South East Queensland developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a>’s entry into the Gold Coast apartment market has progressed from pipeline to market, with its Chevron Island project Bronze on Chevron now formally available to purchase ahead of a planned 2029 completion.

The 119-apartment development on Mawarra Street marks the Brisbane-headquartered builder-developer’s first residential play in the Gold Coast, following its expansion south from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> comprises a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom residences, with pricing starting from just over $1.5 million. The project is being delivered under Gardner Vaughan’s fully integrated model, with the group acting as both developer and builder, a structure it has consistently applied across its South East Queensland portfolio.

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Architecture has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, with landscape architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/jeremy-ferrier-landscape-design">Jeremy Ferrier</a>. The building presents as a single-tower scheme, with a focus on maximising outlook across both the Surfers Paradise skyline and the Nerang River.

Apartments have been planned with open-plan living zones extending to generous balconies, a response to the site’s dual-aspect positioning between river and ocean. Interiors follow a restrained coastal palette, with two colour schemes offered, and an emphasis on natural light and cross-ventilation.

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Resident amenity is concentrated across more than 1,250 sqm and includes a resort-style pool, gym, yoga lawn and rooftop entertaining areas. A function space with catering facilities forms part of the upper-level offering, alongside north- and south-facing outdoor areas.

Ground level will incorporate two retail tenancies, intended to extend the existing village character of the surrounding streets.

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The project sits within walking distance of Thomas Drive’s established dining strip, while maintaining proximity to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a> beach and broader Gold Coast amenity. The location, positioned on Chevron Island between the river and coastline, has increasingly attracted mid- to high-density development in recent years as the precinct evolves beyond its low-rise origins.

Gardner Vaughan’s move into the Gold Coast was first signalled in 2025, with the group identifying the region as a natural extension of its operations. Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge described the expansion as both “strategic and natural”, citing demand for well-designed apartments in lifestyle-driven markets.

Construction is expected to complete in early 2029.

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Gardner Vaughan brings Bronze on Chevron to market as Gold Coast debut

One of the penthouses at Lily Lane, the latest stage of Carrington Place by Ellipse Property, has set a new local apartment price record.

The four-bedroom residence, purchased by a local downsizer, sold for $5.75 million—around 75 per cent higher than the previous record of $3.3 million.

Over 40 per cent of the first release of apartments at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lily-lane-at-carrington-place-castle-hill-32-carrington-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Lily Lane</a> have already been snapped up just six weeks since it launched to the market.

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Located at 32 Carrington Road, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> and designed by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ptw">PTW</a>, Lily Lane is directly opposite the Hills Showground Metro station. It offers a total 213 units over two 12-storey towers - a mix of 67 one-bedroom, 100 two-bedroom and 46 three-bedroom apartments - with a ground-floor retail offering.

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Blake Schulze, National Director – Residential at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a>, says around 44 per cent of buyers are&nbsp;owner occupiers, with 35 per cent being investors and 21 per cent first homebuyers.

“Developments of this calibre are very rare in the Hills District, and Lily Lane’s sales success demonstrates the depth of demand for over-sized apartments that genuinely compete with freestanding homes," Schulze says.

"We are seeing particular demand from downsizers who want to remain in the area but transition into spacious, high-quality apartment living."

On the penthouse sale, it says it shows buyers&nbsp;are prepared to pay a premium for scale, quality, and direct access to the Metro.

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One-bedroom apartments are sized from 50-72 sqm with prices starting at $745,000, while two-bedrooms are priced from $990,000 with sizes from 75 to 132 square metres. Three-bedroom floorplans are sized between 97 and 182 sqm,, with prices starting at $1,395,000.&nbsp;

The three remaining penthouses, spanning up to 262 sqm, are priced from $2.9 million.

Over 75 per cent of apartments include dedicated studies, multipurpose rooms or family rooms, with select layouts offering walk-in pantries and laundries. Apartments are appointed with premium Miele appliances including ovens, washing machines, dryers, gas cooktops and dishwashers, while larger residences also incorporate integrated Miele microwaves, Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated refrigerators and five-burner Miele cooktops.

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Lily Lane will be constructed by award-winning iCIRT-rated builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/decode">Decode Group</a>, with construction to commence in mid-2026 and expected to complete early 2029.

Carrington Place comprises more than 800 apartments and is being delivered across multiple stages, with completion expected in 2032. Integrated with neighbouring bushland, the project will feature over 20,000 sq, of outdoor recreational area, including a one-kilometre boardwalk to Fred Caterson Reserve.&nbsp;

The Hills Showground Metro Station is just a two-minute walk away, offering fast connectivity to Sydney’s CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood, Macquarie Park and Norwest Business Park.

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Ellipse sets Castle Hill apartment record with $5.75 million Lily Lane penthouse sale

Fresh off completing its Delano Crows Nest development, Lindsay Bennelong has lodged plans for its next project, this time turning its attention back to the beach.

The developer, started 20 years ago by Clarendon Homes founder Peter Campbell, is proposing a 37-apartment scheme at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/17-25-ashburner-street-manly-nsw-2095">17-25 Ashburner Street</a>, Manly, positioned between the southern end of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/manly-nsw-2095">Manly</a> Beach and East Manly Cove.

Lindsay Bennelong called on local architecture firm Platform Architects to design the new building, given their success at Finn, Lindsay Bennelong's current luxury apartment project on North Steyne.&nbsp;

According to the Design Verification Statement by Bridie Gough of Platform Architects, the proposal “relates to the current context but also the desired future character of taller buildings suitable to the new planning controls.”

The site has been identified as a Low to Mid-Rise Housing (LMR) location, given its position within 400 metres of the Manly Town Centre E1 Business Zone. The LMR controls are intended to unlock additional housing supply in well-located areas close to public transport, allowing developers to seek increased height limits to support greater density.

“The proposal seeks to provide this increased level of housing whilst being respectful of some of the smaller scale buildings also nearby,” the statement reads.

Lindsay Bennelong Development Director Leigh Manser said the project has been carefully aligned with the intent of the LMR controls. The proposal will significantly increase housing yield on the site, replacing four houses and 10 apartments, comprising 25 bedrooms, with 37 new apartments delivering a total of 94 bedrooms, whilst remaining compliant with the LMR controls.

“Sydney is in a severe undersupply, and delivering more dwellings and more bedrooms than what currently exists is exactly what the LMR policy is designed to activate,” Manser said, noting that nine of the apartments will be allocated as affordable housing for frontline workers.

“We have already commenced discussions with our community housing provider to determine the rental levels that frontline workers can realistically afford in this location,” he said. “These will need to sit well below the standard affordable housing benchmark of 20 per cent below market rent, and that has been factored into our feasibility and pricing.”

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The design of the building incorporates a wave-like indentation running through the façade, referencing the nearby coastline and anchoring the building within its local context.

The&nbsp;Design Verification Statement says careful consideration has been given to the articulation of the building, ensuring the bulk is broken down to a more human scale through a defined four-storey podium."

The scheme includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a full-time building manager's office and wellness facilities including a sauna and a gym.

“The design ensures a high level of amenity, with apartments offering generous private open space, many with expansive views, and all with comfortable proportions."

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lindsay-bennelong-developments">Lindsay Bennelong</a>&nbsp;is currently developing Finn Manly, just four full-floor luxury apartments on North Steyne. They recently welcomed residents to its 81-unit Delano Crows Nest development, a&nbsp;carefully scaled infill project designed to bridge&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a>’s lively village centre with its surrounding heritage streets.

Designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ajc-architects">AJC Architects</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/delano-crows-nest-27-57-falcon-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Delano</a>&nbsp;is arranged across three low-rise buildings, incorporating a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments alongside a limited number of townhomes addressing Hayberry Lane. The architectural approach drew on the area’s Art Deco lineage, reinterpreted through contemporary detailing and framed by landscaped communal gardens.

The developer also has a development site in Maroubra.

First look: Lindsay Bennelong's new Manly apartment development revealed

Fifty-nine residences across 37 levels. No more than two per floor. With 80 per cent now sold, what remains at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/madeline-by-mosaic-broadbeach-22-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Madeline by Mosaic</a> is a short list.

Madeline was always conceived at a scale that sits outside the normal register of Gold Coast apartment living. The residences are half- and full-floor configurations, with the largest spanning more than 400 sqm, dimensions that place them closer to the penthouse end of the market regardless of where they sit in the building.

That scale is the organising principle of everything else: how the floorplans are laid out, how the materials read, how the connection between inside and outside works.

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The interiors were developed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fraser-partners-0">Fraser &amp; Partners</a>, the architecture practice&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic</a> brought in as design partner for the first time on this project. The palette runs to natural stone, textured timbers, and soft metallics, materials chosen as much for their tactile quality as their appearance.

Light cleverly shifts across surfaces through the day, and the design is explicit about wanting that to be noticed. Full-height glazing runs across the primary living areas, and where the building faces east toward the ocean, those walls of glass are doing real work: framing a view corridor that the site's position directly opposite Broadbeach State School's playing fields keeps permanently open.

That outlook is the site's most consequential asset. In a suburb where new towers continue to rise, a protected view line is genuinely rare, and the Mary Avenue address secures it. Residents at Madeline will look out over open parkland rather than the rear of another building, a distinction that becomes more meaningful with each new development approved nearby.

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The private outdoor spaces are sized to match the residences themselves. Terraces on the upper levels frame uninterrupted ocean panoramas, and the planning ensures that living areas extend into those outdoor zones rather than treating them as separate attachments. The flow between the two is part of the design intent, not an afterthought.

Inside, the finish specification reflects the same approach. Rich stone benchtops, warm timber joinery, bespoke hardware, each element specified to hold up over time rather than read as a moment in a particular trend cycle.

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Beyond the residences, the amenity offering extends that register. A lap pool and sun deck anchor the outdoor space, alongside a magnesium pool, cold plunge, steam room, and sauna.

A commercial-grade gymnasium, residents' lounge, library, and boardroom round out a programme that functions more like a private members club than a standard building amenity floor.

Construction has commenced under Mosaic's in-house building arm, with completion scheduled for late 2028.

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Madeline by Mosaic delivers penthouse-level living across every apartment

Developer Fortezza Group is the latest to take its new apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-belvedere-5-7-church-street-nelson-bay-nsw-2315">The Belvedere in Nelson Bay</a>, to the NSW Government.

Fortezza, predominantly a South East Queensland developer, is the latest to apply for State Significant Development&nbsp; status through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority, a pathway becoming favoured by developers to speed up the approval process.

They are planning 57 two- and three-bedroom apartments across 5-7 Church Street and 42 Donald Street, near d'Albora Nelson Bay Marina. The diverse apartment mix has sizes from just over 80 sqm to the largest three-bedroom penthouses that reach nearly 200 sqm.

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Fortezza calls the project a "piece of Istria in Nelson Bay,"&nbsp;referring to the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, shared by Croatia (90%), Slovenia, and Italy, which is known for its Roman history, Venetian-style coastal towns and inland hilltop villages.

They say the The Belvedere is strategically positioned at the apex of Nelson Bay, offering unrivalled views of the ocean, the bay and captivating topography of the area.

"Our commitment to maintaining the integrity of every view and sight line has been relentless," Fortezza Group says.

"Through extensive modelling and analysis, we ensure that each apartment enjoys the natural beauty of Nelson Bay, regardless of future developments. Each design element is carefully curated to harmonise with our European heritage, drawing profound inspiration from the Roman architectural marvels in Istria. The arches, the cascades of greenery and the stonework that define our project pay homage to the structures that once exemplified Roman grandeur."

Residents will have access to a pool, communal green spaces, an office and a coffee shop.

First look: Fortezza Group takes The Belvedere, Nelson Bay apartment development, to NSW Government

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A 1.64 ha industrial landholding in Carrara on the Gold Coast is on the market for the first time in 12 years.
Located in the industrial precinct at 11 Elysium Road in Carrara, the property comes with a long-term lease to CPG Resources – Mineral Technologies Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of top 100 ASX listed Downer EDI Limited.  
The property which comprises 6,180sqm of building improvements is being offered for sale by Simon Beirne and Pat Cavanagh of Colliers International via Expressions of Interest campaign. 
“This is a fully leased investment, with a 10-year lease expiring mid 2027 plus options, and a net annual rental of $855,840 with tenant paying all outgoings excluding land tax,” said Mr Beirne.  
The site coverage is about 27 per cent and comprises multiple freestanding structures including 1,388 sqm administration building over two levels with basement car park, 599 sqm laboratory/offices, and a 4,306 sqm factory that includes workshop areas, offices, storage and amenities.
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A street level carpark which features 101 bays is located at the northern and central sections of the site.  
 
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A waterfront Gold Coast home in Carrara has sold prior to auction to a Chinese investor. 
The property at 44 Fitzwilliam Street property fetched $1.47 million.
Sam Guo of Ray White said the property was targeted at both the Australian and Chinese market.
It was advertised through Chinese social media and newspapers.
“The home was listed with another agent previously but didn’t sell as it was overpriced,” Guo said.
"Both parties were very happy with the outcome.”
He suggested the Gold Coast market is very stable, and any good, well priced property in a great area will sell.
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The Élevé project at Palm Meadows has recently settled all 61 apartments sold in its first stage for more than $15 million.
Élevé which has a second stage in the pipeline was developed by Hungtat Worldwide, associated with Macau casino tycoon Dr Stanley Ho and his wife Angela Leong.
Élevé's 100% settlement rate was achieved within 45 days.
It included all apartments sold to foreign buyers, who represented about 30% of purchasers.
It was an extraordinary result, Knight Frank agent Chris Litfin said, adding he had pinpointed the Gold Coast suburb of Carrara - which took centre stage during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games - as a likely gold medal performer in property sales and growth over the next two years.
Litfin, who heads the agency's Queensland project marketing division, noted Élevé's rental apartments are achieving typical returns of around 6% and in some cases above 7%, with 254 applications received for the initial 33 apartments available to rent.
Hungtat has previously been behind the Gold Coast's international award-winning The Wave tower in Broadbeach and Sydney's exclusive Kirribilli Grande community.
Market analysts Urbis recently found the Gold Coast's coastal fringe precinct, which is centred around Carrara, was the most active area for apartment sales in the city in the December quarter, recording 77 sales for an average of $537,0.
Litfin says the reason for this activity is growing demand from residents who live in and around Carrara who want to downsize from their family homes to an apartment.
"Carrara has the right type of apartment offering to meet the market both now and into the future, and that's why it is outperforming other areas," he said.
"There are plenty of people who live in the coastal fringe area who don't want to move to a smaller apartment near the beach - they want to stay in their neighbourhood and live in a boutique building with larger apartments on a big, abundantly landscaped site.
"Carrara is known as a 'green belt' suburb, so projects like Élevé, which are surrounded by parklands and  golf courses, appeal strongly to buyers who want a resort-style lifestyle in an area that is still highly accessible. 
"Carrara is just a short drive from the beach and the Robina and Southport CBDs, and new apartments there are geared towards owner occupiers because developers see the appeal of delivering a premium project in the coastal fringe as opposed to lesser liveability near the beach where sites are smaller and more expensive."
 
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100% foreign buyer settlement in Stanley Ho's Élevé project at Palm Meadows

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Gold Coast businessman Grant Balemi has used Bartercard to transform a rundown acreage property at Carrara into a $1 million-plus show home.
The car dealer said the $230,000 renovation of the property would not have been possible without his Bartercard trade dollars, which delivered him almost half – or approximately $105,000 worth – of services from key tradies.
After paying $515,000 for the two-acre property three years ago, Grant and wife Debbie have received a number of appraisals of more than $1 million post-renovation.
They have listed the five-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence for sale and are currently seeking expressions of interest over $1million, putting the property on track for an impressive capital gain after reducing significant cash expenses via the global trading network.  
“It’s quite amazing how much of the renovation I’ve been able to do through Bartercard, and it’s turned out beautifully,” Mr Balemi said.
A Bartercard South Gold Coast member since 2013, Mr Balemi initially used the barter trade exchange for his car dealership, Auto Pursuit, to save cash on services he required like towing, dent repair and car detailing.
Having experienced the cash-saving power of Bartercard, Mr Balemi decided to apply it to his journey up the property ladder and factored it into his purchase of the Carrara property in 2014.
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“We probably paid a bit too much for the property initially, but we recognised its potential, because it was acreage living just 10 minutes from Broadbeach,” he said.
“With the Commonwealth Games coming up, and being right around the corner from Metricon Stadium and private school Emmanuel College, the area is also poised for major growth.
“The plan from the outset was always to use Bartercard to help fund the improvements that this property desperately needed.
“It would have been impossible to carry out a renovation of this size without the Bartercard element.”
Mr Balemi tapped into the Bartercard network on the Gold Coast, Brisbane and interstate to source “big ticket” trades such as tiling, concreting and plumbing, as well as electrical fittings, plants and bathroom products.
Trade dollars also paid for the building of a sandstone retaining wall on the expansive property, which has a rural outlook – looking down on show horses – and fronts nature reserve bordering Emerald Lakes Golf Club.
“I was able to find a large selection of trades I needed through the Bartercard network and in most cases, it was a 100 per cent trade with those members,” Mr Balemi said.
“If you want to save cash, it’s definitely the way to go.
“It’s a no brainer for someone who wishes to do a renovation but may not have the cash or the borrowing capacity to do it.”
Mr Balemi said the sale of the property would put the couple in a stronger financial position.
“It’s a beautiful property now and we wouldn’t really be selling it under other circumstances,” he said.
“But it will allow us to get on top of debt and buy more real estate.”
Bartercard co-founder and South Gold Coast franchise owner Andrew Federowsky said Mr Balemi’s renovation demonstrated how Bartercard could be used to save cash while boosting purchase power.
“Grant is a great example of just how much value can be extracted from Bartercard, both professionally and privately,” Mr Federowsky said. 
“Whether it’s building a house, running a business or even paying for a wedding, the range of goods and services available to our members is unlimited.”
For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.bartercard.com.au" target="_blank">www.bartercard.com.au</a> or call Bartercard South Gold Coast on (07) 5593 5916.
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A Hamptons inspired residence at Carrara has been sold.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-carrara-123610686" target="_blank">18 Maryland Avenue</a>, the property is positioned north along the main river. The exclusive Hamptons region of Long Island, New York is renowned for its luxurious estates.
At the centre of the home is the gourmet Calcatta marble island kitchen and butlers' pantry. This includes integrated fridges, steam oven, induction microwave, gas cooktop and soft-close cabinetry.
A slide glass door spans the adjacent lounge area with full bar and study that invites an effortless flow out to the expansive entertainment patio overlooking the swimming pool and riverfront.
There are also numerous living and dining spaces, both formal and casual, along with a gym room and separate self-contained guest house.
The king-sized master bedroom is on the upper level and features an ensuite with bath, multiple rainfall showers, generous walk-in wardrobe and private balcony with panoramic views to Surfers Paradise.
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Two of the remaining three bedrooms have their own ensuite.
Additional features include secure garaging for six cars, outdoor surround sound and heating system, alarm, intercom, boat ramp with electric winch, remote front gating, and large storage shed or workshop are also featured at the property in a cul-de-sac only minutes to Pacific Fair shopping centre and M1 motorway.
The property was offered by Kollosche Prestige Agents agents Michael Kollosche and Jordan Williams.
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