A long-awaited transformation of a former industrial site in Holroyd has been given the green light, with the NSW Government approving the $1.2 billion Crescent Parklands masterplan that will deliver more than 1,200 new homes just south of Parramatta.

The State Significant Development approval clears the way for a large-scale mixed-use precinct at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-crescent-street-holroyd-nsw-2142">1 Crescent Street</a>, replacing an underutilised site with a coordinated residential community anchored by new open space, retail, and commercial uses.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> for WA-based developer Tiberius, the approved scheme comprises seven buildings arranged across two precincts. In total, the development will deliver 1,227 apartments, including 201 allocated as affordable housing, alongside approximately 2,500 sqm of retail and 5,000 sqm of commercial space within a mixed-use podium.

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The project is structured as a masterplanned precinct rather than a standalone tower. Buildings 1 to 4 will rise from a shared podium with shop-top housing, while Buildings 5 to 7 are positioned closer to the northern park interface as residential flat buildings. The built form has been carefully modulated to balance density with amenity, with the design resolving building separation, solar access, and wind impacts at a precinct scale.

A significant focus of the design is the activation of Crescent Street and the integration of public domain. The submission notes that “individual townhouses [were] removed for community based functions to Crescent Street to increase activation and surveillance,” reinforcing a more urban and publicly engaged street edge. Retail, commercial tenancies, and resident amenity spaces are concentrated along this frontage and within the podium to support day-to-day activity.

The landscape strategy underpins the project’s identity, with a network of pedestrian connections, landscaped corridors, and open spaces linking the site internally and to its surroundings. The design prioritises permeability, delivering “increased uninterrupted flow between spaces for pedestrian access” and improved connections through to the adjoining parklands.

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Buildings within the western precinct are oriented toward the park, shaping a residential offering defined by proximity to open space. The design describes this approach as creating apartments “immersed in nature with apartments facing the park,” positioning the landscape as a central organising element of the masterplan.

The broader architectural response addresses both infrastructure and context, with taller elements capturing long-range views toward Parramatta while setbacks and separation distances mitigate impacts on surrounding residential areas. Sustainability initiatives, including solar optimisation, cross-ventilation, and integrated landscape systems, are embedded across the scheme.

Located approximately one kilometre south of Parramatta CBD, the 3.6-hectare site is bounded by Crescent Street, Woodville Road, and Holroyd Sportsground. It benefits from strong access to public transport, including nearby bus routes and train stations, and sits within a rapidly evolving corridor earmarked for increased residential density. The design also strengthens connections between surrounding green spaces, including Holroyd Sportsground and Parramatta Parklands.

The approval follows several years of planning, including a rezoning process that enabled significant uplift in height and density across the site. With determination now secured, Crescent Parklands is positioned to play a major role in delivering new housing supply within Greater Parramatta’s growth area.

Joel Robinson

Tiberius’ Crescent Parklands to deliver over 1,200 homes in major Holroyd transformation

A new State Significant Development application has been lodged over land at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-43-marion-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">33–43 Marion Street</a>, Parramatta, proposing a high-rise mixed-use tower that leverages planning incentives to deliver a substantial pipeline of new housing, including a dedicated affordable component.

The scheme, currently on exhibition, combines a shop-top housing development with a concurrent rezoning, positioning the site for a significant uplift in density within Parramatta’s evolving southern CBD fringe.

The proposal, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fuse-architecture-0">Fuse Architects</a> for CN Marion, would replace the existing buildings with a 37-storey mixed-use tower, delivering 296 apartments above a retail podium with six basement levels on the 2,376 sqm site.

The residential mix comprises 58 one-bedroom, 207 two-bedroom, and 31 three-bedroom apartments, with communal facilities located on the second level and the rooftop. Ground-level activation is driven by retail and food and beverage tenancies, alongside a publicly accessible through-site link designed to improve pedestrian permeability.

The project includes 194 car spaces, five motorcycle spaces, and 348 bicycle spaces, reflecting a transit-oriented approach in a location directly adjacent to the rail corridor and within walking distance of Harris Park Station.

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The design adopts a podium-and-tower composition, with a three-storey street wall addressing Marion Street and a reduced two-storey interface responding to adjoining heritage cottages.

A key component of the proposal is the integration of affordable housing under the NSW Government’s in-fill affordable housing pathway, with units to be retained for a minimum of 15 years. This is paired with a broader public domain strategy that emphasises permeability, deep soil planting, and a landscaped through-site link.

“The strategy prioritises a permeable, well-activated public realm and supports a compact tower form to minimise the building’s footprint while enhancing the quality of the ground-level experience,” the design report states.

The proposal includes a central landscaped courtyard, rooftop communal areas, and planting strategies aligned with local environmental conditions and cultural narratives.

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The site occupies a prominent corner of Marion and Station streets, roughly 100 metres from Harris Park Station, within a precinct earmarked for significant intensification. While the immediate context is characterised by low- to mid-rise buildings and heritage dwellings, planning controls and recent proposals point to a transition toward high-density development.

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Parramatta has been starved of new apartment supply in recent years. Builder-developers Deicorp and Coronation are the only two currently progressing projects in the suburb. Coronation is nearing completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/8-phillip-street-2-10-phillip-street-parramatta">8 Phillip Street</a>, which will be the tallest building in Western Sydney once finished, while Deicorp is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cosmopolitan-by-deicorp-parramatta-34-hassall-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">Cosmopolitan</a>, a development comprising over 600 apartments.
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First Look: Plans lodged for 37-storey mixed-use tower in Parramatta

A substantial uplift in height and density is being tested in Lane Cove, with a 225-apartment scheme at 300 Burns Bay Road now on public exhibition as a State Significant Development alongside a concurrent rezoning.

The proposal by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> would see the demolition of an existing commercial building and associated structures, replaced by a residential development ranging from seven to 15 storeys.&nbsp;

The scheme delivers 225 apartments, including 34 designated as affordable housing, positioning it within the NSW Government’s accelerated Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The development is arranged as three interconnected residential flat buildings, a response to the site’s long, narrow configuration and sloping topography.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, the project’s designer, describe a built form that is “divided into three sections, each connected by intermediate infill slots which are recessed to establish greater setbacks and further articulate the development.”

Across the scheme, apartments are supported by communal amenity at ground and rooftop levels, including landscaped open space and a rooftop pool. Basement and lower ground levels accommodate parking, storage, and building services, while a new public park is proposed along the eastern edge of the site, replacing part of the existing built form.

The architectural response has been shaped by the site’s pronounced fall towards the Lane Cove River, with building heights stepping down from west to east to reduce visual bulk and respond to adjoining bushland.&nbsp;

The design report notes that “the development has been carefully designed to integrate with the existing topography with the placement of massing and floor levels adjusted respecting the site’s inherent characteristics.”

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The project is being advanced through a concurrent rezoning process, seeking to increase the permissible height and floor space ratio beyond current Lane Cove LEP controls of 21 metres. Under the proposal, height would reach up to 54.5 metres, reflecting a shift toward higher-density outcomes in well-located urban areas.

Located on a 7,595 sqm site, the development sits within an established high-density residential pocket characterised by mid-rise apartment buildings set within a bushland setting. The site is within close proximity to Burns Bay Reserve, the Lane Cove River, and an extensive network of open space, reinforcing its strategic positioning for increased housing supply.

Level 33 is doing through the Housing Delivery Authority to try and get its Homebush project of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/level-33-adds-to-2-000-unit-pipeline-with-new-two-tower-homebush-plans">more than 300 apartments approved</a>.

The developer has over 2,000 apartments in the pipeline, predominantly in Wollongong.

First look: Level 33 proposes 225-apartment Lane Cove tower

Following the completion of its debut Palm Beach apartment development EVA on Tenth, local Gold Coast developer Chippendale Group has launched its latest project in the in demand area.

Chippendale Group, led by fifth-generation Palm Beach local Daniel Chippendale, has kicked off sales at&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775884443343000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GyxnGQKU2XXwTzQ8_VHgi" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221" target="_blank">ELISE</a>, 68 coastal-infused apartments just 40 metres from the sand on Twenty Fifth Avenue.

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Construction is already well underway, a signal of confidence to buyers, following the demolition of the two-storey walk-up and 1990s built house that sat on two sites that have been amalgamated to create a prime corner block.

There are a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments on offer, starting from $1.4 million.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, Elise responds to its coastal setting through a horizontal architectural form with recessed glazing and layered landscaping. The design aims to balance light, shade and sea breezes while creating a defined presence along the streetscape.&nbsp;

Residences have been planned with an emphasis on outdoor living suited to the Gold Coast climate, including large balconies designed as usable outdoor rooms. Interiors will feature a selection of European appliances and natural materials, including New Zealand wool carpets.&nbsp;

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Resident amenities are centred around a wellness-focused ground-level precinct. There will be private access to a heated swimming pool, sauna, cold plunge and gym, alongside a residents’ lounge with dining and entertaining space.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a> is located towards the northern end of Palm Beach, which puts it just a short walk to Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks. At the end of the street is the newly extended Oceanway, a 36-kilometre pathway that runs up and down the Gold Coast.

Chippendale is targeting a late 2027 completion date for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a>.

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Chippendale Group launches Elise, 40 metres from the Palm Beach sand

Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/31-41-o-hara-street-marrickville-nsw-2204">Third.i</a>&nbsp;has announced a new transport-oriented development in one of Sydney Inner West’s most sought-after metropolitan locations, delivering much needed housing within steps of world-class public transport and vibrant village life.

Located at&nbsp;31-41 O’Hara St,&nbsp;Marrickville, the proposed mixed-use development will include around 300 apartments, with up to 17 per cent dedicated to affordable housing, reinforcing Third.i’s commitment to creating inclusive, well-connected communities that support a diverse mix of residents who keep Sydney’s neighbourhoods thriving.

Located just 100 metres from the new Metro station, the development places residents within minutes of the CBD while offering seamless access to the Inner West’s cafés, retail, and local services. Anchored within a thriving local centre, the project supports everyday living without reliance on cars, while also delivering new public open space for the local community, including a new park and landscaped green areas, alongside high-quality private resident amenities.

Florian Caillon, Head of Acquisitions for Third.i Group, said the project builds on the company’s ongoing work alongside the NSW Government to deliver housing and amenity alongside major transport infrastructure. Amenity includes an activated pedestrianise retail strip that connects Illawarra Road down to the pocket park, and health and wellness facilities.&nbsp;

“Delivering housing of this scale within an established village is a rare opportunity, and few companies have achieved residential outcomes of this size at a village centre," Caillon said.

"We are excited to set a new standard for urban living in the heart of Marrickville,” he said.&nbsp;

The inclusion of affordable housing has been welcomed by frontline workers.

“We are supportive of developments which will allow essential workers like nurses, midwives and carers, the opportunity to live in the communities they care for," said&nbsp;Michael Whaites, General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association..

“Many healthcare workers tell us they would like to live closer to where they work, but are being priced out of the market, forcing them to move further away.&nbsp;

“Dedicated apartments for essential workers will support recruitment and retention in local hospitals and aged care facilities, helping to strengthen our health system.”

The project has been declared State Significant Development (SSD) by the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Third.i to deliver 300 apartments in Marrickville TOD precinct

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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&ldquo;New projects like the Woodlands coming along will go a long way to satisfying the serious market demand for new house and land&rdquo;, said Oliver Hume&rsquo;s Harvey Carretero.
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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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