Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

Joel Robinson

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

Main Beach

Pearl Main Beach is set to soar 31&nbsp;levels in to the sky&nbsp;from its prime Main Beach Parade location when it is completed in mid-2022.

The apartment tower of just 80 residences, which has two and three-bedroom apartments which start from 95 sqm, was designed with a nod to its position just across the road from the beach.

Apartments, and the extensive amenity, all have floor-to-ceiling windows, to take in views either of the beach and the Gold Coast Skyline, or back to the hinterland.

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The brief was&nbsp;to create a statement entry, starting the luxury resident journey&nbsp;as early as possible.&nbsp;

An American design firm, who specialises in six-star international residences, created the luxury lobby, with a brief to set the scene of the luxury that Pearl will bring residents.

There&#39;s&nbsp;soothing pearl hues, accented by high-end finishes, as well as&nbsp;opalescent accent walls and a true hotel-style concierge desk.

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Every apartment has a balcony to capture the views. They act as an extension of the open plan kitchen, living and dining area, which acts as the hub of the apartments.

The kitchen is the heart of the apartment.&nbsp;Designed with a&nbsp;crisp white palette, the kitchen&#39;s are&nbsp;fitted with stone benchtops and Miele appliances, and offer the ultimate open plan space, with an island bench with sink facing the living area.

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Bedrooms are set away from the living space, but also feature full-height glass for sunrise and sunset.

The considered internal design includes well-appointed ensuites and walk-in robes.

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Residents will have high-end amenity throughout the tower, the most impressive the rooftop swimming pool and&nbsp;recreational facilities with skyline views.

On the same&nbsp;level is&nbsp;a dining area with wine cellar, available for private bookings.

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There will be also be a&nbsp;gym and a residents lounge.

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Apartments, and the extensive amenity, all have floor-to-ceiling windows, to take in views either of the beach and the Gold Coast Skyline, or back to the hinterland

Inside Pearl, Main Beach apartments, designed to take in extensive views

The trend of lower density, high-rise towers continues to gather pace at the latest Gold Coast apartment tower launch.

GDI Group, headed by long-time Gold Coast developer Dean Gallagher, are soon to launch Drift Residences, a 27-level tower designed by Plus Architecture at 16-18 Hughes Avenue, near the central hub of Tedder Avenue in Main Beach.

There is approval for 44 apartments, but GDI has recently submitted a minor change notice to the Gold Coast City Council to add a further two apartments, and add another three levels to the building to make it 30 storeys.

The three-bedroom, 262 sqm apartments, just two per floor, will run from the second level to level 22.

From there will be the penthouse collection, five four-bedroom apartments spanning the whole floor and offering 531 sqm each.

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There will be a single two-level penthouse crowning the tower, which will have 1,109 sqm and have five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and its own private roof terrace with a plunge pool.

Residents shared amenity will focus around the wellbeing centre, which will feature an infinity pool, sauna, steam and massage rooms, a spa, cold therpay pool, health club, yoga room, a lounge with fireplace, and an outdoor barbecue area.

&ldquo;Our vision for Drift Residences has grown from a desire to create a timeless and enduring building that reflects the beauty and prestige of its Main Beach surrounds and will be admired for generations to come,&rdquo; GDI Group managing director Dean Gallagher said.

&ldquo;The planning stage, realised in collaboration with Plus Architecture, has been meticulous.

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&ldquo;Our focus on prioritising both luxury and wellbeing has seen the emergence of an innovative design that optimises the comfort of its inhabitants.&rdquo;

Gallgher intends to keep one of the apartments for himself.

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&ldquo;Drift Residences will set a new Gold Coast benchmark for intuitive design,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;I look forward to personally taking up residence in this remarkable building and seeing it fulfill its promise as the epitome of a Main Beach lifestyle.&rdquo;

Plus has drawn inspiration form the coastal landscape. Danny Juric, director at Plus Architecture, said&nbsp;

&quot;Drift Residences will provide all the convenience you&rsquo;d expect from a home in the suburbs, but with one clear advantage, unprecedented views and prime location,&rdquo; Danny Juric, Director of Plus Architecture, said.

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Deborah Provost, of DP Project Marketing, who will be marketing the apartments, is expecting&nbsp;discerning, lifestyle-seeking downsizers and luxury holiday home buyers.

&ldquo;We believe Drift Residences will set a benchmark for Main Beach that appeals to the luxury downsizer,&rdquo; Provost said.

&ldquo;We believe our market will come predominantly from local and Brisbane downsizers and undoubtedly from interstate markets when the borders re-open.&rdquo;

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Drift is GDI Group&rsquo;s latest residential venture and follows the success of its $55 million, 100-plus apartment Varsity Waters development at Varsity Lakes.

Established for more than 30 years, the company has developed a diverse and substantial portfolio of projects across all sectors throughout Queensland&rsquo;s southeast corner. Among its current pipeline is a retail/commercial precinct in Toowoomba, where it also has been involved in land subdivision and residential developments.

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The three-bedroom, 262 sqm apartments, just two per floor, will run from the second level to level 22

Drift Residences, Main Beach apartments, set for launch

The Monaco, the luxury Main Beach apartment development by the local developer Ignite Projects,&nbsp;has secured a sell-out.

The Rothelowman-designed,&nbsp;24-level tower, with just 24 half and full-floor apartments, sold with an&nbsp;average sale price of $4.6 million. The penthouse secured $9.5&nbsp;million when bought by a Sydney buyer, who was in lockdown at the time of purchase.

The tower will rank as one of, if not the most expensive on the Gold Coast, not counting&nbsp;the smaller, boutique beachfront projects that might only rise five or six levels.

&nbsp;It&#39;s not the first time&nbsp;Ignite boss&nbsp;Josh Foote has seen stellar results recently, having quickly knocked over his apartment development at&nbsp;Palm Beach.

They sold out Cabana, a collection of 32 beachfront apartment, in six weeks, one of the quickest sell-outs the Gold Coast had seen for a long time.

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&quot;The Monaco naturally took a little longer, given the near $5 million average apartment price&quot;, Foote says.

&quot;The buyer pool is considerably smaller, less than one per cent of buyers can spend that much.&quot;

&ldquo;The building is setting a new standard for the suburb, which is getting a well-deserved facelift thanks to the $205 million revitalisation of the Spit to turn it into the Gold Coast&rsquo;s version of Hyde Park and a 300-berth marina at The Southport Yacht Club.&rdquo;

The Monaco saw a mix of local buyers, and those interstate from Sydney and Melbourne, NPA Projects Director Andrew Erwin, who exclusively handled the sales, said.

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&quot;It will be a second home for a lot of the buyers, but some will be calling it home&quot;, Erwin told Urban.

The Sydney-based buyer of the expansive two-level 630 sqm penthouse was impressed by the design and unrivalled location, and plans to use it for his &lsquo;forever home&rsquo;.

Construction is now underway by McNab Builders, with an estimated completion date of 2023.

Foote says there&#39;s no surprise to see the heightened demand for the Gold Coast, which he expects to continue now the country has seen what locals have seen for years.

&quot;It&#39;s just all about lifestyle, 100 per cent&quot;.

The developer worked on a few projects with a friend in his native Auckland before moving to the Gold Coast.

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&quot;It wasn&#39;t the value of the Gold Coast that brought me here, it was the lifestyle, and then the value become apparent.&quot;

Foote expects to be heading back to the Southern end of the Gold Coast for his next development, but like many in the industry, is finding it difficult to find a suitable site, for the right price.

&quot;I like developing down there. It&#39;s where I live, and it&#39;s probably the most beautiful part of the Gold Coast.

&quot;But it&#39;s that competitive at the moment, it&#39;s hard to find a site that will stack up. Land value is so high due to the demand for houses in desirable locations, even really old houses where an interstate buyer can knock down and rebuild and still see value.&quot;

He reckons great sites with any development potential have nearly doubled in price in the last 12 months or so. Crazy times.

Construction is now underway by McNab Builders, with an estimated completion date of 2023

The Monaco, Main Beach secures sell-out as one of Gold Coast's most expensive apartment towers

The longstanding South East Queenslander developer, Drew Group, have submitted plans for their next project.

It&#39;s set in the heart of Main Beach at 11 Cronin Avenue, where they have plans to develop two soaring apartment towers dubbed Lagoon Main Beach.

Drew Group, led by Jonathan Drew since 2005, have history in the area and know it well,&nbsp;having previously created the 16-level, 29-apartment developer Cerulean on&nbsp;Pacific Street.

&ldquo;As a local I feel an overwhelming responsibility to deliver an outstanding result for the Main Beach community and the future residents of Lagoon and this concept will be the central focus throughout the project until future residents move in,&quot; Drew said.

The company, founded in the early 1980s, have recently developed&nbsp;The Beach Houses, a collection of 15 luxury villas at Kirra Point, and their latest project The Village, 72 apartments and beach houses at Palm Beach.&nbsp;That was the fastest selling project in the Gold Coast over 2019 and 2020, securing all of the apartments in just three months.

Lagoon Main Beach will be one of their&nbsp;highest&nbsp;density projects, homing 248 apartments across two towers. It will be set however across a sprawling 4,000 plus sqm site, an amalgamation not seen since the 1980s. Drew Group will reduce&nbsp;the seven existing cross overs to just three.

The towers&nbsp;will be linked by a central resort-style heated swimming pool and spa area, hence the name Lagoon. Here will also be barbecue areas, pool lounges, and a 65 sqm gym with treatment rooms.

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Tower 1 will be the larger of the two towers, soaring 31 levels in to the sky and having 137 apartments. It&#39;s a mix of 100&nbsp;two-bedroom apartments, which start from 91 sqm of internal space, and 34 three-bedrooms which start from 154 sqm of living area. The typical floorplan will see five apartments per floor, up until level 27, where the larger three-bedroom sub-penthouses start.

The three four-bedroom penthouses&nbsp;start from level 30 and are spread across two levels.&nbsp;The ground level homes three of the four bedrooms, as well as the kitchen living and dining space. Upstairs is the master suite, a media room, and a huge terraces reaching over 100 sqm terrace with outdoor kitchen, dining area, and private plunge pool.

Tower 2 will rise 23 levels and have 111 apartments, a breakdown of 89 two-bed apartments and 22 three-bedders.

Both will have level 15 residential lounge, where there will be a focus on the new work from home life, with a number of work from home booths, a meeting room,&nbsp;multi purpose rooms&nbsp;and terraces.

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Drew Group appointed Plus Architects to design the development with sustainability, environmental, infrastructure and urban renewal at the forefront of their brief resulting in a well crafted design that answers the needs of modern apartment living.

The towers have been oriented to maximise the views by Plus, who say it&#39;s all about the water.

&quot;[It&#39;s] beach side living with resort-style lifestyle&quot;, Plus wrote in their submission to the Gold Coast City Council.

&quot;The design is approached with simple vision inspired by the rolling waves and soft natural forms of the coastline,&quot; the executive summary by Plus read.

&quot;The towers are shaped to enhance the visual experience of its residents, forming undulating waves along the Northern and Southern facades generating a highly articulated form. The stagger of building form direct views from each apartment, providing a curated experience of the coastline and hinterlands.&quot;

The towers will be set in landscaping by&nbsp;FORM Landscape Architecture, who have focused on the landscape vision to connect to the poolside, create a statement identity on arrival, instal vertical greenery on the tower, and engage ground landscape and street interface.

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<h2>Executive Summary</h2>

The design is approached with simple vision inspired by the rolling waves and soft natural forms of the coastline. The towers are shaped to enhance the visual experience of its residents, forming undulating waves along the Northern and Southern facades generating a highly articulated form.

The stagger of building form direct views from each apartment, providing a curated experience of the coastline and hinterlands. These elegant forms are reinforced by adopting a refined and timeless palette.

The proposed design provides a high level of lifestyle and amenity with generous recreational facilities on the podium including an expansive lagoon inspired pool and spa with integrated lounges and cabanas linking the two towers. Connected to this is a gymnasium, BBQ and dining areas. Additional recreation space punctuates the tower forms at the 15th level offering all residents access to work from home suites, shared lounges and terraces to further experience the expansive views.

This document is to be read in conjunction with the development application report prepared by UPS for the development of a 2 tower, 23 and 31 storey residential development at 11-23 Cronin Avenue, Main Beach. The locality contains a mixture of existing and future developments up to 36 storeys.

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<h2>About the developer</h2>

Drew Group have been delivering apartments across SEQ for the last 15 years. Drew Group is a family owned property development and investment company that has been operating in Queensland since 1982. Jonathan Drew has been managing director of the company since 2005.

&ldquo;Our focus on opportunities has been market driven, giving us a wide scope of experience across a range of project types including residential, retail, commercial and hotel developments,&quot; Drew Group note.

&ldquo;As a group we focus on attention to detail with all our projects and look for opportunities to exceed in design, location and results. Through a very &ldquo;hands on&rdquo; approach to all aspects of the development process we manage to successfully obtain optimal outcomes for our buyers and investors.&rdquo;

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Lagoon Main Beach will be a higher density project for Drew Group, homing 248 apartments across two towers

First look exclusive: Drew Group submit plans for two-tower apartment development, Lagoon Main Beach

Located&nbsp;at the northern tip of the Gold Coast, the affluent, residential suburb of Main Beach is an enviable location for budding investors and families who love the beachside lifestyle.

Just walking distance from some of the region’s most iconic beaches, dining precincts and celebrated recreational venues, it provides convenient access to everything this relaxed beachside location has to offer.

Although demographics point to a large portion of established independents, youth and elderly singles, families moving to Main Beach have been steadily growing.

This is all thanks to the convenience of living close by the Marina Mirage, which has an array of boutique shopping and waterfront dining experiences.

The area is also home to two of the Gold Coast’s most luxurious five-star hotels, the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort and the decadent Palazzo Versace.

Over the past year alone, two-bedroom units in Main Beach have seen weekly asking prices grow 17.0 per cent, according to SQM Research.

This is significant when compared to Brisbane’s 12-month change of 6.5 per cent for two-bedders.

Urban takes a look at the top Main Beach apartments for sale on Apartments.com.au.

1. Lagoon Main Beach 
Developer: Drew Group

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Set to be the largest Main Beach development since the 1980s, Drew Group’s Lagoon will be set over a large amalgamated 4,000sqm site.

Designed by Plus Architecture and From Landscape Architects, the development will boast 248 apartments spread across two towers, rising 23 and 31 levels.

Residents will also have access to a range of luxury amenities, including a central lagoon-style pool and spa, complete with integrated cabanas and deck chairs.

2. La Mer 
Developer: Polites Property Group &amp; QNY Group

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Ideally located in the heart of Main Beach, La Mer boasts luxurious three and four-bedroom apartments with spacious floorplans exceeding 307sqm.

Designed by Archidiom, the residences feature two ocean-view balconies, a large walk-in pantry, spacious separate laundry and dedicated storage areas.

Among the development’s communal recreational facilities include a 13-metre pool, barbeque facilities, private sun lounges and a yoga lawn.

3. Pearl Main Beach 
Developer: Raptis

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Located at 3550-3552 Main Beach Parade, Pearl rises 30 floors and boasts 80 two and three-bedroom residences.

Pearl Main Beach offers a striking architectural presence and includes an exquisite lobby, rooftop pool and easy beach access.

Each residence maximises expansive views with floor-to-ceiling windows, while clean lines and a gentle palette inspire harmony and relaxation.

4. Midwater 
Developer: Heran Building Group

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Boasting 165 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, Midwater apartments are now available in Main Beach.

Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, the development boasts stunning interior design, resort-style amenities and picturesque views year-round.

Resident facilities include fully-automated valet parking, a beachfront infinity lap pool, smart home automation, rooftop pool, wellbeing centre and beach access.

5. Belvedere 
Developer: Winten Property Group

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Belvedere is yet another addition to the growing, rich history of Main Beach, as the largest new residential block on Tedder Avenue.

Located just 300m from the beach and a massive 2,655sqm site, the refined and sophisticated façade reflects the quality of residences within.

Amenities include 24-metre lap pool, grand entrance, grand lobby, four-storey atrium, rooftop pool and resident dining spaces.

Over the past year alone, two-bedroom units in Main Beach have seen weekly asking prices grow 17.0 per cent, according to SQM Research

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Top five Main Beach apartments for sale on the Gold Coast

A locked-down Sydney buyer has snapped up the penthouse in the Gold Coast&rsquo;s own apartment principality &ndash; The Monaco &ndash; for $9.5 million, as developer Ignite Projects pushes forward with construction next week ahead of an imminent sell out.

The Monaco, which has been two years in the making, is being developed by Ignite Projects and built by McNab Builders, opposite the Southport Yacht Club at the doorway to the much-loved Spit.

The Sydney-based buyer of the expansive two-level 630 sqm penthouse was impressed by the design and unrivalled location, and plans to use it for his &lsquo;forever home&rsquo;.

The penthouse sale caps off a buying rush with all but one of the 24 residences in the $110 million building sold with an average sale price of $4.6 million.

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Ignite Projects managing director Josh Foote said buyers in the opulent development will have the veritable keys to the kingdom when construction is completed in 2023.

&ldquo;The Monaco in many ways represents the renaissance of Main Beach, with the building replacing an aging unit block and a well-known house, referred to locally as the &lsquo;container home&rsquo;,&rdquo; Mr Foote said.

&ldquo;The building is setting a new standard for the suburb, which is getting a well-deserved facelift thanks to the $205 million revitalisation of the Spit to turn it into the Gold Coast&rsquo;s version of Hyde Park and a 300-berth marina at The Southport Yacht Club.&rdquo;

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Mr Foote said buyers have been attracted to the attention to detail and customisation options available in the residences.

&ldquo;Buyers can customise their apartment, including their entire kitchen and have access to first-class facilities including a 24-metre heated pool alongside a private dining area and virtual golf simulator,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;I liken each apartment to an art gallery because of the thought that has gone into every aspect from the Greek marble and Spanish handmade wall tiles in the ensuite through to the designer cocktail bar and fluted columns throughout. It is all about luxury and refined living.&rdquo;

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Andrew Erwin, of NPA Projects, who is marketing The Monaco, said buyers are responding to the enhanced level of amenity on offer.

&ldquo;Each apartment in The Monaco has the feel of a penthouse with unrivalled luxury,&rdquo; Mr Erwin said.

&ldquo;The apartments in The Monaco have sold really well and to be almost sold out before construction even starts is an amazing achievement.&rdquo;

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&ldquo;Buyers have come from interstate and locally within Main Beach, which is the home of luxury apartment living on the Gold Coast.

&ldquo;The median apartment sale price in Main Beach in May was $795,000 &ndash; more than $300,000 above the Gold Coast median of $458,000.&rdquo;

The Monaco contains a collection of 25 full-floor and half-floor residences at 2-4 MacArthur Parade, Main Beach.

Andrew Erwin, of NPA Projects, who is marketing The Monaco, said buyers are responding to the enhanced level of amenity on offer.

Construction begins at The Monaco, Main Beach apartment tower, as penthouse sells for $9.5 million

The luxury Main Beach apartment tower The Monaco is set to begin its construction next month, with the biggest drawcard for buyers being the customisation on offer.

For Helene Omeros, whose family owns and runs the multi-award winning Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant at Marina Mirage around the corner, and her husband&nbsp;Charles Millard, it was the option to completely customise their kitchen.

The couple are downsizing after buying a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment on the 11th level of The Monaco,&nbsp;which is being developed by local developer Ignite Projects and designed by Rothelowman.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re a close family and we spend a lot of time cooking and eating together so having the ideal kitchen is so important to us,&rdquo; Omeros said.

Omeros Brothers is a Gold Coast icon with the Omeros family having operated some of the country&rsquo;s leading restaurants for more than 40 years.&nbsp;

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Millard said it is very important as the kitchen lends itself not just to the practicalities of cooking but entertaining as well.

&ldquo;The kitchen is always the focal point of entertaining at least for the first hour after guests arrive,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;That&rsquo;s why we want to be interacting with our guests rather than having our backs to them while we use the cooktop and ovens. &ldquo;We find it works best if the ovens and cooktop are built into the island bench facing the living area so that way the entertaining flows perfectly.

He said key features for the couple will include gas cooktops, two fridges and two over-sized ovens as well as a generous butler&rsquo;s pantry.&nbsp;Omeros said they will be sure to consult her dad and brother on the design on the kitchen before it gets built.

Andrew Erwin, of NPA Projects, said the customizable kitchen is one of the key drawcards for people buying in The Monaco.

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&ldquo;People love working with our concierge team and the kitchen designers to design the kitchen they&rsquo;ve always wanted but until now been unable to have in an apartment,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Combined with the fact it is a boutique building with a recreation space complete with a 24-metre heated pool alongside a private dining area and virtual golf as well as stunning views from every apartment adds up to The Monaco being the complete package.&rdquo;

Omeros said, as well as the&nbsp;customizable kitchen option, the amazing location and unbeatable views incorporating the Broadwater and ocean were key reasons for purchasing in The Monaco.

&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t get Broadwater views at our current building so that&rsquo;s a lovely change. The Monaco is also close enough to walk to my job at the family restaurant,&rdquo; she said.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve lived in Main Beach for six years and it has definitely grown on me, and my husband, who has been in Main Beach for over 18 years. It will be even better when we move into The Monaco.&rdquo;

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Millard said he loves the &ldquo;village vibe&rdquo; of the suburb.

&ldquo;People are so nice here in Main Beach. It is a more mature area, but we do have younger people moving in.

&ldquo;The suburb has also historically held its value better than Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach during past downturns. We&rsquo;re now getting national press that Main Beach is where there is huge demand and not enough stock and that will keep going into next 
year.&rdquo;

The Monaco is a 24-level north-facing apartment building with a collection of luxury full-floor and half-floor residences at 2-4 MacArthur Parade, Main Beach.

Three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments, with two multi-purpose rooms, are priced from $4.45 million with construction by McNab due to start this September.

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Andrew Erwin, of NPA Projects, said the customizable kitchen is one of the key drawcards for people buying in The Monaco

Customisable options the biggest driver for The Monaco, Main Beach apartments buyers

The veteran Gold Coast developer Raptis has launched sales at its latest Main Beach apartment development, the $160 million Pearl, Main Beach.

The 30-level tower at 3550-3552 Main Beach Parade will have 80 apartments, including&nbsp;a luxury two-level penthouse.

Pearl, Main Beach, is the first foray in to the Main Beach market by Raptis, headed by founder Jim Raptis who started the company in Sydney&nbsp;back in the mid 1960s.

Raptis&nbsp;said they&#39;ve been waiting for the right site to enter Main Beach.

&quot;With the reinvigoration of Main Beach and the growing owner-user market, we&rsquo;ve been looking for the right location for our involvement in the suburb,&quot;, Raptis said.

&quot;We&#39;ve found it with Pearl, which we&rsquo;re very excited to bring to Main Beach.&rdquo;

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Raptis believed the current property cycle offered unique opportunities for buyers to secure a sought-after Main Beach lifestyle.

&ldquo;Empty-nesters, wherever they are located, are achieving more for their homes at the point of sale, providing them with the liquidity to secure a Main Beach lifestyle. It&rsquo;s a great moment for the Gold Coast and we&rsquo;re excited Pearl, Main Beach will offer a lifestyle many residents thought was out of reach.&rdquo;

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom Pearl apartments that span 85 sqm start from $749,000. The three-bedroom, 140 sqm&nbsp;apartments are priced from $1,345,000.

Residents will have access to the rooftop swimming pool and recreational facilities with skyline views. On the same level is a dining area with wine cellar, available for private bookings.

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A super penthouse crowns the top two levels. It will have over 700 sqm of living space with four bedrooms, its own private pool, multiple living areas and an opulent library. The whole floor apartment will have 360-degree views from the beach to the hinterland.

The price is yet to be finalised, however it is expected to&nbsp;to rival the Soul penthouse which recently sold for over $14,000 per sqm, suggesting a sale of the Pearl penthouse at around the $10 million mark.

There will be&nbsp;two further skyhomes with 550 sqm of living space and&nbsp;12 sub-penthouses, priced from $1.975 million.

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Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in August 2022.

To the end of 2020, Queensland recorded the highest rate of net interstate migration of any state, according to the ABS. Over 30,000 additional residents were drawn to Queensland due to the state&#39;s response to COVID-19

Raptis joint managing director Evan Raptis said the Gold Coast had recorded strong price growth against the backdrop of the pandemic.

&ldquo;Compared to the East Coast capitals, the Gold Coast still offers discernible value to buyers &ndash; especially for those that seek to elevate their lifestyle,&rdquo; Raptis said, adding that Pearl, Main Beach would appeal to a broad base of buyers.

About Raptis

Raptis is a Queensland-based development company jointly led by Jim and Evan Raptis. Raptis has been an innovator of style and functionality across integrated residential, resort, retail and commercial development.

Over more than 40 years, it has created more mixed-use developments than any other Gold Coast development company, including the landmarks Tower of Chevron Renaissance, Southport Central and the Phoenician.

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Pearl, Main Beach is the first foray in to the Main Beach market by Raptis, headed by founder Jim Raptis



Raptis launch Pearl, Main Beach apartment tower amid booming Gold Coast market

The local Gold Coast developer Winten Property Group has already secured over 60 per cent of its apartment sales in their latest Main Beach tower, Belvedere.

That&#39;s seen construction of the 24-level tower at 25 Woodroffe Avenue fast-tracked, with Hutchinson Builders now kicking off the build of the 127 apartment&nbsp;building&nbsp;toward the start of October

Winten&#39;s national head of residential sales Karl Rameau said the line share of buyers have been locals that already live in the area, as well as those from interstate who already own.

Rameau says nature of the site and the sheer size of the BDA Architecture-designed building and the apartments has been a defining difference for buyers.

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&quot;It&#39;s a fairly big building on a generous block of land&quot;, Rameau said.&nbsp;

&quot;A lot of 27-level buildings are on anywhere between 500 sqm and 1000 sqm, but Belvedere is on 2,655 sqm which gives residents a higher level of movability around the building.&quot;

Rameau says the apartment sizes have been attractive with the downsizer.

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&quot;The two-bedroom apartments have 120 sqm to 130 sqm of living space, which is generous for the Gold Coast these days&quot;, Rameau suggests, with the two-bed apartments starting from $780,000 and three-bedrooms from $1,075,000.

There are a handful of skyhomes rom $1.56 million and five terraces from $2.2 million.

&quot;The bulk of sales have been between that $800,000 to $1.5 million mark to the owner-occupier.&quot;

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The Woodroffe Avenue tower is just 100 metres to Tedder Avenue, 300 metres to the beach and 450 metres to the closest tram stop.

There&#39;s a 24 metre lap pool with cabanas and daybeds.

The development is across the road from White, the owner-occupier focused apartment block of just 27 full floor apartments.

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Winten's national head of residential sales Karl Rameau said the line share of buyers have been locals that already live in the area



Winten secure 60% sales in Main Beach apartment tower Belvedere

The Heran Building Group have focused on the residents amenities at its Gold Coast development Midwater, nestled between Main Beach and the Nerang River.

Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, the apartments have been designed as a collection of open light-filled spaces with seamless connection to the natural environment.

There are 106 apartments in the 38 level tower at 3496 Main Beach Parade, with the amenities crowning the development.

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The amenities include an infinity pool, smart home automation a fully equipped well-being centre with gym, outdoor yoga, steam &amp; sauna facilities plus a great selection of world-class amenities nearby.

Resort-style luxury is further curated through durable fixtures and fittings enhanced by warm lighting.

The open plan kitchen, living and dining&nbsp;areas open&nbsp;to large entertaining terraces, while full height glass sliding doors and louvres open to allow cooling breezes inside.

Additionally, smart home automation gives residents easy access to an integrated system of devices designed for comfort, security and convenience. Lighting, audio and video, blinds, air-conditioning and security are all controlled by your all-in-one touch screen, remote or smart phone.

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Midwater offers both beach and riverfront access. There&#39;s also a fully automated valet.

Prices start from&nbsp;$649,900 for a one bedroom apartment, $849,900&nbsp;for a two bedder and&nbsp;$1,779,900 for a three bedroom apartment.

A limited number of residences are on offer with breathtaking sea views, stunning interior design and luxurious resort-style amenities

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