<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

The boom of the Gold Coast off the plan apartment market continued in 2023, with some agents reporting they secured more enquiry in sales even compared with 2022.

While not as strong as enquiry from 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic, there was still significant purchasing numbers from the southern state for the mid-level stock, around the $1.5 million mark. Those buyers are either pre-retirees looking to move north in the future, or those who will move up on completion of the development.

Locals have buoyed the market in 2023, feeling like they have more of a chance compared with 2021 and 2022 when southern money quickly snapped up most of the sought-after apartments.

2024 is shaping up to be another strong year on the Gold Coast, with supply still an overarching factor in forecasted price growth.

Downsizers and rightsizers made up the most of enquiry in 2023, with first home buyers all but priced out of quality stock near the sand.

We've looked at Apartments.com.au data to look at which were the most sought-after suburbs for downsizers and rightsizers in 2023.

<h2>Mermaid Beach</h2>

The millionaire's playground of <a href="/developments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> continues to attract downsizers and rightsizers whenever there's a new development, given the opportunity to develop in the pricey suburb is at a premium.

DANKAV's <a href="/new-apartments/laani-26-28-alexandra-avenue-mermaid-beach">LAANI</a> Mermaid Beach on Alexandra Avenue was a favourite for next home buyers. The 48 apartments across an 18-level building presented itself as boutique, but large enough to have significant residential amenity to service the building.

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Starting at $1,150,000 for two-bedroom units and $1.75 million for three-bedroom residences, LAANI's amenities sit on level seven and include a heated lap pool, gym, sauna, cinema room, shared office space, private dining, and an outdoor lounge with barbecue facilities.

Around 60 per cent of LAANI's apartments are sold.

Construction is underway, and is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.

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Mermaid Beach's only other high-rise development in <a href="/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves</a> Mermaid Beach, which is all but sold out following the conditional sales of their penthouse and sub penthouse just before Christmas.

The apartments, which sold for $6 million and $5.5 million respectively, were secured by local Gold Coast downsizers, one who already resided in Mermaid Beach.

The Rothelowman-designed development, <a href="/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>'s third in the Gold Coast after <a href="/buildings/hemingway-1267-1273-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">Hemingway</a> at Palm Beach and <a href="/buildings/emerson-kirra-100-musgrave-street-coolangatta">Emerson</a> at <a href="/developments/kirra-qld-4225">Kirra</a>, has continually garnered significant interest since it launched to the market at the start of 2022.

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The development features a north-facing swimming pool, yoga deck, gym, sauna, recreation lounge, and barbecue seating.

Apartments at Yves are priced from $1.05 million to $1.3 million.

Queensland’s largest and most reputable builder, <a href="/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, anticipates a late-2024 completion date.

<h2>Surfers Paradise</h2>

<a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a> is popular with every kind of buyer, from first home buyer and investor to rightsizer and downsizer.

The majority of next home buyer interest came at <a href="/new-apartments/florian-surfers-paradise-42-monaco-street-surfers-paradise">Florian</a>, quietly outside of the central hub of Surfers on the river on Monaco Street.

The development, by <a href="/developers/pacifico-investments">Pacifico Investments</a>, comprises just&nbsp;45 two and three-bedroom apartments across 17 levels. Pacifico went back to the drawing board during the sales process after identifying the demand from the downsizer and rightsizer market for two-bedroom apartments with a multi-purpose room, as well as larger three-bedroom units.

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Embracing a French Riviera theme, prominent interior design firm <a href="/interior-designers/coco-republic-interior-design">Coco Republic</a> curated the apartment interiors with light, coastal tones.

There was also next home buyer interest at 26 <a href="/new-apartments/vista-surfers-paradise-26-vista-street-surfers-paradise">Vista</a>, the 51-level tower on Vista Street by <a href="/developers/mrcb">MRCB</a>.

<a href="/project-marketer/urban-activation">Urban Activation</a> Sales Director Matt George said there were around 140 sales in the sustainable building in 2023, with both prices and enquiry rising from 2022 levels.

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One street back from&nbsp;the sought-after Northcliffe Beach, 26 Vista will have 280 apartments and six three-storey townhouses that front Northcliffe Light Rail Station.

<a href="/architects/dbi">DBI</a>'s design incorporates&nbsp;an internal wellbeing precinct featuring a spa, gym, outdoor yoga space, pool, sauna and steam room and a residents lounge.

<h2>Chevron Island</h2>

Chevron Island's rise in popularity among downsizers is a testament to its status as a hidden gem on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

The highly sought-after $135 million <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a> project by <a href="/developers/siera">Siera Property Group</a>, which commenced construction last September, reflects the surging demand in the area. Initially marketed as a 22-storey tower, the Tapestry project expanded to incorporate five additional levels, totalling 113 units, to meet market demand in the area.

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Designed by local architecture firm <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA</a>, the sculptural tower aims to be a 'cultural continuation' of the neighbouring HOTA precinct.

Located on Darrambal Street near the HOTA precinct, Tapestry benefits from its strategic location, attracting owner-occupiers, particularly downsizers seeking easy access to shops, leisure facilities, and public transport.

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Within Tapestry, residents will enjoy the rooftop amenity, set to rival the best on the Gold Coast, featuring a private dining space, which can be closed off to the rest of the rooftop, an infinity pool with views across Surfers Paradise, a gym, and outdoor lounge areas.

Prospective homebuyers still have the opportunity to secure a residence at Tapestry, with two and three-bedroom apartments available starting at $939,900. The completion of Tapestry is slated for July 2025.

The nearby Chevron One has also been popular with rightsizers and downsizers given its uniqueness on Chevron Island. It's set to be the tallest tower the island will ever see, given it was launched and construction had started before the COVID-induced build and labour cost rise.

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The project, by Melbourne developer Bensons, will rise 41 levels and will home around 230 apartments when it's completed in 2025. The Marchese Partners-designed building features a raft of resort-style amenity, over 2,000 sqm, far surpassing any other development on the Gold Coast. The Club One residents’ lounge, floating cinema, sculptured gardens and dining facilities.

<h2>Main Beach</h2>

A little like Mermaid Beach, <a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a> sees an affordable multi-residential development, which is one of the contributing reasons of the success of Drew Group's <a href="/new-apartments/lagoon-main-beach-11-23-cronin-avenue-main-beach">Lagoon Main Beach</a>.

Lagoon Main Beach,&nbsp;two towers centred around a lagoon pool on Cronin Avenue, has been Main Beach's most popular project for a number of years.

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The two towers Sunrise and Sunset comprise 259 apartments with extensive&nbsp;podium-level amenities including a barbecue garden, a fully equipped function lounge, a fitness centre with a connected yoga terrace, and a 24/7 network-connected boardroom designed for flexible co-working needs.

There was a recent flurry of sales, the majority to southern state dwellers, who were buying the expensive two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments with a view to move to Main Beach once the project is completed by Hutchies in late 2025.

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Lagoon's prime location in the heart of Main Beach provides residents with easy access to the beach just 150 metres away and the famous Tedder Ave, known for its quality restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops.

<h2>Broadbeach</h2>

<a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> is seeing a boom in popularity as a mix of high-rise, amenity-laden apartment projects are mixed with luxury, full-floor projects for the more affluent buyer. The suburb offers something for everyone.

Catching all segments of the market, particularly next home buyers who want everything at their doorstep, has been <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">Victoria &amp; Albert</a>, the mega-precinct by Iris Capital.

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Over 50 per cent of the 400 apartments have been snapped up on the site of the former Niecon Plaza. The apartment towers will rise above a significant $200 million commercial precinct at the foot of the building, with residents of V&amp;A afforded direct access to the heart of it.

As expected in a large-scale development, V&amp;A features a range of resort-style amenities, including a 25-metre lap pool, spa, steam room, Zen garden, yoga deck, resident's lounge, and a kids' club area with a playground, all surrounded by sub-tropical gardens.&nbsp;

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A popular new project that's just hit the market in Broadbeach is <a href="/builders/morris-property-group">Morris Property</a>'s <a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest Broadbeach</a> on Armrick Avenue, designed for the owner-occupier.&nbsp;

The 40-level tower offers 182 two and three-bedroom apartments by Canberra-based architecture firm <a href="/architects/guida-moseley-brown-architects">Guida Moseley Brown</a>.&nbsp;

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Crest Broadbeach's extensive amenities on the podium's second level include a pool, gym, lounge space, and a communal barbecue area, all wrapped with terraces featuring seating and dining areas.&nbsp;

The strategic location, situated across from the Broadbeach Bowls Club, not only ensures proximity to amenities but also offers protected views to the south, making it an appealing prospect for downsizers and rightsizers.

Urban's top five most popular Gold Coast suburbs for downsizers and rightsizers in 2023

Broadbeach is set for it's next luxury apartment tower with Sola, the 22-level tower by Ature Group who founded popular retailers SABO and Zaco, securing approval from the Gold Coast City Council to develop the project.

<a href="/new-apartments/sola-158-surf-parade-broadbeach">Sola</a> features&nbsp;a slender design, penned by Prospect Apartment Architecture and Esat Studio, seamlessly melding a contemporary beach house narrative with sophisticated sculptural details more akin to architecture and details from the Mediterranean.&nbsp;

The site was purchased in 2022 for an around $6 million and will deliver 20 exclusive full-floor apartments with custom stone and wood interiors, as well as top-tier amenities. The three-bedrooms apartments are expected to start from $2.75 million when they launch in February through MOTIV.

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The tower will take up just 269 sqm of the 640 sqm Surf Parade site, designed in response to the solar aspect and to the capture the famous Gold Coast views, whilst remaining sympathetic to neighbouring buildings.&nbsp;

The founders of Ature Group siblings George Kouzoukas and his sister Thessy Batsinilas, and George’s wife Yiota, who together have been making a name for themselves in luxury fashion since 20. They've also quietly been developing commercial and luxury residential properties for over a decade, delivering nine projects. Thessy and Yiota have also been featured in &nbsp;Asia’s coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list.&nbsp;

Sola represents Ature Group’s largest and most high-end project to-date. It will be the first residential project in Queensland directly influenced by the design aesthetics of fashion, drawing inspiration from the trio’s travels as they introduced the SABO and Zaco brands to the world stage. &nbsp;

Ature Group aims to leverage the enduring demand for penthouse-inspired lifestyles, with Sola designed to attract discerning buyers seeking a distinctive and elevated living experience.&nbsp;

The synergies between SABO, Zaco, and Ature seamlessly align, as each of the brands are progressively driven by sophisticated design. Ature Group serves as the manifestation of the SABO founders' vision in the realm of property development, delivered with their trademark luxurious resort aesthetic.&nbsp;

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“Through the evolution of our fashion labels SABO and Zaco, we have been lucky enough to travel the world, visiting luxurious locations and high-end homes, which has served as inspiration for our fashion ranges,"&nbsp;<a href="/developers/ature-group">Ature Group</a> Director&nbsp;George Kouzoukas says.

"Sola is an organic extension of our commitment to exploring our creative abilities. Drawing from the same principles that have shaped our fashion house, we’re embarking on crafting living spaces where sophistication converges with innovation, weaving the artistry of design into the fabric of contemporary living.&nbsp;

“The aim for Sola was to create a beach house in the sky, under the same guiding influences. We have fused bespoke finishes and design with incredible protected views to deliver refined living for our clients, that reflect Broadbeach’s bold identity as the heart and soul of the Gold Coast."

Three of the apartments will be held for the SABO founders, underpinning their confidence in the project as a milestone development for <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> in terms of luxury and lifestyle.&nbsp;

Sola is due to launch to the market in February 2024 through MOTIV.

Ature Group aims to leverage the enduring demand for penthouse-inspired lifestyles, with Sola designed to attract discerning buyers seeking a distinctive and elevated living experience

Staff Writer

SABO fashion house founders secure approval for luxury Broadbeach apartment development Sola

Sydney builder developer Luxcon Group's debut <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast apartment development</a>, Escape, is set to begin its construction phase after securing $75 million worth of sales in the Garfield Terrace, <a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>&nbsp;building.

The $250 million <a href="/new-apartments/escape-surfers-paradise-63-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise">Escape</a> comprises 31 full-floor private residences and two double-level penthouses. Nine apartments have sold so far, predominantly to Gold Coast locals.

The apartments, priced from $6.45 million, each have 360-degree views of Gold Coast’s famous shoreline and its beaches, as well as the hinterland.

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Project sales and marketing agency TOTAL Property Group saying the sales, secured before the display gallery was opened, demonstrated the “unprecedented” high demand for ultra-premium apartments in Gold Coast’s most desirable beachfront location.&nbsp;

TOTAL Property Group Managing Director Adrian Parsons says demand for Escape’s elite full-floor sky home apartments can be attributed to the absolute beachfront location, the quality of the architectural and interior design and confidence in the builder developer's reputation for the impeccable level of attention taken to deliver some of Australia’s most prestigious private apartment residences.

“Luxcon is a vertically integrated builder developer with a strong reputation for successfully delivering ultra-luxury residential projects in some of Australia’s most highly desirable and exclusive locations,” Parsons said.

“They have an impressive portfolio of award-winning high-end developments in Sydney and Melbourne’s exclusive residential areas and this gives prestige property purchasers a great deal of confidence when buying off the plan.

“Being an award-winning builder-developer that specialises in the construction and delivery of exclusive ultra-luxury residential projects, we expect apartment sales to increase when construction begins.

“The opportunity to develop a premium absolute beachfront site and an unprecedented demand for this type of luxury on the Gold Coast motivated Luxcon Group to create a premium apartment development and offer two different floor plans that meet the unique needs and wants of prestige property purchasers."

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Buyers of the full-floor sky homes, designed by PBD Architecture with interiors by Coco Republic, have the option of two floorplan configurations that include one with a master bedroom on the beachfront for people who want to wake up and look at the ocean and the second floorplan for people who want to maximise their living and entertaining spaces looking out to the beach and ocean. The floorplans range from 311 sqm to 293 sqm.

Exclusive residents’ amenities include a beachfront pool, outdoor lounge and cabanas, surfboard storage, oceanfront business centre with boardroom facilities, private fitness centre, and sauna and steam room.

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Parsons says the&nbsp;architectural design and two whole floors of extensive five-star amenities have been extremely favourable with apartment buyers.

<a href="/developers/luxcon-group">Luxcon Group’s </a>Founder and Managing Director Ilya Melnikoff said it was encouraging to see early market acceptance for the Group’s first Gold Coast development of five-star private sky home residences at Escape.

“Working with PBD Architecture, Coco Republic and TOTAL Property Group in planning Escape, the focus was to create a point of difference in the beachfront apartment living with Australia’s natural coastal beauty and complement the unique cosmopolitan style of the Gold Coast,” Melnikoff said.

“Our vision for Escape is to offer beachfront residences characterised by unparalleled style and quality.

"We are thrilled by the incredibly positive reception, particularly from local buyers who are demonstrating strong confidence in the development. As the builder and developer responsible for delivering this project, we will ensure the building will be delivered to the same ethos as we show in all of our marketing and past projects and philosophy that will follow throughout our project.”

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Adrian Parsons says the architectural design and two whole floors of extensive five-star amenities have been extremely favourable with apartment buyers.

Luxcon to commence construction on Escape, Surfers Paradise apartments after first release sellout

Tier-one builder Multiplex has been appointed to build Gordon Corp's $300 million <a href="/new-apartments/the-mantaray-marina-residences-503-seaworld-drive-main-beach-queensland-4217">Mantaray Marina and Residences</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a>.

The ultra-luxury development on the Southport Spit is being developed by&nbsp;Gordon Corp founder Tim Gordon and Bruce Mathieson Group baron Bruce Mathieson. The project marks the first significant development of The Spit since the establishment of Palazzo Versace over two decades ago.

The Rothelowman-designed development comprises 24 waterfront two, three, and four-bedroom apartments and villas, as well as the&nbsp;exclusive Mataray Health Club and a 67-berth superyacht marina and resort facilities. The standout feature is The Mantaray Club, an exclusive on-water lounge accessible only to members.

The Mantaray Club, positioned as the superyacht precinct's focal point, includes an arrival and departure lounge, restaurant and bar facilities, sun deck, and private dining and meeting rooms.

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Members of The Mantaray Club will also enjoy access to general superyacht marina services, boat and berth hire, and concierge services.&nbsp;

The superyacht marina itself, designed to 'Platinum' Gold Anchor standards, offers long and short-term berth leasing, immediate ocean passage through the Gold Coast Seaway, year-round deep-water access, top-notch marina operations, on-site security, and full-service concierge.

The 250 sqm Mantaray Health Club offers premium gym and training facilities, hot and cold-water plunge pools, yoga, sauna, and steam rooms.&nbsp;

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Residents will also benefit from a dedicated concierge service offering personalised assistance, reinforced by 24/7 onsite security personnel and a state-of-the-art CCTV system.

An activated retail plaza and high street promenade will link The Mantaray Marina and Residences to the surrounding area and provide access to leading restaurants and cafes.

Residences at <a href="/new-apartments/the-mantaray-marina-residences-503-seaworld-drive-main-beach-queensland-4217">The Mantaray</a>, starting from $8.5 million for three and four-bedroom units and $14.4 million for the penthouse collection, target a discerning clientele seeking a new standard of luxury in Australia's real estate landscape.

The mixed-use project <a href="/news/qld/gordon-corp-launches-mantaray-residences-on-the-spit-with-two-12-million-sales">has already seen two $12 million villas sold</a> to one Gold Coast family on its launch late last year.

Construction, led by Multiplex regional director Michael Sinclair, will commence in early 2024. The project is expected to generate up to 300 jobs during its two-year construction phase.

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The mixed-use project has already seen two $12 million villas sold to one Gold Coast family on its launch late last year

Multiplex to build $300 million Mantaray Marina and Residences in Main Beach

Brisbane-based developer Frank Developments has seen huge success at its luxury maiden Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="/new-apartments/mira-61-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">MIRA</a>.

The 25-level tower at <a href="/new-apartments/mira-61-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">61 Garfield Terrace</a>, the dress circle address in Surfers Paradise&nbsp;is made up of just 12 apartments which have been pitched as vertical beach houses. The project has already secured eight sales.

The average sale price so far is $8.25 million, with the final four apartments priced from $8.5 million.

Each of the apartments has two levels, except from the tri-level penthouse which feature its own rooftop terrace and private pool.

Frank Development CEO and Founder Frank Licastro says the double-level floorplan is traditionally reserved for the penthouse purchaser.

"At MIRA, every apartment is dual-level, meaning every resident will experience the penthouse way of life – private, elevated and life enhancing."

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The two-level apartments, designed by Ferro Chow Architects and BYculprit, span&nbsp;376 sqm and feature open-plan living spaces with oceanfront balconies that capture expansive views of the beach, skyline, river, and hinterland.&nbsp;

Inspired by the natural landscape of its iconic beachfront address, MIRA's design incorporates refined details, native tones, natural lines, and a neutral palette of raw stone, organic timber, and curved glass.

Each unit at MIRA comprises four ensuite bedrooms and a versatile multi-purpose room.

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Residents at MIRA will enjoy a host of resident amenities including a private beach cove, an infinity-edge pool, a wet deck, a gymnasium, a sauna, a yoga space, as well as an alfresco barbecue kitchen and dining area surrounded by tropical landscaping.

MIRA is located on Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise's premier beachfront strip. It's just two blocks away from the renovated Northcliffe Beach Club.

Construction of <a href="/new-apartments/mira-61-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">MIRA</a> is currently underway and is expected to be completed in late 2025.

MIRA is located on Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise's premier beachfront strip. It's just two blocks away from the renovated Northcliffe Beach Club

Frank Developments secures sales success at luxury Surfers Paradise apartment development, MIRA

First home buyers in Queensland were given a shot in the arm in November when the Queensland Government announced they were doubling the concessions in the QLD First Home Owner Grant.

The $15,000 boost in budgets for eligible first home buyers has been doubled to $30,000 in an attempt to assist first home buyers to get into the property market.

While certainly a significant move, many areas across the South East Queensland area in particular don't have apartments which quality for the QLD FHOG. The incentive is only applicable for apartments under $750,000.

In fact Apartments.com.au data shows that there's only two off the plan projects on the whole of the Gold Coast that has apartments currently on the market for less than $750,000, and there's only one project with two-bedroom off the plan apartments under the cap.

That's Andiamo Apartments, the Hope Island development by developer Robert Laybutt. Andiamo has two-bedroom apartments from $544,488 and priced up to $700,816, before the $30,000 Government assistance.

Andiamo had already been a hit with local first home buyers even before the increase in the QLD FHOG was announced. The doubling of the grant has done two things; brought buyers back to the project who have enquired previously but have been hampered by increased mortgage rates, as well as new first home buyers who want to act before any unforeseen change in the policy.

Andiamo Apartments comprises 76 apartments centred around a resort-style pool on Broadwater Avenue.

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Prospective buyers can choose from various thoughtfully designed floor plans, while buyers of the three penthouses have the option to reconfigure and add a third room.

The apartments showcase clean, simple linear design, open-plan living and dining, and outdoor entertaining spaces.

First home buyers have also been attracted to the low body corp, just $70 a week, despite the swimming pool, barbecue area, multi-purpose room and access to lifts.

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The Broadwater Avenue address has been one of the major drawcards for buyers so far.&nbsp;

Out of the door and turn right and residents will be at Broadwater Plaza where there's a Godfather Pizza and a handful of retailers within 100 metres. Just a few hundred metres the other way is the more abundant Hope Island Marketplace, the shopping hub of the whole of Hope Island.

Hope Island Marketplace has over 20 stores, including a Woolworths, ALDI and BWS, Bakers Delight, Osha Kitchen &amp; Bar, Canton Road Chinese and Carl's Jr Hope Island. The Hope Island Tavern is one of the most popular pubs on the Island.

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Hope Island is also home to some of South East Queensland's best golf courses, 16 in total across Hope Island and the nearby Sanctuary Cove.

The is currently under construction by SEQ builder&nbsp;Bryants Construction and is projected to be completed in early 2025.

Andiamo Apartments represents an incredibly rare opportunity to buy well under the Gold Coast unit median price which property data analytics firm CoreLogic puts at&nbsp;$721,000.

Their research shows the unit value in the Gold Coast has jumped 9.5 per cent in the last 12 months, and it's expected to continue well into the new year given the supply constraints in the in-demand region.

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Andiamo Apartments represents an incredibly rare opportunity to buy well under the Gold Coast unit median price of $721,000, according to data analytics firm CoreLogic's latest figures.



Why Andiamo Apartments on Hope Island is drawing first home buyers

Award-winning Melbourne developer Little Projects Co has joined local joint venture partners Bottega and 5Point to launch luxury full-floor apartments to the Broadbeach off the plan apartment market.

<a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Atelier Broadbeach</a>, at&nbsp;20 Mary Avenue toward the southern end of Broadbeach, comprises just&nbsp;14 full-floor apartments and two multi-level penthouses designed by Plus Architecture.

The tower is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glazing which allows every apartment sweeping views of the ocean from both the living areas and the ocean facing balcony.

Little Projects <a href="/news/qld/little-projects-secure-approval-for-redesigned-luxury-broadbeach-apartment-tower">secured approval for the redesigned project in October</a> after Plus tweaked a previous design.

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There's resident amenity in the form of a swimming pool with views over the South Lawn Broadwater Parklands and the extensive Gold Coast shoreline on the podium level. Additional amenities include a gymnasium and a sauna, while two allocated car spaces complement each residence.

<a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Atelier Broadbeach</a> is close to everything but tucked away enough to provide peace and tranquil relaxation. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is a five-minute stroll from Atelier's doorstep, with the beach just metres away.

<a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Atelier Broadbeach</a> start at $2.95 million. Little Projects expect completion in June 2026.

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Little Projects also lodged plans for <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-little-projects-set-for-third-broadbeach-apartment-development-with-r-corp-joint-venture">another apartment development at Broadbeach</a> last year, dubbed <a href="/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">One Australia</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">One Australia</a> consists of 32 three-bedroom apartments and one four-bedroom penthouse designed by DKO Architecture. This 37-level tower is positioned to cater to the luxury owner-occupier market in Broadbeach.

Atelier Broadbeach<a href="/news/qld/bottega-and-5point-launch-luxury-faro-broadbeach-apartments"> joins Faro Broadbeach</a> on the luxury full-floor apartment market. <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">Faro</a>, at 123 Old Burleigh Road, comprises 15 apartments.

Atelier Broadbeach start at $2.95 million. Little Projects expect completion in June 2026

Little Projects launch Atelier Broadbeach

"You never get sick of it, ever".

That's what Mark Connolly says about Bilinga, the small enclave in the southern part of the Gold Coast which is making waves as one of the best places to live in the whole of South East Queensland.

Connolly has been holidaying in Bilinga for the last two decades, saying it's the lifestyle that drew himself and his wife to the area.

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"It's relaxed, friendly, has beautiful beaches and beautiful walkways. It's just a lovely place to spend some time out.

"We used to get down to Coolangatta a fair bit, so when we decided we thought we'd buy a property, this was the area we looked at.

"We started at palm beach and looked all the way down to Coolangatta."

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Connolly talks to the purity of the beach, and the calmness it brings to his lifestyle in particular.

"I&nbsp;quite often come out just before bed. I can't see the surf, but i just listen to it, and i'll sit there for half an hour. It relaxes me before I go to sleep."

Gold Coast developer Siera Property Group shared the sentiment of Bilinga, snapping up an opportunity to develop on the beachfront this time last year.

They've since created Pipis, a collection of just&nbsp;19 beachfront apartments on Golden Four Drive. Every apartment spans at least half a floor and looks out across the ocean.

Designed by Ellivo Architecture, Pipis apartments boast&nbsp;spacious open floor plans spanning from 233 sqm to 314 sqm, with the kitchen, living, and dining areas flowing onto balconies overlooking the beach.

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Residents at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>&nbsp;will have access to a host of private ground-floor amenities with a 15 metres heated lap pool and sun lounge deck area, a fully equipped gymnasium with rowing, biking and reformer Pilates and an outdoor rain head shower and a dog wash.

Siera Property Group Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson says Bilinga has everything on its doorstep, but is partially removed from the action which caters to the quieter lifestyle.

"Everything is near Bilinga, but it's also a spot which&nbsp;

<a href="/news/qld/an-opportunity-not-to-be-missed-why-siera-property-group-couldnt-say-no-to-pipis-bilinga">Read more:&nbsp;</a><a href="/news/qld/an-opportunity-not-to-be-missed-why-siera-property-group-couldnt-say-no-to-pipis-bilinga">"An opportunity not to be missed" Why Siera Property Group couldn't say no to Pipis Biling</a><a href="/news/qld/an-opportunity-not-to-be-missed-why-siera-property-group-couldnt-say-no-to-pipis-bilinga">a</a>

Bilinga flew under the radar while development activity was focused around the neighbouring Kirra and Rainbow Bay area in Coolangatta.

That's been a huge bonus for Bilinga, Thompson says, with residents at Pipis set to take advantage of the new Kirra Beach Hotel and laneway amenity as part of KTQ's development.

"What we've seen over the last few years is this real emergence of cultural precincts and lifestyle amenity and that's what we're seeing on the southern end of the Gold Coast in particular Kirra which is only located five minutes south of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga</a>.

"There's all of these restaurants and hotels and cafes that will benefit our residents at Pipis."

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Thompson also noted the walkway which connects all the way down from the Coolangatta border. That's now getting connected all the way through to Surfers Paradise in the north.

"Being able to have the access to all of that amenity on your doorstep while still being set back away from it so you're not right in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle but you can enter and leave when it suits."

Construction <a href="/news/qld/siera-property-group-kick-off-construction-at-pipis-bilinga">commenced on Pipis in November</a>&nbsp;with LPS Group forecasting a completion date of Q1 2025.

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Connolly talks to the purity of the beach, and the calmness it brings to his lifestyle in particular

"You never get sick of it, ever" How Bilinga presents the quintessential Gold Coast lifestyle

Lewis Land has unveiled images of the Gold Coast’s newest and most sustainable masterplanned community, <a href="/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters">Harbour Shores</a>&nbsp;in Biggera Waters, ahead of its formal launch in early 2024.

Boasting a 6 Star Green Star Communities V1.1 rating – the highest ever achieved on the Gold Coast – <a href="/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters">Harbour Shores</a> will deliver more than 2,000 homes over the next 10 years.

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Lewis Land Chief Executive Officer, Brett Draffen, said <a href="/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters">Harbour Shores</a> represents the largest and most dynamic community development in the group’s 65-year history.

“Lewis Land has built a trusted history of delivering exceptional communities,” Draffen said.

“In March we will launch the first residential releases at Harbour Shores, including a collection of waterfront villa residences, two mid-rise residential apartment buildings, and the large community park.

“Registrations of interest opened this week to enable our team to work through the large volume of enquiries and share more of our vision for this landmark precinct.”

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Draffen said <a href="/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters">Harbour Shores</a> has been designed as a ‘village of villages’, where neighbourhoods are connected by extensive landscaping, green spaces and pedestrian networks, including a 1.2-kilometre 
boardwalk along the canal front.

“More than 200,000 new native and tropical plants will immerse the residential spaces in nature, alongside a high level of resort-style amenity,” he said.

“The design approach also includes a significant focus on architecture and diverse housing typologies that embrace the Gold Coast’s enviable climate.”

Lewis Land is one of the northern Gold Coast’s most prolific developers, pioneering the creation of the Sovereign Islands, Ephraim Island, Paradise Point Keys, Huntington Harbour and Harbour Town, 
redefining luxury, lifestyle and destination retail.

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Draffen said the 16-hectare <a href="/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters">Harbour Shores</a> site, located directly opposite Harbour Town, was one of the last remaining large-scale, greenfield waterfront development sites on the Gold Coast.

“Harbour Shores will proudly deliver under the Gold Coast City Plan by creating a new urban neighbourhood close to major employment hubs, health and retail infrastructure, recreation facilities and transport, including the proposed light rail,” he said.

“The community will be entirely fossil fuel free and over 80% of construction waste will be reused or recycled.”

Upon completion, Harbour Shores will deliver more than 2,000 dwellings, communal open spaces and parklands, a waterfront boardwalk, private marina berths, retail and commercial spaces, and a range of resident amenities including resort-style pools, sauna, clubhouse and tennis court.

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Harbour Shores will deliver more than 2,000 dwellings, communal open spaces and parklands, a waterfront boardwalk, private marina berths, retail and commercial spaces, and a range of resident amenities including resort-style pools, sauna, clubhouse and tennis court.



First look at Harbour Shores, the Gold Coast's most sustainable new master planned community by Lewis Land

Playing a key role in meeting the residential demand in Australia’s Sunshine State, Rothelowman made a significant contributed to Gold Coast and Brisbane in 2023, with one project reaching completion and many more being submitted for development approval and breaking ground.

As experts in living, Rothelowman’s growing portfolio of premium residential projects in Queensland across both build-to-sell and build-to-rent typologies, brings a new standard of liveability and connectivity to the 
rapidly evolving cities.

We've wrapped up Rothelowman's top five Queensland apartment developments in 2023.

<h3>Project: Trellis 
Address: 20 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101</h3>

Opening its doors to residents in 2023, Trellis by Aria sold all 110 two- and three-bedroom apartments well before the tower reached completion.

Awarded the title of Aria's most liveable and sustainable project to date, each dwelling features soaring three-metre-high ceilings, generously proportioned floor plans, unrivalled amenity and a rooftop where the 25-metre infinity pool and hot and cold magnesium baths reside.

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Queenslander-style balconies wrap around each apartment for natural airflow and ventilation, accentuated by generously proportioned floor plans, three-metre high ceilings, and timber flooring. Cross-flow ventilation corridors, operable architectural screen doors and double-glazed glass reduce reliance on ducted air-conditioning.

The $60 million project, which also features a private wine bar and lounge, a resident wine cellar, and a boardroom and podcast room, sits on&nbsp;Edmondstone Street, located adjacent to Musgrave Park, one of Brisbane’s oldest and most iconic parklands.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/aria-complete-trellis-sustainable-south-brisbane-apartment-development">ARIA complete Trellis, sustainable South Brisbane apartment development</a>

<h3>Project: Sea Glass 
Address: 2 First Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218</h3>

The ultimate beachfront oasis, <a href="/new-apartments/sea-glass-2-first-avenue-broadbeach">Sea Glass</a> by DVB Projects will seamlessly emerge from the Broadbeach coastline.

Having received development approval in 2023, <a href="/new-apartments/sea-glass-2-first-avenue-broadbeach">Sea Glass</a> will deliver 35 apartments, including 26 half-floor residences, eight full-floor residences and one penthouse occupying three floors.

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Responding to the needs and lifestyles of the traditional Queenslander, the surf craft room allows residents to rinse and store their boards after a morning spent in the surf.

Construction is expected to commence in 2024.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/dvb-projects-win-approval-for-sea-glass-broadbeach-apartment-development">DVB Projects win approval for Sea Glass, Broadbeach apartment development</a>

<h3>Project: Casamia 
Address: 105-107 Jane Street, West End QLD 4101</h3>

Situated in the heart of Brisbane's West End, Casamia by Aria is a boutique collection of 44 two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. The Spanish-inspired tower uses natural materials, organic patterns and curved shapes unlike anything else seen in Brisbane's skyline.

Overlooking Davies Park and the Brisbane River, residents of Casamia will have access to amenities such as a private dining room and lounge area, rooftop infinity pool and magnesium baths.

More than 80 per cent of dwellings at Casamia have sold. Casamia is expected to reach completion in 2026.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/aria-launch-casamia-west-end-apartment-development">Aria launch Casamia, West End apartment development</a>

<h3>Project: Ann Street 
Address: 801 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006</h3>

EG Funds recently submitted a development application for two Rothelowman-designed towers on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley - a 326- apartment build-to-rent tower and a 225-apartment build-to-sell tower.

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&nbsp;801 Ann will create a vertical neighbourhood centred on community and well-being whilst delivering much-needed housing to the growing city of Brisbane.

A network of landscaped communal spaces connects the two towers, tying them together using a lattice of sub-tropical plantings.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/eg-funds-to-plug-brisbane-housing-supply-hole-with-build-to-rent-and-build-to-sell-plan-apartment-towers-in-fortitude-valley">EG Funds to plug Brisbane housing supply hole with build to rent and build to sell plan apartment towers in Fortitude Valley</a>

<h3>Project:&nbsp; The Allere Collection 
Address: Mollison Street, West End QLD 4101</h3>

Rothelowman designed Sekisui House Australia's The Allere Collection in the multi-award winning masterplan West Village. The Allere Collection was <a href="/news/qld/brisbane-s-top-five-most-popular-off-the-plan-apartment-developments-on-urban-in-2023">Urban.com.au's most popular apartment development in Queensland in 2023</a>.

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Comprising two vertical communities, Uno and Duo, the 203-apartment The Allere Collection was released to the market off the back of the group's previously sold-out building in the precinct, Altura.&nbsp;

Fronting Mollison Street,&nbsp;Uno will comprise 94 residences and two levels of commercial space, and Duo, set above the West Village retail precinct, homing 109 apartments to a design which&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank">Rothelowman</a>&nbsp;describes as "a bold and classic take on the quintessential Queenslander."

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