<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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The Malaysian developer UEM Sunrise ­has secured a virtual off the plan sellout of its a highrise ­residential tower, the 92-storey Aurora Melbourne Central.
It is the ­developer’s <a href="https://aurora-melbourne.com.au" target="_blank">first Australian project</a>, being managed by<a href="https://www.pdsgroup.com.au/projects/aurora-melbourne-central/" target="_blank"> PDS Group</a>. 
The developer has sold 895 apartments of the 941 apartments - mostly through its sale ­networks in south-east Asia and China over the past fortnight.
Local buyers account for 25% of the apartments sold through Colliers.
Around 60% of buyers are investors attracted both by ­Melbourne’s reputation as the world’s most liveable city and its relatively low prices by international standards.
Some 22% of the Aurora Melbourne Central apartments, priced between $395,000 and $1.1 million, were bought by Malaysians, 25% were purchased by Australians, 15% by Singaporeans and the remaining 38% by Hong Kong and Chinese investors.
The project is slated to be completed by 2019, once works start in March or April next year.
“As a benchmark in Australasia, Melbourne core CBD prices are on par with KL, 50% cheaper than Sydney, 200% cheaper than ­Singapore, 350% cheaper than Hong Kong, and a staggering 550% cheaper than London,” Raymond Cheah, director of UEM Sunrise’s Australian subsidiary, said.
He described the sellout as “breathtaking”.
The $730 million project will rise in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, on La Trobe Street near the State Library and RMIT University.
Listed on the Malaysian stock exchange, UEM Sunrise is a subsidiary of the UEM conglomerate, which is owned by Malaysian sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional.
The developer has another property project in Melbourne, a 0.4 hectare site on Mackenzie Street which was bought for $65 million.
The project on Mackenzie Street known as The Conservatory will be unveiled by June next year.
The company wants to build more properties in Australia to ride on the expanding economy and population growth in Melbourne and Sydney.
"We are zooming in on a few sites," Cheah said.
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75% foreign buyers in UEM's 92 storey Aurora Melbourne Central near sell-out

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GUEST OBSERVATION
Melbourne is undergoing a profound shift. It’s a renaissance of sorts – yet, instead of the rebirth emanating from the centre of the city, all the action is happening on the city’s fringes and in nearby suburbs. 
Here’s why I believe this to be the case.
In the inner city, enormous towers are rising up at alarming speeds, often fuelled by offshore investment. In the long-term, these 100 plus level towers simply cannot hold their value as the sheer number of them has a diluting effect.
On the flip side, boutique projects on the fringes of Melbourne are proving to stand the test of time and really hold their resale value. They have enduring appeal for owner-occupiers who seek a great location close to transport and parkland. These buyers also appreciate the fact that they are buying into a smaller development that will be shared with other owners like themselves – instead of disconnected investors.
And, perhaps most importantly for the bank balance, these projects are unique. You want to buy into something that hasn’t been repeated 20 times in a similar area – a property that will retain its value into the future.
The key is to get in early when these one-of-a-kind projects are in their planning stages. By buying off the plan, you will secure a great investment and should reap significant monetary gains in the long-term.
<h3>Tips for off the plan purchases</h3>
Buying off the plan has its risks and it’s important to be as thorough as you can. Ask yourself key questions about what you’re after, and why; and seek advice at every turn. The more knowledge you have, the closer you’ll come to finding a property that ticks all of your boxes – now and into the future.
Here are my key tips for purchasing property off-the-plan:
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Know your borrowing capacity  Find out how much you can borrow, and make sure you’re comfortable with your debt level and the monthly repayments. 
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Seek boutique, ideally located projects  For enduring value, seek out boutique projects in well-located positions, close to public transport, cafes, grocery stores, markets, parklands, gyms, or universities. 
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Investigate the project developer  Look at their track record and ask around to get an idea of their reputation. 
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Investigate the project builder  Find out about the building company (if different to the developer), paying particular attention to their track record for successful, on-time project delivery. 
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Choose an experienced ‘off the plan’ conveyance  Not all conveyancers have experience in off-the-plan purchasing, so it is important to ask at the outset what their background is. If they haven’t worked in the off the plan space, look elsewhere. 
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Read the contract of sale  Ask for the contract of sale and read it carefully. Pay particular attention to sunset clauses, defect periods/warranties provided by the builder, and estimates of body corporate charges. Ask yourself whether they are realistic or excessive. 
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Know the size of development  Find out how many apartments are in the development, and ask yourself if you’re happy with the number. 
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Review the fit out and specifications  Ensure that quality isn’t skimped in any area. Pay attention to everything – joinery materials, quality and brand of appliances, heating and cooling appliances, the energy rating, glazing properties, handling of refuse, ducting of exhaust, mechanical ventilation, and so on. If you’re unsure about any of these elements, seek professional advice. 
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Consider car parking   Find out whether on-site parking is included, where the parking spaces are, or whether car parking is available on surrounding streets. 
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Beware the ‘added extras’  While swimming pools, saunas and gyms sound great in theory, they can erode an investment’s return in the longer term because of excessive maintenance and upkeep fees.</li>
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Then, once you’ve bought off the plan and are enjoying your new home as an owner-occupier, I strongly encourage you to join the body corporate. Living onsite, you have a vested interest in the upkeep and smooth running of the building’s public areas – and can help to preserve the property’s value into the long term.
Damon Krongold is director of <a href="https://www.bellergroup.com.au/" target="_blank">Beller Project Marketing</a>.
Beller Real Estate has been part of the Melbourne property market for over 50 years.
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Melbourne's boutique apartment renaissance: 10 tips for buying off the plan

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A $200 million, 18 storey mixed-use proposal has been received from Darwin developers Randazzo and La Pira families for a Palmerston ‘superblock’.
The ‘superblock’, named as such due to its 6,060 square metre size in the centre of the CBD, has been vacant since the 1980s and is government owned, according to Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment Peter Chandler.
It will be the tallest building in Palmerston and the first mixed-use project of its kind. The Northern Territory developers previously created the Palmerston Shopping Centre, Highway House and the Goyder Building.
It is to be the first of its type for Palmerston and will provide housing and accommodation options.
To be called Boulevard Plaza, it is expected to bring 225 apartments, 185 hotel rooms and street level access to 10,000 square metres of retail and hospitality space, said Chandler.
“What’s becoming clear is that Territorians want more choice with their housing options. Apartments in Darwin are being snapped up at record rates and smaller blocks of land are becoming more attractive to home buyers,” he said.
“Living and working in the city has many economic and environmental advantages with less of a reliance on vehicles to commute to work, shops or social events.”
Paolo Randazzo and Peter La Pira have said that it will revitalise and activate the heart of the city, noting it will support the rural area, defence activities, oil and gas, the new hospital and the increased commercial activity.
“We played a key role in the social and economic growth of Palmerston and we are now reinvesting in the city’s future because of our confidence in Palmerston’s growth,” La Pira said.
It will be designed by another local name, architects Jackman Gooden, and will have energy efficient measures and a large podium on level five.
The proposal will be lodged with the Development Consent Authority in early-2015, with construction expected shortly after. It will be built over several years in a staged release.
Picture of Palmerston courtesy of Bidgee/Wikimedia Commons.
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Palmerston’s tallest building coming: 18 storey 'superblock' proposed

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A total of 24 townhouses are available in Brighton’s beachfront 30 Esplanade development, priced from $1.9 million to $2.3 million.
The $48 million <a href="https://www.scland.com.au/cms-projects/esplanade/" target="_blank">30 Esplanade Brighton</a> project, 14 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, features views of either the Melbourne skyline or Port Philip Bay.
Designed by Wood Marsh Architecture, the SC Land project comprises of two rows of 12 townhouses, constructed by Watpac. They are sized from 250 square metres to 300 square metres, including their outdoor areas.
The townhouses cover four levels, including a rooftop terrace, and include features such as a hand-blown glass disc doorknob, created by Melbourne’s Mark Douglass and designed by architect Randal Marsh.
Each has a private double garage and features three bedrooms and two to three bathrooms.
Gaggenau stainless steel appliances, including a steam over and pyrolitic oven, are kitchen inclusions, with the bathrooms to feature Roger Seller fixtures. Some of the main rooms have walk in wardrobes.
Stage one is expected to be complete in 2015.
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Brighton’s 30 Esplanade townhouse development priced from from $1.9 million plus

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The property developer Crown Group secured a sellout when the initial offering at its Sydney by Crown project were put to the market on the weekend. 
The new $250 million tower will be built at 161 Clarence Street in the Sydney CBD. Prices started at $826,000.
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Crown Group sold 95 per cent of its first and final release of apartments as more than 500 eager property buyers flocked to the official launch with a total of $173.1 million in apartments sold.
Construction of Sydney by Crown will begin in early 2015 and is scheduled for completion in late 2017.   A selection of less than half a dozen apartments remain available for sale, with prices undisclosed.
It was a residential site long abandoned by Multiplex which had proposed in 2004 a Tonkin Zulaikha Greer-designed building called Atria.
There were <a href="https://instagram.com/p/vsYgllEviO/" target="_blank">same-day launch events</a> in Sydney, Jakarta and Singapore for apartments in the 220-apartment tower, overseen by Crown Group director of sales and marketing Adam Sparkes.
Designed by Koichi Takada Architects, the 25-storey building will feature heritage-inspired lower levels transitioning to a modern glass-and-steel tower, capped with dozens of steel arches.
These are a reference to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, forming a striking addition to Sydney’s skyline, Crown Group CEO Iwan Sunito told Property Observer.
Sydney by Crown will also be home to a collection of Crown Suites serviced apartments.
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Studio 44-55 square metres from $826,000
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One bedroom Plus study 50-59 square metres 
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Two bedroom 64-76 square metres 
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Two bedroom, plus study 82-89 square metres 
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Three bedroom 94-104 square metres 
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Penthouse 142 square metres
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The penthouse, 142 square metre on the top floor of the building, will be marketed as likely to sell at just below $50,000 per square metre.
Back into 2004 the abandoned Multiplex proposal came with pricing that failed to excite buyers after the investor frenzy of 2003.
The 106 apartments on offer at Atria came with Multiplex's 2004 pricing:
Studios $358,550 to $433,450
One bedroom (some with studies) $474,700 to $712,050
Two bedroom $691,850 to $798,100
Two bedroom plus study $711,950 to $855,700
Three bedroom plus study $1.75m
 
 
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Sydney by Crown on Clarence Street secures sellout in four hours

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A 10 level apartment building is set be developed in Sydney’s inner suburb of Kensington with completion predicted to be in June 2016.
Apartments are on sale now. Prices range from $522,000 for studio apartments to $2,450,000 for three bedroom penthouses.
The building will have 113 units and boast a gym, a pool and a fresh food supermarket. 
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88 Kensington is on ANZAC parade, close to Sydney’s beaches and within 5 kilometres of the CBD. The apartments also have close access to busses and are within walking distance of the University of New South Wales, Sydney Children’s Hospital and Centennial Park. 
It has been designed by the Bureau of Urban Architecture and developed by Luxcon Development Pty.
CPM Realty says that 88 Kensington represents an opportunity for those looking to maintain an inner city lifestyle without the intensity of central Sydney living. 
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A Woolloongabba development has secured 117 unconditional sales in three months, with developers Pellicano achieving record sales over the past quarter at the site.
<a href="https://www.trafalgarlane.com.au/" target="_blank">Trafalgar Lane</a>, Pellicano’s $85 million Woolloongabba development, was released in May this year and is now 90% sold.
The 20 level tower development has seen interest from owner occupiers, according to Pellicano Queensland development manager Michael Kent.
"Trafalgar Lane's sales success saw us meet our pre-sales target extremely quickly, particularly in this market, which allowed us to commence construction ahead of schedule," he said.
"There has been a mix of buyers with owner-occupiers very well represented due to the project's central location, just 1.5 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD,  the quality design and competitive price points.”
The remaining apartments are available from $412,500. In total the development includes 147 one, two and three bedroom apartments. A five level podium, with retail and commercial space, is also integrated into Trafalgar Lane.
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"The development's unique vantage point, directly across the road from The Gabba has proved to be an enormous drawcard, offering commanding views of the stadium, the CBD and the Brisbane River," Kent said.
"The apartments have been designed by the internationally acclaimed DBI Design, and apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the views, with private, noise-protected balconies and refined interior detailing.
"They have been designed for the end user, featuring hand-selected fittings and finishes including wool blend carpet, fully vitrified floor tiles, stone benchtops with waterfall ends and feature lighting, along with high quality tapware, joinery and integrated fridge and dishwasher."
Construction is currently progressing on the site, having begun in July. Completion is expected in late-2015.
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Pellicano's Woolloongabba, Queensland development secures record sales

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The Development Assessment Commission has given approval for a $105 million apartment building to go up in Adelaide’s West End.
The building, developed by Star Fish Developments, will feature exterior hanging gardens made up of over 3,000 plants. A 22 metre vertical garden will also be planted as a major design element of the building.
Bohem will consist of 220 apartments ranging from one bedroom to three bedrooms. There will also be a podium level rooftop garden with a pool, gym and barbeque area. Apartments are expected to be on the market by March 2015.
Apartment floor plans and pricing structures won’t be finalised until early next year. The current median unit price for Adelaide is $383,750.
Bohem has been designed by architects Woods Bagot, led by Principal Gavin Kain and South Australian architect Enzo Caroscio.
Star Fish Developments Managing Director, Damon Nagel says,”Adelaide’s West End is a fusion of cultures and styles and this is reflected in Bohem’s deign which brings together various design elements, scaled heights and setbacks, and exterior finishes and materials”.  
Approval for the building came after Star Fish Developments joint venture with Asian Pacific Group on the Vue apartments. Star Fish Developments now have $370 million worth of projects in progress across South Australia and Western Australia. 
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$105 million Adelaide development approved

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The Sydney-based Crown Group has sold the final apartment in its seven-tower 653-apartment development - Top Ryde City Living.
It was a one bedroom apartment.
More than 600 residents now occupy the resort-style development, positioned on the vantage point above Top Ryde City Shopping Centre with views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Blue Mountains and North Shore.
Crown Group Chief Executive Officer Iwan Sunito said the sale of the final apartment at Top Ryde City Living was an important milestone for Crown Group.
“For a development of this scale to sell out so shortly after completion is a testament to the high quality and luxury appeal we have worked to deliver,” he said.
Completed in August 2014, Sunito said Top Ryde City Living’s owners whom purchased early had experienced a "significant increase" in the value of their apartments.
One bedroom apartments initially sold for about $350,000 when Top Ryde City Living’s first apartments were offered for sale in 2011, while a one bedroom plus study apartment sold this month for $754,000.
Crown Group’s director of sales and marketing Adam Sparkes said Top Ryde City Living’s success came after a quick response to new apartments at every new release over the three-year timeframe given access to transport links, education, workplace hubs and retail.
Top Ryde City Living has been recognised by some of the most sought-after awards in the industry, most recently being named winner of best Outdoor Project at the 2014 HIA-CSR NSW Housing and Kitchen &amp; Bathroom Awards.
Its other accolades include 2013 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) High Density Development Award, 2013 UDIA NSW President’s award and Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing award 2013.
The final stage of Top Ryde City Living, named Viva by Crown was launched for sale in August 2013.
Top Ryde City Living began construction of its seven towers in late 2010.
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Crown secures Top Ryde City Living sellout

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Country Garden’s stage two launch of $550 million Ryde Garden, North Ryde on Saturday saw over 250 people viewing the display with 336 apartments up for sale.
In total, 185 of the 336 sold on the day, with an even mix of one, two and three bedrooms selling as well as two penthouses at $1.88 million each.
<a href="https://www.rydegarden.com.au" target="_blank">Ryde Garden</a>'s stage two release saw one bedroom apartments were priced from $498,000, two bedroom apartments from $685,000 and three bedroom apartments from $950,000.
Property Observer is advised that buyers were attracted to the suburb’s growth prospects and proximity to the university and train station.
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At present, the proportion of owner occupiers to investors remains unconfirmed.
The first launch saw a strong result, with <a href="/expert-insights/buying/strong-off-the-plan-sales-at-country-gardens-ryde-garden-project">296 off the plan sales earlier this year - priced very similarly</a> - securing $186 million in sales, with up to 20% being prior Country Garden customers.
The apartments in this release surrounded a 4,000 square metre park landscaped by Aspect Studios.
The development, designed by Bates Smart, sees each apartment include its own balcony with ground floor apartments featuring private courtyard spaces.
Communal facilities include three rooftop terraces, a swimming pool, gym, BBQ area and childcare on site, with shops, restaurants and cafes nearby.
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The uppermost levels, and rooftop terraces, feature views of the Harbour and CBD.
The development is expected to see construction in December, with completion forecast for mid-2017.
Country Garden emerged in June as <a href="/expert-insights/buying/ryde-garden-debut-for-country-garden-australia">one of the companies potentially interested in purchasing Harry Triguboff's Meriton</a>.
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