<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

Melbourne off the plan apartments

Hawthorn Park may well be the only apartment development in Melbourne, likely the whole of Australia, which was influenced by one of the seven modern wonders of the world.

Renowned architecture firm <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> were inspired&nbsp;by rice paddy fields and the spectacular stone terraces of Machu Picchu, which has resulted in stunning internal architectural facades and a lush valley landscape at the recently completed Hawthorn East project.

The design incorporates ideas of movement and gently curved eroded forms to create a layered spatial experience that provides visual connection, interest, and recreation.

The central zones feature softly edged designs, while a hard blue stone envelope has been established around the perimeter to create a sense of protection and containment. The hard edge is driven by a series of feature elements that visually break down the composition along the street and create a sense of community identity.

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Rothelowman's interior design team takes pride in the level of premium design features they have incorporated, including island benches, gun-metal tapware, Miele/Gaggenau appliances, and walk-in robes in most apartments.

Located at the intersection of Burwood Road and Camberwell Road, Hawthorn Park features public piazzas that draw the existing green edge of Burwood Road through to the more robust presentation of Camberwell Road.

The site's entry points are adorned with feature stairs that cut a pathway into the open contoured space, which is activated with resident amenity, retail, and food and beverage options.

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The centrepiece of the development is a glass-bottomed swimming pool that spans between buildings and over the plaza, creating a spectacular front door to the project while also serving as the location for the comprehensive resident amenity floor. It was <a href="/news/vic/melbournes-first-suspended-sky-pool-a-look-at-the-amenities-at-hawthorn-park-in-hawthorn-east">Melbourne's first ever suspended sky pool</a>.

Rothelowman Senior Associate Frances Hall said it was the feature of the development they were most looking forward to seeing.

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“We were most excited about delivering the pool bridge as it is testament to our collaboration with the contractor&nbsp;Hickory&nbsp;Group and the consultant team, to realise a design which resolves many complex requirements,” Hall said.

Landscape designer Jack Merlo was responsible for crafting 2000 sqm of landscaping, carefully considering quiet reflection in traditional garden areas while inspiring active recreation on the rooftop terraces.

<a href="/expert-insights/buying/rothelowman-discuss-the-design-principles-of-dahua-groups-hawthorn-park-apartment-project">Read more:&nbsp;Rothelowman discuss the design principles of Dahua Group's Hawthorn Park apartment project</a>

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The project draws on a range of visual forms, inspired by rice paddy fields and the spectacular stone terraces of Machu Picchu, resulting in stunning internal architectural facades and a lush valley landscape.

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How Machu Picchu inspired Rothelowman when designing Hawthorn Park

Construction has begun on the Alexandra Collection, a set of 11 luxurious single-level residences located in the heart of South Yarra's Como Hill.

In a joint venture, Cbus Property and Sterling Global appointed Hacer Group to construct the latest release in Como Terraces, with the Alexandra Collection slated for completion in early 2024.&nbsp;

The single-level residences bring a mix of two and three-bedroom floorplans to the development, where there are only two residences per level, set across three low-rise buildings designed by Carr.&nbsp;

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Designed to provide inner-city living reimagined with a strong emphasis on nature, the homes are set amidst a mix of native and exotic landscapes by Taylor Cullity Lethlean (T.C.L) that blend seamlessly into the architecture.

Each of the residences in the Alexandra Collection offers generous proportions and abundant natural light with internal areas of up to 294 sqm, individually designed in a palette of neutral tones, including rammed earth, textured concrete, natural stone, and timber.

Expansive balconies and terraces flow from the light-filled interiors, with a selection of the homes offering extended private gardens.&nbsp;

Inside, the residences feature large Travertine stone benchtop island benches in each expansive kitchen, as well as Swiss-made V-ZUG appliances and integrated fridges.

Home-like amenity is also on offer in the Alexandra Collection, with a residents' lounge area and private dining room, as well as dedicated concierge providing a range of services delivering the utmost in convenience.&nbsp;

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Situated within the enviable locale of South Yarra, the apartments give the opportunity to embrace the best of riverside living, oriented to enjoy frontage to South Yarra's coveted tree-lined Alexandra Avenue, while also enjoying north-facing views to the Yarra River as well as to the exclusive Como Hill precinct.&nbsp;

The Alexandra Collection is also just a four minute walk to Chapel Street and Toorak Road, which delivers an array of cafes, restaurants and retail outlets.

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The single-level residences bring a mix of two and three-bedroom floorplans to the development, where there are only two residences per level, set across three low-rise buildings designed by Carr. 

Construction begins on South Yarra's Como Terraces latest release

International property developer Gamuda Land is bringing first-to-market sustainability innovations to its South Melbourne apartment development, The Canopy.

Built-in energy harvesting technology as well as a micro-forest urban park are set to redefine sustainable living as well as reduce hot water bills for its residents.

Located at 272 Normanby Road, The Canopy on Normanby will be home to Melbourne’s first Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) with an energy pile system in a residential setting. The GSHP is set to generate five to 10 per cent of the building's energy requirements.

The project will be home to additional carbon-reducing infrastructure such as the 86KW PV solar rooftop system, an on-site rainwater harvesting system including a 35kL rainwater tank, circular economy inbuilt recycling infrastructure, and EV charging with onsite car, scooter and bike sharing.

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Gamuda Land General Manager Jarrod Tai said the group is utilising the expertise of their global counterparts to bring sustainable energy solutions to Melbourne.&nbsp;

"Onsite renewables are predicted to save residents more than $27,156 cost saving per annum on electricity bills, a reduction of roughly $130 per apartment," Tai said.

"We understand the ongoing struggle for individuals and families as energy costs continue to rise. It is extremely important that we develop these ways to reduce costs for future residents, while significantly decreasing our carbon footprint,” Tai said.&nbsp;

Gamuda Land has appointed architectural firm Hayball Architects, landscape designers OCULUS, sustainability consultants HIP V HYPE, not-for-profit vegetation experts The Heart Gardening Project, Miyawaki forest makers SUGi and Indigenous urban design advisors MURRI : YUL to collaborate on the delivery of the project.

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The teams will assist in restoring the biodiversity of the original pre-urbanised site, including Melbourne’s first Miyawaki forest in a residential setting as part of a new 3,000 sqm community park that proposes the permanent closure of neighbouring Johnson Street. These innovations will further complement the development’s efforts of achieving a 5 Star Green Star Rating and 7.5 Average NatHERS rating.

Underpinned by its biophilic design principles, the project will feature three distinct green spaces that are seamlessly integrated through a central biophilic spine that connects the park frontage to its rooftop eco-deck. Japanese-inspired Onsen spas and alfresco entertaining will create a space for residents to relax and connect in their private oasis, indulging in the soothing warm waters while experiencing breathtaking views of Melbourne’s city skyline and Port Phillip Bay.

The reintroduction of endemic and native species throughout the development’s greenery will establish a resilient, climate-adaptive design that focuses on restoring the site’s pre-colonial ecology.

Incorporating elements of the typical Australian backyard, residents will have access to the podium levels lawns, garden beds and herbs grown in communal garden bowls.

Cascading terraces will flow down the space to meet the ground floor gardens and forest where a range of A-grade retail, food and beverage options will occupy the street level.

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The extensive commitment to green space also contributes to Gamuda Land’s environmental initiative to plant one million trees by 2023. To date, Gamuda Land has successfully nurtured 612,072 trees in its advanced tree-planting nurseries across the world.

The Canopy on Normanby’s 213 apartments will feature a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $475,000. Interior designs take their inspiration from nature and holistic wellness to create a calming neutral palette that incorporates stone, timber and rich textures.

Apartment depths have been consciously limited to allow for extra natural light and ventilation, which delivers high levels of daylight penetration to 95 per cent of apartment living and bedroom spaces. Private balconies will extend the open living areas with windows carefully placed to ensure crossflow ventilation and prioritise outdoor space for each resident.

Hayball Director Bianca Hung said they used a clean, calming palette of materials for the project.&nbsp;

“Our goal was to create the perfect balance between the natural and the built form, creating open, bright and functional spaces that complement the project's biophilic design with generous balconies that will provide panoramic views of the surrounding greenery”, Hung said.&nbsp;

The new development will help address Melbourne’s growing population and the increased demand for apartment living with 213 apartments across twenty storeys and will be in the rapidly evolving Fishermans Bend precinct, known as Australia’s largest urban renewal project.

Construction on the project is expected to commence in mid-2023 with anticipated completion by Autumn 2025.

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Gamuda Land General Manager Jarrod Tai said the group is utilising the expertise of their global counterparts to bring sustainable energy solutions to Melbourne. 

Gamuda Land bring first-to-market sustainability innovations to South Melbourne's The Canopy

Melbourne-based developers ICD Property will transform the city's skyline with their currently under construction tower, Aspire Melbourne.

Overlooking some of the city's most sought after views, the slender tower will soar 211 metres above Flagstaff Gardens when completed later this year. It will bring a much needed supply of 565 apartments, a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units. A number of the lower level apartments have already settled, as construction approaches its latter stages.

Merging the golden epoch of the past, the architects at Elenberg Fraser have designed Aspire to bring a new chapter to Melbourne's history.&nbsp;

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Designed with a unique curved structure, the building features floor-to-ceiling glass and a bulging shape near the top, creating a facade that draws in light from every angle.

The convex and concave details accentuate the curvature of the tower, making it a magnificent sight to behold.

The apartments feature natural material selections with light and restrained colour palettes, which allow residents to connect with the delicate forms and textures.

The bespoke metal elements in the apartments reference precious metals from the gold rush era, while the split-stone surfaces hint at the verdant nature of the surroundings.

Aspire Melbourne's internal design makes it feel like a small and intimate complex, with separate lobbies and common areas designated for different residences. On offer to residents will be an indoor pool, spas, a gym, multiple private dining and lounge areas, a library, meeting rooms, and co-working spaces.

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Aspire Melbourne is located in the heart of one of Australia's most vibrant cities, with an array of cafes and restaurants just steps from the tower, while there's also nearby sport and culture precincts, such as Marvel Stadium and the National Gallery of Victoria just moments away.

One-bedroom apartments are priced from&nbsp;$564,500, while the two-bedders start at just over $1 million.&nbsp;

The three-bedroom apartments at Aspire are the only offering to include a car space, with prices from&nbsp;$1.675 million, while a more spacious three-bed, three-bathroom and three car space apartment spanning&nbsp;291 sqm has a price tag of $5.2 million.&nbsp;

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Merging the golden epoch of the past, the architects at Elenberg Fraser have designed Aspire to bring a new chapter to Melbourne's history

ICD Property's Aspire Melbourne to transform city skyline

Melbourne's bayside area is known for its beaches, vibrant cafes and restaurants, and beautiful parks. It is a highly sought-after location that offers residents the perfect balance between urban and natural living.

Longstanding developer Sunkin Property Group recently completed the build of their bayside Brighton apartment development, 448 Brighton. And they're ready to open the doors to the public to sell the remaining apartments.

The grand opening this Saturday April 15th from 12pm to 4pm will showcase a number of display apartments, styled by Coco Republic and The Plant Society.

Canapes and cocktails will be served on the communal rooftop while special guest speakers Andrew Leoncelli from CBRE and Coco Republic discuss the project.

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448 Brighton comprises just 20 apartments, including three penthouses that offer the epitome of refined living.

The creative name for 448 Brighton stemmed from both the address, 448 St Kilda Street, and its proximity to the beach, exactly 448 metres.

The project is located at&nbsp;the gateway to the Golden Mile and sits opposite Elsternwick Park.&nbsp;

448 Brighton has been crafted by the award-winning team of SJB Architects and Jack Merlo Landscape Architects. The focal point of the apartments are the central kitchens, which feature natural marble stone benchtops, kitchen appliances by Gaggenau and Bora, and Astra Walker eco brass finish tapware.

Each residence is thoughtfully designed to offer a house-sized layout and an abundance of natural light, creating spaces that elevate life and wellbeing.

The penthouses feature private expansive rooftop terraces, with established gardens by Jack Merlo, where residents can take in the water, park and Melbourne CBD views. The ground floor apartments feature individual private entries at street level.&nbsp;

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CBRE Residential are handling the sales of the ready to move in apartments, where prices start from $1.4 million for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with one car space.

Two-bedroom apartments with two car spaces are priced from&nbsp;$1.74 million, while three-bed apartments start from just over $2 million.

There's a three-bedroom plus study space penthouse which is priced at $5.18 million. A four-bedroom penthouse comes with a price tag of $7.55 million. That offers a flexible fifth room, suitable for a home theatre or entertaining. Three parking spaces also come with the larger penthouse.

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The grand opening this Saturday April 15th from 12pm to 4pm will showcase a number of display apartments, styled by Coco Republic and The Plant Society.

Sunkin to host grand opening weekend at completed 448 Brighton apartments

Property developer Orchard Piper has progressed its plans to develop a $120m mixed-use development in Melbourne’s most affluent streetscape, Toorak Village.

They've received planning permission for the consolidated land holdings at 109 Mathoura Road and 420-426 Toorak Road, which is set to offer just nine apartments and three levels of office space. Orchard Piper will relocate their HQ to the top floor.

Orchard Piper, led by Luke McKie and Rick Gronow, are expected to commence construction in a few months. The project received its permit with unanimous support from the City of Stonnington and no further appeals lodged by the community.

“We are very encouraged by Council’s positive response to the project and their interest in supporting high-quality architecture in the municipality," McKie says.

"This approval will transform a key corner of the Village and make a significant contribution to the streetscape, further driving the Villages’ ongoing resurgence,” says Orchard Piper Director.

The green light for the Toorak Village project marks Orchard Piper’s evolution toward more significant, mixed-use development, appointing internationally renowned Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), who are most known for their award-winning luxury hotel and resort portfolio which includes several Aman Resorts destinations in New Delhi, Tokyo, Kyoto and Shanghai. It will be KHA's first project in Victoria.

“Together with KHA, we are highly conscious of the impact the built form has on community and its enjoyment of streetscapes and surrounds," Mckie added.

"We take pride in our work and hope this quality addition to Toorak will be an asset for generations to enjoy."

Adding to Orchard Piper’s $1.1 billion portfolio, with $200 million of completed projects in the Stonnington locale alone, approved plans for the corner site will see a six-storey residential building complemented by high-end ground-floor retail and commercial offerings.

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Fronting 109 Mathoura Road, the residential building will offer just nine apartments, each with three bedrooms and a minimum of three side-by-side car spaces. There will be just two apartments per floor.

Separately at 420 Toorak Road will be three floors of premium offices, with a covered retail colonnade activating the street level allowing premium-grade strata office stock to be purchased within the Village for the first time in over two decades.

Already Orchard Piper has sold the whole floor, 400 sqm penthouse, for $12.5 million, to a Melbourne business identity.

“We have received keen interest from our established network in preparation for this project – so much so, that we have been working with the purchaser of the penthouse for a few years now," Orchard Piper Director Rick Gronow says.

"They realise how rare of an offering this project is, and wanted to make sure they secured one of Melbourne’s finest penthouses ahead of the market, based on their previous knowledge of the quality that Orchard Piper delivers.”

Marshall White's Marcus Chiminello, as well as Kay &amp; Burton's Andrew Sahhar, to conjunctionally sell the remaining apartments.

“We’re seeing the high-end prestige market continually performing in a strong manner which defies the general negative commentary created by increasing rate hikes," Chiminello says.

Inventory levels for quality properties are not keeping up with the pent-up demand for downsizers looking for bespoke, lock-up-and-leave apartments in and around Toorak Village,” says Chiminello.

“Stonnington Council is actively investing in the streetscape’s upgrade, and with younger generations coming through there is a lot of interest in securing a piece of the new Village.”

Orchard Piper’s Toorak Village project is one of its four current projects, part of its $800m pipeline scheduled for annual completion over the next five years.

Currently in its design phase, the developer’s subsequent offering for Toorak Village will see a continuation of the developer’s partnership with KHA for a $400m mixed-use development at the <a href="/news/vic/former-site-of-mercedes-benz-toorak-set-for-400-million-transformation">well-known Mercedes Benz Toorak site</a> located at 7-11A &amp; 17-19 Carters Avenue.

The Toorak Village project is set to officially launch to market in the coming months.

<a href="/news/vic/former-site-of-mercedes-benz-toorak-set-for-400-million-transformation">Read more:&nbsp;Former site of Mercedes-Benz Toorak set for $400 million transformation</a>

<a href="/news/vic/orchard-piper-and-carter-group-set-for-300-million-st-kilda-rd-hotel-and-apartments">Orchard Piper and Carter Group set for $300 million St Kilda Rd hotel and apartments</a> 
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Orchard Piper secure planning permit for Toorak Village development as penthouse sells for $12.5 million

Socially conscious developer Nightingale is set to create nearly 300 apartments in the heart of Brunswick, another project in which the affordability-first developer won't be seeking to make a profit.

Nightingale's latest project is across a massive 6,437 sqm site at 17-19 Hope Street, down the road from their successful Nightingale Village.

They're seeking to create five distinguishable buildings, with five different architects tasked with the designs of each.

Hayball,&nbsp;Neeson, Murcutt + Neille,&nbsp;Kennedy Nolan, WOWOWA, and LIAN are the architecture and design studios have put together plans for a building each. They will each have eight levels and between 53 and 58 apartments in each.

Across the project will be 36 studio apartments, 88 one-bed units, 144 two-bedroom apartments, and 14 three-bedders, as well as 219 sqm of street-level retail.

<img alt="Nightingale Building A" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="404a2227-b0be-4bc1-acce-3e9e63f56d51" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-04-12%20at%2011.35.40%20am.png?VersionId=YlcBkvBS7mZKPoAIhKXCBP3UNRzRLcqt" />Building A by&nbsp;Neeson Murcutt + Neille

Nightingale will be developing the apartments at cost,&nbsp;meaning it that the apartments will be sold for what it costs to procure, design, manage and construct.

Between 10 to 20 per cent of the project will be either affordable or social housing, with a further 20 per cent of the apartments only offered to key worker groups, such as carers, individuals who work in or support the arts and culture industry, or vulnerable members of the community.

Urban planner Hansen Partnership created the Planning Report which was submitted to the Merri-bek Council.

They said the plan aspires to the idea of the 20 Minute Neighbourhood,&nbsp;where most journeys people make, whether to the shops, work or development, do not exceed 20 minutes.

"To reach this aim, development is encouraged in well-serviced areas close to public transport options," the report stated.

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"Given the subject site is located on the edge of an activity centre, within walking distance of Anstey Station, it is an ideal location to accommodate medium density residential development."

There will be 15 car share pods to encourage a lifestyle without a car, and 464 bike spaces.

Each building will have an indoor community room for residents, as well as a rooftop garden and communal terrace with generous landscaping.

Nightingale will also create&nbsp;2,750 sqm of open space, which will include Linear Park.&nbsp;The northern entry to the park will be marked by a pavilion surrounded by indigenous species that are a calendar of sorts to the seven seasons of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung.

In addition to the park, the precinct also proposes a large open space in between the east and the west side of the buildings “the Courtyard” and another open space to the east of the buildings “the Backyard”.

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Hansen noted in the planning report that the&nbsp;character of the area has changed over the last few years, the largely industrial precinct giving way to a more mid-rise, residential form.

"The cul-de-sacs created by the Upfield Train line and the large industrial lots together have provided the ideal context for this transformation of Brunswick into a beacon of architecturally-conceived, pedestrian-focused mid-rise development," Hansen said.

"The success of not only single building mixed use developments, but also entire precincts, has shown that there is a significant desirability within the Brunswick, Merri-Bek and Melbourne communities to live in accessible, sustainable and communal developments."

Nightingale has had success in Brunswick before with the recently completed Nightingale Village. Banco Group's East Brunswick Village precinct is under construction, as is&nbsp; Assemble's 4 Ballarat Street.

Mirvac and Milieu will also be creating over 500 build-to-rent apartments at their Albert Fields project on the nearby Albert Street.

<h2>Fast Facts 17-19 Hope Street, Brunswick</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Address: 17-19 Hope Street, Brunswick, VIC</li>
	<li>Site area: 6,437 sqm</li>
	<li>282 dwellings</li>
	<li>36 studio apartments</li>
	<li>88 one bedroom apartments</li>
	<li>144 two bedroom apartments</li>
	<li>14 three-bedroom apartments</li>
	<li>Building A -&nbsp;Neeson Murcutt + Neille - 53 apartments</li>
	<li>Building B - Kennedy Nolan - 56 apartments</li>
	<li>Building C - WOWOWA - 58 apartments</li>
	<li>Bulding D - Hayball - 58 apartments</li>
	<li>Building E - LIAN - 57 apartments</li>
	<li>219 sqm of retail</li>
	<li>15 car share pods</li>
	<li>464 bike spaces</li>
	<li>2,750 sqm of open space</li>
</ul>

Nightingale's latest project is across a massive 6,437 sqm site at 17-19 Hope Street, down the road from their successful Nightingale Village

First look: Nightingale plan not-for-profit Brunswick apartment development

New Melbourne developer JMSN has lodged plans for its first residential apartment development in the heart of Fitzroy.

JMSN, led by Sam Jamieson, is seeking to develop a six-level building at 227 Napier Street, Fitzroy, a 394 sqm site which they acquired mid-last year.

The plans are for just 10 apartments, four two-bedroom units and six three-bedders, with internal living spaces ranging from around 120 sqm to the 205 sqm whole floor penthouse, which has has two living areas, two balconies, and a private roof terrace.

<a href="/architects/warren-and-mahoney">Warren &amp; Mahoney</a>, who are well known for their interpretation of designs with a heritage element, have handled the architecture, noting the project vision is supported by a high quality architectural design response that will see the development fit within its context - neighboured by highly praised and awarded multi-residential developments.

"JMSN is heavily influenced by European heritage architecture and global street culture - delivering a residential building that takes influence from the area’s hospitality and retail offering while also paying tribute to beautiful heritage homes and materiality," Warren &amp; Mahoney noted in the Urban Context Report submitted to the Yarra City Council.

To be alerted when 227 Napier Street hits sales, <a href="/new-apartments/ns227-fitzroy-227-napier-street-fitzroy">enquire here</a>.

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"227 Napier Street is in the heart of Melbourne’s coolest suburb - Fitzroy - and is surrounded by other award-winning and highly revered multi-residential developments."

Milieu's 231 Napier Street and Whitlam Place are just a few doors down, as is Dealcorp's CF Row, designed by Woods Bagot.&nbsp;

"The development will be a good neighbour," the architecture firm suggested.

"A good neighbour to its context in that it respects the architecture that is already there; in that it reflects the historical development of the area; in that it seeks to provide cohesion between the buildings already on the block; and in that it provides high quality and higher density living option for Fitzroy residents. It is a building that you want to be in your community; it’s a good neighbour."

The project will feature a large light well, another nod to neighbouring buildings. The large void will create a large courtyard in the middle of the building to ensure apartments get good access to natural light.

"The building seeks to be timeless - built with natural materials and a formality that doesn’t date, as if it has always been there."

The building will sit less than 200 metres from tram stops for the 11 and 86 lines, while bicycle routes line Napier and Brunswick streets.

To be alerted when 227 Napier Street hits sales, <a href="/new-apartments/ns227-fitzroy-227-napier-street-fitzroy">enquire here</a>.

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There was a pre-application meeting held in October, with planning consultant Tract noting the comments in the meeting were&nbsp;overwhelmingly positive, particularly in regard to the high level of internal amenity afforded through generous voids and lights courts, and the considered response to massing and articulation of form in response to adjoining buildings.

"The development plans were subsequently refined with a focus on the interface of the building with Napier Street and as guided by consultant input in relation to ESD, waste, traffic, heritage, landscape, wind and acoustic considerations," Tract's planning report read.

When securing the site last year, Sam Jamieson said that "securing the A-grade site in a suppressed market, coupled with a market wide undersupply of apartment developments, gives them supreme confidence in this investment opportunity.

"You&nbsp;only have to look at the success of the neighbouring multi-award-winning developments to see the great results so far," Jamieson said. 
 
"We look forward to sharing the JMSN vision and executing a boutique residential apartment development that will align with the community and stand the test of time."

Fitzroy has been a popular spot for larger, owner-occupier focused apartments in recent years.

Veteran Melbourne developer Piccolo has just launched <a href="/new-apartments/a-piccolo-house-gore-st-fitzroy-385-gore-street-fitzroy">A Piccolo House</a> on Gore Street, while Pace, who are developing The Darley on Flemington Racecourse, will launch their heritage-focused Fabbrica later this year.

JMSN, led by Sam Jamieson, is seeking to develop a six-level building at 227 Napier Street, Fitzroy, a 394 sqm site which they acquired mid-last year

First look exclusive: JMSN file plans for first apartment development in Fitzroy

As Melbourne's population continues to grow, the city is witnessing an emergence of urban neighbourhoods that are transforming the way people live, work and play. One hot on the list is West Melbourne.

With a population growth rate of 5.8 per cent projected by 2031, it is no surprise that developers are investing in the area, with developer JT Rosslyn the latest to join the ranks.&nbsp;

JT Rosslyn has taken inspiration from the history of the suburb, blending the old with the new at their latest development, Felton &amp; Grimwade.

Completion on the project is set to conclude in May. Prices for the remaining one-bedders start from $545,000. Two-bedroom apartments with one-bathroom are priced from $657,500, while two-beds with two-bathrooms start from $1,365,000.

<h2>A Rich History</h2>

The building that is now Felton &amp; Grimwade has a rich history that dates back to 1942, when it served as a home to Felton, Grimwade &amp; Co. during World War II.

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Founded in 1902, the company started as wholesale druggists and soon expanded, building a factory on Flinders Street and a three-storey warehouse on Flinders Lane.

They were also responsible for selling Australia's first true export, Eucalyptus Oil. Today, the building has been transformed into 30 boutique residences across seven levels, each one reflecting the contemporary style of modern-day West Melbourne.

<h2>The Design</h2>

CHT Architects handled the designs for Felton &amp; Grimwade, keeping the facade of the original building while seamlessly integrating it within the industrial architecture of West Melbourne.&nbsp;

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The kitchens and sleek bathrooms are designed with function in mind, while the light-filled master bedrooms adapt to each resident's lifestyle, with clean lines, flowing spaces, and a mix of natural materials including timber flooring, stone benchtops, and splashbacks.

The living areas provide an ideal vantage point to experience views of Melbourne's cityscape while expansive windows throughout the home allow for plenty of natural light, creating a tranquil inner-city escape from the hustle and bustle outside.

Residents will also be able to take in views of the city skyline from the crowning communal rooftop terrace, which features an array of seating options, barbecue facilities and landscaped gardens.&nbsp;

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Sustainability is at the forefront of the design too, with energy-efficient appliances, a two-way waste chute, electric car charging station, and a rainwater tank incorporated,&nbsp;lowering utility bills and minimising environmental impact.

<h2>The Future of West Melbourne</h2>

With the West Melbourne Structure Plan in place, the area is set to undergo further development, with the character and heritage of local buildings maintained while Spencer Street transforms into a new high street precinct.

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The proposed extended tram network and metro tunnel will improve public transport options, making it even easier to explore all that Melbourne has to offer.

<h2>Inner-City Convenience</h2>

Felton &amp; Grimwade is located just a short stroll from a number of inner-city conveniences, with the neighbourhood brimming with local amenities and excellent transport links including trains and trams, while also being just a short distance from the CBD.

Flagstaff Gardens is under a five-minutes walk, with the tranquil inner-city escape the perfect place to enjoy nature and a spot of sunshine, while the Queen Victoria Market is also just a stone's throw from the steps of the site, offering fresh produce and unique culinary delights every day of the week.

The Queen Victoria Markets are also currently undergoing a $250 million dollar redevelopment, which means the atmosphere and offerings at the iconic Melbourne institution are only set to improve in the coming years.

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West Melbourne apartment development Felton & Grimwade set to welcome residents by June

The Melbourne unit market saw positive growth over March, as both city-wide and national values look to have bottomed.

Values of units, which incorporates both apartments and townhouses, rose by 0.4 per cent across the capital, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Value Index (HVI).

It followed a pattern of softening declines. January saw values contract -1.1 per cent, before a <a href="/news/vic/city-beat-melbourne-unit-market-insights-for-february">much stronger February of just -0.2 per cent</a>.&nbsp;

Values are now just -0.9 per cent down year to date, and -5.5 per cent annually, considerably better off than the housing market over the last 12 months which declined -10.5 per cent. The Melbourne housing market is too on the recovery, posting 0.6 per cent gains over March.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson says the March quarter stats&nbsp;are good news, and appear to be showing that the market has either bottomed out or is very close to it.

"There is no doubt that the prices have been protected by record low stock levels but, the lack of new property in the pipeline suggests that rents will continue to increase and demand will be boosted as immigration continues to build and prices of new property will have to increase to support constructions costs," Thompson says.

"The alternative is that new property is simply not delivered which will further inflate the value of the property that exists as the supply and demand balance tips."

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Scott Jessop, Sales and Marketing Director Sunkin, who are preparing to launch their 1000-dwelling masterplan in Highett, says the market is boiling up to be a perfect storm.

"When you mix the supply issues with the plight in the construction industry, and the forecasted growth in the immigration, there’s simply not enough housing," Jessop says.

"We’re still around three to four years behind getting back to a sustainable amount of properties being delivered every year.&nbsp;

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"VIC has probably been one of the most undersupplied states in the whole country since 2017 when the Labor Government made the stamp duty changes and foreign tax policies. They didn’t listen to every expert, forecaster, developer, and now we have a chronic shortage in housing. If the RBA pause rates then look out.

"I’m very bullish about the Melbourne property market as a whole.”

CoreLogic's HVI showed that Melbourne dwelling values (which incorporates both houses and units), are the closest to pre-COVID levels compared to all of the other capital cities.

Across the country, values were up 0.6 per cent in March, the first rise since April 2022.

Dwelling values were higher across the four largest capital cities and most of the broad ‘rest-of-state’ regions, led by a 1.4 per cent gain in Sydney.

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CoreLogic’s Research Director, Tim Lawless, put the rise down to a combination of low advertised stock levels, extremely tight rental conditions and additional demand from overseas migration.

“Although interest rates are high and there is an expectation the economy will slow through the year, it’s clear other factors are now placing upwards pressure on home prices,” Lawless said.

“Advertised supply has been below average since September last year, with capital city listing numbers ending March almost -20% below the previous five-year average. Purchasing activity has also fallen but not as much as available supply; capital city sales activity was estimated to be roughly -7% below the previous five-year average through the March quarter.

“With rental markets this tight, it’s likely we are seeing some spillover from renting into purchasing, although, with mortgage rates so high, not everyone who wants to buy will be able to qualify for a loan. Similarly, with net overseas migration at record levels and rising, there is a chance more permanent or long-term migrants who can afford to, will skip the rental phase and fast track a home purchase simply because they can’t find rental accommodation.”

<a href="/news/vic/city-beat-melbourne-unit-market-insights-for-february">Read more:&nbsp;City Beat: Melbourne unit market insights for February</a>

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson says the March quarter stats are good news, and appear to be showing that the market has either bottomed out or is very close to it

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