<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

Beautiful Broadbeach ranked as Apartments.com.au's most searched Queensland suburb in March, unsurprising given the demand profile for the booming pocket just south of the Surfers Paradise hub.

CBRE Residential Director Nicholas Clydsdale, who is marketing APG's Amaya Broadbeach on First Avenue, says Broadbeach's very distinguishable pockets offer something for everyone.

"Northern Broadbeach has a very separate identity to southern and central Broadbeach," Clydsdale says.

"Each of the different areas draw a different buyer. Some prefer to be in the centre, while there are more owner-occupier-centric areas in Northern Broadbeach which draws those who don't want to be in the thick of it, and prefer to be closer to the Surf Club."

We've wrapped up the hottest projects on the market in Broadbeach.

<h2>Project: The Rochester 
Developer:&nbsp;Polycell Developments 
Apartments: 170</h2>

The Rochester is Broadbeach's latest apartment tower to hit the market. It's biggest selling point is its extensive amenity, unrivalled for this type of tower across the Gold Coast.

Situated on an 1813 sqm corner block on Surf Parade and Britannia Avenue, the project has been designed by BDA Architecture with a huge focus on its facilities.

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The Rochester offers residents access to two whole floors of five-star amenities and resort-style living, including the exclusive Executive Club located on level 26.

The Executive Club boasts a full floor of entertainment areas, such as a sky lounge, private and communal dining spaces, a commercial kitchen for catering, and a cellar room equipped with chilled individual wine and whiskey lockers for the secure storage and display of residents' fine wines and liquors.

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The Premier Collection of premium apartments are located above the Executive Club. The Premier Collection includes two-bedroom apartments starting at $1.359 million and three-bedroom plus MPR apartments priced from $2.171 million.

The designer apartments are generously sized, with two-bedroom floor plans starting at 112 sqm. Three-bedroom apartments span156 sqm and start at $1.57 million.

<a href="/news/qld/the-rochester-broadbeach-to-feature-over-2-200-sqm-of-resident-amenity">Read more:&nbsp;The Rochester, Broadbeach to feature over 2,200 sqm of resident amenity</a>

<h2>Project: Victoria &amp; Albert 
Developer: Iris Capital 
Apartments: 401</h2>

Iris Capital's Victoria &amp; Albert project has attracted strong interest from buyers since its inception and has continued to do so throughout its development process.

<a href="/news/qld/victoria-albert-broadbeach-urbans-most-popular-gold-coast-project-in-march">Urban's most popular project in March</a>, V&amp;A will bring will bring over 400 apartments to the central Broadbeach area, on the site of the former Niecon Plaza which has been demolished to make way for the two-tower development which includes extensive retail and dining options at the foot of the buildings.

The two towers, one of 30-storeys and the other 40, are expected to be finished by late 2026.

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Architecture firm DBI have designed the two towers, which offer a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom floorplans, drawing inspiration from the coastal environment and catering to the growing demand for larger apartments.

The project's location, just 50 metres from the beachfront and in close proximity to world-class restaurants, shopping centres, and entertainment venues, has further fueled interest in the residential, retail, and culinary precinct.

Residents will have access to the Podium Club facilities located on the fourth level, designed to enhance the resort-style living experience.

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The facilities include 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 lush sub-tropical gardens.

Topping off the iconic residential offering is the Residents Skylounge on the top level of the Victoria tower. It includes luxury dining, lounge, wellness, and work zones that are perfectly designed to embrace the spectacular views of the surrounding coastline.

<a href="/news/qld/over-50-restaurants-and-cafes-within-300-metres-how-victoria-albert-embraces-the-best-of-broadbeach">Read more:&nbsp;Over 50 restaurants and cafes within 300 metres: How Victoria &amp; Albert embraces the best of Broadbeach</a>

<h2>Project: Amaya Broadbeach 
Developer: Amalgamated Property Group 
Apartments: 120</h2>

Canberra-based developer Amalgamated Property Group, in partnership with Base Developments, are behind the 33-level tower Amaya Broadbeach, at the northern end of Broadbeach on First Avenue.

The DBI-designed tower, now 40 per cent sold and under construction, features a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, priced from $935,000.

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Amaya launched to the market in September last year and has been met with keen interest from buyers who have been attracted to the spacious floorplans, and the fact there's a maximum of four apartments per floor.

The tower was created to seamlessly connect residents with nature. From views of the Hinterland and the ocean waves to the surrounding greenery of parks and streets, the building offers residents a constant connection with their natural surroundings.

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The tower's distinctive form is characterised by its individual yet harmonious east and west facade designs. The east facade features soft horizontal bands that emulate the rhythmic waves of the beach, balanced by glass panelling.

A podium level features a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, resident's lounge and dining room, and an outdoor patio and recreation space with barbecue facilities.

<a href="/news/qld/amalgamated-property-group-starts-construction-of-amaya-broadbeach-apartment-tower">Read more:&nbsp;Amalgamated Property Group starts construction of Amaya, Broadbeach apartment tower</a>

CBRE Residential Director Nicholas Clydsdale says Broadbeach's very distinguishable pockets offer something for everyone.

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Architect-cum developer Joe Adsett's luxury Gold Coast apartment project, Rockpool Rainbow Bay, is starting its construction.

Southeast Queensland building firm Tomkins Commercial has started earthworks on the prime site at 154-156 Marine Parade, which will offer never-to-be-built-out views to Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks.

The $100 million project will comprise 21 high-end apartments

Adsett's design ethos was to deliver a "sub-tropical modernist architectural approach to beachfront apartment living."

80 per cent of apartments in Rockpool are already accounted for.

<a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-architect-joe-adsett-officially-lodges-plans-for-rainbow-bay-tower-rockpool">Read more:&nbsp;Tower reveal: Architect Joe Adsett officially lodges plans for Rainbow Bay tower Rockpool</a>

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“I am pleased to announce that Rockpool is well and truly underway, and we look forward to seeing our vision come to life,” Adsett says.

“Tomkins have been one of Queensland’s leading construction companies for over 70 years and they are well equipped to ensure the delivery of the project.”

In recent years the southern tip of the Gold Coast has undergone a significant urban renewal and gentrification, spearheaded by high demand and limited development sites available.

Three full-floor penthouses have just been released to the market through Pezet Matheson.

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“Now that the project is under construction and we have reached 80 per cent sold, we will be launching the hotly anticipated Rockpool penthouse collection,” Adsett says.

Offering from 520 sqm of luxury living, the jewel in the crown penthouse collection features five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, three living areas, four garaged car parks, a private wine cellar, fireplace, and uninterrupted ocean views, never to be built out.

A mix of three, four and five-bedroom floorplans will be on offer in Rockpool, with sizes ranging from 245 sqm through to 512 sqm.&nbsp;

<a href="/news/qld/joe-adsetts-rockpool-rainbow-bay-apartments-get-green-light-after-unbelievable-buyer-interest">Read more: Joe Adsett's Rockpool Rainbow Bay apartments get green light after "unbelievable" buyer interest</a>

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The exclusive resident amenity includes a private heated lap pool, sauna, gym, beach lockers, and private office space.

Rockpool has secured funding by ANZ with the tower expected to come out of the ground this year.

It's the fourth major funding facility provided by ANZ to the architect-developer in the luxury residential space. ANZ partnered with Joe Adsett and Tomkins to deliver Botanic in New Farm.

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The $100 million project will comprise 21 high-end apartments all with ocean views over Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks

Construction commences at Joe Adsett's Rockpool Rainbow Bay

The Isle of Capri on the Gold Coast is set to see the first large scale residential project in the tightly held island in over three decades.

Local developer Monaco Property Group (MPG) has been given the green light to develop Capri, a gated community with just 48 two and three-level villas.

Designed by award-winning firm Plus Architecture, the 1.2 hectare masterplan will have a central residents lounge, BBQ pavilion, resort style swimming pool, relaxation and cabana areas, and lush tropical gardens.

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Monaco Property Group Managing Director Jonathan Grasso says the project will bring a new level of luxury and inner city living to Isle of Capri.

“Capri includes five unique villa designs, with large open plan living, multipurpose rooms and villa options of three or four bedrooms," Grasso says.

“Capri will feature three storey residences on Elliott Street with private landscaped courtyard entries, two storey residences on Salerno Street with articulated courtyards, and a mixture of two storey residences opening into the communal area."

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Landscape architecture firm LDG has designed a lush tropical oasis at the heart of the estate.

The sales display suite is on site, with kitchen and bathroom interiors and the luxury finishes of Gaggenau appliances, marble bench tops and European oak timber floors.

NPA Projects Director Andrew Erwin, who will handle the marketing of the project, says Capri offers buyers possibly the best new and most strategic inner city real estate on the Gold Coast.

“Isle of Capri is unparalleled with its level of connectivity, allowing simple and 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.

“Residents will be just a short walk to the vibrant Capri on Via Roma shopping and dining precinct, Surfers Paradise, and world-famous beaches. It ticks every conceivable box.”

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Monaco Property Group Managing Director Jonathan Grasso says the project will bring a new level of luxury and inner city living to Isle of Capri

Isle of Capri to get first large scale residential development in three decades

&nbsp;A surge in buyer demand over 2023 has seen Iris Capital's flagship Broadbeach development become Urban's most popular apartment development on the Gold Coast.

The project, <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">also dubbed V&amp;A</a>, has seen a diverse buyer profile over the last few months according to Colliers sales agent Paul Putsay.

"Interestingly V&amp;A is attracting a delightful clientele of fly-in and fly-outs in the Albert tower, while there's been an uptake from hybrid investors and occupiers in the Victoria building."

"The building is also proving to be extremely popular with buyers from Melbourne and Sydney, in no small part because of the $200 million commercial retail and fresh food precinct underneath."

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The extensive commercial precinct will feature a number of retailers, handpicked by Iris Capital CEO Sam Arnaout. The amenity stretches to an extensive range of facilities, located on the fourth level of the podium.

There's 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.&nbsp;

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Victoria &amp; Albert is now over 50 per cent sold, with some $350 million worth of sales to date. There will be just over 400 apartments across the two towers, Victoria and Albert, named after their location on the corner of Victoria and Albert streets.

The apartments have been designed by renowned <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 <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>, on the old Niecon Plaza site, which has now been demolished.

Broadbeach has been a hotspot for developers of late. It ranked as Apartments.com.au's most searched suburb in the Gold Coast, and second only to Brisbane in the whole of Queensland. Broadbeach did rank as the most enquired suburb on Urban in March.

Urban saw a spike in investor enquiry across Queensland in Q1 2023, accounting for around a third of all buyer enquiry.

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Colliers’ Gold Coast director-in-charge Steven King said the latest population forecasts, the strength of the Gold Coast’s employment market and the massive investment in infrastructure across the city is providing the local property market with remarkable resilience.

"Certainly, we’re seeing challenges across the board, driven by higher construction costs and labour constraints causing ongoing housing supply issues, but the Gold Coast is still firing on all cylinders from an economic perspective which will continue to support the residential and commercial sectors in the near term.”

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Victoria & Albert is now over 50 per cent sold, with some $350 million worth of sales to date. There will be just over 400 apartments across the two towers, Victoria and Albert, named after their location on the corner of Victoria and Albert streets

Victoria & Albert Broadbeach: Urban's most popular Gold Coast project in March

Established Melbourne-based residential developer Glenvill and Gold Coast based QNY Group have announced their new joint construction company, Glen Q Constructions, will build their new Broadbeach apartment development,&nbsp;Sunset Residences.

QNY Group and Glenvill joined forces to develop the 21 Broadbeach Boulevard site, in what will be Glenvill's first foray into the Gold Coast apartment market.

They recently launched the 16-level tower, which has just&nbsp;11 full-floor beach residences, one half-floor residence, and a tri-level penthouse with a private rooftop terrace.

They're now set to jointly undertake construction of the project, designed by Contreras Earl Architecture and with interiors by Plus Architecture.

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Glenvill are renowned as residential specialists, and are Australia’s most awarded builder. They have a residential pipeline exceeding $2 billion along with a forward order book of construction projects in excess of $250 million.

Glenvill Developments CEO Len Warson says the creation of the entity will ensure Sunset Residences is delivered to an unprecedented standard.

“Glenvill has a 60-year history delivering upmarket residential homes," Warson says.

"We only build homes and apartments, and have unrivaled experience delivering high-end finishes with exceptional attention to detail, which is what is expected in luxury builds like Sunset Residences."

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Warson said it became obvious that they needed&nbsp;certainty that the builder on this project would deliver the high level of quality they demanded.

“We soon realised that the only way to ensure that level of quality would be met was by taking on the responsibility of building ourselves - this way we can ensure the end product will not only meet buyers’ expectations but exceed them."

QNY Group Director Anthony Quinn, who has long been an admirer of the Broadbeach Boulevard corner site which will offer uninterrupted 270 to 360 degree view corridors that capture panoramic views from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta, says&nbsp;Glen Q Constructions is the ultimate culmination of strength through collaboration.

"With Glenvill and QNY Group’s experience combined we have the skillset and resources needed to produce a high-end boutique development," Quinn says.

“The Glenvill brand is known for high quality, reliability and safe delivery and this security combined with QNY Group’s understanding of the residential sector and thorough local knowledge will ensure we deliver a timeless project to be signposted as a new level of luxury for living on the Gold Coast.”

Construction of Sunset Residences is expected to commence in August 2023.

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They recently launched the 16-level tower, which has just 11 full-floor beach residences, one half-floor residence, and a tri-level penthouse with a private rooftop terrace

Glenvill, QNY Group announce new joint construction company, Glen Q Constructions

The Gold Coast property market is holding up considerably better than some of its southern counterparts, recent research conducted by national project marketing agency Colliers found.

Colliers' latest Market Overview has revealed that the median house price on the Gold Coast has only dropped by $15,000, or -1.5 per cent, to reach $925,000 by the end of 2022 -&nbsp;down from the $940,000 reported by Colliers previously at the peak of the market in June last year.

This is in stark contrast to the rest of the country, where national house prices have fallen more than five times the rate of the Gold Coast.

The report highlights that Gold Coast's property market has remained relatively stable despite the national market experiencing a record fall of 8.4 per cent in CoreLogic's Daily Home Value Index from May last year until January 7 this year.

Colliers’ Gold Coast director-in-charge Steven King said the latest data, supported by continued growth in the city’s commercial property sector, demonstrates that Gold Coast property prices are holding firm amid volatile conditions nationally.

“The latest population forecasts, the strength of the Gold Coast’s employment market and the massive investment in infrastructure across the city is providing the local property market with remarkable resilience,” King said.

“Certainly, we’re seeing challenges across the board, driven by higher construction costs and labour constraints causing ongoing housing supply issues, but the Gold Coast is still firing on all cylinders from an economic perspective which will continue to support the residential and commercial sectors in the near term.”

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The Colliers Market Overview report for February 2023 offers a robust view of the Gold Coast property market with resilience in residential property spilling over into the office, industrial and retail sectors.

The report forecasts the Gold Coast economy will grow four per cent a year over the next three years, making it an economic hotspot in comparison to the Reserve Bank’s estimates of 1.5 per cent growth in the national economy in 2023 and 2024.

Employment on the Gold Coast grew by one per cent over the year, keeping the jobless rate at 2.9 per cent, well below the national rate of 3.7 per cent.

“The Gold Coast employment market is among the tightest in the country, with the jobs market well supported by new businesses relocating to the city to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities,” said King.

Among the key metrics revealed in the Colliers report is the massive take-up of office space on the Gold Coast over the past two years amid low construction activity in the sector.

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The Colliers report notes that retail rents on the Gold Coast have risen by 15 to 20 per cent on average over the year due to rising occupancies, population growth, limited new supply, and higher construction costs.

Supporting the Colliers report’s growth forecasts are projections of massive population increases for key Gold Coast suburbs over the next two decades.

The city’s northern and western suburbs will sustain the highest growth as the city heads towards a population of nearly one million people by 2041 – an increase of 48 per cent from current levels.

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Ormeau-Oxenford will make up most of that population expansion with another 114,000 people expected to live there by 2041. Coomera's population is likely to almost&nbsp;triple, while Worongary-Tallai, Southport-North, and Mermaid Beach-Broadbeach are each expected to double in population.

“These growth forecasts underpin the pace of activity we are currently experiencing across each of the key property categories,” said King.

“The high growth areas to the north and west are likely to drive sustained demand for new developments such as retail to service these areas, as well as industrial and commercial areas to provide key local employments nodes.”

National house prices have fallen more than five times the rate of the Gold Coast over the last 12 months

Gold Coast riding out 2022/23 property correction: Colliers report

Kirra, the small enclave part of the wider Coolangatta, is one of the most sought-after spots across the whole of the Gold Coast.

There's Kirra Point, the world renowned surf break which will be the focal point of the surf events at the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Development down near the water has generally been boutique in nature over the last few years, with most apartments on Musgrave Street and Marine Parade starting from well over the $2 million mark.

Overlooking it all is Kirra Hill, slightly up the slope but still just 350 metres from the sand.

That's where Immerse Projects have found a gap in the market, bringing a more affordable product to the area which has been starved of entry-level stock since Miles Residences by KTQ sold out in early 2020.

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Immerse, led by construction industry veteran John Kearney who leads building firm Greyburn, is developing Rhythm Kirra Hill at 30 Garrick Street, a seven-level building with just 40 apartments.

Prices start from $720,000 for the 71 sqm, one-bedroom units. The two-beds are priced under $1 million, and the largest apartments on offer, the three-bedders with a multi-purpose room, are available at $1,355,000.

A short walk from the famous surf, Rhythm is also a stone’s throw from a vibrant café and dining scene, which is just 150 metres away, with an eclectic collection of high-end restaurants, casual eateries and coffee spots, and unique bars.

The Kirra Point Precinct and The Strand Beachfront Shopping Precinct are 600 metres from Rhythm.

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Kirra and Coolangatta are also home to a collection of beachside boutiques and shopping, while also being just a short drive from national and international retailers at the Gold Coast’s major shopping centre, Pacific Fair.&nbsp;

For those who prefer to get around on public transport, there are several bus routes that service the area, with the main bus terminal located on Griffin Street.

Another popular option is to cycle or walk,&nbsp;with several dedicated paths and trails leading to the beach and other attractions within Coolangatta.&nbsp;

Greyburn kicked off construction on Rhythm in February. They anticipate an 18-month build.

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Kearney says the company is well positioned to deliver Rhythm, having successfully completed a variety of residential projects across South-East Queensland.

“Demand for premium beachside apartments on the southern Gold Coast is higher than ever, so we are excited to be officially under construction with project certainty to bring this highly-desirable project to life."

Jayde Pezet of Pezet Matheson, who is selling Rhythm Kira Hill alongside Ashwin Property, says construction comes hot off the back of strong enquiry for the project.

“The project has been exceptionally well received and many prospective buyers have been enticed by the project’s close proximity to key lifestyle amenities,” Pezet said.

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Immerse, led by construction industry veteran John Kearney who leads building firm Greyburn, is developing Rhythm Kirra Hill at 30 Garrick Street, a seven-level building with just 40 apartments

Rhythm Kirra Hill: How Rhythm apartments take advantage of the Kirra lifestyle

The need for new short-term accomodation in the Southern Gold Coast is set to be filled somewhat by the new Palm Beach Hotel, which has just been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council.

The $120 million project at 1081-1089 Gold Coast Highway will see 126 hotel rooms spread across six levels, with state-of-the-art amenities, including a rooftop pool, gym, spa, and in-house dining.

Award-winning firm Plus Architecture has been engaged to deliver the master-planned hotel.

“Being such a significant project, our team took a considered approach to create a standout development in an increasingly discerning market,” Plus Architecture Principal Danny Juric said.

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Rob Steer's Steer Developments is one of the joint venture partners in the project. Steer says they wanted&nbsp;to create a space that makes our guests feel something special.

"It’s about the entire experience," Steer says.

"A perfect blend of beauty, luxury, and premium quality with a calm, lush, and peaceful serenity.

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“We have always appreciated the Gold Coast’s lifestyle and are excited to contribute to its beauty and make an everlasting impact on the southern Gold Coast.

“While the northern end of the Gold Coast is flooded with hotels, the southern end is ripe for a luxury offering. Along with Mondrian set to open in Burleigh, the timing is perfect for an additional prestige hotel at Palm Beach.”

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Palm Beach Hotel will be delivered in one stage, with construction set to commence in Q4 2023 and completion estimated for Q1 2025.

Steer is fully committed to Palm Beach. He has a solo project, COTE Palm Beach, a collection of just 17 half-floor apartments nearby.

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Cote is located on a prime 810 sqm site at 3 Thirteenth Ave, bounded to the east by Jefferson Lane and just 20 metres from the beach.

“Côte presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers to secure a masterfully designed residence in one of the best beachside locations at Palm Beach,” said Steer.

“We have ensured that Côte sensitively responds to the local context while delivering the absolute best of a luxe lifestyle that is just steps away from the beautiful beachfront, the Palm Beach village precinct and some of the southern Gold Coast’s best cafés, restaurants, bars and boutique retail.”

Demolition has begun on site, and construction is expected to commence in the coming months.

Palm Beach apartment supply has dramatically improved since the early stages of COVID, when projects sold out in double quick time.

<a href="/news/qld/apartments-supply-improves-in-palm-beach-as-graya-secure-approval-for-ripple">Read more:&nbsp;Apartments supply improves in Palm Beach as Graya secure approval for Ripple</a>

Palm Beach Hotel will be delivered in one stage, with construction set to commence in Q4 2023 and completion estimated for Q1 2025.

Palm Beach Hotel approved as Palm Beach development pipeline soars

Global developer MRCB International has&nbsp;unveiled the luxury penthouse crowning their maiden Gold Coast apartment development, 26 Vista in Surfers Paradise.

The 51st-level penthouse, which will be among one of the highest apartments on the Gold Coast, spans a total of 556 sqm and features five bedrooms, one of which presents as a self-contained guest suite.

There's four balconies which offer 360-degree views of the Gold Coast. One of the balconies features an infinity plunge pool.

Raith Anderson, DBI Architects Managing Director, said 26 Vista presents as an undeniably cosmopolitan and contemporary minimalistic home, with deliberately subtropical detailing.

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“This penthouse introduces a level of sophistication and craftsmanship rarely seen in Queensland," Anderson said.

"Every single element has been painstakingly designed, it’s the definition of opulent and contemporary penthouse living."

Central to the apartments is the marble and travertine kitchen, fitted with high-end V-Zug appliances.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the largest living zone, a space dominated by an arc-shaped, built-in sofa that faces the ocean.

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MRCB International CEO Ravi Krishnan is confident that the penthouse at 26 Vista is the ultimate definition of modern luxury.

“True luxury is unwaveringly independent, meticulously crafted, with a highly resolved and curated aesthetic," Krishnan said.

"With this in mind we are leaving final design details up to the purchaser, who will get to pick finishes, paint, and smaller details so this space can be a true extension of their personality.

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“This residence is a resplendent show home, a functional family home, an uncompromising entertainer, and because of that, is a magnificent investment opportunity,” he concluded.

26 Vista is set to be one of the Gold Coast's greenest towers, with the apartments, which feature ultra-efficient appliances, have been designed to benefit from natural heating and cooling to reduce air-conditioning usage.

Residents will be encouraged to transition to electric powered vehicles with a number of EV charging ports that will future-proof the development, while a proposed EV car share service is said to be the first on-site service of this kind on the Gold Coast.

Construction is scheduled to commence on 26 Vista in Q3 of 2023, with the project scheduled for completion in 2026.

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MRCB International CEO Ravi Krishnan is confident that the penthouse at 26 Vista is the ultimate definition of modern luxury.



MRCB reveal $15 million penthouse atop 26 Vista, Surfers Paradise apartment development

When Chapter Two and acquisition partner Kingbella Group secured a prime Palm Beach site in mid-2021, they wanted to develop something which would offer a point of difference in the sought-after Gold Coast enclave.

What they've produced is Callista, a striking collection of just four townhouses less than 200 metres from the beach.

“They are modern-day beach houses," Chapter Two Co-founder Jon Quayle says.

"They're the size of a home but the convenience of a villa."

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Quayle says when they were undertaking their due diligence and looking for development sites, they found that there were plenty of apartment projects to choose from in the area, but there was a lack of brand new townhouses.

“We’re seeing that buyers are spoiled for choice when it comes to apartments in Palm Beach within this price range, but not everyone wants to live in a three-bedroom apartment smaller than Callista that backs on to the highway and could potentially be built out down the track," Quayle says.

"Similarly, entry into a brand new house is unattainable for most in the area now, with recent sales on the same street as Callista exceeding $3 million while anything new build on the beach is upwards of $10 million. &nbsp;

"Callista has shone through and filled this gap in the market."

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For the last few years, Palm Beach has been one of the strongest housing markets on the Gold Coast, if not across the whole of Australia. The median house price increased 45 per cent between February 2021 to February 2023, with research showing many buyers are now looking to house alternatives for their next purchase.

CBRE sold three of Callista's four villas off the plan, but held back one of them to sell completed. Alroe Constructions have just finished the build.

The remaining villa has around 225 sqm of living space, with four-bedrooms, three-bathrooms, three separate living and entertainment zones, double lock-up garage and undercover storage for surf and paddle boards.

The villa is arguably the best, Quayle says. It occupies the prime north-eastern end of the block, giving it an abundance of natural light.

C2 Architecture worked in collaboration with Louise Walsh Interiors to craft Callista, a cool coastal vibe paired with modern touches. Think natural timber elements blended with curved stone, customised fluted joinery pieces and rippled glass in wet rooms. One of the most striking features is the nine-metre-high window void that flanks the open stairwell to maximise natural light.

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A key feature of Callista, which gives it the feeling of a home rather than a townhouse, is the interface with the street. Garages and driveways front the street, whereas typical townhouse projects are serviced by internal roads and driveway handles.

The majority of enquiries have come from owner-occupiers, Quayle says, adding that the buyers, who will move in soon, will be relocating from as close as Mermaid Waters and as far as London.

Chapter Two are working on another townhouse project in nearby Tugun.&nbsp;Alroe Constructions recently broke ground on their Eden project, a collection o five home-sized, park fronting villas located beachside of the highway.

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CBRE sold three of the four villas off the plan, but held back one of them to sell completed. Alroe Constructions have just finished the build

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