Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

Joel Robinson

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

The Gold Coast Planning Committee has supported the preliminary approval for the Benowa Gardens Urban Village project following an extensive community consultation and assessment process.

The proposal will now proceed to a full council vote on June 2.

The application sought approval for a masterplanned urban village on the existing Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre site, combining new housing, retail, dining, health and lifestyle amenities within a walkable, integrated precinct.&nbsp;

The proposed redevelopment includes around 413 apartments integrated above a revitalised mixed-use centre featuring a full-line supermarket of 4,000 sqm, 6,000 sqm of specialty retail and dining space across around 30 retailers, a 7,000 sqm health and wellness precinct, and roughly 9,630 sqm of office and medical suites.&nbsp;

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The broader masterplan also includes very significant traffic and transport improvements, wide pedestrian walkways, upgraded pedestrian and cycle connections, and enhanced public areas designed to create a more connected and walkable community environment.&nbsp;

Centre owner Patrick Lu said the milestone reflected months of detailed planning, technical assessment and ongoing communication with local residents, businesses, schools and stakeholders.

“We appreciate the time, consideration and care Council officers and the Planning Committee have given this proposal throughout the assessment process,” Lu said.

“We also sincerely thank the local community for engaging with us, sharing feedback and participating in the consultation process over many months.

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“We understand projects of this scale bring questions and concerns, which is why we have worked hard to listen carefully, provide information transparently and continue refining elements of the proposal where possible.

“Our vision has always been to create a well-designed, community-focused urban village that responds to the changing needs of the Gold Coast, while delivering improved amenity, housing diversity, healthcare access and local lifestyle benefits.

“This proposal is about creating a genuine live-work-play environment where residents can access everyday services, schools, healthcare, dining, shopping and green space within walking distance, while also supporting local jobs and economic activity.”

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Lu said the proposal had evolved significantly through consultation and technical review, particularly around traffic, pedestrian and student safety and neighbourhood connectivity.&nbsp;

Melissa Griffin, Director at Urbis, said the recommendation recognised the strategic importance of delivering more housing and services within established urban areas already supported by infrastructure.

“This proposal represents the type of thoughtful, integrated growth that planning frameworks across South-East Queensland are encouraging,” Ms Griffin said.

“The project seeks to place housing, retail, healthcare and employment opportunities together in a highly accessible location close to schools, transport and existing services.

“Importantly, the process has involved significant technical assessment and community engagement to ensure local issues and feedback were properly considered throughout the planning pathway.”

$1 billion Benowa Gardens Urban Village heads to council vote following Planning Committee support

Surfers Paradise is officially set for its first new residential development with a 45-storey skybridge connecting the two towers.

John Camilleri’s Celestino Developments has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council to develop its major beachfront precinct across its huge 4,000 sqm oceanfront site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">63–79 Garfield Terrace</a>, just five months after its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-billionaire-winx-breeder-s-bold-two-tower-surfers-paradise-play-with-45th-storey-skybridge">submission in late 2025</a>.

The approved scheme will deliver two towers rising 55 and 48 storeys, connected by a skybridge positioned on level 45 that will house a range of resident-only wellness and entertainment spaces.

In its notice of approval, the Gold Coast City Council said the&nbsp;proposed overall built form has been designed to complement the scale, intensity and protect the adjacent amenity and surrounding streets through the use of varied setbacks, site cover and architectural elements.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dbi">DBI</a>, the development will comprise 275 apartments across the two towers, including a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, as well as several penthouses. The apartments will sit above a landscaped podium featuring more than 90 metres of beachfront pool frontage, private resident lawns, lounges, and wellness spaces.

DBI said the design draws heavily from the movement and form of the coastal environment, with curving balcony lines and sculpted façades intended to soften the scale of the towers while maximising ocean outlooks and passive shading outcomes.

“The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience,” DBI said in planning documents submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The most distinctive element of the approved project is the skybridge linking the two towers at level 45. The elevated communal space is planned to include executive lounges, formal dining areas, wellness facilities, and panoramic ocean-facing outlooks.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI said.

At podium level, residents will have access to a suite of resort-style amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a yoga lawn, gymnasium, plunge pools, and treatment spaces. The beachfront pool has been designed with separate lap, lounge, and children’s areas extending across the width of the site.

The project will also introduce new food and beverage offerings along the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages, contributing additional activation to the beachfront precinct.

First look: Winx billionaire’s beachfront Surfers Paradise apartment development greenlit

Brisbane off the plan apartments

A new residential development is in the works for Brisbane's&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>.

A private Sydney developer has lodged plans for a new 12-level apartment building at 8-12 Playfield Street, a 1890 sqm site on the fringe of Westfield Chermside.

There a currently a handful of houses on the four-site amalgamation that will make way for the new project.

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The development plan includes 62 apartments designed squarely for the owner-occupier. There will be 40 three-bedroom apartments, 20 four-bedrooms, and two five-bedroom penthouses.

The larger apartments have been incorporated to provide an alternative to families and professionals looking for detached or semi-detached housing, the planning documents note.

The project includes parking for 151 vehicles spread across three basement levels, 135 spaces allocated for residents and 16 for visitors.

Designed by <a href="/architects/ana-architects">Angelo Nicolosi &amp; Associates Architects</a>, the proposed apartment building includes an attractive pedestrian access point connecting directly to the proposed footpath on Playfield Street.&nbsp;

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The entryway is designed to be clear, defined, easily accessible, and complemented by generous landscaping, leading to the lobby, lifts, and the ground floor private wellness centre gym.&nbsp;

All apartments are designed for low-maintenance living, offering high-quality, house-sized units with ample private open spaces directly accessible from primary living areas—following the principles of subtropical design. This design approach aims to optimise natural elements such as sunlight, ventilation and breezes for future occupants.&nbsp;

Situated in Chermside's heart, the development offers proximity to key amenities such as the Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside Shopping Centre, recreational spaces, and public transport infrastructure.

Staff Writer

Sydney developer proposes new Chermside apartments

Award-winning developer and builder <a href="/developers/holm-developments">Holm Developments</a> is bringing a small-scale luxury townhouse development in Ascot, considered by many as one of Brisbane's most premier suburbs on the river.

<a href="/developments/ascot-qld-4007">Ascot</a> is distinguished by its collection of heritage-listed sites, characterised by the grandeur of large Queenslander homes that dot the landscape.

Holm's townhouse development,&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/ascot-row-89-95-stevenson-street-ascot">Ascot Row</a>, stands out in a suburb where townhouses account for only nine per cent of dwellings.

Aside from the scarcity of brand new property, Ascot Row has been designed so it still caters to the demographic who wants to live in a house, but offers a&nbsp;price point significantly lower than the median price of houses in the affluent area.

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Within walking distance from Ascot Row is the vibrant Racecourse Road Village and the popular Portside Wharf shopping mall, creating a lively and convenient neighbourhood for residents.&nbsp;

The Racecourse Road Village is just a ten-minute walk west of Ascot Row, where residents can find a variety of cafes and restaurants, such as highly-rated dining options such as Le Bon Choix cafe, Cafe 63, American restaurant 5 Boroughs, and hamburger restaurant Grill'd, and shops and essential services, like Coles supermarket and Ascot Medical Centre.

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Towards the south, the upscale residential and retail precinct Portside Wharf is reachable within a nine-minute stroll across Kingsford Smith Dr, boasting a range of dining options, shops, a large fish shop, a supermarket, and a Dendy cinema complex.

Adjacent to Portside Wharf is Hercules Street Park, providing residents with recreational opportunities such as state-of-the-art playgrounds, aquativity areas, multi-court play areas, open green spaces, BBQ facilities, and an off-leash dog park.&nbsp;

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Adding to Ascot Row's appeal as a family-friendly address are the several schools nearby, including Hamilton State School less than 400 metres away, Ascot State School, St Rita's College in <a href="/new-townhouses/clayfield-qld-4011">Clayfield</a> and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot within a five-minute drive.

The <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>-designed Ascot Row comprises 14 three-bedroom townhomes designed as a modern architectural interpretation of the iconic Queenslander style.&nbsp;

Ascot Row is well under construction and is slated for completion soon under Holm's construction arm,&nbsp;<a href="/builders/holm-built">Holm Built</a>.

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The Plus Architecture-designed Ascot Row comprises 14 three-bedroom townhomes designed as a modern architectural interpretation of the iconic Queenslander style

How Ascot Row fits into the affluent Brisbane riverside suburb

Nestled on the border of the blue-chip suburbs <a href="/new-townhouses/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> and <a href="/developments/taringa-qld-4068">Taringa</a>, Oakman Residences presents an alternative to owning traditional homes in a suburb dominated by single dwellings but without compromising on space or comfort, rather with perks of various amenities and a strategic location.

This <a href="/developers/feltham-property-group">Feltham</a>-developed project boasts spacious residences that front onto parks with resort-style landscaping and a curated selection of amenities—all immersed in Taringa’s greenery and tapestry.

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<a href="/new-townhouses/oakman-residences-27-union-street-taringa">Oakman Residences</a> is conveniently located within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, public transport options, the Brisbane River, parks, and multiple schools.

The Union Street development is adjacent to Oakman Park and Miskin Street Park, which include an Australian rules football field, play equipment, and biking paths—a big value for young families seeking a family-friendly address as their future home.&nbsp;

Furthermore, on the east side of Oakman Park lies Brisbane Boys College, one of the city's prestigious schools, while just an eight-minute walk away towards the west is the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Technology.

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Transportation options are plentiful, with several bus stops lining Moggill Rd and Taringa Station just 850 metres from Oakman Residences.&nbsp;

Taringa Station is surrounded by cafes and fast food restaurants like Amaretto Cafe Restaurant Bar, Indian Mehfil, Little Rice Bowl Restaurants, and Domino's, along with a small shopping centre, Taringa Professional Centre, located adjacent to the station.

Additionally, Oakman Residences is only a quick ride to key precincts in nearby suburbs, such as Toowong Village and The Wesley Hospital to the northeast, as well as <a href="/new-townhouses/indooroopilly-qld-4068">Indooroopilly</a> Central and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre to the southwest, making it a well-connected location for residents.

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“Designed around the community, Oakman Residences has been crafted to create a sense of privacy and seclusion to each of the dwellings, while feeling protected and nestled within a community,” says Elizabeth Anderson of <a href="/architects/hal-architects">Hayes Anderson Lynch</a>.

Through retaining 90 per cent of the mature natives onsite, Oakman Residences connects and immerses itself with the heritage streetscape and the neighbouring parklands, delivering a boutique collection of just 24 homes.&nbsp;

Oakman Residences comprises 17 luxury, low-maintenance park-fronting three-bedroom townhomes, along with six full-floor three-bedroom sky homes, afforded with their lift access.&nbsp;

The development is nearing completion, with construction expected to finish in the middle of this year.

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Oakman Residences is conveniently located within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, public transport options, the Brisbane River, parks, and multiple schools

Oakman Residences: Taringa's absolute parkside new apartments

Indooroopilly in Brisbane's south-west has a little bit of everything.

A riverside suburb, Indooroopilly has the largest shopping centre in Brisbane's western suburbs, it's home to a number of parks including Witton Barracks Park, and its proximity to the Brisbane River makes for a nature-fuelled lifestyle with all the conveniences of living near the city.

The area is well known for excellent schools, which has often drawn families to the suburb.

While a sought-after place to live, it's not often there's an opportunity to buy brand new.

We've had a look at the best projects currently on the market in <a href="/developments/indooroopilly-qld-4068">Indooroopilly</a>.

<h2>Project: Natura</h2>

<h2>Location: 55 York Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4068</h2>

<h2>Developer: Opalyn Property Group</h2>

<a href="/developers/opalyn-property-group">Opalyn Property Group</a> is in the works of bringing a boutique apartment development in <a href="/developments/indooroopilly-qld-4068">Indooroopilly</a>, strategically positioned just 800 metres away from Taringa Train Station and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre.

<a href="/new-apartments/natura-indooroopilly-55-york-street-indooroopilly-qld-4068">Natura</a> comprises 35 two and three-bedroom apartments spread over five levels, accompanied by two undercover secure car parks with intercom security access.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/vsa-designs">VSA Designs</a>, Natura residences feature a neutral palette inspired by nature, accentuated by high-quality finishes and fixtures sourced from renowned brands.

Each residence features two generous and usable balconies, extending the living areas and offering residents a connection to the outdoors.

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Residents of Natura will also have exclusive access to a rooftop terrace complete with BBQ facilities, a separate dining area, and break-out zones enveloped by lush manicured gardens.&nbsp;

Natura has already reached its pre-sales milestones, with anticipation that the remaining apartments will be quickly snapped up once construction commences. Prices for a two-bedroom unit at Natura start at $749,000.

<h2>Project: Long Pocket</h2>

<h2>Location: 75 Jacaranda Place, Indooroopilly QLD 4068</h2>

<h2>Developer: Shayher Group</h2>

Indooroopilly's townhouses are a rare find, comprising only eight per cent of the area's private dwellings and particularly unique when nestled between two prestigious golf clubs.

Developed by <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>-based <a href="/developers/shayher-group">Shayher Group</a>, Long Pocket stands out as a highly sought-after townhouse development, drawing significant interest from locals including downsizers, young professionals with children, and families alike.

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<a href="/buildings/long-pocket-75-jacaranda-place-indooroopilly">Long Pocket</a> features 45 four-level, four-bedroom townhouses grouped into two distinct collections: the Rainforest Collection adjacent to Jacaranda Place Reserve and the Riverview Collection offering stunning views of the Brisbane River, with the latter being the preferred choice among buyers.

Each townhouse at Long Pocket boasts a meticulously planned layout, with a dual garage with storage and a spacious entry lobby on the ground level, open-plan living and dining areas, a galley kitchen on the middle level, and master suites and bedrooms on the top levels.

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The centrepiece of Long Pocket is its exclusive 22-metre resort-style pool, complete with a sauna and steam room, offering residents a luxurious retreat right at their doorstep.

Moreover, residents enjoy easy access to two 18-hole golf courses, St Lucia Golf Links, and Indooroopilly Golf Club, making Long Pocket an ideal choice for those seeking a lifestyle of convenience and leisure.

<h2>Project: The Audrey</h2>

<h2>Location:&nbsp;109 Clarence Road, Indooroopilly QLD 4068</h2>

<h2>Developer: Savve Developments &amp; Construction</h2>

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Construction is well underway at the latest Brisbane development by SAVVE Developments &amp; Construction.&nbsp;

SAVVE secured a 1610 sqm site at 107 Clarence Road and crafted The&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/audrey-st-leonards-13-19-canberra-avenue-st-leonards">Audrey</a>, a mix of 35 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a five-bedroom penthouses.

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Commercial tenancies will take up shop across the ground floor of the site, with the two-storey addition set to include space for offices and food and beverage retailers.&nbsp;

Designed by Prospect Architects, with interiors by Merge, the development will take inspiration from the tree-lined streets of its locale, which is situated just moments from world-class cafes, restaurants, shopping and golf courses.&nbsp;

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Indooroopilly's top three new developments selling in 2024

Diversified investment group and property developer Salter Brothers is set for its first development play in the Queensland capital.

While they own and operate a handful of retreats across the Gold Coast and outer Brisbane through their Spicers Retreats brand which they acquired in late 2022, their new project, exclusively revealed by Apartments.com.au, is their first within the City of Brisbane.

Salter Brothers, who is based in Melbourne but has several hotels and commercial assets nationally, is seeking to demolish the Mercure Brisbane Garden City Hotel in Upper Mount Gravatt and develop a new 17-level apartment building at 18 Macgregor Street, Upper Mount Gravatt.

They've had Bates Smart, who has worked more in Sydney and Melbourne since it was founded in the mid-1850s, create the plans for the mixed-use building that will have 101 apartments above a four-level podium. That will home a 90-space childcare centre and parking for 107 cars.

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The residential apartments will start from level six and run through to level 17. The apartments are expressed as "gently undulating petals," Bates Smart wrote in their submission to the Brisbane City Council.

"The tower form and floorplate have been inspired by the native indigenous Tea Tree Flower and Wallum Banksia, two species of flora endemic to the region. This resulted in each apartment being expressed as an individual 'petal' with a curved edge, spatially and visually separated from the apartment adjacent."

There will be eight apartments per floor, six two-beds and two three-bedders. Living rooms and balconies are oriented to achieve maximum amenity through view outlook and solar access.

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A rooftop communal terrace will span the entirety of level 18. It's been conceived as an extension of the nearby Toohey Forest Park which is known for its ecological significance and native flora and fauna. The rooftop will have&nbsp; a pool, mineral spa, and a landscaped seating area oriented to the north where they enjoy primary view outlook towards Mount Gravatt.

A resident gym and separate amenity room are located east and west of the core, while to the south there will be a landscaped barbecue area.

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Bates Smart said&nbsp;Mount Gravatt was known by the local Turrbal and Jagera Peoples as 'kaggur-madul', meaning the 'Place of the Echidna', or 'Where Echidnas Rest'.

They said they when they designed the external shading system, they took inspiration from the delicate fine grain repetition of echidna spikes and their use in traditional indigenous jewellery making, where the quills were dried, treated with emu oil, and then assembled into beautiful strings of necklaces which express a strong linear repetition that enhances the legibility of curved surfaces they adorn.

The 5,356 sqm site is ideally located a five-minute walk from Garden City Westfield, one of Brisbane's largest shopping centres.

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Down in its native Melbourne, Salter is currently developing <a href="/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela Ivanhoe</a>, 62 one, two three and four-bedroom apartments in Melbourne's north east.

The 5,356 sqm site is ideally located a five-minute walk from Garden City Westfield in Upper Mount Gravatt, one of Brisbane's largest shopping centres.

First look exclusive: Salter Brothers plot new Brisbane apartments

Contreras Earl Architecture is continuing to bring its architectural smarts to Brisbane on behalf of developer Vista Projects.

Having submitted <a href="/news/qld/first-look-architectural-apartments-set-for-st-lucia">plans for Vista in St Lucia late last year</a> for five striking apartments, the Gold Coast-based architecture firm has put together a design for their next project in the neighbouring <a href="/new-apartments/taringa-qld-4068">Taringa</a>.

The project, dubbed La Flor at&nbsp;128-130 Swann Road, will replace two single-level houses on 1,042 sqm.

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"The elevated site presents an opportunity to create a building of significance on a street of iconic character in the established inner-west suburb, a leafy locality with panoramic views towards the city," the Architecture Statement submitted to the Brisbane City Council by <a href="/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a> noted.

La Flor draws inspiration from nature, with its design metaphorically likened to the unfolding petals of a flower and translates into an architectural interplay between openness and enclosure.&nbsp;

The material palette, including coloured concrete, translucent glass, stone, and aluminium, further reinforces the concept of the building's petal form.

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"Creating a space of sanctuary in the suburban setting “La Flor” emanates sculptural presence, while also providing spaces of privacy and shadowy refuge from nature’s elements as well as from the street.

"This interplay of openness and enclosure amplifies the buildings’ honest character and feel creating a harmonious addition to the streetscape of Swann Road."

The six-level building will have eight three-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom penthouse with its own private rooftop. The rest of the rooftop is reserved for resident amenity, comprising a resort-style pool, a sauna, extensive seating, barbecue spaces and sun lounges.

The design also takes the&nbsp;opportunity to use the undercroft area below the building with a unique wellness zone nestled amongst the gentle slope that includes an outdoor gym, outdoor yoga and entertainment areas distributed across different terraces immersed by lush landscape and vegetation.

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The architecture also incorporates cascading vegetation that complements the building's organic lines, strategically placed to enhance privacy internally and externally while fostering a stronger connection with the surrounding vegetation.

Contreras Earl has a long history on the Gold Coast. Led by Rafael&nbsp;Contreras and Monica Earl, the company has designed several buildings by Sunland including the luxury 272 Hedges Avenue in Mermaid Beach and 180 Marine Parade in Labrador.

First look: Contreras Earl pen new Taringa apartment project, La Flor

Queensland developer Azure has released the final apartments for its One Earle Lane development in Toowong.

The final eight apartments, including two penthouses, have hit the market in the building which is 90 per cent sold and under construction.

“We’re thrilled to release these final residences, especially considering how well received <a href="/new-apartments/one-earle-lane-by-azure">One Earle Lane</a> has been to date,” <a href="/developers/azure">Azure</a> Director&nbsp;Trent Kiernan said.

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“These residences showcase the commitment of Azure to delivering a unique blend of luxury and contemporary living, to <a href="/new-apartments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a>.

“One Earle Lane’s final release delivers a diverse range of residences to cater for a range of buyers looking for a luxurious and sophisticated lifestyle that truly feels like home.”

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The two remaining penthouses are priced from $3.6 million, each adorning park and city views on the northern façade and provide spacious living areas that are enhanced by expansive balconies.&nbsp;

The final six remaining apartments are part of the Parkview Collection which feature three bedrooms plus multi-purpose room, 2.5 bathrooms and two-car parking.

One Earle Lane will provide residents with unmatched amenities and the ultimate level of sophistication just minutes from Brisbane CBD.

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The project has an entry lobby with a concierge desk and a business lounge, as well as a rooftop residents club with resort-style facilities including a wellness area with a sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, gym, and a 25 metre heated lap pool.

Simon and Courtney Caulfield are selling the remaining eight apartments.

“The high-end apartment market is showing resilience despite recent fluctuations, and we’re noticing sustained interest from buyers, even in the face of tight supply conditions,” Mrs Caulfield said.&nbsp;

“In fact, Brisbane’s unit market has experienced the second-highest capital growth nationally, with a notable growth rate of 14.8 per cent over the past 12 months.”

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Simon Caulfield said buyers in the high-end property market are looking for more than just a place to live.

"They seek a lifestyle statement that encapsulates luxury, security, and convenience," he said.

“While amenities certainly play a role, recent growth rates in unit prices in Brisbane have heightened the sense of urgency among buyers, and we expect to see this consistent in One Earle Lane.”

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Azure is a privately owned real estate development and investment company that has delivered more than 1,400 terraces, units and residential lots since it was founded in 2014.&nbsp;

The company’s active portfolio of seven developments is valued at more than $500 million and includes One Five Six by Azure at New Farm which set a price record for the inner city in 2022 with its $11.4 million penthouse sale.

One Earle Lane, designed by&nbsp;Paul Conrad Architects and constructed by 5Point Projects, is on track for completion at the end of 2024.

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Simon Caulfield said buyers in the high-end property market are looking for more than just a place to live

Azure release final apartments at One Earle Lane, Toowong

Aria is again seeking to bulk up its upcoming Kangaroo Point apartment project, Canopy House.

The design change comes after the&nbsp;Tim Forrester-led developer, who focuses heavily on sustainable practices, green buildings and extensive rooftop amenity, has bought the site next door to the approved Canopy House, now giving them a larger footprint of around 2,300 sqm across 50-62 Leopard Street, Kangaroo Point

They're seeking to add a further four levels to the previous 29-level tower by Rothelowman, which were approved in August after a&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/aria-seek-to-make-kangaroo-point-cliffside-tower-canopy-house-by-aria-larger">change application in June last year</a>.

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The new design will also see the step in the building removed. The tower floorplate will now get larger from levels 14 upwards, where previously narrowed to home the larger three-bedroom apartments. The design change will see&nbsp;the apartment numbers increase from 136 to 196.

The majority of the increases will be in the two-bedroom stock. There will be 75 per cent more two-beds, with then numbers jumping from 64 to 112. The three beds will increase 27 per cent from 66 to 84.

With the increase in the apartments will come an increase in the parking spaces, up to 295 from 226.

The new design will also see an extended podium which will now feature a resident park with a barbecue kitchen and outdoor dining area, playground, and seating pods.

The documents suggest the new design will improve the facade, providing a "greater visual relief to the built form and significantly increasing the project’s ‘Green Factor’."

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The land acquisition next door provides more than 130 metres of additional street frontage to Mark Lane, Leopard Street and Vulture Street.

Town planner Saunders Havill Group suggested in the documents submitted to the Brisbane City Council that&nbsp;the increased size of the site and the full control of the block-end provides for several significant improvements to the project in terms of its ground plane public realm offering, vehicle access, servicing and circulation, constructability, and sequencing methodologies.

They said the widening of the Mark Lane carriageway and verge will provide an improved pedestrian experience and vehicle safety, while also creating an opportunity for Mark Lane to become a destination laneway with echoes of Fish Lane.

The site had previously had two dwelling houses which Saunders Havills said were "left isolated", and had limited development potential.

Icon is forecasting an August start of construction, with a crane being installed onsite by March next year. Completion is forecasted for the end of 2027.

First look: Aria bulk up Canopy House in Kangaroo Point by buying next door

New apartments in the affordable end of the market are few and far between in Brisbane, and have been for quite some time.

While apartment values continue to rise month on month, it's the luxury end of the market in the off the plan space which is dominating in both supply and sales metrics.

The good news is the Brisbane market is incredibly strong. The median value of units has risen to $587,000, and, if the trends continue, will overtake Melbourne's median unit value by the end of the year.

Both trends in the data, as well as developers and agents on the ground, suggest there's not going to be a slowdown of growth in Brisbane anytime soon.

What has made the market problematic for prospective off the plan buyers is the volume of higher-density projects, which tend to offer more affordable options than boutique riverfront buildings. They've been few and far between, given the availability of builders and construction costs. Smaller, higher-end buildings cost less to build and take a shorter amount of time, and the prices in them make the whole development more feasible financially.

Amid a limited market for the entry-level buyer, we've cast our eye over the whole of Brisbane and wrapped up the best apartment developments in Brisbane that have apartments under the $1 million mark.

<h2>Project: Ruby Ruby</h2>

<h2>Location: 12 Crombie Street, Milton QLD 4064</h2>

<h2>Developer: Kokoda Property</h2>

<h2>Price: From $799,000</h2>

Award-winning national developer <a href="/developers/kokoda-property">Kokoda Property</a>'s third <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> apartment development, <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a>, in <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>, offers 145 two and three-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 65 sqm to 155 sqm. The two-bedroom units are priced starting at $799,000.

All units boast open living areas extending to balconies, kitchens well-equipped with Miele or Bosch appliances, contemporary bathrooms, and walk-in robes in master suites.

Cottee Parker Principal (Interiors), Dee Passenger, said that the internal material palette echoes a similar design language that takes inspiration from Milton’s history.

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“Internally, we’ve blended organic feature joinery, flowing curves, textural transparent features and weaving forms to create a captivating, luxury living experience,” Passenger said.

Now a staple of Kokoda's, Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said the team has also carefully considered the inclusion of extra, premium amenities.

“Ruby Ruby is packed with an incredible range of extensive amenities that offer buyers an elevated luxury apartment living experience in Brisbane,” Stevens said.

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The 21-level building will feature a wellness rooftop with a wet-edge swimming pool that spans the full width of the building, as well as several cabanas, day beds, a firepit area, barbecues and alfresco spaces, and a private dining and bar area. Completing the fitness component of the rooftop is a health and wellness space with a gym, infrared sauna, spa, plunge pool and yoga studio.&nbsp;

Kokoda is also catering for the working-from-home trend with several meeting rooms on the ground level, while the podium will house a private dining and lounge area, a cinema room, and a billiards room.

<h2>Project: Estilo on the Park</h2>

<h2>Location: 75-81 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside QLD 4032</h2>

<h2>Developer: Gardner Vaughan Group</h2>

<h2>Prices: From $869,000</h2>

Veteran builder developer Gardner Vaughan Group's parkside <a href="/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a> development,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/estilo-on-the-park-chermside-81-kittyhawk-drive-chermside">Estilo on the Park</a>.

The project, which has two-bedroom apartments starting at $869,000, will put residents on the fringe of 73-hectare Seventh Brigade Park and opposite one of the largest Westfield shopping centres in the southern hemisphere once completed.

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<a href="/new-apartments/estilo-on-the-park-chermside-81-kittyhawk-drive-chermside">Estilo on the Park</a>&nbsp;is a three-tower apartment development with towers one and two, Lujosa and Belleza, all but sold out, while the <a href="/news/qld/gardner-vaughan-launch-final-release-at-chermsides-estilo-on-the-park-as-completion-nears">final stage of the project</a>, Escencia, has a limited selection of its 50 apartments remaining.

There are two, three and four-bedroom apartments on offer in Esencia, with prices starting from just over $800,000.

Apartments at Esencia will sit above four commercial tenancies.

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Each apartment features open-plan living spaces extending to large entertainer's balconies, kitchens fitted with integrated European appliances and stone benchtops, and large master suites with walk-in wardrobes and en suites.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor dining, in addition to several relaxation zones, a central outdoor pool, and landscaped gardens.

<h2>Project: Stonebrook</h2>

<h2>Location: 10 Flora Street, Stones Corner QLD 4120</h2>

<h2>Developer: Gardner Vaughan Group</h2>

<h2>Price: From $1,069,000</h2>

Despite prices for their apartments now at just over $1 million due to the success of selling all the one-bedroom apartments and the entry-level two-bedroom units, Gardner Vaughan's <a href="/new-apartments/stonebrook-stones-corner-10-flora-street-stones-corner">Stonebrook</a> project in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/stones-corner-qld-4120">Stones Corner</a>&nbsp;still&nbsp;deserves a place on the list.

That's because the price of $1,069,000 is for their large two-bedroom apartments, with an additional multi-purpose room.

On track for completion later this year, Stonebrook, on the fringe of Hanlon Park, comprises 90&nbsp;one, two, three and four-bedroom units as well as a gym,&nbsp;heated pool, and a communal rooftop terrace overlooking park views.

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Stonebrook is also proud UDIA-certified EnviroDevelopment.

The development is just five kilometres from the Brisbane CBD via the Buranda Train &amp; Busways and moments from the first-class restaurants at Logan Rd.&nbsp;

<h2>Project: 443 Queen</h2>

<h2>Location: 443 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000</h2>

<h2>Developer: Cbus Property</h2>

<h2>Prices: From $850,000</h2>

Developed and recently completed by Australia’s most awarded and trusted national property investors and developers <a href="/developers/cbus-property">Cbus Property</a> is Brisbane's new riverside landmark, 443 Queen.

<a href="/buildings/443-queen-street-brisbane-443-queen-street-brisbane">443 Queen</a> offers 264 apartments with a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom floor plans. Now the final opportunity to buy in the building has presented itself, with just a handful of apartments recently hitting the market.

The one-bedroom apartments start from $850,000.

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Designed by the internationally acclaimed architectural firms <a href="/architects/woha">WOHA</a> and <a href="/architects/architectus">Architectus</a>, the residences are afforded unprecedented views of the Brisbane River, Story Bridge, and <a href="/developments/kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Kangaroo Point</a>.

The emphasis on sustainable and energy-efficient design sets 443 Queen St apart as a world-class development.&nbsp;

Residents will also benefit from a full-floor recreation deck, complete with a 25-metre riverside infinity pool, a state-of-the-art gym, dining room, and cabana lounges.&nbsp;

Both trends in the data, as well as developers and agents on the ground, suggest there's not going to be a slowdown of growth in Brisbane anytime soon.

Brisbane's best off the plan apartments under $1 million selling in 2024

Brisbane's price per square metre record has been broken at the two-level penthouse atop Kangaroo Point's newest luxury apartment development, Sorano House.

The $14 million sale, to a local, represents an internal price per sqm of over $45,000, bettering the former record at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/moray-house-65-moray-street-new-farm">Moray House</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/spyre-group">Spyre Group</a>&nbsp;in <a href="/new-apartments/new-farm-qld-4005">New Farm</a>, which set the record at $35,000 per sqm late last year.

The two-level penthouse, with 311 sqm of internal living space, a 39 sqm balcony and a 333 sqm rooftop, is one of just seven apartments in the Hamilton Street development by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/trezetto-developments">Trezetto Development</a>.

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Boasting 180-degree views of the Brisbane River and city skyline, the penthouse features four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, multiple living areas, four-car accommodations and boasts approximately 70 metres of lineal frontage over two levels.

The penthouse’s private rooftop terrace occupies the top floor of the development and homes a private pool, spa, sauna, outdoor dining and firepit.&nbsp;

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Other features include a grand 5.5-metre kitchen island bench, a suite of Wolf, Sub Zero, and V-Zug appliances, and a travertine-clad lift lobby.&nbsp;

Trezetto Developments Managing Director, Sam Sgroi, said the unprecedented sale represented a “new age” of Brisbane’s luxury property market.&nbsp;

“The sale of the Sorano House Penthouse is a testament to the maturity of the prestige market in Brisbane and the value buyers are seeing in A-Grade locations which will never be repeated,"&nbsp;Sgroi says.

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<a href="/project-marketer/ypm-group">YPM Group</a>’s Project Sales Director, Phillip Rand - who sold the penthouse - said the purchaser had been looking to secure something unique, private and irreplaceable along the riverfront and had been searching for almost two years for the right property.&nbsp;

“The <a href="/new-apartments/sorano-house-kangaroo-point-12-hamilton-street-kangaroo-point">Sorano House</a>&nbsp;penthouse sale sets a new benchmark for new development in Brisbane,” Rand said.

“This record internal sales rate has not been seen before in the <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> market and is the kind of value akin to some of Sydney's premier and established waterfront suburbs.&nbsp;

"This sale will pave the way as a new benchmark for Brisbane's ultra-luxury market.”&nbsp;

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Sorano House occupies one of the last remaining riverfront addresses in the coveted and tightly held <a href="/developments/kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Kangaroo Point</a> peninsula.

The project officially went to market in October 2023 with great success, announcing four of the six whole-floor residences had sold, with an average price of $8.6 million, in the first 10 weeks of the campaign.

YPM Group Director, Bryce O’Connor said the successful sales campaign and record penthouse sale at Sorano House demonstrates that a shortage of quality product in premium locations will continue to drive Brisbane’s luxury market - and that construction security continues to be of utmost importance to purchasers.”&nbsp;

“We are excited to see Kangaroo Point progress as one of Brisbane’s most premium residential suburbs, setting record-breaking results usually reserved for projects in New Farm or <a href="/new-apartments/teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe</a>," O'Connor said.

&nbsp;

Construction is well underway on site at Sorano House, with expected completion in early 2025. Sorano House is now 70% sold, with just two apartments remaining from $7.75 million.

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Construction is well underway on site at Sorano House, with expected completion in early 2025

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