Lewis Land's latest apartment release within its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan is targeting one of the Gold Coast's fastest-growing buyer groups, with almost a third of apartments at Solis priced below $1 million.

The seven-storey building at Biggera Waters will comprise 91 apartments, including 24 one-bedroom residences starting from $778,000, a price point Lewis Land says is aimed squarely at first home buyers struggling to enter the Gold Coast market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land</a> Head of Development Michael Long said the developer deliberately allocated a significant proportion of the project to more affordable apartment types.

"First home buyers have been priced out of many parts of the Gold Coast, and we saw a clear opportunity to address this and play our part in a longer-term housing solution," Long said.

"That's why 24 of the 91 apartments being delivered at Solis have been designed and priced for the city's next generation of homeowners, quality one-bedroom apartments, half of which include an additional multipurpose room to maximise space and flexibility.

"This approach places 30 per cent of apartments in Solis under $1 million, and with close proximity to Harbour Town's future light rail extension connecting residents to the city's major employment and knowledge hubs, it's a win for buyers looking to secure their first property."

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Solis will deliver a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with residences ranging up to 232 sqm. Apartments feature generous balconies and contemporary finishes, while residents will have access to Harbour Shores' lagoon pool, clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga studio and sauna.

The focus on first home buyers resonated with purchaser Holly Humphreys, who said she and her boyfriend spent more than a year searching for their first property before shifting their attention from houses to apartments.

"We fell in love with the first house we bid on and got our hopes up, but after repeated knockbacks we learned not to get too attached," Humphreys said.

"We offered at the high end of price guides, but sales kept going even higher. That's where we really struggled and we needed to re-evaluate our budget and our expectations. Standalone houses were off the table, and we pivoted to apartments and townhouses."

Humphreys said it was encouraging to see developers recognising the growing demand from first home buyers.

"There's a growing number of young buyers looking to enter the market earlier because they understand that getting in now can make a real difference as prices continue to rise," she said.

"It's fantastic to see a developer recognise this and then actively take measures to deliver an apartment with us in mind."

Solis is the first development planned within the second stage of the Harbour Shores masterplan, with early works expected to commence in September 2026.

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Lewis Land targets first home buyers at latest Harbour Shores release, Solis

Luxury apartment developer Abadeen has recorded $19.25 million in apartment sales across two of its Lower North Shore developments in the lead-up to the end of the financial year, headlined by the sale of a $6.75 million penthouse at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/koyo-crows-nest-5-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest-nsw-2065">KOYO in Crows Nest.</a>

The transactions also included the sale of a newly completed three-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences in Cremorne</a> for $6.35 million, with the residence selling shortly after the project's first public inspections following completion.

The sales come as completed, owner-occupier-focused apartments continue to attract strong demand across Sydney's Lower North Shore, particularly from buyers looking for certainty and immediate occupancy.

The penthouse at KOYO spans 491 sqm across a single level and was designed by architect Koichi Takada. The development is one of Abadeen's flagship boutique projects in Crows Nest.

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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said buyer activity lifted noticeably in the lead-up to the end of the financial year.

"We saw a clear increase in enquiry levels, inspection numbers and buyer engagement across our completed projects leading into the end of the financial year," Brown said.

"Buyers have become far more decisive over the past six months. The combination of improving confidence, limited supply and the ability to physically inspect completed residences is creating strong competition for premium apartments in the best locations."

Brown says the&nbsp;response to Park Residences following completion has been particularly strong.

"Buyers want certainty and are responding positively to the opportunity to walk through a finished product, inspect the quality firsthand and move in immediately," Brown suggested.

"Projects such as Park Residences and KOYO demonstrate that when the product is exceptional and the location is irreplaceable, buyers are prepared to act quickly."

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Abadeen CEO Joe Tack said quality continued to differentiate projects in the current market.

"Today's buyers are incredibly discerning," Tack said.

"They are seeking larger floorplans, premium finishes, walkability, lifestyle amenity and confidence in the developer delivering the project. Well-designed boutique developments continue to outperform because they offer something genuinely difficult to replace.

"The enquiry we are seeing across our completed and recently completed Lower North Shore portfolio is very encouraging, and we expect this momentum to continue into spring."

The sales follow increased enquiry across Abadeen's Lower North Shore portfolio which also includes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/northcote-collective-naremburn-2-northcote-street-naremburn-nsw-2065">Northcote Collective in Naremburn</a> which also completed recently.

KOYO penthouse headlines Abadeen's $19.25 million EOFY sales flurry

The City of Sydney has approved plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia Group</a> and Metrics Credit Partners’ $3.5 billion Castlereagh Place project in the heart of the Sydney CBD

The towers will be among the tallest in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney</a>'s CBD, with more floors than any other residential tower in the city.&nbsp;

The 6,000 sqm site was acquired by the joint venture partners in 2024. It is the largest amalgamated land parcel in the Sydney CBD and comprises eight individual sites fronting Castlereagh, Pitt and Liverpool Streets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castlereagh-place-sydney-324-348-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Castlereagh Place</a> will transform an underutilised city block into a landmark mixed-use destination, anchored by two 82-storey towers comprising 607 luxury residences above an 8-level podium housing a 209-room luxury hotel. A 1,000 square metre civic park on ground level features a curated mix of food, beverage and retail.

The plans have been refined over the past year to rebalance the residential and hotel offering, and reconfigure the retail footprint to create a stronger, more dynamic dining experience.

A three-level flagship building on the prominent corner of Pitt and Liverpool Streets will be the gateway to the Castlereagh Place lifestyle precinct. Set to become a Sydney icon, the building is capable of housing multiple hospitality venues.

“Castlereagh Place is designed to be the City's next great urban oasis - an energetic mixed-use precinct that pulses with life, day and night,"&nbsp;said Joseph Kinsella, Group Director of Billbergia.

"It will bring the vibrancy of places like Barangaroo and Darling Quarter into a more accessible, central destination at the very heart of Sydney."

Kinsella said the project will build on&nbsp;Sydney’s growing laneway culture with the City’s largest network of new activated lanes - an expanded, next-generation take on precincts like Angel Place, Palings Lane and Ash Street in Wynyard.

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Castlereagh Place has been designed by architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">fjcstudio</a> in collaboration with Trias Studio, Aileen Sage and Polly Harbison Design, joint winners of an international design competition in 2018.&nbsp;

Signature design elements from the original scheme remain unchanged, while the public domain has been significantly enhanced, delivering 60 per cent more open-to-sky space.

Pedestrian access will also be enhanced through new laneways linking Pitt, Liverpool and Castlereagh Streets, drawing people into a new civic park with outdoor seating, landscaping and integrated public art.

With activated laneways supported by strong hospitality offerings, Castlereagh Place is tipped to become a vibrant new dining destination in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

It marks the largest undertaking to date for the Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners partnership. Together they are developing other underutilised Sydney sites into mixed-use precincts, including the $2.2 billion Concord Central and the $1.3 billion Chatswood Grand Residences.

Metrics Managing Partner and Group CEO Andrew Lockhart said Castlereagh Place is a landmark project that will redefine Sydney’s skyline.

"As the tallest residential high-rise development, the revitalised site will offer panoramic views across the CBD and surrounds. We are excited to partner with Billbergia to reinvigorate an underutilised site and create a sophisticated and contemporary mixed-use offering situated in the heart of Sydney.”

Total apartments within the towers have increased to 607 dwellings, with a focus on larger floorplans. Aligned to growing market demand, Castlereagh Place now comprises 299 three-plus-bedroom apartments, 198 two-bedroom units and 110 one-bedroom configurations.

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Resident amenities will include an exclusive residents club containing a gym, rooftop pool, dining rooms, co-working spaces, library, golf simulator, games room, cinema room, and access to an exclusive concierge service. There will be around 500 basement car spaces below the towers.

The development will also include a state-of-the-art wellness centre, set to feature a bathhouse with magnesium pools, hot/cold plunge pools and premium amenities.

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According to fjcstudio, the towers will feature distinctive yet elegant architectural design reflecting Sydney’s geometry and urban character, with a network of through-site links and intimate public spaces activating the streetscape.

"Castlereagh Place is a city-making project of significant scale and ambition," said Richard Francis-Jones, Design Director at fjcstudio.

"It will create a rich urban complex of public open spaces, landscaped gardens, and vibrant laneways. Defining these new public spaces and the important streetscape of Castlereagh Street is a sequence of fine-grained, diverse retail and hotel architecture designed in collaboration with Aileen Sage, Polly Harbison Design and Trias.

“Rising above the tree-lined, human-scale streetscape are two slender residential towers that will transform the city skyline and look towards the Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Garden.”

Demolition and early construction works have commenced onsite at Castlereagh Place.

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Billbergia, Metrics, approved for $3.5 billion Sydney skyscrapers

International developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/spg-land">SPG Land</a> is preparing to re-launch its long-awaited $1.5 billion <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/paradiso-place-surfers-paradise-103-ferny-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Paradiso Place</a> development at Budds Beach, bringing a new price point to the Surfers Paradise apartment market.

The developer will release one-bedroom apartments from $825,000 and two-bedroom apartments from $1.24 million in the three-tower development.

According to Urbis, the starting price for the two-bedroom apartments is more than $400,000 below the weighted average sale price for comparable two-bedroom apartments in Surfers Paradise during 2025, which was pinned at $1.7 million.

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Urbis reported quarterly average sale prices for new two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments ranged from around $1.2 million to $1.7 million throughout 2025, peaking in the December quarter.

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Paradiso Place is now moving into its formal sales campaign, with a limited early-release opportunity available ahead of the public launch.

The development will comprise 845 apartments across three towers rising 40, 41 and 44 storeys from a 1.15-hectare site spanning an entire city block. The towers will sit above a new retail precinct.

"Paradiso Place represents a rare opportunity in today's market, offering premium apartments at a price point that is significantly more competitive than anything else currently available," SPG Land Sales Director Brad McMahon said.

"When you look at comparable new developments across Surfers Paradise, Main Beach and the Southern Beaches precinct, buyers are typically paying hundreds of thousands more for a similar product.

"The scale of this project and the developer-builder construction model allows us to unlock efficiencies that smaller developments simply cannot achieve. We are passing those benefits directly to buyers, while still delivering a five-star residential experience with an unmatched lifestyle."

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Each of the three towers designed by Rothelowman will have its own podium, connected by an elevated skybridge network to create a beachside village for residents. The resident amenity has been designed to rival a five-star hotel, with private dining rooms, resident lounges and entertainment spaces.

McMahon said the pricing strategy was a deliberate response to the current market.

"What Paradiso Place offers is a unique balance, genuine value within a premium market. Buyers are not compromising on quality, design or amenity, they are gaining access to it at a more competitive price point at a time when prices across the Gold Coast continue to reach new highs."

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Located around 100 metres from the beach and within walking distance of the Surfers Paradise North light rail station, Paradiso Place occupies one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held beachfront precincts.

Construction is continuing to progress, with eight of the project's 112 foundation piles now complete. Excavation has also commenced on the first diaphragm wall panel, with the first concrete poured on 15 June, marking a key milestone in the project's early works program.

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SPG Land launches $1.5 billion Paradiso Place at attractive price point

Luxury developer-builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lowe-living">Lowe Living</a> has achieved a new Victorian benchmark for an off-the-plan apartment, with the sale of two penthouses at its ultra-exclusive Maison Savoy development in Brighton.

The two penthouses achieved a combined sale rate of $49,926 per sqm. Both transactions eclipsed the previous identified Victorian off-the-plan price-per-square-metre benchmark, set by the 449 sqm apartment at Como Toorak, which sold at $46,659 per sqm.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/maison-savoy-brighton-150-esplanade-brighton-vic-3186">Maison Savoy</a>, Lowe Living's redevelopment of the former Brighton Savoy Hotel on absolute beachfront land at 150 The Esplanade, Brighton, has gained significant momentum since launching just eight weeks ago. Around 30 per cent of the project's 19 residences have already been secured, generating approximately $45 million in sales.

"Securing two of the three penthouse sales at this stage, within eight weeks of launching to market speaks to the confidence our clients place in Lowe Living," Lowe Living co-founder Emma Lowe said.

"They know we'll be with them through every stage of the journey, and that assurance is something we've worked hard to earn and never take for granted."

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Lowe said Maison Savoy was conceived as a genuine alternative to a prestige Brighton home, combining house-scale proportions with the convenience, security and lock-up-and-leave appeal of apartment living.

Lowe Living co-founder Tim Lowe said the early sales success demonstrated the resilience of Melbourne's prestige market and highlighted the growing demand for house-sized apartments among ultra-high-net-worth buyers.

"The Melbourne market has definitely been tested in recent years, with interest rates and global economic factors all creating a period of uncertainty across the real estate sector. The sales success at Maison Savoy however demonstrates that confidence remains exceptionally strong at the top end of the market.

"The prestige market is being driven by long-term lifestyle decisions rather than short-term market sentiment, which continues to create a level of certainty that befits an absolute beachfront property in a blue-chip location like Brighton.

"Brighton's fundamentals remain among the strongest in Melbourne, with limited new supply, enduring demand from an overwhelmingly local owner-occupier market, and a rare combination of beachfront amenity and proximity to the CBD."

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According to Cotality, Brighton remains one of Melbourne's most tightly held prestige suburbs, with an average ownership tenure of 15.3 years for houses and 12.3 years for units, while more than 73 per cent of homes are owner-occupied.

Tim Lowe said selling two of the project's three penthouses so early in the campaign was an uncommon result.

"This sales result is a reflection of quality and understanding the local market. It's incredibly rare to transact the penthouses so early in a sales campaign in any project so to have sold two of the three penthouses at Maison Savoy so soon after launch, all in-house without any external sales agency appointed, is reflective of our careful consideration of our buyers' needs and lifestyle.

"This is knowledge that is accumulated not just from data and demographic analysis, but via a deeply embedded understanding of how this type of buyer wants to live and feel in their home. We pride ourselves on getting to know our clients personally, and over the last 10 years we have been able to refine our product offering by talking one-on-one with our clients about their design and floorplan preferences.

"Being a fully integrated developer-builder with an in-house design and sales team allows us to lead every part of the process and ensure the highest quality of product and service at every touchpoint. It's a really important part of our DNA and the recent sales success at Maison Savoy indicates that our clients and purchasers are resonating with this point of difference.

"It reinforces that demand remains strong for thoughtfully designed residences that offer rarity, lifestyle and long-term value in tightly held locations, which ultimately validates Maison Savoy's positioning as creating a new benchmark for house-scale, wellness-led apartment living on Brighton's beachfront."

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The residences at Maison Savoy start from 295 sqm, with most enjoying uninterrupted views across Port Phillip Bay. The project sits moments from the Brighton Bathing Boxes, Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Middle Brighton Baths and Church Street's retail and dining precinct.

A key feature of the development is its private residents-only bathhouse, curated by the founder of Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse and modelled on traditional European bathing rituals and the award-winning Sorrento bathhouse.

The wellness offering includes a hydrotherapy pool, salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool, foot activation zone and a Vichy rainfall bed, one of only a handful in Australia. Residents will also have access to a Technogym studio, lounge spaces and a dedicated concierge service offering everything from morning coffee delivery and restaurant bookings to dry cleaning and home coordination.

"Wellness-led design has become a defining factor for luxury buyers," Emma Lowe said.

"Purchasers increasingly value homes that enhance wellbeing through thoughtful design, private amenity, privacy and liveability."

The penthouse purchasers are now undertaking a bespoke customisation process curated personally by architect Pete Kennon and the Lowe Living team, one of the developer's signature service offerings.

Construction on the $160 million transformation of the former Brighton Savoy Hotel site commenced last month, with completion expected in early 2028. The project has secured funding from NAB alongside development partner Monark.

Just one penthouse remains available, along with a limited number of two and three-bedroom residences starting from $3.75 million.

Lowe Living currently has eight projects on the market across Melbourne and recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, having grown a $1 billion development pipeline alongside a $350 million construction pipeline.

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Lowe Living set new Melbourne off the plan apartment record

Melbourne apartments

Melbourne property developer Salter Brothers has confirmed that, following an extensive selection process, an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Agreement has been signed with Camillo for its new Ivanhoe apartment development, Candela Ivanhoe.

This means that over the coming months, Salter Brothers and Camillo will work together on detailed designs, with the intention to proceed towards signing a build contract.

Salter Brothers Project Director, Dumindha Ranasinghe, said he is very pleased to be progressing the Candela Ivanhoe development towards its construction phase with Camillo, a highly reputable and experienced company with a specialist focus on building high quality boutique developments.

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Camillo General Manager, Daniel Zammit, also commented on how pleased his company is to be involved with Salter Brothers’ Candela Ivanhoe development and to be assisting with activities to prepare for the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

“Ivanhoe is a highly sought after area of Melbourne and to be involved with a landmark project of architectural excellence such as Candela, and with a professional partner in Salter Brothers, is a very pleasing result,” Zammit said.&nbsp;

With a striking glass facade, Candela will deliver 62 apartments to Ivanhoe, with a mix of&nbsp;one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, penthouses and loft-style residences.

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Architect John Demos and interior designer Kathy Demos collaborated on the design of the residences, which will sit across&nbsp;six light-filled levels, suiting singles, couples and families.

Beyond Candela’s smart and flexible floor plans, a focus has also been placed on creating sustainable and energy efficient homes, with the building set to achieve a 7-star energy rating.&nbsp;

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All apartments are designed to enhance daylight access in both living areas and bedrooms in a bid to reduce&nbsp;reliance on electric lighting, in addition to a 25kW Solar PV system that will be installed on the roof to help power the communal areas and reduce Owner’s Corporation contributions.&nbsp;

Both a communal rooftop terrace and a communal ground floor space will be constructed in Candela Ivanhoe, with the areas featuring barbecue facilities, seating areas and extensive landscaping.&nbsp;

Construction is tipped to wrap by late 2024, with prices starting from $555,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Two-bedders are priced from&nbsp;$755,000, while three-bedroom floorplans start from $1.1 million. The grander four-bedroom configurations begin at $1.76 million.&nbsp;

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Salter Brothers sign on with Camillo for its residential development at 40 Upper Heidelberg Road following an extensive Early Contractor Involvement selection process. 

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Salter Brothers signs Early Contractor Agreement with Camillo for Candela Ivanhoe apartments

BSPK Property, well known in the Melbourne development space for creating bespoke projects, are shaping up to deliver their latest residential development in one of Melbourne's most prized Bayside locations.

Situated on the city fringe at 339 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, the Evelyn Residences will deliver a limited collection of 23 residences across 13-storeys, taking in views of the Melbourne skyline and parkland, which will never be built out.&nbsp;

<h2>Luxury living in the heart of Bayside</h2>

The Evelyn Residences is situated in a location that embodies the bliss of Bayside life. Everything you need is just a short walk, drive, tram or bus ride away, including world-class food, entertainment, schools, cafes, restaurants, shopping, lush green parklands and some of Melbourne's best beaches.

With Port Melbourne Secondary College, Port Melbourne Primary, and Woolworths just 500 meters away, the location of the Evelyn Residences is unmatched.

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<h2>Grand size, spacious living and bonus incentives</h2>

Designed by Schmidt &amp; Pang Architects, the Evelyn Residences features grand size townhouses with flexible settlement options and bonus developer incentives, with construction well underway. Completion is slated for the end of 2023, with stamp duty savings still available.

A mix of three and four-bedroom configurations are available in The Evelyn, with prices starting from $1.63 million for a three-bedder, through to just over $2 million for the four-bedroom floorplans.&nbsp;

Delivering home-sized proportions, each of the residences features spacious living and entertainment spaces, while also adjoining to expansive private balconies, which provide the perfect place to take in the impressive vistas on offer.&nbsp;

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<h2>Elegant features and finishes</h2>

The interiors of the Evelyn Residences are equipped with high-end finishes including Gaggenau and Miele appliances, stone benchtops, concealed reverse cycle air conditioning, and double glazing for a carbon-neutral design.

The homes also feature private outdoor balconies and individual car spaces, with no car stackers or lifts required.

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A masterpiece of design, location, and lifestyle: Inside the new Port Melbourne residences, The Evelyn

Wanda Terraces is a new residential development that is set to raise the bar for luxury living.

Located at 14-16 Hawthorn Road, developers Platinum are set to offer timeless architecture and interiors in the new residential project, along with verdant landscaping and a range of amenities that are designed to provide residents with an unparalleled living experience.

Designed by award-winning Ewert Leaf, the oversized luxury apartments offer full customisation of layouts and finishes, ensuring that each home is unique and tailored to the individual needs of its residents.

Wanda Terraces comprises a mix of 24 two and three-bedroom apartments, with floorplans spanning from 90 sqm to 226 sqm.&nbsp;

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<h2>First-Class Amenities for a Convenient and Secure Lifestyle</h2>

Wanda Terraces is designed with convenience and security in mind. Every apartment comes with two car parks and features number plate recognition for added security. The development also features biometric fingerprint access security, ensuring that only residents have access to their homes and the communal facilities.

For added convenience, Wanda Terraces has a secure lock-up storage area for parcel deliveries, ensuring that residents never have to worry about missing a package delivery again. The development also features electric vehicle chargers, providing residents with a convenient and eco-friendly way to recharge their vehicles.

For pet owners, Wanda Terraces has a dog wash facility, making it easy to keep your furry friend clean and well-groomed. The development also features walk-in robes, providing residents with ample storage space.

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<h2>Oversized Gardens and Terraces for Outdoor Living</h2>

One of the standout features of Wanda Terraces is the oversized gardens and terraces that come with each apartment. The outdoor areas offer residents the perfect space for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the lush surroundings.

With landscaped gardens by John Patrick, residents can enjoy a tranquil and peaceful environment, right outside their door.

<h2>Perfectly Located in the Heart of Caulfield</h2>

Wanda Terraces is conveniently located close to Caulfield Park, the tram, and Malvern Central.

This means that residents are never far from the action, with a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options just a short stroll away.

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Wanda Terraces comprises a mix of 24 two and three-bedroom apartments, with floorplans spanning from 90 sqm to 226 sqm

Wanda Terraces: Delivering a new standard in luxury living to Caulfield North

Gramercy Terraces may be centrally located in the eastern pocket of Richmond, but Developer Lendlease have drawn its inspiration from New York to create the residential development.&nbsp;

Not just a name, but a word synonymous with music greats and a grand Manhattan hotel with an inspiring rooftop terrace vibe, Gramercy is also the name of an independent record label, as well as New York’s Gramercy Park Hotel, which has played host to music legends from Bob Dylan to Bob Marley and features a notable rooftop terrace perfect for inspiring alfresco entertaining.&nbsp;

“With the rich on-site musical history of our own Gramercy Terraces, the nod to music legends, alfresco entertaining and grand luxury was the perfect composition,” the group say.&nbsp;

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Gramercy Terraces will deliver a collection of just 31 three and four-level, individually titled three and four-bedroom townhouses.

The development presents the final opportunity to own a rare freehold property within the heritage precinct on Bendigo Street, which was home to the former ‘Studio Nine’ as well as once being the site of the Wertheim Piano Factory.&nbsp;

Gramercy Terraces offer a sanctuary within the inner-city, with light filled stairwells that cascade natural light and spacious individual rooftop terraces with city views.

Construction on stage one of the project is progressing well, says Lendlease, with Balmain &amp; CO continuing to impress with their attention to detail.&nbsp;

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The final release of three-bedroom residences are currently selling, spanning from 222 sqm, with each buyer given a complimentary Interior Decoration Service by Coco Republic and a 15 per cent discount across their furniture and homewares range.

Future residents will benefit from amenities on their doorstep, sitting within close proximity to restaurants, cafes and boutiques on Swan Street and easy connection to the rest of the city from Burnley Station.

The precinct will also target a 6-star Green Star Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, representing a world standard in sustainable design.

Gramercy Terraces will be joined in the precinct by Ardency Kennedy Place, Lendlease’s five-star luxury retirement living community, a new onsite café and provedore and the existing Richmond Community Learning Centre.

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Gramercy Terraces draws inspiration from New York rooftop terraces for its design

A residential project born from a lasting relationship between property developer and architect is the latest to hit the streets of Mordialloc.&nbsp;

Marking another successful collaboration between Shenfield Property and JFKDesign, Joe’s Quarter boasts just 11 residences, the boutique offering is undoubtedly one of Mordialloc’s premium addresses.&nbsp;

60 per cent of the residences have already been sold in the development, with Barry Plant's, Damien Murphy saying the response to the project so far has been really strong.&nbsp;

"The majority of the successful purchasers so far are owner occupiers resizing," Murphy said.

"We are still receiving strong enquiry &nbsp;- from as far as Warragul in Gippsland and as close as Mordialloc itself. With construction starting within a few weeks, the race is on to secure the remaining residences with excellent stamp duty savings."

Positioned on the banks of Mordialloc Creek, which flows into Port Phillip Bay, Joe’s Quarter delivers a mix of two and three-bedroom residences, with the design immersed in the site’s former boat making origins.&nbsp;

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Founder of Shenfield, Alister Shenfield has cast his hand across a number of boutique projects throughout Victoria, forming a close working relationship throughout his time with designer Jackson Fitzroy Kennedy from JFKDesign, which spans nearly 20 years.

Noting Joe’s Quarter as their most ambitious to date, the pair have created more than just a place to live, but a lifestyle, set within the outer regions of the CBD.&nbsp;

Founded in 2022, Shenfield has made a name for themselves as industry leaders in designing and developing boutique, energy efficient commercial and residential developments, without compromising quality, with Joe’s Quarter nonetheless following suit with their previous works.&nbsp;

With JFKDesign on board, the multi-disciplinary design firm have too created a rather impressive name for themselves, having won municipal, state and nation residential design and interior design awards.&nbsp;

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Commencement on the project is due to kick start this year, with prices starting from $1,230,000, topping out at nearly $2 million for the most indulgent offering within the project.&nbsp;

Each floorplan is expansive and considered, designed to offer the most premium living experience, spanning from 116 sqm through to 162 sqm, with each offering two-bathrooms and two car spaces.&nbsp;

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Shenfield Property hit 60 per cent sold at Joe's Quarter 

Golden Age Group are taking to the leafy suburb of Glen Waverely for their latest residential development.&nbsp;

Offering a range of three and four-bedroom townhouses, Floret has been designed by leading architecture firm, Rothelowman, who have crafted the 77 residences to seamlessly blend with their Glen Waverely surrounds.&nbsp;

Floret townhomes have been designed with versatility and thoughtfulness in mind, offering spacious interiors and adaptable layouts that are suitable for multigenerational living. With a focus on both practicality and aesthetic appeal, Floret provides the perfect blend of form and function for families at all stages of life.

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Emphasising a rich synergy between the built and natural environments, the homes connect with their leafy outlooks, inviting the palette of the outside in, with interiors of timber and natural textiles.&nbsp;

Three colour schemes are on offer inside the townhomes, with a Saint Germain muted green scheme, Saint Germain classic scheme and a modern palette scheme.&nbsp;

The Saint Germain colour palettes offer a range of sophisticated interior designs for the discerning home buyer. The muted green palette takes inspiration from Parisian interiors, with a focus on bespoke details such as fluted glass and subtle cabinetry. Brushed brass hardware and tapware, brass shower screen surrounds, and light wall and floor finishes complement the muted green tones, creating an atmosphere of cultured refinement.

The Classic palette, on the other hand, presents a strong monochromatic design, with a combination of warm whites and soft blacks. The palette is elevated by matte black tapware, contemporary cupboard profiles, black tiling, and black-framed kitchen and bathroom glazing. The fusion of black and white with clean, contemporary details is minimalistic yet expressive.

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The Modern colour scheme takes its cue from the beauty of the Australian landscape, resulting in homes that seamlessly blend style and nature. The spaces are characterised by their simplicity, with cohesive timber floors and integrated cabinetry creating a clean, minimalist look.&nbsp;

The interiors feature stone tiles and black accents in the tapware and shower screen frames, while unique castellated profiles throughout the home offer a sense of visual unity that mirrors the exterior architecture.

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Inside Golden Age Group’s Glen Waverley townhouse development, Floret

The Watson, a residential development by Kincrest, is setting the bar high in Essendon's real estate market.&nbsp;

The building's exterior was crafted by the renowned architect firm Rothelowman, featuring spacious balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows that take full advantage of the city and bay views, while the interiors of The Watson have been curated by Melbourne-based architecture studio Telha Clarke.

“Our intent was to create homes that stand the test of time, both through the design and the selection of practical materials,” Kincrest say. &nbsp;

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Offering just 37 residences, each one has been designed with owner-occupiers in mind, boasting an average internal size of 122 sqm.

With a choice of light or dark colour schemes, residents can customise their apartment to their personal style, with the neutral colour palette serving as a blank canvas, making it easy to add a touch of individuality.

Light and airy, the open-plan living and dining areas are ideal for entertaining and family gatherings, while functionality and design are blended in the kitchens, which are equipped with high-quality materials and appliances, as well as ample storage space.&nbsp;

The bedrooms also feature tasteful and practical storage solutions, as well as large windows to let in natural light.&nbsp;

LED recessed downlights feature in the living areas and bedrooms, while ducted heating and cooling, and video and intercom surveillance are other additions found in each of the homes.

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The expansive balconies adjoin the open plan living spaces, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors, in addition to views of the city or the sea.&nbsp;

The Penthouse Collection incorporates the same light or dark colour scheme with all of the standard inclusions, in addition to select upgrades, including a built-in Miele coffee machines, fully-integrated Miele fridge and freezer, a Vintec wine fridge, three car spaces, a Miele washer and dryer, a built-in Miele speed oven, as well as a wine locker.&nbsp;

A two-bedroom townhouse is also available in the development. With just four featured in The Watson, the remaining townhouse spans 109 sqm, with one-bathroom and two car spaces.&nbsp;

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Inside the Telha Clarke designed apartments at The Watson by Kincrest 

Nestled in the centre of St Kilda Road’s famous tree-lined boulevard lies St.Boulevard, a highly sought-after collection of residences surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and resort-style amenities that will act as a hidden haven for its residents.

Designed by world-renowned architects Elenberg Fraser and Melbourne-based developer The Shakespeare Group, the residential development finds its inspiration from garden cities around the globe to deliver a truly inspired living experience.

Comprising three individually crafted buildings, St. Boulevard’s expansive central botanic garden is the star of the show, complete with a 25-metre lagoon-shaped pool, surrounded by tropical flora and fauna, sunken lounges, barbecue areas and poolside pavilions.&nbsp;

18 amenity areas in total will find a home at St Boulevard, including a children’s play area, state-of-the-art gym, health club, spa, private theatre, reading room, games room and karaoke pod.

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Elenberg Fraser Director Callum Fraser says the building is designed to give residents all the convenience that inner-city living provides with the peace and luxury of a hotel environment.

“It’s more than a hotel and more than an apartment building,” said Fraser.&nbsp;

“It’s in every way a new form of inhabitation which we’re calling an urban resort. You get to live and have all the great facilities of a hotel, but you also get to live in a distinctly residential environment.”

Elenberg Fraser developed a masterplan for the site as well as the design for the three buildings that sit on it. The structures are raised, attached to the ground at strategic points, permitting a wild, native landscape to run riot across the site, growing in and around the buildings.&nbsp;

A straight, front façade contrasts with stepped down volumes to the back carving out a scalloped curve.&nbsp;

They say the façade treatments are a nod to Paris’ Bibliothèque Nationale, with a silvery glass shell with semi-reflective qualities, activated by the changing positions of the thin timber screens fitted to the interior of each apartment.

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“These screens, as well as a cutting edge window technology, enable complete customisation according to light, shade, ventilation and privacy needs.”

A first for Australia and Elenberg Fraser, the parallel awning means windows pop out, opening up the front edge of apartments adding extra sunlight and breezes as well as texture from the exterior, with residents able to open the screens to create a winter garden, or close the screens to retreat into the home.&nbsp;

Inside, the apartments offer built-in joinery and dedicated display spaces to allow for everyone’s lifestyle to shine through.&nbsp;

Study and work nooks have integrated charging stations, while the sleeping areas are designed as rejuvenating spaces, with spa-like ensuites and cocoon-like bedrooms.

The kitchens are conceived as the heart of the homes, with a pale cinnamon grey stone bench the focal point for the space.&nbsp;

Each building has been given an identity through a signature tree: Southern Magnolia, Chinese Pistachio or Gingko Biloba.&nbsp;

“The design references the significance of trees as ancient shelter while bridging nature and artifice and nourishing a form of sensory architecture where residents are surrounded by the sights and smells of these diverse environments.”

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“The foliage, bark and flowers of these species direct the palette, textures and material selections in each lobby, with motifs and finishes translated into more micro details in the apartment interiors.”

“Thus, you’ll see the fanned shape of the Gingko Biloba leaf in ceiling and wall detail in the entry, as well as handles in apartments. Natural materials – from leather, stone and timber – deliver a raw tactility in tune with this contemporary interpretation of primitive life.”

A limited number of two-bedroom apartments can still be snapped up in St Boulevard, with prices beginning from $690,000.&nbsp;

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How Elenberg Fraser designed the St Boulevard residences 

Seldom does an opportunity come along to buy a townhouse in a Stockland residential community so close to the city.

Haven, centrally located in the burgeoning Altona North, is Stockland's closest community to Melbourne, a mere 11 kilometres from the CBD.

Given the location and the higher demand for a higher level of design from city dwellers, Stockland enlisted award-winning architecture firm SJB to design the 289 townhomes, a mix of two, three and four-bedroom configurations.

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There are 13 contemporary townhome styles, which are being developed with a focus on sustainability. The Rachael collection is one of the two-bedroom townhouses, priced from $699,000* and offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a car space.

The entry-level townhouses have been popular with first home buyers and young couples who want more space than an apartment in their first property purchase.

SJB have cleverly designed most of the townhomes with a reverse layout. The Rachael's master retreat, with ensuite and walk-in robe is located on the ground level, as is the oversized single car garage.

The kitchen, living and dining space is located upstairs so it opens to a balcony. The second bedroom also sits on this level. There's over 90 sqm of internal living space across the two levels.

The Raven collection is a three-bed townhouse, which starts from $830,000*. They have the same reverse layout, but with another bedroom upstairs and a two-car garage. There's over 130 sqm of space in The Raven townhomes.

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The Roxy and The Rosa collections start from $926,530* and $930,000* and both have four bedrooms. The Roxy is across three levels and has over 160 sqm of internal living space. The Rosa is a more traditional townhouse, with the living kitchen and dining space on the ground floor, opening to a rear courtyard, and three of the four bedrooms located upstairs.

Haven's townhomes will also enjoy an average 6.5-star NatHERS rating.&nbsp;

The sustainable and low maintenance townhomes include 1.5kW of solar panels, double glazing and either a rainwater tank or solar gas boosted hot water service, with the sustainability measures extending across Haven, with parks and trees watered by passive irrigation from captured stormwater.

The interior design of the townhouses draws upon Altona North's past, using industrially-inspired components in conjunction with more rustic elements, such as grainy wood panels, to create a warm, contemporary palette. Buyers can select between two colour schemes and even upgrade inclusions to suit every lifestyle and budget.&nbsp;

Adapted to suit the location, the townhomes maximise views, with a seamless flow created between indoor and outdoor living throughout.

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The kitchens have been designed as the heart of the home, with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, reconstituted stone benchtop, designer finishes, and smart storage solutions throughout.

Stockland has developed a new 4,000 sqm central park and playground in which Haven will be built around, with an abundance of green links to run through the spine of the project.

Stockland General Manager for Communities Victoria, David Allington, said it was an exciting milestone to open one of the first parks for the former industrial site in Altona North, which was rezoned by the Victorian Government, with ongoing planning spearheaded by Hobsons Bay City Council.

“In addition to the park, current and future residents will come to enjoy a community with walkable, landscaped streets that will lead them to a future planned town centre, community centre and commercial area,” Allington said.

Plus, for a limited time, Stockland is offering an exclusive $15,000^ rebate on all townhomes at Haven.

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^Incentive is a $15,000 rebate, which is applied at settlement. Limited to the first 200 sales. Stockland reserves the right to increase the maximum number of Incentives. Promotion applies to selected townhomes at Stockland’s Haven (Medium Density) community. Promotion finishes on 9 March 2023 at 5pm (AEST) or when Incentives have been exhausted. Visit <a href="https://www.stockland.com.au/residential/vic/sale-terms">Stockland</a> for full terms and conditions.

*Price does not include stamp duty, registration fees or any incidental fees. Images are artist’s impressions and are subject to change. All details (including any prices), images and statements are based on the intention of, and information available to, Stockland as at the date of this publication (February 2023) and may change due to future circumstances. Stockland does not give any warranty in relation to any information contained in this article. Stockland does not accept any liability for loss or damage arising as a result of any reliance on this article or its contents. This article contains views and opinions expressed by staff members of Stockland. The views, opinions and commentary of such interviews may not represent the views, opinions and commentary of other industry experts outside of Stockland. Stockland does not accept liability for loss or damage arising as a result of any reliance on, the views, opinions and commentary of such individuals.

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Altona North's Haven townhomes: Stockland's rare development in inner-Melbourne

More than seven years after buying the former Epping quarry in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, property developers, Riverlee has won approval from the City of Whittlesea to turn the 51-hectare site into a $2 billion mixed-use precinct.

Across five neighbourhoods, New Epping will deliver a range of commercial, healthcare, residential and civic spaces that will establish the suburb as the 'new urban north' in Melbourne.

Located 18-kilometres from the CBD, New Epping will contribute more than $3.4 billion to the state economy – about 1 per cent of Victoria’s GDP – and provide 7,200 jobs once fully operational. More than 600 construction workers will be required annually on the project.

Riverlee development director David Lee says New Epping sets a new benchmark in how an integrated mixed-use development can meet the demands of a rapidly growing population.

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“We want New Epping to set a new standard in urban renewal, with a more thoughtful approach to how we regenerate infill sites and integrate mixed-use communities. Diversity is key to the success in a mixed-use precinct — that is what makes for a resilient community,” he said.

Situated next to the Northern Hospital, which is the busiest emergency department in Victoria, plans include a 7-hectare healthcare precinct and a private hospital, which will deliver critical infrastructure to the healthcare sector.

City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said Riverlee’s vision to transform the dormant site will provide significant benefit to the growing northern corridor and its community.

“This landmark project will provide employment opportunities, economic stimulus and the infrastructure required to create a vibrant urban environment that is underpinned by wellness and sustainability,” Wilson said.

“Riverlee has created a vision for New Epping that builds on the cornerstones of our community — healthcare as our leading industry, the need for quality housing for people at all stages of life, and sustainability as a way of ensuring a bright and healthy future for our younger generations. With its challenging site conditions, the former Epping Quarry has laid dormant for decades. Its transformation is something the entire community can look forward to.”

New Epping’s vision for a greener future will see a central green spine and waterway rehabilitated, while built spaces will target net-zero in operation, providing sustainability benefits to enhance the urban experience and liveability.

With a focus on walkable neighbourhoods, residential plans include a diverse community of 2,000 homes, including townhomes, apartments, affordable housing, retirement residences and aged care.

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Residential and commercial precincts will be connected by a civic heart, complete with parks, cafes and recreation facilities.

“By looking at design at the neighbourhood scale, we have had the privilege to not only regenerate the natural environment but also lay the foundations for a community underpinned by connection and wellness,” Lee said.

“We believe that by creating purpose-built spaces for living, working and leisure, with unrivalled amenity and integration with nature, we can truly impact the way people live for the better, and we thank the City of Whittlesea for working with us to make this project a reality."

“Across five neighbourhoods, we will be delivering a range of commercial, healthcare, residential and civic spaces that will cement Epping as the CBD of Melbourne's north. In doing so, we want to bring all the character you find in the inner north of Melbourne to Epping and in that sense, this project is ahead of its time and will redefine the suburbs of the future,” he added.&nbsp;

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