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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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>.

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Harry Triguboff’s Meriton has spent $68.5 million on an apartment development site at Carlingford, 22 kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

The 2.8 hectare site was bought from the Dyldam development group.

The triangular site is located at 263-273 and 277-281 Pennant Hills Road.

There was existing DA approval for 450 apartments lodged in 2011, with Colliers signalling there was “significant opportunity to improve planning outcome” given the addition of an  adjoining 4,500sqm amalgamated since the DA was approved.

The extra holding was secured in late 2017 at a cost of $10.48 million, according to CoreLogic.

The predominantly zoned R4 High Density Residential site came with an FSR of 2.3 : 1 and height from 27-33 metres.

Carlingford has a $720,000 median price for its existing units, with realestate.com.au calculating its units rent for $450 per week reflecting a rental yield of 3.3%. 

Based on five years of sales, Carlingford has seen a compound growth rate of 2.1% for houses but negative -0.2% for its units.

 
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The 2.8 hectare site was bought from the Dyldam development group

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Harry Triguboff's Meriton spends nearly $70 million on Carlingford apartment development site

Gold Coast development company Allure Property Corporation has submitted plans for a boutique&nbsp;luxury apartment project at Burleigh Heads called 88 Burleigh.

Allure paid $13 million for the 809 sqm site on The Esplanade and have had DBI design the 27 apartment, 17 level tower wrapped in glass.

It has been designed for the owner-occupier, with a maximum of two apartments per floor, with each apartment having at least three bedrooms and over 200 sqm of living space.

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The tower will be crowned by a four penthouse spanning the whole of the 17th level, and three four bedrooms full floor sub-penthouses on the levels below spanning over 400 sqm.

Design form DBI Managing Director Raith Anderson says the company has limited the number of residences in the building to create a real sense of exclusivity.

“Market trends at the moment favour high-end ‘sky home’ style offerings in premium locations, and this design has all the hallmarks of a classically luxurious Gold Coast address,” Mr Anderson said.

“We’re aiming to attract local downsizers seeking a superior lifestyle, we also expect to draw significant interest from interstate buyers looking to take advantage of the unrivalled location on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches with everything that Burleigh Heads has to offer.”

“We have designed this building as a living and breathing extension of the beautiful beachfront location,” said Mr Anderson.&nbsp;

“The base of the building showcases cascading subtropical seaside landscaped terraces and a sculpted scalloped planted awning which extends the vertical green spine from Level 17 down the northern and southern elevations.

“The ground level offers meandering landscape pathways that provide a natural entry experience with beach showers for residents and natural stone finishes.&nbsp;

“In the living areas, sliding glass screens and feature curved panels provide uninterrupted beach views for residents while providing comfortable, well protected indoor and outdoor living spaces all year.”

There will be a residents’ club on the ground level with lounge, kitchen and bar facilities where residents and their guests can relax with views across the park to Burleigh Beach.&nbsp;

Syd Walker and Bruce Goddard, of Place Projects, have been appointed as project marketing team for 88 Burleigh.&nbsp;

Allure paid $13 million for the 809 sqm site on The Esplanade and have had DBI design the 27 apartment, 17 level tower wrapped in glass.

Plans lodged for new Burleigh apartment development 88 Burleigh

One Coburg Quarter is set to be the newest sought-after address in the north Melbourne suburb when it is completed in a few months.

The project, developed by Future Estate and designed by architecture firm Rothelowman, only has a limited number of its one and two bedroom apartments left, with residents moving in in May after a three and a half year build.

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One of the most unique elements of One Coburg Quarter is that it incorporates the bluestone walls which were once part of the Pentridge Prison which once sat on the site.

Her Majesty's Prison Pentridge&nbsp;was an&nbsp;Australian&nbsp;prison that was first established in 1851 and was closed in&nbsp;1997. One Coburg Quarter developer Future Estate bought&nbsp;site for $4 million in 2014 and sold it for $12.8 million in 2017. Future Estate retain a further 4.2 hectares which is part of their masterplan mixed-use community hub.

There are 148 one and two bedroom apartments across the eight-level tower, starting from $351,000 for a 50 sqm one bedder with a storage cage.

The bigger one bedroom apartments, closer to 60 sqm, start from $469,000 with their own parking spots.

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The two bedroom apartments, with 65 sqm of internal space, are priced from $541,000 with one bathroom, parking and a storage cage.

There are only five of the biggest two bedroom apartments left, with prices starting from $629,999.

Each apartment features a gas kitchen&nbsp;with stone benches, European stainless steel appliances and Matt black tapware.

Residents of One Coburg Quarter&nbsp;will have access to&nbsp;a residents’ bar and lounge with a stone wall built-in fireplace, a kitchen and a library, as well as&nbsp;a sky garden with a barbecue, seating and city views on the top level.

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One Coburg Quarter is located on the site of the former Pentridge Prison, with the development incorporating the bluestone walls.

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There is a $4.1 million asking price for the second floor apartment in the Norfolk complex at Burleigh Heads.

The half-floor residence is the last remaining apartment, with 90 per cent selling off the plan in the two months after the project launch last year.

Some 15 apartments have been built on the former site of the Fish House restaurant on Goodwin Terrace. The developer Forme had the striking building designed by architect Koichi Takada. 

Completion is due in April.

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With 287sqm space, the final apartment has been offered through Jamie Lee Edwards at JLE Projects.

It comes with a generous oceanfront balcony with an integrated barbecue kitchen.

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The buyer will also secure beach room storage, along with beach club facilities including pool, gym and sauna.

The 10-level residential complex, which was bought mostly by Brisbane buyers, was built by Brisbane-based developer David Calvisi. Buyers include Cathie Reid and Stuart Giles, the co-founders of the Icon Cancer Care Group and the Epic Good Foundation.

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Construction of the adjoining complex, the eight-level Luna is due to be finished in the second half of 2021, with the apartments largely bought by Victorians.

The $709m Broadbeach to Burleigh extension of the light rail on the Gold Coast Highway is underway.

Other residential projects include the 17-storey Natura building, which is under construction on The Esplanade. 

There is also the Kailua project mooted, an 11-­storey mixed-use residential and commercial tower.

The $709m Broadbeach to Burleigh extension of the light rail on the Gold Coast Highway is underway.
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The half-floor residence is the last remaining apartment, with 90 per cent selling off the plan in the two months after the project launch last year.



Last apartment in Burleigh Heads apartment development Norkfolk listed for $4.1 million

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The Elizabeth Bay site that the integrated property group Top Spring Australia are set to convert in to a residential apartment development, has sold for $35.75 million.

The disused 1,347 sqm site at 11-13 Greenknowe Avenue was sold by the Chinese-backed Australian developer SHMH Group Australia, who were the most recent occupants of the tired building. 

They had sought around $30 million for the site last year through CBRE, but failed to find a buyer. SHMH had paid $20.24 million for the property in 2014 and had intended on developing the site themselves, but struggled to get an eight level building approved.

They then had a 52 room boarding house approved, with conditions, but steps to expedite the deferred commencement with the council were not successful.

They had been using the property, the former HQ of the NSW Country Women's Association, as offices.

Now Top Spring Australia, who have also created The Clermont in Bellevue Hill and a 400-apartment development in St Leonards, will demolish the current building and create a part six, part seven storey residential building made up of 30 one, two and three bedroom apartments.

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The Elizabeth Bay complex will be only for owner-occupiers, or those on long-term residential leases, and not for short-term accomodation. Sales are expected to commence in April 2021, with completion slated for 2023.

PBD Architects have designed the building which will recognise the heritage character of the surrounding area, with a brick façade and art deco features.

Top Spring also recently appointed award-winning Melbourne-based designer, Miriam Fanning, of MIM Design.

Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects have also been commissioned for the project.

Sydney Ma, Director and General Manager of Top Spring Australia, says Greenknowe Avenue will also demonstrate the company’s ambition to incorporate the character of the local area into each of their projects.

“Elizabeth Bay is well-known for its stunning architecture, so with our Greenknowe Avenue project, we are committed to delivering an exemplary level of quality and design, while respecting and honouring the distinctive architectural character of the local surroundings,” explained Mr Ma.

“In this context, it will be of utmost importance for us to deliver an outstanding building design that complements Elizabeth Bay, and it’s pleasing to know the City of Sydney approves of our vision.”
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Top Spring Australia will demolish the current building and create a part six, part seven storey residential building made up of 30 two and three bedroom apartments.



Elizabeth Bay site set for Top Spring apartment development sells for $35.75 million

One of the biggest draw cards about being sky-high in an apartment block is the views on offer, whether it be in the heart of the city, looking out over the ocean or even the hinterland.

Even developers of boutique apartment blocks are incorporating the importance of views to buyers, with full floor apartments offering 360 degree views of the surrounding area.

Urban has wrapped up six of the best apartment views in Queensland.

<a href="/new-apartments/chevron-one-36-46-stanhill-drive-chevron-island">Chevron One, Surfers Paradise, QLD</a>

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When completed in mid 2023, Chevron One will offer some of the best views over Surfers Paradise. Set on Stanhill Drive on Chevron Island, the 41 level tower has been designed by Marchese Partners to take advantage of the views of the famous waterways and the beach.

Bensons Property Group are developing the building which has its one bedroom apartments starting from $480,000. The larger apartments are enhanced through the oversized balconies. Each apartment kitchen has been designed by the celebrity chef Shannon Bennett.

<a href="/new-apartments/cabana-1-nineteenth-avenue-palm-beach">Cabana, Palm Beach, QLD</a>

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One of the newest planned beachfront complexes&nbsp;on Palm Beach is the high-end apartment project Cabana, developed by Ignite Projects&nbsp;and designed by Plus Architecture. The best views in the boutique block of 34 come from the east facing apartments, with gun-barrel views over the Palm Beach sand,&nbsp;north to Burleigh Heads and south to Currumbin.&nbsp;

Prices start from $2,325,000 for the three bedroom apartments that span over 200 sqm. Completion is slated for early 2023.

<a href="/buildings/miles-kirra-beach-hotel-101-musgrave-street-coolangatta">Miles Residences, Kirra Point, QLD</a>

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Much like Cabana, Miles Residences at Kirra Point, part of the luxury redevelopment by KTQ Group of the Kirra Point Hotel, the best apartment views look over the ocean and north up Kirra Beach.

Although the apartments facing inward aren't bad either, looking high over the surrounding neighbourhood and to Kirra Park. One bed apartments, designed by Woods Bagot, start from just $545,000.

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<a href="/new-apartments/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley">The Coterie, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD</a>

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The completed Fortitude Valley development The Coterie by Vicland Property Group&nbsp;and Bruce Henderson Architects has views across Brisbane from its St Pauls Terrace location, just 1.5 kilometres from the CBD.

Some apartments have views between buildings to Brisbane's famous Story Bridge. Prices start at $383,880 for the one bedroom apartments in the block of 249 residences.

Queen's Wharf Residences, Brisbane, QLD

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Brisbane's Queen's Wharf Residences are set to offer the best views in the city when it is completed toward the end of 2023. The Margaret Street development by Far East Consortium towers 64 storeys in to the air. The building has been designed by Cottee Parker Architects and there's only one and three bedroom apartments remaining.

The cheapest 59 sqm one bedroom apartments are priced from $565,000, but can reach as high as $734,000 for the 75 sqm one beds with a study. The three bedroom apartments start at $1.85 million and span 139 sqm and include two parking spaces.

<a href="/buildings/ocean">Ocean, Surfers Paradise, QLD</a>

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The Meriton-developed Ocean at Surfers Paradise will soon be the tallest high-rise in the area, standing at 252 metres and 76 levels, therefore there will be a number of the higher apartments which look down on every building in the popular Gold Coast tourist hotspot.

Each of the SJB-designed apartments are&nbsp;complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, made to take full advantage of its iconic beachfront views. Properties are available in a selection of one, two or three-bedroom apartment configurations, with one beds starting from $425,000. Prices over the last six months have ranged from $450,000 to $1.4 million.

One of the biggest draw cards about being sky-high in an apartment block is the views on offer, whether it be in the heart of the city, looking out over the ocean or even the hinterland.



6 apartments with the best views in Queensland

A trophy Port Melbourne sub-penthouse apartment has been listed for sale at $7.5 million.

It is the last apartment remaining in the <a href="/buildings/the-london-92-beach-street-port-melbourne">eight story The London complex</a> of 13 which is currently under construction.

It is due for completion in August 2021.

The three bedroom whole floor apartment at 601/92 Beach Street, Port Melbourne comes with 390 sqm space, of which 305 sqm is internal.

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The listing agent, David Wood of Hockingstuart says the residence comes with luxurious finishes including generous use of natural stone and European oak timber floors plus bluestone pavers.&nbsp;

The kitchen and butler&rsquo;s pantry come with Miele appliances.&nbsp;

There is a wine cellar with Lieberr wine fridges, multi-purpose room, and bar plus garaging for three cars.

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With 2.7 m ceilings, its walls of glass maximise natural light and the outlook over the beach and bay.

There is a 74sqm entertainment terrace that flows off the living area.

TAB Developments is the developer managing the project on the former London Hotel site which was initially knocked back by Victoria&#39;s planning tribunal and the Port Phillip Council.

The plans were designed by the architectural studio, Ewert Leaf.

The seventh floor penthouse was sold in 2018 around the time construction began.

The site traded in 2012 at $4.5 million.

The hotel, which opened over 150 years ago, will return as part of a state-of-the-art development in the bayside hotspot.

Port Phillip Council unsuccessfully lobbied the state government to introduce interim heritage controls for the site.

CBRE sought leasehold tenants last year with scope for the incoming leaseholder to modify the final fit out of the 958sqm venue has been designed to accommodate up to 764 patrons.

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Final apartment in Port Melbourne's nearly completed The London for sale

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The boutique developer Spyre Group has lodged plans to convert the Komune Resort and Beach Club Coolangatta in to a block of 31 apartments.

There’s a potential sale of the 862 sqm site on the table between Spyre Group and the 144-146 Marine Parade owners, a company directed by Komune Resort owner Anthony Cannon and Fitness First founder Tony de Leede.

The near beachfront, located opposite the two level Coolangatta Surf Club, is currently home to a nine storey building. Spyre are seeking to demolish the block and have had bureau^proberts design the new 12-level tower.

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Between levels one and nine there will be 18 two bedroom apartments and nine three bedders. Level 10 will home two near 200 sqm sub penthouses and level 11 will have two penthouses, both with three bedrooms and their own private rooftop crowning the block.

There will be 75 bedrooms in total across the 31 apartments. The plans will see the tower have three units per floor, with the two bedroom units located on the south-eastern and south-western sides and the larger three bedroom apartments fronting Marine Parade.

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The two bedroom apartments span around 80 sqm of internal living space, with three bedroom apartments spanning over 220 sqm.

The ground level will feature 576 sqm of recreational space, designed by Cusp Landscape Architecture which will include a communal resort area with plunge pools.

The design statement lodged by bureau^proberts says the site at 144 Marine Parade is characterised by beauty and abundance.

"From here views extend north to Greenmount Headland, north-west to Coolangatta Beach and south to Fingal Headland. These surroundings of coastline, hilltop and river are the foundations for the architecture which strives to create a building designed from and for its place.

"144 Marine Parade takes its cues from its coastal setting with apartments designed to optimise view and breeze corridors, while managing privacy from neighbouring sites and shelter from low-angled sun.

"Its form is derived from sweeping coastal forms, created to give the illusion of a windswept exterior rippled by a cool, coastal breeze.

"A defining experience of the architecture occurs at ground level in the terraced, open air spaces of the lobby. In this atmospheric space, reflective pools and stone terraces create sheltered outdoor rooms for casual gathering among subtropical gardens."

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The original 14 residential units were converted from permanent accomodation in to short-term letting suites in 2010. 

At the end of December an application was lodged for the site, and the adjacent site, seeking to build a 27 storey high rise mixed-use development, made up of a resort hotel with a 5-star, 100 suite resort, 94 residential apartments, a restaurant, shop and cafe.

The application was approved by council and then appealed by the neighbouring body corporate to the west, with the appeal ultimately successful. Now the current development proposal won't exceed the site's mapped building heights and does not include podium levels. 
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Spyre are seeking to demolish the block and have had bureau^proberts design the new 12-level tower.

Spyre Group lodges plans to convert Coolangatta's Komune Resort and Beach Club to apartment tower

Apartment sellers in the luxury Main Beach block Sea have joined the windfall gains kicked off by the off the plan buyers three years ago.

The sixth level sub-penthouse in the boutique block of just seven whole floor apartments has just sold for $6.3 million, some $800,000 higher than it was bought for just eight months ago.

The whole floor apartment spans 365 sqm and has three ensuited bedrooms, a home office and a media room.

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The sale was secured in just 15 days by Ray White Surfers Paradise agent Robert Graham, to a local couple from the Gold Coast.

Investors will no doubt be looking to some of Main Beach’s high end apartment developments given the resale value which Sea, on the beachfront Main Beach Parade, has seen in recent years.

The majority of Sea’s off the plan buyers have seen huge price gains when re-selling their apartments following its mid-2018 completion.

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Most off the plan sales took place in early 2018, a few months before the Bayden Goddard-designed block was completed.

The second level apartment sold for $3.3 million in early 2018, and less than 15 months later when completed sold for $5 million. It traded again last year, bought for $5.35 million by the Dominos Pizza boss Don Meij.

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Apartment five, another which sold for $3.3 million off the plan in 2018, sold last year for $5.5 million, a $2.2 million gain in just two years.&nbsp;

It was sold by Brittany Eastment, wife of car dealer Greg Eastment, the latter still owning the ground level after his $3.5 million off the plan buy.

The whole floor apartment spans 365 sqm and has three ensuited bedrooms, a home office and a media room.

Main Beach apartment complex Sea secures $6.3 million sub-penthouse sale

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A Bondi Junction apartment site permit-ready for a five level apartment building, has sold for around $9 million. 

The incoming developer intends to proceed with the approved project at 110-116 Bronte Road.

The Bureau SRH designed complex will contain 20 dwellings, two shops and basement parking at the corner of Bronte Rd and Porter St.

Cohen Handler development and commercial acquisitions director Tas Costi represented the purchaser

Metro Commercial’s Zorick Toltsan was the selling agent of the site known Metropolitan 2022.

The developer Three Chefs Hats had paid $4.9 million in 2015 for the site on delayed settlement terms that saw a 2017 settlement. The retail premises have been occupied by Worldwide Travel, Medani Bakery and Awaken Life Chiropractic.

It has previously brought projects to market at Rose Bay and Bellevue Hill.

The development application was first lodged in 2014 with the 110–116 Bronte Road application the subject of Land and Environment Court (LEC) appeal in 2017. 

The Waverley Council noted the determination of the appeal saw the LEC ensure compatibility with the current street character as well as the desired future street character as set by the WLEP2012 and the WDCP 2012.

The appeal for 110–116 Bronte Road was determined  by Commissioner O’Neill who noted the requested exceedance of the height of buildings development standard was not justifiable on the basis of the form and height of the nearby Waverley telephone exchange building, nor its corner position.

The one and two bedroom units were offered by Richardson and Wrench-Bondi Junction agent Andre Frack in 2018  when completion was expected for late 2020. 

The apartments that all come with 15 sqm terraces were initially prices from $945,000 for one-bedroom units spanning 50 sqm internally. They were priced to $1.19 million. 

The two-bedrooms have about 80 sqm of internal space answer listed for between $1.6 million and $1.9 million.

No new pricing intentions have yet emerged.
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The Bureau SRH designed complex will contain 20 dwellings, two shops and basement parking at the corner of Bronte Rd and Porter St.

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