Brisbane developers Core Property Partners and Vector Property Australia has teamed up for Brisbane's newest apartment development.

The duo identified <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as their preferred suburb, on the fringe of the Gabba Precinct, where they've just revealed BANKSII, 72 apartments opposite Raymond Park.

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The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will sit in a glass-wrapped building that will also feature a rooftop with an&nbsp;infinity-edge pool, a BBQ area and alfresco dining spaces, sun lounges, and a sauna, as well as a resident-only gym and a ground-floor cafe.

Rhett Williams, Director of Vector Property Australia, said the project will lift the quality of the East Brisbane community and set a new benchmark.

"In Brisbane’s current property landscape, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/banksii-east-brisbane-169-wellington-road-east-brisbane-qld-4169">BANKSII</a> stands out through its emphasis on lifestyle-oriented living, connectivity and sophisticated design," Williams says.

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The 10-level building has been designed by MAS Architecture. Their designs were inspired by the native Banksia flower, with the architecture and interiors reflecting the organic symmetry of its namesake flora. MAS has interpreted this throughout the building’s curved form, façade detailing and interior palette.&nbsp;

The building’s flowing geometry and natural tones are complemented by large balconies and floor-to-ceiling glazing, maximising cross-breezes, daylight and views over the city, parklands and river.

“Having a strong narrative for a building helps us architecturally,” MAS noted. "We can choose colours that come off that species of flowers. The trunk and the trees and the flower elements all are now visible in our joinery on the inside and in our architectural finishes on the outside."

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Apartments will feature timber floors, soft porcelain tiles, brushed bronze fittings, and stone benchtops with warm veining.&nbsp;

Kitchens feature premium SMEG appliances and generous storage, while bathrooms have been designed as calming retreats with curved cabinetry and twin sinks in the master ensuites.

The building will feature a suite of rooftop and wellness amenities. Residents will have access to an infinity-edge pool, BBQ and alfresco dining areas, sun lounges and a rooftop sauna.&nbsp;

A residents-only gym will be located on the podium level, while a ground-floor café and landscaped laneway will further activate the site and improve neighbourhood connectivity.

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BANKSII will rise from a prime Wellington Road site, with the building oriented to overlook the adjacent Raymond Park and take in extensive city views. It is also on the doorstep of key&nbsp;lifestyle infrastructure, including the future Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, The Gabba stadium, and the planned Brisbane Live arena.&nbsp;

Public transport options, including ferry, bus and rail - including the future Cross River Rail Woolloongabba station - are all nearby, supporting a car-optional lifestyle just minutes from the CBD.

Williams said the team spent over a year searching for the ideal site before securing this location.

"We were attracted to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as it is a vibrant and growing community that offers a perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty with the parklands and river on our doorstep.”

The project is part of the broader Woolloongabba Games precinct, which is undergoing significant investment in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. This urban renewal, coupled with infrastructure upgrades, is expected to enhance long-term liveability and capital growth in the area.

Given the wide max of configurations, BANKSII is expected to suit everyone from first home buyers and investors to families and downsizers.

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Sydney developer Deicorp is set to officially open its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Showground Village</a> precinct in Castle Hill.

NSW Premier Chris Minns will attend the opening on Sunday August 31, alongside&nbsp;Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, The Hills Shire Council Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, Landcom CEO Alex Wendler, and Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony before a tour of the newly opened retail precinct.&nbsp;

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Located just moments from Hills Showground Metro Station, the centre spans 9,500 sqm across four levels and features 26 specialty retailers as well as a 1,400 sqm public plaza, creating a new community meeting point for shopping, dining, fitness, and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

The grand opening will be celebrated with a family fun day, featuring free entertainment, children’s activities, and a Skill Tester Machine with guaranteed prizes ranging from Woolworths gift cards to a $5,000 Flight Centre voucher.&nbsp;

Showground Village forms part of the Hills Showground Station Precinct, an urban renewal initiative led by Landcom and Sydney Metro that will provide for around 2,300 new jobs over the next 20 years and around 9,000 new homes.&nbsp;

Deicorp was recently approved for another new development next door to Showground Village.

The new five residential buildings in the East Showgrounds Precinct, will see another 873 dwellings delivered, as well as&nbsp;3,500 sqm of open public space in the form of landscaped courtyards, a public park and communal outdoor recreational space including a playground, barbeque area, and outdoor seating.

“This approval will allow us to start construction on a range of beautifully designed, conveniently located apartments and create another vibrant, walkable and well-connected community,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp" target="">Deicorp</a>&nbsp;Founder Fouad Deiri.

“These new homes will provide their residents with a seamless connection to jobs and services along Metro North West, and the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill" target="">Hills Showground Village</a>&nbsp;retail precinct currently under construction."

Deicorp has several thousand apartments in planning and under construction across Sydney, from Zetland and Five Dock to Crows Nest and Macquarie Park.

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The Minns Labor Government will deliver Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade – enabling up to 10,000 new homes by rezoning land around Woollahra and Edgecliff stations, right next to the CBD, to tackle the housing crisis and rebalance growth across the city.

Recent reports by the NSW Productivity Commission have warned that Sydney is losing twice as many young people as it is gaining, while also finding that Woollahra is the most feasible Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales to build new housing.

Despite this, housing approvals in Woollahra consistently lag well behind other LGAs, and the population has declined by 11 per cent over the past 50 years while Greater Sydney as a whole has grown by 74 per cent.

The new station that will be an eight-minute trip from Sydney CBD, will be located on the Eastern Suburbs train line in Woollahra, where a station build was started in the 1970s but never completed.

To enable the delivery of new homes the NSW Government will lead a rezoning of Woollahra and Edgecliff stations similar to other state led rezonings to allow additional homes to be built around the stations.

Affordable housing will also make up a proportion of development on the site with the final amount of affordable housing required, to be determined as part of the rezoning process.

The area surrounding the new station is within walking distance of major green and recreational space including Cooper, Trumper, Rushcutters Bay and Centennial Parks.

The Eastern Suburbs train line between Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD also has the lowest passenger usage rates during the AM peak of any line on the Sydney network, with only 43 per cent of operating capacity during the AM peak currently being utilised by passengers.

Sydney Water and Infrastructure NSW have confirmed there is capacity in the water and wastewater systems to accommodate the proposed 10,000 dwellings without major upgrades.

The rezoning is expected to take around two years and will further support the Government’s housing targets that rebalance the delivery of new homes around existing infrastructure.

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Fresh off completing its mixed-use Malvern project Malvern Collective, Kokoda Property Group has acquired a prime site on Richmond's Bridge Road.

They are planning a mid-rise residential development with&nbsp;integrated wellness amenities and a vibrant ground-floor retail and dining offering.

The site, at&nbsp;487–495 Bridge Road, spans&nbsp;1,650 sqm with 50 metres of dual frontage across Bridge Road and Palmer Street. It is currently leased to Adairs, and has a large retail building and 20 onsite car parks.
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Kokoda Property Group’s acquisition forms part of a broader phase of growth in Melbourne, building on momentum from the completion of Malvern Collective and the recent purchase of a Burnley Street site for the developer’s first commercial project.&nbsp;

Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating.

“Melbourne is regaining momentum,"&nbsp;Stevens said.

"After a cautious period post-COVID, we’re seeing buyer sentiment stabilise and capital leaning back into well-located, quality projects. Victoria now benefits from deep builder capacity and competitive delivery pricing, creating a rare opportunity to bring design-led inner-city developments to market without compromising on craftsmanship.

“Richmond ticks all the boxes for us – connectivity, culture and everyday amenity – making Bridge Road the perfect address for an amenity-rich, multi-use development."

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Envisioned as an “urban lantern” the building will bring a distinctive new presence to Bridge Road with a sculptural retail frontage, designed to honour the street’s heritage character while contributing to its renewal.

Stevens said the acquisition reflects the developer’s commitment to design-led addresses in Melbourne’s inner city.

“Drawing on Richmond’s rich heritage and dynamic character, we’ve envisioned a contemporary building that respects the past while elevating the way people live today. With dual frontages, curated ground-floor spaces, and a focus on wellness, this project will contribute to the neighbourhood’s evolution, appealing to both downsizers and a new generation of professionals.”

Kokoda Property will now progress concept design ahead of a future planning process.
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Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating

First look: Kokoda secures Richmond site for new apartment development

Gold Coast developer Drew Group is fast approaching sell-out at its Main Beach apartment development, Lagoon Main Beach.

In the last nine months, Drew Group and sales partner Pezet Matheson have secured 31 sales totalling over $75 million, as the two-tower development advances towards completion under the expert eye of Hutchinson Builders.

“Today's buyers are more discerning than ever," Drew Group Managing Director Jon Drew says.

"It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

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Just over 50 per cent of recent&nbsp;sales have been to local buyers, reflecting the deep trust and connection within the Gold Coast community that Drew Group has developed over the years.

Demand has been particularly robust at the top end, with two of the three exclusive penthouses already sold, alongside five sub-penthouses. Only seven apartments remain in Lagoon's Signature Series — one&nbsp;penthouse and six sub-penthouses.

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Drew Group has also removed the much-maligned sunset clause from all contracts at Lagoon. The sunset clause — although rarely invoked, yet on occasion known to have been — allows developers to take back contracts on apartments should the building not be completed within the timeframe specified in the contract.

Pezet Matheson Co-Director Jayde Pezet says the fact Lagoon is&nbsp;within a year of completion, and has no sunset clause in contracts, provides certainty to buyers.

"This is paramount in the current market," Pezet says.

Drew Group has committed to providing the highest level of security inclusions — none more impressive than the Ubiquity Access Control System, a cutting-edge facial recognition technology that is one of the most state-of-the-art keyless entry systems on the market.

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One of the biggest drawcards to Lagoon has been the size of the apartments.

"It is unlikely that any future new development in Main Beach will be able to offer such spacious living at this price point," Drew says.

"Today's buyers are more discerning than ever, carefully evaluating amenities like gyms, spas, workspaces, and beach lockers, along with quality finishes. It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

Lagoon is set to complete construction in mid-2026.

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A fitted space on Commercial Road in South Yarra is the latest be snapped up by a hospitality operator.
The hospitality operator is looking to take advantage of the increased demand for takeaway and delivery services.
Lewis Waddell of Fitzroys leased the 150 sqm property at 151 Commercial Road to a Mediterranean eatery at $55,000 per annum plus outgoings and GST, on a secure 4+4-year term.
Waddell said tenants are also taking a longer-term view beyond the current environment. The property’s proximity to the Prahran Market and the amenity and accessibility of the Chapel Street retail and lifestyle strip were an attraction. 
He said the possibility that people will be working from home more often in the future, and the surrounding established residential catchment would further add to the locations’ trading viability across all hours.
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Retail properties with existing kitchen infrastructure are moving quickly as food and beverage operators take advantage of increased takeaway and home delivery demand.
Due to changes in the hospitality sector, smaller retail spaces across Melbourne are being snapped up by operators with a particular attraction to those already fitted out, according to Fitzroys.
Since the state of emergency was declared, Fitzroy has secured 67 leases, 19 of which were to hospitality tenants.
Associate director James Lockwood said a number of these have taken place throughout Melbourne’s famous shopping strips.
A number of leases have been struck on extended terms, as the added attraction of retail strip properties is that they often attract rents from around $50,000 to $75,000.
CBD properties see leased at circa $100,000 per annum.
A number of deals have been secured in the last few weeks including deals on Rathdowne Street, Carlton and Commercial Road, South Yarra. 
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Frasers Property Management has announced the addition of a collection of urban hotel rooms to its national portfolio of residential properties for rent.
The serviced-apartments are available under flexible rental terms from 3–12 months.
Frasers Property Management, the residential property management arm of Frasers Property Australia, has partnered with Frasers Hospitality Australia to make a range of CBD hotel rooms at Fraser Suites Sydney, Fraser Place Melbourne, Fraser Suites Perth and Capri by Fraser Brisbane available to the residential rental market.
It’s an innovative collaboration to respond to the collapse in demand for conventional hotel offerings due to COVID-19.
Frasers Hospitality has pivoted its serviced-apartment offering to now provide affordable, un- serviced, short-term lease options.
The prices range from $600 per week in Sydney, $310 per week in Brisbane, $325 per week in Melbourne and $500 per week in Perth.
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“These short-term, super-flexible, fully-furnished apartments are ideal for anyone experiencing housing uncertainty, or who needs quality self-contained accommodation but prefers not to commit to a long-term lease,” says Richard Kemp, National Property Manager for Frasers Property Management.
While apartment sizes vary depending on the specific property, the offer encompasses studio, one and two- bedroom apartments, fully-furnished and self-contained, and most with full-sized kitchens, internal laundries, operable windows for fresh air and some with balconies to stretch out in. 
All four properties are centrally located in CBD or CBD-walkable locations, and parking is generally available at an additional cost.
Frasers Hospitality Australia is uniquely positioned to undertake this shift in approach due to the close collaboration between with the international real estate Group’s residential, property management and hospitality teams in Australia. 
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The site of a bar on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, has sold for $2,038,000.
The two-storey shop and dwelling of 220 square metres occupies a corner site of 148 square metres, with a frontage of around 50 metres to Brunswick Street and Rose Street.
The property is fully leased to two tenants and returns a combined rent of $105,370 per annum.
Fitzroys agents Chris Kombi, Terence Yeh, and Lewis Waddell negotiated the sale, which they say is representative of a growing demand for food and beverage assets in Melbourne.
“Retail and commercial yields have tightened in recent years, and the added residential component can improve returns for investors, and often provide value-add opportunities,” Waddell said.
The sale price reflected a land rate of $13,770 per square metre, and follows Fitzroys’ recent sale of 180 Brunswick Street, home of café Newtown Specialty Coffee, which achieved more than $15,000 per square metre.
The group also recently sold the double-storey retail freehold at 95-97 Smith Street, Fitzroy, for $4.575 million at a 3.4% yield.
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Hospitality operators have signed secure leases over two buildings on Chapel Street, South Yarra.
James Lockwood and Jordan Ceppi of Fitzroys brokered the respective leases of 585 Chapel Street (pictured above) and 589 Chapel Street (pictured below). 
Both deals are secure five year deals with additional five year options.
New operator Jumi’s Café will open up at the 50 square metres space at 589 Chapel Street and will pay $55,000 per annum net.
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At 585 Chapel Street, a reputable Chinese hospitality group has leased the 75 square metre space at a similar building rate.
“The tenants were attracted to the prime locations in one of Australia’s most famous shopping and lifestyle precincts,” Ceppi said.
According to Fitzroys’ newly released Walk the Strip, Chapel Street, South Yarra vacancies came down from 18.1% to 15.6% throughout 2018/19.
Fitzroys has also just leased 539 Chapel Street to children’s toys and clothing retailer, Things Adorable for their Melbourne flagship store, and 552 Chapel Street to Melbourne Laser Clinic on a long 10-year deal.
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Highfield Caringbah has been listed for sale via Expressions of interest. 
The property at <a id="LPlnk937165" href="http://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=jRYOrR8N39QzG/Nyy8oj1MsQ8lDBqOLekhmUPkvlCXZyUN06gFq7WPOJB7ZrwPvfspLId9d6c1h2hK01ARQonxCrCe956I+Vjf6cdJcDKQQkws/3m6LmZoiUvf3P1N71A0RF2hJo+IhJgqh5LyE8ruKWVhneZvY81l3dhQWrYkw=&amp;rh=ff004f09d326b7738790ae968f4abd8b2d421c5f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">32 Banksia Road</a> is currently under a long term lease to the Feros Hotel Group.
The holding comes with a 3,072 sqm building area and 1,024 sqm land area.
Located on the northern side of the Kingsway and has street frontage to Mackay Street, Banksia Road and Hay Lane, it<a id="LPlnk937165" href="http://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=jRYOrR8N39QzG/Nyy8oj1MsQ8lDBqOLekhmUPkvlCXZyUN06gFq7WPOJB7ZrwPvfspLId9d6c1h2hK01ARQonxCrCe956I+Vjf6cdJcDKQQkws/3m6LmZoiUvf3P1N71A0RF2hJo+IhJgqh5LyE8ruKWVhneZvY81l3dhQWrYkw=&amp;rh=ff004f09d326b7738790ae968f4abd8b2d421c5f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable"> </a>is being marketed and sold by Ray White Commercial NSW – Sydney City Fringe Principals Kristian Morris and Justin Rose.
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Mr Morris said the asset offered a secure 15-year lease to the Feros Hotel Group plus options totaling up to 60 years with ratchet clause in favour of the lessor.
He said, “the Feros Hotel Group are proven operators that have stood the test of time in this area of the market and have done an amazing job in developing the building into one of Sydney’s best vertical offerings.”
“They’ve spent circa $12M on upgrades and it offers a double net lease with net passing income of $600,886 + GST, and has future development potential to add accommodation and additional rooftop bar, STCA.”
Mr Rose said the property was a three-storey mixed-use hospitality asset with four separate but interconnecting dining experiences. “These freehold subject-to-lease (FSTL) opportunities are rarely available and it offers a stress-free and hassle-free annuity income stream, with the tenant paying 100 per cent of the outgoings and running costs."   “It’s close to the Caringbah Town shopping centre and major retailers such as Coles, Woolworths, McDonald's and is just 150* metres to Caringbah train station,” he concluded. 
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A disused carpark in Victoria’s Chinatown could be receiving a bit of TLC in the near future, after City of Melbourne Councillors voted in favour of hospitality tycoon Maz Salt’s open-air restaurant ‘Park’.

The proposed hospitality venue designed by <a href="http://www.baraccowright.com">Baracco and Wright</a> endeavours to cater to 200 patrons, with 150 seats available downstairs and another 50 on a roof deck. A large canopy covers the area of the venue, with a circular opening in the centre to provide an influx of natural light into the dining areas. The 454sqm will be landscaped with a crushed rock base and the central area will be planted with trees and greenery. A mesh cyclone fence will surround the perimeter section.

Plans for the development were discussed at the <a href="https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/about-council/committees-meetings/meeting-archive/Pages/Future-Melbourne-Committee-19-March-2019.aspx">Future Melbourne Committee meeting</a> on the 19th of March, where the key issue identified was “the appropriateness of the built form within the existing heritage context”.

Contention around the application was expressed by 18 objections, with main concerns noting that the design was “out of character with the streetscape and wider heritage precinct” and fears that noise and smoking will cause problems due to the venue also functioning as a licensed bar.

The counter argument made by multiple Melbourne City Councillors reassured meeting attendees that the application would be assessed based on what was proposed (a restaurant with a commercial kitchen), rather than predicting any alterations and liquor licenses in future. The public will be able to enjoy the park without feeling the pressure to purchase food from the restaurant.

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Hospitality veterans Bruce Solomon and Matt Moran are merging their Solotel and MorSol businesses under the Solotel brand, bringing under one umbrella some of Australia’s leading bars and restaurants, according to a media report.
The two businesses will merge under the Solotel title at the start of the new financial year, said a report in hoteling industry news website www.theshout.com.au, though it didn't mention financial details of the deal.
Currently, Solotel has a portfolio of 20 hospitality venues in Sydney and Brisbane, including the Opera Bar and The Sheaf hotel; while MorSol operates some of the best restaurants in Australia, including the two-hatted ARIA Sydney, ARIA Brisbane, CHISWICK Woollahra and CHISWICK at the Gallery.
Following the merger, Matt Moran will continue to manage the ARIA and CHISWICK restaurants – the flagship restaurants of the business. 
After the deal, Solotel's staff will number around 1500. 
Moran said the merger would open up new opportunities for the staff.
“It’s going to give lots of opportunities to lots of people. If a young chef starts in a pub one day he might have [the] ambition to be in a fine dining restaurant and vice versa – I might have a sous chef in ARIA who might want to run his own pub,” he said.
Solomon and Moran's business partnership goes back to 2000 when Solomon turned the Paddington Inn into a gastropub, with a focus on the food offering. 
Both Solomon and Moran believe that by merging the businesses, they are creating one of the most dynamic hospitality groups in the country, the report added.
The Paddington Inn will be relaunched in August, opening as a new restaurant and front bar, followed by the renovation of The Edinburgh Castle Hotel in Sydney’s CBD later this year.
Solotel have also won the bid for The Australian Hotel in the new Central Park residential and entertainment precinct on the CBD’s fringe. Both The Australian Hotel and Solotel’s three-level prestige venue in Sydney's Barangaroo will open in 2018. The Barangaroo venue will feature a bar on the ground floor, a restaurant on the first floor and a rooftop bar.
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