<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 townhouses

<a href="/developers/m3-group">M3 Group</a> has sold out all of the townhomes at their <a href="/buildings/158-purinuan-rd-by-m3-group-158-purinuan-road-reservoir">158 Purinuan Road</a> development.

The development, which features four two-bedroom townhomes, is nearing completion, with new owners set to move in over the next few weeks.

Each townhome includes two bedrooms, private ensuites, a courtyard, and a single garage.

158 Purinuan Rd blends traditional design elements with contemporary touches, such as feature brickwork and a curated material palette, reflecting the character of Reservoir.

The homes are also designed with sustainability in mind, featuring a minimum 6-star energy rating, rainwater collection tanks, and EV-ready garages.

The development is just steps from Cheddar Road and minutes from the heart of Reservoir, with a short walk to the train station.

158 Purinuan Rd is part of a trio of developments by M3 Group in Reservoir, including projects at <a href="/buildings/48-dundee-st-by-m3-group-48-dundee-street-reservoir">48 Dundee Street</a> and <a href="/buildings/69-hickford-st-by-m3-group-69-hickford-street-reservoir">69 Hickford Street</a>. Each development is located within a few hundred metres of one another.&nbsp;

The Hickford and Dundee St projects have one townhouse left in each. Darren Blair from Blair Property sold out 158 Purinuan, and is handling the sales of the other two projects.

mikah.m@urban.com.au

M3 Group sell out Reservoir townhouse development, 158 Purinuan Road

Family developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/m3-group">M3</a>&nbsp;Group is close to completing each of its three townhouse developments in Melbourne's&nbsp;<a href="/developments/reservoir-vic-3073">Reservoir</a>.

M3 Consult, who are the developers, builders and designers of each of their developments, have 13 townhouses across three sites, all located within a couple of hundred metres of each other.

The trio of projects, named after their street names,&nbsp;48 Dundee Street, 69 Hickford Street and 158 Purinuan Road, have proven popular with first home buyers, who have been eligible for the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant (FHOG), and local families and downsizers.

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<a href="/buildings/158-purinuan-rd-by-m3-group-158-purinuan-road-reservoir">158 Purinuan Rd</a>&nbsp;has just sold its final townhouse. Only one remains in&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/48-dundee-st-by-m3-group-48-dundee-street-reservoir">48 Dundee Street</a> and <a href="/buildings/69-hickford-st-by-m3-group-69-hickford-street-reservoir">69 Hickford Street</a>.

Upon completion, 158 Purinuan Rd will be home to only four two-bedroom townhomes, located just steps from Cheddar Road and minutes from the heart of Reservoir.

48 Dundee Street offers only five two and three-bedroom townhomes, while 69 Hickford Street offers a choice of four three and four-bedroom townhomes, each with a single or double garage.

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Taking inspiration from traditional forms, these residences feature gable roofs, strong porches, recesses, and fenestrations that create visual interest—playing with geometry and symmetry.

“Inspired by traditional forms, our townhomes exude charming street appeal, showcasing quality workmanship, functional spaces, and a contemporary aesthetic,” architect Gianni Mancuso said.

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The location of the townhouses has been a real stand out. They're located a short walk from both Dr Atkinson Reserve and JC Donath Reserve, the latter a regional sports park with a skate park, exercise equipment and a kid's playground. The Bundoora Park Public Golf Course is a 10-minute drive.

The townhomes are also just an eight-minute drive to the centre of Reservoir, where the train station is located surrounded by more restaurants, cafes, bars, and a Coles supermarket.

Staff Writer

M3 Group approach complete of Reservoir townhouse collection

Downsizers from Melbourne's inner east have swooped on Burnley Maltings, one of the only opportunities to move into a newly built home in the tightly held suburb in recent years.

They've been coming from large family homes in the likes of <a href="/developments/kew-vic-3101">Kew</a>, <a href="/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a> and <a href="/developments/richmond-vic-3121">Richmond</a> now the kids have flown the nest and they don't need such a large family home.

The townhouses at <a href="/new-apartments/burnley-maltings-richmond-45-gibdon-street-richmond">Burnley Maltings</a> cater for multi-generational living but are low maintenance. All but one townhouse in the development of 37 residences offering three bedrooms, while several have a separate home office space and all have large rooftop terraces.

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"These buyers want to be somewhere where there's more going on, but don't want to be right in the thick of the action," Bart O'Callaghan, director of developer Developed by Urban says.

"They don't want to be in the middle of Richmond, but they want the easy access either by train, with the Burnley Station just 500 metres away, or a short car ride."

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O'Callaghan says they're also expecting local upsizers when construction is more advanced, from those who don't want the headache and cost of renovating and extending their current Victorian-era cottage and instead opt for a new home. Burnley Maltings brings that heritage through, given the terraces in the&nbsp;heritage-protected landmark&nbsp;Barrett &amp; Burston Maltings, a historic malting factory that started life in the late 1800s as Terry's Burnley Brewery.

The street is also just across the road from the prestigious St Georges Road, one of Melbourne's priciest streets where there have been sales of up to $88 million.

Currently under construction with a target completion date of late 2025, Burnley Maltings represents a rare heritage restoration that is difficult to reproduce in the current built environment.

<a href="/developers/developed-by-urban">Developed by Urban</a>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;specialist in restorations of old and heritage-listed buildings. They took the opportunity not many developers would when the historic building came up for sale.

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O’Callaghan says for years Burnley's main&nbsp;detraction had been the operating heritage maltings which finished operations in 2018.

"We have put a tonne of work into the heritage restoration and reimagining of the c.1885 space to now incorporate 1,000 sqm of gardens and beautifully designed new homes, perfect for Families and downsizers alike.

“So often&nbsp;<a href="/developments/melbourne-vic" target="">Melbourne</a>&nbsp;families living in the inner suburbs are forced further away from the CBD in pursuit of space and a larger family home close to Schools. Burnley Maltings townhomes include lock-up garages, oversized bedrooms rooftop terraces and oodles of family living space.”

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Currently under construction with a target completion date of late 2025, Burnley Maltings represents a rare heritage restoration that is difficult to reproduce in the current built environment

Why downsizers are flocking to Burnley Maltings

Sustainability, customisation and space were key drawcards for purchasers of Beulah’s Brunswick Established project over the weekend, with downsizers and young professionals collectively snapping up 65 per cent of townhomes during the first day of launch.

The sales success, which equated to $32.5 million worth in sales, made it one of the fastest-selling projects in <a href="/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a>.&nbsp;

Comprised of 23 two-storey townhouses, <a href="/new-townhouses/brunswick-established-23-hodgson-st-brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick Established</a>’s sales success is attributed to the boundary-pushing design that will see it become the first heritage townhome community to implement circular living in Brunswick, in addition to offering flexible homes that can be customised via Beulah’s unique ‘Tailored Living’ initiative.&nbsp;

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<a href="/developers/beulah">Beulah</a> Executive Adelene Teh said several purchasers took advantage of the offering and will transform one of the flexi-rooms into an art studio, another will convert theirs into a home office, and another into a home sewing studio.&nbsp;

“In addition to the customisation, a strong emphasis was placed on how ‘future-proofed’ the project was," Teh says.

"Buyers, particularly local owner occupiers, retirees, and interstate buyers who are looking to relocate to Melbourne, were attracted to the design by <a href="/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees Architects</a> which not only prioritises sustainability and honours the heritage of the site but integrates with the local fabric of Brunswick.&nbsp;

“We recognise the significance of a home purchase for many individuals and the years to come, so it was important for us to create homes that seamlessly adapt to evolving lifestyles and cater to diverse needs - this allows purchasers to customise their homes to suit the stage of life they are currently in while acknowledging where they are heading.&nbsp;

“We also saw interest from young professionals from the Parkville biomedical precinct who knew and loved the area and wanted a well-designed home that offered more space than an apartment and provided long-term social, economic and environmental benefits. Brunswick is one of Melbourne’s most desirable neighbourhoods and townhomes like these, in an intimate mews-style design, are incredibly rare."

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Brunswick Established offers multiple typologies of townhomes to suit different living requirements, allowing residents to grow in place - the majority include ground-floor bedrooms for accessibility while others provide a detached flexible studio room separated by a courtyard.&nbsp;

Sustainable initiatives include being gas and fossil-fuel-free, solar panels for renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting systems and appliances, and EV Charging infrastructure. Residents will also have access to an edible garden and composting facilities to assist in the continual growth of produce.&nbsp;

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By taking a circular ecosystem approach, residents of Brunswick Established will reap the benefits socially, economically and environmentally, including lower energy costs and utility bills and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;

Designed by leaders in social and sustainable architecture, Six Degrees Director Peter Malatt said it was important to design homes that are built to last.&nbsp;

“These homes have been designed for resident’s well-being, allowing couples and families to ‘grow’ in their own homes while ensuring they meet their needs for generations to come," Malatt said.

"Purchasers usually experience multiple lifestyle stages within one home and we’re looking forward to seeing these unique homes come to life."

Brunswick Established is now 65 per cent sold. Two, three and four-bedroom sustainable heritage townhomes are selling fast from $1.444 million

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Designed by leaders in social and sustainable architecture, Six Degrees Director Peter Malatt said it was important to design homes that are built to last

Beulah’s Brunswick Established flies off the shelf as customisation and sustainability take centre stage

Melbourne developer MunCorp has quickly sold half of its newest residential development in Blackburn.

MunCorp’s flagship <a href="/new-apartments/blackburn-vic-3130">Blackburn Quarter</a>, a collection of three and four-bedroom townhomes, have been snapped up by locals following their recent launch.

The townhouses at 3 Whitehorse Road, on the border of Box Hill, started from just under $1 million.

MunCorp collaborated with the leading architectural and interior design firm&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>&nbsp;to design each residence with contemporary and natural fusion and a harmonious balance of aesthetics and functionality.

MunCorp is focused on providing high-quality affordable housing solutions in Melbourne, specialising in developing townhouses and house and land projects that meet the needs of the local community and promote a high quality of life for residents.

They are committed to making their homes accessible to a wide range of buyers, including first home buyers, downsizers, and investors.

MunCorp Managing Director Jake Munday said the company is&nbsp;doubling down in 2024 to grow our pipeline to $400 million delivered in the next four to five years.

“We are bullish on the Melbourne market with townhouse and house and land product in the right areas," Munday says.

"Our developments are located in some of the most desirable areas in Melbourne, providing easy access to public transport, schools and other amenities.

“We believe that our homes should be more than just a place to live, but a community where residents can thrive.”

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Muncorp quickly sell half of Blackburn Quarter townhouses

Builder developer&nbsp;Burbank Urban has launched a limited release of homes in its new townhouse development in the heart of Camberwell.

No.1 Camberwell comprises 16 three and four-bedroom free-standing and semi-detached homes starting from $2.3 million.

More than half of the homes sit on large corner lots with&nbsp;spacious courtyards and multiple perspectives, while over half of the 5,000 sqm plus site at 1 Cooloongatta Road, just off Riversdale Road, is dedicated to greenery and open space.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/genton">Genton</a>, each home at No.1 Camberwell showcases a rare proposition in a premium location - unique architectural style, premium finishes, and diverse floor plans.

“We strove to design well-functioning, warm and inviting spaces that still have that grandeur and can impress,” Sylvanna Mitri, Interior Designer at Austin Design Associates, said.

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This approach is evident in the expansive high-ceiling rooms and large double-glazed windows that provide outlooks onto greenery.

Ben Scott from Ben Scott Garden Design said a standout feature of the homes is their serene, immersive outdoor spaces.

"Expansive and inviting, they extend each home far beyond four walls," Scott said.

<a href="/builders/burbank-urban">Burbank Urban</a>&nbsp;will be builder developer on No.1 <a href="/developments/camberwell-vic-3124">Camberwell</a>.

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Burbank Urban launch No.1 Camberwell townhouses

With one in five Australians living in a multi-generational household, Melbourne developer Beulah has taken the concept of a future-proofed and multi-generational home to a new level with its newest project, <a href="/new-townhouses/brunswick-established-23-hodgson-st-brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick Established</a>.&nbsp;

Recognising the significance of a home purchase for many individuals and the years to come, <a href="/developers/beulah">Beulah</a> aims to offer homes that seamlessly adapt to evolving lifestyles and cater to diverse needs – this allows purchasers to customise their homes to suit the stage of life they are currently in while acknowledging where they are heading.&nbsp;

Research from the UNSW City Futures Research Centre revealed that multi-generational living is on the rise with one in five Australians living in a multigenerational household; the most common complaint raised in multi-generational households is noise and lack of privacy. A large cohort driving this trend is men (54 per cent of men) and women (47 per cent of women) aged 18 to 29 years old still living under the same roof as their parents.&nbsp;

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Comprised of 23 two-storey townhouses, Brunswick Established offers multiple typologies of townhomes to suit different living requirements, allowing residents to grow in place - the majority include ground-floor bedrooms for accessibility while others provide a detached room separated by a courtyard.&nbsp;

On top of that, Beulah will enable purchasers of Brunswick Established to customise their homes to cater to different phases of life - from changing the flooring to accommodate a home gym, creating the perfect home studio or home office to creating a grandparent’s (or kids) retreat - no two homes will be the same.&nbsp;

Beulah's Executive Director, Adelene Teh, said that when they launched&nbsp;Tailored Living within <a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK By Beulah</a>, it received so much interest as purchasers were eager to create their own dream home by amalgamating floorplans.

"We took this approach and catered it to a suburb such as <a href="/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a>, where off the plan townhouses are few and far between. Purchasers are generally limited to choosing their preferred colour scheme and finishes when buying off the plan; we wanted to give them more flexibility to create a home that would grow with them.”&nbsp;

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In addition to longevity, Teh said multi-generational living arrangements can also offer opportunities to bolster psychological, social and financial well-being.&nbsp;

“From shared expenses in terms of utilities and groceries, family support during the early stages of starting a family or&nbsp; companionship through the later stages of life - there are multiple benefits to multi-generational living arrangements in terms of health and well-being.&nbsp;

“Other financial advantages include extending the home’s lifespan to the next generation and saving on significant renovations, ultimately reducing construction waste.”&nbsp;

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Further future-proofing the project, Brunswick Established will also become the first heritage townhome community to implement circular living in Brunswick.&nbsp;

Sustainable initiatives include being gas and fossil-fuel-free, solar panels for renewable energy and rainwater harvesting,&nbsp; 
energy-efficient lighting systems and appliances, and EV Charging infrastructure. Residents will also have access to an edible garden and composting facilities to assist in the continual growth of produce.&nbsp;

By taking a circular ecosystem approach, residents of Brunswick Established will reap the benefits socially, economically and environmentally, including lower energy costs and utility bills and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;

Designed by leaders in social and sustainable architecture, Six Degrees Director Peter Malatt said it was important to design homes that are built to last.&nbsp;

“These homes have been designed for resident’s well-being, allowing couples and families to ‘grow’ in their own homes while ensuring they meet their needs for generations to come. Purchasers usually experience multiple lifestyle stages within one home and we’re looking forward to seeing these unique homes come to life,” he said.

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Further future-proofing the project, Brunswick Established will also become the first heritage townhome community to implement circular living in Brunswick

Beulah unveils future-proofed homes in Brunswick

Boutique property developer Gestalt Property has appointed award-winning builder with Brompton Construction to bring to life its mixed-used development Clyde Street.

<a href="/builders/brompton-construction">Brompton</a>&nbsp;won two Master Builders Associations Awards last year. Their work on&nbsp;14 Gleniffer Avenue, Brighton East, won the award&nbsp;for the Best Multi-Unit development between four to 12 units, while their build of 30 Rooding Street in Brighton won the same award in the 12 units plus category.

<a href="/new-apartments/clyde-street-kew-733-high-street-kew">Clyde Street</a>&nbsp;by <a href="/developers/gestalt">Gestalt Property</a>&nbsp;comprises 11 house-sized townhouses coupled with three apartments and retail spaces. There are just two one-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse apartment in the <a href="/architects/ma-architects">MA Architects</a>-designed building.

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<a href="/project-marketer/jellis-craig-projects">Jellis Craig Projects</a> Director Stephen Bowtell says the townhomes offer everything a buyer could want, with a flexible floor plan for both families and downsizers to use as they wish.

MA Architects Associate Rachel McNally elaborated on the townhouses' design, mentioning two distinct types with differing living spaces.&nbsp;

"One has a living space on the ground floor with a connection to the street that’s a little bit more closed off and a focus on opening up into their courtyard. And then the other townhouse has living spaces on the first floor with a great aspect over the mature trees along Clyde Street," McNally says.

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Each townhouse comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living spaces, a car garage, and a storage room – sitting in gardens designed by landscape architect <a href="/landscape-architect/simon-taylor">Simon Taylor</a>. Taylor said he only had to look around the suburb for inspiration for the townhouse gardens.&nbsp;

Clyde Street is conveniently located within walking distance of a tram stop at the corner of High Street, providing easy access to Kew Junction, Richmond, and the CBD, just fifteen minutes away.

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Within a one-kilometre radius of the property, residents can find outdoor spaces for picnics, hiking, and sports, as well as some of the country's top schools, including St Anne's School, Kew East Primary School and Kew High School.

Construction for Clyde Street is due to commence in April 2024.

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Construction for Clyde Street is due to commence in April 2024

Gestalt appoint Brompton to build Clyde Street development

Prominent Melbourne growth corridor developer Sivasli is well on track to complete a new collection of residences in their Sunbury masterplan.

They're over 80 per cent through the construction of <a href="/buildings/elanor-sunbury-750-elizabeth-drive-sunbury">Elanor</a>, just 18 townhouses and single-level villas just in front of Harpers Creek. The small community will have direct pathway access to the creek,&nbsp;

The single-level, three-bedroom villas, situated on the street side of the Elizabeth Drive site, extend out to landscaped front and rear yards, while the townhomes, designed for the family buyer, span two levels and sit beside Harpers Creek and its walking trails.

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So far downsizing owner-occupiers from the local area have made up the bulk of enquiry, however, there have also been a few first home buyers and investors, looking to take advantage of the affordability benefits.

Each of the residences, designed by Petridis Architects, has three bedrooms and dedicated study rooms. The palette features natural and textured materials including&nbsp;warm timber joinery, oak-inspired floors, and Dekton stone surfaces.

The residences have also been appointed with energy-efficient appliances and initiatives, including rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient LED lighting, environmentally intelligent design for orientation and insulation, water-conscious fittings, and low-maintenance green spaces.

Prices for the townhouses start from $639,900.

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The location of the residences is proving to be a major drawcard for buyers, with not only the creek within walking distance, but the closest Woolworths being just 400 metres away.&nbsp; The <a href="/developments/sunbury-vic-3429">Sunbury</a> Square Shopping Centre is just a seven-minute drive, while the Melbourne CBD is around 30 kilometres south of the townhouses.

<a href="/builders/zentos-construction">Zentos Construction</a> is working toward a mid-2024 finish to the townhouses, with off the plan buyers expected to move in by May 2024.

<a href="/developers/sivasli">Sivasli</a> has a long track record of delivering quality house and land and townhomes in some of Melbourne's strongest growth corridors. They recently completed Surrey Green in Sunbury and <a href="/new-townhouses/annabelle-laverton-vic-13-thomas-street-laverton">Annabelle in Laverton</a>.

They have projects coming up in Wyndham Vale, another growing area that is around 30 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. It will be another project that is&nbsp;price sensitive to allow for both entry-level buyers as well as investors.

Their development pipeline also includes an upcoming project in <a href="/developments/corio-vic-3214">Corio</a>, near <a href="/developments/geelong-vic-3220">Geelong</a>.

The $100 million project, known as <a href="/developments/corio-vic-3214">Edenville</a>, will comprise over 100 new homes on a three-hectare block.

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Sivasli approaches completion of Sunbury development Elanor

ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods has seen significant interest in their latest residential offering in Williams Landing, the 275-hectare masterplanned community in the City of Wyndham.

Over half of the first release of townhouses in the Addison Walk townhouse collection were snapped up on the first weekend of its recent launch.

The 33&nbsp;<a href="/new-townhouses/addison-walk-williams-landing">Addison Walk</a>&nbsp;townhouses will draw a wide variety of buyers given the options of either two, three or four-bedroom configurations across either two or three-level floor plans.

The strong result highlights the increasing demand for quality townhomes living in <a href="/new-townhouses/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>'s booming western suburbs - with the City of Wyndham notably one of the fastest growing regions in Australia.&nbsp;

<a href="/developments/williams-landing-vic-3027">Williams Landing</a> has experienced strong population growth (42%) over the past five years, demonstrating its increasing popularity. Williams Landing has proven to be popular among families and young couples with the average occupants being 20-39 years old.

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<a href="/developers/cedar-woods">Cedar Woods</a> Victorian State Manager James Bovell attributed the rapid up-take to Addison Walk's competitive pricing, a unique architectural design and the value proposition it offers for entry into the Melbourne property market.&nbsp;

“With the pressure of interest rates affecting purchasing power for a lot of home buyers, we are seeing more people turn to townhomes which offer well-appointed, contemporary living spaces at an attractive price point compared to traditional detached homes,” Bovell said.&nbsp;

“Townhomes can provide more possibilities for a diverse mix of homebuyers, delivering greater convenience and less maintenance with the added benefit of privacy. The Addison Walk release also provides the required space for the growing needs of many couples and families.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO</a>, the townhomes are designed to deliver seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertainment spaces, complemented by quality finishes. Kitchens come equipped with European appliances, stone benchtops &amp; splashbacks with timber-look flooring to kitchen &amp; living areas and bathrooms with curated porcelain tiling.&nbsp;

Sustainability credentials are also impressive with homes being all electric and built to a 6.5 star energy rating in line with Australia’s move towards more energy-efficient homes.&nbsp;

The townhomes are well-located in the heart of Williams Landing, a ten-minute walk from the Williams Landing train station, providing swift access to Melbourne's CBD in just 30 minutes. Surrounded by rich lifestyle amenities, residents can also enjoy proximity to Addison Park and Wetlands, the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, as well as multiple schools, childcare centres and restaurants options also located close by.&nbsp;

Bovell said great location and lifestyle amenities are what today’s home buyers expect.&nbsp;

Addison Walk townhomes launched with a starting price from $649,000, with civil construction slated to commence in mid-2024.

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Addison Walk townhomes launched with a starting price from $649,000, with civil construction slated to commence in mid-2024

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