Holiday home buyers who have long gravitated to Queenstown’s alpine setting are increasingly looking for low-maintenance apartments that allow them to lock up and leave, while still generating income when they’re away.

For Wendy, who had spent years visiting the Queenstown and Arrowtown region, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/safari-group">Safari Group</a>’s Mountain Oak Apartments provided the opportunity to formalise what had previously been a recurring holiday pattern.

“We always had Queenstown in the back of our minds to buy something there as a holiday home,” she says. “We love the Queenstown and Arrowtown area.”

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Time spent visiting her sister-in-law, who owns in Arrowtown, along with regular stays at Millbrook Resort, had already shaped a strong personal connection to the region.&nbsp;

Rather than approaching the purchase purely as an investment play, Wendy’s starting point was lifestyle.

“We were more thinking about ourselves and where we could stay, and then the rental aspect was second.”

Mountain Oak Apartments, located within the masterplanned Remarkables Park precinct in Frankton, aligned with that thinking. The ability to secure the apartment with a deposit and settle on completion made the timing work.

“The fact that we could put a deposit down with the balance on completion was a bonus for us,” she explains.

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Wendy selected a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse, a configuration that supports both private use and guest flexibility.

“The two-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration appealed from both a rental viewpoint and for the ability to have friends stay while we are there,” she says.

Across the development, two-bedroom apartments range from 64sqm to 78sqm, with two-bedroom plus flexi options from 71sqm to 75sqm, each with an allocated car park. The flexi layouts introduce an additional space suited to work or hobbies, reflecting demand from buyers who split their time between leisure and remote work.

Apartments include underfloor heating in bathrooms, heat pumps to living areas, and joinery positioned to maximise natural light and mountain outlooks. The Remarkables Park precinct is known for its extended winter sunshine hours, water frontage and open views toward The Remarkables.&nbsp;

Units come in light and dark interior colour schemes.

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While lifestyle was the primary driver, the fundamentals of the Queenstown market added reassurance.&nbsp;

“Proximity to the airport and tourism being the main attraction all year round,” Wendy says, when asked what stood out from an investment perspective.

Mountain Oak sits just eight kilometres from Queenstown’s CBD and around a two-minute drive from Queenstown Airport.&nbsp;

For Wendy, that airport proximity carries practical value.

“The airport proximity is a bonus, we think that being so close will be an attraction for the convenience side.”

Residents are also a short drive from Coronet Peak, Jack’s Point Golf Course, New World Supermarket, Five Mile Shopping Centre, and the dining, medical, gym, cinema and library amenities within the town centre, as well as the seasonal Remarkables Market.

Importantly, the purchase does not lock owners into a single use. Mountain Oak offers the flexibility to opt for short-term visitor accommodation or longer-term residential rental management, with 365-day visitor accommodation consent in place. Owners can utilise Safari Group’s 24/7 on-site management service or appoint their own provider, and do not need to decide on a strategy immediately.

“It was a bonus that we can rent it out as well as use it for ourselves,” she says.

Additional buying options, including furniture packages and storage units available for purchase within the building, further support a lock-and-leave model suited to interstate and overseas owners.

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Mountain Oak Apartments comprises 141 residences, ranging from one-bedroom configurations through to larger apartments and penthouses. One-bedroom apartments are currently priced from NZ$639,000, with three-bedroom options from NZ$1,299,000.

With 365-day visitor accommodation consent, the development is structured to respond to Queenstown’s established four-season tourism economy, spanning winter ski traffic and summer hiking, cycling, golf and lake-based activity.

Although Wendy acknowledges the strength of rental demand, her approach remains long term.

“We’re not planning to sell it anytime soon, so we are keen to hang on to it, but the passive income will be a bonus.”

Confidence in the developer also influenced her decision. Before proceeding, Wendy sought feedback within the local building community.

“We asked around and Safari Group had a good reputation,” she says.

Safari Group has delivered more than 2,000 hotel units and residential apartments across over 18 developments nationwide, with more than 25 years’ experience in the sector.

With completion anticipated by mid-2027, Mountain Oak is attracting a cross-section of buyers, from yield-focused investors to lifestyle purchasers seeking a foothold in one of New Zealand’s most tightly held alpine markets.

For Wendy, it represents both a future holiday base and a long-term asset within Queenstown’s year-round tourism economy.

Joel Robinson

How Mountain Oak Apartments draws holiday home buyers to Queenstown

Eduard Litver's Capitel Group is seeking to redevelop Chatswood's Mandarin Centre in the heart of the burgeoning suburb.

Capitel Group, in a joint venture with Metis Group, has filed a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to demolish the Mandarin Centre and construct a 32-storey tower designed by Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill (SOM) with 325 apartments.

The 3,524 sqm site at 61A-65 Albert Avenue will also home extensive retail amenity, both at street-level and across a four-level podium.

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In its early stage Design Report submitted to the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority, SOM describes the ambition for the project as one that “aims to revitalise and reactivate an important corner of the Chatswood CBD.”

The architects note that the existing shopping centre “has a lack of vertical connection between its five levels of retail and a cumbersome pedestrian access from the street to the second-level transit connection,” framing the redevelopment as an opportunity to reconfigure circulation and better integrate with surrounding transport infrastructure.

The design adopts a single tower configuration, shaped through early testing to respond to neighbouring buildings and key public spaces.

Retail activation is concentrated at ground and lower podium levels, with a focus on food and beverage, lifestyle and wellness tenancies. The intent is to create a more permeable ground plane and improve connections between Albert Avenue, Victor Street and the Chatswood transport interchange, located within walking distance of the site.

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The site occupies a prominent position on the southern edge of the Chatswood CBD core, bounded by Albert Avenue and Victor Street. It sits near the rail and metro interchange and within close proximity to Chatswood Chase, Westfield Chatswood, Chatswood Oval and a range of commercial office towers and residential buildings.

Chatswood has been one, and continues to be, of the most popular suburbs for developers in recent years. The most recent tower to launch is Hyecorp's Celine on Archer Street, which followed The Anderson by Changfa and Huirong.

Soon to launch is Coronation's Archer &amp; Albert nearby the new proposal.

Chatswood boom continues with Capitel and Metis’s $1.2 billion Mandarin Centre redevelopment

Apartment development applications continue to tally up in Rose Bay following the NSW Gov's 2025 update to the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy.

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Some $200 million worth of developments were filed in the space of four weeks at the back end of last year, with the likes of Fyve, HSN, Luxcon and Fortis all seeking to creating new apartment buildings.

The latest plans are for an amalgamated 3,105 sqm site across Conway Avenue, Fernleigh Avenue, and Carlisle Street. Developer Mathieson Property is planning <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dian-2-6-conway-avenue-rose-bay-nsw-2029">Dian</a>, 70 apartments across a new eight-storey building, perched on a ridgeline within walking distance of Rose Bay Town Centre.

The State Significant Development Application (SSDA), includes one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Over 15 per cent will be dedicated as affordable, as per the NSW Government's push for affordable housing. The 17 apartments will be managed by a community housing provider for 15 years following completion of the building.

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MHNDU has designed the building around three central cores, with lower-level apartments arranged to maximise corner balconies and cross-ventilation. Upper levels are configured with dual north–south aspects to capture harbour views and solar access.

Private open space is a key feature of the scheme, with generous balconies and terraces throughout. Five ground-floor apartments would include private pools, while one upper-level residence will feature a rooftop terrace and pool. A communal room and adjoining landscaped outdoor terraces provide shared open space for residents.

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The site sits around 365 metres walking distance of Rose Bay Town Centre and around 312 metres from regular bus services on New South Head Road, meeting the accessible area criteria under the Housing SEPP.

In early 2025, the NSW Government implemented significant changes to its Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, altering planning controls to allow greater density for new apartment projects within an 800-metre walking distance of stations and town centres in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/woollahra-nsw-2025">Woollahra</a>&nbsp;Local Government Area, overriding existing local controls. Buildings are now permitted to rise up to six storeys within 400 metres of a station or centre, or eight storeys where affordable housing is incorporated, and up to four storeys within the 401 to 800 metre radius, which can increase to six storeys with affordable housing.

Mathieson Property unveils Dian Rose Bay apartment development

Lower North Shore developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hyecorp-property-group">Hyecorp</a> is preparing to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/celine-chatswood-37-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Celine</a>, its new apartment development in Chatswood.

Set within a blue ribbon location on Archer Street, Celine will rise on a quiet, tree-lined enclave on the edge of the South Chatswood Heritage Conservation Area, a short walk from the connectivity which Chatswood is famous for.

Celine will deliver 122 one, two, three, and four-bedroom residences, designed to accommodate a broad range of buyers, from owner-occupiers to investors.

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Designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fuse-architecture-0">Fuse Architects</a>, the 29-storey tower has been shaped to respond to its Archer Street setting, with a defined podium and slender upper levels.&nbsp;

The building incorporates a two-storey residential lobby at the corner, double-height retail fronting Bertram Street, food and beverage tenancies along a through-site link, and two levels of commercial office space.&nbsp;

A landscaped pedestrian connection between Archer and Bertram streets will provide a publicly accessible link through the site, extending activity at ground level beyond the building footprint.

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Inside, Hyecorp is emphasising scale and flexibility. Most residences will incorporate multipurpose rooms, allowing buyers to configure additional living, study or guest space within their floorplan.&nbsp;

Kitchens have been designed with proportions more commonly associated with standalone homes, complemented by Gaggenau and Miele appliances, integrated refrigeration, Miele laundry appliances, Taj Mahal stone and bronze tapware.&nbsp;

Buyers will also have the option to tailor aspects of their home through the developer’s “Live Your Way” personalisation service.

Resident amenity will include an outdoor pool, gym and sauna, as well as barbecue and lounge areas designed for shared use. Upper levels are oriented to capture eastern outlooks towards the Sydney CBD and surrounding greenery.

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The location places future residents within 800 metres of Chatswood Interchange, providing access to metro and rail services, and within walking distance of Westfield, Chatswood Chase and the Chatswood Concourse. Parks including Chatswood Park and Beauchamp Park are nearby, along with a cluster of schools and private hospitals.

Celine continues Hyecorp’s focus on the Lower North Shore. The Australian, family-owned developer has been operating locally for more than 30 years, with recent projects including Audrey in St Leonards, now nearing completion, and Juliet in Roseville. With registrations expected to open soon, Celine represents the group’s latest addition to the Chatswood apartment market.

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Hyecorp unveils Celine, a striking new apartment tower in the heart of Chatswood

International development company <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/spg-land">SPG Land</a> has kicked off construction of the $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>, one of the highest value developments to get underway on the Gold Coast in more than a decade.

Located on a 1.15ha site stretching from Surfers Paradise Boulevard to Ferny Avenue, Paradiso Place, when completed, will deliver 845 residences across three residential towers. &nbsp;

Paradiso Place has been several years in planning by SPG, which has now pushed the green light on construction to meet pent-up demand from investors and owner occupiers.

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The move follows minor amendments to the original design to cater to buyer demand, including the provision of more premium residential amenity, including private dining, lounge and events spaces for residents to entertain guests.

The three towers, comprising 41, 40 and 44 levels, will bring to the market 845 apartments with each tower boasting its own podium level interconnected skybridge to create a unique elevated ‘beachside village’ for residents.

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The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed development will bring a broad range of residences to the market, most offering ocean views and all enjoying five-star hotel amenities with world-class facilities and the convenience ground level retail precinct.

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Construction of Paradiso Place has been made possible by SPG’s newly established SPG Built division partnered with experienced project management group Eastview Australia, a company that has supported the development of a raft of major projects on the Gold Coast over the past two decades.

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“It’s a very exciting time for Paradiso Place as we start construction,” said SPG Land Chairman David Wang.

“We have spent our energy refreshing design and assembling the best team and waiting for what we believe is the right time to start construction on one of the most exciting mixed-use developments to proceed on the Gold Coast since Oracle in Broadbeach and Circle on Cavill in Surfers Paradise. &nbsp;

“The local and interstate downsizer market is getting stronger, and we see Paradiso Place as the right project for our times right now. Our company has the capacity to deliver large-scale projects, and we are thrilled to be bringing this vision to reality.”

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SPG Invest, a company founded in Australia in 1998 with a focus on high-end real estate and premium hospitality assets, has delivered 56 projects in the Asia-Pacific region over the past twenty-five years, including The Peninsula Hotel Shanghai and the Global 188 twin-tower project in Suzhou and Cambridge Residences at Robina.

Paradiso Place will deliver a range of new apartments with two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts, as well as a collection of sub-penthouse and penthouse apartments across three levels. Prices start from $950,000.

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“We have a very strong vision for Paradiso Place – we are creating a unique beachside residential community where contemporary design &amp; architecture and luxury materials combine with five star residents’ amenities and the convenience of a premium retail precinct on the ground floor”, said SPG Land CEO Dr Ying Rao&nbsp;

“We are confident that the community will recognise that this is more than just another development. Paradiso Place will bring a much-needed retail precinct and lifestyle hub to northern Surfers Paradise with premium retail, lifestyle and food and beverage options,” Said Dr Rao&nbsp;

“The retail precinct is critical to enhancing the lifestyle amenity for residents and guests, so SPG will retain control of this precinct to curate a premium retail offering that will support this thriving new community.

“SPG will also retain short-term holiday letting to control premium and luxury outcomes in line with our vision.”

Construction of Stage 1 Paradiso Place is expected to be completed by end of 2029.

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Construction commences on $1.5 billion Paradiso Place development in Surfers Paradise

Melbourne Townhomes

The Fabric, Mirvac's exciting new community in Altona North, is capturing the attention of homebuyers, with the townhome project experiencing strong buyer interest so far.

The popularity of The Fabric is evident in its sales performance, with all the three-bedroom floorplans already sold out. Only a limited collection of two and four-bedroom townhomes remain.

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Located just nine kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, The Fabric is attracting buyers seeking a harmonious blend of convenience, sustainability, and community spirit.

Stepping into the vibrant community, visitors are greeted by stunning tree-lined streets and ample green spaces. The developers have allocated 3.15 hectares of community open space, ensuring residents have plenty of opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy outdoor activities.

The ASX-listed developer has also taken a sustainable approach, something Mirvac is famous for.

The fully electric townhomes not only contribute to a greener future but also offer residents significant energy savings. With a 7-star energy rating certified by NatHERS, homeowners can enjoy comfortable living spaces while minimising their environmental footprint.

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Beyond the allure of the individual homes, The Fabric offers a seamless connection to the established inner-west community.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a wealth of amenities, including renowned educational institutions, diverse dining options, and excellent shopping destinations.&nbsp;

The Fabric display suite is open for prospective buyers in the suburb, as is a future ready display home, which is open by appointment only.

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Located just nine kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, The Fabric is attracting buyers seeking a harmonious blend of convenience, sustainability, and community spirit

alisonwarters@gmail.com

Mirvac's vibrant community in Altona North selling fast

Mirvac are continuing to raise the bar within their residential communities.&nbsp;

This time, the Australian property developer has collaborated with a group of pioneering Australian consumer brands to deliver an innovative ‘Future Ready Display Home’ at its $350 million community, The Fabric in Altona North.&nbsp;

Like all homes at The Fabric, the 7-star NatHERS rated Future Ready Display Home is designed to use 27 per cent less energy annually to heat and cool compared to a standard 6 Star rated home.&nbsp;

With the additional inclusions of energy efficient, fully electric appliances and rooftop solar panels, the home is estimated to deliver substantial savings to customers on energy bills with the opportunity to choose renewable grid power and have a fossil fuel free home.&nbsp;

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Set to open this weekend, the Future Ready Display Home is part of Mirvac’s ambition to drive environmental and social sustainability and will explore how small choices in the home can have big impacts on the planet.&nbsp;

Partnering with over 16 Australian brands, Mirvac have engaged interior designers, Without Studio to curate and style the 155 sqm display home, which will showcase a townhome ahead of its time, according to Mirvac.&nbsp;

Visitors to the Future Ready Display Home will have the opportunity to explore and learn more about sustainable furniture, appliances, fashion, cleaning, bedding, beauty, personal care and more, with Mirvac’s sustainability collaborators including Boody, Carlotta &amp; Gee, Community Bike Hub, Go for Zero, Great Wrap, Harvey Norman, Jardan, Joshua Space, Koala, Outland Denim, Pleasant State, Plyroom, Rocc, Sans Beast, Smeg, The Dirt Company and The Plant Society.&nbsp;

Mirvac’s General Manager of Residential Victoria, Elysa Anderson, said that Mirvac hopes the home will provide an opportunity to educate existing and future homeowners on the benefits of sustainable living.&nbsp;

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“Mirvac is at the forefront of driving change in housing sustainability initiatives and we understand that home efficiency is more important than ever to homeowners. The Future Ready Display Home is part of our long-term goal to improve our residents’ lifestyle by reducing their energy bills and environmental impact,” she said.&nbsp;

“Our partnerships with this amazing group of Australia’s most innovative sustainable consumer brands will allow us to collectively connect with and educate our community on how sustainable products can positively impact their daily lives.”

In addition to each fully-electric townhome in The Fabric achieving a minimum 7 Star NatHERS energy rating, the homes will also be built to achieve the Livable House Australia (LHA) Silver Design Certification to meet the changing needs of occupants across their lifetime.

Located at 188-198 Blackshaws Road, over 60 residents across 30 homes already live at The Fabric. Upon completion The Fabric will be home to circa 1,500 residents across more than 500 two, three and four-bedroom townhomes and future mid-rise apartments.&nbsp;

The 11.5 hectare masterplanned community has been designed to enhance the health and wellbeing of future residents, with a strong focus on creating green, landscaped public and private garden spaces set within a dynamic, family-friendly urban village.&nbsp;

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At its heart is the newly opened 4,000 sqm Patchwork Park, complete with spiral slide, climbing structures, musical elements, herb garden and barbecues and picnic shelters for residents and the local community to enjoy.&nbsp;

Mirvac has also partnered with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Foundation (SAKGF) to further strengthen sustainable living solutions at The Fabric. The partnership will see SAKGF advise on the design and delivery of the planned community garden and kitchen facilities, as well as helping to educate families to form positive food habits for life.&nbsp;

The creation of The Cook’s Patch program will allow residents and the wider community to come together to learn, participate and celebrate food education based on the principles of growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing.&nbsp;

Limited opportunities currently remain to purchase within The Fabric’s highly anticipated Jacaranda Precinct, which is ideally located adjacent to The Lawn - planned to provide a range of active spaces for the community, including a half basketball court.

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Partnering with over 16 Australian brands, Mirvac have engaged interior designers, Without Studio to curate and style the 155 sqm display home, which will showcase a townhome ahead of its time, according to Mirvac. 



Mirvac reveal Future Ready Display Home at The Fabric in Altona North

When you step foot in Hampton it’s hard to believe you’re still in metropolitan Melbourne. Long a retreat for wealthy city dwellers looking to bathe or picnic by the sea, the unassuming suburb has pivoted from holiday destination to a prized urban postcode. And despite being located just 14-kilometres from the CBD, Hampton feels like it’s a world away from the confines of the concrete jungle.&nbsp;

On the radar to join the ranks of residences lining the streets of Hampton - and exclusively listed on Urban - comes 37 Prince Street, a new Bayside townhouse development targeting the family owner-occupier.&nbsp;

37 Prince Street is home to only four townhouses, each enjoying the all important family feature of private double garages and secure entrances, which Noorden Property Director David Lamond says is a very unusual proposition.&nbsp;

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“37 Prince St presents as a great opportunity for someone to secure a property in Hampton for under $2 million, while still giving you plenty of space for the family along with a north-facing backyard,” Lamond said.&nbsp;

Further adding to the drawcard for family-occupiers Lamond says is the Bayside development’s proximity to some of the city’s most prestigious educational offerings.&nbsp;

“The site is very close to the best private schools that Bayside has to offer, with Haileybury and St Leonards, all the way through to Hampton Primary School.”

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Each townhouse spans nearly 200 sqm of internal living area across three levels, as well as a front and backyard.&nbsp;

The ground floor will house the open plan living, kitchen and dining space, along with an ensuited bedroom and a powder room, while the additional two bedrooms will be included across the first floor, along with a second living space and a bathroom.

Townhouses one, two and three will also include first floor master-bedrooms suites where townhouse four is designed with a ground level master.

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With the developers having successfully completed a number of large building projects throughout Melbourne since 1996, including Willow at 60 Islington Street Collingwood, Lamond suggests the level of fixtures and finishes are beyond what you would expect in the area. &nbsp;

Internally, the townhouses will feature gas fireplaces, along with the latest QASAIR and Miele appliances in the kitchens, which are completed with an integrated fridge and freezer.&nbsp;

Buyers are now able secure a townhouse with huge stamp duty savings, with construction scheduled to begin in February next year.&nbsp;

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37 Prince Street is home to only four townhouses, each enjoying the all important family feature of private double garages and secure entrances, which Noorden Property Director David Lamond says is a very unusual proposition. 

Urban Exclusive: Why families will be keen on Hampton's new townhomes, 37 Prince Street

A boutique collection of 12 townhouses in the heart of Reservoir is catering to families, with extensive native landscapes and an established family-oriented community.

Ramley Residence, delivered by Monolith Projects, showcases contemporary and sophisticated design that blends into the natural surrounds of one of Reservoir&rsquo;s parklands pockets.

The vibrant community is underpinned by outstanding proximity to infrastructure and amenities.

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Full of large green spaces, the home is close to trails and reserves including Edwards Lake, Darebin Creek Trail and Bundoora Park, perfect for a barbeque and capturing city views from the top of Mount Cooper.

Spoilt by this abundance of parklands, Reservoir is home to an active community enjoying lifestyle offerings, shopping and dining, and a major health and medical precinct.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes, which begin from $638,000, are carefully crafted to deliver refined and luxurious residences.

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Celebrating contemporary living, the refined homes boast intelligent floorplans, seamless outdoor connections, and abundant light.

Residents can enjoy and a bespoke living experience thanks to chic designer kitchens, private gardens and open-plan living spaces.

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Each home is introduced by an inviting separate lounge and is equipped with European appliances, timber highlights and entertaining areas.

Finely articulated through softly muted tones and finishes, which are inspired by nature, bring serenity into the multi-living homes and reference back to the natural landscapes of Reservoir.

The homes let families and upsizers escape the hustle and bustle of inner-city life with an abundance of community spaces available to promote an active and connected lifestyle.

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Melbourne&rsquo;s most diverse park, Bundoora Park, delivers over 180-hectares to unwind with family and friends; it is home to a popular children&rsquo;s farm, much-loved playgrounds and barbeque areas for family gatherings.

Nearby a selection of quality government schools and Catholic schools, Reservoir is rich in choices of education for your children &ndash; from early learning through to university.

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The suburb is serviced by the Mernda train line and boasts four train stations of its own. The main hub, Reservoir Station, has recently undergone a sky rail transformation.

Ramley Residence is expected to reach completion later this year.

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Full of large green spaces, the home is close to trails and reserves including Edwards Lake, Darebin Creek Trail and Bundoora Park 

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Reservoir townhouse development Ramley Residences set in the heart of nature

Haven Townhomes, in the family-friendly suburb of Keysborough, 27 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, has proven&nbsp;popular in the past few months with more than 75 per cent of the 59 townhomes already sold.

The development has been featured multiple times on Urban&#39;s most popular projects among&nbsp;first home buyers and investors, due to its larger, and more affordable townhouses.

Aultun Property Group developed the townhouse collection, which was&nbsp;designed by the highly regarded Cera Stribley Architects, the design team behind luxury developments like Edition in Toorak and Tate in Kew.

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There are currently only a handful three-bedroom townhomes still for sale, priced from $714,000.

Situated surrounded by thriving wetlands and meandering walking trails, each of the 59 Haven Townhomes are in a prime position for sweeping views, access to nature and convenient amenities.

Each home itself is surrounded by verdant greenery, and the Haven Gardens is a central feature of the development, offering residents a green community space.

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Part of the appeal of Keysborough is it&#39;s strong investment fundamentals,&nbsp;the suburb has continued to develop infrastructure and facilities to meet growing&nbsp;demand, including golf courses, shopping centres and wetlands.

Completion has been&nbsp;estimated for December this year.

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The development has been featured multiple times on Urban's most popular projects among first home buyers and investors, as it has been well received throughout 2021

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Haven Townhomes in Keysborough more than 75% sold

Developers ID_Land has seen a wave of local owner-occupiers snap up townhomes at their latest residential development, Port Lane.

With only three residences left of the original 122, the campaign has been deemed a success by the project team.

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“Our buyers are made up of owner-occupiers from the local area”, the developers said.

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"They have been drawn to the bayside location, amazing architecture by Rothelowman coupled with the stunning interiors by Hecker Guthrie.”
</blockquote>

The exteriors of each townhome embrace the coastal setting, including verdant entrance pergolas and generous outdoor space.

Hazy thresholds are united with timber floorboards and joinery, whilst large windows create a relaxed ambience.

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A seamless transition to the terrace creates the ultimate entertaining area for friends and family alike.

Port Lane is located minutes from the connectivity of the West Gate Freeway, with easy access to greater Melbourne and beyond.

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Residents can explore the outdoors, from the Bellarine Peninsula or at Southbank’s entrainment and dining precinct.

Families are spoilt for choice with lush parks and gardens, including Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Westgate Park trails along the Yarra River.

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“Our price-point has also been a big driving factor”, the project marketers said.
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“People have been pleasantly surprised they can get this level of finish and size in this location for a very attractive price.”

It also helps that ID_Land have a strong track record giving people the comfort to buy off the plan with a trusted developer.

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Current projects include Canvas in Brunswick, Yarraville Place in Yarraville and The Walter in Hadfield.

The development is located a five-minute walk to Port Melbourne Beach, a seven-minute drive to South Melbourne Market and a 20-minute tram trip to the CBD.

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Developers ID_Land has seen a wave of local owner-occupiers snap up townhomes at their latest residential development, Port Lane

Why local owner-occupiers are snapping up Port Lane townhomes in Port Melbourne

Sixth Avenue, delivered by the Aultun Group, was one of Urban&#39;s most popular projects among first home buyers and investors in the first half of 2021. In fact it was so popular that the most recent Stage 3 was launched ahead of schedule.

The collection of 59 two, three and four-bedroom townhomes offers ideal bayside living, designed by renowned Point Architects.

Set in Chelsea Heights, the near coastal suburb south-east of Melbourne, Sixth Avenue features light-filled interiors, bespoke landscaping and recreational amenities within easy reach. &nbsp;

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The contemporary design boasts customisable floorplans, split system air-conditioning and thermal insulation for comfort.&nbsp;

Engineered oak timber flooring can be found throughout the living areas, with large format tiles in all bathrooms. Frameless walk-in showers and bespoke floating vanities are representative of the home&#39;s modern design.

Floor Plan options still available for purchase:

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	<li>Two bed, one bath, one parking spaces, 96 sqm, $630,000</li>
	<li>Three bed, two bath, one/two parking spaces, 195 sqm, $730,000</li>
</ul>

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Aultun has been environmentally conscious in their approach to the townhomes. Each townhome is fitted with water-efficient tapware and showerheads, as well as energy-efficient LED lighting. &nbsp;

The townhome&#39;s modern design boasts light filled interiors finished with high quality fixtures, like crisp tapware. There are Artusi appliances in each kitchen, with stone benchtops and porcelain splashbacks.

Each home features landscaped gardens, with recycled water by Melbourne Water for garden irrigation.

The four bedroom townhouses have sold out. Sixth Avenue is offering its final two and three bedders, priced from $630,000 and ranging to&nbsp;$730,000.

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The collection of 59 two, three and four-bedroom townhomes offers ideal bayside living, designed by renowned Point Architects

Floorplan Focus: A look at the final townhouses on offer at Sixth Avenue in Chelsea Heights

With Melbourne&#39;s rolling lockdowns, and the want for more space over the last 18 months, townhouses have become one of the most in demand properties across the state.

Icon Developments Scott Jarzynka says townhomes have become a favourite for young families, as the local high-density dwellings currently available on the market don&#39;t offer the space they need.

&quot;This demographic of home buyers are wanting to stay in the inner-city, with the convenience of local public transport and parks,&quot; Jarzynka says.

&quot;Townhomes are the answer, providing a great location, convenience to their lifestyle and space.&quot;

Nat Eisen, at Eisen Property,&nbsp;&nbsp;says he&#39;s seen demand heighten for townhouses and larger apartments, with the latest rounds of COVID lockdowns not dampening buyer appetite.

&quot;We noticed stronger enquiry during lockdown, with those stuck at home researching real estate and wanting more space,&quot; Eisen says.

Eisen has been marketing the boutique townhouse development Inkerman &amp; Nelson in Balaclava, selling nearly all of its 27 townhouses, with just two remaining.

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Icon Developments had MAArchitects design the townhouses solely for the owner-occupier. Each townhouse, set in gardens landscaped by Eckersley Garden Architecture,&nbsp;has two or three levels, three or four-bedrooms, and two parking spots.

Icon say that Eckersley&#39;s&nbsp;distinct interpretation of &ldquo;family&rdquo; styled gardens moves away from traditional multi-residential landscaping, to ensure each space is made to feel like a stand-alone home.

Eisen says&nbsp;most of the buyers have been young families who live in the area who put location and lifestyle above everything.

But there&#39;s also been appetite from double income professionals who are looking to upsize locally.

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&quot;Most buyers have a strong connection to the location. They&nbsp;want&nbsp;something familiar and want to stay in the area.

&quot;Buyers are weighing up whether they buy a house further out or&nbsp;a townhouse closer to the city,&quot; Eisen said.

&quot;With established homes, buyers move in and might have to renovate, whereas buying off the plan and brand new, buyers can move in with ease, which is great for those families with young kids.&quot;

Eisen says buyers at Inkerman &amp; Nelson have appreciated the ability to personalise the townhouses, with the flexi-rooms on offer generally converted in to home offices.

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&quot;Most of the buyers intend to work from home in some capacity&quot;, Eisen noted.

One of the key drivers&nbsp;has been Inkerman &amp; Nelson has been the fact it is a well-priced product in a sought-after, expensive area.

While not being at the bottom end of the affordability scale with prices starting from $1,285,000, it&#39;s still considerably less than the entry level of the surrounding bayside suburbs of the pricey Bayside Brighton and St Kilda West.

Eisen says overall, he is seeing strong interest from all segments, from first home buyers to downsizers, with investors creeping back in to the market.

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Icon Developments Scott Jarzynka says townhomes have become a favourite for young families.



Townhouse demand heightens as Inkerman & Nelson in Balaclava nears sell-out

Coastal living just minutes from Melbourne's CBD offers a life of unparalleled enjoyment.

Port Lane in Port Melbourne is located within walking distance from the beauty of the beach and the business of the city.

ID_Land, listed among&nbsp;Urban’s list of 10 developers to watch in Victoria this year, are behind the Williamstown Road development.

Award-winning architects Rothelowman draw on Port Lane's beachside location. Rothelowman&nbsp;worked in lockstep with interior designers Hecker Guthrie and landscape consultants Tract to create a development that is&nbsp;authentic and distinctive,&nbsp;all while <a href="/news/vic/port-lane-the-development-where-the-highest-price-point-is-lower-than-port-melbournes-median">priced&nbsp;lower than Port Melbourne's median</a>.

With a star studded cast coming together to create Port Lane, Urban took a look at its five most luxurious features.

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<h2>1. Excellent exteriors</h2>

Designed by&nbsp;Rothelowman, the exteriors of each of the 122&nbsp;three-bedroom townhouses complement the coastal surrounds.

A verdant entrance pergola marks the entrance of Port Lane with curated landscaping framing&nbsp;the townhomes themselves.

The material palette of crisp white juxtaposed against warm timber tones and green accents is a nod to the site’s heritage.

Secure car parking, flexible floorplans and manicured gardens are among the development’s many offerings. &nbsp;

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<h2>2. Carefully designed interiors with floorplans of choice</h2>

“Creating spaces that evoke an atmospheric interior experience, Port Lane celebrates light, softness, subtlety and shifting forms”, said the interior designer, Paul Hecker of&nbsp;Hecker Guthrie.

The home’s considered design features an abundance of light and space to allow for private moments, outdoor entertaining areas and&nbsp;fluted glass to mimic the reflective water of the Bay.

There are six&nbsp;different floorplans on offer, Harbour Mist, Calm Shore, Sea Breeze, City Light, Parkside Green and Morning Dew. They range in size from 189 sqm to as large as 260 sqm with spaces curated to match any lifestyle.

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<h2>3. Clean Aesthetic</h2>

Interior designers at Hecker Guthrie described the aesthetic as, "refreshingly contemporary, yet timeless and classic."

The bathroom has been crafted for comfort and thoughtfully designed for ease of living. A minimal design creates an orderly space, complemented by luxurious details including walk-in showers, a large bath and premium finishes.

Hazy thresholds are united with timber floorboards and joinery, whilst large windows create a relaxed ambiance. A smooth transition to the terrace creates an&nbsp;entertaining area for friends and family alike.

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<h2>4. Bayside location synergy</h2>

Just moments from the&nbsp;waters of Port Phillip Bay and lights of Melbourne’s CBD, Port Lane’s unique aesthetic emulates the qualities of its surrounds. The extraordinary level of synergy with its location flows through every detail of each townhome to create an&nbsp;atmosphere of coastal living that screams Port Melbourne.&nbsp;

The development at 201 Williamstown Road takes a prime position allowing owners to spend&nbsp;weekends exploring the bayside location, out on the water or relaxing at the beach. Walk to&nbsp;Fishermans Bend, Sandridge Beach,&nbsp;South Melbourne&nbsp;Market or meander along the Bay Trail.

Whichever direction you walk in, you're spoilt for choice, with lush parks and gardens for relaxing, trails for exploring and the Royal Botanic gardens to enjoy an afternoon picnic or bike ride.&nbsp;

It is a&nbsp;less than five minute walk to the Port Melbourne dog beach.

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<h2>5. Tour individual&nbsp;curated gardens</h2>

Selected by landscape architects, Tract, the development features a mix of native plants suited to the coastal environment.

Designed to soften the modern architecture, Tract’s landscaping sits in harmony with&nbsp;Port Melbourne biosphere as a whole&nbsp;and contrasts with the built form of the homes.

The three bedroom, two bathroom homes&nbsp;start from $1,025,000.

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The luxury townhome project of 122 residences draws on its beachside location just minutes from Sandridge Beach

Five luxury features of each townhome at Port Melbourne's Port Lane

With many developments expected to reach completion before the end of the year, Urban has decided to take a look at five soon-to-be-completed developments offered in Victoria.

1. Haven Townhomes, Keysborough 
Address: 42 Homeleigh Road, Keysborough VIC 3173 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $675,000

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With an estimated December completion, buyers of Haven Townhomes could move into their new three or four-bedroom townhome before the end of the year.

Delivered by Aultun Property Group, Haven encompasses a variety of two-storey floorplans that suit to any needs. &nbsp;

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The townhomes are part of a unique waterside estate, designed by Cera Stribley Architects, boasting access to parklands and wetlands, sporting facilities, shops and transport.

2. MCKN, McKinnon 
Address: 236 Jasper Road, McKinnon VIC 3204 
Two-bedroom apartments from $755,000

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Construction has already begun on DealCorp&rsquo;s new McKinnon development, MCKN, which is set to reach completion in Q3.

The development boasts 41 two and three-bedroom apartments in close proximity to Alnutt Park and the beach.

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Designed by local architects Ritz &amp; Ghougassian, MCKN features spacious floorplans, balconies with skyline views and convenient amenities within walking distance.

3. Voyager, Docklands 
Address: 103 South Wharf Drive, Docklands VIC 3008 
Two-bedroom apartments from $706,500

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Mirvac&rsquo;s residential tower, Voyager, is one of the newest developments set within the masterplanned Yarra&rsquo;s Edge precinct on the Docklands waterfront.

The 43-storey building is set to reach completion in September as the tallest building to date at Yarra&rsquo;s Edge, offering views across the city skyline.

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Residents will enjoy the best in marina living with significant shared amenity, including over 1,000sqm of fine dining and retail, a wellness centre, parklands and a marina berth.

4. Two51 on Swan, Richmond 
Address: 245-251 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121 
Two-bedroom apartments from $1,030,000

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Residents who buy into Blueprint Project&rsquo;s art-deco inspired development, Two51 on Swan, won&rsquo;t have to wait long before moving in with completion estimated for August.

The half and full-floor penthouses in Richmond come in two, three and four-bedroom configurations, designed by Watson Young Architects.

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Other features include a grand lobby, open-plan layouts, and an expansive open-air &lsquo;winter garden&rsquo;, with integrated balustrades finished with stone, timber and metal textures.

5. Eastside at Highlands, Craigieburn 
Address: 1 North Shore Drive, Craigieburn VIC 3064 
Two-bedroom townhomes from $415,000

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Stockland have released 41 turnkey homes for low-maintenance and relaxed living in Melbourne&rsquo;s Craigieburn.

The two and three-bedroom homes, which are expected to reach completion in September, boast generous floorplans, secure garages and landscaped backyards.

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Located in a thriving location, Eastside at Highlands ticks all the boxes. It is situated within close proximity to primary schools, award-winning parks and shopping centres.

With many developments expected to reach completion before the end of the year, Urban has decided to take a look at five soon-to-be-completed developments offered in Victoria

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