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>.

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

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Australian property developer JWLand has formally lodged its planning permit application with Moreland City Council to develop a 6,490 sqm mixed-use site in Brunswick.
The proposed development will comprises 255 apartments and 12 townhouses.
There will be one, two and three bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom townhouses.
On top of the residential components, the development will deliver two new community assets located on Brunswick Road, including a much-needed childcare facility.
Adjacent to the childcare facility, space in the building has been set aside for a new community hub, which JWLand proposes to give back to the local community via the Moreland City Council.
Anthony Cuzzupi, head of development for JWLand’s Victorian operations, said that the planning application represented a high quality architectural and urban design outcome that responded to the three distinct interfaces surrounding the site.
“This site is a prime example of a redevelopment opportunity given its location close to the CBD and excellent public transport links,” Cuzzupi said.
“The design strategy for the site sensitively responds to the unique streetscapes and neighbourhood character within the immediate area.”
The application proposes a mix of building heights, with the majority of buildings three to eight storeys, as well as a 14-storey residential tower in the north-west corner of the site.
“All buildings have been carefully sited so that the lowest-rise buildings, the townhouses, have appropriate setbacks consistent with planning guidelines and interface directly with existing residential areas along Park Street.
“Higher-rise buildings have been positioned to ensure that there is no shadowing across Princes Park and its much-loved walking and running-track,” Mr Cuzzupi said.
The project will significantly improve connectivity between the site and Princes Park, with a landscaped pedestrian link from Brunswick Road through to Park Street to be publicly accessible for the enjoyment of the wider community.
All residences within the development will have at least one car park, with a total of 377 car parks provided to cater for residents and visitors. There will also be 83 bicycle parks on site, to encourage sustainable transport use.
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Planning application submitted for landmark Brunswick development

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Listed property developer Land &amp; Homes Group has secured planning approval for a $330 million mixed-use development on the edge of Brisbane’s CBD. 
The <a href="https://www.yourneighbourhood.com.au/44-100barryparade-fortitudevalley/" target="_blank">44-100 Barry Parade</a> site currently comprises a number of single storey-commercial and industrial units, together with a service station. 
Rothelowman Architects will work on the design of the 3,154 square metre site.
Land &amp; Homes Group’s development will feature two towers rising to 26 and 37 storeys and include 492 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, with a ground floor retail precinct. 
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Located at the nexus of the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley and Spring Hill, the Barry Parade site is close to the city.
Land &amp; Homes Group executive director Grant Archibald said the development would reinvigorate the site and contribute to the revitalisation of the surrounding precinct. 
“Buyers are looking for housing in inner city areas, close to the amenities, transport and the lifestyle that inner city living offers,” he said.
“However, despite the amount of development which has gone on in Brisbane’s inner city in recent years there is an absence of really good quality, spacious apartments for long term owner occupiers.” 
The upper level floors of both buildings will feature larger, more luxurious apartments with views of the city. 
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Land & Homes Group's $330 million apartment project near Brisbane CBD approved

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The NSW Land and Environment Court will rule on developer RDA Property Group's controversial amendments to the apartment block on the Bronte RSL site in Sydney's eastern suburbs. 
The apartments were marketed for sale last year.
RDA, headed by former fashion identity Danny Avidan, has since lodged a revised development application to build more apartments at 109-113 Macpherson Street. 
The site has been mired in controversy for five years, with local residents protesting against high-rise apartment developments. 
Before RDA bought the site in August last year it was owned by Sydney developer Winston Langley, sold the 2,231 square metre site with 21 apartments at the project, called Bronte Place. 
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The community, led by the Save Bronte group, described the new plans as "looking like a brick on its side."
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Danny Adivan seeks more apartments at controversial Bronte RSL site 

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St George-based developer, Level 33, has acquired a row of a dozen homes individually on the southern side of Regent Street in Sydney's southern suburb of Kogarah for a proposed 300 apartment development.
Level 33’s proposal includes building nearly 300 apartments across four separate buildings. Sales are expected to launch in early 2018 and construction is expected to commence mid to late 2018, the developer said.
The apartments are expected to be targeted towards first home buyers.
Level 33 said it spent 24 months negotiating the individual purchases as it had earmarked the potential site for its development due to its proximity to the centre of Kogarah.
Eddy Haddad of Level 33 said the best sites were always the hardest to purchase and patience and understanding was required to ensure the mutual benefit of all involved.  
<div>The developer acquired 15 homes for a total of nearly $37 million.</div>
“This site really ticked all of the boxes in terms of convenience, as it’s literally only a one-minute walk to Kogarah train station, the St George Hospital is 100 metres away, and all the other amenities in the centre of Kogarah are on the doorstep. You couldn’t live in a better part of Kogarah… it’s right in the beating heart,” said Haddad.  
“However, we fully understood we were dealing with families here and their pride and joy, so we really wanted to look after the owners and ensure they were happy with the outcome.
“A project of this scale is reasonably unique to this area and we are here for the long term, so we are really keen to work with the local community as our reputations at stake.” 
Haddad said the project will have plenty of affordable apartments for local first home buyers struggling to enter the property market. 
“This project will be really focused on addressing this issue”.  
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The penthouse atop the 1788 Double Bay six-storey building sold for $10.5 million shortly before Saturday’s VIP launch of the 31 apartments.
Its sale was followed by an apartment on level three for $9.6 million.
The six-level complex is due for completion in early 2019.  
Empty nesters from Darling Point and Bellevue Hill were the buyers of the development’s top two sales.
Both topped the suburb’s previous apartment record when $8.9 million was paid in 2014 when the Chancellor penthouse sold to Lynette Harvey.
Selling agent Ben Stewart said at 180 square metres, the penthouse sale translated to a bullish $58,333 per square metre.
At Saturday’s VIP launch, just 11 of the 31 apartments sold for a total of $55 million.  
Sales included $3.8 million paid for a two-bedroom apartment, a very strong price.
Designed by Bates Smart, it is due to be complete by early 2019 by SJD Group, headed by Shanghai developer Shi Jiandong, who bought the Cross Street site from the Roche family last year for $54.6 million. The developers, SJD Property, are most famous for Rich Gate — among the most expensive compounds in Shanghai.
The company also bought the site next door in July for $45 million from the dry cleaning business owning Eisman family.
As part of Woollahra Council’s revitalisation of Double Bay it recently entered into a public-private partnership with Axiom Properties and its development and cinema consortium, Built and Palace Cinemas, to convert the public car park elsewhere on Cross Street into a mixed residential and commercial building with a boutique cinema complex, retail space and public parking.
Late last year TOGA sold all 13 apartments in its new Double Bay development; ahead of the sales suite opening to the public.
The Hunter is a $50-million boutique-style development located elsewhere on Cross Street.
The buyers were from its registered database of clients.
They sold within a fortnight of pre-marketing.
TOGA Development &amp; Construction Chief Executive Officer, Fabrizio Perilli said 10 of the 13 apartments sold to owner occupiers.
It will be anchored by a boutique ground-floor retail precinct with a mix of cafes, restaurants and wine bars in a nod to Double Bay’s European character.
The JPR Architects-designed building will feature a contemporary terraced facade with shuttered balconies above the retail precinct to create a European-inspired connection between the private and public domain.
Construction at is scheduled to be completed in early-2019.
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Tower Three of Wanda Ridong’s $1 billion plus Gold Coast development project has already registered more than 120 interested prospective buyers.
The 108-apartment luxury tower will have views from Burleigh Heads to South Stradbroke Island. The apartments come in configurations of one, two and three bedrooms.
Prices start from $1,099,000 for a one-bedroom, two-bathroom executive apartment up to 133 sqm. Two-bedroom apartments (139 sqm to 165 sqm) start from $2,575,000 while the three-bedroom apartments (202-270 sqm) start from $3,982,000.
The three towers will have 512 apartments, a 169 suite six-star hotel as well as retail and culinary precincts, said Wanda Ridong Developments Gold Coast Pty Ltd.
The triple tower resort, which has its own, private beachfront entrance, has banned holiday letting, and been designated residents-only to ensure maximum comfort and privacy, according to a media release.
Jewel’s towers will stand on an enviable 1.14 hectare site on the famous Surfers Paradise beachfront, giving residents and guests uninterrupted views over the Pacific Ocean.
The construction contract — worth more than half a billion dollars — was officially awarded to Brookfiled Multiplex last year.
The luxury apartments will be provided with a 24-hour residential concierge service. Wanda Ridong director Baron Li said the 24-hour concierge will be housed in Tower Three’s private lobby.
“Our Tower 3 residents will be able to call on the concierge day or night, to take care of their every whim,” said Li.
Wanda International Real Estate marketing director Michael Purefoy said Tower Three held such a commanding position and viewpoint that its warranted taking the concept of a luxury living to the next level,” Purefoy said.
Tower Three is expected to be launched in July launch, though the pre-launch period has started.
Wanda Group was established in 1988 and in 2016 its assets amounted to 796.2 billion yuan with operating revenue of 255 billion yuan. On the Gold Coast, Wanda has teamed with Chinese property developer Ridong Group. 
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Wanda's Gold Coast Jewel Tower Three pre-launch begins with more than 120 interested buyers

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Buy an apartment  off the plan, get a new car!
That’s the selling pitch for a luxury apartment complex at West End on the edge of Brisbane’s CBD.
The car offer is for buyers if they secure a contract before the end of the financial year, i.e. June 30. 
Online property agency iBuyNew is offering on behalf of a Brisbane developer 10 Toyota Yaris hatchbacks for purchases made in the recently launched ‘The One’ apartment complex.
The One is located at 89 Victoria Street, West End.
One-bedroom apartments are 51 sqm in size and start from $418,000, while two-bedroom apartments range in size from 70-92 sqm and are priced from $570,000-$710,000.
There are 16 individual floor plans to suit buyers of different tastes.
Chief executive of iBuyNew, Alex Caraco, said this was a good time to invest in Brisbane.
“With Brisbane’s residential developments on the rise, there’s no better time than now to invest in property that shows high appreciation,” Caraco said.
“The developer’s offer provides buyers with the perfect opportunity to own an exceptional property in West End plus secure a fabulous new car.”
Construction on The One is expected to start in July.
The apartment complex is close to cafes, restaurants, shopping and recreational spaces.
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Brisbane developer lures buyers with car

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Potential buyers at Parq on Flinders, an apartment development in Wollongong, are being lured with just a 2 percent deposit.
An advertisement for Parq on Flinders, running as a campaign on Colliers International’s website, says more than 70 apartments have already sold and prices for the remaining apartments will be increased after July 1.
The $88 million complex will have 221 apartments and a number of commercial sites, according to the Illawarra Mercury.
The project is being developed by Malaysian consortium Gateway Wollongong.
The display suite is at 96 Smith Street.
A one-bedroom apartment is selling for $419,000, while the two bedroom is for $609,000 and the three bedrooms for $759,000.
While most banks require around 20 percent deposit upfront for owner-occupiers and higher for investors, the promotion for Parq, first announced in November 2016, asked for just a 10 percent deposit.
First home buyers could pay their deposit in instalments of 2 percent every six months, while other buyers needed to pay the balance 8 percent by July 2017, said the promotion.
For years, the development site at the intersection of Keira, Flinders and Campbell Streets remained mired in controversy.
It was once flagged for the corruption-laden "Quattro" development, which featured prominently in the city’s infamous sex for development scandal, according to the Illawarra Mercury.
In 2008, an inquiry found that developer Frank Vellar had engaged in corrupt conduct by engineering the approval of the Quattro development with his lover, Beth Morgan.
The council bought the site for $5.2 million in 2011, with plans to clean it up and use it as a temporary parking space.
It then called for expressions of interest from developers, and a year later the Gateway consortium, then working with developer Jan Lindrum, lodged a $135 million proposal named “Bass and Flinders Gateway”. 
But they failed to convince the Joint Regional Planning Panel the first time around and only got a recommendation from the Wollongong City Council after substantial modifications.
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Wollongong development lures buyers with 2 percent deposit 

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More than 500 apartments are set to be built above Melbourne's The Glen shopping centre in Glen Waverley.
The air rights to the shopping centre have gone to Jeff Xu’s Golden Age Group by retail landlord Vicinity Centres and co-owner Perron Group.
Three residential towers are set for the site.
The first stage of the retail development was set to open late 2017 with and expected to be completed by 2020.
Vicinity said the apartment deal had cut the redevelopment costs to $460 million, from $490m, of which Vicinity’s share was 50 percent.
"After completion of the redevelopment, an initial yield of more than 6 per ent and an internal rate of return of more than 10 percent were likely," Vicinity said.
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Apartment development slated for Melbourne's The Glen shopping centre

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A corner site with permit for 47 apartments and retail has sold in West Melbourne for an undisclosed sum. 
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-west+melbourne-502180678" target="_blank">437-441 Spencer Street</a> property is north facing and full of natural light, according to its description.
The land area is 268 sqm and the zoning is mixed use.
The plan has been designed by architect Ken Sowery of ElevliPlus, who designed 'The Age Print Centre' in Tullamarine, and other renowned buildings.
The selling agent was Gideon Marcus of Teska Carson.
The property was is expected to fetch around $4 million.
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