<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/smith-by-valli-collingwood-224-228-smith-street-collingwood-vic-3066">Smith Collingwood</a> is a new boutique apartment development bringing a refined, design-led approach to one of Melbourne’s most established inner-city neighbourhoods.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pandolfini-architects">Pandolfini Architects</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/lisa-buxton-interiors">Lisa Buxton</a>, Smith by Valli sits on iconic Smith Street and comprises just 22 residences tailored toward owner-occupiers seeking a more considered style of apartment living.

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The design of Smith focuses on a north-facing orientation across all residences, a relatively uncommon feature in dense inner-Melbourne settings. Each apartment has been planned to maximise natural light and outlook, alongside a material palette defined by warm tones, custom joinery, and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances.

The development comprises a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with pricing currently ranging from just under $1 million to around $4.85 million for the premium penthouse-level residences, reflecting growing demand for luxury owner-occupier product in Melbourne’s inner urban market.

Residents will also have access to a private rooftop garden designed as an elevated retreat above the city, &nbsp;featuring curated landscaping, veggie boxes, intimate seating areas and spaces for relaxed gatherings. Sustainability has also been integrated into the project through a 7-star energy rating and two secure bicycle facilities for every residence.

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Smith by Valli sits in the heart of one of Melbourne’s most established retail and hospitality strips, within walking distance of venues such as Falco Bakery, Carnation Canteen and Alimentari, alongside parks and everyday services. With a Walk Score of 99, the location reinforces the project’s positioning toward buyers prioritising walkability and access over car dependency.

With only a limited number of residences, Smith reflects growing demand for smaller, highly curated apartment developments that prioritise design quality, liveability, and connection to neighbourhood character.

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Joel Robinson

Smith by Valli delivers a refined collection of luxury residences to Melbourne’s inner north

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a>’s 640 Bourke Street stands as a testament to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">Melbourne</a>’s ability to bridge its storied past with a bold vision for the future.&nbsp;

Rising above the heritage-listed Eliza Tinsley building, the development reflects a broader shift toward adaptive reuse in the city, where historical assets are retained and reinterpreted as part of new residential development.

Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> incorporates the Eliza Tinsley building as its foundation, housing a grand gallery and lobby space that serve as both a functional and symbolic centrepiece. The heritage façade informs the tower’s design, creating a connection between Melbourne’s past and its contemporary skyline.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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Above this historic base, the 68-storey tower will deliver just over 600 residences, a notable reduction from earlier schemes, reflecting a deliberate move toward larger-format apartments and a stronger owner-occupier focus.

Unlike traditional CBD developments that prioritised investor stock, 640 Bourke Street has been repositioned to respond to changing buyer expectations.

"The discussion was all around making 640 Bourke Street the best residence to live in, to be much more focused on the people in the building rather than people looking at the building," Marsland explained.&nbsp;

This shift is evident in the development’s interiors, which emphasise practical luxury with spacious layouts, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.&nbsp;

“What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Lauren Sheldon, Far East Consortium’s Director of Sales and Marketing, said.&nbsp;

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Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang added, "We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."&nbsp;

Amenities spanning more than 3,000 sqm across multiple levels further reinforce this focus on resident experience. These include a pool, gym, co-working areas, and a range of hospitality-inspired spaces such as a whisky lounge, library, and private dining rooms, many drawing reference from traditional bathhouses and Melbourne’s laneway culture.

"We wanted to make both the pool and the gym area to be absolutely destinational, and when you traverse across to these spaces, there is a gentle familiarity to the beautiful notions of the hammams and the Roman baths, a gentle nod to history," Chang noted.

At street level, the project contributes to the ongoing transformation of the western CBD, with upgrades to Langs Lane and the introduction of retail, hospitality, and gallery spaces designed to activate the precinct and strengthen its connection to the surrounding city fabric.

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The location places residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and the Docklands waterfront, positioning the development within a rapidly evolving inner-city neighbourhood.

"We believe it's the best site left in the city of Melbourne," Craig Williams, Executive Director at Far East Consortium, said.&nbsp;

640 Bourke Street is Far East Consortium’s 14th building in Melbourne’s western CBD.

"A very elegant designed building. It's going to be a Melbourne statement for many, many years to come."

One-bedroom apartments are priced from around $640,000, with 640 Bourke Street targeting completion in 2029.

Renders shown are Artist's Impressions correct as of May 2026.

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Heritage-led design anchors Far East Consortium’s 640 Bourke St, Melbourne

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD Group</a> has set a new residential price record in Queensland with the $30 million sale of the penthouse at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-burleigh-88-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">ONE Burleigh</a> development in Burleigh Heads.

The sale equates to around $37,500 per sqm.

The two-level, 800 sqm penthouse, featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms, five car spaces, and a private infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, was acquired by a Gold Coast-based entrepreneur, highlighting continued demand for ultra-premium beachfront product.

Selling agent Freddie Tehle of PRD Burleigh Heads said the result reflects tightening supply of high-quality, large-format apartments in Burleigh.

“There’s very limited opportunity to secure this level of scale and absolute beachfront position in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>,” Tehle said.

“Buyers are increasingly seeking apartments that genuinely replace a standalone home, and this penthouse delivers that with its size, privacy, and direct ocean frontage.”

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The sale comes as construction progresses on ONE Burleigh, a boutique development of 17 full-floor residences at 88 The Esplanade, scheduled for completion in early 2027.

Developed by MAYD Group and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mas-architecture-studio">MAS Architecture</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/sici-design">Sici Design</a>, the project has been positioned as a collection of house-sized beachfront apartments, each occupying an entire floor with around 381 sqm of internal and external living space.

When construction commenced, MAYD director Todd Mould pointed to the long-term resilience of premium coastal real estate as a key driver behind the project.

“Real estate, particularly at the premium end, remains one of the most resilient and proven long-term investment avenues,” Mould said.

“Our ambition is that anyone who buys a MAYD-built product can genuinely feel the care, craftsmanship and commitment we bring to every detail.”

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Each residence has been configured with four bedrooms, multiple living zones, a private office, and expansive ocean-facing terraces. Interiors draw on a restrained material palette, including travertine stone, timber joinery, and integrated premium appliances.

Interior designer Sici Design said the approach was to reflect the project’s coastal setting through both materiality and spatial planning.

“ONE Burleigh is our vision of luxury living, designed to bring the essence of Burleigh Heads' vibrant coastal beauty into an unparalleled residential experience.”

Residents will have access to a suite of wellness-focused amenities, including pools, sauna facilities, and dedicated relaxation spaces, reflecting a broader shift toward lifestyle-driven apartment design on the Gold Coast.

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The project occupies a southern Esplanade site with uninterrupted beachfront frontage, an increasingly rare offering in Burleigh Heads, free from the Norfolk Pines that line much of the coastline and often limit direct ocean outlook.

Mould said the design intent was to balance that outlook with a sense of retreat.

“Living at ONE Burleigh is about how your day naturally unfolds, morning light across the ocean, coffee on the balcony, and being in Burleigh but elevated above the noise.”

The result further reinforces Burleigh Heads’ emergence as one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held and supply-constrained beachfront markets, where boutique, owner-occupier-focused developments are increasingly setting new price benchmarks.

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MAYD Group sets Queensland record with $30 million penthouse sale at ONE Burleigh in Burleigh Heads

Apartment developers in the Gold Coast are finding new, creative ways to differentiate themselves from competing projects, as new supply starts to flow through up and down the Coast.

Developer BIG Projects brought in the renowned Sydney-based design studio YSG Studio to craft the interiors for The Frederick, BIG Projects' new Mermaid Beach project and YSG Studio's first move into the multi-residential development space.

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It was a strategic move for BIG Projects to bring in a Sydney eye to the development.

“Our role is to give our design partners the space and freedom to explore,” says Matt Barrett, Director of BIG Projects.

“We wanted YSG Studio to capture the essence of Nobby’s, to design a building that embraces life, light and connection, while creating a genuine sense of place.”

There are only 39 apartments in The Frederick, including a striking beach house, just 100 metres from the booming Nobby Beach precinct.&nbsp;

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Yasmine Ghoniem, Director of YSG Studio, says their vision&nbsp;for The Frederick "reinvents coastal living."

“Nobby’s has such an iconic energy, it’s one of those rare pockets of the Gold Coast where the community, the beach, and the streets all feel connected,” Ghoniem says.

"Responding to the neighbouring coastline, soothing curves add a relaxing regional overlay, while unique detailing really sets it apart. It’s a place that feels lived in from the moment you step inside.”

A standout feature of The Frederick is its rooftop terrace, an uncommon inclusion for a boutique, low-rise building, where amenity is typically concentrated at ground level.

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Positioned to capture panoramic views from the hinterland to the ocean, the rooftop has been designed as a series of intimate zones. It includes a pool, sauna, sun decks, workspaces and dedicated entertaining areas.

“The rooftop was conceived as a collection of spaces where residents can unwind and connect, an extension of the Nobby’s lifestyle,” Barrett says.

Architecture for the project was led by Plus Studio, with landscape design by LDG Landscape Architecture.

SRQ Projects Director Nick Clydsdale, who is handling sales at The Frederick, says the majority of enquiry is coming from South East QLD and Victorian buyers who have been actively searching between Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach for some time.

"They’ve reviewed a number of projects, however this one has stood out for its unique detailing and compelling design,"&nbsp;Clydsdale says.

Site demolition is slated for this month, with construction commencing soon after. BIG Projects is targeting a late 2027 completion.

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Sydney’s YSG Studio makes Gold Coast multi-residential debut with BIG Projects at The Frederick

Melbourne-based property developer ALTA Property has this week achieved planning approval for the adaptive re-use of a former commercial tower into a $200 million, 169-apartment project at 10 Queens Road, one of the last developable sites along the Albert Park Lake-fronting boulevard.&nbsp;

Set within one of Melbourne’s most sought-after precincts and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fraser-partners-0">Fraser and Partners</a>, the illustrious building will offer unparalleled views across Albert Park Lake, Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne CBD.&nbsp;

The mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences will be complemented by a ground-floor amenity featuring private dining, a lounge bar, gym and wellness spaces, co-working, outdoor communal gardens, and retail.&nbsp;

The 17-storey building is a masterclass in adaptive re-use, with the existing commercial building’s façade, shell and internal structure to be retained, before high-end residences are built from the ground up in a newly built Albert Park facing addition to the building.&nbsp;

Sitting atop the building will be two 320+sqm penthouses with private rooftop terraces, which are expected to be priced between $9 - $11 million.&nbsp;

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Architecturally, the building will feature a curved, geometric façade that celebrates and elevates the existing structure, with warm, muted tones which were selected to extend the materiality of the existing building rather than contrast it.&nbsp;

Interiors will bring together three metre high ceilings with waffle concrete in some spaces, natural timber, granite and Australian materials, culminating in crafted, generous and considered spaces that are defined by authenticity.&nbsp;

The adaptive re-use means that the Queens Road project will be a sustainability led, high-quality finished product, with a 62% saving in carbon emissions by re-using the existing structure rather than knocking it down and rebuilding.&nbsp;

ALTA Property was launched by Nigel Givoni in 2023, bringing over 25 years of experience in multi level residential delivery.&nbsp;

Melbourne’s property market growth is currently led by apartments. According to RPM VIC Apartments &amp; Townhomes Market Report (April 2026), units are outpacing houses, especially in the middle ring suburbs where median prices hit $757,500 – a four-year high that represents 2.9 percent growth quarter-on-quarter.&nbsp;

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For ALTA Property Founder Nigel Givoni, this performance speaks to the confidence he has in the Melbourne market.&nbsp;

“Queens Road represents a rare opportunity to continue to shape our presence in the Melbourne market.,"&nbsp;Givoni says.

"With a considered project team and a premier site along one of the city’s most sought-after boulevards, we look forward to contributing to the fabric of this established address.

“Other Australian markets are getting a lot of attention, but I believe the depth of value in Melbourne is being overlooked. The fundamentals are strong, population growth is steady and, based on our preliminary conversations with a leading builder, construction costs are beginning to normalise, creating further opportunity."

Givoni says the project is a&nbsp;highly considered example of adaptive re-use, delivering quality, high-end residences, premium hotel-inspired amenities and an architecturally striking façade, all achieved without the need to remove the existing structure.

"We are really looking forward to the market’s response,” he said.&nbsp;

ALTA Property to deliver $200 million Queens Road apartment tower

Sydney’s property market is known for high prices, competitive bidding, and mounting pressure on first home buyers. But change is on the horizon.

From late 2025, eligible first home buyers in New South Wales will have access to a new federal government initiative aimed at addressing affordability: the Help to Buy Scheme.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the Help to Buy Scheme?</h2>

The program introduces a shared equity model intended to reduce the upfront cost of entering the property market, particularly in high-demand urban areas such as Sydney.

The scheme operates under a shared ownership structure in which the federal government takes an equity stake of up to 40 per cent for new homes, or 30 per cent for existing dwellings. This arrangement allows eligible buyers to significantly reduce their loan size and avoid the added cost of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).

Under this model, purchasers can enter the property market with as little as a two per cent deposit, well below the traditional 10 to 20 per cent usually required. The government’s contribution is not a loan but a co-ownership stake in the property. As such, there is no interest or rent charged on its portion.

Because the government’s equity combined with the buyer’s deposit typically meets or exceeds the 20 per cent threshold, LMI does not apply. The remaining balance, generally between 60 and 70 per cent of the property’s value, is financed through a standard home loan with a participating lender.

The government's equity in the property remains in place until the buyer chooses to repay it voluntarily or until the property is sold. Buyers can buy back the government’s share over time, in increments of at least five per cent, depending on their financial situation.

There is no fixed repayment timeline, but the amount to be repaid will be based on the property's market value at the time of repayment, not the original purchase price.

<h2>How do you qualify for the&nbsp;Help to Buy Scheme?</h2>

To qualify for the Help to Buy Scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:

<ul>
	<li>Be an Australian citizen at least 18 years of age.</li>
	<li>Be a first-home buyer who does not currently own property.</li>
	<li>Intend to live in the property as their primary residence.</li>
	<li>Earn less than $100,000 per year for individuals, or $160,000 for couples.</li>
	<li>Purchase a property within the regional price caps, currently $950,000 in Sydney, though this is expected to rise to approximately $1.3 million ahead of the program’s launch.</li>
</ul>

While the Help to Buy Scheme does not solve affordability challenges across the board, it does offer a more accessible pathway for a defined segment of the market, particularly younger buyers with moderate incomes who have been priced out of traditional lending routes.

The scheme is expected to commence in NSW in late 2025, as part of a national rollout.

Under the new model, purchasers can enter the property market with as little as a two per cent deposit, well below the traditional 10 to 20 per cent usually required

Help to Buy Scheme: What first home buyers in NSW need to know

The First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is a government initiative designed to help eligible first-time home buyers by offering financial assistance towards the purchase or construction of a new home.

While the FHOG is a nationwide program, it is administered separately by each state and territory, meaning the eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and property requirements can vary depending on your location. This means that the amount available and the conditions attached to the grant will differ, so it is important to check the specific guidelines for your state or territory.

It’s important to note that the FHOG is just one of several incentives available to first home buyers. In most states and territories, the grant is not linked to stamp duty exemptions or concessions, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The FHOG is typically a one-off payment, reducing the overall cost of purchasing or building a new home before any stamp duty concessions are applied.

Below, we provide a breakdown of the First Home Owner Grants available across Australia, outlining the specific details for each state and territory.

<h2>New South Wales First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes valued up to $600,000. For land purchases and owner-builders, the threshold extends to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Benefits: Provides full stamp duty exemption for homes valued up to $800,000, with concessions available for properties up to $1 million.

<h2>Victoria South Wales First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Provides a $10,000 grant for first-home buyers purchasing or building new homes valued up to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Benefits: Offers full stamp duty exemption for properties up to $600,000, with concessions available up to $750,000.

<h2>Queensland First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers $30,000 for contracts signed between 20 November 2023 and 30 June 2025. The FHOG applies to new homes valued up to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Concessions: Provides additional concessions for properties valued up to $800,000.

<h2>Western Australia First Home Owner Grant</h2>

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First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes valued up to $750,000 in the southern regions and up to $1 million in the northern regions.

Stamp Duty Concessions: Available for homes valued up to $600,000 for transactions entered into on or after 9 May 2024.

<h2>Australian Capital Territory First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Replaced by the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, offering full stamp duty concessions for eligible buyers.

<h2>South Australia First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Provides up to $15,000 for new homes, including houses, apartments, and townhouses. As of 6 June 2024, there is no property value cap for eligibility.

Stamp Duty Relief: Available for new homes and vacant land purchases.

<h2>Tasmania First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes and off the plan purchases.

Stamp Duty Exemption: Between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026, first home buyers of established homes valued up to $750,000 receive a full exemption on property transfer duty.

<h2>Northern Territory First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: The Northern Territory provides a $10,000 grant for new homes only. Additional government grants and concessions are available for first home buyers.

Stamp Duty Exemption: The only stamp duty exemption available to property buyers is the House and Land Package Exemption (HLPE).

Eligibility criteria and application processes differ across states. Prospective buyers should refer to their respective state revenue offices for full details on grant availability, conditions, and additional concessions.

Every First Home Owner Grant for new property by state

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable architecture and environmentally conscious design, systems and ratings in place can help determine the energy efficiency of residential buildings in Australia.

Australia has multiple building rating systems that evaluate energy efficiency and sustainability in existing and new building designs.

Some systems assess individual building components, while others provide an overall rating for the entire structure.

A rating system ensures that homes are comfortable and energy-efficient, whether you are buying, renovating, or building.

NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) is a common way for new homes to meet energy efficiency requirements.

As new developments continue to shape the urban environment, understanding NatHERS ratings becomes essential for developers and homeowners. This article delves into the concept of NatHERS ratings, their significance, and how they contribute to creating energy-efficient homes.

<h2>What is NatHERS?</h2>

NatHERS is a national initiative implemented by the Australian government to promote energy efficiency in residential buildings. The scheme aims to provide a standardised method for assessing the thermal performance of homes, considering factors such as insulation, orientation, ventilation, and building materials.&nbsp;

NatHERS ratings are the most common way new homes meet the National Construction Code's (NCC's) minimum energy efficiency requirements.&nbsp;

NatHERS assessments provide thermal and whole-home ratings for new homes, townhouses, and apartments.

The rating helps evaluate the energy performance of buildings, guides homeowners and developers to make informed decisions about the energy efficiency of their properties, and encourages the construction of more sustainable, comfortable, and cost-effective homes.

<h2>How NatHERS Ratings Work</h2>

NatHERS ratings are determined through four accredited software tools (AccuRate, BERS Pro, FirstRate5, HERO) using a calculation engine CSIRO developed to predict building temperature based on various factors.

The tools can model complex effects of building mass, insulation, window size, and other elements.

The outcome is a star rating that reflects the building's overall thermal efficiency, indicating how well it can maintain a comfortable indoor temperature without excessive reliance on heating or cooling systems.

The star rating scale ranges from 0 to 10, with a 6-star rating being the minimum requirement for compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC).&nbsp;

Achieving a higher star rating demonstrates a commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability, as the building is better equipped to minimise its environmental impact and reduce long-term energy costs.

Anyone can use NatHERS tools, but accredited assessors can provide certified ratings and professional advice.

<h2>Benefits of Higher NatHERS Ratings</h2>

Energy Efficiency: Buildings with higher NatHERS ratings are more energy-efficient, requiring less heating and cooling energy. This reduces the structure's carbon footprint and lowers occupants' energy bills.

Cost Savings: Homes with higher NatHERS ratings are generally more energy-efficient, resulting in reduced energy consumption for heating and cooling. This translates to lower energy bills for homeowners, making sustainable living environmentally friendly and economically viable in the long run.

Environmental Impact: Lower energy consumption directly translates to a reduced environmental impact. Buildings with higher NatHERS ratings contribute to the overall goal of mitigating climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions associated with heating and cooling systems.

Improved Comfort: Buildings with high NatHERS ratings offer better thermal comfort to occupants. Proper insulation, well-designed ventilation, and optimal orientation maintain a consistent and comfortable indoor temperature, providing occupants with a more enjoyable and healthier space.

Market Value and Desirability: Higher NatHERS ratings can enhance the market value of a property. As energy efficiency becomes a more significant consideration for homebuyers, a well-rated building may attract a premium price and stand out in the real estate market.

Compliance with Building Codes: NatHERS ratings are a vital component of the National Construction Code (NCC), and compliance with these ratings is often a mandatory requirement for new developments. Local councils and planning authorities may set minimum energy efficiency standards that must be met to obtain development approval.

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is a crucial initiative shaping the future of energy-efficient, resilient, and cost-effective homes. With its recent upgrades, NatHERS has evolved into a world-leading tool for the building sector, supporting the global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Staff Writer

What is a NatHERS rating in new off the plan apartment developments?

Mixed-use developments have gained significant popularity across Australia in recent years due to their unique blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

Unlike traditional single-purpose developments, mixed-use projects offer a harmonious integration of various functions within a single locale.

Residential units seamlessly coexist with commercial establishments, retail outlets, dining venues, entertainment hubs, and recreational facilities, with the combination not only enhances convenience but also fosters a vibrant lifestyle and a sense of community.

<h3>Convenience and accessibility</h3>

Mixed-use developments are designed with convenience in mind. They often integrate residential units with commercial spaces, retail outlets, restaurants, and recreational facilities, creating a self-contained community.

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The proximity allows residents to enjoy the convenience of having essential amenities and services within walking distance. Whether it's grabbing a cup of coffee, going grocery shopping, or accessing healthcare services, everything is conveniently located, saving residents time and effort.

<h3>Vibrant lifestyle and community</h3>

One of the major advantages of mixed-use developments is the vibrant lifestyle they offer. With a diverse range of amenities and communal spaces, residents have ample opportunities to interact, socialise, and build a sense of community.

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The presence of parks, community centres, and shared spaces fosters a lively atmosphere, encouraging residents to engage in various activities and events. The vibrant lifestyle within these developments creates a unique sense of belonging and camaraderie among the residents.

<h3>Potential for higher rental yields and property value appreciation</h3>

Mixed-use developments tend to attract a broad range of tenants and buyers due to their versatile nature. This high demand can result in higher rental yields for investors and potentially lead to property value appreciation over time.

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The integration of commercial and retail spaces attracts businesses, which can provide a stable rental income stream. Additionally, the popularity of mixed-use developments often drives up property values, making them a potentially lucrative investment in the long term.

<h3>Enhanced security and maintenance</h3>

Mixed-use developments typically have comprehensive security measures in place. With controlled access points, CCTV surveillance, and professional security staff, residents can enjoy enhanced safety and peace of mind.

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Additionally, these developments often have dedicated maintenance teams responsible for the upkeep of common areas, landscaping, and infrastructure. This ensures that the overall appearance and functionality of the development are well-maintained, creating a pleasant living environment for residents.

<h3>Live-work-play balance</h3>

One of the key attractions of mixed-use developments is the ability to achieve a desirable live-work-play balance. The integration of residential and commercial spaces allows residents to live closer to their workplaces, reducing commuting time and improving work-life balance.

The proximity to various amenities and recreational facilities encourages an active and healthy lifestyle. Residents can easily access fitness centres, parks, restaurants, and entertainment options, all within the same development, leading to a more fulfilling and convenient way of life.

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The top five reasons to buy in a mixed-use development

When buying a property, everyone needs to be aware of the additional costs that come as part of the buying process.

Often the largest outlay, after the deposit which goes to the bank, is stamp duty.

<h2 style="line-height: 1.38;">What is Stamp Duty?</h2>

Stamp duty is an extra tax to pay the government when you buy land, a property, and other certain assets.

It happens when the legal ownership is transferred. It can also be known as property transfer duty or transfer duty.

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<h2>Who pays Stamp Duty?</h2>

In some circumstances, you may get an exemption. For some states, you won’t have to pay for stamp duty if you are a first home buyer or a pensioner for houses under a particular price. There are also stamp duty concessions, where you may be entitled to a discount.

<h2>How much does Stamp Duty cost?</h2>

Each state has different rules which affect how much you need to pay. These rules can affect the rate you pay, and the timeframe you will need to pay in. Before you buy land or a property, make sure you check the up-to-date information for your state’s stamp duty.

You can use a free stamp duty calculator online to see approximately how much you’ll need to pay. Find out if you’re eligible for an exemption by enquiring on a project via Urban!

Overall, the stamp duty you need to pay will depend on:

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	<li aria-level="1">How much your land/property is worth</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Where your land/property is located</li>
	<li aria-level="1">What type of land/property it is</li>
</ul>

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Ellen Walker

Off-the-plan property explained: What is stamp duty?

The boom of the Gold Coast off the plan apartment market continued in 2023, with some agents reporting they secured more enquiry in sales even compared with 2022.

While not as strong as enquiry from 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic, there was still significant purchasing numbers from the southern state for the mid-level stock, around the $1.5 million mark. Those buyers are either pre-retirees looking to move north in the future, or those who will move up on completion of the development.

Locals have buoyed the market in 2023, feeling like they have more of a chance compared with 2021 and 2022 when southern money quickly snapped up most of the sought-after apartments.

2024 is shaping up to be another strong year on the Gold Coast, with supply still an overarching factor in forecasted price growth.

Downsizers and rightsizers made up the most of enquiry in 2023, with first home buyers all but priced out of quality stock near the sand.

We've looked at Apartments.com.au data to look at which were the most sought-after suburbs for downsizers and rightsizers in 2023.

<h2>Mermaid Beach</h2>

The millionaire's playground of <a href="/developments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> continues to attract downsizers and rightsizers whenever there's a new development, given the opportunity to develop in the pricey suburb is at a premium.

DANKAV's <a href="/new-apartments/laani-26-28-alexandra-avenue-mermaid-beach">LAANI</a> Mermaid Beach on Alexandra Avenue was a favourite for next home buyers. The 48 apartments across an 18-level building presented itself as boutique, but large enough to have significant residential amenity to service the building.

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Starting at $1,150,000 for two-bedroom units and $1.75 million for three-bedroom residences, LAANI's amenities sit on level seven and include a heated lap pool, gym, sauna, cinema room, shared office space, private dining, and an outdoor lounge with barbecue facilities.

Around 60 per cent of LAANI's apartments are sold.

Construction is underway, and is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.

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Mermaid Beach's only other high-rise development in <a href="/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves</a> Mermaid Beach, which is all but sold out following the conditional sales of their penthouse and sub penthouse just before Christmas.

The apartments, which sold for $6 million and $5.5 million respectively, were secured by local Gold Coast downsizers, one who already resided in Mermaid Beach.

The Rothelowman-designed development, <a href="/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>'s third in the Gold Coast after <a href="/buildings/hemingway-1267-1273-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">Hemingway</a> at Palm Beach and <a href="/buildings/emerson-kirra-100-musgrave-street-coolangatta">Emerson</a> at <a href="/developments/kirra-qld-4225">Kirra</a>, has continually garnered significant interest since it launched to the market at the start of 2022.

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The development features a north-facing swimming pool, yoga deck, gym, sauna, recreation lounge, and barbecue seating.

Apartments at Yves are priced from $1.05 million to $1.3 million.

Queensland’s largest and most reputable builder, <a href="/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, anticipates a late-2024 completion date.

<h2>Surfers Paradise</h2>

<a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a> is popular with every kind of buyer, from first home buyer and investor to rightsizer and downsizer.

The majority of next home buyer interest came at <a href="/new-apartments/florian-surfers-paradise-42-monaco-street-surfers-paradise">Florian</a>, quietly outside of the central hub of Surfers on the river on Monaco Street.

The development, by <a href="/developers/pacifico-investments">Pacifico Investments</a>, comprises just&nbsp;45 two and three-bedroom apartments across 17 levels. Pacifico went back to the drawing board during the sales process after identifying the demand from the downsizer and rightsizer market for two-bedroom apartments with a multi-purpose room, as well as larger three-bedroom units.

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Embracing a French Riviera theme, prominent interior design firm <a href="/interior-designers/coco-republic-interior-design">Coco Republic</a> curated the apartment interiors with light, coastal tones.

There was also next home buyer interest at 26 <a href="/new-apartments/vista-surfers-paradise-26-vista-street-surfers-paradise">Vista</a>, the 51-level tower on Vista Street by <a href="/developers/mrcb">MRCB</a>.

<a href="/project-marketer/urban-activation">Urban Activation</a> Sales Director Matt George said there were around 140 sales in the sustainable building in 2023, with both prices and enquiry rising from 2022 levels.

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One street back from&nbsp;the sought-after Northcliffe Beach, 26 Vista will have 280 apartments and six three-storey townhouses that front Northcliffe Light Rail Station.

<a href="/architects/dbi">DBI</a>'s design incorporates&nbsp;an internal wellbeing precinct featuring a spa, gym, outdoor yoga space, pool, sauna and steam room and a residents lounge.

<h2>Chevron Island</h2>

Chevron Island's rise in popularity among downsizers is a testament to its status as a hidden gem on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

The highly sought-after $135 million <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a> project by <a href="/developers/siera">Siera Property Group</a>, which commenced construction last September, reflects the surging demand in the area. Initially marketed as a 22-storey tower, the Tapestry project expanded to incorporate five additional levels, totalling 113 units, to meet market demand in the area.

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Designed by local architecture firm <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA</a>, the sculptural tower aims to be a 'cultural continuation' of the neighbouring HOTA precinct.

Located on Darrambal Street near the HOTA precinct, Tapestry benefits from its strategic location, attracting owner-occupiers, particularly downsizers seeking easy access to shops, leisure facilities, and public transport.

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Within Tapestry, residents will enjoy the rooftop amenity, set to rival the best on the Gold Coast, featuring a private dining space, which can be closed off to the rest of the rooftop, an infinity pool with views across Surfers Paradise, a gym, and outdoor lounge areas.

Prospective homebuyers still have the opportunity to secure a residence at Tapestry, with two and three-bedroom apartments available starting at $939,900. The completion of Tapestry is slated for July 2025.

The nearby Chevron One has also been popular with rightsizers and downsizers given its uniqueness on Chevron Island. It's set to be the tallest tower the island will ever see, given it was launched and construction had started before the COVID-induced build and labour cost rise.

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The project, by Melbourne developer Bensons, will rise 41 levels and will home around 230 apartments when it's completed in 2025. The Marchese Partners-designed building features a raft of resort-style amenity, over 2,000 sqm, far surpassing any other development on the Gold Coast. The Club One residents’ lounge, floating cinema, sculptured gardens and dining facilities.

<h2>Main Beach</h2>

A little like Mermaid Beach, <a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a> sees an affordable multi-residential development, which is one of the contributing reasons of the success of Drew Group's <a href="/new-apartments/lagoon-main-beach-11-23-cronin-avenue-main-beach">Lagoon Main Beach</a>.

Lagoon Main Beach,&nbsp;two towers centred around a lagoon pool on Cronin Avenue, has been Main Beach's most popular project for a number of years.

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The two towers Sunrise and Sunset comprise 259 apartments with extensive&nbsp;podium-level amenities including a barbecue garden, a fully equipped function lounge, a fitness centre with a connected yoga terrace, and a 24/7 network-connected boardroom designed for flexible co-working needs.

There was a recent flurry of sales, the majority to southern state dwellers, who were buying the expensive two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments with a view to move to Main Beach once the project is completed by Hutchies in late 2025.

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Lagoon's prime location in the heart of Main Beach provides residents with easy access to the beach just 150 metres away and the famous Tedder Ave, known for its quality restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops.

<h2>Broadbeach</h2>

<a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> is seeing a boom in popularity as a mix of high-rise, amenity-laden apartment projects are mixed with luxury, full-floor projects for the more affluent buyer. The suburb offers something for everyone.

Catching all segments of the market, particularly next home buyers who want everything at their doorstep, has been <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">Victoria &amp; Albert</a>, the mega-precinct by Iris Capital.

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Over 50 per cent of the 400 apartments have been snapped up on the site of the former Niecon Plaza. The apartment towers will rise above a significant $200 million commercial precinct at the foot of the building, with residents of V&amp;A afforded direct access to the heart of it.

As expected in a large-scale development, V&amp;A features a range of resort-style amenities, including a 25-metre lap pool, spa, steam room, Zen garden, yoga deck, resident's lounge, and a kids' club area with a playground, all surrounded by sub-tropical gardens.&nbsp;

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A popular new project that's just hit the market in Broadbeach is <a href="/builders/morris-property-group">Morris Property</a>'s <a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest Broadbeach</a> on Armrick Avenue, designed for the owner-occupier.&nbsp;

The 40-level tower offers 182 two and three-bedroom apartments by Canberra-based architecture firm <a href="/architects/guida-moseley-brown-architects">Guida Moseley Brown</a>.&nbsp;

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Crest Broadbeach's extensive amenities on the podium's second level include a pool, gym, lounge space, and a communal barbecue area, all wrapped with terraces featuring seating and dining areas.&nbsp;

The strategic location, situated across from the Broadbeach Bowls Club, not only ensures proximity to amenities but also offers protected views to the south, making it an appealing prospect for downsizers and rightsizers.

Urban's top five most popular Gold Coast suburbs for downsizers and rightsizers in 2023

Something you can never change in real estate is location.

Property itself can always be changed, whether it's a knockdown rebuild of a house, or a full renovation of an apartment. One thing that can't be changed is location.

Developer Sitecorp secured a prime spot for its latest <a href="/new-apartments/blacktown-nsw-2148">Blacktown apartment development</a> <a href="/new-apartments/dara-41-43-kildare-road-blacktown">DARA on Kildare Road</a>, conveniently yet quietly set just off Balmoral Street, where Blacktown's Westpoint, one of Blacktown's two major shopping precincts, is located.

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Westpoint has over 260 retailers and food and beverage options, with the main retailers including Coles, Woolworth and Aldi, Kmart, Big W and Priceline. One of the HOYTS Xtremescreens is the largest standard cinema screen in the country.

Westpoint is next door to Blacktown Train Station, which will connect DARA residents to the city in under 40 minutes.

Blacktown is also home to Sydney's last remaining Drive in Theatre, the Skyline Drive In, a 10-minute drive from DARA. The site for the theatre is also home to Blacktown Markets every Sunday.

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Skyline is also next door to Raging Waters, one of Sydney's top water parks. For more family friendly attraction's there's&nbsp;Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Sydney Premier Karting Parlk, both also within a 10-minute drive from DARA.

Blacktown has a diverse cultural population, which is reflected in the dining scene. There's traditional Burmese food at Sun's Burmese Kitchen to African delights at Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant. Other culinary options include BT Korean barbecue, Radhe Chatpata House for vegetarian Indian, and Blacktown Chopsticks for traditional Chinese fare.

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Beyond the retail and culinary scene, residents of Dara will appreciate the proximity to parklands such as The Blacktown Showground and Joseph Frank Park, just a couple of hundred metres from its doorstep.

Designed by Urban Link, Dara comprises <a href="/news/nsw/why-the-latest-blacktown-apartment-development-offers-the-best-value-for-money-in-sydney">67 affordable apartments</a> in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, including a limited selection of spacious garden apartments featuring expansive private courtyards.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/why-the-latest-blacktown-apartment-development-offers-the-best-value-for-money-in-sydney">Why the latest Blacktown apartment development offers the best value for money in Sydney</a>

Dara is currently in the construction phase, with completion anticipated in early 2025.

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Blacktown's most connected apartment development: How DARA's prime location sets it apart 

<a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> continues to outperform the eastern seaboard capitals in both its house and unit market.

Units rose 1.1 per cent again over December to be 12.2 per cent higher than they were at the start of 2023, data from CoreLogic found.

Urban.com.au data shows significant interest in Brisbane over 2023, spiking in months when a new project launched given the lack of new supply in the Queensland capital.

We've looked at the top five most popular Brisbane apartment developments that captured the attention of prospective buyers in Q4 2023.

<h2>Ruby Ruby</h2>

National apartment developer Kokoda Property launched its new apartment development, <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> in <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>, toward the end of 2023.

The 21-level apartment development at 12-18 Crombie Street comprises 144 two and three-bedroom apartments, including several luxury penthouses.

The <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby Penthouse Collection</a> offers six sub-penthouses and two master penthouses ranging from 188 to 392 sqm, starting from $3.75 million.

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Kokoda strategically acquired the Crombie Street site just behind the Milton Train Station, a three-minute train ride to Roma Street Station. The train lines also reach as far as <a href="/developments/springfield-qld-4300">Springfield</a> and Ipswich to the south and the Redcliffe Peninsula to the north.

Milton is also quickly gaining attention for its quirky cafe and brewery scene, attracting young professionals.

Ruby Ruby amenities include a large rooftop infinity pool with a thoughtfully landscaped BBQ space and deck, floating daybeds and cabanas, a fire pit, elegant private dining and bar, a state-of-the-art private cinema lounge, billiards room, versatile meeting rooms, and a rejuvenating health and wellness space with a sauna, spa, plunge pool, yoga studio, and a fully equipped gym.

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The pet-friendly building also caters to furry friends with its onsite dog-washing facility.

Construction is slated to commence in early 2024, with a target completion date in late 2025.

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"Brisbane is rapidly transforming into a new world city; its culture, business centre, technology, and lifestyle are evolving with over $40 billion of infrastructure investment planned, so naturally, there is a shift occurring with demand now skewed towards sophistication and luxury residential design," Kokoda Property Founder Mark Stevens says.

<h2>Murcia Residences</h2>

<a href="/new-apartments/murcia-residences-east-brisbane-9-overend-street-east-brisbane">Murcia Residences</a> has attracted attention due to its prime location, just 300 metres from the heart of the Olympics.

That's what prominent Woolloongabba developer <a href="/developers/sarazin">Sarazin</a> is offering with their latest project, Murcia Residences, a literal stone's throw from the hallowed turf of The Gabba.&nbsp;

The Overend Street project and its 187 apartment residents will benefit from the substantial investment in the Olympic precinct. Both government and private investors are injecting billions of dollars to establish a thriving 24/7 precinct that will endure long after the conclusion of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Beyond the convenience of entertainment, nature is also at the forefront of the location. Opposite The Gabba, the Kangaroo Point Cliffs offer a river walk and cycle path alongside the Brisbane River. Exiting Murcia and heading east, within 500 metres, Woolloongabba Rotary Park and Norman Creek, surrounded by trees and greenery, await.

For families, Murcia is also strategically positioned near three major university campuses – UQ, QUT, and Griffith South Bank – and falls within the catchment for Brisbane’s first new inner-south high school in over 50 years.

While central to everything, Sarazin will also provide even closer amenities, with new cafes on the ground level of the building. The second level will house a resident gym and bike repair workshop.

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Topping Murcia Residences is an expansive, landscaped amenity space offering sweeping panoramic views across the city skyline. The focal point will be the infinity swimming pool, complemented by private poolside cabanas, sun loungers, a wellness area with cold and warm magnesium plunge pools, a sauna, steam room, and outdoor showers, as well as alfresco private dining and barbecue facilities.

Each apartment has been meticulously crafted to open onto a covered balcony from the open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area. Several apartments include multi-purpose rooms and study nooks, allowing future residents the flexibility to tailor their living space to their preferences.

<h2>The Allere Collection, West Village</h2>

<a href="/new-apartments/the-allere-collection-west-village-mollison-street-west-end">The Allere Collection</a>, featuring two side-by-side towers, Uno and Duno, will become the latest addition to the <a href="/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> master plan upon completion in late 2024. This marks a decade since <a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui</a> initiated the award-winning redevelopment of the beloved Peters Ice Cream factory site.

Proving popular across diverse demographics, from first-home buyers and pet owners to young and established families, the Mollison Street project holds appeal due to its proximity to everything.

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Renowned architecture firm Rothelowman has designed Uno and Duo to soar 20 storeys above the West End precinct.

Residents of the Allere Collection will benefit from double the amenity, with shared access to both Uno and Duo rooftops.

The Uno tower will feature a pool, enclosed dining space, seating areas, a vegetable garden, a conservatory, and a 'Paw Pavilion' – an off-leash dog space on the rooftop. Meanwhile, the Duo Tower will boast a pool, heated spa, enclosed lounge room and dining space, outdoor barbecue facilities, and sun loungers.

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Sekisui is also gearing up to launch the final stage of West Village. This FJMT studio-designed 15-storey building will be their most owner-occupier focused, comprising around 70 three and four-bedroom apartments. It represents the last opportunity to buy into this thriving community.

West Village spans approximately 6,500 sqm of public spaces, including The Common, a 1,400 sqm landscaped green space along West End's Boundary Street.

<h2>Monarch Residences</h2>

<a href="/new-apartments/monarch-residences-toowong-600-coronation-drive-toowong">Monarch Residences</a>, the <a href="/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> development by <a href="/developers/consolidated-properties">Consolidated Properties</a> in collaboration with funding partner Qualitas, was the best selling apartment project in Brisbane in the July and September quarters, according to Urbis.

Upon completion, <a href="/new-apartments/monarch-residences-toowong-600-coronation-drive-toowong">Monarch Residences</a> will house 224 apartments and penthouse residences across two buildings on the 1.2-hectare riverfront 600 Coronation Drive site in Toowong.

Consolidated Properties Group Chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke attributed the success of the project to robust demand from buyers seeking larger riverfront apartments and the capability of <a href="/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>.

“Monarch Residences is one of Brisbane’s most sought-after addresses, with Urbis data showing this project has accounted for a third of all apartment sales in the city over the past six months,” he said.

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Sales have experienced a significant uptick leading to Christmas as individuals contemplate their property and lifestyle aspirations for the upcoming year. O’Rorke mentioned that River 2 now has fewer than ten residences remaining for sale, all featuring home-size three-bedroom floor plans, with prices starting from $1.875 million.

O'Rorke emphasised the project's uniqueness, attributing its success to its prime riverfront location surrounded by expansive public parkland and its exceptional offerings, designed by renowned architects Wardle and Cottee Parker.

Residents of Monarch Residences will enjoy a range of amenities, including a riverside pool, gym, sauna, and an expansive rooftop terrace with dining and entertainment areas.

The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

<h2>Panorama</h2>

Completing the list is the completed Bowen Hills apartment development, <a href="/buildings/panorama-bowen-hills-37-mayne-road-bowen-hills">Panorama</a>, by national developer <a href="/developers/arden-group">Arden Group</a>.

The project's top four selling points are its affordability, location, architecture-designed interiors, and extensive amenities.

Panorama, consisting of 256 one and two-bedroom apartments spread over 25 levels, is competitively priced compared to similar apartment developments in Brisbane.

The development has reached its final release, providing buyers the last opportunity to secure their dream homes in this architecturally designed development.

Designed by Arqus Design, the apartments boast the finest quality and style, featuring spacious designs with expansive balconies, good natural light, and ventilation.

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On the ground level, Panorama offers residents convenient retail services in a boutique tree-lined laneway. The Panorama Retreat on level five features a lap pool with an adjoining plunge pool, a Zen garden, a landscaped north-facing ‘quiet zone,’ barbecue, an entertainment terrace, gym facilities, and a sauna.

Level 26 also boasts the Panorama Skydeck with private nooks, a cinema, a bar, and a kitchen.

Panorama provides an on-site property manager to ensure residents receive excellent service and support.

Situated just over two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and less than a ten-minute walk to some of Brisbane’s best retail, commercial, and employment hot spots, Panorama is in a highly desirable location.

The 27-level building is 200 metres from Bowen Hills train station and is just a ten-minute ride to Brisbane airport.

Panorama presents an exceptional opportunity for those looking to invest or find their dream home in Brisbane, with its completed apartments ready for purchase. With a proven track record of 0 per cent vacancy rates, owners can expect immediate returns, with rental payments made every week.

Some of Brisbane's biggest developers, such as Sarazin and Sekisui House Australia, make the list

Brisbane’s top five most popular off the plan apartment developments on Urban in Q4 2023

Broadbeach is set for it's next luxury apartment tower with Sola, the 22-level tower by Ature Group who founded popular retailers SABO and Zaco, securing approval from the Gold Coast City Council to develop the project.

<a href="/new-apartments/sola-158-surf-parade-broadbeach">Sola</a> features&nbsp;a slender design, penned by Prospect Apartment Architecture and Esat Studio, seamlessly melding a contemporary beach house narrative with sophisticated sculptural details more akin to architecture and details from the Mediterranean.&nbsp;

The site was purchased in 2022 for an around $6 million and will deliver 20 exclusive full-floor apartments with custom stone and wood interiors, as well as top-tier amenities. The three-bedrooms apartments are expected to start from $2.75 million when they launch in February through MOTIV.

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The tower will take up just 269 sqm of the 640 sqm Surf Parade site, designed in response to the solar aspect and to the capture the famous Gold Coast views, whilst remaining sympathetic to neighbouring buildings.&nbsp;

The founders of Ature Group siblings George Kouzoukas and his sister Thessy Batsinilas, and George’s wife Yiota, who together have been making a name for themselves in luxury fashion since 20. They've also quietly been developing commercial and luxury residential properties for over a decade, delivering nine projects. Thessy and Yiota have also been featured in &nbsp;Asia’s coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list.&nbsp;

Sola represents Ature Group’s largest and most high-end project to-date. It will be the first residential project in Queensland directly influenced by the design aesthetics of fashion, drawing inspiration from the trio’s travels as they introduced the SABO and Zaco brands to the world stage. &nbsp;

Ature Group aims to leverage the enduring demand for penthouse-inspired lifestyles, with Sola designed to attract discerning buyers seeking a distinctive and elevated living experience.&nbsp;

The synergies between SABO, Zaco, and Ature seamlessly align, as each of the brands are progressively driven by sophisticated design. Ature Group serves as the manifestation of the SABO founders' vision in the realm of property development, delivered with their trademark luxurious resort aesthetic.&nbsp;

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“Through the evolution of our fashion labels SABO and Zaco, we have been lucky enough to travel the world, visiting luxurious locations and high-end homes, which has served as inspiration for our fashion ranges,"&nbsp;<a href="/developers/ature-group">Ature Group</a> Director&nbsp;George Kouzoukas says.

"Sola is an organic extension of our commitment to exploring our creative abilities. Drawing from the same principles that have shaped our fashion house, we’re embarking on crafting living spaces where sophistication converges with innovation, weaving the artistry of design into the fabric of contemporary living.&nbsp;

“The aim for Sola was to create a beach house in the sky, under the same guiding influences. We have fused bespoke finishes and design with incredible protected views to deliver refined living for our clients, that reflect Broadbeach’s bold identity as the heart and soul of the Gold Coast."

Three of the apartments will be held for the SABO founders, underpinning their confidence in the project as a milestone development for <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> in terms of luxury and lifestyle.&nbsp;

Sola is due to launch to the market in February 2024 through MOTIV.

Ature Group aims to leverage the enduring demand for penthouse-inspired lifestyles, with Sola designed to attract discerning buyers seeking a distinctive and elevated living experience

SABO fashion house founders secure approval for luxury Broadbeach apartment development Sola

Harry Triguboff's apartment giant Meriton has revealed the full plans for its debut apartment development in Brisbane.

Having bought the Gardens Apartments building at <a href="/new-apartments/204-alice-street-brisbane">204 Alice Street last year</a>, <a href="/developers/meriton">Meriton</a> has filed plans for two massive skyscrapers with 795 apartments designed by their go-to architect in Queensland DBI, who has designed Meriton's recent Gold Coast portfolio.

The $1.3 billion development on the 5,485 sqm site directly across the road from the City Botanic Gardens from the Alice Street frontage, will also include a childcare centre, retail and food and beverage spaces, and communal open space facilities like swimming pools, an outdoor gym and play space on the level five podium level, before it gives way to the main tower structure.

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The majority of apartments are two-beds (521), while every one-bedroom apartment (208) has a study. There's 156 three-bedroom apartments and 32 four-bedders.

There's 913 parking spaces across the five basement levels and four podium levels.

DBI said in their Urban Design Context Report submitted to the <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> City Council that the&nbsp;two-tower development takes cues from the surrounding context including the city’s urban fabric as well as the Botanic Gardens and seeks to compliment the adjacent heritage and place character.

"The development is set to become a landmark Brisbane destination and provides a visable presence on the skyline of the city.

"The tower plates have been carefully shaped to maximise the amenity of future residents and visitors and provide generous balconies offering access to Brisbane’s outdoor lifestyle. The towers are strategically located to minimise overshadowing and over-dominating the Botanic Gardens. The sculpted subtropical podium conceals a multilevel carpark, sleeved by activated uses and features a double-height lobby framed by the backdrop of the Botanic Gardens."

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They said 204 Alice Street is at "the centre of a critical mass of new activity, urban living and commerce."

"The area around 204 Alice Street is positioned for further dynamic growth in the years to come with a proposed transformation of the Eagle Street Pier Precinct into a world class mixed-use riverside destination, Waterfront Brisbane," DBI said.

"Another large-scale development within Brisbane’s CBD is the Queen’s Wharf project, set to transform the river’s edge into a cultural and entertainment precinct by April 2024, placing Brisbane on the international stage."

Tower A, positioned on the Alice Street frontage of the site, is the taller tower at 79 levels The slender tower is broken down into three golden beaks which reduces the built form's scale from podium to rooftop.&nbsp;

"The tower design draws inspiration from the neighbouring Botanical Gardens with a finer grain branch like pattern that invites a sense of movement and physically draws the eye away from the centre of the built form emphasising the towers articulated footprint and corners," DBI say.

The neighbouring tower, Tower M, references the Margaret Street frontage of the large site.

The upcoming design phases will include a Public Art Strategy to identify strategically located and integrated works of art that enhance and activate the site.

"The precinct has been designed to create a symbiotic relationship between the architecture and landscape," DBI added.

"Brisbane’s sub-tropical environment is reflected in the dense planting of the podium, outdoor terraces, and elevated green spaces, creating an ideal refuge for residents and visitors. Lush vegetation, natural stone and textured materials provide a sense of calm and tranquility that transitions the site towards the City Botanic Gardens."

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Town Planning Report by Urban Planning Services said&nbsp;the proposed development will reinvigorate the subject site and its setting within the City Centre, delivering high-quality apartments in a well serviced centre of the City promising to improve the choice and availability of housing to meet the substantial demand presently being experienced in South-east Queensland.

The proposed redevelopment, providing new residential living opportunities in a location where residents will benefit from ease of access to all of the shops, services and attractions of the Brisbane CBD, including high frequency public transport services, and the greenspace and recreational opportunities afforded by the proximity to the City Botanical Gardens and river corridor, represents a logical and responsible approach to its renewal.

Overall, the proposed development will deliver a substantial investment in the rejuvenation of this centrally located site, securing efficient use of the site to provide much needed new housing opportunities, together with tourist accommodation and active commercial frontages, including a much sought pedestrian laneway through the site. The proposals will contribute positively to the economy and vitality of the City Centre.

In September&nbsp;<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>&nbsp;was recognised as the busiest builder in Queensland for 2022-23, despite challenges in the construction sector.

The company has also been named Australia's top apartment builder in the HIA COLORBOND® Steel Housing Top 100 Report and has a 4.5 Gold Star iCIRT rating.

First look: Meriton's full plans for first Brisbane apartment development revealed

Sydney's inner ring suburbs are continuing to gentrify, and with that gentrification comes the want for new apartments.

Last year&nbsp;I remember speaking to Sal Quah, Deputy Managing Director at Melbourne-based developer ICD Property. He said Sydney is like Australia's New York.

"If you've done it [developed] in Sydney, then you've made it," Quah said, admitting that Sydney had always been on the radar for the prolific Melbourne CBD developer.

Indeed Sydney ranks fifth in Knight Frank's Global Prime Residential Forecast for 2024, with five per cent growth predicted ranking the harbour capital ahead of the likes of Miami and Monaco and on par with Madrid and Dubai.

While a number of city-changing projects are underway in the Sydney CBD and the surrounds, we've looked past those and to some major, and some more boutique projects which are likely to be available to purchase in 2024.

<h2>Project: City Tattersalls Club</h2>

<h3>Location: 194-204 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000</h3>

<h3>Developer: ICD Property</h3>

Melbourne-based developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/icd-property">ICD Property</a>&nbsp;and their joint venture partners, Singapore-listed First Sponsor, will be looking to launch their redevelopment of the <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney">City Tattersall Club</a> this year, having already started construction on the landmark project.

The redevelopment involves the construction of a new 50-level tower above the restored, heritage listed parts of the original building. The tower will home 241 apartments and a high-end hotel with around 110 rooms.

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Located in the heart of Pitt Street near Westfield’s entertainment, dining, and shopping precinct, as well as Hyde Park, the residences are expected to offer a prime location with uninterrupted water views, connectivity, amenities, and location.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/expert-insights/how-icd-became-the-go-to-development-partner-for-australias-biggest-councils">How ICD became the go-to development partner for Australia's biggest councils</a>

<a href="/builders/richard-crookes-constructions">Richard Crookes Constructions</a> has been appointed as the builder for the redevelopment project.

Project architects <a href="/architects/fjmt">fjmt</a> and <a href="/architects/bvn-architecture">BVN Architecture</a> will work with the builder to deliver guest rooms and residences that pay homage to the site's heritage significance.

The project is expected to support more than 1,600 jobs during the construction phase and create significant long-term economic benefits once completed. Construction completion is expected in 2026.

<h2>Project: Fig &amp; Wattle</h2>

<h2>Location: 14-26 Wattle Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009</h2>

<h2>Developer: Landream</h2>

<a href="/developers/landream">Landream</a>&nbsp;will be looking to advance their plans in Pyrmont for their $330 million, multi-building development, Fig &amp; Wattle.

Landream is set to capitalise on the $750 million Sydney Fish Markets redevelopment at Blackwattle Bay, adjacent from the 12,381 sqm Wattle Street site they bought from the Sydney City Council in 2021.

Sydney-based architecture firm BVN won the design competition, a competition which the City of Sydney Council makes all large-scale developments go through.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/first-look-exclusive-landreams-330-million-mixed-use-pyrmont-plans-revealed">First look exclusive: Landream's $330 million mixed-use Pyrmont plans revealed</a>

The development will comprise five buildings, with four housing a total of 237 apartments, featuring a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units.

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The fifth building will be dedicated to commercial and office space.

One residential building will include a recreation centre with two multi-purpose indoor courts and a childcare centre.

BVN's design statement emphasises sustainability initiatives, including rainwater storage, rooftop landscaping, natural light, and ventilation for apartments, as well as efficient services like extensive bicycle parking and composting facilities.

<h2>Project: Green Square</h2>

<h2>Location: 960A Bourke Street, Zetland</h2>

<h2>Developer: Mirvac</h2>

<a href="/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a> will be hoping to launch their next phase of the Green Square redevelopment in <a href="/developments/zetland-nsw-2017">Zetland</a> this year, pending council approvals.

The Green Square redevelopment has been a long-standing collaboration between Mirvac and <a href="/developers/landcom">Landcom</a> since 2012.

Over the past decade, the focus has been on a 13.7-hectare block around the Green Square Train Station, leading to the construction of apartments, food and beverage establishments, a library, and a primary school.

The latest $315 million plans are for&nbsp;three towers, two designed by <a href="/architects/tzannes-architects">Tzannes Architects</a> and one by <a href="/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a>, in collaboration with Mirvac's in-house design team.

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First look:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/first-look-mirvac-continue-green-square-transformation-with-three-tower-mixed-use-development">First look: Mirvac continue Green Square transformation with three-tower mixed-use development</a>

The amalgamated 3,688 sqm block will flank the Green Square central plaza.

Tzannes designed a 19-level and a 14-level building which will have 124 and 183 apartments respectively, mostly two-bedroom apartments, and a few two and three-bedroom townhouses. They will feature 14 retail spaces at their base.

Meanwhile, the 21-level building designed by Bates Smart will have a further 77 apartments with a mix shifted towards larger owner-occupied dwellings.

Over 1,000 residents have already moved into the precinct, with another three projects, Portman on the Park, The Frederick, and Portman House, <a href="/news/nsw/mirvac-tops-out-three-green-square-apartment-projects">recently topping out</a>.

<h2>Project: One Sydney Park</h2>

<h3>Location: 205-225 Euston Road, Alexandria NSW 2015</h3>

<h3>Developer: HPG Australia</h3>

2024 is likely to be the year&nbsp;<a href="/developers/hpg-australia">HPG Australia</a> relaunch their transformative <a href="/new-apartments/one-sydney-park-215-euston-road-alexandria">One Sydney Park</a> development in <a href="/developments/alexandria-nsw-2015">Alexandria</a>.

The development, which faced launch challenges given it was launched right before the pandemic shut the country down, is set to repurpose a historically significant yet previously underutilised 2.1-hectare former warehousing site within Sydney Park.

One Sydney Park comprises eight low-rise buildings designed to house one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, luxurious penthouses, and terraces.

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The project is designed by a string of award-winning architects including&nbsp;<a href="/builders/mhn-design-union">MHN Design Union</a>&nbsp;and Silvester Fuller, in collaboration with renowned international interior firm <a href="/architects/make-architecture">Make Architecture</a>&nbsp;and landscape designers from <a href="/architects/sue-barnsley-design">Sue Barnsley Design</a>.

Most units offer park views and come with private courtyards, with some terraces opening directly onto Sydney Park. There's a series of rooftop terraces with community gardens.

<h2>Project: Farr Street</h2>

<h2>Location: 41-47 Farr Street, Marrickville</h2>

<h2>Developer: Rebel and Braxton</h2>

<a href="/developers/rebel-property-group">Rebel Property Group</a> and <a href="/developers/braxton-capital">Braxton</a> will be launching their recently approved Marrickville project, the first residential development in the newly rezoned Timber Yards Precinct in <a href="/developments/marrickville-nsw-2204">Marrickville</a>.&nbsp;

The PBD-designed project is designed with a focus on owner-occupiers, catering to the needs of the changing and vibrant Marrickville community.

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More than 50 per cent of the residences will be large three-bedroom apartments, targeting young families and older couples looking for modern living options in Marrickville.

The joint venture partners has also acquired the neighbouring 37 Farr Street where they are planning a community pocket park with amenities such as a children's playground, BBQ, seating, and lush landscaping.

Inner Sydney's top five off the plan apartment developments to look out for in 2024 

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New developer PERIFA announced itself into the Sydney off the plan development space in 2023 when they revealed plans to redevelop a significant site on Sydney Harbour.

Teaming up with Justin Brown's Abadeen, the joint venture partners will <a href="/news/nsw/perifa-and-abadeen-to-create-putney-waterfront-precinct-putney-wharf-residences">redevelop Putney's historic&nbsp;Halvorsen boatshed site</a> to create a 15,870 sqm lifestyle precinct on the water.

There's nothing new however about <a href="/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> in terms of its experience in the development industry.

With everything going on at PERIFA, Apartments.com.au CEO Mike Bird caught up with development industry veteran, PERIFA Co-Founder and Managing Director Fabrizio Perilli, to talk about off the plan development in Sydney and the plans for PERIFA.

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Perilli is the president of the&nbsp;Property Council&nbsp;of Australia's NSW&nbsp;division and Managing Director of PERIFA's parent firm Versatile Group who has been developing and constructing high-end residential developments predominantly across the north shore for a number of years.

The former TOGA CEO says having the construction arm in Versatile&nbsp;brings a lot of confidence to the buyer.

"They know what they're going to get [with this model,"&nbsp;Perilli says.

"We're putting a lot of work in in regards to our schemes and making sure they're buildable, at the right price point, meeting the right quality.

"I really believe in the vertically integrated model and I think it has a massive advantage compared to the third party model."

PERIFA be looking at advancing the plans for the Putney project, dubbed Pier 20, this year. They'll be creating a community with&nbsp;a waterfront dining and commercial precinct within the restored Halvorsen boatshed, two three-level apartment buildings, 18 three-level townhouses, and a 36-berth marina.

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Perilli says it's one of those iconic projects you only get to do every so often in your career.

"Putney has been a bit of a hidden gem for many years, and the chance you get to redevelop a wharf building into 19 amazing apartments is quite unique. You don't get many chances to do that many times in your life."

Perilli expects the buyer pool to come from a market which is in the proximity of Putney like Hunters Hill and Gladesville.

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&nbsp;

Michael Bird

How PERIFA's vertically integrated model brings confidence to off the plan apartment buyers: Five minutes with PERIFA Co-Founder Fabrizio Perilli

The landscape of Broadbeach is changing ever year.&nbsp;

Nearly two years ago I wrote a <a href="/news/qld/why-its-all-about-broadbeach-in-2022">piece about Broadbeach and its lifestyle and location factors</a> drawing both buyers and developers, with&nbsp;Mosaic Property boss Brook Monahan and CBRE Residential Gold Coast Projects Director Nick Clysdale explaining what it was about <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> that buyers and developers saw in the suburb just south of <a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>.

Monahan put his money where he mouth was so to speak, securing two sites for his first two projects in the suburb, Marella by Mosaic and Lily by Mosaic, both of which have had huge sales success since launching.

Broadbeach has remained a top spot for developers since then, with a number of development sites transacting. There's a healthy mix of large scale, full-floor apartments for the more affluent buyer, and higher density two and three-bedroom apartmens which cater to a wider market.

A number of projects are looking like they'll go ahead in 2024. We've taken a look at five developments which caught our eye.

<h2>Project: SOLA Broadbeach</h2>

<h3>Location: 158 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218</h3>

<h3>Developer: Ature Group</h3>

The Queensland-based&nbsp;AtureGroup, well known for the popular fashion boutique Sabo Skirt and Zaco, will launch SOLA Broadbeach this year on one of Broadbeach's most popular streets.

SOLA, located at 158 Surf Parade, is designed to cater to owner-occupiers, comprising 20 three-bedroom apartments across 22 levels.&nbsp;

Designed by Prospect Apartment Architecture, the development focuses on high-quality architectural expression, orienting the building towards the east to maximise parkland and ocean views while ensuring privacy from neighbouring buildings.&nbsp;

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Each 200 sqm apartment includes three bedrooms, a multi-purpose room, and a kitchen with a butler's pantry. The master suite features an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe.

Residents will also have access to several amenities on the podium level including a wellness zone with a mineral spa, ice pools, gym, steam room, a sauna, a covered indoor-outdoor swimming pool and a communal deck area.

The Kouzoukas family, signalling confidence in the project, plans to retain several apartments for extended family use.&nbsp;

To find out more about SOLA, <a href="/news/qld/first-look-sabo-skirt-family-file-debut-gold-coast-apartment-tower-on-broadbeachs-best-street">click here</a>.

<h2>Project: Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach</h2>

<h2>Location: 42-46 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218</h2>

<h3>Developer: Amalgamated Property Group</h3>

Following the successful launch of Amaya Broadbeach at 30 First Avenue, Canberra-based apartment developer Amalgamated Property Group (APG) is expected to launch its second Broadbeach project in as many years.

They snapped up an 1,820 sqm Chelsea Avenue site from Raptis, who had approved plans for a 41-level tower designed by Archidiom.

APG has had DBI make some amendments, changing the apartment mix to make 148 two-beds, a number with a study, and 37 three-bed apartments.

The recreational amenities for residents will be situated on the fourth level, offering a range of facilities such as a swimming pool, residents' lounge, community living area with barbecue and outdoor dining space, gardens, gym, sauna, and a yoga/meeting room.&nbsp;

<h2>Location: 33-37 Armrick Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218</h2>

<h3>Developer: Armrick Developments Pty Ltd</h3>

Former footballer Scott Crow is expected to launch his debut Gold Coast apartment development in Broadbeach after securing approval for the 33-level apartment tower in December.

The tower across an amalgamated 1,750 sqm triple site at 33 Armrick Avenue will home 203 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

Plus Architecture designed the tall, curved tower, with the intention of the design to embrace the sub-tropical coastal lifestyle of the Gold Coast.

The recreation level, located on the third floor of the podium, offers a range of amenities, including a gym, outdoor lounge with a fire pit, yoga deck, cold pools, a large pool, floating day beds, a spa, private cabanas, sauna and steam rooms, barbecue areas, and a bar nook.

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Apartment levels start from the fifth floor, with eight units per floor up to level 21. The upper levels of the tower feature a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouses.&nbsp;

Level 31 includes four sub-penthouses, each equipped with a master suite, additional bedrooms and bathrooms, a laundry room, a multi-purpose room, a butler's pantry, and an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space leading to a private outdoor area.

The development culminates in two mirroring two-storey penthouses featuring three bedrooms. The eastern side of the penthouses features a pool, sun deck, outdoor kitchen, barbecue area, dining space, and a fire pit.

The new tower will be located near Morris Property Group's Crest Broadbeach at 13 Armrick Avenue.&nbsp;

<h2>Project: Lusso Sky Homes Broadbeach</h2>

<h3>Location: 11 Anne Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218</h3>

<h3>Developer: Di Carlo Property Group</h3>

Brisbane-based Di Carlo Property Group is another who has development approval for their Broadbeach tower, Lusso Sky Homes.

Lusso, which means luxury in Italian, marks a return to the Gold Coast apartment market for the Brisbane-based developer.

The project at 11 Anne Avenue will comprise&nbsp;15 full-floor apartments designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch Architects.&nbsp;

The four-bedroom apartments offer over 200 sqm internally, complemented by a balcony of over 40 sqm.&nbsp;

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Alfie Di Carlo anticipates strong interest from local downsizers seeking spacious living without compromising on luxury and from interstate or Brisbane-based holidaymakers and weekenders seeking a high-end holiday home.

"We produce boutique, owner-occupier developments in Brisbane so we definitely wanted to stay in our lane and produce something that would service that type of buyer on the Gold Coast,"&nbsp;<a href="/developers/di-carlo-property-group" target="">Di Carlo</a>&nbsp;told Urban.

"Its a really nice pocket of the Gold Coast and it's always been on the agenda."

To read more about Lusso Sky Homes, click here.

<h2>Location: 155 Old Burleigh Road</h2>

<h3>Developer: Polycell Group</h3>

It might be ambitious for Polycell Group, developer of The Rochester in Broadbeach which is over 50% sold on Surf Parade, to get to the stage of launching their second Gold Coast apartment development on Old Burleigh Road.

Last year Polycell acquired 19 apartments in the Sandpiper building at 155 Old Burleigh Road, paying&nbsp;$15.5 million for the apartments from developer Peter Priest of Trenert.

The Sandpiper building was at the centre of a legal dispute earlier in the year when Trenert decided to abandon its plans to buy out the remaining owners, claiming that rival developers used confidential information to secure apartments and thwart the redevelopment.

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The 1,828 sqm site of the Sandpiper building is situated on the corner of Broadbeach Boulevard and Albert Avenue directly opposite Kurrawa Park, providing unobstructed views of the beach and ocean.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-the-rochester-developer-polycell-locks-sights-on-next-gold-coast-apartment-project">Exclusive: The Rochester developer Polycell locks sights on next Gold Coast apartment project</a>

Broadbeach has remained a top spot for developers, with a number of development sites transacting

What to look out for in the Broadbeach off the plan apartment market in 2024

South Melbourne, one of the Melbourne's oldest suburban areas with well-preserved Victorian-era homes amidst cosmopolitan amenities, continues to evolve and revive itself into a melting pot of culture, heritage and contemporary living.&nbsp;

Nic Crema, head of <a href="/developers/crema-group">Projects by Crema</a>, wanted to bring something different to his Palmerston Crescent site, between three of Melbourne's best parks and conveniently located near St Kilda Rd.

The result is <a href="/buildings/the-eighth-south-melbourne-22-kings-place-south-melbourne">The Eighth</a>, a mixed-use development of commercial office space, 36 high-end apartments, a resident rooftop with swimming pool and bar, and a new holistic corporate wellbeing business taking up the whole of the podium level.

Designed by Elenberg Fraser and Kennon, the 18-level building has recently completed, welcoming its first residents over the Christmas break.

While South Melbourne is well known for its markets, The Eighth offers a different lens of <a href="/new-apartments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a>, while still only being a few kilometres from the hotspot which draws visitors from all across Melbourne.

The Eighth is in an ideal transport pocket, just off the bus stops on Park Street, a few hundred metres to St Kilda Road which runs in and out of the city, as well as the new Anzac Station which is expected to be a game changer for the precinct when it opens in 2025.

Convenience is at the foot of the building in the Palms Cafe and&nbsp;Beppi's Wine Bar on the ground floor. Coffee spots are plentiful nearby, with&nbsp;The Kettle Black and Albertchino Cafe just around the corner, while The Olive Tree, next door to The Eighth, is the perfect spot for seafood and steak. Another popular food option is Japanese bento at Oishii Tokyo, two minutes from the doorstep.

The Clarendon Street shopping strip, Coles, and The Clarendon Centre shopping mall are only a 15-minute walk down the road, while the famous South Melbourne Market is a 25-minute stroll away from The Eighth.&nbsp;

Homemade Donuts, Simply Spanish and other cuisine restaurants in South Melbourne's covered food market sit alongside fresh fruit and vegetable stores, butchers, seafood vendors, coffee shops, fashion boutiques, souvenir stores, and florists.

Residents can visit several sports centres, pet stores, Officeworks, salons, home goods stores, bars and eateries, knowing home at The Eighth is just a stroll away.

The Eighth offers three and four-bedroom apartments ranging from 128 to 256 sqm starting at $1.595 million, featuring an open-plan living, modern kitchen, stone baths and private lift access.

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