<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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Joel Robinson

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

Cedar Woods

The national property developer Cedar Woods are seeing all type of buyers snap up the townhomes&nbsp;in their Subiaco development Incontro.

They&#39;ve sold 90 per cent of the 41 townhomes&nbsp;on offer at the Salvado Road development in the sought-after suburb just outside of the Perth CBD.

Local downsizers within a five kilometre radius of Subiaco have been keen&nbsp;buyers, predominantly from those living in larger family homes, seeking a lower maintenance lifestyle in the same area.

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There&#39;s also been upsizers, who have been a mix of young professionals and young families. These buyers&nbsp;have been coming from a little bit further afield, looking for the lifestyle the suburb of Subiaco offers.

The location is one of the key attractions of Incontro. It&#39;s located just a few kilometres from the CBD and has the parklands of Subiaco Common and Henderson Park, as well as retail and entertainment options with Rokeby Road and Cambridge St cafe and shopping strips within walking distance.

The flexible space above the garage has been popular among buyers who will utilise the space for&nbsp;an extra bedroom, home gym,&nbsp;or a home office.

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The building demolition works have been completed on site, with building work to commence imminently. The townhomes are expected to be completed in mid-2022.

The development will also see apartments launched in late 2021.

Local downsizers within a five kilometre radius of Subiaco have been keen buyers

Why Cedar Woods is attracting all buyers for their townhomes in Subiaco

A $21.5 million sales rush at the Cedar Woods masterplanned community Greville has seen the national developer bring forward the release of its third stage of townhomes.

The townhouses will be part of the $180 million masterplanned Greville community, five kilometres north of Brisbane.

The first two stages were particularly popular with local buyers. The latest release will see 10 terraces available&nbsp;from $809,000.

There was a flurry of sales when Cedar Woods announced they&#39;d appointed the regarded builder Condev Construction, who will commence construction of the first release of townhomes in the next few months.

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Cedar Woods development director Peter Starr said&nbsp;buyers are lining up to secure a brand new terrace home within close proximity to the CBD which prompted the decision to bring the third release forward.

&ldquo;With just ten terrace homes in the third release, there is limited opportunity in this new release at Greville, and within the broader Wooloowin area, and any new supply is being snapped up quickly due to increasing buyer demand,&quot; Starr said.

&ldquo;Wooloowin is an increasingly sought-after suburb for its location, with a median house price of $935,000 according to Core Logic, and solid growth record, which has seen prices jump 15 per cent in the past year alone.

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&ldquo;Releases one and two have been popular with mostly local purchasers who love living in Wooloowin and want to reinvest in the neighbourhood, or who are downsizing from surrounding suburbs.&rdquo;

Condev will be creating the wider masterplanned community which will home 84 terraces, 189 apartments across the towers and the adaptive re-use of the 1889-built heritage laundry into seven residential dwellings, as well as a 4,000 sqm parkland.

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Release three is set to offer one of Greville&#39;s most popular floorplans known as the Miller.

&ldquo;The Miller has all living and entertaining areas on the ground floor, opening on to an expansive private courtyard, with three bedrooms and a multi-purpose room upstairs, which can function as a fourth bedroom or study,&rdquo; he said.

The terraces are part of the $180 million masterplanned community

Sales flurry sees Cedar Woods bring forward third release of Greville terraces in Brisbane's Wooloowin

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St A, Cedar Woods’ new masterplanned community in St Albans in Melbourne's north-west, is attracting a wide range of buyers to its townhouse development.

Cedar Woods are offering buyers the opportunity to choose from six different floorplans, with each townhome ranging between two and four bedrooms.

Located in the burgeoning growth area, west of Melbourne’s CBD, St.A delivers a family-friendly community, a landscaped central park and stunning designs by DKO Architecture.

We recently spoke with Cedar Woods chief operations officer, Patrick Archer, to discuss the benefits of securing a townhome at St.A.

MK: Have you seen an increased demand in townhouse sales post-COVID-19? 

PA: St.A sales have seen a solid increase since late last year when restrictions eased and the economy showed signs of a solid recovery.

At the same time, the central park landscaping was installed and several stages of townhomes were completed so the project is looking amazing.

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MK: What are the buyer demographics of owner-occupiers purchasing townhouse developments?

PA: It has been a very diverse mix of buyers but typically, it has been first home buyers who already live in the area. There’s also a good proportion of young families and downsizers.  

MK: What should homebuyers look for in the ideal townhouse development? 

PA: If 2020 has taught us anything it is that floorplan functionality is the make or break of a home. Quite a few of our purchasers have told us that this was one of the biggest selling points at St.A, a floorplan that has outdoor space and allows you to set up a home office which is important to purchasers.

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MK: Do properties in St Albans hold long-term investment opportunities? 

PA: Melbourne’s western suburbs have been widely reported as the biggest opportunity for investors who want to make excellent returns.

St Albans is no exception and buyers at St.A are focused on the long term return on their investment with strong prospects for capital growth in a suburb that is so well serviced. 

MK: What does the project offer that other townhouse developments may not?

PA: St.A allows beautiful and architecturally designed homes, set around a large central park where neighbours can meet. These features and proximity to shops and transport is what makes St.A unique.

Also St.A is being developed by Cedar Woods, an ASX listed national property developer so buyers can rest assured that their homes will be delivered to a high standard. 

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Townhouses in the community start from just $499,000 for the two bedroom, two and a half bathroom townhouse in the Argyle II.

Buyers can choose from a number of other configurations, including Sapphire IV, Amber, Topaz II, Novo III, Argyle I and Jasper.
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Urban speaks with Cedar Woods COO, Patrick Archer, to discuss the benefits of securing a townhome at St.A

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Why Cedar Woods’ St.A townhouses are appealing to first home buyers, young families and downsizers

Residential community developer Cedar Woods has teamed up with Boutique Homes, part of the ABN Group, and Soho Living to deliver Marshal Place, a collection of townhouses in the Williams Landing development.

The trio are offering the five townhouses in Williams Landing, less than 20 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD.

The location of Marshal Place is&nbsp;one of the development&#39;s key selling points. It features convenient access to the train station, a thriving retail hub, local dining, parklands and an office precinct.

Residential areas will also have access to the nearest freeway, the Boulevard nature reserve, and an adjacent 24km bike trail for those seeking an active lifestyle.

Conveniently located just 20km from Melbourne CBD, this development is fast becoming a commercial and social hub of Melbourne&rsquo;s western suburbs.

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Featuring a stylish facade, the cleverly designed floor plan has two living area, a double garage, two bathrooms plus a powder room and either three of four bedrooms, with a walk in wardrobe to the master.

They each feature&nbsp;heating and cooling systems, double glazing and Caesarstone benchtops in the kitchen.

Situated in Melbourne&rsquo;s west, this $1.5 billion development has seen consistent financial growth throughout its 12-year history, with median suburban pricing rising by 42% since 2015 compared to metropolitan areas, which only rose by 23%.&nbsp;

Marshall Place is located just a short walk away from the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, anchored by Woolworths and 27 specialty stores.

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Also within walking distance is the Williams Landing train station, as well as a major bus interchange. The development is surrounded by a number of recreation parks.

Educational and secondary&nbsp;facilities just a short drive away&nbsp;include the University of Melbourne and Victoria University as well as&nbsp;Westbourne Grammar School,&nbsp;Seabrook Primary School and&nbsp;Al-Taqwa College.

Just last month there was&nbsp;only one townhome remaining in the 20 townhouse Soho Living release, priced at $610,000 with a 10 year structural guarantee and six remaining of the 16 offered in the Boutique Homes release, priced from $549,000 with a 25 &nbsp;year structural guarantee.

The three and four bedroom townhouses each come with an industry leading aftercare program.

Conveniently located just 20km from Melbourne CBD, this development is fast becoming a commercial and social hub of Melbourne’s western suburbs



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Walking tour: What can I walk to if I buy a Marshal Place townhouse in Williams Landing?

St A. in the heart of St Albans in Melbourne&#39;s north-west is the latest masterplanned townhouse community from the ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods.

There are 254 homes in the community, designed by DKO Architecture.

Urban has taken a look at five reasons why St A should be on a townhouse buyers shortlist.

<h2>The Developer</h2>

Founded in 1987 and listed on the ASX&nbsp;since 1994, Cedar Woods is currently under the direction of Nathan Blackburne, and has been creating quality homes across&nbsp;Western Australian, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia for over three decades.

Late last year their&nbsp;Clayton South project Jackson Green was named&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s best new community development, winning &lsquo;Development of the Year &ndash; New Communities&rsquo; in The Urban Developer Awards.

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Cedar Woods diversified product mix ranges from land subdivisions in emerging residential communities, to medium and high-density apartments and townhouses in vibrant inner-city neighbourhoods and supporting retail and commercial developments.

They have a number of apartment developments currently in market in Williams Landing.

<h2>The Architect</h2>

DKO Architecture have designed the townhouses, recognising the importance of sustainability and the fragile nature of the Australian landscape.

The townhouse community&nbsp;benefits from efficient use of water and urban water renewal programs, green building principles and an ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and rehabilitation.

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DKO worked with Cedar Woods on the award-winning Jackson Green development.

The townhouses&nbsp;sit in landscaping from the award-winning landscaping firm Tract.

<h2>The Choice</h2>

Cedar Woods are offering six types of homes in the masterplanned community.

They have Argyle II, Phoenix, Jasper, Amber (below), Sapphire IV and Novo III&nbsp;which all offering differing floorplans configurations, with bedrooms ranging from two to four.

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<h2>The Location</h2>

St A is located just 16 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and is within walking distance of schools, parks, Victoria University, public transport and the vibrant local village.

A landscaped central park is proposed at St.A, which will include a children&#39;s playground, barbeque shelter and open grassed areas for residents and the local community to enjoy.

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<h2>The Price</h2>

Townhouses start from just $499,000 for the two bedroom, two and a half bathroom townhouse in the Argyle II collection (pictured main).

The high end townhouse, The Phoenix, is priced at $695,000 and that has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and two parking spaces.

St A. in the heart of St Albans in Melbourne's north-west is the latest masterplanned townhouse community from the ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods.

Five reasons why buyers should consider a St A townhome in Melbourne's St Albans

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Featuring 128 apartments across three buildings, Aster Apartments is a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments set across seven levels.

Belonging to a larger 6.5-hectare masterplanned community, this unique residential development offers a range of townhomes and apartments with the convenience of nearby retail, employment and education opportunities.  

Urban takes a look at eight reasons we’re inclined to buy a brand-new Aster Apartment in Clayton South.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=4124]1. Developed by Cedar Woods

Aster Apartments is delivered by Cedar Wood, a leading national developer of residential communities.

The developer boasts a long pipeline of other quality projects in Victoria, including Lincoln Apartments, St.A and Marshal Place.

Established in 1987, Cedar Woods has won numerous awards for its residential projects.

2. You can save thousands if you buy this month

Eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant, homebuyers can save thousands on a new home in Aster Apartments.

Cedar Woods Developer Boost: In addition developer Cedar Woods is matching the government’s $15K HomeBuilder Grant with an additional $15k Boost until the end of March.

3. The final release of a masterplanned community

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Forming part of the $230 million Jackson Green development in Melbourne’s south-east, Aster Apartments’ modern residences embrace community living and open, green space.

The 6.5-hectare project, set to deliver 151 new houses and 400 apartments encompassing a central park, was named ‘Development of the Year – New Communities’ at the Urban Developer Awards.

4. Prime open space designed by MDG

Situated across from Jackson Green’s central park, Aster boasts a prime location that delivers open space and a beautiful landscape.

Designed by MDG, the development’s considered landscaping promotes healthy, active living, with over 4,700 sqm of public open space.

A recreation hub is located at the doorstep of the complex, featuring a dog park, the Dierring trial, basketball courts and other outdoor facilities.

5. Beautifully crafted spaces

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Designed by DKO Architecture, each apartment at Aster offers a sophisticated style and functional design.

Aster homes boast abundant natural light, high-quality finishes and generous balconies that overlook manicured gardens.

These beautifully crafted spaces provide the ideal setting for entertaining friends and family or enjoying a relaxing moment amongst nature.

6. Amazing location

A hub for healthcare and education, Clayton South’s latest masterplanned community occupies a privileged position nearby amenities and infrastructure.

Located just 20-kilometres from Melbourne CBD, commuting from Aster is a breeze with public transport connecting residents to employment opportunities and the world-leading Monash University.

7. Sustainable features

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Delivered by Cedar Woods and designed by DKO, Aster has focused on green design to appeal to environmentally conscious investors and lessen the development’s impact on the surrounding communities.

The homes include sustainable inclusions like double glazing, solar PV in communal areas, electric car charging facilities, rainwater reuse systems for irrigation and bicycle storage.

8. One-bedroom apartments start from just $396,800

Unbelievably affordable, Aster Apartments start from just $396,800 for one-bedroom apartments and from $524,000 for two-bedrooms.

Expected to reach completion mid-next year, Aster ticks every box for those looking for a new home.
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Belonging to a larger 6.5-hectare masterplanned community, this unique residential development offers a range of townhomes and apartments with the convenience of nearby retail, employment and education opportunities

Eight reasons Clayton South's Aster Apartments should be on your shortlist

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The residential community developer Cedar Woods has teamed up with Boutique Homes, part of the ABN Group, and Soho Living to deliver Marshal Place, a collection of townhouses in the Williams Landing development.

The trio are offering the five townhouses in Williams Landing, less than 20 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD.

There is only one townhome remaining in the 20 townhouse Soho Living release, priced at $610,000 with a 10 year structural guarantee and six remaining of the 16 offered in the Boutique Homes release, priced from $549,000 with a 25  year structural guarantee.

The three and four bedroom townhouses each come with an industry leading aftercare program.

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Featuring a stylish facade, the cleverly designed floor plan has two living area, a double garage, two bathrooms plus a powder room and either three of four bedrooms, with a walk in wardrobe to the master.

They each feating heating and cooling systems, double glazing and Caesarstone benchtops in the kitchen.

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It's the location of Marshal Place which is one of its key selling points.

The development is located just a short walk away from the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, anchored by Woolworths and 27 specialty stores.

Also within walking distance is the Williams Landing train station, as well as a major bus interchange. The development is surrounded by a number of recreation parks.

<h2>About the developer</h2>

Cedar Woods is a developer of residential communities and commercial developments. Established in Perth in 1987, we have grown to become one of Australia’s leading developers, with a presence in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland.

From land subdivisions, medium to high density apartments and town houses, to retail and commercial developments, a Cedar Woods property epitomises our long-standing commitment to quality, vibrant communities where people live, work and thrive
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The trio are offering the five townhouses in Williams Landing, less than 20 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD.

Just seven townhouses remaining in Cedar Woods exclusive Williams Landing development Marshal Place

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Preparing to purchase an off-the-plan property is an exciting milestone for buyers – no matter what stage they’re at in their lives. So it’s essential buyers take the necessary time to choose a developer.

Knowing your developer and their projects is an important step to the buying process that you don’t want to skip.

Here, at Urban, we understand the difficultly of navigating through pages and pages of reviews on past projects – on top of the already exhausting task of searching for a home.

So, to help you, let us take a look at ten developers operating in Western Australia that you should keep an eye on when considering a home purchase in 2021. 
 

1. Edge Visionary Living

Western Australia's award-winning apartment developer, Edge Visionary Living, is based in Perth and continues to deliver cutting-edge residential apartment design.

Design-led, the group focuses on delivering premium, well-located apartments in partnership with Hillam Architects, ensuring striking architectural design in every project.

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As one to watch this year, Edge has many problems gearing up for completion, including two Floreat projects, Eden West and Eden East.

A premium selection of three and four-bedroom apartments, penthouses and two-storey private residences are still available at the luxury developments.

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Following on from a successful year delivering Joondalup’s Arthouse Apartments, Urban expects big interest in the soon-to-be-completed Edge developments. Buyers are drawn to the residences’ functionality, utilisation of space and technology integration. 
 

2. Norup + Wilson

Led by directors Dave Wilson and John Norup, Norup+Wilson have cemented their spot as an Urban must-watch on account of its high-end products, iconic design and unique approach to property development.

The boutique development, located in Perth, focuses on the ‘owner-occupier’ apartment market with mixed-use projects, design efficiency and luxury offerings.

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With over $500 million on the books, Norup + Wilson have become one of the largest privately-owned property developers in Western Australia. Among their past works include the Precinct, which reached completion last year.

Offering apartment views spanning from Kings Park and the CBD to the converging Swan and Canning Rivers, the Precinct offers residents ten on-site restaurants, a resort-style pool and a residents’ lounge.

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The group’s Scarborough development, the Beach Shack, is set to reach completion in the coming year, with over 70 per cent of apartments already sold to date. 
 

3. Stirling Capital

The next developer to watch in Western Australia is Stirling Capital, having delivered more than $600 million worth of projects since their beginnings in 2005.

The private boutique investment and development group have numerous works in the pipelines, including One Hundred &amp; Eight in Perth and Marina Village apartments, fronting Port Coogee’s main boulevard.

Stirling Capital is known for its environmentally sustainable developments, each with their own distinct character driven by location and the surrounding community.

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One of their developments set to reach completion this year is Jolimont’s Treehouse, an exclusive retreat boasting 49 spacious apartments in Perth’s inner-west.

Designed by MJA Studio, the $42 million energy-efficient development spacious living areas, large balconies and tree-scaped views. 
 

4. Cedar Woods

Established in Perth in 1987, Cedar Woods is now a leading national developer of residential communities. Thoughtful and well-designed projects remain core to their approach, with successful projects in Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.

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With 14 quality Western Australian developments in progress and many lined up for 2021, this group is one to watch. Among these is the Brabham’s Ariella, Subiaco’s Incontro and Halls Head’s the Hamptons at Waterline.

Incontro, set to benefit from a $500 million revival of the Subiaco area, offers 41 contemporary three-bedroom townhomes, designed by DKO Architecture.

Cedar Woods boasts a long pipeline of quality projects across the four states, making them well-placed for the future. The group’s $230 million Jackson Green development in Melbourne’s Clayton South was named ‘Development of the Year – New Communities’ in The Urban Developer awards.

The group is also set to introduce the ‘Cedar Woods Developer Boost’ this year, Urban has been told. The group will make up the $15,000 difference of the HomeBuilder reduction on certain projects in its portfolio. 
 

5. Finbar

With over 72 WA apartment developments delivered to date, Finbar has delivered over $3 billion worth of apartments since 1995.

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Focusing on medium to high-density residential apartments, the group’s projects have become synonymous with resort-style facilities, premium fixtures and contemporary design.

Construction is underway on various Finbar developments, including South Perth’s Civic Heart and Dianella Apartments and projects The Point and AT238 are expected to launch over the coming year.

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In 2021, Urban expects Finbar to replicate the success of its Reva Apartments sell-out across its new projects, including Concerto which has just two two-bedroom apartments remaining on the 11th and 14th floors.
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Urban takes a look at ten developers operating in Western Australia that you should keep an eye on when considering a home purchase in 2021

5 developers to watch in WA in 2021

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Since the pandemic, developer sales trends have revealed that first home buyers are becoming increasingly focused on quality of life, rather than location.

Urban spoke with Cedar Woods COO Patrick Archer, who provided the following insights about what to expect in property this year.

“[First home buyers] are looking for quick access to green space and a real sense of community”, he said.

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According to Archer, 2020 buyer trends that are likely to continue into the new year is the strong renaissance of the suburbs, with buyers taking a keen interest in developments designed around local amenity and wider community living.

This has been true for Cedar Woods’ masterplanned community developments, St.A and Lincoln, who have seen significant interest from first home buyers.

Over the financial year, first home buyers made up 64 per cent of purchases at the 250-dwelling St.A project in Melbourne’s north-western suburb of St Albans.

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As first home buyers look at moving to the suburbs and tuning into this new way of life, Cedar Woods has put forward a range of apartments and townhomes so that buyers can choose what works for their lifestyle.

<h2>Is now the time to buy?</h2>

The current low interest rates and government incentives mean that, for many first home buyers, it is cheaper to own than to rent, and new developments are no exception.

“Right now, first home buyers should be looking to take advantage of all the government grants and concessions while they can. Targeting your search to new developments that meet the criteria of the incentives will mean you are getting a considerable saving.” Archer said.

Before the Federal HomeBuilder grant and other state Government schemes come to an end in March, now may be the best time to cash in on the competitive offers by many developers who are also offering additional incentives to buyers and investors.

However, Archer emphasises the importance of knowing your developer.

“Every first home buyer has different needs for their home but one thing they all want is to have complete trust in the developer”, he said.

His advice? Buy from a developer with a track record and long-term commitment to delivering quality projects. 
 

<h2>Cedar Woods’ Lincoln Apartments at Williams Landing</h2>

According to Archer, Lincoln Apartments is designed around local amenity, community and open space, and offers many first home buyers the opportunity to access a range of government incentives.

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Prioritising community living and access to green space, Lincoln Apartments brings both convenience and quality to residents.

Designed by DKO Architecture, the five-storey building features sculptural elements, a rooftop garden, residents’ gym and north-facing balconies.

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Two-bedroom apartments in the complex start from $419,000.
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Urban spoke with Cedar Woods COO Patrick Archer, who provided the following insights about what to expect in property this year

First home buyer trends: Will 2021 be the renaissance of the suburbs?

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First home buyers are choosing to secure a home in Clayton South’s Aster Apartments, as the developer, Cedar Woods, scraps stamp duty on the already affordable homes.

The project, which already qualifies for the Federal Government’s $15,000 HomeBuilder grant until March 31, is expected to become popular with buyers who may not have been able to get their foot in the door otherwise.

“The current low interest rates and government incentives mean that for many first home buyers, it is cheaper to own than to rent”, said Cedar Woods COO Patrick Archer.

“Right now, first home buyers should be looking to take advantage of all the government grants and concessions while they can.”

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Designed by DKO Architecture, the residential development is the final release in the successful master-planned community, Jackson Green.

With one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments priced from $396,800, the project offers opportunities for buyers who may otherwise be priced out of the suburb.

Boasting timeless design and intuitive, modern floorplans, each apartment in Aster includes engineered timber flooring, floor-to-ceiling joinery and open-plan living.

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Private courtyards and balconies deliver social spaces for entertaining, while electric car charging facilities and water reuse systems reduce the entire neighbourhood’s carbon footprint.

Aster Apartments is close to public transport, with existing amenity such as supermarkets and schools close by, including Monash University and Monash Medical Centre.

<a href="https://youtu.be/ADWvST3VQqU" target="_blank">View Aster’s display suite tour here</a>.
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Designed by DKO Architecture, the residential development is the final release in the successful master-planned community, Jackson Green

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