Bastic has moved to the inner city from the east.
He's spent $1.95 million on an apartment in the coveted Republic II building in Darlinghurst having sold his Randwick home.
The completely rebuilt two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the north east corner comprises 132 sqm space and 20 sqm of parking.
BresicWhitney Darlinghurst agent Nic Krasnostein said the Republic II was designed to channel 'Palm Springs circa 1964'.
Bastic has been Randwick based since 2015 when he paid $1.51 for the William Street home. It fetched $1.8 million at its recent auction.
There was a buyers guide of $1.7 million for the two bedroom home, also sold through Nic Krasnostein with help from Nick Gill.
The home on 196 sqm has an eat-in garden kitchen and a timber entertaining deck that overlooks the lawn.
Anthony is the principal and creative director of AGB Events, who have worked on Vivid Light Sydney which is set to again light up Sydney later this month.
Before establishing the company, Anthony worked for the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney 2000 Olympic Live Sites and the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Basic has also illuminated the Boston Public Library in Copley Square with 3D digital animation over the Christmas holiday season.
Last year AGB Events launched Parrtjima: A Festival in Light, a new light festival in the Northern Territory to illuminate the Aboriginal culture, billed as the world's first Indigenous festival of light as well as Australia's largest light installation.
 
 
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Vivid's Anthony Bastic buys in Darlinghurst

Builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mcnab-developments">McNab</a> has wasted little time reshaping one of South Brisbane's most significant undeveloped apartment sites after acquiring the property earlier this year.&nbsp;

McNab has lodged plans to scrap an existing approval for two 30-storey towers and instead deliver a single 28-storey residential building, preserving part of the site for a future development opportunity.

The proposal, lodged over <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-peel-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">64 Peel Street and 9 Cordelia Street</a>, is for a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 124 apartments above a landscaped podium, alongside a boundary realignment that preserves part of the land for a future residential project.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a>, the development will deliver 119 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom apartments across 23 residential levels. A five-level podium will accommodate 135 car spaces, while the ground floor will include a 66 sqm commercial tenancy, an activated residential lobby with work-from-home spaces, and a publicly accessible landscaped plaza linking Cordelia and Peel streets.&nbsp;

Communal amenities will span Level 6 and the rooftop, including indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, kitchen and dining areas, lawn space, sauna, steam room and yoga facilities.

The application also proposes a boundary realignment to create a standalone 1,290 sqm development lot while retaining an adjacent parcel for future redevelopment, allowing the balance of the site to contribute additional housing over time.

Hayball said the architecture has been shaped by the site's elevated corner position at the intersection of Peel and Cordelia streets and Brisbane's subtropical climate.

The design incorporates generous landscaped setbacks, a masonry podium wrapped with planting, large north-facing balconies, and a slender tower profile intended to maximise natural light, cross ventilation and long-range views. The rooftop has been conceived as a wellness-focused retreat overlooking Brisbane, with amenities positioned to capture views towards Mount Coot-tha and the CBD.

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The planning submission positions the proposal as a response to both changing market conditions and Brisbane's Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct planning reforms.

McNab acquired the site after the previous approval was granted, with the existing scheme no longer reflecting current residential market demands, economic conditions, construction challenges, construction efficiencies or the quality of development outcome now being pursued, the planning report noted.

McNab continues to expand its residential development pipeline across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The developer recently launched The Tannery in West End, securing more than 60 per cent of apartments before the project's public release. It is also delivering Elements Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise and Lucia Highgate Hill, an eight-apartment boutique development overlooking the Brisbane River.

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McNab resets decade-old South Brisbane approval with 124-apartment tower

A steeply sloping Bellevue Hill site is set to accommodate a new mid-rise apartment development, with plans lodged for 20 homes that respond to the site's dramatic topography.

The proposal for the consolidated land at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/138a-140-bellevue-road-bellevue-hill-nsw-2023">138A-140 Bellevue Road</a> has been designed by Sydney architecture practice Common Office, which has used the site’s substantial fall to distribute the building’s scale and unlock 20 apartments without presenting the full height to the street.&nbsp;

“The unique design strategy leverages the site’s substantial topographical fall to facilitate increased density, presenting a seven-storey profile to Bellevue Road while rising to 10 storeys at the rear,” Common Office said in its architectural design report.

The apartment mix spans one, two, three- and four-bedroom residences. Four two-bedroom apartments are designated as affordable housing, while the plans also include two adaptable dwellings. The mix is majority three-beds, with the typical three-bed apartment offering around 144 sqm internally, with balconies of around 15 sqm.

The affordable housing component represents 15 per cent of the residential floor area and allows the project to access additional height and floor space under the NSW Government’s in-fill affordable housing provisions. The site also falls within the inner area of the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy because it is within 400 metres walking distance of Double Bay Town Centre.

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Common Office has arranged the building around a masonry podium and a lighter upper volume, drawing on two recurring elements of Bellevue Hill’s established architecture: sandstone bases and the vertical proportions of local Inter-war Art Deco apartment buildings.

“The proposal is governed by a holistic design language that reconciles the solid horizontal masonry of the neighbourhood’s podiums with the elegant verticality of its Art Deco heritage,” the architect said.

“The building maintains a consistent rhythmic logic utilising deep recesses and a sophisticated material transition to break down the 10-storey scale into a series of articulated, human-scale volumes.”

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Large-format sandstone tiles will define the lower levels, establishing a robust base that negotiates the change in elevation from Bellevue Road. Above, red-tinted precast concrete frames, recessed balconies, anodised aluminium screens and expanded metal details will create a more vertically expressed façade. Integrated planter beds will introduce greenery across balcony edges and recessed sections of the building.

The elongated northern façade has been divided into three recessed vertical masses to reduce its perceived length. Triangular window elements and metal privacy screens reference the geometry of nearby Art Deco buildings while controlling overlooking toward surrounding homes. The southern elevation will incorporate further privacy screening, landscaped edges and deep balconies to maintain light and ventilation.

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Private and communal landscaping is distributed throughout the development. A landscaped garden apartment is positioned within the lower portion of the site, while a communal terrace on Level 5 will include a central timber deck, barbecue facilities, resident planting plots and areas for outdoor dining and informal gatherings.

Common Office described the terrace as an elevated sanctuary designed to capture district views and sunlight. Its planting strategy incorporates endemic species associated with the Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub, extending the landscape vertically through the building and providing habitat for local flora and fauna.

A second communal outdoor area is proposed at roof level, with built-in seating, paved gathering areas and perimeter planting.

Bellevue Hill is enjoying renewed momentum in the new apartment market, with several boutique developments recently launched and currently under construction. Positive Investment Enterprise is delivering the 16-apartment Kew Palm House on Birriga Road, while Chanine Developments is also under construction at Florian, a 36-apartment project on Banksia Road.

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Bellevue Hill is enjoying renewed momentum in the new apartment market, with several boutique developments recently launched and currently under construction.

First Look: Apartment development pitched for Bellevue Hill, Double Bay fringe

South Brisbane's apartment pipeline continues to build momentum, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/trk-property-group">TRK Property Group</a> lodging plans for a 161-apartment tower on Montague Road as developers accelerate investment across the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct.

The proposal for 176–186 Montague Road would replace an existing office building with a 20-storey residential tower designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, adding to a growing pipeline of high-density projects reshaping one of Brisbane's fastest-evolving inner-city precincts.

The project has been conceived as a "living building", featuring a flowing tower form, extensive vertical landscaping, and generous communal spaces that respond to the evolving Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct.

TRK Property Group Development Director Matt Kan said the project reflected the confidence developers have in South Brisbane's long-term future.

"South Brisbane is entering an incredibly exciting period, and we see Montague Road sitting right at the heart of that evolution," Kan said.

"With the former Visy site directly opposite us and significant investment planned throughout the broader Kurilpa precinct, there is a real sense of momentum around this part of the city and what it will become over the coming years.

"For TRK, this is an opportunity to be part of that next chapter and deliver a project that responds to where the precinct is heading, while contributing to the continued evolution of Brisbane's river edge."

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The scheme includes a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, incorporating multi-purpose rooms in selected residences to provide additional flexibility for home offices or expanded living areas. The proposed mix comprises 15 one-bedroom, 13 one-bedroom plus MPR, 73 two-bedroom, 26 two-bedroom plus MPR, 30 three-bedroom, and four four-bedroom apartments.

Rather than adopting a conventional rectilinear tower, COX Architecture has developed a sculpted form inspired by the movement of the Brisbane River.

"The proposal has been designed by COX Architecture as a 'living building' that responds to the site's riverine setting, floodplain history and evolving urban context within the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct," the planning report states.

"The architectural form draws from the fluid nature of the Brisbane River, with a curved and undulating tower form that creates a varied architectural edge and avoids a conventional rectilinear tower expression."

The podium has also been designed as an architectural feature rather than a conventional parking structure, with cascading planting, screening and natural-toned materials softening its appearance. Resident parking is elevated above ground level to address the site's flood constraints, while habitable apartments sit above flood planning levels. Upper-level communal facilities are designed to accommodate shelter-in-place arrangements during major flood events.

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Communal amenity is a major focus of the proposal. Around 1,815 sqm of shared resident space is proposed across the ground floor, level 19 and the rooftop, including co-working areas, indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, wellness facilities, dining and gathering areas, lawn spaces, a rooftop pool and spa, and extensive landscaping. At street level, a landscaped forecourt and approximately 345 sqm of publicly accessible open space along Montague Road are intended to improve the pedestrian experience while activating the building's frontage.

The development will provide 163 car spaces, including 152 resident bays and 11 visitor spaces, together with 144 bicycle spaces incorporating resident storage, visitor parking, bicycle maintenance facilities and e-mobility charging infrastructure.

The site sits within one of Brisbane's fastest-changing inner-city precincts, less than two kilometres from the CBD and within easy reach of South Bank, West End, the Queensland Cultural Centre and extensive public transport connections. The Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct planning framework is encouraging higher-density residential development to help meet Brisbane's housing supply targets while supporting walkable, transit-oriented neighbourhoods.

TRK Property joins South Brisbane apartment surge with Montague Road tower plans

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	<li data-end="459" data-section-id="5hbcyr" data-start="311">Pikos Group has released the five-penthouse collection at Skye Kangaroo Point, headlined by a two-storey sky home spanning more than 1,000 sqm.</li>
	<li data-end="561" data-section-id="1p7lq8n" data-start="460">Early buyer interest suggests the residences could set a new Queensland apartment price record.</li>
	<li data-end="667" data-section-id="1y70z0l" data-start="562">The collection includes four move-in ready penthouses and the highly customised Skye One residence.</li>
	<li data-end="785" data-section-id="yvm0y1" data-start="668">The release caps one of Bri​sbane's most ambitious luxury apartment developments overlooking the Brisbane River.</li>
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Pikos Group has released the five-penthouse collection at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/skye-residences-by-pikos-kangaroo-point-8-river-terrace-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Skye by Pikos</a> development in Kangaroo Point, with early buyer interest indicating the flagship residences could eclipse every apartment sale previously recorded in Queensland.

The collection crowns the luxury riverfront development with five residences, including four completed penthouses and Skye One, a two-level sky home spanning more than 1,000 sqm that will be tailored to its eventual owner.

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Wanting to offer a fully customisable home, Pikos is offering Skye One as a blank canvas, allowing the buyer to work alongside the developer's design team to customise the home's layout, finishes and internal spaces.

The residence will feature a 247 sqm private rooftop terrace with its own swimming pool, sauna, steam room, outdoor kitchen and multiple entertaining areas overlooking the Brisbane River and CBD skyline.

The remaining four penthouses have been completed and are ready for immediate occupation, each offering four bedrooms, expansive open-plan living areas, soaring ceilings and private lift access.

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One of the defining features throughout the project is its use of Roman Classic Travertine, with more than 20,000 sqm of the natural stone imported from Italy after being personally selected by Pikos Group Founder and Executive Director Pedro Pikos, interior designer Julie Williamson and third-generation stone specialist Mario Caucci.

Pikos said the penthouse collection represented the culmination of the company's long-term vision for Skye.

"True legacy isn't measured by what we build today, but by what endures tomorrow," Pikos said.

"Our ambition is to create places that become more valuable with time, enrich the lives of generations, and stand as timeless landmarks long after we've stepped away."

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Williamson said the interiors were inspired by the natural character of Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane River rather than international design trends.

"Materiality tells the story of a place," Williamson said.

"We looked to the movement of the Brisbane River, the texture of the cliff face and the warmth of the surrounding landscape to create interiors that feel understated, enduring and unmistakably Brisbane."

Positioned above the Kangaroo Point cliffs, Skye places residents within walking distance of Howard Smith Wharves, South Bank and James Street while offering uninterrupted river and city views.

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Brisbane's next apartment price record? Pikos unveils Skye's exclusive penthouse collection

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	<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>
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<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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