<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

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.

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

Brisbane off the plan apartments

Redlands developer CS Development Group is preparing to launch Banyan Residences, a collection of just 30 apartments in the heart of Cleveland.

Steven Pantic, Founding Director of CS Development Group, said in recent years they identified the Redlands, and more specifically Cleveland, as a population growth area.&nbsp;

“Along with many parts of South-east Queensland, it’s an area of high demand with supply of larger, quality apartments being low,” Pantic said.

“Based on our delivery experience over 20 years, we know apartment residents are looking for spacious, well designed property that is most importantly, soundly built. Further, over the next 25 years the number of older people aged 65 years or older will increase."

Banyan's two-bedroom apartments start from $709,000, with the three-beds from $1,049,000.

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CSDG also has Casa Residences, also in Cleveland, in market. That has just 10 apartments ranging in size from 102 sqm two-bedroom apartments to 186 sqm three-bedroom units.

Position Property have sold three apartments in Casa Residences already to local buyers.

Pantic says many of their past buyers, who are downsizers, have told them they are looking for single-level living at an affordable price, with the&nbsp;ability to continue living in their local community.

“We have committed to bringing a new pipeline of quality residential developments to the area, commencing construction of our first, Casa Residences, prior to commencing the sales campaign to provide the local market with confidence in our ability to deliver.”

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Queensland Deputy Premier, Steven Miles has released updated population projections, forecasting growth of over two million new residents in South-east Queensland by 2046.

“We are in our decade of opportunity. We have a strong economy. We have a 10-year pipeline of infrastructure projects in the lead up to and beyond Brisbane 2032," Miles said.

“Thanks to all of this, and our great Queensland lifestyle, we’ve seen record levels of net interstate migration and now increasing international immigration.

“Because our population is growing, we need to get ready to build more of the Queensland we love."

The population of Redland City Council alone is expected to increase by 50,549 people between 2021 and 2046, from 161,730 to 212,279.

Steven Pantic, Founding Director of CS Development Group, said in recent years they identified the Redlands, and more specifically Cleveland, as a population growth area

Banyan Residences to launch to undersupplied Redlands apartment market

National developer Kokoda Property has secured two resident-friendly tenancies at its new <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton apartment development</a>, The Ambrose.

They've leased the two retail tenancies at the base of the Cottee Parker-designed McDoguall Street tower to&nbsp;Ardo’s, City Winery’s innovative small-format wine bar concept, and Club Pilates, a&nbsp;fast-paced, 40 minute science-based workout destination.

They'll open in the 90 sqm and 100 sqm spaces later this year, with fitouts currently underway.

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Colliers Queensland Senior Executive Retail Leasing Ishbel Jones said the tenancies will be a great retail boost for the area.

“The <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">emergence of Milton as a popular precinct</a> owes to it being a natural extension of the CBD and close to transport and entertainment, in immediate proximity to Suncorp Stadium," Jones said.

“Nationally, we are seeing a real scarcity for quality retail locations, with demand and enquiry from both local and interstate operators at a high."

The Ambrose was Kokoda's first development in <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a> following their successful Chester &amp; Ella project in nearby <a href="/developments/newstead-qld-4006">Newstead</a>. Recently completed, The Ambrose comprises 175 apartments, a health and wellness centre, private dining spaces, and a rooftop with an infinity pool with views of the Brisbane CBD, Mt Cootha, and the Brisbane River.

Earlier this year Kokoda <a href="/news/qld/kokoda-release-luxury-penthouse-collection-in-the-ambrose-milton-following-completion">released the penthouses atop The Ambrose</a>, the only apartments left for sale.

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Colliers Queensland Executive Retail Leasing Chloe Lonergan said The Ambrose presented a great opportunity for retailers to be home part of the well-connected and densely populated suburb of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

“Milton’s riverside is one of the highest density employment areas in Brisbane, benefiting from its close proximity to the CBD and accessibility, Milton is emerging as one of Brisbane’s fastest growing suburbs,” Lonergan said.

“The local community will be able to enjoy the popular Ardo’s winery, which has already established it’s success in the suburbs of <a href="/developments/newstead-qld-4006">Newstead</a>, Hawthorne and Graceville.

“We look forward to seeing the ground floor come to life with the synergy of these tenants and watch the uplift of activity on McDougall Street unfold."

Kokoda are preparing to launch their next <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton apartment development</a>, Ruby Ruby, less than metres away on Crombie Street. That will home 145 apartments across a 21-level tower, also designed by Cottee Parker.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-kokoda-file-plans-for-latest-milton-apartment-tower-ruby-ruby">First look: Kokoda file plans for latest Milton apartment tower, Ruby Ruby</a>

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Colliers Queensland Senior Executive Retail Leasing Ishbel Jones said the tenancies will be a great retail boost for the area

Kokoda's The Ambrose apartments in Milton secures Club Pilates and Ardo's Wine Bar tenancies

Aria Property has launched Casamia by Aria, their latest park-front West End apartment development.

The 14-level tower of just 44 apartments at 105-107 Jane Street sits adjacent to their previous project TreeHouse, which won the Best High Density Development in Australia at the 2023 UDIA Awards.

Designed by Rothelowman, who were inspired by the&nbsp;visionary Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, <a href="/new-apartments/casamia-west-end-105-107-jane-street-west-end">Casamia</a> introduces a revolutionary tower concept characterised by a curvaceous design, intricate screening details, wrap-around balconies, and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.

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There's a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments overlooking Davies Park, as well as nearly 1,000 sqm of resident amenity spaces throughout the building.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-aria-have-honed-their-craft-over-the-last-two-decades">How Aria have honed their craft over the last two decades</a>

Aria Property Development Director Brent Liddell said&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/casamia-west-end-105-107-jane-street-west-end">Casamia</a> is a testament to their commitment to creating remarkable living spaces that pay homage to the unique character of West End.

"Building on the success of our TreeHouse development, we've strived to craft homes that encapsulate craftsmanship, detail, and a natural material palette," Liddell said.

"Despite the challenges facing the construction industry, Aria Property remains steadfast in its mission to provide iconic homes to the residents of Brisbane, contributing to the housing supply in any way we can."

Casmia continues the Aria's tradition of producing extensive rooftop amenity. The rooftop at <a href="/new-apartments/casamia-west-end-105-107-jane-street-west-end">Casamia</a> will home an infinity pool,&nbsp;wellness features such as hot and cold magnesium baths and a sauna, and an exclusive residents' lounge and private dining room.

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An onsite concierge will cater to residents' day-to-day needs.

As part of the 2023 UDIA National award winning developers commitment to sustainable living, Casamia introduces an electric vehicle (EV) focus.

The development offers an electric Mercedes EQC as part of its building-only car-sharing program, while also being EV-ready, providing infrastructure for residents to install EV chargers within their units.

Over 80 per cent of the project has been sold to Aria’s past customers and networks.

Casamia is projected to reach completion in 2026.

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The 14-level tower of just 44 apartments at 105-107 Jane Street sits adjacent to their previous project TreeHouse, which won the Best High Density Development in Australia at the 2023 UDIA Awards

Aria launch Casamia, West End apartment development

Spinal Life Australia is jumping on the apartment development boom in Woolloongabba ahead of the 2023 Summer Olympics.

They're seeking to turn the prime 3,297 sqm site at 109 Logan Road, which is currently home to the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, into a 20-level tower with 203 apartments.

The building, designed by BSPN Architecture, will be dominated by two-bedroom apartments (108). There will be just 23 one-bedroom apartments, 71 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom apartment on level 20.

The rooftop will feature a recessed wet edge pool, outdoor kitchen, and sunken lounge.

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There will also be a number of retail tenancies on the Logan Road frontage.

"The prominent location of the site, situated within 600m walking distance to Cross River Rail, provides a great opportunity to progress the key gateway to the Brisbane Olympic Precinct in Woolloongabba whilst supporting the Logan Road Dining Precinct," Place Design Group noted in their Town Planning Report.

BSPN said in their Urban Content Report that the&nbsp;wider urban context of Woolloongabba presents three contrasting residential building typologies that have a greater contextual influence on the project site.

"These typologies include multi-storey residential developments at 10-15 and 20 storey applications as well as the traditional low density residential housing setting.

"As a reflection of these contrasting typologies and their individual strengths and characteristics, the building response aims to embody and reflect these key characteristics through the exploration of the concept of Congruent Conjunction.

"The design concept of Congruent Conjunction represents the meeting and cross over of these individual elements that intertwine to create a shelter that contributes to developing and strengthening the wider context of South Brisbane.

"Through the use of the concept of Congruent Conjunction, the design response aims to incorporate the key elements of each typology in way that in sympathetic to the urban context."

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BSPN said there was an opportunity to embrace, and further enhance, contemporary connection to yards.

"These typologies have traditional connections to green spaces as front and back yards, where its differences mainly lie within its delineation of public accessibility. This is such where front yards are shared with/contributed to the public and the back yard is privately accessible by the dwellers."

The contemporary front yard typology will comprise front yard spaces that are semi-public,&nbsp;contributing to a greener public streetscape, as well as providing spaces and opportunities for community engagement, while the contemporary back yards will be spaces are semi-private backyard spaces focused on the residents. These include the back yard lawn, work from home rooms, the barbecue pavilion, playspace, and wellness lawn.

BSPN said in their Urban Content Report that the wider urban context of Woolloongabba presents three contrasting residential building typologies that have a greater contextual influence on the project site

Woolloongabba apartment development plans filed for 2032 Summer Olympics gateway site

July was a busy month for new apartment developments in Brisbane, as the <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">apartment development pipeline</a> continues to pad out ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

One of the most significant development applications came from veteran apartment developer Morris Property Group, who have sought to change their approved office tower development to apartments.

We've put together a list of development movements Brisbane's off the plan apartment market in July.

<h2>Forest-laden apartments set for Hamilton's riverfront</h2>

Architecture firm Myers Ellyett says living in <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">subtropical Brisbane</a> is an experience of living on a verandah. They say being half indoor, and half out, is a life that embraces living with gardens and greenery.

That was their design inspiration for the newest apartment development plans filed in Brisbane, a 14-level tower on a prime site at 92 Kingsford Smith Drive in <a href="/developments/hamilton-qld-4007">Hamilton</a>.

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The project will have 62 apartments, a mix of two and three-bedroom units. It will be crowned with a 1,048 sqm rooftop with swimming pool and spa, gym with sauna and yoga lawn, private dining room, wine room, and barbecue area.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-new-forest-laden-apartments-heading-for-hamiltons-riverfront">First Look: New forest-laden apartments heading for Hamilton's riverfront</a>

<h2>Morris Property Group&nbsp;swap Eagle Terrace office tower for apartments</h2>

Veteran developer Barry Morris has reacted to Brisbane's award of the 2032 Summer Olympic Games by once again pivoting plans for his prime Brisbane CBD site.

Having previously planned an apartment tower, and then pivoting to a $250 million commercial tower, Morris Property Group is now seeking to develop a 33-level residential tower at 19 Eagle Terrace.

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The tower will have 179 units, a podium amenity level, and food and beverage tenancies.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-2032-brisbane-olympics-has-morris-property-group-swap-eagle-terrace-office-tower-for-apartments">First look exclusive: 2032 Brisbane Olympics has Morris Property Group swap Eagle Terrace office tower for apartments</a>

<h2>Rare apartment development planned for Paddington</h2>

A striking bureau^proberts-designed development in Brisbane's Paddington is set to test the height limits in the affluent suburb near Suncorp.

The small-scale development at 298 Given Terrace is seeking to push the neighbourhood plan limit by one level, having made amends to the designs following a pre-lodgement council meeting back in late 2021.

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The meeting minutes from a meeting held in late December stated the four-level, 12.5-metre proposal exceeds the acceptable outcome for building height in the neighbourhood plan, which is two levels and 9.5 metres.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-brisbanes-paddington-set-for-rare-off-the-plan-apartment-development">First look: Brisbane's Paddington set for rare off the plan apartment development</a>

<h2>L'Amour to deliver owner-occupier apartments to Albion</h2>

New plans have been filed for an apartment development in <a href="/developments/albion-qld-4010">Brisbane's Albion</a>, seeking to bring some much-needed owner-occupier stock to the inner north-eastern suburb.

The unknown developer, originating from China, is wanting to push the building height past what's permissible on the 809 sqm site at 417 Sandgate Road, acquired last year for $1,932,500.

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The Assessment Report by DTS Group said the pursuing of the uplift is based on "strong urban design merit supported by significant evaluation of the site characteristics and context and planning parameters."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-lamour-to-deliver-owner-occupier-apartments-to-brisbanes-albion">First look: L'Amour to deliver owner-occupier apartments to Brisbane's Albion</a>

<h2>Windsor's Lutwyche Road set for two apartment towers</h2>

A two-tower apartment development in Brisbane's Windsor has been filed by local developer Ronnie Tarabay.

He's submitted plans for two 13-level buildings designed by Ellivo Architects at 193 Lutwyche Road which will home 212 apartments, 281 resident parking spaces, and 45 visitor spaces.

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Tarabay, who runs developer Bekaa Group, is set to keep some of the origins of the site. A two-storey luxury car showroom along the Lutwyche Road frontage will remain.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/two-apartment-towers-filed-for-windsors-lutwyche-road">Two apartment towers filed for Windsor's Lutwyche Road</a>

<h2>Twin tower apartments to neighbour Albion's Breakfast Creek Hotel</h2>

Albion's landmark Breakfast Creek Hotel is set to get a new neighbour, with a Sydney investor filing plans for a two-tower project across the road.

The plans, submitted by DRJ Investments on a 2,569 sqm block spanning 4 Higgs Street and 11 Sandgate Road, are for two 17-level buildings homing 199-apartments, rooftop recreation, and an activated ground plane.

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Architecture firm Jackson Teece said in their Design Report that the neighbouring heritage-listed Breakfast Creek Hotel played into the design.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/albions-iconic-breakfast-creek-hotel-to-get-new-neighbour">Albion's iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel to get new neighbour</a>

One of the most significant development applications came from veteran apartment developer Morris Property Group, who have sought to change their approved office tower development to apartments

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Development application wrap: What happened in Brisbane's off the plan apartment development market in July

The recent hikes in interest rates has kept everyone guessing month on month.

Ryan Middlemas, Managing Director at <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane-based</a> Carrick Developments, says property buyers had become used to having many properties on the market and cheap and easy finance available. &nbsp;As interest rates rose rapidly and many vendors held properties off the market, both of those factors changed. The quick succession of rate rises was "like a game of musical chairs." as buyers were forced to rapidly adjust their expectations.

"When the music stops, you end up on whatever chair you end up on," Middlemas says.

While many prospective purchasers have seen their serviceability and budgets decrease since the RBA started hiking rates over 12 months ago, Middlemas says ultimately, people still want to buy property.

"People have still made the decision to buy, and while they now can't necessarily afford what they could 12 months ago, their circumstances and appetite to buy generally hasn't changed.

"Buyers maybe take a few months to adjust their expectations. Initially they're saying to themselves 'I could have previously afforded X and I don’t want to compromise, but after a few months, they just accept the new normal and get on with it."

Middlemas says they're seeing a different cohort of buyers because of the rate rises.

"It's almost the opposite of a bracket creep," Middlemas says.

"While many developers feared there would no longer be buyers for their product, from our point of view, it's just a different cohort of people who will be the buyers. They were maybe looking at buying a house 12 months ago, but now their budget only extends to an apartment. They've had to change their expectations. Although it is a different buyer than it might have been previously, the raw number of buyers is relatively unchanged."

Carrick Developments will begin construction on their Indooroopilly project Natura in August 2023. Securing a builder for the project at a workable price had its challenges given conditions in the South East Queensland construction industry.

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"It's been a long road like a lot of projects in Brisbane," Middlemas said, noting the dynamic shift in trying to find a builder.

"The construction industry is still operating well beyond capacity. &nbsp;Larger builders are typically not accepting new work, and in any case you have to query how much exposure they still have behind the scenes to unprofitable projects priced prior to the big spike in construction cost, though we are probably past the worst of it.&nbsp;Some smaller builders are stepping into the mid-tier space."

He said previously a developer would have been able to shop around for a builder, creating a shortlist of three then going through a tender process to select one.

"Builders typically refuse to participate in tenders now," Middlemas says.

"If they're not the only one looking at it, they're not going to bother. So now instead of going to three you have to go to one, and if that one doesn't work out, you have to start the whole process again with the next builder."

Middlemas has appointed Cule Constructions to build Natura, following a successful collaboration at Carrick’s Bellevue Clayfield project.

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Carrick has hit its pre sales milestones at the project of 35 apartments, and Middlemas expects that when construction has commenced, the remaining apartments will be quickly snapped up.

"What we’re seeing is that few projects are getting more than a quarter or so into their build without being sold out," Middlemas says.

"Whatever you've got left when the cranes go up is going to fly out of the door in a couple of months, as buyers then have the confidence that the project is definitely happening."

Carrick is working on amalgamating a site in Labrador on the Gold Coast for a higher density project in the near future, and will shortly submit a development application for 62 apartments in Brisbane’s Upper Mount Gravatt.

"Brisbane will produce roughly half the number of apartments per year in the next two years as it did in the years prior to Covid. The supply of new apartments will get worse before it gets better." 
&nbsp;

Ryan Middlemas, Managing Director at Brisbane-based Carrick Developments, says the quick succession of rate rises was "like a game of musical chairs."

"It's like musical chairs": How expectation management has kept the Brisbane off the plan market ticking

Milton, an inner-riverside suburb of Brisbane, has become a popular area for young professionals in recent years.

The suburb has undergone a large gentrification over the last five years which has seen an influx of young professionals call it home.

The latest Census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed nearly three quarters of the Milton population were between ages 20 and 34, and they predominantly live in apartments.

Nearly 70 per cent of the Milton population rent, with just 30 per cent owning their property.

The gentrification has seen the suburb become a hotbed for breweries,&nbsp;with the XXXX Brewery, <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a> Common, Newstead Brewing Co and Castlemaine Perkins all calling <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a> home.

Milton has also evolved into a haven for foodies, with the streets lined with an array of trendy cafes, eclectic restaurants, and bars that cater to various tastes. <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">The suburb</a> has managed to strike the right balance between modernity and preserving its historical charm, adding to its appeal.

Among the many draws of this burgeoning neighbourhood, the Milton Markets stand out as a must-visit destination. Every weekend, locals and visitors gather to indulge in an assortment of fresh produce, gourmet treats, artisanal crafts, and live entertainment.&nbsp;

For outdoor enthusiasts, <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a> doesn't disappoint either. The suburb is blessed with a range of beautiful parks and green spaces, providing ample opportunities for leisure and recreation.&nbsp;

Quality schools and childcare facilities within the suburb and nearby areas make it an appealing destination for young families as well.

<h2>Off the plan apartment development in Milton</h2>

Prominent developers Mosaic and Kokoda have led the charge for new and off the plan apartment buildings in Milton.

Mosaic is currently building The Manning by Mosaic on Railway Terrace, while Kokoda has also recently signed off on the all-but sold out The Ambrose.

They're onto their next project, Ruby Ruby, which draws inspiration from prominent 1850's Milton business developer, Ambrose Eldrige, who's farm name, Milton Farm, was how the suburb was named.&nbsp;

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Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-kokoda-file-plans-for-latest-milton-apartment-tower-ruby-ruby">First look: Kokoda file plans for latest Milton apartment tower, Ruby Ruby</a>

The suburb has become so popular that Melbourne developer Goldfields chose it for their debut Queensland project, 33 Manning, which is over half sold.

The 130-apartment building designed by Rothelowman has been popular with&nbsp;owner occupiers seeking value in a city-fringe riverside suburb, access to quality amenities, and forward-thinking design. &nbsp;

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Coming up is Anthony John Group's tower which is inspired by a Paperbark Tree. The bureau^proberts-designed tower will have just 50 apartments across 24 levels.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-anthony-john-group-plot-milton-apartment-tower-inspired-by-a-paperbark-tree">First look: Anthony John Group plot Milton apartment tower inspired by a Paperbark Tree</a>

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<h2>Is Milton dog friendly?</h2>

Milton has a number of parks which have large expanses of grass.

1. Gregory Park: Located in Milton, Gregory Park is a small but well-maintained park with open grassy areas, shaded seating, and playground facilities for children.

2. Frew Park: Situated near Milton, Frew Park is a popular destination with various recreational amenities, including basketball courts, a tennis court, playgrounds, and open spaces for picnics.

3. Suncorp Stadium Park: This green space surrounds the famous Suncorp Stadium and offers areas for picnics and leisure activities. On event days, it becomes a vibrant hub for sports fans.

4. Ithaca War Memorial Park: Just a short distance from Milton, this park in nearby Paddington features beautiful landscaping, a children's playground, and a war memorial commemorating fallen soldiers.

5. Rosalie Park: Located in the neighboring suburb of Rosalie, this park is within walking distance of Milton and offers recreational facilities, sports fields, and shaded areas.

6. Roma Street Parkland: Although not directly in Milton, Roma Street Parkland is a stunning botanical garden and park nearby, with a variety of themed gardens, walking paths, and recreational spaces.

<h2>What are the transport connections in Milton?</h2>

Because Milton is so close to the city, it has excellent transport links

Train Services: Milton is served by the Milton and Roma Street railway stations. Both stations are part of the Queensland Rail City network and provide frequent train services to various destinations in Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. Roma Street Station, located nearby, also offers connections to regional and interstate train services.

Bus Services: Milton is well-serviced by buses operated by TransLink, the public transport authority in South East Queensland. Several bus routes pass through Milton, providing access to different parts of Brisbane.

CityCat Ferries: While Milton is not directly located along the Brisbane River, it is within a reasonable distance of CityCat ferry terminals, such as the nearby Regatta Ferry Terminal in Toowong. CityCat ferries offer an enjoyable and scenic mode of transportation along the river, connecting various points in the city.

Bicycle Paths and Shared Paths: Brisbane has an extensive network of bicycle paths and shared paths, and Milton is no exception. Cyclists can use these paths to commute or explore the area while enjoying a more active mode of transportation.

Major Roads: Milton is well-connected to major roads, including the Inner City Bypass (ICB) and the Riverside Expressway. These roads provide easy access to the CBD and other parts of Brisbane.

Walking: Milton is a relatively walkable suburb, with many amenities and services within walking distance for residents. The area's pedestrian-friendly environment encourages walking as a convenient means of transport for short distances.

<h2>What are the best schools?</h2>

While Milton is predominantly young professionals, there are still over 25 per cent who are families with at least one child.

There are a number of schools within the Milton and the neighbouring suburbs of Toowong and Spring Hill.

1. Milton State School: Located in the heart of Milton, this public primary school offers education from Prep to Year 6.

2. Petrie Terrace State School: Situated near Milton, this public primary school provides education from Prep to Year 6.

3. Ithaca Creek State School: Located in the neighboring suburb of Bardon, this public primary school offers education from Prep to Year 6.

4. Kelvin Grove State College: A larger educational institution nearby, Kelvin Grove State College provides education from Prep to Year 12.

5. Brisbane Grammar School: Situated in nearby Spring Hill, Brisbane Grammar School is a well-established private school offering education for boys from Year 5 to Year 12.

6. St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace: Also located in Spring Hill, this private school is an all-boys Catholic college catering to students from Year 5 to Year 12.

7. Stuartholme School: Located in Toowong, the neighboring suburb to Milton, Stuartholme School is an independent Catholic girls' school offering education from Year 7 to Year 12.

8. Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (QASMT): Situated in Toowong, QASMT is a public selective entry high school specializing in science, mathematics, and technology education.

9. The Gap State High School: Although not in Milton itself, The Gap State High School serves the western suburbs of Brisbane and offers education from Year 7 to Year 12.

<h2>What are the best eateries?</h2>

Milton and the surrounds has also evolved into a haven for foodies, with the streets lined with an array of trendy cafes, eclectic restaurants, and bars that cater to various tastes.

Cafes:

<ol>
	<li>
	Bunker Coffee: Hole-in-the-wall spot in a converted bomb shelter covered in vines for artisanal coffee and sweets.
	</li>
	<li>
	Whisk &amp; Ladle Cafe: Contemporary cafe serving breakfast and lunch in Milton.
	</li>
	<li>
	Tognini's Cafe &amp; Deli: Established around a common passion for gourmet food, entertaining and great coffee, the Café is your local for great coffee and delicious food.
	</li>
	<li>
	Corgi Garden: Corgi Garden is a yellow and white striped pup-friendly cafe with a theme based entirely around the owners’ four-legged baby, a three-year-old corgi named KitKat.&nbsp;
	</li>
</ol>

Restaurants:

<ol>
	<li>
	Tuk Tuk Restaurant &amp; Bar: Low-lit restaurant serving Thai standards in a stylish space or leafy terrace tables by outdoor bar.
	</li>
	<li>
	La Dolce Vita Ristorante: An opulent Italian restaurant and cafe with street-side seating under giant blue umbrellas.
	</li>
	<li>
	Mrs Luu's Vietnamese Canteen: Traditional dishes whipped up in a lively space with caricatures on the walls and outdoor tables.
	</li>
	<li>
	China Sea Milton: Chinese eatery in hotel complex, with a carpeted dining room, lazy Susan tables, and outdoor seats.
	</li>
</ol>

The suburb has undergone a large gentrification over the last five years which has seen an influx of young professionals call it home.

The rise of Milton: What's driving off the plan apartments buyers to the inner-Brisbane suburb

Brisbane's Toowong is set for a new $1 billion town centre after a prime development site was snapped up for $53 million.

The 9,000 sqm development site, on the corner of Sherwood Road and High Street, was slated to home Aviary <a href="/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a>, but the current construction crisis in Queensland meant State Development Corporation and partner RW Capital offloaded the site, to a <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> investment company.

They intend on undertaking a joint venture with the adjoining site owner to&nbsp;integrate the two properties and create a $1 billion retail, office, and residential development over a combined 1.3 hectares.

The proposed new <a href="/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> Town Centre will not only create a new town centre in the heart of <a href="/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a>, but will add significant community benefits to the precinct and the western corridor.

Ross McKinnon, MD of State Development Corporation, said the sale of the land enables RW Capital to deliver a return to its investors after many months of uncertainty.

"We are delighted that the purchaser will look to develop the property,” McKinnon said.

“Since launching the development in 2020, we have received overwhelming support from council, local residents and retail tenants, and we have no doubt that once built, the project will provide fantastic amenity to the <a href="/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> community."

Christian Sandstrom of Knight Frank originally sold the site to State Development Corporation and introduced the new purchaser in the recent sale.

“This property is in a prime site in the heart of Toowong, and will follow other recent developments including the Monarch development on the old ABC site and Mosaic developments on Sylvan Road and Archer Street.”

The sale was completed in conjunction with Ian Heatherington from Ray White.

The new owner will team up with next door to create a $1 billion retail, office, and residential development over a combined 1.3 hectares




Site sale paves the way for $1 billion Toowong Town Centre

Fabcot, the development arm of Woolworths Supermarkets, has been given the green light for their expanded version of the group's <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">inner city Brisbane development</a>.

The amended proposal included adding seven storeys and constructing more than 70 apartments adjacent to the existing development in <a href="/new-apartments/kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Kangaroo Point</a>.&nbsp;

The initial approval for a 10-storey residential tower with 53 apartments, three levels of parking, and a supermarket was granted in December of 2021. After acquiring an additional 149 sqm lot at 14 Prospect Street in January 2021, Fabcot sought to modify the existing approval to accommodate the new purchase and create a larger and more extensive development.

<h4>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-woolworths-plot-larger-kangaroo-point-mixed-use-apartment-and-retail-development">First look: Woolworths plot larger Kangaroo Point mixed-use apartment and retail development</a></h4>

Fabcot's land package now spans a total of 3,197 sqm with frontages along Ferry, Prospect, and Deakin Streets, with part of the land reserved for potential future road widening.

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The revised plan are for a 17-storey building with 130 apartments, a considerable increase from the originally approved 53 apartments. There will be seven one-bedroom apartments, 75 two-bedrooms, 44 three-bedrooms, and four four-bedroom apartments.

Amenities for the development will comprise a rooftop pool, gym, and outdoor barbecue space with seating. Around 2,600 sqm of space has been allocated for commercial use, allowing for a larger supermarket than initially proposed. The supermarket will now resemble a full-line store, catering to the needs of the Kangaroo Point community while adhering to a similar building footprint.

The development will take place in two stages.

The first stage encompasses four basement levels (one more than originally approved), ground-level retail and commercial space, and rooftop services such as plant rooms and the condenser deck. The second stage will involve floors one to 15, along with the rooftop area, which will feature a garden, pool, barbecue area, and indoor gym.

Urbis explained that the staged development will allow the supermarket to open ahead of the completion of the residential apartments above, ensuring a timely and efficient progression of the project.

The amended proposal included adding seven storeys and constructing more than 70 apartments adjacent to the existing development in Kangaroo Point

Woolworths green lit for expanded mixed-use Kangaroo Point development 

There's no signs of a slowdown in the <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane property market</a>.

While CoreLogic's monthly Hedonic Home Value Index showed a softening in growth across most capital city property markets, <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> continued to surge.

Brisbane unit values rose 1.7 per cent over July, the largest increase across both house and unit markets in any capital city. It's the best performing unit market over the quarter, with 3.8 per cent gains well ahead of Perth's 3.3 per cent gains and Sydney's three per cent growth.

Houses in <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> also jumped 1.4 per cent in July, the joint-best performing housing market along with Adelaide.

The <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> unit median is now $520,000, having been $489,000 at the start of 2023.

<h2>What's happening in the Brisbane off the plan apartment market?</h2>

There are very few new projects in market in <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> still, which is seeing sales continue across pretty much every project.

While listings of house and units in the established space have been rising, they're still trending well below where they were last year and the previous five-year average.

Lloyd Dunn, project director at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/the-allere-collection-west-village-mollison-street-west-end">Sekisui House Australia's West Village</a>, says there are a number of reasons why Brisbane's upswing will continue.

"As developers, we anticipate sustained price growth in the medium to long term due to increasing demand from local purchasers and migrating purchasers, further construction price increase and limited supply of off the plan apartments," Dunn says.

"Long term, we feel that creating a thriving community at the heart of a development will always be essential to selling off the plan apartments. If there is no sense of place or neighbourhood, it can be a harder sell."

Sales have been moving at a fast pace at their<a href="/new-apartments/the-allere-collection-west-village-mollison-street-west-end"> West End development</a> for some time. They've transacted $186 million in the last year, with their latest release, <a href="/new-apartments/the-allere-collection-west-village-mollison-street-west-end">The Allere Collection</a>, now 85 per cent sold.

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Dunn says they see a continued shift toward larger apartments, incorporating more flexible spaces to accomodate remote work and changing lifestyle needs.

Purchasers are currently seeking out more environmentally friendly developments that provide plenty of green space, sustainability initiatives, and connections to nature that create a biophilic response. Sekisui House Australia integrates the Japanese philosophy of ‘Satoyama’ into their developments and offers spaces to connect people with ‘ribbons of green’.

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On the RBA rate hikes impacting buyer sentiment and lending capacity, Dunn says that whilst&nbsp;not all buyers are directly impacted by rate rises, the fact that they need to sell to people who are impacted impacts the value of their original asset.

Luxury home builder turned apartment developer Graya has seen the short supply of luxury apartments help drive sales at their <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">inner-ring Brisbane projects</a>.

Associate Director Shaun Mets says there's been a substantial&nbsp;shift in what buyers are willing to pay, and new precedents are being set.

"Demand is not slowing for quality product in blue chip locations with limited new product set for delivery," Mets says.

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Graya has seen strong demand from the affluent downsizer and empty nester market.

"Our downsizer market, who are not necessarily highly leveraged with debt and taking advantage of the current cash rate, are not afraid to overcapitalise for the right property," Mets says.

"This audience segment understands that buildings like our most recent multi-residential projects, Canvas, Chalk and York are incredibly difficult to replicate due to the industry wide construction crisis and land prices making projects not commercially viable.

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"Our buyers want certainty around construction timeframes and an opportunity to make customisations to their residence through the sales process."

Mets says the absolute necessities for buyers are privacy, adequate security, an absolute minimum of 150 sqm internally, progressive technology features, and secure car accommodation.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-july-2023-brisbane-has-come-of-age-as-apartment-demand-booms">City Beat July 2023: Brisbane "has come of age" as apartment demand booms</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/city-beat-june-2023-sydney-secures-off-the-plan-sales-success-at-affordable-and-luxury-ends-of-the-market">City Beat June 2023: Brisbane's tight supply drives off the plan apartment sales</a>

The Brisbane unit median is now $520,000, having been $489,000 at the start of 2023

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