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

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

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Coast off the plan apartments

Boutique apartment developer&nbsp;Alroe&nbsp;is currently delivering the most luxurious apartment project in <a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a> right now.

Different to what would be classed as a typical apartment development, the residences at Lune have been designed to be more like exclusive villas, with just six apartments in the building, located on the fringe of Broadwater and only a short walk from Tedder Avenue.

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<a href="/new-apartments/lune-main-beach-19-21-rankin-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">Lune</a> marks the latest milestone in Alroe’s reputation as a leader in low-density developments. With over 13 years of experience across South East Queensland, <a href="/developers/alroe-constructions">Alroe</a> has delivered exceptional homes under its own brand, as well as for other developers, through its in-house construction arm, Alroe Constructions.

We recently visited the Lune site and spoke with Tye Alroe about the project, alongside <a href="/project-marketer/new-property-agent-qld-npa">NPA Projects</a> Director Andrew Erwin, who is overseeing the sales and marketing of the apartments.

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“We designed this architectural building to truly bring the outside in,” Alroe said, adding that the structure's half-moon design was inspired by the ebb and flow of the tides in Main Beach.

The apartments at Lune start from nearly 300 sqm and each have three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and three parking spaces.

Both of the ground-level apartments, and the two two-level penthouses, each have their own private swimming pools.

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Andrew Erwin says&nbsp;Lune delivers exactly what the Main Beach market has been seeking.

“Main Beach is evolving into a luxury destination with a growing demand for boutique, high-quality residences like these,” Erwin explained.&nbsp;

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Construction is well underway, with the building set to top out by Christmas 2024 and handovers expected by mid-2025.&nbsp;

Not since The Monaco, which all-but sold out several years ago, has there been an opportunity to buy something of this luxury and scale in Main Beach.

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Andrew Erwin says Lune delivers exactly what the Main Beach market has been seeking.

"Exactly what the market has been seeking": Inside Lune Main Beach, the epitome of luxury living in Main Beach

Recent Gold Coast downsizers Kim and Adam Crawford didn't just settle for one apartment in Nera, one of the new apartment developments on <a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>.

The Gold Coast locals first bought a three-bedroom apartment in the Parneno Street building, which will be their new home. Impressed with the value on offer, they also secured a two-bedroom apartment.

“My husband and I were nervous about moving from our larger home to a sky home, fearing that we might feel rather claustrophobic," Kim, who hails from Wimbledon in England, says.

"However, Nera’s wow factor pleasantly surprised us, and we don’t feel that this change is like downsizing at all."

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As an entrepreneur running her own beauty business from home, Kim was delighted Nera offered the prospect of still being fully equipped to operate her business and continue doing what she loves.

“We were in total awe of the stunning scenery that surrounds us, with a little bit of everything from the hinterland, river to the ocean, it’s truly breathtaking.”

While some living space is sacrificed, residents benefit from significant amenity, which was a big attraction to Kim.

“I cannot speak more highly of the rooftop amenities, the pool that overlooks Surfers, a yoga platform, and plunge pools are a few indulgences that I love about Nera.”

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The resident’s roof deck has 360-degree views along with amenities including an infinity rooftop pool, wellness spas, a fitness centre, residents’ private dining, sky lounges with fire pits, and a yoga platform.

<a href="/new-apartments/nera-residences-chevron-island-8-10-parneno-street-chevron-island">Nera</a>, developed by <a href="/developers/bastion">Bastion Property Group</a>, comprises 81 apartments, six sky homes, and a full-floor penthouse.

Construction has commenced. Nera is expected to be completed in 2026.

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Nera, developed by Bastion Property Group, comprises 81 apartments, six sky homes, and a full-floor penthouse

From Wimbledon to Chevron Island: Urban Buyer Q&A

The hot new apartment market in Palm Beach is set to receive another injection of luxury apartments in early 2025, with two recent approvals paving the way for more half and full-floor apartments near the beach.

Sydney-based developer <a href="/developers/chanine-developments">Chanine Developments</a> has been given the green light to develop its first project outside of New South Wales, while local developer <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Macquarie York</a> has its sights set on launching <a href="/new-apartments/cirrus-palm-beach-1101-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">Cirrus</a> after its recent approval.

Earlier this year Chanine Developments secured a prime site across 1407 Gold Coast Highway and 402-404 The Esplanade, swiftly filing plans for a boutique eight-level building with 15 half-floor apartments and a massive five-bedroom penthouse with a private rooftop pool.

Read more:&nbsp;Palm Beach: <a href="/news/qld/palm-beach-the-most-indemand-off-the-plan-apartment-market-on-the-gold-coast">The most indemand off the plan apartment market on the Gold Coast</a>

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Marwan&nbsp;Chanine&nbsp;said the vision&nbsp;is to bring the opulence of the Eastern Suburbs to&nbsp;<a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, in both finishes and aesthetics.

"The team is consistently looking across the entire eastern seaboard, and we've always loved Queensland,"&nbsp;<a href="/developers/chanine-developments" target="">Chanine</a>&nbsp;said of their first project outside of New South Wales.

"We're not building anymore coastline, so there's always value on the water."

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Chanine has completed several developments across Sydney over the years, and is soon to launch a new project in Bellevue Hill, one of Sydney's most affluent suburbs.

The project is expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2025.

Macquarie York is working toward an early 2025 launch of Cirrus, which also recently received approval from the Gold Coast City Council.

Cirrus is further south than the Chanine development, near the Palm Beach Surf Club and meeting the prestigous Jefferson Lane. It will comprise just 10 full-floor apartments and a two-level penthouse.

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Cirrus will also feature a level one recereation deck with a swimming pool and lounge area overlooking the ocean.

Macquarie York secured a height uplift for Cirrus, at 13 levels. Managing Director Roy Skaf highlighted the strong engagement from the Gold Coast City Council to get the project approved.

“I want to acknowledge the exceptional engagement from Gold Coast City Council Oﬃcers throughout the assessment process, and thank both the Planning &amp; Regulation Committee and Full Council for their overwhelming support of this landmark development," Skaf said.

"Their vision and support have been instrumental in bringing Cirrus to life.”

Macquarie York had Plus Architecture take the architectural lead for the development.

“Having experienced Plus Architecture’s design excellence capabilities on Nina Chevron Island and Sunset Residence in Surfers Paradise, we knew they could help us achieve something truly exceptional here," Skaf added.

"The result speaks for itself – Cirrus will be an iconic addition to Palm Beach’s skyline and sets new standards for sophisticated beachfront living on the Gold Coast.”

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Plus Director Danny Juric said they approached the&nbsp;project as an opportunity to demonstrate how design excellence can transform a site into an architectural landmark.

"Our collaborative process with Council, often involving real-time design refinements sketched during meetings, helped us create a building that not only maximises resident amenity but makes a genuine contribution to Palm Beach’s urban fabric.”

“The building’s form is deliberately shaped to maximise setbacks and optimise views, while its street level interface creates a welcoming presence that strengthens Palm Beach’s emerging village heart.”

Palm Beach has been one of the most searched suburbs on Urban since the pandemic hit in early 2020, and its popularity hasn't abated.&nbsp;

The problem has only been surrounding stock, rather than demand. Projects back in 2021 and 2022 flew off the shelves and quickly sold out, leaving buyers waiting for the next available development, which wasn't forthcoming as the market went through a cycle of developers buying sites and submitting applications.

Luke Reaby from site amalgamation specialists GV Property Group says record revenues in the off the plan sector have renewed developer confidence, especially in beachside areas, making luxury projects the most feasilbe to deliver

Palm Beach has been one of the most searched suburbs on Urban since the pandemic hit in early 2020, and its popularity hasn't abated

Two new luxury apartment developments coming to Palm Beach in early 2025

The <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> is set to see an exciting wave of new apartment developments completed in 2025, adding to the region's ever-growing skyline and reinforcing its reputation as one of Australia's most sought-after destinations for both investors and residents.

As demand for premium living spaces continues to rise, these seven new off the plan developments each offer a distinct style of living, ranging from island retreats and gated communities to absolute beachfront properties—and everything in between.

Several of these developments, marketed during and shortly after the pandemic, have attracted a significant portion of buyers from Sydney and Melbourne, many of whom plan to relocate to the Gold Coast upon completion or soon after.

In this article, we take a closer look at the what, the who, and the where of the best new developments completing on the Gold Coast in 2025.

<h2>What: Pipis</h2>

<h3>Who:&nbsp;SIERA</h3>

<h3>Where:&nbsp;303 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga QLD 4225</h3>

The best beachfront apartment development to complete next year is SIERA's <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a> in <a href="/developments/bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga</a>.

Just two half-floor apartments remain, not including the two-level penthouses which will be released to the market early next year.

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Pipis comprises just 17 apartments on the dress circle Golden Four Drive and will also feature&nbsp;a heated lap pool, gym, and sun lounge deck.&nbsp;

Around 65 per cent of the buyers so far have been from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, a mix of owner-occupiers, downsizers and investors, while 35 per cent have come from interstate, outside of Sydney and&nbsp;<a href="/developments/melbourne-vic" target="">Melbourne</a>.

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<a href="/builders/lps-group">LPS Group</a> has officially topped out Pipis, with the internal fit out coming soon which will see residents move in in early 2025.

<h2>What: Tapestry</h2>

<h3>Who:&nbsp;SIERA</h3>

<h3>Where:&nbsp;39 Darrambal Street, Chevron Island QLD 4217</h3>

<a href="/developers/siera">SIERA</a> is also working on <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a> on Chevron Island, its debut Gold Coast apartment development.

The 22-level, <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA</a>-designed tower comprises 113 apartments that have proven popular with downsizers and those from regional NSW and VIC.

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The rooftop is one of the best on the Gold Coast, with home to a private dining space and kitchen, which can be closed off, lounge and fire pit, yoga lawn, pool, spa and sundeck, barbecue and alfresco area, gym, sauna, steam room, and lounge area separated by extensive landscaping.

Tapestry was the first development SIERA took on in the Gold Coast, having spent several years building boutique townhouse developments in Brisbane's inner-ring.

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SIERA Founder Brent Thompson had been&nbsp;scoping out the Gold Coast market for 18 months before purchasing a prime 1500 sqm site on Darrambal Street.

On submitting plans for Tapestry in 2021, Thompson said&nbsp;<a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>&nbsp;has a "great local community".

"It's a tight-knit community, while being ideally located just a five-minute walk from the international tourist hub of Surfers Paradise."

SIERA's in-house construction team is delivering Tapestry, a 22-level tower with 113 apartments just off the Thomas Street retail strip.

"We have always built in-house, so it was really more about building a team of experienced high-rise staff to deliver Tapestry as we always have as builder/ developer," Thompson says.

<h2>What: Capri</h2>

<h3>Who:&nbsp;Monaco Property Group</h3>

<h3>Where:&nbsp;81 Salerno Street, Isle Of Capri QLD 4217</h3>

<a href="/new-townhouses/capri-villas-81-salerno-street-isle-of-capri">Capri</a> will be the only major townhouse development to be completed in the heart of the Gold Coast in 2025.

More like a luxury villa community rather than the traditional townhouse, Capri, named after its location on the Isle of Capri, is being built by Greyburn on behalf of developer <a href="/developers/monaco-property-group">Monaco Property Group</a>.

Construction is on track for completion in late 2025.&nbsp;

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The gated Capri comprises&nbsp;48 two and three-level villas designed by <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a> and BDA Architecture.&nbsp;

The villas have been cleverly oriented around central resort-style amenities like a resort-style pool,&nbsp;barbecue area, and a lounge with a kitchen and fireplace.

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Capri is just a short walk from the cafes and shops of Capri on Via Roma.

So far the villas have been popular with empty nesters from nearby suburbs, as well as from interstate early retirees.

<h2>What: Lagoon</h2>

<h3>Who:&nbsp;Drew Group</h3>

<h3>Where:&nbsp;11 Cronin Avenue, Main Beach QLD 4217</h3>

Jon Drew's <a href="/developers/drew-group">Drew Group</a> is progressing well in its twin-tower Main Beach development, <a href="/new-apartments/lagoon-main-beach-11-23-cronin-avenue-main-beach">Lagoon Main Beach</a>.

The $390 million development is currently under construction by building giant <a href="/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchison's</a>, who are expecting a Q3 2025 completion.

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Lagoon is the largest development in the area in three decades with 259 apartments.&nbsp;

Designed by Plus Architecture, Lagoon boasts premium amenities, including a central pool oasis, fitness centre, yoga deck and a business hub.

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It's attracted a wide variety of buyers, given it has offered one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments since its launch.

Lagoon Main Beach is around 85 per cent sold.

<h2>What: Lune</h2>

<h3>Who:&nbsp;Alroe Constructions</h3>

<h3>Where:&nbsp;19-21 Rankin Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217</h3>

Another development that will also be completed in <a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a>, less than 600 metres from Lagoon, is&nbsp;<a href="/developers/alroe-constructions">Alroe</a>’s boutique development, Lune.

<a href="/new-apartments/lune-main-beach-19-21-rankin-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">Lune</a> is a low-rise project comprising six half-floor apartments, each with nearly 300 sqm of living space.&nbsp;

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Each villa-style apartment includes three ensuite bedrooms, expansive outdoor areas, and private pools for the ground-level apartments and penthouses.

Designed to provide a spacious, laid-back coastal lifestyle, Lune has already garnered strong local and interstate interest.

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Alroe's in-house construction company, <a href="/builders/alroe-constructions">Alroe Constructions</a>, is handling the build. Construction began in May 2024, with completion anticipated in mid-2025.&nbsp;

<h2>What: Yves</h2>

<h3>Who:&nbsp;Hirsch &amp; Faigen</h3>

<h3>Where:&nbsp;7-9 Mermaid Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218</h3>

The sold-out <a href="/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves Mermaid Beach</a> is Melbourne developer <a href="/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>'s third successful development on the Gold Coast. They debuted with Hemingway Palm Beach, before then completing Emerson in Kirra earlier this year.

Yves, their largest development on the Gold Coast, has 146 apartments across a 26-level building not far from the beach.

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They've had the same team throughout their Gold Coast journey, with <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> handling all the designs and Hutchinson's building each development

Hutchies is forecasting a mid-2025 completion of Yves, which features a&nbsp;gym, sauna, barbecue areas, and a rooftop lounge with ocean views.&nbsp;

In this article, we take a closer look at the what, the who, and the where of the best new developments completing on the Gold Coast in 2025

Gold Coast's top six new developments completing in 2025

Two years after apartment developer <a href="/developers/polycell-group">Polycell</a> spent nearly $45 million on the 1980s timeshare Voyager Resort in Broadbeach, they have unveiled their redevelopment plans.

Currently delivering <a href="/new-apartments/the-rochester-broadbeach-143-surf-parade-broadbeach">The Rochester</a> nearby and <a href="/news/qld/exclusive-the-rochester-developer-polycell-locks-sights-on-next-gold-coast-apartment-project">buying out owners in the apartment building Sandpiper</a>, Polycell is making another development move.

They have submitted plans to build a 59-level tower at 167 Old Burleigh Road, a prime 2,076 sqm site at the corner of Elizabeth Avenue. The site is next to the under-construction Luxe Broadbeach and in front of the twin Oracle towers, which were completed in 2010.

The proposed development includes 130 apartments in two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, along with a ground-floor café and basement and podium parking for 317 vehicles.

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BDA Architecture, who designed The Rochester for Polycell, has taken the architectural reigns for the new project, dubbed 167.OBR in the documentation submitted to the Gold Coast City Council last week.

BDA said the project&nbsp;presents an exciting opportunity to create a landmark residential tower within the vibrant, high-density Broadbeach precinct.

"[The] development is designed to respond to the existing built form character, landscape, climate and neighbourhood character to reinforce a strong sense of place and local identity," BDA noted.

"The proposed tower architecture embodies a contemporary, yet elegantly restrained, fluid vernacular. The structure is articulated with a glazed façade infused with coastal tactility, featuring fluid, soft edges that echo the gentle contours of the Gold Coast landscape."

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The design preserves most of the existing Norfolk pine streetscape and natural organic edges.

"This approach not only respects the existing landscape but also strengthens the connection between the development and its context."

When referring to the podium, BDA said the architecture is a cohesion of contemporary sub-tropical vernacular infused with a coastal tactility.

"The fluid organic form portrays the organic nature of the Gold Coast landscape layered with a timeless material palette creating a rich and layered coastal effect."

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Crowning the podium will be two swimming pools: one 25 metres long, flanked by daybeds, and the other a smaller pool adjacent to barbecues and alfresco dining areas.

A gym, yoga room, and Peloton room have been proposed for the podium rooftop, along with a hot and cold plunge pool, spa, steam room, sauna, treatment room, and a games room.

Additional amenities will be located on levels 38 and 39. Known as the 'Club Lounge,' the first level will feature a zen lounge with a tea bar and private terrace, several lounge and dining areas, and a meeting room. The upper level will include a library with an art wall, a cinema, a gym for personal training, a games room, more dining and lounge spaces, and two private club rooms, positioned either side of a wine storage room.

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A maximum of three apartments per floor will be spread across the tower. The proposed layout includes 79 three-bedroom apartments, 32 two-bedroom apartments, 15 four-bedroom apartments, and four five-bedroom apartments, along with three sub-penthouses and a two-level penthouse featuring a cinema, gym with hot and cold plunge pools, and a private 14m lap pool.

Currently, the site is home to the Voyager Resort timeshare building, which was launched in the mid-1980s. A large portion of the 2,000 sqm site is occupied by a tennis court and swimming pool. Voyager Resort is made up of 62 one-bedroom apartments across a 16-level building.

Poylcell, an international company specialising in packaging primarily as well as property development and asset management, debuted in the Gold Coast off the plan apartment market in 2023 with The Rochester, 182 apartments on Surf Parade.

Currently, the 167 Old Burleigh Road site is home to the Voyager timeshare building, which was launched in the mid-1980s. 

First look exclusive: Polycell set sights on new Broadbeach apartment development

The Gold Coast new apartment market is showing no signs of slowing down.

The latest Colliers Market Overview for September revealed that the average price of a new apartment has surged to a new high of $1.77 million.

The latest price for the June quarter has risen from almost $1.4 million compared to the same period last year as the market continues to be driven higher by high demand and constrained supply, amid rising construction and debt costs.

However, Colliers says it’s not only buyers at the luxury end of the market that are feeling the price pinch as most houses on the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> are currently selling between $1 million and $2 million – a massive increase over the past four years as the Gold Coast construction sector struggles to keep pace with interstate and intrastate migration.

“Apart from the record median price for new apartments, the key findings in our latest report reveal the dramatic price growth of residential property on the Gold Coast since the pandemic,” said Steven King, the Gold Coast Director in Charge at Colliers.

“Just a few short years ago, the dominant price bracket for house sales on the Gold Coast was between $400,000 and $700,000 whereas now it is $1 million to $2 million.

“Price growth has effectively been supercharged on the Gold Coast although we are now seeing affordability, particularly for homes, beginning to temper that growth.”

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The Colliers research reveals that Gold Coast home prices have increased 76 per cent since the pandemic in 2020 and 12 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June.

In 2024, houses that sold for $1 million or more accounted for 59 per cent of total sales, which is up from 18 per cent in 2020, as population growth intensified the pressure on prices. House sales above $2 million have increased their share of total transactions from 3 per cent to 13 per cent during the same period.&nbsp;

Apartment prices in general have also grown at a heady pace over the past four years - although not as quickly as houses - at 60 per cent to a median price of $761,000. Colliers points out that apartment prices on the Gold Coast are now comparable to house prices in 2020 and early 2021.

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“While the latest median price for new apartments of $1.77 million has been driven by sustained demand and limited supply at the top end of the market, it actually reflects what is happening across the broader property market on the Gold Coast,” King added.

“Certainly, prices at the very top have pushed new highs and clearly set this sector apart from the broader market, but it’s also a bellwether of where the Gold Coast market, in general, is heading as affordability issues hamper some sectors.

“For the moment, we are not seeing a lot of push-back from buyers at the premium end of the market but, if this sector of the market slows, we could expect this to eventually impact the broader market.”

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The Colliers report points out that the Gold Coast economy has grown strongly since the pandemic and so has its appeal that has led to more visitors, residents, and investors, who have supported the steady increase in property prices.&nbsp;

Migration has also driven a changing demographic on the Gold Coast since the pandemic, led by an influx of professionals and investors drawn to the region’s modern facilities and expanding infrastructure.

Colliers Residential Director David Higgins says rising&nbsp;costs are playing a part in overall price growth on the Gold Coast, but so is a shortfall in supply with the latest dwelling approvals showing the Gold Coast is failing to deliver enough homes to meet the targeted population growth of the next two decades.

Colliers notes that the rise in the median price for new apartments shows that underlying demand has yet to wane, which continues to support prices for available development sites, especially those in prime locations with protected view corridors that facilitate premium residential offerings.&nbsp;

“The values for these transactions have remained relatively stable while developers of premium boutique projects are passing on higher construction costs to buyers,” Higgins said.

Colliers says that luxury developments that command premiums are particularly attractive to downsizers by offering exclusivity, quality and prime locations.&nbsp;

The development of new apartments is currently focused on the central Gold Coast precinct, which comprises Southport, Surfers Paradise, and Broadbeach.

The June quarter saw 331 new apartment sales, with V&amp;A at Broadbeach and Imperial Square at Southport contributing nearly 50 per cent of these sales.&nbsp;

Colliers points out that the Gold Coast economy has grown strongly since the pandemic and so has its appeal that has led to more visitors, residents, and investors, who have supported the steady increase in property prices.

Gold Coast new apartment prices hit record high

Busy apartment developer Mosaic Property Group is going through its site acquisition phase, securing yet another development site on the Gold Coast.

Fresh off the back of buying prime sites in Broadbeach and Palm Beach, the <a href="/developers/mosaic-property-group">Brook Monahan-led developer</a> has purchased again, in an area they know all too well.

The site, at 166 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads, will be their fifth project in the sought-after suburb. They've previously completed&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/grace-by-mosaic-4-second-avenue-burleigh-heads">Grace by Mosaic</a>&nbsp;(January 2023),&nbsp;Augusta by Mosaic,&nbsp;(August 2024), and&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/florence-by-mosaic-42-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads" target="_blank">Florence by Mosaic&nbsp;</a>(completed September 2024). Their fourth Burleigh Heads apartment development,&nbsp;<a href="https://mosaicproperty.com.au/buying/isabel-by-mosaic/" target="_blank">Isabel by Mosaic</a>, is due&nbsp;for completion mid-2026.

The new development will form part of Mosaic's Masterpiece Series, a collection of developments aimed at the premium end of the market.

EMK Architects has drawn up the plans for 28 half and full-floor apartments and skyhomes across a 17-level building,

The building will replace a 1970s block of 10 apartment on 1,012 sqm. GV Property Group's Antonio Mercuri amalgamted the site that has 20 metres of frontage to The Esplanade.

Last month Mosaic <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-mosaic-file-plans-for-fifth-broadbeach-apartment-development">filed plans for their fifth apartment development</a> in Broadbeach. The site, on Mary Avenue, also put together by GV Property Group, sits opposite the Broadbeach State School.

They're planning 59 apartments across a 38-level tower designed by Fraser &amp; Partners.

Mosaic is&nbsp;currently delivering sister towers&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/lily-by-mosaic-4-rosewood-avenue-broadbeach">Lily by Mosaic</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/marella-146-surf-parade-broadbeach">Marella&nbsp;by Mosaic</a>&nbsp;in the area, after previously completing Bela and Dawn nearby.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-mosaic-file-plans-for-fifth-broadbeach-apartment-development">First look exclusive: Mosaic file plans for fifth Broadbeach apartment development</a>

Mosaic's next Gold Coast development to hit the market will be <a href="/new-apartments/sophia-by-mosaic-1357-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">Sophia by Mosaic</a>&nbsp;at 1357 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach. That will have 32 apartments designed by bureau^proberts.

The developer is also busy in Brisbane, preparing to launch <a href="/new-apartments/the-bedford-by-mosaic-16-30-prospect-street-kangaroo-point">The Bedford by Mosaic</a>, a site bought from Woolworths' development arm Fabcot, who had secured approval for 128 apartments.

Mosaic tweaked the plans, dropping the one-bedroom apartments and increasing the number three and four-bedroom apartments which is more akin to their development ethos. They're keeping the full-line Woolworths at street level.

On the site purchase, Monahan emphasised the long-term significance of the acquisition.

"This iconic site has been on our radar since 2016, known to many as a dormant opportunity burdened by years of challenges," Monahan said.

"After a thorough 12-month process, we are honoured to have been entrusted by Woolworths to bring this landmark site to life. It is a truly special location."&nbsp;

Monahan said Kangaroo Point has long awaited a project that introduced essential amenities while further elevating the area's architectural landscape.

"Our collaboration with Woolworths is rooted in a shared vision—to seamlessly integrate luxury living with retail convenience, ultimately enriching the lives of residents and the broader community."&nbsp;

The new development will form part of the Masterpiece Series, a collection of developments aimed at the premium end of the market.

First look exclusive: Mosaic secure another Gold Coast apartment development site

Gold Coast and Canberra apartment developer, Morris Property Group, has completed Malo Broadbeach, its eighth apartment development in the booming suburb south of Surfers Paradise.

Located on Jubilee Avenue, a stone's throw from the <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> Light Rail stop and Pacific Fair, <a href="/buildings/malo-broadbeach-8-jubilee-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Malo</a> is made up of just 16 half-floor apartments across a nine-level building.

Each apartment has three bedrooms and around 130 sqm of internal living space.

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The apartments have been designed to take in as much of the surrounding area as possible, with floor-to-ceiling, double-glazed windows and doors that maximise views of the Gold Coast skyline and coastline.&nbsp;

Located in the heart of Broadbeach, Malo offers residents convenient access to some of the area’s most popular attractions.&nbsp; A short walk takes residents to Surf Parade, a lively hub with a range of dining options, while the famed Pacific Fair, the fifth largest shopping centre in the country, is just a few streets away.

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Kurrawa Beach and its surrounding parklands are a short walk.

Malo offers the most affordable apartments the Gold Coast has seen, and likely will see, for years.

Morris is working nearby on its 11th Broadbeach tower,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest Broadbeach</a>.

Much like Malo, Crest is also <a href="/news/qld/why-we-are-downsizing-to-crest-broadbeach-urban-buyer-q-a">attracting the downsizer market</a>.&nbsp;

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Morris completes eighth Broadbeach apartment development, Malo

John Camilleri, the famous breeder of the legendary mare Winx, has continued his spending spree in the new development market on the Gold Coast.

Earlier this year, the Sydney-based breeder paid just over $30 million for Pacific Point, a 10-level apartment block, and a three-level duplex, from fellow racing identity, Aquis billionaire Tony Fung.

The 1,682 sqm site at 3464-3468 Main Beach Parade, <a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>, had been earmarked for a 48-level hotel with 580 rooms. Camilleri has already reworked the plans, now proposing a 40-level tower with 93 apartments.

He's emerged again on property records, swooping on another project.

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He's spent $53.65 million on Garfield Terrace, the 1,500 sqm site that was pitched for AALTO, a luxury tower with 75 apartments.

<a href="/new-apartments/aalto-75-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise">AALTO</a>, at 75-79 Garfield Terrace, was being developed by Sydney-based Weiya Holdings, the developer behind De-Luxe, the redevelopment of the Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade in Burleigh Heads.

AALTO launched in late 2022, and reportedly secured a flurry of sales including a $15 million penthouse that was bought by a local who works in the property industry.

The penthouse had been slated to have&nbsp;five bedrooms, its own cinema room, a gym, an indoor and outdoor kitchen, and a 15-metre swimming pool.

Locals had driven the majority of enquiry, selling agent Patrick Pancur said.

A series of setbacks however has meant there's been no site activity, with a builder never appointed.

The site sale is just shy of the <a href="/news/qld/first-look-ktq-sell-garfield-terrace-site-for-56-million-as-demand-soars-for-gold-coast-beachfront-sites">$56 million secured by Peggy Glannery's KTQ</a> for its 2,025 sqm site just down the street at 27 Garfield Terrace.

Camilleri has emerged yet again on property records, swooping on another failed project.

First look exclusive: Winx breeder John Camilleri continues Gold Coast apartment development site spree

Apartment developer Mosaic is onto its fifth tower in as many years in the booming <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>.

<a href="/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic</a>, currently delivering sister towers <a href="/new-apartments/lily-by-mosaic-4-rosewood-avenue-broadbeach">Lily by Mosaic</a> and <a href="/buildings/marella-146-surf-parade-broadbeach">Marella&nbsp;by Mosaic</a> after previously completing Bela and Dawn nearby, has filed plans for 59 apartments at 22 Mary Avenue, next door to the <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-abedian-family-reveals-broadbeach-apartment-plans">new 47-level tower</a> planned by <a href="/developers/abedian-co">Abedian &amp; Co</a>.

Mosaic had Melbourne-based architecture firm Fraser&nbsp;&amp; Partners create the scheme for the 38-level building.

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Elenberg Fraser, who designed the soon-to-be-completed Mondrian in <a href="/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a> but whose majority of work has been in the Victorian capital, cited the famous quote from German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in its design statement submitted to the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> City Council this week

“A statement of minimalist design, stripping away the unnecessary to reveal the essence of structure and space.”

The three-level podium will be occupied by car parking, while the fourth and fifth levels are dedicated to amenities like a swimming pool and pool deck, a gym, and a wellness area with a sauna, steam room, cold plunge, magnesium plunge, and a spa, and a library lounge,&nbsp;boardroom, and an office.

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There will be just two apartments per floor from level six to level 33, one with three bedrooms and 166 sqm of internal living space and the other with three bedrooms and an MPR with just under 200 sqm of internal space. They each have an 18 sqm balcony, oriented east to face the ocean.

The top three levels will home three full-floor penthouses, each with four bedrooms, a home office, and several entertaining areas. They will have 365 sqm of living space.

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GV Property Group's Luke Reaby put the site together, securing around a 40 per cent uplift on values for the eight individual owners in the late 1960s building.

The 1,014 sqm site has a 33-metre frontage to Mary Avenue, a popular street for both developers and buyers due to its proximity to Broadbeach State School, which ensures protected views of the beach and ocean.

Mary Avenue has been a popular street for new apartment developers and buyers due to its protected views of the ocean

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