<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

Gold Coast off the plan apartments

In as little as three weeks, South East Queensland apartment developer Mosaic Property Group has secured $100 million in sales at its new luxury Burleigh Heads apartment development, Isabel by Mosaic.

Isabel, designed by Koichi Takada Architects, is part of Mosaic's Masterpiece Series, and sits on a prime site at 96 Esplanade which was bought from David Calvisi's Forme Development.

Mosaic's registered VIP database snapped up a number of the three and four-bedroom apartments well ahead of the public release. There's been local and interstate buyers so far, with prices ranging between $4.5 million and $10 million.

There's just 28 apartments across the 17-level, $160 million building, a mix of half-floor and full-floor residences, including sky homes and two split-level penthouses, each with their own private rooftop pool.

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The living spaces span up to 482 sqm in the apartments. Each apartments will offer uninterrupted ocean and headland views. In the building are a number of hotel-style amenities, such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, steam room, sauna, and outdoor lounge area.

Mosaic will also roll out a virtual concierge at Isabel.

Mosaic's building arm, Mosaic Construction, has already kicked off early construction works. They're targeting a late-2025 completion.

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Mosaic's Founder and Managing Director, Brook Monahan, says the&nbsp;overwhelmingly positive reception to Isabel is very pleasing and humbling.

"The rapid and enthusiastic response from our database so soon into its exclusive pre-release stage reflects their trust in us and our brand," Monahan says.

"A dedication to delivering on our promises and raising the bar for luxury living has always been at the core of what we do, and Isabel embodies this ethos in every way."

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Monahan says Isabel represents a harmonious blend of innovative design, exceptional quality and uncompromising functional luxury in one of the best locations on the east coast of Australia.

"We don't just create beautiful homes; we aim to craft unique and desirable living experiences that, like our buildings, will stand the test of time. Our team is committed to always going the extra mile to ensure every detail exceeds the highest expectations and that every client is treated with the utmost care and respect."

Isabel marks Mosaic's 11th luxury Gold Coast release in less than five years, with a combined value of well over $1 billion. It is Mosaic's fourth Burleigh Heads release, after the award-winning Grace by Mosaic ,completed in early 2023, Augusta by Mosaic, and the Masterpiece Series address Florence by Mosaic, both due for completion in mid-2024.

A range of opportunities remain at Isabel, with pricing starting from $4.5 million.

"In the world of ultimate coastal beachfront living, opportunities like Isabel are rare gem," Monahan added.

"They just don’t come along very often in terms of beachfront land in such unique and highly sought-after locations like Burleigh Heads."

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There's just 28 apartments across the 17-level, $160 million building, a mix of half-floor and full-floor residences

Mosaic secure quick $100 million in sales at Isabel by Mosaic, Burleigh Heads

South East Queensland’s housing market is set to buckle under the pressure of a 52 per cent increase in annual dwellings needed to accommodate an estimated population boom of two million new residents by 2046.

That's the stark reality facing the growing region of Queensland, according to the latest RPM SEQ Market Update.

The report, which zeroes in on the South East Queensland Regional Plan’s estimates that 863,600 new dwellings are needed by 2046 – or approximately 34,500 homes a year – to meet the estimated population growth, concludes that the recently released Draft SEQ Regional Plan by the state government does not provide the framework to meet this target.

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The RPM report notes that South East Queensland historically averages around 22,778 residential lot registrations per year and, of that number, units made up 40 per cent, adding that if the region is to meet the housing demand target, a substantial 52 per cent increase in the production of new dwellings is needed.

While the SEQ Regional Plan has intensified its focus on building up rather than out, RPM’s Queensland Managing Director Clinton Trezise says high-density infill projects within the urban footprint are struggling to stack up as an affordable option due to a blowout in construction costs.

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“Historically, Queensland has not been able to achieve the level of construction needed to meet the future demand for housing,” Trezise said,

“The closest we have ever come is 33,821 new dwellings built in the 2017 financial year when Brisbane was experiencing an apartment boom. With the cost pressures on high-rise apartments not going away any time soon, going up rather than out is not going to provide the needed supply and certainly not affordable supply of new dwellings.”

“This massive shortage of supply has fed into significantly higher prices for vacant land over the past financial year, with the median settled land price across the region surging 12 per cent to $340,000,” said Mr Trezise.

Logan emerged as the dominant land provider in the market, accounting for one-third of all settled sales last financial year with the 1,323 sales recorded surpassing all other local government areas.&nbsp;

Ipswich accounted for 15 per cent of sales, followed by Brisbane (12 per cent), Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay (at 11 per cent each).&nbsp;

The Gold Coast, with limited land supply, represented only 3 per cent of the total land sales for the year.

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The RPM report has found land prices have grown rapidly in regional areas due to supply constraints, defying the market headwinds from higher interest rates.

Trezise said supply issues were proving to be counter-productive in enhancing affordability in regional areas of South East Queensland.

“The government and councils need to facilitate more land for greenfield developments if the affordability issue is to be addressed,” he said.

“Unfortunately, this is at odds with the latest SEQ Regional Plan which has increased the emphasis on high-density infill developments throughout the region.”

The Draft 2023 SEQ Regional Plan has shifted its dwelling growth ratio from 60/40 in 2017 (60 per cent in infill areas and 40 per cent in greenfield areas) to 70/30 in 2023.&nbsp;

“While there is merit in this strategy to leverage off existing urban infrastructure, especially in Brisbane with the level of public infrastructure being provided for the Olympic Games, this should not be a one-size-fits-all approach,” said Mr Trezise.

The 70/30 ratio mirrors the urban development policies of Sydney and Melbourne, but according to the RPM Report this approach will fail to address the short-term and medium-term supply issues faced by the South East Queensland region.

“Land is not getting developed fast enough by the current SEQ Regional Plan with complex approval processes, land constraints and lack of needed infrastructure meaning seemingly developable land cannot be unlocked to facilitate supply or simply supply cannot be developed fast enough,” said Mr Trezise.

“The reality is that adequate affordable supply is not going to come from apartments because of the cost constraints to build and affordability to buy are impacting the sector.

“While the ‘build up rather than out’ approach aims to maximise existing infrastructure for new housing, historically, the heavy lifting for new housing supply in South East Queensland traditionally has been done by greenfield land developments.

“South East Queensland currently needs to increase the output of dwellings by 52 per cent to meet demand. The only way to meet this demand quickly, and to address affordability, is to release more land.”&nbsp;

Trezise said more greenfield developments with smaller lot sizes can deliver a diversity of product, such as townhouse and terrace homes on smaller land sizes in the low to mid-$500,000 range.

“The clear message from the data in this report is that affordable housing is becoming less affordable because of restrictions on supply,” he said.

“The current lack of infrastructure in place to keep up with demand means we currently lack the horsepower required to increase land production to the extent that is needed. The state government needs to step in and open up more land for housing while looking at the infrastructure requirements to ensure it can be developed.”

Dwelling supply needs to double to accommodate two million people by 2046

Staff Writer

A shortfall in housing in South East Queensland good news for off the plan buyers

The Melbourne-based developer Little Projects has secured approval for its redesigned its Broadbeach apartment tower Aperture, which had been knocked back at council.

Now unnamed, the project&nbsp;at 20 Mary Avenue, on the border of the Broadbeach State School, has been successfully redesigned by Plus Architecture following initial designs by Elenberg Fraser which were refused.

They've cut it in half from its 34 levels to just 18, and created a more curved facade.

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It will still be as high-end as it was previously, just with fewer levels and apartments. Instead of 29 full floor and double-storey apartments, it will now be 17 full-floor apartments across 18 levels.

Level one will still home the resident facilities. There will be a pool, spa, barbecue area, and a gym with sauna and steam room.

From levels two to 18 will be 17 full-floor apartments, with three bedrooms each across its 158 sqm floorplate. There will be a further 13 sqm of balcony.&nbsp;

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The new plans for 20 Mary Avenue, left and right, and the former plans, centre

Little Projects, headed by Paris Lechte and Leighton Pyke, have had success in Broadbeach before, selling out their nearby development Signature before it was completed.

They also have a development application sitting nearby for another high-end tower at 118 Old Burleigh Road. Expected to be in a joint venture with fellow Melbourne developer R.Corp, they are wanting to develop 33 apartments across&nbsp;37 levels on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Australia Avenue.

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It will tower over the neighbouring Ocean Royale and Boulevard Tower, which are 16 and 17 levels respectively. They are also more focused on short-term accomodation apartments, whereas the new project, dubbed One Australia, will be another by Little Projects targeting the high-end owner-occupier.

<a href="/news/dko-architecture-on-the-changing-face-of-hotel-design" target="">DKO Architecture</a>&nbsp;has put forward the designs for the slender tower, which will have full floor apartments, with 218 sqm of living space, from level two to level 33. Above will be a three-level penthouse with its own rooftop pool.

Little Projects, headed by Paris Lechte and Leighton Pyke, have had success in Broadbeach before, selling out their nearby development Signature before it was completed

Little Projects secure approval for redesigned luxury Broadbeach apartment tower

Billionaire Harry Triguboff's&nbsp;<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>&nbsp;has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council for its three-tower apartment development, Cypress.

They're set to add another 1,000 apartments to the Surfers Paradise skyline, finalizing plans for their fourth, fifth and six towers in the heart of the tourist district in recent years.

During proceedings of the Committee Meeting, Deputy Mayor Dona Gates said "I just want it to be noted that their investment [Meriton] doesn't go unnoticed and will help us meet our requirements in regard to housing supply."

Cypress will be&nbsp;Triguboff's 21st high-rise development on the Gold Coast, having first visited the now thriving tourist mecca six decades ago.

“I have loved the Gold Coast since my first visit in the 1960’s, and after all my travels internationally, I still believe the Surfers Paradise beachfront is one of the best in the world," Triguboff told Urban.

“I have been very passionate about designing and delivering buildings that are in tune with the ocean and the golden beach that is just metres away.”

Following on from Ocean and the two-tower Iconica both on The Esplanade,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>&nbsp;will add a further three towers in their new development Cypress, at&nbsp;3346 Surfers Paradise Boulevarde, on&nbsp;top of the Cypress Ave G-Link light rail.

The nine site, 8083 sqm amalgamation spreads across Surfers Paradise Boulevarde, Palm Avenue, and Cypress Avenue, the latter which inspired the project name.

Cypress will sit one street away from&nbsp;<a href="/developers/gurner" target="">Gurner</a>'s approved La Pelago and two streets from SPG's approved Paradiso Place.

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Triguboff says, recalling on some of his earliest developments, that he didn't think he'd ever be able to purchase a site like this one.

“<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>’s first Gold Coast towers were Florida in Surfers Paradise and the Nelson at Paradise Waters at the start of the 1980’s, almost 40 years ago. Xanadu in the late 1990’s and Pacific Views in 2002 on the western side of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach Parade</a>&nbsp;that overlooked the Pacific Ocean continued our high-rise love affair with the Gold Coast.

"Little did I know that one day I would have the opportunity to purchase a site that is so dear to me, arguably the most central land in Surfers Paradise and design a trilogy of the country’s tallest towers."

There will be 994 apartments across the 73 and 80-level towers. The smaller 53-level tower will home 327 serviced apartments. Each of the three towers feature a rooftop garden with a pool and a gym space.

<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>&nbsp;had DBI, who designed their Iconica project nearby, have taken the architectural reigns for Cypress.

They said in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council that the design of the three towers aims to create a bold and iconic presence as a gateway site to the Gold Coast CBD, while incorporating subtropical principles and street activation.

"The integration of the design elements creates a unique and vibrant addition to the Surfers Paradise skyline, creating a landmark destination for both residents and visitors," the local architecture firm noted.

"The towers are designed to maximize the potential of the site, with careful consideration given to the orientation, views and access to natural light and ventilation."

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DBI said one&nbsp;of the key design features of the towers is the slab projection facing the streets, which creates a strong visual connection with the surrounding urban fabric.

"This design element not only provides shading and environmental control to the towers but also creates a sense of scale and texture, breaking down the massing of the towers and providing a&nbsp;<a href="/news/the-human-scale" target="">human scale</a>&nbsp;to the development."

"A golden spine acts as a unifying&nbsp;element that ties the towers together, providing a strong visual presence on the skyline. The spine is also designed to provide shading and environmental control to the towers, while also serving as a sculptural element that adds to the overall aesthetic and elegance of the development."

The five-level podium engages with the street level and will feature a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.

There's an elevated pool on level six, designed in a lagoon style to take advantage of the subtropical climate.&nbsp;

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"The sculptural elements of the podium create a cohesive design language throughout the development, adding to its elegance and sophistication," DBI added.

"The towers are deeply rooted in subtropical principles, with careful consideration given to sun and wind orientation, thermal mass, natural ventilation, and shading. The towers are designed to provide a comfortable and sustainable living environment for residents and guests while minimizing their environmental impact."

<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>&nbsp;have long had a reputation as one of the most prominent developers across New South Wales. Their most recent developments near the Glitter Strip have been Ocean by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>&nbsp;at 84 The Esplanade, a soaring 76-level tower with 722 apartments. That's now 85 per cent sold, with just 40 apartments remaining in the completed project.

Down the road they more recently launched ICONICA by&nbsp;<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>, a further 637 apartments across two&nbsp;50 and 70-levels at 152 The Esplanade. Works recently began on the prime site opposite the beach.

Cypress will be Triguboff's 21st high-rise development on the Gold Coast, having first visited the now thriving tourist mecca six decades ago.

Meriton get sign off for three-tower Surfers Paradise apartment development Cypress

Developer Iris Capital has joined the growing number of developers bringing construction in house.

Approaching completion of early construction works by CF Group, the Sam Arnaout-led developer will be building the next stage of construction of its much anticipated two-tower development Victoria &amp; Albert by itself.

They've announced Iris Built, already fully licensed with the QBCC. They've assembled an experienced and dedicated Tier 1 construction team with extensive major project experience to focus fully on the delivery of V&amp;A.

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Local project manager Eastview Australia had been working away trying to identify builders who have the experience and strength to deliver the next phase of construction,

The Iris Built team will continue to work closely with Eastview Australia, an experienced project management business that has been delivering major high-rise developments on the Gold Coast for over 20 years.

This structure will allow the project to be delivered to the highest possible standards, with an Iris Group business acting in the capacity of builder.

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Over half of the 399 apartments in Victoria &amp; Albert have sold.

The apartments have been designed by renowned&nbsp;<a href="/architects/dbi">architecture firm DBI</a>, who drew inspiration from the coastal environment.

V&amp;A is being built in the heart of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>, on the old Niecon Plaza site, which has been demolished. The towers will sit atop a $200 million commercial, retail and fresh food precinct.&nbsp;Colliers sales agent Paul Putsay says the commercial offering has&nbsp;particularly resonated with buyers from Melbourne and Sydney, who appreciate the convenience and vibrancy offered by a vibrant commercial hub.

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V&amp;A will also feature&nbsp;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.

The project also includes a residents sky lounge on the top level of the Victoria tower, complete with luxury dining, lounge, wellness, and work zones, taking in ocean and city skyline views.

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Local project manager Eastview Australia had been working away trying to identify builders who have the experience and strength to deliver the next phase of construction

Iris Capital create construction arm to build Victoria & Albert Broadbeach apartments

The Canberra-based Willemsen Group has secured a prime site on Biggera Waters dress circle Marine Parade.

They've paid $4.1 million for 456 Marine Parade, a 1088 sqm block facing Wave Break Island, and have submitted plans for a boutique 10-level building with just 12 apartments.

The plans for 456 Marine Parade inlude a swimming pool, resident lounge, and alfresco dining space on the ground level and a gym, meeting room, and multipurpose room on the level above. The two levels were designed so the&nbsp;resident lounge and gym enjoy an uninterrupted view along an infinity edge pool out towards the Broadwater.

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The majority of apartments are three-bed plus study, spanning half a floor. The two half-floor penthouses each have a second level which homes a fourth bedroom and a media room.

Each three-bed apartment has nearly 180 sqm of internal space and 65 external.&nbsp;

Willemsen's own internal architecture team, led by architect Richard Willemsen, filed the plans.

They said in their submission that the intent is to create "an elegant, sequential and memorable building that is design driven, enhances property values and establishes a sense of place within the community of Biggera Waters."

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Shepherd Urban Landscape Architecture said the landscape concept for the proposed residential development is based on the surrounding context, response to the proposed architectural layout and expression including the desired outcomes of the City of Gold Coast Council City Plan.

"The design intent is to contribute positively to the image and overall quality of the proposed residential development by providing a contemporary, sensitive and appropriate landscape environment."

The project will push past the height limit allowed on the Gold Coast City Plan. The 32.7-metres exceeds the 29-metre height limit, however is within the 50 per cent uplift acceptable in an Urban Neighbourhood.

The Town Planning Report by Civity stated the height&nbsp;is consistent with the long-term intent for this high amenity infill area, and that the additional building height is driven by the two levels of expansive communal recreational areas, a feature that is unusual in a building of this scale with just 12 dwellings.

First look: Willemsen Group set for new Biggera Waters apartment development

Gold Coast developer Sherpa Property Group has lodged a new development application for its <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus development in Palm Beach</a>.

The code-assessable project on a 1,583sqm site at <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">949-953 Gold Coast Highway</a>, will rise nine storeys and deliver just 32 apartments, including two half-floor penthouses and three skyhomes with their own private rooftops.

Sherpa’s latest development is the company’s 12th for the Gold Coast region and comes on the heels of a reimagination of the site which is located adjacent to Dune Café and overlooks the Palm Beach Parklands.

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The proposed development is the product of a detailed design process led by HAL Architects that has taken into account the requirements of the Gold Coast city plan and the expectations of the local community.

Council's approval for the original development application was overturned by an appeal in August, an outcome that Sherpa Founder Christie Leet took as an opportunity rather than a setback.

We are excited to launch our new development in the coming months which has been carefully designed to be the best code assessable project in this world-class location,” said&nbsp;Leet.

"It's a superb site, next to the beach, Currumbin Creek, and the Pirate Park, so our mission was to make beach living even better.

"The Gold Coast, especially this Palm Beach location, can deliver a lifestyle that is the envy of the world so we wanted to facilitate and enhance that lifestyle."

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Sherpa had initially sought a 14-level project, but they've gone back to the drawing board with its latest proposal.

“After taking onboard community feedback from the original design, we are now submitting an entirely new proposal that has been scaled back to nine levels to ensure it is a code assessable development,”&nbsp; Leet added.

“We are deeply committed to delivering a landmark residential project that provides the best beachside living at Palm Beach and we are looking forward to progressing the project once approvals have been granted.”

Buyers who previously signed up for apartments in Nexus will be given the first opportunity to purchase residences in the new development, which Sherpa expects to account for a large number of pre-sales.

“Many of our earlier buyers have shown faith in our vision for the site and, as a result, we are expecting a number of sales to be secured straight out of the gate prior to market launch,”&nbsp;Leet said.

“We will be working with the original buyers first, before releasing the project to the public in the coming weeks.”

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The development will deliver a suite of luxury two, three and four-bedroom apartments, ranging from 112 sqm to 661 sqm. The apartments on the upper levels will offer views of Currumbin Alley 
and beyond to the Pacific Ocean.

The luxury development is primed for owner occupiers and downsizers who will enjoy unrivalled residents’ recreational and work-from home amenities.

“Our aim is to create a development that offers spacious designs with the best floorplans available on the Gold Coast,”&nbsp; Leet said.

“The plans are in line with community feedback and deliver a more boutique look with enhanced design elements such as increased planting and greenery to ensure effortless integration with the suburb's surrounds.”

Perspective Nexus will introduce a wide range of luxurious communal amenities for residents, including a dedicated wellness space with features such as a magnesium spa, outdoor kitchen, sauna, hot and cold pools and steam room along with a wellness garden for residents to embrace the beachside surrounds.

The new plans reveal a host of adjustments, including the addition of more than 70 car parks to the site for both residents and visitors – exceeding requirements to ensure owners and their guests have access to ample onsite parking.

Additional amenities and features of Perspective Nexus will include an electric car charging station, individual apartment storage, car wash bay and a parcel delivery storage including a cold store.

In view of the project being code assessable, the company anticipates development approval will be granted by February.

Construction is planned to start in the first quarter of 2024 for completion in the third quarter of 2025.

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Sherpa’s latest development is the company’s 12th for the Gold Coast region and comes on the heels of a reimagination of the site which is located adjacent to Dune Café and overlooks the Palm Beach Parklands

Sherpa revise plans for Perspective Nexus Palm Beach apartments

When the opportunity to purchase a prime site on Golden Four Drive was presented to burgeoning Gold Coast apartment developer Siera Property Group, their founder and managing director Brent Thompson knew it was an opportunity they couldn't pass on.

Thompson says the prime beachfront site offered the chance to create something which combined contemporary elements of luxury residential living with the nostalgia of visiting the beach as a child.

"When the opportunity to purchase&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">303 Golden Four Drive</a> 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.

"<a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a> is very special because we wanted to touch on that nostalgic feel of finding Pippies on the beach, camping by the beach, visiting a family beach shack when they were a child, and deliver residences that captures everything that's special about being able to live on the Southern Gold Coast.

"To be able to purchase such a beautiful piece of real estate and to be able to occupy, whether that's all year round or whether it's to be able to lock and leave and enjoy holidays, it really is just this truly special location and we think that we've paid tribute to that with this beautiful residential design that incorporates all of the aspects that you would expect in high-end residential beachside living as well as in a family home."

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Siera Property Group secured the prime 1,214 sqm site late last year, along with plans for an 11-level building. They had Ellivo Architects tweak the design.

Ellivo Co-founder and Director Mason Cowle said&nbsp;the great opportunity with Pipis is obviously it's amazing beachfront site it's quite incredible

"It's quite unusual in the length of the site, so it's allowed us to create two per floor unique residences and because of that length it's given us the ability to open up each of the apartments to the views to the breeze," Cowle says.

"We're really taking a lot of elements if you like from residential design house design but bringing those into a unique apartment product."

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The apartments in Pipis start from a generous 279 sqm and they each feature three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and two car spaces.&nbsp;

From the direct lift access, the three bedrooms are located toward the western side of the apartment. The three bedrooms each have an ensuite, while the master has a walk-in wardrobe. Completing the western side of the apartment is a multi-purpose room, which is expected to be utilised as a cinema room or a home office.

The clever positioning of the bedrooms means as soon as residents enter the apartment from the lift and turn east, the apartment opens up to the kitchen, living and dining space. The living is the last point of internal space, which allows for uninterrupted beach views. The whole of the open plan space is wrapped in a balcony with a built-in barbecue kitchen.

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"The design intent met the needs of our future occupants we wanted to understand who those occupants were likely to be and what was going to be important to them and you'll see that that really translates to the team that we've chosen to work with as well for the project being Ellivo," Thompson added.

As well as the beachfront, the proximity to some of the Gold Coast's most emerging neighbourhoods was a driving factor in Siera Property Group's purchase of the site.

"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 Bilinga. There's all of these restaurants and hotels and cafes that are currently under construction."

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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."

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Siera Property Group secured the prime 1,214 sqm site late last year, along with plans for an 11-level building

"An opportunity not to be missed" Why Siera Property Group couldn't say no to Pipis Bilinga

The Gold Coast beachfront is going through a popularity boom, with new projects lining the sand from Coolangatta up to Main Beach.

Ever since the pandemic locked down the country, Sydneysiders and Melburnians have made up a significant portion of enquiry on the beach, while more recently Gold Coast locals and those living in Brisbane have been the most active in the market, whether it be for a luxury weekender or a future retirement home on the beach.

Each section of the Gold Coast offers something different. Garfield Terrace, one of the most prime stretches of real estate on the Gold Coast, is centrally located near all of the bars and restaurants Surfers Paradise is known for. The strip homes some of the tallest towers in the country, with a number reaching around 40 storeys.

Down the coast toward Coolangatta, the buildings are more pared back due to height limit restrictions in the Southern Gold Coast.&nbsp;

We've taken a look at three of the best beachfront off the plan developments on the Gold Coast.

<h3>Project: Pipis at Bilinga</h3>

Location: 303 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga QLD 4225

Developer: Siera Property Group

SIERA Property Group's <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis at Bilinga</a> presents an exclusive collection of just 19 luxury half-floor seaside residences across a unique 11-level building on <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga's dress circle Golden Four Drive</a>. Each apartment boasts a spacious open floor plan, spanning from 233 sqm to 314 sqm, with the kitchen, living, and dining areas flowing onto balconies overlooking the beach.

Mason Cowle, director and co-founder of Ellivo Architects, emphasises the uniqueness of <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>.

"The great opportunity with <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a> is its amazing beachfront site. It's quite incredible. It's quite unusual in the length of the site, so it's allowed us to create two per-floor unique residences, and because of that length, it has given us the ability to open up each of the apartments to the views, to the breeze."

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Frameless glass balustrades and floor-to-ceiling window walls wrap the apartments, ensuring ample natural light, ventilation, and uninterrupted coastal views.

Lisa Schiffermuller, Associate Director of Interiors at Ellivo, said when choosing the materials of <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>, they wanted something that didn't take away from the view.

"People are living there because they want to be by the beach and see the beach every day when they wake up and look out of their window. So our palette is really simple but sophisticated—lots of natural stone, handmade tiles and timber flooring."

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Residents at <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a> 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.

But what truly sets <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a> apart is its prime beachfront location, a rarity on the Gold Coast. The property is between the vibrant areas of Kirra Coolangatta to the south and Tugun and Currumbin to the north.

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Residents enjoy easy access to the local amenities offered within Bilinga and its neighbouring areas while still being set back away from it, so residents are not right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle but can enter and leave when it suits them.

<h3>Project: AURA on the Beach</h3>

Location: 59 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Developer: ASF Group

<a href="/new-apartments/59-garfield-terrace">AURA on the Beach</a>, the new Northcliffe beachfront project by ASF Group, has already garnered substantial interest, with offers pouring in for its first-release apartments.

Daniel Fang, ASF Group Marketing Director, says there are only so many absolute beachfront residential opportunities, let alone at this calibre of design, finish, and amenity.

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<a href="/new-apartments/59-garfield-terrace">AURA on the Beach</a> will see only 27 full-floor residences and a single multi-level penthouse, one of the largest on the Surfers Paradise beachfront. Each full-floor apartment offers expansive open-plan living/kitchen/dining areas, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and more than 10 metres of direct ocean frontage.

<a href="/new-apartments/59-garfield-terrace">AURA on the Beach</a> also has a resident-only amenity offering, which will include an ocean-view infinity pool, cabana, gym, and yoga room on the podium floor, as well as a rooftop alfresco entertainment area with sweeping views of the Gold Coast's cityscape and hinterland.

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<a href="/new-apartments/59-garfield-terrace">AURA on the Beach</a> is across the road from Northcliffe Surf Club and is a two-minute walk to the light rail station.

<h3>Project: AALTO</h3>

Location: 75-79 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Developer: Weiya Holdings

AALTO, the new Surfers Paradise beachfront apartment development on Garfield Terrace, has made waves in the market. Within just a month of its launch in Q4 of 2022, it secured over $30 million worth of sales.

Developed by Weiya Holdings, AALTO comprises 74 two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments and a sprawling 1,830 sqm, $15 million penthouse atop the 38-level Conrad Gargett-designed tower. The penthouse features five bedrooms, a cinema room, a gym, indoor and outdoor kitchens, and a 15-metre swimming pool.

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Conrad Gargett Director John Flynn says AALTO's design is inspired by the movement of sand and water, a consequence of the Long Shore Drift phenomenon.

"The articulated edges display a natural rhythm comprised of soft corners and long sweeping forms, inspired by the inimitable movement of drifting sands and water along the coastline," Flynn says.

Much like the apartments, the residential amenities have also been designed to take in the sweeping beach views, with an ocean-view gym with a sauna, an ocean-view yoga area, and an infinity pool that seemingly hovers over the sand.&nbsp;

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AALTO also offers The Club AALTO lounge with an owner bar, private function facilities and meeting rooms - fitting for fly-in and fly-out business elite residents. Concierge services are also available, from booking airport transfers and hair and make-up stylists to laundry services and housekeeping.

Ever since the pandemic locked down the country, Sydneysiders and Melburnians have made up a significant portion of enquiry on the beach, while more recently Gold Coast locals and those living in Brisbane have been the most active in the market

The top three absolute beachfront apartment developments for sale on the Gold Coast

Houses and apartments on the Gold Coast have been in hot demand over the last three years, as demand continues to outstrip supply.

The lowest amount of supply is in the off the plan townhouse space, which bridges the gap between apartments and houses.

We've taken a look at the best townhouse and villa developments currently on the market across the Gold Coast.

<h2>Project: Burleigh Beach Houses</h2>

<h2>Address: 2 Banksia Broadway, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220</h2>

<h2>Developer: 21 Property Group &amp; Carmichael Build</h2>

Joint venture partners, 21 Property Group and Carmichael Build, are offering something rare in Burleigh Heads. Their boutique townhouse development, Burleigh Beach Houses, fits into one of the most sought-after suburbs in the country, offering a lock-up and leave house without the maintenance of a traditional home.

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Burleigh Beach Houses comprises a limited collection of four-bedroom townhouses, each with a total area of 330 sqm spread across three levels.

Equipped with a lift to all levels, each villa has been carefully curated to separate social and sleeping quarters. All four bedrooms and bathrooms reside on the top floor, while the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge downstairs opens to a north-facing alfresco area overlooking the plunge pool.

Perfectly placed just a stroll away from The Esplanade, the iconic Burleigh Beach shoreline, The Village Markets and James St.

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Burleigh Beach Houses is currently under construction and projected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024.

<h2>Project: Harmoni on Hythe</h2>

<h2>Address: 19 Hythe Street, Miami QLD 4220</h2>

<h2>Developer: Highlife Homes</h2>

Boutique townhouse developer Highlife Homes has completed construction of its latest Gold Coast townhouse project, Harmoni on Hythe.

Harmoni on Hythe is the latest in several successful townhouse projects developed by Highlife Homes across the southern Gold Coast for over a decade.

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These townhouses are designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, from downsizing families to city dwellers looking for a weekend retreat. 
Each townhouse offers 245 sqm of living space, along with 60 sqm of terraces and courtyards, spread across four floors, each with a private elevator for convenient access to the first three floors.

All townhouses in this development have four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a double garage and open plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens to spacious balconies.

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Residents will enjoy the best of coastal living with the beach only 160 metres away, a rooftop terrace with outdoor amenities, outdoor showers, and proximity to shopping and dining in Burleigh and Miami just down the road.

<h2>Project: Capri</h2>

<h2>Address: 81 Salerno Street, Isle of Capri QLD 4217</h2>

<h2>Developer: Monaco Property Group</h2>

Monaco Property Group’s Capri marks the first large-scale residential project in the Isle of Capri in over 30 years.

Capri offers 48 two and three-level luxury villas and world-class resort-style amenities within a 1.2-hectare gated master-planned residential community.

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Designed by Plus Architecture, Capri has five unique villa designs with 3 or 4 bedrooms and multipurpose rooms and features architecturally designed indoor-outdoor living spaces.

Capri residents will have quick access to Southport and its private schools, Broadbeach and its dining, shopping and entertainment precinct, Bundall and the commercial centre and the HOTA arts precinct, and only 800 metres to the cafes, restaurants and shops at Capri on Via Roma, including Harris Farm Markets.

The lowest amount of supply is in the off the plan townhouse space, which bridges the gap between apartments and houses

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