If your dream lifestyle includes living within walking distance from a golden sand beach in a brand new home with resort-style amenities, then you'll love Broadbeach's brand new development, Victoria &amp; Albert. You'll get to enjoy not one but two cinemas, with wellness and workout zones designed to capture the spectacular coastline views – and you can stroll down to Kurrawa Beach in less than 5 minutes.&nbsp;

Watch our recent display suite tour:

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<h2>VICTORIA &amp; ALBERT</h2>

Address:&nbsp;12-18 Albert Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218 
Developer:&nbsp;Iris Capital 
Architect:&nbsp;DBI Design

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Set to be the largest scale Broadbeach development in over a decade, the DBI Architects-designed development has been split into two stylish towers.&nbsp;

You can also choose from a fantastic selection of meticulously thought-out floorplans, including one-four bedroom apartments, skyhomes and a collection of penthouses.

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Located at 2-18 Albert Avenue in Broadbeach, you've also got Pratten Park, complete with sporting grounds, children's playgrounds and The Oasis Shopping Mall, all just across the road. You’re also spoilt for choice with popular cafes and restaurants nearby. Venture south along the coastline and find Mermaid Beach, while four minutes north, you'll reach the famous Surfers Paradise Beach. V&amp;A will also deliver a brand new vibrant retail and dining precinct, replacing the current Niecon Plaza centre.

Architecturally designed by DBI Design, each floorplan has been uniquely crafted to offer you the most liveable layout, ensuring there is plenty of natural light, with many apartments offering separate multipurpose rooms and bedrooms with ensuites and walk-in-wardrobes.

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At Victoria &amp; Albert, you will enjoy access to Podium Club facilities, featuring plenty of lush subtropical planting, multiple outdoor swimming pools, a zen garden, a yoga deck and dining facilities – you'll feel as though you live at your own private resort. Indoors you'll find a palatial resident's lounge with a wine cellar, a kid's club, and a spa and steam room. There is also a separate full suite of rooftop amenities, including a lounge and dining area with incredible views.

Atop each tower of the development is an exquisite Residents Skylounge, home to a dining room, cozy lounge, and wellness and work zones – boasting the most incredible ocean views.&nbsp;

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Now is the perfect time to secure your future at Victoria &amp; Albert, at one of Broadbeach's most sought-after new residential towers. Enquire today via Urban to learn more and download the Urban app to receive development updates.

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Display Tour Video: Victoria & Albert by Iris Capital at 12-18 Albert Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD

Recently we visited&nbsp;Sydney's Castle Hill&nbsp;to take a tour of KWG Group's&nbsp;Castle Island display suite.

Take a look at our video:

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<h2>CASTLE ISLAND AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;4-6 Sexton Avenue, Castle Hill 
Developer:&nbsp;KWG Group Holdings 
Architect:&nbsp;Giles Tribe Architects

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The launch of Castle Island couldn't have been timed better, with construction of the $1 billion Hills Showground precinct wrapping up in 2024 around the same time you'll be able to move into your brand new apartment. With a new town centre and civic plaza complete with a park – you'll be connected to brand new amenities within walking distance. You're also just a 5-minute walk away from the station, great schools&nbsp;and the Castle Hill Farmers Market.

In addition to the neighbourhood amenities, Castle Island itself is home to 3 sky gardens, a north-facing central garden, a yoga lawn, a library and so much more – so you really don't need to venture far to find spaces to socialise, enjoy leisure activities or keep fit.&nbsp;

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The two design schemes are fresh and modern, with beautiful high spec finishes giving you the confidence to buy a home that you know will stand the test of time. There's also extra secure digital door locks.

The design was a collaborative approach by Giles Tribe, DLN and ARVA with interiors by Glyph Studio&nbsp;who have excelled at offering a range of floorplans that offer something for everyone.&nbsp;

From 2 bedroom apartments with an extra multipurpose room to triple aspect 135 square metre homes, all rooms have operable windows and are spacious and light-filled.

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Castle Hill's display suite represents a two-bedroom apartment with all inclusions as a base offering, except for the integrated fridge and microwave and home automation system, which are upgrades.&nbsp;

The kitchens feel very livable with plenty of space for barstool seating and thoughtful details, like the illuminated splashback, Caesarstone benchtops and brushed bronze or matte black tapware. There is even an extendable pantry. You'll also notice small elevated details such as the integrated ducted heating system and the recessed pelmets in the living area. I also love the luxurious fluted panelling along the island bench.&nbsp;

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The bedrooms are equipped with large-scale timber look wardrobes and feature the softest carpet in either a shade of pale grey or beige.

The bathrooms within the display evoke the same sense of luxury, with the marbled large-format tiles and premium Kohler tapware. Many homes will offer a shower-over-bath, while many master suites feature a freestanding bathtub.&nbsp;

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If you love the look of Castle Island and are keen to learn more, then click the link to receive the information pack today. And if you'd like to catch more display suite tours, then subscribe to <a href="https://youtu.be/sl9Hb26Pxp8" target="_blank">Urban's Youtube channel</a>.

Display Tour Video: Castle Island by KWG Group at 4-6 Sexton Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW

If you love spending time exploring all that the Gold Coast has to offer, but also want to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet, then we've got the perfect property to show you today. Lagoon Main Beach is a boutique development, offering you a tranquil retreat where style and comfort meet.

Take a look at our recent display suite tour:&nbsp;

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<h2>LAGOON MAIN BEACH AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;11-23 Cronin Avenue, Main Beach 
Developer:&nbsp;Drew Group 
Architect:&nbsp;Plus Architecture

Located at 11-23 Cronin&nbsp;Avenue, Main Beach, at Lagoon, you'll enjoy the coveted village feeling where you know your neighbours but can venture both north or south for shops, recreation and dining just in minutes.&nbsp;

Lagoon is being delivered by Drew Group, who are known for previous successful beachside developments, including Village and Cerulean. The development team have worked to create a residential offering that not only features future-focussed design* but is competitively priced as well.&nbsp;

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Drew Group will maintain the management rights thereby keeping a vested interest in the development in the long term. This will ensure a high standard of quality and care for residents' needs.&nbsp;

Lagoon will offer a selection of two- and three-bedroom apartments, garden terraces, and the Signature Collection comprising of sky homes and dual level penthouse suites.&nbsp;

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The interiors have been designed to reference relaxed beachside living, creating a relaxed, clean aesthetic perfect for adding your own personal styling once you move into your new home.

In terms of amenities, you've got a heated Lagoon swimming pool and spa area, barbecues, work from home hubs and business centre, and plenty of parking for guests.&nbsp;

Plus, there are outdoor showers and dog washing facilities as well as ample storage for watersport equipment, which is perfect given how close the beach is!

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There are fantastic walking tracks with exceptional views, and Tedder Ave shopping and dining precinct is a mere 50 metres away not to mention the fishing spots loved by locals, and Southport Yacht Club. You're also just a five-minute drive from Home of the Arts.

Enjoy living a stone's throw from the golden sand beaches and verdant bushland Queensland is known for. Enquire about Lagoon Main Beach via Urban today to learn more about the homes available for sale.

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Display Tour Video: Lagoon Main Beach by Drew Group at 11-23 Cronin Avenue, Main Beach, QLD

When buying a new home, you're pretty spoilt for choice in Sydney, but one of the key deciding factors to consider, is location. Belle Vue in Wolli Creek has a unique advantage of being super close to the airport but not within the flight path, meaning you don't get the plane noise; perfect for frequent flyers or residents who regularly have visitors from interstate or interstate abroad. Construction is on track for completion in September 2022, so keep watching, and you could be moving into your new home this year.

Watch our recent display suite tour:

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<h2>BELLE VUE AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;3-5 Arncliffe Street, Wolli Creek 
Developer:&nbsp;Buildview Corp 
Architect:&nbsp;BKA Architecture

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Located at 3-5 Arncliffe Street, you're situated within convenient access to Princes Highway, Sydney Airport and minutes from the train station, which will take you to Sydney CBD in just 30 minutes.

The homes are both stylish and practical. Each residence has engineered timber flooring, commercial-grade glazing, quality SMEG appliances and 2.7 metre high ceilings. A favourite feature among buyers has been the luxurious look of the marbled honed stone benchtop, which gives the homes an elevated look. Bathrooms are minimalist in style and feature Caroma fixtures and fittings, with some offering both a bath and separate shower.

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The building has been designed with sound insulation between each apartment, and 5mm acoustic underlay, with every apartment including a remote-controlled basement car park&nbsp; – even studios. You've also got a secure video intercom system and individually zoned reverse cycle air conditioning.&nbsp;

Many homes also feature study nooks and a wintergarden with louvred windows – offering the perfect relaxation space to take in the uninterrupted views.

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You’ll also have access to two communal courtyards complete with barbeque facilities, seating nooks and landscaped grass areas for relaxation.&nbsp;

There are only 31 residences available, so be in quick to secure your new Belle Vue home today.&nbsp;

Display Tour Video: Belle Vue by Buildview Corp at 3-5 Arncliffe Street, Wolli Creek, NSW

Planned infrastructure upgrades can be a fantastic indication that an area is on the up – and with $24 billion invested in Sydney's Merrylands/Parramatta area, you could say that the area is looking like a pretty strong investment opportunity.

<h2>PROJECT PIPELINE</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Arthur Phillip High School and Parramatta Public School redevelopment $228million</li>
	<li>Engineering Innovation Hub $280million estimated completion 2022</li>
	<li>Merrylands Civic Centre $11million estimated completion 2022</li>
	<li>Royal Parramatta Private Hospital $200million estimated completion 2025&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Parramatta Aquatic Centre $88.6million estimated completion 2023</li>
	<li>Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences $400million estimated completion 2023</li>
	<li>Sydney Metro West $18billion estimated completion 2024</li>
	<li>Western Sydney University Westmead Campus $450million creating 50,000 new jobs by 2036</li>
</ul>

Recently we were invited to tour&nbsp;ALAND’s display suite for The Gladstone Village. It's a beautiful development slated for completion late 2023, and it's situated right in the heart of Merrylands only walking distance to transport, eateries and shopping.&nbsp;

Watch our tour video:

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<h2>THE GLADSTONE VILLAGE AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;224-240 Pitt Street, Merrylands 
Developer: ALAND 
Builder: ALAND

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On the&nbsp;way to The Gladstone Village display suite, we passed the Western Motorway which provides convenient access to the CBD and Holroyd Gardens – the perfect picnic spot. Westmead Health Precinct is only 15 minutes away and Stockland Shopping Centre with over 200 speciality stores is right across the road.

Significant infrastructure spending is currently being invested into this region which already enjoys easy access to world-class employment and education hubs. Perfect for growing families and working professionals, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips now and well into the future.

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The Gladstone Village first stage of release will be home to 365 apartments, and features three striking, state-of-the-art buildings. All apartments include either a balcony or terrace, and at least one carpark as well as storage cage. At ground level there are plenty of restaurants, cafes and retail – while on the rooftop you've got your very own resort-style amenities.

On-site, you'll have access to a luxurious swimming pool, a rooftop garden, playground and BBQ area. It's just the right amount of facilities to keep strata fees low, but provides you with a few extra luxuries that apartment living can offer.&nbsp;

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After chatting to the developer, we&nbsp;also learnt that ALAND are closely involved with the development post completion – which is a great sign for any off-the-plan development. Every purchaser, tenant or investor has access to the ALAND Care mobile app – which includes 24 hour support from both the Building Manger and concierge staff – making it super easy to log requests efficiently.&nbsp;

ALAND also abides by 5 key principles to ensure the development will remain attractive to future buyers and tenants.

These include:

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	<li>Longevity</li>
	<li>Liveability</li>
	<li>Accessibility</li>
	<li>Affordability</li>
	<li>Practicality</li>
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The kitchens are super practical, featuring a generous amount of built-in storage with easy-clean glass splashbacks and stone benchtops. You've also got a complete set of integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances and quality Grohe tapware.&nbsp;

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In the bathrooms, there's a very clean, modern aesthetic. You've got floating ceramic vanities with a mirrored storage unit that runs all the way up to the ceiling and frameless walk-in showers. I love the built-in storage ledge and hidden LED feature lighting.&nbsp;

All apartments also come with blinds installed, recessed downlights, and reverse cycle air conditioning.

If you love the sound of this opportunity and want to learn more about The Gladstone Village, then submit your enquiry and get in touch with the ALAND team today.&nbsp;

Display Tour Video: The Gladstone Village by ALAND at 224-240 Pitt Street, Merrylands, NSW

Watch a video tour of the Cirque Duet display suite at 18 Ogilvie Road, Mount Pleasant in Western Australia.

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Cirque is set to redefine Mount Pleasant’s Canning Bridge Precinct.

Cirque Duet is set to become the new heart of this long-established community connecting Ogilvie and Kishorn Roads with a new public walkway featuring an impressive chromaflow wall art installation.

Every apartment at Cirque Duet has been designed and orientated to take advantage of magnificent panoramic views across the Canning and Swan Rivers to Perth City and the eastern hills.

The kitchen features the finest V-Zug appliances, seamless porcelain benchtops and completely integrated, stylish storage solutions.

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Living areas are open and offer plenty of space and light. Bedrooms and bathrooms continue the luxurious theme and feature the finest fixtures, fittings and finishes.

With no on-going maintenance or gardens to consider – and state-of-the-art security including CCTV – Cirque Duet is an ideal lock-and-leave address for those who love to travel.

The residents’ deck provides indoor and outdoor resort-style features; including a heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, cinema, barbecues, a cocktail bar, private dining spaces, a children’s nature playground and games room.

Mount Pleasant is an aspirational river side location, and Cirque defines this thriving precinct for the city.

Cirque will become a landmark in this vibrant waterside community with an integrated mix of commercial, retail, residential, cultural and leisure uses in a pedestrian-friendly enclave.

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Watch a video tour of the Cirque Duet display suite at 18 Ogilvie Road, Mount Pleasant in Western Australia.

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If you're looking for an excellent value apartment in the heart of the Gold Coast then you're in for a treat as apartments in Marine Quarter are now available, following the sell-out success of tower one.

Take a look at our recent display suite tour video where&nbsp;we unpack what you can expect from this exciting new Southport development.&nbsp;

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<h2>MARINE QUARTER AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;165 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215 
Developer: Buildcap 
Architect:&nbsp;WallaceBrice Architecture

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Said to be the next up-and-coming suburb on the Gold Coast – Southport has all the local amenities you could ever want, with homes still at a reasonable price point, offering the perfect opportunity to get into the market in this revitalised area.&nbsp;

When you head down to the development site, you can already see construction is underway, and there's a display suite set up just around the corner. Within the sales suite, you can get a feel for the quality of the apartments, with a sample kitchen and an interactive screen, allowing you to navigate through the floorplans visually.&nbsp;

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While there are two buildings on the site, apartments have been thoughtfully designed with living spaces facing away from other properties, offering coveted northerly and easterly views, while some apartments are positioned for Hinterland sunset vistas.

On-site, you'll have access to a bespoke collection of amenities, including a rooftop swimming pool and a resident's lounge and terrace – which is the perfect place to relax and soak up the amazing views, and this all comes at a pretty reasonable body corporate rate.&nbsp;

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Life at Marine Quarter is one of ease and convenience, considering how close you are to some pretty great amenities. Spend your weekends enjoying brunch at the famous Cafe Catalina or dinner at one of the popular Chirn Park restaurants. Enjoy spending time by the water at Southport Yacht Club, or go for a swim at the aquatic centre. You've also got Broadwater Parklands nearby to enjoy a stroll or picnic, with Australia Fair and Marina Mirage just a stone's throw for all your shopping needs. There’s also Hopo Ferry right on your doorstep.

If you'd love to learn more about securing a brand new home at Marine Quarter, then submit your enquiry via Urban today.

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Display Tour Video: Marine Quarter Scenic Tower by Buildcap at 165 Marine Parade, Southport, QLD

The team at Urban rounded up the top 5 properties perfect for those looking to buy in the City of Melbourne.

Watch the video to learn more about stamp duty savings and the fantastic amenities you could live minutes from.

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Learn more about the listings mentioned in the video:

<h2>MELBOURNE SQUARE</h2>

The design focus by Cox Architecture centred on creating a community where a resident's every need could be met within a short walk. Southbank VIC has access to some of Melbourne's most dynamic activity zones: the arts precinct, Yarra River, sporting venues and park network. At the Melbourne Square residential towers, you will be a convenient short distance from the renowned Crown Casino, as well as much more amenity the suburb of Southbank VIC has to offer.

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<h2>MELBOURNE GRAND</h2>

Melbourne Grand is recently completed &amp; ready to move in, Melbourne Grand offers stunning city views &amp; outstanding living experience rising 58 storeys above the CBD. Just a short walk to Queen Vic Market, Southern Cross Station &amp; Flagstaff Gardens.

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<h2>ESCALA NEWQUAY</h2>

A great range of lofts, apartments and SOHO’s are still available. MAB Corporation is proud to present Escala Newquay – an eclectic collection of innovative lofts, stylish apartments and home offices designed by Six Degrees Architects.

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<h2>EAST TOWER, MELBOURNE QUARTER</h2>

Find the perfect work-life balance at the residential Melbourne Quarter’s East Tower, Flinders Street. Melbourne, Australia is famous around the country for its great food, culture, and retail. The Melbourne Quarter Tower building location bridges the gap between Melbourne’s central business district and the thriving South Wharf, Docklands, and Port Phillip Bay.&nbsp;

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<h2>ENCOMPASS</h2>

Encompass Carlton Fitzroy is at the centre of everything.&nbsp;Located at the corner of Elgin and Nicholson Streets, Encompass delivers bright and spacious 1, 2 &amp; 3 bed apartments with generous balconies and exclusive resident amenities. 50% have already sold!&nbsp;

Living spaces at Encompass are open and bright, and encourage the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Every apartment incorporates a paved terrace or balcony, opening off the living area.

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The team at Urban rounded up the top 5 New Developments with residences perfect for those looking to buy in the City of Melbourne.
Watch the video to learn more about stamp duty savings and the fantastic amenities you could live minutes from.

Urban’s Top 5 Melbourne Property Picks for First Home Buyers | Video

If you've been looking for an apartment in Melbourne's inner north, we you'll love our latest listing, Encompass.&nbsp;

Encompass will stand 8 stories tall on the corner of Elgin and Nicholson Streets in the heart of Carlton. Head north to enjoy weekends at Edinborough Gardens, east to the shopping metropolis of Fitzroy, south, and you're a tram ride away from the CBD and west to find some of the best restaurants in the city along Lygon Street.&nbsp;

Watch our recent display suite tour:

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<h2>ENCOMPASS AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;8 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053 
Developer: Frasers Property and Citta Property Group 
Architect: Jackson Architecture

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Designed by Jackson Architecture and delivered by Frasers Property in collaboration with Citta Property Group, the team knows the area well, having developed multi-residential developments in Carlton previously.&nbsp;

The team will also be happy to show you through one of their completed developments to give you an idea of the quality standard you could expect.

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Encompass is currently under construction, with the groundworks underway, meaning you'll be able to secure your home at today's price and move in mid-2023.&nbsp;

The tower comprises 115 spacious residences, many of which feature adjoining balconies with southeastern vantage points. Crowning the development is a stunning resident's lounge, which includes an impressive wrap-around balcony with panoramic views of Melbourne's city skyline. It's the perfect spot to watch the sunset and enjoy an alfresco dinner with friends and family.&nbsp;

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You'll also have access to a lavish shared indoor sky lounge, which offers the perfect space for hosting social gatherings.&nbsp;

Just minutes from Encompass, you can walk to Carlton Gardens, Melbourne University, and even the CBD; however, there's also a tram stop right outside your door and secure car parking.&nbsp;

If you purchase before the 30th of June, you may be eligible for some <a href="https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-property-melbournes-capital-city-zone" target="_blank">substantial duty concessions</a>, so enquire today via Urban to learn more about the apartments available at Encompass.&nbsp;

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Apartment Spotlight Video: Encompass by Frasers Property at 8 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC

It's not often that a listing comes up with a 5-hectare backyard – it may not be your personal backyard, but The Woodlands homes are located right next door to this incredible sprawling parkland, so if you lived here, you could enjoy it every single day!&nbsp;

Take a look at our recent display suite tour:

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<h2>THE WOODLANDS AT A GLANCE</h2>

Address:&nbsp;21-23 Loxwood Ave, Keysborough VIC 
Developer:&nbsp;Aultun Property Group 
Expected completion: Early 2023

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Situated at 21-23, Keysborough, The Woodlands is positioned in a thriving, established suburb that has recently welcomed a new Mordialloc bypass, providing excellent value to properties in the surrounding area.

The developer, Aultun Property Group even paid a premium to secure this coveted site.&nbsp;There are 42 exclusive double-storey three and four-bedroom homes available.

Within the display, you can see renders of the homes, and the sales agent has explained that what you see is what you get – meaning there are no hidden upgrade fees and everything depicted in the images will be found in your new home once it's built. This includes landscaping, heating and cooling, and chattels. The only thing you'll need to provide is drapes.

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The homes feature a pared-back design scheme to give you the flexibility to add your own styling once you move in. You'll notice the minimalist features such as finger pull handles and classic marbled splashbacks are timeless and won't date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Each Woodlands home also features an impressive 15-metre frontage, meaning the rooms within your home are square rather than rectangular. They have also been designed with decent 1-metre setbacks from neighbouring properties to allow light to flood in from all aspects.

All floorplans have been considered for family living to ensure the homes are comfortable and liveable for years to come.

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There are two on-site green spaces, plus the stunning parkland I showed you earlier. You've also got Mordialloc Beach just 12 minutes away. Parkmore Shopping Centre and Dingley shops are also just down the road for retail and dining.&nbsp;

If you're looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of Melbourne, then enquire about The Woodlands today via Urban, but hurry as these properties won't be on the market long.

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Display Tour Video: The Woodlands by Aultun Property Group at 21-23 Loxwood Ave, Keysborough, VIC

<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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Joel Robinson

SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

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

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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	<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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