Brisbane-based <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co Developments</a> has officially launched its $250million COMO apartment development in Varsity Lakes, while simultaneously commencing construction.&nbsp;

Building work is now underway at COMO following the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a> as contractor to deliver the boutique development which will rise on a 2857 sqm site overlooking Lake Orr at 22 Lake Street.

When completed, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO</a> will comprise 156 apartments across 16 levels located in the heart of Varsity Lakes.

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The project, which will sit alongside Bond University, will deliver a diverse array of apartment designs comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that have already attracted interest from local and interstate investors as well as an array of owner occupiers looking to gain a foothold in the precinct.

Red &amp; Co, which has largely focused on the Brisbane market in recent years where it has delivered more than 500 apartments and townhouses across 26 projects, has designed COMO to combine tranquil, lakeside living with the vibrant urban convenience of the vibrant Varsity Lakes village.

“We’re thrilled to announce a start to construction of COMO in conjunction with the official launch of the project, our first for the Gold Coast,” said Red &amp; Co Director and Co-Founder David Laverty.

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“COMO is superbly positioned to capture the essence of the Varsity Lakes village lifestyle and its thriving café and dining precinct, while delivering a much-needed diverse supply of premium residences for the local market.

“Pre-launch inquiries have been strong among both local and interstate investors and owner-occupiers, including downsizers and upgraders who appreciate the value proposition that COMO represents.”

Prices at COMO start from $1,000,050.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the COMO development incorporates an extensive range of amenities for residents including a 25-metre rooftop lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, as well as multiple rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts, a wellness and activity centre, gym, sauna, plunge baths and landscaped gardens.

“COMO presents a rare opportunity to secure a stylish, lifestyle-focused home in one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after neighbourhoods,” added Laverty.

“The rooftop will be the epicentre of fun for residents with an array of amenities for residents that are quite unique for a boutique project such as this, all while offering spectacular vistas across the Gold Coast as far north as Southport and south to Burleigh.”

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Red &amp; Co has chosen the Varsity Lakes site for its proximity to top-tier schools, major shopping hubs, such as Robina Town Centre and its CBD offering, as well as key Gold Coast transport links, including Varsity Lakes Train Station.

COMO will be located just a short walk to shops, cafes and restaurants in Varsity Lakes and just a 10-minute drive to the Burleigh Heads beachfront.

With construction currently underway, Red &amp; Co anticipates COMO will be completed in 2028.

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Red & Co to launch debut Gold Coast development Como Varsity Lakes as construction commences

Longstanding Gold Coast developer Raptis has acquired a prime development site on Surf Parade for its next Broadbeach apartment project.

Progressing towards completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-sterling-broadbeach-6-8-george-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Sterling Broadbeach</a>, 90 apartments on nearby George Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/raptis">Raptis</a>, led by second-generation family man Evan Raptis, has picked up a block on the corner of Surf Parade and First Avenue.

The site had been earmarked for a luxury apartment project with 33 full-floor apartments across a 37-storey tower. Raptis will go back to the drawing board and create a building more appropriate for the site. The development application will be lodged later this month.

Evan Raptis told Apartments.com.au the site ticks all the boxes.

"Broadbeach is a suburb we've developed several buildings over the years. Surf Parade ticks all the boxes for the type of apartment development we want to deliver."

Raptis had several pre-lodgement meetings with council to ensure they are aligned in the development.

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Surf Parade has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular streets in Broadbeach for development.

South East Queensland developer Mosaic Property Group kicked it off with Marella by Mosaic. Bassar Group sold out Infinity on the street, while for its&nbsp;first Gold Coast development, Polycell grabbed a Surf Parade site for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-rochester-broadbeach-143-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Rochester</a>, which is nearly sold out.

Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched its fourth Gold Coast project on the exclusive strip. The Eveleigh Broadbeach will have 100 apartments across a 31-storey building designed by Rothelowman.

GV Property Group site development specialists Antonio Mercuri and Luke Reaby, who both amalgamate sites and sell shovel-ready sites to developers up and down the Gold Coast, sold Surf Parade to Raptis.

Raptis secures prime Surf Parade site for next Broadbeach apartment development

Less than two years after breaking ground, Gardner Vaughan Group is celebrating the topping out of Bask, its second development in the exclusive coastal enclave of Bokarina on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.&nbsp;

Located only minutes from the beachfront, the two seven-storey luxury apartment towers, known individually as Mydas and Caretta, offer a selection of one-to-four-bedroom residences with views of Lake Kawana, the Glasshouse Mountains, and Bokarina Beach.&nbsp;

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Gardner Vaughan Group Commercial Director Sam Gardner said the milestone marks the home stretch for construction, with first residents expected to be able to move in from Spring 2026.&nbsp;

“This is a significant milestone in bringing this development to life and represents our confidence in this region’s long-term growth and appeal,” Gardner said.&nbsp;

“With 85 per cent of apartments already sold, buyers are joining an established, coastal village that offers the very best of the Sunshine Coast – seasonally patrolled surf beaches, renowned restaurants, and links to established health and retail.&nbsp;

“The final collection of three- and four- bedroom apartments range in size from 127sqm to 300sqm, each with two or three secure car parks and storage, and with construction fast approaching completion we don’t expect the last few apartments to remain on the market for long.”&nbsp;

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Local restaurateur Luke Stringer, who co-owns and manages the award-winning Bocca Italian and Playa Mexican restaurants in Bokarina, has lived in the beachside suburb for 18 months and worked there for more than three years, and said the beachside suburb was thriving.&nbsp;

“It’s fair to say Bokarina is finally stepping into the sun and there’s a lot to love about the place,"&nbsp;Stringer said.

"It’s such a great community, where you see the same smiling faces every morning and everything’s within easy reach – it’s the perfect hub in the middle of the Sunshine Coast.

“When we first opened Bocca Italian, we were the lone restaurant, but it’s been amazing to see how the area has grown. The more venues that open, the busier it gets for everyone. When Playa Mexican opened its first Saturday night, Bocca had a record night and Playa was packed too, which blew us away how everyone is thriving.&nbsp;

“There’s a great energy around the place now, and people are really embracing Bokarina as a food and lifestyle destination.”&nbsp;

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Stringer joined other buyers at Bask Bokarina and the Gardner Vaughan Group team to celebrate the topping out at a special event in February.&nbsp;

Located in Kawana Waters, midway between Caloundra and Maroochydore, Bokarina locals enjoy scenic walking paths around Lake Kawana, playgrounds, beachfront boardwalk and parklands, alongside all the convenience of a masterplanned beachside community.&nbsp;

“You see people jogging or swimming in the morning, then grabbing coffee at the cafes, people are really embracing the area and all this growth is bringing more people to Bokarina,” Stringer added.&nbsp;

To take advantage of the vistas, each of the 135 apartments at Bask is designed with full size windows and high ceilings that provide an abundance of natural light.&nbsp;

Prices for the remaining three-bedroom apartments start at $1,599,000 and four-bedroom apartments start at $3,149,000.&nbsp;

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The mixed-use development also features ground-level retail space for cafés, dining options and boutiques, including the soon-to-be-opened ‘Corner Shop’, by the team behind Noosa’s well known ‘Organika’.

Sam Gardner said Gardner Vaughan Group’s 37-year history building and developing across South East Queensland has contributed to the success of its second development in Bokarina, which follows the recently completed Zinc Apartments.&nbsp;

“We care how people live and this is reflected in the way we approach the design and delivery of every development,” he said. “Furthermore, as a builder-developer we have full control over the construction program and our 100 per cent completion rate is something people can draw confidence from.”&nbsp;

Founded by civil engineers Guy Gardner and Darryl Vaughan in 1989, the family-owned business has evolved from a consultancy firm to an award-winning builder-developer, with projects across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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Gardner Vaughan Group tops out Bask Bokarina apartments

Prolific Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has launched its fourth new Gold Coast development in as many years.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>, led by Daniel Faigen and backed by Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum, has unveiled The Eveleigh, on a prime 1,100 sqm site at 7-9 Surf Parade in the heart of Broadbeach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a> will deliver 100 apartments across 31 levels, making it the company’s largest Gold Coast project to date. It builds on the success of its three earlier developments, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/hemingway-1267-1273-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">The Hemingway in Palm Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/emerson-kirra-100-musgrave-street-coolangatta">The Emerson at Kirra</a>, both completed, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves Mermaid Beach</a>, which is nearing completion.

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The announcement of The Eveleigh affirms the company’s sustained confidence in the Gold Coast market which continues to remain undersupplied. It also increases the value of Hirsch &amp; Fa​igen’s Gold Coast development portfolio to more than $700 million since the company first entered the market in 2021 with Hemingway.

The company has enlisted its preferred architecture firm Rothelowman to design The Eveleigh, which will offer a thoughtfully curated lifestyle, including a substantial wellness precinct, communal recreation areas, children’s play spaces, work-from-home facilities, and shared lounge and dining areas.

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Designed for the prime market demographic of downsizers and interstate lifestyle investors in mind, The Eveleigh has been crafted to offer an increasingly rare blend of affordable luxury in a tightly held market. Uniquely positioned in the heart of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after lifestyle suburb of Broadbeach, the project will also boast uninterrupted beach and hinterland views.

The Surf Parade site is just a short walk to the bustling Broadbeach dining and retail precinct, Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and convention centre, and an easy stroll to Kurrawa Beach and the recreational amenity of Pratten Park on the Broadbeach foreshore.

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“We’re excited to be proceeding with our fourth project on the Gold Coast in what is certain to become the new luxury precinct in Broadbeach,” says Anthony Bueti, the CFO of Hirsch &amp;a​mp; Faigen and a shareholder of the group.

“With the likes of Mosa​ic and Abedian &amp;a​mp; Co also launching quality projects in the area, the transformation will cement Broadbeach as the premier lifestyle and amenity suburb on the Gold Coast.

"After four years in the Gold Coast market, and with three successful projects completed, The Eveleigh is the product of everything we have learned to love about the Gold Coast and it will be an incredible addition to our growing portfolio in one of the most vibrant property markets in the country. We continue to remain very confident in the high-end Gold Coast property market.”

Urban Activation Director Matt George is handling sales for The Eveleigh, having sold out The Emerson, The Hemingway, and Yves, all before construction was completed.

Melbourne builder MAXCON has already commenced construction on The Eveleigh. They are forecasting a mid-2028 completion.

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Hirsch & Faigen unveils The Eveleigh in Broadbeach

Two years after securing development approval for the final stage of its award-winning Thornton Precinct on the doorstep of Penrith Station, Urban Property Group is set to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/mayfair-on-penrith-172-lord-sheffield-circuit-penrith-nsw-2750">Mayfair on Penrith</a>, around 400 apartments designed to reflect two of Sydney’s most iconic structures.

The builder-developer has continued refining the design plans for the two-building development on a significant 8,280 sqm site on Sheffield Circuit, recognising the importance of the prime parcel as one of the closest developable sites to the station.

UPG enlisted architecture firm SJB to design the project. The team said they drew inspiration from both the General Post Office in Martin Place and East Circular Quay to help shape the design. The two-level colonnade, in particular, reflects the famous GPO building, which dates back to the 1860s.

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There will be one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on offer, with interiors by Cox Architecture. Residences will sit above a retail podium featuring hospitality and lifestyle operators such as One Playground and Volcano’s Steakhouse, contributing to an activated ground plane within the broader Thornton precinct.

A communal rooftop with a pool and views towards the Blue Mountains will provide shared open space for residents. The development is positioned between Ron Mulock Oval and Westfield Penrith, with the Nepean River and Great River Walk also nearby, placing daily amenity and green space within walking distance.

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Mayfair is being delivered by Urban Property Group, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly 40 years’ experience across Sydney. The project will be the first in Penrith to be offered with Resilience Insurance’s 10-year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) policy, which Urban Property Group has adopted across a number of its recent developments. The developer also has a 4.5-star iCIRT rating, one of the best ratings in market providing further confidence to buyers.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said providing additional assurance to off-the-plan buyers has become increasingly important.

“Anything we can do to give confidence in our product is a plus,” Elias told Apartments.com.au.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. They’re making their single large investment, which is their home, and providing confidence is something that we feel is paramount.”

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The LDI policy provides a 10-year warranty covering structural defects, with independent inspections carried out during construction and protection for owners if defects arise post-completion.

Mayfair represents Urban Property Group’s sixth and final development within Thornton, consolidating the masterplanned precinct immediately east of the station.

The developer, which builds its own projects, has already commenced construction. SRM Residential is handling the sales campaign.

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Urban Property Group to close the curtain on award-winning Thornton precinct with Mayfair on Penrith release

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Astute property investors are recognising the potential of the off-the-plan property market, with its numerous amenities and contemporary interiors at affordable prices.

As free-standing home prices surge and approvals to build new houses reach record highs, homebuyers are unsurprisingly seeking savings on brand-new luxury developments.

For many buyers, a downside to&nbsp;off-the-plan&nbsp;purchases include the long wait for construction but with many projects expected to reach completion before the end of the year, Urban has decided to take a look at ten soon-to-be-completed developments offered in Australia.

1. Castle Residences, Sydney 
Developer: United Development Sydney 
Estimated Completion: Early 2022

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Castle Residences is a new masterful collaboration between United Development Sydney and architects Candelapas Associates and Stud​ioAria.

A luxurious collection of 131 residences in one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the development soars above the 146-year-old heritage-listed Porter House on Castlereagh Street.

Timeless sculptural alcoves and arches bring together historical and contemporary architecture, while interior styling takes inspiration from Manhattan apartments.

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Anticipated to reach completion in early 2022, the sought-after project merges five-star luxury hotel services and amenities with high-end apartments.

Australian builders Hutchinson Builders were appointed to construct the 37-storey tower valued at $170 million.

2. Ryrie Home, Geelong 
Developer:&nbsp;Franz&eacute; Developments 
Estimated Completion:&nbsp;Late 2022

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A new&nbsp;Geelong development, Geelong Quarter will deliver a landmark Holiday Inn tower, 16 luxury apartments at&nbsp;Ryrie&nbsp;Residences, and a separate 14-storey tower,&nbsp;Ryrie&nbsp;Home in late 2022.

In collaboration with IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts, Franz&eacute; Developments&rsquo; new project will become a gateway to the region and deliver the largest new hotel in the region in almost 20 years.

Ryr​ie Home will feature a collection of 109 one, two and three-bedroom apartments that benefit from a Rooftop Residents terrace with BBQ and northern bay views. A private internal dining room on level 14 can also be booked by residents.

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Designed by Arch​itectus, it will boast an authoritative and restrained grid fa&ccedil;ade, pedestrian laneways, commercial, retail, and F&amp;B spaces, as well as hotel and residential lobbies.

The privately-owned&nbsp;Maxcon&nbsp;Constructions has been appointed head contractor for the project with completion due late 2022.

3. Pace of Blackburn, Blackburn 
Developer:&nbsp;Pace Development Group 
Estimated Completion: Late 2022

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Also set to reach completion in late 2022 is&nbsp;Pace Development Group&#39;s latest Blackburn offering, Pace of Blackburn.

The newest residential development offered by the integrated end-to-end developer will boast an exclusive collection of 289 one, two and three-bedroom residences.

Set across four distinct buildings on Whiteho​rse Road, the development is welcoming and considered with a seamless glazed fa&ccedil;ade with vertical fin elements and horizontal banding.

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Designed by Ascui and Co. Architects and MDG Landscape Architects, the building boasts a large resort-style pool area, with an 18-metre lap pool and a children&#39;s splash pool set in extensive landscaping.

There will be a concierge service, with cold room storage for the safekeeping of groceries.

4. Pearl Main Beach, Main Beach 
Developer: Raptis 
Estimated Completion:&nbsp;2022

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Rising 30 floors on Main Beach Parade, Pearl is a new collection of 80 two and three-bedroom residences at the northern end of the Gold Coast.

The development is the first foray into the Main Beach market by Raptis, headed by founder Jim Raptis who started the company in Sydney back in the mid 1960s.

Along with the other developments on this list, Pearl is expected to see residents move in this year, with Raptis also taking lead over the project&rsquo;s construction and marketing.

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Pearl offers a striking architectural presence and features high-end amenities throughout the tower, including an exquisite lobby, rooftop pool and easy beach access.

Each residence maximises expansive views with floor-to-ceiling windows, while clean lines and a gentle palette inspire harmony and relaxation.

5. Prospect Apartments, Box Hill 
Developer: R&amp;F Property Australia 
Estimated Completion:&nbsp;2022

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Prospect Apartments, a new glass-swathed Box Hill apartment project, is the latest residential development from R&amp;F Property Australia.

On track to see residents move in mid-2022, the development topped out on its 25th level on time and on budget in November 2021.

The regarded apartment builder, Hutchinson Builders, was appointed to construct the $157 million mixed-use tower, which incorporates 194 apartments.

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Boasting a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, residents will have access to street-level retail, a co-working space and a wellness club, comprising a swimming pool and a gym.

Comprising of premium and calm finishes, the Hayball-designed tower includes thoughtful interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious layouts.

6. Shenton Quarter, Shenton Park 
Developer: Iris Residential 
Estimated Completion:&nbsp;2022

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Another exciting project that will reach completion this year is Iris Residential&rsquo;s latest project in the popular community of Shenton Park, with their latest project, Shenton Quarter.

West Australian builders BGC Construction will deliver the 157-residence development that features a mix of architecturally designed loft-style townhouses and one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Designed by Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects, each apartment offers an unrivalled way of living within a vibrant, environmentally conscious community.

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Shenton Quarter features landscaped gardens, lounge and dining area, fruit orchid, 20-metre heated swimming pool, barbeque deck and children&rsquo;s play area.

The development boasts as many as 50 unique floorplan layouts, each furnished with Smeg appliances, reconstituted stone benchtops and the choice between three colour schemes.

7. The Grounds, Ivanhoe East 
Developer: JWLand Development 
Estimated Completion:&nbsp;2022

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Australian property development company JWLand is delivering a new development in Melbourne&rsquo;s Ivanhoe East.

The Grounds, located on The Boulevard, will comprise an exclusive collection of three apartment buildings, Wilfred, Wamba and The Boulevard, as well as a limited collection of townhomes.

Set to reach completion in September 2022, the integrated developer will construct the Architectus-designed project themselves.

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&ldquo;Integrating all aspects of development, design, construction and sales within our company allows us to provide the outstanding levels of quality and customer care that sets us apart&rdquo;, JWLand said.

More than half of the precinct will comprise gardens, public spaces, and a central landscaped Village Green.

8. FOCUS Melbourne, Southbank 
Developer: Central Equity 
Estimated Completion:&nbsp;2022

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Comprising 592 one, two and three-bedroom apartments spread across 50 levels, FOCUS Melbourne is a brand-new development by Central Equity.

Designed by Doig Architecture, the glazed high-rise features strong rectilinear geometry, clear and bronze glass, and the retention of a heritage fa&ccedil;ade along the streetscape.

Construction, led by leading global construction company Multiplex, will reach completion in 2022.

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Apartments will include floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, entertaining balconies and contemporary styled interiors.

Situated in Southbank, residents will benefit from easy access to caf&eacute;s, restaurants, and entertainment options, with the Melbourne CBD within walking distance.

9. Amara City Gardens, Booragoon 
Developer: Iris Residential 
Estimated Completion: Mid-2022

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Integrated with high-end retail, Amara City Gardens is the only private residences situated within the Garden City Perth precinct.

Upon completion in mid-2022, the project will home 124 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the established suburb of Booragoon.

West Australian builders BGC Construction have been appointed to construct the Iris Residential development.

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Designed by Cameron Chisholm Nicol, each apartment features open-plan living, mirrored robes and the choice between three contemporary colour schemes.

The project captures buyers&rsquo; increased interest in its generous resident amenity, quality architecture and great location, thanks to the neighbourhood&rsquo;s convenient mix of parks, reserves and commercial offerings.

10. Verre, Preston 
Developer:&nbsp;Wolf&amp;Lamb 
Estimated Completion: Early 2022

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Located in Melbourne&rsquo;s Preston, Verre is the latest offering from the developer Wolf&amp;Lamb.

The&nbsp;Chamberlain Architects-designed residences are an entertainers&rsquo; delight. Large balconies connect the living room to the outdoors and a rooftop terrace offers a space to host friends or relax against the Melbourne city skyline.

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Situated in the heart of Preston, Verre which holds sweeping cityscape views is set for&nbsp;completion in early 2022, with HGW Projects appointed as the builder.

One-bedroom apartments are available from as low as&nbsp;$385,000, extremely affordable for a first home buyer.

Urban has decided to take a look at ten soon-to-be-completed developments offered in Australia.

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Top 10 most exciting apartment developments set for completion in 2022 

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Rising just 1.5km away from Brisbane’s CBD in the culturally rich and vibrant Fortitude Valley are The Coterie. The two residential towers comprise of one, two and three bedroom selections and two penthouses across 27 floors. The Coterie is a modern day sanctuary, an exclusive lifestyle destination for its residents and a progressive addition to the energised urban village it belongs to. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley-e9b9ebb00f5d01c207a46cd635875e43.jpg?itok=gGIH7li4" style="width: 580px; height: 355px;"></a></figure>A prestigious collaboration from award winning design teams at Rothelowman and Bruce Henderson Architects introduces an elegant building silhouette wrapped in a flowing, monochromatic motif, a graphic representation of the connectivity between the two towers, the streetscape and the skyscrapers that border the suburb in the CBD.

Step inside your new one or two bedroom home to find a new brand of luxury with a range of versatile, open plan designs to welcome you home. Glass surrounds bring in the views and connect interior spaces to generous outdoor balconies.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley-a6564ccdc3903419c48eea464c53c47f.jpg?itok=oJnMAXOU" style="width: 580px; height: 254px;"></a></figure>Select apartments feature separate study zones and cavity sliding doors to some bedrooms and bathrooms to enhance light transferral and flexible living options. Designer touches are apparent in every space with the refined treatment of contemporary polished surfaces, textural finishes and confident, monochromatic highlights.

White joinery, smoky mirror splashbacks and sleek finishes invite warmth into the space as well as limestone finish stone benchtops paired with European oak floorboards. Kitchens filled with Miele appliances integrate with the full height cabinetry with the luxury extending into the bathrooms with large format white tiles, a wall basin, frameless shower and refined mosaic tile feature with black tapware to add a touch of elegance and modernity.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley-2cda559c9628bc991c7b3ceb1408f9cf.jpg?itok=1kJmcief" style="width: 580px; height: 534px;"></a></figure>Walls of floor-to-ceiling glazing border each open living design, heightening a luxurious penthouse aesthetic while embracing the sweeping views. An oasis of light and organic textures, each versatile residence becomes a serene retreat from the busyness below then turns into a sophisticated entertainer with multiple places for dining and lounging with friends. 

The site’s original heritage bakery facade and feature interior elements of St Pauls have been carefully integrated into the development to preserve the history of the Valley with a convenient cafe offering a welcoming, local face to the modern community.

The Alfred Place Street front will extend the lively dynamic of the neighbourhood with a contemporary ground level retail presence to engage with the surrounding urban village.

Within, residents will enjoy the exclusive amenities that offer social spaces, a private rooftop retreat atop each tower, landscaped gardens, sun decks, a swimming pool and alfresco entertaining zone.
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Box Hill's emerging hotel sector will welcome another operator with Avani Hotel confirmed for Central Park Box Hill.

The 20 level development which has yet to appear above ground is backed by H&amp;F Property and is in the hands of builder Maxcon. H&amp;F Property is a Melbourne-based development firm which brings together Richard and Eddie Hirsch (United Petroleum) and Daniel Faigen (Deague Group).

Daniel Faigen confirmed to Apartments.com.au that Minor International will occupy 75 suites within the mixed-use project under their Avani Hotel brand, with the balance dedicated to 93 private apartments.

Minor International's Avani Hotel is an upmarket designer brand; the hospitality and leisure company also controls Oaks Hotels &amp; Resorts which are prevalent across Melbourne's 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/image193_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="SJB Architects have included significant amenities within Central Park Box Hill"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="436" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image193_2.jpg?itok=DjuP3Brq" title="SJB Architects have included significant amenities within Central Park Box Hill" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>SJB Architects have included significant amenities within Central Park Box Hill</figcaption></figure>Supplementing Avani Hotel and the private apartments is 1,500 square metres of consulting suites within the podium, owing to the development's location opposite Box Hill's medical precinct.

According to Daniel Faigen Minor international was drawn to the development due to its high-quality design. Created by SJB Architects, Central Park Box Hill includes extensive outdoor rooftop amenities which include an indoor/outdoor dining areas, full-size kitchen, gym, pool and sauna.

Minor International's push into the Melbourne market will see its Box Hill presence supplemented by a new CBD hotel which is slated to open next month. Avani Central Melbourne will be located within the 55 level Avant tower at 60 A'Beckett Street which is rapidly approaching construction completion.

Daniel Faigen noted that H&amp;F Property and Minor International are in discussions regarding the prospect of further outlets across the developer's land portfolio.

<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/image190_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Bruce Henderson Architects have created 107 Darling Road."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="326" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image190_0.jpg?itok=Uf1oop36" title="Bruce Henderson Architects have created 107 Darling Road." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Bruce Henderson Architects have created 107 Darling Road.</figcaption></figure>Looking ahead and H&amp;F Property's upcoming project at 107 Darling Road will signify the developer's first foray into the fledgling build to rent sector.

Small in stature, 107 Darling Road will consist of only 9 high-end townhouses split between 7 x 3 storey townhouses with private lifts and 2 x 2 townhouses. Bruce Henderson Architects have undertaken the design for the development which includes underground car parking.

Daniel Faigen explained that on the back of H&amp;F Property's particular success in selling the designated 3 bedroom stock within their completed Grace Apartments at 1555 Malvern Road, the developer recognised the underlying depth for this product in the area. Consequently the compact site was always earmarked as a boutique project.

H&amp;F Property also has another significant development in the pipeline which Daniel Faigen has described as a "very special building." More details on that particular project in coming weeks.
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The hotel juggernaut across inner Melbourne is showing no signs of slowing down.

After last week's announcement that <a href="/news/mandarin-oriental-to-open-its-first-hotel-residence-property-in-australia">Mandarin Oriental will anchor the Zaha Hadid-designed 600 Collins Street</a>, three further projects have come to the fore in recent days. A long expected Southbank project is headed for a construction start, whilst Melbourne City Council is attending to two further hotel-based planning applications.

At 167 City Road, signage for builder Maxcon has appeared across the site's frontage, heralding a start to the project which has been on the drawing for roughly five years.

<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/image23_6.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="167 City Road may be branded Ibis Styles. Image: CBRE Hotels"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="337" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image23_6.jpg?itok=Tqql8Equ" title="167 City Road may be branded Ibis Styles. Image: CBRE Hotels" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>167 City Road may be branded Ibis Styles. Image: CBRE Hotels</figcaption></figure>In line with a construction start, CBRE Hotels has launched a campaign to sell the site and hotel, which is provisionally proposed as an Ibis Styles outlet. First covered by Apartments.com.au during 2013, the Peddle Thorp design has taken time to come to fruition, but now has an anticipated completion date of late 2018.

The buyer of 167 City Road will eventually inherit a building which includes 162 hotel suites.

Southbank aside, hotel projects also continue to flow into the CBD, as evidenced by applications for both 563-567 Little Lonsdale Street and 589-599 Little Collins Street.

The former is an exceptionally quick progression, with the Little Lonsdale Street site having only sold during March. Lodged with Council last month, the application for the 336sqm site seeks demolition of the onsite low-rise office building for the delivery of a residential hotel project.

<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/little-lonsdale-street_563-567_2pp_08-3-pdf-image.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="563-567 Little Lonsdale Street as marketed. Image: CBRE City Sales"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="410" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/little-lonsdale-street_563-567_2pp_08-3-pdf-image.jpg?itok=qKqLOE-i" title="563-567 Little Lonsdale Street as marketed. Image: CBRE City Sales" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>563-567 Little Lonsdale Street as marketed. Image: CBRE City Sales</figcaption></figure>Plans for Pro-invest Developments' expected hotel at 589-599 Little Collins Street have also been lodged during June.

The firm is working on the roll-out of a portfolio of 10 to 15 Holiday Inn Express hotels across Australia, on behalf of the Pro-invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity Fund. <a href="http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/hotels-and-leisure/proinvest-brings-holiday-inn-express-to-melbourne-cbd-20161220-gtequs">Outlined late last year</a>, Pro-invest has targeted roughly 300 suites for the site, along with retail and office uses.

Substantially larger than the Little Lonsdale site, the planned Holiday Inn Express is set to account for two low-rise office buildings.

 
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