<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/damgar-group">Damgar Group</a> has delivered Rosella, its boutique Murrumbeena apartment project, several months ahead of its anticipated completion.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, the seven-storey building delivers 70 one, two, and three-bedroom residences, marking the first significant new apartment offering in the suburb in years.&nbsp;

With construction now complete and move-ins underway, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/rosella-murrumbeena-50-rosella-street-murrumbeena-vic-3163">Rosella</a> brings together design, practicality, and strong connectivity in one of Melbourne’s most tightly held pockets.

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Damgar partnered with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/progressio-developments">Progressio</a> and the acclaimed team at Cera Stribley to create a design that both stands out and belongs, with its curved concrete façade and warm copper detailing nodding to the nearby Hughesdale Station underpasses.&nbsp;

Inside, these soft architectural curves continue through interior walls, a feature rarely seen at this scale and price point.&nbsp;

James Gray of Progresio, Rosella’s development partner, said the project set out to create “something Murrumbeena simply hasn’t seen before,” combining design ambition with everyday livability.

“We brought in the renowned team from Cera Stribley Architects who created something instantly recognisable,” said Gray.

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Each apartment balances function and aesthetics, with interiors curated around natural light, warmth and material quality. Kitchens are appointed with Miele appliances, stone benchtops and gunmetal tapware, complemented by Cera Stribley’s signature joinery and bespoke detailing. Open-plan living zones open onto generous terraces designed for entertaining.

Residents also enjoy access to a landscaped rooftop terrace and residents’ lounge with panoramic views over Melbourne’s skyline, a rare amenity in Murrumbeena’s low-rise neighbourhood context.&nbsp;

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Rosella sits directly opposite Hughesdale Station and Hughesdale Village, placing cafés, wine bars and everyday retail within walking distance. Chadstone Shopping Centre - Australia’s largest retail destination - is just minutes away, while the CBD is a short 15-minute train ride. It’s a level of connectivity that continues to drive buyer interest from professionals and downsizers seeking long-term value in established suburbs.

Final residences at Rosella start from $680,000, offering one of the few opportunities to buy brand-new in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/murrumbeena-vic-3163">Murrumbeena</a>. Damgar Group is also offering generous stamp duty contributions toward purchases for a limited time.

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"Something Murrumbeena simply hasn’t seen before": Rosella redefines apartment living in Melbourne’s south-east suburb

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia</a> and Metrics Credit Partners are teaming up once again, this time in Concord, where they're taking Concord Central,&nbsp; an eight-building, 1400-dwelling precinct, to the NSW Government.

The State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for the 3.14-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-king-street-concord-1-king-street-concord-west-nsw-2137">1 King Street</a>, adjacent to Concord West train station, also includes plans for a new civic plaza featuring retail and commercial spaces.

Concord Central marks another major collaboration between Billbergia and Metrics, following their joint venture in the Sydney CBD, a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/billbergia-metrics-propose-two-80-level-towers-in-sydneys-cbd">two-tower development</a> that will see both towers rise 80 storeys, ranking among the tallest buildings in the city.

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At Concord, the initial proposal in 2024 was for 700 apartments across 10 towers.&nbsp;The tower heights now range from six to 37 storeys.

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According to the Scoping Report prepared by Ethos Urban, the project aims to “incorporate a mixed-use approach and use urban design principles to integrate commercial, retail and residential land uses” while improving connectivity and public access to transport infrastructure.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/group-gsa">GroupGSA</a> has led the urban design and masterplanning, alongside architectural input from Fitzpatrick Partners, Lachlan Seegers, and Carter Williamson. The indicative masterplan shows a layout that prioritises open space, view corridors, and pedestrian permeability, with over 5000 sqm of public realm, including a central park and active street frontages.

The project’s proximity to Concord West Station and future Sydney Metro connections at North Strathfield supports the broader vision for a transport-oriented development. The Scoping Design Report notes that the masterplan “seeks to re-integrate the site into the suburb, providing residential activation with public through-site links, civic spaces and play areas”.

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Retail space has been reduced slightly in the latest version to 5,100 sqm, but with a sharper focus on local activation and daily needs. A childcare centre and community facilities are also included, alongside infrastructure upgrades valued at over $100 million.

The project has been declared State Significant and is undergoing assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. According to the submitted documents, construction could begin as early as late 2026, with completion anticipated by 2029.

This project continues Billbergia’s focus on large-scale urban renewal precincts, with similar activity underway in Rhodes and Chatswood in partnership with Metrics.

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Billbergia and Metrics unveils Concord Central scheme with 1400 homes near Concord West Station

Three years after submitting its initial development application for a new apartment building in Bilinga, local developer Lacey Group has decided now is the right time to start progressing with the project.

Lacey Group, which has been behind the likes of Del Ray in Kirra and The Monroe in Palm Beach, has filed fresh plans for an 11-level building with 27 apartments. The 1,009 sqm block at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/66-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">66 Pacific Parade</a>, on the corner of Archer Avenue facing Joe Doniger Park and the beach, is currently home to a walk-up block of original flats known as Serene.

Plus Studio has tweaked its own plans. The density mix isn't much different to the&nbsp;10-level, 28-unit <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-lacey-group-set-for-next-gold-coast-apartment-development">application they made in 2022</a>.

There will still be nine two-bedroom apartments and 16 three-bedroom apartments. The three two-level penthouses have been scrapped, in favour of a large three-bedroom and four-bedroom apartment on the ninth level. There will be just three apartments per floor throughout the building.

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Plus Studio, led locally by Danny Juric, says 66 Pacific Parade will be&nbsp;a "timeless addition to Bilinga, facilitating a lifestyle defined by relaxed sophistication — barefoot luxury at its finest."

"Located just moments from the beach, 66 Pacific Parade is designed to embrace the Bilinga lifestyle and enhance the neighbourhood’s character," the submission to the Gold Coast City Council noted.

They called the apartments "beach homes", which will be "enveloped by sweeping curves that create a seamless integration between the architecture and its coastal context."

"These soft forms enhance panoramic view experiences for residents, while layered landscaping along the Pacific Parade and Archer Street frontages blends the ocean into the residents’ private recreation deck, pool, and lounges."

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According to the Town Planning Report by Urban Planning Services, the new application “demonstrates a more refined architectural expression, with particular emphasis on coastal character, visual interest, and improved amenity outcomes”.

The design adopts lighter tones and tiered landscaping, with articulated balconies and screening elements to soften the façade and improve privacy.

Bilinga has become a popular spot for developers in recent years. SIERA recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">PIPIS</a>, just 19 luxury apartments on Golden Four Drive, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bilinga-house-107-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga House</a>, a more dense, more price-pointed development, recently launched.

First look: Lacey Group advances Bilinga apartment plans

A fresh high-rise tower is being proposed on what is becoming Surfers Paradise most popular street for development.

Sunset Boulevard, just outside of the centre of Surfers Paradise on the Nerang River, has been a hotbed for developers in the last 12 months, with the likes of SEYAH, Macquarie York, and&nbsp;YHY Group filing plans for new apartments.

The latest comes from Sinclair Projects, a company associated with Sinclair Projects, a company associated with&nbsp;Highgrove Bathrooms Founder Lindsay Sinclair. They've sought to develop <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cointreau-25-27-sunset-boulevard-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Cointreau</a>, 51 apartments across a 16-level building that will sit on a 1,012 sqm corner site at 25-27&nbsp;Sunset Boulevard, on the corner of Alberta Place. It is currently occupied by two low-rise dwellings.

The tower, by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studio-workshop">Studio Workshop</a>,&nbsp;will include a mix of 37 two-bedroom and 14 three-bedroom apartments, with all residences located above a three-level podium which will home a communal recreation level, featuring landscaped terraces and a pool, and the majority of the 69 resident parking spaces.

Studio Workshop says in the submitted plans to the Gold Coast City Council that Sunset Blvd is emerging as a "vibrant new urban community that blends lifestyle, culture, and convenience in a central locale."

"The development embraces the Gold Coast’s unique connection to the outdoors, highlighted by Cointreau’s podium pool and wellness spaces that encourage residents to live and relax in the open air."

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They said its central location reinforces its identity as a connected precinct, with key views to HOTA, access to the Broadwater, and walkability to both the beach and the heart of Surfers Paradise — placing dining, retail, entertainment, and lifestyle at residents’ fingertips.

"This thoughtful integration of design, amenity, and location ensures Sunset Blvd is more than just a place to live — it is a thriving community that captures the essence of coastal urban living while fostering a strong connection to both nature and culture."

The first development likely to launch on Sunset Boulevard among a backdrop of several approvals is SEYAH's&nbsp;Cavella, just 18 large-scale apartments on the river.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-seyah-to-launch-cavella-in-emerging-sunrise-boulevard-surfers-paradise-pocket-following-density-rethink">First look: SEYAH to launch Cavella in emerging Sunrise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise pocket following density rethink</a>

The first developer to identify Sunset Boulevard was Roy Skaf's Macquarie York. He has approval for 43 apartments, although that density may change in the coming months.

YHY Group has approval for a 33-level tower with 74 apartments, with the penthouse proposed to be the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-the-gold-coasts-largest-penthouse-pitched-for-new-surfers-paradise-tower">largest penthouse ever</a> produced on the Gold Coast.

Sydney-based P&amp;N Sleiman Group secured approval for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/52-sunset-boulevard-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">52 Sunset Boulevard</a>, but has recently listed the site for sale.

First look: Sunset Boulevard shines as Surfers’ next hotspot for apartment development

A prominent eastern gateway site to Bondi Junction could soon host a new eight-storey apartment project combining market and affordable housing, under new plans lodged with Waverley Council.

The proposal covers a 1,631 sqm amalgamated site across five properties at 2–6 Bondi Road and 75–77 Old South Head Road, including the corner of Ben Eden Street.&nbsp;

According to the Design Verification Statement by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/tony-owen-partners">Tony Owen Partners</a>, the development will deliver a total of 56 apartments, incorporating 10 affordable dwellings. The project takes advantage of the NSW Government’s Housing SEPP, which provides a 30 per cent uplift in height and floor space ratio in exchange for the inclusion of affordable housing.

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The mix of apartments spans one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations, with a layout designed to optimise amenity and environmental performance.&nbsp;88.5 per cent of units achieve natural cross ventilation, Tony Owen Partners notes in the statement, attributing the result to the site’s configuration and a high proportion of corner apartments.

The design also responds to the site’s transitional context, on the periphery of the high-rise Bondi Junction commercial core and adjoining the lower-scale Bellevue Hill precinct.&nbsp;

“The siting, scale, bulk, and massing of the proposed development is consistent with that anticipated for the area,” the statement reads, with the building’s height capped at 28.6 metres in line with the LEP controls including bonuses.

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Located near the intersection of Bondi Road, Oxford Street, and Old South Head Road, the site occupies a pivotal position at the entry to Bondi Junction from the east. The site is currently occupied by four detached two-storey dwellings.

Bondi Junction seldom sees new apartment development. Stargate is currently developing <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-centennial-collection-east-sydney-2-nelson-street-bondi-junction-nsw-2022">The Centennial Collection</a>, on the edge of Woollahra and Centennial Park, and are soon to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/signature-by-stargate-362-384-oxford-street-bondi-junction-nsw-2022">Signature by Stargate</a>, just down Oxford Street.

First look: Eight-storey apartment block pitched for key Bondi Junction gateway site

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Dixon Advisory Group Limited has paid off two ASIC infringement notices at $10,200 apiece for publishing potentially misleading claims regarding self-managed super funds on its website.
ASIC had concerns a web page and video dd not correctly portray the costs and performance of SMSFs when compared to retail and industry super funds.
ASIC Deputy Chair Peter Kell said any comparisons between SMSFs and industry and retail funds, particularly regarding performance or fees, must be accurate and have a reasonable basis, and that any qualification should be apparent to a consumer when they first see the information.
"ASIC is determined that all consumers including those considering a self-managed approach to their super get accurate information, and are not misled by any form of advertising, including online and through social media," Mr Kell said..
Dixon Advisory's website and social media accounts featured a promotional video making claims relating to an independent review of the superannuating system, according to ASIC.
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A Gold Coast property agent who was fined $3,000 and disqualified from holding a real estate licence or salesperson’s certificate for three years has had her appeal dismissed by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).
The appeal by Sarah Louise Penney-Filippini, of Heather Filippini Island Realty, followed disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in 2016.
The tribunal found Ms Penney-Fillipini had failed to meet several requirements relating to her business trust account; and for employing her mother, Ms Heather Filippini, who had been permanently disqualified from the industry since 2009.
On 9 December 2019, QCAT dismissed Ms Penney-Filippini’s appeal and upheld the original decision, confirming the $3,000 fine and disqualification of Ms Penney-Filippini from holding a real estate licence or salesperson certificate from 9 February 2020 until early 2023.
Fair Trading Executive Director Brian Bauer said agents who employed an unlicensed sales person were not only unprofessional but contributed to a breakdown in consumer confidence in the industry.
“By law, agents must conduct themselves and their businesses appropriately and always in the best interests of their clients,” Mr Bauer said.
“A licensed real estate agent employing someone they were well aware had been disqualified from the industry is very concerning.”
Ms Sarah Penney-Filippini had previously been subject to disciplinary action for employing her mother, Ms Heather Filippini, while unlicensed.
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The Mount Waverley office in the Barry Plant estate agency group have been been found guilty and fined for underquoting.
They have been fined $720,000, plus $30,000 costs, after the Federal Court of Australia found it had engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and making false representations about property sales.
It is not the heaviest fine as Fletcher and Parker were fined $880,000 for underquoting last year. And <a href="/news/hockingstuart-fined-330-000-for-underquoting">hockingstuart who were also fined $330,000</a>.
The breaches, of the Australian Consumer Law, relate to conduct at the Mount Waverley office which is owned by Melbourne South Eastern Real Estate Pty Ltd.
They also operate Barry Plant offices in Oakleigh and Wheelers Hill.
The fine concerns 25 property sale listings on the realestate.com.au website between September 2014 and August 2015.
The properties were in Ashwood, Burwood, Burwood East, Chadstone, Hughesdale, Mount Waverley and Wheelers Hill.
The company admitted that, when uploading properties for sale, it had set price search parameters that were less than the appraisal price, and estimated selling price written on the sale authority (for some of the properties).
The $720,000 penalty exceeds the $490,923.67 in commissions the agency received for selling those properties.
The Herald Sun reported the case of two Mt Waverley homes, the agency had instructions from the vendors “not to sell them below a certain price, which was … more or substantially more than either the display price or the blind price,” Justice Mortimer said.
The vendors of one, located at 17 Gordon Rd (pictured in title), said they wouldn’t accept an offer of less than $1.2 million. However a blind price was set at $950,000 and the property eventually sold for $1.333 million.
The Federal Court's Justice Mortimer said this example showed “the deliberateness of the strategies employed”, adding house hunters were “entitled not to be misled about the likely selling price of a property”.
As part of the ruling Melbourne South Eastern Real Estate must also issue a public notice acknowledging their contraventions and publish it on all websites the company operates, and on realestate.com.au as well as display it in the Mount Waverley office. 
The company must also implement a compliance program, including training its staff about their legal obligations under the Australian Consumer Law, and appoint a compliance officer to ensure the program is effectively designed, delivered and maintained.
The vigilant department also secured $60,000 after Consumer Affairs Victoria investigated Harcourts Wantirna and its sole director, Achilles Mantsos, after receiving 17 complaints about the company’s conduct between April and July of 2015.
The company acknowledged contraventions relating to four properties under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria) and 20 properties under the Estate Agents Act 1980 (EAA).
The company routinely set price search parameters when uploading properties for sale on realestate.com.au, which were substantially less than the estimated selling range (ESR) or estimated selling price (ESP) on those properties’ sale authorities.
As a result, potential buyers searching for properties would enter their nominated price range, and find listings from Harcourts Wantirna for homes whose ESR or ESP was much higher.
In one example, a Wantirna property was advertised for $750,000, when the ESR was listed on the sale authority as $900,000 to $990,000. Another was advertised at “$580,000 plus”, when the ESR was $690,000 to $750,000.
On other occasions, the company provided an ESR where the difference between the upper and lower range limits was more than 10 per cent of the range’s lower limit, in contravention of the EAA. 
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