<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

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Charter Hall Group has put No.1 Brisbane, comprising three adjoining buildings - 217 George Street, 60 Queen Street and 231 George Street - up for sale.

The properties were acquired in July 2018 with a development approval for an 81 storey residential tower scheme. 

It cost $93.96 million when bought from the Blackstone-backed 151 Property Group.

Approval to build an apartment tower to rival Brisbane’s tallest in the prime location had been secured just a month before it was offered for sale.

Brisbane has a long list of skyscraper project completion including the city welcoming the highly anticipated Brisbane Skytower, which topped out at an impressive 274 metres. 

Outlook for Brisbane’s apartment market is on the positive side, as domestic migration is seen to continue pushing up buyer demand and consequently, property prices since the onset of the pandemic.

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Rather than pursue the residential tower, Charter Hall instead increased its office occupancy and secured another DA for a landmark, 34 storey, commercial office and retail tower designed by architects Blight Rayner.

The DA comprises a total of 24,490sqm (NLA) of office space and 2,150sqm (NLA) of ground floor and podium level prime retail space over 4 storeys as well as basement parking for 94 cars and 213 bikes.

Located at the corner of George Street and the southern end of Queen Street Mall, No.1 Brisbane is being marketed as well positioned to capitalise on the $13 billion of projects in the immediate precinct including Queens Wharf, Cross River Rail, Brisbane Live and the Brisbane Metro. Office tenants include leading corporate and government agencies including Santos, Suncorp, Brisbane City Council, Shell, Telstra and QSuper.

The building's sale campaign, is being handled by CBRE’s Bruce Baker, Peter Chapple, Tom Phipps and JLL’s Seb Turnbull and Paul Noonan.
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The properties were acquired in July 2018 with a development approval for an 81 storey residential tower scheme 

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Charter Hall lists former Brisbane residential tower development site

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Brisbane's Indooroopilly is set for a new boutique apartment tower.

A company associated with local developer and Verrecchio Property Group director Sandro Alberti has lodged plans to the Brisbane City Council for a 35 apartment block on Clarence Road.

Alberti paid $3 million for the 1,215 sqm block at 109-113 Clarence Road which had been marketed by Cushman &amp; Wakefield as a boutique mixed-use development site which allows for up to eight storeys.

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There's already plans by Prospect Architecture for an eight level tower, not including the two basement levels of garaging. Crowning the development will be a communal rooftop with swimming pool. 

The plans suggest the development will be called The Fairmont.

There will be three two bedroom apartments and two three bedroom units on each level.

"Each unit is designed to encourage open plan living, with kitchen, dining room and living room opening onto balcony private open space", the proposal reads.

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"Visually, the contemporary building design is consistent with the intent and character of the precinct.

"This includes a variety of materials and textures through brick cladding, rendered and painted blockwork, horizontal cladding, and metal battens assisting in the reduction of overall built form.

"The proposed landscaping and open space areas ensure the site is adequately vegetated, providing amenity for residents as well as adjoining neighbours and the relevant streetscape."

<h2>QLD properties selling now:</h2>

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A company associated with local developer and Verrecchio Property Group director Sandro Alberti has lodged plans to the Brisbane City Council



Tower reveal: Plans lodged for boutique Indooroopilly tower in Brisbane

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Downsizers and professionals have been the most keen buyers in the inner Brisbane development Bloom on Wesley.

The 36-apartment project in Lutwyche, north of the Brisbane CBD, is 60 per cent sold with just three bedroom apartments left. A Spring completion date is slated.

Raise Projects managing director, Ramy Raymond, said the project attracted the downsizer and professional market due to the size of the three bedroom apartments, their value and their pet friendliness.

Raymond also says the fact that Raise are also building the project allows for a further level of customisation, which was a hit with buyers.

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“Even with the apartments now under construction, some customisation is still possible, which is the advantage for buyers working directly with a development team like ours, who are also building the project," Raymond said.

“Many buyers have met directly with me and our building team to explore their needs within our floorplans, and we have received a lot of feedback that our ability to listen to our buyers has helped them to purchase, to personalise their journey and really look forward to creating their new home at Bloom on Wesley.”

Mr Raymond said some buyers of the three-bedroom apartments were enjoying the flexibility of using the third room as a professional office or a hobby retreat, while some three-bedroom apartments also came with an additional multi-purpose room.

He said the need for flexible space within apartment living had been emphasized during the pandemic and will remain important as workplaces evolve to be more fluid than previously.

“Bloom on Wesley has been designed for its buyers to have everything they need for great living within their apartments and through wonderful amenities on the rooftop including an infinity pool, meditation/gym space and alfresco dining.

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“At the same time, they are just metres from great shopping, dining, services and transport, including a new-look Crown Lutwyche Hotel that will be refurbished this year in the next block and new boutique stores at nearby Colwill Place, just a five-minute walk away.

“Bloom on Wesley offers unrivalled value for this location, which is a key factor for our buyers to live without compromise, whether they are re-sizing or downsizing.”

The three bedroom apartments range in size from 123 sqm up to 207 sqm and are priced from $695,000 up to $875,000.

 
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Raise Projects managing director, Ramy Raymond, said the project attracted the downsizer and professional market due to the size of the three bedroom apartments, their value and their pet friendliness.

Downsizers and professionals keen on inner Brisbane development Bloom on Wesley

Brisbane&#39;s ARIA Property Group have received sign off from the Brisbane City Council to build their Kangaroo Point apartment development&nbsp;which they now dubbed Riviera.

Aria, led by their founder and managing director Tim Forrester, bought three adjoining sites between&nbsp;470 and 480 Main Street&nbsp;in late 2018 and submitted plans to build on the amalgamated 2581 sqm in mid-2019.

There will be 124&nbsp;apartments across the 12 level development, not including the&nbsp;two levels of basement parking.

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Entry will be through a lush landscaped garden complete with a reflection pond and butterfly walk. On the ground level will be a&nbsp;residential lobby where there&#39;s set to be a cinema and a residents cellar and a terrace with a barbecue.

The rooftop will feature a circular rooftop pool, a green roof covering a wine bar, a number of lawns, a meadow, wellness centre, pool deck and outdoor kitchen.

Architecture firm Bates Smart have designed the building.

They say on their website that their&nbsp;vision was&nbsp;to create a distinctive architecture that captures the uniqueness of the site&rsquo;s clifftop location while maximising river and city views.

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&quot;The form draws inspiration from the dramatic natural land form of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and its angular faceted forms.

&quot;The design responds to the sub-tropical climate and aims to connect internal spaces to the external environment in line with the Buildings that Breathe strategy adopted by Brisbane City Council.

&quot;Landscaping is a key component of the proposal, forming a key feature of the arrival experience and extending through all levels of the building and culminating in a generous communal rooftop.&quot;

The four timber houses that were on the combined site, as well as the two storey office area at the front, are set for demolition.

Condev Construction forecast the works will be complete by August 2022, with the main structure construction beginning in June this year.

There will be 124 apartments across the 12 level development, which doesn't include two levels of basement parking.



Aria Property Group receive approval for new Kangaroo Point apartment development Riviere

The Brisbane developer Azure Development Group&nbsp;has secured approval for another townhouse development in the Brisbane suburb of Richlands.

It&#39;s the fourth project Azure have undertaken on the popular Government Road, which has easy access to the Centenary Highway.

The approval at 182&nbsp;Government Road is for 55 townhouses, dubbed the Mason Edition.

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Designed by Red Door Architecture, each dwelling will have three bedrooms and a&nbsp;courtyard&nbsp;which has will either be&nbsp;positioned outwards along the site boundaries or facing internally within the site.

Communal space has been provided in stage one, with a new swimming pool, sun lounge area and lawn space. The&nbsp;landscape architecture and urban design have been handled by LAUD ink.&nbsp;

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Azure Development director Trent Keirnan believes the townhouses&nbsp;will appeal to first home buyers&nbsp;due to the affordability of the terrace homes and professional couples as the terraces offer a low maintenance design.

On the project site, Mr Keirnan says it was chosen&nbsp;due to the close proximity to the established Forrest Lake community and the transport amenity only 300m away.

It&#39;s the fourth collection of townhomes on Government Road for Azure.&nbsp;

In 2019 they completed Alton Edition, are currently selling Flora Edition and Eden Edition is currently under construction with completion scheduled for the end of March.

The approval at 182 Government Road is for 55 townhouses, dubbed the Mason Edition.

Azure Development Group secure approval for Richlands townhouse development Mason Edition

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Whether entertaining or staying fit, outdoor areas are a vital part of residents’ quality of life.

On-site outdoor areas do not only provide convenient access to landscaped gardens but help foster a sense of community between residents and increase home values.

Dining alfresco is also a relaxing and refreshing way to enjoy a meal with friends family or solo.

Dine poolside or on you're balcony at one of these eight properties in Queensland with fantastic outdoor areas.

Urban has taken a look at eight of the best Queensland apartment developments with outdoor areas.

1. Chevron One, Surfers Paradise 
Address: 36-44 Stanhill Drive, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartments from $705,000

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Bensons Property Group are developing Chevron One, a 41 level tower designed in collaboration with Marchese Partners and Byrns Lardner Landscape Architecture which is set to be Chevron Island's first high-rise.

The development has close to 2000 square metres of resort-style amenity, a 24-hour concierge service and 360-degree uninterrupted views that won't be built out. 

The project includes a Club One residents’ lounge, floating cinema, dining facilities and sculpted gardens.

Situated on Stanhill Drive, Chevron One is within walking distance to Thomas Drive cafes and retail shops, Home Of The Arts precinct, and the beach. 

2. Quay Waterfront Newstead 
Address: 57 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006 
Two-bedroom apartments from $775,000

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Quay Waterfront Newstead by Mirvac is the latest in riverside living in Brisbane. Set in 5.5 ha of parklands, this biophilic tower weaves garden-green freshness up and around its apartments.

From the rooftop pool and cocktail garden down to the ground floor wellness centre, amenities both indoor and out abound.

One to three bedroom apartments make up a series of boutique neighbourhoods with just seven homes on each level. From level 20, three and four bedroom sky pavilions rise towards the rooftop. 

3. Cello, Greenslopes 
Address: 5-9 Flora Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120 
Two-bedroom apartments from $469,000

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CS Development Group's Cello Apartments, spanning across two striking towers comprises of a selection of one, two and three-bedroom homes, priced from as low as $349,000.

Residents will have access to resort-style facilities including a swimming pool, sauna and spa, a landscaped recreation area and a fully equipped gymnasium. There is also on-site library, or landscape rooftop observation deck providing further outdoor options.

Cello Apartments, set for completion in May is located just four kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.

4. Elegance, Mermaid Beach 
Address: 2605 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 
Apartment prices available upon request

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Developed by United Investment Group, Elegance is the latest development in Mermaid Beach with a key focus on health and wellbeing flavour.

Comprising of two sky towers reaching 47 &amp; 49 levels with 522 apartments together with significant resident facilities, retail, restaurant and café precinct all architected by Raunik Design.

Each tower boasts a rooftop recreational level with BBQ and seating area, perfect for private resident parties or intimate yoga or meditation sessions.

Maximising the majestic views of the Pacific Ocean and Gold Coast hinterlands, Elegance delivers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else.

5. Koko Broadbeach 
Address: 12-14 Elizabeth Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218 
Two-bedroom apartments from $729,000

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The latest from Morris Property Group, Koko Broadbeach is a 99 residence tower comprising two and three bedroom apartments with sweeping ocean and hinterland views.

Dine poolside or on your balcony with a view located just metres away from the beach itself. The vibrant and connected development is just minutes from the Gold Coast’s walking and cycling paths, stunning beaches and world-class facilities.

Koko features modern fixtures, contemporary design and hotel-quality amenities, including a lap pool, lounges, modern gym facilities, private outdoor entertaining areas and gardens.

6. Mary Lane, Brisbane 
111 Mary Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 
Two-bedroom apartments from $735,000

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Sitting in the centre of Brisbane, Mary Lane offers 167 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.

Perched above the Westin Hotel, residents will have access to private amenities, including a residents-only foyer, terrace pool, gym and function room.

Designed by Woods Bagot. Mary Lane’s elegant features, flawless finishes and ability to capture breathtaking views make it a desirable haven.

7. Maya Kirra Beach, Coolangatta 
Address: 1 Coyne Street, Coolangatta QLD 4225 
Four-bedroom apartments from $1,930,00

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Imbued with cool tones and a contemporary aesthetic, Spyre Group’s Maya Kirra Beach benefits from the abundant Gold Coast sunshine, the alluring coastline and the stunning ocean views.

The residence offers north-facing ocean views from generous balconies, a welcoming lobby, private residents’ dining and a resort-style pool and leisure area. Step outside to the resort-style pool and leisure area, complete with barbeque facilities, beach showers and bathrooms. 

Comprising just 15 units the spacious two and three-bedroom apartments extend over 9 light-filled levels. 

8. Midwater 
Address: 3496 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartments from $849,000

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Live the latest in Heran Building Group's Midwater Main Beach designed by Cottee Parker Architects.

Spectacular residences are on offer with breathtaking sea views, stunning interior design and luxurious resort-style amenities. 

These include a beachfront infinity pool, smart home automation a fully equipped Well-Being Centre with Gym, outdoor Yoga, Steam &amp; Sauna Facilities plus a great selection of world-class amenities nearby.
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Whether entertaining or staying fit, outdoor areas are a vital part of residents’ quality of life

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Outdoor dining at its finest: 8 of Queensland's best apartment terraces

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Heralded as among the most liveable cities in the world, Brisbane offers homebuyers beautiful weather, stunning beaches and a youthful charm.

Recent forecasts from Westpac and CBA have identified property value increases in Brisbane of up to 20 per cent and 16.6 per cent over the next two to three years, respectively.

With many brand-new developments suitable for first home buyers, investors or downsizers offered at an affordable price point, Brisbane may be the ideal location to secure an apartment.

Urban takes a look at five new properties on the market in Queensland’s capital under $475,000.

1. Quay Waterfront, Newstead 
Address: 57 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006 
One-bedroom apartments from $475,000

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Mirvac’s Quay Waterfront is Brisbane’s newest chapter of riverside living, prioritising rich and connected design.

Each residence offers open layouts, light-filled spaces and flowing balconies. The home’s amenities include sky-pavilions, rooftop pool, cocktail garden and ground-floor wellness centre.

2. Breeze, West End 
Address: 43 Ferry Road, West End QLD 4101 
One-bedroom apartments from $409,000

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Forming part of Pradella’s $1 billion masterplanned Riverside West End community, Breeze comprises luxurious apartments in Brisbane’s inner-south.

Comprising luxurious apartments with resort-style amenities, abundant green open spaces and retail offerings, the development connects residents with all they need.

A remarkable rooftop Skygarden terrace complete with a 20-metre lap pool and landscaped entertainment area crowns the 11-storey complex.

3. Mary Lane, Brisbane 
Address: 111 Mary Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 
One-bedroom apartments from $460,000

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Sitting in the centre of Brisbane, Mary Lane offers 167 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.

Perched above the Westin Hotel, residents will have access to private amenities, including a residents-only foyer, terrace pool, gym and function room.

One-bedroom apartments in the development feature floor-to-ceiling glass, a balcony and a full-size kitchen with quality appliances.

4. M Apartments, Kangaroo Point 
Address: 699 Main Street, Kangaroo Point, QLD 4169 
One-bedroom apartments from $415,000

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Representing a refreshing new approach to apartment living, M Apartments offers 46 one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as three commercial properties located on the ground floor.

As the latest addition to Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point and only moments to the Woolloongabba dining precinct and the Brisbane CBD, M Apartments residents will enjoy convenience and luxury with amenities including a rooftop entertainment deck, timber flooring and a communal barbeque area with views over the surrounding suburbs.

5. Cello, Greenslopes 
Address: 5-9 Flora Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120 
Two-bedroom apartments from $469,000

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Delivered by CS Development Group, Cello Apartments is located just four kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.

For residents who value relaxation, an on-site library, or landscape rooftop observation deck provide excellent settings to unwind.

Resort-style facilities, such as a swimming pool, sauna and spa, and fully equipped gym are also on offer, as well as a multi-purpose space and boardroom.
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Recent forecasts from Westpac and CBA have identified property value increases in Brisbane of up to 20 per cent and 16.6 per cent over the next two to three years, respectively

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April 2021: The top five properties you can buy in Brisbane under $475,000

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EXPERT OBSERVER

For the past 3-4 years, many pundits have forecast that “this year” is the year for Brisbane and the city has not delivered. It has chugged along steadily but there’s been little in the way of major uplift.

But now the Brisbane boom is upon us. Hotspotting research for the upcoming Autumn 2021 edition of The Price Predictor Index shows just how strong markets are across the Greater Brisbane Area.

The number of growth markets in the Greater Brisbane Area has quadrupled since mid-2020, creating the strongest market in the six years of our quarterly surveys. The uplift in sales activity in the past six months has been extraordinary.

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Our new survey has identified 124 suburbs with rising sales activity, compared to 56 in the previous survey and just 28 in the mid-2020 survey. This means the number of growth suburbs doubled in six months and then doubled again within three months.

The previous best result in the six years of our quarterly surveys was 80 growth suburbs six years ago at the start of 2015.

At the same time, the number of plateau markets is the lowest ever, while the number of declining or danger markets has dropped from 37 eighteen months ago to just five now (we continue to classify some of the inner-city apartment markets as danger markets, with vacancies still high there).

The northern precincts continue to be market leaders in Brisbane. The Brisbane-north precinct and the Moreton Bay Region jointly have 51 growth suburbs, including 31 in the Moreton Bay region, which is a record to any LGA across Australia in the six years of these surveys.

This means that three-quarters of the ranked suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region have rising sales activity, a circumstance that makes strong price highly likely in 2021.

The Brisbane-north precinct, which has 20 growth suburbs, continues to impress as one of the strongest of the city’s sectors.

But the growth momentum is occurring throughout the Brisbane metropolitan area, with Ipswich City in the far south-west an exception.

Logan City in the far south has 17 growth suburbs, providing further evidence of the gathering recovery of markets in this precinct.

Brisbane-south (13), Brisbane-inner (11), Brisbane-easts (12), Brisbane-west (7) and Redland City (8) all have substantial numbers of suburbs with rising trajectories. But Ipswich City, with only five growth suburbs, has yet to feel the positive momentum being felt elsewhere in the Greater Brisbane Area.

It doesn’t surprise, therefore, that Brisbane markets have been performing well on price growth, with three-quarters of suburbs across the metropolitan area recording uplift in their median house prices in 2020.

In the most recent quarter, 76% of suburbs had some level of price growth.

With inner-city apartment markets still struggling with high vacancy rates, growth has been less prolific among the unit markets: 56% of the suburbs with unit markets have had growth in their median unit prices in the past year.

House price growth has been spread across the Brisbane metropolitan area, but the upper end of the market has been leading.

St Lucia in the popular western suburbs has lifted its median house price 36% to $1,525,000, while Yeronga in the inner southern suburbs has grown 38% to $1,045,000. The sough-after inner city suburb of New Farm has increased 20% to $1,750,000, while Highgate Hill is also up 20% to $1,200,000. And the most expensive of the eastern bayside suburbs, Manly, has increased 20% to $945,000.

The housing market in inner Brisbane, in contrast to the apartment market, is generally travelling well. In addition to New Farm and Highgate Hill, West End is up 15%, Woolloongabba 10%, Bardon 8% and Coorparoo 7%.

The western suburbs are doing well, led by St Lucia (36%), Fig Tree Pocket (up 18%), Sherwood (13%) and Toowong (12%). All have median prices above $1 million.

The northern suburbs also are out-performing. Inner northern suburbs with median prices above $1 million are growing, including Grange (14%), Ashgrove (13%), Ascot (8%) and Clayfield (9%).

Further north in the middle-ring suburbs, growth suburbs include Nundah (15%), Banyo (12%), Chermside (14%) and Sandgate (11%), while others like Chermside West, Kedron and McDowall have grown 8-9%. These are places with median house prices in the $600,000 to $800,000 range.

The equivalent suburbs in the south are also displaying solid growth, headed by Holland Park (12%), Tarragindi (10%) and Upper Mount Gravatt (11%). Several others are up 8-9%.

Several outer-ring precincts are also doing well. In the Moreton Bay region in the far north, growth suburbs include Eatons Hill (13%), Caboolture South (8%), Beachmere (9%) and Bellara (7%) – mostly locations with median house prices under $500,000. Given the number of suburbs with rising sales activity, we expect price growth to accelerate in this area.

In Logan City in the far south, Underwood is up 12% to $615,000, while suburbs with medians in the $400,000s and $500,000s are showing solid uplift in the 7-8% range, including Daisy Hill, Loganholme, Shailer Park and Waterford.

Terry Ryder is the founder of hotspotting.com.au

ryder@hotspotting.com.au

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For the past 3-4 years, many pundits have forecast that “this year” is the year for Brisbane and the city has not delivered



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A Brisbane real estate boom, at last: Hotspotting's Terry Ryder

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Developed around Brisbane’s historical heart, Queen’s Wharf will feature iconic contemporary architecture alongside a collection of beautifully restored heritage buildings.

Queen’s Wharf Residences is unique, as the tallest building in the precinct and the only residential tower directly connected to the outstanding facilities of the integrated resort development.

Residences have either 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms and are divided into Emerald, Ruby and Diamond tiers. Ruby and Emerald Residences will have balconies and Diamond Residences will have wintergardens with lift and tilt windows, allowing residents to fully enjoy the subtropical Brisbane climate all year round. Residents will have access to exclusive residential amenities within the tower, and also enjoy the luxury of an in-house concierge service.

The Atrium entrance on George Street directly connects the CBD through to the riverfront. From the opulent lobby you can ascend to world-class retail on Level 4 and access the pedestrian bridge to South Bank. On Levels 5 and 6 you can try your luck in the world-class gaming lounges or access the Level 6 Ballroom, and Level 7 opens up to the recreational deck community space.

Enjoy two levels of exclusive residents’ amenities. They include a 22m lap pool, spas, yoga spaces, steam room and sauna, gymnasium, wine lounge, business facilities, BBQs, private dining rooms, as well as a cinema and ample luxury indoor and outdoor seating areas.

With construction well under way, the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf development is destined to become the landmark that defines Brisbane to the world. A vibrant recreational and lifestyle hub featuring fine restaurants, world-renowned hotels, exciting nightlife and entertainment, and local and international retailers. Developed around Brisbane’s historical heart, Queen’s Wharf will feature iconic contemporary architecture alongside a collection of beautifully restored heritage buildings.

Queens Wharf is a spectacular project set to bring World-Class style, amenities and impact to the Brisbane skyline. A truly global space with mixed retail tenancies, heritage building conversions, parks and trails that line the river, hotels, offices and high quality apartment buildings. There is no better place to live than on the waterfront in one of Australia's greatest developments. 
 
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Brisbane welcomes Queens Wharf to the waterfront bringing high quality off-the-plan residences.

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Queen’s Wharf Residences gives Brisbane a World Class status!

Brisbane-based developer Pikos Group has secured approval for Skye Apartments, its $200 million luxury apartment project at Kangaroo Point.

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Skye Apartments have been designed by the local architecture firm Arkhefield who drew inspiration from the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore, having its own 1,000 sqm Sky Deck featuring a residents&#39; pool deck,&nbsp;a rooftop bar and a restaurant.

There will be just 68 apartments across three towers of up to&nbsp;13 levels on the corner of River Terrace and Main Street. Each building will have just two apartments per floor, with balconies along the River Terrace frontage offering city views.

There will be six penthouses, each with their own private roof terrace. On the ground level of the development there will be a gym, a sub-tropical garden and a separate cafe for the public.

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Brisbane developer Pedro Pikos says the project is aimed at the booming owner-occupier market seeking inner-city living by offering spacious apartments with luxurious interiors and superior finishes.

&ldquo;We have delivered refinements that we believe creates a unique residential offering for the city by combining boutique premium apartment lifestyle with world-class amenities that you&rsquo;d expect in a five-star resort.

&ldquo;The Sky Lounge is the jewel in the crown of this design that will set this development apart for residents and as a Brisbane destination in its own right.&nbsp;

&ldquo;We have delivered refinements that we believe creates a unique residential offering for the city by combining boutique premium apartment lifestyle with world-class amenities that you&rsquo;d expect in a five-star resort.

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&ldquo;Not only will each apartment provide residents superb views of the city, the design is crafted to suit today&rsquo;s modern lifestyle.

&ldquo;Everything is at your fingertips if you choose, or you can remain at home to enjoy the benefits of supreme privacy, a beautiful outlook and unparalleled amenities.&rdquo;

Access to the city and all it has to offer will be enhanced by a new pedestrian bridge proposed to link Kangaroo Point and the Botanic Gardens.

The 2,330&nbsp;sqm site was set to become a Banyan Tree residential community before Pikos Group bought it from the international hotels group.

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The Pikos development will provide four levels of basement car parking, as well as&nbsp;a port-cochere drop-off point for the public and residents to use.

Pikos has a workbook in Southeast Queensland of $1.3 billion, with a large portfolio in Kangaroo Point which is it believes is shaping up as Brisbane&rsquo;s hotspot.

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There will be just 68 apartments across three towers of up to 13 levels on the corner of River Terrace and Main Street.


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