Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Spacious Group completes Voyage Altona in Altona's beachside precinct

Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

Homecorp approved for Budds Beach apartment tower, Lýon Residences

New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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North-facing Swan River views drive demand at Rivière Residences in Applecross

Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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More than half of residences sold before public sales as McNab announces significant partnership with Queensland Ballet

McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

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Erskineville

Sydney developer Coronation Property is continuing to bulk up its residential apartment pipeline.

Following its $200 million Chatswood apartment site purchase, the developer has secured a 50,000 sqm site as part of the future stages of the Park Sydney project, currently being developed by Greenland Golden Horse.

Coronation will bring over 1,000 apartments to the sites at 56 Ashmore Street and 165-175 Mitchell Road in Erskineville, with&nbsp;a mix of build-to-rent and build-to-sell apartments, as well as 5,000 sqm of retail.

The site is one of the last and largest unencumbered freehold parcels of land in the City of Sydney, and is located just four kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

Coronation intends to progress site plans with the City of Sydney imminently which will include&nbsp;a supermarket, as well as a highly curated selection of specialty boutique stores, caf&eacute;s, restaurants, green spaces, and pedestrian pathways.

Having recently purchased a mixed-use residential site in Chatswood, the acquisition of Erskineville further solidifies Coronation&rsquo;s robust development pipeline and strategic focus to increase its residential footprint within a 10km radius of Sydney&rsquo;s CBD.

Coronation Project Managing Director Joseph Nahas said&nbsp;the acquisition of the Erskineville site aligns with Coronation&rsquo;s strategy to secure well-located sites in established and high-performing markets.

&ldquo;As a company, we are dedicated to transformative placemaking and delivering aspirational developments that serve both residents and the wider community through elevated design and well curated spaces. We look forward to bringing a fresh perspective and our innovative take on urban renewal to Erskineville,&rdquo;&nbsp;Nahas said.

&ldquo;We are excited to add to the existing fabric of this vibrant and leafy village. We believe strongly in the power of landscape as a neighbourhood connecter, and we intend to embrace and incorporate the areas&rsquo; natural surrounds into the development.

&ldquo;The former industrial site is in an incredible location on the fringe of the rapidly transforming precincts of Alexandria and Waterloo, and is also close to Sydney Park, which is one of the city&rsquo;s most loved green spaces.

&quot;We expect that our focus on delivering quality design, and premium amenity at Erskineville, along with its prime location, proximity to Sydney CBD, parks and other key infrastructure, will elevate the living experience of our residents.&rdquo;

The site is one of the last and largest unencumbered freehold parcels of land in the City of Sydney, and is located just four kilometres from the Sydney CBD

Coronation Property plan over 1,000 apartments at newly acquired Park Sydney, Erskineville site

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Astute property investors are recognising the potential of the City of Sydney, with its numerous amenities, leading universities and great employment opportunities.

New apartments with modern designs, developed close to the CBD, are drawing quality tenants.

Throughout the inner-city council region, each suburb boasts its own unique character and identity, from period properties, art deco to modern industrial.

Ever-strengthening infrastructure in the area includes the soon-to-be-completed Sydney Metro City and South-West, which will result in trains running every two minutes.

According to SQM Research, gross rental yields for all units currently sits at 3.5 per cent, the best performing rental type in the area.

For those who wish to capitalise on great cafés and restaurant, and good transport, the Sydney Council might be the ideal new LGA to call home.

Urban takes a look at four new apartments located within the council area, starting from $592,800.

1. Castle Residences, Sydney 
Address: 203 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 
One-bedroom apartments from $1,230,000

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Developed by United Development Sydney, the highly anticipated Castle Residences is set to offer 131 apartments just off Hyde Park.

The project merges high-end apartments with five-star luxury hotel services and amenities, with construction including the refurbishment of the 142-year-old heritage-listed Porter House building.

The mixed-use development is being designed by Candalepas Associates, with amenities including luxurious dining areas, private dining spaces and in-residence catering. Manhattan-style apartments overlook Australia’s oldest park and timeless sculptural alcoves and arches bring together historical and contemporary architecture.

2. The Laneways, Rosebery 
Address: 33-37 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 
One-bedroom apartments from $592,800

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The Laneways, a collection of four five-storey apartment buildings is Rosebery’s “exciting new address.”

Delivered by Ellerson Property, the project will offer private balconies, green courtyards and a rooftop terrace to socialise with friends and neighbours while enjoying the panoramic city vistas.

Located in one of Sydney’s coolest neighbourhoods, homebuyers will appreciate the project’s entertainers’ kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows and soft-close cabinetry.

3. Park Sydney, Erskineville 
Address: 149-163 Mitchell Road, Erskineville NSW 2043 
Two-bedroom apartments from $1,159,000

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As the most significant new development in Sydney, Park Sydney is an exciting opportunity for investors and will create a new local for Erskineville.

Delivered by GH Australia, the project is set over 6.9-hectares, centred around a 7,400sqm park.

The project’s first buildings are named after two of Australia’s national parks, Botany and Cascade, and are designed by WMK Architecture.

Spread across nine buildings, ranging between two and eight stories, the apartments will deliver spacious and light-filled residences.

The precinct will include barbeque facilities, amphitheatres, walkways and cycleways into the city.

4. Eminence, Zetland 
Address: 811 Elizabeth Street, Zetland NSW 2017 
One-bedroom apartments from $745,000

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Offering a remarkable boutique trio of buildings, Mirvac’s 254-apartment Eminence project commands four street frontages between Green Square and the CBD.

The development offers onsite retail, 1,840 sqm of lush podium gardens and a 75-place childcare centre.

Designed by DKO Architecture, the property showcases high-quality finishes and fixtures, and carefully curated residences.

Some apartments include their own private rooftop terraces and others with uninterrupted CBD and Botany Bay views.

The adjacent Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre includes beach-inspired pools, open-air training facilities and playgrounds.
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New apartments with modern designs, developed close to the CBD, are drawing quality tenants

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Four new apartments in the City of Sydney from $592,800 

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90 per cent of stage one sell-out at newly completed Erskineville’s Park Sydney as residents move in.
Stage one of the joint venture by Greenland Australia and GH Australia launched last week with the developers confirming that over 297 residences in the 330-apartment project have sold to date.
A limited mix of apartments remain available in Botany and Cascade, two eight-storey buildings at on the corner of Mitchell Road and Ashmore Street.
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Designed by WMK Architecture and Alexander &amp; CO, residences in Botany and Cascade offer large sliding doors, natural timber finishes and high ceilings.
The timber composite panels express verticality, the project’s marketing reads, with angled feature balconies and concrete slabs offering exteriors with a strong sense of character.
Upon completion of the project’s additional stages, Park Sydney is expected to comprise approximately 1,400 apartments.
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Park Sydney is one of Sydney’s largest urban renewal projects, with stage one including the development of 5,000sqm of retail, including 1,600sqm Woolworths Metro, plus future food, beverage and lifestyle retail.
“Park Sydney’s first stage is an indicator of what is to come for this new community, which will revitalise this part of Erskineville and eventually provide homes for nearly 3,000 people”, said Greenland’s managing director, Sherwood Luo.
Once the project’s future stages have been completed, Park Sydney will offer 10,000sqm of retail amenities.
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90 per cent of stage one sold at the newly completed Erskineville’s Park Sydney

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The controversial apartments in the Erskineville developer Sugarcube have nearly sold out.

The $46.5 million project on the corner of Metters and Pearl Street came under controversy in 2018 following a dispute between the City of Sydney and the developers that locked owners from their apartments. 

Despite completed construction, the City of Sydney was refusing to allow owners to move into their new homes over concerns that the land below the tower was contaminated.

This September, the council approved a modification application that allowed residents to occupy the site in stages, with stage one for apartments. 

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The modification includes adopting environmental management plans for the apartments and the surrounding road areas, according to the City of Sydney’s website. 

Golden Rain says they have completed 30 projects across Asia, but Sugarcube remains its only Sydney project. 

Set in the old Ashmore industrial precinct at 1 Metters Street, the residence offers a collection of 109 one and two bedroom apartments. 

Designed by DKO architects, Sugarcube offers open-plan living, city views and a landscaped rooftop garden. 

Pricing for the residences begin at $689,000. 
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Controversial Sugarcube Aparments in Erskineville near sell out

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Greenland Australia have confirmed Woolworths Metro will be the anchor tenant in Stage 1 of mixed-use residential development Park Sydney in the inner-west suburb of Erskineville. 
Woolworths Metro will form part of the Stage 1 retail centre, which will occupy the ground level of Park Sydney’s Cascade building, due for completion in mid to late-2020.
The retail centre will also feature a childcare facility plus food, beverage and lifestyle retail, with about 70 basement parking spaces.
Greenland Australia’s Managing Director, Sherwood Luo, said the Woolworths Metro is ideal for delivering the vibrant retail mix required for Park Sydney. 
“Park Sydney will be a unique integrated community with Stage 1 including 330 apartments and the Woolworths Metro that will cater perfectly to its residents and those in the surrounding area,” he explained.  
Park Sydney Village will offer in the order of 10,000 square metres of retail amenity.
It includes a 4,000 square metre full-range supermarket as part of a future stage, 1,000 square metres of specialty shops, multiple lifestyle and food, beverage and dining experiences, with Stage 1 including 1,650 square metres of convenience retail, as well as a childcare and medical centre.  
The site will also offer secure underground customer parking in both Stage 1 and 2.
There will be an alfresco outdoor dining space overlooking the adjacent 7,450 square metre parkland. 
Greenland Golden Horse is also looking forward to announcing the operator of the childcare centre within Stage 1 soon.
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Park Sydney development in Erskineville announces anchor tenant Woolworths Metro

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The would-be residents of Sugarcane and Honeycomb, the uninhabitable Erskineville residential complexes built on possibly toxic land, likely face more months of being unable to access their dwellings.
The City of Sydney Council has concerns about the Chinese-backed developer, Golden Rain Development not meeting the required remediation conditions.
Buyers were told on their purchase to expect an April 2018 move-in date.
In February 2015 timeline expectations were as follows:
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<li>Demolition of existing industrial buildings on the site</li>
<li>Removal of trees</li>
<li>Construction of a multi-level apartment building with a two-level basement on the southern portion of the site (Sugarcube apartments)</li>
<li>Construction of 18, three-bedroom terrace development on the north portion of the site (Honeycombe Terraces)</li>
<li>Construction of new roads, pedestrian links and public domain works to be dedicated to Council</li>
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There are ongoing fears of contaminated groundwater on the former Monier roofing tiles site which had residue heavy metals, hydrocarbons and asbestos from its days as an industrial suburb.
Sydney Council confirmed that no final site contamination audit statement had been lodged.
"A private certifier issued the construction certificate to allow construction to proceed on the site despite not having received the final site audit statement," a SCC spokesperson said.
"City staff have been in ongoing discussions with the developer, who has not complied with the development consent conditions concerning remediation of the site."
It advised the developer has since provided further test results of the contaminants on the site and an assessment of the risk.
"Council is currently reviewing this material and is likely to seek some further information from the developer."
A spokesperson for Golden Rain Development said they "understood the delays have caused frustration."
It claimed the delays are due to requests by the City of Sydney relating to testing of groundwater near access roads and pedestrian walkways on the site.
"As Council will take ownership of these roads and walkways, it has asked for the additional testing before the final occupation certificate can be issued for the development."
"Golden Rain Development will continue to work with the City of Sydney to ensure Council is satisfied the site meets all health and safety requirements, and apartment owners can begin enjoying their new homes as soon as possible," the spokesperson said.
The City of Sydney approval came with a required $736,000 by the developer for a walkway.
The projects are within the Ashmore Precinct, one of the City of Sydney's biggest urban growth precincts.
The 17 hectare site, bounded by Ashmore Street, Mitchell Road, Coulson Street and the Bankstown railway line, is expected to have 6,000 residents by 2025.
A Sydney contamination auditor expects there will be a "long delay" for residents in getting into the upmarket projects where studio prices fetched $550,000 plus.
Industry experts have questioned how the project construction began without the necessary documentation in place.
"How did this build ever start in the first place?" a conveyancer said.
In NSW the management of contaminated land is “shared” by the Environment Protection Authority, the state Department of Planning and Environment and local councils.
Both projects were a finalist in "excellence in marketing" at the 2016 UDIA Awards.
The selling estate agents Colliers International declined to advise on the status of the sales contracts secured between 2015 and 2016, along with when the strata plan would be registered.
"All enquiries should be referred to Golden Rain Development," Colliers residential managing director Peter Chittenden said.
It is understood that some buyers have sought to terminate the sales contract and receive a refund of their deposit.
Nearby resales in other unaffected complex have shown no price growth over the past three years.
Golden Rain's ultimate owner is based in the British Virgin Islands.
One local director is 54 year old Bernard Chi, who has a 34th floor Bathurst Street, Sydney apartment. Another associated director is 55 year old Anne Bi, from West Pennant Hills.
The other directors give Hong Kong addresses.
A $1 million Sugarcube buyer Nick Rehac said he was "not allowed to stay here."
"We have no power," he told reporters as he stood in front of a fence preventing him to access the building.
"They took the money."
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Honeycomb and Sugarcube residents to wait on contaminant tests

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An Erskineville apartment that neighbours the Sugarcane project sold at weekend auction for $1.35 million, some $200,000 over reserve price.
The Sugarcane Erskineville apartment development are empty more than one year after its completion because of concerns over potential toxic contamination.
<div class="in-content-ad">The revelations rocked Sydney’s property market last Friday, and some buyers pulled out because of the news.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">But the Erko apartment offering which were developed by different developer and builders, saw competitive bidding.</div>
Nine Entertainment reported the successful buyer was unperturbed by fears of the potential toxic contamination from the adjacent development.
Infact they hoped it would "scare" off other buyers.
Some 13 parties registered to bid on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-erskineville-131394366" target="_blank">410/1 Pearl Street</a>.
Last sold for $855,000 in 2013, the two-bedroom apartment was built in 2014 and developed by Leighton Properties.
It was sold by Service First Property Group agent Oliver Quach.
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Nothing toxic about weekend Erskineville auction result

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Do off the plan apartment marketing agents have any responsibilities after the signed contract? And how accountable do they see themselves when things go awfully wrong?
I was wondering what role the selling agents at <a href="/news/otp-sugarcube-honeycomb-erskineville-buyers-locked-out-after-contaminants-fears">the potentially still toxic Erskineville projects, the 109 Sugarcane apartments and the 18 Honeycomb terraces</a> felt that they had three or four years after they secured the sale for the Chinese developer Golden Rain Developments.
It was front page news in Sydney on Friday, followed by extensive website coverage throughout the morning and then on the Friday night television news.
The poor OTP buyers are in limbo, locked out of the completed residences after a dispute between developer and Sydney City Council over the potential toxicity of the former industrial site. The issue appears to be related to contaminated water run off, especially to and from the public land, rather than the earlier feared gas vapour issues in the car park basement.
The developer engaged Ray White Projects and Colliers International to sell their project quite a few years ago. It was a sellout.
The earliest Colliers marketing advised an anticipated early 2017 completion, then it was subsequently advised as April 2018.
Some 15 months further along, not one intending owner occupier resident has moved in, nor investor able to rent the residence out.
This extended period of limbo sees their deposits sitting there, awaiting final settlements, with their lenders no doubt cautiously wondering what impact the toxin turmoil, even satisfactorily resolved, ought have on their valuations.
The strata plan awaits registration.
A truly dreadful situation for every buyer.
Ray White Erskineville Projects advised they had marketed the 18 off the plan terraces in Honeycomb development in good faith as per the vendor’s instructions.
"When Ray White Erskineville Projects became aware that technical compliance issues had arisen between council and the developer over occupancy, we communicated to all purchasers any information that had been provided to us," it said in a statement issued within 90 minutes of the request.
"Ray White Erskineville Projects empathises with the challenges this situation presents to both the developer and the purchasers of these properties and is keen to see the resolution of any outstanding matters so the properties are able to settle," Ray White advised.
Colliers, headed by Peter Chittenden, took another course altogether.
"As Colliers were engaged as project marketing agents for this development, all enquiries should be referred to Golden Rain Development," it advised News Ltd's Daily Telegraph much later in the day.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported Colliers directed inquiries to Ray White.
It was March 2015 when Colliers kicked off the marketing in Domain with studio prices from $550,000, and the advisory that the projects were due for completion early 2017.
In August 2015 Domain updated readers in an article on pet friendly projects with the same early 2017 completion date advisory, and Colliers pricing for the one-beds from $645,000, two-beds from $870,000 that remained for sale off the plan.
Chittenden's linked-in ranks Sugarcube among his "successful projects."
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Golden Rain Development has completed 30 projects across Asia with the Erskineville development promoted as its “flagship project” in Sydney. They boasted the residences are amongst the most desirable ever to grace Erskineville's leafy village streets.
Golden Rain Development sent a letter to buyers in April this year, acknowledging delays in the issuing of an occupation certificate.
"An unforseen planning issue is at the heart of the delay," said the letter.
It didn't mention the toxicity issues. Owners described it as "unbelievable" and "shocking" to learn of the contamination issue in the SMH, after desperately pressing for answers for over a year.
One buyer told the SMH they had left "countless messages" with Colliers.
"When I purchased they were saying this was a fantastic developer and well renowned. It's just a horrible scenario to be in."
 
 
 
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How OTP estate agents see their responsibilities after the signed contract?

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Off the plan Sugarcube-Honeycomb, Erskineville buyers have been locked out after contaminants fears.
They join other groups of residents also locked out of their Sydney apartments over safety concerns.
The 127 buyers secured apartments and terraces at Erskineville, in Sydney's inner-west through Ray White Project Sales Division and Colliers International
They were built on an old industrial estate contaminated with heavy metals, hydrocarbons and asbestos.
Sydney Council documents show construction approval for the <a href="http://www.sugarcubehoneycomb.com.au" target="_blank">Sugarcube Apartments and Honeycomb Terraces</a> was contingent on strict conditions for cleaning up the land and groundwater, involving accredited auditors.
The council said the buildings cannot be occupied because the developer did not comply with the conditions.
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A City of Sydney spokesperson said the developer had “not complied with the development consent conditions concerning the remediation of the site”.
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The city was in “ongoing discussions” seeking a resolution with the developer, Golden Rain Development Pty Ltd.
“We understand this is a most frustrating situation for all terrace and apartment owners,” the City of Sydney spokesperson said.
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The 109 Sugarcane apartments, and 18 Honeycomb terraces were built at the old Ashmore industrial estate.
When nearing completion pricing in Sugarcube was 1 bedroom for $665,000 with 2 bedrooms for $1,020,000 – $1,060,000.
The Sugarcane apartments were designed by DKO and built by Hamilton Marino.
The Metters Street and Coulson Street, Erskineville development was marketed as set to be ready to occupy in April 2018.
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Golden Rain Development has completed 30 projects across Asia with the Erskineville development promoted as its “flagship project” in Sydney.
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The buyers have taken to the City of Sydney’s social media pages to vent their frustrations about the “never-ending saga”.
Last week it was revealed that 30 loft-style apartments at 19 Gadigal Avenue in Zetland were <a href="/news/garland-lofts-zetland-apartment-block-in-secret-evacuation-last-year-due-to-building-defects">abandoned nine months ago</a> over severe water and fire safety defects.
Cracking also forced the evacuation of <a href="/news/no-definitive-cause-identified-but-opal-tower-is-structurally-sound-but-needs-significant-rectification">Sydney Olympic Park’s Opal Tower</a> on Christmas Eve last year and the <a href="/news/mascot-towers-residents-await-causes-of-cracking">Mascot Towers on Bourke Street, Mascot</a> last month.
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OTP Sugarcube-Honeycomb, Erskineville buyers locked out after contaminants fears

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A two bedroom Erskineville apartment recently sold at auction for $875,000.
It was listed with a price guide of $850,000 and last traded for $550,000 in October 2009.
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Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-erskineville-129712586" target="_blank">17/612 King Street, Erskineville</a>, the 125 square metre unit comes with two bedrooms with BIRs, open plan living area opening to balcony, gourmet large kitchen and security parking.
Additional features include ample storage, security intercom, internal laundry and visitor parking.
The building is located on the edge of Erskineville and Newtown and near cafes, restaurants, shops and Dendy Cinemas.
It was listed through Silvia Vitale of Laing+Simmons Potts Point.
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