<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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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

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A project west of Melbourne in Bacchus Marsh that promises “next generation, economical housing design”, has been launched.
Developer Kataland’s Underbank, a development site on 166 hectares, seeks to differentiate itself from traditional master-planned communities through designs that are in harmony with the natural landscape of the area.
The $250 million dollar project will be located in Melbourne’s Western Growth Corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, which will eventually accommodate a population of 277,000 people and 164,000 jobs.
Kataland director Jason Yeap said Underbank breaks away from traditional master-planned communities because it is planned to be in harmony with the natural landscape.
“Most master-planned communities look the same – they’re flat and featureless. When I first saw the Underbank site, I was struck by the rich landscape. There’s a natural bowl formation with a valley floor surrounded by hills, established trees, native shrubs and landscaped waterways.”
“With Underbank, it was integral to preserve the site’s existing natural assets, and instead of cutting into the land, we created new home designs that work with the land, not against it.”
Located three kilometres west from Bacchus Marsh, Underbank is expected to become home to around 4,000 people in 1,500 houses, with its own town centre, parklands, plus community and recreational facilities.
Construction on the Underbank sites has already commenced, and stage one has been released, with land starting at $129,000 for a 420 sqm block.
While buyers can choose their own builder, Underbank, will also offer future residents access to designs by architect Louis Chiodo that feature modular light-filled living environments.
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Yeap said supporting the growing community in the charming town of Bacchus Marsh was vital.
“People aren’t just moving to Bacchus Marsh because of affordability – there’s a long string of prestigious schools like Bacchus Marsh Grammar, and it’s only 50 km from Melbourne’s CBD,” said Yeap.
“We have been working with council and the local community to future proof the region so that growth is sustainable and the bustling town remains liveable.”
Underbank will be maintaining and restoring the flora and historical significance of the former stud farm, once home to Australian legendary racehorse Phar Lap. It will restore the horse stables into a community hub for markets and activities.
Other features of Underbank’s planning include walking trails and bike paths through the parklands. There will also be several pocket parks dotted through the site with playgrounds, fitness stations, picnic shelters and BBQ facilities.
Infrastructure upgrades, including the Hallets Way upgrade and pedestrian links to Bacchus Marsh Road, will improve connectivity in-and-about Bacchus Marsh, according to the media release.
“As a developer, our goal is to be visionary; to be a leader, not a follower,” said Yeap. “With Underbank, we’re excited to bring a new era of master planned communities which respects the land and supports growth for current and future generations.”
 
 
 
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Developer Kataland launches eco-friendly housing site Underbank west of Melbourne

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Developers Neometro are building a new urban village called Jewell Station in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Jewell Station will feature new bike paths, communal gardens, public arts and events programs, a rejuvenated local park, cafés, independent retail and meditation spaces.
The development sits on former VicTrack land surrounding the Upfield Line station.
Neometro has collaborated with community partners, including urban farming group 3000acres, to establish community gardens, Melbourne art consultancy Utopian Slumps to commission a public art piece for the precinct, and speciality coffee trader Phase One Coffee to open a new café onsite.
According to Neometro Director James Tutton, sustainability is central to every aspect of this New Urban Village.
“Sustainable living is about creating infrastructure that supports resilient communities while incorporating environmentally-sustainable design principles into the built form,” he said.
“For us, a home is much more than four walls and a roof. Building spaces that promote creative and connected communities is at the core of our values.
Some 13 one-bedroom and 65 two- bedroom apartments make up the eight-story (plus rooftop residents’ amenities) Barkly building released for sale. Ground floor retail opportunities and apartments within a second building will be offered towards the end of the year.  
Neometro will use law firm Maddocks electronic contract exchange platform ‘eContracts’ for the project.
For more information, <a href="https://neometro.com.au/projects/current/jewell-station" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Neometro's new urban village at Jewell Station

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Miranda in the Sutherland Shire has fresh DA-approved plans for a 66 residential apartment development.
Located at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-nsw-miranda-502032710" target="_blank">1-3 University Road, 668A, 668 and 670 Kingsway</a>, the 2872 sqm site will feature the residential building as well as two large town-home-style ground-floor apartments with garden terraces and upper floors with views over Cronulla.
The apartment mix is approved for 27 percent one bedroom apartments, 71 percent two bedroom and 2 percent three bedroom apartments.
The development site is expected to sell for more than $12 million.
Knight Frank agents Dominic Ong, Tim Holtsbaum, Andy Hu and Adam Bodon are managing the sale on behalf of a private family.
Head of Asian Markets Dominic Ong said it is likely to attract locally-based Asian developers. 
“We expect this premium, DA-approved site to appeal not only to a traditionally locally-dominated market, but also to attract the attention of astute developers in the wider Sydney market looking to capitalise on a core development opportunity with strong fundamentals," he said.
“The site is located close to Westfield Miranda, which recently underwent a $475 million redevelopment, and features large-scale retailers including Apple, Uniqlo, David Jones and Myer."
According to Knight Frank’s Director, Residential Site Sales, NSW Tim Holtsbaum,this is a sought-after location which will appeal to local developers and investors as well as local Asian investors. 
“Miranda and the Sutherland-Shire area is a well-established owner-occupier market," Tim said.
"The residential apartments will appeal to a broad range of local investors, including families and those seeking to downsize to large, two-bedroom apartment – a continuing trend.
“This is a rare opportunity to acquire a DA-approved site within such close proximity to infrastructure – there aren’t many opportunities such as this to buy in the area.
"A developer could be in the market selling the units fairly quickly, given the existing approvals." 
“There’s also a marketing suite onsite that can be utilised by an incoming developer to sell the units, which will be useful during the residential sales process."
 
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Sutherland Shire set for new 66 apartment development

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A corner apartment site in St Kilda is on the market for the first time in 80 years with numerous potential options including redevelopment, refurbishment and subdivision.
The 2370 sqm property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-vic-st+kilda-201542786" target="_blank">6 Tennyson Street</a> is zoned General Residential Zone Schedule 1 and comprises three apartment buildings with 50 units.
According to marketing agents, Teska Carson Director, Larry Takis with Anthony Choi, the property is one of the best opportunities presented to the market in St Kilda in years.
"This is a rare find providing developers with options galore in terms of the potential for redevelopment and refurbishment, while subdivision of the property into individual titles provides even more options," Takis said.
"The location provides access to every amenity in one of Melbourne’s most popular inner suburbs and offers exceptional access from a development point of view being on the corner of Bundalohn Court providing very generous frontages, with additional access via a right of way."
The property could accomodate up to 47 one, two and three bedroom residences and two townhouses over three or four levels, according to a feasibility study presented by architects Hayball.
Takis said the property also presented the potential for subdivision into several townhouse sites.
He said St Kilda had been a favorite destination for Melburnians for decades based on its outstanding location and access to and from all parts of Melbourne.
"St Kilda has long been regarded as one of Melbourne’s most prestigious and hip locations, offering an abundance of lifestyle amenities including beaches, some of Melbourne’s best live entertainment venues and features such as Luna Park."
"This particular Tennyson Street location, benefits from a long list of amenities in close proximity including first rate public transport and major arterial routes, and numerous state and private, primary and secondary schools and colleges including Caulfield Grammar, as well as health and community care facilities, sporting facilities including Elsternwick Park tennis and golf."
He said the property’s key attributes included:
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<li>A substantial land holding of 2370 square metres; </li>
<li>The central location close to all amenities including Acland and Barkly Streets retail precinct, St Kilda Botanical Gardens and St Kilda foreshore;</li>
<li>The potential to redevelop, refurbish or subdivide (STCA); </li>
<li>The close proximity to public transport and major arterials; and,</li>
<li>The availability of short term income during planning stages. </li>
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The property will be sold by Expressions of Interest closing Monday, August 8 at 3pm.
 
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St Kilda's best site offered for the first time in 80 years

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Construction work has begun on Dahua Group Australia’s $1 billion New Breeze project in Sydney’s suburb of Edmondson Park in the south west growth corridor.  
New Breeze in Bardia, spans across 89 hectares and will comprise 1280 new homes with a range of housing types to suit all lifestyles and budgets. The development includes parks and playgrounds, a sports oval, bike and cycle paths and 40 hectares of open spaces for recreational activities.
Dahua purchased the land parcel from UrbanGrowth NSW late last year. 
Civil contractor TRN Group was awarded a contract for civil infrastructure and subdivision works for the first 360 lots.  
Eric Li, General Manager for Dahua Group Australia said this is a major milestone for the business and is our first masterplanned project in Sydney.
"We are committed to developing a project that the community will be proud to call home," he said.
"Partnerships have been formed with recognised experts in the local market to deliver our vision to create a thriving liveable community."
A variety of lot sizes from 250 sq m to over 647.7 sq m are for sale with prices starting from $330,000 to $670,000.
House and land packages are priced from $637,000.
 For further information and to register your interest in New Breeze visit <a href="https://www.newbreeze.com.au">www.newbreeze.com.au</a> or call 1300 832 482.
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Construction starts on Sydney’s $1 billion housing estate 

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The first apartment development in Attadale, located at 54 Canning Highway has been listed by Mark Hay.
<div>The apartment block was architecturally designed by Machin Architects and features 30 one-and two-bedroom apartments and four top floor penthouses.</div>
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<div>There is also a private, resident use only, 20,000 square metre garden designed by Jamie Durie and his team at Durie Designs at the rear of the building.</div>
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<div>Around 45% of the property has already sold off the plan.</div>
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<div>The medium price for a unit in Attadale is $470,000 according to CoreLogic RP Data.</div>
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Buyers are flocking to Macquarie Park drawn to exceptional transport links and access to leading education infrastructure.
Macquarie Green in adjacent North Ryde has emerged as a residential development choice for parents of school-aged children and university students looking to capitalise on the growing ‘knowledge city’ in Sydney’s booming north west.
The 164-residence community at 5 Whiteside Avenue North Ryde is set securely nearby Sydney’s bourgeoning Macquarie Park and offers private road access from either Whiteside Street or David Avenue.
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Macquarie Green is located less than 1.5 km from Macquarie University and less than 2.5 km from the Macquarie School of Graduate Management and the Australian School of Advanced Medicine.
Macquarie University (below) ranks among the top two per cent of universities in the world and has undergone a more than $1 billion infrastructure and facility transformation in recent years.
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The campus features Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit hospital (on a university campus), the global headquarters of Cochlear, the Australian Hearing Hub, a state-of-the-art library, a combined sport aquatic centre and an on-campus railway station. 
Designed by Marchese Partners, Macquarie Green features boutique-style one, two and three-bedroom apartments housed within two buildings between three and five storeys high as well as a selection of premium townhouses set within two duplex-style buildings.
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Primary schools nearby Macquarie Green include Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School in North Ryde, North Ryde Primary School and Kent Road Public School in Eastwood.
Within the area is also a number of quality high schools including Ryde Secondary College, Epping Boys High School, Marsden High School and Chatswood High School.   
TOGA’s General Manager of Sales and Marketing Alex Adams said Macquarie Green’s proximity to education opportunities was a key drawcard for buyers.
“Macquarie Park, and the greater Ryde area, has positioned itself as a viable alternative to Sydney’s inner-city for its breadth of education facilities and career opportunities,” Mr Adams said.
“Parents of school-aged children can access a number of quality primary and high schools and students can easily walk to world-class Macquarie University from Macquarie Green,” he said. 
Providing convenient access to internship and job opportunities, more than 300 companies are positioned on the Macquarie University campus or in the adjacent high-tech precinct.
“Families and young professionals are jumping at the chance to secure a bright future,” Mr Adams added.
Macquarie Green boasts large common landscaped gardens and many residences feature generous private gardens; appealing to parents of school-aged children.
Above ground-level residents will enjoy louvered balconies designed to maximise both natural light and privacy creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Macquarie Green is a joint venture between Australian property developer TOGA and leading independent investment and advisory house Gresham.
Macquarie Park is located 16 kilometres from the Sydney CBD and a short walk from Macquarie University, Macquarie Shopping Centre and the train station. 
Construction at Macquarie Green commenced in late-2015 with a complete date of mid-2017.
A styled display suite is available to view from Thursday through to Sunday (10am to 2pm) at 78 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park (entry via Byfield Street).
For all sales enquiries visit <a href="https://www.macquariegreen.com.au" target="_blank">www.macquariegreen.com.au</a> or call 1800 787 731. 
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Macquarie Park’s world-class education lures buyers

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Construction costs in Australia put it the 14th most expensive out of 38 countries surveyed for the latest International Construction Market Survey from Turner &amp; Townsend, with national construction costs expected to rise 2.5 percent on average in 2016 compared to 2.9 percent globally.
Zurich took out first spot with Perth at 18, Melbourne at 20 and Brisbane at 22nd.
Gary Emmett, senior economist for Turner &amp; Townsend comments said since last year’s survey, Australia’s construction costs have only increased a few percent in contrast to other countries where markets are overheated. 
He said to ensure Australian prices stay at reasonable levels, the construction industry must think differently and look for cost savings within the supply chain where the biggest savings and innovation can be found including manufacturing production, design and logistics.
“The industry needs to collaborate with suppliers to look for savings as opposed to traditional adversarial relationships. The use of building information modelling (BIM) will help the industry collaborate to gather data and share plans throughout the lifecycle of an asset to find greater cost saving efficiencies,” he said.
"The costs across Australia’s four major markets show Brisbane increased by 4 per cent in the past 12 months, Sydney hit 3.5 per cent while Perth and Melbourne recorded cost increases of 1 per cent respectively.
“For example, Brisbane and Sydney’s apartment booms have led to the increase in costs in these states. Perth has remained relatively steady due to the mining boom finishing and Melbourne is now experiencing a flat period following a busy apartment boom.
“We are also witnessing increased tender competition which is driving down profit margins.  There is an opportunity now for the industry to look at different delivery and commercial models to improve productivity and margin on projects."
The International Construction Market Survey 2016 analyses input costs uch as labour and materials and charts the average construction cost per sq m for both commercial and residential projects. It can be found <a href="https://turnerandtownsend.cld.bz/icms-16" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Australia's construction costs remain stable

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GUEST OBSERVER
Vestbuild specialise in developing homes with spaces that feel big, versatile and flexible - spaces that can be repurposed for daily/seasonal needs. 
We believe in squeezing use out of every square inch of space. 
While smaller designs are becoming more popular, compact homes have been built in Melbourne since the late 1800s: for example, you will have seen the Victorian terrace housing and cottages in the north Melbourne suburbs and in Fitzroy and Albert Park. 
The small two-three bedroom home was introduced to the inner suburbs of large Australian cities by the UK in the 1850s when huge swathes were built to accommodate the Victorian Gold Rush population boom.
Building was halted by an economic depression in the early 1890s and when it restarted again in the early 1900s, the demand was for larger houses to accommodate a much smaller population.
It makes sense then that, facing another population boom coupled with the key issue of affordable housing, Vestbuild is committed to continuing the tradition of creating housing in Australia based on what the market requires. 
Another factor shaping our housing needs is the unprecedented aging of our population. 
Vestbuild understands this. 
We understand that the Baby Boom Generation that’s driven change throughout their lives now want new housing models that meet their needs. 
We’ve learned is that Generation Y are looking for the same thing: accessory dwelling units in walkable, urban neighbourhoods.
This need is reshaping the traditional concept of suburban single family living who are moving away from the traditional large lot/large houses that have dominated the Australian property market for the past 20 years. 
Vestbuild has answered this with our intuitive designs that are efficient, appealing and financially viable.
Deniz Sivasli is managing director, Vestbuild and can be contacted <a href="https://www.vestbuild.com" target="_blank">here</a>. 
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Vestbuild's modern take on the Victorian Workers Cottage circa 1850's priced from $299,900 in Doreen

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Developer Greenland has named its mixed-use development in Sydney's Macquarie Park, ‘nbh at Lachlan’s Line’.
The one-and-a-half hectare site comprises the first two lots to be developed within UrbanGrowth NSW’s nine hectare Lachlan’s Line precinct.
According to Greenland, ‘nbh at Lachlan’s Line’ is an abbreviation of ‘neighbourhood’ and speaks directly to Greenland’s key target audience for the project, Macquarie Park’s growing millennial market.
nbh will comprise almost 900 apartments across six buildings ranging in height from two to 17 storeys, and 6,200 sqm of ground floor retail.
Greenland Australia managing director Sherwood Luo said the contemporary abbreviated name was chosen for its youthful energy.
“Our project is set to appeal to young, savvy first home buyers and investors of the millennial generation due to its sophisticated urban lifestyle offering, extensive shopping and amenity, excellent transport links and its proximity to some of the country’s largest universities and employers,” Luo said.
Designed by acclaimed local architects Bates Smart, nbh will have rooftop courtyard gardens connecting apartments. 
“Greenland, in conjunction with our architects Bates Smart, has looked at some of the best examples around the world of vibrant, mixed-use urban villages,” Luo said.
Greenland expects to launch the first stage of nbh at Lachlan’s Line in June 2016.
nbh will have a supermarket, health club and medical centre as well as a cafes and restaurants.
The development is well connected by train with Sydney CBD, North Sydney and Parramatta.
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