Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

Gold Coast off the plan townhouses

Joint Venture partners Keylin and Kinstone Group have revealed a collection of absolute waterfront villas at Lakeside, the fourth and final precinct at their 62-hectare Serenity 4212 masterplan near Hope Island.

Construction is underway on the 16 north-facing villas. They each feature four bedrooms, with some also having a pontoon and their own pool.

Adjoining the <a href="/developments/coombabah-qld-4216">Coombabah</a> Lakelands Conservation Area, Lakeside’s vibrant precinct plan is being finalised for the sales launch and is likely to include a mix of low to medium-rise apartments with sculptural architectural design, resident recreational amenities, open spaces, and commercial and retail amenities.&nbsp;

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Adjoining the <a href="/developments/coombabah-qld-4216">Coombabah</a> Lakelands Conservation Area, Lakeside’s vibrant precinct plan is being finalised for the sales launch and is likely to include a mix of low to medium-rise apartments with sculptural architectural design, resident recreational amenities, open spaces, and commercial and retail amenities.&nbsp;

<a href="/developers/keylin-group">Keylin</a> Managing Director Louis Cheung said Lakeside was a rare waterfront offering in the area with access to exclusive resort-style amenities when the precinct is complete.&nbsp;

“When the joint venture acquired Serenity 4212 in 2019, we knew the waterfront real estate and gentle density of the Lakeside precinct was unlikely to ever be replicated at the northern <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, in part due to some of the development’s original planning approvals dating back 20 years,” Cheung said.&nbsp;

“Lakeside’s north-facing villas are in a class of their own and designed to capture breathtaking views of the &nbsp;private Lake Serenity.

“Designed by <a href="/architects/mas-architecture-studio">MAS Architecture Studio</a>, the villas offer spacious living zones to seamlessly blend the inside and outside, complete with high-end finishes, double-storey voids and entertainer kitchens, complimenting the unique natural surrounds of Lake Serenity and Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area."

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Cheung said builder Resort Homes was a strong building partner to bring the Lakeside villas to life and kick-start the final piece of the Serenity 4212 master plan.&nbsp;

“Resort Homes has collaborated with us to finalise the design and building program for this architectural villa collection, which appeals to those looking for an off-the-plan opportunity with delivery certainty in a rare northern Gold Coast waterfront position,” Cheung said.&nbsp;

Located near the Hope Island Marketplace and Links Golf Course, Lakeside is minutes from hospitals, childcare and leading schools, including A.B. Paterson College.

Cheung said the location of Serenity 4212 was unmatched, as a peaceful and relaxing yet well-connected precinct.&nbsp;

“This high-growth northern Gold Coast corridor has really flourished over the past two decades and what we are delivering reflects the modern lifestyle aspirations and amenities that homeowners value,” he said.&nbsp;

“Residents at Serenity 4212 will soon benefit from the <a href="/developments/coomera-qld-4209">Coomera</a> Connector Stage 1 and Hope Island train station, both under construction and set to significantly enhance the area’s connectivity.”&nbsp;

The villas are due for completion by late 2025, and the collection follows the sold-out land release at Serenity Waters, completion of the award-winning Serenity Green townhomes, and completion of Serenity Reserve’s first townhomes and amenities, with the final townhomes under construction.&nbsp;

Keylin Managing Director Louis Cheung said Lakeside was a rare waterfront offering in the area with access to exclusive resort-style amenities when the precinct is complete

Staff Writer

Keylin and Kinstone reveal final stage of Serenity 4212, Helensvale precinct

Busy Gold Coast developer Sherpa Property Group&nbsp;is continuing to expand its residential property pipeline.

Following the kick-off of construction of their luxury Palm Beach apartment development <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-nexus">Perspective Nexus</a>, and the reveal of their latest project Perspective Helm on Chevron Island, <a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa</a>&nbsp;has settled on another site.

They've secured 45 Labrador Street in <a href="/new-apartments/labrador-qld-4215">Labrador</a>, a&nbsp;915 sqm block they bought for $1.5 million where they're planning a small lot subdivision.

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The site, located within Labrador's highly sought-after Golden Triangle, will home Sherpa's collection of brand-new beach homes on the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, dubbed Freedom Vantage.

Boasting a 29.5-metre frontage to Labrador Street, the site has immediate access to the <a href="/new-apartments/broadwater-qld-4380">Broadwater</a>, just a short 150-metre walk away down the locals-only laneway, offering potential residents a coveted beachside lifestyle.

The area is also well-connected to popular establishments such as Charis Seafoods, The Grand Hotel, and various dining and shopping options.

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Labrador, once a quiet holiday suburb, has experienced substantial growth in recent years, evolving into a thriving urban precinct.&nbsp;

Its strategic location near the CBD and the suburb's transformation, including its burgeoning café scene and the emergence of upscale boutiques, bars, and restaurants, has attracted developers and residents alike.&nbsp;

Sherpa is gearing up to launch <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-helm">Perspective Helm</a>, their luxury <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island apartment development</a> of just 10 large-scale residences. They start from $3.5 million.

Labrador, once a quiet holiday suburb, has experienced substantial growth in recent years, evolving into a thriving urban precinct

Sherpa settle on prime Labrador site

It's continued month-on-month gains in the Gold Coast unit market.

CoreLogic's Home Value Index showed another solid gain of one per cent over April, following growth of 1.1 per cent in both March and February.

The median value for a Gold Coast unit, which incorporates both townhouses and apartments, is now at $768,000, having started the year at $727,000. The median far outstrips the median unit value in Brisbane ($600,000) and Melbourne ($613,00).

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-march-2024-what-is-happening-in-the-gold-coast-off-the-plan-apartment-market">City Beat March 2024: What is happening in the Gold Coast off the plan apartment market?</a>

<h2>What happened in the Gold Coast off the plan market in April?</h2>

There was little activity on the Gold Coast in the way of new projects launching to the market in April, however many more are coming in the pipeline.

The only project to launch was Marquee's latest Gold Coast development, La Belle at Palm Beach.

<a href="/new-apartments/la-belle-palm-beach-332-the-esplanade-palm-beach">La Belle Palm Beach</a>&nbsp;will comprise 74 premium beachfront apartments over 14 levels that will take advantage of sweeping views from&nbsp;<a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>.

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The development, with 40 metres of beach frontage, has three, four and five-bedroom apartments on offer, with internal living spaces between 150 sqm and 680 sqm, catering for the owner-occupier.

Designed by award-winning&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects" target="">Cottee Parker</a>&nbsp;Architects and detailed by <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, La Belle&nbsp;is set to offer a diverse range of amenities including a heated outdoor pool and spa, multiple teppanyaki dining bars and entertaining areas, and a resident’s lounge with a billiard room, bar, and a large screen TV.

There will also be a wellness centre with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, yoga and Pilates movement room, Nordic and Infrared saunas, indoor hydrotherapy hot pool and two cold plunge immersion baths.

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Given how tight the market is for new projects, developers who can get their projects in market, with confidence that they're going to go ahead, are seeing strong results.

John Kearney's&nbsp;<a href="/developers/immerse-projects" target="">Immerse Projects</a>&nbsp;has seen a surge in sales at their <a href="/new-apartments/ombre-robina-46-scottsdale-drive-robina">Ombré</a> apartment development in <a href="/developments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a>, hitting the $40 million mark within just four weeks of launching.&nbsp;

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<a href="/new-apartments/ombre-robina-46-scottsdale-drive-robina">Ombré</a>, comprising 95 apartments designed by BDA Architecture, offers a diverse range of floor plans. Some of the one-bedroom apartments have two living areas, as do some of the two-bedrooms. They've been popular given there's nothing like that on the market in the whole of the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld?sort=">Gold Coast</a>.

Kearney's construction company&nbsp;<a href="/builders/greyburn">Greyburn</a>&nbsp;will build Ombré, which is slated for completion in December 2025.

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Veteran Gold Coast developer, Morris Property, is also seeing success at their Broadbeach apartment development, Crest.

<a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest&nbsp;Broadbeach</a>, which marks Morris Property Group's eighth high-rise residential project in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>, recently hit the 50 per cent sold milestone. The first tower in the project tapped into the demand for new apartments in the sought-after Broadbeach postcode.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Crest saw a total of 25 sales, with an average sale price of $1,089,000 per apartment.

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Morris has padded out its future pipeline in their favourite suburb, submitting plans for their 10th residential development&nbsp;<a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">in the suburb</a>&nbsp;neighbouring Surfers Paradise.

Morris has submitted plans for a high-end tower focused on the more affluent owner-occupier at 14 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach, a 607 sqm site next to their&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/opus-16-18-chelsea-avenue-broadbeach">Opus</a>&nbsp;Broadbeach tower which they completed in 2021.

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The plans for 14 Chelsea Avenue. Image credit: Cottee Parker

They've had&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>&nbsp;design a 25-level building with 22 full-floor apartments and a sole two-bed unit. They will sit above three basement levels which will have 45 parking spaces.

"Buyers love Broadbeach because it offers beachside living with metropolitan amenities, which is what the market is after," Morris told Urban back in 2022.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-morris-property-group-plot-another-broadbeach-tower">Exclusive first look: Morris Property Group plot another Broadbeach tower</a>

Getting closer to the launch of their next project is&nbsp;Aniko Group who on their flagship $2 billion mixed-use development, The Landmark in Mermaid Beach.&nbsp;

They <a href="/news/qld/aniko-settle-on-32-5-million-mermaid-beach-the-landmark-site">settled on their $32.5 million</a>&nbsp;<a>Mermaid Beach</a>&nbsp;site, earmarked for&nbsp;four towers which are set to transform the long-vacant property into a&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">vibrant new residential, commercial, dining and leisure precinct</a>.

<a href="/developers/aniko-group">Aniko</a>&nbsp;purchased the 1.13ha site, located at the corner of the&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>&nbsp;Highway and Seaview Avenue, in 2022.

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Elsewhere on the Coast, Sydney apartment developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/chanine-developments" target="">Chanine</a>&nbsp;Developments settled on a secured a site across 1407 Gold Coast Highway and 402-404 The Esplanade through site amalgamation specialists GV Property Group.

<a href="/developers/chanine-developments" target="">Chanine</a>, led by Marwan&nbsp;<a href="/developers/chanine-developments" target="">Chanine</a>, has now lodged plans for a boutique eight-level building with 15 half-floor apartments and a massive five-bedroom penthouse.

<a href="/developers/chanine-developments" target="">Chanine</a>&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.

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<a href="/developers/macquarie-york">Macquarie York</a> is another starting to put their marketing together for their next project, having received approval from the Gold Coast City Council for&nbsp;a 17-level tower&nbsp;at 50 Sunset Boulevarde, a 1,057 sqm riverfront block on the Nerang River facing&nbsp;<a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>'s Home of The Arts building.

<a href="/architects/plus-architecture" target="">Plus Architecture</a>&nbsp;designed the building which will have 42 two and three-bedroom apartments and a three-level, four-bedroom penthouse.

Plus, led locally by Danny Juric, says the project has been "meticulously designed to seamlessly blend with its urban and natural surroundings, achieving a harmonious balance between the human-scale streetscape, riverscape, and the emerging skyline."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/macquarie-york-secure-approval-for-new-surfers-paradise-apartments">Macquarie York secure approval for new Surfers Paradise apartments</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-march-2024-what-is-happening-in-the-gold-coast-off-the-plan-apartment-market">City Beat March 2024: What is happening in the Gold Coast off the plan apartment market?</a> 
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The median value for a Gold Coast unit is now at $768,000, having started the year at $727,000

City Beat May 2024: Gold Coast unit market continues to surge

There's very little in the way of comparison when looking at Miami in Florida and Miami on the Gold Coast.

As a matter of fact, they're polar opposites.

Miami in Florida has the third highest city skyline in the US, after New York and Chicago, while its Gold Coast namesake is at completely the other end of the spectrum. It flies under the radar in the grand scheme of the Gold Coast, and that's just how locals like it.

Miami is the only beachside Gold Coast suburb with a strict three-level height limit on buildings, which essentially&nbsp;puts a cap on density and how much new development can occur.

When there's a cap on supply, there's always long-term price growth, something which is not lost on property investors.

What the two do have in common however is their ability to draw both locals and visitors through culture, convenience, and climate.

It was the combination of liveability and the opportunity to develop in a tightly held location that drew&nbsp;prolific townhome developer Highlife Homes to Miami, sandwiched between the more well-known suburbs of Mermaid Beach and Burleigh Heads, two suburbs where the number of apartments has skyrocketed in the last 15 years.

<a href="/developers/highlife-homes">Highlife Homes</a> secured a site on Hythe Street, 160 metres from Miami Beach, the beachside cafe&nbsp;Piccolo's Espresso Café, and the&nbsp;Miami Surf Club.

The location, and the laid-back Gold Coast lifestyle that has been preserved in Miami compared to some of its now built-up neighbours, has been a major factor for purchasers of Highlife's four villa development, <a href="/buildings/harmoni-on-hythe">Harmoni on Hythe</a>.

Only one townhouse remains in Harmoni on Hythe, which recently welcomed its new residents.

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The remaining townhouse has four bedrooms, however, it's been cleverly designed so the top level bedroom could be used as a mulit-purpose space or a second living room, given it opens onto the outdoor roof terrace which features a full barbecue kitchen and views over the beach.

All up the townhouses have 245 sqm of living space including balconies, with a further 60 sqm of terraces and courtyards. Each courtyard has its own shower, an added feature designed for residents to wash off the sand, rinse the surfboard, or clean the dog.

Highlife, always one step ahead, future-proofed the townhouses for those looking long term, installing an internal private lift in each home.

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Residents at Harmoni are ideally located to take in the very best of what Miami has to offer.

Dotted with open green spaces, Harmoni benefits from being just a five-minute walk from beachside parks such as Don MacSween Park and Ed Hardy Park.

Harmoni is also strategically positioned close to both the Burleigh Golf Course and Pizzey Park, with the multipurpose facility offering rugby, tennis, swimming, netball, gymnastics, and even an athletics track. There's also a skate park and a dog exercise facility.

Miami Aquatic Centre, featuring two heated Olympic 50-metre pools, an indoor training pool, and a children's play area, is just five minutes away, as is Miami Tennis Club, which has ten synthetic grass courts, two air-conditioned clubhouses, and a pro shop.

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Residents of Harmoni on Hythe are also well-connected to the broader Gold Coast area. The nearest bus stop is only a two-minute walk away, while the future light rail will further benefit residents.

The Gold Coast Highway is also home to several dining and retail options. ALDI is just 650 metres away south of the property, while in the other direction, there's the Miami Fish Market, four minutes away.

The Esplanade is also within walking distance, with highly rated dining establishments like Miami Tavern and North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club.

Miami Marketta, just one kilometre from Harmoni, brings the suburb to life at night every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The indoor and outdoor night market features a diverse selection of street food, cocktails, and craft beer, all accompanied by the backdrop of live music.

The sole remaining villa at Harmoni on Hythe is one of just five four bedroom-plus homes for sale on the eastern side of the Gold Coast Highway near the beach.

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Residents at Harmoni are ideally located to take in the very best of what Miami has to offer

Miami Gold Coast: The unassuming beachfront enclave offering the epitome of Gold Coast living

Construction of a new collection of exclusive waterfront villas in Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast will kick off in the next few weeks.

<a href="/builders/alroe-constructions">Alroe Constructions</a>&nbsp;has been appointed by Sand Side Developments to build&nbsp;<a href="/new-townhouses/ocean-suites-on-jennifer-10-12-jennifer-avenue-runaway-bay">Ocean Suites on Jennifer</a>, their $23 million project on Jennifer Avenue.

Four of the seven villas have been sold in the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/runaway-bay-qld-4216">Runaway Bay</a> project which has been designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/stuart-osman">Stuart Osman</a>.

Ocean Suites features seven four-level villas, each with a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, alfresco dining and a bar, a pontoon with direct access to the Broadwater, and a private Italian five-person lift.

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NPA Director Andrew Erwin says the appointment of Alroe Constructions marks a significant milestone for the development which is now well on its way to beginning construction.

“Ocean Suites on Jennifer is a bespoke development with four levels of opulent waterfront living that offers an elevated lifestyle by the ocean,” Erwin says, calling the project a "haven for boaties and water lovers."

"The Broadwater is arguably one of the Gold Coast’s largest and most amazing natural assets and Ocean Suites boasts absolute Broadwater frontage.

"Residents can take in the sunsets with uninterrupted rooftop terrace views, stroll down their private jetty to jump on their boat or jet ski, or take out the kayak or stand-up paddleboard; it is waterfront living at its best."

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Each villa ranges in size from 345 sqm to 388 sqm and has four ensuite bedrooms, two living areas, features like natural stone, wool carpets, and brushed brass finishes throughout, and two entertaining areas including a 10.5m wide undercover patio area, plunge pool, outdoor shower and fire pit area.

The appointed builder, award-winning Alroe Constructions has over 75 combined years of experience building renowned projects on the Gold Coast specialising in high-end townhouses, multi-residential developments, and commercial buildings.

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Alroe Constructions Director Tye Alroe says Ocean Suits on Jennifer is in a league of its own with a smorgasbord of stand-out features, high-end finishes, and an air of contemporary elegance.

“The building mirrors its natural surroundings perfectly through the clever use of natural elements in its construction such as natural stone, timber-look aluminium, concrete, and timber floors which all come together perfectly,” Alroe says.

“Stuart Osman has crafted an exceptional project with a clever use of space; the villas are so spacious, with unrivalled attention to detail and premium materials. Every aspect of the design is high-end, we will be using blockwork concrete combined with lightweight features to give it a soft texture on the outside.&nbsp;

“Our team is looking forward to starting this build because there is so much detail within this project. With a short build time of just 14 months, buyers can expect to be settling into their new homes by mid-2025.”&nbsp;

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Each villa at Ocean Suites on Jennifer is fully equipped with smart home technology offering control over lighting, air conditioning, the video intercom system, and the garage.&nbsp;

Located within the northern Gold Coast suburb of Runaway Bay, the development is 300 metres by canal to the Broadwater by boat or jet ski or just an 80-metre walk to an exclusive beach by the Broadwater.&nbsp;

Ocean Suites on Jennifer is expected to be complete come mid-2025 with the remaining villas starting from $3,395,000.

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Ocean Suites on Jennifer is expected to be complete come mid-2025 with the remaining villas starting from $3,395,000

Alroe Constructions to build Ocean Suites on Jennifer in Runaway Bay

Brisbane-based developer Keylin and joint venture partner Kinstone Group, have released its final collection of townhouses at its new gated Helensvale community, Serenity Reserve.

The final release at&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/serenity-reserve-helensvale-1-lake-serenity-boulevard-helensvale">Serenity Reserve</a>, part of the&nbsp;Serenity 4212 masterplan on Lake Serenity Boulevard, comprises just 30 four-bedroom townhomes priced from $875,000.

They've been designed by both&nbsp;<a href="/architects/dbi">DBI</a> and <a href="/architects/modulus-architects">Modulus Architecture</a>&nbsp;and have been planned around&nbsp;extensive parklands, a state-of-the-art gym, and a resort-style pool, with a focus on spaciousness and harmony with nature.

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The townhomes feature a seamless open-plan layout that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, overlooking views of the <a href="/new-townhouses/coombabah-qld-4216">Coombabah</a> Lakelands Conservation Reserve.

The kitchen is fitted with Smeg stainless steel appliances powered by natural gas, complemented by reconstituted stone benchtops.

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Serenity Reserve is situated at the border of Hope Island and <a href="/developments/helensvale-qld-4212">Helensvale</a>, at the heart of the 65-hectare Serenity 4212 bounded by Lake Serenity, Coombabah, and Saltwater Creeks.

The masterplanned residential community by <a href="/developers/keylin-group">Keylin</a> and <a href="/developers/kinstone-group">Kinstone Group</a>&nbsp;clinched the 2023 UDIA Queensland Award for Excellence in Boutique Development last November.

With the first stage of Serenity Reserve, comprising 19 townhomes, now completed, construction has commenced for this final stage with completion and move-in expected by early 2025.

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The masterplanned residential community by Keylin and Kinstone Group clinched the 2023 UDIA Queensland Award for Excellence in Boutique Development last November

Final townhomes released in Helensvale's Serenity Reserve

As a developer, there's no greater sign of confidence when a fellow developer buys in your project.

That was the case for boutique <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> townhouse developer <a href="/developers/highlife-homes">Highlife Homes</a> at their recently completed four-pack townhouse project in <a href="/developments/miami-qld-4220">Miami</a>, Harmoni on Hythe.

When it was approaching completion, veteran developer Coral Knowles, who has built and developed thousands of dwellings over the years and has been involved in both residential and commercial investment, secured her Harmoni on Hythe villa.

When asked why <a href="/buildings/harmoni-on-hythe">Harmoni on Hythe</a>, for a buyer who really could have picked anywhere up and down the Gold Coast, Knowles said there weren't many boxes it didn't tick.

"I thought it was so unique," Knowles recalled.

"It's right near Miami Beach, one of very few beaches which has retained the relaxed beachside lifestyle the Gold Coast is known for. There's coffee shops within a few steps, the surf life-saving club, and transport options. It has everything you'd need."

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Knowles was wearing two hats when talking to the development team, as both a buyer and a longtime developer.

"My husband is a builder and he spoke to the construction team onsite, as well as Highlife Director James George" Knowles said.

"After a 10-minute conversation he walked away and said 'these guys know what they're doing.'"

The four-bedroom townhouse with views to Miami Beach was initially spotted by Knowles' granddaughter who attends Bond University. Knowles was buying a Gold Coast beach home for the predominantly Melbourne-based family, which her granddaughter could reside in during her studies

"My granddaughter had been tasked with going and finding something near the beach which will suit a number of uses," Knowles said.

"I flew up to the Gold Coast and she showed me the townhouse. After inspecting the development and speaking to the team, there was nothing more to see, we knew that it was the one."

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The sales process was also something that Knowles said was a pleasant experience, rather than it being stressful like most property purchases.

"The Highlife team were so accommodating with every request and we're well engaged during the process. The whole transaction was a pleasant experience," Knowles said.

"To deal with a small, internal team, it doesn't feel like you're being sold to. James Macqueen was the first face we saw at the display and he was our point of contact throughout the whole buying journey. It was a refreshing change of pace to get an end-to-end service from one person.

"From our first conversation to handing over the keys and now to after-purchase care, James and the Highlife team really know how to make things run smoothly and make any prospective purchaser feel comfortable and at ease during the buying process."

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Having now stayed in the home, Knowles says it evokes a very classy feel.

"The fixtures and fittings are everything you would choose for your own home. There's gold tinted taps and even an internal lift. Every part of the project, from the interactions with the builders, sales team, and now the quality of the townhouse, has exceed expectations."

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There is now just one townhouse remaining at Harmoni on Hythe.

The striking side-by-side townhouses have been cleverly designed to cater for everyone from a downsizing family with kids and grandkids, to a weekender for a Brisbane city dweller, given its location just 160 metres from the beach.

They each have four bedrooms, but the fourth bedroom, on the top level of the townhouse, is also designed to be a perfect multi-purpose space or second living room, given it opens onto the outdoor roof terrace which features a full barbecue kitchen.

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Why veteran developer Coral Knowles bought a Harmoni on Hythe townhouse in Miami

&nbsp;South East Queensland developer Rogerscorp is doubling down on its future residential development pipeline following the successful sell out of its Everton Park mini masterplan, Fable by Rogerscorp.

On top of future projects in Margate and Woody Point in Redcliffe, <a href="/developers/rogerscorp-pty-ltd">Rogerscorp</a>, led by managing director Simon Rogers, has submitted a development application for their first residential project outside of Brisbane.

They're in the quiet Gold Coast pocket of <a href="/new-apartments/labrador-qld-4215">Labrador</a>, where they're planning another community-driven development with 42 townhouses at <a href="/new-townhouses/wirra-estate-103-olsen-avenue-labrador">103 Olsen Avenue</a>, near Parkwood Central Plaza and not far from the bordering Biggera Waters.

They've had their go-to architecture firm Z Architects, who also designed Fable by Rogerscorp, put the plans together for the prime nature-laden site. They'll only be using around 40 per cent of it for the development, with the other 60 per cent left untouched as a nature reserve.

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Z Architects talked about the prime 1.5-hectare site and its location in their submission to the Gold Coast City Council.

"The site is located within an ideal proximity to the beautiful Broadwater, the outdoor shopping and dining experiences at Harbour Town, as well as Griffith University and the Gold Coast University Hospital," they said.

The 15,520 sqm site is currently a car yard and borders a garden nursery.

"By replacing the current caryard with contextually appropriate and architecturally designed housing, the use of the site and the streetscape would be vastly improved."

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There will be 12 buildings which will home the 42 townhouses. Stage one will deliver eight of the 12, as well as the resident&nbsp;amenity in which will include an outdoor alfresco and barbecue area with a firepit and adjoining swimming pool.

Three different floorplans have been proposed, but each townhouse will span two levels and have four bedrooms, a minimum&nbsp;of 29 sqm outdoor landscaped space, as well as a double garaging, meaning 84 parking spaces are proposed, as well as a further seven visitor spots.

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Rogerscorp is set to launch its <a href="/new-townhouses/margate-qld-4019">Margate</a> community, another 42 villas at 24 Beaconsfield Street, in a few months.

The project, <a href="/new-townhouses/nautica-by-rogerscorp-margate-24-beaconsfield-street-margate-qld-4019">Nautica by Rogerscorp</a>, will have six separate buildings with three and four-bedroom villas.

Rogerscorp also just secured 23-29 Alfred Street in <a href="/new-townhouses/woody-point-qld-4019">Woody Point</a> where they're in the early stages of planning for an 80-apartment project. They're forecasting to complete the 57-townhouse <a href="/buildings/fable-by-rogerscorp-31-woolworths-street-everton-park">Fable by Rogerscorp</a> in Q4 2024.

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