ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods is progressing its plans for its Southbank arts precinct site.&nbsp;

The developer has filed plans, which are now with the&nbsp;Department of Transport and Planning, for a new 20-level tower at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/141-151-sturt-street-southbank-vic-3006">141–151 Sturt Street</a>, a 2,718 sqm block opposite the Habitat Filter sculpture.

The proposal seeks to demolish the two-level&nbsp;commercial building, including a small supermarket and medical tenancies, and create a new building with 180 apartments and a focus on an&nbsp;active public realm and arts integration.

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There will be a full mix of apartment configurations, including 28 studio apartments, 16 one-bedroom, 104 two-bedroom, and 32 three-bedroom units.

Retail, creative arts, and residential amenity functions are integrated across the lower levels. A food and drink tenancy is planned to front Dodds Street, while a retail tenancy fronting Sturt Street will be accessed via an elevated walkway. The first floor includes a substantial 734 sqm creative arts space, envisioned to support Melbourne’s growing cultural and digital industries.

Architecture firm <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has put together the plans. In their&nbsp;Urban Design Report they highlighted the project’s ambition to embed itself within Southbank’s evolving cultural fabric.

A central feature of the design is a through-block link connecting Sturt and Dodds Streets, landscaped with native plantings and embedded with universal access ramps.

“The ramp has been thoughtfully integrated as the primary access point, ensuring universal accessibility for all users,” the report noted, with the link offering “a direct response to the urban planning scheme of creating more green spaces within our communities”.

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The building’s podium form responds to the mandatory height limits along Dodds Street and maintains a fine-grain interface to adjoining developments. Above the podium, the tower is articulated with recessed balconies and a focus on views toward the CBD and surrounding arts institutions. A communal rooftop recreation deck and indoor lounge are positioned on level four, adjoining seven apartments and providing over 900 sqm of resident amenity space.

Vehicle access and loading will be provided via Dodds Street, with 155 resident car spaces located across two basement levels and the first three above-ground floors. Bicycle storage is more generous, with 226 spaces distributed across resident, staff and visitor needs.

Rothelowman describes the architecture as “humanist,” with ground-level interfaces designed to encourage social interaction and provide a dignified entry for both residents and passers-by. “All street interfaces are crafted to invite and nurture human connections,” the design report states. “The façade transitions to a human scale, providing an approachable and engaging streetscape”.

Cedar Woods, while well-known for its large communities it develops outside of Australia's capital cities, they have recently developed in Melbourne's inner-ring before. They are approaching completion at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/88-leveson-north-melbourne-88-leveson-street-north-melbourne-vic-3051">88 Leveson</a>, just 15 townhouses in the heart of North Melbourne.

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Cedar Woods progresses with new apartment plans in Southbank arts precinct

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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BANKSII sales launch in booming East Brisbane apartment market

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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Deicorp, NSW Premier to officially open Showground Village, Castle Hill’s new retail and hospitality hub

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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Next stop Woollahra train station - delivering up to 10,000 new homes in the heart of Sydney

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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.”

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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

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The cheapest sale across the capital cities was $295,000 when a one bedroom Maidstone apartment was sold.

The 46/17 Eucalyptus Drive apartment (pictured above), eight kms north west of Melbourne's CBD, had previously sold at $355,000 in 2011.

It has been listed with a $320,000 to $350,000 price guide.

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The dearest weekend sale was a three-bedroom house on Florida Road in Palm Beach sold under the hammer for $4.35 million, beating the reserve by $350,000.

The Ray White agents had nine contracts out before the auction with four registered bidders on the day.

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Melbourne's top sale was $2,415,000 for the five bedroom home at 4 Mayors Crescent, Brighton East (pictured above).

There were 234 auctions scheduled in Sydney on Saturday.

Domain Group had recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 66 per cent from 168 reported results.

There were 102 auctions scheduled in Melbourne on Saturday.

Domain Group had Melbourne recorded a 70 per cent preliminary clearance rate of per cent from 72 reported results.

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Latest <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/auction-results/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">realestate.com.au auction data</a> from 145 published results shows New South Wales had a clearance rate of 66 percent for the week to date, while Victoria’s preliminary clearance rate stands at 71 percent.

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The NSW clearance rate has been at 66 percent in recent weeks, up from about 40 percent across most of April.

Victoria had 139 scheduled auctions for the week, with the results from 78 published results.

Queensland's 41 results reflected a 59 percent success rate.

Just 26 results in the ACT saw a 73 percent clearance rate.

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$60,000 loss taken on Melbourne apartment, as weekend auction results improve 

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Following hot off the heels of the success of Stage 1 and 2 of the Hampstead Park, Bewise Property Group has wasted no time in releasing Stage 3 of its master planned development in Maidstone.

Bewise has a long development history in Melbourne, with a strong reputation for creating better communities and places for future living. With a focus on considered projects that achieve more than just a timely delivery, Bewise has a passion for innovative projects that positively contribute to cities and communities.

With only 5 townhouses remaining across Stages 1 and 2, Stage 3 of Hampstead Park provides purchasers with a rare opportunity to snap up 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses within 8km of the Melbourne CBD.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/hampstead_park_-_82-96_hampstead_road_maidstone_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="266" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/hampstead_park_-_82-96_hampstead_road_maidstone_4.jpg?itok=fhw67cis" width="580"></a></figure>Hampstead Park is being developed to a Master Plan conceived by ClarkeHopkinsClarke who are also responsible for the architecture, with Adele Bates providing expertise on the interiors of the townhouses.

According to ClarkeHopkinsClarke, the townhouses have been designed to "reflect a sense of individuality within a cohesive whole." Across each façade, a selection of brick, metal and timber creates an elegant material palette, with bespoke details adding unique touches of beauty to every home.

Internally, Adele Bates has applied a design philosophy centred around "comfort, liveability, sustainability and timeless style." In response to this philosophy, each home reflects the evolving needs of a family with multiple areas for entertaining as well as intimate nooks for quiet moments of solitude.

Extending the overarching themes of sustainability and natural connection, every home features a durable material palette that includes matt timber surfaces and tactile stones. A refined and sympathetic design also encourages residents to bring their own unique taste and style into all living spaces.

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Highpoint Shopping Centre - the fourth largest shopping centre in Australia - is less than a five-minute drive away from Hampstead Park and provides over 500 stores, as well as Hoyts Cinemas and a Digital Imax theatre.

Footscray Market too, is only ten-minutes away, providing Hampstead Park residents with fresh produce from Tuesday to Saturday.

Braybrook College, Maribyrnong College and Footscray College, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College all a stone's throw away and Victoria University’s main campus located one suburb over in Footscray, along with Footscray College TAFE.
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Speaking to Apartments.com.au <a href="/news/hampstead-park-sees-overwhelming-success-stage-2-set-to-launch-in-2019">late last year</a>, INPG's Andrew Steele noted the value for money and lifestyle on offer at Hampstead Park.

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"Buyers are always looking for value, now more than ever in this current market. At Hampstead Park we have been able to demonstrate outstanding value to our purchasers by offering large, luxuriously finished townhomes in the immediate vicinity of Highpoint Shopping Centre and only 8km to Melbourne CBD. 

The reason we have seen such great success is that there are so many positive aspects to this master-planned community, real features that buyers are looking for, and we have been able to deliver them all at a truly affordable price."

- Andrew Steele, Sales &amp; Marketing Manager at INPG
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Steele says Hampstead Park represents an amazing opportunity for First Home Buyers to get in to the market within 8km to city. According to Steel, First Home Buyers will benefit from paying $0 stamp duty and will receive the FHB grant of $10,000 on all purchases.

Following the release of Stage 3, a further two stages will be released over the course of 2019.  
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Demand for Hampstead Park in Maidstone continues as Stage 3 launches to market

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The demand for property in Melbourne's West remains strong following the overwhelming success of the first stage of <a href="/new-townhouses/maidstone-vic-3012">Hampstead Park</a> in Maidstone. Purchasers have been attracted by the development's proximity to the Melbourne CBD and its value for money compared to surrounding suburbs. Hampstead Park offers the convenience and amenity of Footscray or Maribyrnong but at a fraction of the price, with 81% of stage one sold out at time of writing.

Designed by <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">Clarke Hopkins Clarke</a>, the overall Hampstead Park masterplan allows for up approximately 450 apartments, as well as 157 townhouses, located around a central communal park.

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"The vision for this new masterplanned mixed use precinct in Maidstone is to create a unique mixed use urban precinct that provides a vibrant place to live, work and play. Based on the 4 key principles of Community, Integration, Identity and Sustainability, the design will aspire to create a modern and vibrant community, that integrates within the existing context of the site, has a strong sense of identity, and shapes a socially and environmentally sustainable environment.

The village features a supermarket and specialty retail tenancies including restaurants/cafes, a community component comprising community centre, medical centre, gym, and child care centre to support the local population and complement the retail offerings provided by the established activity centre nearby. The new development will also feature a central park and plaza and a community park, and create an intimate streetscape network with a strong pedestrian focus, shaping a unique sense of place for the local community."

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<figcaption>The development surrounds a central park space.</figcaption></figure>Andrew Steele, Sales &amp; Marketing Manager at inPLACE provided Apartments.com.au with some insight on the projects success to date and why it has resonated with purchasers.

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Apartments.com.au: What do you attribute the success of stage one of Hampstead Park to? Particularly in light of the current market conditions in Melbourne? 

Andrew Steele: Buyers are always looking for value, now more than ever in this current market. At Hampstead Park we have been able to demonstrate outstanding value to our purchasers by offering large, luxuriously finished townhomes in the immediate vicinity of Highpoint Shopping Centre and only 8km to Melbourne CBD. The reason we have seen such great success is that there are so many positive aspects to this master-planned community, real features that buyers are looking for, and we have been able to deliver them all at a truly affordable price.  To get all that Hampstead Park has to offer from just $740,000 for a 3 bedroom home and from $765,000 for a 4 bedroom home, it’s easy to see why buyers have taken to the project so strongly.
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U: How does Maidstone compare to say Maribyrnong and Footscray from a price point? Is it an affordable alternative to these locations while still benefiting from proximity to the Maribyrnong river, Highpoint Shopping Centre and central Footscray? 

AS: Maidstone represents a unique opportunity to buy so close to the city at an affordable price. Our project borders right on Maribyrnong, where the median house price is nearly $170,000 more, and Footscray where the median house price is nearly $60,000 more. Hampstead Park offers all of the amenity of the surrounding suburbs, in an expertly planned community, at a much more affordable price. I think this is another reason why sales have been so strong – home buyers are surprised by what they get for their money and investors see the potential for strong capital growth.
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U: Where are purchasers in Hampstead Park located? Are they from surrounding suburbs? And what demographic? 

AS:The vast majority of our buyers are from surrounding suburbs. A lot have come from Maribyrnong as they see the project as desirable and affordable and not really much of a move, we have also seen those from further our like St. Albans and Point Cook who want to be closer to the city, and even people from other areas in the north such as Brunswick and Preston. They are paying a fraction of the price of what they would be buying a townhouse of this quality in their current suburbs, yet they get to maintain the similar proximity to the city and enjoy the same lifestyle.
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U: How many residences are left in Hampstead Park? 

AS: Of the 78 townhouses in Stage 1, there are only 15 remaining which is a great result. The great thing is that the floor plan types released initially are all still available except one, meaning that even those who are yet to buy haven’t missed out!
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U: At the rate at which they're selling they're most likely to be gone by the end of the year. When will stage two be released and can buyers enquire now? 

AS: The aim is to have Stage 1 practically sold out by the end of the year. Stage 2 will likely launch in February which is are very much looking forward to.
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Hampstead Park offers homes with no owners’ corporation, free-hold title and no common walls. There are massive stamp duty savings for investors and full stamp duty concessions for eligible first home buyers as well as the FHOG.

 
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Hampstead Park sees overwhelming success - Stage 2 set to launch in 2019

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The editor's picks from the project database: Planning Assessment status, July 2013. See our top five picks for Under Construction in <a href="/news/urban-com-aus-top-5-picks-under-construction-june-2013">June 2013</a>.

<h2>5. 204-210 Ballarat Road, Maidstone</h2>

Why do we like it? Maidstone/Braybrook/Sunshine is the possibly one of the last regions of Melbourne the average Joe would think apartments would have a place. But when you see a project like this pop up, you have to sit up and take notice. 5 levels and on a major road which has the capacity to be a major East-West Bus Rapid Transit route into and out of the Footscray CAD, 204-210 Ballarat Road is sure to set a precedent.

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<h2>4. Packington Apartments - 44 Packington Street, St Kilda</h2>

Why do we like it? Excellent Public Transport links nearby, low-rise and epitomises the type of building which the <a href="/news/transforming-australian-cities-a-must-read">Transforming Australian Cities</a> strategy calls for in or near appropriate public transport corridors all over Melbourne.

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<h2>3. 81 Argyle Street, Fitzroy</h2>

Why do we like it? Another perfect <a href="/news/transforming-australian-cities-a-must-read">TAC</a> example - low-rise, increases density, superb public transport links nearby on Nicholson and Johnston Streets. I'm calling it: it looks as if it will become a hidden gem - much like how it's possible stumble upon multiple interesting buildings in the CBD when you navigate labyrinth of laneways, 81 Argyle, positioned back from the main thoroughfares, will provide ample surprise factor for people who choose to go meandering in the back streets of Fitzroy. Wood facade? Yes please!

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<h2>2. 150 Turner Street, Port Melbourne</h2>

Why do we like it? 150 Turner only popped up on the radar as early as this <a href="/news/lorimer-precinct-artisan-architects-lead-the-way">week</a>. Kudos to the architect for boldly going with a green facade - it's not a colour one would say has been executed all that well in Melbourne to date. Nevertheless, <a href="/news">looking at all angles</a> the building has many appealling features: no single facade will be the same, a unique podium facade will add to street-level interest and overall the height, bulk and general characteristics look to, on paper, agree with much of what the City of Port Phillip have outlined as part of the <a href="/news/port-phillips-montague-structure-plan">Montague Structure Plan</a> (albeit, this tower is proposed in the adjacent Lorimer precinct) - this is definitely one to watch.

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<h2>1. Queensbridge Tower - 1-23 Queensbridge Street, Southbank</h2>

Why do we like it? Bates Smart. The name commands respect - after all they are one of this country's oldest firms - of Royal Exhibition Building, ICI House and adjacent Freshwater Place (to name but a few) fame. Where certain soundbites will pan the height of new skyscraper developments almost universally, we say: Queensbridge Tower will add to the collection of towers on Southbank already as high and as diverse as the entire Perth CBD furthermore enhancing Southbank's own evolving hyper-density identity.

The urban tall is just as important as the urban small.

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