An entity directed by HSN's Rafi Assouline and Rebel Property's Allen Linz has filed plans for an impressive new precinct in Woolloomooloo.

The major mixed-use development would transform a prominent William Street site into a new residential village anchored by affordable housing and a large public park.

The proposal, submitted as a State Significant Development Application, covers 164-172 and 174-194 William Street, a 6,398 sqm site between Forbes Street and Dowling Street on the southern edge of Woolloomooloo.

Designed by fjcstudio in collaboration with Bangawarra, Studio Bright and Tribe Studio Architects, the scheme would deliver 227 apartments across four residential buildings ranging in height up to 18 storeys, alongside retail space, public domain improvements and a new publicly accessible park.

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It's another design scheme for Rebel, who took <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-rebel-property-group-takes-woolloomooloo-precinct-to-nsw-government">concept plans to the NSW Gov late last year</a>.

The latest plans will be a mix of 167 build-to-sell apartments and 60 affordable apartments, with the affordable housing component representing 15 per cent of the project's gross floor area. The apartment mix includes 12 one-bedroom, 53 two-bedroom, 89 three-bedroom apartments and 13 penthouses, while the affordable housing component would comprise 42 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments.

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Rebel Property is seeking to take advantage of the NSW Government's infill affordable housing bonus provisions under the Housing SEPP, which provide additional floor space and height in exchange for the delivery of affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years. The planning pathway allows a 30 per cent increase in floor space ratio and building height where 15 per cent of the development is dedicated to affordable housing.

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At the centre of the development is a 1,356 sqm sunlit public park designed to become a new community gathering space at the gateway to Woolloomooloo. The park would be complemented by a network of pedestrian laneways connecting William Street with the surrounding streets, improving permeability through what is currently a largely impermeable block.

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The design team says the public domain has been heavily influenced by the site's topography and Aboriginal cultural heritage, drawing on the escarpments, gullies and landscape characteristics that historically defined the area before urbanisation. The landscape design has been developed in partnership with First Nations consultancy Bangawarra.

The project would be delivered across four separate buildings. The William Street East and William Street West buildings, designed by fjcstudio, would contain the majority of the apartments. Melbourne-based Studio Bright has designed the Forbes Street building, while Tribe Studio Architects is responsible for the Dowling Street building.

Rebel had secured approval for the concept plans late last year.

Joel Robinson

First look: HSN, Rebel, advances Woolloomooloo precinct plans

A locally heritage-listed furniture showroom on Water Street is set to become the centrepiece of a new mixed-use residential development as local developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/keylin-group">Keylin</a> seeks approval for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lotus-on-water-street-290-water-street-fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Lotus on Water Street</a>, a 15-storey project on the Fortitude Valley side of Spring Hill.

The proposal spans 290 Water Street and 137-141 Warry Street, combining several properties into a 2,869 sqm site that sits between Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill and the rapidly evolving Victoria Park precinct. Keylin's plans would deliver 132 apartments alongside new retail, hospitality and commercial space, while retaining and repurposing the historic Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom that fronts Water Street.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-teece">Jackson Teece</a>, Lotus on Water Street comprises a 12-storey residential tower rising above a three-storey podium and communal rooftop terrace. The development includes 76 apartments classified as multiple dwellings and a further 56 units proposed as short-term accommodation, designed to be flexibly used as either accommodation or permanent residences. The apartment mix comprises six one-bedroom, 54 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom homes.

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Residents would have access to an extensive rooftop recreation level spanning more than 1,200 sqm of communal open space. Plans include a pool, gym, sauna, infrared sauna, yoga area, library, private dining room, barbecue facilities and landscaped entertainment spaces, making the rooftop the project's largest shared amenity offering.

At street level, the proposal focuses on the adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings along Water Street, where 518 sqm of retail and commercial space is planned across shop, office and food and drink outlet uses. A permeable residential lobby would be positioned between the retained heritage buildings, creating a pedestrian connection between the historic streetscape and the new tower behind.

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The heritage retention strategy is central to the scheme. The development application notes that the Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom and adjoining heritage buildings will remain, with only non-significant structures on the site earmarked for removal under a previously issued Heritage Exemption Certificate. Levels one and two of the new podium are recessed behind the heritage façades to maintain their prominence within the streetscape.

Jackson Teece has drawn inspiration from the site's manufacturing history when designing the podium. The planning documents state that the façade incorporates perforated metal screening that references the woven and rattan furniture historically produced on the site. Cascading and climbing plants are integrated throughout the podium to soften the building's presentation and screen parking levels behind. The landscape strategy also informs the project's name, Lotus on Water Street, drawing on the historic Spring Hollow waterholes that once ran through Spring Hill and the blue water lilies associated with Meeanjin, Brisbane's traditional name.

The proposal also incorporates the neighbouring property at 141 Warry Street, currently occupied by a healthcare service. The existing building would remain, with nine dedicated parking spaces allocated within the new development to support its ongoing operation. In total, Lotus on Water Street proposes 117 car spaces, including 110 resident spaces and seven visitor bays, alongside 100 bicycle spaces.

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The site sits within the Spring Hill East Precinct of the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan and is positioned around 650 metres from both Fortitude Valley Station and Exhibition Station. It is also within walking distance of the King Street precinct, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Quarter and Victoria Park, which is earmarked to become a major venue precinct ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Planning documents describe the location as a key gateway between Spring Hill and Fortitude Valley and highlight the area's increasing importance as new transport infrastructure and Olympic-related investment reshape Brisbane's inner north. The development team argues the project will contribute additional housing supply while activating a section of Water Street that has historically received less investment than other parts of the Valley.

Keylin has become increasingly active across Brisbane and southeast Queensland, assembling sites in strategic inner-city locations. They are currently selling and delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/oria-spring-hill-447-gregory-terrace-spring-hill-qld-4000">Oria Spring Hill</a>, just over 140 apartments due for completion in 2027.

Keylin plans heritage-led Lotus on Water Street apartment development in Fortitude Valley

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

Blackburn

First home buyers seeking the suburban comfort of Melbourne&rsquo;s east and strong neighbourhood amenities are embracing the newest townhouse development in Blackburn, Ascend.

Framed by Blackburn&rsquo;s leafy streets, Ascend presents a boutique collection of two, three and four-bedroom townhomes close to abundant lifestyle amenities.

The development makes the most of urban life and natural charm, embracing natural bushland and lakeside views of the nearby Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.

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Local residents are encouraged to take advantage of these neighbourhood offerings, including the various walking trails that wind through the nearby Blacks Walk Reserve and Gardiners Creek.

Box Hill Gardens sits just five minutes from the property, where families can enjoy a picnic or barbeque under shady trees, explore playgrounds and utilise the outdoor sports courts and running tracks.

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Box Hill and Wattle Park Golf Clubs are located within close proximity to Ascend, primed for a relaxing game of golf, while nearby gyms bring fitness classes and wellness close to home.

The project is also primed to benefit from convenient transport options, major shopping centres and dining and recreational opportunities on offer.

Melbourne CBD is a simple 30-minute commute away via the M3, with train services from Blackburn station and local buses connecting residents to surrounding suburbs. &nbsp;

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Accessible shopping options include Laburnum Village, Box Hill Centrum and the eateries that dot South Parade.

According to SQM Research, Blackburn has seen home values grow 6.9 per cent per annum over the past 10 years, stronger than the Melbourne average of 5.6 per cent.

The suburb sits within the highly desired Box Hill school zone, which includes one of Melbourne&rsquo;s most prized public schools, Box Hill High School, and others including Our Lady of Sion College, Blackburn and Laburnum Primary Schools.

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Deakin University&rsquo;s nearby Burwood campus is also close by, while Monash University is just a 20-minute drive away.

Carefully considered living spaces exude an immediate sense of belonging thanks to white walls and warm-toned flooring.

Spacious open-plan living and dining areas flow through to large balconies, completing the full indoor-outdoor experience and the ideal space for casual living or entertaining.

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Designed by Jesse Ant Architects, the project features high-quality finishes, charming cabinetry, stone benchtops and a sleek splashback.

Stunning minimalism delivers contemporary elegance to townhomes, with soft grey flooring, chrome tapware and a lustrous central island bench providing a casual extension of the formal dining area.

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Framed by Blackburn’s leafy streets, Ascend presents a boutique collection of two, three and four-bedroom townhomes close to abundant lifestyle amenities

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An address in the heart of abundant Blackburn amenity: Why first home buyers love Ascend

The latest apartment project by the award-winning developer,&nbsp;Pace Development Group,&nbsp;is set to invigorate a prominent corner site in&nbsp;Blackburn in Melbourne&#39;s east.

Designed in collaboration between Ascui and Co. Architects, interior designer Adele Bates and MDG Landscape Architects, Pace of Blackburn will see four buildings of modern apartments rise from Whitehorse Road, ideally located in close proximity to both transport and surrounding greenery.

There will be street-level retail at the foot of the development, as well as extensive resident amenity.

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Priced from $395,000, Urban has had a look at the development in more detail, and highlighted its key features.

1. Location

The corner site fronting Whi​tehorse Road and Railway Road puts residents in the heart of Blackburn, within walking distance to local amenity and extensive transport links connecting to the city.

Pace of Blackburn is just&nbsp;25 minutes to the CBD with frequent trains and buses. The bus routes 271 and 279 run near the development, and Blackburn train station is just a 10-minute walk.

There&#39;s nearby medical services and health and fitness centres. Investors are likely to see a decent uptake from students, with the development located just five kilometres from Deakin University. There are three other universities within an 11 kilometre radius.

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Pace of Blackburn does not only boast its own landscaped gardens and indoor pool but is close to one of Melbourne&rsquo;s largest pockets of greenery, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.

Local residents can cycle or walk the network of trails that wind through 30-hectares of natural bushland and enjoy the peace that comes from sharing the space with local wildlife.

2. Amenity

Residents at Pace of Blackburn will share a large resort-style pool area, with an 18 metre lap pool and a children&#39;s splash pool set in extensive landscaping.

There will be a&nbsp;concierge service, with cold room storage for the safe keeping of groceries.

Residents can book a meeting space, a private dining room with a full chefs kitchen. There&#39;s also a library with a fireplace.

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3. Convenience

Residents will have access to multiple retail spaces on ground level.

A prominent supermarket chain will feature as the flagship tenant within the precinct, with other retailers to include cafes, restaurants, beauty boutiques and specialty stores, providing the residents and Blackburn locals with an inner-city style of living.

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4. The Design

The trio of well regarded architects and designers, Ascui and Co. Architects, interior designer Adele Bates and MDG Landscape Architects, have come together to design every feature down to every detail.

The exterior architecture by Ascui &amp; Co. complements the leafy streetscape of Blackburn, with views framed by oversized windows and an external fa&ccedil;ade that features warm earthy tones alongside lush landscaping to complete the scene.

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5. The Developer

Pace is one of the most respected developers in the business, having delivered over 100&nbsp;projects over the last 19 years.

The team won&nbsp;the Master Builders Victoria award for Excellence in Construction - Highrise Buildings 2020 for their Abbotsford development, Pace of Abbotsford.

It was&nbsp;Pace&#39;s second consecutive win of the award, having won it in 2019 for their Collingwood project Pace of Collingwood, their 100th project.

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Urban takes a look at five reasons you should consider a home at the new development by Pace Development Group

Five reasons why Pace of Blackburn apartments should be on a buyer's shortlist

Pace of Blackburn is the newest residential offering in Melbourne&rsquo;s premier suburb of Blackburn, boasting an exclusive collection of 289&nbsp;residences.

Developed by Pace Development Group, the one, two and three-bedroom residences lie within four distinct buildings&nbsp;on Whiteho​rse Road, welcoming and considered.

Designed by Ascui and Co. Architects and MDG Landscape Architects, the building&rsquo;s exteriors boast a seamless glazed fa&ccedil;ade with vertical fin elements and horizontal banding.

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The apartments are designed with&nbsp;clean lines and subtle curves that complement its surroundings, punctuated by greenery and clever balcony designs.

Uniquely positioned, apartments at Pace of Blackburn offer views over the Dandenong Ranges to the east and views of the&nbsp;city&nbsp;to the west.

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The interiors are designed by Adele Bates, featuring striking bronze accents, artistic herringbone tiling, marble and mirrors.

A grand lobby is kitted out with a concierge that will collect your deliveries and store your groceries in its cool room, and a communal meeting room that serves as an extension of your home and office.

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The development provides a new level of lifestyle with considered shared facilities. The four towers meet on a centralised podium that is home to a lap pool set amongst landscaped gardens.

&ldquo;Flanked by a wide sundeck and outdoor dining facilities, residents have room for parties or larger dinners with family and friends&rdquo;, Pace advise.

Pace of Blackburn also includes a communal lounge for entertaining, designed for lingering, with a gas fireplace, cosy nooks for reading or catching up over a coffee.

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Among its other features include a private dining room, secure basement parking and storage cages.

The development is expected to reach completion in late 2022.

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Developed by Pace Development Group, the one, two and three-bedroom residences lie within four distinct towers on Whitehorse Road, welcoming and considered

Apartments designed for entertaining: Introducing the new Blackburn apartment development, Pace of Blackburn

Pace of Blackburn, a new project delivered by Pace Development Group, offers a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in a great location.

Blackburn is one of Melbourne&rsquo;s premier suburbs, delivering a selection of green spaces, caf&eacute;s and retail offerings.

Situated on Whiteho​rse Road, residents at Pace of Blackburn enjoy convenience and privacy with landscaping by MDG Landscape Architects that blend in with the leafy surrounds.

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Buyers can take comfort knowing a talented team of architects have designed their homes, boasting the design elements of Ascui and Co. Architects and interior designer Adele Bates.

Adele Bates is a multi-disciplinary practice with an extensive portfolio of residential, multi-residential, hospitality, retail and commercial projects.

Each project represents the synthesis of aesthetic sensibility and practical objectives, considering everything from space planning to the most intimate of bespoke details.

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Style, durability and heightened amenity come together at Pace of Blackburn.

&ldquo;Whether you prefer a palette that&rsquo;s light and bright or dark and moody you can be certain that our living areas are designed for exactly that &ndash; living&rdquo;, Pace Development Group says.

Each residence across the four distinct towers that form the development boast generous floorplans, flooded with natural light through balcony doors and large floor-to-ceiling windows.

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The home is uniquely positioned to enjoy views across all corners of Melbourne, with the Dandenong Ranges to the east and the sparkling city lights to the west.

Premium kitchens strike a balance between form and function, with Asko appliances, stone benchtops, custom joinery and a statement pendant light.

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The two colour schemes offer a choice between navy cabinetry with grey stone benchtops or a light and spacious feel with a contemporary edge.

In the bathroom, sleek fittings are complemented by a suspended vanity and round washbasin to create a clean and balanced space, while bedrooms offer soft carpet, soothing colours and blackout blinds.

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The development provides a new level of lifestyle with considered shared facilities, including an 18-metre indoor pool, a centralised podium with landscaped gardens and a communal meeting room.

Other features include a separate children&rsquo;s pool, shared dining facilities, secure lobby and secure basement parking.

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Buyers can take comfort knowing a talented team of architects have designed their homes, boasting the design elements of Ascui and Co. Architects and interior designer Adele Bates

Design details: The interior decisions by Adele Bates at Melbourne’s Pace of Blackburn apartment development

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A 2017 built Blackburn, Victoria house has sold for $1.18 million under the mortgagee auction hammer.
The vendors previously listed the property in 2017 seeking $1.55 million but were unable to find a buyer at that price and took the home off the market.
Rupa and Patrick Mane of Raine&amp;Horne marketed the property.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-blackburn-131626434" target="_blank">1/7 Langtree Court</a>, the two level abode contains four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Set on 350 sqm, the house features two kind sized bedrooms, timber flooring and fully landscaped gardens on both sides of the home.
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, it is only a short walk to Blackburn North Shopping Centre and Whitehorse's Golden mile shopping strip and within a 5 minutes' drive to the Eastern Freeway or Blackburn Railway station among other amenities.
Last sold in 2015 the home previously residing on the holding sold for $1.36 million, $180,000 more than what it sold for in August 2019.
Before that the home sold for $1.153 million in 2014.
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The median price for an apartment in <a href="/developments/blackburn-vic-3130">Blackburn</a> is $1.17 million according to CoreLogic data.
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Near new Blackburn, Victoria mortgagee home sold for $200,000 loss

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A mortgagee's Blackburn house has been sold after more than two years and two unsuccessful auctions.
Originally listed for $1.35 million - 1.485 million the four bedroom two bathroom home was passed in at an October 2017 auction.
The second unsuccessful auction took place in July 2018, the property had an price guide of $1.1 million - $1.2 million.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-blackburn-130336706" target="_blank">2/7 Langtree Court</a>, the home sold at a February 23 auction for $1.16 million.
Set on 252 sqm, the one story house is near new with construction completed in 2017.
Patrick and Rupa Mane of Raine &amp; Horne Blackburn sold the property.
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The median price for a home in <a href="/developments/blackburn-vic-3130">Blackburn</a> is $1.31 million according to CoreLogic, which calculate its annual change in median price over the past 10 years as 7.7%.
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Blackburn, Vic mortgagee home sold for $300,000 off original listing

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A two-level, four-bedroom 2017-built house in Blackburn, Victoria has been just sold for $1.16 million by the mortgagee in possession.
It was listed by Patrick Mane and Rupa Mane from Raine &amp; Horne Blackburn. 
It had $1.4 million hopes when listed in early 2018.
Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac location, the house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-blackburn-130336706" target="_blank">2/7 Langtree Court</a> comes with two king sized bedrooms, other two additional bedrooms, large kitchen, formal dining room, large living room and fully-landscaped backyard.
Other features include video intercom, downstairs study, split system cooling/heating and a double garage.
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It's only a short walk to Blackburn North Shopping Centre and Whitehorse's Golden mile shopping strip, and within 5 minutes drive to the Eastern Freeway or Blackburn Railway station.
The median price for a home in Blackburn is <a href="/developments/blackburn-vic-3130">$1.31 million </a>according to CoreLogic, which calculate its annual change in median price over the past 10 years as 7.7%.
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Blackburn house sold by mortgagee for $1.16 million

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Little to no media attention has been given to VCAT's decision to approve development plans for 160 Whitehorse Road.

Proponents behind the bid to redevelop Blackburn's premier development site into a staged mixed-use project were met with success at Victoria's planning tribunal late last month. As many as 263 apartments are now approved for the development designed by Taouk Architects which has been christened Blackburn Place.

The approval has also gone a long way to pushing Blackburn's apartment/townhouse pipeline toward 1,000 dwellings. From planning to construction, Apartments.com.au's Project Database is keeping tabs on 970 plus dwellings, spread predominantly across a raft of smaller sized apartment developments.

Blackburn Place though is by far and away the suburb's largest development and could have been far larger.

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<figcaption>Blackburn Road perspective. Image: Taouk Architects</figcaption></figure>Initial plans for the site attempted to realise a greater return of apartments, with buildings spanning 14, 10, 10 and 8 storeys originally submitted. Those plans have been tempered with the VCAT-approved outcome seeing 10, 9, 7 and 6 storeys given the nod, resulting in a sizeable reduction in overall apartment numbers from 394 to 263.

Apartments aside, Blackburn Place will also include a string of retail and commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas and basement parking.

Located within the Blackburn major activity centre, the application spans the largely vacant 8,767 square metre Lexus of Blackburn triangle site that maintains 295 metres of frontage to Whitehorse Road &amp; Railway Parade.

Having sold for $18 million to an Asian-backed developer three years ago, 160 Whitehorse Road's price history has seen steady growth. Previous campaigns saw the site sell for $11.36 million in 2010, $3.25 million in 1986 and $1.3 million in 1980.

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<figcaption>Sovereign and Trio under construction</figcaption></figure>Blackburn Place will crown an otherwise steady but relatively subdued Blackburn apartment market.

Smaller projects such as Sovereign and The Royale are at completion, whilst Trio is surfacing above ground; combined these projects stand to add 185 new apartments to the suburb. Furthermore Morton Park, Apollo, Blackburn Apartments and the townhouse aspect dubbed Regent which forms part of the wider 3 Whitehorse Road development are at registrations and/or sales, and stand to add a similar number of dwellings.

Thereafter the balance of projects within the Apartments.com.au Project Database are smaller in stature and confined to the planning or approval stages of development.
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160 Whitehorse Road's approval pushes Blackburn's apartment pipeline toward 1,000 

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Taouk Architects continue to refine a working design for Blackburn's 'Lexus' site. Newly released imagery of the mixed-use development for the substantial land holding at 160 Whitehorse Road now includes a heightened degree of complexity and design detail, and is similar to earlier concepts in showing multiple buildings rising to 14 levels.

The project which includes near on 400 apartments has however stumbled at its initial planning run.

Lodged with City of Whitehorse during April, Council has acted swiftly in refusing the application that would have seen 14, 10, 10 and 8 storey buildings set above three levels of basement parking. Delegate refusal was issued in under two months from its submission date.

In the rendered form below 160 Whitehorse Road would simultaneously have become Blackburn's tallest development and (by some margin) its largest development to date.

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<figcaption>Rendered concept for 160 Whitehorse Road. Image: Taouk Architects</figcaption></figure>Former owner Lexus Australia chose to offload the site at the peak of Melbourne's development site sales boom during 2015. 

Billed as a Blackburn's premier site during its 2015 sales campaign, the largely vacant 8,767sqm block is zoned Commercial 1 and allows for residential, commercial and retail uses. 160 Whitehorse Road also maintains approximately 295m of frontage to Whitehorse Road &amp; Railway Parade.

Having sold for $18 million to an Asian-backed developer two years ago, 160 Whitehorse Road's <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/realestate/vacant-lexus-site-on-whitehorse-rd-sells-for-18-million/news-story/353bccaec4759d8ea0b71394177c1614">price history</a> has seen steady growth. Previous campaigns saw the site sell for $11.36 million in 2010, $3.25 million in 1986 and $1.3 million in 1980.

The possibility of towers appearing across the site would be a departure from the norm for Blackburn. Over recent years residential builds of 4-6 levels adjacent to Blackburn Station have become common place, while Apollo Blackburn directly opposite the 'Lexus' site is currently at sales with five levels the approved outcome.

Planning overlays for Blackburn and the adjoining Mega Mile have indicated that 160 Whitehorse Road is the area's 'gateway' site and as such can exceed the recommended height limit of 21 metres, reflecting its "status as a visually prominent landmark."

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<figcaption>Scale and stageabilty. Image: CBRE City Sales</figcaption></figure>For its part, Taouk Architects describe their working design as follows:

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Located within the major activity centre, Blackburn Place comprises of 4 towers connected via shared ground areas comprising of retail and office spaces designed to flow with landscaped communal areas. Combined Blackburn Place provides 394 apartments through the various tower heights of the complex.
Utilising massing form and façade articulation, the design applies various elements to soften its presentation to each adjoining streetscapes.
Layered, projecting and interlocking architectural elements combine with a neutral palette of colours and materials to help make Blackburn Place a benchmark for future developments in the area.
<cite>Taouk Architects</cite>
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<figcaption>Rendered concept for 160 Whitehorse Road. Image: Taouk Architects</figcaption></figure>The development team's next step in the approvals process has yet to play out at planning.
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Blackburn's 'Lexus' site edges closer to major development, but...

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One of the major changes to planning during the term of the last Victorian Government was the implementation of <a href="/news/planning-minister-approves-new-residential-zones-in-39-victorian-lgas">new residential and commercial zones</a> right throughout <a href="/news/planning-minister-approves-new-residential-zones-in-39-victorian-lgas">metropolitan and regional areas</a>.

The new planning zones were designed to provide clarity to the community and also to developers in order for them to make investment decisions with a clear understanding of what can be built on the sites they purchase.

One developer which is working away in the General Residential and Residential Growth Zones is <a href="http://www.samuel.com.au/">Samuel Property</a>.

To date Samuel Property have begun development of two projects: Vela in Blackburn and Lennox Glen Iris. Apartments.com.au recently chatted with Illan Samuel who is head of the company and some interesting planning anecdotes came out of the conversation.

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<figcaption>Lennox Glen Iris. © Samuel Property</figcaption></figure>Lennox, located at 25 Belmont Avenue North in Glen Iris, was initially targeted at the downsizer market and four weeks out from kicking off the marketing campaign for the project, a decision was made to switch direction and target young professionals.

All 20 apartments were sold in 4-5 weeks and it attracted “very much a hyper-local buyer pool - young people who were either renting or originally grew up in the area - and no offshore buyers” according to Samuel.

Illan Samuel told Apartments.com.au that development sites in side streets right near main strips are preferred; buyers like being close to the action but not directly on the main drag as it were. Lennox in Glen Iris and Vela in Blackburn fit this bill.

Take this <a href="http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/194614/whitehorse02zn.pdf">map of zones</a> for the Blackburn area in Whitehorse, Vela Blackburn as seen in the render below is located at 4 Station Street, just off Whitehorse Road and right inside the <a href="http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/whitehorse/ordinance/32_07s03_whse.pdf">RGZ3</a> zone. Lennox in Glen Iris located at 25 Belmont Avenue North comes under <a href="http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/stonnington/ordinance/32_08s10_ston.pdf">GRZ10</a> according to <a href="http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/191743/stonnington06zn.pdf">Stonnington zone maps</a> for Glen Iris.

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<figcaption>Vela Blackburn. © Samuel Property</figcaption></figure>Vela in Blackburn, like Lennox in Glen Iris, has sold out of its 24 apartments and Illan told Apartments.com.au the sales campaign drew in a lot of local buyers.

As is the custom when Apartments.com.au asks developers about future plans, there was a lot of coyness, but Illan did tell us that a similar profile development - side street just off a main strip in RGZ or GRZ - is currently at planning in Glen Eira.

Vela in Blackburn is already under construction and Lennox Glen Iris is set to commence construction in October.

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There is still, no doubt, scope to improve the planning zones further. For instance, encouraging (forcing?) councils to apply them to more areas in their LGA and experimenting with other "carrot or the stick" tools like density bonuses which might allow developers to build an extra level in exchange for affordable or social housing components in developments located in any General Residential or Residential Growth Zone.

Regardless, it is encouraging to see capital seek out these development opportunities and from early-adopter and entrepreneurial developers as well; as it is the little things, built in high volume, that are going to count over the long run if Melbourne is to reach the goal of diversifying its residential stock as we grow over the coming decades.

Lead image credit: Lennox Glen Iris location, <a href="http://www.lennoxgleniris.com.au/video">Samuel Property</a>.
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