Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

Joel Robinson

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

Edge Visionary Living

The Perth apartment developer, Edge Visionary Living, has a big 2022 in store.

Edge, led by their executive director&nbsp;Gavin Hawkins, will start developing arguably the two best apartment developments across the state next year, both beachside, and both set to become local icons of their respective area&#39;s.

They&#39;ll be starting in Scarborough with&nbsp;their $120 million beachfront apartment development, The Dunes, some 200 apartments across two buildings on a vast 6,600 sqm site, expected to launch around March time.

&quot;The Dunes will change the face of Scarborough apartment living,&quot; Hawkins said about the Hillam Architects-designed buildings that front the beach. They will also feature 25 metre lap pools and sunset beach bars.

&quot;There will be something for everyone,&nbsp;from one-bedroom apartments for the first home buyer demographic&nbsp;to significant penthouses for the downsizer,&quot; Hawkins added.

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Hawkins compares Scarborough&#39;s rejuvenation to Melbourne&#39;s St Kilda, everything but the pristineness&nbsp;of the beach.

&quot;Scarborough is an eclectic mix of communities, with a lot of government money spent on it in recent years,&quot; Hawkins says.

&quot;It&#39;s really going through a renaissance in terms of social and public amenity in the area, and The Dunes really taps in to that redevelopment.&quot;

The significant site sits at the Northern end of the Gateway Precinct Zone, which Hilliam Architects said calls for developments to respond to the relaxed coastal setting by emphasising a relaxed coastal aesthetic.

&quot;The design of The Dunes has specifically taken on coastal cues and a softer curved form to meet this objective,&quot; they noted.

The Perth market has continued to be strong for the of​f the plan apartment, with a combination of&nbsp;high house prices&nbsp;and limited supply of high quality o​ff the plan apartments meaning high prices are being achieved for good product in good locations, Hawkins says.

Contributing to the somewhat limited supply is the lack of skilled work migration, paired with high construction costs.&nbsp;Hawkins says the developers who didn&#39;t plan far enough head&nbsp;will be pushing their proposed developments back, which is resulting in a supply shortage for those looking to downsize from the family home.

&quot;There will be a real shortage for the next 12 to 24 months,&quot; Hawkins says. &quot;We [Perth developers] won&#39;t be able to build quick enough.&quot;

Edge are well on track&nbsp;however, and are currently working on the designs for their redevelopment of the Ocean Beach Hotel, right on the beach in Perth&#39;s most affluent beach suburb of Cottesloe.

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&quot;Everyone in WA who is over 21 has had a beer at the OBH,&quot; Hawkins says, suggesting the area is Perth&#39;s version of Bondi Beach.

Edge will be working in collaboration&nbsp;with the longtime publican&#39;s of Ocean Beach Hotel, the Quinlivan family, for three towers that will home just shy of 200 apartments. They&#39;ll be a little larger and more premium than those at The Dunes.

Part of the redevelopment will see the OBH brought in to the 21st century. The above renders are proposed, as the development is still going through consultation prior to development application&nbsp;submission.

Hawkins compares Scarborough's rejuvenation to Melbourne's St Kilda, everything but the pristineness of the beach.

Edge Visionary Living line up apartment developments on two of Perth's best beaches

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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

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