<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

Melbourne apartments

First home buyers have been eyeing the affordable off-the-plan apartments in Cultivate, the latest development in Heidelberg West by the developer Kincaid.

The prominent architecture firm DKO have designed the apartments, which start from as low as $369,000.

The two-bedroom apartments start from $479,000, over $130,000 less than Heidelberg&nbsp;West&#39;s&nbsp;median two-bedroom apartment price of $610,000.

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Cultivate, toward the tree-lined top of Bell Street, comprises 146 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two towers.

Most apartments will offer views to the CBD or Dandenong Ranges. There will be a communal garden on the top of the southern tower and on top of the podium that connects the two towers.

Cultivate has a walkscore of 80, representing a very walkable neighbourhood with easy access to decorated educational institutions like La Trobe University, the RMIT Bundoora Campus, Our Lady of Mercy College, Ivanhoe Grammar School and Ivanhoe Girls&#39; Grammar School.

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It is located just 12km north east of Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD, which is accessible via a range of public transport options. The conveniently located&nbsp;freeway provides easy access to get out of Melbourne, linking to the&nbsp;Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley winery region, while the Eastern Freeway makes the CBD easily accessible.

The nearby Yarra Valley Parklands offer a diverse range of activity, golf courses, bike paths &amp; canoeing along the Yarra River.

West Heidelberg is part of a National Employment and Innovation Cluster, as identified by the Victorian Planning Authority, and is home to some of Melbourne&rsquo;s largest medical and research centres.

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First home buyers have been eyeing the affordable off-the-plan apartments in Cultivate, beating out much of the established competitors in Heidelberg West

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Kincaid offering first home buyer entry to Heidelberg West, with affordable Cultivate apartment development

The developer&nbsp;EcoWorld International Australia has taken looking after its residents to another level at its recently completed Yarra One apartment tower in South Yarra.

EcoWorld, in partnership with Scarisbrick International, a Singapore-based company that developed a new concept in luxury retirement living, has launched Lifestyle One, an all-round app which allows residents to do everything from making&nbsp;massage appointments to hiring a butler.

The service, which is a monthly subscription fee, brings a different level of service to residents of all ages,&nbsp;Yarra One General Manager Jeffrey Ong says.

&ldquo;By offering our residents 6-star services 24 hours a day, we aim to further amplify the Yarra One living experience as a beautiful, luxurious home that pampers, comforts, and inspires our residents,&quot; Ong says.

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&ldquo;People often associate apartment living with a compromised lifestyle, but our vision is to provide residents both convenience and lifestyle under one roof.

&ldquo;EcoWorld is excited to be one of the first developers to bring apartment residents a premium resort lifestyle in Australia and hopes to explore similar initiatives for future projects.&rdquo;

Yarra One, on Claremont Street, was designed by&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis and completed its construction last December.

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There are 247 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as three penthouses.

The project boasts a wide range of amenities including a wellness precinct equipped with a gymnasium, outdoor spa, dance studio and yoga room; a resident dining room, library and wine cellar; Tesla car-share and pet wash facilities.

The Lifestyle One app allows residents to book:

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	<li>Butler</li>
	<li>In-Residence Dining</li>
	<li>Housekeeping</li>
	<li>Laundry</li>
	<li>Concierge</li>
	<li>Nurses and Caregivers (attendance in residence)</li>
	<li>Massage</li>
	<li>Personal Trainer (gym, swimming, water aerobics and yoga)</li>
	<li>Pet Services (grooming and walking)</li>
	<li>Beauty Salon Services (hair, nails and skin treatments)</li>
</ul>

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Yarra One, on Claremont Street, was designed by Fender Katsalidis and completed its construction last December

EcoWorld in Australian first, launching six star, 24-hour app at Yarra One, South Yarra apartments

The Melbourne developer, Caydon Property, are offering a number of different floor plans for buyers to choose from at their new Preston apartment development, Due North.

There are five different configurations currently available across the 107 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, spread over the 12-level High Street building.

All the three-bedroom apartments have been snapped up.

Due North is crowned by a luxury rooftop space and features a co-working area and three street level retail spaces.

Caydon&#39;s in-house design team designed Due North, with sustainable architecture, with each apartments possessing a 6.5 Star Energy Rating from NABERS.

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Urban has taken a closer look at some of the floorplan configurations left at Due North, located only 20 minutes away from the Melbourne CBD and within walking distance from Raglan Street.

1. The 57 sqm, one-bedroom apartments 
Priced from $482,000

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The one-bedroom apartments with a built-in home office area at Due North start from 57 sqm and feature&nbsp;an open-plan living and dining area and an L-shaped kitchen.

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Kitchens feature reconstituted stone benchtops and splashback, with the choice between two colour schemes, a matte charcoal scheme and a light oyster grey scheme.

There&#39;s a further&nbsp;11 sqm balcony.

2. The 74 sqm, two-bedroom apartments 
Priced from $605,710

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Residents have a number of different floorplans to choose from across the&nbsp;61 two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments on offer.

Offered with a car space, one of the&nbsp;two-bedroom apartment floorplans has&nbsp;74 sqm and features&nbsp;a master bedroom with ensuite and built-in robes.

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The home, which includes a 10 sqm balcony and an open-plan living and dining area, has floor-to-ceiling windows, timber flooring and Baumatic appliances.

There is an option to upgrade appliances to Smeg, as well as elevate your living with a choice of larger balcony, island bench with breakfast bar or add a second parking space.

3. The 82&nbsp;sqm, two-bedroom apartments 
Priced from $729,906

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The largest apartments on offer at Due North are 82&nbsp;sqm, and have two bedrooms, set privately on the opposite sides of the apartments, and a home office space.

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The apartments&nbsp;also have&nbsp;a 25 sqm, north-facing balcony that runs the full length of the apartment, opening out from the&nbsp;both the living space and master bedroom.

These apartments come with two parking spaces.

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Urban takes a look at three floorplan configurations that characterise the living experience at Due North

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Floorplan focus: Caydon Property offer buyers multiple configurations at Due North, Preston apartments

Hive Properties&rsquo; latest Melbourne development, The Gratis, is a collection of 12 three-bedroom residences in the leafy suburb of Deepdene.

Designed by Embrace Architects and Adele Bates, each apartment encapsulates elegance, style and timeless design.

The project features open-plan living spaces, freestanding baths, ample storage and landscaping by Jack Merlo, offering an ideal setting to entertain or unwind in the home&rsquo;s various living spaces.

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Flooded with natural light and luxurious finishes, the Gratis makes each home a private sanctuary.

Still unsure? Urban takes a look at six reasons why buying in Melbourne&#39;s&nbsp;Deepdene could be a smart move.

1. The lush, green setting

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Residents have convenient access to green spaces in the picturesque eastern suburb of Deepdene, including recreational playing fields, cycle paths, and lively playgrounds.

Promoting an active lifestyle, the Gratis is surrounded by Deepdene Park, Belmont Park, Reservoir Reserve, and Balwyn Park.

2. Deepdene&rsquo;s property value is trending up

The exclusive suburb of Deepdene is the backdrop for The Gratis, where residents are connected to green open spaces and leafy streets.

Deepdene is also seeing a recovery trend with units seeing a 2.2 per cent per annum increase in asking prices over the last three years, according to SQM Research.

3. Great culinary destination

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&ldquo;[It is] an easy trip to a variety of fantastic eateries on Whitehorse Road and Cotham Road, from gourmet pizza and pasta to a delicious brunch fare&rdquo;, the project marketing read.

The lively Glenferrie Road is also dotted with trendy cafes and eateries, contemporary restaurants and great dishes.

4. Convenient shopping and retail

The shopping routine is made easy for residents of the Gratis thanks to its close proximity to both Camberwell Junction and Kew Junction shopping areas.

A wealth of shopping and eating destinations are available, including Leo&rsquo;s Fine Food Supermarket, Toscano&rsquo;s, and The Camberwell Place Shopping Centre.

5. Lifestyle offerings

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Deepdene and the surrounding areas deliver a number of leisure and recreation attractions, such as the Kew Golf Club, Studley Park Golf Course, and Yarra Bend Golf Club only moments away.

&ldquo;Movie lovers will also adore having the Balwyn Palace Cinema and Rivoli Cinemas in close proximity&rdquo;, the developers said.

6. Premier schooling

Some of Melbourne&rsquo;s most sought-after public and private schools are just moments from the residence, making The Gratis a superb destination for families.

These renowned schools include Camberwell Grammar School, Camber-well Girls Grammar School, Genazzano FCJ College, Carey Grammar School, Methodist Ladies&rsquo; College, and Deepdene Primary School.

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Urban takes a look at six reasons why buying in Melbourne's Deepdene could be a smart move

Six reasons why buying in Melbourne's Deepdene could be a smart move

Nestled in one of Melbourne&rsquo;s most prestigious and leafy inner-city suburbs, The Gratis delivers twelve unique and considered residences in Deepdene.

The boutique development defines luxury, elegance, and unbridled sophistication, guided by Embrace Architects&rsquo; architectural vision.

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Each residence places a premium on first-class quality, the finest fittings and fixtures, and uncompromising attention to detail.

The penthouse apartment, a three-bedroom two-bathroom residence situated on Burke Road boasts a generous living zone complemented by bespoke oak flooring.

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&ldquo;This everyday space will be a genuine pleasure to relax in day and night&rdquo;, said interior designer, Adele Bates.

Set over a total area of 281sqm, the one-storey apartment features full windows, a separate laundry and two terraces complemented by Jack Merlo landscaping.

The home&rsquo;s bathrooms and ensuites are fitted with gun metal-finished tapware and include rain showers, freestanding baths, natural marble vanities, and fluted glass screen doors to the shower.

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&ldquo;[It is] the ideal space to refresh and energise&rdquo;, the project marketing claimed.

Residents will also find immaculate attention to detail in the Gratis&rsquo; exterior fa&ccedil;ade, with metal and natural stone cladding the home.

A unique LED backlit garage door plate is also included within the spacious garage as well as fantastic storage options.

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The layout features two study nooks that are built into the design and an east-facing aspect.

Luxury features that are available in the penthouse design include a Molteni&amp;C Gliss Master walk-in closet, designed by Vincent Van Duysen, as well as a Liebherr built-in wine cabinet.

Kitchens are furnished with premium V-Zug appliances, brass accents and a cocktail bar with a Zip Hydrotap upon request.

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This luxurious and oversized apartment possesses an uncompromising attitude when it comes to designer residential living.

A modern Escea fireplace and handcrafted tiling act as the centrepieces of the living area, while the large freestanding bathtub is the highlight of the bathroom.

This penthouse residence also includes underfloor heating and, in the master bedroom, under tile heating.

About the developer

Hive Properties pride themselves on their attention to detail and their ability to build and develop luxury residences.

Much like each home at The Gratis is unique, Hive understands that the buyer journey is too. The process for their clients has been tailored to their needs to ensure that they create an inclusive and positive experience.

At Hive, residents deal directly with the design development and construction team so that residents can feel secure in their investment.

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Nestled in one of Melbourne’s most prestigious and leafy inner-city suburbs, The Gratis delivers twelve unique and considered residences in Deepdene

Take a look: The luxury Deepdene apartment development The Gratis, one of the suburb's best

Box Hill is a thriving suburb just 14 kilometres east of Melbourne. The suburb is&nbsp;set to undergo expansive growth and development over the coming years, due to its crowning as a Metropolitan Activity Centre.

A major transportation hub for Melbourne&#39;s eastern suburbs, Box Hill is home to one of the city&#39;s busiest train stations, located beneath Box Hill Central. It is also served by the route 109 tram and numerous bus routes.

Retail is also plentiful with Box Hill Central. It was 2007 when two shopping centres merged to create Box Hill Central, which is integrated with a bus interchange and the Box Hill railway station.

Prices start from as low as $395,000&nbsp;at some of the current developments on the market in Box Hill,&nbsp;well below Melbourne&#39;s median of $610,000, as calculated by CoreLogic.

As the suburb&rsquo;s cultural diversity and growing appeal have made it one of the more desirable places to live in Melbourne&#39;s east, Urban has taken a deeper dive into some of the best apartment developments set for Box Hill.

<h2>1. Spring Street</h2>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $395,000

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Investors and first home buyers have both been attracted to Spring St, the newest mixed-use development slated for Box Hill.

The low price point in the project, the first in Box Hill designed by the renowned architecture firm Elenberg Fraser, has both investors and first home buyers keeping their eyes peeled.

Set in a quiet and leafy area in the bustling heart of Box Hill, Spring St provides convenient public transport, with the 109 tram, trains and buses nearby, as well as local shops and cafes. The ground level of Spring St will also home a number of retail and dining options.

Within a few hundred metres is the Box Hill RSL and Bowls Club, which meets Box Hill Gardens, a one kilometre urban park with sports courts, a running track, barbecue areas, ponds, and a playground.

The development of 312 apartments will also feature a 25 metre pool with spa, a sauna, gym,&nbsp;yoga room and more. Completion is set for 2024.

<a href="/news/vic/why-spring-st-box-hill-apartments-are-attracting-both-first-home-buyers-and-investors">Read more:&nbsp;Why Spring St, Box Hill apartments are attracting both first home buyers and investors</a>

<h2>2. Prospect apartments</h2>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $422,370

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With hotel-style amenities, a vibrant community and contemporary design, Prospect Apartments&nbsp;is one of R&amp;F Property&rsquo;s latest multi-residential projects.&nbsp;

Situated at 9 Prospect Street, Prospect Apartments will home&nbsp;193 apartments in one, two and three-bedroom configurations. Designed by Hayball, the exterior boasts an elegant and refined form with a poised glass fa&ccedil;ade.

Each apartment offers residents a choice between an East Scheme and West Scheme, each offering unique design perspectives that present a calming family space. Among the project&rsquo;s numerous amenities are a porte-coch&egrave;rre, pool gym and concierge service.

Prospect is expected to reach completion in 2022.

<h2>3. The Parade</h2>

One-bedroom apartments starting from $465,000

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Recently completed is the boutique apartment development The Parade, also designed by&nbsp;Hayball.

Comprising just 58 one and two-bedroom residences across 12 floors, The Parade&#39;s&nbsp;signature cascading facade gives the ability to deliver larger than average balconies with uninterrupted sky views, as well as light-filled living spaces across a number of different floorplans.&nbsp;

Designed with the latest environmental standards, The Parade incorporates sustainable materials and the harvesting of rainwater and sunlight,&nbsp;a benchmark and&nbsp;example for further Box Hill development.

Prices start from as low as $395,000 at some of the current developments on the market in Box Hill, well below Melbourne's median of $610,000


The best of Box Hill: The top three apartments on the market in Box Hill right now

St Boulevard is the latest residential development by The Shakespeare Group, located in a prime position on the corner of St Kilda Rd and High Street, and at the southern tip of Albert Park Lake.

St Boulevard, made up of three towers&nbsp;Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko, puts residents on the fringes of Albert and Fawkner Parks, and a short stroll to the eclectic St Kilda and Prahran precincts.

Shakespeare Group described the development as being set&nbsp;between a concrete jungle and a bohemian hub, with some of the unique&nbsp;boutiques and restaurants lining Fitzroy and Acland Streets just a few minutes away.

The development is centered around a lush garden with the building&#39;s namesake tree&#39;s at the fore linking to interior amenity and facilities.

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St Boulevard is within walking distance to Albert Park to the west and the Royal Botanic Gardens to the east, with many apartments holding views over the green landscape. The&nbsp;parklands are described as&nbsp;Melbourne&rsquo;s green lungs,&nbsp;with access to the winding Yarra River trails and waterways&nbsp;for residents to explore.

Just across the Yarra is the Melbourne sports precinct, home to the MCG,&nbsp;Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and AAMI Park.

Some of Melbourne&rsquo;s best cultural and entertainment venues are close by&nbsp;as it&#39;s not far from the heart of&nbsp;Melbourne&rsquo;s arts precinct. That includes the Shrine of Remembrance,&nbsp;Malthouse Theatre, NGV and&nbsp;ACCA.

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For those looking for more than just a stroll, other exercise options include the Tennis World Albert Reserve,&nbsp;Fawkner Park Tennis Court, Albert Park Golf Courses and many gyms, including the one on offer exclusively to residents at&nbsp;St Boulevard.

After sweating it out enjoy some of the best food Melbourne has to offer on High Street, Putt Road and Flinders Street, home to such classics like&nbsp;The Kettle Black,&nbsp;Entrecote,&nbsp;Hunters Kitchen &amp; Bar,&nbsp;Bistro Gitan, The Emerson, France-Soir, Prahran Market and many many more.

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St Boulevard, made up of three towers Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko, puts residents on the fringes of Albert and Fawkner Parks, and a short stroll to the eclectic St Kilda and Prahran precincts

Why St Boulevard's St Kilda Road location can not be repeated

Developments across the country, particularly those in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland, are gearing up for one of their busiest periods from the launch of spring in the lead up to Christmas.

Last December saw&nbsp;the pent up sales demand released, as face-to-face appointments became available again, and 2021 feels like deja vu, with the added driver that international borders may be open by Christmas, or not soon after.

That will bring in the next wave of buyers, the local and overseas investor, who have been sitting on their hands for the most of 2021 due to the lack of immigration to Australia.

Now with the expectation of international students, expats returning to Australia, and more flexible travel between states, experts believe sales across Australia&#39;s East Coast will jump during the final quarter of 2021.

Noorden Property director David Lamond&nbsp;says there are parallels between the lighter restrictions experienced in Victoria at the end of last year and what we expect to unfold this year.

&quot;There was pent up demand last year when Melbourne came out of lockdown in December. We&#39;ve survived economic collapse, and real estate as an asset class has been one of the safest bets over the last 18 months,&quot; Lamond says.

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&quot;Despite the ongoing lockdowns, Australia has still come out of the pandemic as one of the safest countries to handle the virus.&quot;

Lamond says that&#39;s only going to increase heading in to summer, with the recent announcement that borders are likely to open potentially as early as Christmas.

Ash Bramich, the sales and marketing manager at Pace Development Group, says that while&nbsp;Covid has affected many financially, there is still so many buyers who are either not affected or wanting to get on with their life, which can include investing, first home buying, upsizing and downsizing.

&quot;There is no doubt the market continues to surprise us,&quot; Bramich says.

&quot;Many experts forget that rising home equity, a strong share market and historically low rates has created significant wealth for many Australians. This, combined with FOMO and covid influencing factors,&nbsp;is fuelling demand in many housing markets.&quot;

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Bramich says a wide variety of demographics&nbsp;represent the off the plan market, with&nbsp;sales and anecdotal evidence strongly suggesting that first home buyers&nbsp;are coming back to the off the plan arena,&nbsp;as it starts to represent great value compared to the strong established market.

He says downsizers from an ageing population, as well as lifestyle/Covid factors, are driving strong demand for spacious owner occupier size apartments, preferably in boutique buildings with strong lifestyle/community and rich amenity.

&quot;Many are using left over proceeds and driving price gains in holiday hot spots, especially in Queensland and warmer climate markets.&quot;

Growland CEO Ronald Chan says the housing market is definitely warming up as we approach the release from lockdown.

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&quot;Our enquiries for Victoria Square and Neue Grand increased by 30\ per cent&nbsp;over the last two weeks,&quot; Chan noted.

&quot;Buyers expressed strong interest to inspect our display suite once one-on-one inspection is allowed.&quot;

Sales and anecdotal evidence is strongly suggesting that first home buyers are coming back to off the plan market, as it starts to represent great value compared to the strong established market.



Buyer demand expected to spike in count down from Spring to Christmas 2021

The Melbourne property developer and construction firm BCentral are rubber-stamping their reputation of delivering what they promised when selling their off the plan apartment developments.

They recently completed&nbsp;ALIA in the bayside McKinnon area, and the development, particularly the kitchen, look identical to the renders offered to buyers when the sales launched last year.

Below is an example of how alike the render and finished product of the kitchen are,&nbsp;created by the interior design studio ZUNICA.

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ALIA was a collaborative effort by ZUNICA, Perkins Architects, and Bruce Henderson Architects.&nbsp;

Prior to the launch of the apartments last year, the full-floor penthouse sold for nearly $2 million, setting a suburb record for an apartment. A number of the sub-penthouses sold for over $1 million.

BCentral founder Tal Goldman told Urban when sales launched that ALIA was perfect for anyone searching for a premium home&nbsp;with&nbsp;world-class amenity.

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&ldquo;This project is so special when it comes to multi-residential living - we have ensured each floor plan is expansive and light-filled, offering that perfect balance of comfort and functionality,&quot; Goldman said.

&quot;Our mantra from day one, was to create the very best residential project McKinnon has been presented with. We focus on doing things right and the results have followed. It is extremely satisfying for the whole development team to have achieved such a lofty goal.&rdquo;

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ALIA is now McKinnon&#39;s tallest multi-residential building, with a&nbsp;northerly aspect and views of the city skyline, bay and Dandenong Ranges.

There are only three-bedroom apartments left in ALIA, priced from $1.24 million.

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Another of BCENTRAL&#39;s latest developments, their equally boutique Bayside apartment project Southbay in Cheltenham, recently completed construction.

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The sold-out development, designed by the architect Mould Murray, comprises 28 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including penthouse-style apartments and&nbsp;oversized outdoor courtyards and terraces.&nbsp;

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BCENTRAL&#39;s&nbsp;latest development is Cascade in Bentleigh at 27 Bent Street, a boutique collection of 31 two and three-bedroom apartments starting from $630,000.

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The Bent Street project, slated for completion around April 2022, has been designed&nbsp;by the awarded&nbsp;CBG Architects.

Spanning four levels, Cascade is set to have a&nbsp;6-star energy rating and open plan living spaces that flow out to private balconies or gardens

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ALIA is now McKinnon's tallest multi-residential building, with a northerly aspect and views of the city skyline, bay and Dandenong Ranges

Render v reality: How BCENTRAL's finished apartments stack up against its plans

There's no slowing down the&nbsp;rapidly active apartment developer GURNERTM, who is continuing to bolster its $7 billion pipeline.

Their latest play, following the announcement of the <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-gurner-reveals-1-25-billion-four-tower-surfers-paradise-apartment-development-la-pelago">$1.25 billion plans in Surfers Paradise</a>, is back on their home patch of Melbourne.

GURNER, led by the renowned developer Tim Gurner, has secured a site at 334 City Road in Southbank, and plans a $250 million, 40-level tower, which will have 400 apartments, ground-level retail, and a gym.

The joint venture with the Catalfamo family will feature&nbsp;what Tim Gurner refers to as ‘Melbourne’s hottest new rooftop venue’ in a celebration of the building’s past.

“This site is strategically located in the heart of the southern entertainment precinct within proximity to Crown Casino, South Melbourne and the Arts Precinct," Gurner said.

<a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-gurner-reveals-1-25-billion-four-tower-surfers-paradise-apartment-development-la-pelago">Read more:&nbsp;First look exclusive: Gurner reveals $1.25 billion, four-tower Surfers Paradise apartment development La Pelago</a>

“We are increasingly building a portfolio of larger mixed-use projects where we can incorporate our wellness and concierge services as a longer-term play, and this project perfectly fits that model.

“Southbank is going through a renaissance of sorts with an increasing number of restaurants, bars and entertainment precincts while offering proximity to the best parts of Melbourne’s CBD, it allows us to do something special that will add to the flavour of the area while bringing our signature luxury approach to residential living.

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The 1652 sqm site was once the home of the infamous Eve Nightclub, and more recently operated as a hostel, already has an existing permit in place.

GURNERTM has appointed its go-to architect collaborators Warren and Mahoney to redesign the scheme within the existing envelope, which has been re-submitted for council approval with plans for 400 one, two and three-bedroom residential apartments over 40 levels, along with a ground floor retail provision.

As has become the developer’s signature, the project has proposed plans for a unique amenity offering including a health and wellness precinct, a two-storey gym, a communal dining, cinema and entertainment precinct, dog wash and dog run, along with rooftop 
facilities.

<a href="/news/vic/why-tim-gurner-chose-collingwoods-smith-street-the-worlds-coolest-street">Read more:&nbsp;Why Tim Gurner chose Collingwood's Smith Street, the world's coolest street</a>

The project will form one of the developer’s landmark mixed-use developments as it increasingly looks to add more projects of scale to its pipeline in line with GURNERTM’s strategic outlook across a multi-faceted build-to-sell, build-to-rent, hospitality, wellness and lifestyle portfolio.

Gurner is hoping demolition will be able to start this year.

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Gurner says he has been&nbsp;planning and preparing for this very deliberate growth period methodically over the past 36 months, and the business has never been in a better position to support this acquisition phase.

“I believe this next property cycle will move quickly and it will be critical to swiftly capitalise\ on the economic recovery period we are currently experiencing, underpinned by what I am forecasting will be significant movement and migration from overseas from 2022 onwards.

“Over the past eight years we have added a huge amount of experience within our team and our strategic finance partners, and we are now looking to deliver approximately 10 projects per annum across our boutique, mixed-use and multi-tower divisions,” he said.

Warren and Mahoney principal Nick Deans said 344 City Road’s architectural design deliberately sets out to establish a new level of luxury living in the Southbank precinct.

“Warren and Mahoney was pleased to be awarded this prestigious project following a highly competitive pitch and to further deepen our relationship with the team at Gurner. We’ve been collaborating for close to ten years and this incredible tower is just another great chapter in our strong and evolving relationship.

“The external façade of the building makes a bold statement, designed ‘in the round’ to ensure it delivers appeal from all aspects.

“With its defined crown structure atop of the building, the tower is a symbolic piece of architecture that will be highly visible on the skyline of Southbank and contribute to Melbourne’s broader city-scape. And those living there will enjoy uninterrupted views of the CBD and back to Port Philip Bay.

“ We’ve also worked closely with the Gurner team to prototype and implement the ‘Greener by Gurner’ sustainability aspirations for a carbon neutral development – a standard we’d like to see across the board.”

Their latest play, following the announcement of the $1.25 billion plans in Surfers Paradise, is back on their home patch of Melbourne.



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