For most new apartment buildings, the Owners Corporation starts life with little more than a bank account and the first quarterly strata levies.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/9-gay-street-castle-hill-9-gay-street-castle-hill-nsw-2154">9 Gay Street</a> in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, it starts with around $7 million in reserve.

It's an unusual legacy of what was once one of Sydney's highest-profile apartment remediation projects. When the development, originally known as Skyview and built by disgraced developer Top Place, came under scrutiny by then NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler, an $11 million remediation bond was negotiated to ensure any building defects could be fully rectified.

The building underwent an 18-month remediation program, during which around $4 million of that bond was spent bringing the building up to the standard it should have been in from the outset.

After extensive inspections, all active rectification orders have been lifted. What's more, around $7.2 million remains secured for the Owners Corporation for the next 15 years.

In a twist few would have predicted, what began as a significant concern for purchasers has left the building with something almost unheard of in the apartment market: a multi-million-dollar financial reserve from day one.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a> Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said the structure offers buyers a level of certainty that is difficult to replicate.

"The $11 million bond established for the Skyview Castle Hill development represents exceptional value, providing genuine financial security for purchasers," Huxley said.

"Unlike a standard insurance policy, this bond consists of real funds held in trust for the Owners Corporation, offering a tangible layer of protection and added peace of mind."

The apartments themselves have been designed with a focus on practical, contemporary living. Interiors feature Smeg appliances, stone benchtops, tiled living areas, carpeted bedrooms, 2.7-metre ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and ducted heating and cooling throughout.

Residents also have access to a range of shared amenities, including two rooftop barbecue areas, a swimming pool, children's playgrounds, secure building access, storage cages, and visitor parking.

The location continues to be one of the project's strongest drawcards. Castle Hill Metro Station sits virtually on the doorstep, providing direct connections across Sydney's expanding Metro network, while Castle Towers offers extensive retail, dining, entertainment, and service amenities within walking distance.

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The building, now named after its location at 9 Gay Street, comprises a diverse mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments starting from just under $600,000.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett said demand in the Hills District continues to be driven by buyers seeking convenience and connectivity.

"Interest from both owner-occupiers and investors in Castle Hill remains exceptionally strong, with buyers consistently prioritising developments in close proximity to the Metro station and Castle Towers Shopping Centre," Hamblett said.

"There is a clear trend in the market, with purchasers seeking convenient access to transport and lifestyle amenities that support a seamless, low-maintenance way of living."

On top of the long-term protection afforded by the remaining $7.2 million bond, Equitifund is offering a limited-time stamp duty rebate on selected apartments.

Eligible purchasers can also secure finance options, including a 3.99 per cent two-year variable rate, loan-to-value ratios of up to 90 per cent, and interest-only lending options through EquitiCredit.

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Joel Robinson

Why this Castle Hill apartment building starts with a $7 million advantage

For much of the past few years, conversations about Australia's property market have centred on the rapid growth seen in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3004">Melbourne</a> has followed a different trajectory.

That relative underperformance is now encouraging some buyers to reassess the city, particularly those willing to look beyond short-term market movements and focus on quality property in established locations, along with the long-term growth prospects of a city expected to overtake Sydney as Australia’s most populous.

John Bekiaris, Research &amp; Market Insights at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Projects by Equitifund</a>, said Melbourne's current position is attracting increasingly sophisticated purchasers.

"Melbourne continues to present one of Australia's strongest long-term investment stories," Bekiaris says.

"While other capital cities have experienced stronger recent growth, that relative underperformance is exactly what's attracting sophisticated counter-cyclical investors."

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Equitifund isn't just commenting on Melbourne's property market, it's investing in it.

The Sydney-headquartered capital partner has taken over the remaining apartments at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/victoriana-melbourne-20-queens-road-melbourne-vic-3004">Victoriana</a>, the recently completed glass-encased development opposite Albert Park Lake in Melbourne's tightly held St Kilda Road precinct.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hickory">Hickory</a>, Victoriana places residents between one of Melbourne's most recognised parklands and the CBD, offering oversized two and three-bedroom apartments aimed at owner-occupiers seeking a genuine alternative to a traditional family home.

The development comprises 232 completed residences alongside a suite of resident amenities, including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, landscaped entertaining areas, resident lounges, EV charging, secure basement parking and a concierge-style arrival experience.

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The apartments have been designed with owner-occupiers firmly in mind.&nbsp;Open-plan living and dining areas flow onto generous balconies framing views across Albert Park Lake, Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne skyline.

Kitchens feature Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops and generous preparation space. Bedrooms include built-in robes, while bathrooms feature full-height textured tiling. Hardwood flooring and ducted air conditioning complete residences designed for long-term living.

Rothelowman's architecture takes its cues from the landscape opposite the site. Sweeping horizontal glazing references the movement of Albert Park Lake, while generous balconies and expansive glazing strengthen the connection between the apartments and the surrounding parklands. The result is a building designed to deliver the scale and amenity expected of luxury apartment living, while offering the larger floorplans increasingly sought by owner-occupiers.

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The location is one of Victoriana's defining characteristics. Positioned on Queens Road, residents are directly opposite Albert Park Lake and within easy reach of Fawkner Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, South Melbourne, St Kilda Road and the CBD. With few comparable development opportunities remaining in the precinct, buyers are increasingly placing value on outlooks that are unlikely to be interrupted by future construction.

Greg Huxley, Founder of Equitifund, believes those qualities become even more valuable over time.

"Premium real estate has always rewarded buyers who take a long-term view," Huxley said.

"Victoriana represents the kind of asset that's increasingly difficult to recreate today, particularly in an established location like Queens Road."

He said rising construction costs are also changing the way buyers assess completed developments.

"When you combine an irreplaceable location with thoughtful architecture and premium finishes, you create something that becomes increasingly difficult to reproduce as construction costs continue to rise."

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According to National Sales Director Ben Hamblett, enquiry has been driven largely by Melbourne downsizers and buyers upgrading from smaller apartments.

"Interest in Victoriana continues to build, with strong buyer focus on the larger owner-occupier residences within the development," Hamblett says.

"Enquiry is increasingly driven by local buyers who recognise the rarity of what's on offer: park-facing apartments in an established neighbourhood where new development opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce. At Victoriana, the view is not just a feature; it's an appreciating asset in its own right."

He said interstate enquiry has also strengthened as buyers reassess Melbourne's position within the national property cycle.

"Melbourne currently stands as the most compelling entry point of any major Australian capital, and discerning buyers are beginning to recognise what those who move early always understand: the best opportunities are taken before the price rise confirms them."

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Why now is the time to buy in Melbourne's premium apartment market

Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

Allure

Any fears of oversupply across the Gold Coast were well and truly quelled in September, with data form Urbis suggesting that, if the current sales demand continues&nbsp;and no new developments are released, there would only be around four months of apartments left.

There&#39;s been a continued uptake in residential apartment projects, with some developers still seeing exceptional results in the early weeks of launching.

Urban has wrapped up all of the moves in the apartment market

Chevron One adds further level of luxury, with the new Sky Homes release featuring the Gold Coast&rsquo;s biggest ever penthouse

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Chevron One, set to reign as Chevron Island&#39;s only luxury high-rise apartment tower, is about to achieve another level of luxury the Gold Coast hasn&#39;t seen before.

The Melbourne-based Bensons Property Group has released its Sky Home collection, starting from levels 31 and rising to level 41, soaring nearly 100 metres in the air. Bensons hadn&#39;t released the high-level apartments, but are now seeing high demand in ultra-luxury, large apartments in the sky.

When complete, Chevron One will be the tallest tower on the exclusive island, and the tallest there ever will be, with the Gold Coast City Council two years ago bringing in strict planning laws, limiting future apartment projects to 33 metres, or 12 storeys.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/chevron-one-adds-further-level-of-luxury-with-the-new-sky-homes-release-featuring-the-gold-coast-s-biggest-ever-penthouse">click here.</a>

Victoria &amp; Albert Broadbeach set to launch in October 
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The Victoria &amp; Albert Broadbeach apartment project marketing campaign will commence in October through Colliers.&nbsp;

The $800 million mixed-use development will feature more the 330 apartments across two residential towers rising 30 and 40 levels.&nbsp;Construction is expected to begin mid next year and take two years to complete, the first of many Gold Coast projects envisaged by&nbsp;Iris Capital, Sydney developer, Sam Arnaout.

The East tower known as The Albert will comprise 114 two, three and four-bedroom apartments over 30 levels.

The west tower, known as The Victoria, will rise over 40 levels and deliver 219 apartments of one, two and three bedrooms.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/victoria-albert-broadbeach-set-to-launch-in-october">click here</a>.

Final five apartments released in Chevron Island&#39;s Allure as locals dominate sales

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The final five apartments in the sought-after Allure development on&nbsp;Chevron Island&nbsp;have been released to the market, at a time where the supply of new apartments is nearing record lows.

Each of the apartments left in the Macquarie York-developed, BDA Architect-designed building at 26-28 Dalpura Street, have three bedrooms and a multi-purpose room.

Macquarie York founder Roy Skaf said that the timing of launching Allure, which has netted over $72 million in sales,&nbsp;coincided with a demand for high-quality residences in the heart of the Gold Coast.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/final-five-apartments-released-in-chevron-islands-allure-as-locals-dominate-sales">click here</a>.

Locals, Sydneysiders and Melburnians swoop on Esprit, S&amp;S Projects Rainbow Bay apartments

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It took just a weekend soft launch for the luxury developer S&amp;S Projects to secure over half of the sales in its latest Gold Coast apartment development, Esprit.

Esprit, at 217-227 Boundary Street, in the sought-after Rainbow Bay location in Coolangatta, sold over half of the 97 apartments on offer in the two interconnected Cottee Parker-designed buildings.

No surprise in the quick-fire sales by KM Sales and Marketing agent Jayde Pezet given the location, the fact Esprit is crowned by Club Esprit, the Gold Coast&#39;s first ever residents-only rooftop wellness centre, and the size of the apartments.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/locals-sydneysiders-and-melburnians-swoop-on-esprit-s-s-projects-rainbow-bay-apartments">click here</a>.

Exclusive first look: Hirsch &amp; Faigen lodge plans for Mermaid Beach apartment tower, Yves

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Following the launch of its boutique&nbsp;Kirra Beach&nbsp;apartment development&nbsp;The Emerson, the Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen are on to their next project.

They&#39;ve lodged plans for their recently acquired 1,905 sqm Mermaid Beach site, 7-9 Mermaid Avenue&nbsp;at the northern end of Mermaid Beach,&nbsp;which was bought back in June.

H&amp;F, led by the Melbourne lawyer Daniel Faigen and Richard Hirsch, has had&nbsp;ROTHELOWMAN&nbsp;design Yves, which will comprise three&nbsp;25-level towers. They will home a total of&nbsp;145 apartments.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-hirsch-faigen-lodge-plans-for-mermaid-beach-apartment-tower-yves">click here.</a>

Brisbane-based developer Siera lodges Chevron Island apartment development plans

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The Brisbane-based development and construction firm, Siera Property Group, are the latest in a wave of developers heading to the Gold Coast for the first time.

Seira, headed by the managing director&nbsp;and founder Brent Thompson, has laid plans on the sought-after&nbsp;Chevron Island&nbsp;for a 17-level project dubbed Tapestry, paying homage to the Island&#39;s new Home of the Arts precinct.

The plans by the local BDA Architecture will see 83 apartments built on&nbsp;a 1,518&nbsp;sqm site at&nbsp;39-43 Darrambal Street, toward the southern end of the island.

Thompson, who sits on the board of UDIA QLD and chairs the Brisbane&nbsp;City Council&nbsp;Policy&nbsp;Committee, sees it as a shift in thinking for the company, who made their name in the Queensland capital developing luxury townhouses in Brisbane&#39;s inner ring.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/brisbane-based-developer-siera-lodges-tapestry-chevron-island-apartment-development-plans">click here</a>.

Sherpa branch out from Palm Beach, lodge plans for Perspective Broadwater in Biggera Waters

The Gold Coast developer Sherpa Property, who have been developing and finalising plans for a number of luxury apartment projects in Palm Beach, are broadening their horizons.

Sherpa, led by chief executive&nbsp;Christie Leet, are continuing the trend of their Perspective collection in&nbsp;Biggera Waters,&nbsp;lodged plans for a boutique apartment development overlooking The Broadwater at 536 Marine Parade.

The exclusive building will have just seven apartments, six full-floor, three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;and&nbsp;a two-storey penthouse overlooking Broadwater and the surrounding parklands.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/sherpa-branch-out-from-palm-beach-lodge-plans-for-perspective-broadwater-in-biggera-waters">click here</a>.

There's been a continued uptake in residential apartment projects, with some developers still seeing exceptional results in the early weeks of launching

Gold Coast apartment insights: What happened on the Gold Coast in September

Macquarie York&rsquo;s latest Gold Coast development, Allure, is set to deliver a luxurious living experience within the exclusive Chevron Island community.

Designed by BDA Architects, the development will feature 95 residences in two, three and four-bedroom configurations.

Director of BDA Architects, Darren Greenaway, says &ldquo;[it is] ambitious in execution and extravagant in vision, this landmark development will stand as the ideal address for a suburb on the move.&rdquo;

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Situated on the corner of Burra Street and Dalpura Street, residents will be immersed in the art and celebration that defines the Gold Coast.

With works on a nearby cultural precinct underway, Allure will be nearby a thriving 16.9-hectare destination for both visitors and locals.

The precinct will offer a 5,000-capacity garden-style amphitheatre, as well as a pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting Chevron Island and Surfers Paradise.

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&ldquo;Artscape works around Evandale Lake will activate artistic programmes, markets, festivals, cinema and family recreation&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

For those who enjoy indulging in great food, Surfers Paradise offers some of the finest choices of dining options, with prime culinary destinations including Etsu Izayaka, Seascape and QT Hotels&rsquo; Bazaar.

Defined by its coastal lifestyle and beautiful beaches, residents can enjoy being within minutes of Surfers&rsquo; sprawling coastline.

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Clear waters and white sandy beaches boast &ldquo;a true paradise&rdquo;, perfect for surfers, swimmers, joggers and sun-seekers.

The new foreshore is active throughout the day with walkers and cyclists taking advantage of the beachfront and boulevard.

One of Australia&rsquo;s largest and Queensland&rsquo;s premier shopping destinations is within close proximity to the development, the recently renovated Pacific Fair, as well as other boutiques and markets.

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A shopping mecca for most visitors, the Gold Coast offers great shopping spots, including Chevron Renaissance, Orchid Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre.

Surfers Paradise is also an entertainment precinct that makes the neighbourhood so desired by its residents.

&ldquo;Indulge in five-star luxury at the newly revamped Star Casino or hit the fairways at some of Australia&rsquo;s most renowned golf courses&rdquo;, the developers said.

There will always be something to satisfy your social appetite, with the Surfers Paradise light rail station being moments from your door, connecting you to everything there is to offer on the Gold Coast.

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Defined by its coastal lifestyle and beautiful beaches, residents can enjoy being within minutes of Surfers’ sprawling coastline

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Spotlight on Chevron Island: What's within walking distance of Allure apartments

Allure Chevron Island is among the newest residential developments taking root in the exclusive pocket of the Gold Coast.

Delivered by Macquarie York, Allure boasts a collection of 95 residences with outstanding, resort-style luxury inclusions.

Situated in the heart of the dynamic Chevron Island, residents at Allure can enjoy inner-city convenience and coastal bliss across 17 contemporary levels.

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Designed by BDA Architects, the striking architectural form welcomes residents with a sense of privacy and sanctuary, offering a range of public spaces and elegant apartments.

&ldquo;Ambitious in execution and extravagant in vision, this landmark development will stand as the ideal address for a suburb on the move&rdquo;, said BDA Architects&rsquo; Darren Greenway.

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The two, three and four-bedroom apartments boast open-plan designs, bespoke lighting and high-quality finishes.

Chevron Island is the ideal Gold Coast suburb for a richly rewarding island lifestyle precinct, with nearby schools including the Southport School and St Hilda&rsquo;s School.

Allure is located a short five-minute drive from the Surfers Paradise shoreline, and is within walking distance of great retail, trendy eateries and cultural offerings.

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Among its amenities include a double-storey atrium, residents lounge, rooftop pool and alfresco dining.

The development is expected to reach completion in mid-2022.

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Allure Chevron Island is among the newest residential developments taking root in the exclusive pocket of the Gold Coast

What residents get at Allure on Chevron Island

Sales have begun at Allure Property Corporation's&nbsp;$90 million Gold Coast project 88 Burleigh.

The seashell-inspired, 17-level tower on The Esplanade, across from Burleigh Heads beach, will home just 31 apartments.

It has been designed by the local architecture firm DBI with the owner-occupier in mind, with spacious apartments each with at least three bedrooms. Interest is expected to come from local downsizers.

The upper-level sub-penthouses have four bedrooms and each span over 400 sqm.

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Each apartment’s lobby opens directly on a sky garden forming a vertical green spine on its northern and southern facades. Full-height windows and operable panels in the living areas have been used not only to optimise the ocean views, but to allow for natural light and sea breezes by facilitating cross-ventilation.

The ground level will feature&nbsp;a boutique residents club&nbsp;with lounge, kitchen and bar facilities as well as double beach shower.

Apartment prices start from over $2 million.

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DBI director Raith Anderson says 88 Burleigh has been imagined as a “living and breathing extension of the beautiful beachfront location”.

“The project has elegant clean lines and glazing dialogue with the crafted sculptural spine running along the beach façade reminiscent of a Turridae eroded by the sea breeze, which has been directly inspired by Burleigh’s coastal DNA,” said Mr Anderson.&nbsp;

Its beachside façade draws its inspiration and takes its form from the internal structure of a Turrid shell.

Mr Anderson said the design of the development and use of timeless materials reflects Burleigh Head’s established natural palette and the famed sophisticated beach lifestyle.&nbsp;

“The base of the building showcases cascading subtropical seaside landscaped terraces and a sculpted scalloped planted awning which extends the vertical green spine all the way to the luxuriant landscaped ground floor and lobby,” said Mr Anderson.&nbsp;

“The walls and planters are clad with travertine and the ground level meandering landscaped pathways are covered with natural stone, complementing the clean design of the tower and offering an additional layer of sophistication.

“Expansive glass facade with sliding glass screens and feature curved panels provide uninterrupted beach views to the residents while providing comfortable, well protected indoor and outdoor living spaces all year.”

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The seashell-inspired, 17-level tower on The Esplanade, across from Burleigh Heads beach, will home just 31 apartments

Sales launch at Allure's $90 million Gold Coast apartment tower 88 Burleigh

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<a href="/developers/macquarie-york">Macquarie York’s</a> exciting new development <a href="/buildings/allure-chevron-island-1-northcliffe-terrace-surfers-paradise">Allure</a> will see a 17-storey luxury residential tower constructed on the beautiful Chevron Island in Surfers Paradise.

<h2>Elegant + sophisticated design</h2>

Designed by award-winning Gold Coast firm <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the landmark tower will stand proudly in the geographical centre of the island. The design features a two-storey street-level atrium with elegant communal spaces, followed by 95 apartments rising up the centre of the tower and crowned with a rooftop terrace, sheltered with an expansive wooden canopy. The rooftop features a luxurious resort style residents lounge, BBQ area and infinity pool, providing residents with palatial areas to entertain, relax and unwind.

The neutral palette creates a modern canvas for buyers to add their own personal stylistic touches, while the kitchen has been designed using organic materials such as raw natural timber, paired with opulent stone accents.

<blockquote>
“Ambitious in execution and extravagant in vision, this landmark development will stand as the ideal address for a suburb on the move.”
</blockquote>

Darren Greenaway, Director BDA Architects

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/allure_entry_slideshow.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="227" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/allure_entry_slideshow.jpg?itok=8Xfl2z0S" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure><figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/allure_project_image.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="599" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/allure_project_image.jpg?itok=RWS3SmcD" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure><figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/residences-home.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="346" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/residences-home.jpg?itok=ETmTM-tm" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure><h2>Year-round holiday living</h2>

On offer are two &amp; three-bedroom apartments (some units may include additional multi-purpose rooms), with a 2-bedroom apartment starting at a reasonable price point of $495,000. Each property has been designed to make the most of the spectacular views of the Gold Coast city skyline, Broadwater and the Hinterland. The refined opulence of Allure is showcased through the use of minimalist open spaces, with top quality fixtures and fittings, and timeless design. Wellness facilities, including the infinity pool and gym, give residents the opportunity to relax, unwind and live a healthy and active lifestyle. Residents are able to spend summer evenings enjoying al fresco dining on the rooftop deck, embracing the relaxing lifestyle Allure Chevron Island has to offer.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/67e297b86e91153f2e18123ea4c446e8.jpeg" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="326" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/67e297b86e91153f2e18123ea4c446e8.jpeg?itok=JFZNgoTT" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure><figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/allure.jpeg" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="351" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/allure.jpeg?itok=H8A_ovUb" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure><h2>Infrastructure upgrade = value upgrade</h2>

In addition to Allure’s fantastic selection of on-site amenity, just 500m away is Home of the Arts (HOTA), which will be even more accessible once the $19 million green bridge connecting Chevron Island to the precinct is completed late October 2019. HOTA has recently undergone a $390 million upgrade, making it one of the city’s most exciting new cultural hubs to date.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/01-hotaoutdoorstage-aaronpoupard.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="HOTA Arts Precinct"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="202" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/01-hotaoutdoorstage-aaronpoupard.jpg?itok=3jqtLdU3" title="HOTA Arts Precinct" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>HOTA Arts Precinct</figcaption></figure>To add to the convenience of Allure, a ferry service trial will begin in December this year, giving Chevron Island residents access to the whole coast.

<blockquote>
“Chevron Island is a hidden gem offering a unique village lifestyle only a short stroll to the famous Gold Coast beaches. With the current infrastructure and future plans, Chevron Island is transforming into the cultural hub of the Gold Coast and becoming one of the most desirable places to live.”
</blockquote>

Campbell Van Tongeren, Macquarie York Project Sales Manager

<h2>Prime location at a competitive price point</h2>

Centrally located in the heart of Chevron Island, Allure is positioned within walking distance to the sandy beaches of Surfers Paradise, the Southport Golf Club, Gold Coast Turf Club, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and a great range of public transport options, bars and eateries. As well as being able to enjoy a quiet village lifestyle, Allure is still only minutes away from many vibrant retail precincts, just 7 minutes from Griffith University, 4 minutes to the G:Link Station, and an hour’s drive from Brisbane CBD.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/lifestyle-hero.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="346" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/lifestyle-hero.jpg?itok=zPD5Omk3" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure><figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-07-08_at_2.59.12_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="375" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-07-08_at_2.59.12_pm.png?itok=9qrWU65t" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure><figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-07-08_at_2.58.59_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="385" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-07-08_at_2.58.59_pm.png?itok=gfj2Je52" title="Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Allure Chevron Island. Credit: DBA Architecture</figcaption></figure>Interested to learn more? Enquire about <a href="/buildings/allure-chevron-island-1-northcliffe-terrace-surfers-paradise">Allure Chevron Island</a> today.
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