<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

There were only a few development moves across the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> in July, as the apartment project pipeline in the tourist hotspot continues to slow.

There were a couple of exciting approvals, one in <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> and one in <a href="/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>, while there's been movement one an exciting future project in the southern <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> surf hotspot.

We've put together a list of development movements in the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast off the plan apartment market</a> in July.

<h2>Luxury Broadbeach apartments secure sign off</h2>

The Brisbane-based Di Carlo Property Group has secured sign off for its <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach apartment tower</a>, Lusso.

It's a move back into the Gold Coast apartment market for the family-run company, who in recent years have been developing boutique projects in Brisbane's inner ring.

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<a href="/new-apartments/11-anne-avenue-broadbeach">Lusso</a>, Italian for luxury, will comprise just 15 full-floor apartments at 11 Anne Avenue.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/di-carlo-secure-sign-off-for-luxury-broadbeach-apartment-development-lusso">Di Carlo secure sign off for luxury Broadbeach apartment development, Lusso</a>

<h2>Immerse Projects&nbsp;second Coolangatta apartment tower green lit</h2>

Immerse Projects is set to launch their second <a href="/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta apartment project</a> to the market later this year, having received approval from the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast City Council</a> for their latest development.

Veteran builder John Kearney, who heads up renowned developer Greyburn, is behind the <a href="/new-apartments/39-41-mclean-street-coolangatta">17-level apartment project at 39 McLean Street</a>, adjacent to his <a href="/new-apartments/rhythm-kirra-hill-30-garrick-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Rhythm Kirra Hil</a>l development which is currently on the market.

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“We are very pleased with today’s approval of the McLean Street project which is the result of a lot of collaborative work with Council over past 18 months,” Kearney said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/immerse-projects-secure-approval-for-second-coolangatta-apartment-tower">Immerse Projects secure approval for second Coolangatta apartment tower</a>

<h2>Revised plans lodged for Palais Coolangatta</h2>

Developer BeckDev has made significant design concessions to its proposed Palais <a href="/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta development</a>, the most obvious being a large reduction in height and scale.

The group, led by founders Ben and Max Beck, lodged the revised plans with the council this week.

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Responding to the latest councils request to reduce the building even further in height, BeckDev further concedes lowering the height of the project to 17 storeys from the 22 storeys originally proposed and the subsequent revised 20-storey design that sat comfortably within the skyline and in close proximity of an existing 24-storey building.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/beckdev-lodge-revised-plans-for-palais-coolangatta-apartment-development">Beckdev lodge revised plans for Palais Coolangatta apartment development</a>

<h2>Abedian family amalgamate apartments at Mermaid Beach tower</h2>

The Abedian development family is looking to amalgamate a number of apartments at their approved <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach apartment tower</a>, Peerless.

They've submitted a minor change application to the Peerless Avenue development to drop the number of apartments from 109 to 98.

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The documents said it was due to "changes in the economics, market and viability of the project," as well as wanting to "diversify the product being brought to market."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/abedian-family-creating-amalgamated-apartments-at-mermaid-beach-tower-peerless">Abedian family creating amalgamated apartments at Mermaid Beach tower, Peerless</a>

<h2>Roche Group file plans for next stage of Calypso Bay masterplan</h2>

Sydney-based developer Roche Group has filed plans for the next stage of its Jacobs Well, Gold Coast masterplan.

They'll be bringing much needed supply to the Gold Coast, submitting a development application for 76 three and four-bedroom duplexes on a 2.46-hectare site within their $2 billion Calypso Bay masterplan halfway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane.&nbsp;

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They've had local architecture firm BDA design the duplexes, with three different floorplans and 12 different external designs on offer.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-roche-group-file-plans-for-next-stage-of-calypso-bay-gold-coast-masterplan">First look: Roche Group file plans for next stage of Calypso Bay, Gold Coast masterplan</a>

<h2>New apartment tower planned for&nbsp;Cannes Avenue</h2>

A Sydney investor has filed plans for a short-term holiday rental tower on the corner of Cannes Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway in Surfers Paradise.

The tower, designed by Archidiom, will comprise 29 one and two-bedroom apartments, and two villas, on an irregular shaped 955 sqm site across 4 Cannes Avenue and 2830 Gold Coast Highway. The site wraps around the back of the Surfers Paradise Motor Inn.

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Cannes Avenue, south of Neddy Harper Park, isn't well known for multi-res developments. The most popular was Marquee Development Partners' One Cannes, which is approaching completion. That followed Marquee's first project on the exclusive street, Cannes Waterfront.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-new-surfers-paradise-apartment-tower-planned-for-cannes-avenue">First look: New Surfers Paradise apartment tower planned for Cannes Avenue</a>

There were a couple of exciting approvals, one in Broadbeach and one in Coolangatta, while there's been further movement in the southern Gold Coast surf hotspot.

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Gold Coast's July development application wrap: What's coming to the Gold Coast off the plan apartment development market

South East Queensland developer Spyre Group has amalgamated the two final apartments in their record-breaking Glasshouse Burleigh Heads project.

Glasshouse already holds the off the plan apartment record in Queensland, secured when the penthouse sold for $20 million in March last year. Now the <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane-based</a> developer, who also hold the off the plan apartment record in the <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Queensland capital</a>, have put together what were the bottom two apartments in the formerly boutique complex of just three units.

The amalgamated residence will span three levels and have five bedrooms, two living spaces, an additional media room, a full guest suite, a wine room, home office, and a private pool, as well as garaging for six cars.

The master retreat is one of the most striking features, with an 11-metre frontage offering direct ocean views from the private balcony.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/spyre-group-smash-queensland-apartment-record-with-20-million-burleigh-heads-penthouse-sale">Spyre Group smash Queensland apartment record with $20 million Burleigh Heads penthouse sale</a>

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Spyre Managing Director Daniel Laruccia said they recognised a gap in the market for an ultra-luxury product in <a href="/new-apartments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>.

“The amalgamated residence will provide the functionality of a very large home within a location that is essentially reserved for multi-residential living on Burleigh’s beachfront,’’ he said.

Laruccia said Glasshouse is capable of outshining prestigious large-scale homes in areas such as Hedges Avenue at <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a>, Noosa on the Sunshine Coast and Byron Bay.

“Glasshouse will stand as an iconic coastal expression, respectful to its origins while boundless in its pursuit of excellence."

Construction started on the project in August 2022, and is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2024.

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The development features glass on its eastern and western sides to capture the panorama of the&nbsp;Gold Coast sands and the Coral Sea.

Designed by architects bureau^proberts with landscaping by CUSP, the residence flows seamlessly from the outdoor courtyard and pool to internal stairs which lead to the living and dining area and kitchen on level one.

Living spaces are designed to establish an immersive ocean-front experience with fluted glass walls creating windbreaks while maintaining unobstructed view lines to the ocean and sky.

The new amalgamated residence has high ceilings, a continuous indoor-outdoor floor finish, and full perimeter layered sheer curtains to provide privacy when necessary.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-bureau-proberts-designed-spyre-groups-glasshouse-at-burleigh-heads">How bureau^proberts designed Spyre Group's Glasshouse at Burleigh Heads</a>

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The kitchen is the centrepiece of the open floor plan. Its focal point is a sculptural island bench forged in stone that repeats the natural headland formations of the beach. Behind it are functional meal preparation areas powered by an induction cooktop, concealed fridges and freezers and a butler’s laundry.

The master bedroom is on level two, offering a truly private sanctuary nestled in the foothills of Burleigh Heads with an expansive view of the Coral Sea. A secondary bedroom, also on level two, contains its own ensuite derived from the striking stone of the master suite.

The guest bedroom is located on the ground floor, featuring its own private outdoor terrace, full- height robes, an ensuite and a study.

The amalgamated residence will span three levels and have five bedrooms, two living spaces, an additional media room, a full guest suite, a wine room, home office, and a private pool, as well as garaging for six cars

Spyre amalgamate at Glasshouse Burleigh Heads to create three-level apartment

Mermaid Beach has long been the darling of the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.

It's where the millionaires across the country choose to have their beach houses. Lavish mansions line the beach on Hedges Avenue, one of the most expensive streets in Queensland, and the equally sought-after Albatross Avenue.

Medium-density apartment developments don't come around often in the suburb which has managed to retain it's typical Gold Coast charm, not overran by interstate investors or overdevelopment.

Both the density, and location, is what makes Dankav's <a href="/new-apartments/laani-26-28-alexandra-avenue-mermaid-beach">LAANI Mermaid Beach</a> development a rare proposition. Located on Alexandra Avenue, at the north end of Mermaid Beach bordering Broadbeach, <a href="/new-apartments/laani-26-28-alexandra-avenue-mermaid-beach">LAANI</a> has just 50 apartments across its 18 levels, a maximum of four units per floor.

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It hits the sweet spot between density and pricing. The more dense <a href="/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves Mermaid Beach</a>, which has been hugely popular with locals, has 146 apartments.

The rest of the developments within the suburb are low density, which often command considerably higher prices, while projects in planning are either high-rise or low-rise.

Prices start at $1,150,000 for the two-bedroom apartments at <a href="/new-apartments/laani-26-28-alexandra-avenue-mermaid-beach">LAANI</a>, and $1.75 million for the three-bedroom units.

Residents have luxury amenity in the building. Level seven will home a heated lap pool and adjoining day beds, a gym with a sauna, a cinema room, shared office space, a private dining room, and an outdoor sunken lounge and barbecue space.

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Completion of LAANI is slated for later this year.

Dankav has a long affiliation with development up and down the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, and <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> in particular.

Their successful Mali project, down the road on Alexandra Avenue, was another to hit that sweet spot of around 50 apartments. That sold out before completion, which occurred in mid-2021.

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Medium-density apartment developments don't come around often in the suburb which has managed to retain it's typical Gold Coast charm

How Laani is bringing something different to the Mermaid Beach apartment landscape

Following the sell-out of its VIII Kirra project near Kirra Beach, developer Devlink Group is moving onto its next project.

The new project, UNIQ Bundall, a collection of 22 architecturally-designed townhouses, is located just across the river from the&nbsp;soon-to be redeveloped Gold Coast Turf Club, which is set to undergo a <a href="/news/qld/inside-the-gold-coast-turf-clubs-370-million-redevelopment-plans">$370 million transformation and become the Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct</a>.

The villas, at 2-4 Waterford Court, will each have three bedrooms, three bathrooms, private lifts, rooftop terraces, and a self-contained multi-purpose room. The waterfront villas will have private plunge pools.

The wider development will feature a communal swimming pool and barbecue facilities.

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Devlink Group Head of Marketing, James Ball, said the project is an opportunity to deliver an incredible addition to the area at a time when the Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct is set to transform Bundall into one of the most in-demand locations on the entire <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.

“Our focus as a business has been developing and delivering boutique townhouse projects in some of the Gold Coast’s most desirable locations just as interest in the area escalates – something we experienced with our Kirra VIII project and now appear to have done again with UNIQ,” Ball said.

“Given the fast-growing population of the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> and the lack of land availability buyers are choosing this type of product as it gives them the opportunity to live in a location that allows for a great lifestyle while providing them the living space, they want with minimal upkeep required. What makes it even more thrilling for us is the fact that our project is situated in a prime area, granting access to two prominent entertainment hubs—the Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct and Home of The Arts (HOTA), while still being only five to 10 minutes’ from the beach.”

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Construction is expected to start at UNIQ Bundall in Q4 2023.

Eric Chen, Head of Business at Devlink Group, said the company would continue to focus on these high-quality projects and work with the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">City of Gold Coast</a> to deliver them as the population of the city continues to grow.

“Providing the city with high-quality projects that increase density whilst not overloading existing infrastructure is very important for the area, this is something that Devlink Group has accomplished since our very inception,” Chen said.

“This project is perfectly pitched in that the high calibre of the design, location, residential amenities and large property size are all highly appealing to buyers targeting the Gold Coast region. We have a proven track record of delivering these projects from inception to completion even throughout the tough times over the last few years, and we are looking forward to delivering the same high results with UNIQ.”

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-august-2023-gold-coast-unit-growth-continues-over-winter">City Beat August 2023: Gold Coast unit growth continues over winter</a>

The new project, UNIQ Bundall, a collection of 22 architecturally-designed townhouses, is located just across the river from the soon-to be redeveloped Gold Coast Turf Club

First look: Devlink to develop high-end townhomes in Bundall

The <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast unit market</a> continued to outperform the majority of capital city unit markets in July, CoreLogic's monthly Hedonic Home Value Index found.

There were further one per cent gains in the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast unit market</a> across July, following 1.5 per cent gains over both May and June.

Only Brisbane (+1.7 per cent) and Perth (+1.1 per cent) performed better in the unit market over July than the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast median unit value is now $686,000, the second highest median value in the whole of South East Queensland behind the Sunshine Coast's Maroochydore.

It was the fifth consecutive month&nbsp;CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index rose, but the 0.7 per cent rise was softer than previous months.

Since finding a floor in February, the national HVI is up 4.1 per cent, following a -9.1 per cent decline from record highs in April 2022.

Nationally, home values remain -5.3 per cent below the April 2022 peak.

<h2>What's happening in the Gold Coast off the plan apartment market?</h2>

Anecdotal feedback from agents and developers is that it's business as usual on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

They've shrugged off the idea that market demand would deteriorate following the COVID-19 pandemic, and while they're not seeing an exorbitant amount of enquiry from those looking to move to the Gold Coast like there was 18 months ago, there's still more than enough demand to outstrip supply in the majority of suburbs.

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Siera Property Group Founder and Managing Director, Brent Thompson, says despite some moving parts nationally, the Gold Coast market is more than holding up.

"Given the brisk winter months, broader economic conditions and interest rate environment, things on the ground on the Gold Coast are faring better than most outsiders would anticipate," Thompson says.

Siera Property Group's early enquiry on <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>, their new <a href="/developments/bilinga-qld-4225">luxury Bilinga development</a>, has come from owner-occupiers looking to relocate to the southern beaches on the Gold Coast, as well as Brisbane families who are in the market for a weekender/holiday home.

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"Our research has shown these are the region's strongest performing markets and we anticipate continued robust interest from our southern interstate neighbours as most projects on the Southern Gold Coast have reached or are fast approaching the sold-out stage," Thompson says.

"In such a tight market with limited new supply, prices continue to strengthen particularly for properties of a bespoke, one-of-a-kind nature like <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>."

Siera Property Group has is entering the construction phase of their debut <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast apartment development</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry on Chevron Island</a>.

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Thompson says the research phase of the project, some 18 months spent on&nbsp;completing pre-acquisition work on the residential market on the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, saw them conceptualised and designed <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a> for local owner-occupiers looking to downsize.

"To date, we can confidently confirm that this target demographic has encompassed the majority of our lead enquiries from the day of launch right through till now and is expected to continue to lead interest right through to project completion.&nbsp;

"This portion of the market, while often price-conscious spenders, is predominantly debt free and their purchasing decisions are directly correlated to their confidence in the delivery of the project. Due to this, we anticipate our sales to further strengthen as the market starts to see more activity onsite every day.&nbsp;"

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Graya are seeing new precedents being set when it comes to pricing, due to a substantial shift in what buyers are willing to pay because of limited supply in the luxury apartment market.

"Demand is not slowing for quality two and three bedroom product on the Southern end of the Gold Coast with limited new product set for delivery," Graya Associate Director Shaun Mets says.

Their <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast projects</a>, Kloud and Ripple, both in <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, have seen strong demand from the affluent downsizer and empty nester.

"This audience segment understands that buildings are incredibly difficult to replicate due to the industry wide construction crisis and land prices making projects not commercially viable.," Mets says.&nbsp;

"Our downsizer market, who are not necessarily highly leveraged with debt and taking advantage of the current cash rate, are not afraid to overcapitalise for the right property.&nbsp;"

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-july-2023-gold-coast-unit-market-the-strongest-in-the-country">City Beat July 2023: Gold Coast unit market the strongest in the country</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-june-2023-gold-coast-apartments-defy-downturn-rebound-sharply">City Beat June 2023: Gold Coast apartments defy downturn, rebound sharply</a>

Only Brisbane (+1.7 per cent) and Perth (+1.1 per cent) performed better in the unit market over July than the Gold Coast

City Beat August 2023: Gold Coast unit growth continues over winter

In the rapidly expanding landscape of the Gold Coast, <a href="/new-apartments/hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a> stands out as one of the region's fastest-growing and most sought-after areas.

Nestled alongside canals, <a href="/new-apartments/hope-island-qld-4212">the suburb</a> has become a haven for residents seeking easy water access for boating, fishing, jet skiing, and an array of water sports.

Adding to the allure of the location is the new market village, Marina Quays, which epitomises the upscale feel of the suburb. The village boasts an eclectic mix of boutique-style retailers, entertainment options, and a dedicated area for children.&nbsp;

At the heart of the coveted residential suburb lies <a href="/buildings/no-35-grant-residences-35-grant-avenue-hope-island">Aniko Group's No. 35 Grant Residences</a>, the boutique development of 58 townhouses which combine contemporary architecture with innovative landscaping.

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Positioned on one of the last available parcels of <a href="/new-apartments/hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a> waterfront, 35 Grant Residences provides unrivalled bridge-free access to the Coomera River, Broadwater, and the Gold Coast's famous waterways. The prime location offers residents the opportunity to embrace coastal city living at its finest.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant green spaces that surround the development, striking the perfect balance between tranquility and excitement.

The location of 35 Grant Residences within the thriving community of Hope Island allows residents to experience luxury oceanside living paired with upscale dining, premier shopping, and top-notch golfing.

The area's popularity is evident from the rising property prices, with median house prices surging to $1.475 million in 2022, representing a 38.5 percent increase in just 12 months. The average unit price also saw a rise of 16.5 percent, reaching $679,000.

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To ensure the sustainable development of the area, Hope Island is being planned under a specific control plan. The plan foresees a controlled population growth, with a cap set at 18,000 residents.&nbsp;

No. 35 Grant Residences also benefits from proximity to transportation hubs. Hope Island, Helensvale, and Coomera train stations are just a short drive away, offering convenient connectivity to the broader <a href="/new-townhouses/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> region, while the newly constructed M1 Motorway ensures seamless travel to places such as <a href="/new-townhouses/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>, Brisbane Airport, and <a href="/new-townhouses/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a> Airport, all of which are within 45 minutes' reach.

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Positioned on one of the last available parcels of Hope Island waterfront, 35 Grant Residences provides unrivalled bridge-free access to the Coomera River, Broadwater, and the Gold Coast's famous waterways

A vision to create a green oasis in the heart of Hope Island: Around Aniko's No.35 Grant Residences

Life in the development space moves fast.

Developers have to prepare the designs and configurations for their upcoming developments years before they launch the project. They have to have a rough outline of what they can develop as they acquire the site. Then they go through more design consultations before submitting the development application, which can take around 12 months in most councils to approve.

In that time, market demand can change significantly, as can what buyers want. What's important is that developers listen to buyers in the initial stages of marketing, and make changes to the designs if required.

<a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> developer Pacifico Investments has tweaked some configurations in their <a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise apartment development</a>, Florian, and released more two-bedroom apartments with a multi-purpose room in the Monaco Street development in response to heightened demand.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/everything-you-need-to-know-about-florian-apartments-in-surfers-paradise">Everything you need to know about Florian apartments in Surfers Paradise</a>

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There's also the option to secure two parking spaces.

Also part of a new release are larger three-bedroom apartments, as buyers seek larger floorplates.

The strikingly modern tower, already 30 per cent sold, sets itself apart by offering a coveted riverside-facing lifestyle.&nbsp;

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Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-florian-surfers-paradise-takes-advantage-of-its-riverside-and-parkside-location">The best of both worlds: How Florian, Surfers Paradise takes advantage of its riverside and parkside location</a>

The building draws&nbsp;inspiration from the French Riviera, and features apartments designed by Coco Republic.

Expansive full-height glass windows and high ceilings flood the living spaces with light, while the generously sized balconies offer panoramic vistas of the river, parkland, and hinterland.

Pacifico has appointed Alex Scionti's Rocking Horse Construction to construction the development.

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Developers have to prepare the designs and configurations for their upcoming developments years before they launch the project

Buyer demand at Florian, Surfers Paradise apartment development, sees developer meet the market

The $2.3 billion Imperial Square by Azzura, in the heart of <a href="/developments/southport-qld-4215">Gold Coast's Southport area</a>, is nearing a sell out of its first stage.&nbsp;

Imperial Square has drawn in an influx of eager buyers and investors from both local and interstate markets.&nbsp;

Comprising 143 apartments, <a href="/new-apartments/regal-residences-imperial-square-59-73-meron-street-southport">Regal Residences</a> delivers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as two four-bedroom penthouses to the larger Imperial Square masterplan, which will see three buildings erected across the site at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/regal-residences-imperial-square-59-73-meron-street-southport">59-73 Meron Street</a>.

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Since the release of Stage 1, which saw more than 30 per cent (53) of the residences sold by the end of the first quarter of 2021, resulting in $34 million in sales, the demand for the high-end apartments has continued to surge.&nbsp;

A combination of factors has fuelled the surge in demand, with the Gold Coast experiencing a wave of interstate migration and a resurgent property market. The Imperial Square complex itself has achieved high buyer interest with its ambitious vision and offering of a plethora of amenities and luxuries.

A suite of resort-inspired amenity is on offer in the Regal Residences, including the Resident's Lounge, a gym, foyer, bar, as well as a rooftop infinity pool and seating area providing views of the coastal landscape.&nbsp;

There's only a small selection of one and two-bedroom apartments remaining in the first stage release, with prices starting from&nbsp;$420,000.

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The success of <a href="/new-apartments/regal-residences-imperial-square-59-73-meron-street-southport">Regal Residences</a> is not an isolated case in the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast's property market</a>. According to recent CoreLogic data, Gold Coast units have consistently displayed strength in 2023. Last month alone, unit values rose by 1.5 per cent, the highest monthly gain across all capital cities in Australia, while the rolling quarterly gains of 3.9 per cent are the strongest nationwide.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-july-2023-gold-coast-unit-market-the-strongest-in-the-country">City Beat July 2023: Gold Coast unit market the strongest in the country</a>

The robust performance in the Gold Coast's property sector is a testament to the region's appeal, drawing both local and interstate buyers looking for a coastal lifestyle amid the flourishing development and vibrant community.

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Imperial Square has drawn in an influx of eager buyers and investors from both local and interstate markets

Azzura approach sell out of Imperial Square's Regal Residences. Southport apartments

The Brisbane-based&nbsp;<a href="/developers/di-carlo-property-group" target="">Di Carlo</a>&nbsp;Property Group has secured sign off for its Broadbeach apartment tower, Lusso.

It's a move back into the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast apartment market</a>&nbsp;for the family-run company, who&nbsp;in recent years have been developing boutique projects in Brisbane's inner ring.

Lusso, Italian for luxury, will comprise just 15 full-floor apartments&nbsp;at 11 Anne Avenue.

Designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/hal-architects">Hayes Anderson Lynch</a>&nbsp;Architects, the four-bedroom apartments span over 200 sqm internally, with a further 40 plus sqm of balcony space.

The kitchen, complete with butler's pantry, meets the&nbsp;living and dining space, which opens to the balcony&nbsp;oriented to front Anne Avenue and capture south east ocean views. The master suite, complete with walk in wardrobe and ensuite, is also cleverly located at the front of the apartment to capture the views.

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There are a further two bedrooms and a multi-purpose room, which has been designed o act as either a second living area, a home office, or a fourth bedroom.

Crowning Lusso will be the resident amenity rooftop terrace, featuring&nbsp;a&nbsp;pool, gym, sauna and barbecue facilities.

Alfie&nbsp;<a href="/developers/di-carlo-property-group" target="">Di Carlo</a>, one of the family directors at the company, says the design offering should hit the mark for the luxury buyer.

"We produce boutique, owner-occupier developments in Brisbane so we definitely wanted to stay in our lane and produce something that would service that type of buyer on the Gold Coast,"&nbsp;<a href="/developers/di-carlo-property-group" target="">Di Carlo</a>&nbsp;told Urban.

"Its a really nice pocket of the Gold Coast and it's always been on the agenda,"&nbsp;<a href="/developers/di-carlo-property-group" target="">Di Carlo</a>&nbsp;added.

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"This site ticked all the boxes given its centrally located between the beach, the Broadbeach entertainment and dining precinct, the Star Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre."

<a href="/developers/di-carlo-property-group" target="">Di Carlo</a>&nbsp;expects a healthy enquiry mix from local downsizers cashing in on their houses but not wanting to compromise on space, and interstate and Brisbane holiday makers who are looking for a high-end holiday home or weekender.

The development acts as another diversification for the&nbsp;<a href="/developers/di-carlo-property-group" target="">Di Carlo</a>&nbsp;Group, who have recently started developing&nbsp;in&nbsp;the retail and commercial space.

The team have over 40 years experience building and managing in excess of $500 million&nbsp;of property development and construction projects across South East Queensland.

Lusso, Italian for luxury, will comprise just 15 full-floor apartments at 11 Anne Avenue

Di Carlo secure sign off for luxury Broadbeach apartment development, Lusso

In the tranquil coastal suburb of Burleigh Heads, construction on a collection of four luxury townhomes is nearing completion.

The development plans for <a href="/buildings/beju-residences-8-bullimah-avenue-burleigh-heads">Beju Residences</a> were <a href="/news/qld/townhouse-style-dwellings-set-for-burleigh-heads-site">initially lodged in May last year</a> by sporting power couple Erin Holland and Ben Cutting, in a joint venture between their company, Golconda Property Group, K2 Projects, and EM Design.

Situated just moments away from the waters of Tallebudgera Creek and the iconic Burleigh Headland, Beju Residences provide a prime location for residents seeking a tranquil coastal lifestyle.

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Set across a 550 sqm site at 8 Bullimah Avenue, each three-level residence comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a double garage.

One of the standout features of the exclusive residences is the open nature of the roof terrace, which offers a private and inviting space for the occupants of each dwelling. With views of the surrounding area, the roof terrace is equipped with a stairway, lift, powder room, and laundry facilities.

The orientation of each townhome has been carefully considered to maximise natural light and capture the beauty of the surroundings. All four townhouses benefit from a desirable north-eastern aspect, while residences one and four also enjoy additional aspects to the east and north-west.

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Residents will appreciate the convenience of a short 50-metre stroll to the foreshore of Tallebudgera Creek, where they can immerse themselves in the natural surrounds.&nbsp;

The townhomes offer spacious open-plan living areas that seamlessly connect to expansive balconies, providing a perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment.

The entertainer's kitchen is a focal point of each residence, featuring top-of-the-line SMEG Dolce Stil Novo appliances and a large butler's pantry. The master bedroom offers a touch of opulence, with a spacious walk-in robe and a dual vanity ensuite. Abundant storage, ducted air-conditioning, and timber flooring further enhance the luxurious living experience.

One of the townhomes sold earlier this month through CBRE Gold Coast.

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Situated just moments away from the waters of Tallebudgera Creek and the iconic Burleigh Headland, Beju Residences provide a prime location for residents seeking a tranquil coastal lifestyle

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