Preliminary data by research giant Charter Keck Cramer reveals a 54 per cent decline in Build to Sell apartments across Australia's capital cities, while the Build to Rent boom continues with a 378 per cent increase over the last five years.

Charter Keck Cramer's upcoming National State of the Market Report - Key Metropolitan Areas, scheduled for release in September, will reveal&nbsp;a dramatic transformation in apartment supply patterns across Australia's capital cities between FY2016-2020 and FY2021-2025.

The Build to Sell (BTS) apartment sector has experienced a substantial contraction, with total supply falling by 54 per cent compared to the previous five-year period. The decline represents a reduction of 149,200 apartments across all capital cities.

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Sydney led the downturn with a decrease of 73,600 apartments, followed by Melbourne (-42,800) and Brisbane (-26,800). Perth and Adelaide also recorded significant declines of 6,400 and 2,400 apartments respectively. Only Gold Coast and Canberra bucked the trend, with modest increases of 500 and 2,300 apartments.

In stark contrast, the Build to Rent (BTR) sector has emerged as a major force in the apartment market, recording a remarkable 378% increase in supply. This growth added 8,590 apartments across the capital cities during FY2021-2025. Melbourne dominated BTR growth with 6,160 additional apartments, while Sydney contributed 2,100 units. Brisbane and Canberra also recorded growth of 800 and 330 apartments respectively. Gold Coast and Perth recorded minor declines, while Adelaide maintained steady levels.

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“These preliminary findings indicate a fundamental shift in Australia's apartment development landscape, with traditional Build to Sell models giving way to institutional Build to Rent developments,” said Richard Temlett, Charter Keck Cramer’s National Executive Director of Research.

"This transition reflects changing investor preferences, regulatory environments and housing affordability challenges across major metropolitan areas.”

The complete Charter Keck Cramer National State of the Market Report – Key Metropolitan Areas will provide comprehensive analysis of these trends, their underlying drivers and implications for developers, investors and policymakers when released in September.

Joel Robinson

Build to Sell apartment supply drops 54% in five years across Australian capital cities

Verso Development Group is seeking to bring over 1,100 apartments to the heart of Brisbane's Toowong, with plans filed for a $1 billion, triple tower development known as Toowong Central.

The landmark urban regeneration project "aims to reshape the core of Brisbane’s inner-west riverside suburb."

Covering over 1.4-hectares across&nbsp;Sherwood Road, High Street, and Jephson Street, Toowong Central has been designed by KHA and will comprise three towers rising 49, 55, and 58 levels.

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According to the Urban Context Report prepared by Urbis, Toowong Central is positioned as a “city-defining precinct reclaiming Toowong as ‘the best destination in the west’,” with a vision to deliver density differently, strengthen Toowong’s identity, and lead subtropical urban design.

There will be a wide range of apartment configurations, from one-bedrooms to five-bedroom penthouses, as well as short-term accomodation offerings. The design prioritises pedestrian permeability, with an activated public realm featuring a central civic plaza, laneways, and street-level retail and dining.

“The central square’s structure, programming, scale and location creates a social anchor - shaped by its edges, flexible for use, and animated by a diversity of experiences throughout the day and into the evening,” the Urban Context Report noted, reinforcing the project's ambition to become a vibrant community destination.

Design excellence was pursued through an international design competition, attracting entries from renowned practices such as UNStudio and BIG. KHA’s winning design distinguished itself with a ceremonial approach to the public realm, integrating terraces, tiered seating, and green infrastructure to promote social interaction and resilience.

The development builds upon two existing approvals: the 25- and 20-storey towers of the Aviary Toowong proposal, and a separate 25- and 24-storey approval at 88 Jephson Street. Consolidation of these fragmented landholdings under a precinct-wide approach allows for increased community value and cohesive urban integration.

Urbis Director Nicholas Stevenson said Toowong Central will bridge the gap in Toowong's current experience, unlocking the potential of the wider precinct.

"Overcoming experiential constraints and leveraging contextual advantages – Toowong Central will redefine Brisbane's inner west.”

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Toowong Central’s ambition extends beyond residential and commercial outcomes. Uses under consideration include a world-class hotel, university facilities, a museum, and health and wellness services, reflecting its role as a western gateway to Brisbane’s growing innovation corridor between the CBD and the University of Queensland.

Urbis Managing Partner James Tuma said Brisbane has no greater opportunity to showcase the future of urban living than Toowong – a sustainable, economically vibrant, and people-centric place that embodies the best of Brisbane.

[The plans] gives us a glimpse into our future as a globally relevant, youthful, entrepreneurial, and distinctly subtropical city.”

$1 billion Toowong Central to deliver 1,100 apartments to undersupplied Brisbane market

In <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/runaway-bay-qld-4216">Runaway Bay</a>, new townhouse-scale waterfront residences are rare - but ones built to the standards found on Sovereign Island are almost unheard of.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/ocean-suites-on-jennifer-10-12-jennifer-avenue-runaway-bay-qld-4216">Ocean Suites on Jennifer</a>&nbsp;changes that, delivering a calibre of construction and detailing that places its seven villas well above the typical market offering in this northern Gold Coast pocket.

Ocean Suites on Jennifer will be move-in ready before Christmas this year, giving buyers the chance to spend the summer on the water in one of Runaway Bay’s rare new waterfront residences.&nbsp;

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The development is a collaboration between <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/stuart-osman">Stuart Osman Design</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sand-side-developments">Sand Side Developments</a>, with construction by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/alroe-constructions">Alroe Constructions</a>.

Architect Stuart Osman says the intent from the outset was to create a home people would be drawn to. “When you build anything, the design is to make you want to go hang out in this house,” he says.&nbsp;

Ocean Suites on Jennifer’s design features a front façade softened with planter boxes, rear pool areas, and rooftop decks looking over the water.&nbsp;

Inside, voids and high skylights bring daylight deep into the centre of each home, while ceiling heights of 2.85 metres maintain a strong sense of volume.

Each four-level residence spans 345 to 388 sqm, with layouts accommodating multi-generational living - a ground-floor bedroom suite for older family members and upper levels for the rest of the household. A lift connects all floors.

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For Andrew Erwin, Director at NPA, the project’s appeal lies in both its location and the detail in execution.&nbsp;

"At Ocean Suites, you’ve got a canal-front setting with direct Broadwater access and a level of finish you’d normally only see in the city’s most prestigious addresses. The four-level layouts, the glass-framed living areas, the private pools, even the extended kitchens, every part of it has been designed with the buyer in mind,” he says.

Those buyers have so far been a mix of Gold Coast locals and interstate purchasers, many seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday home or a downsized residence without sacrificing space for visiting family.&nbsp;

Older households with teenage children are a recurring profile, drawn to layouts that support multi-generational living and the ability to host extended stays.

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Material selection reinforces the project’s quality-first ethos, with every home appointed to a premium standard. Kitchens and ensuites feature engineered stone surfaces, complemented by prestige oak engineered timber floors, Victorian ash hardwood staircases, and soft loop-pile carpet.

Premium lighting, statement pendants, ceiling fans, and Fujitsu ducted air conditioning elevate both comfort and design. Each residence also includes a suite of high-end appliances as standard - Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated fridges, Bosch ovens, induction cooktops and dishwashers, Vintec wine fridges, and Franke sinks.

Beyond the interiors, residents enjoy an enviable lifestyle with rooftop terraces, private plunge pools, fire pit areas, outdoor showers, smart home automation, laundry chutes, and private pontoons.

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With no additional upgrade costs, Sand Side Developments underscores its no-shortcuts approach, delivering homes where luxury and amenity come as standard.

Osman adds that the kitchen has been designed as “the main hub of the house” with six metres high skylights above a galley-style layout that “makes it feel bigger, brighter, whiter” and “brings light into the centre of the home.”

Both architect and builder emphasise a shared commitment to delivering the intended design without compromise. “Working with Alroe’s structural team and their construction team, it’s been great to make sure that the look and feel that was originally intended is the result achieved at the end of the project,” Osman says.&nbsp;

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Outdoor living has been given equal consideration, with rooftop terraces designed for entertaining with a fire pit and bar, and spacious undercover patios featuring private plunge pools.

The marine access is as carefully executed as the homes themselves. An eight-metre gangway leads to a six-metre private pontoon capable of mooring vessels up to 30 feet, just 300 metres by water from the Broadwater.&nbsp;

Even the orientation of each villa has been optimised to capture long views down the canal, across the Broadwater, and south to Main Beach.

With construction in its final stages, just three of the seven villas remain, priced from $3.365 million to $3.695 million.

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Sovereign Island standards come to Runaway Bay with Ocean Suites on Jennifer

Without local developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a>, it could be argued that the small suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a> would be left behind when it comes to both new housing and retail opportunities.

Gardner Vaughan, one of South East Queensland’s most reputable builder-developers, has been based in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a> for the last decade. They plan to maintain their presence in the northern <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> suburb, just seven kilometres from Brisbane Airport and nine kilometres from the city, with the development of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/danby-lane-nundah-village-5-danby-lane-nundah-qld-4012">Danby Lane</a>, the first major project in several years in the heart of the town centre.

GVG will retain one of the commercial spaces in the new mixed-use building for their office headquarters. It will be located in the commercial podium, alongside several other new office spaces. Below will be a street-level retail precinct designed to reinvigorate the local economy, and above, 84 brand-new apartments.

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Over 60 percent of the apartments have already been snapped up, with buyers eager to secure one of the rare new apartments in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a>, as well as to benefit from Gardner Vaughan’s solid reputation and long-standing presence in the local community.

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Gardner Vaughan identified the site at the corner of Buckland Road and Danby Lane for its proximity to key amenities. Within 400 metres of the development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a> Village offers a variety of cafes, restaurants, and pubs. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a> Train Station, just 400 metres away, provides a quick 20-minute train ride into Roma Street.

The development has also attracted young families, drawn to the proximity of not one, but twelve parks, with Boyd Park and Oxenham Park being the most notable. Established families have shown interest due to the close proximity of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a> State School and Mary MacKillop College.

The one- and two-bedroom apartments in the building have already been snapped up, while the larger three- and four-bedroom apartments—ranging from a generous 117 sqm to nearly 200 sqm—remain highly sought after. There are also just three exclusive luxury penthouses left to sell.

With its in-house construction capability, Gardner Vaughan has already commenced construction on-site and expects to complete the building by March 2027. It's hard to see another opportunity to buy brand new in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a>, where creating a site anywhere near the scale of the Danby Lane is becoming more and more difficult.

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Why Danby Lane is the focal point for change in Brisbane's Nundah

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/metro-property-group">Metro Property Group</a>’s flagship townhouse development, Citrine Townhomes in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/rochedale-qld-4123">Rochedale</a>, has reached another key construction milestone, with the first stage of townhouses now in the defects phase.

All building works for Stage 1 are complete, with the internal roads asphalted, line marking finished, and the bin store slab poured.&nbsp;All essential services, including permanent power, sewer, gas, and water, are now connected and operational.

The defects process is expected to continue until late-August.

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Stage 2 is also moving forward steadily, with all townhouses sheeted, the first coat of paint applied, and joinery installed throughout. Tiling has been completed on six of the seven blocks, and the pool is scheduled to be pebblecreted by the end of August.

Stage 3 continues to gather momentum, with external cladding completed on three of the eight blocks. All townhouses have been fully roughed-in for electrical, plumbing, and air conditioning, and the first two blocks have now progressed to internal sheeting.

Stage 1 and 2 are 100 per cent sold and there are now just 10 four-bedroom townhomes left in Stage 3, priced from $1,125,000.

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Residents at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/citrine-townhomes-rochedale-311-gardner-road-rochedale-qld-4123">Citrine Townhomes</a> can also look forward to high-quality shared amenities. The residents' facility will feature a pool, landscaped areas, and a BBQ space, contributing to a lifestyle-focused community environment.

Metro’s fully furnished display home has generated strong interest locally, reinforcing the market’s confidence in the project. Stage 1 and 2 are completely sold out and Stage 3 has officially launched and is selling fast. Just 10 townhouses remain for sale in the development.

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The broader Citrine development comprises 90 three and four-bedroom townhomes designed across two to three levels, offering a contemporary contrast to Rochedale’s surrounding single-family homes.

Located just 17 km from Brisbane CBD, Citrine is within walking distance to schools, parks, and the popular Rochedale Village, home to Coles, medical services, and dining options.

Metro Property Group remains on track for project completion, with settlements forecast for Stage 1 in October/November 2025, Stage 2 in November/December 2025, and Stage 3 in January/February 2026.

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First stage of townhouses at Citrine Rochedale reaches completion milestone

Sky Garden

Golden Age&rsquo;s irregular initiative at its Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartment project, which offers&nbsp;prospective&nbsp;buyers a chance to stay at the apartment for a few nights&nbsp;before committing to a purchase, has been met with keen interest and demand.

Potential buyers will be able to stay at&nbsp;one of six display residences, featuring a similar layout and/or aspect they are interested in purchasing and can stay for up to two nights.

Program manager Michael Tay secured a two-bedroom investment in the building after taking part in the initiative with his family.

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Tay felt that the &#39;Try Before You Buy&#39; offered a renter&rsquo;s point of view and consequently a more accurate representation of the Sky Garden lifestyle, which could only have been achieved through the in-person experience.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The Try Before You Buy initiative is very good, staying in the apartment overnight makes a big difference because you get a sense of the area in the evening, and what it is like to wake up there in the morning,&quot; Tay said.

&quot;There was no traffic or road noise during the night thanks to double glazed windows.

&ldquo;The initiative by Golden Age allowed us to experience life through the renter&rsquo;s perspective by living in the residence for a night, which is very different to just looking at a floor plan or taking a tour, as you do not get as good a sense of what you are buying,&rdquo; he added.

Residing in a styled residence also gave Tay and his family an accurate idea of available space.

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&ldquo;As the apartment is already furnished, you get a feel for what it is like to walk through the space, see the joinery and cabinetry, and how much of the space could be filled by your own furniture if you live there,&rdquo; he said.

Tay said that he was surprised by the high-level of amenity in the project.

&ldquo;I was surprised by how well maintained the amenities were, particularly the pool and sauna. The stay also gave me an idea of what the crowd is like at the gym on a Saturday morning, and how people use the facilities.&rdquo;

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The &lsquo;Try Before You Buy&rsquo; initiative provides vetted prospective buyers exclusive access to all amenities, including the swimming pool, gym, library and mahjong room, and booking privileges to the private dining room and movie theatre.

Golden Age Sales and Marketing Director Dandan Zhao said buyers are often hesitant to buy an apartment if they are conditioned to living in a house, but once they try it, it provides them a new perspective.

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&ldquo;We want everyone to experience the benefits of living in an apartment firsthand as we believe it will help break down any misconceptions they may have,&rdquo; she said.

Conveniently located below Sky Garden, The Glen features an array of 240 specialty retail stores and a fresh food market hall. Australia&rsquo;s largest air rights development to date was designed in collaboration with multi-award-winning architect Rothelowman, with interiors by DKO Architecture and landscaping by Aspect Studios.

Sky Garden highlights include a 4,000sqm outdoor podium garden complete with a relaxation zone, entertainment lounges, vegetable gardens, children&rsquo;s play area and outdoor fitness areas.

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The initiative offers potential buyers have access to one of six display residences featuring a similar layout and/or aspect they are interested in purchasing and can enjoy up to two nights stay in the residence. 



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Buyer snaps up Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartments after ‘Try Before You Buy’ initiative

Residents have moved into the completed Glen Waverley apartment project Sky Garden.

The striking project was developed by&nbsp;Golden Age Group&nbsp;to a design by&nbsp;Rothelowman.

With buyers having moved in, Urban spoke to investors, Pushpendu and Manisha Gupta about their property buying journey, and what they love about Sky Garden.

The Wantirna locals purchased a two-bedroom, one-bathroom as an addition to their diversified portfolio of property investments.

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MK: How did you discover Sky Garden?&nbsp;

P&amp;M: We discovered it online and after a few calls, we met the team at The Glen display suite and took the process forward.&nbsp;

MK: What makes Sky Garden an attractive investment opportunity?&nbsp;

P&amp;M: The perfect combination of quality, amenities and the amazing location that is within top school and transport zones.

Sky Garden is located just above a very high footfall mall in the east, and that makes it an unbeatable location from an established retail market perspective.&nbsp;

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MK: How do the returns in Glen Waverley compare to investments you have in surrounding areas?&nbsp;

P&amp;M: Glen Waverley is sure to be strong in terms of return on investment as the Glen Waverley secondary and primary schools are among the top in the state and very well respected.

The fact that Glen Waverley is also an established blue-chip suburb with good demographics and retail options, makes it the most sought-after suburb in the East.&nbsp;

MK: Which apartment configuration did you opt for, and what led you to narrow down your decision to the apartment you purchased?&nbsp;

P&amp;M: We opted for a two-bed, one-bath option as it&rsquo;s the best configuration for investment returns and rental.&nbsp;

The apartment we bought is in a secluded part of the floor with close proximity to elevators, which lends itself to both privacy and convenience.&nbsp;

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MK: Were you already looking for a new property when you discovered Sky Garden?&nbsp;

P&amp;M: We had just started looking at investment purchases when we discovered Sky Garden. The options we were given, and the amazing sales experience, made us decide on this apartment without really looking at other properties.&nbsp;

MK: What made you decide to buy?&nbsp;

P&amp;M: The property gave us the right combination of quality construction, facilities and amenities in a top-notch location.&nbsp;

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The fantastic sales and after-sales experience from Golden Age was the most pleasant experience, which made us feel at ease and like we had everything covered.

A special mention goes to Ms Silvia Pan for the absolutely fantastic and friendly sales experience and her support. She gave us so much time, taking us through all the options, responding to our queries and providing the right advice.&nbsp;

MK: What do you love most about what Sky Garden has to offer residents?&nbsp;

P&amp;M:

<ul>
	<li>The fantastic retail shopping and culinary experience with The Glen just below the property.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The quality of construction and the wholesome facilities for residents.</li>
	<li>The location &ndash; near top-notch schools and transport.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

MK: Do you have any advice for budding investors?&nbsp;

P&amp;M: Would recommend budding investors look at location as the primary deciding factor &mdash; preferably proximity to top schools &mdash; as these locations will always be in rental demand.&nbsp;

Quality of construction and after-sales and property management support is also very critical to consider.

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Urban spoke to investors, Pushpendu and Manisha Gupta, about their property buying journey, and what they love about Sky Garden

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What investors are saying about their Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartment purchase: Urban's buyer Q&A

Residents have moved in to the completed Glen Waverley apartment project Sky Garden.

The striking project was developed by Golden Age Group to a design by Rothelowman.

With buyers having moved in, Urban spoke to first home buyer Adam Feng about his property buying journey, and what he loves about Sky Garden.

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MK: How did you hear about Sky Garden and were you in the market for a new property at the time?

AF: I used to work at The Glen and would often see Sky Garden salespeople at the kiosk and display suite. At the time I didn&rsquo;t consider buying, but three years later after making enough money, I chose to buy at Sky Garden.

MK: What stood out to you about Sky Garden that assisted you in your decision to buy?

AF: The outdoor environment, especially the huge garden podium. I walk around it at least five times a week, if not every day.&nbsp;

Also, the lift goes directly to the lower ground floor, where The Glen is, so that&rsquo;s super convenient.

The soundproofing in my apartment is really effective. Even though I&rsquo;m facing Springvale Road which can be quite busy, the noise is completely blocked out.&nbsp;

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MK: What made you decide to buy off-the-plan rather than an existing dwelling?

AF: My apartment was new but already finished when I moved in.&nbsp;

MK: What do you love most about living at the development?

AF: I love the sauna and pool. Not many people use it at 7am, so when my girlfriend and I work out in the morning, we have the whole place to ourselves. We use it at least five times a week.&nbsp;

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MK: Is this your first property purchase? How did you find the due diligence research and purchase process?

AF: Yes, it&rsquo;s my first property purchase. I decided I wanted to buy at 18 and started saving, and settled at Sky Garden at the age of 20. The purchase process was good, my only recommendation would be to ensure you do enough research on your own personal financial situation before looking to buy.&nbsp;

MK: Which colour scheme did you choose for your apartment and how did you personalise your home?

AF: I chose my apartment for its lucky number (909A)&nbsp;over the colour scheme (which is light) and also for its view facing the bay and south side. We can see the police academy on top of the hill which is pretty cool.&nbsp;

Our one-bedroom apartment is perfect for my girlfriend and I, but we bought a sofa bed in case we have visitors. There is a large floor-to-ceiling window, which we have positioned my girlfriend&rsquo;s piano beside &mdash; that&rsquo;s probably the most creative thing we have done with the place.&nbsp;

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MK: Would you recommend living at a lifestyle precinct like Sky Garden? &nbsp;

AF: I would definitely recommend Sky Garden. Firstly because it&rsquo;s super convenient in terms of location and having The Glen right downstairs.&nbsp;

Secondly, the views are unobstructed as we&rsquo;re the tallest building in the area so when I look out my window there&rsquo;s nothing in the way, unlike the city.&nbsp;

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Urban spoke to first home buyer Adam Feng about his property buying journey

Why a first home buyer secured a Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartment

Accompanying the completion of the $430 million Glen Shopping Centre&nbsp;redevelopment is Sky Garden, one of the newly completed residential&nbsp;developments in Glen Waverley.

Comprising 546 one, two and three-bedroom residences, Sky Garden delivers a luxury living experience atop the most modern revamped shopping centre in the East.

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Designed by Rothelowman and DKO Architecture, the development boasts a collection of residences that suit a range of lifestyles and profiles, from growing families to downsizers and single professionals.

A relaxed sense of luxury fills every space, with seamless connections to the private gardens and panoramic views outside.

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Residents living at the project have access to over 4,000 sqm of internal and external facilities with one of the most impressive features being the rightfully named sky garden.

The sky garden offers the residents shade, sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, kids playground, vegetable gardens, large lawns, private dining and seating sanctuaries.

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Construction on the development reached completion in December 2020.

Urban takes a look at three of the featured floorplans available at Sky Garden.

1. Azalea, Type 116

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Apartment Type 116 is one of the many floorplan configurations available at Sky Garden, offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Boasting an internal area of over 70 sqm, the apartments feature an organic composition with a restrained outcome.

The residence includes an open-plan living and dining area, built-in robes, and an 8 sqm balcony.

2. Jasmine, Type 211

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Offering a slightly bigger floorplan at an internal area of 79 sqm, Jasmine Type 211 has two bathrooms, two bedrooms and a car space.

The apartment features walk-in robes, an open-plan living and dining space, and a master bedroom with ensuite.

Available on levels three through nine, the residence has a 9 sqm balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows.

3. Magnolia, Type 322

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Situated on levels seven through eleven, this Magnolia floorplan is one of five layouts available at Sky Garden.

Type 322 offers&nbsp;residents three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car spaces, as well as abundant storage and a large master bedroom.

Set over a total area of 122 sqm, the home-sized apartment includes an open-plan kitchen, living and dining, curved floor-to-ceiling windows and built-in robes.

The large balcony commands exceptional views, from the majestic Dandenong Ranges to the towers of Melbourne&rsquo;s city skyline.

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Designed by Rothelowman and DKO Architecture, the development boasts a collection of residences that suit a range of lifestyles and profiles



Floorplan focus: Three varied layouts available to buyers at Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartments

If having a garden is important to you, then you'll love our latest display suite tour. As the name suggests, <a href="/buildings/sky-garden-235-springvale-road-glen-waverley" target="_blank">Sky Garden</a> is home to an impressive 4000 square metre garden podium with views spanning the city skyline.

Watch our video of Sky Garden:

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<h2>SKY GARDEN AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/golden-age-group" target="_blank">Golden Age Group</a>

Architects:&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank">Rothelowman</a>

Location:&nbsp;235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

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The amenities on offer at Sky Garden are extensive and carefully curated.

Wellness is a key focus, with a luxurious swimming pool, spa and sauna, bookable treatment rooms and a two level gymnasium. While lounge areas, mahjong rooms and an in-house cinema provide the perfect spaces to relax and socialise.

Outdoor zones are found throughout the development, with stunning views spanning the city skyline.

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Each Sky Garden living area prioritises the best views towards the city and Dandenong ranges. Interiors have been inspired by nature, with soft timber and stone, with floor-to-ceiling glazing letting in plenty of natural light.

All kitchens boast state-of-the-art fittings and bronze-tone tapware. Apartment bathrooms feature frameless showers and floating vanities.&nbsp;

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To learn more about the apartments available for sale, <a href="/buildings/sky-garden-235-springvale-road-glen-waverley" target="_blank">request a call from a Golden Age Group sales consultant</a> today via Urban.

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Display Tour: Sky Garden by Golden Age Group in Glen Waverley, VIC

Golden Age have recently completed Sky Garden, the residential complex in&nbsp;Glen Waverley set above The Glen shopping centre.

The well-regarded architecture firm Rothelowman designed the three towers in south-east Melbourne.

Urban recently spoke to Joe, a renter at Sky Garden, and found out what it&#39;s like living in the development.

JR: What first drew you to Sky Garden?

Joe: I found it by accident while I was looking for somewhere to live. When I went through the website and saw the facilities I made an appointment to see it. As soon as I walked into the room I am sitting in right now, I absolutely fell in love with it.

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I thought it was magnificent. I looked out onto the garden, BBQ facilities and was taken down to look at the 25m pool, gym and enjoyed its location above a shopping centre.

I have doctors, dentists, clinics, shops and restaurants right downstairs &mdash; this all really appealed to me. I absolutely love it.

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JR: How long had you been searching for a property?

Joe: I was looking for a month. 

JR: Were you always looking for an apartment?

Joe: No, I initially had a townhouse in mind because it has its own garage.

I have a nice Audi so security was a big thing. But when I found this and saw that it has a storage cage, it ticked all the boxes for me.

JR: Why did you choose Glen Waverley? 

Joe: I walk to work, which is 15 minutes away, when I can so that appealed to me.&nbsp;I&rsquo;ve been working in Glen Waverley for the last 38 years.

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I also looked at Burwood and Notting Hill, but this one ticked all boxes, as it&rsquo;s so convenient and close to work.

JR: Did you have a set of criteria that the apartment had to meet? 

Joe: Not really. This has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a good-sized living area and a lovely big balcony. The kitchen is a touch small, but ideal for me.

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Urban recently spoke to Joe, a renter at Sky Garden, and discussed what it's like living in the development


Resident insight: What it's like living in Glen Waverley's Sky Garden

Sky Garden is the recently completed residential complex located above The Glen shopping centre in Melbourne&#39;s Glen Waverley.

Golden Age wanted Rothelowman to create three distinctive buildings of three different characters, based of five natural elements.

Urban recently sat down with Rudy Darmawan, senior associate at Rothelowman, to discuss the project.

JR: What was the design brief for Sky Garden?

RD: The proposed development will be a key landmark for The Glen shopping centre and the greater Glen Waverley precinct.

A designated principal activity centre, Glen Waverley has the infrastructure and amenities necessary to support significant development in line with the planning objectives of the City of Monash.

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The proposed development is envisioned as a home for owner-occupiers attracted to the unique opportunities and lifestyle to be found in a vibrant, growing Glen Waverley.

JR: Was there a previous project in particular you took design inspiration from?

RD: The highly contextual response takes design cues from its surrounds.

The urban forms respond to their immediate surrounds, adjacent buildings and contextual boundaries through controlled urban gestures, setbacks and interfaces.

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The architecture is clean, contemporary, reflective and vibrant. Each tower draws inspiration from one of three natural elements: Gold, water and fire. The organic composition generates a calm, restrained outcome that contrasts with the varied,active landscapes and streetscapes of the surrounding precinct.

JR: What was the biggest challenge when conceiving the design of the building?

RD: The complex interfacing with the existing active shopping centre, and the compressed programme.

JR: What part of the project were you most looking forward to seeing when the development was completed?

RD: We believe the future evolution of our cities will see developers further embrace the untapped potential of projects like Sky Garden that integrate retail and entertainment precincts.

It means people can shop and be entertained right below their apartment. To live above projects, like The New Glen Shopping Centre, is an opportunity that very few people will come across in the short term.

From a design perspective, these are interesting developments. There is a lot of complexity in the design as the servicing, access and exits of various uses need to be separated. The success of this kind of project is contingent on the quality of the design and the convenience and value it offers. Consumers will make their choice based on these attributes.

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The collection of buildings is visually elevated above The New Glen Shopping Centre and is architecturally designed to be collegial, yet each possessing its distinct character; similarly detailed and distinguished by fluid forms, modulation and colours.

Each building has been expressed as a sculptural form that has evolved and been contextualised to hold a symbiotic relationship with the movement of the podium forms, context and greater retail precinct. This consideration extends to each of the ground floor entry lobbies, the design of which relates to the curvature and materiality of each corresponding tower.

The sculptural shapes of the buildings are designed to be appreciated when seen up close as well as from a distance. Their colours have been inspired by the changing hues of the sky.

The colours respond to the skyline, the sun rising in the Dandenongs to the east to the sun setting to the city in the west. The eastern-most tower is a burnished bronze, the western-most tower is a sunset blush and the central tower is an indigo blue, picking up on the sky during the day.

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The proposed development is envisioned as a home for owner-occupiers attracted to the unique opportunities and lifestyle to be found in a vibrant, growing Glen Waverley.



The design details: How Rothelowman designed Glen Waverley's Sky Garden

Sky Garden, the latest development by the diversified property group Golden Age, spans three towers across the new and improved The Glen shopping centre in Melbourne&#39;s Glen Waverley.

Rothelowman designed the three apartment buildings, soaring 12, 13 and 20 levels and home to more than 500&nbsp;one, two and three bedroom apartments,

The apartment development is part of the $430 million Glen redevelopment which completed construction in December 2020..

With over 240 stores, anchored by a new David Jones store and a Woolworths, The Glen provides residents with convenience at their door step.

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Sky Garden features over 4,000 square metres of internal and external facilities with one of the most impressive features unsurprisingly being the garden in the sky.

The Sky Garden has sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, a kids playground, veggie gardens, large lawns with water features and private dining and seating sanctuaries to unwind. The Sky Garden is located above the podium levels linking each tower.

Other resident facilities include gaming rooms with mah-jong, billiards and chess, a private cinema and media rooms as well as an elegantly appointed library.

Beyond that is a fully equipped gymnasium, yoga studios, tai chi areas, a sauna, steam room and luxury heated lap pool.

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In a bid to support retailers following the extended lockdown Melbourne, residents of&nbsp;Golden Age Group&#39;s Sky Garden apartment development in Glen Waverley will have access to a resident-only rewards program.&nbsp;

The customised app gives residents a reward program for retail outlets in The Glen shopping plaza, located beneath the recently completed development designed by&nbsp;Rothelowman&nbsp;where 536 apartments sit across three towers.

Serviced by the Glen Waverley train line, it is 30 minutes from the CBD, opening residents and locals up to a plethora of entertainment, retail, cuisine, educational and employment opportunities.

There are less than 75 apartments left in the 536 apartment tower, with prices starting from $498,000 for one bedroom apartments and $668,000&nbsp;for two bedroom apartments. Three bedroom apartments are priced from $1,118,000.

Sky Garden, the latest development by the diversified property group Golden Age, spans three towers across the new and improved The Glen shopping centre

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Shop, study and relax all without leaving your front door at Golden Age's Sky Garden

Residents of Golden Age Group&#39;s Sky Garden apartment development in Glen Waverley will have access to a resident-only rewards program.&nbsp;

The concept was introduced upon settlement in a bid to support retailers following the extended lockdown Melbourne.

The customised app gives residents a reward program for retail outlets in The Glen shopping plaza, located beneath the recently completed development designed by Rothelowman where 536 apartments sit across three towers.

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The offers range between&nbsp;discounts at homeware&nbsp;stores to bulk-billed in-home clinic vists from the local medical clinic.

The Glen underwent a $430 million redevelopment&nbsp;in 2019 and now homes a mix of 240 shops and eateries.

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There are only around 75 apartments left in the 536 apartment tower, with prices starting from $498,000 for one bedroom apartments and $668,000&nbsp;for two bedroom apartments. Three bedroom apartments are priced from $1,118,000.

There&#39;s a 4,000 sqm private garden located above the plaza which features fitness and play areas, a bar, lounge and a dining space.

Residents will also have communal gaming rooms, private cinema and media rooms, a fully equipped gym, heated lap pool and a sauna and steam room.

Residents of Golden Age Group's Sky Garden apartment development in Glen Waverley will have access to a resident-only rewards program 



Glen Waverley's Sky Garden offering residents unique reward program

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Sky Garden, the latest development by the diversified property group Golden Age, spans three towers across the new and improved The Glen shopping centre in Melbourne's Glen Waverley.

Rothelowman designed the three apartment buildings, soaring 12, 13 and 20 levels and homing 555 one, two and three bedroom apartments,

The apartment development is part of the $430 million Glen redevelopment which completed construction in December 2020..

The apartments have a starting price of $520,000 and floor plans average between 60 and 140 sqm of space.

With over 240 stores, anchored by a new David Jones store and a Woolworths, The Glen provides residents with convenience at their door step.

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Sky Garden features over 4,000 square metres of internal and external facilities with one of the most impressive features unsurprisingly being the garden in the sky.

The sky garden has sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, a kids playground, veggie gardens, large lawns with water features and private dining and seating sanctuaries to unwind. The sky garden is located above the podium levels linking each tower.

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Other resident facilities include gaming rooms with mah-jong, billiards and chess, a private cinema and media rooms as well as an elegantly appointed library.

Beyond that is a fully equipped gymnasium, yoga studios, tai chi areas, a sauna, steam room and luxury heated lap pool.

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Serviced by the Glen Waverley train line, it is 30 minutes from the CBD, opening residents and locals up to a plethora of entertainment, retail, cuisine, educational and employment opportunities.
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Rothelowman designed the three apartment buildings, soaring 12, 13 and 20 levels and homing 555 one, two and three bedroom apartments,



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