High-end multi-residential developer Only Up Development has introduced more luxury to the Bilinga beachside with its latest apartment development, LUMA.

LUMA comprises a boutique collection of nine full-floor apartments, each offering unobstructed ocean and hinterland views just 150 metres from North Kirra Beach behind the North Kirra Surf Lifesaving Club.

The nine-level building features beach-facing balconies and a white sand-coloured facade with a panelled and arched-designed exterior accent wall, softened by cascading greenery from the balconies.

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Designed to accommodate a diverse range of residents, from young professionals to families and retirees, the generously sized residences offer options for three bedrooms plus a multipurpose room. Internal spaces measure 182 sqm with an additional 24 sqm of balcony space, providing ample room for indoor-outdoor coastal living.

The apartments feature a modern, elegant aesthetic with high-quality finishes, natural materials, and open-plan living areas that enhance space and light.&nbsp;

Integrating open-plan living with spacious outdoor terraces creates an ideal setting for relaxation, entertainment, and enjoying the coastal air.

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The multipurpose room adds flexibility to the living space, serving as a home office, study, or additional living area.&nbsp;

Master bedrooms offer a private yet open atmosphere, with floor-to-ceiling glazing providing panoramic views of North Kirra Beach.

Master ensuites boast a designer freestanding bathtub, his and her vanity with floating cabinets, oval basins, curved mirrors, and gold fittings.&nbsp;

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The neutral yet warm interior design palette and high-end finishes reflect meticulous attention to detail, providing residents with a customisable canvas to make their apartments feel like home.

"We’ve taken a holistic approach to the design of the complex, with a focus on creating a sense of community and connection among residents," Only Up Development said.

LUMA residents can access communal spaces, including a rooftop with views, barbecue area, communal garden, fitness centre, a swimming pool, and relaxation areas, promoting a balanced, social, and healthy lifestyle.

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Conveniently situated along Golden Four Drive, LUMA is a short drive from the Gold Coast Airport and within walking distance of the beach, cafes, shopping centres, schools, medical services, and public transport.&nbsp;

The development is scheduled for completion in June 2025.

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"We’ve taken a holistic approach to the design of the complex, with a focus on creating a sense of community and connection among residents," Only Up Development said.

Staff Writer

More Bilinga beachside as LUMA apartments launch

Veteran Canberra and <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> developer <a href="/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a>, one of the most prolific developers on the glitter strip, has completed yet another apartment project.

They've recently welcomed residents to <a href="/buildings/essentia-surfers-paradise-18-remembrance-drive-surfers-paradise">Essentia Surfers Paradise</a>, their waterfront development at 18 Remembrance Drive, on the Nerang River facing Paradise Island.

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The nine-level building, designed by Morris' go-to architecture firm&nbsp;Guida Moseley and Brown, comprises&nbsp;88 one and two-bedroom apartments.

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Each apartment is carefully considered to maximise the expansive views and light. The natural colour palettes and quality inclusions perfectly balance aesthetics and functionality.&nbsp;

The open-plan living and dining area opens to the balcony, which is large enough to set up a table to eat or lounge around with family and friends while enjoying the CBD and Nerang River views.

The galley kitchen features a large, laminated benchtop island that doubles as a breakfast bar. A long picture window by the counter leads natural light directly to the area.

The main bedroom is softly carpeted for extra comfort underfoot and leads to a private balcony.

The bathrooms are simple and functional, featuring white fixtures, a wooden and mirrored vanity unit, and a glass-enclosed shower.

All residents can enjoy access to the amenities, including a spacious riverside recreational deck, an equipped gymnasium, an outdoor pool, and a BBQ dining area.

<a href="/buildings/essentia-surfers-paradise-18-remembrance-drive-surfers-paradise">Essentia</a> is situated just moments away from Capri Via Roma, a new hub with trendy cafes, restaurants and stylish boutiques.

<a href="/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a> has a four-decade history on the Gold Coast, and has completed over 1,000 apartments on the Gold Coast.

We recently named <a href="/developers/morris-property-group">Morris</a> as <a href="/news/qld/the-top-12-developers-to-watch-out-for-on-the-gold-coast-in-2024">one of the developers to watch in the Gold Coast in 2024</a>, with a number of projects primed to hit the market.

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We recently named Morris as one of the developers to watch in the Gold Coast in 2024, with a number of projects primed to hit the market

Morris Property Group complete another Gold Coast apartment development

Leading Australian integrated property development group Aqualand is redefining the definition of luxury in their AURA by Aqualand mixed-use tower in North Sydney.

The $1 billion residential community is the second to be delivered by Aqualand’s internal construction arm, Aqualand Construction, and will comprise 386 premium apartments above a richly landscaped two-storey retail podium and commercial spaces.

Located at 168 Walker Street, on the edge of the rapidly transforming North Sydney CBD, AURA is nearing completion, with Aqualand having recently marked the construction of its uppermost floor, which rises 28 storeys above the streetscape, with a topping out ceremony.

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This period in AURA’s construction is an interesting time, according to Aqualand’s Executive Director Development &amp; Construction Tom Catalovski, as the various ‘layers’ of luxury are briefly visible at various stages throughout the building’s ongoing fit out.

“When most people use the term ‘luxury’, they’re generally referring to the quality of the fixtures and fittings – the elements of the residence on show and used on a daily basis, such as counter tops, cabinetry, tiling, tapware, lighting and the flooring, for example,” Catalovski said.

“As these fittings are currently being installed floor-by-floor in AURA, the fact that they epitomise ‘luxury’ is clearly evident, but our idea of ‘luxury’ goes beyond the surface to also describe the additional features we’re building into future proof the structure, the layers that won’t be seen when the fit outs are complete.

“It’s the details you don’t see, behind the walls, floors and ceilings that gives our clients security over time, and this is especially important when there’s such an industry focus on building defects,"&nbsp;Catalovski said.

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Catalovski says most&nbsp;residents won’t ever know about the additional luxurious features they're choosing to install in AURA.

“While we’re installing our hand-selected marble, which was inspected on various site visits to quarries in Greece, and high-grade direct-fix timber flooring, it’s really what’s underneath this layer that defines our approach to ‘luxury’, such as the high-quality water proofing membrane we install and the double-glazed façade windows providing acoustic protection, for example,"&nbsp;Catalovski says.

“Many people assume developers install bottom of the range fittings and fixtures of a perceived quality brand and position them as the best quality. However, at Aqualand we go to great lengths to ensure all the inclusions are best-in-class, and what’s installed is exactly to our strict specifications and meets our high expectations."

Catalovski says Aqualand intend&nbsp;to be in the luxury market for generations to come, so their reputation for delivering the best possible quality is of paramount importance. It was the driving factor as to why Aqualand developed their own in-house construction arm, to ensure build quality is second to none and truly lasts the test of time.

Aqualand&nbsp;go to great lengths to meet and exceed the standards mandated by the Building Code of Australia. They've appointed industry leading independent peer review&nbsp;consultants, ensuring they adopt their recommendations and implement best-in-class procedures with their building standards.

Catalovski says they've gone above and beyond by hiring a team of independent tier one consultants to conduct peer reviews of the entire design and construction process initially specified by their tier one project team which includes world-renowned architects Woods Bagot, Richards Stanisich and Turf Design Studio, plus all the top contractors and premium suppliers such as Gaggenau, Bosch, Sub-zero, Technogym, Samsung, and Parisi.

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Aqualand has also elected to engage a third party to undertake a peer review on quality assurance, once the fit out is complete.

“We’ve engaged a company called Strata Defect Specialists Sydney to undertake a third-party independent defecting review, in addition to that carried out by our building team, to help ensure an outstanding experience for our customers at their pre-settlement inspections. They’ll be ensuring we’re delivering the quality our clients have come to expect of us. Again, this goes way beyond the industry standard."

A clearly evident aspect of AURA’s luxury offering are the oversized apartments, which exceed the North Sydney Council’s minimum building requirements. The standard size for a two-bedroom apartment in the area is 80 sqm, with AURA’s measuring 95 sqm, plus a wintergarden, making them well over 100 sqm in total. AURA’s design was revised three times to increase the size of the apartments, with the initial plan decreasing from 448 residences to 386.

Other luxury inclusions visible to residents include the integration of the latest technology, including provisions to charge electric vehicles. A pool of Tesla share vehicles will be available for hire, all apartments will have full fibre nbn internet connections, and Wi-Fi hot spotting will be installed in common areas throughout the entire building.

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The building will also benefit from a building management system to monitor and control the building’s services to ensure efficient management and allow for early detection and rectification of any issues to ensure the building is always operating optimally.

AURA represents the fifth residential project delivered by Aqualand since the company’s launch in 2014 and is well on the way to joining a portfolio of other notable completed projects such as BLUE at Lavender Bay in Milsons Point and The REVY at Darling Island.

Aqualand Group Managing Director, Jin Lin, says Aqualand’s integrated holistic business model is another key to their success.

“We’re continuing to grow strength by strength. Even in these uncertain times we’re still performing strongly due to the 100% ownership of our development and internal construction arm, and other lifestyle service and hospitality business offerings,"&nbsp;Lin said, adding that their&nbsp;other completed landmark projects are testament to their focus on delivering quality.

"This is especially attractive to our clients at a time when many other developers are struggling to find builders for their projects and buyers are asking who’s building the project as one of their very first questions. Construction quality really is top of mind now."

AURA will feature an extensive podium level retail precinct providing residents with a curated shopping and dining destination on their doorstep, including a providore, bakery, café and wine bar, an all-day diner and a contemporary Japanese restaurant. A network of landscaped laneways will also welcome visitors into the precinct.

Other resident amenities include a lifestyle concierge service, gym equipped with world- leading fitness technology brand Technogym, wellness room, and end-of-trip facilities. A glamorous rooftop area offers a sky sun deck, private dining rooms, barbecue and kitchen space for year-round al fresco entertaining.

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Aqualand’s Tom Catalovski says Aqualand intend to be in the luxury market for generations to come, so their reputation for delivering the best possible quality is of paramount importance

Joel Robinson

Aqualand's idea of luxury goes beyond the surface: Inside the final stages of AURA by Aqualand's luxury aesthetics

Sydney developer ALAND has announced a partnership with IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts for voco Gosford to be the hotel component of their Gosford apartment development, Archibald by ALAND.

The mixed-use tower named after Archibald Acheson, the second Earl of Gosford, sits on a prime 5,656 sqm site overlooking the Brisbane River and will include 320 apartments, the 130-room lifestyle hotel, and portfolio of&nbsp;hospitality venues and a podium outdoor pool with swim-up bar.

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The design-focused hotel will feature guest rooms of up to 41 sqm and executive suites of up to 54 sqm.

The hospitality offerings extend to a&nbsp;street level pub and pizzeria, a rooftop sky bar and lounge on level 28, a signature restaurant under celebrity chef Dany Karam (former Executive Chef at the award-winning restaurant Black Bar and Grill in Pyrmont), a wellness centre and conference and events facilities.

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Marking IHG’s continued expansion into regional Australia, the hotel will be the second voco in regional NSW.

Andrew Hrsto, ALAND Founder and Director said they are thrilled to be partnering with IHG on the once-in-a-generation development in Gosford – one that will enliven the CBD and take this attractive regional city to the next level.

“Archibald is set to reposition Gosford as a major destination for holidaymakers and corporate hospitality," Hrsto said.

"The voco brand was the perfect fit for what is set to be a vibrant lifestyle destination on the Central Coast, at a time of significant growth and investment in Gosford.

“By integrating the voco brand into our development, residents will benefit from the atmosphere and amenities of a world-class hotel right at their doorstep, creating a cohesive experience of luxury everyday living for anyone who resides at the Archibald or is visiting as a guest.”

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Archibald by ALAND has been popular with downsizers, investors, and local first home buyers due to the&nbsp;attracted by government schemes.

Archibald by ALAND is scheduled for completion in Q3 2024 and will offer unique features and easy access to the region's beaches and amenities.

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Archibald by ALAND is scheduled for completion in Q3 2024 and will offer unique features and easy access to the region's beaches and amenities

ALAND partner with hotel chain voco for Archibald by ALAND, Gosford development

While the majority of the first wave of buyers in Aqualand's game changing North Sydney landmark AURA by Aqualand were downsizers, now completion is drawing near, young families are starting to emerge as one of the dominant buyer groups.

The location of AURA by Aqualand, in the heart of North Sydney on Walker Street, puts future residents within close proximity to a number of private schools, as well as the selective public school catchment area for North Sydney.

Directly behind AURA by Aqualand is&nbsp;Wenona School, an independent, secular day and boarding school for girls, offering junior and middle school through to college.

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There are plans by Reddam House, one of the top five private schools in New South Wales, to open a new facility in North Sydney, across the road from AURA in the Harry Seidler-designed Simsmetal House at 41 Mclaren Street.

Reddam House has long been one of the most exclusive schools in Sydney. The co-ed, non-denominational school caters for toddlers through to year 12. It's been run by Inspired Education Group since 2019. The only other locations are in the affluent suburbs of Woollahra and Bondi.

Reddam would become one of at least three&nbsp;co-educational private high schools on the north shore after Marist College started admitting girls last year.

Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is another independent girls' school, only five minutes from AURA by Aqualand. Monte is the oldest independent girls' school on Sydney's North Shore. It is a Roman Catholic single-sex secondary day school for girls years 7-12 founded by Sisters of Mercy in 1875.&nbsp;

Two academically selective secondary day schools nearby are the government-funded North Sydney Boys High School and North Sydney Girls High School, known for their rigorous admissions process and academic excellence. The school emphasises a holistic education approach, fostering intellectual and personal development. Its proximity to AURA makes it a practical choice for families seeking free quality education without a lengthy commute.

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Other nearby schools less than two kilometres from the property are the North Sydney Girls and Boys Public School, St Thomas North Sydney Preschool, TrEd College and ANZAC Park Public School. There's the Cameragai Montessori Preschool, part of the highly rated Montessori group of preschools, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, and the&nbsp;Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Campus.

The future Victoria Cross Station, which will be open in 2024, will provide easy access to Sydney's extensive university network like the University of Technology Sydney, University of New South Wales, and The University of Sydney.

While schooling is the top priority for parents when looking for somewhere new to live, there's a number of other reasons families are being drawn to AURA by Aqualand.

Generally when buying a residence on the fringe of a business and transport precinct, buyers have to trade in the suburban lifestyle, but not at AURA by Aqualand.

The project is strategically located at the end of Walker Street, just a few hundred metres from St Leonards Park, a go-to for families on weekends.

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The 15-hectare park has a custom kids playground, barbecue areas and large expanses of open lawn space perfect for children. The park is also home to the famous North Sydney Oval, the Bon Andrews Oval and Cunningham Pavilion, as well as netball courts, cricket nets, and bowling greens. The North Sydney Oval complex also homes commercial and retail outlets, as well as a childcare centre.

Less than a 20-minute walk from the front doors of AURA by Aqualand is also Forsyth Park and Anderson Park, the latter not far from Neutral Bay village.

Not only is AURA by Aqualand ideally located for parents with education and parks on the doorstep, the size of the apartments are also why parents are so keen on low-maintenance apartment living.

AURA's oversized apartments exceed the North Sydney Council's minimum building requirements by a large margin.&nbsp;

The standard size for a two-bedroom apartment in the area is 80 sqm, with AURA’s measuring 95 sqm, plus a wintergarden, making them well over 100 sqm in total.

AURA’s design was revised three times to increase the size of the apartments, with the initial plan decreasing from 448 residences to 386.

A number of the apartments include a multi-purpose room, which can be set up as a media room, home office, or a kids living room and homework space.

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Yet another motivation for parents is the onsite amenity within the building. AURA by Aqualand will feature an indoor swimming pool and a sky deck with barbecue space and sweeping views over the whole of Sydney.

For busy parents, there's also a gym fitted with equipment from leading fitness brand Technogym.&nbsp; The ground level of the building will home to an exciting retail precinct with a providore, bakery, café and wine bar, an all-day diner and a contemporary Japanese restaurant.

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Construction at AURA by Aqualand is advancing quickly, with the external building structure now finished. The grounds works for the retail precinct has started. Aqualand is expecting residents to be moving into their apartments by mid-2024.

AURA by Aqualand represents the fifth residential project delivered by Aqualand since the company’s launch in 2014.

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Not only is AURA by Aqualand ideally located for parents with education and parks on the doorstep, the size of the apartments are also why parents are so keen on low-maintenance apartment living

Why AURA by Aqualand is attracting the family buyer

Drake Developments' new address, Florenze Terrace, converges artful living and a cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Inspired by its namesake city Florence, Florenza Terrace emphasises architecture, art, and culture. It offers just 18 four-bedroom townhomes in the heart of North Melbourne.

In a collaborative design effort with Nicholas Murray Architects, Florenze Terrace showcases a facade characterised by simple geometries, enriched by the bold use of steel and natural elements.

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Boasting the latest technology, each terrace has been fitted with electric traction lifts to facilitate easy access and navigation across home levels.

Striking glass walls enhance visual transparency and fast and silent functionality, this cutting-edge technology provides residents with a luxurious, unparalleled convenience.

Florenze Terrace commanding broad street frontage affords its residents unobstructed low-scale street outlook and abundant natural light inside each home.

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Carefully selected interiors, including oak floors, wool carpets, marble surfaces, premium fixtures, and custom finishes, add a warm and sophisticated atmosphere to the light-filled home.

Designed for those who appreciate spacious living in an inner-city setting, these townhomes feature multiple living zones, rooftop terraces, expansive retractable doors, ample storage and private garages.

Each townhome has dual living zones, with the studio or theatre rooms seamlessly connected to central living hubs.

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The chef's kitchens take centre stage in every home, equipped with superior European appliances, stone countertops, and ample storage. Each terrace is tailored to meet the needs of culinary enthusiasts, featuring deep pantries and appliance cupboards.

Florenze Terrace offers three or four generous bedrooms adorned with carefully considered soft furnishings and luxurious wool carpets.

Each home hosts wall-to-wall wardrobes in two bedrooms and a choice of walk-in robes, wall-to-wall wardrobes, or both in the master suites.&nbsp;

Bathrooms and ensuites embody understated luxury, featuring dual stone vanities, oversized frameless glass showers, graphite tapware, and premium materials.

There are also customised storage solutions in the full-sized laundry, bathroom, ensuite and garage.

Rooftop terraces provide residents a serene escape or a space to entertain overlooking city vistas and views of the surroundings.

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Florenze Terrace also prioritises sustainability, aiming for a 6-star energy rating. High-performance double-glazed windows and cross-flow ventilation via purposefully positioned and generously sized windows are some of the energy-efficient features in the development that require minimal heating and cooling so comfortable temperatures can be enjoyed all year round.

Around the development, self-sufficient plants have been chosen for minimal watering. The greenery also serves as a noise buffer and shade.

Rainwater tanks and smart EV charging points were also fitted to cater to future and modern environmental considerations.

Construction by Keyway Built has commenced, with move-in expected in 2024.

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Construction by Keyway Built has commenced, with move-in expected in 2024

A touch of Florence in North Melbourne: Inside Florenze Terrace

As they fast approach completion of their Main Beach apartment development <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a>, veteran developer Raptis has been quietly working away on their new Broadbeach address, <a href="/new-apartments/the-sterling-broadbeach-6-8-george-avenue-broadbeach">The Sterling Broadbeach</a>.

They reduced the density of the George Avenue project, which was initially approved for a 43-level tower with 138 apartments designed by Koichi Takada.

Archidiom tweaked the designs and took off 17 levels, making a 30-level tower with 80 apartments with bigger floorplans than initially proposed.

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"The approved design, which was first conceived over two years ago, has been subject to detailed investigations in terms of marketability and constructability," the minor change submission to the Gold Coast City Council noted earlier this year.

"These investigations have determined that the approved product mix is no longer suitable for the current property market both in terms of the type and amount of product proposed."

Read more:&nbsp;First look exclusive: Raptis to chop 17 levels off The Sterling, Broadbeach apartments

Each apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Pacific Ocean and Kurrawa Park.

The kitchens, adorned with Miele appliances, are both practical and stylish, incorporating an island bar and butler's pantry, while the open-plan living and dining areas lead to private balconies, with some bedrooms also providing balcony access.

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The residences boast generous ensuites with a freestanding bathtub and rain shower head as focal points. His and her vanities feature a round basin and a ceiling-reaching mirror.&nbsp;

Residents gain automatic and exclusive membership to Club Sterling, an amenity-filled second-floor space dedicated to comfort, well-being, and productivity.

Club Sterling includes a resort-style pool, an alfresco barbecue area, a Corporate Suite with Wi-Fi and private teleconferencing pods, a dedicated butler’s pantry, outdoor dining and entertaining space, a fully furnished Leisure Suite with private dining, and state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities.

The health and fitness facilities include a modern gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms, and a yoga and pilates movement studio.

Raptis anticipates that the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will further boost the Gold Coast lifestyle, with planned infrastructure developments transforming the wider South East Queensland location.

Raptis is approaching completion of their Main Beach apartment development, <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a>.

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Raptis anticipates that the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will further boost the Gold Coast lifestyle, with planned infrastructure developments transforming the wider South East Queensland location

Raptis gets to work on The Sterling Broadbeach apartment development

Veteran Brisbane developer&nbsp;Gardner Vaughan Group knew the value of developing on a park when they acquired a Flora Street site in Stones Corner.

What they hadn't banked on was a $21.5 million, government-funded rejuvenation of the 5.21-hectare Hanlon Park, which was voted Australia's best park in 2023 at Build Australia's 2023 National Awards.

The park&nbsp;won an Award of Excellence in the Parks and Open Space category, a Landscape Architecture Award in the Land Management category and a Climate Positive Design Award.

Facing the park will be Gardner Vaughan Group's new apartment development, Stonebrook.

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The nine-level building will have 90 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, and will be crowned by a communal rooftop terrace with views over the park.

Stonebrook will house 90 one to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses across nine levels, including communal ground floor and rooftop amenities.

With a spotlight on simplicity and style, residents can expect high-quality fixtures and finishes within all carefully crafted homes. Penthouse residents can customise their interiors from the exclusive penthouse collection interiors.

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The modern, minimalist kitchens are centred on a large island with a bar sink and seating for added functionality.

The bathrooms feature a floating vanity under a mirrored storage cabinet that reaches the ceiling. The open shower is bordered by a frameless glass on one side and an illuminated shower niche on the other.

Outdoors, residents can stay active with the on-site gymnasium or dip in the heated ground pool.

Entertainers will enjoy the indoor and outdoor dining spaces overlooking park views on the communal rooftop terrace to host family and friends.

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The pet-friendly development also has onsite parcel and bike storage, 14 visitor car spaces, provision for EV charging stations and solar compatibility. Stonebrook is a proud UDIA-certified EnviroDevelopment.&nbsp;

Stonebrook is just five kilometres from the Brisbane CBD via the Buranda Train &amp; Busways and moments from the first-class restaurants at Logan Rd. With direct accessibility to Hanlon Park, residents can enjoy a quiet morning stroll, jog, or cycle daily.

The development is estimated to be completed in December 2024.

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Facing Hanlon Park will be Gardner Vaughan Group's new apartment development, Stonebrook

Adjacent to Australia's best park: Inside Gardner Vaughan Group's Stones Corner apartment development, Stonebrook

Busy Sydney apartment developer Urban Property Group has achieved an industry first by receiving a 4 star Building Trustworthy Indicator (BTI) from KPMG Origins for their Bexley apartment development, The Parq.

The residential development, which is located at 8-18 Stoney Creek Road, Bexley is now the first in the country by an iCIRT-rated developer to have both a BTI score and Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) for a project.

The BTI, created by KPMG Origins with the NSW Office of the Building Commissioner, provides a “Trustworthy Indicator” score to a development after the issue of an occupation certificate. This score is developed based on a combination of data provided by the developer on materials, processes, and participants of a fully constructed building.

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KPMG Origins’ Lead Partner Laszlo Peter said it is very exciting to see Urban Property Group setting new standards for residential development in NSW.

"The Building Trustworthy Indicator result for The Parq has been assessed against the best available construction industry evidence and standards. Investors, residents, or future tenants can have a higher level of trust in the building as demonstrated via the BTI, which was developed with extensive industry collaboration.

“BTI is focused on the trustworthiness of the building itself (not the counterparty assessment of builders) and is a one-off indicator issued for the building after completion. Urban Property Group are leading the way in the industry by embracing multiple tools to demonstrate the quality of The Parq, helping future owners and residents to have the utmost of confidence in this development.”

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Urban Property Group was also one of the first developers / builders in NSW to obtain an iCIRT in 2022.

Urban Property Group General Manager, Nick Gaudry, said to be the first iCirt rated Developer in NSW to complete a project with latent defects insurance, and now a 4 star BTI score, is a very exciting moment.

"We have long been proud of our reputation for developing high-quality properties, and with the BTI, we saw a great opportunity to formalise the high standards we set for ourselves, and support the reforms that the NSW Government's Building Commissioner, David Chandler has introduced in recent years," Gaudry says.

"The Urban Property construction team take tremendous pride and pay meticulous attention to every detail in the construction and delivery of our premium residential projects.

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"Having a 4 star BTI will help to ensure transparency in delivering the highest quality construction standards.&nbsp;As a BTI 4* Leading developer, we are committed to supporting initiatives from the NSW Government to improve trust and transparency in residential construction.

"We had every confidence that we would receive an exceptional score as our highly experienced and dedicated team delivers residential homes of the highest design and construction standards for our customers. The proof is in the delivery, and we have many happy new homeowners who are delighted with their stunning new Bexley residences.”

Located in Bexley, the Parq embraces nature through architecture and integrated landscaping. Parq has 67 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, a ground floor cafe, a Mini-Masterminds Childcare and a Plus Fitness.

David Chandler, NSW Building Commissioner said Urban Property Group is leading the industry as the first trustworthy iCIRT rated developer to have both a BTI and a LDI policy for a project.

"A growing number of developers like Urban Property Group are embracing the need for industry leaders to show the way, as they all commit to 
restoring our industry’s brand with consumers. I want to acknowledge Urban Property Group’s leadership in showcasing new ways of demonstrating the trustworthiness of the buildings they make."

Chandler said the&nbsp;KPMG Origins BTI is playing a key role in NSW construction reforms, and helping the industry to turn a risky reputation into one of certified trustworthiness.

Urban Property Group <a href="/news/nsw/urban-property-group-launch-la-vera-macquarie-park-apartments">recently launched La Vera</a>, their first foray into the apartment market in Macquarie Park.

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Urban Property Group was also one of the first developers / builders in NSW to obtain an iCIRT in 2022

Urban Property Group receives 4 star Building Trustworthy Indicator from KPMG Origins for The Parq Bexley

The founder of developer and builder McNab can still remember his first project - from his then young daughter’s bedroom 27 years ago in Toowoomba.

Fast forward to 2023 and Founder and Managing Director Michael McNab looks back with pride on how far the south-east Queensland based company has come - as it celebrates completion of their 32-storey luxury tower White Main Beach, in the blue-chip Main Beach on Tedder Avenue.

McNab acted as both developer and builder on the highrise, punctuating its reputation nowadays as a go-to Australian development and construction group - with 500-plus staff and a reputation as solid as the beloved timber it uses in its suite of projects.

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It’s that reputation for not just completing projects - as developer and the builder - but doing so to a high “gold” standard that McNab believes is always important in the development and construction sector.

“It's certainly a huge advantage - we know we can deliver," McNab says.

"The market is red hot and that’s stretched the building industry right to its limits. We're really focused on building for the best developers in the industry as well as delivering our own projects to the highest standards. We know we can do that.

“If we say we're going to do something, we get it done - and that is a bit of a problem for the development industry at the moment in south-east Queensland”.

McNab’s completion of White - with a three story penthouse plus 27 single-floor apartments spanning 325 square metres and a lift shaft privately opening into each owner’s living room - showcases the firm’s credentials as builder and developer.&nbsp;

McNab says there's a lot of developers popping up at the Gold Coast at the moment, but there are less than a handful of builders to be able to deliver proper projects.

“We're a commercial building company but over the last five to 10 years, we've certainly become a significant development business as well.”&nbsp;

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McNab’s expertise covers an impressive range of capabilities with a resume spanning commercial, industrial and residential as well as agriculture-specific projects.

The firm has completed high-end residential through to Queensland-based poultry, piggery and abattoir installations plus large-scale industrial developments including projects equivalent in size to five Suncorp Stadiums.

McNab sees the delivery of end-to-end luxury highrise White Main Beach as a “great advertisement for all our skill sets”.&nbsp;

The company worked at a personal level with the individual apartment owners on bespoke interiors and designs for each, coordinating collaboration with architects and interior designers.&nbsp;

The move positioned McNab to receive accolades in the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards for Excellence, with the project placing top four in Queensland among Apartments High-Rise delivered in 2023.&nbsp;

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McNab head of investments and property development Carl Nancarrow said the reaction from buyers at the launch event after the project’s four-year journey reinforced the company was taking the right approach.

“When we can see the finished product, and in particular, see the purchasers come in and get such wonderful feedback from them how much they love living here. It just makes it all worthwhile,”&nbsp;Nancarrow says.

Nancarrow revealed their next end-to-end project will be at sought-after Budds Beach, a waterfront location with a similar charm and feel to Main Beach. Pre-release registrations for <a href="/new-apartments/elements-budds-beach-surfers-paradise-21-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Elements Budds Beach</a> are now being offered with Ray White Projects Gold Coast, with sales to the market commencing January next year.&nbsp;

“We select sites with foresight, envisaging the evolution of both owners and the project location. This way we ensure it best services those who call it home but also adds value to the surrounding community. Site selection and timeless design are at the forefront of vision with all our boutique developments," Nancarrow says.

“We can give anyone who wants to buy an apartment off McNab certainty this project is actually going to be delivered. We've got the best builder in southeast Queensland ready to go. And as soon as we hit our milestones, we're into construction.”

McNab says there's a lot of developers popping up at the Gold Coast at the moment, but there are less than a handful of builders to be able to deliver proper projects

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