Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

A local downsizer has splashed $6.5 million on a penthouse in Perifa's Alex &amp; Willow development in Crows Nest. 
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The purchaser sold their long-held family home in the area before embarking on a six-month search for the right apartment. After inspecting a range of options across the Lower North Shore, the buyer returned to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/alex-willow-crows-nest-82-90-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Alex &amp; Willow</a>. 
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The buyer profile reflects the project’s broader purchaser mix. <a>Alex &amp; Willow</a> has attracted predominantly local downsizers looking to transition from larger homes without compromising on space or quality, alongside a smaller cohort of upsizers and investors drawn to the project’s location and design credentials. 
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The milestone sale comes as the project, developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">Perifa</a>&nbsp;and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile-made-construction">Versatile Construction</a>, both part of Versatile Group, reaches 60 per cent sold.

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Eddie Mansour, Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects">Ray White Projects</a>, said the result demonstrates not only a headline price but also depth of demand. 
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“This is an exceptional outcome and a clear reflection of sustained buyer demand for premium, well-located downsizer product,” Mansour said.

“We’re seeing a consistent pattern of local homeowners selling family residences and reinvesting into high-quality apartments that allow them to remain within their community. Alex &amp; Willow has resonated strongly with this group because it offers genuine scale, thoughtful design and immediate proximity to the village.” 
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The sale reflects a broader and consistent trend of local downsizers actively seeking high-quality, low-maintenance residences close to established village centres. Agents report that demand for this product type has remained resilient, particularly where developments offer a rare combination of scale, design quality and walkable amenity. 
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Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Perifa and Versatile Group, said the sale marks a defining moment for the project. 
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“The penthouse sale is a strong endorsement of the quality we have delivered, alongside our partners, and the clear demand from local downsizers for premium, boutique residences in this location,” Perilli said.&nbsp; 
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“Most importantly, we’re proud to see the Alex &amp; Willow community beginning to take shape. As we move closer to completion, we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and seeing the project come to life.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>, Alex &amp; Willow is a boutique collection of generously sized two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Crows Nest village.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Alex & Willow, Crows Nest penthouse sells off the plan for $6.5 million

Fresh from launching the first stage of its Wollongong precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, builder-developer Urban Property Group has unveiled plans for the next phase of the masterplanned community.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway is a State Significant Development Application for a further 657 homes on the prominent gateway site opposite Beaton Park.

The proposal comprises three buildings, including two build-to-sell towers rising 25 and 30 storeys, delivering 391 apartments, alongside a 12-storey co-living building with 266 residences, making it one of the largest co-living proposals currently planned in regional New South Wales.

Of the apartments proposed in the build-to-sell towers, the majority, 310, are two-bedroom dwellings. The balance comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and 37 three-bedroom residences. Apartment sizes range from around 50 sqm for one-bedroom homes to approximately 90 sqm for three-bedroom apartments.

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The submission says the proposal has evolved significantly from its original Housing Delivery Authority application following extensive consultation with the State Design Review Panel and Wollongong City Council.

The final scheme has been designed to align with the emerging vision for the Flinders Street Precinct, an area identified by Council as a future high-density mixed-use neighbourhood capable of accommodating substantial housing growth close to transport, employment and community infrastructure.

According to the design report prepared by COX Architecture, the development aims to "deliver a built outcome consistent with the future character of the Wollongong CBD while responding to the site's unique constraints and opportunities."

"Our vision for the next phase of the site evolution in Wollongong is grounded in three design pillars that guide the design response: place, natural environment and celebration," COX said.

"Inspired by its surroundings and grounded in the stories of place on Wodi Wodi Country, the design proposal acknowledges the established character of its setting while creating a unique and timeless identity that sits harmoniously within it.

"The design proposal responds to its specific site conditions, acknowledging the vegetation, climate, wind conditions and solar access of the site."

The architecture responds directly to the site's position between Wollongong's urban core and its natural landscape setting.

COX identified views towards Mount Keira and the Illawarra Escarpment as defining features of the site, while the upper levels of the towers will also capture expansive views across the city and out to the Pacific Ocean.

The design team has positioned the tallest buildings closer to the rail corridor, where overshadowing impacts can be better managed while establishing a landmark built form on the northern approach into the city.

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Urban Property Group secured the 11,000 sqm Smith Street site in 2022 and has since progressed plans for the broader Keira Place precinct.

Construction recently commenced on the first stage of Keira Place, which will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, alongside activated ground-floor retail and commercial space.

Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the commencement of construction marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/groundbreaking-marks-start-of-construction-at-keira-place-in-wollongong-cbd">Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD</a>

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Urban Property Group unveils trio of towers for next stage of new Wollongong precinct, Keira Place

Mosaic Property Group

The prominent South East Queensland developer, Mosaic Property, are readying their second Broadbeach project, following strong early success from their first in the busy Gold Coast suburb.

They've lodged plans for a 26-level, 98-apartment tower at 4 Rosewood Avenue, a site secured following strong demand from their nearby Surf Parade tower, Marella.

Mosaic Property Founder and Managing Director, Brook Monahan, says securing another site nearby Marella&nbsp;was a no brainer.

"This pocket of Broadbeach is incredibly popular and highly desired, being quiet and right opposite Nikiforides Park and offering protected view corridors&nbsp;to the beach as well as up and down the coast," Monahan says.<a href="/new-apartments/lily-by-mosaic-4-rosewood-avenue-broadbeach"><img alt="" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="1088" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2022-08-02_at_8.11.57_pm.png" width="1732" /></a>

"As indicated by the sheer volume of interest generated in Marella to date, the appetite for premium Mosaic product in this location is potent.

"Much like we secured Dawn's site in Mermaid Beach following Bela by Mosaic's sell-out, this second site metres away on Rosewood Avenue will provide further opportunity to meet this demand.

"At the same time, it will deliver much-needed housing diversity to help battle the genuine under-supply crisis in the region."

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Mosaic again had Plus Architecture create the tower to compliment Marella, In their design statement, Plus said the two towers are&nbsp;designed to be in partnership, boasting slight difference in tone and form whilst sharing similar characteristics.

"They will harmoniously co-exist, complimenting one another to enhance the Broadbeach skyline," Plus note.

Again the tower will provide a good mix of density, with more affordable product than Broadbeach has possibly seen over the last few years. Around two thirds of the tower will be two-bedroom apartments, ranging from 100 sqm to 120 sqm.

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There will be 28 three-bed apartments, which span 165 of internal space, and six sub penthouses.

Resident amenity is located on the ground level and will feature a&nbsp;pool, wellness centre with steam and sauna, and barbecue areas with outdoor dining and lounge areas. Monahan says the&nbsp;scale, aesthetic, and extensive range of hotel-like amenity is on par with Marella.

The project isn't expected to launch until early 2023.

GV Property Group sold both of the sites to Mosaic.

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Mosaic Property Founder and Managing Director, Brook Monahan, says securing another site nearby Marella was a no brainer

First look exclusive: Mosaic set for second Broadbeach apartment tower after success around the corner

The continually busy South East Queensland apartment developer, Mosaic Property, has lodged&nbsp;plans for a new Broadbeach apartment tower, for what will be one of seven apartment developments launched to the market by the prominent developer in 2022.

They&#39;ve had Plus Architecture design the 29-level tower at 146 Surf Parade, which will home 96 apartments. Mosaic, led by Brook Monahan, secured the prime site late last year, buying&nbsp;each of the original apartment&nbsp;blocks at the neighbouring 146 and 148 Surf Parade.

Mosaic already have plans with the Gold Coast City Council for <a href="/news/qld/mosaic-set-for-new-bilinga-beachfront-apartment-development-bianca-by-mosaic">a boutique Bilinga project</a> of 14 apartments at 1 Surf Street, and a <a href="/news/qld/exclusive-mosaic-property-group-set-for-new-coolangatta-apartment-development">30-apartment development at 7 Douglas Street in Coolangatta</a>.

The new Broadbeach tower&nbsp;will be similar&nbsp;in density to Mosaic&#39;s red hot Mermaid Beach towers,&nbsp;Dawn and Bela, which sold out in record time last year.

Plus note that the Broadbeach building is inspired by the natural dynamism and beauty of the seashell.

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&quot;The architecture references geometry which is layered, overlapping and expanding,&quot; Plus wrote in their submission.

&quot;The buildings envelope is wrapped in a climate responsive shell which shifts from solid and protective to the West, blocking unwanted sun, to glazed and open to the East, inviting in the morning Sun and taking full advantage of the spectacular views towards the golden Broadbeach coastline.

&quot;Bold horizontal lines further define and break down the form giving a nod to the coastal architectural language prevalent at the Gold Coast.&quot;

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The tower will look over&nbsp;Nikiforides Family Park towards the ocean to the East.

There will be 59 two-bedroom apartments on offer, 21 of those with an additional multi-purpose room. The three-bedroom apartments, of which there will be 37, start from level 12.

The majority of the resident facilities are located one level one, where there will be a swimming pool with day beds and a spa, sauna and steam room, as well as a gym, two outdoor barbecues, and extensive dining and lounge options. The facilities have been oriented towards Surf Parade to capture views out over the park and toward the ocean.

There will be further recreation on level 11 in the shape of a 200 sqm communal space with balconies to capture wider views.

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First look: Mosaic Property Group set for Broadbeach apartment tower

The ever-busy South East Queensland apartment developer, Mosaic Property Group, has pivoted away from a hotel apartment development at its recently acquired Milton, Brisbane site.

Mosaic, led by Brook Monahan, secured 33 Railway Terrace, Milton, a near 1,600 sqm site not far from the Brisbane River, late last year.

The sale came with plans for a mixed-use hotel and apartment tower, however Mosaic, who are always keenly developing for the owner-occupier, has taken a change of direction, amending the plans to create 113 two and three-bedroom apartments across the 20 levels.

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They had BDA Architecture amend the design, which will include Mosaic&#39;s signature luxury rooftop amenity level, as well as ground floor retail.

&quot;Intending to appeal directly to owner-occupiers, we have removed the previous plans for 73 hotel/accommodation suites and 500 sqm of office space, making it primarily a residential building,&quot; Mosaic&#39;s website read.

&quot;This move allows us to lower the number of basement levels from four to one, which will reduce the impact of excavation and piling construction works on the local community.

&quot;A strong focus on quality, sustainability, and amenity aligns with our award-winning reputation while at the same time respecting local context and Milton&#39;s distinct character.

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&quot;Quality ground floor retail will deliver much-needed activation and rejuvenation, creating the opportunity to cultivate a sense of community within the building and the wider local area.&quot;

33 Railway Terrace, which will be dubbed The Manning by Mosaic,&nbsp;will pursue&nbsp;UDIA EnviroDevelopment certification, implementing a range of initiatives, from design to construction and ongoing maintenance.

Mosaic recently lodged plans for am 81-apartment tower&nbsp;in East Brisbane, which will be one of seven apartment projects they intend to launch across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, in 2022.

Mosaic&#39;s track record in Brisbane&#39;s inner-west is enviable.&nbsp;Last year alone they sold out both of their&nbsp;Toowong projects,&nbsp;The Patterson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kensington.

Mosaic, led by Brook Monahan, secured 33 Railway Terrace, Milton, a near 1,600 sqm site not far from the Brisbane River, late last year

Mosaic amend mixed-use hotel and apartment design for Milton tower to focus on owner-occupiers

The renowned South East Queensland apartment developer, Mosaic Property, has lodged plans for its latest Brisbane apartment project.

They&#39;ll be developing in East Brisbane, where they&#39;ve previously had quick-fire&nbsp;sell-out success with The Sinclair, which is to be completed later this year.

The latest project, at 89 Lytton Road, occupies a prime position across the street from&nbsp;Mowbray Park and the Brisbane River. The blue chip 2,563 sqm corner&nbsp;site, currently home to the East Brisbane Shopping Centre, also has street frontages to Northcote Street and Heidelberg Street. Mosaic secured the site mid-last year.

Mosaic had DKO Architiecture put together the creative plans, which saw them incorporate&nbsp;the Moreton Bay Fig trees at Mowbray Park in to their design.

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&quot;The main design driver was to reconcile the need to provide shelter and respite from the inner city urban environment, and at the same time, open up to the fantastic views on offer, almost 270 degrees around the site,&quot; DKO noted in their submission to the Brisbane City Council.

&quot;We drew lessons from two major landmarks close to the site &ndash; the leafy sheltered spaces in Mowbray Park created by the Moreton Bay Fig trees as well as the bricks and verandas from Hanworth House.&quot;

The fig tree response saw DKO create a unique design. The columns throughout the tower take on the form of branches, with the structure transferring through the raking sculptured columns at ground then into the basement grid below.

&quot;Metaphorically and literally [the building is] expressing the form of fig trees,&quot; DKO note.

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There will be 81 apartments across the eight-level building. Mosaic has always positioned itself as a developer for the owner-occupier. They&#39;re offering three different configuration types,&nbsp;33 two-bed apartments, 22 two-bedroom plus multi-purpose room, and 26 three-bedrooms plus multi-purpose rooms.

Residents will have access to the private wellness and gym space on the ground level, located beside two retail tenancies.

There&#39;s further private amenity on the rooftop, which will feature a luxury, resort-style pool, day beds, barbecue&nbsp;and dining areas, and extensive landscaping by Wild Studio.

The partially covered rooftop will offer panoramic views of the CBD skyline, Brisbane River, and Mt Cootha.&nbsp;

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Speaking to Urban earlier this year, Mosaic Property boss Brook Monahan said there is huge potential in the Brisbane apartment market, particularly in the owner-occupier space.

&quot;There&#39;s just not enough high quality built form for owner occupiers wanting bigger units, and world class amenity, in the five kilometre ring around Brisbane,&quot; Monahan said, suggesting there&#39;s been a chronic undersupply for that type of buyer&nbsp;since around 2018.

Mosaic is set to launch seven projects to the market this year, spread across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. They have their sights set on Broadbeach, Coolangatta and Bilinga on the GC.

Mosaic had DKO Architiecture put together the creative plans, which saw them incorporate the Moreton Bay Fig trees across the road at Mowbray Park in to their design

Mosaic lodge East Brisbane apartment plans, with unique Moreton Bay Fig tree design influence

All the talk has been about how the Gold Coast has dominated the South East Queensland apartment market since COVID triggered an exodus from the southern states.

And the fanfare around the coastal areas, with the majority of the country working from home for the last few years, has seen Queensland&#39;s capital fly quietly under the radar.

Mosaic Property Group Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan believes&nbsp;the inner ring surrounds of Brisbane has the most potential of any market in the state, and is looking to invest even further across its development pipeline after building a solid reputation over the last 17 years across south east Queensland.

&quot;There&#39;s just not enough high quality built form for owner occupiers wanting bigger units, and world class amenity, in the five kilometre ring around Brisbane,&quot; Monahan said, suggesting there&#39;s been a chronic undersupply for that type of buyer&nbsp;since around 2018.

&quot;That issue is getting worse, not better, with the amount of people still moving to Brisbane,&quot; Monahan added.

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The Witton in Indooroopilly, which Mosaic sold out last year

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed&nbsp;Queensland gained around 7000 people from net interstate migration over the March 2021 quarter alone.

&quot;With the amount of infrastructure being delivered across the city, not to mention international travel getting back to normal at some point this year and the pipeline of development in preparation for the 2032 Summer Olympics, there is just nowhere near enough housing stock.&quot;

The low stock is a pain point for the owner-occupier demographic, but not for investors, who Monahan says aren&#39;t quite back in full force just yet.

While Mosaic tend to cater for local owner occupiers&nbsp;in their developments, some investors who bought apartments to lease in Brisbane,&nbsp;have seen rental yields go through the roof.

&quot;If it&#39;s difficult to buy a larger apartment due to low supply, then the only option is to rent, and those who invested are benefitting from the tight supply and huge migration numbers,&quot; Monahan said.

Mosaic will be launching five projects in Brisbane across 2022,&nbsp;nine all up across South East Queensland. They&#39;ll be venturing into the Kangaroo Point and East Brisbane apartment markets&nbsp;after much success there in recent years, including the&nbsp;The Sinclair,&nbsp;which is fully sold out and due for completion mid this year.

One of their major focuses for the last eight years has been in Brisbane&#39;s inner west suburbs, which Monahan identified as a high growth area back in 2014. Last year they sold out&nbsp;The Witton in Indooroopilly, The Patterson in Toowong, and Kensington in Toowong, with all sales going&nbsp;to database buyers before hitting the open market.

The first to launch this year will also be in Toowong, which will be Mosaic&#39;s 11th project in the space of six years in the inner-west.

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The soon-to-be-launched Toowong project.

The development, designed by DKO directly behind Toowong Shopping Centre, will offer a mix of large two and three-bedroom units and luxury penthouses.

The facade is inspired by the detailing and repetition of the traditional Queenslander. The veiled podium references the nearby Regatta Hotel on the Brisbane River.

There are four&nbsp;different zones on the rooftop. There&#39;s a&nbsp;wet zone,&nbsp;including&nbsp;pool and&nbsp;wet deck,&nbsp;with views to the city and river; a dining zone,&nbsp;including&nbsp;outdoor BBQ area and shelter&nbsp;overlooking the city&nbsp;and river; a wellness zone, which is a combination of a yoga lawn and gardens; and the multiuse zone to the south west which can be utilised for co-working during office hours or a communal kitchen and dining area after hours and on the weekends.

Mosaic Property Group boss Brook Monahan believes the inner ring of Brisbane has the most potential of any market in the state.



Why the Brisbane apartment market has the most potential in Queensland: Five minutes with Mosaic's Brook Monahan

Mosaic Property Group are continuing to set their stall out for a solid 2022.

The burgeoning South East Queensland apartment developer, who is looking to launch seven new projects across Brisbane,&nbsp;the Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast this year, are readying a boutique project in the sought-after Kirra Beach locale in Coolangatta.

Their second time developing in Coolangatta after having success with Elan,&nbsp;Mosaic has lodged plans with the Gold Coast City Council for a nine-level building at 7 Douglas Street, just off Musgrave Street and less than 200&nbsp;metres from the popular beach and surf spot.

<a href="/new-apartments/luca-7-douglas-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">To be the first to be notified when the project hits sales, enquire here.</a>

There will be 31 two and three-bedroom apartments across the tower, which architecture firm Gatehouse Architects designed to connect the occupants to the local environment.

&quot;It is an understanding and reflection of the curving natural landscape of the Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Creek,&quot; Gatehouse noted in their design statement submitted to the local council.

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They designed the building to capture the northerly aspect towards the coast line.

&quot;Occupants are able to embrace the inside / outside relation synonymous with a modern Queensland lifestyle.&quot;

Balconies and living spaces have been positioned to capture ocean views while maintaining privacy between dwellings and neighbour properties.

<a href="/new-apartments/luca-7-douglas-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">To be the first to be notified when the project hits sales, enquire here.</a>

Native landscaping has been included throughout the building, invoking a connection to the ground floor.&nbsp;

The resident communal area is located on the first level&nbsp;and includes a resort-style pool with day beds, a seating and dining area next to an outdoor kitchen, and a sauna.

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The town planner, DTS, said that high quality architectural form built on the principles of sub-tropical design and carefully selected materials and façade treatments reflective of the Gold Coast vernacular.

Mosaic had a stellar 2021,&nbsp;selling out Dawn at Mermaid Beach, LOrient at Sunshine Beach, The Witton at Indooroopilly and The Kensington at Toowong.

Late last year Mosaic, led by its founder Brook Monahan, lodged plan for a luxury <a href="/news/qld/mosaic-set-for-new-bilinga-beachfront-apartment-development-bianca-by-mosaic">seven level&nbsp;beachfront apartment development in Bilinga</a>, with unrivalled views and direct beach access.

With only two apartments per floor, private entry lobbies and direct physical access to the ocean front, Mosaic are making the most of the unencumbered site edges.

There will be 31 two and three-bedroom apartments across the tower, which architecture firm Gatehouse Architects designed to connect the occupants to the local environment

Exclusive: Mosaic Property Group set for new Coolangatta apartment development

The South East Queensland apartment developer, Mosaic Property Group, has lodged plans for its next Gold Coast project.

Mosaic, led by Brook Monahan, are set to create a&nbsp;luxury seven level&nbsp;beachfront apartment development at 1 Surf Street, with unrivalled views and direct beach access.

With only two apartments per floor, private entry lobbies and direct physical access to the ocean front, Mosaic are making the most of the unencumbered site edges.

Every apartment in Bianca by Mosaic covers more than 160 sqm internally, each stepping out to its own private balcony spanning at least 25 sqm.

It&#39;s been proposed the three-bedroom apartments will be laid out across seven levels, with the entry level through the lobbies and into the units curated by SJB Architects to feel like a home, rather than a flat in an apartment block.

The Surf Str​eet design features a communal open space with a 30 sqm swimming pool and&nbsp;barbecue area, with every unit also being granted dedicated bicycle parking and storage.

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SJB noted in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council that the design draws on the&nbsp;opportunity to bring the residents closer to the edge, close to big windows, light and ventilation.

&quot;The design intends to diffuse the threshold between the interiors and exterior and connect the residents to the ocean, expansive views, the fresh breeze, and that great feeling of living in a beach house,&quot; the design statement read.

&quot;The building transitions to light coastal construction with big windows, cantilevering balconies, metal balustrades, timber ceilings &amp; delicate tiling. With the stone walls, seemingly floating floors, powder coated aluminium screens and landscaping we have sculpted a building that ensures visual and acoustic privacy while maintaining views of the beach and ocean.&quot;

They said that the&nbsp;quaint beachside suburb on the southern end of the Gold Coast is populated with a mix of mid-century beach cabins and mid-rise multi residential buildings.

Mosaic, who develop apartments across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, had a stellar 2021, selling out Dawn at Mermaid Beach, LOrient at Sunshine Beach, The Witton at Indooroopilly and The Kensington at Toowong.

In 2022, Mosaic will be launching two developments in Burleigh Heads&nbsp;with Augusta, a collection of 34 apartments and&nbsp;Florence, a nine-apartment development also in Burleigh Heads.

Mosaic, led by Brook Monahan, are set to create a luxury seven level beachfront apartment development at 1 Surf Street



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Mosaic set for new Bilinga beachfront apartment development, Bianca by Mosaic

Some of South East Queensland&#39;s best developers scooped a number of prizes at the annual UDIA QLD awards last weekend.

The national ASX-listed developer Mirvac took out the best development in Queensland, with their Gainsborough Greens project winning the Project of the Year Award.

Gainsborough Greens, which also&nbsp;took home the Environmental Excellence award, is a masterplanned community&nbsp;in the Gold Coast&#39;s Pimpama area.

&quot;The project is a benchmark example of environmental rehabilitation, creating an outstanding backdrop for a master planned community,&quot; the judges noted.

Gainsborough Greens has created a new habitat for koalas and an array of native fauna and birdlife species within 170 hectares of conservation area.

Aria Property Group, whose focus is sustainable developments in Brisbane, won five awards on the night, spread across their residential and commercial efforts in the Fish Lane Town Square precinct.

The Standard by Aria, their flagship development with 260 apartments, Tesla vehicles for residents, and 2,000 sqm of resident amenity, won the awards for Construction Excellence, Design Excellence, and the best High Density Development.

The Fish Lane Town Square took out the awards for Urban Renewal and Retail and Commercial Excellence.

Aria recently launched their latest sustainable project, Trellis, in South Bris​bane, which will no doubt more than hold its own at the awards following its completion in mid-2023.

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Mosaic Property Group, the&nbsp;popular Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast developer, won two awards for two of its Sunshine Coast developments.

Drift by Mosaic, Coolum Beach&rsquo;s first new apartment development in 13 years, won the&nbsp;Medium Density Development award. Mosaic engaged extensively with the local community to deliver a responsive design, taking advantage of the sloping 4,161 sqm site.

Their $104 million, Avalon by Mosaic apartment project, built on a historic pocket of land on the Maroochy River, won the&nbsp;High Density &ndash; 10 storeys or less award. Mosaic are soon to announce&nbsp;something special to the market on the same strip soon.

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&quot;We are incredibly proud and humbled to have been recognised by our esteemed industry peers at this year&rsquo;s&nbsp;UDIA Queensland&nbsp;Awards,&quot; Mosaic said.

&quot;Everyone at Mosaic, at every level of our business, works extremely hard to deliver benchmark luxury residential projects, coupled with exceptional service and experience for our customers. We are grateful to be acknowledged once again amongst the industry&#39;s very best.&quot;

An unsurprising win was Marquee Development Partners, who won the&nbsp;Marketing Excellence Award for their&nbsp;Cannes&nbsp;project. It&nbsp;became the number one selling project in the first half of 2020, with 94 of the 96 apartments sold prior to construction commencing.

The development was also a finalist for Project of the Year.

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The national ASX-listed developer Mirvac took out the best development in Queensland, with their Gainsborough Greens project winning the Project of the Year Award.

Queensland's biggest apartment developers take out UDIA QLD awards

The South East Queensland developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic&nbsp;Property Group</a> are set for their next development on the Gold Coast.

It's going to be their most boutique offering yet, with just nine whole floor apartments planned for the Burleigh Heads dress circle The Esplanade.

It will be located just up the road from their successful 47 apartment development Grace by Mosaic, which sold out in just a few months late last year.

The new apartments at 42 The Esplanade, dubbed Augusta by Mosaic, will be designed by the architecture firm bureau^proberts and will replace the current brick apartment block built over five decades ago.

Mosaic Property boss Brook Monahan says the development will set a new benchmark of luxury living for an upmarket boutique building in Burleigh Heads.

"This is a genuinely world-class, one-of-a-kind&nbsp;address," Monahan told Urban.

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Source: Excerpt from Architectural Plans prepared by bureau^proberts.

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to create another outstanding address in Burleigh Heads, following the success of our first&nbsp;Burleigh project, Grace by&nbsp;Mosaic, which sold out in a matter of months.

"Our primary goal with 42 The Esplanade is to make it the most desirable, exclusive, and in-demand place to live on the entire beachfront in Burleigh.&nbsp;

Monahan says the the design draws on the areas’ natural beauty.

"The composition boasts honest materiality and elegant form," Monahan says.&nbsp;It is singular in its execution while remaining authentic within the local context."

In the design statement, bureau^proberts say the architectural design has a strong focus on subtropical building form,&nbsp;with a lightweight and breathable façade, lush green landscaping that continues from the ground level up and around the building,&nbsp;and an organic floor plate that pays homage to the undulating Burleigh headland.

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Source: Excerpt from Architectural Plans prepared by bureau^proberts.

Mosaic are already fielding enquiry from their VIP, pre-launch access list.

The Heads will feature a&nbsp;ground level pool, dining and lounge area. The apartments start on the ground level, the first&nbsp;complete with a large 130 sqm terrace with outdoor kitchen and landscaping.

Each apartment above will have balconies over 35 sqm.

Mosaic double-down in areas where they've seen great success. They had the same idea in the exclusive Mermaid Beach area, further north on the Gold Coast

After seeing success at Bela, Mosaic bought a site a few doors down on Peerless Avenue and created Dawn, which secured 95 per cent of its sales within its first two weeks of its pre-release to their database.

Development overview:

9 storey built form;&nbsp;

• 9 x 3-bedroom dwelling units;&nbsp;

• Two (2) levels of basement car parking with 29 resident spaces and 3 visitor spaces;&nbsp;

• Ample on-site landscaping and deep planting areas sufficient to contain large shade trees and balance the built form elements;&nbsp;

• Generous communal open space on the ground level and large private balconies for each apartment oriented to the beach;&nbsp;

• Pedestrian access directly off The Esplanade frontage; • Vehicle access to First Avenue via the adjoining development site, 4 First Avenue;&nbsp;

• Highly articulated building envelope with large boundary setbacks and separation to maintain residential amenity and privacy;&nbsp;

• Subtropical architectural design focused on enhancing the character of Burleigh Heads

Design statement

The site at 42 The Esplanade gives new opportunity to acknowledge Burleigh's beachfront appeal. The tower’s form is sensitive to its site and neighbourhood by responding to the existing Norfolk Pine trees, key aspect views and privacy requirements from its neighbours. The 9, single floor, vertically stacked coastal homes achieve stunning beachfront and headland views by opening the living areas out to the east, with the master bedroom placed prominently to give the residents an unrivalled northern aspect. The glazed envelope is protected down each side with horizontal batten screens which rhythmically move in and out as they rise up the building.&nbsp;

The slab edges move and fold around the building, reaching out to connect its inhabitants with the Esplanades’ parkland, then cutting in to open up views and angle breezes through the interior spaces. The movement of the floor plate is an homage to the undulating outcrops of the nearby headland.&nbsp;

Landscape is employed at the ground level to interact with the street and give space to the existing Norfolk Pine which has been previous been constrained on all edges. This allowance of space is replicated up the building with the southeast corners being cut back to give the tree its breathing space. Vegetation is continued up and around the building, creeping through the screens and with time, will drape and soften the building edges and contribute to the visual and micro-climatic coolth around the tower. As response to the beachfront climate, large outdoor living areas reduce the reliance on indoor conditioning. Breezes are mapped such that openings across and through the plan allow for effective cross ventilation of the interior

Mosaic Property boss Brook Monahan says the development will set a new benchmark of luxury living for an upmarket boutique building


Mosaic Property Group lodge next Gold Coast apartment development after double Mermaid Beach sell-out

Fresh off the back of two UDIA QLD Awards, the South East Queenslander developer Mosaic has secured yet another sell-out, before the project even hit the open market.

Their second Maroochydore&nbsp;development, LOrient, part of Mosaic&#39;s&nbsp;Masterpeice Series developments,&nbsp;lasted just a few weeks before selling, with prices starting from $2.75 million.

LOrient, named after the French port famous for its maritime history,&nbsp;netted the Sunshine Coast&#39;s most expensive apartment sale, with a 571 sqm apartment selling for $7.5 million.

It bettered the existing $6 million record,&nbsp;set at Avalon by Mosaic a few doors down. Avalon by Mosaic&nbsp;just won&nbsp;the&nbsp;High Density &ndash; 10 storeys or less award at UDIA QLD awards.

&quot;We are humbled by how receptive the market has been to our developments, which has resulted in our projects selling out in record time,&quot; Mosaic Property boss Brook Monahan told Urban.

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&quot;We are working hard to bring launches forward to meet the robust ongoing demand for Mosaic product&nbsp;in highly sort after locations.&quot;

Mosaic had to drop the number of apartments in the eight-level building from 21 to 15, due to the interest in making the apartments even bigger than what was offered.

The boutique development, set on the Maroochy River at 90&nbsp;Duporth Avenue, had been set for 21 three-bedroom apartments. Now there will be just 12 three-bedders, two four-bedroom apartments, and one massive five-bedroom apartment.

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Level one will home the&nbsp;resident amenity, which includes a 60 sqm gym, a lap pool with spa, lounges, and a cabana.

Construction is now expected early next year, well ahead of schedule, due to the speed of the sales.

LOrient is the first apartment project on the Sunshine Coast designed by&nbsp;bureau^proberts.

&quot;The site at 90 Duporth Avenue connects an established avenue of apartments to the water&rsquo;s edge of the Maroochy River,&quot; the design statement by&nbsp;bureau^proberts read.

&quot;The architecture responds with sensitivity to its site, both natural and man-made, with apartments rising to eight&nbsp;storeys to contribute a scale that is consistent with its neighbourhood.&quot;

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There will be continued interest in the area from Mosaic heading in to 2022.

&quot;We remain very passionate about the Sunshine Coast which is undergoing such a dynamic evolution,&quot; Monahan said.

&quot;We are proud to have created a benchmark offerings, including Drift, Avalon, and now Lorient, amongst others, and look forward to continuing to lead the way for high-quality multi-residential development in the region.&quot;

Mosaic recently took out two awards at the UDIA QLD awards, both for its previous Sunshine Coast developments.

Drift by Mosaic, Coolum Beach&rsquo;s first new apartment development in 13 years, won the&nbsp;Medium Density Development award. Mosaic engaged extensively with the local community to deliver a responsive design, taking advantage of the sloping 4,161 sqm site.

The $104 million, Avalon by Mosaic apartment project, built on a historic pocket of land on the Maroochy River, won the&nbsp;High Density &ndash; 10 storeys or less award.

Mosaic had to drop the number of apartments in the eight-level building from 21 to 15, due to the interest in making the apartments even bigger than what was offered


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