The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

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Mirvac and Victoria Investments and Properties’ master-planned community, Woodlea, has delivered the final phase of its $50 million Taylors Road project.

The final phase of the 2.6 kilometre stretch of road was developed as part of a ‘Works in Kind’ development contribution agreement with Melton Council in order to give back to the rapidly growing community. The infrastructure is expected to support the economic, social and environmental needs of Melbourne’s expanding fringe suburbs.

Connecting suburbs such as Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill and Plumpton, the project offers five-minute direct access to adjoining suburbs, as opposed to a 30-minute round trip. Upon completion, Taylors Road is expected to carry approximately 30,000 vehicles per day.

Located in Melbourne’s Western growth corridor, Woodlea is a fully-integrated master-planned community, set to home over 20,000 residents upon completion. Currently, 7,000 residents live in the new community. 

<h2>Other new developments in Melbourne’s west</h2>

Melton has become one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions with first home buyers entering the affordable market in droves.

The new Taylors Road project is likely to further encourage a migration west with increased employment opportunities and new infrastructure and services thanks to Mirvac’s Woodlea. Here are two developments in suburbs surrounding Melbourne’s growing west:

1. Aspect, Keilor Downs

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Located in Keilor Downs, Aspect offers 99 two, three and four-bedroom townhouses, delivering a luxurious, low-maintenance lifestyle. Aspect includes custom joinery, composite stone benchtops and stainless steel Smeg appliances.

The homes, priced from $565,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, offer private landscaped gardens, a secure single garage and architecturally-designed facades by Rothelowman.

2. St. A, St Albans

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Designed by DKO Architecture, Cedar Woods offers luxurious living in their most recent project, St A. A collection of 254 two, three and four-bedroom townhomes, the project includes modern kitchens, six-star energy rating and double glazed windows.

Just 16-kilometres from Melbourne CBD, St A is situated within walking distance to St Albans station and nearby the Ginifer train station.
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The new Taylors Road project is likely to further encourage migration into Melbourne's west with increased employment opportunities and new infrastructure

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Woodlea fast track $50 million Taylors Road infrastructure project

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Victoria’s 711ha master-planned community, Woodlea, has recorded a sell-out of its four townhouse releases.
Despite Melbourne lockdown, Porter Davis and Mirvac sold out each of the 35 townhomes over the four releases within weeks of their launch.
A total of 200 townhouses within the development have sold to date.
Woodlea’s success can be attributed to its $65,000 initiative that combines government incentives for first home buyers with a $20,000 Visa gift card.
Hoping to follow this trend, Mirvac has announced the launch of its Central Quarter project within the master-planned community’s new town centre precinct, home to a $45 million town centre opening in March 2021.
A total of nine three- and four-bedroom townhouses will be available in the release.
Its features include a double garage, private backyards and a flexi-home office study as developers cater to the increased desire for working from home space.
Woodlea’s Central Quarter will commence ROI on November 9 and will follow a first-come, first-served basis.
The turn-key homes are central to Woodlea’s array of transport, shopping and education facilities, and is located a 29 minute commute from Melbourne CBD.
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Master-planned community, Woodlea has sold out 4 releases

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The Woodlea community, in Rockbank, has unveiled its third residential sales centre – known as Woodlea Hub. 
Designed by McCabe Architects and Bailey Studio, the social and business centre will be home to the Aintree Café and Garden, a community veggie patch, an art exhibition, and a new park and playground. 
“Woodlea’s natural surroundings played a huge part in informing the design; coupled with the estate’s spirited sense of community, the results are welcoming, sophisticated and aspirational,” said Michael McCabe, Director of McCabe Architects.
 The hub will be transformed into a childcare centre after five years in operation, and was designed with this future usage in mind.   
“The repurposing of buildings is not only cost-effective, but minimises waste and impact on the environment,” Mr McCabe added. 
Woodlea is currently home to more than 5,000 residents, with this number predicted to double by 2023. 
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Woodlea Hub unveiled at Rockbank community 

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In celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Woodlea community, the team behind the master-planned precinct have announced an extravagant birthday giveaway. Five lucky homeowners will receive their 5% land deposit back, which could be up to $20,000 each.

In addition to this prize, anyone who purchases property* within the Woodlea community during March will receive a $10,000 prepaid Visa card. 

<h2>What is Woodlea?</h2>

Woodlea is a master-planned community, located in the suburb of Aintree, 40 kilometres west of Melbourne city. Delivering the decade-long project is Victoria Investments and Properties (VIP), and ASX listed property developer <a href="/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>. With over 2,800 homes sold to date, the new development is now home to over 5,000 residents.

Property available within the precinct includes sections, house and land packages, <a href="/news/vip-mirvac-launch-sixth-woodlea-townhouse-development">architecturally-designed townhomes</a>, and Porter Davis detached dwellings. In November, Mirvac announced that many of their Woodlea townhouses will also include <a href="/news/save-the-planet-and-your-bank-balance-woodlea-introduces-smart-solar-packages-for-townhouse-buyers">smart solar packages</a>, enabling residents to save up to 80% on electricity bills – with scope to eliminate all electricity costs in future. 

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"Since its launch five years ago, Woodlea has gone from strength to strength, taking out the title as Australia's fastest-selling community and is making leaps and bounds in its efforts to become Australia's healthiest community."
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Lora Armstrong, Woodlea Sales and Marketing Manager

The precinct also sits on 711 hectares, with a large portion dedicated to green open space for both residents and the broader community to use. Woodlea has the capacity to host major sporting events with an Australian Rules football oval, cricket pitches; tennis and netball courts; and state-of-the-art facilities. The community also includes a selection of playgrounds and cafes. 

Upon completion, Woodlea will be home to over 20,000 residents. According to the 2019 HIA Population &amp; Residential Building Hotspots Report, Rockbank’s population experienced a 59.4% growth in 2017/18 and over $224 million in building approvals – which goes to show the extent <a href="/news/number-of-residents-in-the-woodlea-development-expected-to-double-by-2020">Woodlea’s exponential growth</a> is having on the wider community.

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<figcaption>Woodlea adventure park. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><h2>Could March be a good time to buy at Woodlea?</h2>

Next month Woodlea are planning to release a brand new collection of 60 unique lots, with their $10,000 prepaid Visa card becoming available to new buyers within the community. Sections within the new release will start at $288,000, providing buyers with an affordable entry price point.

Woodlea Sales and Marketing Manager Lora Armstrong explains that the birthday rewards were a way of helping first home buyers enter the property market by giving them a head start financially. 

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"None of this would be possible without the support of our customers and our community, with over 5,000 residents currently calling Woodlea home. It seemed only fitting to give back to new home buyers who are trying to climb the property ladder."
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The five winners will be be announced at the start of April and will be drawn at random (game of chance).
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Woodlea's birthday giveaway: Win your way into a new home

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Last week, all eleven Woodlea townhomes were snapped up within hours after being launched to market, and by the weekend Yarraville Place had sold 50% of 55 townhomes in the first week of sales. These statistics suggest a high demand for stock in Melbourne’s western suburbs, with buyers ready to move 10-30 kilometres out of the CBD to secure their dream home.

This sentiment follows waves of uncertainty around buying off-the-plan; however, today, there are many reasons why purchasing off-the-plan could be a better time than ever.

Here are five reasons to consider buying a new apartment or townhome.

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<li>Building regulations are stricter today</li>
	<li>Many home seekers could be eligible for Stamp Duty concessions</li>
	<li>House prices are forecast to increase over the next 12 to 24 months</li>
	<li>Mortgage serviceability has become easier for home buyers</li>
	<li>Finance is more accessible to acquire due to APRA’s loosened lending constraints</li>
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<h2>Why Woodlea sales were such a success</h2>

Known as Australia’s fastest-growing community, Woodlea has now launched its most affordable product to date – 11 townhomes all of which sold within hours of release.  The two and three-bedroom homes designed by <a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, with grounds curated by MDG Landscape Architecture, allowed buyers to purchase an architecturally-designed, spacious home for around $339,000, which is rare in today’s market given the average first home buyer loan <a href="https://www.finder.com.au/australian-home-loan-statistics">is about $366,776</a>.

Woodlea’s Project Director Matthew Dean noticed a gap in the market which caters to the need for affordable housing to ease the debt of first home buyers, which is what inspired The Urbanist Collection.

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“It’s unheard of to be able to buy an architecturally designed townhouse that is turnkey ready for under $350,000 so it was important for us to offer a product that catered to the first home buyer market and the loan size in which they can borrow.”
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<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/the_urbanist_collection_-_exterior_copy.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Urbanist Collection townhome exterior. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="326" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the_urbanist_collection_-_exterior_copy.jpg?itok=hcA43L2a" title="The Urbanist Collection townhome exterior. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Urbanist Collection townhome exterior. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><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/the_urbanist_collection_-_interior.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Urbanist Collection townhome interior. Image supplied. "><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="363" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the_urbanist_collection_-_interior.jpg?itok=6mVJog7s" title="The Urbanist Collection townhome interior. Image supplied. " width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Urbanist Collection townhome interior. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>The Urbanist Collection is <a href="/developers/mirvac">Mirvac’s</a> latest development within the Woodlea precinct and maintains the high-quality design and functionality synonymous with that of the 711-hectare community. Each home includes luxurious Smeg appliances, 2.5-2.7-metre-high ceilings, spacious living areas, stone benchtops and more.

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“Buyers will be spoilt for choice with a variety of floor plans to choose from, all while being located in the social heart of Woodlea; just 100-metres from the future local Town Centre, an abundance of parks and nearby schools.” 
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Matthew Dean, Woodlea Project Director

Key selling points:

<ul>
<li>Located within walking distance to the local playground, which is found to increase housing values by approximately $20,000</li>
	<li>All townhomes include high-quality appliances, fixtures and fittings</li>
	<li>Townhomes require only a 5% deposit</li>
</ul>
<h2>Why first home buyers are flocking to Yarraville Place</h2>

Property developer ID_Land celebrated a successful opening week of Yarraville Place sales, bringing in a staggering $45 million and selling more than 50% of townhome stock.

ID_Land Joint Managing Director Matthew Belford explained that location was a key driver behind the impressive sales.

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“We think the strength of the sales results to-date indicate that buyers across multiple demographics are back in the market and they’re looking for accessible, premium property in sought-after postcodes like Yarraville. Understanding the demographics of the area, we saw an opportunity to deliver a product that would embrace the character of the location while tapping into the significant demand for three- and four-bedroom dwellings at an affordable price.”
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<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/yarraville_place_render_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="293" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/yarraville_place_render_1.jpg?itok=DjRUkMmx" title="Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><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/yarraville_place_render_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="414" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/yarraville_place_render_2.jpg?itok=1GB_ZHsF" title="Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><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/yarraville_place_render_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="352" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/yarraville_place_render_3.jpg?itok=erhOznR_" title="Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Yarraville Place townhome exterior. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>Designed by <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman Architects</a> with landscaping by Tract, Yarraville Place was a substantial project developed in collaboration with heritage consultant Bryce Raworth. The in-fill development echoes Yarraville’s rich industrial heritage with its sawtooth rooflines, retained Bluestone walls and arched keystone doorframes.

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“The retention of heritage assets throughout the project gives it a very unique and different look and feel.”
</blockquote>

Stuart Marsland, Rothelowman Principal

Townhomes are available in two, three and four-bedroom configurations and buyers can choose from a selection of 10 floorplans.

Key selling points:

<ul>
<li>Multiple floorplan options to suit a variety of buyer needs</li>
	<li>Yarraville is a great inner-west location which saw a surge in popularity in recent years</li>
	<li>The area has undergone significant transformation in terms of commercial development and village upgrades</li>
</ul>
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Overwhelming sales statistics last week reveal reinstated confidence in the off-the-plan market

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Melbourne's master planned community Woodlea has this week been named the Fastest Selling Community across Australia for the December 2015 quarter, according to the most recent data from the Charter Keck Cramer National Land Survey Program.
Woodlea averaged 81 sales per month in the December quarter. 
Robert Papaleo, national executive director of Charter Keck Cramer, said there had been an average of 549 sales per calendar month across Melbourne’s west for the December 2015 quarter.
 “Sales activity has consistently increased across the Western Region since 2012, however average lot prices have remained relatively stable at between $180,000 to $190,000," he said.
“Demand has escalated significantly in line with the increase in supply from a number of new estates across the region that have offered a greater mix of lot types and prices."
Woodlea is a joint venture  between Mirvac and Victoria Investment and Properties (VIP), launched in March 2015. 
On completion, Woodlea will span 711 hectares and will be delivered over the next 12-15 years and will feature a public square, supermarket and retail stores, bus interchange, professional services and office space.
For more information, <a href="https://www.woodlea.com.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
 
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