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With the record low interest rates at present, the year ahead looks like the Gold Coast's north west region should have some improvement, albeit at a moderate rate, according to a recent Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
"However with the economy not going very well at present compared to the mining boom in the Howard government era, combined with our current massive bushfire disaster and rising tensions in the Middle East, we can expect a large hit on the economy," the valuation said in March. 
With this in mind, the growth predicted by some economists for 2020 could all disappear and push the housing market in the other direction.
"What we have to say at present is that it is really wait and see time," the valuation firm said. 
The report notes the housing market in the north-west includes significant construction however in the past 18 months, construction in the region has been deflated.
"Prior to this, developing estates were thriving with constructions and land sales and as a result we have seen an oversupply of new housing with many vacant houses and second hand modern dwellings having to be heavily discounted to achieve a sale.
"With the slow down in construction, we hope to see a catch up of demand to supply. Yarrabilba and Flagstone are the ones to watch." 
A Yarrabilba four bedroom house was sold for $363,000 in February. 
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-yarrabilba-132999670" target="_blank">54 Sienna Circuit</a> (pictured below), the house comes with 4 bedrooms, formal lounge, family room, and combined dining and kitchen. 
Other features include air conditioning, dish washer, and gas hot water. 
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A current offering is a Flagstone four bedroom house priced over $449,000.
The four bedroom, two bathroom house is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-flagstone-132774022" target="_blank">15 Outlook Crescent</a> (pictured below).
It comes with large living area, undercover entertaining area, kitchen with stone bench top and back yard.
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Gold Coast's north west region to see catch up of demand to supply: HTW residential 

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The northern New South Wales and southern Gold Coast market became segmented towards the end of 2018 with mixed results continuing into the first half of 2019, according to a recent Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes throughout the second half of 2019 however, agents advised that stable prices were seen along the coastal areas and in some instances, reported evidence of growth, particularly in the coastal suburbs of Coolangatta, Kingscliff and Casuarina.
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Investment in further infrastructure throughout the area, with projects such as the Tweed Valley Hospital and the approved continuation of G:Link into Stage 3, has improved general market sentiment which should continue in 2020.
"It would appear that a slight spike in investor activity has occurred across the board with easing lending policy post the royal commission as well as an increase in domestic migration to the southern Gold Coast and Tweed Shire," the valuation firm said. 
A Coolangatta three bedroom unit with ocean views has recently been sold for $920,000.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-qld-coolangatta-132503390" target="_blank">307/3 McLean Street</a> (pictured below), it comes with three bedrooms, open plan living area, kitchen and two bathrooms. 
The apartment is located close to shopping, restaurants, cafes and beaches. 
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A current listing is a three bedroom townhouse situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-coolangatta-132875142" target="_blank">5/9 Churchill Street</a>, Coolangatta (pictured below). 
It has been listed for sale with a price guide of $579,000.
Located 200m to Kirra Beach, the townhouse comprises three bedrooms, open plan living and dining, kitchen and single garage. 
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Southern Gold Coast market to see spike in investor activity: HTW residential 

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The Shire has been transforming over the past decade or so as there has been changing demographics, ageing and increasing population, and particular areas becoming gentrified for various reasons, according to a recent Herron Todd White (HTW) residential report. 
The report notes that the Sutherland Shire is located approximately 20 kilometres south of Sydney CBD and covers a large area from Waterfall, Menai and Sylvania to Cronulla and Kurnell, and includes approximately 218,000 residents (2016 census).
 Most residential construction throughout the Shire took place from circa 1950s onwards and included traditional three- and four-bedroom fibrous cement and brick veneer dwellings on standard allotments of at least 500 to 600 square metres.
The report notes these properties were the main style of construction throughout the Shire and were family homes.
Higher density construction commenced around the 1960s and 1970s, mostly around Cronulla and along the train line.
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"Another driver of shifting demographics and changes to buying patterns is flexible workplaces and improved technology," the valuation firm said. 
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This is particularly evident in the suburb of Caringbah which is generally divided into Caringbah South, Lilli Pilli and Dolans Bay on the southern side of the peninsular and the northern part of Caringbah which adjoins the suburb of Taren Point further north. 
This suburb once consisted of traditional style family homes on above average sized allotments however due to the aforementioned reasons it now comprises varying examples of developments ranging from high density developments along the transport corridors, medium density townhouse style properties, duplexes and also seniors housing which are generally reserved for residents who are over 55 years of age.
A near new one bedroom plus study apartment (pictured below) in Caringbah was sold for $570,000 in December, 2019.
The apartment at <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/The%20Shire%20has%20been%20transforming%20over%20the%20past%20decade%20or%20so%20as%20there%20has%20been%20changing%20demographics,%20ageing%20and%20increasing%20population,%20and%20particular%20areas%20becoming%20gentrified%20for%20various%20reasons" target="_blank">307/316 Taren Point Road</a> comprises caesarstone kitchen, bedroom plus study nook, internal laundry and entertainer's balcony. 
Other features include ducted air-conditioning, gas heating, timber tiles and communal rooftop terrace. 
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Another three bedroom apartment in Caringbah (pictured below) with panoramic views was sold for $1.18 million in November, 2019. 
The townhouse style apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-caringbah-130377786" target="_blank">607/22 Banksia Road</a> comes with three bedrooms, three balconies, open living area and large kitchen. 
Other features include timber flooring, spacious laundry and three storage areas. 
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A four bedroom townhouse situated at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-townhouse-nsw-caringbah+south-131750142" target="_blank"> 2/9 Alice Street, Caringbah South </a>(pictured below) was sold for $1.4 million in September last year. 
The brand new home comprises designer kitchen, four bedrooms with built-ins, open plan living and alfresco entertaining area.
Other features include west facing entertainers deck, grassed yard and secure basement parking.
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Development throughout Caringbah has been somewhat assisted by the above average land sizes that allow for duplex and townhouse style developments. 
Many of the baby boomers have sold their large, older properties to younger generations and young families which is also encouraging new non-residential development such as cafes, restaurants, hotels, pubs and the overall changing demographic of the area, the report suggested. 
"The current low interest rate environment and overall positive market sentiment is likely to fuel continued construction and renovation, particularly in the first half of 2020," the residential report notes. 
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The Paddington home of Paul Fegan has been sold for $5.9 million at mid-week auction, for above its $5 million price guide.
Fegan is senior adviser at funds management business Gresham Partners.
He was previously the St George Bank boss.
His four-bedroom, four-bathroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-paddington-104797024">146 Paddington St </a>was bought by a buyer who has moved from Melbourne.
There were 12 contracts issued, and six registrations.
Bidding opened at $4.7 million.
Fegan was a director of AMP in 2015, and chairman of AMP Bank, when he bought the three-level corner terrace for $4.025 million from the retired PwC veteran Greg Hall.
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Gresham Partners' Paul Fegan secures $5.9 million in Paddington

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Famed trophy stud property Luskin Park along with its entire bloodstock holdings in the Hunter Valley, Luskintyre has been sold for $2,250,000.
It was purchased by the company of Matthew C Smith, the Warwick Farm-based horse trainer and his wife, Melissa.
The decision to sell the entire bloodstock holdings of Luskin Park Stud came after the death of the of proprietor Paul Whelan last October.
It was the birthplace of champions including Golden Slipper winner Luskin Star and more recently the G1 winners Foxwedge and Rock Classic.
The homestead, located at 110 Knockfin Road, was on a 46-hectare holding on the bank of the Hunter River, located a two-hour drive north of Sydney.
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It was expected to sell for between $2.5 million and $3 million.
The property, historically a thoroughbred stud, also offers high quality grazing land suitable for running cattle or growing lucerne.
 
 
 
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A five bedroom house with ocean views in Sydney's beachside suburb Bronte has hit the market. 
The tri level home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bronte-134237082" target="_blank">14 Mirimar Avenue</a> was built by award-winning Master Builder Mardini Constructions and designed by Amy Sharma of The Design Spot. 
It comprises four bedrooms on one level, self-contained one bed apartment, four bathrooms, and five-car garaging.
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The custom-built home also comes with wide terraces, glass-framed living space, marble kitchen, study, lounging deck and heated pool.
With views across the beach and the ocean horizon to Mackenzies Bay, the home is situated just 150m to the beach. 
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The property has been scheduled to go under the hammer on September 12.
PPD Real Estate have the listing. 
 
 
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A four bedroom sub-penthouse in Sydney's Darlinghurst has been listed for sale via expressions of interest. 
It has been offered by Alison Cooper from Agency by Alison Cooper - Double Bay.
The 492sqm apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-darlinghurst-134189422" target="_blank">1601/227 Victoria Street </a>is located in Top of the Town, an iconic building designed by Marchese Partners. 
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The home comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, media room plus study, triple garage and storage room. 
It also features soaring ceilings, glass walls, internal laundry and panoramic views of Sydney's harbour skyline. 
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The building offers pool, gym, sauna, 24 hour concierge and building manager. 
The expressions of interest campaign for the home closes September 9. 
 
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Pavilion House, an architect designed beach house setting high on the ridge between Tamarama and Bronte Beaches has hit the market. 
It has been offered by PPD Real Estate. 
The Hampton style home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-tamarama-134190166" target="_blank">10 Thompson Street, Tamarama</a> was designed by architect Walter Barda.
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It comprises five double bedrooms, four bathrooms, multiple living areas, and four-car garage with life access to all three levels. 
Pavilion House also features north facing deck, Hamptons style kitchen, wine cellar, resort-style pool and established gardens. 
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It offers 180-degree views over the beach, ocean and Mackenzies Bay. 
The property has been scheduled to go under the hammer on September 19. 
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Hotelier Fraser Short has bought The Farm from Tom Lane.
Known for its Grow, Feed, Educate and Give Back philosophy, the business has been listed for sale earlier this year.
The new owners, local business and property owners Fraser and Ally Short will take in on after its settles later this year.
The realestate.com.au website doesn't give a price advisory. 
Tom Lane, grandson of Oroton fashion empire founder, moved to Byron Bay in search of a big old Queenslander as their holiday home and became partners in the organic farming and tourist venture known as The Farm. 
They plan to turn their attention to The Range, a 120 acre property.
Short owns The Balcony Bar and Oyster Co at Byron Bay.
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Hotelier Fraser Short buys The Farm from Tom Lane

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Overlooking the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=THArZjZLZE45bnEvN3BIZGN5L3lWY3YwbnZVZWtqUHp2aWNuS0RBNkJ0bnFpN2ROT2oyRzlBRWwrL0VKWHdWY2F5aGhGSW55N0oxUVdFcjZUdjU1VGx4REJ5d09XREt6Mi9OdjgvcS9WSTFVRlVsVkMvNzQvWEpFVTdpZTFzMnAxRjYwQ210ckpVUjhMNzF0RzdGelN2aUVDRzZ0SUN2SHJzVEZkQU1TOWM2YlRvcmNQZmg5TVNQMGQxMW50cG1T&amp;rh=ff006374fa1a0cdca3d0a8736f4d8c3db706d34c" target="_blank">8 Olivette Ave, Upper Ferntree Gully</a> is possibly one of the country’s most sustainable homes. The award winning, eco-friendly abode was purposely built with sustainability in mind 12 years ago by Melbourne builder Anton Englemeyer and his wife Mel. 
It comes with a price guide of $2.3 million to $2.5 million. After more than a decade in the home, the Englemeyer’s eco-house has been listed through Ray White Forest Hill agent Hugh Francis.  The couple are passionate about sustainable practices and Mr Englemeyer specialises in eco-friendly design and construction leading him to build his own green oasis in an area that is known as the ‘Gateway to the Dandenong Ranges’. Affectionately called the ‘House with the Green Heart’, the structure features both rooftop and indoor gardens, solar panels, water tanks and is built from sustainable materials. 
The Olivette Avenue ode to environmentally conscious living won the Five-Star Sustainability Excellence Award at the Continuing Professional Development awards in 2011. The house also won the Master Builder’s Excellence in Housing Awards in 2013 for the most sustainable house.  “We based the construction on green star ratings to get the best result. The features of the home are all there to add to the air quality and help conserve energy as well as being made from high quality and long lasting materials,” Mr Engelmeyer said. “Sustainability to me is building something that lasts longer and if you use good quality materials then you don’t have to do anything. It has timeless features and no trendy stuff that ages quickly.”  Mr Englemeyer said much of his inspiration for the home came from European designs but the couple made the choice to stay closer to home when it came to planting the many gardens on the property.  “In the gardens, we made a conscious decision to use indigenous and native plants to blend in with the area but we also chose to use bromeliads because we like them,” he said.
While the eco duo are ready to move on to their next project, Mr Englemeyer said there is plenty they will miss about the house which he considers his “own Machu Picchu”.   “We love all the rock work which came from existing rock upcycled from the previous site’s groundworks done by the owner before us,” he said.  “The views are also spectacular - you can see 100km into the distance and nature is a big part of it. We get a lot of beautiful wildlife here from birds to kangaroos and echidnas. “It is an amazing place to live and whoever buys it will be the next custodian of the house.  “We have built this property in indemnity, it’s like Machu Picchu, it will be around for ages and the next buyers won’t want to leave.”
“I would be surprised if it was a local buyer, it will be someone who has an interest and a passion for that sort of thing, someone who will identify with it and respect the man hours and labour of love,” Mr Francis said.   
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Upper Ferntree Gully eco-house with green heart 

<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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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.

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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>
</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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