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

Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 52-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 52-storey tower, which has just shy of 250 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

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

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

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

Arncliffe

Sydney developer FYVE headlines over $70 million worth of development applications submitted to the Bayside Council in January.

The Bayside Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) details that by 2036, the Bayside Council local government area will require an additional 28,000 dwellings to accommodate the LGA’s swelling population.

FYVE has&nbsp;lodged plans for an eight-level block at 5-11 Flora Street, Arncliffe, which will have 54 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

There will be a number of communal spaces in the Benson McCormack Architecture-designed building, a central space on the ground floor, and one on the rooftop which will home outdoor seating and extensive landscaping.

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The Flora Street site is within proximity to a range of public open spaces, including Cahill Park and Discovery Point Park, which are just 700 metres away. Tempe Recreation reserve and Riverine Park are also within walking distance.&nbsp;

Across the road at 12-18 Flora Street, renowned architecture firm Rothelowman has designed another eight-level building, which will have 51 apartments (pictured main).

They designed the apartments to create&nbsp;seamless indoor/outdoor living, with expansive living spaces and open corner balconies.&nbsp;

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"The design of 12-18 Flora Crescent is founded in exploring opportunities to maximise the liveability for the residents and create a building that delivers a positive engagement to the public domain through a focus on a “generous eye for life","&nbsp;the design statement signed off by Rothelowman Principal Ben Pomroy noted.

"The prototypical envelope in the Wolli Creek/Arncliffe precinct delivers buildings that create an urban edge interface to the public domain, through tall street walls, and lack of depth to building facades.

"Whilst the landscape character of the new precinct re-establishes itself, this more intense urban environment creates a strong contrast to the existing one of houses and gardens.

"The humble bungalows of the surrounding area, created connectivity to the street through elements such as the porch. These spaces allow residents to sit comfortably within their own private domain, yet still engage with, and interact with the life happening on the street.

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A further 47 apartments will rise from 15-17 Kyle Street in the nearby Arncliffe.

Sydney-based architecture group Chanine Design has designed the plans for the owner-occupier focused building, which is nearly 90 per cent two-bed apartments.

The existing building will be demolished to make way for the eight-storey building, which will also include two levels of basement car parking.

The amalgamated lot spans a total area of 1,468 sqm and is located within proximity to the Arncliffe shopping strip precinct, as well as being within walking distance to Arncliffe railway station. A regular bus service also runs along the Princess Highway, providing a number of transport options to the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

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A large common open space is proposed across the ground level, within the north-eastern corner of the site, in addition to a rooftop communal space.&nbsp;

Botany has a fresh development application for two residential buildings at&nbsp;2-4 Bay Street.

The low-rise buildings, four and five-levels, have been designed by&nbsp;BKA and will have just 22 apartments.

Building A will comprise eight three-bedroom apartments, while Building B will consist of four one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

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The $10 million project sees the buildings divided into two distinct volumes, connected via a highly landscaped walkway. The open lobbies allow for natural ventilation and filtered light, and also allow for a visual connection between the entry of both buildings.

“Divided into two modest building forms, the street facing front block has been defined by its green facade. As well as this, the top level has been further setback to reduce the appearance of the overall height and promotes an articulated 'sky scape'. These setbacks have been used for generous balcony spaces,” BKA noted in their design statement.&nbsp;

A communal open space is set to be located across the ground floor, spanning a total 347 sqm, while Building A will be crowned by a rooftop terrace.&nbsp;

The Bayside Local Strategic Planning Statement details that by 2036, the Bayside Council local government area will require an additional 28,000 dwellings to accommodate the LGA’s swelling population.

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FYVE headline over $70 million of apartment developments lodged in January in Arncliffe and Botany

Sydney property developer Billbergia has launched Stage 1 of its $253 million mixed-use redevelopment, Arncliffe Central, representing the first master-planned community of this scale in the up-and-coming Arncliffe suburb.

Located at 26 Eden Street, just 11km south of the Sydney CBD, the 60,000 sqm site will comprise 744 apartments over four individual towers set above a retail podium.

The new master-planned neighbourhood, just 160m from the Arncliffe train station, will feature&nbsp;4000 sqm of gardens and greenery, with the aim of linking people to place.

Stage One of Arncliffe Central comprises a 19-storey tower of 176 apartments featuring 78 one-bed apartments, 74 two-bedders, and 48 three-bedroom apartments, ranging in price from $575,000 to $1.35 million. It also contains a versatile range of residential facilities including a brand-new community centre, childcare facility, full-line supermarket with supporting retail, and an ‘eat street’ restaurant and café precinct.

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Inspired by the area’s rich heritage, Arncliffe Central features contemporary panoramic views of the Sydney CBD, nearby Botany Bay and the Blue Mountains, with exclusive access to rooftop terraces providing dedicated spaces for socialising whilst also embracing the history and culture of the area.

“We are excited to launch a new project in the emerging Arncliffe location, encapsulating Billbergia’s ethos of building liveable and well-connected communities. This development will be transformational for Arncliffe,” said Billbergia Development Director, Saul Moran.

“Billbergia prides itself on creating quality, well-planned communities and having established the successful Rhodes Central in Rhodes, Arncliffe Central serves as an extension of our ‘Central’ brand,” Moran added.

Billbergia Sales Director, Lulu Chen, says yhe new neighbourhood epitomises contemporary living.

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"We are excited to launch a modern residential building that centres on community living whilst also combining the ease and accessibility of city lifestyles,” Chen said.

“Arncliffe Central is likely to attract locals and young families seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle with the convenience of transport, schools, parks and community infrastructure right on their doorstep. With major growth in the surrounding suburbs of Wolli Creek, Mascot and Rockdale, Arncliffe is emerging as Sydney’s newest hotspot and, until now, has been previously overlooked for development opportunities," Chen added.

Arncliffe Central will deliver a new neighbourhood in partnership with NSW Government Land and Housing Corporation and community housing provider Evolve Housing. The Arncliffe Central neighbourhood covers approximately 1.3 hectares and will be home to four residential towers, one of 21 storeys, two at 20 storeys and one of 17 storeys that will house 180 social housing apartments in partnership with Evolve Housing.

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The interiors by&nbsp;architects Group GSA feature a natural colour palette inspired by the area’s abundant heritage and the local environment. The apartments are planned to maximise natural light and space, blending seamlessly with the vast outdoor spaces and embracing natural light and panoramic views.

Each apartment features high-tech security with a video intercom system enabling residents to safely manage visitors. The built-in My Home system also allows direct access to customer service.

Double glazed high thermal performance glass and vertical roll blinds and provide quiet comfort and privacy from the outside world, while bedrooms are fitted a range of thoughtful details including 100% wool textured loop piles and built-in robes with timber-look laminate shelving.

Construction is expected to commence early 2023 and due for completion in late 2025.

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Located at 26 Eden Street, just 11km south of the Sydney CBD, the 60,000 sqm site will comprise 744 apartments over four individual towers set above a retail podium

Billbergia launch Arncliffe Central first stage

Arncliffe is soon set to land a new residential apartment building.

Despite the number of developers and builder falling short in the current construction crisis, developer builders TQM Group have been powering through, with the group’s latest project to deliver a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

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Ventura Residences features 83&nbsp;spacious and light-filled apartments across eight levels, centrally positioned in the heart of Arncliffe

Guided by the concepts of space, quality and luxury, each apartment at Ventura features oversized living spaces, heigh-ceilings, and ducted air-conditioning.

Ventura comprises 34 one-bedroom, 47 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom apartments, with the open-plan kitchens the heart of the homes, complete with SMEG appliances and LED lighting, as well as Parisi tapware in a brushed nickel finish.

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Apartments spill out onto generously sized balconies, with a majority benefiting from sweeping views of Botany Bay and the Sydney skyline.

A childcare centre is set to fill some of the ground floor space of the site, while crowning the building will be a communal residential space, featuring a landscaped garden and barbecue facilities.&nbsp;

Sitting just a five-minute walk from Arncliffe station, residents can commute to the CBD in just 15-minutes, while the site also sits nearby to some of Sydney’s major arterial roads, such as the M5, which offers convenient access to Sydney Airport.

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For residents looking for a beach-ier lifestyle, Brighton-Le-Sands Beach, along with an array of chic restaurants, lie just a 10-minute drive away.

Construction is nearing completion on the Arncliffe project, with buyers expected to move in soon.

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Ventura Residences comprises 83 spacious and light-filled apartments across eight levels, centrally positioned in the heart of Arncliffe


Inside TQM's brand new Arncliffe apartment project, Ventura 

Often compared against some of the greatest cities in the world, Sydney boasts great employment opportunities, stunning beaches and diverse cultural offerings.

The city&rsquo;s southern suburbs are undergoing great transformation, delivering a family-friendly atmosphere, budding gentrification and affordable housing.

Two of Michael Yardney&rsquo;s top 15 suburbs to invest in this year are located in the region, Bexley and Kogarah, displaying the great investment opportunities on offer for homebuyers, investors and downsizers.

With many brand-new developments now on the market, Urban takes a look at five new one-bedroom apartments available in Sydney&rsquo;s southern suburbs under $599,000.

1. Bloom Arncliffe 
Address: 213 Princes Highway, Arncliffe NSW 2205 
One-bedroom apartments from $595,000

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Situated in Sydney&rsquo;s south, Bloom boasts a collection of 318 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.

Developed by Wingate, the project spans seven buildings and features ground-floor restaurants and retailers for the convenience of residents, as well as views over Botany Bay and private entertaining balconies.

Each apartment, designed by Stephen Bowers Architects, offers floor-to-ceiling windows, a dedicated study room, and the latest appliances.

2. Kogarah Grand 
Address: 78 Regent Street, Kogarah NSW 2217 
One-bedroom apartments from $599,000

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Delivered by Modern Developments, Kogarah Grand offers all of the vibrancy and convenience of urban living with a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Situated in the heart of Kogarah village, the apartment building is immersed in a transforming community with renowned beaches, retail centres and great schools.

The architecturally designed building features floor-to-ceiling windows, views across Monterrey and Brighton-Le-Sands, and spacious living rooms.

3. Slate Caringbah 
Address: 2-4 Hinkler Avenue, Caringbah NSW 2229 
One-bedroom apartments from $575,000

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Set over five floors, Slate is the newest south Sydney offering from developers Bexgrove.

Designed by PSEC Project Services, the project features one, two and three-bedroom apartments with private courtyards, native landscaping and premium finishes.

Carefully designed, the project boasts a north-east facing fa&ccedil;ade, bold geometric architecture, spacious open-plan interiors and a stylish integration of natural materials.

Slate delivers residents an idyllic lifestyle in an exceptional beachside location, with a rare combination of coastal amenity and central living.

4. The Mitchell, Jannali 
Address: 11-15 Mitchell Avenue, Jannali NSW 2226 
One-bedroom apartments from $565,000

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Located in the tranquil Jannali, the Mitchell is moments away from local offerings and Cronulla&rsquo;s vibrant beach culture.

Delivered by Truland, the complex features a collection of one, two and three-bedroom residences that boast contemporary living at an affordable price.

A sophisticated design defines this project, with stone finishes, landscaped greenery and open-plan living.

The homes, designed by PBD Architects, also feature sunlit terraces, floor-to-ceiling glass and views of Jannali&rsquo;s natural surrounds.

Sydney's southern suburbs are undergoing great transformation, delivering a family-friendly atmosphere, budding gentrification and affordable housing

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July 2021: Four brand-new apartments in South Sydney under $599,000

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A contemporary apartment in Arncliffe, NSW has been listed by the mortgagee in possession with a $690,000 asking price.
The two bedroom, two bathroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-arncliffe-134124246" target="_blank">43/10 Bidjigal Road</a> last traded for $560,000 off the plan in 2013, two years before the building was completed.
The 90 sqm unit on the fourth level of the 2015 completed block has a modern kitchen, and open plan living area, north facing balcony, study and secure parking. 
It is located within walking distance to both Arncliffe and Wolli Creek stations, village shops and eateries. 
Toula Haddad and Sam Epsimos of Raine &amp; Horne Bexley/Beverley Hills have the listing. 
The last two bed apartment in the investor-dominated block sold for $700,000 just under a year ago.
Another two bed, on level five, has been on the market for over a year and has had a steadfast guide of $750,000 to $780,000.
 
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Construction at the apartment project, The Orchid at Arncliffe, has recommenced after non-bank lender Wingate secured funding to complete the development.
Construction was halted in August <a href="/news/william-odwyers-ralan-hits-voluntary-administration">after the Ralan Group collapsed</a> owing creditors $500 million.
The administrators Grant Thornton signalled $70 million to $80 million was needed to complete the project.
Almost two-thirds of the 318 apartments and 13 out of 36 commercial units at The Orchid were sold off-the-plan, according to Grant Thornton.
At the end of August, Ralan's secured lender Wingate appointed Deloitte as receivers and managers of the development having previously appointed Deloitte as receivers of six other Ralan companies that hold land and other assets tied to Ralan's now-scrapped Ruby and Sapphire high-rise development on the Gold Coast.
A spokeswoman for Wingate confirmed that construction recommenced at The Orchid in late August "with the current program tracking towards completion by mid-2020".
"The development is approximately 50 per cent complete," she said.
"Richard Crookes Constructions is continuing as the builder of the development with work on site progressing well with [on average] 165 workers on site each day in the past week," she said. "Details regarding the financing of the development are commercial in-confidence."
At the same time as construction restarted at The Orchid, Deloitte, as receivers, has appointed ResortBrokers to sell management rights to the only completed tower at Ralan's now mothballed four-tower Ruby Collection project on behalf of Wingate. The 30-level tower was completed last November and includes 230 apartments.
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The Orchid, Arncliffe resumes construction after Ralan collapse

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Colliers International are selling a newly rezoned, mixed-use development site in Arncliffe, for around $12 million. 
The site located at 96-102 Princes Highway, Arncliffe has been converted from industrial to high-rise residential.
It sits directly opposite the Arncliffe train station, with DA lodged for 83 residential units and ground floor commercial retail. 
The property sits within the NSW Department of Planning &amp; Environment's Bayside West Priority Precinct which was included in the Precinct Proposal and Draft Development Controls.
As a result the property has been earmarked for rezoning to Zone B4 Mixed Use with an increased FSR of 2.5:1 and an increased building height limit of 31 metres. 
The site currently has an existing factory with car rentals leasing on a short-term lease; at $165,000+ GST short term rental income. 
“This is an ideal opportunity for developers to acquire a development site with a quality existing building creating short term rental income whilst waiting for a pending DA approval from council,” said Trent Gallagher, National Director, Industrial at Colliers International, who is handling the sale of the asset. 
“There is the opportunity to increase the scheme to circa 100+ apartments following the DA existing approval by way of incorporating affordable housing into the development.” 
Located on a corner block, the property holds views to the Sydney CBD, Botany Bay and broader district and is a 200m walk to the Arncliffe town centre and shops. 
Expressions of interest for 96-102 Princes Highway, Arncliffe closes April 4 2019.
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The Rocksia Hotel in the Sydney inner west Sydney has been sold for $36 million.
It sold after less than two weeks on the market with Feros Hotels selling the property to Oscars Hotels, which is led by brothers Bill and Mario Gravanis.
The hotel at 299 Princes Highway in Arncliffe sold on just less than 8% yield.
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The former car showroom and sale yard was converted into hotel 10 years ago after the 4218 square metre site was bought for $5.6 million by Nick and Chris Feros with long-time business partner Bob Richards.
More than $900 million in pub transactions have occurred across NSW in the past 18 months.
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