<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/frasers-property">Frasers Property Australia</a> is mixing up their upcoming Newstead residential development, changing the plans to focus on the higher end of the market.

They're now proposing 70 apartments across two 16-level towers on a 3,016 sqm site on the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">corner of Chester and Morse Street</a>. There will also be three street-level terraces, a rarity so close to the popular James St retail precinct.

Frasers Property Development Director Jamisen Rivera said the upscale project felt like a natural progression following the delivery of luxury townhomes and apartments at Hamilton Reach.&nbsp;

“This rare site presented a unique opportunity to blend the blue-chip aspects of New Farm with the urban excitement of Newstead’s thriving scene and is primely positioned to link two of Brisbane’s most iconic precincts, walkable to both James Street and The Gasworks,"&nbsp;Rivera said.

“Carefully curated by our experienced consultant team, the residences are as luxurious as they are diverse, &nbsp;with a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments designed to maximise the 360-degree views to the CBD, New Farm, North Brisbane and Hamilton Northshore, enhancing the living experience from the inside out.”&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> Principal Architect Jeff Brown said the design was a celebration of Brisbane’s unique environment.&nbsp;

“The Newstead project design is a deliberate response to the opportunities presented by Brisbane’s iconic sub-tropical climate," Brown said.

“The apartments are unique in that they offer a quality of space usually found in the best detached houses of our city, with a focus on optimising natural ventilation and light, with spacious open-plan living pavilions anchored by two distinct sleeping wings. &nbsp;

“The plan form of the building allows for all dwellings to be corner apartments, gaining multiple frontages and expanded vistas. All of the layouts include multi-purpose rooms that can be adapted for varying uses, &nbsp;ideal for a seamless transition from living in a traditional house to a luxury apartment.”&nbsp;

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Rivera said the Newstead project was further elevated by its on-site amenities, designed to promote connectivity from the ground up.&nbsp;

“We want our residents to become embedded in their community, so the design includes a public plaza on Morse Street with a generous open-air garden, providing true street activation. There is also an intimate resident park to serve as a ‘backyard’, a meaningful space connecting residents with their environment.

“On the rooftop, recreation pavilions on each building include shaded terraces, dining pavilions, BBQs, lawns and pools, fostering a sense of community in each tower.&nbsp;

“With retail amenities surrounding the site, we will bring this project into the fold with a substantial retail offering on the ground level.”&nbsp;

Frasers Property has three active residential projects across Brisbane, including house and land packages at The Quarry in Keperra, townhomes and apartments at Hamilton Reach and build-to-rent apartments at Brunswick &amp; Co. in Fortitude Valley.

Joel Robinson

Frasers Property to target Brisbane’s luxury market with apartments and terraces in Newstead

We’ve rebranded Urban to <a href="http://apartments.com.au">Apartments.com.au</a>.

This marks the start of a new chapter—one focused on improving the way Australia’s off-the-plan apartment market works for both buyers and developers.

The core problem we’re solving hasn’t changed: it’s still too hard for buyers to access reliable, easy-to-understand information about new developments. Our platform is the only one in Australia that includes every off-the-plan apartment project, not just the ones that pay to be listed.

But we realised the brand “Urban” didn’t clearly reflect what we do or the impact we want to make.

“Apartments.com.au” is easier to remember, and it says exactly what we’re about: helping Australians find and buy new apartments.

The rebrand is also about scale. We want to make a bigger impact—unlocking more housing supply by making the process more transparent, and by helping quality developers connect with serious buyers.

This change doesn’t affect your experience as a subscriber. In fact, it’s part of our ongoing investment in better technology, smarter content, and more powerful tools to support your property journey.

We’re just getting started.

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Why we rebranded Urban to Apartments.com.au

Fresh off the recent completion of their boutique <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/caloundra-qld-4551">Caloundra apartment development</a> Bianco, local Sunshine Coast developer RCQ is moving onto their next project, just down the street.

They've filed plans for three towers on a prime 3,640 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/124-126-bulcock-street-caloundra-qld-4551">126-140 Bulcock Street</a>, comprising a mix of short-stay and traditional build-to-sell apartments. The three towers, with 155 units, will be delivered in two stages.

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Designed by Architectus, the development reflects the site’s coastal setting, featuring towers with "elegant curves and a podium with a brick facade, a modern interpretation of Caloundra’s heritage and natural beauty."

"The proposed mixed-use development on Bulcock Street, Caloundra, adopts a context-sensitive mixed-use precinct that supports residential and civic functions, reinforcing the site's role within Caloundra’s evolving town centre and aligning with strategic planning goals," the Design Report submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council noted.

The building will feature&nbsp;open-air terraces and high-quality resort-style amenities including pools, wellness areas, and public areas that enhance community connectivity.

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Caloundra is going through a renaissance of sorts.

Brisbane builder-developer Gardner Vaughan Group will later this year launch <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/eden-caloundra-1-9-bulcock-street-caloundra-qld-4551">Eden Caloundra</a>, down the street at 1-9 Bulcock. It was announced in June they secured 5,289 sqm, where they are planning 179 apartments across two towers.

GVG Director Sam Gardner says&nbsp;Bulcock Street is one of the premier streets in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/caloundra-qld-4551" target="">Caloundra</a>, but it's been left behind in recent years.

"We expect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/eden-nsw-2551" target="">Eden</a>&nbsp;to be just the start of the revitalization of the area," Gardner says.

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Caloundra transformation continues with RCQ's Bulcock Street plans

Developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/thirdi-group">Third.i</a> has revealed plans for a major mixed-use transformation in Gladesville, with a proposal that could reshape the suburb’s town centre into a new civic, retail and residential destination.

Lodged across a trio of neighbouring parcels at 1–3 Flagstaff Street, 2–10 Cowell Street and 1 Massey Street, the project would see the Gladesville Village Shopping Centre redeveloped into an integrated precinct of more than 500 apartments, a new supermarket, and significant public domain upgrades.

Designed by i2C with landscape architecture by Arcadia — the team behind Lane Cove’s Canopy — the proposal represents the first of its scale in Gladesville and is being framed by Third.i as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the area.

A key feature of the masterplan is a continuous green spine connecting Massey and Cowell Streets, threading new pedestrian links through the site and anchoring the development around over 4,500 sqm of publicly accessible open space. The proposal also includes a 4,000 sqm supermarket, a dedicated health and wellness centre, and a food and beverage precinct positioned as a future hospitality destination for the lower North Shore.

<img alt="Third.i" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="99934651-409b-49a5-820b-db51f650d04b" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202025-07-07%20at%2012.56.54%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=dHRvuvVmy7Oi41dVI1mePQPCHKhvGTbh" />The proposed view from the 15th level of one of the apartment buildings. Image supplied

In line with Third.i’s broader strategy of blending housing typologies, the 500-plus apartments will be delivered across a mix of build-to-sell and build-to-rent formats. The scale and ambition of the project go beyond what’s currently permitted under the existing Local Planning Panel controls, but directly respond to Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (2020), which identifies the Gladesville Village precinct as “primed for place-based redevelopment.”

Florian Callion, Head of Acquisitions at Third.i, says the proposal has been shaped in close consultation with Hunters Hill Council.

“This is a rare opportunity to create something with long-term benefit — a social and civic heart for Gladesville that reflects the area’s growth and character,” Callion said.

“We’re proud of the level of collaboration we’ve had with Council throughout this process, ensuring that what’s proposed isn’t just deliverable, but meaningful.”

The masterplan aims to support housing targets outlined in the National Housing Accord and, if approved, would directly contribute to addressing supply shortages across Sydney’s established suburbs. It also sets out a model of infrastructure-led development, with all upgrades — including new pedestrian paths, public landscaping, and civic amenity — to be fully funded by the developer, placing no financial burden on Council.

Pending approval, construction is expected to begin in late 2026.

Florian Callion, Head of Acquisitions at Third.i, says the proposal has been shaped in close consultation with Hunters Hill Council

First look: Third.i plots 500-unit redevelopment of Gladesville Village Shopping Centre

National developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/cedar-woods">Cedar Woods</a>&nbsp;is commencing construction this month on <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/incontro-subiaco-133-salvado-road-subiaco-wa-6008">Incontro</a> Apartments in Subiaco, following strong sales performance, with almost 50 per cent of the new apartments sold prior to breaking ground.

Multi-award winning EMCO Building has been appointed to deliver the 110-apartment development. The leading WA builder, which has delivered numerous high-quality residential projects across Western Australia over the past four decades, will commence construction this month, with completion expected in mid-2027.

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Cedar Woods&nbsp;Managing Director&nbsp;Nathan&nbsp;Blackburne said the company was pleased to partner with EMCO to bring Incontro Apartments to life.

“EMCO Building has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects, and the calibre of their work combined with the project’s architectural merit presents a strong proposition for purchasers.”

Commenting on the early sales success, Blackburne said&nbsp;the strong early sales indicate that Incontro Apartments’ attractive price point and well-connected&nbsp;Subiaco&nbsp;location are clearly resonating with buyers.

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EMCO Building General Manager New Business, Ronan Cosgrove, said the company was excited to be officially working with&nbsp;Cedar Woods&nbsp;on Incontro Apartments.

“We’re pleased to be appointed to deliver Incontro Apartments following a strong period of collaboration with&nbsp;Cedar Woods&nbsp;during the early design and planning phase”, Cosgrove said.

“There’s been clear alignment between our teams from the outset, underpinned by a shared commitment to excellence and strong reputations for delivering high-quality developments.”

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The apartments represent the newest release within Cedar Woods' Incontro community, offering a range of stylish one, two, and three-bedroom residences. The development is designed to support a connected and convenient lifestyle, with shared amenities including a landscaped garden terrace that encourages social interaction and relaxation.

The apartments feature a choice of two interior colour schemes inspired by native flora, premium Smeg kitchen appliances, and a variety of floorplans designed to maximise space and functionality. Prices start from $624,000.

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With almost 50 per cent of the project already sold, Cedar Woods has announced the next major milestone at Incontro Apartments

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