Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

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The boutique development Foam Street in the Bayside Melbourne suburb of Elwood has secured sales of nearly half of its apartments at its recent launch.

Developer Goldfields has seen demand coming from an emerging market which have been dubbed "Baychangers."

Goldfields chief operating officer Lachlan Thompson said five of the project’s twelve boutique apartments had already been snapped by buyers up on the first few days of the sales campaign.

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“The Elwood brand is one of the strongest in Melbourne, especially for buyers looking to downsize to a smaller and more convenient home in a vibrant community that offers exciting lifestyle and entertainment options,” Thompson said.

“As a result, the supply of low-maintenance luxury apartments in Elwood’s established property market is far outweighed by demand, with many looking to alternatives, such as boutique new developments, like Foam Street, Elwood.

“These buyers are looking shorten and simplify the homebuying process and avoid the frustration associated with the existing property market.

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“They want to live ‘life after the family home’ somewhere with a little more ‘soul,’ somewhere more intimate and personal; the type of place where you know your neighbours by their first name.”

Jackson Clements Burrows designed the development of two and three bedroom apartments in conjunction with Studio Tate.

“FOAM STREET apartments are designed to be entirely of their place – reflecting and complementing the street’s vernacular – thus creating a discerning identity within their environment. Each dwelling offers expansive living areas, private outdoor spaces and enduring finishes," Tim Jackson, director at Jackson Clements Burrows said.

The project sits in landscaped surrounds designed by Eckersley Garden Architecture.

The Agency's Michael Paproth said, as well as demand from locals who want to remain in the area, there is a rapidly emerging market of buyers from outside the broader Bayside area.

“Baychangers tend to be semi-retired or retired professionals, typically from the inner-eastern suburbs, whose children have started their own families, and who are looking for a lifestyle change, but without the distance associated with a treechange or seachange," Paproth said.

“Despite being right next door to each other, the Bayside and inner east can be quite different in terms of community, culture and lifestyle."

 
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Developer Goldfields has seen demand coming from an emerging market which have been dubbed "Baychangers."



What is a Baychanger? Boutique Elwood development Foam Street see 'Baychanger' demand

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Cabana, the new luxury development at Palm Beach, has seen soaring levels of interest since its launch just a few months ago.

And the sale of 23 of its 34 apartments, secured within two weeks of the project hitting the market, has seen construction of the six level absolute beachfront block fast-tracked. Construction will now begin in June, with a late 2022 completion date.

Ignite Projects are behind Cabana at 1 Nineteenth Avenue. They had Plus Architecture design the luxury tower.

Urban has taken a look at the eight reasons why Cabana should be on your short list.

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<h2>1. The onsite beach club</h2>

It would be remiss not to start with the unique onsite beach club Cabana is planning on its lower level.

The resort-style beach club facing the beach was a key feature in the design of Cabana. There will be a number of day beds on and off the water, and cabana's on the private lawn.

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<h2>2. The location</h2>

Cabana is located directly in front of the recently completed Artificial Reef, a surfers dream. Cabana has also catered for the surfers in its amenities, with a number of surfers racks and storage for residents.

It sits between Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks and is a stone's throw from Burleigh. There's a number of trendy bars, beachfront cafes and eateries nearby, as well as boutique shopping venues and entertainment precincts.

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3. There are just 34 apartments</h2>

The six level block is home to just 34 premium apartments, which is likely to see a push to owner-occupiers rather than investors seeking holiday rental returns.

The smaller units creates a stronger sense of a neighbourhood community, and quieter communal areas.

<h2>4. All apartments have at least three bedrooms</h2>

Cabana is targeting the downsizer market, where there's a lack of supply across the Gold Coast.

Agents in the neighbouring Burleigh Heads are saying the supply lines for three bedroom apartments are at a critical stage, with a number of buyers seeking a less demanding lifestyle by the beach.

Each of Cabana's apartments span at least 200 sqm and have three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two parking spaces.

<h2>5. The design</h2>

Plus Architecture have ensured Cabana blends organically into its pristine coastal environment. 

Fluted concrete, floor-to-ceiling glazing and detailed screening lend a classical tranquility to the building, while maintaining an absolute connection with the spectacular ocean views. 

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With a definitive nod to a tropical Palm Springs beach house, Cabana’s design merges seaside relaxation with elevated luxury.  
The elevated tower form creates a rhythmic, organic shape that’s sturdy but delicate, reminiscent of the sweeping and rocky formations along the headlands that define the Gold Coast.

<h2>6. An entertainer haven</h2>

The kitchen has been planned to be the social focal point of the apartment with an extra-wise island bench and first class fittings. 
Designed not to follow trends, but to set them, the kitchen is an opulent combination of modern and classic elements.

Each kitchen features VZUG appliances, Phoenix tapware, panelled doors, and natural stone benchtops and splashback. 

<h2>7. The master bedroom view</h2>

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The master bedroom has been designed to take in the views just as much as the open plan living spaces. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors capture the natural light and cooling sea breezes, and open to a private balcony with glass balustrading.

<h2>8. The master bedroom ensuite</h2>

Each master suite has its own walk-in-robe and ensuite which feature large-format white wall tiles and a feature wall of Japanese mosaic tiles. An aqua-coloured natural stone bench top, limestone-look flooring and Phoenix tapware complete the ensuite.

Each will also have a freestanding stone bath, floating vanities and a large open shower.

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Ignite Projects are behind Cabana at 1 Nineteenth Avenue. They had Plus Architecture design the luxury tower.

Eight reasons Palm Beach apartment development Cabana should be on your shortlist

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The Broadbeach-based development firm Aniko Group has unveiled further plans for its grand Hope Island community on the Gold Coast.

Aniko Group, led by managing director George Mastrocostas, have fast-tracked construction for stage two of their $140 million No.1 Grant Avenue project, having secured more than 70 per cent of sales across the project.

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Stage two of the development will feature 105 two, two plus study and three-bedroom apartments with a range of bridge free marina berths available along the Hope Island canal. Aniko also responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a "post-pandemic" office precinct for those wanting to work remotely.

Fitness guru Michelle Bridges is designing the health club as part of the second stage, where they will also be a children's play centre, theatre, residents lounge and outdoor cooking and dining facilities.

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Mastrocostas said that the rapid sell-out of stage one gave them the confidence to fast-track the launch of stage two.

“To have achieved such exceptional sales and demand for our projects during a year that was filled with a lot of uncertainty is a testament to the quality offering we have brought to market,” said Mr Mastrocostas. 

“The market has remained exceptionally strong during Covid and buyers who missed out on securing an apartment in stage one have already purchased within stage two.”

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Part of the precinct will be No.35 Grant Avenue, with its apartments inspired by designs from New York.

The downsizer and owner-occupier market have been particularly interested in the development which allows them to downsize while still remaining in the area.

“There’s no doubt that the Gold Coast is one of the hotspots for residential property and with great lending conditions we are certainly seeing buyers transitioning into their next investment journey whether it is as an owner occupier or investor.”

“With the recent border re-openings, we expect to see an increasing number of southern buyers purchasing in the project and we look forward to meeting the buyers who purchased in stage one, sight unseen, who haven’t been able to see their apartments until now.”
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Aniko Group, led by managing director George Mastrocostas, have fast-tracked construction for stage two of their $140 million No.1 Grant Avenue project, having secured more than 70 per cent of sales.



Why downsizers and owner-occupiers have descended on Aniko Group's No.1 Grant Avenue on Hope Island

Coming soon to Moorabbin&nbsp;is the new boutique residential development, Omnia.

Developed by Shenfield Property, Omnia is located just 20 minutes from the CBD&nbsp;and a short drive to some of Melbourne&#39;s best beaches.

On offer are a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;designed by Roger Brayshaw Architects.

Below is a summary of the bedrooms, bathroom, garaging and square footage across the Omnia range.

Floorplan options:

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	<li>One Bedroom, One Bathroom, One&nbsp;Parking space, 52.5 sqm</li>
	<li>Two Bedroom, One Bathroom, One&nbsp;Parking space, 81.5 sqm</li>
	<li>Two&nbsp;Bedroom, Two&nbsp;Bathroom, One&nbsp;Parking space, 78.5 sqm</li>
	<li>Three Bedroom, Two&nbsp;Bathroom, Two&nbsp;Parking space, One Study, 144.5 sqm</li>
	<li>Three&nbsp;Bedroom, Two&nbsp;Bathroom, Two&nbsp;Parking space, One Study, 154.5 sqm</li>
</ul>

The kitchens include concealed cabinetry, with glass splashbacks, matte black tapware and integrated appliances.

Living spaces are generous and inviting, with adjoining north-facing balconies giving you plenty of sunlight to enjoy throughout the day.

All homes include plush carpet, engineered flooring and stone tiles, with elegant full-wall tiles in the bathrooms. Showers are fit with matte black dual shower heads, and frameless walk-in shower glass. Double vanities feature circular basins, and floating cabinetry, with mirrored storage above.

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<h2><a href="/news/vic/display-tour-omnia-by-shenfield-property-in-moorabbin-vic" target="_blank">Check out our video tour</a></h2>

Adding to a growing number of green spaces within the area, Omnia&rsquo;s park frontage lays the foundation for its environmental consciousness. Featuring energy-efficient design, together with appealing gardens created by Wallbrink Landscape Architecture.

If Omnia sounds like the home for you, don&#39;t delay in enquiring to secure a sought-after Omnia residence. <a href="/buildings/omnia-4-6-horscroft-place-moorabbin">Request your own display suite tour</a> via Urban today.

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Developed by Shenfield Property, Omnia is located just 20 minutes from the CBD and a short drive to some of Melbourne's best beaches.



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Shenfield Property offer a number of floor plans at Moorabbin project Omnia

The coastal&nbsp;suburb of Currumbin is the latest Gold Coast area to see plans lodged for a new apartment development.

Plans have been lodged for Kora, a boutique development of just seven apartments.

The apartments&nbsp;will be built at 798-800 Pacific Parade, facing Currumbin Beach.

The amalgamated 786&nbsp;sqm site, which homed&nbsp;a&nbsp;holiday rental block of apartments&nbsp;called Shoreline and a beach shack, sold together for $5.56 million in December for the first time in six decades.

It was bought by a Sydney-based developer under the name Marquee Flora Pty Ltd, associated with south Sydney builder Raed Bachir.

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The old buildings&nbsp;will be demolished and make way for the new Plus Architecture-designed&nbsp;building which will only span four levels.

There are hints of feature concrete, floor to ceiling glazing and timber look battens.&nbsp;

&ldquo;With a collection of seven premium residences, the planning ensures that all apartments feature unrivalled ocean views with generous internal living and expansive oceasndei balconies that respond to subtropical design ideals&rdquo;, Plus Architecture&rsquo;s description lodged to the City of Gold Coast council suggested.

&ldquo;The rhythmic balcony lines of Kora reflect a pure expression of natural form; leave that brand from the central timber spine and taper to offer a light floating edge&rdquo;.

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The Town Planning Report suggested the&nbsp;architectural philosophy paid homage to the traditional &lsquo;timber and tin&rsquo; beach shacks, evoking the relaxed sense of beachfront living, embracing high-quality, sub-tropical design which blends seamlessly into the beachside character of the site and its setting.

On the ground level there&#39;s set to be a communal wellness centre and pool for residents, as well as a&nbsp;beach house apartment with a private terrace and its own pool.

Above will just be two apartments per floor, then crowning the development communal roof terraces.

Due to the new City Plan established in December 2020, the area&nbsp;now has&nbsp;stricter development regulations,&nbsp;with limits keeping developments to either three storeys, or 15 metres high.

Kora will span four storeys, but will just be over 12 metres.

The apartments will be built at 798-800 Pacific Parade, facing Currumbin Beach

Take a look at the new Currumbin apartment development, Kora

Sydney property fund manager and developer, WINIM, has secured a 2,052 sqm site in Northbridge, taking its North Shore portfolio to six boutique residential developments.

The local North Shore developer is set to create a development with a mix of apartments and developments at 46-48a Eastern Valley Way, opposite Shore Playing Fields.

WINIM joint managing director Josh Leahy said the site is ideal for residential as it is within easy walking distance to Northbridge Plaza, Sailors Bay and Warners Park.

He said the residences will be highly sought after by families, resizers or those looking for a luxury house-sized property with minimal maintenance and state of the art finishes.

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&ldquo;We engage with our customers from their first meeting with the sales agent. From monthly purchaser updates to quarterly site walks with the team, our customers are, as they should be, a key part of their property&rsquo;s journey.

WINIM&rsquo;s other North Shore projects have seen strong sales from local downsizers or right- sizers over the past six months at an average price of $2.5 million per property.

Set to feature striking, contemporary exterior and interior designs by local architect Rothelowman, WINIM&rsquo;s Northbridge project builds on the group&rsquo;s existing stable of premium, boutique North Shore holdings &ndash; carefully chosen, strategically located, high end properties including OTTO Cremorne and The Terraces Willoughby.

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Rothelowman principal architect Ben Pomroy said terraces or townhomes are highly sought after all over Sydney but particularly on the North Shore where space is at a premium.

&ldquo;Along with all of our previous projects for WINIM, a key feature of several of the residences will include private open spaces maximising privacy, lifestyle and entertainment options,&rdquo; he said.

Following the development application approval, the project will be brought to market in late 2021.

&ldquo;Sydney&rsquo;s Lower North Shore is a key part of our residential strategy to develop premium, bespoke, well-conceived owner-occupier projects featuring exceptional design, located in prime tightly held pockets such as Northbridge,&rdquo; Mr Leahy said.

&ldquo;As our sixth residential project to get underway on the Lower North Shore, Northbridge is a significant landmark project which will greatly contribute to the undersupply of premium owner-occupier dwellings in the suburb.&rdquo;

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WINIM history

Established by Josh Leahy and Joint Managing Director Justin Kuiters in 2010, WINIM has a history of successfully delivering large-scale master plans, retail complexes, mixed use sites and educational projects. A key focus of the business is delivering high quality Lower North Shore residential properties to existing valued and new customers.

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WINIM joint managing director Josh Leahy said the residences will be highly sought after by families, resizers or those looking for a luxury house-sized property with minimal maintenance.



Find out where Sydney developer WINIM has secured its next project

The booming Gold Coast market is seeing apartment developers, flush with a flurry of quick sales, fast-tracking the&nbsp;proposed construction date of their new developments.

Cabana at Palm Beach, the luxury six&nbsp;level absolute beachfront block at 1 Nineteenth Avenue from Ignite Projects, is now expected to commence construction as early as June, having seen 23 of its 34 apartments sell within two weeks of its launch.

They sold for a combined $52 million, an average price of $2.26 million.

The Plus Architect-designed apartment building is now slated for completion in late 2022, rather than early 2023.

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Now Gold Coast developer Azzura are looking to fast-track construction of the first stage in their $2.3 billion Imperial Square development in Southport.

Part of the project will be a 108-level tower, set to be one of Australia&#39;s tallest buildings.

Azzura have seen over $22.5 million in sales since launching the Regal Residences which comprises 145 apartments and 200 hotel suites in an 18-level tower. 53 of the apartments have sold, with a further 15 reserved by potential buyers.

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Construction will now start in the coming months, with Azzura reserving a further 15 apartments for exclusive potential buyers.

Azzura&rsquo;s sales director Jason Paris says if apartment sales continue at the current pace, all remining apartments could be sold within the next six to eight weeks.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve experienced a solid pace of inquiries for apartments in this debut offering at Imperial Square since January,&rdquo; said Mr Paris.

&ldquo;Local buyers have included a mix of first-home buyers and downsizers, all looking for the lifestyle this central location has to offer.&rdquo;

Interstate buyers account for about half of the sales which have been struck at an average price of $425,000 as buyers take advantage of the project&rsquo;s incredible value.

&ldquo;Many of these buyers have sought a solid investment that will deliver a positive cash flow, which is supported by a shortage of quality properties in central locations on the Gold Coast,&rdquo; said Mr Paris.

&ldquo;Some of the buyers plan to spend the winter months in their Regal Residences apartment and rent it for the rest of the year. Others plan to rent it for two or three years before eventually retiring on the Gold Coast.&rdquo;

Regal Residences presents buyers with a choice of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

Residents will also receive an&nbsp;Imperial Cub membership, including a complimentary stay for a week over five years for a friend or relative in the Regal Residences hotel. Membership includes valet parking and discounted prices at bars and restaurants in the development.

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The booming Gold Coast market is seeing apartment developers, flush with a flurry of quick sales, fast-tracking the proposed construction date of their new developments.



Which Gold Coast apartment developments are being fast-tracked due to strong sales?

First home buyers have been driving enquiry for the new Sutherland development Grand Vermont, which is nearing completion.

The 100-residence project&nbsp;at 48 Vermont Street, Sutherland, is being developed jointly by construction veterans and well known property developers Home Constructions and Holis.

Benson McCormack Architects have handled the design of the building, with a sleek and unique fa&ccedil;ade the stand out, with the curved architecture encapsulating residents from the street below.

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HAUS Agency Director, Alex Vrisakis, said the development offers all the comforts you need in a first home, or perhaps to downsize from the family home.

&nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing first home buyers from all over Sydney take advantage of up to $30,000* in Government first home buyer support.&rdquo;

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Since its sales launch, Grand Vermont has sold over&nbsp;40% of apartments&nbsp;during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enquiries have come not just from within the Sutherland Shire, but from greater Sydney.&nbsp;

&ldquo;75% of enquiry on Grand Vermont has been from first home buyers, and 15% of enquiries have been from owner occupiers,&rdquo;&nbsp;Vrisakis said.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing interest not just the Shire, but areas like the North Shore, Inner West Corridor and the Illawara, from those looking for a sea change.&rdquo;

One bedroom apartments start from&nbsp;$550,000, with two bedrooms priced from $730,000, meaning there&#39;s no stamp duty to be paid on those bedroom configurations.

Three bedrooms start from $1.2 million.

The development is located 35 minutes by train to Sydney CBD, less than 5km to Westfield Miranda and&nbsp;Cronulla Beach.

Each of the one, two and three bedroom residences have been designed to capture as much light as possible.&nbsp;They all feature&nbsp;Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances and&nbsp;20mm Caesar Stone benchtops in the kitchen and&nbsp;Tongue n Groove engineered European oak flooring.

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There is a lush communal landscaped outdoor area for residents which keeps&nbsp;strata fees low.

In 2020, Sutherland Shire was voted the #2 most liveable location in Australia in a survey by market research leaders Ipsos.

Find out why first home buyers are flocking to new Sutherland apartment development Grand Vermont

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Element Residences in East Brisbane has began construction on one of the last remaining spaces along the East Brisbane riverside promenade.

The boutique eight level tower at 248 Wellington Road is being developed by the family-ran development firm Bellevue Queensland. The Zullo family, including the Sydney FC soccer player Michael Zullo, bought the 478 sqm site for $1.5 million in 2020 from developer Alphaprop.

Alphaprop had been planning four full floor apartments with three bedrooms.

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But Bellevue had bureau^proberts tweak the plans, turning the three level penthouse to two levels to allow for another apartment. They also changed the number of bedrooms from three to four per apartment, apart from the five bedroom penthouse.

Construction is expected to be completed at the end of the year. 

The five bedroom penthouse has already been snapped up by a local buyer.

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The remaining five apartments, all with four bedrooms and a master retreat with opulent ensuite featuring twin rain showerhead and a bath, have been listed for sale, with prices starting from $2.7 million.

"The one per floor offering is definitely the hottest buying requirement for the large downsizer segment of the market," Ray White New Farm marketing agent Hamish Bowman said. 
 
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Five of the six apartments, each with four bedrooms, have been listed for sale with prices starting from $2.7 million.



Check out one of East Brisbane's last riverside apartment developments

Buxton Projects have secured approval for a new $22 million apartment development in Toorak.

At the start of last year, bought in a company directed by the Buxton property development patriarch Michael Buxton, paid $12.55 million for two adjoining Malvern Road homes, one a single storey brick home with swimming pool and pool house, the other a two level rendered brick home with swimming pool and tennis court

The amalgamated 2,727 sqm site at 1093-1099 Malvern Road will be home to a four-storey apartment development after Buxton recently received sign off from Stonnington Council.

There will be 22 three bedroom apartments and 46 car spaces in the Conrad Architects-designed building, set in Jack Merlo Design &amp; Landscape gardens.

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“The proposed apartments will afford a high level of internal amenity for future residents with functional dwelling layouts, appropriate outlooks and private open space, and good levels of daylight access,” the Urbis report noted.

All apartments have a generous floor plan accommodating three bedrooms, with at least one bedroom comprising a walk-in-robe and ensuite, a large open plan living, kitchen and dining area and a separate laundry/butler’s pantry.&nbsp;

The six ground floor apartments will all have a large outdoor living space with their own built in barbecue. There will be seven apartments on the first level, six on level two and just three on the top level.

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“The proposal has been carefully designed by Conrad Architects to produce a modest contemporary development”, the report noted.

The design has incorporated two distinct built forms, separated by a central framing element to Malvern Road to ensure there is not one singular building plane.

&nbsp;To the east and west, the built form is broken up into three sections to limit the visual bulk to the adjoining properties, one of which is heritage-listed.

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Merlo’s landscape plan has been designed to ensure the retention of the Pin Oak and Golden Elm canopy trees located in the south-eastern corner of the site. It will also provide an further two Pin Oaks and 12 medium sized canopy trees around the building.

Four medium sized canopy trees are proposed within the Malvern Road setback to provide a buffer to the streetscape. A significant number of small shrubs, grasses and hedges are also proposed throughout the site to limit bulk impacts to the neighbouring properties.

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The amalgamated 2,727 sqm site at 1093-1099 Malvern Road will be home to a four-storey apartment development after Buxton recently received sign off from Stonnington Council.


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