Sun Property Group (SPG) has taken a major step to reinforce its commitment to consumer trust by securing Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) from Resilience Insurance for its nearly completed Willoughby development on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

The boutique project, Aurora, comprising 12 apartments and a ground-floor commercial space, is one of few in the region to adopt the forward-thinking insurance model—offering a point of difference in a competitive market.

For Cameron Johnson, General Manager at Sun Property Group, the decision to adopt LDI was rooted in the company’s long-standing philosophy of maintaining a highly personalised relationship with its end users.

“We’ve always taken ownership over our product,” Johnson said. “Introducing LDI is not just about peace of mind for the buyer—it’s about raising the internal bar. It becomes the baseline for how we do things going forward.”

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While hundreds of developers and builders have taken out an LDI policy from Resilience Insurance, the insurance is still relatively new to Australia. Johnson says he sees significant future potential with LDI nationwide, with both&nbsp;regulatory and market frameworks starting to evolve to support its wider use in class two buildings.

“When we started the Willoughby project, LDI was still just a concept being floated by the Building Commissioner’s office," Johnson says.

"Delays in the construction timeline gave us the unique opportunity to adopt it as the product became more available in late 2023."

That timing aligned with a shift in construction contractors on the project, which opened the door for a more collaborative and considered implementation of the insurance. According to Johnson, Resilience Insurance was proactive and solution-oriented.

“It wasn’t just about us buying a product off the shelf. It was a dialogue—how can we work together to deliver something that meets both of our needs?” he added.

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LDI covers major structural defects for up to 10 years post-completion and offers an alternative to the traditional developer bond held under the Department of Fair Trading’s scheme. SPG prudently factor in a two per cent cost profile for such measures into its feasibility, treating it as “business as usual.”

“What LDI does is show the consumer that we’re front-ending our responsibilities—design, delivery, documentation, execution. That whole chain of custody is assessed and independently reviewed throughout construction. It’s a rubber stamp on quality,” Johnson said.

In a region where no other nearby developments currently carry LDI, the move also creates a market differentiator. While some projects may carry an iCIRT rating, few offer the depth of protection and oversight that LDI provides, especially outside of publicly listed organisations.

Aurora is being brought to market by Henry Burke of McGrath Projects. With the recent cut in interest rates Burke expects that many first home buyers and investors will jump at the chance to buy in Aurora due to its convenient location, fantastic retail amenity, picturesque parks with leafy walks, and excellent transport connections with only one stop to Sydney CBD. He expects a local owner-occupier to secure the standout penthouse which offers 175 sqm of internal space and further 200 sqm of outdoor space.

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Johnson says Aurora residents will not only benefit from the first right insurance policy, which means action is taken immediately rather than often long and complicated battles as developers and builders point fingers at each other as to who created the issue, but from how it can benefit the strata communities of the building.

Many buyers, especially first-time apartment owners, have limited understanding of shared infrastructure or the responsibilities of Owners Corporations. LDI adds an important layer of education, structure, and protection.

“People want to move in and enjoy what they’ve bought. But when things go wrong, that’s when emotions and stress levels rise. The insurance policy gives owners a clearer path to resolution—an assured, regulated compensation process. It also helps equip owners and managers with the knowledge they need to maintain the building properly.”

The insurance includes tools such as service penetration matrices and access documentation—going far beyond standard build drawings. Johnson says it’s about delivering not just a home, but a sustainable, manageable asset.

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Sun Property Group continues to build on its strong track record across Sydney’s Lower North Shore, with an upcoming major development of its Bowen Street, Chatswood landholdings and additional projects underway in Melbourne. The team recently completed its debut Melbourne apartment project, The Brookville in Toorak, showcasing their commitment to delivering high-quality, design-led communities.

In a region where no other nearby developments currently carry LDI, the move also creates a market differentiator

Joel Robinson

Sun Property Group approaches completion of Willoughby's first apartment development with 10-year Latent Defects Insurance

Renowned developer-builder DASCO has unveiled its much-anticipated new development in the heart of Epping.

The architectural brief for Turner Studio was to “create a community where residents are completely immersed in a paradise for the senses.”

The result is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/senso-epping-242-244-beecroft-road-epping-nsw-2121">Senso</a>, a series of buildings that have been oriented around an unrepeatable 10,000 sqm-plus site to create a facility-laden, landscape-first precinct, something of which Epping and its surrounds have not seen before.

There are 479 apartments available in a variety of floorplans across the five buildings, a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in addition to a curated penthouse collection.

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The apartments have been designed to appeal to the owner-occupier market, with generous floorplans, premium materials, and optional upgrades including integrated refrigeration, bespoke joinery, and motorised blinds.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dasco-australia">DASCO</a>, who builds its own developments, is once again bringing peace of mind to its clients by taking the 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy offered by Resilience Insurance, which protects buyers against any structural or waterproofing issues for 10 years post completion of the building. This insurance can only be taken out by the builder or developer and not by individual apartment owners.

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DASCO is known for creating more than just apartments — they create places where people connect. Senso will have over 4,000 sqm of resort-inspired communal amenity in the form of two rooftop pools, a celestial outdoor cinema, wellness club, sensory walk, and an observation deck, in addition to multiple BBQ and outdoor communal areas on multiple levels, intended to deliver a complete lifestyle offering within the residential environment.

There will be over 800 sqm of retail space on street level, which will likely be run as hospitality venues.

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Located adjacent to the new Epping Town Centre masterplan, and just a five-minute walk from Epping Metro Station, Senso offers seamless access to Macquarie Park, Chatswood and the Sydney CBD. Families who are interested in the large two- and three-bedroom apartments are within proximity to several regarded educational institutions including Macquarie University, James Ruse Agricultural High, and Cheltenham Girls School.

The project also leverages Epping’s growing dining and retail precinct, proximity to Macquarie Centre, and access to natural assets including Terrys Creek walking trails and Boronia Park.

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With a 33-year track record and over 7,000 dwellings delivered, DASCO continues to develop and build; a business model that enables integrated delivery and peace of mind, especially when Senso is backed by Latent Defects Insurance (LDI), providing 10 years of protection for buyers at no additional cost.

The launch of Senso Epping reinforces DASCO’s active pipeline of Sydney-based developments at a time when the market is increasingly focused on owner-occupier appeal, delivery confidence, and long-term quality.

DASCO is partnering on Senso Epping with leading Australian alternative asset management firm Metrics, which has more than $30 billion in assets under management.

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DASCO reveals Senso, Epping’s first resort-style apartment development

Preliminary data by research giant Charter Keck Cramer reveals a 54 per cent decline in Build to Sell apartments across Australia's capital cities, while the Build to Rent boom continues with a 378 per cent increase over the last five years.

Charter Keck Cramer's upcoming National State of the Market Report - Key Metropolitan Areas, scheduled for release in September, will reveal&nbsp;a dramatic transformation in apartment supply patterns across Australia's capital cities between FY2016-2020 and FY2021-2025.

The Build to Sell (BTS) apartment sector has experienced a substantial contraction, with total supply falling by 54 per cent compared to the previous five-year period. The decline represents a reduction of 149,200 apartments across all capital cities.

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Sydney led the downturn with a decrease of 73,600 apartments, followed by Melbourne (-42,800) and Brisbane (-26,800). Perth and Adelaide also recorded significant declines of 6,400 and 2,400 apartments respectively. Only Gold Coast and Canberra bucked the trend, with modest increases of 500 and 2,300 apartments.

In stark contrast, the Build to Rent (BTR) sector has emerged as a major force in the apartment market, recording a remarkable 378% increase in supply. This growth added 8,590 apartments across the capital cities during FY2021-2025. Melbourne dominated BTR growth with 6,160 additional apartments, while Sydney contributed 2,100 units. Brisbane and Canberra also recorded growth of 800 and 330 apartments respectively. Gold Coast and Perth recorded minor declines, while Adelaide maintained steady levels.

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“These preliminary findings indicate a fundamental shift in Australia's apartment development landscape, with traditional Build to Sell models giving way to institutional Build to Rent developments,” said Richard Temlett, Charter Keck Cramer’s National Executive Director of Research.

"This transition reflects changing investor preferences, regulatory environments and housing affordability challenges across major metropolitan areas.”

The complete Charter Keck Cramer National State of the Market Report – Key Metropolitan Areas will provide comprehensive analysis of these trends, their underlying drivers and implications for developers, investors and policymakers when released in September.

Build to Sell apartment supply drops 54% in five years across Australian capital cities

Verso Development Group is seeking to bring over 1,100 apartments to the heart of Brisbane's Toowong, with plans filed for a $1 billion, triple tower development known as Toowong Central.

The landmark urban regeneration project "aims to reshape the core of Brisbane’s inner-west riverside suburb."

Covering over 1.4-hectares across&nbsp;Sherwood Road, High Street, and Jephson Street, Toowong Central has been designed by KHA and will comprise three towers rising 49, 55, and 58 levels.

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According to the Urban Context Report prepared by Urbis, Toowong Central is positioned as a “city-defining precinct reclaiming Toowong as ‘the best destination in the west’,” with a vision to deliver density differently, strengthen Toowong’s identity, and lead subtropical urban design.

There will be a wide range of apartment configurations, from one-bedrooms to five-bedroom penthouses, as well as short-term accomodation offerings. The design prioritises pedestrian permeability, with an activated public realm featuring a central civic plaza, laneways, and street-level retail and dining.

“The central square’s structure, programming, scale and location creates a social anchor - shaped by its edges, flexible for use, and animated by a diversity of experiences throughout the day and into the evening,” the Urban Context Report noted, reinforcing the project's ambition to become a vibrant community destination.

Design excellence was pursued through an international design competition, attracting entries from renowned practices such as UNStudio and BIG. KHA’s winning design distinguished itself with a ceremonial approach to the public realm, integrating terraces, tiered seating, and green infrastructure to promote social interaction and resilience.

The development builds upon two existing approvals: the 25- and 20-storey towers of the Aviary Toowong proposal, and a separate 25- and 24-storey approval at 88 Jephson Street. Consolidation of these fragmented landholdings under a precinct-wide approach allows for increased community value and cohesive urban integration.

Urbis Director Nicholas Stevenson said Toowong Central will bridge the gap in Toowong's current experience, unlocking the potential of the wider precinct.

"Overcoming experiential constraints and leveraging contextual advantages – Toowong Central will redefine Brisbane's inner west.”

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Toowong Central’s ambition extends beyond residential and commercial outcomes. Uses under consideration include a world-class hotel, university facilities, a museum, and health and wellness services, reflecting its role as a western gateway to Brisbane’s growing innovation corridor between the CBD and the University of Queensland.

Urbis Managing Partner James Tuma said Brisbane has no greater opportunity to showcase the future of urban living than Toowong – a sustainable, economically vibrant, and people-centric place that embodies the best of Brisbane.

[The plans] gives us a glimpse into our future as a globally relevant, youthful, entrepreneurial, and distinctly subtropical city.”

$1 billion Toowong Central to deliver 1,100 apartments to undersupplied Brisbane market

In <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/runaway-bay-qld-4216">Runaway Bay</a>, new townhouse-scale waterfront residences are rare - but ones built to the standards found on Sovereign Island are almost unheard of.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/ocean-suites-on-jennifer-10-12-jennifer-avenue-runaway-bay-qld-4216">Ocean Suites on Jennifer</a>&nbsp;changes that, delivering a calibre of construction and detailing that places its seven villas well above the typical market offering in this northern Gold Coast pocket.

Ocean Suites on Jennifer will be move-in ready before Christmas this year, giving buyers the chance to spend the summer on the water in one of Runaway Bay’s rare new waterfront residences.&nbsp;

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The development is a collaboration between <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/stuart-osman">Stuart Osman Design</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sand-side-developments">Sand Side Developments</a>, with construction by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/alroe-constructions">Alroe Constructions</a>.

Architect Stuart Osman says the intent from the outset was to create a home people would be drawn to. “When you build anything, the design is to make you want to go hang out in this house,” he says.&nbsp;

Ocean Suites on Jennifer’s design features a front façade softened with planter boxes, rear pool areas, and rooftop decks looking over the water.&nbsp;

Inside, voids and high skylights bring daylight deep into the centre of each home, while ceiling heights of 2.85 metres maintain a strong sense of volume.

Each four-level residence spans 345 to 388 sqm, with layouts accommodating multi-generational living - a ground-floor bedroom suite for older family members and upper levels for the rest of the household. A lift connects all floors.

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For Andrew Erwin, Director at NPA, the project’s appeal lies in both its location and the detail in execution.&nbsp;

"At Ocean Suites, you’ve got a canal-front setting with direct Broadwater access and a level of finish you’d normally only see in the city’s most prestigious addresses. The four-level layouts, the glass-framed living areas, the private pools, even the extended kitchens, every part of it has been designed with the buyer in mind,” he says.

Those buyers have so far been a mix of Gold Coast locals and interstate purchasers, many seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday home or a downsized residence without sacrificing space for visiting family.&nbsp;

Older households with teenage children are a recurring profile, drawn to layouts that support multi-generational living and the ability to host extended stays.

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Material selection reinforces the project’s quality-first ethos, with every home appointed to a premium standard. Kitchens and ensuites feature engineered stone surfaces, complemented by prestige oak engineered timber floors, Victorian ash hardwood staircases, and soft loop-pile carpet.

Premium lighting, statement pendants, ceiling fans, and Fujitsu ducted air conditioning elevate both comfort and design. Each residence also includes a suite of high-end appliances as standard - Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated fridges, Bosch ovens, induction cooktops and dishwashers, Vintec wine fridges, and Franke sinks.

Beyond the interiors, residents enjoy an enviable lifestyle with rooftop terraces, private plunge pools, fire pit areas, outdoor showers, smart home automation, laundry chutes, and private pontoons.

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With no additional upgrade costs, Sand Side Developments underscores its no-shortcuts approach, delivering homes where luxury and amenity come as standard.

Osman adds that the kitchen has been designed as “the main hub of the house” with six metres high skylights above a galley-style layout that “makes it feel bigger, brighter, whiter” and “brings light into the centre of the home.”

Both architect and builder emphasise a shared commitment to delivering the intended design without compromise. “Working with Alroe’s structural team and their construction team, it’s been great to make sure that the look and feel that was originally intended is the result achieved at the end of the project,” Osman says.&nbsp;

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Outdoor living has been given equal consideration, with rooftop terraces designed for entertaining with a fire pit and bar, and spacious undercover patios featuring private plunge pools.

The marine access is as carefully executed as the homes themselves. An eight-metre gangway leads to a six-metre private pontoon capable of mooring vessels up to 30 feet, just 300 metres by water from the Broadwater.&nbsp;

Even the orientation of each villa has been optimised to capture long views down the canal, across the Broadwater, and south to Main Beach.

With construction in its final stages, just three of the seven villas remain, priced from $3.365 million to $3.695 million.

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Sovereign Island standards come to Runaway Bay with Ocean Suites on Jennifer

Melbourne Luxury Apartments

The Melbourne property developer, Hive Properties, nailed their proposed design of The Gratis, a collection of the most luxurious residents in Deepdene.

Hive had Embrace Architects design the building, which features a metallic finish to concrete soffit, double glazed aluminium windows, and natural stone cladding.

The interiors of the 12 three-bedroom apartments were handled by the renowned designer&nbsp;Adele Bates.

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Located on Burke Road in Melbourne&rsquo;s inner-eastern suburb of Deepdene, the residences boasts contemporary finishes and high-quality features.

Open-plan living and dining, a built-in fireplace and the choice of two colour schemes are among the offerings in these boutique apartments.

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There&#39;s hardly a difference in the completed apartment compared to the renders produced, particularly of the luxury kitchen, the focal point of the open plan entertaining area.

That opens to extensive outdoor space through floor to ceiling glass doors.

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The kitchens feature&nbsp;herringbone oak flooring, a Vintec wine fridge, a natural stone island,&nbsp;and integrated fridge and freezer.

Entry to the development is as luxurious as the apartments.&nbsp;

The grand lobby features a chandelier, Control 4 automated entryway and natural stone tiling.

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&ldquo;We really curated each interior of the twelve to be unique in its own way in terms of ensuring the space planning was really resolved, and how we best maximise the space for entertaining, for living&rdquo;, Adele Bates said.

There is a&nbsp;built-in cocktail bar, Zip HydroTap, natural stone benchtops and brass finishes that harmonise with the interior styling in the kitchen and bathroom.

The ensuite&nbsp;bathroom includes a free-standing bath and fluted glass shower screens.

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The Gratis sits in landscaped gardens designed by one of Melbourne&#39;s most popular landscape architects, Jack Merlo.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The&nbsp;Gratis&nbsp;offers a unique opportunity for people who might be coming out of a larger home or property in the area with all the beautiful leafy streets and gardens,&rdquo; he said.

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The interiors of the 12 three-bedroom apartments were handled by the renowned designer Adele Bates

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Render Vs. Reality: How Hive got it right with Deepdene luxury apartment development, The Gratis

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The luxury apartment sector has been the final piece to fall back in to place following the COVID-19 pandemic effect on real estate.

That's the view of Kay &amp; Burton director of special projects Damon Krongold, who said the whole luxury apartment sector shut down.

"Everything went on hold", Krongold said, particularly the downsizer demographic.

"That demographic froze in situ and it has been the last area of the property market to come back," Krongold added.

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However the market is now back, with the increased momentum for transactions in existing homes starting to filter through to the luxury apartment sector once more.

Krongold says there's been a genuine spike in recent weeks for products such as Heyington, the luxury Sterling Capital developed boutique apartment project in the heart of Toorak.

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Heyington, designed by Carr Architecture in collaboration with landscape architecture firm Acre, has just 12 apartments, each having three bedrooms. Over 50 per cent of apartments have now sold in the block.

Krongold advises it's been the natural trend of those selling, with locals and the immediate surrounding areas the most keen on the project.

"They're selling out their larger homes which have high maintenance and gardens and are wanting a turn-key solution and lifestyle," Krongold says.

He suggests the pull of Heyington's location has been a drawcard, with that demographic keen on being closer to amenities such as Toorak village and near the Monash freeway to get out of town to go beachside and head down to the Peninsula.

Heyington apartments, featuring genuine stone, start from $3,295,000.

The two ground floor apartments feature large outdoor planted gardens, spanning 115 sqm and 189 sqm, larger than most gardens in metropolitan Melbourne houses.

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Apartment 103 features over 240 sqm of outdoor terraces, both hard-paved and landscaped, with its own swimming pool. That's priced at $4,851,000.

Construction is slated for completion around four to six weeks sooner than expected despite the COVID-19 interruptions, with residents expected to move in in late 2021.
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"Everything went on hold", Krongold said, particularly the downsizer demographic.

Luxury off the plan apartment demand back as Heyington Toorak secures over 50% of sales

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Local Melbourne-based developer, Samuel Property, is watching the final coat of paint dry on their recently completed Toorak project, Edition.

With the exclusive offering of just three home-like residences on the dress circle of Lansell Road, the distinctly individual building has all the hallmarks of a high-end, stand-alone residence.

Architecture and interiors are both by renowned local studio, Cera Stribley, with landscaping by Australia’s premier landscaper Jack Merlo. Flux, the boutique luxury construction arm of the more well-known builder Figurehead, were appointed as head building contractor for the high-end project.

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Residence one, known as ‘The Arc Residence’, draws inspiration from the winding banks of the nearby Yarra River, with its curved entrance and corridor walls. The Arc Residence comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms and secure garage parking for two cars.

Residence number two has been dubbed ‘The Botanic Residence’ for its lush wrap around courtyard. Spanning two levels, it offers open living areas and large outdoor zones that have been designed as an extension of the residence’s liveable space. There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, garage parking for four cars and a striking 6.5m ceiling void over the dining area.

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The Penthouse, better known as ‘The Sky Residence’, spans over 1,000 sqm of internal and external living, as well as boasting its own exclusive level of basement parking for seven cars.

Occupying the full topmost floors of Edition, The Sky Residence has living zones across two floors, fireplaces, a pool and spa, expansive terrace and an array of windows to frame views in every direction. There are four bedrooms, together with five bathrooms and a private study.

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Samuel Property’s development manager, Romy Jackson, says “We believe the offering is completely unique for the area, and couldn’t be happier with the quality of the finished product. The sense of privacy, grandeur and sheer proportions at Edition are rarely seen in typical apartment formats – and we’ve received some really encouraging feedback thus far from those lucky enough to walk through prior to launch.”
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Architecture and interiors are both by renowned local studio, Cera Stribley, with landscaping by Australia’s premier landscaper Jack Merlo



Toorak's newest luxury address, Edition, completes construction

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The latest in luxury apartment living has arrived in Melbourne, with buyers seeking high-end amenities and stunning design in new developments. 

With many projects now offering more and more luxurious communal facilities beyond the bare minimum, we took a look at three Melbourne apartments boasting the best bonuses and facilities.

<h2>1. R.iconic Melbourne</h2>

<a href="/buildings/r-iconic-south-melbourne-259-normanby-road-south-melbourne">253-273 Normanby Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205</a>

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Located in the city’s new CBD South precinct, life at R.Iconic will be one of connectivity and vibrance. 

R.Iconic is the city’s only residential building with uninterrupted water views, which are guaranteed to remain thanks to its locality and planning footprint.

Each living environment is stylish and refined, with luxurious features everywhere you look. In the kitchens, modern mirrored splashbacks are paired with chrome fixtures and reconstituted stone benchtops boasting timeless style. 

This $850 million development designed by Plus Architecture boasts twice as many amenities as other properties on the market - with a clear focus on wellbeing, fitness, entertainment, nature and technology. Facilities include an on-site running track, a zen garden, resort-style pool, flotation spa, sports courts and more for residents to discover.

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Each home's neutral tonal palette provides a canvas for residents to add their own style to their brand new home, while an abundance of built-in storage makes downsizing a breeze. 

Construction of R.Iconic is underway, with completion estimated for 2022. Developer R.Corporation has a unique, end to end client service model delivering on its promise of a premium property purchase and ownership experience.

With prices starting from $507,000, there are 456 residences on offer across a range of one, two and three bedroom suites.

Check out <a href="/news/urbans-tour-of-the-r-iconic-display-suite">Urban's tour of the luxurious R.Iconic</a>.

<h2>2. The Docklands Residences</h2>

<a href="/buildings/the-docklands-residences-3-43-waterfront-way-docklands">3-43 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008</a>

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Capital Alliance has challenged the norm of traditional apartment living with their latest development The Docklands Residences, designed by award-winning DKO Architecture.

With an emphasis on providing lifetime homes for owner-occupiers, the team wanted to ensure buyers could enjoy the same benefits that come with owning a detached dwelling yet live in a fantastic inner-city location. 

Each apartment is equipped with high-end Gaggenau appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, engineered timber flooring and stylish walk-in showers.

Taking cues from aerodynamic contours of yachts moored at Docklands, the facade of The Docklands Residences features a graceful, translucent screen which wraps around the building creating shelter for the private winter gardens.

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The Docklands Residences will sit atop a brand new 8-floor Marriott Hotel, and residents will be able to enjoy the use of 5-star hotel amenities, including a spectacular infinity pool, gym, sauna and spa, as well as Marriott’s hotel services such as room service, concierge and housekeeping.

The development will include 200 hotel rooms and 88 limited oversized residences, with enviable aspects of the water, city and Bolte Bridge.

With construction almost complete and settlement taking place in January 2021, few residences still remain, now selling from $693,000. To learn more or to book an appointment with the sales agent, <a href="/buildings/r-iconic-south-melbourne-259-normanby-road-south-melbourne">enquire today via Urban</a>.

Dockland’s newest icon delivers you the flexibility to work from home with the luxury of resort-style amenities.

<h2>3. Melbourne Quarter</h2>

<a href="/buildings/east-tower-melbourne-quarter-628-flinders-street-docklands">628 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008</a>

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Lendlease's Melbourne Quarter, designed by the award-winning Fender Katsalidis, is the most affordable of the three, however there are no corners cut, or splendor lost.

Bordered by the renowned Collins and Flinders Streets, Melbourne Quarter offers residents the convenience of living in Melbourne’s vibrant CBD at affordable prices for first home buyers or investors.

The project includes a hotel-style lobby, concierge and exclusive access to Club MQ, three whole floors of resort-style amenities.  

Home buyers can enjoy a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for as low as $458,000.

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The amenities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, multi-purpose gym, function rooms and a 20-seat theatrette.

With contemporary fittings and European appliances, your East Tower apartment will be a sheer pleasure to come home to.

Located within the dynamic neighbourhood of Melbourne Quarter you’ll have a unique opportunity to live, work and play, all within a 200-metre radius.

Kick off your shoes and feel the grass under your feet. With more than half of the 2.5 hectare site dedicated to public open space, Melbourne Quarter will be named Melbourne’s greenest city precinct.
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Here are three residences with luxurious resort style amenities available for under $700,000 in Victoria's capital

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Looking for 5-star amenities? Here are 3 lavish apartments in Melbourne's CBD under $700,000

Urban takes a look at six sleek new apartments in Melbourne on the market right now.

1. <a href="/buildings/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east">Hawthorn Park, Hawthorn East</a> 
Address: 33 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 
Two-bedroom apartments from $670,000

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Located in one of Melbourne&rsquo;s premier suburbs, Hawthorn Park provides a sophisticated residential mid-rise offering luxury and convenience. Delivered by the Dahua Group, the project is expected to reach completion early 2021, boasting amenities that include massage suites, a splash pool, a sky lounge and garden pavilion.

Designed by Rothelowman, the homes feature state-of-the-art kitchens, high-quality appliances, and entertaining areas. The residence&rsquo;s large garden balcony provides views of the communal park, where residents are invited to grow their own produce. 
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2. <a href="/buildings/omnia-4-6-horscroft-place-moorabbin">Omnia, Moorabbin</a> 
Address: 4-6 Horscroft Place, Moorabbin VIC 3189 
Request apartment pricing &amp; floorplans from agent

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Delivered by Shenfield Property and designed by Roger Brayshaw Architects, Omnia offers an exceptional selection of living spaces. Well-proportioned interiors, designed by Aldona Padjak feature timeless sophistication, open-plan living and modern style. The home&rsquo;s include park frontage, energy efficient design and north-facing aspects that capture natural lifght.

The development is located in close proximity to Moorabbin train station and wonderful local community facilities, including the $30 million redevelopment of the St Kilda Football Club and surrounding parkland. 
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3. <a href="/buildings/sandy-hill-penthouse-222-bay-road-sandringham">Sandy Hill Penthouse, Sandringham</a> 
Address: 222 Bay Road, Sandringham VIC 3191 
Three-bedroom apartments from $1,900,000

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Blueprint Projects&rsquo; recently completed development, Sandy Hill offers 187 three-bedroom residences in Melbourne&rsquo;s bayside area. Designed for low-maintenance luxury living, the apartments offer parquetry flooring, private balcony and a lavish island breakfast bar.

The residence, architecturally designed by Watson Young Architects, boasts executive style living, with wrap-around terrace, complex facilities and electric fireplace. 
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4. <a href="/buildings/parkhill-apartments-west-melbourne-408-spencer-street-west-melbourne">Parkhill Apartments, West Melbourne</a> 
Address: 408 Spencer Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 
Two-bedroom apartments from $619,000

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Minutes from Queen Victoria Market, transport links and Flagstaff Gardens, Central Equity&rsquo;s Parkhill Apartments project is the ideal home for young professionals. The stylish apartment design includes German tapware, spacious bedrooms and a 6.5 star energy rating.

Amenities within the project include seven-day concierge service, a rooftop gym and relaxing rooftop garden, complete with barbeques and outdoor seating areas. 
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5. <a href="/buildings/vista-apartments-9-remington-drive-highett">Vista Apartments, Highett</a> 
Address: 9 Remington Drive, Highett VIC 3190 
Two-bedroom apartments from $660,000

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Hallmarc&rsquo;s latest offering in the bayside suburb of Highett is the 154-apartment project, Vista Apartments. Designed to accommodate a modern lifestyle, residences within the development feature open-plan living areas, rustic timber flooring and a large breakfast bar for social dining and entertaining.

Residents at the Highett residence will have access to a state-of-the-art heated swimming pool and fully-equipped gym, just minutes from Sandringham Beach and its bayside eateries. 
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6. <a href="/buildings/volaire-9-dryburgh-street-west-melbourne">Volaire, West Melbourne</a> 
Address: 9 Dryburgh Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 
Two-bedroom apartments from $599,000

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Comprising over 150 apartments spread across ten floors, Volaire&rsquo;s sleek design provides residents with the ultimate comfort and convenience. Delivered by Cbus and designed by Hayball, the West Melbourne project is located adjacent to the CBD and offers multiple built-in amenities.

Residents can enjoy their downtime on the sixth-floor Sky Podium, which includes both barbeque and lounge areas, as well as a communal garden and breathtaking city views.

Urban takes a look at six sleek new apartments in Melbourne on the market right now

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