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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Masterplanned Community

The apartments of Tullamore, a master-planned community by Mirvac, is delivering lush green residences in Melbourne&rsquo;s Doncaster.

The 102 residences cater for all lifestyle needs, with classic apartments, garden terraces and grand penthouses spread across the architecturally-designed buildings.

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Expansive balconies connect living spaces to the outdoors, while modern conveniences form to create effortless interiors.

On top of Tullamore&rsquo;s pocket parks, walking trails, green gardens and adventure playgrounds, Folia provides exclusive resident-only amenities that make it stand out against other dwellings in the community.

Urban takes a look at five of the reasons we love Folia. 
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1. Atrium Lobby

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Whether you&rsquo;re returning home or welcoming guests, the residence&rsquo;s stunning double-height atrium lobby places you at the centre of a luxury retreat.

The tile-clad room is complete with seating and lush cascading greenery that harmonises with Folia&rsquo;s exterior. 
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2. Kitchen Garden

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A north-facing ground-level kitchen garden is the ideal amenity for residents wanting to cultivate their green thumb.

The low-maintenance garden is created with a collection of raised garden beds, designed for vegetable and herb growing.

&ldquo;[T]he kitchen garden is conveniently located at the base of the building, enabling you to pop downstairs and pick fresh produce for your culinary endeavours&rdquo;, the project marketing reads. 
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3. Rooftop Conservatory

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Folia residents enjoy exclusive resident-only amenities, including a rooftop conservatory.

The semi-closed facility comes complete with a bespoke kitchen, bar and lounge, offering additional space for entertaining and relaxing 
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4. Next Gen Health &amp; Lifestyle Club

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Opening in mid-2021, a luxury members-only health and lifestyle club will transform the Eastern Golf Course homestead into an inner-city country club.

Partnering with Next Gen Health and Lifestyle Clubs, Mirvac offers residents with a range of health, fitness and lifestyle amenities including a full suite of studio classes, four tennis courts, a members&rsquo; lounge, resort-style indoor and outdoor pools, a spa retreat and a caf&eacute;. 
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5. Underground Parking

&ldquo;Ample storage and secure parking complete these ideal lifestyle abodes,&rdquo; the developers said.

Vehicles retreat to an underground carpark beneath the building so that residents can admire the curved, foliage-laced fa&ccedil;ade without the eyesore of a carpark.

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On top of Tullamore’s pocket parks, walking trails, green gardens and adventure playgrounds, Folia provides exclusive resident-only amenities that make it stand out

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Five reasons why buyers should be looking at a Folia apartment in Melbourne's Doncaster

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Townhouses provide an affordable alternative to freestanding homes in Victoria, ideal for families who want space and a strong sense of community.

As townhouse developments increasingly feature masterplanned parklands, open space and retail offerings, these homes provide the convenience of city living at incredible value.

Urban takes a look at four three-bedroom townhomes you can secure in Victoria for under $585,000. 

1. Marshal Place, Williams Landing 
Address: 1 Griffiths Street, St Albans VIC 3021 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $569,000

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Cedar Woods’ Marshal Place is a collection of beautiful three and four-bedroom townhomes, located just 20-kilometres from the Melbourne CBD and surrounded by parklands.

The four-bedroom townhouses start from an affordable $569,000 boasting contemporary design, light-filled living rooms and an engineered stone benchtop.

Just seven of the homes remain, which offer turn-key and hassle-free options and are backed with a 25-year structural guarantee.

The homes are located in close proximity to Williams Landing town centre, Altona Beach and countless educational facilities from early learning centres to university campuses.   
 

2. Trilogy Place, Mill Park 
Address: 24 Oleander Drive, Mill Park VIC 3082 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $547,000

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Gibson Property’s Whittlesea development, Trilogy Place, is a true vision of quality, with stunning parkland views and solar power integration.

Designed by Rothelowman, the homes are meticulously crafted with flexible floorplans, large windows and abundant light.

Ideal for families, the homes are located within walking distance to Westfield, and close to a variety of primary and secondary schools. 
 

3. The Grove Estate, Tarneit 
Address: 180 Davis Road, Tarneit VIC 3029 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $583,755

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The picturesque Grove Estate offers the ideal family-friend lifestyle, bordered by both the Davis Creek and Werribee River waterways.

Delivered by Frasers Property, the development is located in the heart of Melbourne’s fast-growing Western corridor, connected to leading schools, growing town centres and highly walkable parkland.

The project includes front and rear landscaping, LED downlights throughout and 20mm stone benchtops. 
 

4. Parklife, Doveton 
Address: 64-70 Box Street, Doveton VIC 3177 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $540,800

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Boasting modern homes set in elegantly landscaped surrounds, Parklife is the latest Doveton development by the Goldfield Group.

The homes provide abundant space, with crisp modern lines and materials, close to the centre of the Dandenong area.

Doveton, a rapidly developing suburban area favoured by growing families, is surrounded by quality kindergartens and primary schools, secondary schools and parklands. 
 

5. Valley Park, Westmeadows 
Address: 7 Valley Park Boulevard, Westmeadows VIC 3049 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $580,000

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Also delivered by leading developer, Frasers Property, is the Westmeadows development, Valley Park.

Offering a collection of three, four and five-bedroom residences, the spacious townhomes will boast private backyards, decks and balcony space.

Surrounded by parklands and greenery, families can enjoy the abundant open spaces nearby and benefit from the close proximity of leading schools.
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As townhouse developments increasingly feature masterplanned parklands, open space and retail offerings, these homes provide the convenience of city living at incredible value

There's room for the family: 5 four-bedroom townhomes in Victoria you can secure under $585,000

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The local developer Henzell Property Group has sold more than 80 per cent of the first stage of Corsica Residences, part of their $200 million master-planned community on the Sunshine Coast.

The waterfront apartment and townhouse in Pelican Waters at Caloundra has seen 38 townhouses and apartments sales across the first stage, with strong demand locally as well as huge interest from interstate buyers looking to Queensland.

It was local owner-occupiers who drove the majority of sales. 

Apartments range in size from 143 sqm to 261 sqm and are priced from $625,000, with terrace homes up to 267s qm priced from $800,000.

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Construction on the first homes is expected to commence in May this year with buyers snapping up the first stage off the back of the penthouse terrace collection sell-out late last year. 

All five of the luxury penthouse terrace collection within the first stage sold within a week since its launch to market. One of the three bedroom apartments in the penthouse collection sold to a Melbourne buyer purchasing sight unseen for $1.5 million.

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Mclean Henzell, managing director of Henzell Property Group, said the sales achieved are reflective of the high demand for luxury new residences in Pelican Waters tailored toward downsizers.

“We have been overwhelmed with inquiry since the launch and to have sold more than 80% of apartments and terrace homes in the first stage, including the sell-out of our penthouse terrace collection, puts us way ahead of where we anticipated,” Mr Henzell said.

“The sales reflect the extremely strong underlying demand for downsizer product among a local market of buyers who have been a part of the Pelican Waters community for many years but wish to downsize. 

The Cove is the final instalment in the Pelican Waters community which the Henzell family has been developing for over 30 years. It is set to be completed in 2025.

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The Cove will be developed over four stages and includes 220 apartments and terrace homes, a grocer and waterfront restaurant. O.G.E Group Architects has designed the full masterplan.

Marcus Muir, sales and marketing director at Henzell Property Group, said that while the community was designed to appeal to local owner-occupiers and downsizers, exceptional interest has come from interstate buyers seeking to relocate to the Sunshine Coast.

“The Cove has been meticulously designed over a number of years to bring something to market that buyers were calling out for,” Mr Muir said.

“The Covid pandemic is definitely elevating peoples’ plans to move from southern states to Queensland and we’re seeing an increase in enquiries week on week.”

 

 
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The waterfront apartment and townhouse in Pelican Waters at Caloundra has seen 38 townhouses and apartments sales across the first stage

Henzell Property Group see 80% stage one sellout of Corsica Residences in masterplanned Sunshine Coast community The Cove

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CDMA Australia has completed the first apartment building of its multi-staged, master-planned community, Rosella Place in Rouse Hill.

The first nine-level building has 72 apartments with large balconies offering sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. There are just five apartments left for sale in the development.

When completed in late 2023, Rosella Place will comprise 352 apartments across five mid-rise buildings.

The development at 56 Cudgegong Road, Rouse Hill is located in Sydney’s rapidly-growing north-west and is just 100 metres from the newly opened Tallawong Metro Station.

CDMA Australia sales and marketing manager Jonathan Tan said Rosella Place is the ideal purchase for a young family looking to make their first property purchase at a price that suits their budget as well as local downsizers who are looking for zero maintenance.

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“Investors will also be drawn to this project attracted to capital growth prospects with the raft of major infrastructure projects coming up in Rouse Hill including the $250 million expansion of the Rouse Hill Town Centre, the new Tallawong Town Centre, the opening of the new Rouse Hill Hospital and the Hills District’s first university, Norwest University", Tan said.

“In as little as five years’ time, Rouse Hill will be a major new centre in Sydney’s north west, home to thousands of more residents but also supported by significant local infrastructure and amenities.”

The next release of apartments at Rosella Place will be launched to market in mid March.

Designed by local architects WMK, Rosella Place, named after the vibrantly coloured Australian bird which is native to the Rouse Hill area, is one of the first residential projects to get underway in the rapidly expanding north west which meets a need for affordable, high quality apartments in close proximity to transport links and new public amenities.

The next release of apartments at Rosella Place will be launched to market in mid March.

About the developer

CDMA is a strategic alliance between major international property development firm Lianfa (Group) Co., Ltd (core arm of Xiamen C&amp;D Co., Ltd) and highly regarded local developer Metro Award Group.
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Investors, downsizers and families to be drawn to new Rouse Hill community Rosella Place

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Luma is Development Victoria’s latest way of living in a connected, masterplanned community of homes that inspire healthier living.

The State Government authority has collaborated with masterplanner Roberts Day to offer the solution to a hectic lifestyle, low maintenance living in Melbourne's Sunshine North.

Designed for modern family life, Luma’s two, three and four-bedroom Tempo townhomes maximise light and space with dual living zones, generous-sized kitchen and tranquil neutral tones inspired by classic Melbourne terrace architecture.

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Here are five on-site amenities that make Sunshine North’s Luma an attractive first home. 
 

1. Spacious green spaces 

Not only are Luma’s streets filled with native landscaping by MDG, but internal parklands and open and linked green spaces provide a sense of lush vegetation and natural living. 
 

2. The 3,600 square-metre park

The project, which will include a local park, is expected to activate the lives of first home buyers and downsizing families alike. Covering 3,600sqm, the Luma park will feature a fully equipped childrens' playground, a sheltered BBQ, picnic area and kick-about spaces. <a href="/new-townhouses/luma-sunshine-north-247-st-albans-road-sunshine-north-vic-3020"><img alt="" height="657" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/luma_greens.jpg" width="1200"></a>

3. Luma’s urban plaza

Redefining what community is all about, Luma’s urban plaza features an open community space, providing the perfect spot for social activities, meet-ups and markets. 
 

4. Outdoor courtyards or terraces

Residences at Development Victoria’s Luma boast a mix of outdoor courtyards and terraces, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

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5. Sustainable features

With the environment in mind, these energy-efficient homes utilise solar PV panels and battery storage that help to reduce your carbon footprint, as well as your energy bills.

Two-bedroom townhomes in the development start from $545,000, and four-bedroom townhomes begin at just $750,000.
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Luma is Development Victoria’s latest way of living in a connected, masterplanned community of homes that inspire healthier living

Why park lovers will fall in love with Development Victoria's Luma in Sunshine North

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Brisbane-based developer Golden Gate Property has achieved a $6 million sell-out of their latest release at the masterplanned community project, Carver’s Reach.

Located in Logan’s Park Ridge area, the 26 land lots offered in the release sold out in just 12 days, with quality land in the Logan growth corridor increasingly hard to come by.

Golden Gate’s director of development, David Whiteman, noted that the majority of buyers were first home buyers, with demand far exceeding supply.

“The surge in demand experienced since the launch of the HomeBuilder scheme last year has continued to escalate to new heights, but the reality is that many projects in the area simply don’t have any stock to sell,” he said.

The $135 million development is set to offer 600 lots altogether, with first residents moving into the completed first stage.

Local amenities ideal for families include major playgrounds and parklands, a kids pedal park, a gym, walking trails and an off-leash dog park.

“From the very beginning, we had a vision for Carver’s Reach,” Whiteman said. “We wanted to build a place where families could enjoy everything that Queensland has to offer with plenty of high-quality parks, playgrounds and open space.” 
 

<h2>Other new developments in the City of Logan</h2>

With many Queensland buyers optimistic that prices will rise over the next few years, now may be the ideal time to purchase an off-the-plan property.

Logan, one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions, occupies the strategic location between the Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast.

According to the Logan Office of Economic Development, the region is predicted to grow more than any other council region in south-east Queensland over the next 20 years.

Here are three new developments that you can secure in the City of Logan:

1. Aquila Lodge, Eagleby 
Address: 10 Bishop Street, Eagleby QLD 4207 
One-bedroom townhomes from $230,000

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Boasting a collection of 18 townhouses, Aquila Lodge provides spacious open-plan homes at an affordable price, nearby train stations, the Pacific Motorway and the Logan Motorway.

Each residence includes a single-car lock-up garage, stone benchtops and stainless-steel kitchen appliances. 
 

2. Clearwater Junction, Bethania 
Address: Clearwater Street, Bethania QLD 4205 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $335,000

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The affordable Clearwater Junction development offers a boutique collection of 61 three-bedroom townhouses, developed with family comfort in mind.

Nearby Logan’s entertainment precinct, the development offers timeless design, open-plan living and modern kitchens. 
 

3. Acacia Waters Estate, Eagleby 
Address: Fryar Road, Eagleby QLD 4207 
Two-bedroom apartments from $305,000

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Adjacent to Beenleigh, the largest commercial community between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Acacia Waters comprises one, two and three-bedroom apartments across nine buildings.

The project features an abundance of outdoor amenities, including a swimming pool, barbeque pergolas and open lawns.
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Located in Logan’s Park Ridge area, the 26 land lots offered in the release sold out in just 12 days, with quality land in the Logan growth corridor increasingly hard to come by

Logan masterplanned community reaches $6 million stage sell-out in 12 days

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Sydney-based developer Lendlease has secured 1,100 residential lots in the recently approved Pakenham East precinct structure plan (PSP), south-east of Melbourne.

The deal, brokered by Core Projects’ Kane Malcomson and Trent Malcomson, will see an 83-hectare cattle farm transformed into a new masterplanned community.

Located across three titles, the project includes an 11-hectare park with extensive waterways and is close to the future town centre.

“I am delighted to have worked with one of Australia’s leading developers, Lendlease, to broker this deal”, Kane Malcomson said. “Core Projects’ depth of understanding of Melbourne’s South-Eastern growth corridors has helped facilitate a mutually beneficial deal for both developer and landowner and we are proud to be growing our footprint in this region.”

The approval of the new Pakenham East PSP will further fuel growth of Melbourne’s south-east, with proposed plans including future schools, parklands, child services and a range of other facilities.

Melbourne’s south-east has seen immense growth in the past two years with demand for property in the region expected to continue. 
 

<h2>Other masterplanned communities in Victoria on the market right now</h2>

Alongside green spaces, amenities and often affordable entry prices, masterplanned communities offer a great option for first home buyers and families looking to upsize.

Urban takes a look at three townhomes on the market right now, situated within masterplanned communities. 
 

1. Tullamore Homes, Doncaster 
Address: 11 Heritage Boulevard, Doncaster VIC 3108 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $1,450,000

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Mirvac’s Tullamore homes offers spacious, contemporary residences ideal for family living, situated just 17-kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.

Set on the former Eastern Golf Course, the development boasts four-bedroom townhomes with views of the nature reserve and a six-star environmental rating. 
 

2. The Terraces at Minta, Berwick 
Address: Soldiers Road, Berwick VIC 3806 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $529,000

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Also located in Melbourne’s growing south-east is <a href="/developers/stockland">Stockland</a>’s latest project, the Terraces at Minta. Targeted towards first home buyers, Minta residences offer high-quality design at an affordable price.

Each of the double-storey homes include secure car garages, double glazing, high ceilings and garden landscaping, as well as open-plan living and dining and a fully-fenced garden patio. 
 

3. The Grove Estate, Tarneit 
Address: 180 Davis Road, Tarneit VIC 3029 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $583,755

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Bordered by both the Davis Creek and Werribee River waterways, the Grove Estate boasts three and four-bedroom townhomes set in a picturesque community setting.

Surrounded by walkable parkland, wetlands and growing town centres, the Grove offers a family-friendly lifestyle with distinct neighbourhoods and a well-established community.
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Purchasing an 83-hectare cattle farm, across three titles, Lendlease hopes to transform the site into a new masterplanned community in Pakenham. 

Lendlease secures 1,100 residential lots for new Melbourne masterplanned community

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Mirvac’s breathtaking community of Waverley Park offers ideal family living with sustainable and energy-efficient design in Melbourne’s Mulgrave.

The <a href="/buildings/waverley-park-6-goodison-court-mulgrave">final stage of the precinct, Finale</a>, which includes its own picturesque lake, offers three, four and five-bedroom park front homes, adding a serene extension to your own private front garden.

The parklands include barbeque and dining areas, large playgrounds and multi-purpose courts for children, teenagers and adults to enjoy an active and motivated lifestyle.

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Each five-bedroom home features generous open-plan living, connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, designed by Mirvac’s in-house design team.

The six-star energy rated homes boast cross-ventilation and superior insulation, reducing energy use and energy costs. LED lighting, solar hot water and energy-efficient appliances will deliver further savings for residents.

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Located within walking distance of Waverley Park’s cafés, shopping precinct and oval, Mirvac offers residents convenience and community.

The project’s five-bedroom homes are finished with quality material, with customisable options to personalise the space, walk-in pantries and Smeg appliances.

The two-storey homes also include a balcony, patio and alfresco area, as well as a two-car garage.

Five-bedroom residences are priced from $1,245,000, while three-bedroom homes begin at $785,000.

With limited family homes remaining, and only a short drive to the fashion capital, Chadstone, Waverley Place is not one to miss.

To find out more information on Waverley Place, <a href="/buildings/waverley-park-6-goodison-court-mulgrave">click here</a>.
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Each five-bedroom home features generous open-plan living, connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, designed by Mirvac’s in-house design team

Inside the five-bedroom homes at Mirvac’s Waverley Park 

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Fraser Property’s new master-planned community in Sydney’s Macquarie Park has achieved over 100 sales since its October launch.

Midtown MacPark, the new $2.1 billion community, occupies an 8.2-hectare site and is expected to feature a mix of around 3,300 new mixed-tenure residences, integrated within community facilities.

Fraser Property noted strong interest from first-home buyers with all studio apartments sold, which Fraser Property’s Nigel Edgar attributed to the HomeBuilder scheme.

“We’ve also seen strong demand from investors, who represent nearly 50 per cent of purchasers to date”, he said.

The development will include a proposed co-educational primary school, two childcare centres, seniors’ living and aged care, a new 6,000sqm central park, playgrounds, a community centre, and commercial pool and gym.

Designed by architects including Bates Smart, Hassell, COX and Candalepas Associates, the master-planned community will likely benefit the broader Macquarie Park community with the countless amenities expected to drive prices up.

<h2>Here are three luxury apartments in or nearby Macquarie Park</h2>

1. <a href="/new-apartments/trilogy-112-talavera-road-macquarie-park">Destination, Macquarie Park</a> 
Address: 114 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 
One-bedroom apartments from $600,000

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Delivered by Meriton and designed by DKO Architecture, Destination offers serene garden terraces, timeless design and views from every angle. Located within NSW’s second-largest business district, Destination will be located nearby the soon-to-be constructed Midtown.

The project offers lots of opportunity to downsizers hoping to take advantage of Macquarie Park’s competitive advantages, including its proximity to Macquarie University and local amenities. 
 

2. <a href="/buildings/moseley-17-21-moseley-street-carlingford">Moseley, Carlingford</a> 
Address: 17-21 Moseley Street, Carlingford NSW 2118 
One-bedroom apartments from $550,000

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The affordable Moseley project is located close-by Epping station, under 5 minutes to Macquarie University station. It will be delivered by the H&amp;T Group. The 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments match the needs of families, downsizers and young professionals with contemporary design, modern silhouettes and amenities.

The building offers residents private storage, a gym, communal entertaining areas, and an electric charging dock. 
 

3. <a href="/buildings/reflections-44-shoreline-drive-rhodes">Reflections, Rhodes</a> 
Address: 44 Shoreline Drive, Rhodes NSW 2138 
Two-bedroom apartments from $840,000

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Meriton’s final waterfront development at the Rhodes Peninsula is Reflections, stunning homes with never to be built out views. The low-density collection of 94 apartments feature enclosed balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and oversized proportions.

Just over 10 minutes’ drive from Macquarie Park, the project enjoys a real community feel with a 300sqm private park, 25-metre heated pool, sauna and gym among its offerings.
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The group's new master-planned community, Midtown MacPark, has achieved over 100 sales since its October launch.



Fraser Property sees strong interest at their Macquarie Park project

The ASX listed developer Cedar Woods has acquired a 21.7 hectare site in Melbourne’s north, immediately adjacent to the company’s existing Mason Quarter project in Wollert.&nbsp;

The combined project will accommodate a master planned community of around 800 lots plus two proposed school sites.

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The additional land, described as a strategic acquisition, was purchased for $30 million from a private land owner.

The payment has been deferred until 2022.&nbsp;

Mason Quarter comes with a proposed town centre, a future train station, schools, community facilities, walking and cycling paths, and parks.&nbsp;

Cedar Woods’ Managing Director, Nathan Blackburne, said the acquisition utilised “its strong balance sheet to take advantage of this favourable time in the property cycle.”

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“We’re confident that the Melbourne land subdivision market will benefit from continued housing demand and perform well as Victoria continues its economic recovery,” said Mr Blackburne.

The combined site increases Mason Quarter’s frontage to Craigieburn Road.

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The combined project will accommodate a master planned community of around 800 lots plus two school sites.

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