<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/draycon">Draycon Building</a> is nearing completion of Boutique Chevron Island, a 42-apartment development on the northern end of Chevron Island at 17–19 Parneno Street, with a limited-time offer of fully furnished apartments available.

Now more than 90 per cent complete, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/boutique-chevron-island-17-19-parneno-chevron-island-qld-4217">Boutique</a> has been shaped by one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held island addresses, where riverfront outlooks and walkable access to Surfers Paradise converge.

For Draycon Building Managing Director Howard Dabit, the appeal of the site was immediate.

“I knew it was a good site as soon as I saw it,” Dabit said.

“The position and location on the north end of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>, the way the river swirls around the site basically from the north to the east, it feels like the site is surrounded by the water. The height that we’ve got and the aspect looking north is beautiful. Eighty per cent of the apartments are looking north so they get that drenching sunlight coming in.”

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That northern orientation places the development within a stretch of Chevron Island defined by open river aspects and skyline views, while remaining embedded in the suburb’s established village setting.

Chevron Island has increasingly drawn owner-occupiers seeking centrality without the intensity of high-rise beachfront living. Positioned at the geographical centre of the Gold Coast, the island offers direct access to both the beach and key cultural infrastructure while retaining a neighbourhood-scale character.

Connected by bridge to Surfers Paradise, Chevron Island offers walkable access to beaches, riverfront parklands and a revitalised foreshore boulevard animated by walkers and cyclists throughout the day. The Pacific Ocean is only minutes away, reinforcing the suburb’s dual river-and-surf identity.

At the same time, Thomas Drive forms the spine of the island’s village life, delivering cafés, wine bars, casual dining and everyday services within easy reach. Independent grocers, wellness operators and neighbourhood retailers contribute to a community atmosphere that remains distinct from the vertical scale of the beachfront.

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In the opposite direction, the Green Bridge links directly to HOTA – Home of the Arts – placing galleries, performance venues and parklands within walking distance. Weekly markets and major exhibitions draw visitors from across the region, while residents return to a quieter residential pocket at day’s end.

Public transport, including nearby bus routes and the G:link light rail corridor along the coastal spine, strengthens connectivity north and south. Griffith University, the Gold Coast University Hospital precinct and established private schools such as The Southport School are all within a short drive.

Ongoing investment across Surfers Paradise, HOTA and the broader Southport corridor has elevated amenity while preserving Chevron Island’s comparatively low-rise residential character. It is this balance, walkable village atmosphere paired with metropolitan-scale infrastructure, that continues to differentiate the suburb from higher-density beachfront precincts.

Boutique comprises just 42 residences, designed to maximise river and skyline outlooks within this tightly held island setting.

Boutique Chevron Island is slated for completion in April 2026, with prices starting from $1,220,000.

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Draycon Building’s Boutique Chevron Island places 42 residences at the heart of the Gold Coast

Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has secured planning approval for a $300 million residential development in Lindfield, marking the company’s second project on Sydney’s North Shore and its first on the Upper North Shore.

Located on Beaconsfield Parade and designed by DKO Architecture, the state significant development comprises three buildings of up to 10 storeys and will include 399 residences, including 59 affordable homes and 40 adaptable homes.

Residences will range in size from one, two and three bedrooms, with two-bedroom apartments accounting for over 60 per cent of the product make-up. Residents will have access to a broad suite of amenities, including a wellness area, indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, a pool, a gym, a community room and a golf simulator.

In line with Deicorp’s long-standing focus on creating transit-oriented communities, the project is located just 260 metres from the Lindfield Train Station, reinforcing its role in delivering well-connected housing close to established infrastructure, retail and local services.

The inclusion of affordable and adaptable housing supports greater diversity within the local market, while the mix of apartment types responds to demand from downsizers, young professionals and families seeking access to the Upper North Shore.

Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri OAM said the approval represents an important milestone for both the company and the suburb

“This approval allows us to deliver well-designed homes in a location that is already supported by strong transport and community infrastructure," Deiri said.

"Our focus is on creating places that integrate into their surroundings and provide long-term value for residents, and the broader Lindfield community. Being within walking distance of the station ensures this project supports sustainable growth in the right locations."

Across its portfolio, Deicorp currently has 4,703 apartments under construction, playing a leading role in shaping connected, liveable communities across Sydney.

Its expanding portfolio of Metro-linked developments includes Tallawong Village, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> in Five Dock, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hyde-metropolitan-sydney-133-141-liverpool-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Hyde Metropolitan</a> in Sydney CBD, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/falcon-alexander-crows-nest-8-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Falcon &amp; Alexander</a> in Crows Nest and Showground Village, Castle Hill.

Deicorp purchased the Beaconsfield Paradise site last year. Construction is scheduled to commence in Q2 of 2026 and will be completed in 2029.

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In a joint venture with The Trump Organization, Australia developer Altus Property Group has announced plans to bring a Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower to the Gold Coast, marking the first Trump-branded project in Australia.

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"Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast is our first official project in Australia and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class luxury experiences in iconic locations around the world," Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, said.

"This development exemplifies the Trump brand’s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service, and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community."

The 91-storey building, which will become the tallest in Australia at 335 metres, will feature a&nbsp;285-room luxury hotel bearing the trademark Trump logo. It will also include 272 luxury residential apartments, a three-level podium with an exclusive Beach Club, and over 3,400 sqm of premium commercial, retail, and dining space, revitalizing the central Surfers Paradise precinct.

“Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast will be a truly unique offering in the Australian market, bringing the prestige and allure of a world-class luxury brand,"&nbsp;Altus founder and chief executive David Young said.

"Altus Property Group is proud of its track record in delivering landmark developments across Australia, and our expertise ensures this project will be an outstanding success."

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More than a century after the Corrimal Coke Works first opened in 1912, the industrial landmark that helped shape the suburb is being reinterpreted as a walkable residential neighbourhood, with Stage One of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-works-stage-one-27-railway-street-corrimal-nsw-2518">The Works</a> now underway at 27 Railway Street.

For 102 years, the site was central to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/corrimal-nsw-2518">Corrimal</a>’s economic and social identity before operations ceased in 2014. Rather than erasing that legacy, developer Legacy Property has embedded it into the masterplan, retaining and reinterpreting elements such as the iconic 1912 brick chimney and sections of the original C1 Coke Oven Battery, alongside the adaptive reuse of the former powerhouse building.

Stage One will introduce 181 apartments across low-rise buildings, offering predominantly two and three-bedroom residences with completion targeted for mid-2027. The scale and configuration reflect a deliberate focus on owner-occupiers, targeting those seeking a lower-maintenance home in a prime location within the northern suburbs of Wollongong.

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Apartments have been designed to maximise natural light and cross-ventilation, with floor-to-ceiling glazing extending living areas onto generous balconies. Engineered timber flooring, induction cooktops and 900mm ovens in larger residences support everyday functionality, while two interior palettes allow buyers to tailor finishes to their preferences. The material selection draws on a restrained coastal language, intended to connect homes to their surroundings rather than compete with them.

The Works forms part of a broader 18-hectare masterplan that will ultimately deliver around 550 dwellings, new parks, and a heritage precinct celebrating the site’s past. More than seven hectares are dedicated to open space, including Southern Park and a Village Green with community gardens and recreation areas. The creek corridor is being rehabilitated with 150,000 native plantings, restoring biodiversity to the site and softening landscape.

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Positioned adjacent to Corrimal Station and within walking distance of Corrimal Town Centre, the precinct places daily essentials, rail connections and local retail within easy reach. Wollongong CBD, including the hospital, university and entertainment venues, sits approximately 6.5 kilometres to the south.

For buyers more familiar with North Wollongong, Corrimal offers a different proposition: a well-established coastal suburb framed by beaches to the east and the escarpment to the west, with a strong sense of local identity shaped in part by the former Coke Works. The Works seeks to reinforce that identity by creating a connected, walkable neighbourhood between coast and escarpment, rather than a standalone apartment complex.

Sustainability underpins the development approach. The Works is targeting Wollongong’s first 5-Star Green Star-rated community, with water-sensitive urban design, recycled materials and energy-efficient buildings integrated across the masterplan. For residents, these measures provide not only environmental benefits but also reduced operational costs and future resilience.

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With construction commenced and display materials available to view, prospective buyers can now engage more directly with the project’s vision, reviewing floorplans, material selections and the broader masterplan in detail. For many local homeowners weighing a move, the opportunity to experience how heritage, landscape and contemporary design intersect may help bridge the gap between familiarity and the next chapter.

As Stage One progresses toward its mid-2027 completion, The Works represents a significant chapter in Corrimal’s evolution, transforming a site that once powered local industry into a walkable residential precinct designed for its next generation of residents.

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Legacy Property’s The Works reimagines Corrimal’s century-old Coke Works

When it comes to developing in Melb​ourne's Bayside region, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lowe-living">Lowe Living</a> knows exactly what buyers want.

With a longstanding presence in the area and a string of sell-out projects, Lowe Living consistently delivers developments that are as sought-after as their predecessors.

Their latest instalment is in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hampton-east-vic-3188">&nbsp;East,</a> the same postcode where they have previously delivered Hampton Hill and Oceano. The developer-builder recently commenced construction on its newest project,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marella-hampton-31-35-alicia-street-hampton-east-vic-3188">Marella</a>, a collection of 32 apartments just five minutes from the beach.

Site acquisition is paramount to success. Lowe Living rarely brings a building to market that isn’t within walking distance of essential amenities, whether it be the beach, a prominent retail strip, or a train station. Marella is no exception, located at its Alicia Street address, less than a kilometre from the retail heart of Hampton Street and Hampton Station.

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Equally important to Lowe Living is the architecture.

For Marella, they appointed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, who explains that the architectural vision was to create a contemporary reinterpretation of the Californian bungalow, a style that’s iconic to Hampton’s heritage.

"By borrowing, abstracting, and reinterpreting elements of this quintessential style, such as strong datum lines, articulated columns, exposed structures, and roof tiles, our design strikes a balance between modernity and familiarity," says Cera Stribley.

"This approach ensures that the development is not only visually appealing but also contextually sensitive, resonating with Hampton's existing architectural landscape."

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The building features terracotta brick, soft cream masonry, and exposed metal detailing, giving it a tactile presence that is intended to weather gently over time.

Internally, the focus on lasting quality continues, with two and three-bedroom residences anchored by sculptural stone kitchen islands, natural light, and clearly defined transitions between living, dining, and outdoor spaces.

The layouts have been carefully designed. Open-plan zones extend to private balconies, with light-filled interiors and generous kitchen proportions, supported by Miele wall ovens, induction cooktops, and integrated fridge-freezers. These are not small apartments rebranded as luxury; they have been designed at scale, with ample storage, hotel-style entry access, and secure basement parking provided as standard.

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At the uppermost level, Marella’s Signature Collection penthouses offer city or bay views, large entertaining terraces (some with outdoor spas), and elevated finishes, including fully wrapped stone kitchen benches and a Liebherr wine fridge.

Flexible room arrangements allow for a fourth bedroom or secondary living space, sought-after by both empty nesters who want the space when family visits and families with older children.

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A residents’ lounge on the ground floor reinforces the project’s small-community feel. With a fireplace, private dining area, and adjoining terrace, it’s one of several shared spaces that balance amenity with privacy and scale.

Construction has commenced, with completion expected in early 2027.

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Lowe Living continues Bayside legacy as Marella rises in Hampton

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Construction is well underway at Oz Property Group's latest project, which promises to redefine sustainable living in Melbourne.

Kingloch Parade, awarded the Best Sustainable Development in Australia at the 2022 International Property Awards, aims to provide residents with a future-proof, eco-friendly, and socially engaging community experience.

With 11 distinct styles of mid-century modern homes, townhouses, and terraces to choose from, Kingloch Parade offers a plethora of options for potential homeowners.

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Designed by the acclaimed DKO &amp; SLAB, the development exudes a sense of style and elegance that is complemented by its commitment to sustainability.

Each home has achieved a 7 Star NatHERS rating and BESS Design Excellence, guaranteeing an incredibly energy-efficient and environmentally conscious living space. In a bid to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels, every property is 100 per cent electric and fossil fuel-free.

To further enhance the eco-friendly nature of the homes, solar panels are included with each property, harnessing the power of the sun to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. This commitment to renewable energy not only helps protect the environment but also ensures long-term cost savings for homeowners.

In addition to its sustainable features and idyllic setting, Kingloch Parade presents an affordable option for families across Victoria seeking to upgrade to a modern, eco-conscious home.&nbsp;

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Kingloch Parade also offers an array of communal amenities that foster a sense of community. Residents will enjoy a communal barbecue area, vegetable gardens, a nature play zone, a basketball hoop, and even a cricket pitch.

The interior of each property boasts high ceilings and light-filled spaces, in addition to the integration of the latest appliances from SMEG.

Nestled in one of Melbourne's leafiest areas, away from busy main roads, the development offers residents a tranquil and serene living environment.

Kingloch is conveniently situated within a short walk to local parklands and sporting grounds, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation.

Two, three, four and five-bedroom townhouses are still available, with prices starting from&nbsp;$879,000. Oz Property are hoping to be welcoming residents by Q3 2024.

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With 11 distinct styles of mid-century modern homes, townhouses, and terraces to choose from, Kingloch Parade offers a plethora of options for potential homeowners

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Award-winning sustainable townhouses coming to Melbourne's Wantrina

Oz Property&nbsp;Group&rsquo;s latest residential venture is closing in on 50% sold as interest continues to grow in the future-proof, 51-home community. Kingloch Parade adds another notch in the developers growing list of big and small projects across the city with sustainability at the forefront of the design.

Kingloch Parade, however goes even further to break down the buzzword of sustainability and provide tangible sustainable measures for future residents - which was no small feat according to Oz Property Group Marketing and Sales Manager, Scott Williams.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Achieving a 7-Star energy rating took a lot of consideration with all aspects of design playing a part,&rdquo; he says.&nbsp;

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&ldquo;The size and function of each room, the type of building materials, the specification of each building&#39;s openings and the orientation of each individual home are all carefully designed into every floorplan to make them as energy efficient as possible,&quot; said Williams.&nbsp;

Perhaps even more importantly, Kingloch Parade is fully electric, something the developer believes will soon be mandatory for all new developments. It will utilise the latest, cutting edge appliances for cooking, hot water and heating to ensure all homes are future-proof &ndash; and without a gas bill. Saving residents up to $700 annually.&nbsp;

These considerations also helped Kingloch Parade achieve a BESS Score of 70 per cent, which equates to BESS design &lsquo;excellence&rsquo;, a voluntary commitment that goes beyond ticking the minimum requirements.

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BESS is especially important as it ranks how sustainable the design is as a whole, scoring areas such as energy, water, waste and urban ecology.

Dubbed as a development that is &ldquo;good for humans, great for birds&rdquo;, Kingloch Parade is surrounded by lush landscaping, with considered plant selection to foster native flora and fauna.

While underneath the surface, swales and tree pits will passively irrigate the many plants and trees to create local biodiversity and feed the native birdlife.&nbsp;

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The largest swale is called the Blue Green Spine, which will cut right through the middle of the site, creating a sustainable water management system but also a practical and beautiful space for residents.&nbsp;

Made for all of Melbourne&rsquo;s&nbsp;weather conditions, solar panels will be provided as standard, generating over a quarter of the energy demand for the development.

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In collaboration with&nbsp;DKO, SLAB and REALM Studios, Kingloch Parade lands on the old site of Wantirna Heights School, a piece of history that Oz Property Group were keen to honour.&nbsp;

&ldquo;We know we&rsquo;re building on a place that was very important to the community, so we wanted to build something that was future proof and would stand the test of time, &rdquo; added Williams.&nbsp;

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Dubbed as a development that is “good for humans, great for birds”, Kingloch Parade is surrounded by lush landscaping, with considered plant selection to foster native flora and fauna

Suburban development pre-empts future legislation and goes all electric.

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Stockland has today added to its residential townhomes pipeline with the purchase of 203 Mountain Highway, Wantirna in Melbourne from Longriver.

Located 24 kilometres south east of the Melbourne CBD and seven kilometres from Stockland’s successful Waterlea Community, the 8.33 hectare site has planning approval for approximately 248 dwellings and a 5,500m2 site for future medium density use.

With access to key transport routes, the site is adjacent to the Victorian Planning Authority’s proposed Wantirna Health Precinct, a future integrated ‘health city’ anchored by a new public hospital with complementary health, research, education and innovation facilities.

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Stockland Communities Group Executive and CEO Andrew Whitson said, “This acquisition aligns with our strategy to re-stock our residential pipeline early in the cycle, in target corridors with strong demand fundamentals and expected total returns above our hurdle rates.

“With less than 20 homes remaining, the popularity of our Waterlea Community has demonstrated the demand that exists for architecturally designed and sustainable townhouses with access to high quality private and public open spaces,” said Stockland’s General Manager for Built Form, Ben Cantwell.

“Like our Waterlea Community, this site allows us to offer customers a mix of dwelling types including semi-detached homes and townhouses. Waterlea has been very popular with our customers due to the mix of dwelling options available and we expect considerable interest from people keen to enjoy a similar community,” said Mr Cantwell.

Stockland has over $2.7 billion invested in Victoria and a long history delivering liveable and affordable communities, including Highlands in Craigieburn and Orion in Braybrook.

Subject to finalisation of approvals, pre-sales and development are expected to commence in mid-2022.
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Located 24 kilometres south east of the Melbourne CBD and seven kilometres from Stockland’s successful Waterlea Community, the 8.33 hectare site has planning approval for approximately 248 dwellings

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Known for their aptitude for <a href="/news/urbans-tour-of-the-shelley-st-display-suite">bespoke design</a> and a focus on environmental sustainability, <a href="/developers/oz-property-group">Oz Property</a> are soon to embark on yet another exciting development, this time in Victoria's leafy suburb of Wantirna.

Recently, we caught up with Oz Property's Sales and Communications Manager, Scott Williams, and Oz Property Director, Raghav Goel, ahead of the project's launch, to find out more about what's on the cards for the luxury <a href="/new-townhouses">townhome</a> development. 

Urban: Tell us about your newly acquired site in Wantirna.

Raghav Goel: We recently agreed to purchase the old Wantirna Heights School site located on Kingloch Parade. It’s a strategic site, as there’s not much land left in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, certainly not such large parcels anyway. 

Scott Williams: The site was a central point of the community for over 40 years. The school actually included the neighbouring Schultz Reserve as well (now a park and local football club). There are a number beautiful old trees filled with native birdlife singing away, which really enhances that leafy suburban atmosphere. 

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<figcaption>56 Kingloch Parade. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>U: Oz Property Group’s latest three developments are all beautiful, luxury townhomes with an industrial aesthetic. Is this a design trend which is likely to extend to your Wantirna development?

RG: Wantirna has a completely different historical context to our recent inner-city developments. The suburb boomed in the 60’s and 70’s with lots of architect-designed project homes in a mid-century modern style, so we’re doing lots of research into that. We have a soft spot for modernist architecture and I dare say so do our architects, so it’s more likely to be in that direction. 

SW: Encouragingly some of the early community survey results have also supported that connection. 

U: What secrets can you let our Urban property seekers in on about your plans for this development?

SW: While it’ still early days, the proposal is for 51 homes and most are 4 bedrooms. These include a majority being single or double-storey. 

A key element of the proposal is a blue-green spine through the central part of the site. This will not only add a sustainable irrigation system for the plants and trees, but also support the native birdlife. We’ll retain the large trees on-site and also add over 40 different species of plants and hundreds of new trees. 

RG: And most but hopefully all the homes will have internal courtyards in addition to the primary outdoor space.

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<figcaption>56 Kingloch Parade. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>U: How do you discover what prospective buyers will want from a new property in the development?

SW: We worked on a face to face community engagement in March with some local businesses and sporting clubs, and are now speaking to the neighbourhood through a <a href="https://ozpropertygroup.com.au/project/kingloch-parade-wantirna/">series of surveys</a>. Although this coincides with Council’s formal advertising process, our intention is to get more in-depth feedback and importantly any stories from the people who know this site best. 

RG: We found a quote in an old newsletter for the school when it was being closed “I hope the legacy of Wantirna Heights brings happiness to the people who are housed in the proposed new estate. It was a place where children were nurtured and supported and a place that generated happy memories for the families involved”. This really stuck with us, so hopefully we can deliver this.

SW: Although the <a href="https://ozpropertygroup.com.au/project/kingloch-parade-wantirna/">online survey</a> is for local residents, we’re also encouraging feedback from future residents about things that may not be relevant to the locals - such as the need for a wok room or electric car chargers in their homes. 

U: How involved are buyers in the design process? Are they able to request any iterations prior to construction?

RG: Yes, sometimes we do accept requests during construction but it can be tricky. 

SW: Traditionally most of our buyers have customised the spaces, but prior to construction. This is something we encourage so they can build an emotional connection to their homes right from the start. 

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<figcaption>56 Kingloch Parade. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>U: What does the timeline look like for this project?

RG: We’re running a two-stage planning process. The first application is for a masterplan, which will be followed by a planning permit application hopefully later this year. 

So it’s not a traditional waterfall timeline, as we’re committing to a lot more work upfront in the hope of a tailored response to the project. 

U: And finally, with Oz Property Group’s reputation of building healthy and sustainable homes, how are you planning to further develop these standards across your future projects?

SW: In addition to the integrated water management system, we’re looking more in-depth into rubbish sorting and collection and using reusable building materials with circular economy principles. We may even end up without any gas connections (fossil fuel free) i.e. electric cooktops, but traditionally this has had some resistance from buyers. All this will be in addition to the now usual solar panels and high energy ratings. 

We recently did an episode in our publication (<a href="https://blueprint.ozpropertygroup.com.au/">blueprint</a>) about sustainability in real estate. The big learning was how broad the spectrum of sustainability really is and how there are so many ways we can practice sustainability in our projects. This can range from getting the early design right, to the construction, but also how these considerations affect how people actually live and want to live. 
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