<p data-end="154" data-start="0">Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is bringing some of the largest apartments ever delivered to the sought-after Domain Precinct, directly facing Albert Park Lake.</p>

<p data-end="562" data-start="156">H&amp;F has recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-queensbury-melbourne-71-queens-road-melbourne-vic-3004">The Queensbury</a>, inspired by London’s Queens Club, the historic home of the prestigious Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis tournament. The opportunity for apartment buyers is as rare as securing a ticket to the finals at the All England Club, with the site being one of the very few remaining positions offering uninterrupted, never-to-be-built-out views across Albert Park Lake.</p>

<p data-end="918" data-start="564">The building has been designed to maximise the unique nature of the site and its prominent parkside position. Architecture firm Forum has crafted a design that responds directly to its setting. Its façade is defined by strong vertical elements and expansive glazing, oriented to capture the unrepeatable views over Albert Park Lake, the city and the bay.</p>

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<p data-end="1139" data-start="992">There will be 141 two- and three-bedroom apartments in The Queensbury, many of which have already been snapped up during the early marketing stage.</p>

<p data-end="1513" data-start="1141">The apartments have been planned to maximise natural light and visual connection to the surrounding landscape. Living areas extend to private balconies, reinforcing the relationship between interior spaces and the lake or city beyond. Bedrooms are oriented to draw in daylight, while material selections focus on natural stone, porcelain tiles and brushed nickel fixtures.</p>

<p data-end="1837" data-start="1515">Purchasers can choose between two interior schemes, Augusta and Ascot, which interpret neutral and earth-toned palettes across kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens incorporate natural stone benchtops, integrated Miele appliances and panelled cabinetry, with detailing designed to balance durability and everyday functionality.</p>

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<p data-end="2069" data-start="1911">Much like the private clubs that define Wimbledon’s tradition and prestige, The Queensbury has been designed to embody an exclusive, club-style way of living.</p>

<p data-end="2271" data-start="2071">Its resident amenities are curated to mirror the refined atmosphere of a members’ club, with spaces to gather, unwind and entertain, delivering an elevated lifestyle that feels both rare and enduring.</p>

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<p data-end="2460" data-start="2345">“The ground level is designed as an open lounge that brings the outdoors in,” says David Harrap, Director at Forum.</p>

<p data-end="2559" data-start="2462">“The wellness centre is a sanctuary and spills out towards the garden, creating a sense of calm.”</p>

<p data-end="2845" data-start="2561">The wellness centre comprises a fully equipped gym, spa, cold plunge pool and sauna. A resident lounge and dining space opens to an outdoor pickleball court, aligned with the sporting culture of London’s Queens Club and a first for a Melbourne multi-residential apartment development.</p>

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<p data-end="3245" data-start="2919">While the proximity and orientation of the site and building are unmatched, future residents will also be within walking distance of ANZAC Station and multiple tram connections along St Kilda Road. The development is also close to the NGV, Arts Centre Melbourne and major sporting venues including the MCG and Rod Laver Arena.</p>

<p data-end="3370" data-start="3247">St Kilda Beach, along with the hospitality venues that line the foreshore, is just over two kilometres from the front door.</p>

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<p data-end="3558" data-start="3372"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has been developing a mix of commercial and residential projects since it was founded in 2014 by Daniel Faigen and backed by Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum.</p>

<p data-end="3742" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="3560">After recently launching its fourth Gold Coast project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has also delivered local developments including Central Park in Box Hill and 107 Darling Road in Malvern East.</p>

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The Queensbury brings Wimbledon-inspired living to Albert Park Lake

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pdg-corporation">PDG Corporation</a> has been appointed by the Victorian Government and Development Victoria to transform a long-unused infrastructure site in Ivanhoe into a new residential precinct, delivering 275 homes alongside a 2,000 sqm public park.</p>

<p>The project will redevelop the former water tank site on Upper Heidelberg Road, which has been unused since 2004. The appointment follows an eight-year planning process and marks the start of detailed design, with a planning application expected to be lodged in mid-2026.</p>

<p>The redevelopment will introduce a new residential community in one of Melbourne’s established inner-north suburbs, with at least 10 per cent of the homes allocated as affordable housing. In addition to new housing supply, the project will expand local open space through the delivery of the public park, which will be accessible to the broader community.</p>

<p>PDG Managing Director and Founder Vince Giuliano said the partnership with Development Victoria presented an opportunity to deliver a housing outcome aligned with the character of the area.</p>

<p>“PDG is thrilled to partner with Development Victoria to bring new housing options to this popular part of Melbourne,” Giuliano said.</p>

<p>“This exceptional location offers a rare opportunity to create a vibrant, connected community, and we look forward to working closely with Development Victoria and other stakeholders to bring their vision to life.”</p>

<p>The Ivanhoe project continues PDG’s track record of delivering mixed-use and community-focused developments in Melbourne.</p>

<p>PDG has just sought to upscale its plans for its prime Southbank site on Queens Bridge Street. They are seeking to developer 637 apartments across a 71-storey tower.</p>


PDG appointed to develop Ivanhoe water tank site by Development Victoria

<p>National developer Fortis has received development approval for Crest &amp; Walker, its Newstead apartment development on Kyabra Street.</p>

<p>Construction by Binah is expected to commence on the 20-storey, Bureau^Proberts-designed building soon. There will be 65 two- and three-bedroom apartments on offer, starting at $1.8 million.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> marks the fourth active development to be delivered by Fortis in Brisbane, following River House, now nearing completion, a residential project in New Farm, and a mixed-use development in Hamilton. Several additional projects remain in the pipeline as the development manager continues to grow its footprint across South-East Queensland.</p>

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<p>Dan Boman, General Manager – Development, Queensland, said the continued expansion in Brisbane projects managed by Fortis reflects the company’s commitment to design-led development and thoughtful placemaking.</p>

<p>“We’re proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such lifestyle destination as Newstead," Bonman says.</p>

<p>"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves."</p>

<p>Bonman believes Crest &amp; Walker will&nbsp;attract a discerning buyer who values design, thoughtful amenity and a lifestyle that captures the best of contemporary Brisbane.</p>

<p>"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane’s most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."</p>

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<p>The building’s design features a contemporary brick podium softened by vertical greenery, creating a distinctive architectural expression within the Newstead streetscape. Positioned between Gasworks and James Street, the project sits within one of Brisbane’s most coveted lifestyle precincts, surrounded by dining, retail and cultural destinations.</p>

<p>A communal rooftop will feature a sun lounge and pool, BBQ facilities and a sauna, all set against panoramic views across Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.</p>

<p>Slaite Projects will handle the sales campaign, which will kick off in May.</p>

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<p data-end="156" data-start="0">Ahead of the completion of several projects in 2026, Justin Brown’s Abadeen Group is working on the next phase of its boutique residential pipeline.</p>

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<p data-end="371" data-start="158">Abadeen, which has recently sought approval to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-woollahra-development-wave-continues-as-abadeen-plots-six-storey-apartment-block">develop 29 apartments in Woollahra</a>, will also be returning to Neutral Bay, where it has just completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/enso-neutral-bay-34-grosvenor-street-neutral-bay-nsw-2090">ENSO</a> and is putting the finishing touches on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-villas-neutral-bay-7-11-premier-street-neutral-bay-nsw-2089">The Villas</a> nearby. Abadeen first developed in the suburb back in 2019 when they completed No.1 Premier.</p>

<p data-end="680" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="373">Its newest development will be located at the southern end of Barry Street, a stone’s throw from Ilbery Reserve and the Neutral Bay Social Club. Closer in scale to The Villas than ENSO, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/19-21-barry-street-neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Barry St project</a> will comprise 20 large-scale apartments, a typology synonymous with Abadeen’s development ethos.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>&nbsp;said in its Design Report that the proposed multi-residential development in Neutral Bay contributes positively to the area’s established residential character, aligning with the objectives of the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy and relevant local planning controls.</p>

<p data-end="1326" data-start="1117">"The building is carefully scaled to sit comfortably within its context, with articulated massing and generous setbacks that reduce perceived bulk and ensure a respectful transition to neighbouring properties.</p>

<p data-end="1560" data-start="1328">"Through a clear response to surrounding building heights, streetscape patterns and landscape character, the proposal reinforces Neutral Bay’s reputation for high-quality residential development within a well-defined urban setting."</p>

<p data-end="1662" data-start="1562">The report also said apartment planning prioritises outlook, sunlight and environmental performance.</p>

<p data-end="1960" data-start="1664">"Living spaces are oriented to maximise views to the south while maintaining excellent solar access throughout the day. Dual-aspect apartments and carefully positioned openings promote natural cross-ventilation, reducing reliance on mechanical systems and supporting sustainable living outcomes."</p>

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<p data-end="2314" data-start="1962">Abadeen is on track to complete several projects this year across Sydney's Lower North Shore. Late last year it completed ENSO, a nine-apartment development toward the northern part of Neutral Bay, around 750 metres from the new Barry Street plans. The Villas, which will comprise 17 apartments, is approaching completion and is around 450 metres away.</p>

<p data-end="2466" data-start="2316">“The Villas is an exceptional project in a highly desirable Lower North Shore location," Brown said when the building topped out in October last year.</p>

<p data-end="2595" data-start="2468">"We’re creating homes that allow residents to feel genuinely connected to one of Sydney’s most prized harbourside communities."</p>


First Look: Abadeen plots fourth Neutral Bay apartment development

<p>Singaporean developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/centurion-global">Centurion</a> has unveiled plans for a major mixed-use redevelopment of the former John Martin &amp; Co warehouse building on Adelaide CBD's dress circle North Terrace.</p>

<p>The $300 million redevelopment will comprise three towers, rising behind and above the preserved 19th-century sandstone façade. The proposal would retain and integrate the heritage-listed structure while introducing a trio of contemporary towers that combine student accommodation, residential apartments, and commercial uses.</p>

<p>There will be apartments to purchase, as well as a 30-storey, purpose-built&nbsp;student accommodation tower, designed to respond to growing demand for dedicated student housing in Adelaide’s CBD.&nbsp;Ground and podium levels across the development are expected to host retail, food and beverage, and entertainment uses, helping to activate the street edge and create stronger pedestrian connections between North Terrace and the nearby Rundle Mall retail precinct.</p>

<p>A key element of the proposal is the preservation of the site’s historic sandstone building, constructed in 1867 and designed by prominent colonial architects Edmund Wright, Edward John Woods, and Edward Hamilton. The building originally operated as a warehouse for the well-known Adelaide department store John Martin &amp; Co before the retailer closed in 1998.</p>

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<p>The site sits opposite several of Adelaide’s most significant cultural institutions, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, the State Library, and the university precinct. Its location places it within a corridor that connects the city’s cultural, education, and retail destinations.</p>

<p>It is the second redevelopment proposal on North Terrace in recent months, with Palumbo Group set to redevelop the heritage-listed former Royal Hotel which has laid vacant for over a decade.</p>

<p>They are planning 211 apartments across two towers, just over a kilometre from Centurion's project.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/sa/palumbo-group-to-redevelop-kent-town-pub-into-new-apartment-development">Palumbo Group to redevelop Kent Town pub into new apartment development</a></em></p>


Centurion plots $300m triple-tower redevelopment for heritage John Martin’s warehouse on Adelaide’s North Terrace

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<p><span>The Chinese New Year weekend sees the Sydney launch of luxury apartments at the Roseville project, Chatswood Rose.</span></p>
<p><span>It is located at <span>1015 Pacific Hwy, Roseville, with</span></span> views to the Chatswood skyline above leafy treetops.</p>
<p>The project incorporates<span> the </span><span>Seymours</span><span> , an interwar Spanish Mission-style </span><span>service station</span><span> built in 1929, which is set to become cafe space.</span></p>
<p><span>Keco</span><span> is the development developer of the seven floor project where prices for one bedders start at $795,000.</span></p>
<p>BVN, one of Australia’s leading architectural studios, designed the project which comes with landscaped gardens, rooftop playground and BBQ area</p>
<p>All apartments have parking and storage.</p>
<p>The three bedders have two car spaces with prices ranging from $2.1 million to $2.3 million.</p>
<p>CBRE is marketing the project as offering "the best of both worlds," i.e. vibrant, colourful and cosmopolitan, Chatswood one of Sydney’s most renowned retail and commercial centres, plus the relaxed sophistication of picturesque Roseville, the quintessential village.</p>
<p>The apartment sizes range from 53 internal sqms to 144 internal sqm, plus external spaces that range from 8 sqm to 80 sqm on some of the three bedders.</p>
<p>Australasia is the third top CNY vacation region for 2018, for Chinese consumers according to a Juwai survey.</p>
<p>Some 29% picked North America, 23% chose Asia, 20% chose Australasia, and 19% Europe.  </p>
<div>The survey noted tourism is important because, of the Chinese who intend to buy international real estate this year, 60% intend to purchase property in their holiday destination, and 58% are considering emigrating there. </div>
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<div>Carrie Law, CEO of Juwai.com, the No. 1 Chinese international real estate website, said Chinese New Year was the biggest international travel period of the year for mainlanders.  </div>
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<div>“Chinese who are considering buying real estate or even emigrating to Australia often use their holidays to combine fun and research. </div>
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<div>“Australia welcomed a record 1.33 million Chinese visitors last year, and a significant minority of that group are not just tourists — but also property investors or immigrants." </div>
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<p>Nearly half of Chinese travellers on holiday over Chinese New Year 2017 will spend some time hunting for property, according to a new survey by Juwai.com.</p>
<div>The survey of 120 Chinese consumers and more than 1209 international real estate agents found 26 percent of Chinese consumers plan to travel internationally during Chinese New Year 2017, and 42 percent say they will engage in property hunting during their trip.</div>
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<div>Charles Pittar, chief executive officer of <span id="0.4747287838254124" class="highlight">Juwai</span>.com said generally, he finds wealthier buyers are more likely to combine property hunting with tourism during Chinese New Year.</div>
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<div>“Overall, a majority of agents expect this year to be a busier holiday season than in 2016," he said.</div>
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<div>"Looking beyond just the holiday to all of 2017, almost half - or about 42 percent - of Chinese consumers say they will engage in property hunting during their trips abroad.</div>
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<div>"It's not always the case, but often we see a strong correlation between the countries they visit as tourists and the countries where they purchase property. Fifty-seven percent plan to purchase property in the country to which they are travelling. An additional 26 percent say they would consider doing so.</div>
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<div>"When it comes to immigration, 58 percent are considering immigrating to the country they are visiting."</div>
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<div>• 57 percent plan to purchase property in the countries to which they are travelling and another 26 percent say they may consider doing so.  </div>
<div>• 58 percent are considering emigrating to the country to which they‘re travelling, and another 16 percent say they may consider doing so.  </div>
<div>• More than 41 percent of Chinese who intend to purchase property in the countries to which they‘re travelling plan to meet with real estate agents over their Chinese New Year travel.</div>
<div> • When it comes to real estate agents, 43 percent say they will meet with real estate agents with whom they spoke before their trip, while 32 percent say they will meet with real estate agents with whom they haven’t yet spoken. </div>
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<div>- 67 percent of international agents </div>
<div>- 52 percent of Australian agents (with 36 percent saying “the same” and 13 percent saying “less busy”)</div>
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<p><span>As the Chinese usher in the Year of the Rooster, it may be timely to look afresh at property investing in Australia in light of some new rules around foreign investments, especially because Australia remains a favourite with Chinese investors. </span></p>
<p><span>The rooster is said to be the most motivated animal in the Chinese zodiac. Historically and symbolically, the rooster’s crowing acted as a wake up call to start work.</span></p>
<p><span>The Chinese New Year starting on January 28 could well be another year of flourishing </span><span>property investing in Australia for the cashed up Chinese investor. </span></p>
<p>To download our handy guide, Buying property in Australia in 2017, the Chinese Year of the Rooster, <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/images/2017/01/Year_of_the_Rooster/2017_Rooster.pdf" target="_blank">click here.</a></p>
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