Hampton's High Street offers the best of both worlds; halfway between Hampton Beach and Hampton Station, with a myriad of cafes and shops on its doorstep.

It was this unbeatable combination of convenience and connectivity that attracted Nash Project Management to secure a prime site on the corner of Hampton and Holyrood Streets several years ago.

The result is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/holyrood-hampton-451-461-hampton-street-hampton-vic-3188">Holyrood &amp; Hampton</a>, a newly completed residential development comprising 59 premium apartments set above a full-line Coles supermarket, enhancing the day-to-day ease for residents.

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Those who have already moved into Holyrood &amp; Hampton have highlighted several standout features of their new home, with the location topping the list.

Hampton Station on the Sandringham line (Zone 2), is just down Hampton Street, offering regular services to Flinders Street Station. Multiple bus routes connect to Southland, St Kilda, and Berwick, while scenic cycling paths along the bay provide a relaxing alternative for commuters and weekend riders.

A short walk west leads to Picnic Point and Hampton Beach, beloved for its clean sand and family- and dog-friendly spaces. Ferdinando Gardens, near the pier, is perfect for picnics, while coastal walking trails offer peaceful views and breezes.

The surrounding green spaces—Castlefield Reserve, Triangle Gardens, and Hampton High Reserve—offer playgrounds, sports fields, and a sense of calm. Golfers have several options nearby, including Brighton Public Golf Course just a short drive away.

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Hampton Street remains the heart of the community, with more than 50 fashion boutiques, cafés, and eateries. A Woolworths anchors the retail strip, while independent shops help maintain its village charm.

Health and community services are easily accessible, with local GPs, dental clinics, and the nearby Sandringham Community Hospital, supported by larger hospitals in Brighton and Cheltenham.

Families are well catered to, with top private and public schools within a 1–2 km radius. These include Haileybury College, St Leonards College, Firbank Grammar, Brighton Grammar, Hampton Primary, and Brighton Secondary College.

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The apartments have been designed for longevity, with spacious, home-like layouts. Many include butler’s pantries, oversized kitchen islands, and quality finishes.

Additional features such as a rooftop terrace, EV charging, secure storage, and direct supermarket access support a highly functional and low-maintenance lifestyle.

Designed by Telha Clarke, Holyrood &amp; Hampton reflects how people want to live today—connected, walkable, and move-in ready.

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Those who have already moved into Holyrood & Hampton have highlighted several standout features of their new home, with the location topping the list.

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Holyrood & Hampton presents a walkable, Bayside lifestyle in the heart of Hampton

Developer Keylin is putting its mark on the booming Spring Hill property market, one of the strongest markets in Queensland which is being driven by the announcement that the heart of the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympics will be developed in the small northern Brisbane suburb.

Well-regarded in the development industry, with several completed and planned projects across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Keylin has just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/oria-spring-hill-447-gregory-terrace-spring-hill-qld-4000">Oria Spring Hill</a>, a collection of 132 residences across 15 levels in an elevated position on Gregory Terrace, directly opposite Victoria Park, the future site of the Games.

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<h3 data-end="628" data-start="610">The Apartments</h3>

The two, three, and four-bedroom apartments feature an Art Deco-inspired design, with curved stone kitchen islands, brass textures, and bold interior colours and patterns. Durable mineral stone benchtops come as standard, while the skyhomes feature natural stone.

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There are two colour schemes available for buyers to choose from: the bold Victoria scheme, or the more neutral Gregory scheme.

Each apartment offers open-plan living and dining areas, as well as a large, covered balcony to embrace Brisbane's subtropical lifestyle. The living spaces are designed with full-height glazing to maximize views over Victoria Park and the Brisbane CBD.

<h3 data-end="1305" data-start="1288">The Amenities</h3>

Leaning into its Olympic location, Keylin is introducing unique amenities that cater to changing lifestyle requirements.

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Much like the shift developers made during the pandemic to include study nooks and multi-purpose rooms in response to the work-from-home trend, Keylin has responded to the growing popularity of pickleball. Oria will feature a proposed private pickleball court as part of its facilities, one of the first courts in a new residential development across the country.

Pickleball participation has surged in Australia from 2023 to 2024. In 2023, Pickleball Australia Association (PAA) had over 7,300 members, with an estimated 25,000 casual players nationwide. By 2024, PAA membership had grown to 15,166, with nearly 93,000 participants across the country.

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In addition to the proposed pickleball court, Oria will offer a range of proposed amenities within its rooftop pool and terrace level, including a cinema, music and games room, private dining spaces, and a gym with a steam room, sauna, and yoga space, as well as an off-leash dog area.

<h3 data-end="2353" data-start="2337">The Location</h3>

Keylin understood the prime value of this location long before the announcement that Victoria Park would be the heart of the 2032 Summer Olympics.

The address at 447 Gregory Terrace provides residents with easy access to major transport links, universities, and hospitals.

Of course, the future growth of the area will be anchored by Victoria Park, the 64-hectare green space just across the road. The park will be transformed with the construction of a 63,000-seat stadium, which, after the Olympics, will become home to the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat, and Queensland Bulls.

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Just 200 meters from Oria, the new National Aquatic Centre will replace the former Centenary Pool.

Additionally, the nearby RNA Showgrounds, just 700 meters away, will undergo an upgrade to include a 20,000-seat outdoor arena.

Keylin has already commenced construction on Oria, which is being delivered by builder CoStruct.

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Keylin Group launches Oria in Victoria Park, Spring Hill Olympic precinct

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lendlease-development">Lendlease</a> has teamed up again with Mitsubishi Estate Asia (MEA),and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate (NSKRE) to deliver a luxury residential development at their recently acquired Liverpool Street site on Hyde Park.

The acquisition of the site at 175 Liverpool Street, which is subject to conditions precedent, is intended to be developed as two luxury residential towers with up to 300 apartments for sale and 2,000 square metres of retail and commercial space, subject to planning consents. It will have a development end value of more than $2.5 billion.

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Under the terms of the agreement, MEA will take a ~33 per cent equity share in the joint venture, and NKSRE a ~17 per cent share.&nbsp;

Centrally located in Sydney’s CBD at the southern end of Hyde Park, residences at 175 Liverpool Street will offer north-facing expansive views across 16 hectares of green space through to the Opera House and Sydney Harbour.

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The project builds on Lendlease’s strong success in Sydney’s luxury residential market and marks the seventh partnership between Lendlease and MEA; previous and current projects include One Sydney Harbour, One Circular Quay and One Darling Point in Sydney, and East Tower residences at Melbourne Quarter.

It also marks the second venture between Lendlease and NSKRE, with build-to rent development 899 Collins at Victoria Harbour in Melbourne currently in delivery.

Construction of 175 Liverpool Street is targeted to commence in 2027.

Tom Mackellar, CEO Development, Lendlease,&nbsp;said the&nbsp;acquisition of 175 Liverpool Street "builds on our success in Sydney’s luxury residential market, as we continue to add to our development pipeline in Australia.”

“We look forward to working alongside our trusted development partners, Mitsubishi Estate Asia and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate, on this landmark development in one of Sydney’s most sought-after locations.”

Lendlease announces partners for its $2.5 billion luxury development on Hyde Park

Brisbane developer Zen Group has received development approval for its dual-tower apartment project in West End.

The approved plans for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/24-duncan-street-west-end-qld-4101">24 Duncan Street</a>&nbsp;are for&nbsp;two 17-storey towers comprising 202 apartments, ranging from one-bedroom plus study configurations through to three-bedrooms.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bettspartners">Betts + Partners</a>, the development is grounded in a climate-responsive and contextually sensitive approach, aiming to reinforce the emerging identity of the West End Riverside South precinct.

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“The contextual design strategy is to celebrate the qualities found within the established <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> suburban character,” Betts + Partners noted in the Architectural Design Report, “providing elevated high-quality subtropical apartment living with exceptional communal recreational amenity.”

The project includes a 2,600 sqm rooftop offering a comprehensive suite of resident amenities: three pools, a fitness centre, cinema room, private dining rooms, lounges, a library, and wellness facilities including hot and cold plunge pools, pilates, a sauna and a contemplative garden.

On the ground plane, active retail frontages along Duncan and Rogers Streets will sleeve ground-floor services and visitor parking. The two-level podium integrates green walls, planters, and textured façades, contributing vertical greenery and softening the street interface.

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Apartments are oriented for privacy and outlook, with operable glazing and brise soleil elements supporting passive climate control. Balconies and structural articulation are designed to optimise light, airflow and private open space. “Each quality is reinterpreted in the sectional and plan parti and manifest in the three-dimensional building expression,” the architects said.

Located within a three-minute walk of the Brisbane River and in close proximity to local amenities including ALDI and Davies Park, the project reflects West End’s growing appeal to owner-occupiers seeking proximity to lifestyle amenity and urban vibrancy.

The development also aligns with Brisbane City Council’s broader planning vision to become a “New World City” by 2031, promoting a globally recognisable subtropical lifestyle through contextually responsive design.

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200 "climate-responsive" apartments set for West End as Zen Group given green light

The ever-growing Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has commenced construction on its third project this year.

The new $640 million development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/falcon-alexander-8-alexander-street-crows-nest">Falcon &amp; Alexander</a>&nbsp;in Crows Nest, is Deicorp's&nbsp;first foray into Sydney’s Lower North Shore and will deliver 188 apartments in a new landmark building, with 48 dedicated to Affordable Housing.

Since December, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/deicorp-construction">Deicorp</a> has commenced construction on four projects in total that will deliver over 2,000 homes, maintaining their track record of quickly converting development approvals into commencements.&nbsp;

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Located a five-minute walk from the new Crows Nest Metro station, prominently positioned at The Five Ways on Pacific Highway, Falcon &amp; Alexander will deliver an exclusive collection of architecturally designed one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from $1.3 million.

Conceived by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/turner-studio">TURNER</a>, Falcon &amp; Alexander will create a vibrant vertical village in the heart of one of Sydney’s most connected neighbourhoods. Thoughtfully arranged around a central atrium and lush communal gardens, residences will enjoy panoramic views over Sydney Harbour and the Lower North Shore, with interiors designed for modern, light-filled living.

Residents will benefit from premium amenities, including a resident-only skygarden, and boutique retail and dining spaces on the ground floor, all integrated with the local urban fabric.

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With the Crows Nest Metro station just steps from home, residents will enjoy unrivalled connectivity across Sydney’s transport network, placing everything from world-class dining to premier education and healthcare within easy reach.

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Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri said Falcon &amp; Alexander marks an exciting new chapter for Deicorp as it expands into Sydney’s Lower North Shore.&nbsp;

“This is a community we deeply respect, and we’re proud to contribute with a project that reflects the character, energy, and potential of Crows Nest,"&nbsp;Deiri said.

“This is an iconic location, and a great location deserves a great design. With Falcon &amp; Alexander, we’re delivering more than just apartments; it will be a new landmark for Crows Next that not only delivers housing but will benefit the community with an activated retail offering."

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Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri said Falcon & Alexander marks an exciting new chapter for Deicorp as it expands into Sydney’s Lower North Shore

Deicorp breaks ground at Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest apartments

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The developer lobby has worked hard to convince everyone that (a) there’s a housing affordability crisis and (b) it can be fixed by making it really easy and seriously profitable for developers to build lots more houses.
The argument is: increase supply and affordability will be solved.
Like most of what comes from the developer lobby, this is a melting pot of myth, self-serving propaganda and outright lies.
On Wednesday, 9 September the keynote address for the Festival of Urbanism at the University of Sydney will be presented by Professor Laurence Murphy, who is Professor of Human Geography in the School of Environment at the University of Auckland. 
The topic of the keynote address is: “Myth: Increasing housing supply leads to more affordable homes.” The University of Sydney’s media alert is headlined: “Why building more houses won’t fix Sydney house prices.”
The university’s media alert makes these comments: “Current NSW Government policy on affordable housing is focused on increasing new housing supply, which in turn is anticipated to put downwards pressure on housing prices. 
“The Sydney market shows that despite substantial increases in housing supply over the last few years, house prices have continued to surge.
“This pattern in Sydney mirrors the experience of other international markets such as the US, Spain and Ireland, where substantial increases in supply were accompanied by large price increases.
“Looking at Ireland, which has about the same population as Sydney, in the mid-1990s Ireland tripled its housing production from around 30,000 homes a year to a peak of 89,000 dwellings in 2006, but house prices increased too by 350% across the country and more than 400% in Dublin.”
It’s always been a major furphy, inspired by self interest, that building more houses would make Sydney homes cheaper. What they want us to believe is that we’d all be better off if developers made more money faster.
Give us lots of cheap land, fast approvals, lower taxes and zero infrastructure charges and we’ll improve affordability. In reality, the only thing that improves in this scenario is developer profitability.
The bottom line is: Sydney doesn’t have a shortage. If it did, rents will be rising, and we haven’t had meaningful rental growth in Sydney for years.
The developer lobby has been shouting shortage for the past decade but for most of this period Sydney prices have shown little growth. 
That has changed in the past two years but it has nothing to do with shortages. It has everything to do with a buoyant NSW economy, tens of billions in infrastructure spending, a significant rise in local business and consumer sentiment and a decade of stagnant prices, leading to a period of catch-up growth which still leaves Sydney behind Perth, Darwin and Melbourne in the long-term capital growth stakes.
Sydney has high property prices because it’s an international city and a wealth magnet. We may think Sydney is expensive but overseas investors from other major international cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Paris and London think it’s relatively cheap.
The solution to Sydney’s high prices is accepting that there is no solution. And high on the list of non-solutions is the developer lobby’s wish list of measures to help them build more dwellings.
Terry Ryder is the founder of <a href="https://www.hotspotting.com.au/" target="_blank">hotspotting.com.au</a>. You can <a href="https://mailto:ryder@hotspotting.com.au" target="_blank">email him</a> or follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/hotspotting" target="_blank">Twitter.</a>
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Developer lobby offers self-serving propaganda and outright lies: Terry Ryder

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Property investors will soon have a new organisation lobbying governments, with a group set to launch aiming to protect their interests.
The soon-to-be-formed Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) describes themselves as a not-for-profit association run “by property investors, for the interests of property investors”. 
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It also aims to stop investors from being “singled out”, saying property investors have been blamed as the main cause of unaffordable housing and being subject to potential tax grabs by governments.
With the ambitious aim of a membership base of more than one million members, the organisation was launched at the Sydney Property Buyer Expo on Saturday.
The chair of the group is Empower Wealth chief executive Ben Kingsley who said "the two million-plus property investors in Australia currently don’t have a voice”.
They will also push for the regulation of property advice, something that has also been the goal of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia group, which Mr Kingsley also chairs.
 
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