<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

Brisbane-based developer Bottega Group has teamed up with builder turned developer 5Point Projects to launch their luxury <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach apartment development</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">FARO Broadbeach</a>.

The project of just 15 apartments at <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">123 Old Burleigh Road</a>, just one row back from the Broadbeach sand, is a redesign and relaunch of the former 123OBR project which Bottega were marketing before COVID hit.

Designed by Plus Architecture, <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">FARO</a> will home 11 full-floor, three-bedroom apartments, three five-bedroom sub-penthouses, and sprawling three-level penthouse spread across the top three levels of the 21-level building.

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The modern curved facade of <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">FARO</a> elegantly ascends into the sky, reflecting sunlight and mirroring the azure hues of the ocean.

The design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment, achieving a harmonious blend of contemporary aesthetics and natural beauty.

Rising 21 levels, with built-in garden beds on each level, FARO offers premium amenities and a luxurious living experience within each residence.

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The residences at <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">FARO</a> are a rare collection of bespoke full-floor homes, characterised by generous, curated interiors defined by relaxed textures and opulent finishes.

Materials such as engineered timber floors, champagne brass, natural stone, warm timber-look surfaces, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean create genuine luxury and abundant natural light for all apartments.

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Each three-bedroom, full-floor apartment has a separate study, laundry, butlers pantry, and two car spaces.

The five-bedroom sub-penthouses span two levels each and have the same inclusions as the three-beds but another multi-purpose room.

The three-level penthouse will be one of the most impressive the Gold Coast has even seen. It will have five bedrooms, each with an ensuite no less, numerous living areas and private entertainment space and a rooftop terrace with a lounge and a swimming pool with sweeping views south to Kirra.

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Residents will have extensive communal facilities in the form of a swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, and communal dining spaces set within a lush landscaped garden.

Positioned in one of Australia’s most sought-after residential areas, <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">FARO</a> holds a prime location in the sought-after suburb of Broadbeach, just moments away from the region’s most desirable beaches, renowned recreational venues, as well as cafes and dining establishments.

5Point will be building <a href="/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">FARO</a>, and are expecting a late 2025 completion.

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5Point will be building FARO, and are expecting a late 2025 completion

Staff Writer

Bottega and 5Point launch luxury Faro Broadbeach apartments

As they fast approach completion of their Main Beach apartment development <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a>, veteran developer Raptis has been quietly working away on their new Broadbeach address, <a href="/new-apartments/the-sterling-broadbeach-6-8-george-avenue-broadbeach">The Sterling Broadbeach</a>.

They reduced the density of the George Avenue project, which was initially approved for a 43-level tower with 138 apartments designed by Koichi Takada.

Archidiom tweaked the designs and took off 17 levels, making a 30-level tower with 80 apartments with bigger floorplans than initially proposed.

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"The approved design, which was first conceived over two years ago, has been subject to detailed investigations in terms of marketability and constructability," the minor change submission to the Gold Coast City Council noted earlier this year.

"These investigations have determined that the approved product mix is no longer suitable for the current property market both in terms of the type and amount of product proposed."

Read more:&nbsp;First look exclusive: Raptis to chop 17 levels off The Sterling, Broadbeach apartments

Each apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Pacific Ocean and Kurrawa Park.

The kitchens, adorned with Miele appliances, are both practical and stylish, incorporating an island bar and butler's pantry, while the open-plan living and dining areas lead to private balconies, with some bedrooms also providing balcony access.

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The residences boast generous ensuites with a freestanding bathtub and rain shower head as focal points. His and her vanities feature a round basin and a ceiling-reaching mirror.&nbsp;

Residents gain automatic and exclusive membership to Club Sterling, an amenity-filled second-floor space dedicated to comfort, well-being, and productivity.

Club Sterling includes a resort-style pool, an alfresco barbecue area, a Corporate Suite with Wi-Fi and private teleconferencing pods, a dedicated butler’s pantry, outdoor dining and entertaining space, a fully furnished Leisure Suite with private dining, and state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities.

The health and fitness facilities include a modern gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms, and a yoga and pilates movement studio.

Raptis anticipates that the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will further boost the Gold Coast lifestyle, with planned infrastructure developments transforming the wider South East Queensland location.

Raptis is approaching completion of their Main Beach apartment development, <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a>.

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Raptis anticipates that the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will further boost the Gold Coast lifestyle, with planned infrastructure developments transforming the wider South East Queensland location

Raptis gets to work on The Sterling Broadbeach apartment development

Veteran developer Raptis is approaching completion of its <a href="/new-apartments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach apartment development</a>, <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a>.

Off the plan apartment buyers in the <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">30-level building on Main Beach Parade</a> are expected to move in toward the end of Q1 2024, signalling yet another development the <a href="/developers/raptis">Raptis</a> family has completed in the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.

All the two-bedroom apartments in <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a> have been spoken for, with just the three-bedrooms left, starting from $1.8 million.

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<a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a> offers panoramic 360-degree views spanning from the ocean to the Gold Coast skyline and hinterland. The development comprises two and three-bedroom apartments, including an Executive Collection featuring sub-penthouses, sky homes, and full-floor penthouses.

The top floor of <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a> boasts state-of-the-art, resident-exclusive amenities, providing all residents with a sophisticated 'penthouse lifestyle.'

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Set against the backdrop of an expansive shoreline and the greenbelt leading to the mountains, the rooftop showcases a pool with stunning 180-degree views of the Gold Coast coastline, a gym overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a barbecue and alfresco area, and a private dining suite.

Positioned on Main Beach Parade, just 53 steps from Main Beach's sands, <a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl Main Beach</a> is conveniently close to the beach and the vibrant atmosphere of Tedder Avenue.

<a href="/new-apartments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach's precinct</a> also encompasses Marina Mirage, Seaworld Resort, and picnic facilities at The Spit, providing recreational options for all.&nbsp;

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Residents can easily explore other areas using the G: link light rail from Main Beach Station.

<a href="/developers/raptis">Raptis</a> has been developing residential real estate across the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> for the last four decades, creating more&nbsp;developments than any other Gold Coast development company. They've delivered the landmark Chevron Renaissance, the shopping and commercial Southport Central precinct, and the Phoenician Resort in Broadbeach.

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All the two-bedroom apartments in Pearl Main Beach have been spoken for, with just the three-bedrooms left, starting from $1.8 million

Construction at Pearl Main Beach approaches completion

Following the administration of GCB Constructions, developer GDI Group has decided to bring construction in house to complete their luxury Main Beach apartment development, Drift Residences.

Drift Residences, at 16-18 Hughes Avenue, just a stroll from Tedder Avenue and the Main Beach sand, will have just 46 apartments across its 31 levels, a maximum of two apartments per floor.

Dean Gallagher, GDI Group Director, has assembled a top-tier line-up with a proven track record in the industry to deliver the rest of the building.

"It's a formidable team," Gallagher says.

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Construction is already well advanced on Drift, which is expected to be complete toward the end of 2024.

There's three different types of apartments in the Plus Architecture-designed tower. The Residence Collection, which occupy levels three to 23, have three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 262 sqm of living space, and start from just under $3 million.

The penthouse collection is just a handful of full floor apartments with 531 sqm of living space. They have four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a media room, home office, and four car spaces.&nbsp;

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Crowning the building is a two-level penthouse across levels 30 and 31, complete with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, five car garaging, an entertainment room, home office, and a plunge pool and spa.

Resident amenity is located toward the bottom end of the tower. There's a spa and health club with an&nbsp;infinity pool, hot and cold spas, an infrared sauna, and a steam room. The gymnasium features a yoga studio and private massage rooms.

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There's also a residents lounge with&nbsp;a BBQ, butler’s pantry, outdoor dining area and powder room, as well as a luxe fireplace.

Kollosche is marketing Drift Residences.

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Dean Gallagher, GDI Group Director, has assembled a top-tier line-up with a proven track record in the industry to deliver the rest of the building

GDI Group bring construction in house to deliver Drift Residences in Main Beach

Off the plan apartment sales jumped in Q3 2023, according to consulting firm Urbis.

Their Apartment Essentials report showed a jump in sales from 200 in Q2 2023 to 470 in Q3 2023, primarily driven by sales in the Gold Coast Central area.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/gold-coast-apartment-sales-jump-in-q3-2023-urbis">Gold Coast apartment sales jump in Q3 2023: Urbis</a>

There's still a healthy supply of apartments in the Central area however, with just over 1,200 for sale. It's the Gold Coast Fringe area which is starved of stock, after the best performing project in the Gold Coast sold out all of its first stage.

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We've taken a look at the top five best performing projects across the Gold Coast

<h3>1. Cienna Varsity Ridge, Varsity Lakes</h3>

The top performing new and off the plan apartment project in the Gold Coast was the first stage of Homecorp's Cienna Varsity Ridge community in Varsity Lakes.

There were 85 sales in Q3 2023, which took the first stage of 257-apartments to a sell out. The second stage will bring a further two buildings.

The four-building project has been designed by BDA and will consist of four separate&nbsp;connected across a central podium featuring landscaping, lawns, a pool, and other communal amenities.

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The project will have 446 apartments across the buildings, with one-bedroom plus media rooms and two-bedroom apartments on offer.

<h3>2. Vista, Surfers Paradise</h3>

Vista, the debut Surfers Paradise apartment development by Malaysian/Melbourne developer MRCB, saw 80 of its 280 apartments sold in the third quarter of 2023, at an average price of $1,013,138.

The 51-level development comprises 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $890,000.

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In line with prioritising residents' well-being, 26 Vista boasts lifestyle amenities such as a yoga deck and a cycle room, a gym and a pool. It in fact will have the highest resident swimming pool in Surfers Paradise in the $15 million penthouse.

The building is&nbsp;all-electric, with no gas, and a low carbon footprint proposition.

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The development is just a short walk north to Surfers Paradise and south to Broadbeach.

There are 187 apartments still available in 26 Vista.

<h3>3. Lagoon Sunrise Tower</h3>

Lagoon, the two-tower project by Jon Drew's Drew Group, had strong success from both its towers. The Sunrise Tower edged out sales of the Sunset Tower, securing 77 sales at an average price point of $1,415,260.

The Sunrise Tower, spanning 31 levels, offers a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, along with Drew Group's Signature Collection residences.&nbsp;

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Positioned in the centre of Main Beach, Lagoon Main Beach will reside just a stone’s throw from the Gold Coast’s premier lifestyle destinations and high-class dining precincts.

Currently under construction, the Sunrise Tower has less than half of its 66 units remaining.

<h3>4. Lagoon Sunset Tower</h3>

Not far behind was the neighbouring tower which sold 30 fewer apartments at 47 averaging $1,171,809 sale price.

Rising 24 levels, the Sunset Tower features 116 apartments with one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, providing unobstructed views of the Broadwater, Hinterland, and Southport Marina. Although it had fewer sales than the Sunrise Tower, Sunset Tower only has 69 units available.

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This fully-funded twin-tower apartment complex comprises 259 apartments, including 12 premium sky homes and three dual-level penthouses from the Signature Collection.

Families, retirees, upsizers and downsizers, along with their pets, are welcome at Lagoon Main Beach to enjoy a luxury resort-style indulgence right at home.&nbsp;

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All residents of Lagoon will have access to the podium-level amenities, featuring a barbecue garden with designer cooking stations, a fully equipped function lounge, a fitness centre with a connected yoga terrace, and a 24/7 network-connected boardroom designed to meet the flexible co-working needs of today.

Lagoon is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date of December 2025.&nbsp;

<h3>5. Crest Broadbeach</h3>

Morris Property Group's Crest Broadbeach secured 41 sales in its Broadbeach apartment development on Armrick Avenue.

There are over 150 apartments in the 37-level project which has prices from $899,000.

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They had&nbsp;Canberra architecture firm Guida Moseley Brown design the tower which also features three podium levels an whole amenity level above.

That level,&nbsp;wrapped in terraces with seating and dining areas, features a pool, gym, lounge space, a private barbecue and dining space which can be hired, and a communal barbecue area.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/morris-property-group-set-for-crest-broadbeach-apartments">Morris Property Group set for Crest Broadbeach apartments</a>

There's still a healthy supply of apartments in the Central area, with just over 1,200 for sale

The Gold Coast's top selling off the plan apartment developments in Q3 2023: Urbis

The founder of developer and builder McNab can still remember his first project - from his then young daughter’s bedroom 27 years ago in Toowoomba.

Fast forward to 2023 and Founder and Managing Director Michael McNab looks back with pride on how far the south-east Queensland based company has come - as it celebrates completion of their 32-storey luxury tower White Main Beach, in the blue-chip Main Beach on Tedder Avenue.

McNab acted as both developer and builder on the highrise, punctuating its reputation nowadays as a go-to Australian development and construction group - with 500-plus staff and a reputation as solid as the beloved timber it uses in its suite of projects.

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It’s that reputation for not just completing projects - as developer and the builder - but doing so to a high “gold” standard that McNab believes is always important in the development and construction sector.

“It's certainly a huge advantage - we know we can deliver," McNab says.

"The market is red hot and that’s stretched the building industry right to its limits. We're really focused on building for the best developers in the industry as well as delivering our own projects to the highest standards. We know we can do that.

“If we say we're going to do something, we get it done - and that is a bit of a problem for the development industry at the moment in south-east Queensland”.

McNab’s completion of White - with a three story penthouse plus 27 single-floor apartments spanning 325 square metres and a lift shaft privately opening into each owner’s living room - showcases the firm’s credentials as builder and developer.&nbsp;

McNab says there's a lot of developers popping up at the Gold Coast at the moment, but there are less than a handful of builders to be able to deliver proper projects.

“We're a commercial building company but over the last five to 10 years, we've certainly become a significant development business as well.”&nbsp;

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McNab’s expertise covers an impressive range of capabilities with a resume spanning commercial, industrial and residential as well as agriculture-specific projects.

The firm has completed high-end residential through to Queensland-based poultry, piggery and abattoir installations plus large-scale industrial developments including projects equivalent in size to five Suncorp Stadiums.

McNab sees the delivery of end-to-end luxury highrise White Main Beach as a “great advertisement for all our skill sets”.&nbsp;

The company worked at a personal level with the individual apartment owners on bespoke interiors and designs for each, coordinating collaboration with architects and interior designers.&nbsp;

The move positioned McNab to receive accolades in the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards for Excellence, with the project placing top four in Queensland among Apartments High-Rise delivered in 2023.&nbsp;

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McNab head of investments and property development Carl Nancarrow said the reaction from buyers at the launch event after the project’s four-year journey reinforced the company was taking the right approach.

“When we can see the finished product, and in particular, see the purchasers come in and get such wonderful feedback from them how much they love living here. It just makes it all worthwhile,”&nbsp;Nancarrow says.

Nancarrow revealed their next end-to-end project will be at sought-after Budds Beach, a waterfront location with a similar charm and feel to Main Beach. Pre-release registrations for <a href="/new-apartments/elements-budds-beach-surfers-paradise-21-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Elements Budds Beach</a> are now being offered with Ray White Projects Gold Coast, with sales to the market commencing January next year.&nbsp;

“We select sites with foresight, envisaging the evolution of both owners and the project location. This way we ensure it best services those who call it home but also adds value to the surrounding community. Site selection and timeless design are at the forefront of vision with all our boutique developments," Nancarrow says.

“We can give anyone who wants to buy an apartment off McNab certainty this project is actually going to be delivered. We've got the best builder in southeast Queensland ready to go. And as soon as we hit our milestones, we're into construction.”

McNab says there's a lot of developers popping up at the Gold Coast at the moment, but there are less than a handful of builders to be able to deliver proper projects

McNab completes luxury White Main Beach apartment tower, reveals next Gold Coast project

On the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, it's never been more important to show prospective buyers you've started construction.

It's the biggest confidence booster for buyers, and in the same instance a marketing tool for agents and developers. Construction commencement has always been important in the off the plan industry, but never more so than now, in the face of one of the most challenging construction periods the market has seen.

While impacting the whole of the country, the construction challenges have been most apparent in South East Queensland, where the majority of the tier one builders are taking government-funded construction contracts for infrastructure projects before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

That's left builders few and far between.

The demand v supply from a labour stand point is seeing subcontractors and trades push their prices up too, another developer headache. Add to that increased cost of materials versus a few years ago, and you've got a perfect storm.

Developers who build their own projects have rode through the storm more unscathed than others, while a number of developers are now starting to bring construction in house. Some are leaning on a joint venture partnership with a construction firm to get the project out of the ground.

There's been some significant construction commencements on the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> in recent months, bringing a much needed 860 apartments to an undersupplied market still in vogue for both locals and interstate buyers.

<h3>Project: Tapestry</h3>

<h3>Location: Chevron Island</h3>

<h3>Developer: SIERA</h3>

Burgeoning developer <a href="/developers/siera">SIERA</a> were one developer to bring construction in house to start the build of their arts-focused <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island apartment development</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a>.

The $135 million project on Darrambal Street is SIERA's first on the Gold Coast, after a long history of developing townhouses in Brisbane.&nbsp;

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SIERA Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson spent 12 months analyzing the market in the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> before snapping up the prime 1,518 sqm <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a> site, and brought in local architecture firm BDA with the brief to merge art with architecture and to pay homage to Chevron Island's Home of The Arts precinct.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/why-siera-group-chose-chevron-island-for-tapestry">Why Siera Group chose Chevron Island for Tapestry</a>

The result is a <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">22-storey tower with 113 apartments</a> and one of the most impressive rooftop amenity levels on the Gold Coast. It features a&nbsp;private dining space and kitchen, lounge and fire pit, yoga lawn, pool, spa and sundeck, barbecue and alfresco area, gym, sauna, steam room, and a lounge area separated by extensive landscaping.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/is-this-the-best-rooftop-amenity-in-surfers-paradise">Is this the best rooftop amenity in Surfers Paradise?</a>

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The remaining apartments for sale at <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a> start from $939,900.

<h3>Project: Pipis</h3>

<h3>Location: 303 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga QLD 4225</h3>

<h3>Developer: SIERA</h3>

<a href="/developers/siera">SIERA</a> were too busy on the beachfront, turning the sod on their <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga Beach project, Pipis</a>.

The luxury development on Golden Four Drive comprises just 19 apartments. They've appointed LPS Group to build <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>, given they're already underway internally at <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/siera-property-group-kick-off-construction-at-pipis-bilinga">Siera Property Group kick off construction at Pipis Bilinga</a>

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The mid-rise building includes 17 half-floor apartments and two double-storey penthouses, with prices starting from $3.6 million.

Designed by Ellivo architects, the generous 279 sqm plus apartments have three bedrooms, each with an ensuite. The apartments get slightly bigger, up to 314 sqm, before the double-storey penthouses which have four bedrooms and 446 sqm of living space.

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<a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>, with its absolute beachfront access and excellent connectivity to the Gold Coast, has predominantly drawn the downsizing owner-occupier from the local area, Brisbane, and Sydney.

Read more:&nbsp;<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 Bilinga</a>

Positioned in the exclusive pocket of <a href="/new-apartments/bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga</a> on the Southern Gold Coast, <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a> benefits from its proximity to the evolving Golden Four Drive strip and the developing Kirra Point to the south.

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"When the opportunity to purchase&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">303 Golden Four Drive</a>&nbsp;was presented to us, we couldn't miss the opportunity to take such a special piece of land and design truly unique residences," Thompson says.

Construction completion is slated for mid-2025.

<h3>Project: Victoria &amp; Albert</h3>

<h3>Location: Broadbeach</h3>

<h3>Developer: Iris Capital</h3>

Developer <a href="/developers/iris-capital">Iris Capital</a> has too joined the growing trend of developers taking construction in-house.

CF Group initially handled the early construction works of their landmark precinct <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">Victoria &amp; Albert</a>, namely the excavation of the prime Niecon Plaza site in the heart of Broadbeach. But now the Sam Arnaout-led developer has announced its construction arm, Iris Built, will handle the next stage of the build.

Iris Built has assembled a proficient Tier 1 construction team with extensive experience in major projects, emphasizing their commitment to the successful delivery of V&amp;A.

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The Iris Built team will collaborate closely with Eastview Australia, a proficient project management firm with a track record of delivering major high-rise developments on the Gold Coast for over two decades.

Designed by DBI, <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">V&amp;A</a> comprises two residential towers: Victoria Residences and Albert Residences.

Victoria Residences offers carefully crafted one and two-bedroom apartments with spacious indoor and outdoor living areas.

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Meanwhile, the second tower, Albert Residences, offers luxurious, home-sized residences starting at $1.99 million with panoramic views of the Gold Coast's natural landscape.

V&amp;A will feature a 25-metre lap pool with an outdoor dining and barbecue area, a spa and steam room, a Zen garden, a yoga deck, a boutique resident's lounge, and a kid's club area with a playground, all surrounded by sub-tropical gardens.

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The project also includes a resident's sky lounge on the top level of Victoria Residences, complete with luxury dining, lounge, wellness, and work zones, providing breathtaking views of the ocean and city skyline.

<h3>Project: Cascade</h3>

<h3>Location: Robina</h3>

<h3>Developer: Andrews Projects</h3>

Family-owned <a href="/developers/andrews">Andrews Projects</a> has commenced construction on <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a>, its largest venture to date.

They've too <a href="/news/qld/andrews-projects-bring-construction-in-house-and-start-cascade-robina-build">brought construction in house</a>, creating "A Construct."

Upon completion, the $270 million twin-tower apartment development in <a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a> will home around 1,000 residents across 229 two and three-bedroom apartments and villas, the majority of which will offer panoramic views of the Surfers Paradise skyline and Gold Coast Hinterland.

Priced from $850,000, <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> is poised to deliver significant economic stimulus to the <a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina area</a>, aligning with the State Government's vision for the Olympic Satellite Village in the vicinity.

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Residents will enjoy access to a suite of six-star amenities, including a 25m resort pool, a 170 sqm gym, a sauna, a cold plunge, and a steam room.

The project is over 60 per cent as construction commences.

<h3>Project: Orama</h3>

<h3>Location: Chevron Island</h3>

<h3>Developer: Aniko</h3>

The George Mastrocostas-led <a href="/developers/aniko-group">Aniko Group</a> is gearing up to commence construction on its next venture, the $150 million <a href="/new-apartments/orama-chevron-island-12-16-weemala-street-chevron-island">Orama</a>&nbsp;at <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>.

Once complete, <a href="/new-apartments/orama-chevron-island-12-16-weemala-street-chevron-island">Orama</a> will feature 102 apartments, offering two-bedroom units ranging from $995,000 to $1.45 million and a variety of three-bedroom skyhomes starting at $1,995,000.

<a href="/new-apartments/orama-chevron-island-12-16-weemala-street-chevron-island">Orama</a> residents will have access to a 550 sqm rooftop recreation area, inclusive of a gymnasium, pool, spa, residents lounge, and an array of other amenities.

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The project is strategically targeting local downsizers and interstate migrants and is progressing towards a successful sellout.

Mastrocostas revealed that the project has already achieved almost $100 million in unconditional sales since its market launch earlier this year.

Construction is <a href="/news/qld/aniko-to-kick-off-construction-of-chevron-island-apartment-development-orama">set to commence in November</a> and is expected to take approximately 18 months, with completion scheduled for early 2025. <a href="/developers/aniko-group">Aniko</a> has been a builder developer for a number of years.

Builder developers have rode through the storm more unscathed than others, while a number of developers are now starting to bring construction in house

How important is construction commencement? Five Gold Coast apartment developments which started construction in Q4 2023

Family-owned <a href="/developers/andrews">Andrews Projects</a> has broken ground on its&nbsp;largest project to date, their $270 million, twin-tower apartment development in <a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a>.

The project, <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a>, which has sold over 60 per cent of its 229 residences,&nbsp;will create over 300 jobs on the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> and provide significant employment opportunities during its two-year lifecycle.

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Upon completion, <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> will be home to around 1,000 residents across two and three-bedroom apartments and villas, with majority offering views of the Surfers Paradise skyline and <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> Hinterland.

Residents will have access to a suite of six-star amenities including a 25m resort pool, 170 sqm gym, sauna, cold plunge and steam room.

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Architecturally, <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> follows the distinctive curvy style which <a href="/developers/andrews">Andrews Projects</a> has instilled in all of its projects. The apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows and large, liveable balconies.

With prices starting from $850,000, <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> will provide significant economic stimulus for the <a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a> area, in line with the State Government’s plan for the Olympic Satellite Village in the area.

<a href="/developers/andrews">Andrews Projects</a> Sales Manager Sarah Andrews said <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> is a beacon of progress for <a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a>, transforming the skyline and offering a new standard of modern living.

“Commencing construction on <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> is a significant milestone for both <a href="/developers/andrews">Andrews Projects</a> and having Cr Hermann Vorster support is a strong vote of confidence in the project," Andrews says.

"<a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> underscores our commitment to community and job creation, all while providing a luxurious living experience for future Gold Coast residents.”

Earlier this year&nbsp;<a href="/developers/andrews">Andrews Projects</a> <a href="/news/qld/andrews-projects-bring-construction-in-house-and-start-cascade-robina-build">announced the launch of its in-house construction arm</a>&nbsp;following a challenging time in the South East Queensland construction sector.

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Earlier this year Andrews Projects announced the launch of its in-house construction arm following a challenging time in the South East Queensland construction sector

Andrews Projects start construction on Cascade Robina apartment development

Eden Garden Residences, the newest off the plan apartment opportunity to become available in <a href="/new-apartments/southport-qld-4215">Southport</a>, sits in a prime pocket where future residents will be able to walk to everything.

The <a href="/new-apartments/eden-garden-residences-20-bauer-street-southport">boutique 54-apartment development</a> by BDA Architecture is located at <a href="/new-apartments/eden-garden-residences-20-bauer-street-southport">20 Bauer Street</a>, on the corner of Chester Terrace which runs down to the James Overell Park and the Nerang River, just a 240 metre walk.

James Overell Park has significant greenery, numerous fitness stations, a fully fenced playground and an offleash dog area. A concrete path loops around the whole park, running along the river.

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Only 700 metres for a change of scenery is a a trio of parks; Queens Park, Matron &amp; Sister Higman Park, and Carey Park. The three parks meet the start of the Broadwater Parklands, one of the most popular parks across the whole of the Gold Coast which has recently had a $42 million upgrade.

Still flanking the water, the long stretch of parklands includes the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Cafe Catalina and Fish Shak, Rockpools (a free water play area) and a swimming lagoon. There's numerous barbecue and picnic areas, playgrounds and lookouts, as well as the Southport Pier.

Parks are well and truly covered with the above, but <a href="/new-apartments/eden-garden-residences-20-bauer-street-southport">Eden Garden Residences</a> won't only be ideally located for those who want to take in leisure through nature, but also through shopping.

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<a href="/new-apartments/southport-qld-4215">Southport</a> Park Shopping Centre is just 1.9 kilometres metres away from the Bauer Street project. That has around 50 stores as well as a cinema and restaurants.

Within a two kilometre radius there's also the two-level Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Southport Central, and the Meriton Retail Precinct.&nbsp;

The closest shopping destination to <a href="/new-apartments/eden-garden-residences-20-bauer-street-southport">Eden Garden Residences</a> is Brickworks Ferry Road which houses a variety of retailers offering fresh produce, gourmet foods, fashion, and homewares.

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While both the parklands and proximity to shopping centres will attract a wide range of buyers to <a href="/new-apartments/eden-garden-residences-20-bauer-street-southport">Eden Garden Residences</a>, the 20-minute walk to The <a href="/new-apartments/southport-qld-4215">Southport</a> School, or the 15-minute drive to Griffith University, will draw the family buyer. There are four primary schools within one kilometre of the project, and five secondary schools.

Residents will of course only be a stone's throw from <a href="/new-apartments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a> on the other side of the Nerang. That's accessible from the Sundale Bridge, less than a kilometre away. Once across the bridge, you're taking in everywhere from Surfers to <a href="/new-apartments/southport-qld-4215">Southport</a> Spit, as well as Chevron Island's booming Home of The Arts precinct.

<a href="/new-apartments/eden-garden-residences-20-bauer-street-southport">Eden Garden Residences</a> start from $760,000. The project is estimated to be completed in late 2025.

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From waterfront parks to shopping precincts and schools, Eden Garden Residences location offers something for everyone

Walking distance to everything: Southport's Eden Garden Residences take in nature and shopping

S&amp;S Projects has announced the release of the final four three-bedroom apartments at Esprit, their latest instalment of new apartments in Rainbow Bay.

The apartments, which range in size from 151 sqm to 215 sqm, start from $1.95 million.

The three-bedroom apartments feature open plan living spaces which extend to covered balconies overlooking either the ocean or the Tweed River.

The central hub of the apartments is the kitchens, fitted with integrated European appliances and complete with premium finishes.

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Residents of Esprit will also have exclusive access to the Gold Coast's first rooftop wellness club, Club Esprit.

The centrepiece of Club Esprit is its 25-metre magnesium lap pool, surrounded by wet daybeds and poolside cabanas, providing residents with a place to lounge, soak up the sun, and enjoy coastline views.

Club Esprit will deliver a resident-only rooftop wellness hub spanning over 1,100 sqm, fully equipped with a Technogym, yoga lawn, remedial treatment room, ice bath, infrared sauna, steam rooms, thermal room, and treatment room.

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The exercise amenities are balanced by a sprawling residents’ recreational space, including a children’s play lawn with modern play equipment, a private dining room, private terraces, barbecue areas, and an outdoor cinema.

Hutchinson Builders, one of Queensland’s largest construction companies, is currently building the $150 million Esprit project.

A total of 94 apartments will be delivered across the dual frontage site at 217-227 Boundary Street, with a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments spanning the lengths of the 12 and seven-storey buildings.

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Esprit's façade, designed by Cottee Parker Architects, pays homage to the tidal pools of Snapper Rocks, adding visual intrigue to the building and nodding to the natural beauty surrounding Rainbow Bay.

Esprit is only steps from the iconic Rainbow Bay beach, with easy access to the Motorway and a short five-minute drive to the Gold Coast International Airport.

Residents are expected to move in by 2024.

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Hutchinson Builders, one of Queensland’s largest construction companies, is currently building the $150 million Esprit project

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