Builder-developer Urban Property Group (UPG) is continuing to expand into new markets. UPG is heading to the Hills District, where it is planning a 40-storey mixed use building near Castle Hill Metro Station.

They've gone down the favoured developer route of a State Significant Development Application, which should see developments approved within the space of nine months.

The tower will comprise 371 apartments, 42 of which will be affordable housing, above a ground-floor retail precinct at 16-20 Old Castle Hill Road, on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and within walking distance of Castle Hill Metro Station, an area identified for higher density under both local and state strategic planning frameworks.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc">Studio SC</a>, the tower would rise from a brick podium base, accommodating one retail tenancy and communal open space, before transitioning to a slender glazed residential form above. Six basement levels are proposed beneath the building to house parking and services.

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“Castle Hill is undergoing a significant transformation, evolving from a traditionally low-rise suburban centre into a true metropolitan destination anchored by the Sydney Metro Northwest," the Architectural Design Report prepared by Studio SC noted.

The majority of apartments (194) will be two-bedrooms. 90 one-bedroom apartments are planned, 83 three-beds, and four four-bedroom apartments.

Studio SC’s design adopts a podium-and-tower composition, with warm-toned masonry at the lower levels intended to anchor the building within its streetscape context.

"At the podium, the architecture is anchored through solid brickwork in warm, earthy tones, reflecting the local sandstone formations and the natural colour palette of the surrounding hills," Studio SC added.

Above, the tower transitions to a lighter glass expression, articulated with fins and tonal variation to reduce visual bulk and respond to changing light conditions.

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Urban Property Group is one of Sydney's most active developers. They have projects currently under construction in Little Bay, Penrith, and Macquarie Park, with future projects earmarked for Wollongong.

Castle Hill has been one of the most popular suburbs for development across Sydney in the last five years, as developers scramble for land around the newly extended Sydney Metro.&nbsp;

Kassis Homes kicked it all off with Grand Reve, along with Deicorp who has delivered over 1,000 apartments in the area and continues to develop. The likes of Dubai-backed developer Arada will take to market their project in the coming months, while Masscon has just launched Avenue on Cadman Crescent.

Joel Robinson

First Look: Urban Property Group unveils 40-storey mixed-use tower in Castle Hill

One of the Gold Coast’s ‘bridesmaid suburbs’ is experiencing a wave of local suitors, with the latest sales figures from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> revealing over two thirds of buyers will be relocating from within a 5km average radius of the 16-hectare masterplan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land</a> Head of Development Michael Long said the figures underlined a powerful shift for Biggera Waters that would reshape it into a thriving force behind the region’s growth corridor.&nbsp;

“We’ve seen a huge wave of interest from residents of Arundel, Paradise Point and Runaway Bay who recognise the urban transformation that is well underway here and want to be part of it,” Long said.&nbsp;

“Interestingly, 25 per cent of our Gold Coast buyers are also coming from the city’s southern hotspots, including Burleigh and Palm Beach.&nbsp;

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/biggera-waters-qld-4216">Biggera Waters</a>, and Harbour Shores in particular, has all the advantages of waterfront living with the benefits of resort-style amenity, for greater value than the southern beachfront suburbs.”&nbsp;

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Long said half of the purchasers at Harbour Shores were under the age of 55.&nbsp;

“When locals choose to stay local, it creates a genuine community, turning the most sustainable master planned community in the Gold Coast’s history into a diverse and vibrant ‘village of villages’.”&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> Gold Coast Sales Director David Higgins said the hyper-local market demand was unique to Harbour Shores when compared to other projects in the region.&nbsp;

“We are seeing as much as 60 per cent of new apartment sales on other projects go to interstate or international buyers, but Harbour Shores is bucking this trend and attracting a larger proportion of the local market,” Higgins said.&nbsp;

“Only 13 per cent of Harbour Shores’ existing purchasers are interstate. There has been a resounding endorsement from local buyers and that validates the project’s vision and investment in design, lifestyle and liveability.”&nbsp;

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Harbour Shores is 16ha visionary masterplan dedicated to wellness and an active, healthy lifestyle. Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, Harbour Shores embeds extensive green connections and more than 2.5km in pedestrian networks – including a 1.2km boardwalk along the water’s edge.

Harbour Shores was recently recognised by the BETTER FUTURE World Design Awards 2026 as a silver winner in the category of environmental sustainability. Boasting a 6 Star Green Star Communities V1.1 rating, Harbour Shores will deliver more than 2,000 homes over the next ten years.&nbsp;

The first stage will deliver three residential collections including luxury three and four-bedroom waterfront villas at The Residences, as well as apartments in The Waterline and Palm House, surrounded by resort-style amenities.&nbsp;

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Biggera Waters no longer a 'bridesmaid suburb' as Gold Coast locals jump to Harbour Shores

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a> has officially launched Lily Lane, the second stage of its Carrington Place masterplan in Sydney’s North-West. The new stage will deliver over 200 apartments to the sought-after Hills District, supported by new retail and resident amenity.&nbsp;

Located near the Hills Showground Metro Station at 32 Carrington Road, Castle Hill, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lily-lane-at-carrington-place-castle-hill-32-carrington-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Lily Lane</a> has launched with the release of 105 apartments.

Designed by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ptw">PTW</a>, Lily Lane comprises a combined total of 213 units over two 12-storey towers anchored by a ground-floor retail offering. A range of floorplan configurations are available including 67 one-bedroom, 100 two-bedroom and 46 three-bedroom apartments.

One-bedroom apartments are sized from 50-72 sqm with prices starting at $720,000, while two-bedrooms are priced from $960,000 with sizes ranging from 75 to 132 sqm. The three-bedroom floorplans are sized between 97 and 182 sqm, with prices starting at $1,350,000.&nbsp;

Six exclusive penthouses crown the Lily Lane towers, offering opulent interiors of up to 285 sqm. They are priced from $2.9 million.

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Blake Schulze, National Director – Residential at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a>, says Lily Lane builds on the sell-out success of Carrington Place’s first stage, Atrium.&nbsp;

“Lily Lane offers everything north-west buyers are seeking - including spacious, flexible floorplans with premium finishes and sweeping views of the Hills District to the north," Schulze said.

"Its central location brings residents even closer to Hills Showground Metro Station, with retail, dining, recreation and essential services at their fingertips.

Schulze says early enquiries reflect pent-up demand for Lily Lane’s three-bedroom and penthouse apartments, reinforcing the appetite for house-sized units in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>,&nbsp;especially among downsizers.

Lily Lane has sought to incorporate features that are more&nbsp;traditional in freestanding homes. Over 75 per cent of residences include dedicated studies, multipurpose rooms or family rooms, with select layouts offering walk-in pantries and laundries.

Buyers have two interior colour schemes to choose from. ‘Breeze’ is a light-toned palette with warm timber accents, and ‘Dawn’ is a cooler mid-toned colourway.&nbsp;

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Apartments also feature premium Miele appliances, including ovens, washing machines, dryers, gas cooktops and dishwashers. Larger homes offer integrated Miele microwaves, Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated refrigerators and five-burner Miele cooktops.

Lily Lane’s ‘village-style’ architectural design is designed to maximise walkability and access to green space. Its two elegant towers are separated by a central landscaped laneway lined with lily plants, giving the project its name.&nbsp;

The towers will be crowned by rooftop terraces with BBQ areas offering views of the Hills District. Residents can also access a shared community room, complete with a fully equipped kitchen.

“As the gateway to the wider Carrington Place masterplan, this new stage delivers a premium experience,"&nbsp;said Puja Khanna, Associate Director – Design, Marketing and Sales at Ellipse Property.

"It features beautifully curated landscaping, refined interiors and architecture designed to maximise space, light and views. With a supermarket and essential services just minutes away, the addition of Lily Lane’s ground-floor retail will elevate everyday convenience and deliver a vibrant precinct for residents.”

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Lily Lane will be constructed by award-winning iCIRT-rated builder Decode Group, with construction to commence in mid-2026 and expected to complete early 2029.

Carrington Place comprises more than 800 apartments and is being delivered across multiple stages. Completion of the masterplan is expected in 2032. Integrated with neighbouring bushland, the project will feature over 20,000 square metres of outdoor recreational area, including a one-kilometre boardwalk to the nearby Fred Caterson Reserve.&nbsp;

The Hills Showground Metro Station is just a two-minute walk away, offering fast connectivity to Sydney’s CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood, Macquarie Park and Norwest Business Park.

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Ellipse launches Lily Lane, stage two of Carrington Place

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a>, a Sydney-based global property development and investment firm, is set to transform a 1.4-hectare site in Five Dock into a $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct.

The integrated precinct is planned to include 750 apartments across five residential towers, a 150-key hotel, around 10,000 sqm of retail and lifestyle space, as well as health and wellness facilities, extensive landscaped open space, and community amenities.

Planning approval submission is targeted for June 2026.

One Global Capital Founder Iwan Sunito told Apartments.com.au that the Five Dock site, which he has owned for over two decades, is one of the best he's ever had.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito says.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

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Sunito said he wants to create a "city within a city", designing a multi-cultural precinct with the convenience of retail and public space at the forefront.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community."

He adds that the Five Dock is emerging into a "really solid suburb", with the growth in&nbsp;the area continuing to be supported by rising residential values across the Canada Bay and Leichhardt local government areas, driven by major infrastructure investment and enhanced transport connectivity.&nbsp;

The new precinct will benefit from close proximity to a key transport network, including the Five Dock Metro Station, located approximately 1.1 kilometres from the site. The new Burwood Metro stop will be just 800m.

The project marks a renewed collaboration between Sunito and internationally acclaimed architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, the creative partnership behind some of Sydney’s most recognisable residential landmarks, &nbsp;including Infinity, Arc, and Skye North Sydney.&nbsp;

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“The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Koichi Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised &nbsp;for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

A key feature of the mixed-use development will be a lifestyle retail precinct, offering shopping and dining &nbsp;experiences - including a proposed state-of-the-art car showroom - as well as communal spaces for community &nbsp;use. Veteran retail and commercial property practitioner, Simon McTigue, has been engaged to consult on the &nbsp;delivery and leasing of the retail precinct, having previously worked on notable mixed-use projects such as East &nbsp;Village Shopping Centre in Zetland and South Village Shopping Centre Kirrawee, as well as other projects with &nbsp;Iwan Sunito in Green Square and Parramatta, to name a few.&nbsp;

“The Five Dock site offers a unique opportunity for retailers, conveniently located within easy walking distance &nbsp;of the metro station. On completion, the integrated precinct will provide the community with a new Inner West &nbsp;town centre, offering daily convenience via a proposed large format supermarket and fresh food precinct, as well &nbsp;as a restaurant and café district situated alongside key services such as a medical and health centre. It will be a &nbsp;place to live, work and play,” said Simon McTigue, Director of Wallaringa Consulting.&nbsp;

Samuel Sunito, Director of Capital at One Global Capital, confirmed strong inbound interest from both domestic and global investors seeking co-investment opportunities in the project. “We are currently engaging with &nbsp;investors both locally but also globally from Indonesia, the United States, China, Singapore, Vietnam, and Dubai &nbsp;to ensure alignment of vision and long-term value creation,” he said.&nbsp;

Investment participation will remain open until approximately Q2 2026, with equity allocations managed selectively.&nbsp;

“Equity available to the broader market will be limited, with priority given to long-standing capital partners. In terms of One Global Capital’s investment philosophy, we will continue to retain majority ownership, ensuring &nbsp;strong alignment of interests and preserving the long-term integrity of the project for all stakeholders,” Samuel &nbsp;said.

"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock

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.

How Mountain Oak Apartments draws holiday home buyers to Queenstown

Moonee Ponds

Just seven kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD, nestled amongst vast expanses of green open space and the iconic Moonee Valley Racecourse comes the mixed-use precinct, Mason Sq.&nbsp;

Marked by four distinct residential towers, Rise forms the final piece of the residential puzzle, with a collection of luxury penthouse-style skyhomes and residences.

Located in the heart of Moonee Ponds, Rise is a rare find, with all the one-bedroom apartments already sold out and only a limited number of two and three-bedroom floorplans remaining.&nbsp;

At 29 levels, the building offers some of the highest views north of the Melbourne CBD, connecting Moonee Ponds to the city skyline.&nbsp;

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The tower begins at the podium level, with its reflective glass helping Rise to embrace its surroundings.&nbsp;

Many elements of the building’s exterior echoes the other buildings in the precinct through the use of similar metallic aspects such as copper, black metal accents and bronze glazing.&nbsp;

Internally, floor-to-ceiling glass invites an abundance of natural light to filter through each of the residences, while also allowing residents to benefit from sweeping views.

The rounded dimensions of the living areas are generous and harmonious, with special attention paid to the colour palette and timber-feature design, while the bathrooms are fitted out with a custom designed and personalised wall mounted basin, in an exclusive partnership with Omvivo.

In recent years Omvivo’s products have been selected for prominent projects including the award-winning Qatar Science and Technology Park, Sydney Opera House and Permira’s London headquarters, while also winning several Paris-based Design Awards as well as the Australian IDEA award and the 2011 Staron design award.&nbsp;

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The 'Omvivo for Rise' basin is crafted from a solid surface which has a durable and easy to maintain smooth matt finish, with the building’s distinctive “R” logo lasered onto the basin, completing the customised nature of the apartments.&nbsp;

Rise also includes an exclusive suite of residential amenity, split across different sections in the building, beginning in the lobby, which is a connecting force linking the courtyard with the pedestrian laneway.

Residents will have access to Mason Garden, a half-acre of lush gardens and recreational areas. A new landscaped public thoroughfare linking Hall St and Homer St has also been incorporated into the precinct, with the urban plaza to be home to an array of eateries, pop-up markets and places to sit and relax.&nbsp;

Club Rise will find its home on level three of Rise, with the exclusive health and fitness destination including a fully equipped gym, along with a sauna and a yoga studio. Level three will also include an outdoor terrace, providing ample seating for residents to settle into.&nbsp;

Level four of Rise will include a suite of residential amenities as well.&nbsp;

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Dubbed, Mason Terraces, the area will feature a private dining room and lounges, along with an indoor pool and spa as well as multiple barbecue facilities.&nbsp;

The established inner suburb is currently experiencing a boom in popularity, with its leafy streetscapes, landscaped parks and striking mix of architecture providing residents with the best of city life, whilst still maintaining an urban charm.&nbsp;

The suburb is a public transport hub and offers easy connectivity, while the expansive parklands and the Maribyrnong River offer an abundance of recreational opportunities including rowing and cycling.&nbsp;

The main urban village of Puckle St, will provide residents with everything from fresh produce and artisan bakeries to boutique fashions and designer wares, with the well-established and well-frequented strip close to the Mason Sq precinct.&nbsp;

Moonee Ponds is close to some of Melbourne’s finest primary and secondary schools and the nearby 59 tram runs directly to Melbourne University. Moonee Ponds offers sophisticated living on the edge of the city making it one of Melbourne’s most desirable addresses.

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Marked by four distinct residential towers, Rise forms the final piece of the residential puzzle, with a collection of luxury penthouse-style skyhomes and residences.

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Rise: Inside the final piece of the puzzle of Mason Sq. 

Nestled within 20 hectares of parkland, Trackside House presides over one of Melbourne's most iconic racecourses and offers sweeping views across the Melbourne city skyline.

Designed by renowned architect <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/trackside-house-moonee-ponds-moonee-valley-racecourse-moonee-ponds">Trackside House</a> is a fusion of style and convenience.

The exclusive residential building offers its residents a wide range of amenities that will make every day feel like a vacation.

From the private vehicle drop off and concierge service to the wellness sanctuary, gym, sauna, and yoga studio, Trackside House offers a lifestyle truly beyond compare.

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<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px">The infinity pool and cabanas</h2>

With its sleek lines and sophisticated design, the pool is a perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day at work.

Surrounding the pool, cabanas offer a private retreat where residents can soak up the sun or simply enjoy the company of friends and family.

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For those who love to entertain, the rooftop lounge at Trackside House is the perfect place.

The lounge opens to an outdoor barbecue area and pizza oven on the terrace, providing residents with the perfect space for alfresco dining under the stars.

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Pockets of seating around the bar take weekend drinks to the next level, while life’s finer moments can be celebrated with ease in the private dining room with adjacent caterer’s kitchen — bookable through your exclusive Residents’ App.

<a href="/news/vic/trackside-house-first-trackside-apartments-launch-at-2-billion-moonee-valley-racecourse-redevelopment">Read more:&nbsp;Trackside House: First trackside apartments launch at $2 billion Moonee Valley Racecourse redevelopment</a>

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At Trackside House, the wellness sanctuary is designed to help residents achieve optimal health and wellness.

The state-of-the-art facility includes a gym, sauna, and yoga room, allowing residents to focus on their physical and mental well-being in a tranquil and serene environment.

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With its cutting-edge equipment the gym is the perfect place to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px">Designed for comfort and convenience</h2>

Trackside House is designed to provide residents with a lifestyle that is both luxurious and convenient.

From the private vehicle drop off and concierge service to the exclusive Residents’ App, every detail is designed to make life easier and more enjoyable.

The lobby is a stylish and sophisticated space that sets the tone for the rest of the building.

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The private vehicle drop off and concierge service ensure that residents always arrive in style and are greeted with a warm welcome.

The exclusive Residents’ App allows residents to easily access all the amenities and services that Trackside House has to offer, from booking the private dining room to scheduling a workout session in the wellness sanctuary.

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Exclusive living at Trackside House: Inside the amenities on offer in  Moonee Valley Park’s first track facing building 

Horse racing enthusiasts are in for a treat with the launch of the hotly-anticipated Trackside House, located within the $2 billion redevelopment of Moonee Valley Racecourse.

Approximately 86 residences are set to overlook the future finishing straight of the iconic Moonee Valley Racecourse in Trackside House - the only residential building that will achieve this outlook - with future stages within the 40-hectare precinct set to provide aspects of other parts of the 139-year-old racecourse.

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202 residences will be delivered within the 11-storey building, with grand three and four-bedroom residences, commanding prices from $3.6 million through to the $5 million penthouse, while more affordable one-bedroom options start from $565,000.&nbsp;

Moonee Valley Park is a joint venture between developer, Hamton and leading industry superannuation fund Hostplus, in partnership with Moonee Valley Racing Club. Designed by Rothelowman with interior design by Carr, Trackside House will boast unparalleled views of Moonee Valley Racecourse and the city skyline, alongside premium resident amenities.&nbsp;

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The House Residences will offer a unique blend of convenience, security, and comfort, providing residents with the best of apartment living. These residences boast views across Moonee Valley Park’s thriving gardens, with select residences enjoying views across the racecourse and city skyline.&nbsp;

The premium Grand Residences will offer spacious interiors that exude style and sophistication, with the homes featuring Miele appliances and finishes that elevate everyday living.&nbsp;

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The residences&nbsp;maintain the precinct’s strong connection to nature and biophilic design, fostering a unique urban sanctuary surrounded by greenery.

Trackside House residents will enjoy a variety of hotel-inspired amenities that extend the home living experience, with a concierge, a wellness sanctuary, gym, sauna, and a rooftop infinity pool and entertainment area, offering panoramic views of the track and city skyline as part of the plans.&nbsp;

Part of the larger Moonee Valley Park redevelopment project, Trackside House is a significant addition to the $2 billion revamp of the iconic sporting precinct.

Marking the fourth stage within the redevelopment, Trackside House will have the future benefit of the precinct's diverse range of eateries and retailers, 20 hectares of open space and gardens, and a range of other amenities, including playgrounds, sporting fields, running and walking tracks. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Designed by Rothelowman with interior design by Carr, Trackside House will encompass 202 apartments and boast unparalleled views of Moonee Valley Racecourse and the city skyline

Trackside House: First trackside apartments launch at $2 billion Moonee Valley Racecourse redevelopment

Stonepine House, part of the $2 billion Moonee Valley Park development, is offering access to some of the best resident amenity in the masterplanned precinct, currently being developed alongside the renowned Moonee Valley Racecourse.

Residents at Stonepine House will have exclusive access to a wealth of amenities, which have been designed to feel like an extension of the residences by renowned architecture and design firms Rothelowman and landscape architect Tract.

<h2>The Entry</h2>

The statement entry makes residents feel like they are entering a high-end hotel, with a dedicated porte cochère and lobby.

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A landscaped forecourt extends the public activity space of Stonepine Square, while also facilitating a gradual transition to the privacy of the lobby, with potted plantings, natural light and tactile finishes providing residents with a seamless journey from the surrounding leafy precinct to the comfort of the residences.

Clusters of plants along with tactile stone, timber and brickwork, bring the outside in, with the lobby featuring a library along with a discreetly positioned mail room, which includes parcel lockers, as well as the lift lobby that leads to the residences and underground parking.&nbsp;

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The library lounge is designed as both an opportunity to mingle with the neighbours or a quiet escape. Timber bookshelves line the walls surrounding a central lounge appointed with pockets of tables and seating for socialising, co-working or curling up with a good book.

The space basks in the glow of a stone-surround fireplace, with steel and glass window partitions providing visual connections to the stone pines outside.&nbsp;

<h2>The Spaces</h2>

Stonepine House residents will have access to a private dining room to host friends and family outside of the apartment.&nbsp;

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Finished in a palette of stone, oak and herringbone parquetry, the room becomes a sophisticated space for dinner parties, converting to a refined meeting room by day to extend working from home capabilities. The multimedia facilities allow for video conferencing and presentations, all enabled by free wifi.&nbsp;

Hobbyists and crafters don't need to clutter their apartments with their knick knacks and projects. That can be done in The Maker’s Studio. The workshop-style room is tailor made for those wanting to build and maintain.&nbsp;

The Wellness Sanctuary is one of the most impressive facilities in the development. Opening onto the Resident’s Garden, the Sanctuary is set in a lush rainforest setting bordered by floating decks. It features a glass walled room for yoga and meditation, along with a therapy room, and a fully-equipped gym.&nbsp;

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Residents will have access to a rooftop pool and entertaining spaces in the neighbouring building. Complete with outdoor barbecue, pizza oven and panoramic vistas of the racetrack and the city skyline.&nbsp;

<h2>The Residents' App</h2>

The impressive private amenity spaces in Stonepine House can be booked through the Residents App which brings to life the curated neighbourhood.

Designed to enhance daily life, residents will also be able to control lighting, and air conditioning at the touch of a button, along with access to the 24/7 parcel lockers.&nbsp;

To accompany the digital convenience of the app, Stonepine House residents will enjoy the face to face service of a fully accessible concierge service in the neighbouring building’s welcoming lobby.&nbsp;

<h2>The Apartments</h2>

Two-bedroom apartments in Stonepine House, which start from 72 sqm and offer a parking space, are available from $650,000. Larger two-bedders, at 87 sqm, are for sale at $735,000.

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The three-bedroom apartments start from $1,175,000, and offer 116 sqm of living space.

Buyers have a wide range of choice of configurations, some offering feature kitchen's with a butler's pantry, or a dedicated home office space.

Completion of the project is slated for early 2025.

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The private spaces in Stonepine House can be booked through the Residents App which brings to life the curated neighbourhood

The facilities driving buyers to Moonee Valley Park's Stonepine House residences

Hamton’s Moonee Valley project, Stonepine House, is a sanctuary enveloped by greenery and enlivened by an amenity-rich offering, marking itself as one of Melbourne’s most exciting new urban precincts.

Created in collaboration with some of Australia’s best-in-class industry pioneers, the project prioritises nature, wellbeing and community, with a collection of 119 apartments.

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As the next evolution of the Moonee Valley Park precinct, Stonepine House introduces one, two, and three-bedroom residences, with the apartments enjoying a privileged position, surrounded by the area’s curated botanical landscapes.

Considered architecture by Rothelowman is elegant and restrained, with a base of open colonnades and brickwork connecting the building to the ground, while sharing identity with the location’s period homes and townhouses.

Residents will arrive in style, with a dedicated porte cochere, providing Stonepine House with an elegantly designed forecourt, echoing a luxury hotel arrival experience.

The apartment interiors at Stonepine House have been designed by Carr, one of Australia’s most awarded names in design.

Each residence captures the essence of the botanical environment, designed entirely with lifestyle in mind, with interior spaces aligning function with aesthetics.

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With each arrival, life’s necessities are stored out of sight in the welcome zone, which acts as a place to charge your phone, and store your keys, bags, and shoes, upon arrival.

A selection of floorplans are offered for different lifestyle requirements across Stonepine House, with a choice between The House Residences and The Grand Residences.

The House Residences open to serene green views, with the Grand Residences across the upper levels enjoying outlooks across leafy canopies.

Textures of timber, stone and brushed metal are applied in refined ways, with the option to select appliances and material palettes in light contemporary tones, or classic dark hues, providing buyers the opportunity to curate a unique space.

Sunlight floods in through expansive windows and apertures, while the layouts allow an unobstructed flow of light to permeate and accentuate the inherent quality of the materials.

The kitchen is a sculptural focal point and an inviting area to entertain or gather in the apartments. Engineered stone wraps around the counter height bench in a waterfall design, with the splashback and adjacent benchtop providing the kitchen with an elegant sense of flow.

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Walls of seamless joinery are understated to conceal the working elements of the space, with select apartments enjoying an additional walk-in pantry, with a suite of appliances, including a fully-integrated dishwasher, oven and cooktop standard.

The two and three-bedroom residences at Stonepine House enjoy additional bedrooms as versatile spaces that can be customised to the buyers needs, with the space offering flexibility for modern living requirements.

With the inclusion of a study in select apartments, these spaces provide flexibility and liveability for work or relaxation.

Bathrooms are an expression of tranquillity within The House Residences, with clean contemporary lines enlivened by organic surfaces, with the bathing space fitted with an overhead shower.

Each bedroom is open yet intimate, with a luxurious aesthetic achieved through scale and tactile appeal. Tonal grey carpets create a textural balance against the smooth, white surfaces, while green vistas lend a cocooning sense of sanctuary.

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The Grand Residences’ architecture accommodates multiple aspects, with wrap-around terraces to some homes.

Residents will enjoy sweeping views, moments of dappled light and immersion in greenery whilst interacting with nature.

Across the living areas, rich, textural timbers are juxtaposed with metal accents.

Carr’s neutral palette, gallery-like walls and open shelving provides a high level of personalisation for residents to articulate their unique taste and style, while the oak timber floorboards bring depth and warmth.

Central and spacious, the kitchens in The Grand Residences are designed to enhance the flow of daily life, with an island bench the focal point of the space.

The robust design gains movement from natural stone patterns that run across its surface, married with the kitchen’s neutral palette of tonal joinery and brushed metal, which extends through to the butler’s pantry, in select homes.

A range of premium Miele appliances are also standard, while recessed lighting adds warm ambience, highlighting the rich textures of the space.

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Natural light and views are an essential element of each private retreat, with many bedrooms featuring direct access to leafy terraces.

A harmony of light and fresh air was a focus in the design, complemented by carpet underfoot or optional engineered floorboard upgrades.

Master-suites reveal walk-in robes that are treated as large dressing rooms, fitted with concealed storage compartments.

Bathrooms feature luxurious detailing, with lighting touches highlighting natural textures and sculptural qualities, reflective, textured surfaces inspired by nature, and stone-finish walls and floors for an organic aesthetic. Oversized showers are finished with gunmetal grey or classic chrome showerheads, continuing the minimalist approach

The final release of apartments are now selling in Stonepine House, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom floorplans remaining.&nbsp;

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Created in collaboration with some of the country's best-in-class industry pioneers, the project prioritises nature, wellbeing and community, with a collection of 119 apartments.



Inside the Stonepine House residences

Penny Lane is set to be a welcoming Moonee Ponds landmark.

Development group Giancorp are taking to the suburb, with plans for a masterplanned precinct, set to rejuvenate and reconnect Moonee Ponds’ Puckle Street precinct via an arthouse cinema and arcade, vertical communities with communal spaces, and a laneway network that boosts walkability.

Landing at 17 – 19 Puckle Street, Penny Lane will comprise 114 apartments, designed by Melbourne’s, Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects.

The brief for Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects&nbsp;was to capture and replicate the village character as a vibrant microcosm.

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Penny Lane’s built form and materiality speak to both the suburb’s gridded street network and the organic shapes of Queens Park and the nearby Moonee Ponds Racecourse.

Materials of glass, steel and concrete are softened at street level by vertical planting, bluestone and recycled bricks salvaged from the site’s existing building.

CHC Architects Partner, Toby Lauclan, said the project had been designed with longevity and sustainability as a focus.

“Robust, long-lasting materials, including concrete, steel and glass, will ensure the building ages well, is low-maintenance and inexpensive to maintain over its entire lifespan.”

Prioritising an ecologically sustainable development, Penny Lane achieves a 7.2 NatHERS rating, with solar design features making it a low maintenance and low impact development.

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High-performance glazing features in all 144 apartments, reducing excessive summer heat as well as heat loss in the winter, in addition to the project utilising sustainably sourced timber, low-VOC materials, pains and sealants, renewable energy, energy-efficient lighting, water-efficient landscaping and rainwater harvesting for irrigation and toilet flushing.

Residents will have access to a full line gym, private lounge, designer kitchen and dining room in Penny Lane’s level three podium garden, while addition landscaped spaces can be access from the level nine terrace, encompassing further vistas.

Just steps from Penny Lane, residents will be moments from a number of cafes, supermarkets, a greengrocer, a butcher and the eclectic shopfronts of Puckle Street.

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With alfresco dining and commissioned street art, Penny Lane is bringing Melbourne’s laneway culture to Moonee Ponds, set to be home to Melbourne’s latest cinema complex, complete with a luxury rooftop cinema, Platinum lounge and a range of cafes and casual dining options.

Penny Lane is also conveniently located close to Moonee Valley Racecourse, the home of Australia’s most prestigious horse race, the W.S. Cox Plate, while also being just a few minutes from the Queens Park, Moonee Valley’s oldest park, with a lake, a pool, cottage café, and an expansive gardens space.

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Penny Lane will comprise 114 apartments, designed by Melbourne’s, Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects.



Penny Lane apartments to rejuvenate and reconnect Moonee Ponds Puckle Street

Central 35 is a new 14-storey development located in the heart of Melbourne&rsquo;s north-west suburb of Moonee Ponds.

The development is set to home&nbsp;65 apartments in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, as well as three penthouses, when it is completed in next year.

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Just six kilometres from the CBD, Moonee Ponds boasts a mix of historic buildings, ornate, well-maintained fa&ccedil;ades and more contemporary architecture.

Central 35 unique design stands out amongst the streetscape, while referencing the dynamism of the urban lifestyle.

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The project includes ground floor commercial and retail offerings, transforming the Hall Street retail strip into an apartment stronghold, while maintaining convenient access to shopfronts and caf&eacute;s.

Boasting a wide array of shops and restaurants, the Moonee Ponds Central Shopping Centre is right on the doorstep of Central 35, as well as nearby parks and recreation facilities within walking distance.

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Getting around is easy and convenient with both the Moonee Ponds train station and the local tram stop within 100 metres.

Moonee Ponds is seeing an average population growth of seven per cent per annum, and average capital growth rates at 4.63 per cent over the past ten years.

Nearby, the Queens Park, with its idyllic green surrounds and lovely public art pieces, provide the opportune space to get away from the bustle relax on one of the lakeside picnic tables or the banks of the Maribyrnong River.

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With one-bedroom apartments beginning from $405,000, Central 35 delivers apartments below the average median apartment price of $452,000, according to RP Data.

The development is expected to reach completion in 2022.

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Get to know Moonee Ponds: New development Central 35 offers apartments in Melbourne’s north-west

Thomas Street, comprising just 69 one, two and three bedroom apartments, is&nbsp;part of the break-out&nbsp;first release in the&nbsp;$2 billion Moonee Valley Park master-plan developed by Hamton.

The masterplan has been named&nbsp;in part after the suburb it calls home, situated in the heart of Moonee Ponds, a sought-after inner-city locale in Melbourne&rsquo;s north-west.

Over 80% sold out, Thomas Street was designed by the award-winning Rothelowman, who partnered with interior design firm Mim Design for much of the residential work across the project, including Feehan Row, the terrace and house development in the master-plan&rsquo;s first release.

The one-bedroom apartments have already been snapped up so we at Urban&nbsp;focused primarily on the remaining two and three bedders.

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	Two Bed | Two Bath | One Car | 75 sqm | $645,000 (pictured below)
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	Three&nbsp;Bed | Two Bath | Two&nbsp;Car | 114&nbsp;sqm | $1,090,000
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Entering Thomas Street residents step into a Mim-designed lobby home to&nbsp;vertical batten screens, complemented by marble and terazzo finishes.

The residences are divided into four based on where they are located in the building with&nbsp;the ground floor being home to the Garden Residences&nbsp;featuring expansive courtyard gardens and secure individual entries.

A majority of the apartments comprise of either the North facing Hedgeview Residences&nbsp;with generous terraces fringed by living green walls or the Gardenview Residences overlooking a the landscaped residents garden.

As a rule, apartments at Thomas Street offer large entertainer&rsquo;s kitchens with butler&rsquo;s pantries, private home office spaces and walk-in-robes also available in some apartments.&nbsp;

Throughout the building, form and finishes are united through contemporary detailing. A palette of ochre, merlot and pumice tones will flow and&nbsp;blend with the future surrounding parkland.

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Rothelowman worked alongside&nbsp;Tract Landscape Architects to unify the building&rsquo;s contemporary form and biophilic design elements to emphasize connectivity to the natural environment.

Thomas Street&nbsp;residents will have access to plenty of amenities and services including car charging stations and a dog wash station inside. Plus, within the nearby future sister building, there is a lobby, concierge and delivery services on offer..

Residents and visitors will have access to Stonepine Square, a Mediterranean style piazza, as well as Cox Place, a dynamic village designed to fulfill convenience and lifestyle needs, from caf&eacute; culture to a social hot spot, business heart and wellness hub.

Thomas Street is now under construction, with completion anticipated by the end of 2022.

Over 80% sold out, Thomas Street was designed by the award-winning Rothelowman, who partnered with interior design firm Mim Design for much of the residential work across the masterplan

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Inside the apartment floorplans of near sell-out Thomas Street at Moonee Valley Park

Thomas Street is the first apartment building within the $2 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan, currently underway by property developer Hamton and joint venture partners Hostplus and Moonee Valley Racing Club.

Rising six storeys, Thomas Street was designed by the award-winning Rothelowman, who partnered with Hamton for much of the residential work across the project alongside interior design firm Mim Design and Tract Landscape Architects.

Situated in the heart of Moonee Ponds, a sought-after inner-city locale in Melbourne&rsquo;s north-west, Thomas Street offers residents a choice across 69 one, two and three bedroom residences, however the one bedders are now sold out.

Two bedroom apartments start at $645,000 while three-bedders start from $1,090,000.

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The building overlooks the leafy greenery of the peaceful Residents Garden. There&rsquo;s a lush vertical garden fa&ccedil;ade and green-laden outdoor areas perfect for entertaining and dining alfresco.

Thomas Street residents will have access to plenty of amenities and services including optional car charging stations and a dog wash station inside. Plus, within the nearby future sister building, there is a lobby, concierge and delivery services on offer.

Located a short walk away inside the Moonee Valley Park masterplan will be Stonepine Square, a Mediterranean style piazza, as well as Cox Place, a dynamic village designed to fulfill convenience and lifestyle needs, from caf&eacute; culture to a social hot spot, business heart and wellness hub.

The nearby Puckle Street offers an established lifestyle destination with abundant boutiques, eateries, and the shopping heart of Moonee Ponds Central.

Delivered in the stages following Thomas Street and Feehan Row, Hamton have kept health in mind with a future Wellness Sanctuary and gymnasium, as well as a rooftop pool with city and racetrack views, accessible to Thomas St residents, and available on an opt-in basis for Feehan Row residents.&nbsp;

The crowning Jewel of the Moonee Valley Park master-plan, the racing club known as The Valley. With a new grandstand, the Moonee Valley Racing Club aims to be the premier night racing venue and is already home to major races like the Cox Plate.

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Beyond the Moonee Valley masterplan are a number of shopping options like the nearby Woolworths and Coles in the Moonee Ponds Central Shopping Centre home to numerous specialty stores and eateries.

There is also a thriving nightlife, tour bars like Holmes Hall, Mighty Moonee Ponds and Deluxe Bar, if night races aren&rsquo;t for you.&nbsp;

Thomas Street is just a few blocks away from Pascoe Vale Road, along which is a convenient tram line. It&nbsp;is&nbsp;now under construction with completion anticipated by end 2022.

Situated in the heart of Moonee Ponds, a sought-after inner-city locale in Melbourne’s north-west, Thomas Street offers residents a choice across 69 one, two and three bedroom residences

A day in the life of a Thomas Street resident at Moonee Valley Park

The number of new loan commitments amongst investors has continued to see steady growth, up 1.8% in July, according to the ABS.

While not as exaggerated as earlier this year, ABS data shows that new loan commitments by investors has risen 98.7% for the year. After a rise of 0.7% in June, the level is the highest seen since the all-time high in April 2015.

This can be attributed in part to interest rates remaining at or near record lows, while the skyrocketing growth towards the start of 2021 was due in part largely to a number of government initiatives including the HomeBuilder Grant.

With investor loan commitments chugging along solidly, Urban has highlighted the developments in the suburbs most popular amongst investors&nbsp;for the month of August.

<h2>Geelong</h2>

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Geelong has remained consistently popular among Investors, making an appearance on many of Urban's top investors suburb lists with a particularly strong showing this month. The suburb had more hits than second and third place, Footscray and Moonee Ponds put together.

For good reason, as one of Urban's most popular projects, Ryrie Home, find's itself in Geelong.&nbsp;Ryrie Home sits in the heart of the regional city’s art precinct, pitching its proximity to Melbourne and cheaper housing prices as a drawcard for investors and owner-occupiers alike.

The project was listed as Urban's most popular investor project for Q1 2021 thanks to Geelong’s low vacancy rate of 1.7 per cent and the 10 per cent per annum growth in apartments over the last three years.

And the transport improvements in Geelong, including the $100 million fast rail and the $6.7 billion Westgate Tunnel which will shave 20 minutes off any commute, has investors keen on securing a property in the growing area.

Read more: <a href="/news/vic/why-ryrie-home-geelong-apartments-have-been-a-hit-with-investors">Why Ryrie Home has been so popular with investors</a>.

<h2>Moonee Ponds</h2>

Investors have been attracted to Moonee Ponds over August, with the two headline projects Thomas Street and Feehan Row proving the most popular.

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Thomas Street&nbsp;is the first apartment building within the $2 billion Moonee Valley Park master-plan, currently underway by property developer Hamton and financier HostPlus.

Rising six storeys,&nbsp;Thomas Street&nbsp;was designed by the award-winning&nbsp;Rothelowman, who partnered with Hamton for much of the residential work across the project, including Feehan Row, the terrace and house development in the master-plan’s first release.

Being a part of the Moonee Valley Park has residents living alongside&nbsp;the crowning jewel of the master-plan, the horse-racing club now known as The Valley. With a new grandstand, the Moonee Valley Racing Club aims to be the premier night racing venue and is already home to major races like the Cox Plate.

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<h2>Southbank</h2>

Southbank's Melbourne Square is another development consistently tracking with as one of Urban's most popular among both investors and first home buyers.

OSK Property are the group behind the boutique collection of homes at Melbourne Square.

Featuring four distinct themes, it has been architecturally designed by Cox Architecture, with interiors by designer Sue Carr, creating open-plan spaces which make the most of the spectacular city views on offer.

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Each bedroom boasts sweeping&nbsp;views via floor-to-ceiling glazing, plus the master suites offer a panoramic city vista.

Set for completion in mid 2021, amenities include a full-line Woolworths and other shops as well as resort-style facilities including pools, sauna, spa, gymnasium and a yoga room.

<h2>Ivanhoe</h2>

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Investors have shown interest in&nbsp;Blue Earth Group's latest apartment development, Ivanhoe Gardens, in Melbourne's north-east, which will offer&nbsp;over 2,000 sqm of dedicated amenity space.

The development, built across two stages by leading builder Hamilton Marino to designs by CHT Architects, has 13 different entertainment zones.

Ivanhoe Gardens is situated just off Bell Street, Ivanhoe’s main arterial road. It is near a significant employment hub, with Victoria’s largest medical precinct and La Trobe University within a 4-kilometre radius.

The development is made up of two buildings, Bloomfield, which is stage one of the development, and Linden &amp; Arbour, which is stage two.

The number of new loan commitments amongst investors has continued to see steady growth, up 1.8% in July ABS data found

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