Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

<img alt="Mona Vale" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="798dfa93-4941-4db6-a696-31e9dc18e81c" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20at%202.31.50%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=mKBqi5C_DmeiXS.AtJkcR8LQIxqCqmFi" />

GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

<img alt="Mona Vale" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="74a5344a-4b26-4d4a-ada3-056b1220be77" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20at%202.32.15%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=vY8hXHO4reBMdO8ZXMWCNtGZJofUPQ3j" />

&nbsp;

One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

Joel Robinson

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

[smartcode_project:default project_id=134646 project_image_fid=6109]

The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=134646 project_image_fid=6110]

Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=134646 project_image_fid=6116]

While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=134646]

WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

&nbsp;

Developer GURNER™ Group has revealed $1.65 billion in residential sales nationally across the 12 months to December 2025, driven largely by the continued momentum of its Docklands wellness-focused precinct, Elysium Fields.

The sales result was generated across seven projects in Victoria and New South Wales, headlined by Elysium Fields, GURNER™’s $2.75 billion mixed-use precinct planned for Harbour Esplanade in Docklands.

The project has recorded more than $500 million in sales across the first three towers, equating to around 580 apartments sold.

The first tower, Helios, has now sold out of its 240 private residences, with GURNER™ preparing to release a premium penthouse collection comprising 15 three-bedroom penthouses in coming weeks.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=144441 project_image_fid=370975]

Elysium Fields is being developed on the long-held 20,000 sqm Docklands site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade, which had remained undeveloped for more than two decades prior to GURNER™ taking over the project around four years ago.

Construction has now commenced across four towers ranging between 18 and 30 storeys, with Hamilton Marino and Maxcon appointed as builders.

Once complete, the precinct is expected to comprise around 1,100 residences, alongside retail, hospitality and public realm uses integrated throughout the site.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=144441 project_image_fid=370981]

Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners in collaboration with GURNER™ Design House, the project has been positioned around the developer’s broader focus on wellness-led residential living.

“We don’t sell apartments. We create a true luxury lifestyle that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in the market today,” Founder and Executive Chairman Tim Gurner said.

“To deliver that requires an extraordinary level of detail, coordination and discipline across multiple verticals, from design and hospitality through to wellness and service.”

“We’ve always believed that living extends far beyond the physical residence. It’s about how you feel the moment you arrive, how you live day-to-day, and the ecosystem that supports that.” 
[smartcode_project:default project_id=144441 project_image_fid=370977]

The project’s design places a heavy focus on landscaping, wellness amenities and biophilic design principles.

Plans include around 3,700 sqm of landscaped gardens and open space throughout the precinct, alongside a retail and dining offering spanning approximately 5,000 sqm.

The broader public realm strategy centres around what GURNER™ describes as the “Path of Life”, an urban forest and landscaped pedestrian environment intended to connect the various buildings and wellness spaces across the precinct.

The apartments themselves will incorporate a range of wellness-focused inclusions, including purified air and water systems, circadian lighting, antimicrobial surfaces, and optional in-home wellness upgrades.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=144441 project_image_fid=370980]

Gurner said the company’s experience through its Saint Haven wellness clubs had directly informed the residential offering now being incorporated into Elysium Fields.

“We’re seeing a clear global shift toward longevity, performance and proactive health,” Gurner said.

“Our role is to deliver that in a way that feels seamless, highly private and beautifully resolved within the environments we create.”

A large component of the wellness offering is planned through the resident amenity and health facilities proposed within the precinct.

That includes plans for bathing and recovery facilities spread throughout the towers, incorporating mineral pools, saunas, steam rooms, flotation therapy, red light therapy and wellness lounges.

The developer is also seeking approvals for what it describes as a “reverse ageing medical clinic” within the precinct.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=144441 project_image_fid=370978]

According to project information released by the group, the proposed facility would include cryotherapy, IV infusion therapy, infrared and dry saunas, PEMF beds, MRIs, DEXA scans, brain scans and blood analysis services.

Within the first tower, Helios, residents will also have access to a dedicated amenity offering known as the Sky Private Club.

The upper 15 levels of the building will include private lounges, dining spaces, rooftop amenities and optional private wellness studios integrated within residences.

The Helios tower itself comprises 260 apartments ranging between 60 sqm and 300 sqm, including a collection of penthouses.

That includes a planned two-storey penthouse spanning around 600 sqm with uninterrupted bay views.

The Elysium Fields precinct is being delivered in partnership with Digital Harbour Holdings, a consortium that includes the Liberman family, which controls the development rights across the Docklands site.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=144441 project_image_fid=370979]

The sales result comes as GURNER™ continues expanding its national development pipeline beyond Victoria.

“We have a strong pipeline across Australia and are now focused on scaling into key markets including New South Wales and Queensland, while continuing to build on our Melbourne base,” Gurner said.

“We currently have more than $3 billion in the market, growing to over $5 billion by October, and expect to materially outperform last year in the 2026 calendar year.”

The result also reflects the continued strength of the upper-end apartment market in Melbourne, particularly for owner-occupier-focused product with large-scale amenity and lifestyle offerings.

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=144441]

Record result anchored by the Group’s “utopian” Elysium Fields precinct – defying market headwinds in Docklands.

Elysium Fields drive Gurner to $1.65 billion in apartment sales over 2025

National Australia Bank (NAB) will fund <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera</a>, a $1 billion, 52-level luxury residential tower being developed by Central Equity in one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held coastal locations at Northcliffe.

The project, launched recently by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a>, one of Victoria’s largest private residential developers, comes at a time when construction funding for large residential developments has become increasingly competitive as lenders tighten exposure to the sector.

Multiplex has been appointed the builder, and construction is now underway.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=108274 project_image_fid=365784]

Since its first project, Central Equity has delivered more than 85 residential developments with a combined end value exceeding $8 billion.

Palmera reflects Central Equity’s growing focus on the Gold Coast luxury apartment market and continues a relationship between Central Equity and NAB that dates back to the late 1980s, when the bank funded one of Melbourne’s earliest inner-city residential towers at a time when high-rise apartment living in the CBD was largely unproven.

“NAB’s funding of Central Equity’s $36 million CBD development in the late 1980’s to the financing of the billion-dollar tower today highlights the long-term relationship between the two organisations in delivering major residential projects” said Central Equity Founder and Chairman Eddie Kutner.

He said NAB’s early support was instrumental in helping establish the company’s development model.

“When we commenced our first residential tower in the late 1980s the concept of funding off-the-plan apartments was still largely untested in Australia,” Kutner said.

“NAB recognised the opportunity early and supported the project when others were uncertain. That relationship has now continued for more than 37 years across many developments.”

[smartcode_project:default project_id=108274 project_image_fid=365771]

Central Equity was established in 1987 when Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank precinct were still dominated by warehouses and commercial buildings. Fewer than 100 residents lived in Southbank at the time, and large-scale residential development in the inner city was not widely considered.

Recognising changing demographics and lifestyle preferences, the company began developing high-rise residential projects designed to bring permanent residents into the city centre.

Central Equity has provided accommodation for approximately 40,000 residents across Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank, while also incorporating supporting infrastructure including essential lifestyle facilities like retail spaces, childcare facilities and neighbourhood activity centres.

Central Equity has spent many years assembling the Palmera development site on the corner of Garfield Terrace and Frederick Street in Northcliffe, creating a supersite of around 3,300 sqm.

The developer said the Palmera apartment tower reflects its long-term view of the Gold Coast as a growing and increasingly diversified economy.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=108274 project_image_fid=365768]

Supported by infrastructure including the light rail network, major road upgrades expanded education, hospital and medical facilities and continued expansion at the Gold Coast Airport with more international and domestic flights.

Positioned in the tightly held Northcliffe precinct, the 52-level tower will deliver 347 apartments, targeting buyers seeking a high-end coastal lifestyle, from downsizers to interstate investors.

Designed by Marchese Partners with interiors by DBI, Palmera has been conceived as a next-generation residential offering, featuring a collection of oversized apartments, with premium three-bedroom residences offering sweeping northern views stretching from Surfers Paradise through to Burleigh Heads.

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=108274]

NAB funds $1 billion Surfers Paradise apartment development, Palmera

Two years after completing one of the newest developments in North Sydney, developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> is turning its attention to the rapidly evolving St Leonards apartment market.

The developer, which completed AURA by Aqualand on North Sydney's Walker Street, has lodged plans for a 5,918 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-37-herbert-street-st-leonards-nsw-2065">33-37 Herbert Street, St Leonards,</a> seeking approval for a pair of residential towers rising above a shared podium opposite Royal North Shore Hospital.

The proposal forms part of the broader transformation underway across the St Leonards-Crows Nest precinct, where former industrial and commercial sites are increasingly being redeveloped into high-density mixed-use projects tied to major transport infrastructure.

<img alt="Aqualand" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2cc428cf-fe70-4cac-9cd5-264ad53af62c" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20at%209.51.56%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=otKSnHtbjAvAddOnovyXQMgcAwE6DMe1" />

According to the planning documents, the site sits “within the St Leonards–Crows Nest Strategic Centre, identified by the NSW Government as a key area for accommodating future jobs and housing across Sydney.”

The proposal has been designed by fjcstudio, formerly FJMT Studio, and is being progressed through the State Significant Development pathway due to its scale and affordable housing provision.

The scheme would comprise 413 apartments, including 46 affordable housing units, alongside retail and commercial uses fronting Herbert Street. The project would also include communal open space, landscaping, a swimming pool, gymnasium, children’s play areas and podium-level resident amenities.

Planning documents show the development would consist of a part-13, part-39 storey tower form positioned above a four-storey podium.

“The development comprises a unified podium that activates the street interface, and two setback towers to accommodate new housing supply while maintaining an appropriate human scale at ground level,” fjcstudio noted in its Design Report.

The northern and southern towers have been shaped to respond to the surrounding skyline while also limiting overshadowing impacts to nearby public open space, particularly Talus Reserve.

The design report said the differing tower heights were intended to “contribute to a varied skyline while responding to the surrounding built form context and solar access considerations.”

<img alt="Aqualand" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="36da62dc-ff9e-41f2-a7e3-7be38373751c" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20at%209.51.45%E2%80%AFAM_0.png?VersionId=Mo6Rp2r.XRLTzIfg_PEEpw8NepDH8UBs" />

The site sits directly opposite Royal North Shore Hospital and within walking distance of both St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

While the site itself sits just outside the formal Crows Nest Transport Oriented Development boundary, the planning documents repeatedly reference its alignment with the broader TOD objectives reshaping the Lower North Shore.

“The site is located adjacent to St Leonards Station and in close proximity to Crows Nest Metro which is within the Crows Nest Transit Orientated Development Accelerated Precinct which has been identified by the NSW Government to support housing delivery,” the Design Verification Statement noted.

According to fjcstudio, the project has been designed to respond to the broader transition occurring across St Leonards, where increasing residential density is being concentrated around transport infrastructure and employment hubs.

“The broader precinct is undergoing significant change, with a mix of existing mid-rise buildings and newer high-density developments,” the report stated.

“Recent and approved projects indicate a consistent shift toward taller built form, typically organised as tower-and-podium typologies with more active ground levels.”

The proposal includes close to 6,000 sqm of retail and commercial space across the ground floor and podium levels, designed to create a more activated street edge along Herbert Street.

Aqualand’s plans would also introduce a landscaped podium shared between the two towers, with communal open space in the form of a podium rooftop designed to support resident interaction and improve urban greening outcomes. The scheme would also introduce pocket parks at the northern and southern ends of the site, including a landscaped area at the corner of Herbert and Ella streets designed to improve pedestrian amenity and soften the streetscape.

&nbsp;

The proposal is being progressed through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway, which was introduced to accelerate housing supply across the state. The application was declared State Significant Development in April 2025 following an expression of interest process.

<img alt="Aqualand" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="faf6d97d-2671-454f-b85a-fe1c6a7be608" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20at%209.51.49%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=diVd28OBVr5.YV.7prrOz.uAanwwwm7a" />

St Leonards has been particularly active with new developments in recent weeks. Developer SP Setia’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-sp-setia-targets-st-leonards-skyline-with-40-storey-tod-tower">plans for a new 42-storey tower</a> recently went on exhibition through the same pathway, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">Stockland’s 52-storey tower proposal</a> was also recently unveiled.

Aside from the St Leonards project, which is expected to take around nine months to move through the approvals process ahead of a potential 2027 launch, Aqualand is also preparing to launch Boronia, a new apartment project in Roseville comprising around 111 apartments on Larkin Street.

The developer also has approvals in place for the next stage of the Barangaroo precinct, which will feature new residential, retail, hospitality and community uses, alongside a new metro entry across the five-hectare site.

More than 50 new retail destinations are planned for Central Barangaroo, alongside a 270-metre-long boulevard connecting Hickson Park to Nawi Cove. Together with Harbour Park, more than 50 per cent of the precinct will comprise public open space and parkland.

First look: Aqualand joins St Leonards apartment party

Inner-city

As one of Sydney's first planned suburbs, Rosebery was created to accommodate expansive industrial workplaces in 1911.

Despite the&nbsp;once working-class suburb experiencing a transformation of its industrial warehouses into food and beverage hubs which has drawn peoples attention to Rosebery, there's been little activity in the new and off the plan apartment space, with land for a new development difficult to procure.

Rosebery ticks a lot of boxes for buyers. Its proximity to the city, just six kilometres and several transport routes to accomodate that, is one of the major drawcards, as is the distance to the University of New South Wales, just the other side of Moore Park.

One of the most recent entrants to the new and off the plan apartment space in Rosebery is The Rothschild by renowned developer Deicorp.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=106843 project_image_fid=221673]

The Candelapas-designed apartment development is ideally located at 24 Rothschild Avenue, just six kilometres from Sydney’s city centre and within walking distance of the best Rosebery offers.&nbsp;

The Rothschild's design reflects the industrial heritage of Rosebery, but with European influences.&nbsp;The Rothschild is made with bricks, with the facade curtained by circular columns, arches, and cascading greenery.

Two eight-level buildings will home 176 apartments, multiple outdoor areas, a communal music room and a ground-level retail space.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=106843 project_image_fid=221666]

Residents can access the private landscaped rooftop gardens and the communal courtyard to relax, interact and play while enjoying quick access to the nearby Sweetacres Park.

With all the amenity options within The Rothschild, residents can enjoy the ground-level restaurant and café beneath the residential apartments. The East Village Shopping, Woolworths Metro Rosebery and Wholefoods House are all within walking distance of home for retail conveniences.

The Rothschild is just 550 metres from The Cannery, which really lit a spark under the suburb as a place to visit.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=106843 project_image_fid=221672]

Housed in a revived warehouse space, The Cannery brings together food, drinks and designer homewares, with vendors such as Three Blue Ducks, Koskela and Archie Rose Distilling Co featured in the building, while popular favourites like Messina, Pizza Da Mario and Grandma’s have also made a home for themselves in the burgeoning suburb.&nbsp;

The Rothschild is located just across the road from Sweetacres Park, a green outlook rarely found in an inner-city suburb.

Construction on The Rothschild is well underway, with completion slated for early 2025.

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=7016]

One of the most recent entrants to the new and off the plan apartment space in Rosebery is The Rothschild by renowned developer Deicorp

alisonwarters@gmail.com

How Rosebery turned from industrial warehouses to thriving foodie hub

Green Square’s urban renewal is taking place across Beaconsfield and Zetland, and parts of Rosebery, Alexandria and Waterloo.

Revitalising the heritage and charm of this inner-city area, the precinct will be transformed into a major lifestyle and entertainment hub, replete with retail, office and state-of-the-art community facilities.

As one of Australia’s fastest growing neighbourhoods with over 30,000 new residential dwellings expected by 2030, developers have been quick to take advantage of the growth, with development giant Deicorp next on the list with their Zetland residential project, Downtown.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7106 project_image_fid=211703]

Downtown offers a collection of one, two, and three-bedroom residences that exude sophistication and elegance, with the project designed to echo Zetland's urban energy.&nbsp;

437 apartments will be delivered across the&nbsp;106-116 Epsom Road site, with&nbsp;MHNDU and BVN Architects collaborating in the design of the four unique buildings.&nbsp;

A range of floorplans are on offer, including open plan two-level apartments, which benefit from off street access.&nbsp;

The spacious living areas include sleek and functional kitchens, with SMEG appliances, while a merge between indoor and outdoor living has been created through the private balconies positioned as additional entertaining areas.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7106 project_image_fid=211701]

The large, king-sized bedrooms feature generous built-in or walk-in robes, with buyer's able to further customise their space with an optional study or dry bar.&nbsp;

The buildings at Downtown will be crowned by rooftop gardens, surrounded by generous lush landscaping, in addition to the various verdant pathways which not only connect the buildings but also the community.&nbsp;

Downtown is conveniently located just a short stroll to the East Village shopping centre, as well as Green Square Train Station, which will get residents to the CBD in a flash or the airport in just 20-minutes.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7106 project_image_fid=211702]

The NSW Government is building a new primary school and community spaces in Green Square on the old Royal South Sydney Hospital site on Joynton Avenue, while there's 12 primary and secondary schools within two kilometres of the site.&nbsp;

The City of Sydney has also&nbsp;committed $540 million to create world-class community facilities including an innovative new library and plaza, an aquatic centre, many parks and playgrounds, a childcare centre and a creative hub, which upon completion will put&nbsp;residents within five kilometres of 127 parks, cafes and restaurants.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=7106]

Revitalising the heritage and charm of this inner-city area, the precinct will be transformed into a major lifestyle and entertainment hub, replete with retail, office and state-of-the-art community facilities

Deicorp's Downtown Zetland to bolster Green Square urban renewal project

Construction has commenced on a new set of apartments slated for Brisbane’s inner-city by SAVVE Developments &amp; Construction.&nbsp;

The 1610 sqm Indooroopilly site at 107 Clarence Road, is DA-approved to deliver 35 apartments across eight storeys upon completion, with The Audrey offering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom residences as well as one five-bedroom penthouse.&nbsp;

Commercial tenancies will take up shop across the ground floor of the site, with the two-storey addition set to include space for offices and food and beverage retailers.&nbsp;

Designed by Prospect Architects, with interiors by Merge, the development will take inspiration from the tree-lined streets of its locale, which is situated just moments from world-class cafes, restaurants, shopping and golf courses.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=94824 project_image_fid=209993]

An entry lobby and resident’s library will be situated across the ground floor, featuring stone floors, feature wallpaper, timber joinery and custom furniture, with the apartments beginning on level two, with just five residences set for each floor.&nbsp;

Designed for the owner-occupier, each of the homes will feature open living and dining areas, with 2.7-metre high ceilings, wide balcony doors and full-height glass panelling inviting natural light and breezes throughout.&nbsp;

SAVVE Director,&nbsp;Sandro Alberti&nbsp;said their research showed that most buyers would be locals, within an eight kilometre radius, which has, so far, been the case.

"Being the Builder and Developer meant we were able to fully customise, not only the fit out of each apartment but also able to amalgamate two floor plans together to purposely design larger apartments, satisfying our client's desired outcomes," Alberti said.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=94824 project_image_fid=210019]

"Of those buyers that decided to opt for larger residences, we have worked together with our architects and them to design magnificent four or five-bedroom apartments that cater for their customised interior preferences."

"With the addition of these unique larger residences within our boutique complex, we've reduced the number of apartments from 35 to now just 30".

Apartments will incorporate internal laundries, ensuites, media rooms, butler’s pantries and expansive storage options, with an interior palette of stone, engineered Oak Herringbone timber floors, and cool neutral walls.&nbsp;

The two-bedders will be priced from $680,000 with the three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $1 million.&nbsp;

Crowning the inner-city site will be a communal rooftop recreation deck, complete with a lap pool and day beds, barbecue facilities, alfresco dining space, and a conversation zone with a fire pit, all encased in lush green landscaping, with raised vegetable and herb garden beds and an open green zone also incorporated. &nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=94824 project_image_fid=210018]

Centrally located in a walkable community, The Audrey offers the best of all worlds, with the casual vibe of the leafy riverside suburb brimming with green open parklands while still being seamlessly connected to the CBD, which is just 9 minutes away.

The Indooroopilly Train Station is just a five-minute walk from the site, as is the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, which is the largest shopping destination in the western suburbs of Brisbane, with over 360 specialty stores, 16 cinema rooms and a food court.&nbsp;

The Audrey is also close-by to two premier golf courses, in addition to a number of educational institutes, including The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly State High School, Brigidine College, St Peters Lutheran College, Ambrose Treacy College &amp; Holy Family Primary School.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=94824]

SAVVE Developments behind latest Indooroopilly apartments, The Audrey

Ten years in the making, St Boulevard has attracted attention from a broad range of buyers in its time on the market.&nbsp;

Offering from one through to five-bedroom residences, the Shakespeare Group project is welcoming buyers, with a range of two-bedroom apartments remaining, as well as one five-bedroom residence.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=1260 project_image_fid=177959]

Located in a prime position on the corner of St Kilda Road and High Street, at the southern tip of Albert Park Lake, the three-tower project is a striking addition to the Melbourne city skyline, with a glass facade that soars from nine to 20-storeys.&nbsp;

The remaining apartments start from $690,000, with the five-bedroom apartment topping out at just over $2.8 million.

Designed by Elenberg Fraser, the interiors of each apartment are centred on key modes of contemporary living.

Featuring an open-plan design, European appliances fit out the kitchens, with timber floorboards throughout the living and dining areas, before transitioning to carpet in the bedrooms.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=1260 project_image_fid=177988]

Featuring full height windows to frame the views, the remaining apartments all enjoy direct views that sweep across the CBD skyline, St Kilda Road precinct, Port Phillip Bay or South Yarra.

Shakespeare has also included a host of exclusive resident’s-only facilities, including a heated lagoon and lap pool, resort style pavilions, water sunbeds, outdoor barbecue pods, garden seating areas and a children’s play area

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=1260]

Inside the final St Boulevard apartments

Only 10 kilometres from the heart of the city, Ivanhoe is one of Melbourne’s most historically rich neighbourhoods.

Recognised as an area with great vitality and landscape appeal, Ivanhoe is bordered by Darebin Creek to the west and the Yarra River to the south, and offers a unique village lifestyle surrounded by parks, walking paths and golf courses – making it a walker’s paradise.&nbsp;

The unique charm and potential of Ivanhoe was what attracted developers Salter Brothers, who have taken to the unique location in the heart of Ivanhoe village to deliver their latest residential project, Candela Apartments.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=342 project_image_fid=169535]

The investment group’s impressive portfolio comprises luxury residences, hotels and restaurants in some of Australia’s most desirable locations.

Salter Brothers engaged John Demos Architects to design the 62 apartments for his deep architectural experience and knowledge of the uniquely shaped site with uninterrupted views across to the Melbourne skyline and Dandenong Ranges.&nbsp;&nbsp;John Demos Architects was founded in Melbourne in 1984 by Demos himself.

Collaborating with his sister, interior designer Kathy Demos, Candela Apartments delivers a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom apartments plus penthouses. In addition, there are three double storey family- sized loft apartments, comprising four bedrooms with a second upstairs living zone, dedicated study area, laundry chute and an opulent master bedroom suite.

Rather than existing as one form, the building has been separated into a series of curved forms. The design allows for points of transition from one form to the next, while also creating a sense of space and privacy between the residences.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=342 project_image_fid=169544]

Distinguished by a glass facade, the layered materiality of the Candela Apartments, coupled with the structural design, interacts with natural light, inviting an abundance into each of the homes.

The apartments are considered as a retreat for rest and rejuvenation. Generously sized and designed with options to suit all purchasers whether they be downsizers, first home buyers, couples or families without compromising on amenity, location or quality.

Internally, apartments include an over-sized living areas and bedrooms, complemented by stone bench tops throughout, wool carpets in the bedrooms, Miele kitchen appliances and an integrated refrigerator.

Each of the apartments also features excellent natural light and views, whilst the penthouses enjoy large terraces with top floor panoramic views.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=342 project_image_fid=169537]

Benefiting from the height and orientation of the building,&nbsp;residents will enjoy unrivalled views from the city skyline or the Dandenong Ranges.

With the city only 20 minutes away by car or train, the development presents the opportunity to live in one of Melbourne’s most rewarding and connected locations. Stroll two minutes up the road for a morning coffee, grocery shopping, gourmet dining, all services and more, with the village conveniences delivering the ultimate inner-urban lifestyle.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=342]

In the heart of Ivanhoe Village designed to suit the lifestyles of families, couples and singles alike.

Discover Candela Ivanhoe’s 45 unique loft style residences, apartments, and penthouses

There&#39;s a reason Melbourne has long been voted the best city in the world to live.

From its bustling laneways, extensive parklands, and riverfront dining scene, Melbourne attracts a diverse demographic&nbsp;from all over the globe.

Much like every capital city in the last two years, there was a mass exodus from high density living, as Australians&nbsp;sought refuge from COVID-19 away from the office, with remote working replacing the traditional office commute.

The extensive vaccine rollout last year has put an end to rolling lockdowns, and Melburnians are heading back into a city that is thriving once again.

The Australian Open was a huge success, the F1 is back at Albert Park with a record turnout, and live events such as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival&nbsp;are on the agenda again having been skipped by large crowds for the last few years.

The shift has seen the median value of a unit in Melbourne soar 8.6 per cent within the last six months, according to CoreLogic data. Those values are only expected to increase as further international investment pours back into the local market.

Buyers are taking advantage of the <a href="http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions">current stamp duty concessions on new and off th​e pl​an property in the City of Melbourne</a>, which expires in the coming months.

Up until June 30, buyers who secure a new property under $1 million within the City of Melbourne LGA will see their stamp duty tax slashed in half. For any new property on the market for more than 12 months, stamp duty will be waived in full.

The concessions only apply to those new properties that fall in the City of Melbourne local government area. Urban has had a look at those suburbs and what makes them so desirable for property buyers.

<h2>Southbank</h2>

One of Melbourne&#39;s fastest growing locations, Southbank is situated on the southern side of the Yarra River. The small suburb includes Sou​thbank Promenade that stretches from Southgate shopping and dining complex to Queen​sbridge Square.

Residents in Southbank get easy access to the popular arts precinct, with live theatre, riverside dining, on the doorstep. Significant and rapid residential development has occurred in Southbank and the population has skyrocketed, with a vast majority of residents living in high-rise apartments.

There&#39;s a huge pipeline of infrastructure in the hotspot south of the Yarra, including the transformation of Southbank Boulevard which is set to create&nbsp;five new public spaces and&nbsp;neighbourhood parks, along with a new 1.1-kilometre bike path. It&#39;s also home to arguably two of Melbourne&#39;s most striking buildings, Eureka Tower and <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Australia 108</a> (the latter being eligible for $0 stamp duty).

One of the most impressive developments to hit Southbank, and maybe even Australia in recent years, is STH BNK by Beulah. The twin tower development on City Road will home the tallest tower in Australia when completed in 2025, some 50 metres taller than Q1 in Surfers Paradise.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=8804 project_image_fid=27929]

The $2.7 billion project features&nbsp;dual skyscrapers with a twisting geometric glass fa&ccedil;ade and terracing, featuring pocket parks and green spaces up to a publicly accessible botanic garden atop of the tower, designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/unstudio" target="_blank">UNStudio</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a>.

Set among its twin towers and activated podium will be four collections of private residences, a hotel, commercial offices, a conference and entertainment centre, a children&rsquo;s day care centre, a world-class integrated health and wellness precinct, experiential retail spaces and 6,000 sqm of green park spaces running throughout the entire project.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=8804 project_image_fid=193963]

There will be a number of apartments in the project which are available for stamp duty concessions, with prices starting from mid $500,000&#39;s.

<h2>Docklands</h2>

Docklands is enjoying a renaissance with new apartment developments driving the growth and infrastructure of the community, and it&#39;s estimated that by around 2031 Docklands will home over 22,000 people.&nbsp;

Docklands became part of the City of Melbourne municipality in July 2007, with the suburb covering more than 200 hectares of land and water on Victoria Harbour, west of the Melbourne CBD.

The area is close to Melbourne&#39;s main transport networks, including Southern Cross Station, and is well known as the home to Marvel Stadium.

From the original development at New Quay, featuring apartments, restaurants and marina, Docklands has grown as a waterfront precinct offering a mix of inner city living, shopping, business, parks, entertainment, dining, sporting events, community events, arts and culture.

One of the biggest redevelopments in Docklands is Yarra&#39;s Edge, the waterfront masterplan by the ASX-listed developer Mirvac.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=3494 project_image_fid=184708]

Mirvac has just completed Voyager, the eighth apartment tower in Yarra&#39;s Edge, and are readying the ninth tower.

Currently the tallest tower within the Yarra&#39;s Edge precinct, Voyager offers a range of one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as flexi-townhomes.

The $300 million development&nbsp;rises 130 metres and is home to a sweeping range of facilities, including&nbsp;the level 43 Resident Skydeck and&nbsp;Bar, the first-ever rooftop lifestyle space in the precinct.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=3494 project_image_fid=191993]

Both the one-bedroom apartments, which start&nbsp;from $565,000, and the two-beds, from $797,500, are eligible for stamp duty concessions.

<h2>Melbourne</h2>

Often crowning the top of the most liveable cities list, the Melbourne CBD is home to an array of&nbsp;culture, sport, fashion, art&nbsp;and cuisine.

Located in the heart, Federation Square&nbsp;is often a hive of activity,&nbsp;home to galleries, sites of cultural significance, restaurants and bars.&nbsp;The unusual and highly distinctive appearance of Federation Square, through the use of various metals and other materials,&nbsp;is also a main feature of the attraction.

Victoria is often referred to as the &lsquo;garden state&rsquo; and for good reason. The climate and geographical location of the state provide it with some of the most lush and beautiful parks and gardens, with The Royal Botanic Gardens being no exception.

One of Melbourne&#39;s most recently completed apartment&nbsp;towers is Queens Place, the $1 billion development by 3L Alliance.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=2806 project_image_fid=175415]

The $1 billion twin-tower development&nbsp;rises 70 levels, one&nbsp;of the Melbourne CBD&#39;s largest residential developments.

3L Alliance had two of Melbourne&#39;s most well known architecture practices,&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cox Architecture, collaborate on the design.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=2806 project_image_fid=175429]

The Queen Street development has a five-level podium with a range of offerings&nbsp;such as a medical clinic, childcare facilities and professional suites.

Queens Place&nbsp;goes further than hotel-style amenity. While still offering a swimming pool and spa, the project also gives residents exclusive access to private dining rooms with a caterer&rsquo;s kitchen, a games room, private cinema, library, poker room, karaoke suite, and even a cigar bar.

Queens Place has sold out of one-bed apartments. Two-bedders start from $672,500, which are eligible for $0 stamp duty.

The stamp duty concessions expire June 30, 2022.

Click here to learn more about the&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649988012449000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10AX7zyrkQ49PkpvJDhr8w" href="https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions" target="_blank">Land transfer duty concession or exemption for City of Melbourne residential property transactions&nbsp; | State Revenue Office (sro.vic.gov.au)</a>

The extensive vaccine rollout last year has put an end to rolling lockdowns, and Melburnians are heading back into a city that is thriving once again.

What it's like living in Melbourne's inner-city

OSK Property developed the precinct and won two Asia Pacific Property Awards <a href="/news/osk-property-s-double-win-for-melbourne-square-at-asia-pacific-property-awards">in 2020</a> for the best mixed-use development and the best residential high-rise architecture.&nbsp;

Melbourne Square will deliver 1054 premium apartments with seven unique floor plans, exceptional private amenities, lush rooftop gardens and an expansive 3,700sqm park featuring Australian native, exotic and sub-tropical plants. The precinct provides an abundance of lifestyle amenities, including bars, a childcare centre, a Hilton Hotel, restaurants, retail stores, and a two-level supermarket.

Melbourne Square&rsquo;s one-bedroom apartments are selling for $487,000, with residents to enjoy breathtaking views, exceptional architecture and interior design, some of the city&rsquo;s best amenities and the best of Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD and Southbank to explore. What more could you ask for?

<h2>A Look at the Design of Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Residences</h2>

Melbourne Square was architecturally designed by international award-winner Cox Architecture and was influenced by the cultural heritage, greenery and grandeur of the city. Sue Carr&rsquo;s team designed the interior of the residences and was inspired by the building&#39;s architectural form and its garden landscapes. Both designers collaborated to help create intelligent spacious apartments that showcase spectacular views of the city.&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=2929 project_image_fid=139890]

As a part of the Life &amp; Style edition curated by Coco Republic, Melbourne Square apartments include four fresh and unique design themes including; The Bondi with coastal decor, The Manhattan with mature dark aesthetics, The Paris flaunting everlasting luxury and The Soho with an industrial chic theme.

All Kitchens feature an opulent marble block island with Kohler tapware and state-of-the-art Miele appliances creating a luxurious space to prepare meals and a secondary area to dine at. Bathrooms come with dual vanities equipped with modern tapware, generous spaces for storage, large mirrored cabinets and a semi-frameless shower.&nbsp;

All bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with homes positioned to enjoy natural light and the breathtaking views of the city, an integrated heating and cooling system, and spacious wardrobes. Master suites include automated block-out blinds that extend and retract with the flick of a switch. Plus, if you need the flexibility to work from home, custom-made study nooks are available and walk-in wardrobes will give you plenty of room to store all of your clothing items.

<a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_fill,w_629,h_420,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/project-renders/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank-9dd974c26116f96637977bf800cf6f84.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 401px;" /></a>

Melbourne Square&rsquo;s penthouses known as &lsquo;The Couture Series&rsquo; feature luxurious residences with either 3 to 5 bedrooms and the unique opportunity to personalise its interior in collaboration with iconic firms including Carr Design, Cox Architects and HUB Furniture. Currently, new purchases of selected two and three bedroom apartments can secure you a Life &amp; Style package worth $30,000, which includes stunning Coco Republic furniture, integrated wellness technology by Delos that controls air and water quality and smart lighting, Samsung white goods and a voucher to The Plant Society.

<h2>What Amenities Does Melbourne Square Offer?</h2>

Melbourne Square has two levels entirely dedicated to relaxation, which are filled with luxurious resort-style amenities, these are level 54 also known as The Skye Club and level 8 known as The Podium. 

<a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch//https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/project-renders/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank-d34984a3517972c6ed4da85b10c14909.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 366px;" /></a>

The Skye Club provides residents with a breathtaking panoramic outlook of the Melbourne city skyline and boasts a 25 metre indoor pool with a spa. The Skye Club also features a gym, a premium lounge bar, a series of private meeting and dining rooms with catering kitchens and a games room too. The Skye Club is exclusive and is only accessible to residents who live on the 54th level or above.

The Podium spreads across two full floors of both towers and is highlighted by a rooftop garden with a sub-tropical theme. The Podium offers a demonstration kitchen, a lounge bar and three private dining rooms that can be reserved. Residents will be entertained by the cinema and games room and will thoroughly enjoy the golfing simulator and the music room. To relax residents can enjoy an expansive outdoor pool equipped with sun lounges, a gym, two saunas, and yoga studio. The Podium provides a peaceful atmosphere that all residents can access and enjoy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch//https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/project-renders/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank-21e35fc6091b859162646eb4eb734f75.jpg" style="height: 286px; width: 600px;" /></a>

Melbourne Square also offers residents personal care options including a car service that can drive you anywhere in Melbourne, housekeeping available to take care of your laundry needs, a welcome desk with a concierge and private spaces can be reserved to host functions.

For families, the Nido Early School offers premium early childhood education for children aged 6 weeks to school age, ensuring parents that all children will be well taken care of.&nbsp;

The grounds of Melbourne Square offer recreation and regeneration and include a lush 3,700 square metre park where residents can have a picnic or relax in the shade. The grounds also feature a collection of pocket gardens, a tree-lined boulevard, water features and walkways.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" src="https://melbournesquare.com.au/resources/images/vision/n4.jpg" style="height: 300px; width: 600px;" /></a>

<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Retail Offerings</h2>

Melbourne Square&rsquo;s collection of retailers were chosen to build on to the already impressive and established dining scene in Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD and surrounding Southbank area.&nbsp;

Melbourne Square accommodates Southbank&rsquo;s first major full-line supermarket and the first double-storey Woolworths&rsquo; in the state of Victoria. Whilst picking up the groceries at Woolies shoppers can also stock up their cellars at the BWS Bottle Shop.

<a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch//https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/project-renders/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank-8c242f8bffafa667d836cdcd906314d8.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 600px;" /></a>

The Melbourne Square precinct incorporates a coffee shop named the Espresso Bar which overlooks Melbourne Squares park and serves premium baked goods and barista made coffee. The precinct also includes four unique and buzzing restaurants including; Pizza Pantelleria an Sicilian pizzeria, Theo&rsquo;s Fish Bar which serves tasty grilled and fried seafood options, The Golden Bunny by Tho Tho a Vietnamese restaurant and Waku Waku an authentic Japanese eatery.

<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Commercial Tower</h2>

Melbourne Square&rsquo;s commercial tower offers a lucrative entrepreneurial opportunity for commercial interests because of its unparalleled connection to the Melbourne CBD. The commercial tower has over 38,000 square metres of commercial space available over its 29 floors and features world class end-of-trip facilities in two of the levels. The incentives to establish and grow any business exists at Melbourne Square.&nbsp;

<h2>The Hilton Hotel&nbsp;</h2>

The renowned accommodation brand Hilton Hotels is also establishing a luxury 600-room hotel at Melbourne Square, offering conference and dining facilities, state of the art accommodation and wellness amenities.

<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Prime Location</h2>

Melbourne Square is situated in the fantastic inner-city suburb of Southbank and is centrally positioned to enjoy the very best of Melbourne living including; the bustling streets of the CBD, the shimmering waters of the Yarra River, the tranquil Royal Botanic Gardens and the waterfront playgrounds of Docklands and St Kilda Beach.&nbsp;

There is something for everyone to do and see in the beautiful inner-city suburb of Southbank. Art lovers can enjoy the world famous National Gallery of Victoria which is the oldest, biggest and most visited art museum in Australia as well as the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art which displays exhibitions from national and international artists. Performance art enthusiasts will be entertained by the internationally acclaimed Melbourne Recital Centre and Melbourne Arts Centre which is Australia&rsquo;s largest and busiest performing arts centre with more than 4,000 performances being hosted each year including The Australian Ballet, Opera and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

<a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" src="https://melbournesquare.com.au/images/location/arts-3.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 344px;" /></a>

Southbank is home to the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere known as the Crown Melbourne, it includes the Crown Towers which is the go-to accommodation option for celebrities with Bill Gates, Beyonce and Jay Z, George Clooney and Elton John, all known to have stayed here. The Crown features a cinema, a spa, Kingpin bowling, Playtime arcade games, several bars and nightclubs, 29 restaurants, multiple luxury clothing stores, as well as hosting concerts and live theatre performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also found in Southbank is The Eureka Tower, which is Australia&rsquo;s second tallest building at a height of 975ft which boasts the highest public vantage point for any building in the Southern Hemisphere.&nbsp;

For residents who are looking to further their career or teach those who are Southbank&rsquo;s notable institutions include the Victorian Institute for Forensic Medicine which is Australia&rsquo;s largest multidisciplinary centre for forensic services and the Victorian College of the Arts which offers educational opportunities in Dance, Film, Musical Theatre, Production, Television, Visual Art and Writing.

<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Construction Process&nbsp;</h2>

Stage One in the construction process of Melbourne Square was completed on May the 26th which included the bottle store and supermarket, the cafe and four restaurants, the childcare centre, the landscaping including the 3,745 square metre park and the east and west residential towers.

The remaining stages of construction are yet to be finalised later this year, with the fully completed site to be home to six towers including the commercial tower, the Hilton Hotel and two more residential towers.&nbsp;

If you are interested to learn more about the Melbourne Square precinct, you can visit its <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Urban property listing here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Located in the inner-city area of Southbank the newly completed Melbourne Square, spans an entire inner-city block and stands at a height of 226 metres.

Davis Gale

The ultimate guide to Melbourne Square: 93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank

<html><body>
West Melbourne’s newest address combines spacious architecturally designed apartments with convenience and security.

Situated at 408 Spencer Street, Parkhill Apartments boasts 161 residents in one and two-bedroom configurations.

Already proving popular with city residents who value location and won’t compromise on style and design quality, Parkhill sets the standard for affordable apartments in Melbourne.

Just metres from the inner-city with CBD views, homebuyers can secure one-bedroom apartments in the block from just $479,000. Two-bedroom apartments start from $619,000, and up to $819,000 when featuring an extra bathroom and a parking space.

Urban takes a look at the top five selling points for buyers looking to secure a home in Parkhill. 
 

1. Save thousands if you buy now

[smartcode_project:default project_id=27406]

Owner-occupiers can save up to $72,000 if they buy before March 31.

Alongside huge stamp duty savings up to $42,000 and the final weeks of the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant, the developer will offer an extra $15,000 to qualifying owner-occupiers,

Investors can also save, with stamp duty reductions up to $24,500. 
 

2. Delivered by multi-award-winning developer

Parkhill Apartments is developed by Australian developer, Central Equity, with over 80 completed Melbourne projects.

Central Equity has won the Housing Institute of Australia (HIA) Victoria’s ‘Apartment Project of the Year’ award six times over the last ten years, making them the HIA Victoria’s most awarded apartment developer. 
 

3. Top-quality design features

<a href="/buildings/parkhill-apartments-west-melbourne-408-spencer-street-west-melbourne"><img alt="" height="1331" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/parkhill-apartments-408-spencer-street-west-melbourne-fd9b2c881caccfc8ebe2917266392b4f.jpg" width="2000"></a>

Each apartment delivers high-quality features like Miele appliances and German tapware.

Other offerings include 2.7-metre high windows, private balconies and double-glazed full-height windows allowing for an abundance of natural light.

“We really want [residents] to enjoy all this space, so we provided plenty of storage options to keep your things tucked away” said Central Equity’s general manager of product design, Ian Carkeek.

The homes include plenty of hidden storage space, with built-in-robes and kitchen cabinetry, as well as a hideaway laundry in select residences. 
 

4. Great location

Parkhill is located in a compelling Melbourne CBD fringe location, only metres from the tranquil Flagstaff Gardens and other amenities.

Residents will have convenient access to shopping and dining offerings, universities, Melbourne’s employment hub and excellent public transport services. 
 

5. Countless amenities

<a href="/buildings/parkhill-apartments-west-melbourne-408-spencer-street-west-melbourne"><img alt="" height="1331" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/parkhill-apartments-408-spencer-street-west-melbourne-e949846ce0c9b496d328aea3b18e298c.jpg" width="2000"></a>

Designed to be the ideal place to work, live and play, Parkhill’s lifestyle offerings include a rooftop gymnasium with views of Melbourne’s skyline and a rooftop garden terrace.

The terrace provides a calming, landscaped setting to entertain family and friends, featuring dedicated seating areas, mature planting and barbeque facilities.

On the ground floor, a grand foyer and seven-day concierge help welcome you home.

Other features include two levels of secure basement parking, on-site video security, secured lift access and plenty of bicycle storage.
</body></html>

Already proving popular with city residents who value location and won’t compromise on style and design quality, Parkhill sets the standard for West Melbourne apartments

Inner-city

Editor's Picks

Have something to contribute?

Developments

New apartments

New townhouses

News

Inner-city

Editor's Picks

Receive the latest news stories to your inbox

Have something to contribute?

Developments

New apartments

New townhouses

News