<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> recently welcomed residents into Uno and Duo, marking the completion of the penultimate stage of its $1.2 billion West Village precinct in Brisbane's West End.

There are only two opportunities remaining in the two-tower stage known as The Allere Collection. Duo is fully sold out, but two penthouses have just been released in the sister tower Uno.

The sprawling penthouses, measuring upward of nearly 350 sqm, have been designed by renowned architecture firm Rothelowman to focus on multi-generational living. One penthouse has four bedrooms, the other five, as well as several living areas. A second entry to the apartments make them ideal for those with several generations living under one roof, allowing for greater independence and flexibility within the same home, an increasingly sought-after feature among extended families looking to remain connected without compromising privacy.

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Built by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, one of the best in the construction game, Duo forms part of a connected, pet-friendly vertical community that brings together two architecturally aligned towers with shared rooftop amenity.

Rothelowman Principal Jeff Brown previously described the design philosophy as centred on connection.

“When thinking of ways to nourish a soul one needs connection to self, to nature and to community,” Brown said.

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That ethos is expressed through Duo’s rooftop offering, which includes a pool and heated spa framed by mature planting, a private dining room and residents’ lounge, and BBQ facilities. On the lower levels, residents have access to&nbsp;work-from-home spaces, a workshop, and a pet parlour.

The rooftop captures views across the Brisbane River and back toward the city skyline, positioning it as both a retreat and a social anchor for residents.

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Owners in Duo also have access to Uno’s rooftop amenities, effectively doubling the shared facilities within the community. At Uno, residents can use a second rooftop pool, additional private dining and entertaining areas, a teppanyaki grill, and the Paw Pavilion, an off-leash space designed for residents’ dogs. The reciprocal access reinforces the project’s “vertical neighbourhood” model, where common areas are intended to extend the footprint of each apartment.

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The Allere Collection sits within West Village, a 2.6-hectare mixed-use precinct just 800 metres from the Brisbane CBD. Delivered progressively since 2016 on the former Peters Ice Cream factory site, the masterplan now integrates heritage buildings, retail and dining, health and wellness providers, and open green space into an established inner-west address.

Sekisui has released the final stage of the development, Callista on Park, set to be completed in Q2 next year. With the first release now 95 per cent sold out, limited large-scale three- and four-bedroom residences remain, priced from $2.6 million.

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Allere Collection residents move in as multi-award winning West Village enters its final chapter

Construction is underway at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a>, the boutique residential development by <a>Excelon Projects</a> on Stephen Street in Yarraville, following the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/balmain-co">Balmain &amp; Co</a> as builder.

The milestone marks a significant step forward for the 53-residence project, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees Architects</a> with landscape architecture by Simone Bliss Landscape Architects, conceived around a strong focus on community, craftsmanship and connection to nature.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/excelon-projects">Excelon Projects</a>’ vision brings together 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and 12 townhomes arranged around a central landscaped garden, prioritising liveability in a low-rise, low-density format.

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Open-air corridors, a light-filled lobby and generous setbacks are intended to enhance day-to-day comfort while reinforcing the development’s community-oriented design approach.

Car parking has been located underground to prioritise shared green space and pedestrian movement through the site, allowing the landscaped garden to form the central organising element of the development.

Interiors incorporate custom pieces by Melbourne makers including leadlight pendants by Adadaz, hand-turned timber door handles by Auburn Woodturning, and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen, embedding a layer of local craftsmanship throughout the homes.

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Sustainability has also informed the design approach, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating. Passive design measures such as cross-ventilation and thermal mass aim to reduce reliance on mechanical heating and cooling, while rooftop solar panels will supply power to common areas and harvested rainwater will be reused for landscape irrigation.

Positioned along the quiet, tree-lined Stephen Street, Yarraville Green sits between Yarraville and Seddon villages, placing residents within walking distance of cafés, dining, boutique retail and the Sun Theatre.

Seddon Station is also a short walk away, ideal for residents seeking an inner-west address with strong amenity and transport connections.

Completion of Yarraville Green is anticipated in 2027.

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A long-stalled Mermaid Beach development site opposite Pacific Fair, previously earmarked for a twin-tower project, is set for a fresh development push with plans for a major mixed-use residential tower.&nbsp;

Billionaire garbo Ian Malouf's development company, REMI Residences, is proposing Project Elegance, a 44-storey tower with over 270 residential apartments and 88 short-term accomodation units at&nbsp;2065 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, on the corner of Mermaid Avenue.

Malouf paid $23.76 million for the 3,783 sqm site in 2022, six years after it traded for $34.1 million when it was bought by Hubei United Investment Group.

 
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The design statement by DKO says Project Elegance "represents a holistic response to its coastal and urban context. It draws upon site, climate, and landscape to create a composed architectural outcome that prioritises occupant experience, public interface, and long-term viability via vibrant and active uses."

They say the subject site&nbsp;occupies a distinctive island parcel with three street frontages and prominent visual exposure to passing visitors.

"This unique position allows the development to form a panoramic dialogue with water and city, setting the foundation for a climate-responsive, site-specific architectural expression.&nbsp;The podium base, inspired by the region’s sandstone headlands and coastal setting, and adopts a sculpted and grounded character that provides a stable counterpoint to the slender tower above."

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Residents and guests would have access to multiple communal recreation levels. Plans include a shared recreation deck on level six, with a pool and three padel courts. There will be a residential-only pool on level seven, and an upper-level communal space only accessible by those buyers towards the top of the tower.

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Ground-floor commercial spaces are proposed to operate between 5am and midnight, contributing to an activated street frontage along the busy Gold Coast Highway corridor.

The site sits within the High Density Residential zone and a Light Rail Urban Renewal Area, where planning policy encourages higher-density development close to transport infrastructure and services. The planning report states the project aims to “ensure the efficient reuse of this centrally located property” and support the transformation of inner-city areas into “more vibrant, compact, interesting, connected and active” precincts.

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The proposal marks the latest attempt to unlock the high-profile parcel, which previously carried approval for the “Elegance” twin-tower development, a project that included more than 500 apartments but ultimately stalled after sales activity ceased in 2019.

REMI Developments has been increasingly active in the Gold Coast property market, with the Malouf-led group positioning itself around premium residential and lifestyle-focused projects as the region continues to attract both interstate buyers and international interest.

Malouf is one of Australia's most impressive entrepreneurs, having sold his waste business fore more than $500 million, having started only with a small truck at 18 years old.

First Look: Billionaire Ian Malouf plans Mermaid Beach tower

A State Significant Development proposal from Ecove Group could see two high-rise residential towers developed above an ALDI-anchored retail podium in Gordon.

The 28-storey towers, dubbed Eight 10, would become the tallest in the sleepy Upper North Shore suburb, which has been stirred by changes to the Low to Mid-Rise Housing Policy aimed at triggering greater density around transport hubs.

Ecove Group’s plans for 810 Pacific Highway, a 2,357 sqm site around 400 metres from Gordon railway station, include 180 apartments, 39 of which would be dedicated as affordable housing.

Architecture firm PBD said in its Design Report the site "presents an exciting opportunity to positively contributes to the surrounding context, enhances the overall urban experience."

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The site previously received approval for a development comprising 56 apartments above retail in 2018.

PBD noted in its report that the planning&nbsp;context for the site has "evolved significantly since the original consent was issued."

In April 2024, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) identified the site as being located within a Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct. In parallel, Ku-ring-gai Council progressed a preferred planning framework for Gordon Town Centre, including proposed amendments to the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 (KLEP 2015).

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PBD said the proposed development "responds to the amended KLEP 2015 and, in addition, seeks to utilise the floor space ratio and height incentives available under Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 1 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021."

Late last year the first project in Gordon through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority was approved. That was for 106 apartments across two connected seven to eight-storey buildings.

Ecove plans 28-storey apartment towers in Gordon

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has set its sights on one of Brisbane’s scarce remaining riverfront development opportunities.

They have spent $17 million on an 810 sqm site across 16-18 Sandford Street, where it is planning SILK, a 15-storey apartment tower with just 22 apartments.

Planning documents outline a single tower designed to take advantage of the site’s northerly outlook toward the river and Brisbane CBD.

There will be eight two-bedrooms and 14 three-bedroom apartments on offer, each either half- or full-floor.

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According to the Town Planning Assessment, the proposal "showcases a high quality architectural and landscape design outcome that is enhanced by the amenity of the Brisbane River… and provides a subtropical design response that celebrates Brisbane’s climate and lifestyle.”

Ground level includes landscaped communal areas facing the river alongside a gym and outdoor garden space, while the rooftop terrace will feature multiple leisure amenities like swimming pools,&nbsp;dining and barbecue facilities, as well as outdoor relaxation and yoga spaces.

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Architecturally, the tower form draws inspiration from the movement of water along the river edge. Design documentation describes the building as “a form sculpted by flow, shaped by shifting water,” with curved forms, varied materiality, and sculptural elements used to soften the building’s visual bulk. Sandstone, an iconic material throughout St Lucia, is reinterpreted through a mix of refined and split-face textures across the façade.

The Sandford Street frontage is intended to present an articulated façade featuring vertical landscaping and sculptural architectural elements, helping the tower integrate with the evolving high-density character of the riverfront strip while maintaining visual interest from both the street and river corridor.

Graya has continued to expands its footprint across South East Queensland, with projects under construction across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

GRAYA unveils plans for SILK in St Lucia

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The Melbourne-based Deague family is suing over its recent $3 million investment in a $150 million Brisbane apartment project.
Deague Capital has sued the Australian arm of Alvarium and its local managing director Bernard Treacy.
The Brisbane Times reported a Supreme Court of Victoria writ was filed last month.
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The Deague's investment arm alleges Alvarium informed it of a development opportunity in the Ambrose apartment complex in Milton (above and below) shortly before the envisaged $48 million to $50 construction contract was set to be signed in February this year.
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Designed by architects, Cottee Parker, and Glam Studios, the 19-storey development will have 181 apartments.
The Deague investment was $3 million via a cash loan and the purchase of shares.
The Deagues allege they were misled into investing in the project which had a much larger signed $62 million construction cost signed off in July.
Tracey and Alvarium are yet to file their defences in the proceedings, The Brisbane Times advised.
The Brisbane Courier Mail reported in April it was a $150 million project.
It was in July last year when the 19 McDougall Street development got its current approvals.
The pricing was advised as from $400,000 for one-bedders and up to $2.4 million for three-bedroom apartments,
The developer purchased the 2000 square metre site for $12.75 million in 2017.
There has been an initial proposal by Kokoda Property, when it was known as the Obsidian site, in early 2017 with an $87 million estimated value.
Construction had been scheduled on the initial proposal to start in mid-2018 and completed in 2020.
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Deague family sues over Ambrose, Milton apartment investment 

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The property developing Deague family have spent $86 million on a 70 hectare house and land site near Craigieburn.
They have the intention to build a $750 million estate.
It's a rare house and land purchase for the Deague family, more well-known for their apartment, hotel and mixed-use developments.
Last year the Deague's paid nearly $25 million for a commercial development site in South Melbourne.
That's set for a $150 million, seven level Rothe Lowman-designed office project next to its existing business park.
The Deague family claims a property development tradition in the state that dates back to 1859.
Deague Group chief executive Will Deague told the AFR they saw better opportunities in the house and land market but the family is still committed to the apartment and mixed-use development space.
"The returns [in apartments] aren't there and so the demand has softened," Deague said.
"With migration into Australia, and especially the northern corridor of Melbourne at record levels, we will continue to look for further opportunities in this space," he said.
William Deague recently spent $12.2 million on a 1930s Toorak home and quickly got the work demolishing the landmark home.
The Deague family launched Whitehorse Towers in Box Hill late last year and saw over 500 apartment sales in two days.
The towers were billed as the tallest residential towers outside of the CBD. 
 
  
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Deague family plan $750 million estate outside Melbourne

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Leading listed hotel operator Mantra Group has bought the Deague family's Art Series hotel portfolio for $52.5 million.
The Art Series Hotel Group comprises a portfolio of seven luxury 4 – 5 Star unique hotels in Australian capital cities with more than 1,000 hotel suites, Mantra Group said in an ASX announcement.
Each hotel is inspired by a well-known Australian artist and includes Melbourne's well known suburban hotels such as The Cullen in Prahran and The Olson in South Yarra (pictured above). 
It said the deal would funded via available cash and existing debt facilities. 
“Recognising the strength of the Art Series brand in market, each property will continue to operate under The Art Series brand,” said the announcement.
The recent transaction marks the biggest acquisition by the Mantra Group since its purchase of the 1086-room Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu for $71 million in 2016, added The Australian Finance Review.
The deal is expected to ease the pressure on the hotel and resort operator, after its stock was downgraded by Citi Research last week, in part due to a lack of major acquisition announcements.
The hotels are expected to contribute about $7 million in underlying EBITDA in its first full year of ownership, the group said.
Settlement of the Art Series Acquisition is expected to occur in late 2017.
“This acquisition enhances our existing portfolio and we have arrangements in place that should deliver new Art Series properties into the future” Mantra Group’s CEO Bob East said.
Mantra shares ended Monday up 5.5 per cent at $2.86.
Deague Group chief executive Will Deague said the family was selling its Art Series Hotels "with mixed emotions", but that it was time to recycle the funds into other areas including multi-unit residential, office complexes and further hotel development.
Earlier this year, the Melbourne-based Deague Group had rebranded itself from Asian Pacific Group. 
Trudy Crooks and Tim Crooks from Resort Brokers Australia negotiated the Art Series deal on behalf Deague Group.
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Mantra Group buys Art Series hotel chain from Deague family for $52.5 million

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The Deague Group, which rebranded itself from Asian Pacific Group, has bought a city fringe development site in South Melbourne for $24.65 million with permit for a seven-level commercial project.
The Melbourne-based family owned property developers bought the site at <a href="https://www.cbremelbourne.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/81-109_Moray_Street_4pp_05-1.pdf" target="_blank">81-109 Moray Street</a> from a Monaco-based vendor, according to The Australian.
The site area is 4,057 sqm and has a Rothe Lowman-designed office permit.
Plans are afoot for a $150 million office project next to its existing business park. The building is expected to have reflection gardens and a gym.
The Deague family claims a property development tradition in the state that dates back to 1859.
The building will also include a handful of hotel rooms for tenants or  visitors to stay in the city after an evening work function. 
“We want to make it something a bit different to the standard offices going up all over town,” Deague Group chief executive Will Deague said.
The selling agents were Julian White, David Minty, Chao Zhang and Sandra Peluso from CBRE and John Pratt and Simon Regan from Dixon Kestles.
The property was marketed through an expressions of interest campaign.
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The Melbourne based property developers Asian Pacific Group are rebranding.
Founded by sixth and seventh generation members of the Deague family, it will now operate as Deague Group.
The family claims a property development tradition in the state that dates back to 1859.
W. Deague was responsible for the early works of St. Paul’s Church in Bendigo, while W.H. Deague building the tallest chimney in Victoria in 1872 and soon after the Royal Bank of Bendigo.
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CEO of Deague Group, Will Deague, said that the move acknowledged the family’s historical roots in the industry after patriarch David Deague rebranded to Asian Pacific Group in 1992.
“We’re proud of our strong family roots in the building trade, tracing back to the mid 1800s,” he said.
“Our new brand and name is a nod to our ancestor’s achievements and cements a vision for future generations to continue on the legacy and uphold the strong family values.”
The group is involved in hotel, commercial and residential developments, such as the $100 million development of Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane, Kings Business Parkin Melbourne’s inner suburbs, and the Whitehorse Towers apartment tower,
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