<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pitard-group">Pitard Group</a> has officially opened the doors at EVA Elsternwick Village Apartments, delivering a collection of move-in ready residences in one of Melbourne’s most tightly held neighbourhoods.

With only a limited number of residences remaining, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/eva-elsternwick-village-apartments-241-glen-huntly-road-elsternwick-vic-3185">EVA</a> presents a rare opportunity to secure a completed apartment in the heart of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick</a>, situated on the coveted Glen Huntly Road.

Comprising 101 residences across a mid-rise building, EVA offers a mix of spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments. Community feedback on Apartments.com.au consistently highlights the project’s quality finishes and well-resolved floorplan design.

Created in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/via-architects">VIA Architects</a>, the project reflects a design ethos centred on resident experience and contextual sensitivity. Each apartment has been crafted with an emphasis on natural light, practical functionality, and acoustic performance.

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Interiors channel a subtle Hamptons aesthetic, with engineered timber flooring, high ceilings, and soft, neutral finishes. Kitchens are appointed with ILVE European appliances, shaker-profile cabinetry, and stone benchtops, while bathrooms continue the same refined, understated palette.

Pitard Group, who also delivered the construction through their in-house team, has prioritised acoustic insulation through double glazing and noise-reducing materials - a quality noted by early residents and buyers alike.&nbsp;

Private outdoor space is a hallmark of each apartment, whether in the form of a balcony or sun-filled terrace. Many residences enjoy bay or city views, with floorplans that prioritise indoor-outdoor flow and functional layouts. Thoughtful inclusions such as Euro laundries, study zones, and abundant storage ensure the apartments are equally suited to downsizers and professionals seeking quality and low-maintenance living.

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EVA’s amenity offering extends beyond the apartments. A rooftop terrace, complete with in-built BBQs and panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline, invites residents to relax or entertain in style.&nbsp;

A fifth-floor residents lounge, with north-eastern orientation and floor-to-ceiling glazing, offers an ambient retreat enhanced by kitchen and bathroom facilities.&nbsp;

Ground-floor retail and dual lifts add further convenience, while basement car parking with secure storage rounds out the amenity offering.

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As a move-in ready address, EVA also benefits from its exceptional location. Just 130 metres from Elsternwick Station and within walking distance of tram and bus links, it places residents minutes from the CBD and the bay.&nbsp;

The surrounding neighbourhood is a cultural and culinary hub, with institutions like Attica and Bang Bang nearby, as well as daily essentials within easy reach.&nbsp;

Green spaces including Elsternwick Park and Rippon Lea Estate offer a sense of retreat, while top-tier schools and health services add to the suburb’s appeal.&nbsp;

Completed and ready to move in, EVA Elsternwick Village Apartments offers two-bedroom residences from $899,000.

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Staff Writer

Inside EVA: Pitard Group’s completed Elsternwick apartments

Longstanding local builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> has broken ground on its flagship Newcastle West development, ERA,&nbsp;signalling a significant step forward for what will become the city’s tallest residential address.&nbsp;

The milestone marks the beginning of construction on the 266-apartment project, which GWH describes as a defining moment in its continued growth across the region.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> has been more than two years in planning, shaped through collaboration with financier Qualitas and its design project partners from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">FK Australia</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>.

Before the first sod was turned, over 50 per cent of the building has been snapped up,&nbsp;a sign of buyer confidence in both the development itself and inner-city Newcastle more broadly.

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Positioned on Bull Street in Newcastle West, the dual-tower project will introduce 266 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, supported by more than 2,000 sqm of resident amenity including a podium pool deck, gym, sauna, cinema room and two rooftop terraces with harbour and ocean views.

Designed by FK Australia, ERA aims to set a new benchmark for urban living in Newcastle. The architecture positions the towers as a new marker on the city skyline, while the interiors emphasise daylight, generous glazing and modern finishes. Large balconies, thoughtful storage and contemporary kitchens cater to the growing owner-occupier demand in the CBD.

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GWH says ERA represents “continued momentum for GWH, continued investment in our region, and continued delivery of projects that raise the benchmark for quality and liveability.”&nbsp;

ERA’s location in the city’s west end, within walking distance of the harbour, the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle dining precinct and the University of Newcastle’s city campus, positions it well for professionals, downsizers and investors seeking both connection and long-term value.

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The developer will also construct the project, supported by the Hunter Construction Group, adding an additional layer of certainty for purchasers.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/building-from-the-ground-up-gwh-takes-fully-integrated-development-model-to-new-heights">Building from the ground up: GWH takes fully-integrated development model to new heights</a>

Buyers will also be buoyed with the fact GWH has taken out the&nbsp;coveted 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy on ERA, one of the only new developments under construction in the region with the new cover.

Offered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/resilience-latent-defects-insurance">Resilience Insurance</a>, LDI is a first-right insurance product that protects purchasers from structural or waterproofing defects within the first 10 years after completion. Geron Property's adoption of the policy aligns with broader industry movement toward more rigorous assurances and supports buyer expectations around long-term asset performance.

With construction now officially underway and pre-construction pricing still available, the East Tower release offers a selection of remaining two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $980,000 to $2.56 million.&nbsp;

Completion is anticipated for early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

GWH commences construction at ERA Newcastle, the city's tallest two buildings

Construction at Megara's new North Fremantle apartment development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/serai-north-fremantle-21-mccabe-street-north-fremantle-wa-6159">Serai</a>, has reached a new milestone.

Buyers now have a chance to walk through a completed apartment, ahead of construction completion in early 2026.

The update marks a significant step for the 98-residence development on McCabe Street, where remaining apartments and townhomes continue to be secured by buyers seeking a low maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle, especially those seeking an ocean or river view with only a few of those apartments left.

Demand has remained steady among buyers living within 10 to 15 kilometres of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-fremantle-wa-6159">North Fremantle</a>, largely long-term locals looking to transition from family homes without compromising on space, privacy or outlook.&nbsp;

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A completed three-bedroom apartment now offers the clearest preview yet of Serai’s interiors, river views and layout efficiency, with buyers responding strongly to its level of finish and indoor–outdoor connection.&nbsp;

“Many have commented on the quality of the fittings and the spaciousness of the living areas,” Megara's Stephen Vitale noted.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/megara">Megara</a>’s decision to pursue the elevated <a>North Fremantle</a> site followed two years of targeted acquisition work. Perched between the river and the ocean, the position was selected for its panoramic views and proximity to dining, boutique retail and transport connections.&nbsp;

“This exceptional location was meticulously chosen for its unrivalled outlooks and its access to the lifestyle that defines the area,” Megara Director Jamie Clarke said.&nbsp;

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The brief to architect Felipe Soto centred on expressing those views through a sculptural building form, a direction influenced by the Amalfi Coast and the local coastal landscape.&nbsp;

The project comprises 87 apartments and 11 townhouses, with one-bedroom residences already sold out and only limited two-bedroom layouts remaining. Three-bedroom apartments start from $1.995 million, townhouses from $2.75 million, and penthouses from $3.95 million.&nbsp;

Buyers are also moving to secure residences ahead of the government’s 37.5 per cent stamp-duty concession (capped at $50,000), which applies for eligible purchases within the timeframe.&nbsp;

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Amenity remains a key differentiator at Serai and a consistent point of discussion among those comparing local options.

Health and lifestyle-focused spaces, including a gym and yoga studio, sauna and steam room, heated pool with cabanas, and a fire-pit lounge, are complemented by an outdoor cinema, games room, dining spaces and a maker’s studio. Secure bike and watercraft storage, washdown areas and EV charging cater to the active coastal lifestyle that defines North Fremantle living.&nbsp;

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For many purchasers, the combination of design, amenity and early delivery has been decisive.

“People are purchasing at Serai for the river and ocean views, the prime location within close proximity to the beach, and because they don’t have to wait,” Vitale added, noting that move-in is now less than a year away.&nbsp;

As Megara continues construction toward completion, the opening of the finished apartment provides prospective buyers with a tangible view of life at Serai, clarity that is proving influential in a market where quality, certainty and lifestyle alignment are driving decisions.&nbsp;

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Megara releases first completed residence at Serai, North Fremantle as project tracks toward early 2026 completion

Macquarie York has appointed Roberts Co to as the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) partner for its upcoming new Surfers Paradise apartment development, Sunset Residence.

Located at 50 Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Residences is a riverfront, design-driven tower set to elevate one of Surfers Paradise’s most rapidly transforming enclaves. The refined scheme, designed by Plus Studio, features 72 luxury residences, enhanced amenity, and improved connectivity to the Nerang &nbsp;River.&nbsp;

As ECI partner, Roberts Co is working closely with Macquarie York and the design team to optimise buildability, program, staging and procurement strategies ahead of construction commencement.&nbsp;

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Macquarie York Director, Roy Skaf, said Roberts Co’s early engagement will help ensure the landmark development realises its full potential.&nbsp;

“Sunset Residences is a signature project for Macquarie York, a chance to define a new level of riverfront living in Surfers Paradise," Skaf said.&nbsp;

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“Partnering with Roberts Co under an ECI arrangement gives us the confidence that design decisions, construction methodology and programming are being rigorously considered from day one. Their collaborative mindset and technical capability are exactly what a project of this quality demands.”&nbsp;

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Construction is expected to commence following completion of the ECI phase and final design resolution.

Sunset Residences is one of three projects Macquarie York has locally. They have Rana Palm Beach, 60 apartments on Twenty Third Avenue, and Azariah, just nine residences on the dress circle Jefferson Lane, also in Palm Beach.

Macquarie York appoints Roberts & Co for early works agreement at Sunset Residences

Few developers in South East Queensland have shaped the new development apartment market as profoundly, or as consistently, as Mosaic Property Group. In 2025, the business delivered another very strong year across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, building on the foundations of nearly two decades of discipline, long-term thinking, and relentless refinement of its craft.

Their continued success is driven from the top. Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan, very much credits the success to a workforce of “massive grafters”, and a culture where complacency simply doesn’t exist.

“In every part of our business, we’re constantly pushing to get better” Monahan told <a href="http://apartments.com.au">Apartments.com.au</a>. “We never rest on our laurels.”

The company’s growth continued its upward trajectory, with the developer completing six luxury projects in 2025, representing approximately $850 million in value and delivering 536 new luxury homes. Mosaic also sold over $1.4 billion worth a new luxury apartments at an average price point of $3.41 million in 2025.

Heading into 2026, they have a further five projects under construction and an immediate pipeline across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, representing just shy of $2 billion in value. I spoke with Brook about everything from the evolution of Mosaic’s business to the fundamentals driving the SEQ property market.

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<h2>A market defined by two forces</h2>

The fundamental drivers of SEQ’s housing dynamics in 2025 are straightforward: a generational transfer of wealth on a scale Australia has never seen, and migration numbers that continue to exceed expectations.

“An enormous amount of wealth will move through the next decade,” Monahan explains. “That wave isn’t going anywhere.” Simultaneously, “you can’t run migration at the numbers we’re seeing, while also having a generational shift of wealth from boomers, and not expect demand to remain strong. People move here, they bring money, they want to buy a home and create a future.”

While top-end product in some pockets has softened from the frenzy of 18 months ago, Monahan believes&nbsp; the wave will remain “pretty strong,” especially for developers with brand trust and a long-term track record.&nbsp;

“The $4 million to $10 million segment remains fairly robust, but buyers are much more educated now than they’ve ever been. They have access to information and they’re smart people. They’re generally not&nbsp; willing to trust a new entrant asking $15 million with no track record.”

This heightened consumer discernment, he notes, is reshaping how premium projects are evaluated by developers.

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<h2>The problem behind the crisis</h2>

Despite strong demand, SEQ’s housing market remains severely undersupplied. Brisbane needs around 12,000 new homes per year, yet delivered only 4,000 last year. The Gold Coast requires around 6500 but delivered less than half of that. The backlog is massive.

“We’re probably 54,000 homes short in the next five years in Brisbane alone,” Monahan estimates. “Maybe 100,000 across the whole of Queensland.”

The core issue however isn’t planning.&nbsp;

“The planning environment is actually super supportive right now,” he says. “Approvals aren’t the problem. It’s turning approvals into real supply.”

The gap between development approvals and project starts has widened significantly as construction costs escalate, contractors disappear from the market, and inexperienced developers try, and fail, to bring projects to life.

“A development application (DA) is only part of the equation, it means little without the ability to deliver,” he explains. “Many applicants underestimate the complexity involved. It’s not just about securing a site; you need the right formula and all the right ingredients to make it work. Without that, the end result will fall short of expectations and increase the risk of project failure.

The result is market distortion: sites tied up by entrants who lack experience, capital certainty, construction understanding, or a realistic feasibility model. “It’s not good for the industry,” he says. “You get more and more mooted supply but very little real delivery.”

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<h2>Construction realities and the coming resource crunch</h2>

Beyond development capability, SEQ faces macroeconomic pressures. Over $7 billion must be delivered by late 2031 just for Olympics-related obligations. Add $18 billion in hospital and health infrastructure, and the region faces a “resource drain” Monahan believes will reshape delivery timelines and construction pricing for years.

“It will ultimately be great for SEQ for the next 20 years,” he says. “But it puts enormous pressure on an already chronically undersupplied housing market.”

This pressure will inevitably influence pricing. Double-digit growth cannot continue indefinitely, but Monahan sees no path to meaningfully lower construction costs. “It’s impossible to meet demand at a cheaper price point given labour capability and resource competition,” he says.

“Those who can afford it will keep paying more and the rest are fighting to get a foothold. That’s why the market keeps creeping upward.”

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<h2>Mosaic’s disciplined blueprint: Only A-Grade, iconic, irreplicable</h2>

With a long track record of delivery and in-house construction expertise, Mosaic works backwards from the cost of delivery to determine the right price for a site—a disciplined acquisition model they’ve adhered to from day one.

&nbsp;“We’re never out of the market,” Monahan says. “But we’re extremely disciplined. We don’t buy B+ sites. We won’t buy run-of-the-mill locations. Ever. That’s not our brand and it’s also not economically viable for us in most instances.”

Mosaic’s nine current developments illustrate this discipline:

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lily-by-mosaic-4-rosewood-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Lily</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/marella-146-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">Marella</a>, Broadbeach: Two 30-storey buildings with permanently protected views over parkland, beach and coastline 
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	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/isabel-by-mosaic-96-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Isabel</a> and, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/josephine-by-mosaic-166-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Jospehine</a>, Burleigh Heads – all “masterpiece” sites on the Esplanade with enduring view corridors of beach, water and coastline in the heart of Burleigh 
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	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sophia-by-mosaic-1357-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Sophia</a>, Palm Beach- directly on the dunes of the most highly sought after stretch of northern Palm Beach beachfront real estate 
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	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/madeline-by-mosaic-22-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Madeline</a>, Broadbeach – “180 degrees beach, water and coastline views, great walk score” 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-bedford-by-mosaic-16-30-prospect-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Bedford</a>, Kangaroo Point – a site Mosaic first identified in 2016. Amazing walk score, views and inner city connectivity 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-carter-by-mosaic-77-linton-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Carter</a>, Kangaroo Point – in between the Gabba and the Kangaroo Point peninsula with amazing walk score and uninterrupted and expansive northern city and river views 
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	<li aria-level="1">South Brisbane (launching 2026) – core inner-city Brisbane river waterfront site on the northern end of the peninsula with amazing river connection and permanent river and city views, amazing walk score</li>
</ul>

“Nothing we buy is guesswork,” Monahan says. “It’s always an iconic suburb where people genuinely want to live, with strong connections to water, lifestyle, amenity, or permanent view corridors.”

“Mosaic’s two most recent Brisbane acquisitions were several years in the making. The Bedford, launched on the prestigious Kangaroo Point peninsula and achieving 90 per cent sales within months was a site they identified back in 2016. The second, which is the yet to be released at 91 Montague Road in South Brisbane, has been on Mosaic’s radar since 2017.&nbsp;

Arguably one of Brisbane’s last great inner city riverfront sites, it sits within the city’s most dynamic cultural hub, offering unrivalled connectivity, lifestyle, and amenity, and standing as a landmark opportunity to define the next era of riverfront living.

“We know exactly what is and isn’t a Mosaic project. Strategic site selection is the critical foundation of everything we do. We’re always assessing opportunities, but based on our two most recent Brisbane acquisitions, it’s entirely possible that the sites we’re looking at today won’t transact for several years. That discipline is what ensures every project meets our exacting standards.”

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<h2>The Mosaic engine: Consistency, capability, and relentless execution</h2>

What separates Mosaic in a crowded field is not the ability to attract capital or buy a site, but the ability to deliver highly complex high end buildings, whether that is 37 storeys or 18 storeys, repeatedly and consistently.

“These buildings are inherently complex to deliver well,” Monahan says. “It takes a long time to know exactly what the market wants, how to deliver it, how to secure the right contractors and consultants, and how to align the product with what the market is actually willing to pay and can afford.”

With so many contractors exiting the market in recent years, genuine delivery capability has become increasingly rare. Monahan welcomes credible new entrants but cautions that underestimating the complexity of luxury development can lead to poor outcomes.&nbsp;

“It’s easy to assume high-end projects equal high returns, but without the right experience, track record, and capability, it’s a tough road. Attracting capital is one thing—delivering on expectations is another, and when that doesn’t happen, it impacts the entire market.’”

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<h2>Looking to 2026: A pipeline built on patience and precision</h2>

As 2025 draws to a close, Mosaic stands at the strongest point in its history. Since 2012 alone, the company has completed more than $2 billion in projects and is set to deliver another $2 billion worth of developments, hundreds of luxury apartments, all bearing Mosaic’s hallmark of impeccable delivery.&nbsp;

Next to launch are two standout projects: Josephine, an exclusive collection of just 30 half- and full-floor ultra-luxury residences coming soon to the Burleigh Heads beachfront, and a landmark tower on Montague Road in South Brisbane, comprising 204 apartments in the heart of the city’s cultural hub on the banks of the Brisbane river.

“We never arrive. There’s no finish line for us,” said Monahan. “Our focus is on continuing to evolve in the luxury space, creating incredible, design- and lifestyle-led properties that people love living in and that stand the test of time.” 
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What’s ahead for South East Queensland’s next development wave: Five minutes with Mosaic’s Brook Monahan

Crows Nest

Drawing on the success of revered Sydney projects such as Advanx and Advanx Eastin, Rushcutters Bay, and Whitton Lane and Vue in Bondi Junction, Lindsay Bennelong Developments has brought together a team of award-winning leaders in their respective fields to collaboratively bring together their inspiring vision for their latest residential release.

Multi-award winning Australian architecture firm, Allen Jack+Cottier designed both the exterior and interior of Delano, which comprises three boutique low-rise buildings that&nbsp;gradually transition in scale and height from the nearby residential area, to the lively and energetic Crows Nest town centre.

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Set amid private landscaped gardens, Delano offers a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, some with studies, along with seven townhomes fronting Hayberry Lane. The distinct curvature and detail of the façade, with its contrasting tones of steel and face brickwork, adds to the project's timeless design that ties in with the surrounding context, whilst still maintaining a contemporary feel.

The apartments and townhomes boast of Art Deco-inspired elements that are seamlessly woven into the design, with natural stone, metallic touches, and decorative flourishes to create a sense of harmony and refinement throughout the spaces.

The kitchens form the heart of each home, with top-quality Miele appliances, natural stone benchtops and splashbacks, balanced by cabinetry in complimenting tones. The living areas, with their generous free-flowing spaces and floor-to-ceiling glass, are oriented to capture sunlight, creating the perfect environment in which to entertain, while the bedrooms feature plush broadloom carpets, adding to the apartments' luxurious feel.

The bathrooms are characterised by clean lines, uncluttered spaces and considered finishes. High quality porcelain tiles run floor to ceiling, complemented by Studio Bagno vanity basins and Astrawalker brushed platinum tapware. Thoughtful details such as finger-tile mosaic feature walls, natural stone vanity tops, and tall cabinets featuring textured scalloped door panels add depth and contrast to the spaces.

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The seven three-storey three-bedroom townhomes, set behind landscaped private front gardens, feature free-flowing living areas encompassed by marble island kitchens, while the upper level is devoted to a secluded master suite opening to a private balcony. The rear courtyards open to a communal garden, which provides ambient additional space for alfresco entertaining.&nbsp;

With teams across Australia, China and South East Asia, Place Design Group handled the landscape architecture across the project , which at the heart of Delano, provides a green backdrop to the residences, with manicured lawns, jacaranda trees, for which the area is renowned for, as well shady pergola seating areas and barbecue stations scattered around.

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Delano apartments pay homage to their Crows Nest context 

The&nbsp;Peter Campbell-led development group, Lindsay Bennelong is one step closer to bringing their Crows Nest development, Delano to fruition, appointing a builder to the project.&nbsp;

The group has sought the work of Bondi-based construction company, Ultra Building Co, with the group behind a number of residential and commercial developments across the Eastern Suburbs, including the 1788 Residences and North Shore in Double Bay, as well as The Balmoral Collection in Mosman.

Located on the fringe of Crows Nest village, Delano pays homage to the Art Deco architecture that is prolific in the area while showcasing contemporary innovation.

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The development features three boutique buildings set amidst landscaped gardens, consisting of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as an exclusive collection of just seven townhomes.

Celebrated architecture firm, AJC Architects has taken charge of the project's design, which features&nbsp;timeless aesthetics that are brought to life through the use of robust and enduring materials such as steel and face brickwork.

The buildings are distinctly characterised in response to their street frontage and local heritage items, with stepped forms and landscaped terraces that avoid overshadowing while offering a transition between the nearby commercial centre and conservation neighbourhood.

The development's centrepiece is a five-storey tower that steps down to three-storeys along Falcon Street, with the three-storey townhouses fronting Hayberry Lane.

All the residences are optimised for natural light and cross-ventilation and feature energy and water-efficient fixtures and fittings. The communal lobbies and corridors are naturally ventilated and lit, and there is bicycle parking for residents and visitors.

Herringbone engineered timber floors, plush broadloom carpet, and deluxe Miele kitchens, with natural stone benchtops and integrated fridges, are just some of the features residents can expect to enjoy, while the spacious balconies, rooftop terraces, or private courtyard gardens will offer a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.&nbsp;

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Upper-level apartments will benefit from leafy views over North Sydney or Mosman, while a communal grassed lawn and gardens with seating and barbecue areas provide the perfect outdoor space for relaxation.

Sustainability was another key consideration throughout the design process, with site-wide water harvesting systems in place along with a reuse system.&nbsp;

Residents of Delano will enjoy a short five-minute stroll to the forthcoming Crows Nest Metro Station, which is due to open in 2024, the same time Delano is due for completion.&nbsp;

They'll also be just a 400 metre walk to Woolworths and just three-minutes from Crows Nest Village's lively cosmopolitan culinary scene.

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Builder appointed to Lindsay Bennelong Crows Nest development, Delano

Australian developer Third.i, and real estate private equity group Phoenix Property Investors have further expanded their partnership in Sydney, acquiring the last two of Sydney Metro’s Crows Nest over station development sites in the Lower North Shore.

The joint venture acquired the site via Private Treaty with Sydney Metro and the NSW Government, with the deal negotiated by&nbsp;Third.i’s Head of Acquisitions, Florian Caillon, and Sydney Metro’s commercial team.

The Crows Nest over station development is situated over the new Crows Nest Metro Station, which is due to be operational by 2024. As one of six new stations planned for the Sydney Metro City and Southwest regions, the new developments will extend the Metro Rail from Chatswood, under the Sydney Harbour and through the Sydney CBD to Bankstown.

The concept proposal for both over station developments was approved by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces in December 2020, with the first site, referred to as Lot A, set to deliver an innovative commercial and retail development above the station, with plans to have health and wellness at the forefront of design.

The second site, Lot B, will deliver a mixed-use site consisting of ground floor retail with an overhead residential offering, helping Crows Nest secure its place as one of the best areas to live, work and play on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

Co-founder &amp; Director of Acquisitions at Third.i, Bob Huxley said the project will be a legacy development for Third.i and will add significant value to the Crows Nest community.

“Third.i is extremely excited to commence a relationship with Sydney Metro and the NSW Government and work with them to deliver what will be an outstanding, market-leading project for the Sydney region,” said Huxley.

“We have an established network of retail operators, and have already had a number of world class businesses express an interest in pre-committing to space at the Crows Nest over station development, which is just incredible. It really demonstrates the demand and need for this type of development in Sydney’s Lower North Shore."

With the acquisition bringing Third.i's overall project pipeline to over $4 billion across Australia and the UK, the project will also mark the fifth joint venture for Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors.

Trent Winduss, Head of Australia at Phoenix Property Investors, said they were excited to continue their strong track record with Third.i, which has proven success especially across Sydney's North Shore.&nbsp;

“This includes the selling out of the major residential project Balfour Place in Lindfield as well as the sale of the Blue &amp; William commercial precinct in North Sydney to Lendlease that was acquired by Keppel REIT," Winduss concluded.&nbsp;

Read more on residences set for above new Sydney Metro stations:

<a href="/news/nsw/first-look-designs-revealed-for-towers-above-parramatta-metro-station">First look: Designs revealed for towers above Parramatta Metro Station</a>

<a href="/news/nsw/first-look-towers-planned-above-new-sydney-olympic-park-metro-station">First look: Towers planned above new Sydney Olympic Park Metro Station</a> 
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Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors team up for Crows Nest over-station development

The former North Shore Gas Co. Office building is set to be conserved and readapted in Crows Nest.

The Double Bay-based developer&nbsp;PDS has filled plans for a $55 million project which will comprise a 14-level mixed-use building, with a two-storey commercial podium.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

There will be 61 three and four-bedroom apartments planned on the&nbsp;290 Pacific Highway site, just up the road from PDS&#39;s The Wentworth.

The recently amalgamated lot has a primary frontage to the Pacific Highway with a rear address to Sinclair Street.

It is currently occupied by the local heritage listed Former North Shore Gas Co Office building and an existing two storey commercial building, with the latter secluded to be demolished in the process.

LFA Pacific prepared the urban design report for PDS, who engaged Fuse Architects to design the plans.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

&ldquo;The development proposal seeks to retain, conserve and adaptively re-use the Former Gas Company building as part of a new mixed-use building with a ground floor commercial podium and residential uses above,&rdquo; LFA said in their urban design report.

The site is situated in an urban block bound by Shirley Street to the north, Bruce Street to the south, the Pacific Highway to the east and Sinclair Street to the west.

The block forms part of the Five Ways intersection, where Pacific Highway, Shirley Road, Willoughby Road and Falcon Street converge, creating a local landmark that defines the southern gateway to the St Leonards, Crows Nest Precinct.

The site at 290 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest in the North Sydney Local Government Area is 1.5km north of North Sydney CBD, 850m south of St Leonards strategic centre and immediately south of Crows Nest Village

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

The site is approximately one kilometre from major public open space such as Brennan Park and Newlands Park, St Leonards Park, and St Thomas Rest. Smaller pocket parks such as the Hume Street Park, Ernest Place Park, and Sophia Street Park are located east of Pacific Highway, while Morton Lane Road Reserve off Sinclair Street is a landscaped walkway.

The design involves the reinstatement of key materials such as exterior masonry, terracotta tiles, pressed metal, stainless steel, and glass panelling.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

Glass is used for the remainder of the facade with a textured glass awning and pressed metal soffit to match the existing heritage pressed metal soffit pattern.

The existing facade is provided with powder coated metal profiles to match the existing awning and fluted glass as a key design motif for the front elevation where a curtain wall is proposed to the remainder of Pacific Highway frontage.

Incorporating a muted palette and lightweight materials, the upper residential levels highlight the heritage item, while inverted, fluted glass is used as a contemporary adaptation of the scalloped heritage facade.

There will be 61 three and four-bedroom apartments planned on the 290 Pacific Highway site, just up the road from PDS's The Wentworth


$55 million Crows Nest apartments to target the owner-occupier

The Sydney-based developer Abadeen Group has teamed up with the APAC-focused private equity real estate investment group Phoenix Property Investors to create a string of boutique residential apartment projects in Sydney over the next five years.

The $250 million investment will see between 15-20 projects delivered, with over $1 billion in gross revenue forecasted.

The sites will yield between 10 to 50 apartments, located in&nbsp;established and desirable neighbourhoods within 10km of the CBD, and targeting an average of $100m in gross revenue when completed.

Abadeen’s Executive Director, Joseph Tack, said the Residential Development Platform is the culmination of a three-year strategic plan to build a pipeline of prime infill sites to deliver high quality bespoke projects to owner occupier customers.

"The relationship with Phoenix enables us to source high quality opportunities in a competitive environment, with a focus on amalgamations and sourcing off m​arket transactions.

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"Our latest acquisition involved the direct approach and amalgamation of 21 strata lots across three buildings, which has taken over seven months to negotiate”.

Trent Winduss, Director and Head of Australian investments in Phoenix’s Sydney office, said the partnership with Abadeen&nbsp;is the realization of a long-considered investment thesis to build a scalable residential development business targeting boutique, quality and desirable apartment living for owner-occupiers in highly sought-after neighbourhoods in Sydney.

"We believe Abadeen is the right partner in helping to realize that thesis given its depth of development experience, vertically integrated project and development management expertise and first-class marketing acumen”.

Since formalising the venture in June, the partnership is off to a rapid start with five active projects and a sixth recently secured located in Crow’s Nest, Naremburn, Cremorne, Mosman and Neutral Bay which have a combined projected gross revenue in excess of $300m.

Development&nbsp;approvals have been obtained by Abadeen for the Crows Nest and Neutral Bay projects, branded ‘KOYO’ and ‘ENSO’ respectively and designed by acclaimed architects Koichi Takada.

KOYO comprises 27 predominantly three-bedroom apartments in a cul de sac setting and is now selling through CBRE Residential Projects.

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ENSO offers nine&nbsp;residences on Grosvenor St in the heart of Neutral Bay village, with both projects aimed towards the down sizer market with luxury finishes and extensive local amenities within walking distance.

A development&nbsp;application has been lodged for the 58-unit planned project in Naremburn, designed by Rothelowman, and will include a wider range of apartment sizes including product for first time buyers. A pre-sale campaign is expected to commence early next year.

The joint venture has acquired a further three projects in the Lower North Shore demonstrating confidence in that market for sites which have the required attributes.

Contracts have been exchanged to acquire an asset at Clifford St, Mosman to create 30 apartments and associated retail space on a site acquired from the State Government, and a corner site at 2 Sutherland St Cremorne to develop 14 predominantly three-bedroom residences which offers Bay views to the North and over Cammeray Golf Club to the West. Contracts have been recently exchanged on a sixth asset located in Neutral Bay which is yet to be disclosed.

The $250 million investment will see between 15-20 projects delivered, with over $1 billion in gross revenue forecasted

Abadeen partner with Phoenix to delivery luxury apartment pipeline for Sydney

The forward-thinking architect Koichi Takada has been&nbsp;one of the hottest commodities&nbsp;on the residential design circuit for over a decade in Australia.

His firm, Koichi Takada Architects, whose approach is to&nbsp;create&nbsp;organically inspired places so the world can reconnect with a more natural, intuitive and conscious future, has been behind some of the most impressive buildings across Australia.

They&#39;ve designed&nbsp;the luxury Crown Group projects Skye in North Sydney, Waterfall by Crown in Waterloo and Infinity by Crown at Green Square, as well as the award-winning mixed use Crown development Arc in the Sydney CBD.

The team was also engaged by FORME, the Brisbane-based developer, to create Norfolk at Burleigh Heads, one of the Gold Coast&#39;s most expensive projects in the last few years. Recently completed, that netted an average sale price of around $4 million for its 15 apartments, including a record $9&nbsp;million penthouse sale. That sold 90 per cent of its apartments within two months of its launch.

The Sydney developer, Abadeen Group, founded and led by the long-time CBRE Residential Projects Chairman&nbsp;Justin Brown, have had Takada work on two of their upcoming developments, the most anticipated being Koyo,&nbsp;a boutique collection of 27 apartments in the heart of Crows Nest.

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Koyo, a Japanese terms which refers to the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, has been geared toward the owner-occupier, with its generously-sized living and outdoor areas.

Takada said he was inspired by the parks and the deciduous trees in the area.

&quot;We really&nbsp;wanted to bring that external element of nature into the internal space&quot;, Takada said.

There will be 18-three bedroom apartments, predominantly&nbsp;located at each corner of the development to have the larger outdoor spaces, as well as seven two-bedroom apartments and two-one bedroom apartments. They all have parking, and a number have an additional study or courtyard.

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There was a big focus to bring the outdoor in in the&nbsp;10 courtyard apartments, which will feature leafy outdoor areas. The apartments have been designed to take advantage of cross ventilation and to take in as much natural light as possible.

Abadeen are offering buyers to upgrade the apartments with a number of exclusive options, which can include adding a built-in bar, a timber-crafted study nook, or the addition of&nbsp;a fireplace in the living room.

Justin Brown, who founded Abadeen over two decades ago,&nbsp;expects the North Shore owner-occupier market to be the dominant buyer, tapping in to the booing downsizer market.

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&quot;The location of Koyo is almost the epicentre of so many different areas&quot;, Brown says.

&quot;It is equidistant to North Sydney, Cammeray and Neutral Bay.

&quot;There&#39;s a lot of growth&nbsp;happening in North Sydney from a commercial perspective and with the new Metro trains - we really believe it&rsquo;s going to be such a key location for people who wanted to be close to work.

&quot;Koyo is also&nbsp;surrounded by a number of schools, which will open the door for families with school aged children to be interested in the larger three bedroom apartments.&quot;

Completion is expected in early 2023, with the North Sydney Council recently giving the green light to the development.

Abadeen are also developing Koyo&#39;s sister project, Enso, located in Neutral Bay, with just the nine apartments in the boutique block. That&#39;s due for launch later this year.

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Koyo, a Japanese terms which refers to the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, has been geared toward the owner-occupier, with its generously-sized living and outdoor areas

Abadeen Group launch Koichi Takada-designed Koyo apartments at Crows Nest

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A wide-fronted Victorian terrace in Crows Nest, NSW has been sold for $3.45 million.
The four bedroom, two bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-crows+nest-133191066" target="_blank">74 Burlington Street</a>. 
It comes with open living zone, entertaining deck, marble crafted kitchen and private level lawn surrounded by landscaped garden. 
Other features include integrated home sound system, hardwood floors, alarm system and double garage. 
It is moments to quality schools, parks and the future Metro station. 
Peter Chauncy and Debbie Chadwick of McGrath Crows Nest sold the property. 
The house was last sold in 2007 for $1 million. 
 
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Crows Nest Victorian terrace sold for $3.45 million

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<div>A unit block in Crows Nest has sold under the hammer for $4.3 million which was $500,000 above the reserve price.</div>
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<div>The CBRE marketing campaign fielded 455 enquiries, 104 inspections and 72 contract requests. </div>
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<div>There were 13 registered parties when <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unitblock-nsw-crows+nest-126537910" target="_blank">50 Falcon Street</a> sold to a local buyer on a yield of 2.6 percent. </div>
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<div>The building comprises four, two-bedroom apartments, each with an accompanying study, laundry, and provides four onsite car spaces with rear lane access.</div>
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<div>The total land size is 518sqm. </div>
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Unit block in Sydney's Crows Nest sells for $4.3 million 

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Following his $4.2 million purchase in Cremorne, Balnaves Foundation boss Hamish Balnaves has listed his now redundant Crows Nest home.
The price guidance is $2,475,000 to $2,700,000.
Balnaves, who runs the Balnaves Foundation, paid $1,355,000 for the three bedroom home in 2007. 
Merging classic and contemporary, the freestanding home on 310 sqm had been a $725 a week rental in recent times.
The home comes with loft space and a garden edged courtyard with built-in barbecue.
McGrath Neutral Bay agent Alex Myers suggested in the listed there is potential to build a second floor.
Balnaves and wife Marta have upgraded, recently settling on a four bedroom Cremorne home with entertaining terrace overlooking a pool and courtyard.
The Balnaves Foundation has provided a huge range of monetary support to medical research, the arts and theatre, particularly indigenous projects.
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