Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

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Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

Indooroopilly

Savve Construction have continued to see sales at their Indooroopilly apartment development, The Audrey, where they've recently kicked off construction.

The Clarence Road development of just 35 apartments is now over 70 per cent sold, highlighting the strength of the tight Brisbane off the plan apartment market.

The rooftop facilities alone are enough to captivate any buyer, boasting a swimming pool, sun lounges, cabanas, and separate barbecue and dining areas.

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There's also a conversation zone complete with a fire pit, providing further breakout and socialisation space within the development.&nbsp;

The ground floor foyer lobby welcomes residents with a sense of elegance and style, while a residents' library provides a quiet space for relaxation. For those with furry friends, a dedicated dog grooming and spa area ensures that every member of the family is well taken care of.

The residences are generous in size, filled with natural light and offering multiple aspects, creating an open and inviting atmosphere.

The large, luxurious kitchens are the heart of these homes, serving open-plan living and seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.

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The apartments also offer a range of features, including laundries, ensuites, media rooms, butler's pantries, and expansive storage.

Location plays a significant role in the allure of the development. Situated on tree-lined Clarence Road, residents will find themselves just moments away from a vibrant array of cafes and restaurants, world-class shopping destinations, and prestigious golf courses.

The convenience of nearby train stations and the new boardwalk along the Brisbane River adds an extra degree of accessibility, connecting residents to the city.

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The rooftop facilities alone are enough to captivate any buyer, boasting a swimming pool, sun lounges, cabanas, and separate barbecue and dining areas

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The Audrey, Indooroopilly hits 70% sold with construction underway

Construction has commenced on a new set of apartments slated for Brisbane’s inner-city by SAVVE Developments &amp; Construction.&nbsp;

The 1610 sqm Indooroopilly site at 107 Clarence Road, is DA-approved to deliver 35 apartments across eight storeys upon completion, with The Audrey offering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom residences as well as one five-bedroom penthouse.&nbsp;

Commercial tenancies will take up shop across the ground floor of the site, with the two-storey addition set to include space for offices and food and beverage retailers.&nbsp;

Designed by Prospect Architects, with interiors by Merge, the development will take inspiration from the tree-lined streets of its locale, which is situated just moments from world-class cafes, restaurants, shopping and golf courses.&nbsp;

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An entry lobby and resident’s library will be situated across the ground floor, featuring stone floors, feature wallpaper, timber joinery and custom furniture, with the apartments beginning on level two, with just five residences set for each floor.&nbsp;

Designed for the owner-occupier, each of the homes will feature open living and dining areas, with 2.7-metre high ceilings, wide balcony doors and full-height glass panelling inviting natural light and breezes throughout.&nbsp;

SAVVE Director,&nbsp;Sandro Alberti&nbsp;said their research showed that most buyers would be locals, within an eight kilometre radius, which has, so far, been the case.

"Being the Builder and Developer meant we were able to fully customise, not only the fit out of each apartment but also able to amalgamate two floor plans together to purposely design larger apartments, satisfying our client's desired outcomes," Alberti said.&nbsp;

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"Of those buyers that decided to opt for larger residences, we have worked together with our architects and them to design magnificent four or five-bedroom apartments that cater for their customised interior preferences."

"With the addition of these unique larger residences within our boutique complex, we've reduced the number of apartments from 35 to now just 30".

Apartments will incorporate internal laundries, ensuites, media rooms, butler’s pantries and expansive storage options, with an interior palette of stone, engineered Oak Herringbone timber floors, and cool neutral walls.&nbsp;

The two-bedders will be priced from $680,000 with the three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $1 million.&nbsp;

Crowning the inner-city site will be a communal rooftop recreation deck, complete with a lap pool and day beds, barbecue facilities, alfresco dining space, and a conversation zone with a fire pit, all encased in lush green landscaping, with raised vegetable and herb garden beds and an open green zone also incorporated. &nbsp;

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Centrally located in a walkable community, The Audrey offers the best of all worlds, with the casual vibe of the leafy riverside suburb brimming with green open parklands while still being seamlessly connected to the CBD, which is just 9 minutes away.

The Indooroopilly Train Station is just a five-minute walk from the site, as is the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, which is the largest shopping destination in the western suburbs of Brisbane, with over 360 specialty stores, 16 cinema rooms and a food court.&nbsp;

The Audrey is also close-by to two premier golf courses, in addition to a number of educational institutes, including The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly State High School, Brigidine College, St Peters Lutheran College, Ambrose Treacy College &amp; Holy Family Primary School.&nbsp;

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SAVVE Developments behind latest Indooroopilly apartments, The Audrey

South-east Queensland residential developer TRK Property Group has lodged plans for a two-tower apartment development on a disused site at Indooroopilly.

The group amalgamated the site over two years, with a budget motel to make way for the residential development.

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Landing in the heart of Indooroopilly at 140 Central Avenue, TRK&rsquo;s latest project will comprise 127 apartments across two seven-storey towers, as well as six two-storey terrace homes.

Designed by renowned architects, Rothelowman, the project expects to attract interest from young families and downsizers, with a mix of two and three-bedroom residences on offer at the riverside suburb site.

A subtropical promenade creates a divider between the residential buildings, with the space set to activate the ground plane.

From the curation of the subtropical native landscape, Rothelowman have maintained a focus on connection to nature and openness throughout the entire design of the project.

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Render of the proposed subtropical landscaped promenade at the140 Central Ave, Indooroopilly development. Credit: Rothelowman

Operable facades and the design of voids give residents maximum access to natural light and ventilation, while the living areas all connect to generous semi-enclosed outdoor spaces, with the Terrace Home residents benefitting from access to private subtropical native landscapes.

&ldquo;140 Central Avenue will provide local residents in the highly desirable established suburb of Indooroopilly with an authentic subtropical architecture that connects people with their environment,&rdquo; Rothelowman said in their architecture plans.&quot;

&ldquo;The now heightened global awareness of the ecological importance for humanity&rsquo;s relationship with the planet can be addressed holistically through both lifestyle choices and people&rsquo;s relationship with evolved urban living environments.&rdquo;

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Render of the proposed residential development&nbsp;at 140 Central Ave, Indooroopilly. Credit: Rothelowman

&ldquo;In this project all aspects of the architecture and interiors are conceived as one and with a humanist agenda. Design strategies are employed in plan and three dimensions to promote connection with nature, natural light, ventilation and sense of space within all apartments.&quot;

Crowning the seven-storey tower facing Central Ave will be a residential rooftop space, complete with a pool and landscaped garden.

The development is also set to comprise a gym, sauna, children&rsquo;s play area and informal work-from-home spaces across the site as well.

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Render of the proposed residential development&nbsp;at 140 Central Ave, Indooroopilly. Credit: Rothelowman

Designed by renowned architects, Rothelowman, the project expects to attract interest from young families and downsizers, with a mix of two and three-bedroom residences on offer at the riverside suburb site.



Indooroopilly set to welcome new apartment development at 140 Central Ave

Coloured by an emerald green hue, Indooroopilly is one of the most naturally rich suburbs in Brisbane.

Offering residents the best of both worlds, Indooroopilly sits just 10-minutes from the city, and only seven-minutes from the foothills of Mount Coot-Tha.

Streets are shrouded by canopies of native vegetation, leading out to expansive parklands and lush nature reserves, with the suburb home to an assortment of parks and walking trails, as well as a number of popular bike paths, including the scenic River Loop Trail.

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Brisbane-based developers, North, took to the amenity-rich suburb to deliver their latest residential project, in a cross-studio collaboration between the renowned Rothelowman, Carr Design and Form Landscape Architects.

Located at 97 Swann Road, Ethereal Residences deliver a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments, imbued in the lush greenery that sets Indooroopilly apart.&nbsp;

Blending seamlessly with its surrounds, the hilltop residences make a dynamic yet elegant contribution to the Indooroopilly streetscape.Each residence has been designed to take full advantage of surrounding views, enhanced by the unique sloping nature of the site.

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Curved elements in the building create an organic and distinctly &lsquo;Ethereal&rsquo; aesthetic, complementing the landscaping and local vegetation.

Composed of high quality materials that are designed to endure the test of time, the built form is finely detailed, with strong ties to the heritage character of the area.

Stepping out from Ethereal, the Swann Rd bus station sits on the doorstep of the project, connecting residents to the wider suburb and into the CBD.&nbsp;

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Coffee lovers are just 60 metres from the AVID Coffee Lounge on Swann. Just&nbsp;over a kilometre away is the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, home to over&nbsp;330 specialty stores, major retailers and premium dining outlets, including David Jones, Coles, and an Event Cinema.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Encased by the Brisbane River, the suburb also features two golf courses, with Indooroopilly Golf Course seven minutes by car from Ethereal, sharing the space with a number of parks and green areas, including Indooroopilly Island Conservation Park and&nbsp;Thomas Park Bougainvillea Gardens.

St Lucia Golf Links sits just 1.5 kilometres down the road from the Residences, as does the Jack Cook Memorial Park and Perrin Park.&nbsp;

The Indooroopilly River Walk sits just two kilometres from the Ethereal, with the link offering&nbsp;a safe route from&nbsp;Twigg&nbsp;Street to the Jack&nbsp;Pesch&nbsp;Bridge and the&nbsp;Indooroopilly&nbsp;Rail Station, with additional connections to&nbsp;Radnor&nbsp;Street and Riverview Terrace.

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The riverwalk includes a&nbsp;walkway, viewing platforms and dedicated bike lanes, with&nbsp;sweeping&nbsp;views of the Brisbane River and the iconic Walter Taylor Bridge.

The over-river walk and cycle way connects to the University of Queensland and Western Freeway Bikeway, which sits just&nbsp;four minutes down Swann Road, also home to St Johns College, along with the Universities Art Museum.&nbsp;

The suburb is home to some of the state&#39;s best educational choices, with Ethereal sitting close by to quite a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;

St Peters Lutheran College is just three minutes by car from Ethereal, while the Indooroopilly State High School is a mere 750 metres down the road.&nbsp;

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Each residence has been designed to take full advantage of surrounding views, enhanced by the unique sloping nature of the site.



Between the city and the bush: What it's like living in Indooroopilly

The South East Queensland developer, Keylin Group, has acquired a prime 5,385 sqm Indooroopilly aggregation for $18.6 million.

The sites, at 11 Riverview Terrace and 12 Foxton Street, as well as 30, 40 and 44 Station Road, are located seven&nbsp;kilometres west of Brisbane&rsquo;s CBD.

KeylinTM Managing Director, Louis Cheung, said the aggregation&rsquo;s location is 80m to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, 170m to Indooroopilly train station, 3.9km to the University of Queensland as well as access to three major arterial roads made it one of the most significant development opportunities in Brisbane&rsquo;s inner city.

&ldquo;An amalgamation of this quality is very special and incredibly rare,&rdquo; Cheung said.

&ldquo;The size and location of the site allows the development of an integrated mixed-use project, incorporating residential with world-class rooftop amenity to enjoy the river views to the south, commercial office accommodation, and ground floor dining.

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&ldquo;A portion of residences will be dedicated to Build to Rent, recognising the strong demand for quality rental accommodation close key transport nodes, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and leading state and private schools.

&ldquo;By acquiring the aggregation in one-line we can achieve a far enhanced outcome that focuses on integrating leading architecture, extensive landscaping, and complementary uses.

&ldquo;We are excited about the opportunity to create a community within the heart of Indooroopilly, a suburb which offers excellent education, retail and transport amenities.&rdquo;

The aggregation is zoned Mixed Use and Medium Density Residential.

Keylin&rsquo;s current development portfolio includes the $140 million ORIA Spring Hill residential high-rise on Gregory Terrace; the Serenity 4212 master planned community in Helensvale; and the Coomera Town Centre South precinct, which is currently in the planning phase and will be delivered in stages in a joint venture with Kinstone Group.

“An amalgamation of this quality is very special and incredibly rare,” Cheung said

Keylin secure prime Indooroopilly development site 

The established property investor and developer, Centa Property Group, has lodged plans to create a striking apartment development in Brisbane&#39;s Indooroopilly.

Rothelowman has put together the designs for the 12-level building at 4-12 Lambert Road and 7 Railway Avenue, which will have 95 apartments.

Typical for the renowned architecture firm&#39;s inner-city projects, they are set to revitalize&nbsp;the ground floor, creating a mini-retail precinct for four tenancy spaces, and locate the residential amenity on the roof.

The project will be Centa&#39;s first in Brisbane, having recently developed a few buildings on the Gold Coast.

Centa Director Jason Yuen said that in&nbsp;recent years they had&nbsp;noticed great developments&nbsp;taking place in South Brisbane and the Fortitude&nbsp;Valley/Newstead region.&nbsp;

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&quot;When we acquired this site in 2020, we saw an&nbsp;opportunity to be pioneers in delivering a sensational project for the Indooroopilly community,&quot; Yuen told Urban.

&quot;We also noticed there was a lack of/shortage in apartment living, catering for the down-sizers and acreage owners moving closer to the city, but still able to send their children to University and private schools whilst still enjoying the amenity they have always had.

&quot;The site is within close proximity&nbsp;to some of Brisbane&#39;s best schools, the iconic Indooroopilly shopping centre, two major golf courses, the University of Queensland, the Witton Barracks park which will be soon upgraded by Brisbane City Council.

&quot;We see this is a true transit-oriented development that is designed to bring people, activities, public space and amenities together.&quot;

The terracotta building will be made up of two and three-bedroom apartments, with over a quarter of the apartments having a multi-purpose room.

The rooftop will home a swimming pool and adjoining wading pool, a designated space for outdoor dining and a barbecue area, an outdoor gym space, and a yoga lawn.

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Rothelowman advise in their submission to the Brisbane City Council that the liveability of each dwelling is embodied in the architecture.

&quot;Consideration and analysis for how each space will be occupied throughout the day is reflected in the design of a series of indoor and outdoor rooms,&quot; Rothelowman note.

&quot;The apartment experience is created by the sectional relationship between interior and exterior space.

&quot;A downturn landscaped planter with occupiable Juliette balcony to the east and west facades moderates views, western summer sun and creates privacy.

&quot;The architecture becomes the interior and the interior becomes the architecture.&quot;

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Active frontages are provided to Lambert Road and Railway Avenue to promote street life at the ground plane.

&quot;Places for incidental interaction and relaxation enhance the opportunity for walkability and social interaction along the Railway Avenue Precinct,&quot; Rothelowman added.

A landscaped laneway extends the active frontage into the site to promote permeability.

Centa, who invest in both commercial and residential property, has been acquiring the Lambert Street amalgamation since late 2020.

Most recently Centa, founded in 1978&nbsp;by Henry Yuen, has been developing on the Gold Coast.

Their last project, Summit 110, on the Broadwater in Labrador, completed in 2020. Before that they developed Spice Broadbeach, the 57-apartment development&nbsp;which was finished in 2017.

Centa is currently working on another residential mid-rise development project on the Gold Coast. &nbsp;We have 2 x retail projects and 1 x land sub division under construction at the moment.&nbsp;

The terracotta building will be made up of two and three-bedroom apartments, with over a quarter of the apartments having a multi-purpose room

Centa Property Group submit Rothelowman-designed Indooroopilly apartment plans

Ethereal Residences, located in the&nbsp;leafy riverside suburb Indooroopilly, is a brand-new addition to the Brisbane&#39;s&nbsp;affluent western suburbs.

The Swann Road development of just 46 apartments is aimed at the owner occupier, suiting the upsizer, downsizer, and even the first home buyer demographic.

Designed in collaboration between Rothelowman and Carr Design, Ethereal Residence&nbsp;is pitched as lofty and light, and is named ethereal after the way the project&nbsp;appears to float above the lush landscape below.

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Urban has had a look at the project in finer detail and highlighted the key five drivers for buyers.

1. Thoughtful interiors

At Ethereal, Carr Design has created serene environments in the project&rsquo;s interior design, detail, scale and proportion.

&ldquo;The material palette that we&rsquo;ve chosen for Ethereal, relate to the colours and the palette that are drawn literally from nature&rdquo;, Carr&rsquo;s Chris McCue said.

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No matter which scheme residents choose, the tone and texture connect back to the Brisbane locale,

In the dark scheme, a rich materiality connects to the exterior fa&ccedil;ade and the urban streetscape, while the lighter scheme, through its sandy-coloured texture, alludes to the coastal energy of the Brisbane shoreline.

2. Elevated views

Residents of the Indooroopilly development enjoy elevated views thanks to the amazing opportunity that the topography presents.

All apartments offer expansive views across leafy, vegetated suburban contexts, with views to the north, east, south-east, and south.

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Rothelowman architect Duncan Betts notes that residences have generous connections to the outdoors through expansive verandah space.

&ldquo;Most apartments have a 270-degree aspect from their living, dining [and] kitchen, which I think is a unique offering&rdquo;, he said.

3. Green neighbourhood 

&ldquo;When people arrive to Ethereal, they&rsquo;ll feel that it sits beautifully in the landscape; the greenness, the lushness, the established canopies,&rdquo; FORM&#39;s landscape designer Matt Franzmann said.

Ethereal&#39;s landscaping was designed to provide&nbsp;a dense, green neighbourhood feel, with a series of smaller courtyards at ground-level.

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Other green areas include rooftop recreation areas, elevated vegetation and canopy tree-lined spaces.

&ldquo;We want people to be able to have different opportunities to socialise, whether they just want to go up with their [partner] and have a glass of wine, or meet up with a group of friends&rdquo;, Franzmann said.

4. Great location

Situated less than seven kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, Indooroopilly boasts absolute convenience while still preserving a nice, quiet suburban feel.

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The dynamic landscape of Indooroopilly is one that is relaxed and comfortable, with the largest demographic recorded as independent youth.

Ethereal is in close proximity to both the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology, as well as a selection of private and secondary schools.

5. Spacious floorplans

With all floorplans featuring at least two bathrooms, and some with an additional study, spacious layouts provide room for the whole family.

Expected to reach completion in late 2023, Ethereal creates meaningful experiences thanks to its bespoke and high-quality interiors and architecture.

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&ldquo;People will appreciate the quality and the bespoke, customised approach through the balustrade details, the curvilinear &ndash; almost draped concrete, high-quality brick, interplayed with the nice accents of dark metal&rdquo;, said Betts.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an aspirational piece.&rdquo;

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The Swann Road development of just 46 apartments is aimed at the owner occupier, suiting the upsizer, downsizer, and even the first home buyer demographic.

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Five reasons Ethereal Residences in Indooroopilly should be on a buyer's shortlist

A new architectural landmark is set to rise above Swann Road in Indooroopilly after receiving planning approval from Brisbane City Council.

Located at 97 Swann Road, Ethereal Residences by North is a cross-studio collaboration between Rothelowman, Carr Design and Form Landscape Architects and will deliver a collection of 46 two- bedroom, two-bedroom plus multi-purpose room, and three-bedroom apartments.

The low-rise building forms are terraced down the hillside to maximise outlook, orientation and privacy, with direct street frontage to Swann Road, Burns Street and Rennie Street.

North Managing Director, Scott Ginnivan, said the vision for Ethereal Residences is to deliver an exceptional standard of architecture to Brisbane&rsquo;s inner west that celebrates its elevated position.

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&ldquo;For Ethereal Residences, we have brought together three highly respected design houses to create a concept worthy of its premium inner west location,&rdquo; Ginnivan said.

&ldquo;The site is surrounded by low density zoning and a beautiful, quintessentially Brisbane landscape and it was important to us that final design outcome was of a scale and design that complemented the area.

&ldquo;The draped, scalloped balustrades are a key architectural feature that amplifies the sense of panorama, curating views to both the Brisbane CBD and across established, leafy suburbs towards to the Border Ranges and Mount Barney.

&ldquo;Here, large balconies provide a sense of generosity and space that feels more like a verandah on a house and enables the building to &lsquo;breathe&rsquo;.&rdquo;

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Ginnivan said Brisbane&rsquo;s suburban property market has matured significantly in recent years and with this has come high expectations for design and value.

&ldquo;Good architecture is all about authenticity and creating places where people want to live,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;The market&rsquo;s expectations are high and there&rsquo;s a maturity and appreciation for design that wasn&rsquo;t here five years ago.

&ldquo;Ethereal Residences delivers a premium collection of residences for owner-occupiers and downsizers, with the advantages of highly considered and curated design throughout.&rdquo;

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Ethereal Residences is located 2.8 kilometres from the University of Queensland, 1.4 kilometres from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and 7.5 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. It is also located only minutes from Ironside State School, St Peters Lutheran College, Brisbane Boys College, and Brigidine College.

Private resident amenities include a plunge pool, barbecue area and extensive landscaping.

Ethereal&nbsp; will be formally launched to the market by Colliers International in early 2022.

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North Managing Director, Scott Ginnivan, said the vision for Ethereal Residences is to deliver an exceptional standard of architecture to Brisbane’s inner west that celebrates its elevated position

Indooroopilly to welcome luxury apartment development, Ethereal Residences

The leafy Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly is set for something rather special.

Three of&nbsp;Australia&#39;s best architecture and design firms have been enlisted by the local developer, North, to create the boutique apartment development, Ethereal Residences, a collection of just 46 apartments.

Rothelowman, Carr and FORM Landscape Architect, each arguably at the top of the pile in their respected crafts, have collaborated to create what will no doubt be one of the city&#39;s most in demand apartment projects.

Ethereal - defined as extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world -&nbsp;terraces&nbsp;down the hillside to maximise outlook, orientation and privacy, with direct street frontage to Swann Road, Burns Street and Rennie Street.

North Managing Director, Scott Ginnivan, said the vision for Ethereal Residences is to deliver an exceptional standard of architecture to Brisbane&rsquo;s inner west that celebrates its elevated position.

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&ldquo;For Ethereal Residences, we have brought together three highly respected design houses to create a concept worthy of its premium inner west location,&rdquo; Ginnivan said.

&ldquo;The site is surrounded by low density zoning and a beautiful, quintessentially Brisbane landscape and it was important to us that final design outcome was of a scale and design that complemented the area.

Rothelowman&#39;s approach to the architecture was simple, asking &quot;What elements of the Queensland House can we re-interpret and apply to the apartment typology?&quot;

The continuation of tower columns and wrapping of the balconies evokes the Queenslander vernacular of raised stilts and outdoor living.

&quot;When people arrive to Ethereal, they&#39;ll feel it sits beautifully in the landscape,&quot; Rothelowman Principal Duncan Betts says.

&quot;The greenness, the lushness of the established canopies, it&#39;s something that you don&#39;t get in new neighbourhoods - its something that takes 50 years to develop, and you just cant buy that context.

Betts said&nbsp;the topography presented an amazing opportunity, because all the apartments will have elevated views, with city views to the north and leafy vegetated suburban views to the south and south east.

&quot;It&#39;s got generous connection with a verandah space - most apartments have a 270 degree aspect from their living dining kitchen which is a unique offering.&quot;

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Betts added that people will appreciate the quality in the bespoke customised approach, through the balustrade details, the curvilinear, and&nbsp;the almost draped concrete.

Carr&#39;s Directer of Architecture, Chris McCue, who handled the interiors, said the material palette chosen - relates to colours and palette drawn literally form nature.

&quot;In each of the schemes there&#39;s tone and texture, either through a dark scheme and a richness in materiality, or in the lighter scheme there&#39;s a sandy coloured texture and tonality that&#39;s consistent throughout the whole palette,&quot; McCue said.

He suggested that&nbsp;part of designing an apartment project in Brisbane is responding to the way light spills in to the building.

&quot;Whether it be the porcelain&nbsp;or the timber floor, right through to the travertine, we really wanted to bring a consistency and a luxurious quality to the materials.

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&quot;We want to create thee beautiful serene environments and a lot of that comes to the interior design detail, scale and proportion of the spaces.&quot;

Matt Franzmann, who heads up FORM Landscaping, says the&nbsp;process of the collaboration between the three camps&nbsp;has really led to a cohesive design.

The vegetation and landscaping was one of the key factors in creating the suburban feel of the development, despite it being just seven kilometres to the CBD.

&quot;There&#39;s a lot of native eucalyps&nbsp;that provide a very elevated vegetation,&quot; Franzmann said.

&quot;We also get the seasonal colour like the Jacaranda&#39;s and the Poinciana&#39;s.&nbsp;The Lilly Pillies really provide that dense, green neighbourhood feel.&quot;

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They brought in canopy trees and subtropical species like Philodendrons.

For the rooftop,&nbsp;Franzmann said they wanted to create a space where there are different opportunities to socialise, whether&nbsp;residents wanted to go up to the roof have a glass of wine, or meet up with a group of friends.

They surrounded the series of smaller courtyards on the ground level with vegetation to keep them private.

Colliers agent Andrew Roubicek is marketing Ethereal.

Ginnivan said Brisbane&rsquo;s suburban property market has matured significantly in recent years and with this has come high expectations for design and value.

&ldquo;Good architecture is all about authenticity and creating places where people want to live,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;The market&rsquo;s expectations are high and there&rsquo;s a maturity and appreciation for design that wasn&rsquo;t here five years ago.&quot;

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Rothelowman's approach to the architecture was simple, asking "What elements of the Queensland House can we re-interpret and apply to the apartment typology?"

Australia's best designers team up for luxury Indooroopilly apartment development, Ethereal Residences

The Brisbane-based Shayher Group are seeing high demand from locals at their recently launched Indooroopilly townhouse development Long Pocket.

The Jacaranda Place development bordering the Indooroopilly Golf Club in Brisbane will home 45 townhouses when completed in 2023.

Shayher are expecting a mix of buyers, from downsizers wanting a lower maintenance lifestyle while retaining the space, to young professionals with young kids and families looking to be near the private St Peters Lutheran College school zone.

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There&#39;s two collections, the Rainforest Collection or the Riverview collection, the latter proving most popular so far.

Each townhouse will feature a number of living areas, a galley kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, an integrated fridge and freezer, as well as a&nbsp;butler&#39;s pantry.

They will have expansive entertaining balcony as well as an outdoor courtyard.&nbsp;There are internal lifts available in selected townhomes which is a feature aimed at the downsizer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The grounds will feature a 22 metre resort style pool as well as a sauna and a steam room.

There are five display homes on site ready for inspection.

<h2>About the developer</h2>

Shayher Group is privately owned Australian company that began operating in 1999 and has since grown into a diversified property group.

With their HQ in Brisbane, Shayher have developments across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. One of their most recognised developments&nbsp;is the $1 billion redevelopment of the heritage-listed Pentridge Prison in Melbourne.

Locally, Shayher have developed The One, the 82 level, 467 apartment development in the Brisbane CBD, and are set to transform the Bulimba Barracks in the next few years.

The Jacaranda Place development bordering the Indooroopilly Golf Club in Brisbane will home 45 townhouses when completed in 2023.

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