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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kirra Beach

Emerson, the luxury Kirra Beach, Coolangatta apartment development by Hirsch &amp; Faigen, is approaching sell-out, after a strong run of sales in early 2022.

There's only now four half-floor apartments left in the building of 27, as well as the $10 million full-floor penthouse, although that is currently in advanced negotations.

Hirsch &amp; Faigen Sales Manager Alex&nbsp;Jokovich, who has been handling the sales, said most of the enquiry, and the buyers, have been coming from the local areas, as well as Brisbane.

"It's been buyers from a small ring around Coolangatta who don't want to leave the quieter beachside neighbourhoods, and are realising opportunities to own on the Kirra Beach dress circle are few and far between,"&nbsp;Jokovich says, adding that some of the locals buyers have requested some tailored bespoke finishes in their apartments.

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The handful of interstate buyers will become&nbsp;owner-occupiers eventually, and will use the apartments as a second home until they make the move&nbsp;from the southern states.

"We've very much had those in the 50-70 years old bracket who are approaching the retirement stage, and are preparing for that eventuality and want a prime Kirra Beach address,"&nbsp;Jokovich added.

"Those interstate and from Brisbane have been really impressed with the building in terms of the finishes, and the location given its proximity to the airport. They can be on a plane and in Sydney or Melbourne&nbsp;within a couple of hours."

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The regarded building firm Hutchinsons, who are building Hirsch &amp; Faigen's first Gold Coast project, Hemingway at Palm Beach, and will also start building Yves at Mermaid Beach in mid-2022, have already started groundworks on the Musgrave St site. They're aiming for a mid-2023 completion date, with settlements pinned for September 2023.

"People have been really impressed with the finishes and know that a building firm with the track record of Hutchies will deliver exactly what is being promised to them,"&nbsp;Jokovich suggested. So much is the confidence of the project, Hutchies QLD boss and construction industry veteran Greg Quinn and wife Anne have bought two apartments in Emerson, worth $3 million each.

In their statement to the Gold Coast City Council, architecture firm Rothelowman said&nbsp;Emerson offered&nbsp;the opportunity to consolidate a historically rich, vibrant and evolving part of the City.

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"Primarily the scheme seeks to challenge the “bias of the linear coastal city” by focusing on the interfaces created between the ground plane and the public spaces of the street," the statement read.

They stated that, although Emerson was a&nbsp;relatively modestly scaled development, the prime corner location allowed the scheme to challenge the prosaic and prevalent “blunt street edges” that typify the oceanfront boulevards of the City, instead favouring a generous display of communal coastal activities.

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Emerson, Kirra Beach luxury apartments approach sell-out

Some of the finest&nbsp;Gold Coast apartment developments have been designed by Rothelowman, one of Queensland&#39;s leading architecture practices, in recent years.

Rothel​o​wman, who has offices in the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, put together the designs for The Monaco, which recently sold-out with an average sale price of around $5 million, as well as Dune at Main Beach, SPG Land&#39;s massive $800 million apartment towers on Ferny Av​enue.

Roth​e​low​man was commissioned for the first Gold Coast apartment development from the Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen.

Hirsch &amp; Faigen had them design the 14-level, Palm Beach apartment development&nbsp;Hemingway, named after the famous author and featuring a distinct blush fa&ccedil;ade. That sold out all of its 78 apartments in just a few months.

For Emerson, Hirsch &amp; Faigen&#39;s&nbsp;more boutique Kirr​a Beach, Coolangatta offering, Hirsch &amp; Faigen had the team put together something a little different to Hemingway.

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In their statement to the Gold Coast City Council, Rothelowman said&nbsp;100 Musgrave Street offered&nbsp;the opportunity to consolidate a historically rich, vibrant and evolving part of the City.

&quot;Primarily the scheme seeks to challenge the &ldquo;bias of the linear coastal city&rdquo; by focusing on the interfaces created between the ground plane and the public spaces of the street,&quot; the statement read.

They stated that, although Emerson was a&nbsp;relatively modestly scaled development, the prime corner location allowed the scheme to challenge the prosaic and prevalent &ldquo;blunt street edges&rdquo; that typify the oceanfront boulevards of the City, instead favouring a generous display of communal coastal activities.

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&quot;Historically the City has celebrated it&rsquo;s outdoor activities; pool&rsquo;s exposed to the street, sun lounges under umbrellas overlooking the footpath, gardens framing views into and out of the semi-private spaces of development.

&quot;Observations of this playfulness have been paramount in the exploration of an undercroft as the primary device in creating a permeable and porous interface between the semi-private and public realms of the City.&quot;

The Rothelowman team said that the&nbsp;overall composition of the scheme favours a simple and informed diagram that is analytical of the surrounding precinct.

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&quot;A three storey &ldquo;street building&rdquo; provides a direct response to the Cities desire to create a strong &ldquo;Urban Ground&rdquo;. This is further accentuated through a series of dancing, curved and landscaped balconies that shift amongst a rational and expressed structural order which ties the ground to the tower .

&quot;A simple plate allows for the transition from podium to tower architecture creating a deep eave that is visually demonstrative of an overt subtropical approach to buildings.

&quot;The tower architecture follows a similar approach to simplicity. Profiled slab edges project forward creating shade and protection. The line of enclosure to the tower dwellings is kept back from the edge, undulating and folding to craft views. Recesses in the façade offer the opportunity for residents to tailor small gardens within the building form offering more immediate amenity in the context of the expansive and broad longer aspects to the ocean.

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These small indents also allow for the control of cross ventilation through openings away from the face of the building enabling better resident control of breezes in windy conditions.

&quot;The overall approach to the design has been one of deliberate and measured analysis. The building is modest in expression favouring performance and liveability over decoration. A relative simplicity enables the aspirations of coastal living to be prioritised; engaging with the environment in a meaningful and deliberate way.

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In their statement to the Gold Coast City Council, Rothelowman said 100 Musgrave Street offered the opportunity to consolidate a historically rich, vibrant and evolving part of the City

How Rothelowman designed Hirsch & Faigen's Kirra Beach apartment development, Emerson

There&#39;s a fresh opportunity for the luxury Gold Coast apartment buyer, with the local developer Cru Collective launching sales for Sur Kirra Beach, their hotly anticipated boutique residential tower on the Coolangatta dress circle Musgrave Street.

Cru, led by managing director Chris Bolger, are offering just the 10 apartment across the 13-level tower which has been&nbsp;designed by BDA Architecture. BDA&nbsp;was&nbsp;inspired by the longboards that established the Kirra surfing culture in the 1960s.

The unique site pocket at 2 Musgrave Street allows for a distinct floor plan that is fin like in shape, capturing views from every angle of the property.

Crowning the development will be a two-level penthouse.&nbsp;

Bolger expects buyers to be predominantly locals.

&quot;The location is iconic and we have an extensive waiting list of people from the immediate area or those that have holidayed in Kirra or rainbow Bay for years,&quot; Bolger says.

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&quot;It&#39;s a&nbsp;very nostalgic location for loyal Kirra fans.&quot;

Apartments in Sur, meaning above and beyond, will span&nbsp;300 sqm apartments will have three ensuited bedrooms, including a huge master wing with walk-in wardrobe, two living areas, a kitchen with butler&#39;s pantry, wine cellar, and a dry bar with built in ice maker.

Each apartment will have their own private foyer, direct from the lift.

Balconies have been oriented to face east, to capture views from Rainbow Bay to Stradbroke Island, with the rear balconies to look back to the hinterland, offering views that will never be built out.

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Cru Collective decided to refine the already approved plans, which saw the levels, and in turn apartments, reduced.

Bolger said the size was dropped to make Sur more in-keeping with Kirra Beach.

&ldquo;At the heart of Cru Collective&rsquo;s design approach is the desire to create exceptional living spaces in extraordinary locations that meet the expectation of the sophisticated buyer,&rdquo;&nbsp;Bolger said.

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&ldquo;By reducing the volume of apartments and raising ceiling heights of the original plans for the Kirra site we will deliver spaciousness and opulence that is typically reserved for high-end standalone houses.

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Prices start from $4 million, with the price yet to be established for the&nbsp;penthouse.

The resident amenity occupies a whole level, and will home an oceanfront pool, a beachfront fitness centre, and a sauna. 
 
&ldquo;Sur Kirra Beach is our latest commitment to always producing premium quality homes that substitute the conventional high density apartment trope for a boutique approach to vertical living,&quot; Bolger added.

&ldquo;Over the past few months since we acquired the site, we have already received an astounding amount of local and national interest in what will be a striking addition to the Kirra beachfront. It&rsquo;s such a unique and iconic location.&rdquo;

Cru Collective is launching Sur Kirra Beach with a view to commencing construction in early 2022.

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<h2>About the developer</h2>

The local Gold Coast-based Cru Collective have a proven track record, selling out&nbsp;Acqua in Palm Beach and Arcadia Rise in Currumbin.

The award-winning developer has more than a decade of experience in residential and commercial property across south-east Queensland,&nbsp;currently delivering a development pipeline totalling $150 million in projects.

Sur Kirra Beach follows the sell-out and completion of Cru Collective&rsquo;s $40 million Siarn Palm Beach North apartment project.

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The resident amenity occupies a whole level, and will home an oceanfront pool, a beachfront fitness centre, and a sauna

Inside Cru Collective's new luxury Kirra Beach apartment development, Sur Kirra Beach

The South East Queensland developer Marquee Development Partners are continuing to bulk up their apartment development pipeline, following the speed of their latest Kirra Beach.

Marquee&#39;s Kirra Beach apartment development SOL didn&#39;t even hit the market, selling out all 46 apartments in the in-demand&nbsp;Kirra Beach in just 10 days.

The development, which&nbsp;will go down as one of the Gold Coast&#39;s fastest sell-outs,&nbsp;was Marquee&#39;s eighth project, and they&#39;re set to launch their ninth.

Their next Gold Coast project, Northshore, is north of the Kirra hotspot, in the equally booming&nbsp;north Palm Beach area.

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In a joint venture with LHPP, Northshore will have 93 residences, starting from two-bed apartments and ranging to a small collection of villas, and will only be available for resident-only buyers.

The development will feature five-star resort-style amenities which come standard in Marquee&#39;s Developments. Residents will have access to&nbsp;a waterfall edge pool with Baja deck and floating sunbeds, outdoor dining, cinema, full-sized gym, work from home facilities and&nbsp;extensive wellness offerings.

Marquee&#39;s sales director Azura Griffen says the open plan apartment designs will blur the lines between inside and out.

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In Marquee&#39;s pipeline is another Kirra Beach project, down the road from the sold-out Sol.

At&nbsp;4 Musgrave Street, <a href="/news/qld/first-look-marquee-development-partners-lodge-plans-for-new-kirra-beach-coolangatta-apartments">the 14-level tower with 39 apartments</a> has been designed by the Brisbane-based Ellivo Architects.

In their brief submitted to the Gold Coast City Council, Ellivo note the importance&nbsp;that all primary indoor and outdoor living areas are oriented to the beach.

Marquee&#39;s sales director Azura Griffen said there was an unbelievable amount of interest levelled at SOL since the public received their first glimpse.

&quot;We never could have predicted the almost instantaneous sell-out,&rdquo; Griffen said.

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In a joint venture with LHPP, Northshore will have 93 residences, starting from two-bed apartments and ranging to a small collection of villas

Marquee prepare launch for Palm Beach apartment development, Northshore 

Having recently completed its Palm Beach apartment development Siarn,&nbsp;Gold Coast developer Cru Collective,&nbsp;has lodged a development application for an exclusive&nbsp;collection of full floor apartments on&nbsp;the sought-after Kirra beachfront.

The site at 2 Musgrave Street will become a boutique tower of just 11 beachfront apartments, each with three bedrooms and internal living space of over 280 sqm.

Each apartment will have two living areas, a butler&rsquo;s pantry, wine cellar and a&nbsp;dry bar. Secure lift access will lead to each residence&rsquo;s private foyer.

There will be wrap around windows which take advantage of the views across the Gold Coast sights of Rainbow Bay to Stradbroke Island and the hinterland.

Cru Collective Managing Director Chris Bolger said Cru have committed to produce premium quality homes that substitute the conventional high density apartment trope for a boutique approach to unit living.

&ldquo;We have worked extremely hard to ensure our product meets the expectation of the sophisticated buyer, reducing the volume of apartments and raising ceiling heights to deliver spacious living typically reserved for standalone houses,&quot; Bolger said.

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Cru acquired the site in April, and Bolger said he was excited about the acquisition given the heat&nbsp;of the market in the southern end of the Gold Coast.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s one of the most sought-after locations for supremely luxury, private residences on the coast right now and we have no doubt our newest product will only amplify Kirra&rsquo;s appeal,&quot; Bolger added.

&ldquo;Since we acquired the site in April we have received an astounding amount of interest in the product which spurred us to lodge the DA for what will be a striking addition to the Kirra beachfront.&rdquo;

The building will dedicate an entire floor to host a premium range of lifestyle amenities including an oceanfront pool, fully equipped fitness centre, infrared sauna and cold plunge pool.

Construction is set to commence in early 2022, with a mid-2023 completion expected.

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About the developer

Cru Collective is an award-winning developer with more than a decade of experience in residential and commercial property across southeast Queensland and is currently delivering a development pipeline totalling $150 million in projects.

The recently unveiled $40 million development SIARN will soon welcome its residents, having last year sold out the entirety of its stock in a matter of months.

Cru acquired the site in April, and Bolger said he was excited about the acquisition given the heat of the market in the southern end of the Gold Coast

Cru Collective submit plans for luxury Kirra Beach apartment development

Some of the most sought-after developments over the last six months have been in the small Gold Coast enclave of Kirra Beach.

Miles Residences, the residential arm of the KTQ&#39;s Group&#39;s $380&nbsp;million redevelopment of the Kirra Beach Hotel, had the area abuzz with interest late last year.

More recently there was the quick-fire sell out of Spyre Group&#39;s Cala Dei, the&nbsp;redevelopment of the Komune Resort around the corner.

And now the Gold Coast developer Marquee Development Partners are set to put their stamp on the area, with plans approved by the Gold Coast City Council for a new residential tower.

The tower, dubbed SOL Kirra Beach located at&nbsp;133-135 Musgrave Street, will rise 11 levels and have 46 two, three and four bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

Not set to launch to the market until June 26, Marquee have already been inundated with enquiries from their database, some 1,600 prospective buyers over the last few weeks.

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&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve witnessed an astounding level of interest for our latest project in Kirra within mere weeks of receiving council approval,&rdquo; said Marquee Development Partners sales director Azura Griffen.

&ldquo;This Kirra site is absolutely magnificent, and we&rsquo;re excited to do it justice by delivering our signature luxury residences that package the Gold Coast dream into an ultra-desirable home.&rdquo;

The award-winning, Brisbane-based architecture firm&nbsp;Arkhefield have created&nbsp;the tower, with the primary focus to capture the view corridors of Kirra Beach, Kirra Headland, Pacific Ocean, and Coolangatta&nbsp;from its elevated headland position.

Arkhefield drew inspiration from the surrounding natural landscapes of Kirra, Greenmount and&nbsp;Snapper to inform the composition &ndash; reflecting the ocean meeting and&nbsp;shaping the land.

Each balcony is designed to capture the unique ocean views.&nbsp;

The resident amenity was inspired by Palm Springs and&nbsp;the iconic 60&rsquo;s Gold Coast aesthetic. The pool area is surrounded by mature landscaping, poolside lounges, sunbeds and&nbsp;cabanas. There is also an outdoor lounge, dining room and barbecue facilities.

SOL is the last development on the Kirra Headland, with Marquee acquiring&nbsp;the site from a family who had been at the Musgrave Street property for over 45 years.

About the developer

Marquee Development Partners are renowned on the Gold Coast for creating award winning residential projects.

SOL will mark the company&rsquo;s eighth project on the Gold Coast, winning the Master Builders Award for best medium density building in Queensland and the Gold Coast in 2020, bringing its total investment on the coast to over $450 million.

Marquee are also behind the luxury Shoreline development between Main Beach and Surfers Paradise, and One Cannes on Chevron Island.

SOL is the last development on the Kirra Headland, with Marquee acquiring the site from a family who had been at the Musgrave Street property for over 45 years

Marquee Developments prepare SOL Kirra Beach launch

New South Wales investors have been on red alert since the launch of Miles Residences on the Gold Coast&#39;s Kirra Beach late last year.

Miles Residences, the apartment component of the luxury $180 million redevelopment of the Kirra Beach Hotel, are offering investors strong yields in one of the most sought-after locations in the country at the moment, with many forecasting the demand to continue for years to come.

The development of 118 apartments, which will sit above the new pub pavilion, is being developed by the Peggy Flannery-led KTQ Group, who are behind the award-winning Elements of Byron.

The affordable entry point has Sydneysiders considering an investment bolthole intrastate, with the option of taking a holiday or moving to the area permanently upon retirement.

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KTQ have calculated solid net rental yields for investors based on a 75 per cent occupancy rate, which doesn&#39;t account for higher demand and peak rates over summer, school holidays and in particular Christmas.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland predicts the relaxation of border restrictions will make it even harder to find a rental property on the Gold Coast. In November, the vacancy rate was 1.6 percent. Vacancy rates are predicted to remain as tight in 2021.

And Mark Smith from PRDnationwide Burleigh Heads, reckons the Gold Coast is very attractive, especially for investors.

&quot;Even with our market gaining and theirs falling, we still have a long way to go before we reach the level of unaffordability experienced in Sydney and Melbourne.&rdquo;

<h2>Sea Apartments</h2>

The Sea Apartment collection of Miles Residences, facing the beach, start from $545,000, considerably below Sydney&#39;s median apartment price of $755,360.

The one bedroom Sea Apartment, with an occupancy rate of just under 75 per cent for a calendar year, will offer investor owners a return of 6.7 per cent.

Based on an average daily rate of $220, the 82 sqm apartment will yield $1,157 a week and over $60,000 a year.

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After the property management fees such as body corp, letting management fees and council rates, investors are likely to secure a net return of five per cent, just under $30,000.

There&#39;s the same net return on offer for a two bedroom Sea Apartment, which would warrant a $275 daily rate, $1,447 a week and over $75,000 a year.

With the same occupancy rate of 75 per cent, an investor would see a net return of over $39,000, a five per cent net return.&nbsp;

The two bedroom Sea apartments, with an internal area of 91 sqm and 33 sqm external, are priced from $795,000.

<h2>Stone Apartments</h2>

The larger Stone Apartments are forecast to see a net return of four per cent if a 75 per cent occupancy is achieved.

The two bedroom apartments with multi-purpose room, priced from $1.13 million, are set to command an average daily rate of $330, which would mean $1,736 a week and over $90,000 a year.

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The apartments, spanning 106 sqm of internal living space and 18 sqm external area, would see a net return after fees of $50,665 per annum.

The three bedroom stone apartments with 132 sqm of internal area and 28 sqm of balconies could see investors pocket over $61,000 in net income.

Those apartments are forecast to fetch $385 a day, over $2,000 a week or $105,366 a year.

To find out more, <a href="/buildings/miles-kirra-beach-hotel-101-musgrave-street-coolangatta">click here</a>.

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The development of 118 apartments is being developed by the KTQ Group, who are behind the award-winning Elements of Byron.



Why New South Wales investors are eyeing Kirra’s Miles Residences

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The Gold Coast developer Cru Collective is jumping on the hype that has been surrounding Kirra Beach in recent years.

Cru, who sold out their $40 million Siarn Palm Beach development in September last year, have acquired a prime 635 sqm corner site at 2 Musgrave Street, on the corner of Musgrave and Winston Street.

Cru Collective managing director Chris Bolger they were attracted to the site’s uniqueness and iconic location, being the northern point, and entry statement to Gold Coast’s most famous beach – Kirra.

Bolger says they took on feedback from the luxury apartment buyers from Siarn to ensure all of their needs and more would be catered for in the new project.

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“We expect strong local and national interest in the project, given continued the influx of high-end purchasers to the Gold Coast from all over the country,” said Mr Bolger.

Bolger said there had been a significant increase in the level of inquiry, especially from interstate and overseas buyers, through the second half of last year and that momentum was continuing to build this year.

“While location is critical, the product is key to these savvy buyers and we work closely with our consultants to ensure our projects are second to none,” said Mr Bolger.

The Musgrave site was bought with approval for 14 full-floor luxury apartments, already secured by its former owner, local cosmetic physician Sanjay Mohindra.

But Cru are working with their design team to refine the existing plans, which are pictured below.

<img alt="" height="1112" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/cru_old_plans.jpg" width="706"> The former plans lodged with the City of Gold Coast Council.

The project, expected to launc the to the market mid-2021 and construction slated for early 2022, will be Cru's fourth in the pipeline.

One of their developments is Palm Gardens at Palm Beach, the controversial development which was initially rejected by the local council. They also have Arcadia Rise townhouse development in Currumbin and Acqua at Palm Beach.

Kirra has been a sought-after location in Coolangatta in recent years, with Spyre Group recently announcing the sell-out of MAYA at Kirra.

The family ran developer KTQ Group are also redeveloping the landmark Kirra Beach Hotel, with their Miles Residences apartments one of the hottest commodities on the coast.
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The Musgrave site was bought with approval for 14 full-floor luxury apartments, already secured by its former owner.



Cru Collective secure Kirra Beach site for new boutique apartment tower

Miles Residences is one of the Gold Coast&rsquo;s most sought-after residential beachfront projects in the pipeline.

The development of 118 apartments is part of the redevelopment of the&nbsp;Kirra Beach&nbsp;Hotel. The brains behind the operation&nbsp;is the family-ran KTQ Group, led by Peggy Flannery, who are behind the award-winning Elements of Byron Bay.

Urban recently sat down with KTQ Group&#39;s development director Jeremy Holmes to discuss the project.

JR: Why was Kirra Beach chosen for the project?

JH: The KBH was purchased back in 2010. It was a run-down venue. As new owners we undertook a significant refurbishment at the time and sought about changing the offering under new management. Over time we built a reputation as a community focused and value for money beachside pub. Something we are endeavouring to re-create with the new development.

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We progressively acquired a number of neighbouring sites up until 2017, and now have a total landholding around 9000m2, almost the entire block. This was a key strategy in order to create a compelling design and masterplan for the site, to make use of the full frontages, views and connection to the beach.

This location was always earmarked for redevelopment. We were drawn to the site and its key fundamentals (aside from size) of beachside location, north facing beach, city skyline view (night-time view especially) and proximity to the airport and highway. We believe in the Southern Gold Coast as a region undergoing a major transformation and growth for these reasons listed above. It has been undervalued in the past.

JR: What was the design brief for the first tower? And was there a shortlist of &ldquo;must-haves?&rdquo;&nbsp;

JH: Firstly, we were after a design that was sympathetic to the surrounding landscape and the beach. We wanted a building with a curvaceous and organically shaped fa&ccedil;ade, utilising colours that were muted and gentle (to blend in with the natural surrounds). We then had a bit more of a bold and fun approach to the design of the beer garden and pavilions to create a more vibrant and active ground plane and frontage. We integrated this with a 2 level pergola that runs the full length of the site along Marine Parade.

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The wave awning feature was a key design element for the overall scheme and shapes the entry to the tower along with creating a visual break from residential use to the hospitality uses.&nbsp; A Sun-exposed 25m north-facing pool is another key feature that sits proudly along the beach edge of the tower, above the hotel and pavilion, and will be one of those amazing resort-style experiences for our residents to enjoy.&nbsp;

JR: What was the biggest challenge when conceiving the design building (or collection of buildings)&nbsp;

JH: The site masterplan was fairly logical in its layout and the building heights were set from a previous approval. The key was making the large floorplates of each tower work from an apartment planning perspective and maintain the curved fa&ccedil;ade without compromising these layouts. There was a focus on ensuring views were maximised from each apartment and the seamless transition between inside and outside was a critical design feature

JR: How important are the amenities in such a project?&nbsp;

JH: Residents expect resort-style amenities in beach-side leisure destinations like the Gold Coast. Many developments don&rsquo;t do it well however. The single most important facility is always on the pool so we have created a generous size pool with an immaculate beach view on the front of the site, north-facing, with plenty of sun.

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JR: Which part of the project are you most looking forward to seeing when completed?&nbsp;

JH: My apartment&hellip;.

But actually the mix of amenities and being able to get everything you need in one location without having to jump in your car. That is real luxury. Our buyers are seeing the benefit of on-site facilities, amenities, and entertaining opportunities. When all stages come together this will be a very special thriving destination / precinct.

Urban recently sat down with KTQ Group's development director Jeremy Holmes to discuss the project

What you need to know about Miles Residences at Kirra Beach: Urban chats with KTQ Group's Jeremy Holmes

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The Brisbane-based developer Spyre Group has sold out all three of their Gold Coast beachfront apartment projects as the coastal Queensland apartment market continues to boom.

Spyre, who are <a href="/project-updates/spyre-group-plan-komune-resort-redevelopment-dubbed-cala-dei-residences">set to redevelop Coolangatta's Hotel Komune</a>, have sold out their $79 million Broadbeach tower Elysian, the $77 million Burleigh block Natura and the $25 million MAYA in Kirra Beach.

“We are absolutely delighted that we have been able to converge three luxury beachfront products that met what the market wanted,” Spyre Group director Andrew Malouf said on the milestone.

“We have worked very hard over the last four years to create residences tailored towards the luxury downsizer market and the sell-out certainly vindicates the luxury product that we have brought to the market.”

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Spyre's first Gold Coast project was Elysian, the 21 level tower on Old Burleigh Head Road with 61 apartments.

Spyre followed with Natura, targeting the downsizer more with just 33 half-floor, three bedroom apartments across 17 levels, before going more boutique with MAYA Kirra Beach which has 16 half-floor residences with two and three bedrooms.

They're waiting for the green light from the Gold Coast City Council to move on their fourth project, the redevelopment of the Hotel Komune which will home 31 apartment across 12 levels which will be known as Cala Dei.

The project has been designed by bureau^proberts, with Cusp Landscape Architecture handling the 576 sqm of recreational space which will include a communal resort area with plunge pools.

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Andrew Malouf said the project has already gained significant interest even prior to market release.

“Cala Dei will deliver the considered approach that has become synonymous with our brand on the Gold Coast – which is to deliver unmatched luxury tailored to beach living sought by a discerning downsizer market," Malouf said.

“A major key to our success on the Gold Coast has been the ability to secure the best beachfront sites in unique and highly sought after locations.

Nicholas Clydsdale, director of CBRE Residential Projects Gold Coast and the marketing agent for Spyre’s Gold Coast projects, says the group targeted the high-end owner-occupier market ahead of the curve with the launch of Elysian Broadbeach in late 2016.

“It is that foresight and Spyre Group’s approach to development focusing exclusively on the end user, tailoring its product specific to the location and target market, that has been the key to the success of their projects,” said Mr Clydsdale. 

“Through the ebbs and flows of what is a highly competitive market, Spyre has been successful because it is responsive and flexible, enabling it to deliver exceptional product and results for the buyers of its apartments.”

<h2>Other developments for sale on the Gold Coast</h2>

Shoreline, Surfers Paradise

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Shoreline is the latest Surfers Paradise tower to be created by Marquee Development Partners.

The boutique 27 apartment development across 17 levels offers residents a luxury unseen in the between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach for a number of years.

Miles Residences, Kirra Beach

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The Miles Residences Kirra Point will be one of Kirra Point's most impressive towers when it's completed in 2023.

The development of 118 apartments is part of the redevelopment of the Kirra Beach Hotel. The brains behind the operation is the family-ran KTQ Group, led by Peggy Flannery, who are behind the award-winning Elements of Byron Bay.
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Spyre have sold out their $79 million Broadbeach tower Elysian, the $77 million Burleigh block Natura and the $25 million MAYA in Kirra Beach.



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