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

Kincrest are gearing up to set a new benchmark for residential development in Essendon.

The group has launched it's latest project, The Watson, just 37 apartments at 1 Thorn Street, offering it's future residents the convenience of Mt Alexander Road's transport connections to the east, and Lincoln Park to the west.

The Watson is designed to be lived in, Kincrest Director Tom Howgate says, with the group creating homes that are a combination of functionality, timeless design and quality materials.&nbsp;

“We pair unrivalled locations with our prestige design and construction partners to surpass our purchasers’ expectations," Howgate says.

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"We are driven to expand as an iconic and recognised leader in quality, innovation, sustainability and property development."

And buyers have certainly noticed, with 25 per cent of the residences already sold in the first two weeks of being on the market.&nbsp;

The 37 apartments offer a mix of one two and three-bedroom floorplans, spread across the six-level building. There are also four townhomes on offer.

The exterior of the building has been designed by renowned architects Rothelowman, who have created apartments with spacious balconies and floor to ceiling windows, making the most of the uninterrupted city and bay views.

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“Our intent was to create homes that stand the test of time, both through design and the selection of practical materials,” the architecture firm said. &nbsp;

“At Rothelowman, we respond to the contextual elements of the urban environment to create spaces that contribute to cities, communities and individuals.”

Local architecture and design shop Telha Clarke were engaged to design the interiors of The Watson, focusing on the family-occupier and downsizer in their designs.

Internally, the apartments feature a neutral colour palette, with timber floors and Miele appliances throughout. The open plan living and dining spaces provide generously-proportioned areas for entertaining, complemented with plentiful natural light pouring into every space in the homes.&nbsp;

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Essendon has had a long and rich cultural standing within Melbourne since its establishment.

The suburb’s quintessential palms, planted in 1929, are the longest and largest single planting of their kind in Victoria. And with the area homing one of the AFL’s most passionately supported teams, it’s not been left behind in the gentrification and modern development of the enclave.&nbsp;

Residents of The Watson will be near to the best Essendon has to offer, while also being within&nbsp;minutes of tram, train and bus connection, providing easy connection to the greater Melbourne region.&nbsp;

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The 37 apartments offer a mix of one two and three-bedroom floorplans, spread across the six-level building. There are also four townhomes on offer

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Kincrest launch The Watson, Rothelowman-designed Essendon apartments

Ensconced in a tranquil, parkside locale, in the heart of Box Hill’s CBD, the final opportunities in Irving Domain are trickling down.&nbsp;

All the three-bedders have already been snapped up in the APH Holdings development, with just one and two-bedroom apartments remaining.&nbsp;

The one-bed, one-bathroom apartments are priced from $487,600, with living spaces over 64 sqm. Buyers can also snap up a two-bed, one-bathroom configuration for $662,500, with floorplans covering over 76 sqm.&nbsp;

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For those looking for a place to park their car and additional floorspace, a selection of two-bedders include two-bathrooms across 94 sqm, and a valuable car space.&nbsp;

The apartments at Irving Domain are meticulously planned to ensure the spaces work to their maximum potential and offer residents a considered and life-enhancing home.

The spaces in each of the apartments are curated to ensure separation and distinction between public, such as living and dining and private, such as bedrooms and bathroom.&nbsp;

Consideration of daily rituals was of the utmost importance during the design process and are celebrated throughout. For instance, a sense of arrival is enhanced by providing a place to store shoes, keys and bags near the front door.

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The palette of finishes is neutral and calm, where less is more. The careful balance of subtlety and indulgence ensure the interior and exterior spaces come together in a seamless and timeless manner.

The site is positioned on the cusp of Box Hill’s urban development where the approach transitions from the bustling Box Hill Central, to the leafy neighbourhood Box Hill Gardens.

The building’s form has been shaped to respond to this context. Curved walls soften the building’s edge and promote visual interest as it shifts upon approach while the materials selected reference and complement the surrounding urban environment.

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Inside the last remaining apartments in Irving Domain

High-end developer EBG has just commenced construction on it's next striking project, Martin Brighton.&nbsp;

Combining the vibrancy of its Martin Street location with the heritage of Brighton, the collection of just 11 residences, EBG say, are surprisingly unconventional and reassuringly recognisable.

There's a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, starting from 103 sqm floorplans internally. They range in price from $1,395,000 to $2.15 million for the 141 sqm three-bedroom apartments.

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Martin has been conceived in collaboration with architects Buchan and design doyenne Miriam Fanning's MIM Design.

Fanning says&nbsp;Martin has been designed to inspire a life of individuality.&nbsp;

“In paying respect to the residential characteristics of the surrounding distinguished suburb, it is crucial this building responds to design with a timeless substance, ensuring it harmoniously settles into its environment,” Fanning says.

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"The layering of the coast has influenced our design by the natural rhythm and undulating movement of the sea, textures of the rocks and soft sage green which naturally follows the coastline."

Martin deliver a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, offering views out over verdant planted balconies to the city and the water.

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The apartments feature stone benchtops, timber floors and wool carpets, double glazed windows and doors, and custom bespoke joinery.

Construction has commenced on the project, with completion slated for mid-2024.

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Martin has been conceived in collaboration with architects Buchan and design doyenne Miriam Fanning's MIM Design

What Martin apartments will bring to Bayside Brighton

Mirvac Constructions has become the first business in Australia to be awarded the highest possible 5 Gold Star iCIRT rating by regulated ratings agency Equifax.

The Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool (iCIRT) is designed to aid property buyers by assessing an entity’s capability, capacity and ability to deliver a trustworthy building, with Mirvac the first to achieve the prestigious rating.&nbsp;

The rating tool is one of several pillars of reform introduced in NSW in recent years and is intended to raise building standards and consumer confidence in built form within the state.

Head of Product and Rating Services at Equifax, Brad Walters, said the iCIRT rating has played a pivotal role in rebuilding trust and transparency in the sector following a difficult few years across the construction industry.

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“It is important to recognise those that have and continue to demonstrate a high level of resilience and reliability in the delivery of trustworthy built assets,” Walters said. &nbsp;

Mirvac’s Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis said the 5 Gold Star rating had been earned through five decades of designing and building high quality, well-designed buildings across the commercial and residential sectors.&nbsp;

“We are incredibly proud to be the first, and so far, only, group in Australia to be awarded the highest possible 5 Gold Star rating,” said Penklis.&nbsp;

“Mirvac has consistently delivered a track record of quality development and now our achievement has been endorsed through an independent assessment process. Raising the standard of construction in NSW is critically important to protect purchasers and restore confidence in buying off the plan and newly built apartments.”&nbsp;

Mirvac is currently progressing with a number of residential apartment and master-planned community projects including Nine by Mirvac, Green Square and Langlee in New South Wales.&nbsp;

The group are also developing FORME at their community&nbsp;Tullamore in Melbourne, along with a number of Queensland projects, including Waterfront in Newstead and Charlton House at Ascot Green which is located on the site of the Brisbane Racing Club.&nbsp;

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Mirvac’s first build to rent project in Melbourne, LIV Munro, reached practical completion this month and is set to open next month.&nbsp;

Penklis said Mirvac’s integrated business model in which design, development, construction, marketing and sales are all under one roof, plays a significant role in delivering design excellence and unparalleled quality developments.&nbsp;

“The integration of best in field experts involved in every step of the process, from conception to completion to after sales customer care, is a clear competitive advantage for Mirvac,” Penklis said.&nbsp;

“For the customer, this guarantees absolute confidence that the mark of Mirvac quality is embedded in every little detail on each and every project,” he added. &nbsp;

“Mirvac enjoys a high level of customer loyalty with more than a third of new apartment projects bought by repeat Mirvac purchasers. Trust like that is not manufactured overnight; it is the result of five decades in which we have built some of the nation’s most enduring iconic buildings that have stood the test of time.”&nbsp;

“Equifax is pleased to announce that Mirvac has achieved a 5 Gold Star rating, the highest rating available under iCIRT,” Walters said.&nbsp;

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“Following a detailed, independent and rigorous review, Mirvac were observed to have excelled across each of the six assessment criteria.”

Mirvac General Manager of Design Management and Construction, Jason Vieusseux, said the 5 Gold Star rating is testament to Mirvac’s attention to detail and the pursuit of quality that is applied on every Mirvac project.&nbsp;

“Even in the current climate where there are enormous pressures on construction due to wet weather, constrained supply chains and workforce shortages, we never cut corners,” said Vieusseux.&nbsp;

“That uncompromising approach to construction quality has enabled us to retain and attract the very best construction professionals and work with experienced subcontractors who take pride in their workmanship and the finished products we deliver.&nbsp;

“Within our construction team, which comprises nearly 400 employees across the eastern states, we have decades of experience and knowledge which complements the technology and data driven processes that are now being used by Mirvac Constructions to build with greater precision and achieve higher quality outcomes than ever before.&nbsp;

“The focus on construction quality over the past few years and the efforts of the NSW Building Commissioner have made it more difficult for sub-standard builders to operate. This is going to benefit every property buyer in NSW and lift the reputation of the entire construction sector.”&nbsp;

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Mirvac is the first to achieve the prestigious 5 Gold Star rating following a rigorous assessment process. Main image: Render of FORME at Mirvac's Tullamore community 

Mirvac awarded first 5 Gold Star iCIRT rating in Australia

Riverside living in Melbourne doesn’t come along too often.&nbsp;

Located in the leafy, riverside suburb of Alphington, just 6.5-kilometres north-east of the city, HOME comprises 16 stories featuring a collection of Terrace Homes, Sky homes and Apartments.

Offering a completed and ready-to-move-in option in the area, HOME was designed with the owner-occupier in mind, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

All of the one-bedroom apartments are taken however. Just two and three-bedders remaining. &nbsp;

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The resident's journey begins and ends in the elegantly designed South Lobby.&nbsp;It’s a hotel-style entry where resident's can be dropped-off, picked up or wait safely for a taxi or Uber ride indoors. There's also bike storage for every resident in the lobby, along with a bike repair room, providing the perfect place to tinker, fix and upgrade.

To top it all off, there’s on-site management services, a secure mail room, parcel collection area and cool storage for grocery deliveries. The North Lobby is located on the corner of Heidelberg Road and Chandler Highway, with a three metre origami form taking centre stage, constructed from perforated brass panels.&nbsp;

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Cera Stribley collaborated in the design of the residences, with all 324 apartments featuring large floorplans and light-filled living spaces.&nbsp;

Coupled with the modern must-haves, each of the homes include generous storage, quality appliances, secure parking, and home automation technology.&nbsp;

Internally, apartments utilise a neutral colour palette, coupled with raw materials influenced by the site’s industrial heritage.&nbsp;

Timeless timber lines the floors of all apartments, with the oak-flooring creating a light and seamless connection between each of the spaces, paired with versatile and abundant storage solutions throughout.&nbsp;Open shelving and integrated appliance storage make the kitchens a cook’s domain, complete with European appliances, stone benchtops and satin nickel tap ware.

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Level four of HOME delivers some of the building's most impressive features, with 3000 sqm of open space, delivering HOME residents with their very own park inside the building. The Park provides residents with places to meet, along with barbecue facilities, a playground, yoga lawn, state-of-the-art gym and a pilates pavilion.

An extensive wine cellar is also provided for residents, along with hotel-style guest rooms which can be booked for when family and friends are visiting.&nbsp;

Crowning the building is a rooftop recreation deck, offering 360 degree views across the Alphington surrounds, as well as a glass-edged pool, private event spaces with a bar and kitchen, an outdoor cinema and barbecue facilities.&nbsp;

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Cera Stribley collaborated in the design of the residences, with all 324 apartments featuring large floorplans and light-filled living spaces

Inside the ready-to-move-in HOME Alphington apartments 

Mordialloc's rare new apartment development, Joe's Quarter, is set to offer the best of both world's for its future residents.

The boutique development of just 11 residences takes up a prime location on the doorstep of both Mordialloc Beach and the picturesque Moridalloc Creek, which dissects the City of Kingston suburb just 24 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.

The opening of the Mordialloc Freeway, a nine-kilometre bypass between Clayton and Frankston, late last year, has only bolstered the premium of the suburb, with a swathe of family-occupiers taking up stock in the suburb.

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Educational opportunities are another driving factor in the move.

Mordialloc Beach Primary School is a mere 500 metres away, while Mordialloc Secondary College is conveniently located next door as well just 600 metres away, along with St Brigid’s Parish Primary School.&nbsp;

The Main Street of Mordialloc is filled with quality retail, professional services and an array of dining options, while connection to the greater Melbourne region is a breeze with Mordialloc Station a short stroll from the residences, just 200 metres down the road.&nbsp;

Positioned in the heart of the suburb, complete with bay and river views, Shenfield Property has tapped into the potential of Mordialloc, releasing a collection of residences on the site of the old Pompei’s Boatworks.

Through use of strong, robust materials, the 11 Joe’s Quarter residences embrace the site’s historic boat making origins, nestling on the banks of Mordialloc Creek as it flows into Port Phillip Bay.&nbsp;

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As one of Melbourne’s most iconic bayside locations, the expansive beach is arguably Mordialloc’s most stunning feature, lined with foreshore reserves, walking paths and featuring the pier at the mouth of Mordialloc Creek, the area is a playground for all ages and recreation pursuits

With a vibrant shopping and dining strip right on the steps of Joe’s Quarter, the opportunities for a coffee catch-up with friends, weekend brunch or a night-time feast are endless.&nbsp;

Mordialloc Shops are just 90-metres from the site, with further shopping options available at Parkdale Plaza which is 1.3 kilometres away, or DFO Moorabbin which is just under five and Southlands Shopping Centre which sits 6.4 kilometres from Joe’s Quarter.

Parklands and green spaces are also aplenty in Mordialloc, with a playground and park 100 metres from Joe’s Quarter, while the Woodlands Golf Club is just 1.6 kilometres.&nbsp;

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Between the creek and the beach: The rare lifestyle Mordialloc's Joe's Quarter will offer residents

Local prestige developers Jacmax have recently launched their latest project in the tightly held suburb of Brighton.&nbsp;

Positioned on a triple-a site at 28-30 Boxshall Street, the aptly named project is a low-rise, three-level dynamic form that stretches across a corner block in the heart of the bayside suburb.&nbsp;

Consisting of 15 residences, a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments are on offer in Boxshall, with floorplans spanning from 152 sqm to 399 sqm, with prices ranging from $2,495,000 through to $3,9995,000.

The $60 million project will also deliver three grand penthouses, spanning from 285 sqm to 339 sqm and benefitting from over 100 sqm of balcony space, with prices from $5,745,000.&nbsp;

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Jacmax specialises in deploying distinguished teams to collaborate on projects, believing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Boxshall is Jacmax’s latest demonstration of this belief, with the group engaging a trifecta of local and international talent to deliver the project.&nbsp;

Builders Coben have been appointed to construct the project, while renowned group Cera Stribley worked with internationally celebrated Dutch interior designers, Studio Piet Boon - marking the group’s first Australian project - along with acclaimed landscape designer, Myles Baldwin Design to design the residences.&nbsp;

Jacmax Managing Director Trent Skurrie said the Jacmax ethos is that the whole is more valuable than the sum of its parts.&nbsp;

“We are able to achieve outstanding results through the collaboration of truly exceptional contractors. The design team of Boxshall are individually best in class. Through this collaboration we have achieved a project that sets a new benchmark for Bayside Brighton,” Skurrie said.&nbsp;

Relationships are central to Cera Stribley’s architectural design approach. The Melbourne-based architectural practice believes design should be harmonious, enduring and practical, with the considered approach reflected in the architecture at Boxshall with its warm and tonal material palette. Light colours of grey, charcoal, and bronze mirror provide a rich, yet modern materialism that will stand the test of time.

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Interiors at Boxshall are timelessly designed with high ceilings and expansive windows, featuring a vaulted north frontage allowing abundant natural light into the residences. The building presents single level house-sized residences that are designed to allow art and furniture to play their part in each home, together with entertaining and modern living needs.

“We aim to transform the conventional concept of apartment living through our collaborations with creative teams. Studio Piet Boon, along with Cera Stribley have worked together to see things in a new light and offer a true point of difference in the design approach,” Skurrie added

Myles Baldwin’s signature layered planting design will harmonise with the architecture to create calm and tonal green spaces throughout Boxshall. Landscaping is heavily integrated throughout the site with planting set to adorn the ground floor courtyards, private terraces and penthouses, ensuring a verdant outlook at every turn.&nbsp;

Located within the prestigious Middle Crescent precinct, residents will enjoy a short stroll to the local Church Street shopping Village, while the rest of Brighton is easily accessible by foot, or by tram, with the CBD sitting just 13-kilometres from the sought-after pocket.&nbsp;

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Jacmax appoint builder to Brighton residences, Boxshall 

It was dubbed 'Depreston' by the singer song-writer Courtney Barnett. Not because of the area, it was purely following an open house visit during 2016, dwelling on mortality after visiting a deceased estate.

Barnett was no doubt drawn to Preston for its&nbsp;vibrant culture and diversity, with strong ties to the Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, African, Indian and Middle Eastern communities.

A northside gem, Preston is a cultural and foodie’s paradise, beloved by Melburnians for its choice of restaurants, bars, breweries, fashion stores and barbers.

Enjoying a connected lifestyle just 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, Due North draws on the suburb’s rich history, delivering 107 apartments to the area.&nbsp;

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Climbing 12 levels, Due North features a mix of one and two and three-bedroom residences, along with a dedicated communal rooftop space, a co-working area in the lobby and three retail spaces.&nbsp;

The façade displays an industrial yet elegant aesthetic, with raw brickwork, exposed concrete, custom metalwork and glass, while internally, the apartments boast an array of stylish features, including timber floorboards, floor-to-ceiling windows, plush carpets in bedrooms, stone benchtops, integrated Baumatic appliances with optional Smeg upgrade and ample storage.

With Due North taking on a sustainable approach, the building has achieved a&nbsp;6.5-star energy-rating, with the environmentally conscious design benefitting the residents' every day lifestyles, while also reducing household energy bills.&nbsp;

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Rooftop solar panels provide a reduction in energy costs throughout the building, while rainwater harvesting and high-performance glazing reduce the need for heating in the cooler months, and cooling in the warmer seasons.

All the apartments also include a bike space, in a bid to cut down transport carbon emissions. The one and three-bedroom apartments are all sold out, with just the two-bedroom units remaining.

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The building has achieved a 6.5-star energy-rating, with the environmentally conscious design benefitting the residents' every day lifestyles, while also reducing household energy bills


Preston apartments Due North go green with sustainable design 

The City of Melbourne is on track to record more than $2.5 billion in new development applications in 2022, as developers continue to invest heavily in the city’s growing property market.

Forecasts show the City of Melbourne is set to assess more than $1 billion of new developments in 2022. This is in addition to the more than $1.5 billion of state assessed development projects which have been proposed for the municipality so far this year.&nbsp;

Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said there is little doubt that Melbourne remains the number one destination for new developments.&nbsp;

“It’s a testament to the resilience of Melbourne that the city has attracted more than $2.5 billion in new developments in a single year. After so much COVID disruption, it’s heartening to see developers continuing to invest heavily in the future of our city.”

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“With residential occupancy levels now back to pre-Covid levels and a record number of new hospitality venues opening in the city it is no wonder that development applications have taken off.”

The last time the City of Melbourne assessed more than $1 billion in new development applications was prior to the pandemic in 2019.

More than 600 planning applications worth an estimated $800 million have come before the City of Melbourne so far in 2022, with 85 per cent of applications for brand new developments. The remaining 15 per cent cover amendments to existing permits.

Melbourne’s CBD remains the hottest property market with 200 new development applications - the majority covering new businesses and shop fit-outs.

“The buzz is back and 2023 is shaping up as a year of exciting possibilities for Melbourne,”&nbsp;Reece said.&nbsp;

Carlton sits second with more than 70 developments, primarily for residential properties or additions to heritage homes. Development applications have also increased in Kensington within the new Arden and Macaulay precincts.

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New development interest has continued to grow in West Melbourne since the gazettal of the City of Melbourne’s West Melbourne Structure Plan, including the $230 million development of the West Melbourne Waterfront Precinct.

Major state assessed developments for 2022 include a $750 million development over the Goods Shed in Docklands and a $264 million development at RMIT Village in North Melbourne.

For the first time, the latest data has also revealed the City of Melbourne suburbs which have made the most appeals against new developments.

Planning decisions in East Melbourne have attracted the most interest within the municipality, with more than double the number of appeals to VCAT compared to any other city neighbourhood.

The CBD has the second most appeals, while West Melbourne and Docklands have the fewest.

“It’s particularly exciting to see developments popping up in the city’s newest suburbs of Arden and Macaulay. The vision to transform West Melbourne into the next Fitzroy or Collingwood is also gathering momentum with some distinctive planning applications approved,” said Reece.&nbsp;

“As development interest continues to grow it’s never been more important for the City of Melbourne to prioritise high-quality design, architecture and amenities to ensure the best outcomes for everyone who lives, works, studies or visits our city.”

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Melbourne CBD development booms

Prominent developer Bensons has launched its latest Melbourne project, Ten Cecil, just 11 apartments in the heart of Prahran.

Starting from $1,999,000, the 11-level tower at 10-16 Cecil Place has been inspired by the unique cosmopolitan suburb, with renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis designing the facade of the building.

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SORA Interior Design have handled the interiors of the apartments, which each featuring Miele appliances, stone benchtops, European Oak flooring, and even gas fireplaces by&nbsp;ESCEA.

There are 10 two and three-bedroom apartments across the building, which will be part of the wider Anchor &amp; Cecil development which is expected to be fully launched next year. There's also one four-bedroom apartment, which has an $8 million price tag.

Common areas will feature their own curated art collection, incorporating 22 pieces by prominent Australasian artists such as David Bromley, Freddie Timms, Mark Schaller, and Jasper Knight. Bensons has a long association with the art world. Their chairman Elias Jreissati is an avid art collector and believes&nbsp;art&nbsp;is a vital form of communication and expression and belongs to a community.

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The discreet entrance from the quiet Cecil Place street front immediately greets residents with a private lobby clad in marble and ceramic feature walls.&nbsp;

Prahran delights with its mix of boho charm, innovative foodie scene and high street fashion, while sitting just five kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.

Home to Australia’s oldest food market, Prahran Market is only a stroll away, while the spiritual hub of the suburb, Greville Street provides an array of cafes, eateries and retailers.&nbsp;

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