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

Resilience Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) is reshaping the way building defects are managed in Australia, providing the most extensive cover for off the plan property buyers in the market.

<h2>What is Resilience LDI?</h2>

Resilience LDI is the <a href="/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">first Latent Defects Insurance policy in Australia</a>. The insurance provides off the plan apartment buyers with a 10-year warranty for structural and waterproofing defects on both their new apartment and the building it's situated in.&nbsp;

The cover is purchased pre-construction by the property developer or builder and is designed to protect apartment owners against any immediate or future problems with the structural components of their new property, from leaks to cracks and everything in between.

<h2 id="ember48">Understanding first resort strict liability Latent Defects Insurance</h2>

First resort, strict liability LDI marks a significant advancement in consumer protection in the building industry. Unlike traditional insurance, which requires proving fault or negligence, this insurance operates on a strict liability basis. This means that issues can be addressed without needing to establish fault first—a long-standing problem in new developments. This delay often leaves consumers at a disadvantage, as problems remain unresolved while legal battles drag on, leading to increased costs and frustration

With strict liability insurance, consumers are entitled to compensation without navigating the complexities of proving fault or negligence. This streamlines the claims process and ensures faster resolution, providing&nbsp;consumers with primary coverage for damages resulting from latent defects, without the need to establish fault on the part of the builder or developer.

<h2>Further strengthens build quality</h2>

Latent Defects Insurance is a key indicator of build quality.&nbsp;Before a policy is issued, the construction process undergoes rigorous inspections by accredited independent experts.&nbsp;

These inspections ensure that any defects are identified and rectified during construction, not after.&nbsp;This proactive approach means that buyers can be more confident in the quality of their new apartment.

<h2>Increase apartment value</h2>

With LDI, buyers can rest assured that their property is safeguarded against structural defects for a decade after completion. This long-term coverage adds significant value to the property, making it more appealing to future buyers and potentially increasing resale values. Subsequent buyers will benefit from LDI coverage for the remainder of the 10-year policy on their newly purchased apartment.

Latent Defects Insurance is only being offered by Resilience Insurance in Australia. LDI has been a common policy worldwide for over seven decades, with over 40 countries offering LDI to new apartment buildings.

As a buyer, LDI isn't a policy you can take out individually on your apartment. Your new development either has the Resilience Latent Defects Insurance policy or it hasn't. Several of Australia's largest developers, such as Deicorp and Urban Property Group.

Latent Defects Insurance is only being offered by Resilience Insurance in Australia. LDI has been a common policy worldwide for over seven decades, with over 40 countries offering LDI to new apartment buildings

The advantages of first resort, strict liability, Latent Defects Insurance for off the plan property buyers

A new apartment tower has been pitched for a "key part of the Fortitude Valley which has not to date received as much attention and opportunity as other parts of the <a href="/developments/fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Fortitude Valley</a> area."

The plans now with the <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> City Council are for a 28-level tower on a 2,270 sqm site across&nbsp;286-300 St Pauls Terrace, bordering <a href="/developments/spring-hill-qld-4000">Spring Hill</a>.

Mewing Planning Consultants noted in their Town Planning Assessment that the Fortitude Valley and Spring Hill locality is currently undergoing a substantial transformation and revitalisation as a result of new residential and commercial developments.

"The site is ideally positioned to contribute to the creation of a vibrant, mixed-use precinct in Fortitude Valley that offers a diversity of residential living opportunities and local retail services, and positively contributes to the visual amenity and character of the area."

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Designed by&nbsp;McFarland Architects, the tower is set to comprise 164 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. The 1,152 sqm of communal space incorporates a gym on the podium level and a rooftop with a swimming pool, spa, rec rec room, barbecue facilities, and various seating areas.

Just 14 one-bed apartments have been pitched. They'll feature alongside 48 two-beds, 62 three-beds, and 40 four-bedroom apartments.

Mewing said the residential breakdown delivers a diversity of housing product to cater for different life stages, needs, and living&nbsp;arrangements.

"It provides housing in a needed location, which is well located to provide housing supply."

All units have been afforded with substantially sized and functional private open space areas that are directly accessible from the main living area of the units and primarily overlook Warry Street, St Pauls Terrace, or Kennigo Street.

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The building, 300m from the Fortitude Valley Train Station, will be anchored by three retail tenancies and will provide a total of 157 car parking spaces in the three basement levels. 205 bicycle spaces in a secure storage room will share the podium level with the gym.

The plans were submitted by Luxe Property Investments, an entity directed by Tony Jo.

Mewing added that the proposed scale of the tower is coherent with, and a lesser number of levels than, the existing and emerging building height context of St Pauls Terrace that establishes higher density mixed-use development (up to 30 levels), consistent with the overall outcomes of the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan Code, which seeks development to provide a height transition to the Principal Centre Zoned land on the opposite side of St Pauls Terrace.

First look: Rare new apartment tower pitched for Fortitude Valley

Plans have been finalized for a towering green apartment building by Koichi Takada in Brisbane.

The development, at <a href="/new-apartments/25-mary-street-brisbane">25 Mary Street</a>, is to be developed by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/ks-property">KS Property</a>&nbsp;and will be one of the Queensland capital's tallest towers at 264 metres, only behind&nbsp;the Brisbane Sky Tower and The One Residences by Shayher Group.

The 71-level building by the&nbsp;renowned Japanese architect will home 527 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments and over 4,000 sqm of communal recreational space.

The design of the tower is inspired by natural forms, with the building's height evoking the image of a tree trunk rising into the sky, while the recreational levels are conceptualised as "nests" scattered throughout the structure.

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Facilities on levels six and seven will cater to all residents, offering amenities such as a pet spa, yoga rooms, float therapy and a gym.

Higher up, on levels 23, 39, and 66, exclusive amenities will be provided for different apartment collections, including business centres, golf simulators, libraries, and private training rooms.

The podium and ground-level design also reflect the building's overall organic aesthetic, featuring cascading plants, green walls, and tactile materials that enhance the pedestrian experience.&nbsp;

The lobby will provide a generously proportioned, open space for residents and offer opportunities for passive surveillance of the street.

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The tower will sit on a 2,736 sqm site that spans 25 Mary Street and 98 and 98A Margaret Street, just two streets away from the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens and a short distance from Queens Wharf Brisbane.&nbsp;

The site is adjacent to the Unilodge campus apartment building, Metro 21 apartment building, and the 23-level commercial office building, Mineral House.

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Plans approved for one of Brisbane's tallest apartment towers by Koichi Takada

Units in Brisbane are on track to grow in value by over 20 per cent over 2024.

Last month, with data commissioned by property data analytics firm CoreLogic, Urban reported&nbsp;that Brisbane's unit market hadn't been this strong since 1988.

After CoreLogic's latest monthly update, it looks set to surpass the 16 per cent gains from 1988.

The August index from CoreLogic showed no slowing down for units, with values jumping another 1.7 per cent to now be 13.9 per cent up over the calendar year.

Based on the rolling quarter gains of five per cent, Brisbane should record a 20 per cent gain in the unit market in 2024, a remarkable turn of events that has seen it leapfrog Melbourne to become the second most expensive capital city unit market in the country.

The Brisbane median unit value is now $40,000 higher than Melbourne, despite only overtaking the Victorian capital earlier this year.

The unit market outstripped growth in the house market in August (+0.9 per cent) , a trend which is being seen across every capital city. Brisbane's median house value is now $966,000, up 8.5 per cent year to date.

Brisbane’s ongoing undersupply of new apartments and the city’s appeal as a lifestyle destination are major drivers of this surge, particularly as the city gears up for the 2032 Olympics.&nbsp;

Supply constraints remain a challenge, with increased construction costs and a shortage of available construction companies slowing the pace of new developments in market.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened in Brisbane’s off the plan apartment market in August?</h2>

There were just two new <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> apartment developments to hit Urban in August, two developments which cater for very different buyers.

The first images were unveiled for the $1.5 billion&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe">Teneriffe Banks</a>, a suburb-shaping development on Skyring Terrace on the Brisbane River.

Teneriffe Banks&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/kokoda-property">Kokoda Property</a>&nbsp;will feature around 200 luxury apartments in the five-building development that will also incorporate&nbsp;Brisbane’s first Kimpton Hotel and a host of high-end amenities, including a rooftop bar with panoramic city views, an infinity pool, and extensive wellness facilities.&nbsp;

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The only other development is Amado Windsor, by the family-run Carbone Developments.

Amado comprises just 30 large-scale apartments across a six-level building in the inner-north suburb.&nbsp;

Targeting the owner-occupier, Amado is a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, and two large penthouses spread across the top level with the communal rooftop that offers unrivalled panoramic views of Brisbane City.&nbsp;

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Amado has been designed by Brisbane locals&nbsp;<a href="/architects/red-door-architecture">Red Door Architecture</a>&nbsp;who&nbsp;drew inspiration from the suburb's creeks and landscapes, as well as the surrounding vernacular houses.&nbsp;

The Granston St development represents the fifth apartment project in Windsor for Carbone.

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Another significant development is set to prevail once the national developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/traders-in-purple">Traders in Purple</a>&nbsp;works out what it wants to do with the $63.5 million West End site they just bought from the now defunct Crown Group.

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Traders Director George Geagea said the size and location of the&nbsp;West End&nbsp;site presented a rare opportunity to create a remarkable lifestyle-focused destination just 4km from the Brisbane CBD.&nbsp;

“This is a spectacular site, one of the largest on the Brisbane riverfront to come to market in recent years,” Geagea said.&nbsp;

“We have long wanted to make our mark in Brisbane’s inner-city but we were prepared to wait until the right site came along."

Traders will be reducing the number of apartments, down from the approved 440.

Brisbane’s ongoing undersupply of new apartments and the city’s appeal as a lifestyle destination are major drivers of this surge, particularly as the city gears up for the 2032 Olympics

City Beat September: 2024 to mark Brisbane's biggest unit boom in four decades

Paddington's Given Terrace, the main high street in the popular Brisbane suburb, is set to be transformed with Core Property Partners and P&amp;MV Constructions teaming up to deliver a new mixed-use precinct.

The proposed development of the 2,830 sqm site at 208-220 Given Terrace seeks to retain and restore the village feel of the character retail strip, alongside the introduction of 12 luxury apartments, 31 short-stay accommodation suites and an activated laneway.

Speaking on behalf of P&amp;MV Constructions, Nick Vidakovic said the proposal presented a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reinvigorate the prominent high street and attract more visitors back to Paddington’s retail heart.

“We believe by transforming this part of Paddington into a precinct, rather than a destination, will improve foot traffic not only on Given Terrace, but also on Latrobe Terrace,” Vidakovic said.

“A new laneway connecting the precinct to the neighbouring childcare centre has been designed as a civic space that includes a timeline of the area’s history, dating back to 1881.

“Hopefully this will kick off a broader rejuvenation of the area, which will benefit all local businesses in and around the Terraces.”

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Core Property Development Manager Bikram Kaler said a focal point of the proposal is the restoration of the commercial character retail strip to accommodate artisan providores, restaurants and cafes.

“Given Terrace is the original heart of Brisbane’s high fashion and café culture, however in recent years it has lost some of that lustre,’’ Kaler said.

“The proposed development seeks to preserve Paddington’s character and reinvest in the prominent retail strip so that it attracts more food and fashion lovers to the high street.

“The introduction of a five-storey boutique residential building, set back from the character facade, will deliver 12 three-bedroom apartments with extensive greenery, rooftop amenities, and unobstructed views over the Brisbane CBD, Paddington Hill, and Red Hill’s landmark St Brigid’s Church.

“A second four-storey building will comprise 31 short-stay heritage suites, recognising the site’s close proximity to Suncorp Stadium and key Olympic precincts.”

The buildings will be connected by an activated laneway showcasing the suburb’s history and community pioneers dating back to the 1880s. It will be named “Hanlon Lane” in homage to Michael Edward “Ned” Hanlon, the former Queensland Premier (1946-52).

Designed by David Hansford of acclaimed local DAH Architecture, the project draws inspiration from the suburb’s unique ‘tin and timber’ homes and Brisbane’s contemporary sub-tropical lifestyle.

Kaler said the mixed-use precinct will have a front row seat to the 2032 Olympics.

“Paddington is well connected to the city’s top sporting and entertainment sites, with the transition of Given Terrace to Caxton Street providing seamless pedestrian access to Suncorp Stadium, The Barracks, and the proposed Brisbane Live precinct at Roma Street,” he said.

“Enhancing the existing retail spaces and providing a mix of residential and short stay accommodation will encourage increased visitation, create new jobs and deliver a positive economic impact for the suburb in the lead up to the 2032 Olympics and beyond.”

First look: Paddington's Given Terrace set for luxury makeover

The Carbone family has been developing new apartments across inner-city Brisbane for the best part of two decades.

Their latest development might be their best one yet.

<a href="/developers/carbone-developments">Carbone&nbsp;Developments</a>, led by brothers Tony and Don Carbone, has unveiled Amado, just 30 large-scale apartments across a six-level building in the inner-north suburb of Windsor, a suburb that they're very familiar with.

<a href="/new-apartments/amado-windsor-38-grantson-street-windsor">Amado</a> is the fifth apartment development Carbone has delivered in <a href="/developments/windsor-qld-4030">Windsor</a>, and their second on the tree-lined Granston Street.

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The unique triple site, secured in late 2021, is home to a pre-1911, heritage-listed home which will be restored and form part of the development.

Targeting the owner-occupier, Amado is a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, and two large penthouses spread across the top level with the communal roof top that offers unrivalled panoramic views of Brisbane City.&nbsp;

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Amado has been designed by Brisbane locals <a href="/architects/red-door-architecture">Red Door Architecture</a>&nbsp;who&nbsp;drew inspiration from the suburb's creeks and landscapes, as well as the surrounding vernacular houses.&nbsp;

Sustainability has been a key focus in Amado’s design, with allowances for solar panels on the northern portion of the roof.&nbsp;

The building will facilitate natural ventilation through operable windows and large sliding balcony doors, which also provide a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.&nbsp;

The rooftop terrace will serve as a communal space, offering residents an outdoor kitchen and dining area, a raised sun deck and pool, plus a lounge area for relaxation, all surrounded by palm springs-inspired greenery.&nbsp;

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Amado is strategically located just off Lutwyche Road which runs south into the City. Within walking distance are several parks and Windsor Station, less than 500 metre from the front door, while HomeZone shopping centre is just a short drive.

Carbone Developments is a vertically integrated developer builder, meaning they have their own construction arm. They're forecasting construction completion in mid-2026.

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Targeting the owner-occupier, Amado is a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, and two large penthouses spread across the top level with the communal roof top that offers unrivalled panoramic views of Brisbane City. 


First look: Carbone unveil latest Windsor apartment development, Amado

Brisbane-based developer ARDO Property Group has submitted a proposal for a new luxury apartment development in Balmoral, a suburb traditionally dominated by single-house dwellings.&nbsp;

<a href="/developments/balmoral-qld-4171">Balmoral</a>, known for its tree-lined streets and park-centric lifestyle, has seen limited apartment development in years gone by, with fewer than 500 units currently in the affluent suburb.

ARDO's project aims to integrate with the existing neighbourhood, contributing positively to the local real estate market while catering to the growing demand for upscale residential options.

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ARDO Founder and Managing Director, Ben Davis, says the proposal for six luxury apartments at 59 Collings Street reflects a broader trend of residential development in Brisbane’s affluent suburbs, where high-quality, well-designed apartments are becoming increasingly popular among those looking to downsize or invest in premium real estate.&nbsp;

The development is designed by Flourish Architecture and features expansive floor plans with top-tier finishes and state-of-the-art amenities.&nbsp;

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Five of the six apartments will offer nearly 200 sqm of living space, while the penthouse will span around 214 sqm and include a private pool with views of the Brisbane skyline.

Residents will be near ferries, restaurants, shopping options, and the well-known Hawthorne and Balmoral Cinemas.

The proposed development will also benefit from its proximity to the popular Oxford Street in nearby Bulimba, which is undergoing significant gentrification with <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-shayher-group-file-for-first-stage-of-bulimba-barracks">Shayher recently announcing the start</a> of their 20-hectare vision for Bulimba Barracks.

First look: ARDO Property plot luxury apartments in Balmoral

Brisbane's apartment and townhouse market hasn't seen a boom like it is currently witnessing for nearly four decades.

It was 1988 the last time the Brisbane unit market was performing better than it is so far in 2024.

Data gathered by Urban from property data analytics firm, CoreLogic, showed that, following a 1.8 per cent jump in unit values in July, Brisbane's unit market is now 12.8 per cent up over 2024 to August.

Units have already grown at a higher rate than the whole of 2023 (12.5 per cent), and in another two months will surpass the boom in 2021 (14.3 per cent).

Back in 1988, growth over the first seven months of the year was 16 per cent.

The 2024 boom has seen the median value of units across Brisbane soar from $561,000 to $638,000, surpassing&nbsp;<a href="/developments/melbourne-vic" target="">Melbourne</a>&nbsp;and Canberra to become the second most expensive capital city unit market in the country.

At the current trajectory, Brisbane units are primed for over 20 per cent growth in 2024, which would take the median unit value to nearly $700,000.

The boom in the unit market has been a lack of supply across the whole city. Brisbane is one of the most undersupplied markets in the country compared with the demand flooding into the Queensland capital, partly driven by the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, partly by the lifestyle benefits of South East Queensland that have been highlighted to the rest of the country since the onset of the pandemic.&nbsp;

The last few years have proved difficult for developers to get new apartment buildings out of the ground, with the majority of builders workbooks full as the government seeks to pour billions into infrastructure upgrades. That, paired with increased labour and material costs, has slowed down supply considerably.

There are some green shoots emerging, however, with construction costs stabilising and developers working toward a new normal.&nbsp;The supply of new apartments is looking a little healthier the deeper we get into 2024, with several major developments coming to market either later this year or early next.

<a href="/developers/kokoda-property" target="">Kokoda Property</a> recently unveiled <a href="/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe Banks</a>, on the riverfront Skyring Terrace, which will deliver five buildings as part of the $1.5 billion masterplan. There will be 200 luxury apartments as part of the development, as well as&nbsp;Brisbane’s first Kimpton Hotel, a 200-plus-seat signature restaurant and bar, spa with multiple treatment rooms, a fitness centre, large-scale multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, as well as an open-air Garden Terrace complete with infinity pool, and a rooftop bar with Brisbane city views.&nbsp;

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Kokoda has sold over 80 per cent of the apartments in its nearby Milton development, Ruby Ruby, one of the only tower developments to launch in the whole of Brisbane in 2024.

Developer Sarazin had the one before that. They recently appointed Hutchies to build <a href="/new-apartments/murcia-residences-east-brisbane-9-overend-street-east-brisbane">Murcia Residences</a> and in July broke ground at the Overend Street site just 150 metres from The Gabba.

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Murcia Residences&nbsp;sits on the border of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/woolloongabba-qld-4102">Woolloongabba</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a>&nbsp;and has been inspired by the Spanish city of Murcia. It comprises 210 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in a Mediterranean-influenced building.

Crowning the building will be an&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/the-top-10-best-apartment-rooftops-in-brisbane">impressive rooftop</a>&nbsp;with a&nbsp;heated infinity pool, cold and warm magnesium plunge pools, spa, sauna, bookable private dining room, work-from-home spaces, fully equipped gym and various outdoor alfresco BBQ areas.&nbsp;

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Sekisui House Australia is selling the final apartments in the penultimate stage of its $1 billion West Village community in West End. The Opulent Release features the four and five bedroom apartments atop towers UNO and DUO, which make up the <a href="/new-apartments/the-allere-collection-west-village-mollison-street-west-end">Allere Collection</a>.

Only one tower remains in West Village. <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-sekisuis-plans-for-west-village-final-tower-callista-on-park">Callista on Park</a> is expected to launch next year and will home <a href="/new-apartments/callista-on-park-west-end-49-mollison-street-west-end">just over 70 three and four-bedroom apartments</a>.

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Family-run developer Gardner Vaughan is consistently delivering apartments to the undersupplied market.

They'll finish both&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/estilo-on-the-park-chermside-81-kittyhawk-drive-chermside">Estilo on the Park</a> in <a href="/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>&nbsp;and <a href="/new-apartments/stonebrook-stones-corner-10-flora-street-stones-corner">Stonebrook</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/stones-corner-qld-4120">Stones Corner</a>&nbsp;in early 2025.

They have more supply coming, in <a href="/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a>, where they have the mixed-use precinct <a href="/new-apartments/danby-lane-nundah-village-5-danby-lane-nundah">DANBY LN</a>, 84 apartments above extensive retail.

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There's plenty of activity in the affluent <a href="/developments/kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Kangaroo Point</a> where <a href="/developers/pikos-group">Pikos</a> is preparing to launch its second development in the riverside suburb. Having secured a string of sales at the relaunch of its River Terrace development <a href="/new-apartments/skye-residences-kangaroo-point-8-river-terrace-kangaroo-point">Skye Residences</a>, Pikos is soon to launch <a href="/new-apartments/gaia-kangaroo-point-108-lambert-street-kangaroo-point">Gaia</a>, just 650 metres away.

Gaia will feature just over 200 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across two 15-level buildings at 108 Lambert Street, one of the best streets in Kangaroo Point.

The development site, unrepeatable in today's expensive land market, will carve out a whole acre dedicated to a community park.

Gaia residents will also have exclusive access to wellness&nbsp;amenities including a riverside pool and pool terrace, with hot and cold plunge pools, set amongst the landscaped gardens, as well as an indoor/outdoor gym, BBQ and outdoor dining, rooftop dining and garden workshop, yoga lawn and outdoor cinema, private dining room, and work-from-home lounge.&nbsp;

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Kenlynn is also preparing to launch its Kangaroo Point development <a href="/new-apartments/130lambert">130Lambert</a>, named after its location just a few doors down from Gaia.

130Lambert, designed by Ellivo Architects, will comprise just 36 apartments with a rooftop pool and fitness zone.

Developer builder Mosaic Property also has a couple of projects in the cross hairs in Kangaroo Point, one on Linton Street, one row back from The Gabba.

The inner-city suburb of&nbsp;Spring Hill is also set for a refresh to its new apartment supply.

<a href="/developers/cbus-property" target="">Cbus Property</a>&nbsp;has just launched <a href="/news/qld/cbus-property-propose-sustainable-rothelowman-designed-brisbane-apartment-development">185 Wharf Street</a>, which has been some nine years in the making.

Cbus secured the prime 1,835 sqm site back in 2015. In 2022 they filed plans for a 30-level <a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower with 125 two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

The all-electric building features a 1,000 sqm sub-tropical garden on level two, featuring a 20-metre open-air swimming pool, spa and sauna, gym, private dining space, lounge and landscaped open gardens with barbeque and children’s play areas.

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Franco Di Bartolomeo's <a href="/developers/dibcorp-properties">Dibcorp</a> will also be taking its redevelopment of the Spring Hill Hotel to market in the coming months.

Dibcorp, which sold out Bide Newstead before its completion last year, will be creating an 18-level mixed-use tower <a href="/news/qld/dibcorp-set-to-redevelop-former-spring-hill-hotel-into-apartment-development">above the former Spring Hill Hotel</a> that has fallen into disrepair in recent years.

Above the hotel, and new retail and commercial spaces, will be 126 two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;Jeremy Gilmore at 360 Property will be handling the sales at <a href="/new-apartments/one-hundred-spring-hill">100 Leichhardt Street</a>.

An injection of supply is also expected at the start of 2025, around the same time most markets are expected interest rates to start coming down.

<a href="/developers/shayher-group">Shayher</a>&nbsp;is expected to launch the first stage of its 20-hectare mixed-use precinct, <a href="/new-apartments/bulimba-barracks-stage-1-167-apollo-road-bulimba">Bulimba Barracks</a>. Urban <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-shayher-group-file-for-first-stage-of-bulimba-barracks">revealed the plans</a> for the first stage when they hit council desks in May.&nbsp;

Shayher is first focusing on a 6,382 sqm block fronting Apollo Road in the northwest corner of the site. They're planning two low-rise apartment buildings with 69 apartments, separated by a laneway from the fabrication workshop which will be restored.

Harry Triguboff's <a href="/developers/meriton">Meriton</a>&nbsp;has plans in the city centre for nearly 800 apartments at <a href="/new-apartments/204-alice-street-brisbane">204 Alice Street</a>, a tower which will replace the old Gardens Apartments building directly across the road from the City Botanic Gardens.

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The $1.3 billion development on a 5,485 sqm site will also include a childcare centre, retail and food and beverage spaces, and communal open space facilities like swimming pools, an outdoor gym and play space on the level five podium level, before it gives way to the main tower structure.

Then there's the proposed 71-level tower at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/25-mary-street-brisbane">25 Mary Street</a>, which would be <a href="/news/qld/inside-koichi-takadas-designs-for-one-of-brisbanes-tallest-apartment-towers">one of the tallest in Brisbane</a>. Plans by James and John Kaias's KS Property are for a <a href="/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>-designed tower with 571 apartments.

Salter Brothers, the owners of Spicers Retreat, will be making its apartment debut in Brisbane with a <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-salter-brothers-plot-new-brisbane-apartments">new 17-level development in Upper Mt Gravatt</a>,&nbsp;while the likes of <a href="/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and <a href="/developers/forme">Forme</a> have more boutique developments on the table in <a href="/developments/newstead-qld-4006">Newstead</a> and <a href="/developments/teneriffe-qld-4005">Teneriffe</a>.

At the current trajectory, Brisbane units are primed for over 20 per cent growth in 2024, which would take the median unit value to over $700,000

Brisbane units growing at fastest rate since 1988

Owner-occupiers looking for a new apartment in Brisbane's inner suburbs have taken to Chermside's Estilo on the Park, the newest development by the family run developer builder, Gardner Vaughan Group.

The new development on Kittyhawk Drive,&nbsp;flanked by the expansive 73-hectare Seventh Brigade Park and one of the largest Westfield shopping centres in the southern hemisphere, was a hit with first home buyers earlier this year, who made up over half of the enquiry on Apartments.com.au. They were drawn to the apartments that offered over 100 sqm on title, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Over 95 per cent of enquiry has come from owner-occupiers. More recently that demographic has shifted to the rightsizers and downsizers who have identified the three and four-bedroom apartments that range in size from 182 sqm to 280 sqm.

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<a href="/new-apartments/estilo-on-the-park-chermside-81-kittyhawk-drive-chermside">Estilo on the Park</a>&nbsp;comprises three towers. Lujosa and Belleza are both sold out, while Esencia, which homes 50 of the 122 apartments in the three-building project, was released to the market at the start of 2024.

Each apartment in Esencia features open-plan living spaces extending to large entertainer's balconies.

The kitchens are fitted with integrated European appliances and stone benchtops, while the large master suites feature walk-in wardrobes and en suites with double vanities, imported tiles and designer tapware.

In a conscious effort to cater to the work-from-home trend, some apartments have a private study space or a home office.

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Apartments at Esencia will sit above four commercial and retail tenancies, likely to home a cafe.

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.

<a href="/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a>&nbsp;is approaching the final stages of construction, with the building nearly topped out. They're expecting residents to move into Esencia in early 2025.

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Gardner Vaughan Group is approaching the final stages of construction, with the building nearly topped out

Owner occupiers seek larger apartments, target Chermside's Estilo on the Park

The small riverside suburb of Highgate Hill often gets overshadowed by its more popular neighbour West End.

But the newest plans submitted to Brisbane City Council are for a rare multi-residential apartment development just a few rows off Vulture Street which divides the two suburbs.

The new development, Westbourne Residences,&nbsp;is being pitched by Riccardo and Mark Berlese, the latter of whom is the&nbsp;COO ​and Company Secretary&nbsp;at Sarina Russo Group. They're proposing 47 new apartments across a three-to-four-level building at <a href="/new-apartments/13-19-westbourne-street-highgate-hill">13-19 Westbourne Street</a>, 800 metres from South Bank Station.

It will offer something for everyone, with 10 one-bedroom apartments, 34 two-beds, and three three-bedroom apartments.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/nettletontribe">Nettletontribe</a>, Westbourne Residences "aims to reflect and respect the rich historical context of Highgate Hill," the documents submitted to the Brisbane City Council suggest.

The building's façade will feature red brick, a nod to the area's heritage architecture, while the hit-and-miss brick detailing is intended to complement the timber and tin character of the neighbourhood.&nbsp;

The design features a building envelope divided into two distinct forms, incorporating landscaped arrival spaces and circulation around garden balconies.

The communal space is located on the rooftop and will feature a&nbsp;swimming pool with a deck, adjoining barbecue facilities and breakout area, and a gym. 
 
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The site is just 400 metres from Brisbane State High School and within walking distance of several amenities including The Collective Markets, West Village Shopping Precinct, and South Bank Parklands.

The last apartment development pitched for <a href="/new-apartments/highgate-hill-qld-4101">Highgate Hill</a> was by Sabi Property, led by Bluebird Founder Riye Arai-Coupe. McNab is now believed to be developing the Dudley Street site.

The site is just 400 metres from Brisbane State High School and within walking distance of several amenities including The Collective Markets, West Village Shopping Precinct, and South Bank Parklands

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