Purchasing off the plan can often feel like a confidence challenge; however, once you’ve done it once, the process becomes much easier.

Many buyers find themselves returning to secure apartments in new developments by the same developer, given assurances they've delivered quality before, and, in a lot of cases around the country, price growth on the initial purchase.

This is precisely the case in <a href="/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle</a>, where Neil Owens recently purchased an apartment at ONE Apartments, the new two-tower project by local builder-developer GWH. It marked Neil's second purchase with GWH. He bought off the plan in SKY Residences, just 650 metres down the road.

"I have firsthand experience with the developer's quality, and I believe that, like any reputable developer, they will always strive to make each new building even better," Neil said

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Neil has been living on the top level of Sky since its completion in 2022.&nbsp;

"It's an amazing apartment," Neil says.&nbsp;

"That was my downsize from my house in the area. I was seeking to scale back work commitments and slow life down, and buying an apartment was part of that."

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Neil's purchases with GWH were driven by what he wanted to do for his daughter.

"I wanted to buy something new for my daughter that nobody had lived in," Neil said.

Neil secured one of the few two-level, two-bedroom apartments in ONE Apartments, which he intends to move into.

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Going back six years, Neil was looking to downsize locally. He had been looking around Newcastle's centre, but it was a chance meeting after a football coaching camp that paved the way for the start of Neil and GWH's relationship.

Neil scheduled an appointment to go and see SKY Residences after the weekend, a weekend when he was training to become a football coach. When he visited the display on the Monday, he was welcomed by a familiar face.

That was GWH Sales Director Peter Kunov, who had been at the same football coaching training at the weekend.&nbsp;

"It was a chance encounter but it immediately put me at ease that I was talking to someone that was part of the local community," Neil recalled, admitting that he was a little out of his depth.

"I'd never bought off the plan before, and I hadn't lived in an apartment since I was young. But at the time, GWH was building several developments around the area, and SKY was 75 per cent complete, it wasn't just a hole in the ground. That helped me make my decision, and I'm glad I was patient and waited the six months or so for completion and move-in, rather than buy something that would be more short-term thinking."

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Neil had looked at some apartments down on the foreshore, but he said the quality "just wasn't there."

His downsizing plans to a secure apartment will allow him the lock-up-and-leave lifestyle downsizers often seek.

<a href="/new-apartments/one-apartments-newcastle-west-1-national-park-street-newcastle-west">ONE Apartments</a> is the latest Newcastle apartment project by reputable builder-developer <a href="/developers/gwh">GWH</a>, a company synonymous with development in Newcastle since its inception in 1995.

The two 22 and 19-level towers designed by <a href="/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a> are connected by a four-level podium that will home a commercial space and will be crowned with an outdoor pool.

There are further facilities throughout the building, like a cinema, gym, sauna, bookable private function room, and two rooftop entertainment areas. The Scenic Lounge is located on the 22nd floor of the South Tower, and the Harbourview Lounge is atop the 19th floor of the North Tower.

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Over half of the 193 apartments in ONE Apartments have sold, mostly to locals.

GWH's in-house construction arm is on track to complete the two buildings at the end of 2025.

Neil took part in Urban's Buyer Q&amp;A series which focuses on the driving factors behind&nbsp;<a href="/guides/the-ultimate-off-the-plan-guide-5-property-experts-share-advice-for-buying-a-new-apartment-or-townhome" target="">buying off the plan</a>&nbsp;property in Australia

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Neil took part in Urban's Buyer Q&A series which focuses on the driving factors behind buying off the plan property in Australia

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Second time's a charm as off the plan buyer secures another apartment with GWH in Newcastle: Urban Buyer Q&A

Recent off the plan property purchaser Ray Foo has a strategy when he's buying apartments off the plan in Sydney.

"I'll always draw a five-minute walk radius around a development, to calculate its proximity to transport connections, mainly train or metro stations," Ray said.

"I do this from both an investment and liveability standpoint.

"My view is those developments that are well connected to the rest of Sydney will enjoy greater returns in both price growth and rental yield. I also look at the walk radius for when I live in the apartments, so I have an easy and convenient route into the city."

It was with this method, as well as extensive knowledge of the reputation of developer <a href="/developers/hyecorp-property-group">Hyecorp</a>, that led Raymond to purchase a two-bedroom apartment in <a href="/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville">Juliet</a>, Hyecorp's new apartment development in Roseville.

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Comfortably falling into Ray's criteria, Juliet is located across the road from <a href="/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> Station, a 25-minute commute into the Sydney CBD.

"You can't get a better location," Ray said.

"Not only are you across the road from the station, you're on the top of a hill and next to a park. It will be hard for another development to rival this location in Roseville."

Read more:&nbsp;Juliet: <a href="/news/nsw/juliet-one-of-the-most-connected-apartment-developments-in-the-leafy-roseville">One of the most connected apartment developments in the leafy Roseville</a>

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The Juliet purchase represented an upsize for Ray, who bought his first property, also off the plan, a few years ago in his early 20s. That apartment was in&nbsp;Billbergia's Rhodes Central a few years ago, another well-connected development to transport near Rhodes Station.

Ray said off the plan gives much more flexibility for a first home buyer than a purchase in the established market.

"The percentage required for a deposit when buying off the plan allows first home buyers to avoid relying on the 'bank of mum and dad,' which is often necessary in the established market," Raymond explained.

"You pay a 10 percent deposit—an amount that is achievable to save up for. Instead of settling on the property in six weeks, as is common in the established market where you must pay the remaining 10 percent of the deposit, you have years to accumulate that money. While saving, you're not paying any progress payments or other fees, and your asset is often growing in value over that period."

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It was 2016 when Hyecorp identified the prime Pacific Highway site, home to the Roseville RSL Club, as where they wanted to create not only a new apartment development, but rejuvenate the RSL which&nbsp;had been a fixture next to Memorial Park since the 1930s.

Hyecorp worked with both the Roseville community and local council to come up with Juliet, just 35 apartments that will sit above a redesigned ground floor club that will be more fine-dining than sticky floors with tired decor.

<a href="/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville">Juliet</a>&nbsp;offers a point of difference in a suburb dominated by larger family homes, with very little supply of new apartments. Less than a third of housing in&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a>&nbsp;is apartments, and of those, only 30 per cent have more than two bedrooms.

Ray took part in Urban's&nbsp;<a href="/news/buyer-qa">Buyer Q&amp;A series</a>, which focuses on the driving factors behind&nbsp;<a href="/guides/the-ultimate-off-the-plan-guide-5-property-experts-share-advice-for-buying-a-new-apartment-or-townhome" target="">buying off the plan</a>&nbsp;property in Australia.

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What led upsizer Ray Foo to buy an apartment at Hyecorp's Juliet in Roseville: Urban Buyer Q&A

There was something about moving into a completely new space that appealed to Gold Coast downsizer Lada Vugic.

Lada recently secured an apartment in Siera Property Group's under-construction <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a> apartment development on <a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>, where she will downsize come completion in late 2025.

Lada had initially looked at the established market to downsize, but the draw of living somewhere that hadn't ever been lived in before was too strong.

"It's almost like buying a used car versus buying a new car," Lada said.

"There's no better feeling than knowing what you own is new and hasn't been used by someone else. This will be my forever apartment, so I wanted to be the first owner, bringing my own energy to the space."

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Lada researched and visited several other display suites across the Gold Coast, but she said she knew she'd found her new home when she visited Tapestry.

"Everything just felt right at Tapestry," Lada said.

"I was going in without really knowing what to ask, but the sales agent Brad was incredibly helpful, explaining to me the sizes of the apartments, the outlook, and most importantly, how the off the plan buying process works. After that, I felt more confident in buying off the plan, and I could picture what my new apartment at Tapestry would look like."

Lada bought a two-bedroom apartment, which the mother of two sons described as being "not too big, and not too small."

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Beyond the practicality of the layout, the design aesthetic of Tapestry struck a chord as well.

“I loved the natural, light colours of the interior design. It felt fresh and modern.”

Lada says one of the biggest drawcards to Tapestry was the rooftop, which will feature an infinity pool with views over the Gold Coast, private dining areas, and a gym.

"The first thing I did when I bought was show all of my friends the rooftop," Lada says, adding that one&nbsp;of those friends has since gone on to purchase an apartment at Tapestry.

"We were born two days apart, so we're already planning our birthday party on the roof!"

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After several years developing and building townhouses in Brisbane's inner-ring,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/siera">Siera Property Group</a>, led by UDIA Board Member Brent Thompson, made the move to the Gold Coast.

Tapestry was its debut apartment development. It has 113 apartments across a 22-level building designed by BDA.

Siera is concurrently developing <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a> in <a href="/developments/bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga</a>, which will be complete early next year, while they are preparing to launch another apartment development on <a href="/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise">Enderley Avenue</a>, just off Northcliffe Beach.

Lada took part in Urban's <a href="/news/buyer-qa">Buyer Q&amp;A series</a>, which focuses on the driving factors behind&nbsp;buying off the plan&nbsp;property in Australia.

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"There's no better feeling than knowing what you own is new and hasn't been used by someone else."

The "never lived in" appeal for Gold Coast downsizer at Tapestry, Chevron Island: Urban Buyer Q&A

"Buy now at today's prices and take advantage of tomorrow's gain."

That was the overarching view of experienced property investor Dale Boseley when he decided to secure three off the plan apartments in the Gold Coast recently.

"The best way to make money in a booming market is to utilize the time that is coming," Dale says.

Boseley, who hails from Victoria but has lived across the country, first looked at property in the Gold Coast in 2016, assisting his uncle when he was looking for an owner-occupier apartment.

He ended up buying in Rainbow Bay, off the plan. So when Dale decided to invest money into the Gold Coast market, that's where he started. After just a few short weeks of searching, he quickly turned to the off the plan market.

“We asked ourselves a question, ‘Where's the best place to make money in a rising market?’”

"We looked at off the plan, and sure there's always a risk in buying something, however, we found less of a risk after research and due diligence. The Gold Coast market not only attracts local buyers but also sees significant investment from Sydney and Melbourne. The demand-supply imbalance in the region appeared substantial, and we believed it was an opportunity we could capitalize on."

Like any good investor, Dale analysed various locations and the submarkets within those locations.

"We looked at the established market, however, we felt sellers were asking top dollar for really bottom quality product," Dale said.

"We got close to a few purchases, but one didn't go ahead due to concerns with the building and pest inspection, and the other didn't want to sell for the fear of it becoming an Airbnb."

Dale would go on to secure a completed apartment in Jewel Residences in Surfers Paradise, and off the plan in Sherpa's Perspective Nexus in Palm Beach, Harbour Shores in Biggera Waters by Lewis Land, and in Rainbow Bay's Radia by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects.

"What is important as an investor first and foremost is that the numbers stack up," Dale said.

"It's all about yield, potential growth and how much the forecasted rental covers the mortgage. After that though, it became about investing in a tight-knit community, something which the Gold Coast has in spades."

It was this mantra that saw Dale reach out to Sherpa Property Group to buy an apartment at <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a> in <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>.

"Sherpa's commitment to the community was someone we wanted to be a part of," Dale said.

"They go further than just creating luxury apartment buildings, they're clearly a part of the local fabric of Palm Beach and the Gold Coast, and that plays an important part in the off the plan buying process."

Sherpa is&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/sherpa-donate-1-2-million-apartment-proceeds-to-serving-our-people">donating all the proceeds</a> of a $1.2 million apartment in Perspective Nexus to charity Serving Our People. They've also recently revealed their new brand collection, Flourish, which will offer a more diverse range of housing options to cater for more than just the high-end downsizer. They have one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the building of 94 units on Sixth Avenue, with the one-bedrooms starting in the $600,000's.

Dale also secured an apartment in Harbour Shores in Biggera Waters, driven by the reputation of veteran developer Lewis Land.

"Lewis Land is another developer who you can hang your hat on to do the right thing by its buyers," Dale said.

"The masterplan they're putting together is unreplicable in the current land and built environment. When a product is scarce, the price goes up, and that's why we invested in Harbour Shores."

The reputation component was at play again with S&amp;S Projects, as was the scarcity factor of available new apartments in Rainbow Bay.

"We're well and truly invested in the Gold Coast, both financially and physically, and we're excited to see all the new developments come to life."

Dale took part in Urban's Buyer Q&amp;A series, which focuses on the driving factors behind buying off the plan property in Australia.

Why this property investor bought three Gold Coast off the plan apartments in six months: Urban Buyer Q&A

It was a case of research reward rather than risk reward for Mark Fitzsimmons and his fiance Sophie, who recently secured an off the plan apartment in the new Willoughby development, Willoughby Grounds.

The couple had initially been looking for a house toward the upper end of the Northern Beaches. That search however quickly ended when they discovered<a href="/new-apartments/willoughby-grounds-5-walter-street-willoughby"> Willoughby Grounds</a>.

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While Mark and Sophie currently reside in the eastern suburbs and work in the CBD, Mark says the couple grew up in Wollongong and enjoy being close to the water, so they were looking for something near the water but also close enough to their workplace that would provide a short commute.

"For us, <a href="/developments/willoughby-nsw-2068">Willoughby</a> struck the right balance between offering us a short commute to work each day and a gateway to the northern beaches on the weekend. There is a bus stop across the road that allows us to get to the city in 10 minutes and we can be at the beach in 20 minutes on the weekend."

There wasn't any hesitancy from the couple after they went to the onsite display suite.

"Provided you do your research, we believe there's no reason why a buyer shouldn't look at the off the plan market," Mark suggested, adding that the couple had bought off the plan previously in Canberra.

"The local developer has worked on several residential buildings in Mosman and Manly and has a solid reputation. With a reputation, a funder locked in, and the building under construction, we were more than confident to buy off the plan."

The development team behind Willoughby Grounds are<a href="/developers/first-quadrant-properties"> First Quadrant Properties</a>, led by property development veteran Chris Rose, and funding partner Qualitas.

"We were able to meet with the developer and were familiar with their work in the area. This combined with the knowledge that the builder was iCIRT rated provided us with confidence in the build"" Mark added.

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Willoughby Grounds, almost presenting as mini-masterplanned community, comprises five lowrise buildings, each paying homage to<a href="/developments/willoughby-nsw-2068"> Willoughby</a>'s industrial history.&nbsp;

The development will have around 160 apartments spread across the five buildings, with just 22 to 35 units in each.&nbsp;

Construction of Willoughby Grounds is being undertaken by the iCIRT rated builder<a href="/builders/dasco-australia"> DASCO</a>.

Mark and Sophie took part in Urban's Buyer Q&amp;A series which focuses on the driving factors behind buying off the plan property in Australia.

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"Provided you do your research, we believe there's no reason why a buyer shouldn't look at the off the plan market," Mark suggested.

"Research removes risk" as buyers descend on Willoughby Grounds: Urban Buyer Q&A

Downsizing has become a significant trend in the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast off the plan apartment market</a>.

The demand comes from both locals seeking low-maintenance living near the beach and southern state residents either advancing their retirement plans or buying apartments to move into when they do retire.

<a href="/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a> has seen several buyers who are planning for retirement, the latest being Tony and Felicity, a couple from Brisbane who recently secured an apartment at <a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest Broadbeach</a>.

“We were always determined to retire on the Coast somewhere,” Tony said.

After years of research and short-term stays in various coastal suburbs, they decided on Broadbeach as the ideal location for retirement.&nbsp;

"We made the decision to buy off the plan to ensure we were able to purchase the type of modern unit we were looking for at the height and location within the building we wanted," explained Tony.&nbsp;

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After deciding to both buy off the plan and live in <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>, it was a case of researching what was available, where abouts in Broadbeach they wanted to be located, and most importantly, the developers behind the building.

"We were looking for a developer with integrity, ethics, and good quality control in their building practice."

"Morris Property Group had a proven track record of reliability around project delivery, and that was important to us."

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The couple visited the onsite display suite, onsite at 15 Armrick Avenue, and spoke to Morris Sales Executive, Sandra Marshall, who not only talked them through the development but also helped them understand how the off the plan buying process works.

“Sandra was extremely knowledgeable about Gold Coast developments and aligned with our independent research,"&nbsp;Felicity noted.

"She wasn’t just telling us what we wanted to hear but provided honest and professional insight throughout the process.”

Having lived on the northern side of Brisbane, Crest’s location just outside the busy heart of the Gold Coast was a major factor for Tony and Felicity, as was its proximity to the Broadbeach Bowls Club, where they believe they will meet like-minded retirees and become part of a local community.

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Crest sits on Armrick Avenue, one of three streets that face the 4.2-hectare Broadbeach Park, a sought-after spot given it means protected south and eastern views toward the beach and the ocean.

On top of the view lines, Broadbeach Park is a drawcard by itself. On top of the Broadbeach Bowls Club, which has stood as the focal point of Broadbeach since the mid-1950s, there's&nbsp;Nikiforides Family Park, Broadbeach Croquet Club, and the Broadbeach Life Saving Club

“The development suited our criteria nicely, being located in an area with a 'community feel' rather than a popular holiday location,” Felicity added.&nbsp;

<a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest Broadbeach</a> has sold more than half of its 184 two and three-bedroom apartments since and is already under construction through Morris Property's in-house construction arm.

Crest Broad is expected to complete in mid-2027.

Tony and Felicity took part in Urban's Buyer Q&amp;A series which focuses on the driving factors behind buying off the plan property in Australia.

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Tony and Felicity took part in Urban's Buyer Q&A series which focuses on the driving factors behind buying off the plan property in Australia

Why we are downsizing to Crest Broadbeach: Urban Buyer Q&A

Gold Coast downsizers are seeking quality alternatives to traditional housing and apartment options with leading agents claiming the lifestyle demographic is prioritising dwellings with larger floor plans, privacy, and increased security in prime locations.&nbsp;

The multi-award-winning villas at <a href="/developments/isle-of-capri-qld-4217">Isle of Capri</a>’s newest community, <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a>, currently under construction, are hitting the mark with empty nesters, with the majority of sales to date made to downsizers from the surrounding suburbs.

Construction is on schedule for a late 2025 completion, with the first pour of internal roads complete and the first slabs being poured this week.

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Local downsizers Chris and Julie Kelaart were quick to secure a three-bedroom villa at <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> after the <a href="/new-townhouses/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> couple decided they wanted to elevate their lifestyle while minimising the upkeep and maintenance required by their family home.

“We have lived on the Gold Coast for almost 14 years and with all of our children married it was time to sell the 17-acre family property and downsize to a home that reflects the lifestyle we want for the next stage of our lives,” Mr Kelaart said.

“When we started looking for our next home, we were set on purchasing a new property and we were prepared to buy off the plan.

“With <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> under construction, we are just so excited because it’s all good and well to look at plans and designs but to see it coming out of the ground is amazing.”

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<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a>, developed by Gold Coast-based <a href="/developers/monaco-property-group">Monaco Property Group (MPG)</a> and being built by <a href="/builders/greyburn">Greyburn Building Contractors</a>, is a landmark project representing the largest residential project in the suburb in more than three decades. <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> occupies a prime 1.2-hectare site set to house 48 architecturally designed luxury villas.

Coming from a large family home, Mrs Kelaart said she was drawn to Capri because she didn’t feel she was compromising on space and liveability yet she gained a new level of luxury with an architecturally-designed villa that felt like a separate dwelling.&nbsp; 
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“We chose a villa at <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> because of the exceptional high-quality workmanship and the beautiful design,” says Mrs Kelaart.&nbsp;

“The generous floorplans made us feel like we weren’t resizing our whole lives to fit into a downsizing option and we still have plenty of room to comfortably accommodate our family and friends when they visit with the extra bedrooms and bathrooms.

“The resident facilities are top notch too so the days of Chris sitting on the mower for hours on end are long gone and having someone else to look after the pool will be fantastic.”

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Designed by global practice <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a> and award-winning local firm <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the project offers two and three-level villas ranging in size from 241 sqm to 370 sqm with three and four-bedroom options available along with multi-purpose rooms and secure double garages.

NPA Director Andrew Erwin says a villa at <a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> is the “ultimate rightsizer”, offering house-size dimensions in a blue-chip location within a secure, gated community.

“Downsizing is often considered a compromise as it implies you are sacrificing or giving up something but many people in this age bracket do not want to compromise on space and liveability in their new home, instead they want to upscale their lifestyle to suit the next stage of their lives,” Erwin says.

“<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> offers a villa lifestyle where you don’t have to compromise on space or privacy, yet you have the added benefits of extra security, access to resort-style amenities that you don’t have to maintain, and a prime location close to all the Gold Coast has to offer.

“With construction now full steam ahead and the first residents expected to be welcomed next year, Capri is the perfect option for buyers who want to embrace a lifestyle change within the foreseeable future.”

<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> offers an exclusive gated community surrounded by world-class resort-style, resident-only amenities including a pool with submerged lounge chairs, a sundeck, an outdoor dining terrace, a covered barbeque area, and a residents lounge complete with kitchen, bar, TV, lounge, and fireplace.

<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> is more than 60 per cent sold.

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NPA Director Andrew Erwin says a villa at Capri is the “ultimate rightsizer”, offering house-size dimensions in a blue-chip location within a secure, gated community.

mikah.m@urban.com.au

Why rightsizers and downsizers are buying new villas on Isle of Capri

2022 and 2023 have been the year of the downsizer and rightsizer demographic in the Melbourne off the plan apartment market

<a href="/developers/osk-property">OSK Property</a>'s $2.8 billion <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Melbourne Square</a> precinct has proven to be one of the most popular projects on Urban in 2023, and continues to be in 2024, with newly completed and off the plan opportunities.

OSK has the final apartments in the completed East and West Towers on Kavanagh Street, as well as the recently launched <a href="/new-apartments/blvd-at-melbourne-square-19-hoff-boulevard-southbank">BLVD</a> which is slated for completion in late 2026.

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Downsizers have come from all over to take advantage of the rare opportunity to move closer to the city. Williamstown downsizer Moira has been living in Melbourne Square for the last two years. The 63-year-old and her partner secured a three-bedroom apartment in one of the completed towers.

Moira said the unprecedented quality of finish and amenities at Melbourne Square, as well as its location and security, were the driving factors behind their&nbsp;purchase.

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Each completed tower features two levels of amenities on the podium, including a 50-metre swimming pool, a gym, seating and lounge areas, and several dining spaces.

"I use the eighth-floor gym up to five times a week, helping me keep fit and do bone-strengthening exercises for my osteoporosis," Moira says.

"We have used the outdoor pool with grandkids often, mainly in summer," Moira says, adding that the 54th-floor spa serves as a retreat for both her and her partner, offering a space for relaxation and de-stressing. Both her sons and grandsons have used the recently opened basketball courts outside.

"The diversity of age groups and ethnicities is also very warming to see, young and old. All life-stages live here, and enjoy the great location and amenities."

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Moira has also used the bookable function rooms when she's entertained family and friends.

"The quality of the rooms and facilities is excellent, from the premium lounger through to the dining room and demo kitchen on the eighth floor. There is a function room to suit nearly all occasions, and based on our extensive review of other inner-city apartment options, has by far the best facilities we saw."

Over 6000 sqm of public space has been included across the ground floor of the towers, with a landscaped public park, along with several green spaces and walkways, in addition to a full-line double-storey Woolworths and retail and dining options&nbsp;including a restaurant, café and bottle shop.&nbsp;

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Moira says she heads to Woolworths almost every day, given it's so close to the building, and she visits the sushi bar, Malaysian restaurant Sama Sama, and the fresh bakery frequently.

Moira and her partner have embraced the Melbourne Square community and are kept updated through the building’s WEWumbo app on all social initiatives, from wine clubs and book clubs to occasional big events like the&nbsp;Grand Prix or Lunar New Year that ignite the precinct.

Melbourne Square is also drawing lots of locals, showcasing the precinct's appeal as a central hub for residents and visitors.

"With its garden areas for dog walkers, other meeting areas, and retail venues having been introduced, it is clearly drawing lots of locals to Melbourne Square, beyond the current towers' residents," Moira suggests.

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The walkability factor at Melbourne Square was another major drawcard for Moira and her partner.

"We love to walk whenever we can and the central location to everything is a main attraction of living at Melbourne Square. We walk to the footy, to the city, to the markets - everywhere we can. My son came over from the UK and he walked around the Botanical Gardens, Albert Park Lake and down to the beach, South Melbourne Market, and into the city. Everything is on our doorstep here."

The final apartments remain in Melbourne Square's complete East and West Tower, while BLVD is Melbourne Square's latest off the plan tower.

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Why I bought an apartment at Melbourne Square: Urban Buyer Q&A

<a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> in the southern Gold Coast has become one of the hotspot off the plan apartment markets in the whole country over the last few years.

While always known to locals as one of the best spots on the Gold Coast, it was very much put on the map to souther state dwellers from the early stages of COVID.

The suburb now represents a blend of old and new apartments.

A recent purchaser in Sherpa's <a href="/news/qld/sherpa-launch-perspective-nexus-palm-beach-apartments">recently launched Perspective Nexus</a> said the location of the development, as well as its internal amenity and reputation of the developer, were the driving factors in her purchase.

"Palm Beach has so much to offer," buyer Julie says.

"On your doorstep, you've got shopping complexes and cafes and restaurants, and if you're in a location like <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a>, you can literally just jump on your bike and you can ride down and do your shopping. There's also access to a lot of nature trails around the area so it's really the perfect place to sort of unwind."

Julie says what she loves most about Palm Beach is the access to all the bike paths.

"You can be riding along the beach or you could work your way down the coast and end up in the hinterland areas so it really is a spectacular location."

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Perspective Nexus is located on the prized eastern side, the beach side, of the Gold Coast Highway, one building away from the <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> Parklands.

"Location-wise, I don't think you can really beat it," Julie adds.

"I think it's just the lifestyle that just really offers you and the flexibility. You can literally just walk downstairs and be on the beach within a couple of minutes, and that, probably to me, is the biggest advantage of living in a complex like <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective&nbsp;Nexus</a>."

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Julie says she's looking forward to going downstairs to June Cafe, next door to <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a>, to have a coffee and breakfast.

"Being right on the beach, of course, you've got the estuary with the flat waters and you've got the beach with the ocean, so it's great for surfers or any other kind of sort of water sports.&nbsp;But there's also the dog beach so you can bring your dog down for the day. Whether it's the estuary or the ocean size, there's a dedicated area for our fur babies, which I am pretty excited about!"

<a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a>, just 32 apartments designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch, comprises a sole two-bedroom apartment, 21 three-bedroom apartments each with a multi-purpose room, and five four-bedroom apartments. There's also two penthouses and three two-level skyhomes with private rooftops.

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Julie said the biggest advantage for her moving into Nexus is the wellness centre. Residents will have exclusive access to&nbsp;a dedicated wellness space featuring a swimming pool, magnesium spa, outdoor kitchen, sauna, hot and cold pools, a steam room, and a wellness garden.

Additional amenities and features will include an electric car charging station, individual apartment storage, a car wash bay, a dog wash, and parcel delivery storage, including a cold store.

<a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a> marks Sherpa's third venture in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, following the highly successful Perspective 488 project, which sold out within three months, and its fast-tracked sibling, Perspective Two Sea. Together, these projects achieved a combined sales total exceeding $70 million.

Julie also said she felt safe buying an apartment from Sherpa, who have delivered quality apartments and buildings for a number of years.

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Perspective Nexus is located on the prized eastern side, the beach side, of the Gold Coast Highway, one building away from the Palm Beach Parklands

Staff Writer

Why I bought a Perspective Nexus, Palm Beach apartment

With substantial forecasted population growth, and the North West Metro, Castle Hill is becoming a sought-after suburb. Offering genuine value compared to more established apartment markets like Chatswood, St Leonards and Macquarie Park, it is attracting first home buyers, investors, downsizers and upsizers. Due to complete Spring 2024, Grand Reve has been billed as the most prestigious development ever offered in the Hills District.

Hear from Sydney local Gerry, who recently purchased his new home at Kassis Homes' Grand Reve as well as Josephine, who recently purchased two new properties at Kassis Homes' Grand Reve.

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*Dasco has been rated 4.5 gold stars in the NSW Government's Rating System, iCIRT, which helps prospective buyers more easily identify building professionals who have a proven track record, supported by objective evidence of their past capability to deliver buildings you can trust. The more stars, the more confidence your construction industry professional is likely to deliver a reliable outcome.

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Hear from Sydney local Gerry, who recently purchased his new home at Kassis Homes' Grand Reve as well as Josephine, who recently purchased two new properties at Kassis Homes' Grand Reve.


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