<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

Gold Coast off the plan apartments

Apartment giant Meriton has launched its latest instalment of apartment towers on the Gold Coast, with one of the towers set to host the highest apartments in the Gold Coast hotspot.

<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a> has launched Cypress Palms, a two-tower development on a vast 8,083 sqm site at 3346 Surfers Paradise Boulevarde, on&nbsp;top of the Cypress Ave G-Link light rail

The towers will home just shy of 1000 apartments across two 76 and 90-level towers.

<a href="/new-apartments/cypress-palms-surfers-paradise-3346-surfers-paradise-boulevarde-surfers-paradise">Cypress Palms</a>&nbsp;will be Harry Triguboff's 21st high-rise development on the&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, having first visited the now thriving tourist mecca six decades ago.

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There are one-bedroom plus multi-purpose room units on offer, as well a two-beds, two-beds with MPR, and three-bedrooms.

The new apartments offer uninterrupted views over <a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>e Beach, <a href="/new-apartments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a>, the <a href="/new-apartments/broadwater-qld-4380">Broadwater</a>, and the Nerang River towards the Hinterland.&nbsp;

Residents at Cypress Palms will have access to several amenities, starting with the double-height lobby surrounded by retail and dining options such as a supermarket, café, and various restaurants.

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Exclusive facilities for residents include a sub-tropical landscaped podium with a cascading lagoon pool, a children's waterfall play area, BBQ, dining pavilion, and an indoor wellness centre equipped with a lap pool, gym, and sauna.

Cypress Palms is uniquely positioned with a four-street frontage, just 150 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach.&nbsp;

The development is also located near the G-Link Light Rail and Bus Station, providing residents easy access to the Gold Coast's airports, educational institutions, hospitals, shopping centres, and other attractions.

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Construction of Cypress Palms is already underway. Meriton, with its 60-year history and a 100 per cent completion record, offers buyers confidence and reliability, backed by a 4.5-star iCIRT rating.

Meriton&nbsp;has long had a reputation as one of the most prominent developers across New South Wales. Their most recent developments near the Glitter Strip have been <a href="/buildings/ocean">Ocean by&nbsp;Meriton&nbsp;at 84 The Esplanade</a>, a soaring 76-level tower with 722 apartments.

Down the road they also have <a href="/new-apartments/iconica">ICONICA by&nbsp;Meriton</a>, a further 637 apartments across two&nbsp;50 and 70-levels at 152 The Esplanade.

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Cypress Palms will be Harry Triguboff's 21st high-rise development on the Gold Coast, having first visited the now thriving tourist mecca six decades ago


Staff Writer

Launch Alert: Meriton launch Gold Coast's tallest apartment towers, Cypress Palms

There's no slowing down in the prestige sector of the market on the Gold Coast.

FARO Broadbeach, the joint venture between&nbsp;<a href="/developers/bottega-property-group">Bottega Property Group</a> and <a href="/developers/5point-projects-pty-ltd">5Point</a>, has seen its penthouse sell for over $10 million, selling for $30,000 per sqm, a record for an off-beach apartment development.

The sale took the luxury development at 123 Old Burleigh Road to 50 per cent sold, with <a href="/news/qld/faro-broadbeach-secures-15-million-in-sales-following-christmas-launch">$15 million worth of apartments sold within the first week of marketing</a>.

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The $80 million <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">FARO</a>, comprising just 15 apartments just one row back from the Broadbeach sand, is a redesign and relaunch of the former 123OBR project which Bottega was marketing before COVID hit.

Designed by <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>, FARO will home 11 full-floor, three-bedroom apartments, three five-bedroom sub-penthouses, and a sprawling three-level penthouse spread across the top three levels of the 21-level building.

The residences at FARO are a rare collection of full-floor homes, characterised by generous, curated interiors defined by relaxed textures and opulent finishes.

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All FARO residents will enjoy a range of premium on-site amenities on the first-floor recreation terrace including a magnesium pool, private lounges, gymnasium, cabana, outdoor barbecue and entertaining area, sauna, lockers as well as a pet wash and surfboard wash.

FARO Broadbeach is positioned within easy reach of Broadbeach’s many open spaces, including Federation Park, Victoria Park and Kurrawa Park, and close to the Oceanway pedestrian and cycling path which spans the central Gold Coast beachfront.

<a href="/builders/5point-projects">5Point</a> will be building FARO and is expecting a late 2025 completion. Pezet Matheson is marketing FARO Broadbeach.

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5Point will be building FARO and is expecting a late 2025 completion

FARO Broadbeach breaks records as sales top 50%

Chevron Island is set to welcome one of its most boutique new developments to date with the launch of Sherpa's Perspective Helm.

<a href="/new-apartments/perspective-helm?referrer=Perspective%20Helm">Perspective Helm</a>, at&nbsp;107 Stanhill Drive, will comprise just 10 apartments on a north-facing riverfront site that will feature several marina berths with direct access to The Broadwater and the ocean.

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“We are thrilled to have been granted approval to proceed with this project that we believe will deliver a unique lifestyle that’s better than beachfront,” said Daniel Clarke, Managing Director of Sherpa Property Group.

The project has garnered considerable interest from local potential buyers, with expressions of interest already being received through a waitlist, despite the project yet to begin selling.&nbsp;

“We’ve received a great deal of local pre-launch enquiries into the project," Clarke added.

"This highlights to us that the unique product type we will be bringing to Chevron Island is striking a chord in the neighbourhood, particularly those who want to decrease their maintenance and streamline their lifestyle. We also expect there to be significant interstate and international interest as this is a world-class address."

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One of the unique features of the project state-of-the-art security system, which will be the most advanced on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

The three-storey project is set to deliver a refined collection of 10 residences comprising, four waterfront villas, four river residences, two two-storey penthouses, all of which will feature spacious interiors, high-end finishes and with a configuration of three to four-bedroom plus multi-purpose room apartments.

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There will be a spa-like wellness centre with a cold plunge, spa, sauna, and Pilates machines.

<a href="/architects/hal-architects">HAL Architects</a>&nbsp;has designed Perspective Helm, with the interiors handled by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/mas-architecture-studio">MAS Architecture studio</a>.

With a due north aspect and views of the river, Perspective Helm also has views to <a href="/new-apartments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a> and overlooks Budds Beach.&nbsp;

Perspective Helm is set to launch in the coming weeks, with construction planned to commence at the end of 2024.

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The project has garnered considerable interest from local potential buyers, with expressions of interest already being received through a waitlist, despite the project yet to begin selling

Sherpa reveal Perspective Helm, luxury Chevron Island apartments

Ombré at Robina continues to break with tradition in its apartment designs, delivering two living spaces in its one and two-bedroom floor plans to provide unmatched space and flexibility, achieving more than &nbsp;$40 million in sales in just four weeks.&nbsp;

The <a href="/new-apartments/ombre-robina-46-scottsdale-drive-robina">elevated development</a>, located at 46 Scottsdale Drive, features 95 one, two and three-bedroom apartments alongside private resident amenities and integrated retail and commercial spaces.&nbsp;

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<a href="/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a>&nbsp;Founder and Managing Director John Kearney said the second living space in Ombré’s one and two-bedroom apartments opened a world of opportunities for residents.&nbsp;

“Typically, one-bedroom apartments appeal to investors rather than owner-occupiers and feature little in the way of space and liveability,” Kearney said.&nbsp;

“We have designed <a href="/new-apartments/ombre-robina-46-scottsdale-drive-robina">Ombré</a> with the local market in mind and in doing so, challenged ourselves to rethink one-bedroom apartment design - the result is an additional, spacious living area, that delivers functionality and flexibility, without compromising on price.&nbsp;

“This second living space is located directly at the entrance to the apartment, drawing in extra light and a feeling of openness. Connecting to the kitchen, this extra space has a range of applications to make it truly &nbsp;purposeful, including a media room, work-from-home space, or guest bedroom.”&nbsp;

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With one-bedroom, two living area floorplans ranging from 84 to 96sqm, and from 123 to 135sqm in the two-bedroom, two living area apartments, Kearney said the design transformed apartments into true homes.&nbsp;

“The homeliness and architectural style of Ombré has been warmly received by buyers, who are drawn to its character, considered textures and thoughtful landscaping,” Mr Kearney said.&nbsp;

“Since the project’s launch in early March, we have fielded more than 1,000 enquiries and more than &nbsp;$40 million in sales, with strong interest in these second living spaces.”&nbsp;

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Kearney said leading contract builder <a href="/builders/greyburn">Greyburn</a>, of which he is also Managing Director, had been appointed to deliver the project.&nbsp;

“Greyburn is a seasoned <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>-based contract builder with more than 35 years of experience,” he said.&nbsp;

“Having recently delivered <a href="/new-apartments/robina-grand-residences-8-waterfront-place-robina">Robina Grand</a>, the team knows the local market well and are able to draw on their trusted networks, expertise, and capacity to deliver.&nbsp;

“Partnering with an established and reputable builder like Greyburn allows us to ensure alignment between &nbsp;the development and construction and instil unwavering confidence in completion for our purchasers.”&nbsp;

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Construction of Ombré is expected to begin later this month. The project is being marketed by <a href="/project-marketer/ashwin-property-solutions">Ashwin Property</a> and the onsite Sales Display is now open.&nbsp;

Located close to major retail, education and employment centres and well connected to the Gold Coast’s beaches, Mr Kearney said Ombré would give its residents endless opportunities to live life in their own way.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, Ombré features a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Private resident amenities include a residents’ lounge, function room, games room, spacious pool and landscaped outdoor spaces. One bedroom, and two living area prices, start at $749,000.&nbsp;

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Immerse Projects Founder and Managing Director John Kearney said the second living space in Ombré’s one and two-bedroom apartments opened a world of opportunities for residents

One bedroom, two living rooms? Sales surge at Ombré Robina, driven by one-off apartment configurations

Currently in the construction phase of their luxury Palm Beach apartment development Ophira, builder-developer <a href="/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a> has locked in its next project in the southern Gold Coast.

They're not straying far, staying in <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, and on the beachfront. They've paid $15.6 million for a double-block of 824 sqm at 171-173 Jefferson Lane, a block that offers 20 metres of absolute beach frontage.

It's only a few doors down from&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/ophira-105-107-jefferson-lane-palm-beach">Ophira</a>, where apartments have been selling for an average of $7 million.

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Damian Dove, Managing Director of 5Points Projects, said the latest purchase was part of the company’s ongoing belief in Palm Beach as one of the Gold Coast’s prestige beachfront hotspots.

“We are thrilled to be continuing our journey in Palm Beach after the success of Ophira which has captured strong interest from downsizers wanting to live on the beachfront,” Dove said.

“The opportunity to continue building upon the legacy of our past projects and the current Ophira development, and knowing that we will further contribute to the flourishing tapestry of this great community is very exciting”.

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Dove said 5Point Projects was currently working up plans for the site but confirmed a boutique luxury apartment project in line with our brand was in the mix.

“We’re working with our architects and planners to create something special for the site and we hope to release these soon."

The next project is expected to launch later this year.

There are only two apartments left in the eight-apartment Ophira. Construction is well underway with basement works now completed. That's expected to be completed in mid-2025.

“We are passionate about creating spaces that resonate with the unique essence of Palm Beach while meeting the evolving needs of modern living”, Dove added.&nbsp;

5Point doubledown in Palm Beach with $15.6 million beachfront acquisition

Busy Gold Coast developer Sherpa Property Group&nbsp;is continuing to expand its residential property pipeline.

Following the kick-off of construction of their luxury Palm Beach apartment development <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a>, and the reveal of their latest project Perspective Helm on Chevron Island, <a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa</a>&nbsp;has settled on another site.

They've secured 45 Labrador Street in <a href="/new-apartments/labrador-qld-4215">Labrador</a>, a&nbsp;915 sqm block they bought for $1.5 million where they're planning a small lot subdivision.

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The site, located within Labrador's highly sought-after Golden Triangle, will home Sherpa's collection of brand-new beach homes on the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, dubbed Freedom Vantage.

Boasting a 29.5-metre frontage to Labrador Street, the site has immediate access to the <a href="/new-apartments/broadwater-qld-4380">Broadwater</a>, just a short 150-metre walk away down the locals-only laneway, offering potential residents a coveted beachside lifestyle.

The area is also well-connected to popular establishments such as Charis Seafoods, The Grand Hotel, and various dining and shopping options.

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Labrador, once a quiet holiday suburb, has experienced substantial growth in recent years, evolving into a thriving urban precinct.&nbsp;

Its strategic location near the CBD and the suburb's transformation, including its burgeoning café scene and the emergence of upscale boutiques, bars, and restaurants, has attracted developers and residents alike.&nbsp;

Sherpa is gearing up to launch <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-helm">Perspective Helm</a>, their luxury <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island apartment development</a> of just 10 large-scale residences. They start from $3.5 million.

Labrador, once a quiet holiday suburb, has experienced substantial growth in recent years, evolving into a thriving urban precinct

Sherpa settle on prime Labrador site

Just two weeks after its official public launch, La Belle&nbsp;Palm Beach, the new luxury apartment development by serial Gold Coast apartment developer Marquee Development Partners, has netted over $100 million in sales.

In a testament to the ongoing strength of the southern Gold Coast market, <a href="/new-apartments/la-belle-palm-beach-332-the-esplanade-palm-beach">La Belle Palm Beach</a> has become the city’s fastest-selling project of 2024, with sales prices ranging from $2.5 million to $7 million.

Marquee Director Jacques Winterburn said the sales reflected an unyielding demand for the rare, absolute beachfront apartments in <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> from predominantly southern <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> locals.

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"It's a remarkable outcome for Marquee, our 11th and most impressive project to date," Winterburn said.

"The response has been overwhelming but expected. To receive over 1000 inquiries before launch underscores the considerable demand for this project and location."

Winterburn said the&nbsp;majority of buyers have emerged from the Palm Beach and southern Gold Coast, with some from <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>.

Significant interest has also been observed from buyers in <a href="/new-apartments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>, with many looking to transition from esplanade-front properties to absolute beachfront residences in the serene northern Palm Beach area while still staying connected to Burleigh.

“Buyers have loved the layouts, uniqueness of the absolute beachfront position and the amenities package reflective of the large beachfront site – more than 3,300 sqm with over 40 metres of absolute beachfrontage - which we are spending more than $10 million enhancing with world-class amenities."

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Many purchasers are local business owners downsizing or for use as lock and leave apartments.

“Interestingly, a number of purchasers work within the property and construction sector which shows how unique the project is and exemplifies the quality Marquee delivers,” Winterburn said.

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La Belle Palm Beach will rise 14 levels and offer 75 beachfront apartments in three, four, and five-bedroom layouts.

Residences will feature living spaces ranging from 150 sqm to 680 sqm, tailored for the discerning owner-occupier.

Leveraging the expansive site, <a href="/developers/marquee">Marquee</a>&nbsp;has integrated a series of five double-storey beach homes into La Belle Palm Beach, featuring spacious living areas of up to 388 sqm.

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La Belle Palm Beach promises a diverse array of upscale amenities, including a heated outdoor pool and spa, multiple teppanyaki dining bars, and a resident’s lounge equipped with a billiard room, bar, and large screen TV for gatherings.

The development will feature a wellness centre featuring a state-of-the-art gymnasium, yoga and Pilates room, Nordic and Infrared saunas, indoor hydrotherapy hot pool, and two cold plunge immersion baths. Complementing these features is a 5-star hotel-style lobby with Porte cochère drop off, an arrival lounge and fully equipped private offices, catering to work-from-home needs.

Construction of La Belle Palm Beach is anticipated to commence in June 2024.&nbsp;

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The majority of buyers have emerged from the Palm Beach and southern Gold Coast, with some from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne

Marquee net $100 million in sales at La Belle Palm Beach apartment development

Aniko Group has sold over 80 per cent of the apartments at their under-construction Chevron Island apartment development, Orama.

Only 21 apartments remain in the 21-level building. Priced from $1.25 million, there are a mix of two-bedroom, two-bathroom plus study configurations, as well as three-bedroom sky homes on the upper levels that are topped off by two luxury penthouses.&nbsp;

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Positioned in the thriving <a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a> precinct, <a href="/new-apartments/orama-chevron-island-12-16-weemala-street-chevron-island">Orama</a> offers discerning buyers well-priced luxury in a rapidly growing market. Under the leadership of George Mastrocostas, Aniko Group’s robust sales campaign has swiftly moved apartments, leaving scarce inventory remaining as downsizers flood the limited opportunities in the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> market.&nbsp;

Mastrocostas said the sales success of&nbsp;Orama reaffirms that downsizers are the primary market driving the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>’s appetite for premium living experiences.

“These remaining apartments represent a rare opportunity for buyers to secure their slice of premium living in this coveted location”.&nbsp;

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Orama's rooftop amenity level includes a pool, spa, gym, yoga and Pilates room, residents' lounge with indoor and outdoor dining options, barbecue facilities, and a fully equipped business centre.

Peter Malady, sales and marketing director of Aniko Group, said their&nbsp;strategic pricing and emphasis on luxury amenities have resonated particularly well with local downsizers, who don’t just seek a residence, but a lifestyle tailored to their needs and desires.

"Orama epitomises our dedication to creating spaces where luxury seamlessly intertwines with everyday living, through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of our buyers' preferences”.&nbsp;

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Aniko Group’s in-house construction team, having completed their latest Hope Island development, are on track for a late 2025 completion date of Orama.

Aniko is currently awaiting approval for the $2 billion <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The&nbsp;Landmark at Mermaid Beach</a>, their four-tower masterplan that will bring just shy of 1000 apartments to the tight Gold Coast unit market.

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Aniko Group’s in-house construction team, having completed their latest Hope Island development, are on track for a late 2025 completion date of Orama

Orama on Chevron Island hits 80 per cent sold as construction continues

Sherpa Property Group has completed its luxury&nbsp;Mermaid Beach&nbsp;apartment development, Perspective on Albatross.

<a href="/buildings/perspective-on-albatross">Perspective on Albatross</a>, which comprises eight four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments, is now ready for occupancy with only one ground-floor residence still available for purchase.

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The remaining unit features an expansive outdoor terrace upgraded with a private spa, sauna, wine bar, and two fireplaces. It also includes a double lock-up garage with additional storage space.

Designed by award-winning architects <a href="/architects/hal-architects">HAL</a> and built by <a href="/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a>, Perspective on Albatross features sculptural Mediterranean minimalism and a natural colour palette to create a timeless design.

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<a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a>&nbsp;Founder Christie Leet says success in sales for Perspective on Albatross has been driven by demand from a mixture of local owner-occupiers and downsizers.

“Many of these buyers are local downsizers who have been enticed by the unique location, spectacular architecture and beautiful living spaces that take full advantage of an elevated beachside location”, Leet said.

“Notching closer to 100 per cent sold is largely due to the surge of owner-occupiers who are continuing to drive the demand for apartment living on the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, during a time when available stock is at an all-time low.”

Perspective on Albatross is situated just 160 metres from the beach, offering a prime location in <a href="/developments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a>.&nbsp;

Sherpa Property Group Founder Christie Leet says success in sales for Perspective on Albatross has been driven by demand from a mixture of local owner-occupiers and downsizers

Sherpa completes Perspective on Albatross, Mermaid Beach apartments

Demolition has started on DD Living's prime North Burleigh site that will pave the way for their luxury $510 million apartment development, Burly Residences.

The two old&nbsp;apartment buildings on the 2024 sqm double site at 264-266 Esplanade will make way the for 25-level glass tower.

<a href="/new-apartments/burly-residences-north-burleigh-264-268-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads">Burly Residences</a>&nbsp;will have 101 apartments starting from $2.2 million for the two-bedroom apartments. The private three-bedroom residences start from $8.8 million, while the single-level, four-bedroom penthouses are priced from $13,608,000.&nbsp;

There are two levels of resort-style amenities including several swimming pools, casual and formal dining, kitchen, bar, private office space, an executive lounge and wellness centre with a gym, steam room, sauna and designated space for yoga, Pilates and Peloton workouts.

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DD Living Managing Director David Devine says Burly has been designed in response to the premium beachfront location

“When we secured two neighbouring sites with beach frontage on The Esplanade in North Burleigh, it was apparent to us that Burly required an impeccable landmark design, and we are pleased with the result from <a href="/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>,"&nbsp;Devine said.

“I am thrilled to see progress on site and eagerly await the milestones as it is transformed into Burly Residences over the coming years. Burly has been designed in response to the premium beachfront location - a coastal glamour that is carried through to the interiors with the very best elements of beach living blended into cosmopolitan sophistication and elegance.”&nbsp;

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The sales of Burly Residences are being managed by <a href="/project-marketer/total-property-group">TOTAL Property Group</a>, who is fielding enquiry from both Australian and international buyers.

The majority of purchasers have come from Queensland (50%), of which half are Gold Coast locals.

Victorian buyers have purchased 23 per cent of apartments sold at Burly, 13 per cent of buyers are from New South Wales, three per cent are from ACT, and 10 per cent have come from overseas.&nbsp;

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“Burly Residences offers a level of amenity and apartment quality that is unmatched on the Gold Coast, and savvy buyers are recognising this as a unique opportunity in the sought-after North Burleigh location,” TOTAL Property Group Managing Director Adrian Parsons said.

“The apartments and their residential amenity are beyond anything else currently available on the market in the quieter beachfront area of North Burleigh and prestige property purchasers are responding.

“The six-star amenities DD Living is planning for this residential building are equivalent to a six-star resort hotel in the world’s most premier locations. The amenities and facilities are worldclass offering unparalleled lifestyle for the sophisticated purchaser."

The apartments, with&nbsp;interiors by&nbsp;<a href="/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a>, are expected to complete in 2027.

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The apartments, with interiors by Mim Design, are expected to complete in 2027

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