Challenging the trend of compact living, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-eighth-south-melbourne-22-kings-place-south-melbourne-vic-3205">The Eighth</a> delivers true house-like scale in a vertical format.

Positioned on the penultimate level of The Eighth, a newly completed development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/crema-group">Projects by Crema</a>, the sub-penthouse offers more than just generous dimensions, it redefines what sub-penthouse living can look like in Melbourne’s Domain Precinct.

At 256 sqm, this residence exceeds the scale of most new apartments on the market. It provides the proportions of a freestanding home - three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, walk-in laundry, and a separate retreat - all within the security and convenience of a high-end vertical community.

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Its elevated corner position allows for uninterrupted, 270-degree views across the city skyline, Albert Park and the Botanic Garden, an outlook increasingly difficult to replicate in denser urban pockets. Full-height glazing frames these views throughout the home, anchoring each room to its setting.

Designed by Miriam Fanning of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a>, the interiors prioritise durability and spatial clarity. Stone benchtops, cove lighting, custom joinery and a fireplace enrich the central living areas.&nbsp;

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A Gaggenau kitchen with integrated Liebherr refrigeration and a full butler’s pantry supports serious home cooking and entertaining, while a wine cellar and media room add versatility.

Each bedroom features a tiled ensuite and bespoke robes, with the main suite offering privacy and corner views. Private lift access, ducted air conditioning, three side-by-side car parks and ample storage round out the functional offering.

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Residents of The Eighth benefit from a cohesive lifestyle ecosystem. A rooftop pool and BBQ terrace, wellness facilities at EQ, and an Italian café downstairs all contribute to a vertically integrated community - balancing amenity with calm, day-to-day usability.

Located just off St Kilda Road and moments from ANZAC Station and The Tan, The Eighth provides immediate access to transport, green space and cultural institutions, while remaining quietly removed from the city’s pace.

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Importantly, the building is complete. With just 36 apartments across 18 levels, The Eighth offers long-term privacy, minimal turnover, and immediate move-in certainty.&nbsp;

The sub-penthouse stands as one of the final, and most compelling, opportunities within this now-established address.

Taylor Dow of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/dow-real-estate">DOW Real Estate</a> is the exclusive selling agent for the sub-penthouse, and the remaining few apartments in The Eighth.

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A rare South Melbourne sub-penthouse with room to move

Just weeks after launching to their latest new Melbourne apartment development to the market, national apartment developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>&nbsp;has secured the sale of its sub-penthouse.

A local downsizer has spent $6.25 million on a sub-penthouse in The Parker, just 24 apartments on the the doorstep of Caulfield Park. The sale equated to $23,000 per sqm.

The buyer was drawn to the&nbsp;park-fronted lifestyle and panoramic city and bay views.

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“The first sale at $6.25 million completely vindicated our decision to acquire the site and reimagine it for owner-occupiers,” said Andrew Leoncelli, Managing Director of Abadeen.

“We took what was originally conceived as a smaller apartment product and transformed it into something exceptional — larger homes of enduring quality and understated luxury.”

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-parker-on-caulfield-park-219-balaclava-road-caulfield-north-vic-3161">The Parker</a>&nbsp;has been designed by&nbsp;award-winning architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/powell-glenn">Powell &amp; Glenn</a> and will be enveloped in landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a>. It was the position within the context to the park that drove the design of the building, with 70 per cent of the apartments overlook the 28-hectare space complete with&nbsp;walking trails, ovals, and playgrounds.

“Caulfield Park isn’t a typical recreational space, it has a generosity and nuance in its layering of trees and light,” said Ed Glenn, Principal at Powell &amp; Glenn.

“Our aim was to create a building that feels grounded and connected, with spaces that open to the park and unfold with light. The architecture provides a sense of refuge and prospect, balancing intimate privacy with expansive views."

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The architecture is defined by sculptural columns that flare like tree trunks, cascading greenery by Acre that softens the façade, and interior spaces by Powell &amp; Glenn’s Clementine Jacobs that use stone, timber, and brass finishes designed to age beautifully over time.

“The Parker is about connection where the building meets the park, people meet nature, and elevated design meets everyday life,” said Brett Robinson, Creative Director of Acre.

“We’ve created lush, year-round gardens that drape the building, softening its form and bringing the outdoors in. Every balcony and outdoor space is treated as an intimate ‘room’ framed by planting, texture, and movement. Sustainability is about timelessness; using robust, natural materials and drought-tolerant plantings that endure.”

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The Parker is Abadeen's second Melbourne apartment development, following the successful Malea, on Central Park in Malvern, which recently completed its construction.

“The Parker offers something truly unique; design elegance, community connection, and green space at your door,” Leoncelli added.

“It’s the kind of place you dream about, then realise you can actually live in.”

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Abadeen launches The Parker in Caulfield North, secures $6.25 million sub-penthouse sale

It’s been 15 long years since the former Balmain Leagues Club was open to the public. The large 7,330 sqm Victoria Road site had grown progressively more derelict since the doors to the former club shut back in 2010.

Earlier this year, the vertically integrated developer PERIFA, part of the Versatile Group of companies, stepped in and acquired the site, quickly getting to work on construction through its building business Versatile Construction.

PERIFA teamed up with financier Mitsubishi Estate Asia to create <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a>, a new community heart of the charming inner west suburb. The mixed-use precinct will not only be home to around 150 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, but also feature a fully activated ground plane with extensive hospitality venues and retail spaces.

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A new club will replace the old Balmain Leagues Club. The public plaza will include a range of new food and hospitality venues, a community art studio, and a retail precinct anchored by a full-line supermarket, a first for the peninsula.

The apartments will be spread across three interconnected buildings designed by Studio SC, with interiors by SJB.

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Buyers weren’t prepared to wait any longer to purchase. When it was time to start selling the development, PERIFA and SRM Residential had buyers queuing out of the display suite door. They secured over 40 sales on launch, including several high-end three-bedroom apartments with sales reaching up to $6.9 million.

Demand has been driven largely by local owner-occupiers who have had <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle</a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039"> Village</a> on their radar for some time, many of them already living in apartments and looking to upgrade without giving up lifestyle, walkability, or views.

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Perilli, Co-Founder and Managing Director of PERIFA and Versatile Group, said the community has had to put up with a derelict site on their doorstep for too long.

“The Balmain Leagues Club in Rozelle, which closed in 2010 to make way for the NSW Government Metro Transport Project, was once a hub for local families to come together and enjoy entertainment and hospitality. We’re delighted to embark on a new era for the site, together with our partners Mitsubishi Estate Asia,"&nbsp;Perilli said.

"Our shared vision for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a> is to create a mixed-use precinct that is thoughtfully designed and caters to new residents and the community alike. It will be a major meeting place for the community that embraces the unique character of the Balmain/Rozelle peninsula, while helping to shape its next chapter.”

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The residential offering will cater to downsizers, families, and local owner-occupiers, with an emphasis on larger floorplans, high-quality finishes, and expansive views across Iron Cove, Sydney Harbour, and the Parramatta River.

Residents will have private access to a rooftop pool, taking in the views, a rooftop yoga lawn, and podium level gardens.

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Roberts Co has entered a new phase of growth following its acquisition by Arada, one of the world’s fastest-growing property developers in Australia.

The acquisition is supported by a $50 million capital injection into Roberts Co’s Australian balance sheet, consisting of the previously announced $25 million recapitalisation and an additional $25 million in new funding from Arada.

This investment strengthens Roberts Co’s financial position, stabilises operations, and provides the foundation for strategic expansion beyond its New South Wales base, with a focus on new opportunities in Queensland, including the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions.

With Arada’s international resources and financial backing, Roberts Co will broaden its portfolio across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, reinforcing its strong market position in New South Wales and setting itself to capture growth in one of Australia’s most dynamic construction markets.

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said Roberts Co has a proud Australian heritage, an outstanding delivery record, and a strong reputation for collaboration with clients and partners.

"By combining this expertise with Arada’s global scale and financial capacity, we are creating a platform for sustained growth in the Australian market,"&nbsp;Alkhoshaibi said.

“Our $50 million capital injection, including new funds from Arada, underlines our commitment to both stabilise and expand Roberts Co’s operations, particularly into the fast-growing Queensland market. We see significant potential in South-East Queensland’s pipeline and are confident Roberts Co is well placed to deliver lasting value for clients and communities.”

George Kostas, CEO of Roberts Co, said Queensland, and particularly South-East Queensland, is one of the most active and opportunity-rich regions in Australia right now.

"The lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will bring unprecedented investment across housing, transport, and infrastructure. Roberts Co is eager to play a major role in that transformation and secure a meaningful share of this fast-growing market.”

Arada pours more funds into Roberts Co, flags expansion into South East Queensland construction market

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hurstville-nsw-2220">Hurstville</a> has quietly become one of Sydney’s most resilient property markets. Supported by strong transport links, infrastructure investment and a growing multicultural community, the St George hub continues to outperform much of the metropolitan market for both capital and rental returns.

According to Positus Property Investment, Hurstville now ranks among Sydney’s top performers for yield consistency, underpinned by population growth of nearly five per cent since 2021 and persistently low vacancy rates.&nbsp;

Limited new supply is tightening the market further - new dwelling approvals have fallen from close to 600 to under 200 in FY25, a structural shortfall that’s placing upward pressure on rents and resale values.

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As one of the final residential stages in the Kempt Field precinct anchored by Woolworths, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/the-one-collection">The One Collection</a>'s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/horizon-hurstville-6-jack-brabham-drive-hurstville-nsw-2220">Horizon</a> represents a rare opportunity to buy into a location experiencing both infrastructure-led growth and constrained supply&nbsp;- now made even more compelling with a limited-time five per cent deposit and matching rebate incentive.

Positus notes that the suburb’s combination of “relative affordability, low vacancy, and rising population” is creating a recipe for continued rental growth and capital appreciation. Weekly rents are increasing faster than strata and outgoings, with two-bedroom apartments seeing the deepest tenant demand - supporting healthy yield margins even after costs.

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Horizon prices begin from $668,000, with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments offering flexible entry points for investors.&nbsp;

The project’s location, a short walk to Hurstville Station, Westfield, and an upcoming dining laneway, St Clair Lane, underscores its liquidity and day-to-day convenience.&nbsp;

A 19-minute express train connects residents to the Sydney CBD, while arterial upgrades such as the M6 and WestConnex further enhance connectivity.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, Horizon’s soft, organic façade mirrors the parkland of Kempt Field, while interiors prioritise light, durability, and smart functionality.&nbsp;

Each home features Smeg appliances, smart home automation, and generous balconies overlooking the bay and skyline.&nbsp;

Amenities include a gym, sauna, games room, meditation deck, and landscaped courtyards, with wellness and social spaces designed to foster community.

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From an investment perspective, Horizon offers what Positus describes as a “value and income sweet spot.” At an average entry price around $745,000 and yields near five per cent, Hurstville units remain roughly $200,000 below comparable inner-west suburbs, allowing investors to capture metro proximity without inner-city risk exposure.

Horizon will deliver 179 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments above St Clair Lane.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/masscon">Masscon</a> is on site moving its way up the building, which is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with move-in expected shortly after.

One Collection is currently offering a five per cent deposit incentive for a limited time.

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The Melbourne developer Buxton Projects has secured a permit to go ahead with a new townhouse development in Melbourne's bayside Brighton.

They were supported by Bayside City Council at a VCAT hearing to be allowed to create the nine bedroom townhouse project on an amalgamated 1,463 sqm site.

In 2019 the team spent $4.6 million on an amalgamated 1,463 sqm site at 444 St Kilda Street Brighton and 40a Head St, Brighton which they bought for $4.6 million in 2019.

The $7 million development, designed by NTF Architect in landscaped surrounds by Jack Merlo, will comprise nine three bedroom, two level townhouses, each with private basement car parking.

The Urbis town planning report suggested the development presents a unique opportunity to create a distinct gateway to the City of Bayside.

"The townhouses provide a high level of internal amenity which will create a high end finished product."

Key Design Features

· Environmentally responsive design;

· North facing townhouses with deeper floor plates for allow for spatially and energy efficient floor plates;

· East, West facing townhouses 08 &amp; 09, offer wide frontages and shallow depths to allow ample light and ventilation to internal spaces;

· Recessed courtyards and second living zones create an innovative response in providing multiple living options both internally and externally for evolving family lifestyles.

· Considered building response to existing and future context;

· Careful consideration of surrounding residential typologies, aesthetics, scale and materials;

· Strong emphasis on communal and broader context landscape opportunities;

· Small number of dwellings;

· Sensitive residential streetscape interface;

· Equitable access to light, views and ventilation;

· Diversity of dwelling scales;

· Upper form setbacks to residential interfaces;

· Integrated landscape response provides ample space for large canopy trees.

Buxton recently secured approval for a <a href="/expert-insights/building/a-new-22-million-apartment-development-is-coming-to-toorak-find-out-whos-behind-it">$22 million apartment development in Toorak</a>.
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Buxton Projects have secured approval for a new $22 million apartment development in Toorak.

At the start of last year, bought in a company directed by the Buxton property development patriarch Michael Buxton, paid $12.55 million for two adjoining Malvern Road homes, one a single storey brick home with swimming pool and pool house, the other a two level rendered brick home with swimming pool and tennis court

The amalgamated 2,727 sqm site at 1093-1099 Malvern Road will be home to a four-storey apartment development after Buxton recently received sign off from Stonnington Council.

There will be 22 three bedroom apartments and 46 car spaces in the Conrad Architects-designed building, set in Jack Merlo Design &amp; Landscape gardens.

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“The proposed apartments will afford a high level of internal amenity for future residents with functional dwelling layouts, appropriate outlooks and private open space, and good levels of daylight access,” the Urbis report noted.

All apartments have a generous floor plan accommodating three bedrooms, with at least one bedroom comprising a walk-in-robe and ensuite, a large open plan living, kitchen and dining area and a separate laundry/butler’s pantry.&nbsp;

The six ground floor apartments will all have a large outdoor living space with their own built in barbecue. There will be seven apartments on the first level, six on level two and just three on the top level.

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“The proposal has been carefully designed by Conrad Architects to produce a modest contemporary development”, the report noted.

The design has incorporated two distinct built forms, separated by a central framing element to Malvern Road to ensure there is not one singular building plane.

&nbsp;To the east and west, the built form is broken up into three sections to limit the visual bulk to the adjoining properties, one of which is heritage-listed.

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Merlo’s landscape plan has been designed to ensure the retention of the Pin Oak and Golden Elm canopy trees located in the south-eastern corner of the site. It will also provide an further two Pin Oaks and 12 medium sized canopy trees around the building.

Four medium sized canopy trees are proposed within the Malvern Road setback to provide a buffer to the streetscape. A significant number of small shrubs, grasses and hedges are also proposed throughout the site to limit bulk impacts to the neighbouring properties.

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The amalgamated 2,727 sqm site at 1093-1099 Malvern Road will be home to a four-storey apartment development after Buxton recently received sign off from Stonnington Council.


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Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have announced they will be joining forces.
From July 1 they will form a partnership under the Buxton brand.
Beller currently manage over $1.5 billion in residential property. Their team of more than 20 agents and support staff will continue to service their clients.
Founded in 1994, the Beller Group’s Windsor office, led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, will now become Buxton Stonnington, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state.
“For me, it was a matter of future proofing and evolving the business; doing what’s best for our people and the company," Fawell said.
"What I admire most is Buxton’s innate ability to attract incredibly talented people to the business, which is vital to a brand’s longevity.
“Buxton has such a deep heritage with over 150 years in Melbourne’s real estate market.
"There is a lot of value in a company that has been through a significant number of property cycles. 
"Comparably, we have 25 years of history so joining forces makes sense strategically,” Fawell added.
Buxton CEO Nathan Jones said he was excited about the partnership and the acquisition of such experienced and quality operators into the group.
“Buxton is really well placed to continue increasing its market share in Stonnington," Jones said.
"We have historically dominated Melbourne’s Bayside and South East, and we’ve now taken strong leadership positions in Greater Geelong and Ballarat whilst having a growing presence in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs.
“The Beller Group is one of Victoria’s largest independently owned residential businesses in the industry. This collaboration, although borne out of opportunity, will allow us to extend our focus into the key blue chip suburbs within Stonnington.
“As our network strengthens year on year, we are spending more time developing strategies to improve customer acquisition and advocacy, and this move was certainly a major part of our focus,” said Nathan.
Beller Project Marketing will also become Projects by Buxton and the third arm of Beller Group, Beller Commercial, is currently launching a new independent brand and will continue to operate from its office in Prahran.
 
 
 
 
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Mark Earle, the director of Buxton Sandringham takes the position of chairman of the board and will work alongside Chris Hassall, director of Buxton Bentleigh to run the informal training for the group.
At the helm of the group is Buxton’s chief executive officer, Nathan Jones, who is responsible for overseeing 400 staff members across 20 Buxton offices. 
Formerly with NAB and Macquarie Bank, Jones joined Buxton in 2012, before taking over the role of CEO in 2015.
Nigel O’Neil, a chartered accountant and former CEO of Hockingstuart, joined as an executive director in late 2016.
Along with Mark Earle, Chris Hassall, Ben Riddle, David Hart and Craig Williamson, the new leadership group has plans to turn one of the oldest real estate brands into the most progressive real estate business in Australia.
“Our focus is on continually developing culture, leadership and technology, whilst not forgetting the foundation of personal relationships and how connected that is to our customer experience,” Jones said.
The leadership group at Buxton is now heavily concentrated to those in their 30s and 40s, something that is quite rare in traditional real estate circles.
“We’re at a point of making a pretty heavy digital transformation within our business, which at its core has been driven by enhancing the customer experience.
“Those transacting the heaviest in real estate are Gen Y and Millennials, as either buyers or tenants, and their transition to the role of vendor or landlord is evolving..
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“The Millennial expectation around customer experience has been developing at a rate of knots, with a heavy bias towards self service models such as Uber, Netflix, Gumtree and Airtasker all highlighting the qualities of better, faster and easier.
“The real estate industry is not immune to these changing trends and matching needs to service is what we emphasise in our strategic development of the group.
“At the end of the day, the new leadership team wants to drive great people to great places and have a lot of fun along the way. That’s our culture,” said Jones.
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The 18-office Victorian estate agency Buxton has a new ownership group.
Buxton Corporate will now have seven directors.
The directors include Mark Earle, David Hart, Ben Riddle, Craig Williamson, Chris Hassall and Nathan Jones.
"We are also excited to announce that we have secured <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-o-neil-6a932813" target="_blank">Nigel O’Neil</a> who will join us as managing director," Mark Earle advised staff this week.
"Nigel has nearly a decade of experience leading and developing another real estate group and brings a wealth of knowledge to that role.
"The new leadership team is extremely excited about the future at Buxton and we look forward to sharing more in 2017."
O'Neil's appointment comes after his rapid exit from hockingstuart in February after 8 and a half years’ service.
"When these discussions commenced, the most important aspect for me was for Buxton to remain as Buxton," Earle added.
"Albeit the last few years have been very strong, we firmly believe our best days are ahead of us.
"Our aim is to make Buxton even more of an attraction brand for vendors, landlords and agents."
The first Buxton office was established by the company's founder John Robert Buxton in South Melbourne in 1861.
Buxton has offices across many key inner-suburban and bayside locations, including the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Geelong.
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