<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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Joel Robinson

Skymark takes out 10-year Resilience Insurance LDI at Solis Cronulla

Investors may soon find themselves with fewer reasons to buy established property and more incentives to look towards the new apartment market.

Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions would see new and off-the-plan apartments retain access to the tax benefits, while established properties would miss out, creating a clear advantage for buyers purchasing newly built housing.

The policy direction aligns with what many developers have been saying for several years. Australia needs more housing supply, and governments are increasingly looking for ways to encourage investment into new stock rather than existing homes.

The challenge for investors is that suitable product is becoming harder to find.

For much of the last decade, one-bedroom apartments were the cornerstone of investor demand. They offered a lower entry price, strong rental appeal, and were a common feature across most apartment developments.

Today, the development pipeline looks very different.

Across both New South Wales and South East Queensland, developers are increasingly targeting owner-occupiers and downsizers, delivering larger two, three and four-bedroom apartments in response to changing buyer preferences. While one-bedroom apartments still exist, they now form a much smaller portion of many new projects.

That shift has created a shortage of investor-friendly stock, particularly in well-located projects close to transport, employment hubs and lifestyle amenity.

At the same time, rising apartment prices have pushed many new developments beyond the reach of traditional investors. On the Gold Coast and across South East Queensland, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find new apartments priced around the $1 million mark, particularly those offering strong rental fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.

We've rounded up four new apartment developments where investors can still secure a foothold in the market for around $1 million or less.

<h2 data-end="1140" data-start="844">Flourish Soleira</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $1.07 million</h2>

Popular Palm Beach developer Sherpa is soon to officially launch its newest local apartment development, Flourish Soleira.

The one-bedroom apartments in the building were only offered to first home buyers rather than investors, and all of those have been snapped up. The two-bedroom apartments will start from $1.07 million, and the three-bedrooms, still a good investment given the popularity of Palm Beach for owner-occupiers, starting at $2,045,000.

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Flourish Soliera will comprise 153 apartments across two buildings, connected by a skybridge, the first ever delivered in the suburb.

True to Sherpa's booming Flourish brand of apartment projects, Flourish Soleira will have extensive rooftop amenity across both buildings including a&nbsp;wellness centre with gym, work from home, yoga, pilates, a&nbsp;heated pool, private dining rooms, pizza oven and barbecues, basketball court, and golf simulator.

<h2>Corallo, Palm Beach</h2>

Priced from: $841,500

Nearby Flourish Soleira is Changfa Group's beachfront-inspired Corallo development. They still have some one-bedroom apartments remaining, priced from $841,500.

The 105-apartment project on Palm Beach Avenue is otherwise dominated by larger two and three-bedroom residences, many of which are aimed at owner-occupiers and downsizers.

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For investors, the appeal lies in Palm Beach's continued transformation from a laid-back beachside suburb into one of the Gold Coast's most sought-after residential markets. Residents at Corallo will be within walking distance of Palm Beach's surf beaches, the recreational amenity of Tallebudgera Creek, and the increasingly popular collection of cafes, restaurants and boutique retailers along the suburb's central dining precinct.

<h2>Corner House, Stones Corner</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $880,000</h2>

One of only two Brisbane apartment developments to make the list with prices under $1 million is DeMartini Fletcher's Corner House development in Stones Corner.

One-bedroom apartments start from $880,000 within the 88-apartment development, providing investors with exposure to one of Brisbane's most established inner-south locations.

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Stones Corner has long been supported by strong tenant demand due to its proximity to major employment and education destinations. The suburb sits less than five kilometres from Brisbane's CBD and is within easy reach of the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Queensland Children's Hospital and several university campuses.

The project's location within a walkable urban village environment, surrounded by retail, dining and public transport infrastructure, continues to attract both professionals and healthcare workers seeking accommodation close to work.

Parkdrive Apartments, Chermside

Priced from: $749,000

The most affordable apartments across Brisbane's new and off the plan market are in Chermside where developer AusDev is selling one-bedroom apartments from $749,000, and two-beds from $929,000, at its recently launched Parkdrive development.

The development is strategically positioned in one of Brisbane's largest employment and retail precincts, placing residents within easy walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside and the suburb's major bus interchange.

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Already under construction and scheduled for completion in early 2028, Parkdrive benefits from Chermside's ongoing evolution into Brisbane's northern metropolitan centre. The suburb continues to attract significant public and private investment, supporting population growth and underpinning long-term rental demand.

For investors focused on yield and tenant depth, the combination of healthcare, retail and transport infrastructure within close proximity provides a strong foundation for occupancy and rental performance.

Investors to turn to new apartments after Federal Government changes spark hunt for Queensland's best $1 million apartments

A mix of Gold Coast locals, fly-in, fly-out purchasers from Sydney and Melbourne, and Brisbane-based families has driven early sales success at Broadbeach's newest apartment tower, Lumara.

The 26-level project, a joint venture between builder-developer 5Point Projects and Bourke Projects, comprises just 37 luxury residences and is attracting a buyer profile that is looking for exclusivity, above the most amenity-rich suburb on the Gold Coast.

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Jamie Bourke, Director of Bourke Projects, says every buyer secured so far intends to use Lumara as a lock-up-and-leave residence, combining holiday use with the ability to work remotely when required.

“The size of the apartments, both half- and full-floor options, and the different zones within the floorplans, lends itself perfectly to dedicated home office setups and multi-generational family holidays,” Bourke says.

That flexibility has become a key drawcard for affluent buyers seeking a second residence on the Gold Coast without sacrificing the ability to conduct business away from their primary home base.

The absence of holiday letting within the building has also resonated strongly with purchasers.

“This type of buyer doesn't need to generate holiday rental income,” Bourke says. “They're paying for exclusivity, privacy and certainty around who their neighbours are.”

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The strong demand comes amid broader shifts in the high-end apartment market following the Federal Budget announcements in May.

“We were already seeing strong enquiry from high-net-worth buyers, but that has only accelerated since the policy changes,” Bourke says.

“A lot of those buyers are looking to place more capital into premium lifestyle assets rather than investment-grade stock that has been targeted by the Federal Government.”

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Designed by Cottee Parker, Lumara adopts a slender, sculpted form with an emphasis on natural materials suited to its beachfront setting. The architectural approach draws on coastal influences, with a palette of stone, timber and concrete selected for durability and the ability to weather over time.

Apartments are limited to three and four-bedroom configurations, with a maximum of two residences per floor through the mid-levels and a selection of full-floor and dual-level homes in the upper levels. All apartments are oriented to the north to maximise natural light, cross-ventilation and views across the ocean, city skyline and hinterland.

A two-level amenity offering is positioned high within the building on levels 20 and 21, conceived as a sky wellness retreat. Facilities include a magnesium pool, spa, sauna and steam rooms, alongside more social spaces such as a private dining room, resident lounge, workspaces and outdoor barbecue areas integrated with landscaped greenery.

The uppermost levels are reserved for larger-format residences, including several full-floor homes and a dual-level penthouse with its own private wellness features and recreational spaces.

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To give buyers confidence, 5Point and Bourke commenced construction ahead of the apartments launching to the market, a sure-fire way to prove they mean business, and the building will be delivered. They are targeting a 2028 completion date.

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Locals, interstate holiday makers, drive early sales at Lumara, Broadbeach's newest luxury apartment tower

Often when it comes to purchasing property, the biggest barrier to entry is the deposit. Buyers of established homes typically aim for a 20 per cent deposit to avoid the added cost of Lenders Mortgage Insurance, while most property transactions require around a 10 per cent deposit when contracts are exchanged.

The off-the-plan market works differently, with buyers typically paying a deposit during construction and settling the balance upon completion. As completion approaches at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/fabbrica-fitzroy-369-gore-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">Fabbrica Fitzroy</a>, developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pace-development-group">Pace</a> is making it easier for buyers to secure a residence through a deposit-matching incentive. Purchasers need only contribute a five per cent deposit*, with Pace matching the remaining five per cent.

The offer comes as Pace unveils a completed display apartment and townhouse, now available for inspection by appointment ahead of the project's Spring completion.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/winwood-mckenzie-architecture">Winwood Mckenzie</a> and landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a>, Fabbrica draws on Fitzroy’s industrial and manufacturing history, incorporating references to the former Argyle Shirt Factory and Life Savers Confectionery Company that once occupied the site.

The development comprises 85 residences, spanning low-maintenance apartments through to larger-format townhouses with private street access and double lock-up garages, a relatively uncommon offering in Fitzroy’s higher-density apartment market.

Pace says the project has been designed to appeal to buyers seeking inner-city convenience without sacrificing space, flexibility, or amenity.

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Inside the residences, Winwood Mckenzie has focused on adaptable layouts and integrated detailing, with features including custom joinery, and concealed storage solutions. The material palette leans into warm, tactile finishes intended to complement the building’s industrial architectural language.

Fabbrica’s rooftop amenity is a key part of the project offering. Spanning around 800 sqm, the communal rooftop includes a private dining room, communal kitchen, lounge spaces, work-from-home zones, and outdoor dining areas overlooking the Melbourne CBD skyline.

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Landscape architecture studio Acre has introduced a layered rooftop garden designed to soften the urban setting while creating a more communal environment for residents.

The Fitzroy location also positions residents within walking distance of Brunswick Street, Smith Street, parks, cafés, galleries, and public transport, while remaining only minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. The project has an enviable Walk Score of 96.

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Pace, which is also delivering the project as builder, has developed more than 100 projects across Melbourne over the past three decades. The vertically integrated approach has become increasingly common among developers seeking greater control over construction delivery amid broader market pressures affecting the apartment sector.

The strikingly contemporary Gore Street development is now around 70 per cent complete, with purchasers expected to move into their new homes in Spring 2026. A limited number of residences remain available under the current deposit match offer.

*Conditions apply in relation to the deposit match offer.

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Pace offers five per cent deposit match at Fabbrica Fitzroy ahead of Spring completion

Sydney developer Hyecorp's roots on the Lower North Shore stretch back three generations, and that deep understanding of the market continues to shape where and how it develops today.

From high-rise towers to boutique apartment projects, the family-run developer has built its reputation by focusing on a part of Sydney it knows intimately. Founded by Michael Abolakian in the early 1990s, Hyecorp is now led by his sons Stephen, Troy and Patrick.

Stephen Abolakian, joint managing director alongside Troy, has spent more than two decades in the business, overseeing development, planning, finance, marketing and sales.

Abolakian says the developer's disciplined focus on where it chooses to operate has been, and continues to be, one of Hyecorp's greatest strengths.

“We know the buyer profile exceptionally well,” Abolakian says.

“The demographics between places like Willoughby, Chatswood, St Leonards and Roseville are very similar. There are nuances between suburbs and projects, but culturally and from a buyer perspective, there’s a strong overlap.”

That buyer has historically been overwhelmingly owner-occupier driven.

Unlike many Sydney apartment developers that have traditionally relied heavily on investor demand, Hyecorp’s projects have typically attracted downsizers, upsizers, rightsizers and family owner-occupiers seeking long-term homes rather than short-term investments.

“Historically, investors have been a much smaller portion of our demand profile,” Abolakian says.

“We design for owner-occupiers. We don’t design for yield, we design for comfort, amenity, family living and long-term usability.”

That philosophy extends well beyond apartment layouts.

From landscaping and communal gardens to shared amenities and circulation spaces, Hyecorp’s developments are designed around how people actually live, something Abolakian believes has become increasingly important in Sydney’s apartment market.

“There was probably a period where having an approved project in market was enough,” he says.

“There wasn’t as much competition and if you built it, buyers would come. That’s no longer the case.”

“There’s more supply in the pipeline now, particularly with TOD precincts and low and mid-rise reforms opening up opportunities across Sydney. Buyers have more choice, so if you get the product wrong, they’ll simply go elsewhere.”

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The shift has forced developers to become more sophisticated in how they approach apartment design, particularly as owner-occupier expectations continue to rise.

For Hyecorp, that means thinking beyond who the buyer is today and designing for who they may become in five or 10 years' time.

“People buying now often aren’t moving in for several years,” Abolakian says.

“You might have a young couple buying today, but by the time they move in they may have children, older children, or changing lifestyle needs. You’ve got to think about how families evolve.”

That thinking also shapes Hyecorp’s approach to amenity, which positions wellness at the forefront.

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While resort-style facilities have become increasingly common marketing tools across Sydney apartment developments, Abolakian says the challenge is ensuring amenities are genuinely usable and appropriate for the scale of the project.

“If amenities are done right, they can materially improve the living experience,” he says, adding however that if you&nbsp;overdo it or get it wrong, you can end up with facilities nobody uses that simply create ongoing strata costs.”

That balance is something Hyecorp is aiming to strike with projects like Roseville Avenue, one of the group's upcoming Lower North Shore developments, which Abolakian describes as bringing a resort-style living experience into a metropolitan setting.

“It’s about creating something that feels special without being excessive,” he says.

“Good gardens, quality apartments, thoughtful amenity. Creating that resort feeling in a metro location.”

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The focus on owner-occupier product comes as Sydney’s apartment market continues to navigate a difficult development environment.&nbsp;For Hyecorp, maintaining an in-house operating model across construction, sales, marketing and development management has become increasingly important in navigating that environment.

“We’ve always believed in keeping a lot of the process in-house,” Abolakian says.

“It creates efficiencies, but it also creates quality control. You can make faster decisions and ensure the end product stays aligned with the original vision.”

Despite the challenges, Abolakian believes demand for quality owner-occupier apartments across Sydney remains strong beneath the surface, particularly across established Lower North Shore suburbs where downsizers continue to seek new housing options close to existing communities.

“There are definitely people waiting,” he says.

“Once some of the broader uncertainty settles, whether that’s the global environment or some of the local economic noise, I think the right projects will perform very strongly.”

Hyecorp currently has three residential developments on the market across Sydney’s Lower North Shore.&nbsp;Audrey, St Leonards, positioned opposite Newlands Park, is nearing completion and preparing to welcome its first residents, with the project now almost sold out.

Hyecorp has also recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/celine-chatswood-37-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Celine Chatswood</a>, an architectural tower, while continuing to deliver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet Roseville</a>, a more boutique scale of development with just 34 apartments.

Why Hyecorp continues to back Sydney's Lower North Shore apartment market

Alphington

Tucked away in the leafy suburb of Alphinton, HOME was Urban's most popular project in Melbourne across March.&nbsp;

Offering 324 move-in-ready apartments, the project is located in one of Melbourne's most desirable suburbs and provides easy access to public transportation options like trains and buses, while also being within proximity to several local amenities such as cafes, restaurants, and shopping centres.

Owner-occupiers have shown the majority of interest in the development so far, with a range of two and three-bedroom floorplans still remaining, in addition to&nbsp;single, dual-level, and penthouse skyhomes that offer views across Alphington.

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Catering to small families or growing families, the spacious two-bedroom apartments span from&nbsp;81 sqm, offering two-bathrooms and one car space, while the three-bedders cover from 142 sqm, with two-bathrooms and two car spaces.&nbsp;

HOME's apartments have been designed to seamlessly connect open living spaces with either landscaped terraces, wintergardens, or spacious balconies, with style and functionality at the forefront of the design.

Timeless timber lines the floors of all apartments, with the oak-flooring creating a light and seamless connection between each of the spaces, paired with versatile and abundant storage solutions throughout.&nbsp;

Open shelving and integrated appliance storage make the kitchens a cook’s domain, complete with European appliances, stone benchtops and satin nickel tap ware.

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The building itself is also home to its own park, located on level four of the development, with over&nbsp;3035 sqm of open space.&nbsp;Here residents will find a communal garden with plenty of seating, along with a barbecue area, a kid's play zone and a dedicated dog run.

There's also a rooftop cinema, as well as a Star Garden and lounge, and a glass-edged pool, which takes in expansive vistas to the city skyline and surrounding suburbs.&nbsp;

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HOME's apartments have been designed to seamlessly connect open living spaces with either landscaped terraces, wintergardens, or spacious balconies

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Home Alphington: Urban's most popular Melbourne project in March

If you're looking for a suburb that offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and urban convenience, then Alphington should be at the top of your list. The Melbourne suburb, located just seven kilometres northeast of the city's CBD, has become a hot spot for families due to its exceptional transport links, educational opportunities and outdoor pursuits.

With a population of over 5,000, Alphington offers an ideal combination of urban convenience and natural beauty that ticks all the boxes when it comes to raising a family.

Tucked away in the leafy suburb is HOME, the 324-apartment project, bound by Heidelberg Road to the north, Darebin Creek and the Yarra River to the south and south-east, while Merri Creek sits to the west of the site.

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The development offers a range of two and three-bedroom apartments, which capitalise on the community's proximity to all things convenient and sought after by families and children alike.&nbsp;

Education is a strong suit of Alphington, with some of Melbourne's most prestigious educational institutions located within a 10-minute drive from HOME. From primary to tertiary, there are plenty of options to choose from, including Alphington Grammar School, which offers co-educational learning for students from pre-school to year 12, in addition to several primary schools in the area, including St Anthony's Primary School and Alphington Primary School.&nbsp;

For families with younger children, Alphington also offers a range of childcare and early learning centres as well.&nbsp;

Additionally, major retail hubs are also located within close proximity, making shopping and entertainment easy and convenient, with&nbsp;Highpoint Shopping Centre and Northland Shopping Centre nearby, along with several boutique stores and independent retailers along&nbsp;Station Street and Heidelberg Road.

Aside from education, Alphington boasts of an abundance of green spaces and recreational facilities, making it an ideal location for families who enjoy outdoor activities.

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From bushland and parks to open spaces and river trails, the suburb has it all. Darebin Parklands, Yarra Bend, and Alphington Park are just a few of the natural gems waiting to be explored. For sports enthusiasts, there are plenty of options too, including the Alphington Bowls Club, Alphington Netball Club, Yarra Bend Golf Course, and Latrobe Golf Club.

Alphington's transport links are another major drawcard. With exceptional train and bus connections within easy walking distance, getting around is a breeze. The recently upgraded Hurstbridge line runs regular services to the CBD, while several bus routes make travelling by public transport even more convenient.

For those who prefer to drive, major employment, health and tertiary precincts are nearby and easily accessible via the recently expanded Chandler Highway.

For cyclists, Alphington offers an extensive network of bike trails that skirt the Yarra River on the Darebin Trail, taking riders on picturesque routes all the way to the city.

Catering to small families or growing families, the spacious two-bedroom apartments span from&nbsp;81 sqm, offering two-bathrooms and one car space, while the three-bedders cover from 142 sqm, with two-bathrooms and two car spaces.&nbsp;

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With style and function the guiding principles in the design of the HOME apartments,&nbsp;each feature timeless oak timber for all the flooring and cabinetry, which connect to open plan living spaces, opening up the homes to the whole family.

Generous storage keeps the apartments uncluttered, while stone benchtops, open shelving and European appliances make the kitchens the heart of the homes and a place for the whole family to enjoy.&nbsp;

The building itself is also home to its own park, located on level four of the development, with over&nbsp;3035 sqm of open space.&nbsp;Here residents will find a communal garden with plenty of seating, along with a barbecue area, a kid's play zone and a dedicated dog run.

There's also a rooftop cinema, as well as a Star Garden and lounge, and a glass-edged pool, which takes in expansive vistas to the city skyline and surroudning suburbs.&nbsp;

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Why HOME is ticking all the boxes for families and kids 

It's a rare feat to find new, completed and ready to move in apartments in Melbourne’s inner-city at the moment.&nbsp;

A number of developments have been hit by extreme worker shortages, the pandemic, and rising material costs, resulting in prolonged construction times.&nbsp;

A handful of developers have managed to overcome these, prevailing through to deliver, with a handful even welcoming their first residents this year.&nbsp;

We’ve taken a closer look at some of the ready-to-move-in options across Melbourne.&nbsp;

<h2>HOME&nbsp;</h2>

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Located in Alphington at the corner of Heidelberg Road and Chandler Highway, HOME sits atop the highest and most prominent position in the Alphington Paper Mill Development.

Sleek lines and bold design create this landmark building. The brick podium is a nod to the industrial heritage of the site whilst the parallel lines of the curved glazed tower showcase the latest in contemporary architecture.

Every material used on the exterior is raw and timeless. Brick, concrete, timber, metal and glass forms are cleverly sculpted together to reveal vast inner spaces. And space is something you'll find in abundance at HOME.

The leafy, riverside, sits just 6.5-kilometres north-east of the city, with HOME comprising 16 stories of terrace homes, sky homes and apartments.

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All of the one-bedroom apartments have already been sold in HOME, with a handful of two and three-bedders remaining. &nbsp;

Cera Stribley collaborated in the design of the residences, with all 326 apartments featuring large floorplans and light-filled living spaces.&nbsp;

Designed with the homeowner in mind, the 326 apartments feature large floor plans, light-filled living spaces and the modern must-haves, with generous storage, quality appliances, secure parking, concierge services and home automation technology.

The Terrace Homes offer an exclusive living option within HOME, with each spread across three spacious levels.&nbsp;

Natural materials reign supreme throughout, with wood grain joinery, wool-rich carpets, solid timber partitions and brass metal handles giving the living spaces a refined, pared-back feel.

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The proportions are generous as well, with three queen-sized bedrooms in each Terrace Home, along with walk-in and fitted robes and ensuites.

Abundant natural light features through the open plan living spaces, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a double-height lightwell above the lounge and bi-fold doors opening out to the expansive balconies as well.&nbsp;

<h2>Ovation</h2>

<h2>Developer: Keystone Property Group</h2>

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Located in the heart of Footscray, Ovation reaps all the benefits of inner-city living, maintaining proximity to public transport, schools, dining and recreational amenity, while still feeling like its own set place.

Locals Keystone Property Group are the developers behind Ovation, which comprises 131 residences with a mix of two and three-bedders remaining.&nbsp;

Keystone are no strangers to the burgeoning Footscray area, with the developers boasting a string of already sold out projects, including, The Buckley and Victoria Corner.

Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD) handled the design of Ovation, with owner Billy Kavellaris saying the vision was to honour Footscray’s unique architectural character, while still establishing a new level of design ingenuity for the area.

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The building’s form is bold in its depiction of recessed voids, unique shapes and protrusions, with a layer of greenery added through the landscape design which is integrated tactfully into the recesses on the façade, juxtaposing the building’s built form with lush, natural beauty.

The interiors of Ovation are also very much defined by what exists outside of the apartments, with full height windows inviting in ample sunlight and stunning views of the city skyline and surrounding streetscapes.

Textured timber joinery teams with oak floors, imbuing living spaces with a neutral warmth; a blank canvas of sorts for buyers to fill with their own memories and moments.&nbsp;

Kitchen bench tops are appointed with a modern concrete finish for style and durability, next to plentiful integrated storage.&nbsp;

<h2>Yarra One</h2>

<h2>Developer: EcoWorld International&nbsp;</h2>

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EcoWorld's recently completed South Yarra apartment development, Yarra One, was a solid addition to the group's already substantial international portfolio.

Carrying on the traditional themes see throughout other EcoWorld projects, the completed Claremont Street development is designed with liveability and lifestyle in mind.

Presenting as the finishing touch to the elite Forest Hill pocket of South Yarra, Yarra One delivers 250 residences, designed by multi-disciplinary international design firm, Fender Katsalidis.

The 27-storey tower offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of penthouses, with floor plans spanning from 56 sqm up to 109 sqm.

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In designing Yarra One, Fender Katsalidis envisioned the birth of a new urban space to unwind and connect for the community and neighbours of Forrest Hill alike.

The location of Yarra One’s atrium between the South Yarra train station and Chapel Street makes it a key destination and gathering place for residents and neighbours of South Yarra, while the tower’s façade and slender linear form speaks directly to the existing language of its neighbouring towers.

Buyers will be at home with a residents' dining room, wine cellar, and rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities, along with a gym, yoga room, outdoor spa, sauna and steam room, pet wash and Tesla car share services.

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With a number of developers hit by worker shortages and rising material costs, we’ve taken a closer look at some of those who have prevailed through, with a handful of ready-to-move-in options across Melbourne now. 

The top Melbourne apartments welcoming residents now 

Riverside living in Melbourne doesn’t come along too often.&nbsp;

Located in the leafy, riverside suburb of Alphington, just 6.5-kilometres north-east of the city, HOME comprises 16 stories featuring a collection of Terrace Homes, Sky homes and Apartments.

Offering a completed and ready-to-move-in option in the area, HOME was designed with the owner-occupier in mind, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

All of the one-bedroom apartments are taken however. Just two and three-bedders remaining. &nbsp;

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The resident's journey begins and ends in the elegantly designed South Lobby.&nbsp;It’s a hotel-style entry where resident's can be dropped-off, picked up or wait safely for a taxi or Uber ride indoors. There's also bike storage for every resident in the lobby, along with a bike repair room, providing the perfect place to tinker, fix and upgrade.

To top it all off, there’s on-site management services, a secure mail room, parcel collection area and cool storage for grocery deliveries. The North Lobby is located on the corner of Heidelberg Road and Chandler Highway, with a three metre origami form taking centre stage, constructed from perforated brass panels.&nbsp;

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Cera Stribley collaborated in the design of the residences, with all 324 apartments featuring large floorplans and light-filled living spaces.&nbsp;

Coupled with the modern must-haves, each of the homes include generous storage, quality appliances, secure parking, and home automation technology.&nbsp;

Internally, apartments utilise a neutral colour palette, coupled with raw materials influenced by the site’s industrial heritage.&nbsp;

Timeless timber lines the floors of all apartments, with the oak-flooring creating a light and seamless connection between each of the spaces, paired with versatile and abundant storage solutions throughout.&nbsp;Open shelving and integrated appliance storage make the kitchens a cook’s domain, complete with European appliances, stone benchtops and satin nickel tap ware.

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Level four of HOME delivers some of the building's most impressive features, with 3000 sqm of open space, delivering HOME residents with their very own park inside the building. The Park provides residents with places to meet, along with barbecue facilities, a playground, yoga lawn, state-of-the-art gym and a pilates pavilion.

An extensive wine cellar is also provided for residents, along with hotel-style guest rooms which can be booked for when family and friends are visiting.&nbsp;

Crowning the building is a rooftop recreation deck, offering 360 degree views across the Alphington surrounds, as well as a glass-edged pool, private event spaces with a bar and kitchen, an outdoor cinema and barbecue facilities.&nbsp;

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Cera Stribley collaborated in the design of the residences, with all 324 apartments featuring large floorplans and light-filled living spaces

Inside the ready-to-move-in HOME Alphington apartments 

Located in leafy, riverside, Alphington, just 6.5km north-east of the city, HOME by Caydon comprises 16 stories of terrace homes, sky homes and apartments designed by Caydon’s award-winning Architecture and Design team.

Designed with the homeowner in mind, the 326 apartments feature large floorplans, light-filled living spaces and the modern must-haves, with generous storage, quality appliances, secure parking, concierge services and home automation technology.

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With construction nearly complete on the Alphington project, Caydon is offering buyers the chance to live 12-months mortgage free, with the purchase of a two or three-bedroom apartment, skyhome or terrace home before August 31.&nbsp;

Buyers will also only need a five per cent deposit when securing a home, meaning apartments starting from $699,000 will only require a $34,950 deposit, while skyhomes from $914,000 will require just a $45,700 deposit.

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The group’s incentives will see terrace home buyers, which start from $1,674,000 need to save just an $83,700 deposit.

HOME buyers can also enjoy the state’s stamp duty savings, with apartments set to be ready to move into by Spring.

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HOME buyers can also enjoy the state’s stamp duty savings, with apartments set to be ready to move into by Spring

HOME by Caydon set to welcome residents to Alphington project this Spring

YarraBend stands as both a monument to history and&nbsp;a lens for the future of the Melbourne suburb of Alphington.

The masterplan,&nbsp;a reincarnation of the former Alphington Paper Mill site, has been identified as the&nbsp;World's Most Liveable suburb by 2025 by The Future Lab’s 2018 global liveability report.

It's the development by the&nbsp;Australian property group Glenvill, who are transforming the 16.5 hectare site.

They're keeping heritage features throughout the development, adapting and retaining building's such as the Alphington Paper Mill. Its red-brick foundations and towering smokestacks which defined the area for nearly a century are incorporated into Fourdrinier House, YarraBend's first release, set within the original paper mill building.

The most recent release, following&nbsp;Parkview Apartments, The Mills and&nbsp;Camber Lofts, is Cubic House, a contemporary apartment building of 89 apartments designed by DKO&nbsp;and&nbsp;Technē Architecture.

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Cubic House will comprise primarily one and two-bedroom apartments. Its completion will be toward the final stages of YarraBend. Some residential components, including Parkview Apartments, are nearing completion as are parts of the Artisan Precinct.

Glenvill Group has been progressively rolling out various stages of the 16.5 hectare block of land,&nbsp;spread across the six precincts; Mills, Parkview, Artisan, Heritage, River Quarter and Outer Circle.

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Cubic House&nbsp;is part of the&nbsp;Artisan precinct which draws on the character of neighbouring Melbourne suburbs like the&nbsp;well-established refinement of Kew and Ivanhoe, the multicultural charm of Fairfield and the eclectic offering of Melbourne’s inner-north.&nbsp;

Apartments at Cubic House are warm and light-filled from floor-to-ceiling doors and windows that connect living spaces to the&nbsp;private balcony on offer in every individual apartment.

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The mix of one and two-bedroom apartments comes with a choice in colour scheme and design, with a focus on either light or dark tones.

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YarraBend stands as both a monument to history as well as a lens for the future of Alphington

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How YarraBend's Cubic House pays homage to the heritage in Alphington

YarraBend in Melbourne&#39;s Alphington was named as the future&nbsp;&quot;world&rsquo;s most liveable suburb,&rdquo; by The Future Lab,&nbsp;one of the world&#39;s most renowned futures consultancies, in 2018.

They expect it to become the world&#39;s most liveable suburb by 2025, topping cities around the world such as San Francisco, Stockholm, Seattle and Toronto.

&quot;Suburbs of the future will generate their own energy, contain their own innovation hubs, monitor our health levels, check our wellbeing, even crowdsource civic engagement at the tap of a screen,&quot; Future Lab advised.

&quot;Developments such as YarraBend are at the forefront of profound cultural shifts in which people &ndash; and buildings &ndash; are optimising everything, which is why we&rsquo;ve identified that it will become the World&rsquo;s Most Liveable Suburb in the future.&quot;

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Since it was dubbed to be the world&#39;s most liveable suburb three years ago, the developer Glenvill, doubled down on factors like&nbsp;communities being optimised through technology and design, supporting convenience, wellbeing, connectedness, collaboration and sustainability.

Glenvill partnered with the renowned&nbsp;teams at DKO Architecture, Multiple, Technē Architecture + Interior Design to create YarraBend,&nbsp;complete with four parks,&nbsp;a state of the art health and wellness centre, complete with an indoor spa, yoga and spin rooms with virtual reality and real life classes, massage rooms, Technogym equipment and an indoor pool.

They also focused on community initiatives like a gallery space, art installations and an annual art prize for local artists valued at $50,000 over five years.

There is also an indoor and&nbsp;outdoor cinema bookable via the YarraBend app, as well as many a rooftop terrace, home to&nbsp;lounges, barbeque facilities and more.

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Another facility available to all residents&nbsp;across the six precincts; Mills, Parkview, Artisan, Heritage, River Quarter and Outer Circle, is the WorkLab, an innovative co-working space convenient&nbsp;especially for those who dread&nbsp;commuting.

Located a short stroll from anywhere in YarraBend, residents can book a space any time at one of the multiple workstations, the meeting room or lounge area.

Dubbed as the world&rsquo;s first Tesla Town, the suburb will also feature Telsa Powerwalls in select residences to reduce energy costs and offer electric car charging points.

YarraBend will also play home to an artisanal food district, curated by one of Australia&rsquo;s top chefs, Scott Pickett, boasting popular restaurants, cafes and bars.

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Cubic House, part of the reincarnation of the former Alphington Paper Mill site, is one of a number of residential components of YarraBend.

The contemporary apartment building of 89 apartments, designed by&nbsp;DKO&nbsp;and&nbsp;Technē Architecture, is slated for completion in 2024, toward the final stages of the whole of YarraBend.

Cubic House will comprise primarily one and two-bedroom apartments. Its completion will be toward the final stages of YarraBend.

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Cubic House, part of the reincarnation of the former Alphington Paper Mill site, is one of a number of residential components of YarraBend

Why Glenvill's YarraBend in Melbourne was dubbed the world's future most liveable suburb

Buyers in the Home, Alphington apartment complex have been offered rebates up to $101,000.

The rebates on settlement ranged from $27,000 to $60,000 for two-bedroom units.

The rebates range from $51,000 to $101,000 for three-bedroom units in the 16-storey complex.

The two-bedroom apartments eligible for the grant are priced from $691,000 to $1.508 million while the three-bedroom homes are priced from $1.29 million to $2.548 million.

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At its 2019 launch the prices for its two-bedroom offerings was $532,000 to $1.598 million and its three-bedroom layouts were priced from $1,120,000 to $2,615,500.

The initiative, dubbed the Caydon Home Grant, comes as the state government&#39;s 50 per cent stamp duty concession ends June 30.

All homebuyers were eligible for the new stamp duty discounts, but only until the end of the 2020-21 financial year.

The Victorian Government&#39;s stamp duty savings of 50% was across new builds and off-the-plan apartments valued up to one million dollars.&nbsp;

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Caydon has sold just over 50 per cent of the 324 apartments.

Completion is scheduled for July next year for the development to be located at YarraBend, the site of the old Amcor paper mill.

Set at 626 Heidelberg Rd at the Chandler Highway corner, the 7470 sqm Home sits alongside Glenvill&rsquo;s 14.5ha YarraBend precinct.

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The Caydon Home Grant does not apply to its other projects such as Due North at 70-82 High Street, Preston.

The Caydon Home Grant &ndash; rebated by CP Alphington Development - is available from 28 June, 2021 until 30 September, 2021 on two and three-bedroom apartments and skyhomes in Home, Alphington.&nbsp;

A potential purchaser should seek independent legal advice and make their own enquiries in relation to this offer and before entering into a contract of sale, the Caydon website advises.

A year away from completion, Caydon has announced a Caydon Home Grant with up to $101,000 rebated to apartment buyers in Home, Alphington 

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Caydon offers up to $101,000 rebate for Home, Alphington apartment buyers

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Australian tennis champ and sports commentator Sam Groth has listed his Alphington home, seeking $1.3 - $1.4 million.
The two-storey weatherboard house he and his now-wife, Britt, bought in 2016 after deciding to quit the US circuit for a Melbourne base was, luckily enough, the first place they inspected.
At the time he bought the home for $250,000 more than the price guidance of $900,000 - $960,000, paying a premium $1.21 million.
They decided to sell their renovated four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 56A Fulham Road to move closer to family in Templestowe as well as upsize.
Jellis Craig agent Greg Cusack says the property’s indoor/outdoor entertainment space and the Groths’ stylish upgrade are luring young families and professional couples to register for the twilight auction on October 28.
The Nine Entertainment broadcaster, whose world singles ranking reached No.53 in his professional playing days, says the 215-square-metre property with Edwardian-inspired gabled rooflines and timber detailing “was everything we wanted at the time."
The kitchen was renovated in 2018 by the couple, right around the time of their marriage.
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Australian tennis champ Sam Groth lists Alphington home

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An architecturally designed house in Alphington, Victoria was auctioned for $3,195,000. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-alphington-132856530" target="_blank">47 Lucerne Crescent property</a> went to auction with a $2.8 million - $3 million price guide.
It was sold through Jellis Craig estate agents, Paula Beavis and Sam Rigopoulos on February 22. 
The 804 sqm property showcases multiple living zones and accommodation, a lounge room with a HeatnGlo gas fireplace, a kitchen fitted with Miele appliances and a walk-in pantry. 
The four bedroom, three bathroom home features an easy-access bathroom on the second floor, two powder rooms, an office/ study room, bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and the master ensuite bedroom featuring a walk-in wardrobe and private balcony.
There is also a full-size laundry with chute, split-system air-conditioning, hydronic heating, speaker system, security alarm, automated unblind, 5400 litre rainwater tank, and an internal remote-control double garage. 
The modern residence offers resort-style entertainment with a self-cleaning heated spa-pool with an automatic cover, a BBQ terrace, and a versatile separate studio, or pool-hour with its own bathroom.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home previously sold in 2006 for $801,000. 
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