<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.

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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

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Coburg Hill’s Focus development has a 2015 release scheduled with two and three bedroom townhouses expected to be launched to the market.
Satterley Property Group’s <a href="https://focuscoburghill.com.au" target="_blank">Focus</a> development has a handful left available in the November final stage release, stage six, of the traditional lots. This has also been called the 'F-series'. The 2015 release is set to be in the first half of the year.
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Meanwhile, 2014 was a productive year, explained Satterley’s end of year note. With the Coburg Hill shopping centre opening in April, titles have been received for Focus in some of the latest stages, four and five.
In total, 20 Focus townhomes are settled and 230 homes are complete. This totals 550 new residents on the redeveloped Kodak site.
The current townhomes remaining in stage six are priced at $680,000, with a 10% deposit required. The balance is payable on completion.
The 23 square metre floorplan dwellings include two living spaces, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a powder room and a double garage.
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Coburg Hill gear up for 2015 townhouses release

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A development application for 339 Military Road, Mosman, has been approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel.
The property, owned by Centuria Property Funds, will likely be home to 68 new dwellings, including  64 one, two and three bedroom apartments, with the remaining few dwellings being terraces, townhouses and “flexible Live/Work Sohos”. The development will be called <a href="https://monarchmosman.com.au/" target="_blank">Monarch</a>.
Property Observer understands that pricing hasn't yet been established.
The site, at the corner of Belmont Road and Military Road, will be designed by architectural firm Bates Smart.
Centuria’s Jason Hulich said that Bates Smart has the experience and credentials that have enabled them to design the vision for Monarch.
“Centuria believes that the project will be extremely well received by both owner occupiers and astute investors alike,” said Hulich.
Ray White Projects is selling the development.
Apartments will include outside space, either private gardens, loggias or balconies. Each will include basement storage and car parking, and there will also be designated motorbike and pusbike sites.
A display suite is set to open soon.
Centuria purchased the site in August 2001.
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New development to bring 68 new dwellings to Military Road, Mosman

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A new warehouse conversion is set to bring 10 residences to the market in Petersham.
<a href="https://www.theribbonfactory.com.au/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Factory</a>, developed by Orbis and designed by Orbis and Grennan Architecture, is expected to finish in 2016.
The warehouse was constructed in 1910. It was most recently the home of Curry Ribbons, which from 1947 made custom ribbons at the site.
The three level building will comprise six loft apartments and four single level apartments, featuring vaulted ceilings and timber trusses. The oregon trusses, timber joists and ironbark beams are intended to echo the warehouse's heritage.
Bathrooms will feature a combination of gloss subway and hexagonal mosaic tiles and matte grey floor tiles.
The two one level, one bedroom apartments, with 40-54 square metres of internal floor space, will be priced from $550,000. The six one bedroom loft residences start from $620,000, or $695,000 with parking. They have 57-61 square metres of internal space and are all north facing.
The two bedroom apartments, with 83-90 square metres of internal space, are priced from $910,000. Strata levies range from $540 per quarter to $940 per quarter.
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Petersham's Ribbon Factory conversion coming to market

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James Packer’s Crown Resorts has paid $50 million for an interest in a development site opposite its Melbourne casino complex.
The joint ­venture will be with the Melbourne property developer Schiavello Group.
The site is four adjoining parcels of land in <a href="https://www.schiavello.com/news/schiavello-crown-resorts-join-forces/" target="_blank">Queensbridge Street, Southbank</a>.
Crown and the Schiavello Group are in the process of negotiating joint venture arrangements and finalising designs to develop and construct a new luxury five-star hotel and apartment complex.
It has been agreed in principle that Crown has the right to acquire and manage the hotel on completion and that the Schiavello Group has the right to acquire an office and showroom area within the complex.
The parties will share the 600 apartment development 50:50, Schiavello Group chairman Tony Schiavello said.
"This is an extremely exciting partnership and iconic Melbourne project which follows the soon to be completed Prima Tower and Abode Apartment projects," he said.
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Schiavello Group teams with Crown Resorts on Southbank site

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The mixed-use development, ICON in the Northshore Hamilton precinct in Brisbane’s inner north, has been granted approval by Economic Development Queensland.
The project features 567 residential apartments; a five-star 227-room hotel, retail and restaurant precinct as well as a civic plaza, Hamilton Place.
Approvals were obtained by the private property trust ­Wentworth Equities.
It is a $650 million luxury mixed-use development will be built on the 7637 square metre site at 19 Hercules Street, which was purchased from Mirvac for $19.8 million.
It sits within Economic Development Queensland’s 304 hectare master planned community, Northshore Hamilton. 
Wentworth Equities executive ­chairman Sameh Ibrahim says ICON will be the jewel in the crown of Australia’s largest waterfront urban renewal project.
Wentworth Equities directors Simon Slavin and Ruven Laps were involved in the transformation of a large industrial waterfront site at Sydney’s ­Homebush Bay at Fairmead Pty Ltd's bayside community now known as Wentworth Point.
Architectural firm Custance designed the four tower ICON development located seven kilometres from Brisbane Airport and 100 metres from the Brisbane Cruise Ship Terminal.
Custance design director Craig Shelsher said ICON’s design was based on four key principles - water, people, place and connectivity. 
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ICON gets approval for Brisbane's Northshore Hamilton

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Evolve Development and Hassell architects have come together to create South Melbourne’s ‘Jewel’, a 65 apartment development at 244 Dorcas Street.
The seven levels of apartments at <a href="https://jewelsouthmelbourne.com.au/" target="_blank">Jewel</a> are expected to attract 60% owner occupiers and 40% investors. New residents are likely to move into the $45 million project by late-2016.
All apartments come with a storage and bicycle space, while all apartments except for all 19 one bedroom apartments and five of 15 ‘premium’ one bedroom apartments have car spaces.
In total, nine one bedroom plus study apartments and 22 two bedroom, two bathroom apartments will include parking.
A retail tenancy, with a car space, will also be featured in the development.
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The one bedroom apartments, spanning 45.1 square metres internally plus a further 4.9 square metre terrace, have price indications of $395,000 to $440,000.
The ‘premium’ one bedroom apartments will be priced from $450,000 to $575,000. They range from 48.5 square metres to 52.3 square metres internally with a 5.4 square metre to 24 square metre terrace.
One bedroom plus study apartments, spanning 56.4 square metres to 58.1 square metres internally, plus a 5.2 square metre to 28 square metre terraces, will be priced from $540,000 to $620,000.
The two bedroom, two bathroom apartments will range from $685,000 to $960,000, with internal sizes of 61.5 square metres to 93.9 square metres. They will feature terraces spanning from 7.0 square metres to 69.2 square metres.
The development is expected to achieve a 4 star/green star sustainability rating. Some of its features include solar power for the common areas’ electricity and a 15,000 litre rainwater tank in the basement.
Evolve director and founder Ashley Williams said that they are a Melbourne-only developer and the Jewel apartments are in a sought after location.
“Given the high quality of architecture and finishes we expect Jewel to appeal mostly to owner occupiers looking for an oasis to call home, with commanding sea and city views, with  the popular South Melbourne lifestyle at the doorstep,” said Williams.
Evolve Development has completed $11.8 million Keilor project The Orchard, $190 million Southbank project The Guilfoyle and $127 million Melbourne CBD Queens Road project Monarc. They are currently working on other projects in Epping, Williamstown and Mickleham. Future projects are expected to be seen in Southbank, Clyde, Hillside and Wollert.
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South Melbourne's 65 apartment Jewel development launched

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North Ryde development Ryde Garden features a number of apartments, some with views to the city, and architecture and interiors by Bates Smart Architects.
CBRE is now advertising the “last chance” to get up to $12,000 off when purchasing a one, two or three bedroom apartment in <a href="https://www.rydegarden.com.au">Ryde Garden</a> priced from $530,000.
The three apartment buildings that make up Ryde Garden come with rooftop gardens. It notes that the current advertised prices are "discounted" by $12,000.
Developed by Hong Kong listed development company Country Garden, who also <a href="/expert-insights/buying/ryde-garden-debut-for-country-garden-australia">previously expressed interest in buying Harry Triguboff’s Meriton</a>, it is their Australian debut and features around 830 dwellings.
In<a href="/expert-insights/buying/strong-off-the-plan-sales-at-country-gardens-ryde-garden-project"> June, it was reported that they’d had strong off the plan sales</a>, achieving $186 million in a six hour launch spree. Prices for one bedroom apartments started at $488,000, with two bedroom apartments from $688,000 and three bedroom apartments from $888,000.
Country Garden purchased the site in late-2013 and the project is slated for completion in 2017.
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Apartments at Ryde Garden 'discounted' by up to $12,000

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Summer Hill’s Flour Mill development, from EG, includes 300 apartments and terraces in total, with communal gardens and commercial spaces.
At the weekend event, stage one and stage two saw an 85% sellout, with a total of 127 apartments available.
Of the <a href="https://www.summerhillflourmill.com.au" target="_blank">Flour Mill </a>apartments, studios, one, two and three bedrooms were available, while three and four bedroom terraces could also be purchased.
Within the development there will be 12 studios, each at 50 square metres, and from $555,000, with 10 one bedroom apartments at 46 to 52 square metres from $520,000.
The most common option, with 68 available, are the two bedroom apartments from 82 to 90 square metres priced from $770,000. Two bedroom, plus study apartments are priced from $800,000 and span up to 94 square metres, with two bedroom terraces also available from $865,000.
With 15 three bedroom apartments, ranging from 93 to 115 square metres for the apartment and 161 to 175 square metres for the terrace, the prices are from $950,000 and $1,350,000 respectively.
Four bedroom terraces, up to 180 square metres, are priced from $1,375,000.
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While interest was seen across all the apartment types it was first home buyers who were purchasing the studios and one bedroom apartments, while terraces with underground parking and two bedroom apartments with parking were popular.
Overall, 65% of the purchasers were owner occupiers, while the remaining 35% will be investor owned.
Development director of EG, Grant Flannigan, said that the development includes contemporised heritage elements.
“The Flour Mill is all about great living, established open spaces and connectivity – a place to live, to work and a place where it’s easy for people to get together,” he said.
Designed by HASSELL, the development will see construction begin on the first of two stages next year, with completion expected in late-2017.
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Summer Hill’s Flour Mill sells 85% of apartments at weekend event

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The Lubelso range of homes are architecturally designed turnkey projects, fully built and fit out by Canny Group.
This year, the group has delivered the first home in the <a href="https://www.lubelso.com.au/" target="_blank">Lubelso</a> range for under $1 million, Lubelso Hawthorn. The home is based on the Malvern Lubelso home, which in 2013 was named the HIA Australian Project Home of the Year.
Property Observer visited the Lubelso Hawthorn concept home to speak to Canny Group managing director Damian Canny, design practice manager Michael Stelluto and interior designer Miffy English.
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Canny Group deliver the fully finished home – all the way down to the clothes line, intercom, integrated fridge and alarm systems – for $990,000.
The contemporary home has an expansive open plan living and dining area, a home office and powder room downstairs, with the master bedroom and smaller bedrooms on the upper level. With a neutral Scandinavian-inspired palette, the house doesn't impose a particular strong interior aesthetic on the client – important for pre-designed homes intended for a range of buyers.
The home's family-friendly appeal is evident in the details, like its arrival area, full height cabinetry and clean finishes.
According to Canny, the Group introduced the product to this year to meet demand amid low interest rates and strong activity in the housing market.
"In 2012 we identified a market gap for architecturally designed luxury homes in the sub-$1m bracket, so we refined our existing award-winning home model in Malvern to produce a home with the same exterior look, smart design and luxurious elements, to fit a slightly smaller standard block," said Canny.
The house now fits on a 13.5 metre wide block. Canny also offers pre-designed extensions and integrated pools for an additional cost.
The fully integrated pre-designed Lubelso product may suit those those who don't have the time or resources to manage a custom architectural design and construction process.
"For many people it can be a daunting process to contemplate a full design and build. There will always be a market for individual custom designed homes, but pre-designed homes that offer this same quality but with improved value and delivery timeframes are becoming an attractive alternative option – Lubelso makes this process easy," Canny said.
This year, Canny Group launched its in-house architecture practice, Canny Architecture, led by Stelluto. He said the move expanded the construction and development company's existing design services.
"Establishing a formal, registered architecture practice within the business takes this to the next level and strengthens our commitment to a fully integrated offering," said Stelluto.
According to Canny Group, having an internal architecture practice allows the Group to deliver projects within shorter time frames, tighter budgets and greater certainty for the client.
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Video: Property Observer visits Canny's Lubelso Hawthorn home

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Sales have been strong at the Cronulla Sharks' masterplan development of 600 apartments at Woolooware Bay.
Some 40 of the 50 apartments offered in The Pier sold on or before last Saturday's launch.
Prices started at $535,000 for the mix of one, two- and three bedroom waterfront apartments.
It took the total value of sales in the development to more than $32 million.
The Pier is the latest waterfront building within the Woolooware Bay project.
Sales were brought forward by around 12 months following stronger than expected sales of the first two stages where more than 400 apartments have sold.
Woolooware Bay is proving popular with Sutherland Shire locals, who have made up 95% of the buyers.  
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