Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

Joel Robinson

Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Construction to commence on 131-residence tower designed around wellness-focused living

Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

The first partnership between national developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and Adelaide-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> has made a strong start, with the pair securing $21 million in unconditional sales at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-four-four-hutt-adelaide-144-hutt-street-adelaide-sa-5000">One Four Four Hutt</a>&nbsp;on the edge of the Adelaide CBD.

Over a third of apartments have been snapped up in the boutique 44-apartment project on the corner of Hutt Stret and Wakefield Road. Local downsizers and owner-occupiers wanting to remain in Adelaide's tightly-held southeast quarter have been the most prominent purchasers.

The DKO-designed, mixed-use development is one of the few new apartment projects in the precinct, an area where new housing supply has remained limited despite continued demand from buyers wanting to stay close to the CBD, Victoria Park and Adelaide's established east-end amenities.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.

"Many purchasers are long-term east-end residents who love the area and want to stay connected to the neighbourhood. They recognise the value of a well-designed, well-located development.

"Our partnership with Otello has been central to this success, and the number of unconditional sales at this stage only strengthens our confidence in the South Australian market."

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Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.

"One Four Four Hutt has clearly resonated with buyers, with strong early sales reflecting both the appeal of the Hutt Street corridor and the lifestyle on offer," Harris said.

"The activated ground-floor retail has also been a key drawcard, with purchasers responding to the vision of a more vibrant and connected streetscape, not just the residences themselves."

One Four Four Hutt will deliver 44 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a collection of penthouses, above a ground-floor retail offering designed to further activate the Hutt Street precinct.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

Fortis makes Adelaide debut with Otello as One Four Four Hutt records strong early sales

Burleigh Heads

The South East Queensland developer Spyre Group has lodged plans for their most boutique project yet on the Gold Coast.

Having spent around $11 million on 10 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, earlier this year, the Andrew Malouf-led developer has filed for an exclusive collection of just three apartments on the near beachfront site.

Designed by bureau^proberts with landscaping from Cusp, 10 Goodwin is crowned by a two level penthouse with its own private rooftop pool.

&ldquo;10 Goodwin Terrace brings something new to the long-established coastal neighbourhood of Burleigh Heads,&rdquo; the design statement from bureau^proberts suggests.

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&ldquo;It resolves a form and envelope that achieves transparency where maximum exposure is required and shelter where refuge is called for. Demonstrating a deep understanding of the qualities of this site, the architecture creates an expression that honours a coastal landscape and reinforces a sense of belonging to its place.&rdquo;

There was a pre-lodgement meeting with the Gold Coast City Council where a six level development was discussed, however despite the height of adjoining towers, the council considered the building height to represent a departure from the medium density residential zone code and the strategic framework.

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Spyre&nbsp;went away and came back with just the three apartments, each with a density of one bedroom per 60 sqm.

Goodwin Terrace has been popular for boutique apartment developments. The local developer&nbsp;FORME, led by managing director David Calvisi, recently sold out Luna, at 50 Goodwin Terrace. Those apartments had a starting price of $4.1&nbsp;million.

FORME also sold out&nbsp;Norfolk, designed by Koichi Takada Architects, at 46 Goodwin.

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Spyre have had success locally too, with their sold-out Natura development located around the corner on The Esplanade. More recently Spyre&nbsp;sold out their Coolangatta apartment development Cala Dei in just four weeks.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;collection of 31 two and three-bedroom residences sold for an average of $1.9 million, with 11 sales recording a purchase price over $2.5 million.

Design Statement

10 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads is an expression of the natural landscape - suspended between an ancient, rugged headland and endless, glassy ocean. Drawing parallels to the topography of Burleigh Headland, the building form steps in unison with the topography. The architectural envelope echoes the ephemeral quality of the ocean with a rippling surface of fluted glass enclosing eastern and western sides. Three whole-floor apartments frame the panorama of rolling sands and Coral Sea that stretches north from this place of unrivalled aspect and outlook.&nbsp;

While the architecture explores an expression that abstracts and champions an exhilarating coastal location, the development is committed to making an enduring contribution to the street and neighbourhood of Burleigh Heads. This will be achieved through carefully considered street and boundary interfaces and a commitment to an architectural and landscape expression that honours this place of natural beauty. For residents of the development, the architecture will create a sanctuary that amplifies the divine qualities of this location &ndash; drawing inside, the sound of waves, salt-laden breezes and tempered, sub-tropical sunlight.&nbsp;

The interior realm explores an experience that presents in trilogy. It is distinguished by open, invited, and private realms which draw distinctive parallels to the open expanse of the ocean, the intermediary shoreline, and the sanctuary found in the refuge of the landscape. This linear sequence, connecting living spaces overlooking the shoreline to private retreats nestled into the foothills of Burleigh Heads, captures the full spectrum of the building&rsquo;s distinctive, spatial experience.&nbsp;

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On the rooftop, the ambition to create a habitable, formed landscape is legible in the expression of cascading pools and terraces. Natural landscape is interwoven to create shade and ground the experience in this place of elevation. Smaller gardens take seed in the crevices of the fa&ccedil;ade where the fluted shell of the east and west fa&ccedil;ade merge to become solid panels encasing the southern edge.

Landscape is further sown into sculptural gardens framing the edges to balconies. Mature, native landscape is introduced at street level to create inviting spaces for the public realm.&nbsp;

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10 Goodwin Terrace brings something new to the long-established coastal neighbourhood of Burleigh Heads. It resolves a form and envelope that achieves transparency where maximum exposure is required and shelter where refuge is called for. Demonstrating a deep understanding of the qualities of this site, the architecture creates an expression that honours a coastal landscape and reinforces a sense of belonging to its place

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Designed by bureau^proberts with landscaping from Cusp, 10 Goodwin is crowned by a two level penthouse with its own private rooftop pool

First look: Spyre Group lodge exclusive Burleigh Heads apartment development

In the 1930s the Old Burleigh Theatre&nbsp;was a popular cinema and&nbsp;dance hall.

The Goodwin Terrace building is now set to start its new life as a mixed-use development, with the Sydney-based developers Weiya Holdings&nbsp;receiving&nbsp;sign off from the Gold Coast Council to create a new local hotspot.

The development&nbsp;will be&nbsp;the first ever adaptive re-use of a building with heritage elements on the Gold Coast.

Weiya Holdings Managing Director Wei Wang said they are looking forward to bringing Burleigh Heads the innovative project.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a long road to get here but we are extremely grateful for the feedback from community that allowed us to devise a truly unique design that maintains that connection to the community while providing sought-after residences on one of the Gold Coasts&rsquo; most coveted beachfronts,&rdquo; Mr Wang said.

Sales are set to launch in the coming weeks for the residential component of the building, the 13-level apartment tower dubbed&nbsp;De-Luxe, named as a nod to the building&#39;s former life.&nbsp;

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That will sit above the existing two storey volume, which will home a street front retail arcade with modern cafe and retail tenancies.

There will be 30 apartments designed by the Brisbane-based architecture firm Conrad Gargett, who specialise in heritage restoration.

Conrad Gargett director John Flynn said the project is exceptionally unique.

&quot;It&#39;s unlike anything we&#39;ve ever seen on the Gold Coast&quot;, Flynn says.

&ldquo;The adaptive reuse of heritage elements aligns De-Luxe&rsquo;s design approach with matured planning schemes employed across some of the world&rsquo;s biggest cities, which is an incredible accolade to be bringing to Burleigh.

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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s difficult to get the cohesion between historic architecture and modern amenity just right, but I believe it&rsquo;s a balance we&rsquo;ve managed to strike with the design of De-Luxe.&rdquo;

Traces of the building&rsquo;s history will be woven throughout the redeveloped structure, including a colonnade of brick piers on the podium&rsquo;s western fa&ccedil;ade and public ground floor space showcasing snapshots and motion picture screen detailing the theatre&rsquo;s history and models highlighting the many phases of the building&rsquo;s life.

Patrick Pancur, sales and marketing manager from Weiya Holdings, has been appointed to market the project.

The development will be the first ever adaptive re-use of a building with heritage elements on the Gold Coast.

De-Luxe apartments set to tower over Old Burleigh Theatre site

The Esplanade, the sought-after strip&nbsp;in Burleigh Heads facing the beach, is seeing record high demand from buyers looking for high-end apartments on the Gold Coast.

A number of projects in recent months have sold out, and now&nbsp;Allure Property Corporation have secured the sales of over half of their apartments in their&nbsp;boutique apartment development 88 Burleigh within just&nbsp;four weeks of the project launch.

Local and interstate downsizers with an existing connection to Burleigh Heads have been the drivers in the $55 million worth of sales, with the average price point around $2.65 million.

Place Projects agent Bruce Goddard said there were 360 inquiries within the first two weeks of its launch.

"The interest has been nothing but stunning with more than half the building secured in a fortnight from 360 inquiries,” said Mr Goddard. “Buyers all know Burleigh well, so we are preaching to the converted.

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“The interstate buyers from Melbourne and Sydney all have some existing connection with Burleigh Heads as previous or existing investors, and this is the same from Brisbane.

“Gold Coast buyers make up about 60 per cent of the latest purchases with many of these upgrading from existing apartments along The Esplanade or local buyers downsizing from homes within the Burleigh locale.”

The $90 million development will comprise a 17-level tower with 31 three bedroom apartments designed by DBI Architecture.

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Crowning the development will be a 400 sqm penthouse with a private rooftop pool, internal garden, entertaining lounge and 270-degree ocean and beach views from Burleigh Heads to Surfers Paradise.

All the lower-level apartments feature three bedrooms and each apartment’s lobby opens directly on a sky garden forming a vertical green spine on its northern and southern facades.

Recently FORME lodged plans for another <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-burleigh-heads-set-for-new-koichi-takada-apartment-tower-by-forme">Koichi Takada-designed apartment tower at 96 The Esplanade</a>, following on from the success of their nearby luxury development Norfolk.

Place Projects agent Bruce Goddard said there were 360 inquiries within the first two weeks of its launch

88 Burleigh sells half its apartments within four weeks of launch

The local developer FORME are set for their fifth luxury beachfront Gold Coast project.

They've submitted plans to the City of Gold Coast council for a 17 level tower of just 30 apartments, designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada.

It's the second time FORME have engaged Takada to design, after huge success with their other nearby Burleigh Heads developments Norfolk.

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"Since the scaffold dropped at Norfolk, the building has quickly become an icon" FORME managing director David Calvisi says, with the architecture flooding social media. Even the popular beach photographer&nbsp;Aquabumps have prints available of the iconic facade.

"Norfolk has been a great success and it was important we carried the key elements of its success, mainly via the architecture, through the design at 96 The Esplanade", Calvisi added.

The&nbsp;new&nbsp;development&nbsp;will home 23 half-floor apartments of around 220 sqm, as well as three full-floor residences with around 440 sqm of space.

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Crowning the tower will be a special&nbsp;two level penthouse. Across its 790 sqm floor plate will be a gym, library, theatre and private rooftop pool.

The layouts of all of the apartments have been designed to maximise the views and take in natural light. The open plan living areas typically have bene oriented east to face the ocean, with more private spaces located at the rear of the building.

The Melbourne-based MIM Design is handling the interiors.

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The Sydney-based Takada, who is rarely seen on boutique projects,&nbsp;said 96 Esplanade has been the work of the same team as Norfolk on an equally amazing waterfront site.

“Nature inspired architecture and organic curves are designed to maximise views to the ocean and light, capturing the beauty of the Gold Coast and the essence of coastal living," Takada said.

“A simple and elegant design that is all about celebrating and maximising your connection with nature.The magical experience on this site is the direct connection to the water and the sky – like air, the design features are thin and light, almost invisible.

“The balconies float above the beach, reflecting the soft ripples of the waves below. Expansive balconies celebrate an outdoor lifestyle and open style living. Composed of materials that reference nature, the design is inspired by ripples on water that dissipate over time.”

They've submitted plans to the City of Gold Coast council for a 17 level tower of just 30 apartments, designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada.

Tower reveal: Burleigh Heads set for new Koichi Takada apartment tower by FORME

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Developers can't stay away from the booming Gold Coast market.

The longstanding Queenslander developer Devine Development Group is the latest to join the ever-growing index not wanting to miss out on the current Gold Coast apartment demand.

They've lodged plans for Alba Residences, a $105 million apartment project at North Burleigh.

Set on the dress circle Esplanade facing the beach, the 21 level tower designed by Bureau Proberts will comprise half and full floor residences catering for the top end of the market, with prices starting from $2.25 million.

The full floor apartments will span around 435 sqm and will have four bedrooms, a multi-purpose room, and four bathrooms, while the collection of half-floor apartments will have around 218 sqm of living space with three bedrooms.

The Melbourne-based Mim Design are handling the interior. There will be a lifestyle podium for residents where there will be a swimming pool and a gym.

<img alt="" height="1000" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/alba_render.jpg" width="897"> The facade of Alba Residences on Esplanade. Image supplied

It will sit on Esplanade, just down the road from 88 Burleigh, the $90 million tower by Allure Property Corporation.

The seashell-inspired, 17-level tower on The Esplanade, across from Burleigh Heads beach, will home just 31 apartments..

Demand for apartments in Burleigh Heads continues to soar as a surge of interstate buyers is creating a critical shortage of supply, particularly for three bedroom apartments which are being snapped up by downsizers.

Adam Young of Burleigh Heads’ Black and Young Real Estate, who has been selling real estate in the area for over three decades, says he has never seen the market in Burleigh so strong.

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Burleigh is the ‘go to’ destination on the Gold Coast as a lifestyle, entertainment and dining precinct and real estate sales are reflecting the suburb’s newfound popularity.

“The market is very strong, driven by interstate migration and downsizers who see apartment living in Burleigh Heads as under-valued given its central location and the national park setting which is not unlike Noosa,” Young says.

Veteran developer and Devine Development Group head David Devine said Alba would be one of the enduring luxury apartment projects for Burleigh Heads and the timing to enter the market could not be better.

“We have worked for a long time to bring a project together that epitomises beachfront apartment living and Alba is the creation of that,” said Mr Devine.

“We believe is it a fantastic time to enter the market. Burleigh Heads is undoubtedly one of the most sought after residential locations for the luxury downsizer anywhere in Australia and there is certainly currently a shortage of new apartment product tailored to this market.

“Interstate migration to the Gold Coast is very strong as is the value that the Gold Coast offers compared so the southern states. The market is certainly leading the way nationally.”

JLE Projects director Jamie-Lee Edwards says Alba will be the epitome of beachfront living on what is a very tightly held and very high demand beachfront precinct.

“The convergence of sophisticated architectural design and interior styling with uninhibited views and the unparalleled location of Australia’s most recognisable beach, Alba is the pinnacle of contemporary beachfront living.”

More Gold Coast properties on the market right now:

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Plans have been lodged for Alba Residences, a $105 million apartment project at North Burleigh.



Another apartment tower lodged in hot Gold Coast market

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

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

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Demand for apartments in the Gold Coast hotpsot Burleigh Heads continues to soar as a surge of interstate buyers is creating a critical shortage of supply, particularly for three bedroom apartments which are being snapped up by downsizers.

That's the view of the local estate agents, who are even seeing old and ageing apartments sell for premium prices.

Adam Young of Burleigh Heads’ Black and Young Real Estate, who has been selling real estate in the area for over three decades, says he has never seen the market in Burleigh so strong.

"Burleigh is the ‘go to’ destination on the Gold Coast as a lifestyle, entertainment and dining precinct and real estate sales are reflecting the suburb’s newfound popularity.

“The market is very strong, driven by interstate migration and downsizers who see apartment living in Burleigh Heads as under-valued given its central location and the national park setting which is not unlike Noosa,” Young says.

"We have swathes of interstate buyers who think we are under-valued, and they are probably right."

Young says the problem in Burleigh is that there are very few three bedroom apartments on the market and those that are put on the market are snapped up very quickly.

“You only have to look at what happened with Spyre Group’s Natura project under construction at Burleigh Heads to see the demand, as they sold 25 apartments our of 33 in one weekend last year.

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“But the market has gone north since then and people are prepared to pay big dollars to secure three bedders that are rare as hen’s teeth.”

There's also been big money sales away from the new luxury developments. An ageing three bedroom apartment on The Esplanade just sold for $2.5 million, more than $600,000 over its reserve.

There was another unrenovated apartment that sold for $1.5 million off-market.

Burleigh is set for a new development, 88 Burleigh, with Gold Coast development company Allure Property Corporation <a href="/expert-insights/buying/plans-lodged-for-new-burleigh-apartment-development-88-burleigh">lodging plans for the boutique luxury apartment project</a>.

Allure paid $13 million for the 809 sqm site on The Esplanade and have had DBI design the 27 apartment, 17 level tower wrapped in glass.

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Adam Young of Burleigh Heads’ Black and Young Real Estate says he has never seen the market in Burleigh so strong



Downsizers descend on Burleigh Heads as apartment supply shortage becomes critical

Gold Coast development company Allure Property Corporation has submitted plans for a boutique&nbsp;luxury apartment project at Burleigh Heads called 88 Burleigh.

Allure paid $13 million for the 809 sqm site on The Esplanade and have had DBI design the 27 apartment, 17 level tower wrapped in glass.

It has been designed for the owner-occupier, with a maximum of two apartments per floor, with each apartment having at least three bedrooms and over 200 sqm of living space.

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The tower will be crowned by a four penthouse spanning the whole of the 17th level, and three four bedrooms full floor sub-penthouses on the levels below spanning over 400 sqm.

Design form DBI Managing Director Raith Anderson says the company has limited the number of residences in the building to create a real sense of exclusivity.

“Market trends at the moment favour high-end ‘sky home’ style offerings in premium locations, and this design has all the hallmarks of a classically luxurious Gold Coast address,” Mr Anderson said.

“We’re aiming to attract local downsizers seeking a superior lifestyle, we also expect to draw significant interest from interstate buyers looking to take advantage of the unrivalled location on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches with everything that Burleigh Heads has to offer.”

“We have designed this building as a living and breathing extension of the beautiful beachfront location,” said Mr Anderson.&nbsp;

“The base of the building showcases cascading subtropical seaside landscaped terraces and a sculpted scalloped planted awning which extends the vertical green spine from Level 17 down the northern and southern elevations.

“The ground level offers meandering landscape pathways that provide a natural entry experience with beach showers for residents and natural stone finishes.&nbsp;

“In the living areas, sliding glass screens and feature curved panels provide uninterrupted beach views for residents while providing comfortable, well protected indoor and outdoor living spaces all year.”

There will be a residents’ club on the ground level with lounge, kitchen and bar facilities where residents and their guests can relax with views across the park to Burleigh Beach.&nbsp;

Syd Walker and Bruce Goddard, of Place Projects, have been appointed as project marketing team for 88 Burleigh.&nbsp;

Allure paid $13 million for the 809 sqm site on The Esplanade and have had DBI design the 27 apartment, 17 level tower wrapped in glass.

Plans lodged for new Burleigh apartment development 88 Burleigh

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There is a $4.1 million asking price for the second floor apartment in the Norfolk complex at Burleigh Heads.

The half-floor residence is the last remaining apartment, with 90 per cent selling off the plan in the two months after the project launch last year.

Some 15 apartments have been built on the former site of the Fish House restaurant on Goodwin Terrace. The developer Forme had the striking building designed by architect Koichi Takada. 

Completion is due in April.

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With 287sqm space, the final apartment has been offered through Jamie Lee Edwards at JLE Projects.

It comes with a generous oceanfront balcony with an integrated barbecue kitchen.

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The buyer will also secure beach room storage, along with beach club facilities including pool, gym and sauna.

The 10-level residential complex, which was bought mostly by Brisbane buyers, was built by Brisbane-based developer David Calvisi. Buyers include Cathie Reid and Stuart Giles, the co-founders of the Icon Cancer Care Group and the Epic Good Foundation.

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Construction of the adjoining complex, the eight-level Luna is due to be finished in the second half of 2021, with the apartments largely bought by Victorians.

The $709m Broadbeach to Burleigh extension of the light rail on the Gold Coast Highway is underway.

Other residential projects include the 17-storey Natura building, which is under construction on The Esplanade. 

There is also the Kailua project mooted, an 11-­storey mixed-use residential and commercial tower.

The $709m Broadbeach to Burleigh extension of the light rail on the Gold Coast Highway is underway.
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The half-floor residence is the last remaining apartment, with 90 per cent selling off the plan in the two months after the project launch last year.



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Last apartment in Burleigh Heads apartment development Norkfolk listed for $4.1 million

Luna at Burleigh Heads is now a sellout with all eight sold.

The full-floor residences on the near beachfront were priced from $3.9 million.

Located at 50 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads the project is separated from the beach by a street and a car park.

Its penthouse is dual-level, with its own rooftop pool.

Each apartment has three bedrooms, with all bedrooms equipped with an ensuite bathroom.

The balconies also have integrated BBQ/outdoor kitchenette areas..

Living rooms are afforded full height windows that frame the ocean scenery.

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The 506 sqm site was bought last December for $5.5 million having operated as the Fish House restaurant.

It sits next to the 1981 Burleigh Beach Tower which had five sales during 2020 ranging from $599,000 to $752,500.

The two bedroom two bathroom $599,000 sale had sold at $627,000 in 2017, according to CoreLogic.

<h2>Development Nearby</h2>

Sandbar Burleigh

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A development which still has apartments on offer is the Sandbar Burleigh at 1969-1971 Gold Coast Highway. It comprises 163 two and three bedroom&nbsp;residences.

Prices start from $590,000.

Each apartment at Sandbar, Burleigh Heads, is appointed with European fitments by Parisi and premium appliances by Franke.

<h2>Other developments for sale on the Gold Coast</h2>

Shoreline, Surfers Paradise

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Shoreline is the latest&nbsp;Surfers Paradise tower&nbsp;to be created by Marquee Development Partners.

The boutique 27 apartment development across 17 levels offers residents a luxury unseen in the between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach for a number of years.

Miles Residences, Kirra Beach

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The Miles Residences Kirra Point will be one of Kirra Point's most impressive towers when it's completed in 2023.

The development of 118 apartments is part of the redevelopment of the&nbsp;Kirra Beach&nbsp;Hotel. The brains behind the operation is the family-ran KTQ Group, led by Peggy Flannery, who are behind the award-winning Elements of Byron Bay.

The eight full-floor residences on the near beachfront were priced from $3.9 million.

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