Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

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Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

Oakleigh

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A showroom/office at Oakleigh in Melbourne’s south-east has been sold at auction.
Ray White Commercial Oakleigh secured $1.7 million – more than $500,000 above the reserve price.
The vacant two-storey building at 10/2-16 Warner Street, Oakleigh, was sold to an owner-occupier by George Kelepouris of Ray White Commercial Oakleigh on behalf of a local owner.
Mr Kelepouris said there were five bidders at the auction.
“The auction ended up in a battle between two bidders who pushed the price up to $1.7 million, which was $540,000 above the reserve,” he said.
Mr Kelepouris said the building offered a net lettable area of approximately 1670 sqm on a total land area of approximately 867 sqm.
“This impressive commercial building comes with 11 allocated car spaces,” he said.
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Oakleigh showroom/office sold at auction for $1.7 million

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City of Monash is welcoming feedback on what may become Oakleigh's new tallest building, with a development application spanning Warrigal and Dandenong Roads in the pipeline.

Entity Viapac Australia Pty Ltd which represents a number of land owners, is the driving force behind the project that would create the suburb's largest development to date. In addition to hundreds of apartments, a healthy serviced apartment segment is included within the application, presumably to service the ever-expanding Chadstone Shopping Centre which is a short distance away.

The 106 serviced apartments within the application could join existing operator Punthill Oakleigh and the new onsite Chadstone Hotel which is due to begin construction, in boosting the area's short stay capacity.

The project's end value would be well beyond the nominated $108 million cost of development.

<h2>807-811 Warrigal Road and 1513-1517 Dandenong Road application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Planning image: RotheLowman</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Site area: 9,605 square metres with Dalgety Street frontage of 133.88 metres</li>
	<li>Current use: large format warehouse and retail</li>
	<li>Proposed: 3 buildings between 4-18 levels with the tallest at 57 metres</li>
	<li>348 apartments: 100 x 1BR, 205 x 2BR, 20 x 3BR, 23 x Duplex</li>
	<li>106 serviced apartments: 27 x Studio, 74 x 1BR, 5 x 2BR</li>
	<li>Retail area: 2,259.9sqm including a supermarket</li>
	<li>Capacity for 582 car parks,195 bicycle spaces and 348 storage cages</li>
	<li>Construction cost: $108 million</li>
	<li>Application lodged: August 2016</li>
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<h2>Architectural concept</h2>

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The proposal aims to provide an improved public realm, that expresses the unique identity of this proposed development and encourages the serendipitous interaction of existing community with the new residents. The proposal creates a new landscape of roof top terraces and courtyards that will provide unprecedented levels of indoor and outdoor amenity for residents of the development.

The vast array of different spaces will allow for a variety of different uses and opportunities for the residents to interact, from small gatherings to larger functions.

The Sky Gardens, Roof Top Terraces and Courtyards will vary in size and scale as they cascade down the building in one fluid motion like a waterfall .These spaces will provide for a variety of amenities including veggie patches, BBQ’s, alfresco dining, pool, gym, function rooms, informal gathering, sun bathing, and outdoor cinema to name but a few.

The language and materiality of the building forms will respond to the different interface conditions in scale, texture, colour, transparency and permeability
<cite>Architectural planning sumbission, RotheLowman</cite>
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That materiality, for the most part, will be divided between rendered concrete finishes, a variety of glazing and clad/screening, with gold the predominant colour.

For their part, project Landscape Architect Rush Wright Associates have chosen to soften the Dalgety Street facade which fronts traditional low-rise detached housing. This is achieved by incorporating large green spaces into the terraced levels, while the ground level plane will include a mix of private and public green spaces.

The tower itself will include open, north-facing green terraces across a number of levels.

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<figcaption>Oakleigh's proposed tall, green tower. Planning image: RotheLowman</figcaption></figure>At the turn of 2016, Apartments.com.au foreshadowed Oakleigh as <a href="/news/pellicano-group-cements-oakleigh-as-an-upcoming-apartment-hotspot">a new apartment hot spot in the making</a>.

Within the article was mention of Viapac Australia's purchase of 807-811 Warrigal Road, with the then 3,686sqm site sold by CBRE City Sales. Included was an indicative development scheme for 190 apartments. 807-811 Warrigal Road along with the Dandenong Road land parcel have been consolidated into the current planning application.

Prior to 807-811 Warrigal Road's lodgement with City of Monash, Oakleigh's largest development yet to be realised is Pellicano's <a href="/buildings/alke-89-atherton-road-oakleigh">89-93 Atherton Road</a>. After having its initial plans trimmed while at planning, Pellicano are now free to pursue the project which was approved with 95 dwellings included.

<h2>807-811 Warrigal Road and 1513-1517 Dandenong Road development team</h2>

<ul>
<li>Developer: Viapac Australia Pty Ltd</li>
	<li>Architect: RotheLowman</li>
	<li>Town Planning: Hollerich Town Planning</li>
	<li>Project Manager: Pomeroy Pacific</li>
	<li>Landscape Architects: Rush Wright Associates</li>
	<li>Traffic: Cardno</li>
	<li>Services, fire and ESD: WSP | PARSONS-BRINCKERHOFF</li>
	<li>Waste: Leigh Design</li>
	<li>Building Surveyor: Approval Systems</li>
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The Oakleigh goliath: 807-811 Warrigal Road

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Builder turned developer Pellicano Group is seeking approval for a residential apartment development in Oakleigh that promises to further propel the suburb toward higher density living. The Mount Waverley-based firm is proposing 111 residential apartments at 89-93 Atherton Road which if approved would become the tallest building within the suburb.

Over a 2,620sqm site, the land in question is located on the north side of Atherton Road and is currently for the most an open air at-grade car park.

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<figcaption>Ground level perspective. Image courtesy SJB</figcaption></figure>Requested is a part 5, part 8 and part 10 storey residential building which would sit within the Oakleigh Activity Centre. Limited street frontage and space confines has seen project lead SJB create a multi-building outcome with the expectation that its orientation will allow for maximum natural light to penetrate the development.

Included within 89-93 Atherton Road are 26 single bedroom options supplemented by 85 dual bedroom apartments with either a single or double bathroom in tow. A 200.2sqm retail tenancy faces Atherton Road whilst communal facilities for the project are expected to include a terrace, indoor and outdoor gym and BBQ/teppanyaki area.

In context Pellicano Group's proposal is in close proximity to another SJB-designed apartment project, Atherton &amp; Atkinson, which is currently under construction.  Atherton &amp; Atkinson is second only to Kokoda Property Group's 94-apartment Infinity Oakleigh project which was completed during 2015 in terms of the current wave of Oakleigh apartment project completions.

<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/image7_6.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Drummond Hill plus Atherton &amp; Atkinson are adding to the Oakleigh apartment mix"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="268" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image7_6.jpg?itok=kiLVjDLq" title="Drummond Hill plus Atherton &amp; Atkinson are adding to the Oakleigh apartment mix" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Drummond Rise plus Atherton &amp; Atkinson are adding to the Oakleigh apartment mix</figcaption></figure>The spread of apartments within Oakleigh has also landed upon Dandenong Road with a number of current projects also showing on the Apartments.com.au Project Database.  CGHS Developments have guided Drummond Rise to construction whilst the adjoining site is being marketed by developer Intraland as 8 Degrees Apartments.

Immediately north of Intraland's site another application is under consideration for a 34-apartment project at 16-18 Dalgety Street. The recent sale of 807-811 Warrigal Road to Chinese affiliated Viapac Australia Pty Ltd further underpins Oakleigh's apartment hot spot credentials with the 3,686 sqm site sold by CBRE City Sales featuring an indicative development scheme for 190 apartments.

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<figcaption>CBRE City Sales have foreshadowed 200 apartments for 807-811 Warrigal Road</figcaption></figure>Factoring in the numerous large at-grade car parks within the Oakleigh Activity Centre capable of taking sizeable development, the suburb's proximity to the massive drawcard that is Chadstone Shopping Centre as well as increased rail capacity within 5-10 years with the advent of the Melbourne Metro Rail project / Dandenong rail corridor improvements and the proliferation of smaller scale projects such as 33-35 Ferntree Gully Road, and Oakleigh is in the initial throes of an apartment-based transformation.
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Pellicano Group cements Oakleigh as an upcoming apartment hotspot

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CBD-based <a href="http://sterlingglobal.com.au/">Sterling Global</a> is pushing ahead with its plans for an 'urban village' at 1221-1249 Centre Road, Oakleigh; the site of a former quarry and located directly opposite Huntingdale Golf Course. With an expected end value in excess of $600 million, the <a href="http://www.dko.com.au/">DKO Architecture</a> master planned development will accommodate approximately 2,500 residents as it is developed over the next 5-8 years.

Adhering to Sterling Global's criteria when assessing site acquisition opportunities, the site is well serviced by surrounding amenity, transport links, retail, education and parkland aspects.

<blockquote>
Huntingdale is a flagship development, one of the biggest residential infills in the inner south eastern suburbs, and definitely one of the most significant developments in the City of Monash.
<cite>Brandon Yeoh, Development Director, Sterling Global</cite>
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The masterplan features a mix of townhouses, SOHO living, apartments and the potential for serviced apartments/student accommodation to take advantage of the site's strong connections and proximity to both campuses of Monash University. Currently the plans allow for a 2-storey buffer of townhouses to existing surrounding dwellings.

Apartment buildings will be limited to the eight 'superlots', three of which are sited along Huntingdale Road and are intended to accommodate buildings up to 6-storeys with views over the adjoining golf course. The remaining superlots will feature buildings of 4 to 6-storeys with all apartments taking advantage of views to existing parks.

<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/huntingdale_aerial.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Site and Amenity aerial. © Sterling Global"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="407" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/huntingdale_aerial.jpg?itok=mMlkIrDa" title="Site and Amenity aerial. © Sterling Global" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Site and Amenity aerial. © Sterling Global</figcaption></figure>The project team consulted heavily with the Metropolitan Planning Authority, City of Monash and the EPA to establish the best outcome for the site, even being encouraged to go denser as the site sits within the Monash Employment Cluster that is well serviced by public transport infrastructure.

It was DKO's previous work on masterplanning projects such as Banbury Village in Footscray and Kew Cottages that led to their engagement on Huntingdale, according to Brandon Yeoh.

<blockquote>
The Huntingdale masterplan provides a series of villages that relate to the landscape and adjacent green spaces. In providing separate villages, a greater sense of dwelling diversity is achieved that in part facilitates a true community.

Communal facilities are strategically provided an become the heart of the new neighbourhoods.

The architecture has been carefully crafted to maximise orientation and outlook, we have designed bespoke, sustainable homes, which take care of the environment, but also enhances the quality of life for future residents.
<cite>Koos de Keijzer, Principal, DKO Architecture</cite>
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Drawing inspiration from the native parklands which flank it, the development will incorporate walkways, cycling tracks, playgrounds and communal facilities such as club houses, barbeque areas and activity pavilions. Additionally, landscaping by REALM has been designed to include wetlands and native gardens while street frontages are set to be activated with cafes and the like with the expectation that the greater community will be drawn into the area and not just residents.

A critical aspect of the master plan is that it is not seen as a gated community rather a part of the greater community at large.

The site currently harvests ground and grey water for irrigation throughout the Huntingdale parklands in an environmental initiative between Sterling Global and Huntingdale Golf Course. Further ESD initiatives being investigated include grey, black and stormwater harvesting for the development, in addition to the potential for solar panels being provided as standard for all dwellings.

Sterling Global intends to begin a formal registration process in October-November with the display suite to launch on site in April 2016. The project will be marketed towards the local Oakleigh community with a target mix of investors, young couples, students, downsizers and retirees in mind. Prices are expected to start at around $550,000 through to $1 million.

<blockquote>
I believe that there is significant demand for quality and well priced homes in the local market. We are aiming to deliver Huntingdale to local and surrounding residents who have grown up in the area and are now thinking of downsizing or establishing young families.
<cite>Brandon Yeoh, Development Director, Sterling Global</cite>
</blockquote>

The development follows hot off the heels of the success of Sterling Global's <a href="/buildings/ralston-22-toorak-road-south-yarra">The Ralston</a> in South Yarra which sold out and commenced construction just six months after settlement. The $65 million project consists of 53 luxury apartments and three townhouses and is due for completion late next year.

Keep an eye out for Apartments.com.au's more in depth interview about the Huntingdale project with DKO Architecture's Koos de Keijzer in the coming weeks.
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Laurence Dragomir

Sterling Global's grand plans for Huntingdale

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I should preface this by saying 'dokily' was the only word (if you'd call it that) that I could think of that (kind of) rhymed with Oakleigh - sorry I'm not Eminem. The suburb of Oakleigh, located some 15km south-east of the CBD has been undergoing a metamorphosis of sorts in recent years with plenty of further development potential. As a casual visitor who passes through regularly but only stops by once or twice a month either for a coffee, gyros or pizza I thought it might be a good idea to set out on foot, trusty camera in tow.

Like a number of other suburbs, Oakleigh's centre is beginning to see a shift towards apartment living with development largely centred along the Hanover/Atkinson Street strip and Warrigal Road. These include <a href="http://www.athertonandatkinson.com.au/">Atkinson &amp; Atherton</a>, <a href="http://www.infinityoakleigh.com.au/">Infinity</a> and 29-31 Swindon Rd, although the last is technically in Hughesdale I've decided to still include it.

<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/oakleigh_apartment_devs.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Infinity; Atkinson &amp; Atherton; 29-31 Swindon Rd"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="105" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/oakleigh_apartment_devs.jpg?itok=2feO7cOV" title="Infinity; Atkinson &amp; Atherton; 29-31 Swindon Rd" width="580"></a>

Hanover Street in particular with its abundance of open air parking and proximity to Oakleigh Shopping Centre, Station and Dandenong Road, lends itself to further development with apartment buildings of around 5-8 storeys likely.

<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/GE_Oakleigh.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Googlemaps image of Oakleigh showing extent of parking."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="331" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/GE_Oakleigh.jpg?itok=YqYZ3Paa" title="Googlemaps image of Oakleigh showing extent of parking." width="580"></a>

Additionally Eaton Mall, the main cafe and dining strip has seen a transformation with new paving, seating, lighting and hard and soft landscaping. This has been a very good outcome for the area with the cafes consistently packed, particularly on warm Saturday evenings.

<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/eaton_mall_compilation.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Eaton Mall improvement works."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="126" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/eaton_mall_compilation.jpg?itok=CC5_nGwy" title="Eaton Mall improvement works." width="580"></a>

So without further ado please enjoy the photos from my walk around Oakleigh - the weather unfortunately was nothing to write home about. A map of my walking route can be seen below:

<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/walking%20map_edit.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Map of walking route I took."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="696" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/walking%20map_edit.jpg?itok=Z-MgP96K" title="Map of walking route I took." width="580"></a>
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