The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

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Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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Brisbane's most expensive property to sell at weekend auction fetched $1.39 million.
Brenton Faehrmann of Place Group Bulimia was the selling agent of <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-seven+hills-120947150" target="_blank">13 Ursus St, Seven Hills</a>.
The property hadn't been traded since 1990 when it was sold for $145,000. 
The 1242 sqm family home features dual street access, manicured lawns and gardens and a 20 seat entertaining deck with Miele dishwasher, built in bbq and sink.
The inside kitchen designed by Garsden and Clarke's kitchen interiors and includes integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and a 40ml stone bench with waterfall ends.
The six bedroom property has three bedrooms downstairs and three upstairs.
Separate to the main house is a shed/games room of the corner block. 
The suburb of Seven Hills is five kilometres from Brisbane CBD.
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Seven Hill Brisbane home takes most expensive weekend sale

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Aircraft noise has had minimal, if any, impact on property prices in suburbs near or under the flight paths to Brisbane Airport, a QUT analysis of 26 years of property sales, rental and investment performance has found.
The study found property prices in some high-value suburbs with high noise complaints rose at a greater rate than other similar suburbs unaffected by aircraft noise.
Property economist Professor Chris Eves and Andrea Blake from QUT’s School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment and the QUT Air Transport Innovation Centre analysed price, saleability, investment performance and capital growth from 1988 to 2014 of residential properties in 40 Brisbane suburbs either near the airport or under a flight path.
“It is the most detailed and comprehensive analysis of the impact of aircraft noise ever undertaken in Australia,” Professor Eves said. The study was commissioned by Brisbane Airport Corporation.
“In total we looked at more than 180,000 sales transactions in 40 suburbs ranging from those whose residents recorded the highest number of noise complaints to those which reported minimal or no aircraft noise.
“Our findings suggest that factors such as proximity to transport, the Brisbane CBD, schools, recreation facilities, the airport and other services, far outweigh any negative impact experienced as a consequence of being under a flight path or from aircraft noise.”
Professor Eves said the suburbs were classified by the number of aircraft noise complaints recorded by Air Services Australia over the past five years. These suburbs were classified  as having high, moderate or minimal/no noise complaints.
“Our analysis shows very little difference in growth of house prices across high-value suburbs regardless of where they were situated or their exposure to aircraft noise.
“For example, Bulimba, which is under an existing flight path and records moderate noise complaints, has capital returns slightly higher than New Farm which is not subject to any noise complaints.
“The capital returns for Ascot and Balmoral, which are currently not under a flight path, are less than the capital returns for Bulimba.”
Professor Eves said units and townhouses under Brisbane flight paths also showed no impact on investment performance from aircraft noise.
“Rental properties under the existing main southern flight path, which attracts the highest level of noise complaints, have a rental market increasing at the same percentage as properties not located under an existing flight path,” he said.
“In fact, over the 26 years, units and townhouses in the high noise complaint suburbs showed an average annual capital return of 7.66 per cent, which is higher than the capital returns in the moderate noise complaint suburbs of 7.40 per cent, but slightly lower than capital return for no noise complaint suburbs.
“In higher value, middle socio-economic suburbs, two of the highest average annual capital returns for the 26-year period for houses were achieved by Camp Hill (9.52 per cent) and Cannon Hill (9.72 per cent).
“Each of these suburbs is under the main southern flight path and subject to high noise complaints. In contrast, Bardon with minimal/no noise complaints achieved 9.02 per cent.”
Professor Eves said Hendra, another higher value middle socio-economic suburb, adjoining the airport, had recorded moderate noise complaints but outdid them all and achieved an average annual capital return of 10.9 per cent.
“Hendra is not currently under a flight path but will be when the New Parallel Runway opens in 2020,” he said.
“Even when we looked at the only two lower- value, middle socioeconomic suburbs in the study, we found similar effects.
“Mt Gravatt East, which records moderate noise complaints under the existing flight path, had, at 7.93 per cent, a higher average annual capital return than the Brisbane median of 7.72 per cent.
“In contrast Chermside West, which has minimal/no noise complaints under the existing flight path, had below the median growth of 6.46 per cent?
“Overall the study found that the value and price of housing and units in Brisbane located under flight paths are determined by a range of factors other than aircraft noise.”
Professor Eves said that when the new proposed flight paths open in 2020 there would be many suburbs which had less noise because aircraft movements would be shared.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) corporate relations head Rachel Crowley said the potential negative impact on property values was a cause of concern for people living near an airport or under a flight path.
“We’re pleased that this study may provide some comfort to people who may be anxious about whether or not their property value is constrained by their location under a flight path,” Ms Crowley said.
“We also hope this study may convince property developers, vendors and real estate agents that being open and transparent about the presence of a flight path should not negatively impact sale price.
“Airports are essential national infrastructure and the importance of their ability to operate unencumbered cannot be over-stated.  
“Queensland is in the fortunate position of having its major gateway airport  both well-located and well-protected by a significant buffer of industrial land which protects residents from the worst aircraft noise experienced in cities which have residential development far closer to the airport.”
Suburbs in the study were:
High noise complaints 
Morningside,
Coorparoo
Camp Hill
Cannon Hill
Tarragindi
Seven Hills
Tingalpa
Norman Park
Holland Park West
The Gap
Murrarie
Belmont
Moderate Noise Complaints
Gordon Park
Northgate
Bulimba
Mount Gravatt East
Balmoral
Clayfield
Ashgrove
Chapel Hill
Wynnum
Fairfield
Hawthorne
Ascot
Minimal/no noise complaints
Annerley
Mitchelton
New Farm
Mansfield
Virginia
Chelmer
Sherwood
Jindalee
Forest Lake
Kenmore
Graceville
Hamilton
Suburbs under south flight path
Morningside
Camp Hill
Seven Hills
Mt Gravatt East
Balmoral
Murrarie
Tarragindi
Coorparoo
North flight path
Ascot
Hendra
Albion
Chermside West
Ashgrove
Bardon
New flight path (2020)
Hamilton
Annerley
Stafford
New Farm
No flight path
Mansfield
Mitchelton
Wooloowin 
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What noise? Property prices in Brisbane suburbs under flight paths continue their climb

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Families from southern capitals are looking to the north for a better lifestyle at an affordable price, as median prices in Sydney are up to 75% higher than in Brisbane, says Place CEO Damian Hackett.
The median house price in Sydney and Brisbane during October 2015 was at the highest level in 13 years, he noted CoreLogic RP Data shows. 
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“The last time we saw these kinds of figures was back in 2002, when the median dwelling prices in Sydney were 97 percent higher than those in Brisbane – slightly above the current figure - which reflects a 75 percent difference," he said.
“If we look back, an increasing median price gap between Brisbane and our southern counterparts is key in shifting momentum."
Sydney and Melbourne buyers are rejecting the southern pricing instability in favour of Brisbane. Investors observe Brisbane’s high yields, while young families seek affordability and a quality lifestyle, he said.
“Brisbane is consistent in terms of sales activity and stability, with low interest rates this year encouraging investment across the board, in addition to upgrades in the upper end of the market.
“Queensland owner-occupiers are quickly snapping up family homes on large blocks in Brisbane’s blue chip suburbs, where they pay a fraction of what they would in Sydney”.
Queensland represents value for money, an attractive option for southern buyers as Sydney and Melbourne continue to experience unsustainable growth, says Hackett.
"What we’re now seeing is Sydney and Melbourne prices are reaching their peak; people are looking for stable and solid growth and that’s what we have in Brisbane. Families are recognising the very high quality of living they can afford in Queensland.”
According to Place, the increasing transport infrastructure across Brisbane will only add to its appeal.
“The first direct flights from Gold Coast to China have commenced, and the G20 showcased Brisbane as a highly attractive city, while the Gold Coast is seeing a boom in i
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High median price gap between Brisbane and Sydney sees buyers eyeing north: Place CEO Damian Hackett

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A modernised 1920's art deco style house in Brisbane's Hamilton has hit the market.
The five bedroom, four bathroom residence underwent a two year restoration to enhance its Great Gatsby era imagery. 
The property features double glazed stained glass windows throughout.
There is an art deco style bar and gold-class style cinema.
The grounds include a 31 degree heated infinity pool.
The property last traded in 2007 for $2.2 million.
The listing agent of <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/9-eblin-drive-hamilton/Property-Details-buy-residential-9726279" target="_blank">9 Eblin Drive</a>, Christine Rudolph at Ray White New Farm is taking offers until December 4.
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Hamilton's art deco Great Gatsby home offering

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Brisbane's newest luxury riverfront project, Banc has been launched offering larger home-style apartments.
Fronting Coronation Drive, Toowong, it will have 33 apartments with the higher levels having up to 230sqm of living space with private lift to door entry. 
The <a href="https://www.bancliving.com/sky-homes/" target="_blank">Banc Sky Homes</a> span levels six to 14 - with two residences per floor.
"Up until now, most high-end downsizers have had to buy and amalgamate multiple apartments to achieve their desired floorplan," said Peter Hutton of Hutton and Hutton.
The project's two and three bedroom apartments are priced from $899,000 and $1,390,000.
Banc is designed by WMK Architects and SJB Interiors is located at 527 Coronation Drive, Toowong. 
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Banc's high-end downsizers pitch in Brisbane's Toowong

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Richardson &amp; Wrench Projects are hosting a webinar to advise southern state investors on how it views the Brisbane apartment market.
Brennan Latimer, projects director at Richardson &amp; Wrench Projects will be conducting the November 17 webinar, scheduled for <a href="https://randwprojects.com.au/the-duke-webinar/" target="_blank">Tuesday evening</a>.
The webinar precedes the launch of a project at Kangaroo Point which has been marketed as "a flourishing property hotspot and an investment opportunity not to be missed - touted as the next great Urban Renewal Precincts after Surrey Hills."
The webinar will provide details on the developer, BlueSky and its Kangaroo Point apartment project, <a href="https://randwprojects.com.au/the-duke-kangaroo-point/" target="_blank">The Duke</a> with prices from $389,000 set to launch this month. The two bedrooms start at $470,000 and three bedrooms from $790,000.
Blue Sky is an Australian Securities Exchange listed alternative asset manager with more than $1.35 billion in assets under management, active since 2006, developing a large number of residential projects by specialising in affordable housing in growth areas.
With Sam Saggers as its managing director for the past year, R&amp;W Projects is a Sydney based interstate investment specialists thats pride itself on "sourcing the best properties around the country to safely grow clients' portfolios."
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Blue Sky in Brisbane for southern state investors? R&W Projects apartment market webinar

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John McGrath has pinpointed the infrastructure projects set to trigger price growth in benefitting suburbs.
Major projects in Brisbane are shortening the city commute and unlocking affordable outer suburban areas previously dismissed by city families for being too far to travel for work, he noted on his Switzer blog.
"This is providing growth stimulus for local property prices."
Brisbane 
New projects Moreton Bay Rail - 2013-2016 
<img src="https://www.switzer.com.au/assets/8133/20151109mcgrath2_normal.png" alt="" width="374" height="121"> * by car Inner City Bypass (ICB) - completed 2002
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He pointed out that history shows that major infrastructure can have a direct and meaningful impact on property prices, pointing to the 2002 Inner City Bypass.
He identified the Moreton Bay Rail as among best new projects currently underway that he felt will have a big impact on local property prices. 
Moreton Bay is home to 350,000 people, making it Australia’s third largest LGA and one of the fastest growing, with the population to tip 500,000 by 2031.
The $1.147 billion project involves a new 12.6km dual-track rail line, with every full train taking 600 cars off the road.
There will be six stations at Kippa-Ring, Rothwell, Mango Hill East, Mango Hill, Murrumba Downs and Kallangur connecting to the existing Petrie to Brisbane city line.
 
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The latest discounted property of the week from SQM Research is a three level, six bedroom home 35 minutes outside of the Brisbane CBD in Cornubia.
The hilltop home, 8/5 Meown Court Cornubia, is on the market for $895,000 and has been substantially reduced since coming onto the market in early October 2015, according to SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher.
"The current owners have used numerous bright colours, including different shades of greens and purple throughout the home, giving it an overall cosy coastal feel,: he said.
"Warning: the master bedroom does feature zebra printed carpet with red walls."
Built out of cypress pine the property certainly presents well both on the inside and the outside. 
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A town-hall styled meeting as part of the Brisbane Writers Festival has been organised to discuss what a future Brisbane would look like.
The event, Brisbane 2050: Imagining our Future City, is being held at the Queensland State Library on Saturday 5th September 2015, between 6-8pm.
Andrew Gutteridge, principal of event parnter Arkhefield, will join a panel of experts including Bernard Salt; architect, author and journalist, Elizabeth Farrelly; and Griffith University Associate Professor, Geoff Woolcock.
He said Brisbane has enormous potential, and we want to engage the community in shaping our city’s future.
 “It’s a prime opportunity for the people to have an open platform to talk about their vision for Brisbane and come together to create a city that we all want to live, work and play in,” he said.
Tickets are available to purchase <a href="https://bwf.org.au" target="_blank">here</a>. 
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Aspial Corporation has applied to build Brisbane's tallest residential tower.
The Singapore-based property developer wants to construct a 91-storey building at 30 Albert Street, near the Queen Street Mall.
The tower would cost $460 million to construct. The proposed multi-level residential tower comprises six levels of basement carparking; ground level lobby and retail space; 6-7 levels of podium carparking and commercial facilities; and 83 levels of residential tower. 
The Singapore-based developer is behind the tallest planned tower in the southern hemisphere, Australia 108 in Melbourne.
The 91-storey Cox Rayner-designed tower will rise 274 metres above sea level with 732 apartments.
Aspial Corporation chief executive Koh Wee Seng said the $460 million tower's proximity to the Queen Street Mall, the Queen's Wharf project and other city amenities differentiated it from other projects.
Koh Wee Seng said there was strong demand in Australia for high-quality apartments.
The proposal will be adjacent to Sunland Group’s Brisbane CBD development, the Abian Botanic Gardens development.
 
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