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

Joel Robinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

First Home Buyer

First home buyers have been snapping up apartments in The Wave, the newest address in Sydney's Rockdale.

The Wave at&nbsp;376 Princes Highway, Rockdale, around 15 kilometres south of Sydney, is being developed by the veteran property development firm Chanine Developments.

The eight-level, CD Architects-designed block of just 35 apartments has been a hit with first home buyers who took advantage of the HomeBuilder grant prior to the end of March, as well as the first home buyer stamp duty concessions.

There are now only around 10 apartments left.

Ziad&nbsp;Chanine, the managing director of CD Architects,&nbsp;said the location of The Wave,&nbsp;positioned at the entry gateway into Rockdale town centre, dictated its unique design.

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"We felt it fitting to design a building which would welcome you into the town centre upon approach as well as creating an identifying landmark in the region," Chanine said.

"We embarked on the creation of something not of the normal order of apartment development in the region and the feedback has been tremendous."

Chanine said inspiration came from iconic buildings like the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club.

"The design employs a flowing, curvilinear form to create an attractive architectural built element whilst angling balconies to capture views and vistas of Botany Bay through to Sydney CBD skyline.

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"The crackled tiles are an eye catching element along the wave-shaped balconies, reflecting the natural texture and landscape.

Most apartments left are priced under $800,000 which means first home buyers won't have to pay stamp duty for one or two bedroom apartments.

One bed apartments are priced from $595,000, two bedrooms from $690,000 and three bedrooms from $870,000.

Haus Agency director Alex Vrisakis said the development offers all the comforts buyers need in a first home, but is also attractive for the downsizer from a large family home.

The eight-level, CD Architects-designed block of just 35 apartments has been a hit with first home buyers



First home buyers nab Wave Rockdale apartments as completion nears

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First home buyers looking to secure a new off-the-plan apartment will be glad to know they can still take advantage of the NSW Government’s stamp duty exemptions.

Last August, the NSW Government increased the threshold for stamp duty exemption for newly built homes from $650,000 to $800,000 for first home buyers.

The First Home Buyers Assistance scheme (FHBAS) erases barriers to home ownership for many who can now save thousands.

Urban takes a look at six Sydney apartments you can secure and pay no transfer duty

 1. The Laneways, Rosebery 
Address: 33-37 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 
One-bedroom apartments from $562,800

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The Laneways is Rosebery's exciting new address, delivered by Ellerson Property and located on the sought-after Mentmore Avenue.

The boutique-sized apartments include one, two and three-bedroom offerings at an entry price well below the NSW Government’s FHBAS threshold. Among its offerings include a spacious entertainer's kitchen, floor-to-ceiling storage and its convenient location just six-kilometres from the Sydney CBD. 
 

2. Bloom Arncliffe 
Address: 213 Princes Highway, Arncliffe NSW 2205 
Two-bedroom apartments from $710,000

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Bloom Arncliffe offers one and two-bedroom apartments perfect for first home buyers looking to take advantage of stamp duty exemptions.

Dispersed over seven state-of-the-art buildings, the recently-completed development features space to work from home, private balconies, entertaining space and views of Botany Bay. 
 

3. Beyond, Hurstville 
Address: 93 Forest Road, Hurstville 
One-bedroom apartments from $685,000

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Designed in collaboration between Woods Bagot and DKO Architecture, Beyond provides first home buyers with incredible amenities at an affordable entry price.

As well as the attached 4,500sqm retail precinct anchored by Woolworths, Fridcorp’s Beyond is boasts an outdoor dining and teppanyaki grill, gardens, lobby bar and residents’ dining. 
 

4. The Galleria, Parramatta 
Address: 23-29 Hassall Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 
Two-bedroom apartments from $699,000

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Situated in the heart of the Parramatta CBD, the Galleria boasts 20-storeys and numerous on-site amenities, including a sixth-floor sky podium.

Features and finishes of the finest quality have been carefully selected to create an air of enduring style and sophistication from the interior colour palette to the bathrooms and kitchens to the generous indoor and alfresco living spaces. 
 

5. Moseley, Carlingford 
Address: 17-21 Moseley Street, Carlingford NSW 2118 
Two-bedroom apartments from $752,900

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The affordable Moseley project by the H&amp;T Group is located in the City of Ryde, and close-by Epping Station.

Offering 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with contemporary design, modern silhouettes and amenities, first home buyers can save on the project. Among its offerings include private storage, a gym, communal entertaining areas and an electric car charging dock. 
 

6. Eminence, Zetland 
Address: 811 Elizabeth Street, Zetland NSW 2017 
One-bedroom apartments from $745,000

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Set in the dynamic inner-city precinct, Zetland, Eminence delivers a trio of boutique buildings commanding four street frontages nestled perfectly between Surry Hills, the transformational Green Square precinct and the Sydney CBD.

Delivered by Meriton and designed by DKO Architecture, Eminence brings together residences with onsite retail, childcare facilities, podium gardens and five-star amenities.
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First home buyers looking to secure a new off-the-plan apartment will be glad to know they can still take advantage of the NSW Government’s stamp duty exemptions

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Save thousands: Sydney apartments you can secure without paying stamp duty 

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Whether you’re looking to purchase a new or existing home, first home buyers will be glad to know they can still take advantage of the Victorian Government’s stamp duty exemptions.

Unlike the NSW Government’s First Home Buyers Assistance scheme (FHBAS), the Victorian Government’s stamp duty-exempt thresholds are the same for both new and existing homes.

The exemption, which came into effect on July 1, 2017, abolishes stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing a property valued at $600,000 or less.

To assist you in your search, Urban takes a look at six apartments you can secure with no stamp duty payable, which could effectively erase barriers to home ownership for many. 
 

1. 661 Chapel Street, South Yarra 
Address: 661 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141 
One-bedroom apartments from $546,000

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661 Chapel Street is one of Melbourne’s latest luxury developments with 116 one, two, three and four-bedroom residences across 30 floors.

Developed by Gamuda Land and designed by Bird de la Coeur Architecture, among the project’s extensive hotel-inspired resident amenities is a concierge, gym, winter garden and members’ lounge, as well as a 25-metre pool and library. 
 

2. Melbourne Quarter, Docklands 
Address: 628 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008 
One-bedroom apartments from $458,000

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Lendlease's Melbourne Quarter also lets first home buyers enjoy stamp duty savings whilst delivering a blinds package on brand-new, ready-to-move-in apartments.

Designed by the award-winning Fender Katsalidis, the project includes a hotel-style lobby, concierge and exclusive access to three whole floors of resort-style amenities at Club MQ, such as a multi-use space, pool, theatrette and library. 
 

3. Moreville, Footscray 
Address: 12-18 Napier Street, Footscray VIC 3011 
Two-bedroom apartments from $595,000

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Located at 12-18 Napier Street, Moreville boasts a collection of 43 apartments designed by Moull Murray Architects, offering open-plan floorplans, terraces and numerous amenities.

The residence’s façade has been inspired by Footscray’s traditional building styles, where contemporary design meets industrial chic. Sering Urban are developing the block. 
 

4. Parkhill Apartments, West Melbourne 
Address: 408 Spencer Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 
One-bedroom apartments from $479,000

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Central Equity’s Parkhill offers buyers the chance to save up to $43,000 on stamp duty exemptions in the West Melbourne development.

The project developer is additionally matching the HomeBuilder Grant to save buyers $30,000.

Amenities offered alongside each residence include a rooftop gym for residents, a relaxing rooftop garden and a seven-day concierge service. 
 

5. Sixth Avenue, Chelsea Heights 
Address: 15 Sixth Avenue, Chelsea Heights VIC 3196 
Two-bedroom townhouses from $599,000

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First home buyers can still take advantage of the stamp duty concessions for brand new townhouses.

The 59-townhouse development, Sixth Ave, delivered by Aultun Group and designed by Point Architects, provides perfect bayside living with an endless array of retail, dining and recreational amenities, as well as two-storey designs and expansive private courtyards. 
 

6. Magnolia at St. Boulevard, Melbourne 
Address: 601 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 
One-bedroom apartments from $555,000

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Developed by the Shakespeare Group, St. Boulevard offers a multitude of exclusive facilities for its residents and among its three buildings is Magnolia.

The Elenberg Fraser-designed apartment delivers private kitchens and dining room, climate-controlled wine storage and a health club and spa featuring body jet showers, a sauna and steam rooms.

Designed around three signature trees, Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko, the residence presents a place to gather with friends or seek quiet moments of solitude.
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Urban takes a look at six apartments you can secure with no stamp duty payable, which could effectively erase barriers to home ownership for many

Save thousands: Melbourne apartments you can buy without paying stamp duty

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The coming weeks may be your last chance to save on a brand-new apartment purchase with the HomeBuilder Grant extension set to end on March 31.

HomeBuilder, provides eligible owner-occupiers, including first home buyers, with a $15,000 grant to purchase a new build or off-the-plan dwelling.

For many first home buyers, the current government incentives mean that it may be cheaper to own than to rent.

However, with investor interest in Australia’s property market rising, Queensland’s residential property market is not expected to stay this way for long.

If you’re looking to cash in on the competitive offers and grants available for only a limited amount of time, here are five Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant. 
 

1. M Apartments, Kangaroo Point 
Address: 699 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 
Two-bedroom apartments from $589,000

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M Apartments is a new addition to Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point and is only moments to the Woolloongabba dining precinct and the Brisbane CBD. The development offers 46 one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as three commercial properties located on the ground floor.

While only selected residences qualify for the HomeBuilder Grant, amenities within the project include rooftop entertainment deck, a communal barbeque area and views over the surrounding suburbs. 
 

2. Plaza Central, Maroochydore 
Address: 10-18 Pikki Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558 
Two-bedroom apartments from $435,000

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Developed by Pindan, Plaza Central’s first building is scheduled for completion in the last quarter of 2021.

Selected affordable and spacious apartments qualify for the HomeBuilder Grant, with each residence located within walking distance to the new Maroochydore CBD and boasting smart contemporary interiors and views overlooking lush greenery and the coast’s retail hub. 
 

3. Allure Chevron Island 
Address: Corner Burra Street &amp; Dalpura Street, Chevron Island QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartments from $495,950

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Selected residences at Allure qualify for government concessions. Capturing both classic and contemporary style, Allure offers 95 luxury two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

Designed by BDA Architecture, the residence enjoys dense sub-tropical landscaping, contemporary bathrooms and communal areas with expansive views. 
 

4. Carl Residences, Woolloongabba 
Address: 21-25 Carl Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 
One-bedroom apartments from $390,000

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Located in Brisbane’s Woolloongabba, National Enterprises’ Carl Residences offers a collection of 87 one, two and three-bedroom apartments less than three kilometres to the CBD.

The Carl Residences qualifies for the $15,000 Homebuilder Grant for contracts signed between January 1 and March 31, as well as the $15,000 First Home Builders Grant.
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Here are five Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

Four Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

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The coming weeks may be your last chance to save on a brand-new apartment purchase with the HomeBuilder Grant extension set to end on March 31.

HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers, including first home buyers, with a $15,000 grant to purchase a new build or off-the-plan dwelling in Sydney valued under $950,000.

For many first home buyers, the current government incentives mean that it may be cheaper to own than to rent.

So, if you’re looking to cash in on the competitive offers and grants available for only a limited amount of time, here are four Sydney residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant. 
 

1. Georgette, Kew Schofields 
Address: 23-27 Schofields Road, Schofields NSW 2762 
Two-bedroom apartments from $535,000

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Georgette is the second stage of Positive Investment Enterprise’s Kew Schofields project, integrating convenient living with natural beauty in one of Sydney’s newest suburbs, Schofields.

Designed by PBD Architects, the light-filled apartments in one and two-bedroom configurations feature ample storage, extended gardens and state-of-the-art energy and storage innovations thanks to a partnership with Tesla. 
 

2. Ed.Square, Edmondson Park 
Address: Corner Soldiers Parade &amp; Campbelltown Road, Edmondson Park NSW 2174 
Three-bedroom townhouses from $750,000

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Located in Sydney’s south-west suburb of Edmondson Park, Ed.Square is Fraser Property’s new net zero energy demand home project which Is set to produce more energy than they consume.

The balanced energy homes could will save residents up to 43 per cent of their energy costs, with features including, LED lighting, electric boosted solar hot water, ground source heat pump space conditioning and 4kW of solar PV. 
 

3. Auburn Square, Auburn 
Address: 26-36 Northumberland Road, Auburn NSW 2144 
Three-bedroom apartments from $837,000

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Situated in the heart of western Sydney, Auburn Square boasts ultimate liveability and a sense of community.

Designed by Rothelowman, the development’s design provides perfectly considered spaces and an expansive rooftop, featuring a generous dining experience, outdoor fitness equipment, and impressive cityscape views. 
 

4. Fairwater, Blacktown 
Address: Fairwater Boulevard, Blacktown NSW 2148 
Two-bedroom townhouse prices available upon request

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Surrounded by 9-hectares of open parklands, Frasers Property’s Fairwater offers spacious, high-quality and connected homes in Sydney’s Blacktown.

Homes at Fairwater are designed for entertaining with open-plan living that flows from the kitchen to the courtyard
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Four Sydney residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

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The coming months may be your last chance to save on a brand-new apartment purchase with the HomeBuilder Grant extension set to end on March 31.

HomeBuilder, provides eligible owner-occupiers, including first home buyers, with a $15,000 grant to purchase a new build or off-the-plan dwelling.

For many first home buyers, the current government incentives mean that it may be cheaper to own than to rent.

However, with investor interest in Australia’s property market rising, Queensland’s residential property market is not expected to stay this way for long.

If you’re looking to cash in on the competitive offers and grants available for only a limited amount of time, here are five Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant. 
 

1. M Apartments, Kangaroo Point 
Address: 699 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 
Two-bedroom apartments from $589,000

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M Apartments is a new addition to Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point and is only moments to the Woolloongabba dining precinct and the Brisbane CBD. The development offers 46 one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as three commercial properties located on the ground floor.

While only selected residences qualify for the HomeBuilder Grant, amenities within the project include rooftop entertainment deck, a communal barbeque area and views over the surrounding suburbs. 
 

2. Plaza Central, Maroochydore 
Address: 10-18 Pikki Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558 
Two-bedroom apartments from $435,000

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Developed by Pindan, Plaza Central’s first building is scheduled for completion in the last quarter of 2021.

Selected affordable and spacious apartments qualify for the HomeBuilder Grant, with each residence located within walking distance to the new Maroochydore CBD and boasting smart contemporary interiors and views overlooking lush greenery and the coast’s retail hub. 
 

3. Allure Chevron Island 
Address: Corner Burra Street &amp; Dalpura Street, Chevron Island QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartments from $495,950

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Selected residences at Allure qualify for government concessions. Capturing both classic and contemporary style, Allure offers 95 luxury two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

Designed by BDA Architecture, the residence enjoys dense sub-tropical landscaping, contemporary bathrooms and communal areas with expansive views. 
 

4. Carl Residences, Woolloongabba 
Address: 21-25 Carl Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 
One-bedroom apartments from $390,000

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Located in Brisbane’s Woolloongabba, National Enterprises’ Carl Residences offers a collection of 87 one, two and three-bedroom apartments less than three kilometres to the CBD.

The Carl Residences qualifies for the $15,000 Homebuilder Grant for contracts signed between January 1 and March 31, as well as the $15,000 First Home Builders Grant. 
 

5. Cannes, Surfers Paradise 
Address: 17 Cannes Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartment prices at request from agent

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Cannes, the number one selling project in the Gold Coast for 2020, offers select residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant.

Designed by DBI Architects, Cannes offers discerning buyers the opportunity to secure a home with a 25-metre lap pool, yoga terrace and a range of spa facilities including a hydrotherapy shower and sauna.
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5 Queensland residences eligible for the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant

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Australia’s residential property market has shown resilience, despite the shock of the coronavirus pandemic. However, impacted “pockets” of Melbourne have seen falling median values create opportunities for buyers, said CoreLogic head of research, Eliza Owen.

On February 3, minister for housing Michael Sukkar announced the reissue of around 1,800 first home loan deposit scheme (FHLDS) places.

“Recent value falls may have created an opportunity for first home buyers, where there is a maximum purchase price cap to qualify for the scheme”, Owen said.

As of January 2021, there was an average of 107 suburbs observed in the capital cities with a median value at or below the qualifying threshold for the FHLDS, assuming the application is for an established property.

In Melbourne’s inner-region, where median values have declined an average -$33,313 between March 2020 and January 2021, unit medians that have slipped below this threshold, providing the chance for first home buyers to secure a new home.

Melbourne’s property price caps for established units under the scheme sits at $600,000, where suburbs like Docklands, Brunswick and South Melbourne would normally not qualify.

As evident in CoreLogic’s data, revealing city suburbs where the median value fell below the established property price threshold since the onset of COVID-19, Docklands had a pre-pandemic median value at $645,924, which has fallen close to $50,000. Docklands' January 2021 median values are listed at $596,486.

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“As noted in previous research, the Inner region of Melbourne has seen particularly severe declines in rent and property values since the onset of COVID-19”, said Owen.

CoreLogic attributes this to Melbourne’s historically high exposure to housing demand from overseas migrants, such as international students, which has been significantly affected by the pandemic.  

“As more of the housing market is caught in a broad-based upswing, first home buyers could face more challenges getting into the market in the year ahead”, Owen said. 
 

<h2>Apartments in Melbourne listed below the qualifying threshold for the FHLDS</h2>

1. Folia, Doncaster 
Address: 59 Stables Circuit, Doncaster VIC 3108 
Two-bedroom apartments from $580,000

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With two-bedroom apartments priced from $580,000, Folia offers architecturally-designed homes below the qualifying threshold for the first home loan deposit scheme.

Designed and delivered by Mirvac, boasts a curved façade, rooftop conservatory and sustainable features, including a 70kWh solar panel array. 
 

2. Melbourne Quarter, Docklands 
Address: 628 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3108 
One-bedroom apartments from $458,000

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Home buyers can enjoy a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for as low as $458,000 at Lendlease’s Melbourne Quarter.

Designed by the award-winning Fender Katsalidis, Melbourne Quarter offers residents CBD convenience, a hotel-style lobby, concierge and exclusive access to Club MQ, three whole floors of resort-style amenities. 
 

3. M-City, Clayton 
Address: 2106 Dandenong Road, Clayton VIC 3168 
Two-bedroom apartments from $540,800

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Schiavello’s M-City offers 460 residences across four buildings at an entry price of $371,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence.

Designed by Buchan Group, the apartments boast smart design features, private balconies and resort-style amenities, including a community childcare centre, outdoor pool and tennis court.
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Falling median values impacting “pockets” of Melbourne has created opportunities for first home buyers, says CoreLogic's Eliza Owen

The Melbourne suburbs now qualifying for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme after price falls

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The Federal Housing minister Michael Sukkar has announced that 1800 unused First Home Loan Deposit Scheme spots would be reissued this week.

They date back to the early days of the federal government’s scheme in January 2020.

The initial 10,000 spots were granted a 90-day extension to buy their desired first home on top of their original three months after COVID lockdowns made property hunting difficult.

Almost 1 in 5 of those spots were left unused, a government spokesperson told Domain this week.

The scheme allows singles earning up to $125,000 and couples earning up to $200,000 to borrow up to 95 per cent of a property’s purchase price without having to pay lender’s mortgage insurance.

Properties had to be below price thresholds, ranging from $475,000 in Brisbane to $700,000 for an existing property in Sydney.

The third tranche last October which was restricted to new homes only has seen just 4200 of the 10,000 slots taken up.
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Properties have to be below price thresholds, ranging from $475,000 in Brisbane to $700,000 for an existing property in Sydney.



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1800 unused First Home Loan Deposit Scheme spots to be reissued

First home buyers, investors and downsizers alike will find comfort knowing that you can find a brand-new luxury apartment in New South Wales&nbsp;at an affordable price point.

Urban takes a look at five new developments on the market under $440,000, approximately&nbsp;43&nbsp;per cent lower than <a href="/news/nsw/may-2021-how-did-the-sydney-apartment-market-perform-in-april" target="_blank">Sydney's median unit price of&nbsp;$771,859</a>, calculated by CoreLogic.

1. Georgette, Schofields 
Address: 23-27 Schofields Road, Schofields NSW 2768 
One-bedroom apartments from $440,000

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Georgette is the second stage of Positive Investment Enterprise’s Kew Schofields project, integrating convenient living with natural beauty in one of Sydney’s newest suburbs, Schofields.

Slated for completion later this year, Georgette boasts light-filled apartments in one and two-bedroom configurations.

Designed by PBD Architects, the residences feature ample storage, extended gardens and state-of-the-art energy and storage innovations thanks to a partnership with Tesla.&nbsp;

2. Mason &amp; Main 
Address:&nbsp;249-258 Merrylands Road, Merrylands NSW 2160 
One-bedroom apartments from $394,000

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Coronation Property’s latest master-planned community, Mason &amp; Main, offers smart-designed apartments&nbsp;set above an exciting new gourmet dining and fresh food marketplace.

Designed by Woods Bagot on Merrylands Road, Mason &amp; Main features a green roof, communal amenities and public space on the ground floor with commercial premises.

One-bedroom apartments in the development, slated for completion in late 2022, start from $394,000.

3. Riva, Parramatta 
Address: 30 Charles Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 
One-bedroom apartments from $405,000

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Offering apartments that are an impressive 20 per cent more spacious than those in neighbouring buildings, Riva offers brand-new luxury residences at an affordable $405,000.

Buyers can choose from studios, dual key and oversized configurations, with each residence in the Meriton project boasting floor-to-ceiling joinery, panoramic views and contemporary design.

The complete and ready to move in Riva development is part of the future 180 George mixed-use precinct, set to deliver world-class facilities, from dining and retail to resort-style facilities.

4. Collection, Rouse Hill 
Address: 49 Terry Road, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 
One-bedroom apartments from $399,000

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As the most affordable property on this list, the Marquess Group’s Rouse Hill project, Collection, offers 311 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations in Sydney’s growing north-west.

The DKO Architecture-designed development features luxury and modern design with spacious open-plan layouts, walk-in showers and on-site amenities.

Generous entertainer balconies boast beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and Berowra Valley National Park.

5. Lumina, Penrith 
Address: 26 Lord Sheffield Circuit, Penrith&nbsp;NSW 2750 
One-bedroom apartments from $395,000

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Developed by Urban Property Group,&nbsp;Sheffield Quarter’s Lumina is a rare find that raises the bar on contemporary luxury living.&nbsp;

Situated in one of Australia's fastest-growing regions, the project is located in close proximity to Penrith's dining precinct, stunning parklands, the Nepean River and the Blue Mountains.

Residences at Lumina, Sheffield Quarter offer a choice of one, two, or three-bedroom apartments and&nbsp;features inspired design by DKO Architecture, premium finishes and a lush rooftop garden.

5. Concerto, Merrylands 
Address: 228 Pitt Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 
One-bedroom apartments from $415,000

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Dyldam’s masterplanned precinct, Opera, comprising 1,200 residential units over a 2.5-hectare site has introduced their first stage, Concerto.

Located just five minutes from the Parramatta CBD, the 19-storey project offers one, two and three-bedroom residences with a variety of configurations and floor-plans.

Designed by Plus Architecture, the 363-resident building is expected to reach completion this year, featuring amenities such as a rooftop courtyard, pool, gym and barbeque facilities.

With four levels of secure parking for cars and bicycle spaces, come home to a space filled with light and effortless style at Concerto.

View the top five <a href="/news/nsw/june-2021-the-top-five-two-bedroom-apartments-you-can-buy-in-sydney-under-655000">two-bedroom&nbsp;apartments you can buy in Sydney&nbsp;here</a>.

With Sydney's median unit price at $771,859 in April, Urban takes a look at five new developments on the market that you can secure for under $440,000

July 2021: Top affordable apartments in Greater Sydney for under $440,000

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A record two thirds of Australians say now is a good time to buy property, according to the latest research from comparison website Finder.

Having surveyed over 20,000 respondents in their Consumer Sentiment Tracker nationally, 67 per cent believe now is a good time to buy, an all-time high since Finder began tracking the stat in May 2019.

It was 42 per cent in April. 
Graham Cooke, insights manager at Finder, said that the recent uptick in buyer confidence is a good sign for the economy.  
“This rebound in buyer confidence is indicative of increased economic activity over the past few months, along with an optimistic outlook for 2021," Cooke says. 
“Not only did the Australian government do a better job than most at restricting the spread of COVID-19, but federal and state economic support measures helped prop up the property market.  

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“Now we're seeing that house values in every capital city bar Melbourne are higher than they were compared the same time last year.  
“This trajectory looks set to continue, with 86% of economists telling Finder* that they expect prices to fully recover nationally this year,” Cooke said. 

Nearly 19 per cent of Australians expect house prices to "significantly increase" in their area. That was just five per cent in September. 
Those who expect property values to "somewhat increase" has jumped to 44% from a low of 18% back in April. 
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Graham Cooke, insights manager at Finder, said that the recent uptick in buyer confidence is a good sign for the economy.

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