Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Joel Robinson

Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

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Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

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Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

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Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

New Development

With many developments expected to reach completion over the coming year, Urban has decided to take a look at five&nbsp;soon-to-be-completed developments offered in&nbsp;Victoria.&nbsp;&nbsp;

1. <a href="/new-townhouses/addison-walk-williams-landing">Lincoln Apartments, Williams Landing</a> 
Address: 100 Overton Road, Williams Landing VIC 3027 
Two-bedroom apartments from $419,000

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Set for completion late this year, Lincoln Apartments is located in the centre of the masterplanned community, Williams Landing. Delivered by Cedar Woods and designed by DKO Architecture, the residence features light-filled apartments with balconies, a rooftop garden and a residents&rsquo; gym.

Other offerings include views over the conservation reserve, pleasant greenery and parklands and transport connections.

Cedar Woods is offering investors $15,000 off on their apartment purchases within the project.

2. <a href="/buildings/the-terraces-at-minta-soldiers-road-berwick">The Terraces at Minta, Berwick</a> 
Address: Soldiers Road, Berwick VIC 3806 
Two-bedroom townhouses from $449,900

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With estimated completion just six months away, Stockland&rsquo;s recent project in Melbourne&rsquo;s south-east expects increased demand from first home buyers. With two-bedroom residences available from $449,900 and three-bedrooms from $529,900, townhomes in the project offer buyers excellent value for money.

Each of the double-storey homes include secure car garages, double glazing, high ceilings and garden landscaping, as well as open-plan living and dining and a fully-fenced garden patio.

3. <a href="/buildings/avenue-by-skelton-14-gleniffer-avenue-brighton-east">Avenue, Brighton East</a> 
Address: 14 Gleniffer Avenue, Brighton East VIC 3187 
Three-bedroom townhouses from $2,290,000

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Brighton East&rsquo;s luxury townhome collection, Avenue, offers nine three-bedroom residences with Japanese and minimalist influence. Revealed in Avenue&rsquo;s latest construction update, which you can view <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PDXqOH-ya4">here</a>, potential buyers are now able to see the project&rsquo;s striking pitched roofs upon arrival to Gleniffer Avenue.

Delivered by SKELTON and designed by ADDARC and Jack Merlo, Avenue offers private balconies, ground-floor courtyards, cascading greenery and bespoke kitchens. Double glazing, custom bathroom cabinetry and 4.4-metre-high gabled windows also feature within these luxury homes.

4. <a href="/buildings/two51-on-swan-245-251-swan-street-richmond">TWO51 on Swan, Richmond</a> 
Address: 241-251 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121 
Two-bedroom apartments from $1,030,000

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Expected to reach completion in August, TWO51 on Swan offers the rare opportunity for half and full-floor penthouses in Melbourne&rsquo;s Richmond. Blueprint Projects&rsquo; development offers buyers two, three and four-bedroom configurations in the art deco-inspired building, designed by Watson Young Architects.

Other features include a grand lobby, open-plan layouts, and an expansive open-air &lsquo;winter garden&rsquo;, with integrated balustrades finished with stone, timber and metal textures.

5. <a href="/buildings/heirloom-doncaster-east-908-doncaster-road-doncaster-east">Heirloom, Doncaster East</a> 
Address: 908 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East VIC 3109 
Two-bedroom apartments from $659,000

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Heirloom, a collection of 16 homes in Doncaster East, will also reach completion this year, offering the latest features and modern conveniences to its residents. Designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke as a vibrant mixed-use community, Heirloom draws inspiration from its location, with home-sized apartments and 1960s furniture pieces.

Delivered by Parkes Property, Heirloom features light-filled interiors, terraces&nbsp;and mini butler&rsquo;s pantries.

Urban takes a look at five new developments in Victoria that are expected to reach completion in the coming year. 

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5 VIC residential developments completing construction in 2021

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Heightened sales activity following the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant and the Victorian Government's ‘Big Housing Build’ stimulus has translated into an almost 60 per cent increase in first home buyer sales for Mirvac in 2020, compared to 2019.

 “From April 2020, the demand from first home buyers has surged. Buyers have had more time at home to spend researching and with record local interest rates combined with government incentives, the opportunity to enter the market has become truly compelling”, Mirvac’s head of residential, Stuart Penklis, said.

Compared to 2019, Mirvac also recorded a 49 per cent increase in first home buyer enquiries throughout the year.

Across its portfolio Mirvac has seen strong first home buyer demand at its inner-city projects, including its Doncaster project, Tullamore, Voyager at Yarra’s Edge, and The Fabric townhomes in Altona North.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/doncaster.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Folia at Tullamore Apartments, Doncaster "><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/doncaster.jpg?itok=E-pFLDi8" title="Folia at Tullamore Apartments, Doncaster " width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/folia-59-stables-circuit-doncaster">Folia at Tullamore Apartments, Doncaster</a></figcaption></figure>Tullamore’s latest stage, Folia, features a carefully-crafted collection of one, two and three-bedroom residences with prices beginning at $400,000.

<a href="/buildings/the-fabric-188-198-blackshaws-road-altona-north">The Fabric</a>, a sustainable 7-Star townhome community, offers brand new two and three-bedroom homes starting at $695,000.

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<figcaption><a href="/buildings/the-fabric-188-198-blackshaws-road-altona-north">The Fabric, Altona North</a></figcaption></figure>According to Penklis, to meet demand from the first home buyer market, Mirvac released new homes in November which were snapped up at launch, requiring a subsequent release the following weekend.

The success of recent land releases as well as townhomes across Mirvac’s Victorian portfolio is “testament to the impact of the state government stimulus and positive consumer sentiment”, Penklis said.

Voyager, Yarra’s Edge has seen demand predominantly come from professional singles and couples, aged between 25 and 40, interested in one or two-bedroom apartments, whilst enquiries into Mirvac's masterplanned community projects came from young local families.

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<figcaption><a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008">Voyager at Melbourne's Yarra's Edge</a></figcaption></figure>The 43 level skyscraper in Docklands is set for completion this year and will include 315 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, starting at $601,500.

Regardless of their situation, many first home buyers will continue searching for long-term security in the new year.
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 The demand from first home buyers surged in 2020 and first home buyers are expected to continue looking for long-term security in the new year

Mirvac achieved near 60% increase in first home buyer sales in 2020

Brisbane-based developer Pikos Group is planning a $200 million luxury apartment project on a Kangaroo Point site&nbsp;that will feature a floating 1,000 sqm Sky Deck.&nbsp;With a design inspired by the famous Marina Bay Sands development in Singapore, Pikos will deliver a boutique collection of 68 luxury apartments over three towers, topped by a&nbsp;rooftop bar and restaurant to accompany a private residents&rsquo; pool deck overlooking the city skyline.

The 2,330 sqm landmark site located atop the Kangaroo Point cliffs on the corner of River Terrace and Main Street, was acquired by Pikos Group from international hotels group Banyan Tree. The Singapore-based company, which paid $16.8 million for the site in 2014, had planned a major apartment project on the holding. Pikos has amended Banyan Tree&rsquo;s original single-tower design with plans for three boutique towers of up to 13 storeys on the site.

Designed by Brisbane architectural firm Arkhefield, the project will deliver&nbsp;apartments that span the entire east-west width of each tower, providing uninterrupted views of the Botanic Gardens, the Brisbane River, Storey Bridge and the city, as well as views across to the eastern arm of the Brisbane River to New Farm and beyond. Each building will have two apartments per floor with balconies along the River Terrace frontage.

Plans for the 8 River Terrace site a floating Sky Deck spanning two of the buildings which will feature a world-class restaurant&nbsp;and bar facility that will be open to the general public.&nbsp;

The apartment offering will include six penthouses, each with their own private rooftop terraces. Pikos says the project is aimed at the booming owner-occupier market seeking inner-city living. Ground floor amenities will include a fully equipped gym and a private, secure sub-tropical garden, while a separate caf&eacute; will service both residents and the general public.

The private company has a workbook in Southeast Queensland of $1.3 billion, with a large portfolio in Kangaroo Point which is it believes is shaping up as Brisbane&rsquo;s hotspot. Recent commercial developments include the South Brisbane Health and Wellness centre at Mater Hill. Pikos has lodged a development application with the Brisbane City Council for the 8 River Terrace project and the company plans to begin construction in 2021 once approvals are granted.

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Featuring a design inspired by the famous Marina Bay Sands development in Singapore, Pikos will deliver a boutique collection of 68 luxury apartments over three towers.

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Pikos Group plan $200 million luxury Brisbane apartment project

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Riverlee’s $500 million mixed-use Seafarers project have released their waterfront residences with prices beginning from $1.9 million.

Works commenced on the riverfront precinct in early October, endorsed by the Victorian Government, with the development set to become Melbourne’s first international hotel-branded residence.

Situated next to the Mission to Seafarers on the northern bank of the Yarra River, the project is a welcome boost to Melbourne’s local economy as it looks to rebound from COVID-19.

The riverfront precinct will be Australia’s first 1 Hotel, offered by luxury-lifestyle brand 1 Hotel &amp; Homes.

Designed by Fender Katsalidis, it will include 123 luxury residences, 277 guest rooms, a lobby lounge bar and world class event venue.

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<figcaption>Seafarers. Image supplied by BINYAN studios.</figcaption></figure>Residents are offered the experience of five-star hotel services and amenities, year-round, as well as food and beverage offerings and a 3,500sqm park and a state-of-the-art health centre situated within the new precinct.

At Seafarers, residents will be able to take advantage of 1 Hotel’s services, including private catering, in-room dining, indoor heated pool, 24-hour concierge and valet parking.

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<figcaption>Seafarers. Image supplied by BINYAN studios.</figcaption></figure>Park-front and city residences are priced from $1.225 million.

Other amenities include a rooftop garden, library, residents’ lounge and dining rooms, all operated and maintained by 1 Hotel.

Seafarers Residences centres on the reimagining of the heritage-protected Goods Shed 5, where heritage restoration works have commenced. Key elements of Goods Shed 5, such as the roof trusses, doors and windows will be taken offsite for remediation and returned during the construction phase.

Melbourne’s last remaining original electric crane will also be restored and relocated to the east end of the development site.

The project is slated for completion in 2023.
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Waterfront Yarra River residences listed from $1.9 million at Seafarers

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Melbourne’s inner west has been earmarked as a top buying target by property experts for the last few years.

Footscray, one of Melbourne’s inner-western suburbs with countless ongoing development projects, is a similar distance from the CBD as South Yarra but without the soaring property prices.

Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee said that the inner-west region is still quite cheap and is "starting to improve”.

According to CoreLogic, West Footscray was amongst Melbourne's best performing suburbs post-GFC, with values rising over 30 per cent between 2008 and 2011. 

Here are two apartments in Footscray:

1. Live City

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The residential and mixed-use development, Live City, will only push Footscray’s value upward.

Delivered by R&amp;F Property, the $750 million, eight-building project is situated at 124-128 Ballarat Road and is set to offer as many as 1,450 apartments over the next six to eight years. Stage one of the development topped out in August, comprising 208 residences spread across 14 floors.

Designed by Elenberg Fraser, apartments are available in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with features including a private balcony, views of the Melbourne CBD and expansive glass doors. Other offerings include reconstituted stone benchstops, concealed storage, timber flooring and premium appliances.

One bedroom apartments within the project begin at $350,000, with two-bedrooms priced from $460,000.

You can watch Urban’s tour of Live City’s display suite below:

2. Liberty One

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Another property to watch in Footscray is Bensons Property Group’s Liberty One development on 1 Warde Street. The development offers 350 one and two-bedroom residences.

Designed by CHT Architects, Liberty One’s features include premium oak floors, stone benchtops, high-end kitchen appliances and private balconies.

Located within the Joseph Road Precinct, the project offers residents close access to alfresco dining and retail spaces, as well as amenities such as an outdoor cinema, gym and residents’ lounge.

Newly built or off the plan properties up to $1 million in purchase price receive 50 per cent discount on their payable stamp duty thanks to Victorian Government initiatives. The November 24 budget revealed substantial discounts for buyers purchasing properties prior to June 30.

One-bedroom apartments in the project begin at $396,000, with two-bedroom properties from $630,000.  
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Footscray, an affordable inner-west suburb of Melbourne, is a similar distance from the CBD as South Yarra and sits within an area earmarked by property experts as long-term price gain potential 

New developments to secure in Melbourne's Footscray

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661 Chapel St is Melbourne's new residential development, setting a benchmark for luxury living in the Victorian capital.

Delivered by Gamuda Land, the 30-storey tower provides 127 apartments in one, two, three and four-bedroom configurations. Situated beside the Yarra River, 661 Chapel St is located within minutes of the Melbourne CBD, parklands, elite shopping and dining precincts. It is located next to Melbourne High.

Completed this year, the project is slashing stamp duty costs by up to 50 per cent as well as generous government grants and incentives for new home buyers and first home buyers.

661 Chapel St gives buyers the rare opportunity to combine two apartments to create a single, large residence with some buyers choosing to snap up entire floors and create “super residences” in the sky.

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Among its extensive hotel-inspired resident amenity, the South Yarra project includes a concierge, gym, members lounge and winter garden. Located on its ground floor, residents will also have access to an onyx-windowed, grand library and boardroom. A 25-metre heated pool, cantilevered six levels above Chapel Street and supported by a single beam, rivals the neighbouring hotel pool at The Olsen.

Captivating the interest of art aficionados, the project's marketing indicated that Damien Hirst, the creator behind the $100 million For the Love of God skull, had been engaged in constructing a sculptural walk upon entry, inspired by international galleries. 

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Marketing advised that the artwork would be displayed alongside a spectacular lighting installation by Omer Arbel.

Designed by bird de la Coeur, apartments in the project offer open interiors, large balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Melbourne CBD, Yarra River and the Bay.

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One-bedroom homes in the project begin from $546,000 while four-bedroom apartments are valued at over $5 million. Each residence includes a suite of designer fixtures and stone and timber finishes.
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661 Chapel St is Melbourne's new residential development, setting a benchmark for luxury living in the Victorian capital

A look at South Yarra's 661 Chapel St

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Darebin Council, comprising Melbourne’s inner-northern region, has released the city’s first good design guides, devised to help lift the standard of design by developers working in Darebin.

The council endorsed the guides in early September as the first local government to do so outside of the City of Melbourne.

City designer Munir Vahanvati led the development of the documents which clarify the Council’s expected outcomes for design in planning application, and assist planners in pre-application meetings and assessments.

“Planning schemes by necessity are broad and there are various ways to meet the requirements. Our Good Design Guides clarify how Council expects applicants to meet those requirements in Darebin,” he said.

The guides form part of the Council’s design excellence program, aimed to lift the standard of design in multiple ways and help create quality neighbourhoods.

“We know ensuring high quality design will create more resilient and liveable neighbourhoods. It’s not just about aesthetics, it’s about how things work and how the developments interact with their environment”, Vahanvati said.

Darebin is expected to see population growth of 40 per cent over the next 20 years and ensuring good design outcomes for the community is important, said Council CEO Sue Wilkinson.

We want our Darebin of the future to deliver on the ideals so important to us and our community. Our city needs to be sustainable, accessible and liveable, while supporting our diverse population,” she said.

Future guides are planned to set the standards for landscape, streetscape and environmentally sustainable design.

<h2>New developments in the City of Darebin </h2>

1. Northcote Place, Northcote 
Two-bedroom townhouses from $895,000 
Address: 198 Beavers Road, Northcote VIC 3070

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Northcote Place is located in the City of Darebin in a green location beside Merri Creek. Offering two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes, the development is a “habitat for community-focused living”, the marketing reads.

Designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects and Akas Landscape Architecture, the project offers native greenery, front porches and landscaped pedestrian streets to draw residents out of their homes. The homes also include a communal garden area with alfresco entertaining space.

2. MERRIPARK3070, Northcote 
Two-bedroom townhouses from $995,000 
Address: 7/2C Summer Avenue, Northcote VIC 3070

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Designed by Cera Stribley, MERRIPARK3070 comprises eight two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes across three floors. Situated within the heritage-protected Sumner Estate, the development is in close proximity to Merri Creek and cycling trails.

The homes offer clever storage, floor-to-ceiling windows, courtyard balconies and split-level interiors. Two-bedroom homes are listed from $995,000, and three-bedroom homes from $1.225 million.
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The City of Darebin launch the Darebin Good Design Guide to improve the quality of development and create sustainable and liveable neighbourhoods

City of Darebin sets new standard for developments

Construction has commenced on Chiodo’s $17.5 million townhouse development project in Melbourne’s Ashburton.

Ei8ht,&nbsp;situated at 348 Warrigal Road, is a three-storey project that will offer eight residences with a mix of two and three-bedroom configurations.

Each of the residences will include their own personal lift. There will also be the choice of a wine cellar or theatre room in the basement.

Designed by Studio Mint, the homes will include entertainment spaces, stone benchtops private storage space.

“Ei8ht townhomes are inspired by the traditional character of Ashburton. We wanted to pay tribute to the suburb’s diversity, incorporating the big city feel with small-town charm,” the Chiodo founder, Paul Chiodo, said.

The development’s construction is set to create 50 jobs in Melbourne’s south-east.

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<h2>Other new residences&nbsp;in Melbourne&nbsp;</h2>

1. Hurstmon, Malvern East

One-bedroom apartments from $449,000 
Address: 3 Hurstmon Street, Malvern East VIC 3145

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Moments from Ashburton, Malvern East offers premium residences surrounded by rich layers of character. Located nearby established parks, bicycle paths and historic gardens, Landream's Hurstmon is no exception.&nbsp;

Designed by Telha Clarke, each residence offers contemporary style, walnut timber joinery and premium materials,&nbsp;with thoughtful, premium features found in every room. Ground-floor residences in the project feature landscaped courtyards and expansive entertaining areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

2. 1060 Carnegie

One-bedroom apartments from $459,000 
Address: 1060 Dandenong Road, Carnegie VIC 3163

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Carnegie sits&nbsp;in the south-east of Melbourne with a strong community heart on Koornang Road comprising of diverse restaurants and community facilities. It's within five minutes of Chadstone Shopping Centre.

1060 Carnegie is a mid-rise development, delivered by Fortune Property Group and MRCB Land. The 96 one, two and three-bedroom residences will sit atop a podium that hosts retail shops and cafes.&nbsp;Designed by Peddle Thorp Architects, the apartments will offer a rooftop garden, landscaped lawns and outdoor balconies.&nbsp;

3. Collins &amp; Bates, Chadstone&nbsp;

One-bedroom apartments from $420,000 
Address: 72-76&nbsp;Batesford Road,&nbsp;Chadstone VIC&nbsp;3148

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Located close to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest retail and lifestyle hub, Collins &amp;&nbsp;Bates&nbsp;brings you city convenience alongside&nbsp;crafted&nbsp;courtyards for natural surrounds. Designed by&nbsp;Point Architects&nbsp;and C&amp;C Interiors, Collin &amp;&nbsp;Bates&nbsp;offers residence private outdoor balconies, oak timber flooring and timeless interiors.

Estimated for completion this month, the project offers one-bedroom, one-bathroom residences, with a private car space from $420,000.

Construction has commenced on Chiodo’s $17.5 million townhouse development project in Melbourne’s Ashburton

Construction commences on Chiodo's Ei8ht project in Ashburton

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Mirvac and Victoria Investments and Properties’ master-planned community, Woodlea, has delivered the final phase of its $50 million Taylors Road project.

The final phase of the 2.6 kilometre stretch of road was developed as part of a ‘Works in Kind’ development contribution agreement with Melton Council in order to give back to the rapidly growing community. The infrastructure is expected to support the economic, social and environmental needs of Melbourne’s expanding fringe suburbs.

Connecting suburbs such as Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill and Plumpton, the project offers five-minute direct access to adjoining suburbs, as opposed to a 30-minute round trip. Upon completion, Taylors Road is expected to carry approximately 30,000 vehicles per day.

Located in Melbourne’s Western growth corridor, Woodlea is a fully-integrated master-planned community, set to home over 20,000 residents upon completion. Currently, 7,000 residents live in the new community. 

<h2>Other new developments in Melbourne’s west</h2>

Melton has become one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions with first home buyers entering the affordable market in droves.

The new Taylors Road project is likely to further encourage a migration west with increased employment opportunities and new infrastructure and services thanks to Mirvac’s Woodlea. Here are two developments in suburbs surrounding Melbourne’s growing west:

1. Aspect, Keilor Downs

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Located in Keilor Downs, Aspect offers 99 two, three and four-bedroom townhouses, delivering a luxurious, low-maintenance lifestyle. Aspect includes custom joinery, composite stone benchtops and stainless steel Smeg appliances.

The homes, priced from $565,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, offer private landscaped gardens, a secure single garage and architecturally-designed facades by Rothelowman.

2. St. A, St Albans

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Designed by DKO Architecture, Cedar Woods offers luxurious living in their most recent project, St A. A collection of 254 two, three and four-bedroom townhomes, the project includes modern kitchens, six-star energy rating and double glazed windows.

Just 16-kilometres from Melbourne CBD, St A is situated within walking distance to St Albans station and nearby the Ginifer train station.
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The Perth market, where vacancies are low and there is upward pressure on rents, is seeing strong demand led by first-home buyers. Perth provides buyers with high-quality developments on the affordable end of the market. 

Renowned demographer Bernard Salt said Perth is the “the right place for the moment”, predicting its property market will boom over the next several years. 

If you're a first home buyer, here are four residences you can secure in WA's capital for less than $640,000.

1. The Crest Burswood 
Two-bedroom apartments from $635,000 
Address: 120 Goodwood Parade, Burswood QA 6100

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Delivered by Norup + Wilson, The Crest offers world-class facilities in Perth’s inner south-east. Situated nearby Perth parklands, residents can take weekend strolls along Swan River or a short trip to the Perth CBD by train.

The 21-storey tower features full wrap-around balconies, extensive joinery and an abundance of light. Two-bedroom apartments in the project start from $635,000 with one-bedrooms from $380,000. Designed by Wood Bagot, the homes offer a 15-metre heated pool, outdoor cinema, rooftop garden area and Smeg appliances.

 

2. One54, Tuart Hill 
Three-bedroom townhouses from $639,000 
Address: 154 Banskia Street, Tuart Hill WA 6060

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Situated in a conveniently-located, up-and-coming suburb, One54 is ideal for downsizers, young professional sand families. Double-storey, three-bedroom townhomes sell from just $639,000. Delivered by Griffin Projects Group, One54 Tuart comprises 15 residences with quality finishes, open-plan living spaces and front and rear landscaping.

Tuart Hill is located in close proximity to Westfield Innaloo, Osborn Park’s industrial hub, Herdsman Lake and Main Street. 
 

3. The Precinct, Mount Pleasant 
Two-bedroom apartments from $615,000 
Address: 893 Canning Highway, Mount Pleasant WA 6153

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Another development delivered by Norup + Wilson, is their Mount Pleasant project, The Precinct. Apartments in the 22-level multi-residential tower come in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with two-bedroom apartments beginning from $615,000.

Amenities in the project include 10 ground-floor restaurants, resort-style pool, outdoor and indoor gym, sprint track, residents’ lounge and sky lounge. Designed by Woods Bagot, the residences offer views spanning from Kings Park and the CBD to the converging Swan and Canning Rivers.

 

4. One Mabel Park, Jolimont 
One-bedroom apartments from $430,000 
Address: 22 Pollen Grove, Jolimont WA 6014

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One Mabel Park, located in the small suburb of Jolimont within the City of Subiaco, offers buyers the potential of $25,000 HomeBuilder rebate and a 75 per cent stamp duty rebate. The luxury development only has one apartment remaining under $500,000 – a one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence with a large balcony and quality finishes.

Designed by Cameron Chisholm Nichol, One Mabel Park is located next to Henderson Park and Jolimont Lake. Each apartment has been designed to make the most of the unique dual park setting, creating a sense of connectedness with views to the parklands and CBD from the east-facing apartments.

Amenities include an air-conditioned resident’s gym, double-glazed windows, electric vehicle charger and sustainable water systems.
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