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.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

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The off-the-plan buyer of a double-storey penthouse at One A in Sydney's Erskineville has defaulted.
The developer, Abacus and Linear have moved to re-sell the three-bedroom, 231 square metre offering which comes with two car spaces and storage.
It was purpose-fitted for the original buyer and includes two integrated double-door fridges.
The developers say they have dropped the price on the penthouse to "meet the market".
The newly completed building at 1A Couson Avenue offers 175 apartments on a site bought for $32.55 million in 2015.
Fairfax Media reported its Chinese buyer, facilitated by beleaguered Chinese-based agent Ausin, failed to settle its purchase.
The company's China business collapse resulted in 130 failed residential property settlements in Australia.
More than 100 Chinese property investors lost millions of dollars in deposits and payments for off-the-plan houses and apartments in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. 
Ausin's China business has been accused of misappropriating tens of millions of dollars in settlement and deposits.
The Chinese investors were advised that the Ausin properties seemed like a great wealth management product, which guaranteed a five-year lease and 10% return.
The investors turned to Ausin because the agency had found a way to circumvent China's capital outflow restrictions which restrict them from sending more than the equivalent of US$50,000 out of the country.
They said they would pay Ausin in yuan, and it would find its way to Australia.
They estimate the entire amount lost by property investors through Ausin is 358 million yuan.
The Chinese investors are banding together to press their claims for more than $60 million.
The group is led by Chinese businessman Qu Haotian, who estimates that as many as 300 Chinese families may have been harmed by the collapse of Shenzhen Ausin Investment Consulting Group in August.
Qu asked The Australian to disguise his real name for fear of reprisals.
They are planning legal action against Ausin Group's Australian operation, which is still solvent.
The Chinese-based company, which was run by businessman Jin Tianyou, had a marketing agreement with the Australian company to use its name and refer prospective clients from China.
ASIC records show Jin was also a director of Ausin Australia from 2009 until February.
The Ausin Group in Australia has cut its ties with the Chinese company.
It has issued a statement saying it is “saddened by recent allegations of fund misappropriation in China against its Chinese marketing partner” and is working with NSW police on the issue.
Qu estimates the total amount lost could be $60 million.
Ausin Group (Australia), in a statement, said it had sold more than 8000 properties over the 10 years of its marketing agreement with the company in China.
It said payments made directly to Jin were in breach of his company’s agreement with Ausin Australia.
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Ausin buyer defaults on One A Erskineville penthouse

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Former Big Brother contestant Merlin Luck, responsible for one of the historic moments in the show, has bought an Erskineville terrace.
Luck, who now works for Salesforce, famously made a silent protest live on TV after his eviction back on the 2004 series.
After spending 43 days in the house, he was evicted and didn't speak in the exit interview to host Gretel Killeen, instead taping his mouth and holding up a sign reading 'free the refugees'.
He smuggled the contraband in in the lining of a shirt.
Luck, now a father of two, has paid $1.33 million for an 1880s terrace with a classic two-level facade with his jewellery designer wife, Sarah.
There's original floorboards, high ornate ceilings and two fireplaces.
The home with updated interiors has two bedrooms, one bathroom and a 60 square metre backyard with alfresco entertaining.
Ray White agents Shaun Stoker and Moira Verheijen sold the home.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph
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Former Big Brother contestant buys in Erskineville

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One of Erskineville's biggest sites has been listed, with investors set to battle it out for the site with rare approved boarding house plans.
Savill's agent David Hickey suggested approval for boarding houses are scarce because councils face strong opposition through the approval process from surrounding residents.
“Current affordable housing operators and owners are having zero issues letting rooms on a longer term basis, as the security of income is making it an attractive prospect for investors and developers alike," said Hickey.
The growth in the Sydney residential market continues to make it difficult for students and middle age people to live in close proximity to the Sydney CBD.
The cost of living is now $600 per week for one bedroom apartments and this has made affordable living accommodation a much more appealing prospect.
Hickey said Erskineville is an area dominated by attached housing, so it is extremely rare to find a suitable site, especially as heritage conservation zones dominate most of the area prohibiting full demolition.
The Albert Street property on 450 square metres has 15 metres of street frontage is is located within 400 metres of Newtown, Erskineville and Macdonaldtown train stations.
Hickey and Nick Tuxworth at Savills Australia are marketing the property. Hickey said the City of Sydney Council is keen to promote properties with access to such amenity.
“Due to quantum value, leasing demand and low risk/low construction costs, we are experiencing high levels of enquiry for this asset class,” he said.
Currently, the property is a modernised five bedroom house with off-street parking and has the capacity to be rented out for $1,300 per week.
The existing tenants are on a temporary discounted rent and have agreed to allow the owner access to bring consultants through at short notice and will move out when building commences.
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One of Erskineville's biggest sites for sale

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Erskineville ranks first when it comes to the biggest stock for sale increase in NSW.
Investar suggests that the stock growth is up to 21%, from 18 units this time last year to its current 56 offerings.
A two-bedroom apartment<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-erskineville-126108662"> </a>(pictured below) currently on the market is a Mitchell Road offering which is priced at $839,500.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-erskineville-126108662" target="_blank">The 11303/177-219 Mitchell Road</a> apartment was recently renovated.
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City transport and Newtown's entertainment precinct are within short walking distance. 
Another two-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-erskineville-126838926" target="_blank">177 Mitchell Road</a> sold at $829,000 last year.
A one-bedroom unit at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-erskineville-423036538"> 177-219 Mitchell Road </a>(below) for rent is priced at $620 per week. 
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Investar put its median rental at $625 a week.
According to CoreLogic, the median unit price sits on $855,000.
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Erskineville sees big jump in apartment stock levels

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The recent opening weekend of Park Sydney in Erskineville saw 90 percent of apartments sold.
The residential development from Greenland Australia and GH Australia is set to transform a light industrial precinct into a 6.9-hectare residential community with retail outlets, cafés and restaurants, a full-range supermarket and a 7,400sqm public park with play areas, BBQ facilities, amphitheatres, walkways and cycleways into the city.
Stage One of the development includes two buildings, Botany and Cascade, which is slated to feature 17 studio apartments priced from $525,000, 112 one bedroom apartments priced from $650,000, 159 two bedroom apartments priced from $1 million, 33 three bedroom apartments priced from $1.5 million and four townhouses costing upwards of $2.5M.
It is designed by WMK Architecture with interior design direction from Alexander &amp; Co. 
Sherwood Luo, Managing Director of Greenland Australia said the strong response from the market was due to Park Sydney’s approach to integrated living, community and its proximity to the CBD.
“Park Sydney is going to transform the last undeveloped site of this scale, this close to the CBD," he said.
It is unprecedented for this many new homes with a fully integrated retail space on a park, to be built at any one time in the City of Sydney. We are equally determined to respect and improve on local amenity.”
Apartments are still available for Park Sydney Stage One.
For more information, <a href="https://www.parksydney.com.au/en/" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Park Sydney Erskineville record sales

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Developers Abacus Property and Linear Group have introduced a limited number of penthouses, and terrace homes, for final release for the residential development One A Erskineville. 
Richard Crookes Constructions is the builder for One A. The project is now under construction and due for completion in 2017.
For more information, click <a href="https://www.onealiving.com.au%20" target="_blank">here</a>. 
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One A Erskineville set to demolish display suite after success sales campaign

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An undisclosed developer in Erskineville in Sydney's inner-west has told the Australian Financial Review that an increasing number of her clients were getting knock backs from banks, even though they were pre-approved to buy apartments.
"Even with buyers who can pay, the banks are changing their minds, so of course there'll be a settlement problem," she said.
"If bank policies are consistent, they should honour what they have agreed to lend."
The developer said the local market was "fast retreating" as banks rein in their lending.
Overseas demand is still strong, but banks were stepping up their limits on those sales to as low 10 to 30 per cent.
It reported newly arrived migrants, who are one of the biggest groups of buyers, were being rejected because they have either little wage history or very new businesses.
"It doesn't make sense. The government and economists talk about growing population to fuel demand. But that demand is made up of new migrant families and business migrants who need homes.
"Of course they don't have much credit history in Australia."
The developer said the banks had mitigated their risks by reducing loan valuation ratios to about 70 to 80 percent. 
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