<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

New Developments

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Civic Properties has launched the $85 million Mason Apartments, a 138 apartment building over six levels in Sydney's western suburb of Seven Hills.
The development, 1 – 11 Olive Street is set within Civic Properties’ $250 million planned community The Hills Village.
Apartments are available in a range of one, two and three bedroom configurations and all offer balconies of up to 58 square metres.
One bedroom apartments will be priced from $485,000 to $520,000 with internal areas ranging from 50 to 68 square metres.
Two bedroom apartments start at $564,000 for a 75 square metre apartment and extend to $670,000 for 110 square metres.
Three bedroom apartments range in price from $690,000 to $750,000 with internal sizes from 99 to 107 square metres.
The buildings were designed by GM Architects with Fordree Design Group responsible for the interior
Daniel Ferris, Developments Manager of Civic Properties said the vision was to provide high quality apartments at an affordable price range will attract a range of buyers, especially first home-buyers. 
Kitchens are over-sized with all offering an abundance of storage space, feature splashbacks and waterfall stone benchtops. All apartments feature complete internal joinery cabinetry in laundry areas, internal and secure basement storage, LED lighting throughout, linear style air conditioning and NBN capabilities.
Construction of Mason Apartments is set to commence in March, 2017 with expected completion in October, 2018.
A sales office is located on-site at 1 Olive Street, Seven Hills and is open from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Sunday or by appointment.
For more information <a href="https://thehillsvillage.com.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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City living comes to Seven Hills with Mason Apartments

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There are three competing schemes unveiled for a 215 metre high six-star hotel and apartment building in Pyrmont at the Star Casino.
It is set to rival James Packer's Crown casino and six-star hotel a short distance away at Barangaroo. Grimshaw Architects, BVN and FJMT have all won numerous awards for their innovative designs around the world. The Star Entertainment Group has engaged Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook and Far East Consortium to partner in the development, pending all necessary approvals for the project. The world-renowned The Ritz-Carlton is set to operate the hotel upon its completion.
The first Star Casino design from global architects Grimshaw, which commentators suggest merges skyscraper with silo:
<img class="b-lazy" src="https://media.ausbt.com.au/862,793-57fc1503deec4a44861c72e1dd799acd-ritz-carlton-sydney-grimshaw-1000.jpg" alt="">
There is an angular multi-faceted edifice from BVN.
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The most dramatic tower of the trio is FJMT's spiral twist, which some have already suggested looks like an askew stack of silver Star casino gaming chips (top picture above).
"The international calibre and local credentials of our architects will ensure that The Star can showcase its home-grown Sydney character in world-leading ways that befit our city’s global status," says Matt Bekier, CEO of The Star Entertainment Group.
“Our development concept will take The Star's room inventory to more than 1,000, bring The Ritz-Carlton brand back to Sydney, and add a further 20 food and beverage venues."
It opens up the potential for more towers on the peninsula, says the Urban Taskforce.
“The bold designs for the Star Casino’s proposed 215 m high tower should lead to more towers on the Pyrmont peninsula,” says Urban Taskforce CEO, Chris Johnson.
“The Sydney CBD peninsula is looking spectacular with its vertical combination of tall towers and as the city grows this should be balanced by something similar on the Pyrmont peninsula.”
“The new tall hotel at Darling Harbour has already set the precedent for a high-rise urban landscape for Pyrmont and the new Star Casino tower will complement this. We only need to fill in the space between the two towers and an exciting tower cluster could add a new dimension to Sydney.”
“With the White Bay development nearby it is clear that the energy for Sydney’s growth is now emerging on the peninsula to the west of the traditional city centre. It is important that new towers contain a mix of uses including retail, offices, apartments and hotels.”
“All three designs by Sydney architects Grimshaw, BVN and FJMT have great qualities and it will be difficult for the judges to select a winning design.”
The tower is anticipated to be completed within three years once a design has been selected and development approvals have been issued.
The final preferred scheme will be decided by a five-person Design Review Panel.
 Peter Poulet, NSW Government Architect &amp; Executive Director, Office of State Architect
 Lisa-Maree Carrigan, Director, Group GSA
 Craig Allchin, Adjunct Professor of Architecture, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Director Six Degrees Urban Pty Ltd
 James Doolan, Regional Vice-President Hotel Development – Asia Pacific, Marriott International
 Greg Hawkins, Managing Director, The Star Sydney
For more information <a href="https://development.star.com.au/" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Stack of gambling chips as one of 60 storey Star Casino tower prospects at Pyrmont

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The plan for 45 storey towers at Sydney Olympic Park signals a lift in the aspirations for development across Sydney, says the Urban Taskforce.
The Sydney Olympic Park Masterplan 2030 has been released.
It sets the scene for growth across metropolitan Sydney, says Urban Taskforce CEO Chris Johnson.
“The site has been struggling to gain critical mass and the big jump in apartment numbers and in jobs will make it a cosmopolitan bustling centre.”
“To really make the site work a new western metro line that also connected the Bays Precinct, Camellia and Strathfield should be planned to relieve the congested western heavy rail line.”
“The NSW Government must stimulate similar development at other centres like Chatswood and Hurstville where the private sector can find it difficult to obtain uplifts in height and density, rezonings and development approvals. A level playing field is required to ensure all development can proceed in a timely manner rather than favouring government owned land.”
“The suggestion of infrastructure levies at Sydney Olympic Park needs to be carefully managed to ensure that they do not slow down development by reducing the financial feasibility.”
“The 45 storey vision for Sydney Olympic Park now needs to be reflected in the District Plans for Metropolitan Sydney that are due out soon.”
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Olympic towers signal the shape of Sydney’s future development

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Virtuoso, the West End riverfront development from Stockwell, recently sold 12 residences in 12 days.
The project sits on the former site of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra has three, four, and five bedroom residences, each with river views.
Selling agent for Virtuoso, Liz McSweeney, has been selling property in West End for six years and says its struck a chord with many owner occupiers. 
For more information, <a href="https://www.virtuosowestend.com.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Luxury West End residential development sells 12 residences in 12 days

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Sekisui House, the world's largest residential construction company, has secured the sale of 90 per cent of its latest tranche of SHAWOOD homes within the first week of release at The Hermitage, at Gledswood Hills.
Suggesting south-west Sydney’s housing market remains extremely strong, the limited number of four bedroom single and double-storey homes were released for purchase in the last week of September with prices ranging from $749,000 to $782,000.
With ranging in size from 242 square metres to 251 square metres, the pre-engineered SHAWOOD Homes were located within the premium precinct of Donohue’s View in The Hermitage masterplan.
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Sekisui House's Brent Thompson said that home buyers had a desire for space and design in a great location, all factors which made the SHAWOOD release attractive.
For further information, visit the sales and information centre located on the corner of Fairbank Drive and Camden Valley Way, Gledswood Hills in South West Sydney. For more information on SHAWOOD homes, visit <a href="https://www.shawoodaustralia.com.au" target="_blank">www.shawoodaustralia.com.au</a>
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Strong interest in Sekisui House's SHAWOOD release

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Swanston Central, a 70-level apartment project on the Melbourne CBD fringe, has achieved 95% pre-sales, indicating strong interest in one of the largest luxury residential towers planned this year.
Construction is expected to start this month at the 168 Victoria Street site in Carlton.
The project is being constructed by contractor Multiplex in its second project with developer Hengyi. It will comprise 1039 one, two and three bedroom apartments and 2,700 square metres of retail space. The Elenberg Fraser-designed tower will feature a multi-coloured facade that will change colour at different times of day. 
“This has been a hugely successful project, after being acquired by Hengyi in March 2015 for $64.8 million from CEL,” said Tim Store of Colliers International, which is marketing the project. 
“This will be an iconic, high quality residential tower in an outstanding location, and it has attracted strong interest from the outset.
“It is been a great result to achieve 95% pre-sales and we have been very pleased to see a lot of interest from the younger local population. This is part of a significant demographic trend we have seen over the last few years, this buyer type represents a big proportion of the 120,000 people coming into Victoria each year.”
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Swanston Central is Hengyi's third major project in Melbourne, on the back of The William and Light House, and is its second collaboration with Multiplex. Work is currently on at the Light House, a 69-level residential tower in Melbourne CBD.
“We are witnessing strong underlying demand for projects in the CBD which are strategically located, well designed and well-priced. The overwhelming response to Swanston Central is a prime example,” said Store.
Facilities at Swanston Central will include a lap pool, a plunge pool, cabanas, garden, library, cinemas and a lounge bar among others.
Storey said Swanston Central would offer a prime location at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD, close to entertainment, transport, retail and education.
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Swanston Central apartment tower in Melbourne almost sold out as construction starts

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Brisbane's Mary Lane is a new development integrating a five-star hotel with a collection of luxury residences in the heart of the city.
Mary Lane incorporates the internationally acclaimed five-star hotel, Westin.
It will be a collection of one, two and three bedroom residences and a limited amount of penthouses atop Brisbane’s first Westin Hotel.
Mary Lane Development Manager, Ian Pert, of GMP Management, says that Mary Lane will add a new dimension to the Brisbane CBD living experience.
“While the fusion of five-star hotels and luxury residences has been a successful concept in international cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and New York, the concept is relatively new in Australia.
“The project will provide an exclusive and ultimate city living experience for Mary Lane residents. Westin guests and residents will have a choice of bars and restaurants fronting Mary Street in an open and green fringed podium.”
Marketed by Colliers International, Mary Lane was the highest selling residential development in the Brisbane CBD for the first quarter of 2016.
Colliers International Director, Andrew Roubicek, says Mary Lane offers a luxurious and quiet city address that provides an easy transition between work and play as well as the ease of a ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle.
Designed by global architecture and consulting firm, Woods Bagot, each residence is embellished with synonymous designer features desired by “next generation” city buyers.
“Woods Bagot created Mary Lane with the amenities on the rooftop skydeck featuring an infinity pool, cardio gym, fully equipped functions room and views across Brisbane.
Residents will also have a separate lobby, secure lift access and access to Westin’s illustrious concierge and hotel amenities on a fee-for-service basis.
One, two and three bedroom residences starting from level 17 are now selling from $460,000.
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Mary Lane, Brisbane's 5-star apartments above the Westin Hotel

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Sydney-based developer JQZ has acquired a factory site previously used by the chocolate-maker Darrell Lea in Kogarah, with plans to build more than 550 apartments and townhouses.
Although the price wasn’t disclosed, the deal is believed to be nearly $80 million. JQZ bought the site from Land &amp; Portfolio Pty Ltd - a Lea family company. 
The site at 152-206 Rocky Point Road spans nearly 3.3 hectares, with JQZ proposing to build a mixed-use community that will include four towers with about 550 apartments and 18 townhouses.
Jian Qiu Zhang, founder and CEO of JQZ, said the site was perfect for a new master-planned community.
“Kogarah has been identified as a ‘strategic centre’ by the NSW government.  This community will be perfectly located within two to three kilometres of the major employment hubs of Hurstville and Kogarah,” he said.
“Kogarah is home to St George Bank’s head office, which once its major renovation is complete, should result in 3,000 jobs on the site.” 
Construction is expected to commence in January 2017 and will be undertaken by JQZ’s own in-house building service.
The site was formerly the factory of confectioner Darrell Lea for many decades. Brisbane-based Quinn family of VIP Pet Foods bought Darrell Lea in 2012, but in 2014 they closed the factory and moved the Darrell Lea manufacturing business to Ingleburn in Sydney’s south-west fringe. Since then the factory site has been vacant.
JQZ expects the development will attract investors, first home buyers and downsizers.  
The site is close to schools and educational institutes such as TAFE and transport. Shopping centres, cafe and restaurants are nearby.
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JQZ buys former Darrell Lea site in Sydney's Kogarah for apartment project

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Matraville is set for a new residential development for August 2017 with the construction of Verge.
Verge Matraville encompasses a collection of 22 two and three bedroom apartments, with many enjoying city, Botany Bat and surrounding parkland views.
Prices for the apartments start from $865,000 for two bedrooms and $995,000 for the three bedrooms.
A colour palette of turquoise blue and green inspired by the ocean contrasts with tones of pastel oranges, wile grey oak timber graces the floor.
The gourmet kitchens feature CaesarStone bench tops, breakfast bars and splash backs.
The building will also feature street-level retail spaces.
For more information, <a href="https://www.vergematraville.com.au" target="_blank">click here.</a>
 
 
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Verge Matraville set for August 2017 completion

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108 Leicester Street is a collection of eight, 5-level residences just two minutes from the CBD, and is quite unlike anything Fitzroy has seen before. 
Designed to meet a growing demand for contemporary luxury in Melbourne’s inner north, each of the standalone abodes has a private entrance, private lift, rooftop terrace, Italian Dada kitchen and Molteni  &amp; Co. bedroom joinery and a long list of other high-end inclusions.
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With three bedroom residences priced from $1.9-$2.2million 108 Leicester Street is also a 'first of its kind' project for the Fitzroy market.
It is marketed as representative of a 'new level' of luxury gentrification.
The design acknowledges the classic housing genres of the projects neighbourhood; along Young Street the design is a contemporary reworking of traditional Victorian terraces, on Leicester Street it’s a re-imagining of archetypal warehouse conversions, while the corner will create a unique urban landmark that defines a new sense of place.
For more information, <a href="https://108fitzroy.com" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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