<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/draycon">Draycon Building</a> is nearing completion of Boutique Chevron Island, a 42-apartment development on the northern end of Chevron Island at 17–19 Parneno Street, with a limited-time offer of fully furnished apartments available.

Now more than 90 per cent complete, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/boutique-chevron-island-17-19-parneno-chevron-island-qld-4217">Boutique</a> has been shaped by one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held island addresses, where riverfront outlooks and walkable access to Surfers Paradise converge.

For Draycon Building Managing Director Howard Dabit, the appeal of the site was immediate.

“I knew it was a good site as soon as I saw it,” Dabit said.

“The position and location on the north end of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>, the way the river swirls around the site basically from the north to the east, it feels like the site is surrounded by the water. The height that we’ve got and the aspect looking north is beautiful. Eighty per cent of the apartments are looking north so they get that drenching sunlight coming in.”

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That northern orientation places the development within a stretch of Chevron Island defined by open river aspects and skyline views, while remaining embedded in the suburb’s established village setting.

Chevron Island has increasingly drawn owner-occupiers seeking centrality without the intensity of high-rise beachfront living. Positioned at the geographical centre of the Gold Coast, the island offers direct access to both the beach and key cultural infrastructure while retaining a neighbourhood-scale character.

Connected by bridge to Surfers Paradise, Chevron Island offers walkable access to beaches, riverfront parklands and a revitalised foreshore boulevard animated by walkers and cyclists throughout the day. The Pacific Ocean is only minutes away, reinforcing the suburb’s dual river-and-surf identity.

At the same time, Thomas Drive forms the spine of the island’s village life, delivering cafés, wine bars, casual dining and everyday services within easy reach. Independent grocers, wellness operators and neighbourhood retailers contribute to a community atmosphere that remains distinct from the vertical scale of the beachfront.

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In the opposite direction, the Green Bridge links directly to HOTA – Home of the Arts – placing galleries, performance venues and parklands within walking distance. Weekly markets and major exhibitions draw visitors from across the region, while residents return to a quieter residential pocket at day’s end.

Public transport, including nearby bus routes and the G:link light rail corridor along the coastal spine, strengthens connectivity north and south. Griffith University, the Gold Coast University Hospital precinct and established private schools such as The Southport School are all within a short drive.

Ongoing investment across Surfers Paradise, HOTA and the broader Southport corridor has elevated amenity while preserving Chevron Island’s comparatively low-rise residential character. It is this balance, walkable village atmosphere paired with metropolitan-scale infrastructure, that continues to differentiate the suburb from higher-density beachfront precincts.

Boutique comprises just 42 residences, designed to maximise river and skyline outlooks within this tightly held island setting.

Boutique Chevron Island is slated for completion in April 2026, with prices starting from $1,220,000.

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Draycon Building’s Boutique Chevron Island places 42 residences at the heart of the Gold Coast

Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has secured planning approval for a $300 million residential development in Lindfield, marking the company’s second project on Sydney’s North Shore and its first on the Upper North Shore.

Located on Beaconsfield Parade and designed by DKO Architecture, the state significant development comprises three buildings of up to 10 storeys and will include 399 residences, including 59 affordable homes and 40 adaptable homes.

Residences will range in size from one, two and three bedrooms, with two-bedroom apartments accounting for over 60 per cent of the product make-up. Residents will have access to a broad suite of amenities, including a wellness area, indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, a pool, a gym, a community room and a golf simulator.

In line with Deicorp’s long-standing focus on creating transit-oriented communities, the project is located just 260 metres from the Lindfield Train Station, reinforcing its role in delivering well-connected housing close to established infrastructure, retail and local services.

The inclusion of affordable and adaptable housing supports greater diversity within the local market, while the mix of apartment types responds to demand from downsizers, young professionals and families seeking access to the Upper North Shore.

Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri OAM said the approval represents an important milestone for both the company and the suburb

“This approval allows us to deliver well-designed homes in a location that is already supported by strong transport and community infrastructure," Deiri said.

"Our focus is on creating places that integrate into their surroundings and provide long-term value for residents, and the broader Lindfield community. Being within walking distance of the station ensures this project supports sustainable growth in the right locations."

Across its portfolio, Deicorp currently has 4,703 apartments under construction, playing a leading role in shaping connected, liveable communities across Sydney.

Its expanding portfolio of Metro-linked developments includes Tallawong Village, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> in Five Dock, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hyde-metropolitan-sydney-133-141-liverpool-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Hyde Metropolitan</a> in Sydney CBD, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/falcon-alexander-crows-nest-8-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Falcon &amp; Alexander</a> in Crows Nest and Showground Village, Castle Hill.

Deicorp purchased the Beaconsfield Paradise site last year. Construction is scheduled to commence in Q2 of 2026 and will be completed in 2029.

Deicorp expands portfolio to nearly 5,000 apartments with Lindfield project

In a joint venture with The Trump Organization, Australia developer Altus Property Group has announced plans to bring a Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower to the Gold Coast, marking the first Trump-branded project in Australia.

"Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast is our first official project in Australia and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class luxury experiences in iconic locations around the world," Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, said.

"This development exemplifies the Trump brand’s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service, and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community."

The 91-storey building, which will become the tallest in Australia at 335 metres, will feature a&nbsp;285-room luxury hotel bearing the trademark Trump logo. It will also include 272 luxury residential apartments, a three-level podium with an exclusive Beach Club, and over 3,400 sqm of premium commercial, retail, and dining space, revitalizing the central Surfers Paradise precinct.

“Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast will be a truly unique offering in the Australian market, bringing the prestige and allure of a world-class luxury brand,"&nbsp;Altus founder and chief executive David Young said.

"Altus Property Group is proud of its track record in delivering landmark developments across Australia, and our expertise ensures this project will be an outstanding success."

Trump Hotel heads for the Gold Coast to become Australia's tallest building

More than a century after the Corrimal Coke Works first opened in 1912, the industrial landmark that helped shape the suburb is being reinterpreted as a walkable residential neighbourhood, with Stage One of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-works-stage-one-27-railway-street-corrimal-nsw-2518">The Works</a> now underway at 27 Railway Street.

For 102 years, the site was central to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/corrimal-nsw-2518">Corrimal</a>’s economic and social identity before operations ceased in 2014. Rather than erasing that legacy, developer Legacy Property has embedded it into the masterplan, retaining and reinterpreting elements such as the iconic 1912 brick chimney and sections of the original C1 Coke Oven Battery, alongside the adaptive reuse of the former powerhouse building.

Stage One will introduce 181 apartments across low-rise buildings, offering predominantly two and three-bedroom residences with completion targeted for mid-2027. The scale and configuration reflect a deliberate focus on owner-occupiers, targeting those seeking a lower-maintenance home in a prime location within the northern suburbs of Wollongong.

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Apartments have been designed to maximise natural light and cross-ventilation, with floor-to-ceiling glazing extending living areas onto generous balconies. Engineered timber flooring, induction cooktops and 900mm ovens in larger residences support everyday functionality, while two interior palettes allow buyers to tailor finishes to their preferences. The material selection draws on a restrained coastal language, intended to connect homes to their surroundings rather than compete with them.

The Works forms part of a broader 18-hectare masterplan that will ultimately deliver around 550 dwellings, new parks, and a heritage precinct celebrating the site’s past. More than seven hectares are dedicated to open space, including Southern Park and a Village Green with community gardens and recreation areas. The creek corridor is being rehabilitated with 150,000 native plantings, restoring biodiversity to the site and softening landscape.

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Positioned adjacent to Corrimal Station and within walking distance of Corrimal Town Centre, the precinct places daily essentials, rail connections and local retail within easy reach. Wollongong CBD, including the hospital, university and entertainment venues, sits approximately 6.5 kilometres to the south.

For buyers more familiar with North Wollongong, Corrimal offers a different proposition: a well-established coastal suburb framed by beaches to the east and the escarpment to the west, with a strong sense of local identity shaped in part by the former Coke Works. The Works seeks to reinforce that identity by creating a connected, walkable neighbourhood between coast and escarpment, rather than a standalone apartment complex.

Sustainability underpins the development approach. The Works is targeting Wollongong’s first 5-Star Green Star-rated community, with water-sensitive urban design, recycled materials and energy-efficient buildings integrated across the masterplan. For residents, these measures provide not only environmental benefits but also reduced operational costs and future resilience.

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With construction commenced and display materials available to view, prospective buyers can now engage more directly with the project’s vision, reviewing floorplans, material selections and the broader masterplan in detail. For many local homeowners weighing a move, the opportunity to experience how heritage, landscape and contemporary design intersect may help bridge the gap between familiarity and the next chapter.

As Stage One progresses toward its mid-2027 completion, The Works represents a significant chapter in Corrimal’s evolution, transforming a site that once powered local industry into a walkable residential precinct designed for its next generation of residents.

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Legacy Property’s The Works reimagines Corrimal’s century-old Coke Works

When it comes to developing in Melb​ourne's Bayside region, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lowe-living">Lowe Living</a> knows exactly what buyers want.

With a longstanding presence in the area and a string of sell-out projects, Lowe Living consistently delivers developments that are as sought-after as their predecessors.

Their latest instalment is in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hampton-east-vic-3188">&nbsp;East,</a> the same postcode where they have previously delivered Hampton Hill and Oceano. The developer-builder recently commenced construction on its newest project,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marella-hampton-31-35-alicia-street-hampton-east-vic-3188">Marella</a>, a collection of 32 apartments just five minutes from the beach.

Site acquisition is paramount to success. Lowe Living rarely brings a building to market that isn’t within walking distance of essential amenities, whether it be the beach, a prominent retail strip, or a train station. Marella is no exception, located at its Alicia Street address, less than a kilometre from the retail heart of Hampton Street and Hampton Station.

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Equally important to Lowe Living is the architecture.

For Marella, they appointed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, who explains that the architectural vision was to create a contemporary reinterpretation of the Californian bungalow, a style that’s iconic to Hampton’s heritage.

"By borrowing, abstracting, and reinterpreting elements of this quintessential style, such as strong datum lines, articulated columns, exposed structures, and roof tiles, our design strikes a balance between modernity and familiarity," says Cera Stribley.

"This approach ensures that the development is not only visually appealing but also contextually sensitive, resonating with Hampton's existing architectural landscape."

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The building features terracotta brick, soft cream masonry, and exposed metal detailing, giving it a tactile presence that is intended to weather gently over time.

Internally, the focus on lasting quality continues, with two and three-bedroom residences anchored by sculptural stone kitchen islands, natural light, and clearly defined transitions between living, dining, and outdoor spaces.

The layouts have been carefully designed. Open-plan zones extend to private balconies, with light-filled interiors and generous kitchen proportions, supported by Miele wall ovens, induction cooktops, and integrated fridge-freezers. These are not small apartments rebranded as luxury; they have been designed at scale, with ample storage, hotel-style entry access, and secure basement parking provided as standard.

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At the uppermost level, Marella’s Signature Collection penthouses offer city or bay views, large entertaining terraces (some with outdoor spas), and elevated finishes, including fully wrapped stone kitchen benches and a Liebherr wine fridge.

Flexible room arrangements allow for a fourth bedroom or secondary living space, sought-after by both empty nesters who want the space when family visits and families with older children.

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A residents’ lounge on the ground floor reinforces the project’s small-community feel. With a fireplace, private dining area, and adjoining terrace, it’s one of several shared spaces that balance amenity with privacy and scale.

Construction has commenced, with completion expected in early 2027.

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Lowe Living continues Bayside legacy as Marella rises in Hampton

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A five-bedroom, two-bathroom Clontarf hillside house has been sold for $2,765,000.
It sold through Cunninghams agents Mark Connor and Kylie Mousey earlier this month. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-clontarf-133854002" target="_blank">11 Kanangra Crescent </a>residence is set on a 726 sqm block.
It features an family home over two levels.
It offers harbour views from its alfresco dining areas and a pool. 
Cunningham Real Estate marketed the property's potential knock down.
The DA approved plans are for a 388 sqm residence with a pool. 
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The property last sold for $2.48 million in 2017. 
According to Realestate.com.au, 45 other five-bedroom houses recently sold in Clontarf. 
Similar houses recently sold in the area include a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Alma Street which sold for $2.51 million in April and a five-bedroom, four-bathroom home on Moore Street which sold for $3.2 million in March. 
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Primo Smallgoods heir Bradley Hunt has finally found a buyer of his Clontarf home, the retired cricketer Brett Lee and his wife, Lana.
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A prior $9 million plus sale of the Clontarf home fell over.
The Gordon Street home, bought by Hunt for $8.7 million from Citigroup exec Paul Sangar a decade a go, has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a full-sized billiards room, swimming pool and cinema.
Hunt, son of John Hunt who co-founder Primo Smallgoods, and wife Kylie are now based in Cremorne where they bought the waterfront estate from billionaire Bob Ell for $11.2 million in 2015.
Brett Lee and his wife Lana have sold their renovated Clontarf home which was listed with $8 million to $8.8 million expectations.
The luxury three-storey residence is understood to have sold for $9 million plus in the first week of marketing.
With six contracts handed out, its didn’t even get to its first open inspection.
The couple had bought the Monash Crescent property in 2016 for $5.175 million, so they have pocketed a nice profit.
They moved to Clontarf after selling their former Seaforth home for $4.91 million.
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Prestige Clontarf sale falls over, but Brett Lee saves the day

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A large mortgagee home in Clontarf, with water views, has been listed for sale.
Located at 9 Barrabooka Street, the house features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a double garage.
Set on a 471 square metre block, it was built in 2007.
It's the first time it has come onto the market.
Shane Slater and Max Wagschall, from The Agency, hold the listing.
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The median house price in Clontarf in $3.8 million.
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Clontarf mortgagee home listed for sale

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The $9 million plus sale of the Clontarf home belonging to Bradley Hunt, part of the Primo Smallgoods family, has fallen over.
It sold late last year, down on its $10.5 million initial asking price three years prior, but the prospective buyer has backed out.
The Gordon Street home, bought by Hunt for $8.7 million from Citigroup exec Paul Sangar a decade a go, has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a full-sized billiards room, swimming pool and cinema.
It's back up for sale with Cunninghams agent James Haywood with a $9 million to $9.5 million guide.
Hunt, son of John Hunt who co-founder Primo Smallgoods, and wife Kylie are now based in Cremorne where they bought the waterfront estate from billionaire Bob Ell for $11.2 million in 2015.
 
 
 
 
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Prestige Clontarf sale falls over

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A harbour-side mansion, in Sydney's Clontarf, has sold for $9 million, short of its $10.5 million listing price. 
The house, on Gordon Street, features seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a quadruple garage, full-sized billiards room, large pool, and home cinema.
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The property comprises of 2240 square metres of private, landscaped grounds. 
Brad Hunt, who is part of the family that founded Primo Smallgoods, and his wife Kylie owned the house for the past nine years.
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They bought the house in 2009 for $8.7 million, showing just $300,000 (or 3.5%) in 10 years.
The median house price in Clontarf is $2.92 million.
James Haywood and Anita Wildash, from Cunninghams Real Estate, listed the property.
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Harbourside Clontarf mansion sold for $9 million 

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The Clontarf home of the late oil baron Sir Walter Leonard is up for sale for the first time following the death of his widow, Lady Yvonne Leonard, in March, aged 96.
The 1385-square-metre double block holding at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-clontarf-129774682" target="_blank">49-51 Cutler Road</a> was bought by the Ampol chairman in 1950 for £875 from World War I hero Harrie Cobcroft.
The two-storey residence was completed four years later on Cutler Road.
The five-bedroom house is in grounds with a pool and garden by Jamie Durie.
It has a $7 million guide.
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Oil baron's Clontarf trophy home listed

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Astra serviced apartment boss Peter Davis and his wife Rachel have secured a record Clontarf house sale.
Their beachfront home has sold for more than $11 million.
The Walter Barda-designed, Monash Crescent sold just a week after it was listed with a $10.5 million to $11.5 million guide through Cherie Humel and Michael Clarke, of Clarke &amp; Humel.
The agents confirmed the price was at the top end of the guide. 
The Clontarf beachfront has had a run of top-end sales in recent months including Rock Lee for more than $10 million by Hedge fund manager Robert Benz, of Whitecove Capital, and Malin Larsson.
The Davis's Walter Barda-designed residence was built after the couple bought the 639 square metre property in 2010 for $4,225,000. 
The Davis family sale tops the prior high of $11 million set in 2016 when Madina Phara –  wife of Mongkol Phara, of one of Cambodia’s ruling families – bought the nearby modernist landmark Portovenere from the estate of the late arts patron and Transfield co-founder Franco Belgiorno-Nettis and his wife Amina.
The mortgage broker John Kolenda recently paid $8.5 million with his wife Milenka for a house they saw while sailing past on a yacht.
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Record $11 million plus Clontarf beachfront sale

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The US based Altium chief executive Aram Mirkazemi has listed his redundant Clontarf home. 
Set on 700 sqm, the home on the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-clontarf-125986954" target="_blank">Gordon Street dress circle</a> has views over Sandy Bay to the Spit. 
There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a media room and a cabana that opens to a poolside terrace.
Mirkazemi paid $2.9 million in 2009.
Clarke &amp; Humel agents Kingsley Looker and Michael Clarke have the listing with expectations of between $3.7 million and $4 million.
Aram Mirkazemi heads up Altium, a $1 billion ASX-listed company that specialises in printed circuit board design software.
The company, whose stock has soared almost 6000 percent in the last five years, has been noticed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Mikrazmi arrived in Australia as an 18 year old refugee from Iran over 30 years ago and didn't know a word of English.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Altium chief executive Aram Mirkazemi lists redundant Clontarf home

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A luxury trophy home at Clontarf is for sale with a $5,999,000 asking price.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-clontarf-123905646">19 Beatrice Street</a> the property is a showpiece of cutting-edge contemporary design with seamless in/outdoor entertainment.
The property soars over four glass embraced levels with lift all floors.
It has a spectacular whole floor parents’ retreat with WIR and ensuite.
The living space has separate dining area and fireplace with glass walls that opens to the waterside terrace including a retractable roof.
The family room flows via bi-folds to poolside terrace and sundeck with the designer kitchen featuring a butlers’ pantry opens through to laundry.
It also features a sandstone courtyard plus tranquil water garden with a C-bus smart system, ducted air conditioning and video intercom.
Balgowlah Heights village is close by along with the marinas, Manly Beach/eateries and city buses.
The property is offered through LJ Hooker agents Glen and Tim Wirth.
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The waterfront Clontarf trophy home, Portovenere has set a suburb record at more than $10 million.
It was redundant to the Belgiorno-Nettis family needs.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-clontarf-121904242" target="_blank">early 1960s modernist residence</a> was built by the late Transfield co-founder Franco Belgiorno-Nettis and his wife Amina.
With three sons, Marco, Luca and Guido, the couple bought their first lot in 1958 of the eventual 3668-square-metre holding for £2325.
It was just after Belgiorno-Nettis snr and Carlo Salteri founded the construction and engineering company, Transfield. 
The family's other recently sold real estate, included $3,665,000 for their Kirribilli apartment, $2.85 million for their Parriwi Road, Mosman apartment and $3.7 million for the house next door to Portovenere.
They were listed<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/1-3-amiens-road-clontarf-nsw-2093-2012591974"> </a>following family matriarch Amina Belgiorno-Nettis’ death last September.
Portovenere bettered the suburb's previous high of $8.7 million set in 2009 when Bradley Hunt bought the non-waterfront home of Citigroup executive Paul Sanger.
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