The most elevated residential tower in Palm Beach, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corallo-palm-beach-5-palm-beach-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Corallo</a>, has officially launched this week, however only a handful of buyers will have an opportunity to buy in to the 17-storey project.

The $200 million mixed-use project includes ground floor dining and retail and is considered so valuable its developer, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/changfa-group">Changfa Group</a>, will be staging its release of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses to the market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> International, Director, David Higgins, said the development’s location just metres from the beach on the corner of Palm Beach Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway influenced the sculptural design by the acclaimed Plus Architecture studio.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> locals understand the rare opportunity here at Corallo, particularly being the tallest building in the suburb and its proximity to the beach and local restaurants, and they’ve represented the bulk of pre-launch enquiries,” Higgins said.

“The orientation of the apartments captures views of the coastline from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin, and the diversity of floor plans and apartment types provide an exceptional level of choice.

“The first release includes just 59 one-, two and three-bedroom apartments and two half-floor penthouses, with flexible use designed to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors."

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In addition to the ground floor amenity, residents will also have access to a private dedicated wellness level offering 734 sqm of resort-style amenities including a pool, cold plunge, wet deck, steam room, sauna, gym, day bed, fire pit, barbecue area, dining area and yoga/stretch deck.

The project is located within walking distance of Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads village, Currumbin Alley and Palm Beach Currumbin High School. The Gold Coast Airport is under 10 minutes away.

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Higgins said Palm Beach remained a hotly contested suburb for home buyers, with prices doubling in the past five years.

“What makes Corallo so appealing to the local market is the diversity of apartment types and pricing, with one-bedroom apartments starting from $841,000 and two-bedroom apartments starting from $1.34 million,” he said.

“The ground floor retail and dining offering will further expand on Palm Beach’s village atmosphere and create a meeting place for locals, and those opportunities for connection are highly valued.”

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The on-site sales display, which includes a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, will be open until early works commence in Q1 2026. Each residence at Corallo will feature premium finishes including natural stone, artisanal brickwork, and warm copper accents.

Changfa Group has a two-decade history of delivering premium developments in Australia and internationally, having recently completed its collection of premium townhomes at Lyra, Hope Island, as well as apartment projects in Leichhardt, Carlingford, and Chatswood in New South Wales.

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$200 million Corallo Palm Beach launches with limited apartment release

In a move that aligns with NSW's accelerated planning incentives for affordable housing, developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/the-one-collection">One Collection</a> has revised its Hills District apartment plans, and taken it to the NSW Government, to secure approval.

The developer, which is currently delivering Horizon Hurstville, is seeking to add 80 more apartments to its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-castle-hill-16-dawes-avenue-nsw-2154">Castle Hill development</a> near Castle Towers. They already have approval for 280 apartments across eight six-storey buildings.

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Now on the desks of the NSW Department of Planning is 360 apartments, 48 of which will be dedicated to affordable housing.&nbsp;Affordable housing is to be “fully integrated within the building and visually indistinguishable,” according to the planning submission.

The 15,697 sqm block, an amalgamation of 16 sites, spans across Dawes Avenue, Hughes Avenue, and Camdan Crescent, sits 550m from Hills Showground Metro Station.&nbsp;

"The existing context is quickly changing from free-standing homes into residential flat buildings in line with the Hills Showground Precinct planning framework," Place Studio noted.

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They said the design was informed by the site's unique condition of having three street frontages and was developed to to respond sensitively to iots surrounding context.

"The design adopted a conventional perpendicular alignment to the primary street frontage. The massing of the development was carefully modulated to align with the evolving character of the neighbourhood. The design ensured that the scale was not excessive or out of context, but instead contributed to a cohesive urban form consistent with emerging developments in the area."

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The apartment mix will be 46 one-beds, 168 two-bed apartments, and 146 three-bedroom units, with 631 parking spaces proposed.

Along the street frontages, the building heights are four storeys with a 7.5 metre setback, and eight storeys with an 11.5 metre setback. It should cost about $150 million to build.

One Collection works hand-in-hand with the respected development and construction firm Masscon, which has built a reputation for leveraging its expertise in the built environment to take on developments others can't. That's what they're achieving at Horizon Hurstville, having taken over the project to deliver it.

First look: One Collection advances plans for Castle Hill apartments

At Yarra’s Edge, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>’s newest tower under construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trielle-at-yarra-s-edge-docklands-16-point-park-crescent-docklands-vic-3008">Trielle</a>, sets a new benchmark for elevated living. Rising 45 storeys, 12.5 metres from the Yarra River, the landmark building offers residents access to a private wellness retreat and spa, a resident-only golf simulator, and an elegant lounge, dining and bar complete with a self-playing piano, all without ever having to leave home.

Now, that sense of elevation has reached new heights with the Aerus Sub-Penthouses, a limited release of half-floor riverfront residences on the Collins St axis where the sought-after street meets the Yarra River.

Each Aerus Sub-Penthouse, located across levels 42 and 43, represents the most expansive offering within Trielle, aside from the yet-to-be-revealed crowning penthouses. Spanning between 269 and 301 sqm, these residences are designed to capture natural light and uninterrupted views of the city skyline, Yarra River, and Port Phillip Bay.

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Among the collection are three-bedroom sub penthouses, complemented by a media room, and expansive four-bedroom layouts. All include panoramic living areas and oversized master suites with luxury ensuites reminiscent of a five-star hotel, complemented by dedicated dressing rooms finished in timber and natural stone.

The interiors have been crafted by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mirvac-design">Mirvac Design</a>, the developer’s award-winning in-house architecture and design team. Every material has been chosen for quality and longevity, from sculpted stone island benches with feature soft wash LED lighting to bespoke joinery and chevron timber oak flooring.

Kitchens are fitted with a BORA induction cooktop with integrated downdraft extractor, alongside Gaggenau appliances, including a fridge, freezer, and wine fridge. The adjoining butler’s pantry incorporates the exclusive Gaggenau Minimalistic Series including oven, steam oven, microwave, coffee machine and warming drawer, all concealed behind handleless glass panels for a clean, integrated presentation. Bathrooms feature custom Apaisar freestanding baths and basins and natural stone benchtops, continuing Mirvac’s design emphasis on tactile, timeless materials.&nbsp;

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Michael Wiener, Design Director at Mirvac, says The Aerus Sub-Penthouse embodies the apex of Mirvac’s design ethos.

“Moving through your home is like walking on air - a private sanctuary where the craftsmanship is refined, the proportions generous, and the flow so effortless, you feel completely at ease in the sky,” Wiener says.

“In Aerus, we wanted to create a sense of weightlessness - a home that feels suspended in the skyline, full of light, grounded in luxury.”

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The Aerus Sub-Penthouses are expected to attract a mix of local and international buyers seeking a long-term residence of scale and quality in a riverfront setting, from returning expats to established families and business owners who value privacy, craftsmanship, and convenience within walking distance of the CBD.

With an unmatched suite of amenities, Trielle is the most extensively appointed development Mirvac has created to date at Yarra’s Edge. Within the tower will be The Oasis, a 900 sqm podium rooftop wellness retreat designed in collaboration with spa expert Naomi Gregory. Located seven storeys above the Yarra River promenade, it features a 25-metre lap pool, spa and sauna, hot magnesium spa, biophilic gym, yoga and Pilates studio, cold-pail contrast treatment, and day spa treatment rooms. Further amenities include a piano lounge, bookable dining room, cinema room, golf simulator studio, games room, teppanyaki bar, dog wash bay, and two flexible work hubs, The Biblioteca library and Mills Place office space, catering to residents’ evolving lifestyle needs.

Construction of the $350 million tower is underway through Mirvac’s in-house construction arm, with completion anticipated for mid-2027.

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Sky-high sanctuaries: Mirvac unveils The Aerus sub-penthouses at Trielle

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jwland-development">JWLand</a>’s De Burgh, the final residential release within the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, is nearing completion just as the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme prepares for its most significant expansion to date.&nbsp;

From October 2025, the scheme will allow first home buyers to enter the market with just a five per cent deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), removing some of the most common barriers to ownership.

With <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a> on track for residents to move in by late spring 2025, the timing creates a strong opportunity for first home buyers seeking brand-new apartments in Canberra’s sought-after Inner North.&nbsp;

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The project delivers 350 residences across two buildings, with layouts ranging from compact studios through to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

JWLand has tailored the development for long-term liveability, integrating natural light, privacy and outdoor space into each home. Ground-floor residences feature private courtyards, while upper levels benefit from generous balconies.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and all apartments include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with smartphone app control for lighting and climate.&nbsp;

Shared resident facilities include a rooftop garden, gym, lounge and parcel lockers, alongside landscaped green space within the precinct.

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For buyers, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme removes income caps and introduces unlimited places, making it more accessible than ever. With most De Burgh apartments priced under $1 million, they fall well within the updated eligibility thresholds.

The policy changes provide first home buyers with greater certainty and a smoother path to finance. Combined with the quality and location of De Burgh, the expanded scheme is expected to draw a new wave of buyers to Canberra’s Inner North.

Residents will benefit from the project’s central setting, just 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD. The precinct is bordered by the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands and sits within easy reach of cafes, restaurants, schools and the ANU.

With completion scheduled for late 2025, De Burgh is set to be among the first major apartment projects to meet the expanded scheme head-on, offering first-time buyers a realistic pathway to ownership in one of Canberra’s most connected neighbourhoods.

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JWLand’s De Burgh aligns with expanded Homebuyer Scheme, opening doors for first home buyers in Canberra’s Inner North

A subtropical pair of residential towers are in planning for a key South Brisbane site neighbouring the iconic Expo ’88 Skyneedle, with new documents revealing a vertically layered vision designed to respond to the precinct’s evolving high-density character.

The proposal has been lodged by&nbsp;Darveniza Group, which is also is behind the 400-apartment Station Quarter precinct in Alderley.

Darveniza Group, led by Jane Darveniza, the Brisbane-based investor and Queensland rich-lister and widow of the late property magnate Bojan Darveniza, is seeking approval for a mixed-use project encompassing 204 apartments, ground-level retail, food and drink tenancies, and office space across two architecturally integrated towers at 37–39 Manning Street.

Occupying an 1,822 sqm site, the proposed towers would rise above a sculptural podium base, with a recessed landscaped centre, rooftop communal areas, and a total of 220 car parks and 256 bicycle bays. The apartment mix spans one- to five-bedroom dwellings, with a design emphasis on generous balconies, cross-ventilation, and climate-responsive materials.

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“The development is conceived as two slender twin buildings that meet at a lushly landscaped central recess,” the Finegrain design report states. “The façade is highly articulated with the plan form stepping back and forth to reduce visual bulk and maximise internal occupants’ access to natural light and air”.

A hallmark of the proposal is its integration of greenery, both visually and functionally. Around 77 per cent of the site’s green plot ratio is delivered through vertical planting spines, a green podium wall, and rooftop amenity. Ground-level deep planting and landscaped communal zones aim to create a shaded, walkable interface along Manning Street.

“The stepped plan form introduces variation in balcony setbacks and enclosed apartment areas, enriching both the façade expression and the resident experience,” the design team notes. “At ground and podium levels, this stepping also enhances permeability, maximising pedestrian view lines to the neighbouring Skyneedle and reinforcing a strong sense of local identity”.

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The site directly adjoins the heritage-listed Skyneedle at 35 Manning Street, an enduring legacy of World Expo ’88. The accompanying heritage impact report by Pendergast Architects contends that the proposal has been carefully conceived to protect the cultural significance and landmark visibility of the structure.

“The design provides setbacks, tower separation and podium articulation to maintain the visibility and landmark role of the adjoining Skyneedle,” the report states. “The significance of the Skyneedle lies principally in its landmark visibility and cultural symbolism, rather than in detailed fabric or architectural setting”.

The proposal sits within the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct, under Brisbane’s TLPI 02/2023, where revised planning controls support high-density, mixed-use development integrated with subtropical design and increased public realm contributions.

Finegrain’s design reflects this intent, drawing cues from the site's adjacency to Musgrave Park, the subtropical landscape of South Brisbane, and cultural landmarks such as QPAC and South Bank.

Twin green towers proposed for Manning Street, South Brisbane site beside Skyneedle

Brisbane off the plan townhouses

Is Brisbane's property market growth sustainable?

We're still seven years away from the 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympics, and in the last two years alone, Brisbane dwelling values (houses and units combined) have risen by 24.5 percent.

Last year saw the biggest increase in units since the late 1980s, with values growing by 16.6 percent in 2024, bringing the median unit value to $680,000.

Three months into 2025, and not much has changed.

CoreLogic's latest Home Value Index shows another 0.7 percent gain in unit values in March, following gains of 0.7 percent in February and 0.6 percent in January. Now, the median unit value is approaching $700,000.

With billions of dollars set to be poured into major infrastructure projects across Brisbane, a forecasted strong increase in population, and an ongoing shortage of new properties coming to market, there's no reason why Brisbane can't continue to outperform the rest of Australia.

<h2>What happened in Brisbane’s off the plan apartment market in March?</h2>

Brisbane was spurred again with another huge government announcement. It was revealed Victoria Park, on the edge of Spring Hill, will be hub of the 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympic Games.

A new 63,000-seat stadium will be delivered and will become the new home of the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat, and Queensland Bulls.&nbsp;There will also be a new National Aquatic Centre at Centenary Pool in Spring Hill and a major upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre.

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While a dedicated Brisbane Arena is no longer required for the Games, the government is facilitating its delivery by the private sector at the GoPrint site in Woolloongabba.

Premier David Crisafulli emphasised that the new venues and upgraded facilities would attract world-class events beyond 2032, ensuring a lasting impact on Brisbane.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/let-the-games-begin-qld-government-reveals-2032-brisbane-summer-olympic-games-plans">Let the Games begin: QLD Government reveals 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympic Games plans</a>

Limited new apartment supply is still the story of Brisbane, although prospective new apartment buyers were treated to a rare new project launch.

Local developer <a href="/developers/demartini-fletcher-property">DeMartini Fletcher</a>&nbsp;launched their&nbsp;<a href="/developments/stones-corner-qld-4120" target="">Stones Corner</a> development,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/corner-house-stones-corner-18-stoneham-street-stones-corner">Corner House</a>, 88 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments starting from $765,000.&nbsp;

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DeMartini Fletcher has collaborated with&nbsp;<a href="/architects/ellivo-architects">Ellivo Architects</a>&nbsp;on the design which aims to honour the heritage of the localicty while bringing in a contemporary twist.

Residents will have access to a rooftop retreat designed as a lifestyle-focused extension of their homes. The roof will feature a&nbsp;resort-style pool, spa, sauna, ice bath, gym, yoga lawn, residents’ herb garden, and barbecue facilities, all with sweeping views of Brisbane’s skyline.

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Corner House will integrate sustainability principles, with a focus on climate-responsive design and urban greenery.

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Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/demartini-fletcher-launches-corner-house-apartments-in-stones-corner">DeMartini Fletcher launches Corner House apartments in Stones Corner</a>

While a lot of new apartment developments are going through the development application process or locking in build contracts before becoming available for buyers, developers are continually padding out their pipelines.

<a href="/developers/silverstone-group" target="">Silverstone Developments</a> sees more value in apartments than offices, so they've changed their plans for their prime riverfront Coronation Drive site in Milton. They now want to develop a 30-level building with 192 apartments.

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Targeting owner-occupiers, the development will offer two and three-bedroom residences with rooftop amenities, including a lap pool and gym.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-silverstone-developments-to-turn-office-to-apartments-on-milton-riverfront-site">First look: Silverstone Developments to turn office to apartments on Milton riverfront site</a>

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City Beat March 2025: Olympics announcement to drive further growth in Brisbane property market

Frames are up of the first batch of townhouses at Citrine, the latest townhouse community by <a href="/developers/metro-property-group">Metro Property</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/citrine-townhomes-rochedale-311-gardner-road-rochedale">Citrine</a>, in <a href="/developments/rochedale-qld-4123">Rochedale</a>, around 17 kilometres&nbsp;south of Brisbane, will comprise 90 three and four-bedroom townhouses when completed in second half of 2025 through builder <a href="/builders/creation-projects">Creation Projects</a>.

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Over 60 per cent of the townhouses have already been snapped up. Construction of the townhouses in stage two has now commenced, with all slabs poured and framing underway.

The pool shell, located in the Citrine Resident’s facility, has now been completed and construction of the balance of the resident’s facilities will commence over the coming weeks.

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The townhouses at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/citrine-townhomes-rochedale-311-gardner-road-rochedale">Citrine</a>&nbsp;will feature two to three-level designs and provide a significant contrast to the predominantly single-family homes in the area.

Citrine is within walking distance of local schools, parks, and Rochedale Village. Rochedale Village features a large Coles supermarket, various dining options, pharmacies, medical services, and fitness facilities.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/why-families-are-descending-on-citrine-townhomes-in-rochedale">Why families are descending on Citrine Townhomes in Rochedale</a>

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Rochedale's Citrine Townhomes hits 60 per cent sold as construction advances on first stage

Brisbane developer <a href="/developers/dusk-group">Dusk Group</a>&nbsp;made a point to start construction on its latest townhouse development, Aurora on Depper in St Lucia, before taking it to market.

They commissioned&nbsp;<a href="/builders/akam-constructions">AKAM Constructions</a>&nbsp;to handle the build of the eight townhouses at 68-72 Depper Street that fills the need for a dwelling type in <a href="/developments/st-lucia-qld-4067">St Lucia</a> between apartments and standalone houses.

Urban.com.au CEO Mike Bird recently sat down with Huw Feeney, Director at Dusk Group, to talk about <a href="/new-townhouses/aurora-on-depper-st-lucia-68-72-depper-street-st-lucia">Aurora on Depper</a>.

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Aurora on Depper aims to provide a more diverse range of housing options in this sought-after area by introducing eight three and four-bedroom townhouses, each designed with multi-purpose rooms that offer flexibility for use as a home office, additional bedroom, or second living area.&nbsp;

The townhouses are spread across three levels and are expected to appeal to a range of buyers, including downsizers, young families, and those with children attending the nearby University of Queensland.

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The project is designed by <a href="/architects/elevate-design-studio">Elevate Design Studio</a>, known for its work on residential developments that meet the needs of modern living.&nbsp;

Each townhouse will feature a two-car garage, kitchens with zero silica benchtops and butler's pantries, and hybrid timber flooring throughout the living areas. The inclusion of these features reflects a focus on both functionality and contemporary design.

Aurora is just 300 metres from the City Cat and major bus networks.

The project, which recently broke ground, is expected to be completed by mid-2025.&nbsp;

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Urban.com.au CEO Mike Bird recently sat down with Huw Feeney, Director at Dusk Group, to talk about Aurora on Depper.

Michael Bird

Everything a buyer needs to know about Aurora on Depper, St Lucia townhouses

St Lucia has long been one of Brisbane's premier riverfront suburbs.

The sought-after suburb, named after the West Indian island, is well known for its leafy streets, the Brisbane Botanic Garden, and the main campus for the University of Queensland.

As it's grown from its origins as a cotton farming district, significant riverside development has grown with it.&nbsp;One market that's been missed however is the growing market frequently being called the "missing middle".

The missing middle in this instance is the townhouse market, a&nbsp;market that sits between apartments and houses. A third of <a href="/developments/st-lucia-qld-4067">St Lucia</a> is made up of standalone homes, and another 60 per cent on apartments. According to the latest 2021 ABS Census, less than seven per cent are townhouses.

Brisbane developer <a href="/developers/dusk-group">Dusk Group</a> is hitting St Lucia's missing middle with its latest residential development, <a href="/new-townhouses/aurora-on-depper-st-lucia-68-72-depper-street-st-lucia">Aurora on Depper</a>.

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Named after its position at 68-72 Depper Street, just 300 metres from the City Cat and major bus networks, Aurora on Depper comprises just eight three-level townhouses pitched at downsizers, young families, and those with children who attend the nearby main campus of the University of Queensland.

Aurora on Depper presents an attractive opportunity, considering the scarcity of townhouses in the suburb and the competitive starting price of $1.55 million

Each townhouse, designed by Elevate Design Studio, offers three bedrooms, a two-car garage, kitchens with zero silica benchtops and butler's pantries, and hybrid timber flooring throughout the living areas.

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The versatile multi-purpose rooms are expected to be used as home offices for young professionals, a second living area, or a fourth bedroom.

Aurora on Depper is currently under construction by Akam Constructions and is expected to be complete by mid-2025.

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Aurora on Depper presents an attractive opportunity, considering the scarcity of townhouses in the suburb and the competitive starting price of $1.55 million

Aurora on Depper townhouses to target St Lucia's "missing middle"

National developer Metro Property Development, once the largest inner-city residential apartment developer in SEQ, is bringing its reputable name to Rochedale, a small suburb south of Brisbane.

Metro is currently developing <a href="/new-apartments/citrine-townhomes-rochedale-311-gardner-road-rochedale">Citrine</a>, a community of 90 two to three-level, three to four-bedroom townhouses on Gardner Road, a stone's throw from <a href="/developments/rochedale-qld-4123">Rochedale</a> Village, the area's central shopping hub.

The townhouses offer a huge point of difference in a suburb dominated by houses. The latest ABS Census showed 90 per cent of the dwelling type in the suburb is a separate house. There are only around 150 townhouses in the whole suburb.

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Australia's largest semi-detached builder,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/creation-homes">Creation Homes</a>, has already started construction on the 3.83ha site Metro acquired in mid-2021.

Each townhome within Citrine features an open plan living and dining area that extends to either courtyards or balconies that characterise the Queensland lifestyle and dwelling typology. The kitchens have been made for entertaining with a stone island bench, while the master retreats have their own ensuites with double vanities.

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The majority of townhouses have an additional multi-purpose room that can double up as a second living area on a different level to the main living space.

Citrine residents will also have access to resort-style amenities in the form of a lap pool and adjoining barbecue area, located in the middle of the community.

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Citrine is centrally located within walking distance of local schools, parks, and Rochedale Village, which is anchored by a large Coles supermarket and various dining choices, pharmacies, medical services, and fitness facilities, all within 500 metres.

The third stage of Rochedale Town Centre has also recently been announced, on the corner of Gardner Road and Miles Platting Road.&nbsp;

Designed by POWE Architects, the proposal is for a second supermarket with more retail, food and drink outlets, an outdoor dining area and plaza entrance, and further car parking in the final integrated stage.

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mikah.m@urban.com.au

Metro to bring something different to Rochedale with Citrine townhouses

South East Queensland developer Rogerscorp has launched to market its latest townhouse project, Nautica, following the successful sell-out of their Fable development in Everton Park.&nbsp;

Located in the beachfront suburb of <a href="/developments/margate-qld-4019">Margate</a>&nbsp;on the Redcliffe Peninsula, <a href="/new-townhouses/nautica-by-rogerscorp-margate-24-beaconsfield-street-margate-qld-4019">Nautica</a> is a collection of 42 three and four-bedroom villas, ranging from 183 sqm to 213 sqm.

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Nautica features a rich textural palette with natural timbers and stone, complemented by whites throughout.&nbsp;

The spacious open floor plans are designed to integrate living and dining spaces, extending into the kitchen well-equipped with Bosch appliances.

The homes include generous glazing throughout to maximise natural light.

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Residents will have access to private amenities, including an outdoor seating area with a fire pit, an outdoor shower, a wellness lawn, and a community herb and veggie garden.

Nautica is also just 320 metres from the beach and 200 metres from Margate Village.

The project is expected to be completed by 2025. Position Property is marketing Nautica.

Earlier this year <a href="/developers/rogerscorp-pty-ltd">Rogerscorp</a> sold out <a href="/buildings/fable-by-rogerscorp-31-woolworths-street-everton-park">Fable</a>, their <a href="/new-townhouses/everton-park-qld-4053">Everton Park townhouse development</a>. They recently announced their first Gold Coast townhouse development, in <a href="/developments/labrador-qld-4215">Labrador</a>, where they <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-rogerscorp-set-for-gold-coast-townhouse-development-wirra-estate">bought a 1.5-hectare site that will home 42 townhouses</a>.

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Launch Alert: Rogerscorp launch latest townhouse development, Nautica in Margate

Brisbane is crying out for new supply in the off the plan apartment market.

Confidence in the Queensland capital is at an all-time high, and there's no suggestion of a slowdown in demand.

Assisting in the growth in the unit market is the lack of new projects. There's not been a release of a new apartment development, certainly nothing close to a tower development, in months.

Developers have been active however over April, which bodes well for Brisbane's future supply.

Of course, these projects won't be realised for several years, with the approval phase, marketing, and then the build generally making the lifespan of a new development between four to five years, depending on density and the speediness of the approval process.

We've wrapped up the top five apartment developments that were submitted to the Brisbane City Council in April.

<h2>Address: 18 Macgregor Street, Upper Mount Gravatt</h2>

<h3>Developer: Salter Brothers</h3>

One of the most interesting apartment developments submitted in Brisbane in April was in <a href="/developments/upper-mount-gravatt-qld-4122">Upper Mount Gravatt</a>, where&nbsp;diversified investment group and property developer <a href="/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>&nbsp;has sought to create their first project in Brisbane.

Salter Brothers is seeking to demolish the Mercure Brisbane Garden City Hotel&nbsp;and develop a new 17-level apartment building at <a href="/new-apartments/18-macgregor-street-upper-mount-gravatt">18 Macgregor Street</a>.

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They've had <a href="/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a> create the plans for the mixed-use building that will have 101 apartments above a four-level podium. That will home a 90-space childcare centre and parking for 107 cars.

There will be eight apartments per floor, six two-beds and two three-bedders. The apartments are expressed as "gently undulating petals," Bates Smart wrote in their submission to the Brisbane City Council.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-salter-brothers-plot-new-brisbane-apartments">First look exclusive: Salter Brothers plot new Brisbane apartments</a>

<h2>Address: 28 Beesley Street, West End</h2>

<h3>Developer: Tocu Properties</h3>

<a href="/developers/tocu-properties">Tocu Properties</a>, which has been developing townhouses across Brisbane's inner-ring suburbs, is moving into the apartment market in the <a href="/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a>.

They've had&nbsp;<a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>&nbsp;draw up plans for a seven-level apartment development on the corner of Beesley and Filmer streets, one of the last remaining infill development sites within the highly sought-after West End precinct.

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The proposal is for 42 two and three-bedroom apartments, 30 of which will have an additional multi-purpose room.

Crowning the building will be a 656 sqm rooftop amenity level with an infinity edge pool, hot and cold plunge pools, and open lawn and barbecue areas with views over <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-tocu-properties-file-west-end-apartment-plans">First look: Tocu Properties file West End apartment plans</a>

<h2>Project: Canopy House by Aria, Kangaroo Point</h2>

<h3>Address: 58-62 Leopard Street Kangaroo Point, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169</h3>

<h3>Developer: ARIA Property Group</h3>

<a href="/developers/aria-property-group">ARIA</a> is again seeking to bulk up its upcoming <a href="/developments/kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Kangaroo Point</a> apartment project, <a href="/new-apartments/canopy-house-by-aria-58-62-leopard-street-kangaroo-point">Canopy House</a>.

The Tim Forrester-led developer is seeking to add a further four levels to the previous 29-level tower by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="">Rothelowman</a>, which were approved in August after a&nbsp;change application in June last year.

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The new design will also see an extended podium which will now feature a resident park with a barbecue kitchen and outdoor dining area, playground, and seating pods.

The documents suggest the new design will improve the facade, providing a "greater visual relief to the built form and significantly increasing the project’s ‘Green Factor’."

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-aria-bulk-up-canopy-house-in-kangaroo-point-by-buying-next-door">First look: Aria bulk up Canopy House in Kangaroo Point by buying next door</a>

<h2>Project: La Flor, Taringa</h2>

<h3>Address: 128-130 Swann Road</h3>

<h3>Developer: Vista Projects</h3>

The Gold Coast-based architecture firm <a href="/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a> has put together a design for their next project in the neighbouring&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/taringa-qld-4068">Taringa</a>&nbsp;on behalf of developer <a href="/developers/vista-projects">Vista Projects</a>.

<img alt="First look: Contreras Earl pen new Taringa apartment project, La Flor" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,dpr_2.0,q_auto:good/https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screen%20Shot%202024-04-22%20at%208.32.03%20pm.png?VersionId=HeeqUErVssguFX_j7YbQb3AwAQUvGMVZ" />

The six-level project, dubbed La Flor, will have eight three-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom penthouse with its own private rooftop. The rest of the rooftop is reserved for resident amenities, comprising a resort-style pool, a sauna, extensive seating, barbecue spaces and sun lounges.

La Flor draws inspiration from nature, with its design metaphorically likened to the unfolding petals of a flower and translates into an architectural interplay between openness and enclosure.&nbsp;

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-contreras-earl-pen-new-taringa-apartment-project-la-flor">First look: Contreras Earl pen new Taringa apartment project, La Flor</a>

&nbsp;

<h2>&nbsp;Project: Gaia</h2>

<h3>Address: 108 Lambert Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4069</h3>

<h3>Developer: Pikos Group</h3>

Even rarer than a submission at the moment is the approval of a new tower.

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/pikos-property-group-changes-to-kangaroo-point-maroochydore-employment-hub-of-the-sunshine-coast">Pikos Group</a>&nbsp;is backing up its recently launched Skye Residences in Kangaroo Point with another project in the affluent suburb.

They've been given the green light for Gaia, two 15-level buildings at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/gaia-kangaroo-point-108-lambert-street-kangaroo-point">108 Lambert Street</a>&nbsp;which will home 215 apartments as well as creating a full acre of inner-city parklands in the process.

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Designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, both residential towers at Gaia have been oriented to capture sweeping views of the city and river, with all apartments featuring luxury internal finishes of natural stone, timber flooring and premium appliances.&nbsp;

The River Tower includes a mix of three and four-bedroom apartments, some with a multi-purpose room, while the City Tower will have two and three-bedroom apartments with an additional multi-purpose room.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/pikos-group-secures-approval-for-gaia-kangaroo-point-apartments">Pikos Group secures approval for Gaia Kangaroo Point apartments</a>

There has been new developments plans submitted by Aria, Salter Brother and Tocu Properties across Brisbane in April

The top five new apartment developments planned across Brisbane in April

Taringa is set to welcome a rare addition to its housing landscape with the development of Beatrice Residences by developer CREÉRA.&nbsp;

<a href="/new-townhouses/beatrice-residences-taringa-88-beatrice-street-taringa-qld-4068">Beatrice Residences</a> offers a boutique collection of nine three and four-bedroom townhomes, a unique proposition for family homebuyers in the area.

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This new development will address the demand for family-oriented housing while offering the exclusivity and privacy often associated with freestanding homes.

Multi-award-winning development-based design studio <a href="/architects/hal-architects">HAL Architects</a> designed Beatrice Residences with a contemporary perspective and a nod to Queensland's relaxed lifestyle, showcasing timeless Mediterranean architecture.

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Each townhome features a unique layout that combines personalisation and functionality tailored for family life, featuring standard luxury inclusions such as in-home lifts and four-car garages.

The heart of the homes are the Miele-equipped kitchens featuring natural stone benchtops and butler’s pantries.

The open-plan interiors flow effortlessly to generous courtyards and sculptured balconies that frame the homes.

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Situated in a tranquil corner of <a href="/developments/taringa-qld-4068">Taringa</a>, Beatrice Residences will enjoy proximity to key amenities such as Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Toowong Village, and the CBD.&nbsp;

Beatrice Residences' location within the coveted Ironside catchment area adds to its appeal, especially for families looking for access to renowned educational institutions like BBC, St Peters, and UQ.

Currently under construction by <a href="/builders/groove-properties">Groove Properties</a>, Beatrice Residences is slated for completion in early 2025.

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Beatrice Residences' location within the coveted Ironside catchment area adds to its appeal, especially for families looking for access to renowned educational institutions like BBC, St Peters, and UQ

Beatrice Residences targets the family buyer in Taringa

Brisbane developer and townhouse community specialists Azure has sold out Willow by Azure, its most recent townhouse development in North Lakes.

The 76 terrace-style residences in&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/north-lakes-qld-4509">North Lakes</a>&nbsp;in the Moreton Bay Region of Brisbane, have all been snapped up well before construction completion, expected in the second quarter of 2025 under Azure's construction arm <a href="/developers/azure">Azure</a> Build.

Willow by Azure comprises three-bedroom and four-bedroom townhomes tailored for families and residents of all types, located in a gated community within the thriving masterplanned city of North Lakes.

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Each townhouse is characterised by expansive living spaces and ample natural light, accentuated by high-quality finishes and premium materials.

Central to the Willow by Azure's appeal is its array of communal amenities, including a 20-metre pool, yoga lawn, and various lounging zones, all aimed at providing residents with a resort-style living experience.

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Willow by Azure has 70 per cent of its civil stormwater infrastructure already installed and has reached 65 per cent completion on the retaining walls.

Upcoming plans for the development include the installation of underground electrical systems.

Azure recently <a href="/news/qld/azure-plans-230-townhomes-at-new-rothwell-moreton-bay-site">grabbed a Rothwell site</a>, also in the Moreton Bay Region, where they're planning a 230-home community.

Each townhouse is characterised by expansive living spaces and ample natural light, accentuated by high-quality finishes and premium materials

Azure sell out Willow by Azure townhouse community in North Lakes

Ascot Row, the small-scale luxury townhouse development by Queensland and Northern New South Wales builder developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/holm-developments">Holm Developments</a>, is starting to take shape.

<a href="/buildings/ascot-row-89-95-stevenson-street-ascot">Ascot Row</a> comprises 14 three-bedroom townhomes designed by <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architects</a> as a modern architectural interpretation of the iconic Queenslander style.&nbsp;

The project on Stevenson Street, on the border&nbsp;<a href="/developments/ascot-qld-4007">Ascot</a>&nbsp;and <a href="/developments/hamilton-qld-4007">Hamilton</a>, is oriented to maximise the expansive, north-facing aspect to let in ample natural light and cool breezes.

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Each townhome's interiors are designed by the acclaimed <a href="/interior-designers/tom-mark-henry">Tom Mark Henry</a> team, incorporating natural and durable materials to ensure a timeless aesthetic.&nbsp;

Ranging from 240 to 275 sqm, the residences boast premium finishes and European appliances throughout, catering to the discerning tastes of modern homeowners.

The ground floor of each townhome features a spacious open-plan layout ideal for entertaining, leading to a generous, private alfresco courtyard landscaped by <a href="/landscape-architect/laud-ink">Laud Ink</a>.&nbsp;

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On the third floor, residents will find three bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with a walk-in robe, ensuite, and a private balcony. The townhouses also include a multi-purpose room for added versatility.

Residents of Ascot Row will benefit from exclusive amenities, including individual lock-up side-by-side double car garages for each residence, as well as a central pool and a two-level leisure and entertainment facility for residents to enjoy.&nbsp;

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Moreover, the development is within walking distance of Portside Wharf and Racecourse Road Village, adding to its appeal.

With construction by <a href="/builders/holm-built">Holm Built</a> currently underway, Ascot Row is on track for completion in May 2024.

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Each townhome's interiors are designed by the acclaimed Tom Mark Henry team, incorporating natural and durable materials to ensure a timeless aesthetic

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