The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

Joel Robinson

Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

House And Land

SKF Development has timed the release of their Sceniq Bilambil Heights development on the Tweed Coast perfectly, at a&nbsp;time when demand for residential land on both sides of the Queensland border is at a record high.

The $59 million subdivision planned for a 15.8-hectare site bounded by Walmsleys Road and Stott Street will deliver 100 large residential homesites with an average size of 1,200 sqm into a severely undersupplied market, with a masterplan that also incorporates a community park.

SKF Development has released the first stage of the project, comprising 30 homesites, many with ocean views, exclusively by invitation to locals who had previously registered their interest, with a full launch to the wider property market planned in the new year.

“We are over the moon with the response so far to Sceniq Bilambil Heights, which has been extremely well received by locals,” said Eric Zhao, Director of SKF Development.

“Our plans for this unique, elevated site have struck a chord with buyers who have been pleasantly surprised by the comparative affordability of the residential homesites we are presenting to the market."

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The project sales team has been swamped with enquiries for the premium residential homesites ahead of the official launch, saying it received 350 preliminary expressions of interest within a week of announcing its plans, with 250 of those received on the first day alone.

Several homesites in the first release have already been secured by eager buyers, where land is priced from $485,000. The average sales have been $545,000.

The residential community has been designed to enhance the outdoor lifestyle through a network of accessible walking paths which intersect at Sceniq Park, so all residents can enjoy an active and connected lifestyle.

Sceniq Bilambil Heights is located within easy reach of the Terranora Broadwater and Terranora Creek, including the extensive Scenic to Peninsular Drive Cycleway that offers more than 3km of waterside pathways.

The new community will be just 10 minutes’ drive to Coolangatta Beach, and the heart of the southern Gold Coast’s retail and restaurant scene, with the Gold Coast Airport also close to hand just 10 minutes away and the M1 Motorway just six minutes’ drive, providing easy and direct access to a range of employment and lifestyle options.

The release of residential homesites at Sceniq Bilambil Heights comes amid a massive shortfall in new residential housing developments in the Tweed Shire and neighbouring Gold Coast City.

According to the latest RPM research, of the 7,555 new residents who moved to the Tweed Shire in the most recent 12-month period, 1,691 people (22 per cent) were relocating from the Gold Coast.

The analysis also found the population of the greater Bilambil and Bilambil Heights area is expected to grow 80 per cent to more than 7,000 by 2041. To accommodate this growth, a further 1,299 new dwellings are required to be built, or 72 new homes a year.

Managing Director of RPM Queensland, Clinton Trezise, says migration trends mean Gold Coasters are increasingly spilling over the border into northern New South Wales after being priced out of the Gold Coast property market or due to a lack of options.

“Gold Coast has long been a beacon of coastal living but demand due to population growth has certainly outpaced the supply,” said Trezise.

“It's been a one-way street for so long, with southerners heading north to the sunny Gold Coast. Yet, as the demand and supply imbalance is becoming unsustainable, Gold Coasters are now looking to options close to the border in their search for new homes.”

The new $724 million 430-bed Tweed Valley Hospital development nearing completion at Cudgen is set to open in early 2024 with the facility primed to become a significant new employment base for the region, while adding much needed infrastructure to cater for a growing population.

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Several homesites in the first release have already been secured by eager buyers, where land is priced from $485,000

SKF Development launch Sceniq Bilambil Heights on the Tweed Coast

Melbourne-based real estate developer, Resolution Property Group, and Liberman familybacked, Monark Property Partners, have fast-tracked the launch of their premium Affinity Release in their new $80 million&nbsp;7 Star, zero-carbon community, Harli, in the burgeoning south-east Melbourne growth corridor suburb of Cranbourne West.

The new collection follows the success of the first release, Harmony, where 11 of the 13 lots were sold during the project's launch weekend in October, outperforming the&nbsp;5.5 sales per month average for greenfield projects across Melbourne and Geelong over Q3 of 2022,&nbsp;demonstrating demand for high performance homes with access to an established lifestyle.

Resolution Director, Jeremy De Zylva said the first release of Harli was an overwhelming success, outperforming the group’s initial sales forecast.

“The success has prompted us to fast-track the Affinity Release which has generated a lot of interest from prospective buyers,” De Zylva said.

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“The land lots sold during the Harmony release ranged in size from 294 to 512 sqm, with prices starting from $387,000, selling to local up-sizers seeking more space, as well as investors and first home buyers.”

“The City of Casey’s population is expected to grow by around 40 per cent between now and 20412. Harli aims to meet this future housing demand, whilst creating an environmentally sustainable community for future residents.”

The environmentally sustainable development will become home to a market-leading residential community comprising two hectares of wetlands and 181 lots to be released in stages, with all home designs to be 7 Star NatHERS, zero-carbon and all-electric.

The Affinity Release comprises 12 lots ranging from 400 sqm to 546 sqm, with prices starting from $475,000. Six of the lots face the wetland reserve and the remaining six lots benefit from a 32 metre depth, providing plenty of space for buyers to build their dream home.

Core Projects’ Senior Project Manager, Sara Andreadis, confirmed that Harli’s environmentally sustainable design was resonating strongly with prospective purchasers.

“Around 48 per cent of Harli’s enquiry to date has come from upgraders which well and truly bucks the trend we’re seeing across other projects, indicating this segment’s growing desire to contribute to a healthier, low-impact future,” she said.

“We anticipated young families and upgraders would be attracted to the project due to its infill location, being within walking distance from several established education, transport, retail and recreation facilities – but we are also finding that our buyers are appreciating the environmentally sustainable design features and high quality of the product.”

“We expect that in time, Harli will become regarded as an exemplary sustainable residential community that reflects our ethos of developing great places to live, with energy efficiency and low-carbon living embedded in every element of the project’s design,” De&nbsp;Zylva added.&nbsp;

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Inspired by nature, every home to be constructed at Harli will be 7 star, zero-carbon and all-electric, incorporating solar panels, double glazing, rainwater harvesting, crossflow ventilation, LED lighting and all-electric household appliances to improve efficiency, reduce energy use and lower household bills.

Resolution has partnered with a selection of award-winning builders to deliver the Harli homes, including Arden Homes, SJD, Metricon, Eight Homes, Soho Living, Porter Davis and Beachwood Homes.

“We have become increasingly cognisant of the importance of and need for improved sustainability outcomes in residential housing and are proud to play a part in delivering Resolution’s benchmark highly sustainable Harli community,” Arden Homes’ Director, Dean Morrison, said.

Located off Lindwall Drive, Harli occupies a prominent position in Cranbourne West. Approximately 40 kilometres south east of Melbourne’s CBD, Harli is positioned adjacent to Ranfurlie Golf Club and within walking distance to Clarinda Village shopping centre, Barton Primary School and numerous parks and recreational facilities.

Construction is slated to kick off on Harli in the early months of next year.&nbsp;

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The environmentally sustainable development will become home to a market-leading residential community comprising two hectares of wetlands and 181 lots to be released in stages, with all home designs to be 7 Star NatHERS, zero-carbon and all-electric.

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7-star Cranbourne West community outperforms regions’ average Q3 sales in launch weekend 

National property developer Goldfields is further expanding its extensive portfolio, announcing its first acquisition in Western Australia and the opening of a new Goldfields office in Perth.

The newly acquired 400-lot site was purchased for $8 million and is four kilometres&nbsp;from the centre of the Margaret River township. It will be Goldfields’ first development beyond Australia’s eastern seaboard.

The site, at 211 Darch Road, Margaret River,&nbsp;is set to become a masterplanned residential community, with construction due to commence in the fourth quarter of this year. It is well-positioned to&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;from strong demand as Western Australia prepares to welcome back domestic and international migrants in the future.

Lachlan Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Goldfields, said the team had been looking for areas with strong development potential on the western coast of Australia.

“We’ve made no secret of our appetite for growth and our expansion into WA further strengthens our national pipeline," Thompson said.

“We’ve identified significant growth opportunities in Margaret River, due to favourable economic conditions, employment expansion and significantly constrained land supply in the area.

“We are delighted to have a permanent presence on the west coast in addition to major ongoing projects in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia."

Gareth Wilson, General Manager WA at Goldfields, noted recent growth in Margaret River and surrounds created an attractive development opportunity.

“Popularity in the South-West is stronger than ever and as a result Margaret River has seen an unprecedented growth in property sales and prices over the past two years," Wilson noted.

“Margaret River’s unique lifestyle offering and the strong Western Australian economy have created demand in the area, not only from the local population, but also holiday makers and investors.

“The picturesque site is surrounded by world-famous surf beaches, renowned wineries and is a short drive into Margaret River township. Not only will this new community help to meet the demand for housing, but it will also offer purchasers an affordable opportunity to improve their lifestyle in the South-West,” Mr Wilson said.

Goldfields also recently branched out in to Brisbane, <a href="/news/qld/melbourne-developer-goldfields-take-first-step-in-to-brisbane">submitting plans for a 20-level tower in&nbsp;Milton</a>, the riverside suburb in the inner western ring of the city.

Goldfields Chief Executive, Lachlan Thompson, told Urban that the time was right to go in to the Brisbane apartment market.

“As a national property developer, we are constantly looking for areas that offer strong development potential and we were impressed with Milton’s amenity and connectivity to all things lifestyle related," Thompson said.

Lachlan Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Goldfields, said the team had been looking for areas with strong development potential on the western coast of Australia

Goldfields expands into WA with Margaret River house and land site acquisition

The Aultun Group&rsquo;s latest Keysborough development, The Woodlands, is set to deliver a new living experience in the south-east Melbourne suburb.

Situated at 21-23 Loxwood Avenue, the estate features a collection of 42 double-story house and land packages designed with aspirational families in mind.

The three and four-bedroom homes were designed to be modern and timeless with a complementary colour palette of greys and timber accents across the fa&ccedil;ade.

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Carretero noted that as a rapidly growing suburb, Keysborough was emerging as a vibrant, new residential area.

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Set 27-kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, the suburban gem boasts a number of neighbourhood amenities.

&ldquo;The location is unsurpassed for its close proximity to an array of amenities&rdquo;, according to the developers.

Within walking distance to the property are Dingley shops and Parkmore Shopping Centre, anchored by Woolworths and Coles.

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There is a collection of eateries and caf&eacute;s along the Dingley shopping strip on Centre Dandenong Road, including Match &amp; Co Caf&eacute; and Strange Servant.

Residents can also appreciate the range of recreation opportunities on offer thanks to the green spaces and leafy retreats that dot the neighbouring streetscapes.

&ldquo;[S]hare in a round of golf at the Southern Golf Course or watch the kids play in the fantastic playgounds at Tatterson Park&rdquo;, the project marketing suggests.

Backing on to a peaceful parkside sanctuary, residents will always have their daily fix of the outdoors, as well as the neighbouring Spring Valley Park and Keysborough Community Park.

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Keysborough provides a range of educational offerings, including South Primary school, the established Haileybury College and Lighthouse Christian College.

Eight kilometres from the home, you will also find Monash, a leading Australian university that boasts a student population exceeding 85,000

A short drive from the Woodlands estate, residents will find Mordialloc Beach and discover the bay and beach caf&eacute;s.

The well-developed and popular beach includes a pier, picnic areas and a curving promenade running behind the beach from the pier to the lifesaving club and beyond.

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The revitalisation of the Greater Dandenong has continued to transform the region, adding a strong incentive to invest.

In 2006, the Victorian Government pledged $290 million to this renewal over the next 20 years to 2026, which will leverage $18 billion in private sector development, create 5,000 new jobs and 4,000 new homes.

The Woodlands is expected to reach completion in early 2023.

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Situated at 21-23 Loxwood Avenue, the estate features a collection of 42 double-story house and land packages designed with aspirational families in mind.

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What’s within walking distance of the masterplanned Keysborough community, The Woodlands?

The Melbourne-based property development and investment group,&nbsp;SIG Group, has acquired a second site in Tarneit, in Wyndham&#39;s booming growth corridor.

The 162 hectare site will see another 2,300 lots added to SIG Group&#39;s pipeline in the area.

Located within the Oakbank PSP, the site will offer land and townhomes, with premium lots fronting parks and the riverfront.

Located a stone&rsquo;s throw from the new $150 million Wyndham City Stadium, set to be a major activity centre for Melbourne&rsquo;s west, the estate will also benefit from the proposed Sayers Road train station, with the State Government set to fast-track construction to service the future stadium and growing suburb.

Director at SIG Group Hugh Lu said the new project will provide an unrivalled offering in regards to amenities and green open spaces, with the Werribee River running along the site&rsquo;s western edge.

&ldquo;Future residents will have access to state-of-the-art amenities, right on their doorstep, while immersing themselves in nature via purpose-built wetlands and river frontages.

&ldquo;The future Sayers Road train station means residents will be highly connected to Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD, while being walking distance to the major activity centre of the Wyndham City Stadium.&rdquo;

The acquisition signals the second Tarneit site for SIG, following the acquisition of a 56-hectare site on Derrimut Road earlier this year.

Known as Harlow, the master-planned community will dedicate over 10-hectares to a future sports reserve, waterways and wetlands, and to create a local park.

With just under 30-hectares of developable area, Harlow is expected to comprise around 600 lots and will offer land, as well as premium medium density townhouses, including premium homes with direct frontage to waterways and parkland.

Over 12-hectares will be retained by Al-Taqwa College to develop a new campus, while the Islamic-schools&rsquo; Truganina campus is just a short drive away. A government primary school is also earmarked for the site and a future community facility.

&ldquo;Tarneit is a rapidly expanding suburb, with the population forecast to grow exponentially over the next 20 years, these two sites collectively will cater to this population boom,&rdquo; Lu added.

According to the ABS, the population of Tarneit is forecast to increase by 229.5 per cent between 2018 and 2041, with the number of people living in Tarneit increasing to 115,763 within 20 years time.

Located within the Oakbank PSP, the site will offer land and townhomes, with premium lots fronting parks and the riverfront.

SIG Group secures Tarneit land and townhome site, plans 2,300 lots

Developers Tribeca and Jayland Group have teamed up to deliver the suburb of Plumpton, near the well-established suburb Caroline Springs, fixed-price&nbsp;house and land packages at Majesty Estate.

It&#39;s just $607,000 to secure a house and land package, which includes the one-level, four-bedroom home.

Majesty has been a popular choice for new home buyers thanks to its affordability, easy access to the CBD, and growing amenities within easy reach.

As the newest estate in Plumpton, it offers sustainability, connectivity and established amenities designed for modern living.

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Surrounded by quality educational institutions and various shopping centres, you will be right in the heart of a vibrant location so that the whole family&rsquo;s needs are met.

Each home features one ensuite and one family bathroom as a minimum, while some floorplans feature an extra toilet and refreshment room for added comfort.

Single-storey, four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes are currently available, offering alfresco space that blends your indoor and outdoor spaces, flexibility, and full turnkey inclusions.

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High-quality finishes include window furnishing, quality appliances, manufactured stone benches, air-conditioning and quality joinery.

The developers are committed to continuous improvement in their designs, with a six-star rated energy efficiency rating and seven-year structural warranty upgrade options.

Plumpton has&nbsp;convenient public transport options and accessible roads makes thanks to the M8 motorway and the newly upgraded Rockbank Train Station.

The house and land packages on offer are ready to move into straight away, with no hidden or extra costs.

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Situated in Plumpton, Majesty Estate is a popular choice for new home buyers thanks to its affordability, easy access to the CBD and growing amenities within easy reach

Majesty Estate offering affordable house and land packages in Plumpton 

Satterley has added to its Melbourne house and land development pipeline with a permit-ready Tarneit site with sales underway.

The 45.9 hectare new masterplanned community was bought from New Sky Group in March.

Stage one has already been sold when marketed as Bluestone with stage two lots currently being offered ranging from 212sqm to 512sqm.

Stage four pricing has been advised such as lot 418 Equestrian Street, a 448sqm holding with 14m frontage and 32m depth price at $407,000.

The 800 Derrimut Road holding cost $54,688,888.

&nbsp;With more than 40 years of experience, Satterley is Australia&rsquo;s largest private residential developer.

New Sky had paid $33m in 2016 before obtaining a permit for a 417-lot subdivision.

New Sky sold another 38 hectare Tarneit holding for $50 million to Stockland.

New Sky Group sold the 45.9 hectare holding 24kms from the Melbourne CBD

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Satterley buys permit-ready Tarneit house and land estate site

Victorians awoke to their first day of freedom although restrictions apply to the sale of real estate.

Real estate inspections can occur at homes, apartments, and at apartment and house and land display suites.

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Up to 10 people can attend an inspection by private appointment at homes for sale, but with no more than 1 person per 4 square metres.

Most display suites will seek one on one appointments.

Display homes can&nbsp;open, with density requirements of 1 person per 4sqm.&nbsp;

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Housing Industry Association figures show Victoria typically makes up one-third of all display suite visits in Australia.

Real estate auctions can occur, with up to 100 people per venue &mdash; indoors or outdoors.

COVID-19 marshals must ensure attendees check in to auctions and inspections.

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Venues, such as display suites, are required to undertake electronic record keeping with the Victorian Government QR Code Service through the Service Victoria app.

Several apartment complexes were caught up during the state&#39;s fifth lockdown with Covid postive cases highlighted by the LaCrosse Building at 673 La Trobe Street in the Docklands.

It is a requirement that all&nbsp;Owners Corporation need&nbsp;a COVIDSafe plan in relation to its workplace and employees. An Owners Corporation in Victoria also requires a COVIDSafe plan for all premises where there are shared spaces, including shared outdoor spaces.

Announcing the end of the fifth lockdown on Tuesday, Premier Daniel Andrews said some form of restrictions would remain until &ldquo;the vast majority&rdquo; of Victorians had &shy;been vaccinated.

Display homes can open, with density requirements of 1 person per 4 square metres

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Melbourne house and land and apartment display suites resume inspections

With house and land packages seeing a surge in popularity, bolstering housing supply ahead of the restart of post COVID-19 immigration could improve housing affordability, according to the new Stockland managing director Tarun Gupta.

Gupta, who spent 26 years at Lendlease, has just taken over from Mark Steinert at Australia&#39;s largest listed residential house and land developer.

&ldquo;A lot of the heat currently is in established home prices, which is where price increases are coming through,&rdquo; Mr Gupta told The Australian.

He added that ensuring supply would stop prices rising too high, which had been&nbsp;creating&nbsp;affordability problems and stopping people getting into the market.

&ldquo;We think supply needs to come in and kick in at the moment,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Over time, especially as immigration starts to come up in future years, there&rsquo;ll be more demand, right across the market. Supply is very important to moderate prices, because affordability is good at the moment because of low interest rates,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Even though we don&rsquo;t have migrants coming to the country at the moment we have had a lot of Australians returning back to the country who have supported, probably more the established home market, but that is still driving a halo effect on the market that we service,&rdquo; he said.

He said outer suburban and regional markets were drawing people looking for larger homes and better amenities, partly due to the pandemic, which allowed for flexible working from home.

&ldquo;We are selling a very large proportion of our homes to owner-occupiers who are really making the choice to come and live in our community.&quot;

But buyers are being forced further and further out, Richard Rhydderch, general manager of residential communities NSW for developer Stockland, told Domain.

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&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a real lack of supply in greenfield areas, and that will continue until the government releases more land or accelerates rezoning,&rdquo; he says.&nbsp;

&ldquo;And with people being pushed further from the centres, we need better infrastructure and access to jobs, which requires significant investment from local and state governments.&rdquo;

At the moment, Stockland is allocating buying opportunities to people who register their interest as soon as a new parcels of land are released.

It is not unknown to take 1000 requests for 20 blocks in the first three minutes.

&quot;There&rsquo;s a lot of people being constantly disappointed,&rdquo; Rhydderch said. &ldquo;And that isn&rsquo;t good to see.&rdquo; 
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Tarun Gupta said that ensuring supply would stop prices rising too high

Stockland boss says house and land supply is needed ahead of return of migration

Sierra Residences is among the newest residential developments finding roots in Sydney&rsquo;s north-western suburb of Kellyville.

Delivered by Metro Property Development, Sierra boasts a boutique collection of 51 house and land sites&nbsp;with prestige inclusions.

Situated in an area of booming growth, residents can enjoy natural bushland, local parks, village hubs and major retail centres, positioned between Rouse Hill and Castle Hill.

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&ldquo;[Sierra] presents the perfect family address, enjoying excellent amenities and connectivity&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Designed to suit a variety of lifestyle needs, 11 architecturally designed freestanding residences are included within the residential development.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom residences include high-quality kitchen finishes, such as engineered stone benchtops and stainless steel Miele appliances.

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Among its other features include built-in robes, ducted air conditioning, low-maintenance gardens and modern chrome hardware.

Set amongst beautiful streetscapes, many Sierra homes also enjoy Blue Mountains views.

Kellyville is the ideal Sydney suburbs for young families, with nearby schools including Ironbark Ridge Public School, which offers opportunity classes (OC).

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Sierra Residences is located a brief four-minute drive to the Kellyville Station, well-serviced by metro trains that connect to Macquarie Park, Chatswood and soon the new inner-city line.

Families can enjoy living in close proximity to Kellyville Park&rsquo;s sporting complexes, Castle Hill Country Club, the historic Bella Vista Farm and Castle Towers.

The freestanding homes are listed from $1,125,000.

Delivered by Metro Property Development, Sierra Residences boasts a boutique collection of 51 house and land sites with prestige inclusions

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